2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Employment and Social Development Canada by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 42 3 11 4 0 0 82 15 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 46 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 15110
2014 Aboriginal 31 47 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 48 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 14544
2011 Aboriginal 32 46 5 13 3 0 0 78 16 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 47 5 11 3 0 0 82 14 16026
2008 Aboriginal 32 46 5 13 5 0 0 77 17 708
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 48 5 11 4 0 0 81 15 13936

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 70 22 2 2 1 1 1 94 3 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 73 20 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 15080
2014 Aboriginal 67 21 5 3 2 1 2 90 5 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 69 23 4 3 1 0 1 93 4 14539
2011 Aboriginal 69 22 4 3 2 1 1 91 5 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 72 20 3 3 1 0 1 93 4 16035
2008 Aboriginal 70 20 2 4 2 1 1 92 6 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 71 20 3 3 1 0 1 92 4 13916

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 68 19 5 4 3 0 2 88 7 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 18 5 5 3 0 1 88 8 15096
2014 Aboriginal 66 20 5 4 3 0 2 88 7 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 19 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 14531
2011 Aboriginal 68 16 5 5 4 0 2 85 10 729
2011 Non-Aboriginal 66 18 5 6 3 0 1 85 10 16028
2008 Aboriginal 69 18 3 5 4 0 2 88 9 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 67 18 4 6 3 0 1 86 10 13920

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 34 7 11 10 0 0 72 21 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 15104
2014 Aboriginal 34 33 7 15 11 0 0 67 26 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 8 12 8 0 0 72 20 14533
2011 Aboriginal 38 35 7 12 8 0 0 73 19 729
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 8 10 5 0 0 77 15 16005

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 41 9 15 9 0 0 67 23 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 42 11 13 6 0 0 70 19 15096
2014 Aboriginal 21 42 11 15 10 0 0 64 25 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 12 15 7 0 0 65 22 14535
2011 Aboriginal 26 39 10 15 9 0 1 66 24 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 12 14 7 0 1 66 22 16014
2008 Aboriginal 24 39 10 15 11 0 1 64 26 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 13 16 8 0 1 63 24 13950

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 35 14 9 4 0 0 74 12 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 15092
2014 Aboriginal 33 41 11 9 6 0 0 75 15 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 14549
2011 Aboriginal 40 34 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 16012
2008 Aboriginal 33 40 13 7 6 0 0 73 13 708
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 13944

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 46 38 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 15087
2014 Aboriginal 45 34 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 10 8 5 0 0 78 13 14535
2011 Aboriginal 46 35 8 6 4 0 0 81 11 734
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 8 7 5 0 0 80 11 16023
2008 Aboriginal 42 38 9 6 5 1 0 81 10 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 13949

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 34 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 15068
2014 Aboriginal 33 40 8 12 6 0 0 73 18 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 14528

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 32 10 8 9 1 0 72 18 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 11 8 6 0 1 75 14 15088
2014 Aboriginal 30 33 12 14 11 0 0 63 25 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 14 10 8 0 1 68 18 14535
2011 Aboriginal 33 37 10 11 9 0 0 70 20 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 9 6 0 1 72 16 16027

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 22 10 11 14 1 7 62 27 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 23 10 9 9 2 10 69 20 15083
2014 Aboriginal 31 22 7 13 18 2 8 58 34 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 24 10 10 12 2 9 63 25 14538
2011 Aboriginal 28 21 10 15 20 1 6 52 37 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 24 10 12 13 1 9 61 28 16028
2008 Aboriginal 39 24 7 11 13 1 5 67 26 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 25 8 11 12 1 7 66 25 13933

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 40 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 15101
2014 Aboriginal 31 43 11 8 7 0 0 74 15 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 46 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 14542
2011 Aboriginal 35 39 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 16008
2008 Aboriginal 36 41 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 701
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 42 12 9 5 0 0 75 14 13846

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 30 16 15 11 0 0 57 26 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 16 13 9 0 0 61 23 15098
2014 Aboriginal 16 38 16 17 13 0 0 54 30 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 19 16 11 0 0 54 27 14541
2011 Aboriginal 18 37 14 15 15 0 0 56 30 734
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 17 16 12 0 0 55 28 16028

