2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Transport 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 26 41 4 19 10 0 0 67 29 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 48 6 11 5 0 0 79 16 3730
2014 Aboriginal 30 45 6 11 7 1 0 76 18 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 45 6 11 5 0 0 78 16 3320
2011 Aboriginal 42 37 4 12 6 0 0 79 17 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 43 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 3973
2008 Aboriginal 46 35 3 11 6 0 0 80 17 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 44 4 9 3 0 0 83 12 3533

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 67 24 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 24 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 3722
2014 Aboriginal 60 29 5 2 2 1 1 91 4 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 68 23 5 2 1 1 1 92 4 3319
2011 Aboriginal 67 23 3 4 2 0 1 90 7 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 71 20 4 2 1 1 1 92 4 3971
2008 Aboriginal 69 21 4 2 3 0 1 91 5 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 70 21 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 3530

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 60 25 7 4 2 0 2 87 6 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 20 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 3731
2014 Aboriginal 57 22 8 8 2 1 2 81 11 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 22 6 7 3 0 1 85 10 3322
2011 Aboriginal 63 19 7 8 3 0 0 81 12 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 63 21 6 6 4 0 1 84 10 3972
2008 Aboriginal 62 26 3 3 4 0 2 89 8 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 62 21 6 7 3 0 1 84 10 3528

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 41 27 7 18 7 0 0 68 25 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 7 11 6 0 0 76 17 3729
2014 Aboriginal 41 33 9 6 10 1 0 75 16 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 3321
2011 Aboriginal 44 30 10 8 8 0 0 74 16 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 8 8 5 0 0 80 13 3961

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 25 32 13 14 15 1 0 57 30 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 12 17 13 0 0 58 30 3733
2014 Aboriginal 23 37 15 15 8 1 2 61 24 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 11 13 9 0 1 66 22 3321
2011 Aboriginal 30 37 17 10 7 0 0 67 16 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 11 12 8 0 1 70 19 3969
2008 Aboriginal 40 35 9 7 9 0 0 75 16 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 11 11 5 0 0 72 16 3529

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 41 37 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 3728
2014 Aboriginal 36 41 12 5 6 1 0 78 10 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3323
2011 Aboriginal 47 35 12 3 3 0 1 82 6 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 11 3970
2008 Aboriginal 35 46 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3530

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 52 30 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 37 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 3722
2014 Aboriginal 38 38 12 5 6 1 0 77 10 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3322
2011 Aboriginal 58 31 6 2 2 0 0 89 5 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 37 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 3970
2008 Aboriginal 46 38 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 40 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 3534

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 36 7 14 3 0 0 77 17 131
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 3723
2014 Aboriginal 39 37 14 3 6 1 0 77 8 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 8 3319

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 43 31 11 7 8 0 1 74 15 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 9 6 4 0 0 80 11 3722
2014 Aboriginal 38 28 13 12 6 1 1 68 19 112
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 10 9 6 1 1 75 14 3318
2011 Aboriginal 44 31 9 10 6 0 1 76 16 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 35 10 9 5 0 1 75 15 3972

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 28 13 12 10 0 7 63 23 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 25 11 11 9 2 9 65 23 3726
2014 Aboriginal 35 21 17 10 9 2 6 61 21 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 25 10 9 9 2 9 68 21 3323
2011 Aboriginal 33 23 13 13 11 1 5 60 25 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 26 9 11 12 1 9 64 26 3970
2008 Aboriginal 44 21 4 14 9 1 7 71 25 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 26 8 12 10 1 6 68 23 3527

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 36 6 12 8 0 0 73 21 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 45 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 3730
2014 Aboriginal 32 38 15 7 6 1 0 71 14 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 3321
2011 Aboriginal 37 38 9 10 5 0 1 76 15 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 3969
2008 Aboriginal 36 41 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 11 8 5 0 0 76 14 3514

