2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Health 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 34 49 5 10 1 0 0 83 12 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 47 5 12 4 0 0 79 16 5568
2014 Aboriginal 31 43 4 13 7 1 0 75 21 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 49 5 12 4 0 0 78 17 6209
2011 Aboriginal 42 44 4 7 4 0 0 86 10 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 48 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 6786
2008 Aboriginal 40 42 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 45 3 9 3 0 0 85 11 6321

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 24 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 21 4 3 2 1 1 91 5 5559
2014 Aboriginal 69 21 3 3 2 1 1 92 4 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 22 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 6208
2011 Aboriginal 72 19 4 1 1 0 1 93 3 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 71 19 3 3 1 1 1 92 4 6785
2008 Aboriginal 72 16 5 4 2 1 1 90 6 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 73 18 3 3 2 1 1 92 5 6309

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 64 20 6 6 1 0 2 86 8 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 17 5 7 3 0 1 85 10 5559
2014 Aboriginal 69 18 5 2 3 0 2 90 5 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 19 5 7 4 0 1 84 11 6205
2011 Aboriginal 72 15 4 4 3 0 1 89 7 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 4 7 4 0 1 86 10 6783
2008 Aboriginal 75 12 5 3 3 0 2 89 6 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 68 16 4 7 4 0 1 85 11 6311

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 36 10 10 6 0 0 74 17 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 7 12 7 0 0 73 20 5566
2014 Aboriginal 41 30 6 15 8 0 0 71 24 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 7 13 8 0 0 72 21 6203
2011 Aboriginal 41 35 9 9 5 0 1 77 14 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 8 8 5 0 0 79 14 6780

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 27 39 10 14 9 0 0 66 23 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 5563
2014 Aboriginal 19 35 13 20 13 0 1 54 33 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 13 17 8 0 0 62 24 6206
2011 Aboriginal 27 40 13 12 6 0 1 68 18 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 40 12 13 6 0 1 68 20 6789
2008 Aboriginal 31 41 12 10 4 1 1 74 14 434
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 12 11 5 0 1 72 16 6318

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 51 30 6 9 3 1 0 82 12 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 5562
2014 Aboriginal 52 30 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 6209
2011 Aboriginal 50 30 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 36 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 6783
2008 Aboriginal 49 34 7 5 4 0 0 83 10 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 6319

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 55 29 5 9 2 0 0 84 12 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 5554
2014 Aboriginal 54 30 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 6205
2011 Aboriginal 53 33 4 5 3 1 1 87 8 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 6787
2008 Aboriginal 53 34 6 3 3 0 0 87 7 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 6319

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 45 38 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 5548
2014 Aboriginal 36 40 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 10 7 2 0 0 80 10 6206

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 48 26 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 5556
2014 Aboriginal 37 32 11 8 10 1 0 70 19 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 6203
2011 Aboriginal 46 29 9 10 7 0 0 75 16 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 6789

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 34 23 14 8 11 2 8 63 22 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 23 11 12 13 3 11 57 29 5556
2014 Aboriginal 26 20 8 12 22 3 9 53 38 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 23 12 12 15 2 11 53 32 6207
2011 Aboriginal 36 22 9 9 16 2 7 63 27 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 22 11 14 15 3 11 54 33 6786
2008 Aboriginal 36 21 10 11 14 2 7 62 28 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 24 10 13 13 3 8 59 29 6318

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 45 35 9 8 3 0 0 79 11 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 44 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 5565
2014 Aboriginal 40 38 8 9 5 0 0 78 15 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 45 11 10 6 0 0 74 15 6205
2011 Aboriginal 43 38 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 6771
2008 Aboriginal 47 34 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 430
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 11 8 4 0 0 76 12 6284

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 33 29 17 11 9 1 0 63 20 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 15 12 10 0 0 64 22 5566
2014 Aboriginal 24 36 15 12 12 1 0 61 24 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 36 16 15 10 0 0 59 24 6207
2011 Aboriginal 27 36 14 12 10 0 0 63 23 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 15 14 9 0 0 62 23 6790