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 35 41 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 15093

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 8 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 15080
2014 Aboriginal 37 42 12 4 4 1 0 80 8 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 12 5 3 0 0 79 9 14539
2011 Aboriginal 38 37 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 16017
2008 Aboriginal 43 38 10 5 4 1 0 82 8 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 13938

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 35 15 11 11 0 0 63 22 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 15 11 8 0 0 65 19 15089

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 35 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 15073
2014 Aboriginal 60 28 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 31 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 14533
2011 Aboriginal 61 28 7 2 2 0 0 89 5 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 54 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 16025

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 34 14 14 12 0 1 60 26 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 15 14 9 0 1 62 23 15043
2014 Aboriginal 16 34 14 19 16 0 1 51 35 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 37 16 16 13 0 1 54 30 14542
2011 Aboriginal 22 34 13 16 15 0 0 56 31 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 15 15 12 0 1 58 27 16022

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 17 12 8 0 1 62 21 15053
2014 Aboriginal 23 32 17 14 13 0 1 56 27 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 18 14 11 0 1 57 24 14544

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 38 12 11 7 1 0 69 18 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 15057
2014 Aboriginal 24 37 14 13 11 0 0 62 24 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 39 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 14538
2011 Aboriginal 28 43 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 13 10 5 0 0 73 14 16009

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 39 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 15049
2014 Aboriginal 39 37 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 14532
2011 Aboriginal 39 41 10 5 5 0 0 80 11 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 16031
2008 Aboriginal 40 43 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 13950

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 30 13 7 5 1 2 74 12 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 14 6 3 0 3 77 9 15106
2014 Aboriginal 39 29 17 7 5 0 4 71 12 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 15 6 4 0 1 75 10 14546
2011 Aboriginal 35 32 15 10 7 0 1 68 17 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 17 7 5 0 2 70 13 16022
2008 Aboriginal 34 31 20 9 5 1 1 65 14 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 13946

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 22 32 20 10 1 3 31 35 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 34 18 10 2 5 30 34 15047
2014 Aboriginal 16 30 31 13 7 1 2 21 48 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 34 15 7 1 2 22 42 14521
2011 Aboriginal 18 32 29 12 5 1 2 18 52 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 31 32 13 6 1 2 19 48 16001
2008 Aboriginal 20 28 31 14 5 1 1 19 49 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 32 12 4 1 2 17 50 13922

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 19 27 20 18 3 3 41 30 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 27 22 16 4 6 43 27 14996
2014 Aboriginal 15 24 30 19 8 3 2 28 41 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 31 18 10 3 3 29 39 14509
2011 Aboriginal 18 26 27 16 9 2 3 26 46 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 28 16 8 2 3 26 45 15992
2008 Aboriginal 21 21 26 18 9 3 2 29 44 705
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 28 16 7 2 2 25 46 13910

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 22 23 17 14 3 7 34 40 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 20 27 16 11 3 8 30 39 15009
2014 Aboriginal 20 23 27 13 8 3 6 23 47 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 27 14 8 3 6 23 48 14507
2011 Aboriginal 24 24 24 14 7 2 4 23 51 728
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 26 14 7 2 5 22 51 15982
2008 Aboriginal 21 23 27 16 8 2 3 25 47 704
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 27 14 6 2 4 21 50 13899

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 14 29 21 16 1 8 41 27 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 29 23 15 2 7 41 27 14962
2014 Aboriginal 12 19 29 21 11 2 7 35 34 638
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 32 22 11 1 5 35 31 14481
2011 Aboriginal 13 19 30 22 10 0 5 34 34 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 31 20 9 1 5 31 36 15960
2008 Aboriginal 12 18 32 24 10 1 4 36 31 702
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 33 20 8 1 3 29 37 13899