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 22 38 13 11 15 0 1 61 26 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 3732
2014 Aboriginal 25 30 20 16 8 1 0 55 25 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 16 12 10 1 0 61 23 3322
2011 Aboriginal 30 30 17 10 12 0 0 61 22 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 17 13 12 0 0 58 25 3969

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 26 37 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 3727

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 34 36 14 13 3 0 0 70 16 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 3727
2014 Aboriginal 38 36 14 4 7 1 0 74 12 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3322
2011 Aboriginal 42 37 8 6 6 0 0 79 13 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 3969
2008 Aboriginal 47 32 10 6 3 2 0 81 9 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 3529

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 35 14 10 14 0 0 62 24 131
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 3727

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 55 28 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 3725
2014 Aboriginal 61 19 12 2 4 1 0 81 6 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 28 8 3 2 0 0 88 4 3320
2011 Aboriginal 62 27 7 2 1 1 1 90 3 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 56 31 7 3 2 0 0 87 5 3971

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 30 36 9 17 7 0 0 66 24 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 3719
2014 Aboriginal 24 39 13 11 11 1 1 64 22 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 42 11 12 7 0 0 69 20 3323
2011 Aboriginal 37 29 13 11 11 0 0 65 22 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 40 12 11 8 0 0 70 19 3970

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 28 14 11 12 0 0 64 22 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 15 10 6 0 0 69 15 3718
2014 Aboriginal 34 30 17 9 10 1 0 64 19 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 3322

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 32 27 19 11 11 0 0 59 22 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 3722
2014 Aboriginal 31 30 16 9 12 2 1 62 21 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 3320
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 13 9 6 0 0 73 14 3967

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 43 31 13 6 5 1 0 75 11 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 3721
2014 Aboriginal 47 31 11 4 5 3 0 80 9 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3320
2011 Aboriginal 48 38 5 7 2 0 1 86 9 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 3972
2008 Aboriginal 45 36 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 3530

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 28 39 19 7 5 2 0 69 12 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 17 8 5 0 1 71 12 3732
2014 Aboriginal 31 28 21 9 8 3 0 61 18 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 19 9 7 0 1 65 16 3322
2011 Aboriginal 32 29 23 10 7 0 0 60 17 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 20 10 7 0 0 63 17 3973
2008 Aboriginal 21 36 27 13 4 0 0 57 16 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 22 12 8 0 0 58 20 3532

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 22 28 18 13 2 3 33 37 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 25 37 17 8 1 3 25 36 3715
2014 Aboriginal 20 25 31 14 5 3 4 20 48 112
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 36 16 6 1 2 23 40 3313
2011 Aboriginal 10 31 34 15 7 1 3 23 42 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 29 34 15 6 0 2 22 43 3967
2008 Aboriginal 6 31 31 19 11 0 2 31 38 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 30 36 16 5 1 2 22 42 3526

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 20 16 21 18 17 5 3 38 40 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 30 21 13 3 4 37 31 3701
2014 Aboriginal 15 18 31 21 8 4 4 31 36 111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 29 22 13 3 3 37 32 3305
2011 Aboriginal 19 16 17 31 13 2 2 46 36 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 18 26 22 13 1 4 38 35 3960
2008 Aboriginal 9 19 29 21 20 1 1 42 28 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 27 23 13 2 3 38 33 3521

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 24 28 12 10 2 2 23 48 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 31 16 7 2 3 24 43 3714
2014 Aboriginal 22 25 27 13 5 3 6 19 52 111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 28 30 13 6 2 3 20 49 3307
2011 Aboriginal 22 19 29 16 9 2 3 27 43 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 29 15 7 1 3 23 47 3964
2008 Aboriginal 12 25 32 13 14 2 2 28 39 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 33 17 8 1 3 25 41 3521

