2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 42 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 45 4 9 3 0 0 84 11 3453
2014 Aboriginal 48 28 9 11 4 0 0 76 15 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 45 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 3453
2011 Aboriginal 34 39 3 15 8 0 0 74 23 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 43 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 3796
2008 Aboriginal 34 44 6 11 5 0 0 78 16 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 42 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 3438

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 63 27 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 5 3446
2014 Aboriginal 67 15 8 6 3 1 0 84 9 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 23 6 3 1 1 1 90 4 3452
2011 Aboriginal 58 23 5 11 1 1 0 82 13 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 71 20 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 3792
2008 Aboriginal 60 19 8 10 2 0 1 79 12 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 68 22 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 3436

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 58 28 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 22 6 7 3 0 1 84 10 3447
2014 Aboriginal 52 20 11 10 5 0 1 73 15 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 25 7 8 3 0 1 82 11 3455
2011 Aboriginal 49 22 11 11 7 0 0 72 18 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 60 20 6 9 4 0 1 81 14 3793
2008 Aboriginal 55 19 6 11 10 0 0 73 21 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 58 21 7 10 4 0 1 80 14 3440

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 46 33 5 11 4 0 0 79 15 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 7 8 5 0 0 79 14 3452
2014 Aboriginal 53 23 5 8 11 0 0 76 19 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 3448
2011 Aboriginal 36 34 9 13 9 0 0 69 21 93
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 8 6 3 0 0 83 10 3775

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 33 37 12 7 9 1 0 71 17 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 11 11 5 0 0 72 16 3452
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 17 6 5 0 0 72 11 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 11 11 5 0 1 73 15 3453
2011 Aboriginal 26 33 21 13 7 0 0 59 20 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 13 9 4 0 1 74 13 3791
2008 Aboriginal 28 30 13 20 8 0 1 59 28 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 13 9 3 0 1 75 13 3435

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 32 39 11 8 10 0 0 71 18 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3450
2014 Aboriginal 34 41 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 3453
2011 Aboriginal 38 35 9 10 7 0 1 74 17 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3787
2008 Aboriginal 40 42 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 3436

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 37 39 8 7 9 0 0 76 16 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3445
2014 Aboriginal 46 27 14 9 2 1 0 74 12 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 3447
2011 Aboriginal 39 39 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3788
2008 Aboriginal 45 36 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 8 5 3 0 0 84 9 3440

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 51 34 5 5 3 1 0 86 8 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 34 7 4 2 1 0 86 6 3438
2014 Aboriginal 56 25 11 4 2 1 0 82 6 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 3449

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 51 32 6 5 5 1 0 83 10 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 10 7 5 0 0 79 12 3447
2014 Aboriginal 49 27 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 3452
2011 Aboriginal 41 29 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 9 6 3 0 1 81 9 3793

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 22 18 12 10 10 3 25 56 28 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 21 12 11 12 2 14 58 27 3448
2014 Aboriginal 33 16 9 10 20 2 9 56 34 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 21 12 12 15 3 14 54 32 3452
2011 Aboriginal 28 16 12 16 17 1 9 50 37 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 20 12 12 15 2 13 55 31 3794
2008 Aboriginal 29 24 14 8 14 1 10 59 25 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 22 9 11 13 2 10 61 28 3439

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 30 39 13 9 8 0 0 69 17 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 43 12 8 4 0 0 75 13 3449
2014 Aboriginal 35 37 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 45 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 3453
2011 Aboriginal 30 38 12 10 10 0 0 68 21 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 3790
2008 Aboriginal 42 37 9 1 10 0 0 79 12 82
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 3425

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 27 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 15 11 7 0 0 66 19 3447
2014 Aboriginal 26 37 18 10 10 0 0 62 20 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 17 14 8 0 0 60 22 3449
2011 Aboriginal 23 28 17 19 13 0 0 51 32 93
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 39 17 12 8 0 0 62 21 3794

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 33 36 10 13 8 0 0 69 21 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 13 10 4 0 0 74 14 3446

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 35 41 9 7 8 0 0 76 15 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 3440
2014 Aboriginal 37 48 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 3454
2011 Aboriginal 37 41 7 10 3 1 0 79 14 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 11 6 3 1 0 80 8 3793
2008 Aboriginal 42 34 15 3 5 1 0 77 8 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 11 5 3 1 0 80 9 3438

