2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food 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 50 35 4 9 3 0 0 85 11 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 47 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 3324
2014 Aboriginal 43 37 4 10 5 0 1 80 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 44 6 9 4 0 0 82 12 3265
2011 Aboriginal 31 46 6 12 5 0 0 77 17 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 46 4 8 3 0 0 84 12 4594
2008 Aboriginal 30 54 3 8 4 0 1 85 12 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 47 5 12 4 0 0 79 16 4063

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 78 13 4 2 0 2 1 94 2 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 20 4 2 1 1 1 93 3 3315
2014 Aboriginal 70 18 5 1 1 0 3 92 3 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 69 20 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 3265
2011 Aboriginal 65 27 2 2 1 1 1 94 4 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 74 18 3 3 1 0 2 93 4 4594
2008 Aboriginal 72 18 3 1 1 0 5 95 3 143
2008 Non-Aboriginal 71 19 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 4054

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 80 10 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 16 4 5 2 0 1 89 7 3318
2014 Aboriginal 66 21 3 4 2 0 2 90 6 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 19 5 6 2 0 2 87 9 3264
2011 Aboriginal 66 19 4 6 3 1 2 87 9 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 16 4 6 3 0 2 87 9 4595
2008 Aboriginal 69 19 2 2 1 0 5 93 4 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 70 16 4 6 3 0 2 87 9 4062

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 59 25 3 10 3 0 0 84 13 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 3319
2014 Aboriginal 42 35 7 10 3 0 2 78 14 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 36 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 3264
2011 Aboriginal 37 37 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 153
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 4585

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 44 23 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 10 10 4 0 0 75 14 3318
2014 Aboriginal 35 31 15 12 6 0 1 66 19 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 3265
2011 Aboriginal 29 39 9 15 7 0 1 69 22 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 15 11 5 0 1 69 17 4588
2008 Aboriginal 19 37 22 14 7 0 1 56 21 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 15 13 6 0 1 65 19 4062

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 36 40 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 3316
2014 Aboriginal 29 35 10 20 6 0 0 64 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3266
2011 Aboriginal 36 40 10 6 7 0 1 77 13 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 4594
2008 Aboriginal 25 46 17 8 3 0 1 71 12 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 4063

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 40 44 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 3313
2014 Aboriginal 47 31 8 9 5 0 0 77 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3264
2011 Aboriginal 41 41 5 7 5 0 0 82 13 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 37 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 4591
2008 Aboriginal 38 44 10 3 4 1 1 84 6 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 4064

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 57 31 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 3307
2014 Aboriginal 51 33 6 7 1 2 1 86 8 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 36 6 5 2 0 0 88 7 3262

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 58 23 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 10 7 4 1 1 79 11 3309
2014 Aboriginal 44 30 9 9 8 0 0 74 17 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 12 8 4 1 1 75 12 3266
2011 Aboriginal 38 39 11 5 6 1 0 78 11 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 9 7 3 0 1 80 11 4591

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 31 27 12 9 10 4 6 65 22 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 21 12 10 12 3 14 60 26 3313
2014 Aboriginal 33 18 7 11 18 2 10 58 34 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 20 12 13 15 2 13 52 34 3268
2011 Aboriginal 24 24 9 23 12 2 5 52 37 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 22 10 13 15 2 11 57 32 4586
2008 Aboriginal 39 27 7 8 14 0 6 70 23 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 22 8 14 17 2 9 55 35 4060

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 37 37 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 44 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 3324
2014 Aboriginal 26 47 13 6 8 0 0 73 14 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 3267
2011 Aboriginal 36 36 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 4590
2008 Aboriginal 25 47 15 8 4 0 1 73 12 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 43 11 9 5 0 0 76 13 4030

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 36 28 11 11 13 1 0 65 24 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 13 12 8 1 0 66 20 3318
2014 Aboriginal 27 30 16 17 9 0 1 58 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 18 15 10 0 0 57 25 3266
2011 Aboriginal 22 39 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 4595