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 14 8 33 22 18 2 2 42 24 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 32 26 13 1 3 41 26 3690
2014 Aboriginal 8 17 33 21 15 4 3 39 27 112
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 33 25 10 1 2 36 30 3299
2011 Aboriginal 7 18 33 25 15 0 2 41 26 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 33 25 11 0 3 37 29 3959
2008 Aboriginal 7 16 36 22 19 0 0 41 23 86
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 34 25 11 1 2 37 28 3516

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 24 24 23 14 10 3 2 26 50 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 28 16 10 2 4 28 43 3704
2014 Aboriginal 26 22 24 15 9 1 3 25 50 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 26 27 14 8 2 3 23 49 3310
2011 Aboriginal 21 22 28 17 10 0 2 27 44 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 23 27 15 9 1 3 25 47 3964
2008 Aboriginal 15 22 31 13 14 3 1 28 39 86
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 29 17 9 1 3 27 43 3520

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 20 18 17 20 18 6 2 41 40 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 26 21 14 4 5 40 32 3710
2014 Aboriginal 11 15 30 18 17 4 5 38 29 112
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 27 25 14 3 5 43 27 3311
2011 Aboriginal 6 16 25 21 22 4 5 48 24 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 14 27 26 17 2 6 46 24 3966
2008 Aboriginal 18 19 17 17 20 4 5 41 41 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 28 23 14 2 4 40 31 3523

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 22 25 23 13 8 5 2 24 51 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 32 14 8 3 3 23 44 3711
2014 Aboriginal 20 22 33 10 9 3 4 20 45 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 30 13 6 2 3 19 49 3314
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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 71 13 7 2 5 0 2 85 7 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 5 3 2 0 3 89 6 3731
2014 Aboriginal 69 13 8 5 2 2 1 85 7 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 16 5 4 2 0 3 88 6 3317
2011 Aboriginal 67 13 10 2 4 1 3 83 6 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 67 16 6 4 3 1 4 87 7 3972
2008 Aboriginal 63 17 5 1 5 0 9 87 7 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 64 15 6 4 4 1 7 85 9 3529

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 28 30 16 11 11 2 1 60 23 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 15 9 8 4 4 66 18 3725
2014 Aboriginal 21 30 18 11 13 4 3 55 25 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 14 9 8 4 3 66 19 3321

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 38 28 7 9 17 1 0 66 26 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 9 8 6 1 0 76 14 3725
2014 Aboriginal 36 32 12 6 11 2 1 71 17 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 9 8 8 1 0 75 16 3323

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 31 36 12 8 12 0 1 67 21 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 12 10 6 1 0 71 16 3727
2014 Aboriginal 24 35 16 14 7 2 2 61 22 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 11 12 5 2 1 71 17 3320
2011 Aboriginal 30 36 11 11 10 0 2 67 21 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 12 11 7 2 1 69 19 3974
2008 Aboriginal 36 38 6 9 8 4 0 77 18 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 11 12 7 1 1 70 19 3530

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 32 22 12 10 13 10 1 60 27 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 14 9 8 9 1 66 19 3722
2014 Aboriginal 26 26 15 12 10 8 3 58 25 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 15 10 8 7 1 65 19 3320
2011 Aboriginal 37 20 15 12 12 4 1 60 25 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 26 14 10 10 7 1 63 22 3970
2008 Aboriginal 42 24 5 10 10 9 0 72 22 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 26 12 11 11 6 1 64 23 3530

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 14 20 17 16 11 3 38 39 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 17 15 12 17 3 44 34 3726
2014 Aboriginal 12 19 16 20 17 12 3 37 44 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 20 16 15 13 3 40 37 3318

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 41 29 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 3722
2014 Aboriginal 35 37 10 10 6 2 0 73 17 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 3317
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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 42 26 13 11 5 2 0 70 16 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 3732
2014 Aboriginal 37 32 14 9 6 1 1 70 16 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 12 9 6 1 0 74 15 3322
2011 Aboriginal 39 27 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 13 10 7 0 0 69 18 3974
2008 Aboriginal 43 38 4 8 7 0 0 81 15 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 14 12 10 1 0 65 22 3528