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 32 31 13 14 10 0 0 63 25 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 3447

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 42 38 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 3440
2014 Aboriginal 62 22 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 3449
2011 Aboriginal 55 31 10 1 3 1 0 86 4 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 3797

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 31 29 18 8 13 0 1 61 22 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 3436
2014 Aboriginal 19 44 11 9 15 1 0 64 24 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 14 13 8 0 0 66 21 3454
2011 Aboriginal 26 34 10 14 16 0 0 60 29 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 3794

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 27 14 11 11 0 1 64 22 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 3437
2014 Aboriginal 32 30 18 10 10 0 0 62 20 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 3452

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 41 29 11 8 11 0 0 70 19 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 14 8 5 0 1 72 13 3441
2014 Aboriginal 33 36 13 9 9 1 0 69 18 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 16 10 5 1 0 69 15 3451
2011 Aboriginal 29 41 12 9 8 0 1 70 18 93
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 13 6 3 1 1 77 9 3792

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 35 44 7 6 8 0 0 78 14 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 10 3442
2014 Aboriginal 40 35 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3454
2011 Aboriginal 36 39 11 7 7 0 0 75 15 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 10 6 3 0 0 81 8 3794
2008 Aboriginal 48 33 7 5 7 0 0 81 12 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 3438

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 53 26 10 8 1 0 1 81 9 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 16 7 3 0 1 74 10 3452
2014 Aboriginal 36 35 18 6 5 0 0 71 11 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 3453
2011 Aboriginal 39 33 16 6 5 0 0 73 11 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 17 6 4 0 0 74 10 3789
2008 Aboriginal 29 39 21 4 7 1 0 68 11 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 20 9 5 0 0 67 14 3442

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 14 12 43 18 9 0 4 28 28 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 36 19 10 1 3 30 32 3434
2014 Aboriginal 9 26 36 18 8 1 3 26 37 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 25 38 18 7 1 2 26 35 3449
2011 Aboriginal 15 20 35 20 5 1 4 27 37 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 26 34 20 7 1 2 28 36 3789
2008 Aboriginal 16 28 31 20 3 1 1 23 45 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 28 34 18 7 1 2 26 39 3434

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 9 11 27 26 23 1 2 51 21 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 14 25 27 19 3 5 49 24 3428
2014 Aboriginal 7 20 29 22 14 4 4 39 30 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 16 27 29 16 3 3 48 23 3444
2011 Aboriginal 12 16 26 25 12 3 5 41 30 93
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 28 28 15 3 4 46 24 3786
2008 Aboriginal 9 26 31 23 8 1 2 32 36 82
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 28 25 13 2 3 40 30 3430

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 20 24 27 18 6 1 3 25 47 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 29 17 10 2 4 29 41 3432
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 32 11 4 1 1 15 52 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 27 15 8 2 3 24 48 3442
2011 Aboriginal 24 18 28 13 7 3 6 23 47 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 27 16 9 2 3 27 44 3788
2008 Aboriginal 19 27 32 14 7 0 1 21 46 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 30 15 8 2 3 24 45 3429

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 6 29 35 19 1 1 55 15 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 30 27 16 1 3 44 24 3423
2014 Aboriginal 9 14 42 22 12 0 3 34 23 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 35 25 12 1 2 38 26 3440
2011 Aboriginal 9 19 24 27 14 1 5 44 31 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 34 27 12 1 2 40 25 3780
2008 Aboriginal 12 16 33 28 8 1 2 37 29 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 34 25 10 1 2 36 29 3425

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 17 20 20 17 18 1 6 38 41 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 27 19 14 1 4 35 36 3434
2014 Aboriginal 16 24 25 17 13 0 5 31 43 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 30 17 10 1 3 28 40 3442
2011 Aboriginal 20 17 34 12 8 0 9 22 40 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 30 18 10 1 4 30 39 3787
2008 Aboriginal 21 23 31 14 9 0 1 24 44 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 29 18 11 1 3 30 39 3425

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 18 18 21 21 2 6 46 34 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 15 24 23 18 3 5 45 28 3435
2014 Aboriginal 12 15 34 15 15 2 6 33 29 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 12 24 30 20 3 5 55 20 3440
2011 Aboriginal 16 14 32 12 16 2 9 31 33 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 26 27 19 3 6 51 21 3777
2008 Aboriginal 12 15 26 25 14 1 7 43 29 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 25 24 15 2 4 42 32 3430