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 38 37 11 8 4 1 0 76 12 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 42 10 10 5 0 0 75 14 5560

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 48 34 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 5558
2014 Aboriginal 42 39 10 3 5 1 0 81 9 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 6203
2011 Aboriginal 46 35 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 6786
2008 Aboriginal 51 32 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 6316

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 35 33 12 12 7 1 0 68 20 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 12 11 9 0 0 68 19 5554

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 62 29 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 5552
2014 Aboriginal 70 22 5 1 1 1 0 93 2 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 30 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 6202
2011 Aboriginal 68 24 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 6788

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 38 36 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 11 10 6 0 0 72 17 5549
2014 Aboriginal 24 42 12 12 9 0 1 66 22 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 13 14 8 0 0 65 22 6211
2011 Aboriginal 37 34 10 10 8 1 1 72 18 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 6780

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 42 30 15 8 5 0 0 72 12 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 14 10 6 0 0 70 17 5558
2014 Aboriginal 34 37 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 15 12 7 0 0 65 19 6209

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 45 27 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 5547
2014 Aboriginal 27 38 13 14 8 1 0 65 22 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 6206
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 11 9 5 2 1 74 14 440
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 6774

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 55 30 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 404
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 9 5545
2014 Aboriginal 50 32 8 5 3 1 0 83 9 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 6207
2011 Aboriginal 50 35 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 6787
2008 Aboriginal 54 29 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 6317

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 37 35 17 6 3 0 2 73 10 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 16 8 5 0 1 72 13 5567
2014 Aboriginal 33 31 20 7 7 0 2 65 15 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 18 7 5 0 1 70 12 6206
2011 Aboriginal 38 33 18 6 4 1 0 71 10 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 18 7 5 0 0 69 12 6787
2008 Aboriginal 27 34 21 9 8 0 1 62 17 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 21 10 6 0 0 62 17 6310

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 9 19 36 20 11 1 5 33 29 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 37 17 7 1 3 26 36 5537
2014 Aboriginal 11 28 32 17 7 3 2 25 41 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 28 38 16 6 1 2 22 39 6186
2011 Aboriginal 13 23 34 18 8 1 3 27 37 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 26 36 17 6 1 2 24 39 6785
2008 Aboriginal 11 26 37 17 6 0 2 24 39 432
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 27 37 16 6 1 2 22 40 6306

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 11 14 25 23 18 2 6 45 28 404
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 30 23 13 2 4 38 31 5528
2014 Aboriginal 17 23 28 14 12 3 2 28 42 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 31 21 9 2 2 32 36 6180
2011 Aboriginal 13 18 28 19 14 4 5 36 33 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 29 23 12 2 3 37 32 6761
2008 Aboriginal 14 20 28 24 10 2 3 35 35 431
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 30 21 11 2 2 34 35 6298

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 17 21 34 11 11 3 3 24 40 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 28 14 7 2 3 22 49 5534
2014 Aboriginal 27 29 26 8 5 4 2 14 59 392
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 25 11 5 1 2 17 57 6180
2011 Aboriginal 18 26 29 14 7 3 2 22 47 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 26 29 14 6 1 3 21 49 6769
2008 Aboriginal 20 26 30 14 5 2 3 20 48 433
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 30 14 7 2 3 22 46 6285

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 9 15 28 23 18 3 5 44 25 405
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 33 24 11 1 3 36 30 5511
2014 Aboriginal 10 22 35 18 9 3 3 29 34 391
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 35 24 8 1 2 33 31 6178
2011 Aboriginal 7 14 36 26 12 0 5 40 22 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 34 24 10 1 3 36 29 6763
2008 Aboriginal 10 14 37 25 10 1 3 37 25 433
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 34 24 10 1 2 35 30 6287

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 15 14 29 20 13 3 5 37 32 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 27 16 9 2 4 27 45 5535
2014 Aboriginal 25 26 22 11 10 3 3 22 55 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 26 28 14 6 1 2 21 51 6185
2011 Aboriginal 16 22 29 17 11 2 3 30 40 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 30 18 9 1 3 28 41 6768
2008 Aboriginal 19 22 28 17 10 1 3 28 43 433
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 29 19 10 2 3 30 39 6293

