2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of National Defence 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 32 41 4 14 9 0 0 73 23 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 47 6 13 6 0 0 76 18 12050
2014 Aboriginal 31 39 6 16 8 0 0 70 24 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 45 6 14 7 0 0 73 21 14123
2011 Aboriginal 31 47 4 11 7 0 0 78 18 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 47 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 15585
2008 Aboriginal 35 47 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 47 4 10 4 0 0 81 15 11399

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 61 23 8 3 2 1 2 87 6 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 25 6 3 2 1 1 90 5 12021
2014 Aboriginal 64 23 5 3 2 0 2 89 5 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 26 6 3 2 1 2 89 5 14111
2011 Aboriginal 67 22 4 2 3 1 1 91 5 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 67 22 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 15583
2008 Aboriginal 69 22 3 2 2 0 1 92 5 400
2008 Non-Aboriginal 67 22 4 3 2 1 2 91 5 11399

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 17 7 3 3 0 2 87 6 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 20 6 5 3 0 1 86 8 12040
2014 Aboriginal 66 19 6 4 3 0 2 87 7 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 21 6 5 3 0 2 86 8 14114
2011 Aboriginal 70 18 4 3 3 0 2 90 6 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 18 5 5 3 0 2 87 8 15577
2008 Aboriginal 68 21 4 3 2 0 3 91 5 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 68 18 4 5 3 0 2 87 8 11403

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 39 31 8 13 9 0 0 70 22 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 8 11 6 0 0 74 17 12025
2014 Aboriginal 37 36 7 12 7 0 0 73 20 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 8 11 6 0 0 75 17 14102
2011 Aboriginal 37 37 8 10 8 0 0 74 18 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 15567

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 28 33 9 18 12 0 0 61 30 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 12030
2014 Aboriginal 25 36 11 17 11 0 1 61 27 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 37 12 16 11 0 0 61 27 14109
2011 Aboriginal 31 34 9 13 11 0 1 66 25 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 12 12 6 0 1 70 18 15571
2008 Aboriginal 27 44 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 12 12 7 0 1 69 19 11406

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 45 35 8 8 5 0 0 80 12 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 12014
2014 Aboriginal 44 34 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 14114
2011 Aboriginal 45 35 12 5 4 0 0 80 8 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 15571
2008 Aboriginal 41 40 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 11413

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 51 32 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 12012
2014 Aboriginal 50 31 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 34 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 14111
2011 Aboriginal 53 33 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 15576
2008 Aboriginal 46 39 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 50 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 11411

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 41 35 8 9 7 0 0 77 16 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 11996
2014 Aboriginal 43 36 7 11 3 0 0 79 13 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 14108

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 38 34 10 10 7 0 0 72 17 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 11 8 5 0 1 77 12 12011
2014 Aboriginal 41 27 16 8 8 1 0 68 16 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 13 8 6 0 1 73 14 14110
2011 Aboriginal 40 33 12 7 7 0 1 74 14 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 12 8 5 0 1 76 13 15585

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 30 20 15 9 18 1 8 54 29 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 24 12 10 12 2 10 61 25 12008
2014 Aboriginal 32 20 12 11 16 2 7 57 30 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 25 12 10 15 1 9 59 28 14107
2011 Aboriginal 30 21 11 11 18 2 8 56 32 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 25 10 11 13 1 8 64 25 15580
2008 Aboriginal 40 24 7 9 12 1 7 69 23 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 25 9 10 10 2 7 69 21 11398

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 33 42 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 12027
2014 Aboriginal 32 40 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 45 11 8 5 0 0 75 14 14126
2011 Aboriginal 37 39 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 11 15583
2008 Aboriginal 43 38 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 399
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 11359

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 24 32 17 12 15 0 0 56 28 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 18 14 11 0 0 57 25 12024
2014 Aboriginal 21 30 13 17 18 0 0 51 35 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 19 16 12 0 0 53 28 14118
2011 Aboriginal 21 36 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 560
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 16 14 11 0 0 58 25 15610

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 28 38 14 12 9 0 0 66 20 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 14 11 6 0 0 69 18 12021