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 23 34 10 13 3 5 25 38 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 33 18 11 3 3 31 34 3434
2014 Aboriginal 15 31 32 12 8 1 1 20 47 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 31 16 9 3 3 27 40 3446
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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 19 4 1 8 0 2 86 10 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 19 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 3450
2014 Aboriginal 59 22 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 20 6 4 2 0 1 87 7 3452
2011 Aboriginal 53 21 7 10 4 2 3 78 15 93
2011 Non-Aboriginal 63 20 6 6 4 0 2 84 10 3792
2008 Aboriginal 48 22 7 6 16 0 1 70 22 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 58 20 7 6 5 0 4 81 12 3437

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 30 31 11 6 13 2 7 66 21 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 14 9 6 5 5 68 17 3450
2014 Aboriginal 28 24 21 6 12 6 2 57 20 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 15 8 6 6 4 68 15 3448

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 44 28 3 12 11 1 1 73 23 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 8 8 6 1 0 78 14 3446
2014 Aboriginal 40 24 8 12 12 4 0 67 25 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 9 9 5 1 0 77 15 3453

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 32 15 9 8 1 2 67 18 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 11 8 5 2 1 75 13 3451
2014 Aboriginal 34 29 15 14 7 0 0 63 22 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 12 9 4 2 1 74 14 3450
2011 Aboriginal 26 30 13 18 9 3 0 58 29 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 12 10 5 2 1 73 15 3798
2008 Aboriginal 21 30 11 23 13 2 0 52 37 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 12 10 5 2 1 72 15 3435

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 29 17 9 10 4 2 61 20 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 13 9 8 10 1 67 18 3450
2014 Aboriginal 37 17 15 10 11 10 0 59 24 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 14 10 8 8 1 65 20 3448
2011 Aboriginal 24 26 12 10 18 9 1 56 31 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 26 14 10 8 7 1 64 20 3791
2008 Aboriginal 22 26 10 12 29 1 0 49 41 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 13 10 8 8 1 66 20 3437

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 11 22 15 14 14 18 5 43 37 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 19 13 9 19 4 47 29 3443
2014 Aboriginal 14 16 22 16 17 14 0 35 39 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 20 16 11 16 3 43 32 3448

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 6 12 6 0 0 75 18 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 3443
2014 Aboriginal 46 34 7 8 6 0 0 80 14 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 3449
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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 36 36 12 6 9 1 0 72 16 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 3450
2014 Aboriginal 46 30 14 4 5 1 0 77 9 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 3455
2011 Aboriginal 39 29 16 7 10 0 0 67 16 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 3792
2008 Aboriginal 29 36 14 12 11 0 0 64 22 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 14 11 7 1 1 68 18 3438

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 30 11 4 9 2 0 75 14 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 10 5 4 2 1 81 9 3447
2014 Aboriginal 51 24 10 6 5 2 1 78 11 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 11 5 4 2 1 80 9 3453
2011 Aboriginal 39 30 14 7 7 0 2 71 15 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 31 11 7 4 2 0 78 11 3792
2008 Aboriginal 31 34 16 6 11 2 0 67 17 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 12 8 6 3 1 74 14 3437

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 44 31 8 7 8 1 0 76 16 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 3443
2014 Aboriginal 44 27 9 10 7 1 1 73 18 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 3451
2011 Aboriginal 40 29 8 13 11 0 0 69 23 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 3789
2008 Aboriginal 34 30 12 10 14 0 0 64 24 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 11 10 7 1 0 71 17 3437

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 71 19 2 2 5 0 1 90 7 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 78 14 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 3446
2014 Aboriginal 84 4 3 3 5 0 2 90 8 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 78 14 3 1 1 0 2 94 3 3453
2011 Aboriginal 68 14 7 2 6 1 2 85 8 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 76 14 4 2 2 0 1 92 4 3788
2008 Aboriginal 68 10 5 6 10 0 1 79 16 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 78 11 3 3 2 0 3 92 5 3437

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 21 10 6 5 3 6 76 13 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 24 7 5 4 4 4 82 10 3439
2014 Aboriginal 55 21 8 3 11 1 1 78 14 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 24 7 4 5 3 4 82 10 3454
2011 Aboriginal 46 26 8 5 8 2 3 77 14 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 26 9 6 5 2 3 79 12 3788