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 17 26 16 14 8 6 34 35 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 18 29 22 12 2 5 36 33 5534
2014 Aboriginal 17 18 23 19 16 4 3 38 37 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 17 28 25 12 2 4 39 31 6183
2011 Aboriginal 16 16 25 22 14 2 6 39 34 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 28 23 12 2 5 38 32 6766
2008 Aboriginal 21 21 24 19 8 2 5 29 44 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 29 18 9 3 4 28 41 6300

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 13 20 31 14 12 6 5 28 37 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 33 14 7 2 3 23 43 5541
2014 Aboriginal 24 26 25 10 9 3 3 20 53 392
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 30 13 6 2 3 20 49 6188
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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 65 15 5 6 1 1 6 86 8 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 14 6 4 3 0 2 87 7 5561
2014 Aboriginal 72 11 5 3 2 1 6 89 5 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 71 14 5 4 3 0 3 88 7 6205
2011 Aboriginal 70 11 7 3 4 1 5 85 7 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 14 5 5 3 0 3 86 9 6775
2008 Aboriginal 63 11 9 3 4 1 10 83 7 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 67 13 5 5 4 1 4 85 10 6310

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 24 28 15 16 9 5 3 56 28 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 15 10 9 5 4 63 21 5560
2014 Aboriginal 26 33 14 13 9 3 2 62 23 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 14 10 9 4 3 64 21 6205

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 41 25 11 14 8 1 0 67 22 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 29 9 9 8 1 0 74 18 5563
2014 Aboriginal 41 24 9 15 10 1 0 66 25 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 6206

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 33 30 10 11 10 3 2 67 22 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 11 11 6 1 1 71 18 5555
2014 Aboriginal 33 34 9 15 7 2 1 68 23 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 12 12 5 1 1 70 18 6202
2011 Aboriginal 35 30 13 13 6 2 1 68 19 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 11 12 6 2 1 71 18 6796
2008 Aboriginal 30 36 12 10 9 2 1 68 19 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 10 11 6 2 1 72 18 6321

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 28 24 12 12 9 12 1 61 25 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 27 14 11 9 10 1 63 22 5563
2014 Aboriginal 34 24 14 10 13 6 1 61 24 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 28 16 12 8 7 1 61 22 6202
2011 Aboriginal 37 22 12 12 11 5 1 63 24 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 26 13 11 9 7 1 64 22 6778
2008 Aboriginal 32 27 12 11 11 6 2 63 24 434
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 28 12 10 8 7 1 67 20 6319

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 15 20 16 14 13 20 2 44 35 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 17 16 12 17 3 43 35 5560
2014 Aboriginal 17 22 16 17 17 10 1 44 37 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 18 18 14 14 3 40 38 6202

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 35 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 7 8 4 0 0 81 11 5559
2014 Aboriginal 38 38 10 9 5 1 0 77 13 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 8 8 3 0 0 80 11 6204
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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 49 25 13 8 4 1 1 75 12 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 10 7 6 0 1 76 13 5565
2014 Aboriginal 46 27 8 12 5 1 1 75 17 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 6208
2011 Aboriginal 41 34 9 8 5 2 1 77 13 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 6776
2008 Aboriginal 38 35 11 9 8 1 0 73 16 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 12 11 8 1 1 68 19 6320

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 50 24 13 6 5 1 0 76 11 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 28 10 7 5 2 1 78 12 5560
2014 Aboriginal 49 21 11 9 7 3 1 72 17 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 30 12 7 5 2 0 76 12 6206
2011 Aboriginal 43 27 11 10 5 2 2 73 15 441
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 12 8 6 2 0 74 14 6788
2008 Aboriginal 38 31 12 9 8 1 1 71 17 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 12 9 7 2 0 72 16 6315

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 50 26 11 7 5 1 0 77 11 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 32 8 8 6 1 1 77 14 5560
2014 Aboriginal 46 26 9 10 6 1 0 73 17 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 6204
2011 Aboriginal 42 30 10 8 7 1 1 74 16 441
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 10 10 6 0 0 73 16 6780
2008 Aboriginal 40 32 9 8 9 1 0 73 17 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 10 11 8 1 0 71 19 6315