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 43 37 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 12020
2014 Aboriginal 45 32 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 5 4 1 0 79 9 14112
2011 Aboriginal 41 41 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 11 5 3 1 0 82 8 15602
2008 Aboriginal 46 42 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 11400

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 29 33 13 11 14 0 0 62 25 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 15 11 9 0 0 65 20 11999

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 64 26 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 11979
2014 Aboriginal 68 22 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 26 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 14109
2011 Aboriginal 69 22 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 63 29 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 15598

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 32 37 9 10 12 0 0 69 22 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 40 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 11962
2014 Aboriginal 25 36 11 16 11 0 1 61 28 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 14114
2011 Aboriginal 31 37 9 12 10 0 0 69 22 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 15597

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 36 30 12 11 10 0 0 66 22 494
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 11974
2014 Aboriginal 33 31 14 12 9 0 0 64 22 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 14120

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 34 30 13 11 12 0 0 65 22 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 11971
2014 Aboriginal 32 31 13 15 9 0 0 63 24 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 14112
2011 Aboriginal 34 38 12 9 5 1 0 73 14 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 15572

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 45 35 9 6 4 0 0 80 11 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 11955
2014 Aboriginal 47 35 7 5 6 0 0 82 11 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 14107
2011 Aboriginal 45 38 8 5 3 0 0 84 9 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 15587
2008 Aboriginal 47 40 7 3 3 0 0 88 6 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 11409

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 32 16 5 3 1 1 75 9 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 15 7 4 0 1 73 11 12033
2014 Aboriginal 39 31 17 6 5 0 2 71 11 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 14119
2011 Aboriginal 38 33 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 18 7 4 0 1 70 12 15593
2008 Aboriginal 30 40 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 19 9 5 0 0 66 14 11408

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 13 23 35 15 9 1 4 25 38 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 26 34 18 8 1 3 27 38 11960
2014 Aboriginal 12 30 32 17 7 0 2 24 43 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 35 16 6 1 2 23 41 14092
2011 Aboriginal 11 27 34 17 8 1 2 26 39 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 34 17 7 1 2 24 41 15541
2008 Aboriginal 11 31 37 11 9 0 1 21 42 396
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 33 17 7 1 2 25 41 11367

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 16 20 27 17 14 2 4 33 38 494
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 29 20 13 2 3 35 35 11910
2014 Aboriginal 15 24 28 18 11 1 2 31 41 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 30 19 10 2 2 29 39 14088
2011 Aboriginal 14 19 31 18 13 2 3 33 35 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 29 22 13 1 3 36 33 15508
2008 Aboriginal 12 19 30 19 16 1 3 36 32 394
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 29 23 13 2 3 38 32 11347

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 22 26 24 12 9 1 5 22 52 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 26 12 8 1 3 21 51 11945
2014 Aboriginal 22 25 27 14 8 1 4 22 49 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 26 12 6 1 2 19 54 14096
2011 Aboriginal 22 22 28 13 10 1 2 25 46 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 27 14 7 1 3 22 49 15499
2008 Aboriginal 17 26 29 14 10 1 3 25 45 394
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 29 15 8 2 3 24 46 11349

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 6 16 27 29 16 2 5 48 23 490
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 32 28 16 1 4 46 21 11867
2014 Aboriginal 8 11 32 31 14 0 4 46 20 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 34 30 12 1 2 44 22 14033
2011 Aboriginal 8 13 28 29 17 0 4 48 22 552
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 31 28 14 1 3 43 24 15485
2008 Aboriginal 4 17 30 31 16 0 2 48 21 392
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 32 29 14 1 2 44 23 11347

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 23 24 25 15 10 1 3 25 49 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 23 27 17 11 1 3 29 43 11956
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 25 15 8 0 2 23 52 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 27 14 7 1 2 22 50 14086
2011 Aboriginal 21 23 27 15 10 1 3 26 46 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 29 17 10 1 3 28 42 15527
2008 Aboriginal 16 23 29 18 12 1 1 31 40 396
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 29 19 11 1 3 31 39 11351