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 45 24 13 7 8 1 2 71 15 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 30 11 5 4 2 1 80 10 3729
2014 Aboriginal 42 27 18 5 7 2 0 70 12 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 11 6 6 2 1 77 12 3321
2011 Aboriginal 43 28 13 8 5 1 1 72 14 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 13 9 6 2 0 72 16 3972
2008 Aboriginal 40 30 9 9 10 2 0 72 19 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 30 12 9 8 2 1 70 17 3526

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 23 13 10 10 1 0 68 20 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 32 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 3734
2014 Aboriginal 36 37 14 8 5 1 0 73 12 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 10 9 6 1 0 75 15 3321
2011 Aboriginal 41 34 8 10 7 0 0 75 17 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 11 10 8 0 0 70 18 3969
2008 Aboriginal 40 36 6 7 11 0 0 76 18 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 10 12 10 1 0 68 22 3529

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 76 11 6 2 4 0 2 88 6 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 78 13 4 1 1 0 2 94 3 3726
2014 Aboriginal 72 15 6 2 2 1 2 90 4 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 77 13 4 2 2 0 3 93 3 3322
2011 Aboriginal 71 10 7 5 4 1 3 84 9 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 76 12 4 2 2 0 4 92 4 3970
2008 Aboriginal 74 9 4 1 2 0 9 92 4 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 75 9 3 3 3 0 7 91 6 3524

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 52 24 8 4 7 2 3 80 11 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 25 7 4 5 3 4 83 10 3726
2014 Aboriginal 49 20 16 5 5 4 2 73 10 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 25 9 6 6 3 4 77 13 3322
2011 Aboriginal 44 21 12 8 9 2 5 69 19 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 28 9 8 9 2 4 72 18 3973

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 53 26 7 9 6 0 0 79 15 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 26 8 4 4 1 0 84 9 3729

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 19 11 7 5 1 0 76 12 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 24 10 4 4 1 0 83 7 3729

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 52 24 11 5 7 0 0 76 12 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 26 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 3723
2014 Aboriginal 50 23 13 4 8 1 0 74 13 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 11 7 6 0 0 77 12 3323
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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 23 38 12 7 7 7 6 71 16 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 15 10 5 4 6 66 17 880
2014 Aboriginal 27 35 31 4 4 0 0 61 8 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 14 8 6 3 5 69 16 829

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 32 28 17 9 10 5 0 62 20 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 16 9 6 7 0 66 16 3732
2014 Aboriginal 24 36 15 7 11 7 0 64 19 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 16 9 8 7 0 65 18 3321
2011 Aboriginal 29 27 17 9 15 4 0 58 24 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 18 10 11 6 0 58 22 3971

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 26 26 18 12 14 4 0 54 27 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 19 13 9 3 0 58 23 3731
2014 Aboriginal 19 33 18 10 17 3 0 53 28 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 19 13 11 2 0 56 25 3321
2011 Aboriginal 25 28 15 11 16 5 1 56 29 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 30 17 14 16 2 0 52 30 3972
2008 Aboriginal 33 26 17 6 14 4 0 61 21 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 16 13 15 2 0 55 29 3531

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 20 25 16 16 18 6 0 48 36 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 21 16 10 6 0 49 28 3727
2014 Aboriginal 16 31 18 13 18 4 0 49 32 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 31 20 16 12 5 0 49 30 3318
2011 Aboriginal 12 34 17 16 17 3 0 48 34 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 18 18 16 5 0 46 35 3975
2008 Aboriginal 15 38 15 11 12 7 1 58 25 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 31 18 19 15 5 0 45 35 3528