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 21 24 17 15 2 5 35 39 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 26 18 15 2 7 36 35 15021
2014 Aboriginal 25 26 25 12 7 1 4 20 54 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 26 14 9 1 4 24 48 14517
2011 Aboriginal 28 26 23 12 7 1 3 20 55 734
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 25 26 14 8 1 4 22 51 15998
2008 Aboriginal 22 25 25 17 8 1 2 26 49 704
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 26 15 7 1 3 23 50 13900

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 21 25 17 16 3 5 36 37 638
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 26 19 14 5 6 36 35 15026
2014 Aboriginal 14 17 26 21 13 4 6 37 34 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 26 23 12 4 6 38 33 14501
2011 Aboriginal 16 19 24 19 14 3 5 36 37 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 18 26 22 12 3 6 38 34 15968
2008 Aboriginal 17 18 25 20 11 3 4 34 38 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 22 28 20 9 2 4 31 40 13910

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 24 26 14 10 3 4 26 46 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 31 13 9 3 5 24 42 15032
2014 Aboriginal 21 23 30 12 7 3 4 20 48 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 31 12 7 3 4 20 46 14510
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My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 67 15 6 4 2 0 6 88 6 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 14 5 4 2 0 4 89 6 15088
2014 Aboriginal 68 13 7 2 4 0 5 86 7 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 15 4 3 3 0 4 89 6 14540
2011 Aboriginal 64 13 8 5 5 0 5 81 11 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 5 4 3 0 4 88 8 16022
2008 Aboriginal 62 12 7 4 6 1 9 82 10 704
2008 Non-Aboriginal 68 13 5 4 4 1 6 86 9 13936

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 23 31 16 10 11 6 4 59 23 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 30 15 10 7 6 5 64 19 15093
2014 Aboriginal 26 26 15 13 12 5 4 57 27 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 16 10 7 5 4 63 19 14540

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 30 9 9 9 2 0 72 18 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 8 8 6 1 0 77 14 15090
2014 Aboriginal 40 28 8 12 10 2 0 69 23 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 30 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 14536

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 33 15 15 8 3 1 61 24 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 13 13 7 2 1 67 20 15079
2014 Aboriginal 20 36 12 18 9 4 1 59 28 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 14 14 7 2 1 64 22 14547
2011 Aboriginal 19 33 14 18 12 2 1 54 31 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 14 15 8 2 1 61 24 16046
2008 Aboriginal 20 35 14 16 11 3 1 57 28 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 13 15 8 2 1 63 24 13941

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 23 16 15 12 12 1 50 31 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 15 12 10 12 1 57 26 15092
2014 Aboriginal 19 26 16 13 15 11 1 51 31 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 17 13 11 10 1 53 27 14544
2011 Aboriginal 18 25 13 17 17 9 1 48 37 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 17 14 12 8 1 53 28 16025
2008 Aboriginal 19 26 15 15 14 9 1 51 33 705
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 16 14 11 8 1 56 27 13930

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 20 17 18 13 18 2 41 38 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 17 16 12 20 3 42 36 15094
2014 Aboriginal 7 20 18 18 20 14 2 33 45 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 20 18 15 15 2 36 40 14543

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 39 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 15078
2014 Aboriginal 36 40 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 42 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 14538
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 11 8 5 1 1 75 13 15094
2014 Aboriginal 33 33 15 9 8 1 1 67 18 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 14544
2011 Aboriginal 31 33 13 12 9 1 0 66 21 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 14 11 7 1 0 69 18 16030
2008 Aboriginal 27 31 15 15 12 1 0 58 27 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 14 13 10 1 1 62 23 13943

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 30 11 6 5 4 1 76 12 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 11 5 3 2 1 80 9 15096
2014 Aboriginal 38 29 15 8 7 1 2 69 16 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 13 6 4 2 0 76 11 14545
2011 Aboriginal 38 29 15 9 5 3 0 69 15 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 13 7 5 2 0 74 12 16027
2008 Aboriginal 33 31 14 9 8 4 0 67 18 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 13 8 7 3 1 71 15 13946

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 33 12 7 6 1 0 75 13 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 34 10 7 4 1 0 80 11 15083
2014 Aboriginal 36 32 13 10 8 1 0 69 18 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 14540
2011 Aboriginal 35 34 12 10 8 2 0 70 18 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 10 10 5 1 0 74 15 16014
2008 Aboriginal 31 34 13 12 8 1 0 66 21 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 11 11 8 1 0 70 19 13932