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 15 20 24 16 17 2 6 36 38 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 25 22 15 2 5 39 34 11934
2014 Aboriginal 15 17 26 20 15 2 6 38 34 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 26 23 14 2 4 40 32 14067
2011 Aboriginal 14 21 23 21 15 1 5 39 37 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 25 23 15 2 5 41 32 15510
2008 Aboriginal 17 27 16 22 15 1 3 39 45 393
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 25 22 14 2 5 38 35 11359

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 21 24 24 16 8 2 5 26 48 494
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 30 13 8 2 4 23 45 11948
2014 Aboriginal 18 21 31 15 8 3 4 25 42 545
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 30 14 7 2 3 22 46 14077
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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 68 12 8 1 4 0 7 86 5 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 16 8 3 3 0 4 86 6 12035
2014 Aboriginal 70 14 7 2 3 0 4 87 6 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 68 16 6 3 3 0 4 88 7 14123
2011 Aboriginal 70 13 7 2 2 0 5 88 4 560
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 15 6 3 3 1 4 87 7 15590
2008 Aboriginal 71 9 4 3 2 1 10 90 6 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 67 13 5 4 4 1 7 87 8 11411

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 22 31 14 13 15 3 1 56 29 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 17 12 11 3 2 58 23 12028
2014 Aboriginal 22 29 16 16 13 3 1 53 30 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 17 12 11 3 2 59 24 14116

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 32 27 10 17 14 1 0 59 31 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 12 11 10 1 0 68 21 12027
2014 Aboriginal 33 25 13 12 17 0 1 58 29 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 11 12 11 1 0 66 23 14110

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 20 30 13 16 18 1 2 52 35 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 15 15 11 1 1 58 26 12024
2014 Aboriginal 22 32 16 16 11 1 2 55 28 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 38 15 16 9 2 1 59 26 14125
2011 Aboriginal 22 33 13 16 15 1 0 55 31 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 14 16 9 1 1 61 25 15596
2008 Aboriginal 22 36 15 15 10 1 1 59 26 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 13 14 9 2 1 63 24 11407

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 19 23 17 13 18 7 3 46 35 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 16 14 12 7 1 53 29 12034
2014 Aboriginal 22 22 16 16 15 8 2 48 34 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 28 16 15 13 6 2 52 30 14125
2011 Aboriginal 19 24 16 16 20 4 0 45 38 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 16 14 13 5 1 54 29 15584
2008 Aboriginal 25 23 14 17 15 5 1 51 34 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 14 14 12 5 1 57 28 11400

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 19 17 19 23 9 1 34 47 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 19 20 18 10 2 34 44 12032
2014 Aboriginal 11 19 18 20 23 8 1 33 47 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 19 22 20 9 2 32 47 14120

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 31 36 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 11 9 5 0 0 74 14 12009
2014 Aboriginal 31 38 11 13 6 0 1 69 19 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 14108
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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 37 31 13 9 10 0 0 68 19 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 15 9 7 0 0 70 16 12042
2014 Aboriginal 34 31 16 10 8 0 1 65 19 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 14122
2011 Aboriginal 29 35 15 11 10 1 0 64 21 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 14 10 7 0 0 68 18 15588
2008 Aboriginal 32 37 10 13 7 1 0 70 20 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 13 11 9 0 1 67 20 11399

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 39 28 13 8 10 1 1 69 19 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 14 8 6 2 1 72 14 12041
2014 Aboriginal 39 24 15 11 9 1 1 65 20 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 33 14 8 6 2 1 71 15 14123
2011 Aboriginal 33 28 16 12 8 2 0 63 21 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 14 9 6 2 0 71 15 15581
2008 Aboriginal 36 31 13 10 8 2 0 69 18 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 32 13 9 7 2 0 70 17 11400

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 37 31 11 9 11 1 1 68 21 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 12 9 6 1 0 72 16 12037
2014 Aboriginal 36 25 13 14 9 1 1 62 24 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 14125
2011 Aboriginal 33 30 14 11 10 0 0 64 22 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 15580
2008 Aboriginal 36 35 9 13 7 0 0 71 20 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 11 11 9 1 0 69 20 11397

