Justice-Quebec.ca is proud to welcome Me Stéphanie Bourassa to its Page of Trust and References

By Maxime Gagné — Justice-Quebec.ca  ·  May 2026

A notary trained at the University of Ottawa, driven by a clear vision of the law

Trained in law at the University of Ottawa, where she completed a bachelor's degree as well as a master's degree in notarial law, Me Stéphanie Bourassa began her practice on her own in 2018 before taking over her mentor's firm the following year. She then founded Bourassa Notaires in 2019. She has also served as a lecturer in law at the University of Ottawa, sharing her expertise with the next generation of legal professionals.

Her practice is guided by clear values: justice, equality, accessibility. Convinced that the law must accompany citizens with humanity, transparency and proximity through the meaningful moments of their lives, Me Bourassa favours a simple, reassuring and personalized approach. Whether it is a real estate transaction, a will, an estate, a marriage, a protection mandate or a business project, she and her team take the time to understand each situation and to clearly explain every step.

« My mission is essentially to promote the profession for the future, for the next generation, and above all so that citizens truly understand what notarial practice is and the value of our role in society. » — Me Stéphanie Bourassa, notary

This vision aligns precisely with the conviction that has driven us from day one: the law must serve citizens, and information must be a lever of access rather than yet another barrier. Me Bourassa carries this same idea forward — not as a slogan, but as a daily practice, in a firm she has built around these values.

« We work in a field that has existed since time immemorial, but that does not mean it must remain frozen in place or difficult to access. On the contrary, with today's technological tools and modern media, we have the opportunity to make the law more understandable, more human and more accessible. » — Me Stéphanie Bourassa, notary

A growing firm, anchored in four areas of practice

Bourassa Notaires offers a complete practice that covers the major legal moments in the lives of citizens and businesses. Me Bourassa's team works in four key areas, each guided by the same approach: take the time to listen, explain clearly, and deliver advice tailored to each client's concrete reality.

This diversity is no accident: it allows a single firm to support its clients over time — from buying a first home to estate planning, including the key turning points of family and professional life.

A field presence that reaches beyond Greater Montreal

One of the most striking features of Bourassa Notaires is its geographic presence. Five offices spread across three distinct regions of Quebec — a rare footprint for a notarial firm of this scale.

The opening in 2024 of an office in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts deserves particular attention. The Gaspésie is a region historically underserved by notarial services, where citizens sometimes have to travel considerable distances to access a professional. By choosing to establish a permanent presence there, Me Bourassa and her team make a concrete commitment to access to justice in the regions — a priority that goes beyond commercial considerations alone.

« In territories like the Gaspésie, where we genuinely speak of a « notarial desert », access to a notary depends above all on a real, rooted presence in the community. Human proximity and physical presence remain, for the time being, irreplaceable to ensure genuine access to justice in the regions. » — Me Stéphanie Bourassa, notary

A commitment that goes beyond private practice

What sets Me Bourassa's profile apart is not only the quality of her practice — it is also her personal commitment to access to justice. As a member of the board of directors of Juristes à Domicile, she works alongside a non-profit organization whose mission is to facilitate access to justice for citizens who are kept away from it — by distance, by financial resources, or by the complexity of the legal system.

This commitment reflects a vision of the law that reaches beyond the walls of law firms: that of a law which moves toward those who need it, rather than waiting for them to cross the distance themselves. This is exactly the philosophy Justice-Quebec.ca has worked to promote since its creation: an access to justice that is not reserved for those who already hold the keys to the system.

Why this reference makes sense

Justice-Quebec.ca made a clear editorial choice from the outset: only reference professionals and organizations whose vision matches our own. This requirement is not a posture — it is a commitment to our readers, who read us because they trust us to point them toward reliable resources.

With Me Bourassa, several things come together: a solid academic background, a growing firm led with rigour, a field presence that covers underserved regions, and — above all — a practice philosophy that places the client and understanding at the centre. These are precisely the criteria that determine additions to our Page of Trust.

For citizens looking for a notary in Greater Montreal, in the Laurentians or in the Gaspésie, Me Bourassa and her team now constitute a reference directly accessible through our platform.