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 39 7 9 7 0 0 76 16 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 11 10 4 0 0 76 13 3320

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 37 4 7 5 0 0 85 12 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3319
2014 Aboriginal 35 44 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 14 7 4 1 0 76 10 3268
2011 Aboriginal 30 43 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 7 3 1 0 77 10 4595
2008 Aboriginal 33 42 13 4 5 3 1 78 9 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 12 7 4 1 0 76 12 4062

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 39 34 10 6 12 0 0 72 18 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 3319

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 52 28 13 6 1 0 0 81 7 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 3312
2014 Aboriginal 65 23 5 2 3 1 0 89 6 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 28 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 3265
2011 Aboriginal 60 29 6 4 0 1 0 90 4 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 58 31 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 4588

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 41 33 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 42 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 3305
2014 Aboriginal 35 38 9 12 6 0 0 72 18 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 12 12 8 0 1 67 21 3267
2011 Aboriginal 34 43 7 10 4 1 0 78 14 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 4588

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 49 24 11 7 10 0 0 73 17 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 3310
2014 Aboriginal 37 39 11 6 7 0 0 76 12 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 13 10 7 0 1 70 16 3268

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 46 30 13 10 2 0 0 75 12 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 14 8 5 0 1 73 13 3309
2014 Aboriginal 34 36 14 9 6 0 1 71 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 15 11 7 1 1 67 18 3267
2011 Aboriginal 32 42 7 12 6 2 0 75 18 154
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 13 8 4 1 1 75 12 4592

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 47 29 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 3308
2014 Aboriginal 39 36 11 8 7 0 0 75 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 3265
2011 Aboriginal 41 34 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 41 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 4592
2008 Aboriginal 35 43 10 9 2 1 1 79 11 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 4059

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 40 17 4 1 0 1 78 5 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 16 7 4 0 1 74 10 3320
2014 Aboriginal 40 35 16 4 4 0 1 76 8 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 16 8 4 0 1 71 12 3268
2011 Aboriginal 31 33 19 9 5 1 2 66 14 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 18 8 4 0 1 68 13 4593
2008 Aboriginal 36 39 17 5 3 0 1 75 8 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 21 11 4 0 1 63 15 4059

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 7 25 39 14 13 0 3 28 32 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 18 38 23 12 1 3 36 24 3308
2014 Aboriginal 9 27 31 25 6 1 1 31 37 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 26 39 18 6 0 2 25 36 3256
2011 Aboriginal 16 23 35 19 6 1 0 26 39 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 25 38 17 7 1 2 25 36 4583
2008 Aboriginal 12 26 31 20 5 2 4 27 41 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 29 36 14 5 0 1 20 43 4053

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 3 20 25 19 26 2 4 48 25 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 26 27 22 3 4 52 19 3303
2014 Aboriginal 10 24 28 25 8 3 2 35 35 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 32 18 10 3 2 30 36 3257
2011 Aboriginal 13 24 28 20 12 3 0 33 38 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 30 23 12 3 3 37 31 4576
2008 Aboriginal 17 22 30 16 9 1 5 26 42 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 30 17 8 2 2 26 44 4045

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 19 16 24 19 14 1 6 35 39 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 28 13 10 2 4 25 45 3310
2014 Aboriginal 30 23 31 8 6 1 1 14 54 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 24 11 6 2 3 18 57 3256
2011 Aboriginal 29 25 26 10 8 1 1 19 55 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 27 12 6 2 3 19 53 4578
2008 Aboriginal 27 25 26 9 7 3 2 18 55 144
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 28 11 5 1 2 16 55 4046

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 8 21 26 29 1 6 59 18 117
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 12 32 27 18 1 3 47 19 3300
2014 Aboriginal 7 13 30 30 18 1 1 49 21 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 34 26 11 2 3 39 25 3256
2011 Aboriginal 12 22 27 29 6 1 2 37 35 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 36 26 10 1 2 37 25 4574
2008 Aboriginal 11 21 31 22 11 3 1 34 34 144
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 17 38 25 8 1 2 34 28 4049