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 13 3 1 2 1 4 93 3 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 12 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 5558
2014 Aboriginal 78 8 4 1 3 0 5 92 4 392
2014 Non-Aboriginal 78 12 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 6207
2011 Aboriginal 76 10 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 76 12 4 2 2 0 3 91 5 6779
2008 Aboriginal 73 8 5 1 2 1 9 90 4 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 79 8 3 3 3 0 4 91 6 6306

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 47 22 11 6 5 4 4 75 12 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 8 5 5 3 4 81 11 5550
2014 Aboriginal 47 18 11 5 9 6 4 72 16 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 23 8 6 6 3 4 78 13 6208
2011 Aboriginal 47 20 12 7 11 1 2 69 19 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 26 8 7 7 2 3 76 15 6790

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 28 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 25 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 5553

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 56 21 13 3 5 2 0 78 8 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 23 9 4 5 2 0 81 9 5558

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 54 22 12 6 5 0 0 76 11 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 9 7 5 0 0 78 13 5555
2014 Aboriginal 54 22 9 8 7 1 0 76 15 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 28 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 6204
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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 42 33 10 10 3 1 2 77 13 84
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 13 11 5 3 6 68 18 1324
2014 Aboriginal 43 27 6 12 8 4 1 73 21 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 14 10 7 3 5 67 19 1492

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 33 29 13 8 7 9 2 70 16 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 16 10 7 9 0 64 19 5567
2014 Aboriginal 24 33 15 12 6 11 0 64 20 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 32 18 10 6 10 0 62 18 6202
2011 Aboriginal 27 28 15 10 12 7 1 60 23 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 18 11 9 8 1 59 22 6777

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 33 29 14 11 6 5 1 67 18 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 18 13 10 3 0 57 24 5560
2014 Aboriginal 22 29 19 15 11 4 0 53 27 391
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 21 14 9 3 0 54 24 6199
2011 Aboriginal 29 28 15 14 11 3 1 59 25 440
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 19 14 11 3 0 54 26 6775
2008 Aboriginal 29 32 12 11 13 3 0 63 25 434
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 17 12 10 3 0 60 22 6316

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 24 27 17 14 6 11 0 58 23 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 20 17 11 6 0 49 30 5560
2014 Aboriginal 18 26 16 17 15 7 0 48 35 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 28 23 19 11 6 0 44 32 6202
2011 Aboriginal 19 33 19 15 10 4 1 54 26 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 21 18 11 6 0 47 31 6777
2008 Aboriginal 15 37 14 15 13 5 0 55 30 433
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 19 18 10 7 0 49 30 6310

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 26 25 14 12 11 12 0 58 26 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 29 17 14 14 6 0 52 30 5560
2014 Aboriginal 19 24 16 13 17 10 0 48 34 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 20 16 14 7 0 46 32 6200
2011 Aboriginal 20 30 16 13 14 7 1 54 29 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 19 16 13 8 0 48 32 6779
2008 Aboriginal 18 28 16 12 15 10 0 52 30 433
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 18 14 12 10 0 51 29 6310

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 31 14 15 10 9 0 57 28 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 31 18 18 13 4 0 49 32 5563
2014 Aboriginal 17 28 18 17 15 4 0 47 34 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 31 19 20 13 3 0 46 34 6199
2011 Aboriginal 19 33 15 18 12 2 1 53 31 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 18 22 13 3 0 45 36 6768
2008 Aboriginal 14 35 12 21 13 4 0 52 36 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 35 15 21 12 3 0 50 34 6312
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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 35 35 13 9 6 3 0 72 15 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 42 17 9 5 2 0 69 14 5556
2014 Aboriginal 27 39 13 11 7 4 0 68 18 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 42 19 9 4 2 0 66 14 6206
2011 Aboriginal 29 36 18 8 7 1 1 67 15 439
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 17 10 5 1 0 68 15 6780

