Before beginning her studies in law, Catherine earned a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Université Laval. She then worked in the healthcare system for five years, including three years as a clinical nurse. Through her experience, she developed a keen interest in access to healthcare and in finding concrete solutions to improve Quebec’s healthcare system.

During her university studies, she came in first in a legal writing competition on health law organized by the Comité du droit de la santé (health law committee) at Université Laval, in collaboration with a specialized law firm. She also distinguished herself at the 2023 Coupe Jacques Deslauriers, where she and her colleague received the award for best pleading duo for a respondent.

Catherine is known for her attention to detail, her professionalism and her compassionate demeanour.