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 9 23 15 20 27 1 6 50 34 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 28 22 15 2 4 40 30 3306
2014 Aboriginal 23 25 20 22 7 1 2 30 50 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 29 16 7 1 3 24 46 3259
2011 Aboriginal 21 26 29 19 4 0 1 23 48 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 29 17 8 1 3 26 43 4584
2008 Aboriginal 20 23 29 15 9 1 3 24 45 144
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 28 16 7 1 2 23 48 4051

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 6 13 30 15 25 3 9 45 21 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 12 24 26 22 3 7 53 21 3303
2014 Aboriginal 9 17 17 28 26 1 2 56 27 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 12 27 26 16 3 8 47 23 3256
2011 Aboriginal 13 16 29 26 11 1 4 39 30 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 28 26 15 3 6 45 25 4576
2008 Aboriginal 13 19 27 21 11 4 4 35 35 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 29 22 11 2 5 35 34 4057

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 12 18 26 17 17 3 7 38 34 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 31 13 13 3 5 28 38 3310
2014 Aboriginal 23 18 32 9 15 1 2 25 42 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 23 29 13 8 2 3 22 48 3259
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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 74 10 4 7 2 0 4 87 9 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 13 5 4 2 0 4 89 6 3318
2014 Aboriginal 67 15 6 3 4 1 4 87 7 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 73 12 5 4 3 0 4 89 6 3264
2011 Aboriginal 66 17 5 3 4 1 4 87 8 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 71 14 4 5 3 0 4 88 7 4591
2008 Aboriginal 65 12 9 3 4 1 5 82 8 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 68 12 5 3 4 0 8 87 8 4066

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 36 24 14 8 12 4 4 64 21 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 16 10 8 5 4 63 20 3321
2014 Aboriginal 35 15 13 20 11 4 1 53 33 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 14 9 8 2 3 67 18 3267

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 52 22 8 9 7 1 1 75 17 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 31 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 3317
2014 Aboriginal 43 27 8 13 8 1 0 71 21 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 3269

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 44 33 10 8 4 1 1 77 12 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 11 12 6 1 1 71 18 3314
2014 Aboriginal 35 27 16 17 3 1 1 63 21 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 13 11 6 2 2 69 17 3268
2011 Aboriginal 27 32 14 12 11 2 2 61 24 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 12 12 6 2 2 69 19 4593
2008 Aboriginal 26 33 9 15 12 2 3 62 29 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 13 14 8 2 2 64 22 4061

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 34 25 14 6 9 10 1 66 18 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 13 10 8 9 2 66 20 3320
2014 Aboriginal 36 22 17 11 9 3 2 61 21 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 30 14 11 7 8 3 64 20 3268
2011 Aboriginal 29 24 10 14 14 7 3 58 31 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 13 10 8 6 2 66 20 4592
2008 Aboriginal 22 30 15 11 15 5 3 56 28 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 15 12 10 6 2 61 23 4062

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 18 18 18 16 11 14 5 45 33 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 17 16 12 15 3 44 35 3320
2014 Aboriginal 18 27 17 17 15 3 2 47 34 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 18 18 14 11 3 42 37 3269

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 51 29 5 11 3 0 1 81 14 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 7 9 5 0 0 80 13 3313
2014 Aboriginal 43 36 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 3268
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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 41 28 14 9 7 1 0 70 16 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 3324
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 9 12 7 0 0 72 19 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 3269
2011 Aboriginal 32 43 8 10 5 0 1 77 15 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 12 9 6 0 0 72 16 4595
2008 Aboriginal 30 35 11 11 10 1 1 67 22 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 14 14 11 1 1 61 25 4064

