A Nation of People
Democracy is not a spectator sport.
A non-partisan podcast examining what went wrong –
and what comes next for Western Canada.
20-Part Podcast Series
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Unprecedented Times
Across Western Canada, people sense that something has gone wrong — and that inaction is no longer an option.
- Rising separatist sentiment
- Growing anxiety over Canada’s finances and sovereignty
- Housing, taxes, and services under strain
- Land ownership no longer certain
A Nation of People
A Nation of People is built on one belief: democracy requires participation.
We take a business-plan approach by examining the issues, considering real options, and working toward a clear action plan – built by people, for people.
This conversation is for everyone:
This cannot be left to partisan politicians with vested interests. Only people of diverse backgrounds working together, non-partisan and non-political, can solve this.
Meet the People Behind the Project
Randy Royer is an Alberta-based business leader, author, and long-standing scholar of democratic philosophy. His work has concentrated on Western Canada’s position within Confederation and the development of democratic governance.
Royer graduated from the Ivey Business School at Western University (HBA, 1977) and has dedicated several decades to the study of constitutional philosophy, political history, and Indigenous perspectives on governance.
In his professional career, Royer co-founded and served as founding president and CEO of Royal Host Real Estate Investment Trust, contributing to its emergence as a leading Canadian hotel ownership and development company. He directed financing, site selection, and development for numerous hospitality projects throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
His public policy interests encompass democratic reform, Western Canadian policy issues, and citizen engagement. Royer has served as treasurer of the Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta and subsequently was a candidate for the leadership of the Alberta Party.
He is the author of three books that analyse democracy and Western Canada’s role within Confederation:
- A View from the Bottom (2007)
- The Top 10 Reasons Alberta Doesn’t Fit in THIS Canada (2014)
- Alberta Should Lead, Not Leave (2022)
Royer states that his work has been profoundly influenced by a transformative experience following a diagnosis of terminal heart disease at age 22. This event initiated a decades-long inquiry into philosophy, governance, and the dynamics between individuals and institutions.
He encapsulates this perspective in a single guiding principle: “Only people matter.”
Natalie St. Hilaire moved to Alberta in 1993 and grew up in Calgary before earning a Bachelor of Commerce in Law and Economics from the University of Alberta.
She spent over a decade in Canada’s oil and gas industry, supporting companies in leveraging technology for improved decision-making. In 2017, she pursued her passion for leadership and personal development by opening a yoga studio in downtown Calgary. While growing the business, she studied and taught Eastern philosophy, leadership and personal…
After leaving the business sector, Natalie focused on public policy. She became active in politics, advising on policy, writing opinion columns, and researching Canada’s structural challenges. This work led her to study Canada’s Constitution, federalism, and the economic barriers to national prosperity.
Today, Natalie advocates for stronger Canadian export capacity, freer internal trade, and constitutional renewal that reflects 21st-century realities. Through A Nation of People, she examines Canada’s current challenges and the reforms she believes are needed for the country’s future.
Building a Nation Together
Our Plan
Principles We Uphold
Our Promise: Your participation is protected. Our principles are non-negotiable.
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Western Canada
Serving AB, SK, MB, BC, and the North
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