Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Irving Pulp & Paper Fisheries Act case
Irving Pulp & Paper pleaded guilty to three federal charges concerning significant effluent discharges from its pulp mill into the Saint John River. The case intensified environmental scrutiny of Irving industrial operations.
2016
House of Irving investigation
A National Observer investigation examined the family’s business expansion, media ownership, treatment of critics and influence in New Brunswick and Maine.
2006
Criticism of newspaper concentration
A Canadian Senate examination of media ownership raised concerns about the Irving family’s dominant position in New Brunswick print media and the potential effect of common ownership on editorial independence.
2003
Political patronage allegations
The Irving family was linked in public allegations concerning political patronage involving federal Liberal politicians. The allegations form part of broader debate about the family’s regional influence.