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 25 10 7 5 2 0 77 12 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 29 11 6 5 1 0 78 11 3322
2014 Aboriginal 41 33 12 6 6 2 1 75 12 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 12 7 4 2 0 76 12 3266
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 7 9 8 1 2 75 17 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 12 6 4 2 1 77 11 4588
2008 Aboriginal 37 27 12 10 11 2 1 66 21 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 30 13 10 8 2 1 69 18 4067

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 49 29 5 9 7 1 0 79 16 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 3319
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 11 10 7 1 0 72 17 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 12 10 5 1 0 73 15 3267
2011 Aboriginal 34 38 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 10 10 5 1 0 74 16 4593
2008 Aboriginal 34 29 10 9 16 1 1 65 25 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 11 12 10 1 0 66 22 4063

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 81 9 4 1 3 0 3 92 4 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 11 3 2 1 0 3 95 3 3313
2014 Aboriginal 77 9 6 3 2 0 4 89 5 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 10 3 2 2 0 3 94 3 3267
2011 Aboriginal 71 14 4 3 3 0 5 89 6 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 79 11 3 2 2 0 3 93 4 4589
2008 Aboriginal 75 11 3 2 4 0 6 91 6 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 78 8 3 2 2 1 6 93 4 4058

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 59 19 4 8 3 1 5 84 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 24 8 4 4 4 5 83 8 3320
2014 Aboriginal 45 26 7 4 15 1 3 74 19 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 26 8 4 4 3 6 83 8 3264
2011 Aboriginal 42 35 11 3 3 2 3 81 7 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 8 6 4 3 4 81 11 4590

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 54 28 6 3 9 0 0 82 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 27 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 3323

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 57 23 10 3 7 1 0 80 10 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 25 9 4 5 1 0 82 8 3323

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 53 21 13 4 9 0 0 74 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 9 7 5 0 0 78 12 3313
2014 Aboriginal 58 20 12 5 5 0 0 77 10 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 29 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 3268
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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 12 45 7 4 12 13 7 71 20 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 34 17 11 6 4 9 61 20 1015
2014 Aboriginal 34 27 16 15 4 0 4 64 20 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 16 12 5 4 8 62 19 1072

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 42 30 8 9 6 4 1 76 15 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 15 8 6 8 0 69 15 3321
2014 Aboriginal 30 33 16 8 6 7 0 68 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 17 10 6 11 0 63 17 3263
2011 Aboriginal 23 27 20 13 10 6 0 53 25 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 19 10 7 9 1 60 18 4580

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 32 34 10 10 9 3 1 69 21 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 17 11 8 3 0 63 20 3317
2014 Aboriginal 33 28 14 12 9 3 0 63 22 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 19 17 11 3 0 52 29 3263
2011 Aboriginal 19 23 23 15 16 3 0 44 33 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 21 15 12 3 0 50 28 4580
2008 Aboriginal 18 27 23 11 18 2 1 47 29 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 20 18 18 3 0 42 37 4065

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 22 29 14 18 8 7 1 56 29 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 20 15 8 6 0 54 25 3323
2014 Aboriginal 25 31 16 13 12 3 0 58 25 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 21 20 13 6 0 42 35 3263
2011 Aboriginal 9 28 16 21 20 6 0 39 43 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 30 20 21 13 5 0 43 36 4591
2008 Aboriginal 8 25 21 22 18 5 1 35 43 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 23 19 25 21 5 0 31 49 4063

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 31 31 15 7 11 3 1 65 20 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 31 15 11 11 6 0 60 24 3322
2014 Aboriginal 17 30 16 14 15 7 0 51 31 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 28 18 17 14 6 0 47 34 3262
2011 Aboriginal 16 21 19 15 21 9 0 40 39 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 17 16 14 7 0 49 32 4594
2008 Aboriginal 16 24 18 11 22 8 1 44 36 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 19 20 19 9 0 36 43 4065