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 56 26 3 7 6 1 0 83 14 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 26 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 3440

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 60 21 6 7 5 1 0 81 12 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 24 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 3446

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 48 32 6 4 9 1 0 80 14 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 26 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 3442
2014 Aboriginal 58 23 11 2 4 0 1 82 6 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 30 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 3453
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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 24 52 8 7 8 0 0 77 15 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 14 9 4 3 7 71 14 855
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 13 7 5 3 6 72 13 832

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 15 10 7 8 0 65 19 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 16 7 7 8 0 67 16 3447
2014 Aboriginal 34 20 16 12 10 9 0 59 24 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 16 8 5 10 0 68 15 3452
2011 Aboriginal 23 19 18 18 17 5 1 45 37 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 20 9 7 10 1 60 17 3797

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 34 12 13 11 1 0 63 25 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 19 10 8 3 0 61 19 3445
2014 Aboriginal 32 21 18 14 12 3 0 54 28 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 18 12 7 3 0 61 20 3452
2011 Aboriginal 15 27 16 18 22 1 1 43 41 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 21 13 10 3 0 54 24 3780
2008 Aboriginal 22 25 20 14 18 0 1 48 32 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 19 14 10 2 0 55 25 3435

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 22 15 17 11 12 0 50 32 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 20 14 9 6 0 53 25 3441
2014 Aboriginal 23 28 12 14 15 8 0 55 32 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 33 21 16 8 6 0 52 26 3450
2011 Aboriginal 12 29 17 20 19 3 1 42 40 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 22 18 9 7 0 47 29 3794
2008 Aboriginal 3 34 20 22 15 5 1 39 39 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 32 22 19 11 7 0 45 32 3437

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 18 15 17 20 6 0 45 40 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 29 17 13 12 6 0 55 27 3446
2014 Aboriginal 32 17 16 9 17 10 0 54 28 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 18 13 11 6 0 54 26 3453
2011 Aboriginal 16 21 16 15 24 9 0 40 43 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 20 16 13 9 0 45 33 3789
2008 Aboriginal 9 27 18 19 17 9 0 40 40 82
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 28 20 15 14 9 0 45 33 3438

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 20 32 13 15 12 8 0 57 30 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 18 15 10 3 0 55 27 3442
2014 Aboriginal 20 32 15 9 18 5 0 56 28 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 38 19 15 9 3 0 55 26 3451
2011 Aboriginal 16 29 13 16 22 4 0 47 40 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 34 20 19 11 3 0 49 31 3792
2008 Aboriginal 16 23 16 26 16 2 1 40 43 82
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 35 17 20 11 3 0 51 32 3438
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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 33 37 13 7 8 2 0 71 15 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 43 15 8 3 1 0 73 11 3447
2014 Aboriginal 28 39 15 7 8 3 0 69 15 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 44 18 9 3 2 0 70 12 3454
2011 Aboriginal 20 41 15 14 7 2 1 63 22 92
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 18 11 5 2 0 66 16 3790

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 47 38 4 4 4 3 0 87 8 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 12 4 2 3 0 83 5 3443
2014 Aboriginal 43 29 10 6 5 6 0 77 12 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 11 4 2 4 0 83 5 3451
2011 Aboriginal 30 34 12 12 5 7 0 68 18 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 14 4 2 5 1 79 6 3791

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 30 9 9 13 2 1 68 22 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 13 9 5 4 1 71 15 3445
2014 Aboriginal 33 34 9 8 13 4 0 70 21 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 12 8 4 4 1 75 12 3450
2011 Aboriginal 25 27 10 13 19 5 0 55 34 93
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 15 10 5 5 1 67 17 3792
2008 Aboriginal 37 26 9 11 10 8 0 67 22 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 15 12 7 5 2 63 21 3438

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 19 29 20 15 14 3 0 50 30 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 32 21 12 7 7 1 57 20 3444
2014 Aboriginal 23 28 28 11 6 2 1 52 18 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 22 10 5 6 1 60 17 3452
2011 Aboriginal 18 18 19 16 21 6 2 40 40 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 25 14 10 8 2 46 26 3784

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 17 15 19 13 17 14 3 40 37 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 19 13 14 13 4 44 33 3446
2014 Aboriginal 14 22 23 8 24 10 0 39 35 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 19 15 15 12 4 42 36 3453
2011 Aboriginal 14 13 17 13 29 8 6 31 49 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 20 15 14 16 4 39 36 3794