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 22 23 11 16 20 9 0 49 39 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 20 14 13 7 0 50 29 3729
2014 Aboriginal 23 22 15 15 20 4 0 47 37 112
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 19 15 16 7 0 46 33 3318
2011 Aboriginal 21 23 18 12 23 3 0 45 36 123
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 27 18 14 18 7 0 46 34 3975
2008 Aboriginal 21 29 9 17 16 8 0 55 35 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 16 15 17 8 0 47 35 3527

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 19 25 15 19 16 5 0 47 37 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 32 20 17 12 4 0 49 30 3725
2014 Aboriginal 14 26 29 11 17 3 0 42 29 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 33 19 17 13 3 0 50 31 3318
2011 Aboriginal 17 29 13 21 17 2 0 48 39 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 31 18 19 16 2 0 46 35 3974
2008 Aboriginal 20 40 14 13 12 1 0 61 25 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 35 16 19 14 2 0 50 34 3530
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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 26 31 18 16 6 3 0 59 22 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 41 18 12 5 2 0 64 17 3724
2014 Aboriginal 27 30 21 11 9 2 0 58 20 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 41 18 10 6 2 0 64 17 3322
2011 Aboriginal 24 47 13 7 7 2 0 72 14 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 16 12 8 2 0 63 20 3970

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 36 44 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 3725
2014 Aboriginal 32 39 13 8 4 5 0 74 13 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 4 2 3 0 84 6 3319
2011 Aboriginal 41 38 11 5 2 2 1 81 7 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 11 6 3 3 0 80 8 3972

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 33 14 7 6 3 0 73 14 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 12 8 4 3 1 76 12 3716
2014 Aboriginal 32 34 15 6 9 4 0 69 16 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 11 7 4 3 1 77 11 3319
2011 Aboriginal 36 30 10 13 7 4 1 69 20 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 11 9 6 5 1 71 17 3974
2008 Aboriginal 43 23 11 9 13 2 0 67 22 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 12 10 7 4 1 69 18 3528

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 31 13 10 10 4 1 66 21 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 20 10 5 5 1 62 16 3722
2014 Aboriginal 24 28 26 11 6 4 1 54 18 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 20 10 5 5 1 63 16 3319
2011 Aboriginal 24 29 20 13 9 5 1 56 23 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 31 24 12 9 5 1 51 23 3974

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 20 16 8 19 10 1 52 31 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 19 13 10 11 4 51 27 3722
2014 Aboriginal 20 20 21 15 15 8 1 44 33 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 19 13 14 11 3 47 31 3322
2011 Aboriginal 23 22 15 17 16 5 2 49 35 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 19 14 14 13 3 44 34 3976

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 54 21 13 3 3 1 4 80 6 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 23 9 4 1 2 4 85 6 3726
2014 Aboriginal 56 17 12 7 4 3 1 76 12 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 22 8 4 2 2 5 84 7 3323

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 57 23 10 2 2 1 4 84 5 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 23 6 3 2 3 3 89 5 3727
2014 Aboriginal 67 16 5 3 4 4 1 87 7 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 21 6 2 1 3 3 91 3 3323
2011 Aboriginal 70 17 6 2 2 2 2 91 4 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 18 6 2 1 2 3 90 3 3969
2008 Aboriginal 75 16 2 0 3 0 3 94 4 86
2008 Non-Aboriginal 69 18 6 2 1 1 2 90 4 3532

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 18 31 20 15 11 5 0 51 27 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 18 16 11 4 1 53 28 3726
2014 Aboriginal 27 28 17 14 12 3 0 57 26 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 16 13 11 3 1 59 24 3321
2011 Aboriginal 30 33 13 13 10 1 0 63 23 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 14 14 13 2 0 58 27 3970
2008 Aboriginal 36 36 10 4 9 5 0 75 14 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 16 12 11 1 0 60 23 3531

