FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of August 2005

Commission File Number 033-97038

BRASCAN CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

BCE Place
Suite 300
181 Bay Street, P.O. Box 762
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2T3

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form
20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F   o		Form 40-F   þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):   o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):   o

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant
is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes   o		No   þ

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-                

 

 

EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Material Change Report dated August 17, 2005
99.2		Share Purchase Agreement dated August 14, 2005

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 18, 2005