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Uni-Select Inc. (UNS)
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Uni-Select selects CGI for end-to-end IT outsourcing contract

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, June 6 /CNW Telbec/ - Uni-Select Inc. (TSX: UNS), a
leading distributor of aftermarket auto parts in North America, and CGI Group
Inc. (CGI) (TSX: GIB.SV.A; NYSE: GIB), among the largest independent
information technology and business process services firms, today announced
the signing of a 10-year, end-to-end IT (information technology) outsourcing
contract valued at CDN$35 million. As part of the contract, CGI will manage
all infrastructure support, applications support and special IT projects. Up
to twenty three      Uni-Select professionals will be joining CGI as part of
this contract.
"Through this agreement, we will be able to further focus on our
strategic IT orientation and future growth initiatives. As one of the largest
purchasing groups in the North American automotive aftermarket industry, we
are always seeking new ways of being more effective and efficient for our
merchants. We feel strongly that this initiative will contribute to that
goal," said Jacques Landreville, president and CEO of Uni-Select.
Serge Godin, chairman and CEO of CGI added: "We are pleased to welcome
our new professionals to the CGI team and welcome Uni-select as a new client.
We are excited about building upon our distribution expertise as well as
serving such a long-established firm. We are confident that in working
together we will achieve desired business results."

About Uni-Select

Uni-Select is Canada's second largest distributor of automotive
replacement parts, equipment, tools and accessories and through Uni-Select
USA, Inc., the company also provides service to merchants in the United States
where it is the 8th largest distributor. Its subsidiary, Palmar, sells
replacement parts, tools and accessories for heavy duty vehicles and wheels in
Canada. The Uni-Select Network includes over 800 independent jobbers in Canada
and almost 2,000 in the United States. Uni-Select is headquartered in Montreal
and is expected to generate revenues in excess of CDN$1.1 billion in 2005.    
Uni-Select shares (UNS) are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).
Website: www.uni-select.com .

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent information
technology and business process services firms in North America. CGI and its
affiliated companies employ approximately 25,000 professionals. CGI provides
end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices
in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of
excellence in India and Canada. CGI's annualized revenue run rate is currently
CDN$3.8 billion (US$3.0 billion) and at March 31, 2005, CGI's order backlog
was CDN$12.9 billion (US$10 billion). CGI's shares are listed on the TSX
(GIB.SV.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index
as well as the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology and MidCap Indices.
Website: www.cgi.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this press release that do not directly and exclusively
relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of that term in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. These statements represent CGI Group Inc.'s intentions,
plans, expectations, and beliefs, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and
other factors, of which many are beyond the control of the Company. These
factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-
looking statements.
These factors include and are not restricted to the timing and size of
contracts, acquisitions and other corporate developments; the ability to
attract and retain qualified employees; market competition in the rapidly-
evolving information technology industry; general economic and business
conditions, foreign exchange and other risks identified in the Management's
Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) in CGI Group Inc.'s Annual Report or Form 40-F
filed with the SEC, the Company's Annual Information Form filed with the
Canadian securities authorities, as well as assumptions regarding the
foregoing. The words "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "anticipate",
"foresee", "plan", and similar expressions and variations thereof, identify
certain of such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on
which they are made. In particular, statements relating to future growth are
forward-looking statements. CGI disclaims any intention or obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
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