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 76 12 4 1 2 1 5 93 3 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 11 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 15084
2014 Aboriginal 75 12 4 1 4 0 4 90 5 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 77 13 3 1 2 0 3 93 3 14538
2011 Aboriginal 72 11 5 2 4 1 6 88 6 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 78 11 3 2 2 0 3 92 4 16018
2008 Aboriginal 72 8 4 2 4 1 9 89 6 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 78 7 3 2 3 1 6 92 5 13930

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 19 7 6 10 5 9 73 19 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 22 7 5 7 4 10 78 13 15081
2014 Aboriginal 37 25 8 7 11 4 9 71 20 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 23 9 6 8 3 10 74 16 14538
2011 Aboriginal 39 26 8 9 13 1 3 68 23 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 27 8 7 9 2 5 74 17 16027

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 53 26 7 7 7 1 0 80 14 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 27 7 5 4 1 0 83 10 15084

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 22 11 4 6 3 0 78 10 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 10 4 4 2 0 82 8 15086

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 24 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 28 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 15067
2014 Aboriginal 41 32 10 8 8 0 1 74 16 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 11 7 5 0 0 76 12 14531
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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 35 8 10 6 3 3 73 18 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 12 11 5 2 4 71 16 2333
2014 Aboriginal 26 36 11 13 7 3 5 66 21 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 13 10 6 2 4 69 17 2427

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 26 15 9 8 11 0 64 19 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 15 8 5 10 0 69 14 15104
2014 Aboriginal 23 28 18 12 8 10 1 57 23 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 17 9 7 11 0 63 18 14536
2011 Aboriginal 23 25 17 13 12 9 0 53 28 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 30 20 10 8 10 1 57 21 16025

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 25 20 11 10 5 0 56 23 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 17 11 7 4 0 63 19 15098
2014 Aboriginal 19 30 19 15 13 5 0 51 29 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 21 14 10 4 0 53 25 14537
2011 Aboriginal 19 26 18 16 18 3 0 46 35 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 22 15 13 3 0 47 30 16003
2008 Aboriginal 18 28 21 15 14 4 0 48 31 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 19 15 13 3 0 51 29 13934

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 25 18 14 11 11 0 52 28 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 19 13 8 9 0 55 24 15077
2014 Aboriginal 13 27 18 22 14 6 0 42 39 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 23 17 11 8 0 44 31 14532
2011 Aboriginal 11 27 20 19 17 5 0 40 38 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 27 22 21 14 7 0 39 37 16004
2008 Aboriginal 11 26 19 21 17 6 0 39 41 705
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 28 21 22 14 6 0 39 38 13941

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 21 17 14 15 9 0 50 31 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 17 13 12 8 0 55 27 15100
2014 Aboriginal 15 20 18 17 20 9 0 39 41 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 20 15 15 9 0 45 33 14532
2011 Aboriginal 13 22 18 17 21 8 0 38 42 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 26 20 17 17 9 0 41 37 16010
2008 Aboriginal 12 24 17 18 20 10 0 39 42 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 27 18 18 17 9 0 42 38 13945

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 30 15 15 13 6 0 54 30 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 34 17 14 9 5 0 57 25 15077
2014 Aboriginal 13 29 16 19 19 5 0 44 39 638
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 31 19 18 13 4 0 48 33 14530
2011 Aboriginal 12 29 16 20 19 3 0 43 41 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 33 19 20 14 3 0 45 35 16006
2008 Aboriginal 14 33 15 21 14 3 0 48 37 705
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 35 16 21 13 2 0 48 35 13944
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 38 17 8 5 1 0 70 13 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 44 16 8 3 2 0 73 11 15086
2014 Aboriginal 23 40 20 8 7 2 0 64 16 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 18 9 5 2 0 68 14 14541
2011 Aboriginal 26 38 17 10 7 1 0 65 18 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 17 11 6 2 0 66 17 16014