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 40 40 10 6 2 3 0 82 8 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 11 3 2 3 0 84 5 5547
2014 Aboriginal 41 36 11 4 2 6 1 82 6 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 11 4 2 4 1 83 6 6204
2011 Aboriginal 39 35 13 6 3 3 1 77 10 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 12 5 2 4 0 80 7 6773

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 37 35 11 7 4 5 1 76 12 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 11 8 5 3 1 74 14 5556
2014 Aboriginal 35 37 10 8 4 6 0 77 13 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 12 8 4 4 1 74 13 6208
2011 Aboriginal 36 34 11 7 7 4 2 74 14 440
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 12 10 6 5 1 69 18 6773
2008 Aboriginal 32 34 10 9 10 5 1 70 19 432
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 12 11 7 5 1 69 19 6313

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 27 27 19 12 8 6 1 58 21 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 21 12 7 5 1 58 21 5551
2014 Aboriginal 24 34 16 10 8 8 1 63 19 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 32 21 13 8 6 1 55 22 6199
2011 Aboriginal 18 33 22 11 8 5 2 55 21 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 33 22 14 8 6 1 53 24 6780

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 22 26 17 11 16 7 2 52 29 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 17 15 16 11 3 43 36 5554
2014 Aboriginal 16 23 18 12 22 9 0 43 37 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 19 19 17 18 11 2 37 41 6206
2011 Aboriginal 20 20 18 12 16 10 3 47 32 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 18 17 18 14 3 36 41 6785

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 58 18 9 3 1 6 6 85 5 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 21 8 5 2 1 3 84 7 5562
2014 Aboriginal 64 15 8 2 2 2 8 88 3 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 9 4 3 1 3 83 7 6207

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 10 2 0 2 4 87 2 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 20 5 2 1 2 2 91 4 5560
2014 Aboriginal 64 15 7 1 2 4 6 88 4 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 21 6 3 1 3 3 90 4 6202
2011 Aboriginal 64 16 7 2 1 4 6 89 4 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 65 18 7 3 1 2 4 88 4 6781
2008 Aboriginal 70 15 5 2 1 1 5 91 3 434
2008 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 7 3 1 2 2 89 4 6313

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 26 40 12 12 8 2 1 67 21 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 16 16 12 2 0 55 28 5552
2014 Aboriginal 18 26 14 17 18 5 1 47 38 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 18 19 14 2 0 47 34 6208
2011 Aboriginal 25 31 14 16 9 4 1 59 26 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 33 16 15 12 2 1 56 28 6793
2008 Aboriginal 30 36 10 11 11 2 0 68 23 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 16 13 8 2 0 63 21 6315

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 23 26 16 12 19 2 1 52 32 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 14 17 21 3 2 45 40 5553
2014 Aboriginal 14 21 17 18 24 3 2 37 45 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 15 20 25 3 2 37 48 6205
2011 Aboriginal 15 26 16 17 19 3 3 43 39 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 15 18 21 2 2 43 41 6787
2008 Aboriginal 17 32 11 16 19 3 1 51 37 434
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 14 16 15 2 2 53 32 6306

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 27 30 17 11 8 7 0 62 20 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 21 12 7 5 0 59 20 5555

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 45 26 14 5 4 5 0 75 9 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 14 3 3 4 0 80 6 5552
2014 Aboriginal 44 32 11 5 3 5 0 81 8 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 12 3 2 4 0 83 5 6206

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 49 30 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 5 3 2 0 81 8 5560
2014 Aboriginal 39 38 9 8 4 3 0 79 12 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 12 5 3 2 0 80 7 6207
2011 Aboriginal 37 34 11 10 5 2 1 73 15 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 13 7 4 3 0 76 11 6774

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 54 28 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 5560
2014 Aboriginal 45 35 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 6206
2011 Aboriginal 42 33 11 7 5 1 1 76 13 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 6775
2008 Aboriginal 38 36 11 7 6 1 0 75 13 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 12 7 4 1 0 77 12 6313

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 46 28 13 8 6 0 0 74 14 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 17 8 6 1 0 68 15 5554
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 17 11 9 1 0 62 21 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 18 10 7 1 0 64 18 6208
2011 Aboriginal 35 30 17 9 7 2 1 66 17 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 19 9 7 1 0 65 16 6783