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 29 24 20 10 10 6 1 57 22 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 18 14 10 4 0 56 25 3320
2014 Aboriginal 18 33 19 20 8 1 0 52 29 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 32 20 18 13 3 0 47 32 3261
2011 Aboriginal 8 27 19 21 22 3 0 36 44 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 18 21 12 3 0 47 34 4588
2008 Aboriginal 13 30 15 22 16 2 1 45 39 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 31 19 24 15 2 0 41 40 4066
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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 29 44 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 44 17 7 3 2 0 72 10 3311
2014 Aboriginal 34 32 17 6 5 6 0 70 12 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 19 10 5 2 0 65 15 3263
2011 Aboriginal 23 38 15 11 10 3 0 62 22 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 40 19 13 6 2 0 62 19 4592

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 48 31 13 4 1 1 1 82 5 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 13 4 2 3 0 81 6 3310
2014 Aboriginal 38 44 11 4 2 1 0 82 7 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 13 4 2 5 0 80 7 3265
2011 Aboriginal 28 35 20 5 3 8 0 69 9 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 14 5 2 5 0 77 8 4585

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 42 28 11 12 3 1 2 73 16 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 8 4 3 1 75 13 3312
2014 Aboriginal 37 43 5 8 4 2 1 82 13 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 12 9 5 4 1 72 15 3264
2011 Aboriginal 33 35 14 8 3 7 1 73 12 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 13 10 5 5 1 70 16 4585
2008 Aboriginal 29 32 17 8 8 3 2 65 18 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 14 13 8 5 1 63 23 4065

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 33 34 19 4 7 1 2 69 11 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 18 9 5 4 1 67 14 3316
2014 Aboriginal 30 32 18 11 5 3 1 65 17 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 20 10 4 4 1 65 14 3263
2011 Aboriginal 16 36 22 14 8 4 1 54 23 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 20 11 6 5 1 60 18 4583

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 26 21 18 8 16 10 1 53 27 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 29 16 13 11 9 3 55 27 3310
2014 Aboriginal 25 20 15 18 16 4 2 48 37 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 26 19 15 14 8 2 46 33 3263
2011 Aboriginal 14 25 14 19 21 7 0 42 43 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 19 15 13 13 3 44 33 4588

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 67 17 4 3 5 0 6 88 8 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 19 7 4 2 1 6 87 6 3316
2014 Aboriginal 61 17 10 3 5 0 4 82 8 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 21 8 4 2 1 5 85 7 3267

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 76 14 5 1 1 2 2 93 2 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 18 4 2 1 2 3 93 2 3316
2014 Aboriginal 63 19 9 2 1 3 2 87 4 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 68 20 5 2 1 2 2 92 3 3266
2011 Aboriginal 63 21 5 5 2 1 5 88 7 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 6 2 1 2 3 90 3 4587
2008 Aboriginal 71 18 5 1 1 2 3 93 1 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 66 18 7 2 1 2 4 89 3 4065

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 31 31 14 11 11 1 1 63 23 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 16 14 10 3 1 58 25 3316
2014 Aboriginal 13 33 18 17 17 2 0 47 35 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 17 19 14 2 0 48 34 3263
2011 Aboriginal 25 26 17 16 15 1 0 51 32 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 17 16 12 2 1 54 29 4589
2008 Aboriginal 18 31 23 12 14 1 1 50 27 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 32 20 18 15 1 1 46 34 4063

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 28 22 4 19 25 1 1 51 45 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 14 16 20 3 4 46 39 3321
2014 Aboriginal 5 26 15 17 34 3 0 32 53 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 15 18 29 2 2 35 50 3268
2011 Aboriginal 18 20 13 20 27 1 2 39 48 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 14 19 24 2 2 40 45 4588
2008 Aboriginal 15 20 18 18 26 3 1 36 45 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 14 20 26 2 1 39 47 4059

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 35 13 11 6 4 4 67 19 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 20 10 6 5 1 61 17 3318