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 38 11 4 2 3 0 83 6 637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 10 4 2 3 0 84 5 15075
2014 Aboriginal 41 36 9 5 4 3 0 81 10 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 9 4 2 3 0 85 6 14537
2011 Aboriginal 35 38 14 6 5 3 0 75 11 729
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 13 6 3 4 0 78 9 16004

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 36 9 8 5 3 1 76 14 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 11 7 4 3 1 77 11 15073
2014 Aboriginal 34 38 11 8 5 3 1 75 14 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 10 7 3 3 1 79 10 14541
2011 Aboriginal 32 35 12 9 8 4 0 70 17 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 12 9 5 5 1 72 15 15976
2008 Aboriginal 29 32 14 11 8 6 1 65 20 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 13 11 7 5 1 67 20 13931

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 34 17 11 7 3 0 64 18 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 18 11 5 5 1 64 17 15080
2014 Aboriginal 25 32 21 9 6 6 1 61 17 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 18 10 5 5 1 66 15 14539
2011 Aboriginal 16 33 20 13 11 6 1 53 26 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 34 21 12 8 6 1 56 22 16016

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 21 18 14 17 9 1 46 35 637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 17 14 12 11 3 50 30 15068
2014 Aboriginal 17 20 17 16 19 9 2 41 39 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 18 15 15 10 2 45 34 14540
2011 Aboriginal 13 19 18 20 20 10 1 35 45 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 19 16 14 12 3 42 35 16033

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 59 17 9 2 3 3 8 84 6 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 19 7 4 2 2 6 87 6 15096
2014 Aboriginal 56 18 9 3 3 2 9 84 7 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 20 7 4 2 1 5 85 7 14539

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 67 16 6 2 3 3 4 89 5 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 17 4 2 1 2 3 92 3 15089
2014 Aboriginal 66 17 7 2 2 2 5 89 4 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 68 20 5 2 1 2 2 92 3 14539
2011 Aboriginal 63 19 8 3 2 2 3 87 5 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 67 19 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 16017
2008 Aboriginal 65 15 7 3 2 3 4 86 6 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 67 17 7 2 1 2 3 89 4 13935

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 32 17 14 11 4 0 57 26 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 16 13 9 4 0 60 23 15082
2014 Aboriginal 14 29 20 18 14 4 1 45 34 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 18 16 12 3 1 52 29 14544
2011 Aboriginal 17 32 16 18 15 2 0 50 34 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 32 19 17 14 2 0 49 32 16019
2008 Aboriginal 16 30 15 21 16 2 0 47 37 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 34 19 17 13 1 0 49 31 13943

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 25 14 18 19 3 1 47 38 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 14 15 16 3 2 52 33 15086
2014 Aboriginal 12 20 14 24 27 2 2 33 53 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 16 18 23 3 2 39 44 14541
2011 Aboriginal 12 24 12 21 26 2 2 38 50 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 16 19 24 2 2 39 44 16016
2008 Aboriginal 16 29 17 17 18 2 1 46 36 705
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 33 15 18 16 1 1 50 35 13935

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 30 20 13 8 7 1 54 23 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 21 12 7 6 1 57 21 15076

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 30 15 7 4 4 1 73 11 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 13 3 3 4 1 80 6 15073
2014 Aboriginal 34 33 16 5 6 5 1 72 11 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 35 14 4 3 5 1 79 7 14529

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 38 12 7 4 3 0 77 11 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 10 5 2 2 0 82 7 15072
2014 Aboriginal 33 34 15 8 7 3 0 69 15 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 13 5 3 3 0 78 9 14538
2011 Aboriginal 29 33 15 9 9 3 0 65 19 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 16 7 5 4 0 71 13 16004

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 37 9 8 3 0 0 79 11 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 15107
2014 Aboriginal 37 38 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 14531
2011 Aboriginal 34 34 15 7 9 0 0 68 16 728
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 14 7 5 1 0 74 13 15982
2008 Aboriginal 30 40 13 9 6 1 0 71 16 704
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 13936