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 51 23 9 5 6 2 4 78 12 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 24 8 5 2 2 2 83 8 3446
2014 Aboriginal 57 22 12 4 5 0 0 79 9 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 27 9 5 2 1 2 84 7 3451

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 66 19 4 2 6 1 1 87 8 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 23 5 2 1 2 2 92 3 3449
2014 Aboriginal 62 23 9 3 1 2 0 87 4 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 23 5 2 0 2 1 93 2 3452
2011 Aboriginal 57 21 10 6 2 1 2 81 9 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 65 21 7 2 1 2 2 90 3 3789
2008 Aboriginal 56 20 8 8 2 3 2 80 11 82
2008 Non-Aboriginal 63 22 7 2 1 2 3 89 3 3442

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 28 31 12 12 13 4 1 61 26 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 15 11 8 3 1 65 19 3443
2014 Aboriginal 34 24 19 13 9 1 0 59 22 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 17 13 9 3 0 61 22 3450
2011 Aboriginal 23 30 13 19 15 1 0 53 34 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 16 13 9 2 0 61 23 3794
2008 Aboriginal 16 32 15 14 20 3 0 50 35 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 18 13 8 2 0 60 22 3435

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 21 24 11 19 20 2 3 48 41 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 15 15 17 2 2 50 34 3444
2014 Aboriginal 19 17 13 18 24 6 4 40 46 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 16 17 22 3 2 42 41 3452
2011 Aboriginal 16 28 9 12 31 2 2 47 44 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 17 17 23 1 2 41 42 3786
2008 Aboriginal 19 22 12 8 37 0 2 42 46 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 16 18 18 2 2 46 38 3437

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 22 34 10 15 15 3 0 58 31 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 21 10 6 4 1 61 18 3442

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 44 23 14 6 7 4 0 71 14 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 14 3 3 4 1 79 6 3447
2014 Aboriginal 47 29 14 1 5 4 0 79 6 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 12 3 2 5 0 82 5 3450

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 36 38 11 5 5 4 0 77 11 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 12 4 3 2 0 81 7 3446
2014 Aboriginal 39 34 12 9 5 1 0 74 14 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 11 4 2 3 0 82 7 3452
2011 Aboriginal 34 31 14 6 10 5 0 68 18 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 16 6 4 4 0 73 10 3792

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 39 5 4 9 1 0 82 13 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 3445
2014 Aboriginal 45 35 9 4 6 1 0 80 10 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 3451
2011 Aboriginal 32 35 17 6 8 2 0 69 14 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 12 5 3 1 0 79 9 3780
2008 Aboriginal 34 35 16 7 7 0 1 70 14 82
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 12 7 5 1 0 76 11 3434

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 34 33 14 8 11 0 0 67 19 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 3438
2014 Aboriginal 34 31 16 5 12 0 1 66 18 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 15 8 5 1 0 71 13 3454
2011 Aboriginal 22 31 20 11 14 1 1 54 25 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 20 9 5 1 0 67 14 3789

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 31 34 17 9 9 0 0 65 19 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 3444
2014 Aboriginal 32 29 20 6 11 1 0 62 18 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 15 8 4 0 0 72 13 3452
2011 Aboriginal 23 33 20 11 10 2 0 57 22 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 3784
2008 Aboriginal 25 42 13 8 11 0 1 68 19 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 3439

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 29 23 20 15 13 0 0 53 27 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 25 19 10 8 4 1 61 19 3447
2014 Aboriginal 24 18 28 14 14 3 0 43 28 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 27 19 11 8 4 1 60 20 3452
2011 Aboriginal 22 27 21 13 13 3 1 51 27 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 26 19 11 9 5 1 59 21 3786
2008 Aboriginal 22 34 13 13 12 4 2 59 27 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 18 13 9 5 1 58 23 3436
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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 36 30 35 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 34 3450
2014 Aboriginal 26 37 37 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 34 3454
2011 Aboriginal 29 36 35 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 32 3797

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 11 17 55 5 8 3 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 39 6 8 8 952
2014 Aboriginal 5 14 57 10 9999 14 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 37 9 9999 10 949
2011 Aboriginal 21 22 32 11 9999 15 28
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 41 8 9999 9 1068
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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 19 81 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 3448
2014 Aboriginal 18 82 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 3445