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 74 12 5 1 3 1 3 90 5 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 74 14 5 2 2 0 3 91 4 12016
2014 Aboriginal 77 10 5 3 2 0 3 89 5 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 73 14 5 2 3 0 4 91 4 14113
2011 Aboriginal 75 12 5 1 2 0 4 91 4 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 74 12 5 2 2 0 4 90 5 15582
2008 Aboriginal 78 7 3 1 1 0 9 95 2 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 77 9 3 2 3 0 6 91 5 11389

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 22 12 3 10 3 7 72 15 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 25 10 5 7 3 7 76 13 12012
2014 Aboriginal 41 20 11 7 8 4 10 71 17 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 24 11 6 8 3 8 72 16 14121
2011 Aboriginal 37 22 13 7 14 3 4 64 22 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 26 12 7 10 3 6 69 18 15596

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 49 26 9 7 8 1 1 76 15 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 9 6 5 1 0 79 11 12007

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 45 27 13 5 7 2 1 74 13 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 28 13 5 5 1 0 76 10 12018

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 46 25 13 6 8 0 1 72 15 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 29 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 11982
2014 Aboriginal 44 27 11 8 10 1 0 71 18 545
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 31 12 8 7 0 0 72 15 14110
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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 27 33 11 13 11 2 3 64 25 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 38 16 12 6 2 5 63 19 3155
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 20 12 6 1 0 62 18 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 16 11 8 2 4 63 20 3511

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 27 30 17 10 12 3 0 59 23 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 17 11 9 4 0 62 20 12046
2014 Aboriginal 26 28 17 13 14 3 0 55 27 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 17 12 10 5 0 59 23 14111
2011 Aboriginal 22 28 18 12 14 5 1 53 28 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 19 12 10 4 0 57 23 15581

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 24 29 15 15 15 1 0 54 31 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 18 15 12 2 0 55 27 12044
2014 Aboriginal 22 28 18 13 17 1 0 50 31 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 19 16 14 2 0 50 31 14113
2011 Aboriginal 21 30 19 11 18 2 0 51 29 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 19 13 14 2 0 53 28 15577
2008 Aboriginal 27 28 18 15 9 2 0 57 25 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 17 12 11 2 0 58 24 11396

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 18 28 20 15 17 2 0 47 33 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 20 18 14 4 0 46 33 12042
2014 Aboriginal 15 25 21 17 19 3 0 41 37 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 21 19 16 3 0 41 37 14108
2011 Aboriginal 14 27 19 21 15 4 0 43 38 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 32 21 19 13 4 0 45 33 15569
2008 Aboriginal 11 32 20 23 10 3 0 45 35 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 19 18 12 5 0 47 32 11401

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 19 24 17 14 22 4 1 45 37 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 19 15 18 5 0 45 35 12036
2014 Aboriginal 16 18 18 15 25 7 0 38 43 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 20 16 21 6 0 40 39 14112
2011 Aboriginal 15 23 16 17 21 7 0 41 42 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 27 20 17 17 7 0 43 36 15572
2008 Aboriginal 15 20 21 18 18 8 1 38 40 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 19 16 16 8 0 44 35 11406

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 16 27 15 19 19 3 0 44 40 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 30 18 19 16 2 0 46 36 12018
2014 Aboriginal 15 25 16 19 23 2 0 41 43 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 18 21 17 2 0 42 39 14108
2011 Aboriginal 14 29 16 19 21 1 0 43 41 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 18 21 15 2 0 45 37 15561
2008 Aboriginal 14 36 14 20 13 3 0 52 34 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 36 16 20 12 2 0 51 33 11398
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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 23 35 19 14 8 1 0 59 22 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 39 19 12 7 1 0 62 19 12024
2014 Aboriginal 25 32 17 14 9 3 0 59 24 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 38 19 13 8 2 0 58 22 14119
2011 Aboriginal 24 39 18 10 8 2 0 64 18 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 18 11 6 1 0 64 18 15577

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 31 38 14 8 6 2 0 72 14 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 16 5 3 2 1 76 8 12011
2014 Aboriginal 37 36 12 8 2 3 2 77 10 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 15 6 2 3 1 76 8 14118
2011 Aboriginal 33 36 16 7 4 3 2 72 12 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 16 6 3 3 1 74 9 15576