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 33 16 12 8 2 0 64 20 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 16 8 6 1 0 69 14 15079
2014 Aboriginal 22 30 21 14 11 1 0 53 26 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 19 13 9 1 0 59 22 14545
2011 Aboriginal 25 30 17 15 12 1 0 56 27 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 21 12 9 1 0 57 22 16012

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 36 16 11 6 0 0 66 17 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 15088
2014 Aboriginal 20 35 18 16 10 0 0 56 26 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 38 19 13 8 0 0 60 21 14540
2011 Aboriginal 23 34 18 13 12 0 0 57 24 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 19 13 9 1 0 59 22 15983
2008 Aboriginal 27 36 16 13 8 1 0 63 21 700
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 17 13 7 0 0 63 21 13931

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 23 18 15 12 6 0 52 29 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 25 20 13 10 5 1 55 24 15090
2014 Aboriginal 19 23 20 17 15 6 0 45 34 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 24 20 16 13 5 1 48 31 14537
2011 Aboriginal 26 22 17 14 16 5 0 50 32 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 25 19 15 12 6 1 51 29 16003
2008 Aboriginal 24 25 18 15 10 8 0 53 27 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 18 16 11 5 1 53 28 13932
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Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 34 35 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 35 15100
2014 Aboriginal 30 34 36 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 36 14545
2011 Aboriginal 31 38 31 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 33 16029

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 33 33 6 6 6 191
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 34 33 6 7 6 4339
2014 Aboriginal 13 28 32 16 9999 11 193
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 36 8 9999 9 4306
2011 Aboriginal 13 31 37 7 9999 12 231
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 34 7 9999 10 4838
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 76 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 15088
2014 Aboriginal 25 75 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 14521

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 2458
2014 Aboriginal 56 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 2384

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 62 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 2458
2014 Aboriginal 67 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 2384

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 2458
2014 Aboriginal 5 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 2384

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 154
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 2384

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 2458
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 2384

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 2458
2014 Aboriginal 17 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 2384

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 2458
2014 Aboriginal 4 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 2384

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 2458
2014 Aboriginal 43 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 2386

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 2458
2014 Aboriginal 40 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 2386

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 53 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 2458
2014 Aboriginal 46 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 2386

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 2458
2014 Aboriginal 45 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 2386

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 2458
2014 Aboriginal 29 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 2386

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 2458
2014 Aboriginal 56 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 2386

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 2458
2014 Aboriginal 38 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 2386

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 2458
2014 Aboriginal 3 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 2386

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 2458
2014 Aboriginal 11 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 2386

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 2458
2014 Aboriginal 13 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 2386

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 53 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 2458
2014 Aboriginal 50 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 2386

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 2458
2014 Aboriginal 30 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 2386

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 2458
2014 Aboriginal 17 158
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 2386

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 2456
2014 Aboriginal 48 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 2385

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 2456
2014 Aboriginal 29 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 2385

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 2456
2014 Aboriginal 5 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 2385

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 2456
2014 Aboriginal 28 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 2385

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 2456
2014 Aboriginal 6 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 2385

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 2456
2014 Aboriginal 8 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 2385

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 2456
2014 Aboriginal 18 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 2385

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 2456
2014 Aboriginal 15 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 2385

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 23 154
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 2456
2014 Aboriginal 28 159
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 2385

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 2298
2014 Aboriginal 12 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 2240

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 2298
2014 Aboriginal 11 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 2240

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 2298
2014 Aboriginal 7 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 2240

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 2298
2014 Aboriginal 8 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 2240

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 2298
2014 Aboriginal 10 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 2240

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 2298
2014 Aboriginal 12 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 2240

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 2298
2014 Aboriginal 10 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 2240

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 2298
2014 Aboriginal 12 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 2240

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 2298
2014 Aboriginal 12 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 2240

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 2298
2014 Aboriginal 24 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 2240

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 2298
2014 Aboriginal 10 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 2240

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 46 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 2298
2014 Aboriginal 48 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 2240

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 2298
2014 Aboriginal 3 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 2240

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 53 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 2298
2014 Aboriginal 52 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 2240

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 2298

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 2298
2014 Aboriginal 15 144
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 2240

