SENATORS’ STATEMENTS — Régimbal Group

Honourable senators, I rise today to highlight the remarkable success of a business in the National Capital Region, the Régimbal Group, a Franco-Ontarian family business that is celebrating its one hundredth anniversary this year.

The Régimbal Group’s story began in 1926, when Horace Régimbal began repairing jewellery and watches in the back room of a barbershop on Sussex Drive in Ottawa. Over the generations, this modest workshop grew into a business that is firmly rooted in the community and a true flagship of francophone entrepreneurship outside Quebec.

After the founder’s passing in 1960, the Régimbal family resolutely carried on his work. Then, in 1992, Luc Régimbal and his friend Stéphane Giroux took the reins. They had an ambitious vision to modernize the company, diversify its operations and prepare it for the future.

Under their leadership, the Régimbal Group expanded its offerings to include promotional items, screen printing, engraving and personalized clothing. This growth did not happen by chance. It is a result of bold choices, strategic acquisitions, sustained investments in new technology, and an ongoing commitment to innovation. Above all, it is a result of a deep conviction: A business thrives when it puts quality first and ensures that every customer feels valued and satisfied. Thanks to this philosophy, the Régimbal Group has built an enviable reputation throughout the region.

Today the company serves large and small businesses, community organizations and public institutions. It is also a major economic driver, currently providing quality jobs that support 37 families in the region. This sustained growth is a testament to how dynamic this company is, and its team continues to expand in line with its success.

Luc Régimbal’s exceptional career was recognized recently when he was named personality of the year at the gala organized by the Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la capitale nationale. This distinction highlights not only his leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, but also his contribution to the region’s francophone business community.

With a fourth generation already joining the family business, we wish them every success in building on this momentum, bringing their many future plans to fruition and continuing to grow this great business for the next 100 years.

I would like to extend my congratulations to the co-owners, Luc Régimbal and Stéphane Giroux, as well as to the Régimbal family and to all the employees of the Régimbal Group for this outstanding achievement and for their contribution to French-Canadian entrepreneurship.

Thank you.