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 50 25 15 5 1 3 1 78 7 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 12 3 2 3 0 82 5 3316
2014 Aboriginal 48 30 13 4 2 2 1 81 6 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 13 3 2 4 1 81 5 3264

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 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 10 4 2 2 0 83 6 3313
2014 Aboriginal 40 34 17 6 2 1 0 75 8 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 12 5 3 3 0 80 8 3264
2011 Aboriginal 28 34 18 6 9 5 0 65 16 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 15 6 4 3 0 74 10 4593

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 53 31 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 8 4 3 0 0 84 8 3321
2014 Aboriginal 46 35 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 3261
2011 Aboriginal 31 41 15 6 6 1 0 73 12 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 4583
2008 Aboriginal 28 41 13 10 6 1 1 70 16 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 15 10 7 1 0 67 18 4068

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 47 27 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 3320
2014 Aboriginal 30 30 20 11 8 0 1 60 19 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 17 12 8 0 0 62 20 3267
2011 Aboriginal 30 27 24 10 8 1 0 57 18 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 18 11 5 1 0 65 16 4594

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 44 29 15 7 5 0 0 73 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 3317
2014 Aboriginal 28 36 19 12 6 0 0 63 18 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 17 13 7 1 0 62 20 3264
2011 Aboriginal 29 30 19 9 12 0 0 60 21 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 17 13 5 0 0 65 18 4592
2008 Aboriginal 23 39 15 11 9 1 1 64 21 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 39 17 16 9 0 0 58 24 4063

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 31 18 30 7 8 6 0 52 15 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 27 18 9 6 5 1 65 16 3319
2014 Aboriginal 26 17 33 9 12 2 1 45 21 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 27 19 12 7 4 2 59 21 3268
2011 Aboriginal 20 26 21 16 13 3 2 48 30 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 28 18 11 7 4 1 62 19 4594
2008 Aboriginal 20 27 19 16 13 5 1 49 31 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 19 14 9 5 1 55 25 4067
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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 27 40 34 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 32 3319
2014 Aboriginal 36 31 32 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 43 32 3267
2011 Aboriginal 34 44 22 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 45 29 4597

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 5 24 25 5 40 0 31
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 19 20 5 35 5 880
2014 Aboriginal 6 34 33 11 9999 16 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 21 28 12 9999 18 772
2011 Aboriginal 14 24 52 6 9999 5 53
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 29 7 9999 12 1163
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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 20 80 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 82 3314
2014 Aboriginal 23 77 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 3265

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 68 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 590
2014 Aboriginal 51 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 509

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 59 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 590
2014 Aboriginal 55 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 509

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 590
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 509

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 590
2014 Aboriginal 0 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 509

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 590
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 509

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 590
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 509

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 590
2014 Aboriginal 0 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 509

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 592
2014 Aboriginal 48 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 509

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 53 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 592
2014 Aboriginal 30 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 509

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 592
2014 Aboriginal 42 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 509

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 592
2014 Aboriginal 21 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 509

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 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 592
2014 Aboriginal 43 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 509

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 592
2014 Aboriginal 61 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 509

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 592
2014 Aboriginal 35 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 509

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 27
2014 Aboriginal 0 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 509

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 592
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 509

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 592
2014 Aboriginal 17 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 509

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 50 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 592
2014 Aboriginal 39 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 509

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 592
2014 Aboriginal 38 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 509

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 592
2014 Aboriginal 31 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 509

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 55 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 590
2014 Aboriginal 51 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 511

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 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 590
2014 Aboriginal 39 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 511

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 Non-Aboriginal 7 590
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 511

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 Non-Aboriginal 15 590
2014 Aboriginal 31 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 511

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 Non-Aboriginal 7 590
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 511

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 0 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 590
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 511

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 33 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 590
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 511

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 590
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 511

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 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 590
2014 Aboriginal 26 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 511

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 15 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 564
2014 Aboriginal 0 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 21 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 9 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 5 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 11 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 9 564
2014 Aboriginal 0 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 480