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 46 31 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 16 9 6 0 0 70 14 5565
2014 Aboriginal 30 34 15 12 8 1 0 64 21 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 16 12 7 0 0 65 18 6208
2011 Aboriginal 36 30 16 10 7 1 1 67 17 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 16 10 6 0 0 67 16 6782
2008 Aboriginal 34 34 12 10 9 0 0 68 19 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 40 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 6309

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 43 19 14 9 7 8 0 67 18 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 26 19 12 10 4 0 58 22 5555
2014 Aboriginal 29 25 18 13 10 5 0 56 24 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 26 19 14 11 4 0 54 26 6209
2011 Aboriginal 36 20 17 12 9 4 1 60 22 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 26 19 14 10 4 0 55 25 6782
2008 Aboriginal 28 28 14 13 12 5 1 59 26 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 27 17 13 9 5 1 58 23 6313
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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 26 38 36 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 34 5564
2014 Aboriginal 27 40 33 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 36 6211
2011 Aboriginal 24 39 37 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 33 6787

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 16 28 29 10 8 8 128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 36 7 7 8 1726
2014 Aboriginal 9 27 29 16 9999 19 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 30 39 9 9999 10 1858
2011 Aboriginal 13 26 34 11 9999 16 112
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 39 8 9999 10 2289
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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 30 70 405
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 82 5550
2014 Aboriginal 29 71 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 6198

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 974
2014 Aboriginal 54 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 1150

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 55 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 974
2014 Aboriginal 59 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 63 1150

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 974
2014 Aboriginal 8 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 1150

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 14 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 974
2014 Aboriginal 8 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 1150

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 974
2014 Aboriginal 10 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 1150

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 9 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 974
2014 Aboriginal 19 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 1150

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 974
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 1150

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 48 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 975
2014 Aboriginal 39 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 1152

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 975
2014 Aboriginal 41 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 1152

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 975
2014 Aboriginal 45 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 1152

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 975
2014 Aboriginal 35 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 1152

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 35 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 975
2014 Aboriginal 35 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 1152

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 53 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 975
2014 Aboriginal 59 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 1152

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 975
2014 Aboriginal 34 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 1152

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 975
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 1152

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 975
2014 Aboriginal 9 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 1152

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 975
2014 Aboriginal 14 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 1152

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 46 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 975
2014 Aboriginal 45 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 1152

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 975
2014 Aboriginal 30 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 1152

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 975
2014 Aboriginal 13 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 1152

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 51 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 975
2014 Aboriginal 59 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 1150

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 32 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 975
2014 Aboriginal 23 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 1150

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 6 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 975
2014 Aboriginal 7 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 1150

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 17 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 975
2014 Aboriginal 17 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 1150

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 11 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 975
2014 Aboriginal 11 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 1150

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 14 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 975
2014 Aboriginal 7 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 1150

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 10 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 975
2014 Aboriginal 13 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 1150

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 975
2014 Aboriginal 11 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 1150

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 23 123
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 975
2014 Aboriginal 24 110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 1150

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 17 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 912
2014 Aboriginal 14 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 1082

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 15 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 912
2014 Aboriginal 15 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 1082

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 10 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 912
2014 Aboriginal 6 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 1082

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 7 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 912
2014 Aboriginal 5 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 1082

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 8 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 912
2014 Aboriginal 12 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 1082

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 11 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 912
2014 Aboriginal 9 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 1082

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 17 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 912
2014 Aboriginal 9 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 1082

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 13 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 912
2014 Aboriginal 10 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 1082

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 15 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 912
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 1082

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 19 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 912
2014 Aboriginal 16 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 1082

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 7 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 912
2014 Aboriginal 5 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 1082

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 42 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 912
2014 Aboriginal 45 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 1082

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 1 912
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 1082

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 54 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 912
2014 Aboriginal 48 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 1082

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 2 912

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 22 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 912
2014 Aboriginal 11 101
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 1082

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 88 12 122
2017 Non-Aboriginal 93 7 974