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 36 33 12 8 9 1 1 70 18 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 13 8 5 2 1 73 13 12005
2014 Aboriginal 40 34 8 6 9 3 1 77 15 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 12 8 5 2 1 74 13 14121
2011 Aboriginal 39 35 11 5 5 5 0 78 11 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 75 13 15562
2008 Aboriginal 38 35 9 8 5 3 1 77 14 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 12 8 6 3 1 73 15 11397

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 32 29 19 9 9 1 1 62 18 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 17 8 6 2 1 67 15 12010
2014 Aboriginal 28 32 16 10 10 3 2 62 20 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 19 10 7 3 1 63 17 14116
2011 Aboriginal 22 32 21 12 7 5 0 57 21 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 22 10 7 4 2 59 19 15582

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 24 24 16 13 16 5 1 51 32 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 29 17 13 12 6 1 55 27 11993
2014 Aboriginal 23 28 11 15 19 5 0 53 35 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 17 14 14 6 1 51 30 14111
2011 Aboriginal 18 28 16 12 19 7 1 49 33 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 18 14 13 7 1 51 30 15585

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 62 17 10 2 3 1 6 84 6 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 20 10 3 2 1 6 83 6 12037
2014 Aboriginal 64 16 8 2 2 1 5 86 5 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 20 9 3 3 2 6 83 7 14123

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 65 17 9 1 3 2 3 86 5 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 21 8 2 2 2 3 88 4 12036
2014 Aboriginal 67 20 5 1 1 3 3 92 2 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 21 7 2 2 3 4 87 5 14123
2011 Aboriginal 65 15 9 2 3 3 4 85 5 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 65 19 7 2 1 2 3 89 4 15575
2008 Aboriginal 71 16 4 2 2 2 3 91 4 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 65 18 7 2 2 2 3 88 4 11406

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 23 28 14 15 17 2 0 53 33 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 17 14 11 2 1 57 26 12038
2014 Aboriginal 20 27 17 14 19 1 2 49 34 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 17 16 15 2 1 50 32 14115
2011 Aboriginal 26 30 13 11 18 2 1 57 30 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 16 14 11 1 1 58 26 15575
2008 Aboriginal 23 32 16 13 12 2 1 57 26 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 17 14 11 1 0 58 25 11400

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 15 21 14 14 29 2 4 39 46 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 15 16 21 2 5 43 41 12040
2014 Aboriginal 13 18 14 17 31 1 6 34 52 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 16 17 28 2 5 35 48 14122
2011 Aboriginal 13 18 17 16 31 2 3 33 50 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 16 16 24 2 4 39 43 15576
2008 Aboriginal 17 24 14 15 25 1 5 44 42 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 15 17 21 2 4 45 40 11403

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 37 18 10 12 3 0 59 22 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 21 11 7 3 0 60 19 12045

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 37 31 18 5 6 3 1 70 12 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 18 5 3 3 1 73 8 12031
2014 Aboriginal 39 31 14 7 4 5 2 75 11 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 17 4 3 4 1 75 7 14121

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 34 35 14 8 7 1 0 71 15 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 15 6 3 2 0 76 9 12009
2014 Aboriginal 35 32 16 8 6 2 1 69 14 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 16 6 3 3 0 74 10 14118
2011 Aboriginal 26 33 19 10 9 3 0 61 19 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 18 7 5 3 0 69 13 15572

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 40 39 9 4 6 1 0 80 11 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 12025
2014 Aboriginal 43 30 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 14108
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 11 8 9 0 0 73 16 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 15554
2008 Aboriginal 39 36 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 41 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 11391

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 32 35 13 9 10 2 0 67 20 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 17 9 6 0 0 67 16 12013
2014 Aboriginal 29 32 16 10 12 1 0 61 22 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 17 10 8 1 0 64 19 14125
2011 Aboriginal 30 33 19 9 9 0 0 63 18 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 17 8 6 1 0 68 14 15588