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 19 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 9 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 12 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 26 564
2014 Aboriginal 26 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 480

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 0 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 480

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 47 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 564
2014 Aboriginal 43 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 480

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 Aboriginal 0 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 480

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 51 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 564
2014 Aboriginal 57 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 480

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 0 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 564

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 564
2014 Aboriginal 32 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 480

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 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 93 7 591

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 22 13 13 12 6 26 7 53 27 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 20 17 7 7 24 8 55 20 3321
2014 Aboriginal 17 15 23 6 10 26 2 45 23 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 20 18 6 7 28 6 53 20 3266

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 42 28 9 8 5 8 0 75 15 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 15 6 5 8 1 71 12 3316
2014 Aboriginal 33 29 16 10 4 8 1 68 15 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 18 6 4 11 1 68 11 3265
2011 Aboriginal 29 33 16 10 6 5 0 66 17 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 16 6 3 7 0 73 9 4594
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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 33 38 5 5 3 7 8 83 10 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 46 10 6 3 4 6 79 10 3319
2014 Aboriginal 26 42 11 4 2 2 12 79 8 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 51 12 6 2 3 4 79 8 3266
2011 Aboriginal 36 44 12 2 1 4 2 85 3 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 53 11 7 2 2 3 79 9 4591
2008 Aboriginal 27 50 11 4 3 1 4 81 8 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 51 11 7 3 1 3 78 11 4068

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 13 18 17 6 7 27 12 51 21 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 26 20 7 4 22 9 55 16 3315
2014 Aboriginal 18 23 18 15 9 12 7 49 29 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 25 23 11 5 21 8 47 21 3264
2011 Aboriginal 11 23 20 13 11 20 3 44 31 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 24 10 5 22 6 46 21 4592

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 23 7 5 2 14 9 83 9 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 30 11 3 2 11 6 80 6 3318
2014 Aboriginal 35 27 14 5 4 4 11 73 11 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 13 4 2 10 4 79 6 3264
2011 Aboriginal 35 36 11 5 3 9 1 79 8 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 12 4 2 10 3 80 6 4593
2008 Aboriginal 30 34 17 6 4 6 4 71 11 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 13 4 2 9 3 79 7 4064

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 34 24 8 4 4 17 9 79 10 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 13 3 2 14 7 77 7 3309
2014 Aboriginal 23 29 18 7 4 7 11 64 14 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 15 5 3 13 4 73 9 3263
2011 Aboriginal 25 33 21 5 4 11 1 65 11 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 16 5 3 13 3 72 9 4589
2008 Aboriginal 26 33 16 13 6 5 1 63 20 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 16 10 4 8 3 66 16 4062
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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 85 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 3314
2014 Aboriginal 9 91 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 3259

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 62 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 214
2014 Aboriginal 39 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 192

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 214
2014 Aboriginal 69 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 77 192

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 214
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 192

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 214
2014 Aboriginal 0 12

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 214
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 192

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 214
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 192

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 214
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 192

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 213
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 191

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 213
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 191

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 213
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 191

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 213
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 191

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 213
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 191

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 48 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 213
2014 Aboriginal 49 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 191

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 213
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 191

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 Aboriginal 0 17

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 213
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 191

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 213
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 191

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 17

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 213
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 191

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17
2014 Aboriginal 0 12

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 213
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 191

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 27 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 215
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 193

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 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 215
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 193

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 5 215
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 193

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 Non-Aboriginal 13 215
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 193

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 Non-Aboriginal 5 215
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 193

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 215
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 193

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 Non-Aboriginal 4 215
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 193

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 215
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 193

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 53 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 215
2014 Aboriginal 58 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 193

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 0 15
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 182

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 11 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 182

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 3 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 182

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 206
2014 Aboriginal 0 10

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 4 206
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 182

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 Non-Aboriginal 11 206
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 182

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 Non-Aboriginal 9 206
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 182