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 91 9 152
2017 Non-Aboriginal 92 8 2461

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 14 18 8 10 27 7 45 28 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 16 18 6 6 28 10 51 20 15104
2014 Aboriginal 13 15 21 8 10 27 7 42 27 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 16 20 6 6 30 9 48 20 14542

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 24 19 8 8 12 0 60 19 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 17 6 5 12 2 69 12 15070
2014 Aboriginal 22 23 21 8 9 16 1 54 20 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 29 20 6 5 16 1 63 13 14542
2011 Aboriginal 29 31 16 9 7 8 0 66 16 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 17 6 4 9 0 70 11 16007
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 46 7 7 2 3 2 84 9 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 49 11 8 3 2 4 78 11 15098
2014 Aboriginal 30 48 9 6 3 1 2 81 9 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 52 11 6 2 1 4 79 9 14533
2011 Aboriginal 30 53 7 5 2 1 2 86 7 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 53 11 7 2 1 3 80 9 16004
2008 Aboriginal 31 48 9 5 3 1 2 82 9 708
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 50 11 7 3 1 3 78 11 13951

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 22 20 9 8 21 5 49 23 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 24 20 8 5 23 7 53 18 15077
2014 Aboriginal 11 23 23 8 10 19 6 45 25 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 22 9 6 22 8 47 21 14535
2011 Aboriginal 11 25 23 11 9 17 3 46 26 734
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 26 23 10 7 18 6 47 23 16014

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 28 13 4 3 11 2 77 8 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 10 3 1 9 4 84 5 15102
2014 Aboriginal 33 32 15 5 3 10 2 74 9 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 12 3 2 9 4 80 6 14542
2011 Aboriginal 35 34 13 5 3 9 2 77 9 734
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 11 4 2 8 3 81 6 16017
2008 Aboriginal 31 37 12 5 4 10 2 77 10 705
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 13 3 2 9 3 80 6 13943

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 26 16 6 5 13 2 68 13 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 13 3 2 13 4 78 7 15084
2014 Aboriginal 27 29 19 5 5 13 2 66 12 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 15 5 3 13 4 72 10 14519
2011 Aboriginal 27 31 14 10 6 10 2 66 17 734
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 15 6 3 12 3 72 11 15971
2008 Aboriginal 25 35 17 10 5 7 1 65 16 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 15 7 4 8 3 71 12 13934
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 85 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 15078
2014 Aboriginal 13 87 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 14513

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 1127
2014 Aboriginal 44 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 1055

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 73 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 1127
2014 Aboriginal 83 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 1055

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 1055

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 97

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 1127
2014 Aboriginal 6 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 1055

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 1127
2014 Aboriginal 12 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 1055

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 1127
2014 Aboriginal 7 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 1055

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 1120
2014 Aboriginal 27 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 1051

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 1120
2014 Aboriginal 11 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 1051

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 1120
2014 Aboriginal 10 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 1051

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 1120
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 1051

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 1120
2014 Aboriginal 17 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 1051

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 1120
2014 Aboriginal 14 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 1051

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 1120
2014 Aboriginal 9 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 1051

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 1120

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 1120
2014 Aboriginal 8 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 1051

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 1120
2014 Aboriginal 20 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 1051

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 1120

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 23 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 1120
2014 Aboriginal 32 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 1051

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 97
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 1051

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 1120
2014 Aboriginal 35 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 1051

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 1126
2014 Aboriginal 38 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 1055

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 1126
2014 Aboriginal 20 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 1055

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 1126
2014 Aboriginal 6 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 1055

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 1126
2014 Aboriginal 35 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 1055

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 1126
2014 Aboriginal 8 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 1055

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 1126
2014 Aboriginal 11 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 1055

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 1126
2014 Aboriginal 10 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 1055

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 1126
2014 Aboriginal 7 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 1055

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 48 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 1126
2014 Aboriginal 40 82
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 1055

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 1061
2014 Aboriginal 7 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 973

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 1061
2014 Aboriginal 7 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 973

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 1061
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 973

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 1061
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 973

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 1061
2014 Aboriginal 8 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 973