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 38 12 9 10 0 0 69 19 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 12015
2014 Aboriginal 27 34 16 11 11 1 0 62 22 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 16 11 8 0 0 64 19 14125
2011 Aboriginal 28 34 17 10 10 0 0 62 20 554
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 16 9 6 0 0 68 15 15576
2008 Aboriginal 32 39 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 11395

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 34 23 15 11 13 3 1 59 25 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 27 18 11 8 3 1 62 20 12017
2014 Aboriginal 30 21 15 15 14 4 1 54 31 545
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 27 18 12 10 3 0 59 22 14119
2011 Aboriginal 30 24 17 12 14 3 0 56 26 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 28 16 11 9 4 0 63 21 15584
2008 Aboriginal 32 24 13 13 10 7 1 61 25 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 28 15 10 8 4 1 64 20 11389
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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 28 42 30 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 46 30 12046
2014 Aboriginal 25 37 38 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 46 31 14116
2011 Aboriginal 21 48 31 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 50 28 15595

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 26 27 27 9 5 6 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 26 25 5 6 7 2939
2014 Aboriginal 25 19 34 10 9999 12 142
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 24 25 9 9999 11 3392
2011 Aboriginal 15 26 36 10 9999 12 126
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 27 6 9999 9 3592
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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 27 73 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 12016
2014 Aboriginal 31 69 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 14104

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 52 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 2046
2014 Aboriginal 51 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 2641

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 67 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 2046
2014 Aboriginal 63 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 62 2641

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 2046
2014 Aboriginal 4 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 2641

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 2046
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 2641

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 2046
2014 Aboriginal 11 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 2641

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 6 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 2046
2014 Aboriginal 5 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 2641

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 2046
2014 Aboriginal 9 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 2641

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 2047
2014 Aboriginal 39 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 2646

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 48 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 2047
2014 Aboriginal 47 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 2646

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 2047
2014 Aboriginal 47 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 2646

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 2047
2014 Aboriginal 47 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 2646

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 2047
2014 Aboriginal 37 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 2646

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 2047
2014 Aboriginal 57 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 2646

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 2047
2014 Aboriginal 36 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 2646

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 2047
2014 Aboriginal 3 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 2646

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 2047
2014 Aboriginal 7 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 2646

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 2047
2014 Aboriginal 17 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 2646

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 64 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 2047
2014 Aboriginal 46 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 2646

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 2047
2014 Aboriginal 32 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 2646

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 2047
2014 Aboriginal 14 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 2646

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 54 127
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 2046
2014 Aboriginal 53 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 2644

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 26 127
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 2046
2014 Aboriginal 24 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 2644

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 10 127
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 2046
2014 Aboriginal 17 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 2644

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 29 127
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 2046
2014 Aboriginal 31 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 2644

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 12 127
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 2046
2014 Aboriginal 14 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 2644

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 11 127
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 2046
2014 Aboriginal 13 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 2644

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 12 127
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 2046
2014 Aboriginal 14 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 2644

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 127
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 2046
2014 Aboriginal 14 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 2644

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 28 127
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 2046
2014 Aboriginal 20 167
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 2644

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 12 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 1790
2014 Aboriginal 12 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 2368

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 13 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 1790
2014 Aboriginal 9 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 2368

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 17 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 1790
2014 Aboriginal 9 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 2368

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 13 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 1790
2014 Aboriginal 11 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 2368

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 16 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 1790
2014 Aboriginal 13 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 2368

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 17 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 1790
2014 Aboriginal 11 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 2368

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 9 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 1790
2014 Aboriginal 11 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 2368

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 9 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 1790
2014 Aboriginal 3 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 2368

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 15 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 1790
2014 Aboriginal 12 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 2368

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 29 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 1790
2014 Aboriginal 29 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 2368

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 15 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 1790
2014 Aboriginal 9 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 2368

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 44 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 1790
2014 Aboriginal 40 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 2368

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 1790
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 2368

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 48 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 1790
2014 Aboriginal 56 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 2368

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 Aboriginal 6 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 1790

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 19 113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 1790
2014 Aboriginal 12 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 2368

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 94 6 126
2017 Non-Aboriginal 95 5 2043