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 206
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 182

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 Non-Aboriginal 25 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 182

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 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 206
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 182

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 Non-Aboriginal 44 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 182

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 Aboriginal 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 206
2014 Aboriginal 0 10

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 69 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 206
2014 Aboriginal 72 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 182

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 Aboriginal 0 15

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 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 182

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 91 9 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 91 9 217

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 18 5 1 30 6 61 10 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 20 18 2 3 31 7 63 8 3318
2014 Aboriginal 19 16 23 5 4 22 11 53 13 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 19 19 3 2 33 6 59 9 3266

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 47 29 10 3 0 9 2 85 4 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 14 3 2 10 1 79 5 3308
2014 Aboriginal 36 27 19 4 2 11 1 71 7 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 18 4 2 13 1 74 6 3266
2011 Aboriginal 35 32 14 6 5 7 0 72 12 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 15 3 2 8 0 78 6 4586
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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 23 26 19 10 20 0 1 50 31 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 20 14 14 1 1 51 28 3316

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 26 34 21 8 7 0 3 62 16 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 32 26 13 7 0 1 53 21 3316

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 38 23 19 7 5 1 6 66 13 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 20 10 5 1 2 64 15 3308

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 32 20 20 13 10 1 3 55 24 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 22 14 9 1 2 54 23 3316

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 60 14 14 3 2 0 8 80 5 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 28 12 6 3 1 7 77 9 3312

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 31 32 22 7 7 0 0 63 15 117
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 22 10 6 0 1 62 16 3311

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 34 28 21 8 5 0 4 65 13 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 20 9 4 1 1 66 13 3308

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 35 25 20 13 4 0 3 62 18 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 21 9 4 1 1 65 14 3307

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 34 23 25 9 6 0 3 59 16 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 20 10 5 1 1 65 15 3307

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 35 32 16 7 9 0 1 68 16 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 18 9 3 1 1 69 12 3301

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 61 15 16 5 3 1 0 76 8 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 3317

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 75 12 9 1 3 0 1 87 4 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 13 6 3 3 0 2 87 7 3315

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 57 23 15 3 1 0 1 80 5 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 11 5 3 0 1 80 8 3315

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 62 17 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 22 9 5 5 0 1 81 10 3319

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 63 11 3 1 0 0 21 95 1 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 15 6 2 1 0 20 87 4 3303

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 79 8 2 1 1 1 7 96 2 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 17 4 1 1 0 6 93 2 3296

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 55 22 13 4 4 1 1 78 8 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 20 7 4 4 1 3 85 8 3315

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 39 35 18 5 3 0 1 74 8 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 31 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 3311

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 16 34 33 14 2 0 0 51 17 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 35 36 12 4 0 0 48 16 3319

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 4 15 37 25 17 0 1 43 20 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 40 25 11 0 0 36 24 3310

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 27 41 13 10 5 4 0 71 16 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 45 14 8 4 4 0 73 12 3316

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 27 36 12 15 9 1 0 63 25 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 41 18 12 7 2 0 62 20 3320
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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 19 81 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 3314
2014 Aboriginal 14 86 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 3259

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 73 27 26
2017 Non-Aboriginal 78 22 490
2014 Aboriginal 85 15 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 74 26 411

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 67 18 10 4 0 0 0 85 4 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 3 7 4 0 1 85 12 391
2014 Aboriginal 48 27 0 12 6 0 7 81 19 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 34 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 320
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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 39 15 19 10 10 5 2 42 58 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 24 19 11 10 5 1 32 68 3321

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 26 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 2096

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 34 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 2096

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 29 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 2096

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 40 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 2096

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 3 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 2096

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 2096

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 11 38 25 5 4 18 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 52 18 8 4 12 2054

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 19 18 16 6 7 40 39 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 26 16 16 17 2 8 45 38 2114

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 10 14 17 46 5 6 14 71 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 13 20 42 3 7 17 68 2113
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