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 563
2014 Aboriginal 58 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 501

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 75 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 563
2014 Aboriginal 56 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 68 501

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 563
2014 Aboriginal 0 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 501

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 17
2014 Aboriginal 0 14

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 563
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 501

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 7 563
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 501

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 563
2014 Aboriginal 0 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 501

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 563
2014 Aboriginal 64 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 501

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 563
2014 Aboriginal 35 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 501

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 63 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 563
2014 Aboriginal 57 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 501

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 52 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 563
2014 Aboriginal 50 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 501

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 563
2014 Aboriginal 35 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 501

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 72 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 563
2014 Aboriginal 64 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 501

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 563
2014 Aboriginal 42 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 501

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 563
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 501

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 563
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 501

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 563
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 501

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 563
2014 Aboriginal 63 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 501

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 563
2014 Aboriginal 49 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 501

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 563
2014 Aboriginal 36 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 501

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 46 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 562
2014 Aboriginal 50 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 502

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 Non-Aboriginal 25 562
2014 Aboriginal 42 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 502

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 10 562
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 502

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 18 562
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 502

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 12 562
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 502

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 Non-Aboriginal 5 562
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 502

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 Non-Aboriginal 12 562
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 502

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 562
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 502

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 31 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 562
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 502

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 Non-Aboriginal 12 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 480

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 20 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 480

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 11 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 480

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 6 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 480

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 Aboriginal 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 536
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 480

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 12 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 16 536
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 480

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 12 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 480

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 12 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 480

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 27 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 10 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 480

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 34 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 536
2014 Aboriginal 49 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 480

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 Non-Aboriginal 1 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 480

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 32 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 536
2014 Aboriginal 41 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 480

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 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 536
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 480

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 83 17 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 89 11 562

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 9 27 15 3 13 27 6 54 23 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 15 17 6 6 32 10 52 20 3453
2014 Aboriginal 19 18 26 3 5 25 5 53 11 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 16 18 5 4 32 9 54 16 3453

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 25 28 20 9 10 8 0 58 21 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 29 18 6 5 14 2 67 12 3450
2014 Aboriginal 30 30 21 2 5 10 1 68 8 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 18 5 3 15 1 68 10 3452
2011 Aboriginal 24 30 19 6 8 13 0 62 17 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 19 5 3 11 0 69 10 3789
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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 35 38 10 9 2 0 6 78 12 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 46 11 6 2 2 6 79 9 3450
2014 Aboriginal 32 50 8 4 3 1 2 85 7 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 51 12 5 1 1 4 81 7 3453
2011 Aboriginal 37 45 7 5 3 0 3 84 9 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 52 10 6 2 1 5 81 8 3784
2008 Aboriginal 41 42 7 4 0 0 6 89 4 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 49 11 6 3 1 5 80 9 3442

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 14 27 11 6 16 9 40 23 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 20 7 5 28 11 48 18 3447
2014 Aboriginal 13 11 32 7 9 21 6 33 22 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 23 6 5 28 11 46 17 3452
2011 Aboriginal 6 22 19 13 10 19 10 40 33 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 21 25 7 5 26 8 43 18 3783

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 38 23 13 5 3 9 9 74 10 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 29 11 3 2 9 6 82 5 3449
2014 Aboriginal 48 27 8 3 5 6 4 83 8 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 11 3 1 9 5 82 5 3455
2011 Aboriginal 33 25 11 7 6 11 6 70 16 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 12 3 2 9 5 80 6 3788
2008 Aboriginal 34 33 11 5 4 9 5 78 10 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 11 3 2 9 5 80 6 3440

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 28 28 16 2 7 10 9 70 11 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 12 5 4 12 6 73 12 3448
2014 Aboriginal 31 29 18 5 5 10 2 68 11 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 14 5 2 13 5 74 9 3449
2011 Aboriginal 26 22 20 7 6 13 5 59 16 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 14 5 3 12 5 73 9 3773
2008 Aboriginal 31 29 13 15 3 4 5 66 19 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 14 7 4 8 5 72 12 3439
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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 13 87 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 3449
2014 Aboriginal 12 88 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 3448

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 202

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 85 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 83 258
2014 Aboriginal 100 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 88 202

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 258
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 202

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 13
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 202

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 202

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 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 202

