Private company

Brascan

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Canadian corporation (1912–1997)

Brascan Limited was a Canadian utility and, later, conglomerate, that existed from 1912 to 1997. The company was founded as the Brazilian Traction, Light and Power Company, Limited as a holding company for Canadian-owned tramways in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Brascan Limited was a Canadian utility and, later, conglomerate, that existed from 1912 to 1997. The company was founded as the Brazilian Traction, Light and Power Company, Limited as a holding company for Canadian-owned tramways in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.2

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