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 22 24 17 12 19 4 2 49 33 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 16 16 16 3 3 50 33 3724
2014 Aboriginal 21 25 11 15 21 4 4 50 39 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 16 15 19 3 2 46 37 3321
2011 Aboriginal 19 22 17 15 22 2 2 43 39 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 26 16 16 23 2 2 43 41 3970
2008 Aboriginal 23 33 10 13 18 1 1 58 31 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 16 16 20 1 2 46 38 3530

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 25 27 22 11 11 4 0 55 23 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 21 10 6 4 0 61 17 3728

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 34 29 19 5 6 6 0 68 12 131
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 16 4 2 6 1 76 6 3725
2014 Aboriginal 34 36 14 5 5 5 0 74 11 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 15 4 2 6 1 78 6 3322

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 38 36 16 4 5 1 0 74 9 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 3726
2014 Aboriginal 36 39 14 5 4 2 0 77 9 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 14 5 3 3 0 78 8 3322
2011 Aboriginal 38 33 13 6 9 0 0 71 16 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 15 7 5 3 0 72 13 3975

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 43 33 12 5 7 0 0 76 12 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 3726
2014 Aboriginal 44 30 12 6 5 2 0 76 12 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 9 5 4 0 0 83 8 3322
2011 Aboriginal 43 31 10 8 8 0 0 75 16 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 3970
2008 Aboriginal 44 32 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 3531

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 36 25 19 10 9 1 0 61 19 131
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 16 8 6 1 0 70 15 3727
2014 Aboriginal 35 31 13 13 8 2 0 66 21 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 15 9 7 0 0 69 15 3322
2011 Aboriginal 37 30 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 17 9 9 0 0 65 18 3967

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 33 30 17 11 8 2 0 64 19 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 3729
2014 Aboriginal 31 36 14 12 6 2 0 68 19 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 15 9 6 0 0 69 16 3322
2011 Aboriginal 35 34 11 10 8 1 0 70 19 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 14 10 9 0 0 66 20 3970
2008 Aboriginal 41 31 11 9 8 0 0 72 17 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 3533

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 24 20 10 8 5 2 59 20 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 29 18 10 8 4 1 63 18 3726
2014 Aboriginal 35 24 19 8 10 4 0 62 19 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 27 17 10 8 4 1 63 19 3323
2011 Aboriginal 39 24 13 11 8 6 0 66 20 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 26 17 11 9 4 1 61 21 3971
2008 Aboriginal 37 26 11 9 11 6 0 67 21 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 28 16 11 7 4 1 63 20 3529
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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 25 36 40 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 34 3727
2014 Aboriginal 34 38 28 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 34 3319
2011 Aboriginal 23 44 33 124
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 34 3975

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 22 25 9 8 22 32
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 31 5 9 6 1015
2014 Aboriginal 24 36 20 8 9999 12 38
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 35 27 10 9999 10 956
2011 Aboriginal 10 31 38 15 9999 7 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 31 10 9999 10 1152
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Harassment

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

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

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 70 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 3724
2014 Aboriginal 33 67 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 82 3314

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 633
2014 Aboriginal 46 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 583

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 65 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 633
2014 Aboriginal 65 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 63 583

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 633
2014 Aboriginal 13 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 583

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 38
2014 Aboriginal 0 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 583

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 4 633
2014 Aboriginal 0 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 583

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 9 633
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 583

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 633
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 583

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 634
2014 Aboriginal 43 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 584

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 634
2014 Aboriginal 39 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 584

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 35 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 634
2014 Aboriginal 47 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 584

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 634
2014 Aboriginal 39 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 584

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 634
2014 Aboriginal 35 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 584

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 63 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 634
2014 Aboriginal 54 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 584

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 48 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 634
2014 Aboriginal 30 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 584

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 634
2014 Aboriginal 0 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 584

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 634
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 584

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 634
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 584

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 634
2014 Aboriginal 43 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 584

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 634
2014 Aboriginal 24 37
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 584

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 634
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 584

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 49 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 635
2014 Aboriginal 52 36
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 584

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 635
2014 Aboriginal 21 36
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 584