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 19 18 18 8 10 21 6 50 25 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 17 18 7 8 28 8 49 23 5567
2014 Aboriginal 16 19 18 9 9 25 3 49 26 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 16 19 7 7 29 8 47 23 6208

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 33 25 15 8 9 7 3 65 19 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 17 6 6 10 1 67 14 5558
2014 Aboriginal 23 27 22 9 6 12 0 58 17 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 20 7 5 16 2 61 15 6206
2011 Aboriginal 34 28 16 11 7 4 0 64 19 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 17 7 5 10 0 67 13 6784
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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 30 47 10 4 4 2 4 81 8 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 50 9 6 2 2 4 82 8 5563
2014 Aboriginal 35 48 8 5 1 1 2 86 6 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 51 11 6 1 2 4 81 8 6205
2011 Aboriginal 32 49 8 6 2 2 1 83 8 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 51 10 7 2 1 3 80 9 6779
2008 Aboriginal 25 46 13 5 3 4 4 77 9 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 47 10 9 4 2 4 76 13 6317

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 16 24 18 12 6 17 7 52 24 404
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 22 6 5 27 9 48 17 5560
2014 Aboriginal 15 22 21 9 5 20 7 51 20 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 24 9 5 25 9 41 21 6206
2011 Aboriginal 13 27 24 9 7 16 4 50 20 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 24 8 5 27 8 42 21 6772

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 43 23 12 5 3 11 3 77 9 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 10 3 2 10 4 82 6 5564
2014 Aboriginal 40 28 13 5 3 9 2 78 8 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 33 12 4 2 10 4 79 6 6207
2011 Aboriginal 43 26 14 8 2 6 1 74 10 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 12 4 2 10 3 79 7 6783
2008 Aboriginal 32 31 12 6 3 12 3 74 11 433
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 12 4 2 11 4 79 7 6316

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 35 25 15 4 3 15 3 74 8 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 14 5 2 14 4 74 9 5551
2014 Aboriginal 29 29 18 6 4 11 2 68 12 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 15 5 3 14 4 72 9 6199
2011 Aboriginal 36 29 16 6 4 9 1 71 11 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 15 5 3 14 3 71 10 6768
2008 Aboriginal 29 26 16 8 8 9 4 63 18 434
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 14 6 3 10 4 73 11 6319
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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 85 403
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 5551
2014 Aboriginal 11 89 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 6185

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 52 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 490
2014 Aboriginal 39 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 433

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 75 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 490
2014 Aboriginal 67 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 433

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 490
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 433

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 Non-Aboriginal 2 490
2014 Aboriginal 0 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 433

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 490
2014 Aboriginal 17 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 433

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 9 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 490
2014 Aboriginal 14 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 433

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 490
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 433

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 487
2014 Aboriginal 45 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 434

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 487
2014 Aboriginal 13 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 434

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 487
2014 Aboriginal 13 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 434

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 487
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 434

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 487
2014 Aboriginal 34 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 434

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 487
2014 Aboriginal 23 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 434

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 487
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 434

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 2 487

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 487
2014 Aboriginal 14 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 434

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 487
2014 Aboriginal 17 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 434

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 Aboriginal 0 63

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 487
2014 Aboriginal 21 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 434

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 63
2014 Aboriginal 0 45

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 487
2014 Aboriginal 25 45
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 434

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 23 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 490
2014 Aboriginal 22 46
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 432

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 11 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 490
2014 Aboriginal 10 46
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 432

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 5 490
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 432

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 11 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 490
2014 Aboriginal 18 46
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 432

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 8 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 490
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 432

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 7 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 490
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 432

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 11 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 490
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 432

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 490
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 432

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 57 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 490
2014 Aboriginal 62 46
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 432

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 6 472
2014 Aboriginal 0 42
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 402

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 22 59
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 472
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 402

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 4 472
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 402

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 2 472
2014 Aboriginal 0 42
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 402

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 1 472
2014 Aboriginal 0 42
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 402

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 Non-Aboriginal 4 472
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 402

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 13 59
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 472
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 402

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 17 59
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 472
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 402

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 12 59
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 472
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 402