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 1061
2014 Aboriginal 8 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 973

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 1061
2014 Aboriginal 12 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 973

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 1061
2014 Aboriginal 11 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 973

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 1061
2014 Aboriginal 12 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 973

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 1061
2014 Aboriginal 26 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 973

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 1061
2014 Aboriginal 7 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 973

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 1061
2014 Aboriginal 44 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 973

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 1061
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 973

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 63 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 1061
2014 Aboriginal 64 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 973

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 1061

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 1061
2014 Aboriginal 12 73
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 973

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 88 12 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 90 10 1126

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 15 21 5 6 30 7 49 17 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 17 19 3 3 33 9 58 10 15099
2014 Aboriginal 13 16 22 4 6 33 7 48 15 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 16 20 3 3 36 9 53 10 14535

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 27 18 6 5 12 2 66 13 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 31 15 3 3 13 2 75 7 15080
2014 Aboriginal 23 25 21 5 5 19 3 61 12 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 29 18 3 3 19 2 70 7 14531
2011 Aboriginal 33 32 16 5 5 9 0 71 11 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 14 4 2 10 0 77 7 16000
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 22 17 17 24 0 2 42 41 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 22 19 16 22 0 2 41 39 15076

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 24 24 17 12 0 2 46 29 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 27 16 12 0 2 44 28 15078

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 27 21 11 10 1 5 55 22 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 26 22 13 10 1 5 53 24 15049

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 23 21 18 15 2 2 44 34 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 24 22 15 13 1 3 48 29 15079

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 19 11 4 3 1 12 80 8 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 21 11 4 3 1 12 79 8 15061

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 31 25 12 8 0 1 55 20 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 22 11 8 0 1 58 20 15051

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 33 21 12 6 1 3 59 19 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 21 11 6 1 2 60 18 15046

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 32 21 14 8 1 3 56 22 638
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 23 12 7 1 2 56 20 15036

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 27 20 12 7 1 2 61 19 638
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 19 11 6 1 3 62 17 15043

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 23 29 22 13 10 0 1 53 24 636
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 23 13 9 1 2 55 22 15023

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 48 22 14 7 7 0 2 72 14 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 24 14 6 5 0 2 74 11 15067

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 62 17 8 5 5 1 3 82 10 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 13 6 4 3 1 5 87 7 15078

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 50 30 11 5 2 0 2 82 7 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 25 9 4 3 0 3 85 6 15064

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 22 10 6 4 1 2 80 10 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 18 8 5 4 1 3 82 9 15064

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 11 4 2 1 0 30 90 5 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 10 4 2 1 0 30 90 4 15056

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 58 22 8 3 2 0 7 86 6 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 17 8 3 2 1 8 86 6 14988

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 58 16 6 7 7 0 5 78 15 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 17 9 6 7 1 5 77 14 15082

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 35 15 6 2 0 2 77 8 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 14 5 3 0 3 78 8 15055

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 26 36 17 8 0 0 39 25 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 15099

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 25 34 18 8 0 0 26 40 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 39 20 9 0 0 29 31 15060

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 35 14 11 8 3 0 67 19 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 14 8 5 3 0 72 14 15091

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 35 16 18 12 2 0 53 31 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 39 17 14 9 2 0 59 24 15091
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 67 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 78 15086
2014 Aboriginal 26 74 636
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 14508

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 83 17 207
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 20 3266
2014 Aboriginal 76 24 162
2014 Non-Aboriginal 77 23 2802

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 39 4 10 8 0 0 79 17 171
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 6 9 4 1 0 81 13 2624
2014 Aboriginal 36 38 7 15 4 0 0 74 19 122
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 34 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 2157
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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 22 19 11 17 2 1 30 70 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 22 19 12 14 2 1 30 70 15106

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 10215

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 10215

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 10215

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 10215

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 10215

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 10215

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 44 19 13 5 14 431
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 49 19 9 4 12 10016

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 21 15 14 29 2 9 36 47 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 15 17 27 2 9 35 49 10265

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 8 10 15 55 3 5 12 77 439
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 8 11 17 52 2 7 13 75 10265
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