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 21 25 22 7 12 10 2 54 22 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 26 20 9 8 14 4 56 20 12041
2014 Aboriginal 19 21 22 8 12 14 3 49 25 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 21 8 9 16 3 53 21 14122

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 34 32 16 6 9 3 0 68 15 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 15 7 5 3 1 71 13 12018
2014 Aboriginal 29 30 18 9 9 5 0 61 19 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 18 8 6 6 1 65 15 14105
2011 Aboriginal 33 33 15 7 7 4 0 69 15 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 15 6 4 3 0 73 11 15566
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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 42 44 6 3 2 1 2 89 5 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 49 9 4 2 1 3 85 6 12041
2014 Aboriginal 41 46 6 3 2 1 1 89 5 545
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 51 9 4 1 1 2 86 5 14126
2011 Aboriginal 36 47 8 5 3 1 1 85 7 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 53 9 4 1 1 2 85 6 15589
2008 Aboriginal 31 50 7 6 1 2 2 85 8 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 49 9 5 2 1 2 82 8 11418

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 17 29 20 9 7 13 5 56 20 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 28 23 10 7 14 6 50 21 12017
2014 Aboriginal 14 27 21 12 9 13 4 50 25 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 28 24 10 7 14 6 48 22 14120
2011 Aboriginal 16 25 23 12 10 11 2 48 26 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 29 24 11 7 13 4 49 22 15584

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 41 30 10 7 4 5 2 77 12 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 11 5 3 5 3 80 8 12041
2014 Aboriginal 39 31 12 8 3 5 1 75 12 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 12 5 3 5 2 77 9 14125
2011 Aboriginal 36 35 10 8 5 5 1 75 14 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 12 6 3 5 2 77 10 15586
2008 Aboriginal 32 40 11 7 4 5 2 77 11 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 12 5 3 6 2 78 9 11413

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 33 29 14 7 8 7 3 68 16 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 14 7 5 6 3 72 13 12021
2014 Aboriginal 31 31 14 10 7 6 1 67 18 544
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 15 8 6 6 2 68 15 14107
2011 Aboriginal 32 31 13 11 7 6 1 67 19 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 14 7 5 7 2 71 14 15581
2008 Aboriginal 36 33 12 10 5 3 1 72 16 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 12 8 4 4 2 74 14 11402
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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 14 86 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 12006
2014 Aboriginal 12 88 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 14092

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 788
2014 Aboriginal 48 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 1013

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 74 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 78 788
2014 Aboriginal 89 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 79 1013

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 788
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 1013

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 788
2014 Aboriginal 19 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 1013

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 10 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 788
2014 Aboriginal 10 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 1013

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 788
2014 Aboriginal 11 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 1013

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 785
2014 Aboriginal 34 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 1011

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 785
2014 Aboriginal 28 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 1011

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 785
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 1011

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 785
2014 Aboriginal 7 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 1011

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 785
2014 Aboriginal 28 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 1011

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 785
2014 Aboriginal 14 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 1011

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 785
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 1011

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 2 785

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 785
2014 Aboriginal 9 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 1011

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 785
2014 Aboriginal 16 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 1011

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 1 785

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 785
2014 Aboriginal 30 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 1011

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 785
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 1011

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 785
2014 Aboriginal 29 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 1011

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 32 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 793
2014 Aboriginal 37 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 1012

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 17 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 793
2014 Aboriginal 33 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 1012

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 Non-Aboriginal 9 793
2014 Aboriginal 20 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 1012

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 20 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 793
2014 Aboriginal 36 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 1012

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 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 793
2014 Aboriginal 16 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 1012

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 Aboriginal 10 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 793
2014 Aboriginal 11 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 1012

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 7 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 793
2014 Aboriginal 13 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 1012

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 793
2014 Aboriginal 19 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 1012

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 40 65
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 793
2014 Aboriginal 31 63
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 1012

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 Aboriginal 13 58
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 701
2014 Aboriginal 8 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 920

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 Non-Aboriginal 15 701
2014 Aboriginal 9 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 920

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 7 701
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 920

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 3 701
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 920

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 5 701
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 920

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 14 58
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 701
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 920

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 58
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 701
2014 Aboriginal 8 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 920

