The Family That Owns New Brunswick: The House of Irving

If you ask just about anyone in New Brunswick about the Irving family, you're likely to get a strong response one way or the other. But beyond the province, not many people have heard of the family.

The Irvings own so much of New Brunswick, whether it be land, industries, or politicians, that the entire province has been called a company town. They own Irving Oil, the largest oil refinery in the country, in Saint John, New Brunswick, and operate one of the province's most prolific logging operations.

So who are the Irvings? Starting from humble beginnings in the early 20th century, the Irving family has built up an expansive empire that has ruled the province for decades. But the question remains, has their dominance been good for the people of New Brunswick?
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