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 19 59
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 472
2014 Aboriginal 20 42
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 402

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 7 59
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 472
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 402

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 40 59
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 472
2014 Aboriginal 66 42
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 402

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 2 472
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 402

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 66 59
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 472
2014 Aboriginal 60 42
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 402

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 1 472

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 20 59
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 472
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 402

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 85 15 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 89 11 491

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 27 12 20 5 6 25 5 56 16 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 16 20 3 3 35 8 55 10 5559
2014 Aboriginal 21 18 23 4 5 26 3 55 12 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 20 3 3 36 9 52 10 6201

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 25 17 3 5 11 1 71 10 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 16 3 3 13 2 74 7 5550
2014 Aboriginal 33 26 19 5 3 12 0 69 10 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 19 3 2 19 2 68 7 6205
2011 Aboriginal 44 26 13 7 3 7 0 75 11 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 15 3 3 10 0 77 7 6771
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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 21 23 12 23 1 1 41 36 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 20 15 21 1 2 43 37 5552

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 24 28 26 11 10 0 1 53 22 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 27 17 13 0 1 42 31 5551

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 37 27 16 11 6 2 2 66 18 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 24 14 9 1 2 51 24 5544

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 28 20 19 14 17 1 1 49 32 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 24 17 15 1 2 42 34 5552

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 52 20 12 3 5 0 8 79 8 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 25 15 6 5 1 9 71 13 5541

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 36 27 21 8 7 0 1 63 15 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 22 12 9 0 1 58 21 5541

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 33 29 18 10 6 1 2 64 17 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 21 12 7 1 1 59 19 5537

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 30 31 20 12 5 2 1 63 17 405
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 23 14 8 1 2 53 23 5533

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 35 33 16 8 6 1 2 69 14 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 20 11 8 1 2 59 20 5533

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 33 29 20 9 5 1 1 64 15 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 21 10 6 1 2 62 16 5521

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 56 24 11 4 3 1 1 82 7 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 26 13 6 5 0 2 75 11 5559

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 66 14 7 4 3 2 3 85 8 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 13 6 4 4 1 4 85 8 5558

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 47 27 13 6 4 1 3 76 11 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 28 10 4 2 0 3 83 6 5557

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 59 19 8 6 4 0 3 81 10 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 21 10 6 5 0 3 79 11 5554

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 58 12 5 3 1 1 20 88 6 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 13 5 2 1 0 28 89 5 5552

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 59 21 11 2 2 1 4 84 5 405
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 20 7 2 1 1 7 89 4 5526

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 62 15 7 3 6 2 5 82 10 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 18 8 4 4 1 4 84 8 5559

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 51 26 12 6 2 0 2 79 9 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 12 4 2 0 3 82 6 5548

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 18 28 33 11 7 2 0 47 19 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 31 38 13 7 0 0 41 20 5559

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 10 19 39 23 9 0 0 32 29 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 41 21 8 0 1 30 29 5558

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 26 34 21 8 8 4 0 62 17 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 12 6 5 2 0 77 11 5562

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 24 35 15 12 11 3 0 61 24 410
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 40 15 14 10 1 0 61 24 5559
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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 77 405
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 80 5557
2014 Aboriginal 22 78 392
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 6193

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 72 28 98
2017 Non-Aboriginal 83 17 1112
2014 Aboriginal 79 21 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 20 1030

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 43 33 18 6 1 0 0 75 7 72
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 32 5 7 3 0 0 84 11 921
2014 Aboriginal 37 37 10 9 4 3 1 77 13 75
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 32 6 6 2 0 1 85 9 832
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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 23 24 16 11 20 4 1 24 76 410
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 23 20 13 14 3 1 27 73 5570

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 36 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 3871

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 36 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 3871

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 17 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 3871

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 35 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 3871

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 2 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 3871

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 3871

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 6 47 18 10 6 13 266
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 44 19 11 6 16 3799

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 9 21 15 18 21 9 7 35 47 285
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 16 18 26 2 8 35 48 3882

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 13 11 19 46 4 4 18 71 285
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 8 10 18 53 3 6 11 77 3878
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