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 14 58
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 701
2014 Aboriginal 9 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 920

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 Aboriginal 16 58
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 701
2014 Aboriginal 19 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 920

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 35 58
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 701
2014 Aboriginal 33 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 920

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 17 58
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 701
2014 Aboriginal 11 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 920

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 58
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 701
2014 Aboriginal 56 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 920

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 3 701
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 920

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 68 58
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 701
2014 Aboriginal 70 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 920

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 2 701

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 Non-Aboriginal 12 701
2014 Aboriginal 16 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 920

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 90 10 67
2017 Non-Aboriginal 95 5 792

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 25 22 23 5 6 17 3 58 13 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 22 4 4 19 5 61 9 12024
2014 Aboriginal 21 20 25 6 5 18 5 53 15 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 23 4 3 22 5 58 10 14115

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 37 29 18 4 6 5 1 70 11 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 17 4 3 7 1 74 8 12016
2014 Aboriginal 30 29 21 7 4 8 1 64 12 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 20 4 3 10 1 69 9 14101
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 13 5 5 6 0 76 10 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 15 4 2 5 0 78 7 15582
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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 21 22 19 15 21 1 1 44 37 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 22 20 15 21 0 1 43 36 12005

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 28 26 22 12 9 1 2 55 22 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 29 24 13 9 0 1 53 22 12013

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 35 26 18 10 6 1 3 64 17 491
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 20 10 5 0 2 63 16 11974

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 21 19 21 17 19 1 3 41 38 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 23 21 17 16 1 2 44 34 12001

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 48 18 13 4 3 1 14 78 8 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 23 11 4 3 1 10 80 8 11972

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 40 30 15 8 6 0 2 71 14 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 31 18 8 4 0 1 69 13 11959

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 29 31 18 14 7 0 2 61 21 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 21 10 5 1 1 63 16 11957

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 27 28 22 11 10 0 2 56 22 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 23 13 7 0 1 56 21 11958

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 31 28 16 14 9 0 2 60 23 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 19 11 7 0 1 62 18 11963

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 40 27 16 8 6 0 2 69 14 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 19 9 5 1 2 67 14 11912

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 51 24 13 6 3 0 1 77 10 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 12011

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 64 16 9 4 5 0 2 82 9 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 15 6 4 3 1 2 87 7 12013

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 48 27 12 6 4 0 2 77 10 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 10 4 3 0 1 82 7 12001

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 54 21 9 7 7 0 1 76 14 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 23 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 12011

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 54 14 4 3 3 0 21 86 8 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 14 5 2 1 0 22 89 4 12000

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 63 20 7 3 3 0 5 86 6 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 19 6 2 1 0 6 90 3 11946

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 68 14 6 3 4 1 4 87 7 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 6 3 2 1 3 89 5 12015

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 53 29 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 11986

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 17 29 31 15 7 1 1 47 22 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 31 35 12 5 0 0 48 17 12049

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 11 19 37 19 12 0 1 32 30 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 38 24 12 0 1 36 25 11974

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 23 37 16 9 11 3 1 62 20 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 39 19 9 6 3 0 65 16 12006

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 18 14 14 3 1 53 28 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 37 19 13 9 2 0 58 23 12025
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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 23 77 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 12024
2014 Aboriginal 22 78 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 14083

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 68 32 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 76 24 1810
2014 Aboriginal 72 28 122
2014 Non-Aboriginal 77 23 2053

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 41 38 4 9 7 1 0 80 16 82
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 7 7 5 0 1 81 12 1382
2014 Aboriginal 52 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 91
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 6 8 3 0 1 83 11 1593
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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 24 21 23 11 16 3 1 25 75 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 23 21 13 15 3 1 27 73 12039

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 18 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 8300

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 28 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 8300

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 14 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 8300

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 50 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 8300

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 2 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 8300

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 50 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 8300

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 8 35 15 13 4 25 342
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 41 18 11 4 19 8185

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 15 19 16 16 27 1 6 37 46 351
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 17 17 25 2 8 34 47 8373

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 2 9 13 17 49 2 7 12 73 349
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 9 13 17 49 2 6 13 72 8367
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