Arthur L. Irving, OC, is the second son of billionaire industrialist K.C. Irving. Arthur, along with his brothers J.K. and Jack, share the ownership of what is known informally as the Irving Group of Companies. Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country (Hebrews 11. ... Kenneth Colin (K.C.) Irving (March 14, 1899-December 13, 1992) was born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick. ... James K. J.K. Irving is the eldest son of billionaire industrialist K.C. Irving. ... John E. Jack Irving is the youngest son of billionaire industrialist K.C. Irving. ...

Following their father's death in 1992, ownership and responsibility for the Irving companies was divided as follows: 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

• J.K. - ownership and responsibility for J.D. Irving, the conglomerate which has interests in forestry, pulp and paper, tissue, newsprint, building supplies, frozen food, transportation, shipping lines, and ship building.

• Arthur - ownership and responsibility for Irving Oil, its retail stores, oil refinery, oil tankers and distribution terminals and facilities.

• Jack - ownership and responsibility for construction, engineering, and steel fabrication companies.

All companies within the Irving conglomerate are vertically integrated and buy services and products of other companies, thereby maintaining profits within their operations.

Since 1996, Arthur Irving has served as Chancellor of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Acadia University is a university located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. ... Wolfville streetscape, spring 2006. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit(Latin) One defends and the other conquers Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis - Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 11 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area...

In 2002, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country (Hebrews 11. ...

See also

• Kenneth Colin Irving for an overview and history of the development of the Irving Group of Companies.