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 635
2014 Aboriginal 14 36
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 584

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 635
2014 Aboriginal 17 36
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 584

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 635
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 584

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 20 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 635
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 584

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 13 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 635
2014 Aboriginal 22 36
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 584

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 635
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 584

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 27 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 635
2014 Aboriginal 22 36
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 584

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 11 589
2014 Aboriginal 14 34
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 530

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 30
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 589
2014 Aboriginal 16 34
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 530

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 30
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 589
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 530

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 8 589
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 530

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 11 589
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 530

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 10 589
2014 Aboriginal 16 34
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 530

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 14 589
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 530

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 10 589
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 530

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 8 589
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 530

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 30
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 589
2014 Aboriginal 23 34
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 530

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 8 589
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 530

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 46 30
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 589
2014 Aboriginal 38 34
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 530

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 30
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 589
2014 Aboriginal 0 34
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 530

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 56 30
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 589
2014 Aboriginal 62 34
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 530

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 30
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 589

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 24 30
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 589
2014 Aboriginal 15 34
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 530

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 92 8 38
2017 Non-Aboriginal 90 10 633

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 22 17 9 14 16 6 48 30 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 19 20 6 7 26 8 51 19 3729
2014 Aboriginal 15 17 24 13 11 15 5 41 29 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 17 20 6 8 26 7 49 21 3321

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 28 28 22 5 11 6 1 60 17 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 18 7 5 11 1 66 13 3723
2014 Aboriginal 20 33 19 10 7 8 3 59 20 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 29 20 6 5 12 1 63 13 3320
2011 Aboriginal 30 37 20 5 6 2 1 68 11 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 17 6 5 7 0 71 11 3969
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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 36 49 6 3 1 2 3 89 4 131
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 50 10 5 2 2 6 82 7 3731
2014 Aboriginal 32 50 10 3 0 2 2 86 3 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 51 10 5 1 1 6 83 6 3322
2011 Aboriginal 36 43 8 5 4 2 2 82 9 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 51 9 5 2 1 5 83 7 3974
2008 Aboriginal 33 46 10 4 1 0 6 84 5 86
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 49 10 6 2 1 5 81 9 3535

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 17 20 11 8 20 6 46 27 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 23 9 6 24 8 46 21 3721
2014 Aboriginal 9 19 25 13 10 19 5 37 30 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 23 9 8 23 9 41 25 3322
2011 Aboriginal 15 25 17 9 12 17 5 50 27 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 22 9 10 21 7 41 28 3974

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 32 7 4 4 6 4 83 9 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 10 3 1 7 6 83 5 3730
2014 Aboriginal 38 39 8 2 4 6 2 84 7 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 11 3 2 7 6 82 6 3322
2011 Aboriginal 40 29 11 6 5 7 2 76 12 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 10 4 2 7 5 81 8 3975
2008 Aboriginal 47 27 5 4 4 6 7 86 8 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 11 4 2 6 5 80 7 3533

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 26 35 10 6 7 12 4 73 15 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 13 5 4 11 6 74 11 3724
2014 Aboriginal 32 32 15 5 3 10 3 73 10 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 14 5 4 11 6 72 11 3319
2011 Aboriginal 32 27 13 8 6 12 2 69 16 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 13 7 5 10 5 71 14 3971
2008 Aboriginal 39 25 6 7 6 12 4 76 16 87
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 12 8 7 6 5 70 17 3532
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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 87 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 3725
2014 Aboriginal 11 89 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 3314

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 260
2014 Aboriginal 46 11
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 257

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 89 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 86 260
2014 Aboriginal 82 11
2014 Non-Aboriginal 85 257

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 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 260
2014 Aboriginal 0 11

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 260
2014 Aboriginal 0 11
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 257

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 7 260
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 257

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 260
2014 Aboriginal 0 11
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 257

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 257

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 257

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 258
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 257

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 258
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 257

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 257

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 258
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 257