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 258
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 202

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 255
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 202

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 255
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 202

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 255
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 202

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 255

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 255
2014 Aboriginal 50 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 202

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 255
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 202

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 255
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 202

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 13

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 255
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 202

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 255
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 202

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 13

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 255
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 202

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 255
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 202

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 255
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 202

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 40 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 201

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 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 201

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 8 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 201

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 17 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 201

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 5 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 201

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 4 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 201

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 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 201

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 201

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 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 257
2014 Aboriginal 50 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 201

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 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 190

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 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 190

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 Aboriginal 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 190

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 Aboriginal 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 190

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 Aboriginal 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 190

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 7 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 190

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 11 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 190

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 11 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 190

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 10 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 190

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 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 190

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 Non-Aboriginal 9 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 190

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 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 190

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 12

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 50 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 190

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 12

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 245
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 190

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 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 92 8 258

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 16 19 17 4 6 28 10 57 16 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 17 2 3 38 9 57 10 3447
2014 Aboriginal 18 14 28 0 5 28 8 49 8 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 18 2 2 39 9 58 8 3451

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 35 26 19 7 4 5 3 67 12 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 17 3 3 17 2 73 7 3441
2014 Aboriginal 30 28 19 4 4 14 1 69 9 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 17 2 2 19 2 73 5 3450
2011 Aboriginal 24 33 21 4 5 12 0 66 11 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 17 3 2 14 0 74 6 3788
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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 13 20 18 24 0 2 37 42 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 23 21 14 16 0 2 48 31 3440

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 28 23 11 8 0 4 56 20 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 27 15 10 0 1 47 26 3446

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 35 26 21 7 5 1 5 65 13 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 23 12 8 0 2 56 21 3438

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 19 24 14 10 1 3 49 25 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 24 22 15 12 1 2 49 28 3448

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 53 16 7 8 3 0 13 80 12 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 24 14 6 4 1 9 74 11 3449

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 25 16 10 10 0 4 63 20 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 20 11 7 0 1 62 18 3437

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 27 30 20 10 7 1 4 61 18 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 21 10 5 1 2 62 16 3438

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 22 27 20 15 10 1 5 53 26 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 22 13 7 0 2 57 20 3436

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 29 26 17 14 10 0 4 57 25 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 20 10 7 0 2 62 18 3441

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 30 19 6 8 1 3 65 15 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 19 9 5 1 2 66 14 3431

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 60 15 8 7 7 0 3 77 15 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 21 11 5 2 0 2 81 8 3444

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 67 15 4 6 3 2 3 86 10 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 11 5 4 3 1 4 87 7 3448

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 58 21 13 2 3 0 3 81 5 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 9 4 2 0 3 85 6 3443

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 15 11 12 4 1 3 72 17 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 18 9 6 4 0 2 80 11 3441

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 57 6 9 0 1 0 26 86 1 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 3438

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 71 14 6 1 2 0 6 90 3 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 19 7 2 1 0 7 90 3 3429

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 65 14 5 10 1 0 5 84 11 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 6 3 2 0 4 89 5 3446

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 24 10 8 2 0 4 79 11 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 3439

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 33 29 15 5 0 1 49 21 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 33 35 14 5 0 0 45 20 3445

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 22 31 30 12 0 1 43 26 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 19 37 24 12 0 1 37 26 3445

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 31 41 11 5 6 5 0 76 12 91
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 41 15 6 4 4 0 73 11 3445

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 20 36 16 14 11 3 0 58 26 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 17 11 8 2 0 63 19 3440
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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 22 78 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 3447
2014 Aboriginal 19 81 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 3446

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 81 19 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 21 555
2014 Aboriginal 87 13 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 81 19 438

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 59 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 439
2014 Aboriginal 54 16 15 7 0 8 0 76 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 28 7 6 2 0 0 86 7 353
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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 30 13 18 16 17 5 0 32 68 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 24 19 12 11 3 1 32 68 3449

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 15 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 2260

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 56 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 2260

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 15 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 2260

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 54 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 2260

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 9 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 2260

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 2260

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 3 35 24 11 11 16 61
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 50 20 9 4 12 2219

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 18 15 10 13 38 1 5 35 55 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 16 16 21 2 9 39 43 2266

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 5 8 8 7 65 3 4 14 77 61
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 10 13 18 47 3 7 14 72 2263
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