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 258
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 257

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 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 258

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 258
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 257

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 258
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 257

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 18

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 257

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 18
2014 Aboriginal 0 12

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 258
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 257

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 41 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 260
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 257

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 Non-Aboriginal 15 260
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 257

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 8 260
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 257

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 260
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 257

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 5 260
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 257

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 8 260
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 257

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 8 260
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 257

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 260
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 257

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 37 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 260
2014 Aboriginal 50 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 257

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 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 239
2014 Aboriginal 0 11
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 231

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 12 239
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 231

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 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 239
2014 Aboriginal 0 11

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 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 239
2014 Aboriginal 0 11

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 3 239
2014 Aboriginal 0 11
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 231

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 239
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 231

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 239
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 231

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 8 239
2014 Aboriginal 0 11
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 231

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 6 239
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 231

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 22 239
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 231

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 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 239
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 231

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 35 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 239
2014 Aboriginal 48 11
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 231

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 71 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 239
2014 Aboriginal 72 11
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 231

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 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 239

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 36 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 239
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 231

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 95 5 18
2017 Non-Aboriginal 87 13 260

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 22 17 23 4 7 20 6 53 15 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 17 21 3 2 33 8 56 9 3733
2014 Aboriginal 18 18 29 2 8 22 3 48 13 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 21 3 4 34 8 53 11 3318

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 34 25 24 5 5 7 1 63 11 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 18 3 2 15 2 71 7 3726
2014 Aboriginal 26 27 23 3 8 13 1 61 13 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 20 3 3 17 2 68 8 3317
2011 Aboriginal 33 33 17 6 5 7 0 71 11 125
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 16 4 3 9 0 76 7 3974
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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 26 26 19 12 14 0 3 53 27 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 27 20 12 11 0 2 56 24 3717

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 18 25 28 16 11 0 1 44 28 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 28 26 17 11 0 1 46 28 3722

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 28 28 19 13 10 0 2 57 24 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 23 13 8 1 2 55 22 3716

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 22 14 22 23 16 1 1 37 40 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 21 18 15 1 2 45 33 3721

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 43 30 13 2 4 0 8 79 7 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 27 12 5 4 1 8 77 9 3709

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 26 34 18 9 9 1 2 62 19 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 3720

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 30 25 21 12 7 2 2 58 20 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 21 10 5 1 1 63 15 3715

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 29 19 26 15 10 1 1 49 25 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 33 24 14 7 1 1 54 21 3716

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 25 26 22 14 10 1 2 52 25 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 21 12 7 1 1 59 19 3720

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 19 33 16 14 13 1 3 54 29 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 3715

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 52 26 11 6 1 1 3 81 8 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 12 5 3 0 2 80 8 3725

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 54 22 8 5 7 1 1 79 12 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 13 7 3 3 1 3 87 7 3723

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 53 22 10 4 8 1 2 77 12 131
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 27 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 3721

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 18 11 6 8 1 1 74 15 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 20 8 5 4 0 2 82 9 3721

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 56 12 3 1 2 2 25 91 4 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 12 5 2 1 0 26 89 4 3719

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 58 22 8 5 1 2 5 86 6 131
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 20 7 2 1 1 6 89 3 3704

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 61 14 7 4 5 1 7 82 10 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 16 6 3 2 0 4 89 5 3720

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 50 30 10 3 3 2 1 83 6 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 29 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 3719

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 21 40 12 10 0 1 38 22 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 38 12 4 0 0 45 17 3734

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 23 36 16 13 1 1 29 34 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 40 24 11 0 0 35 25 3722

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 19 28 26 8 12 7 0 51 21 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 34 22 11 7 9 0 55 21 3729

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 25 21 16 14 3 0 47 31 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 39 19 14 8 3 0 58 22 3722
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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 21 79 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 3725
2014 Aboriginal 19 81 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 3318

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 43 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 78 22 525
2014 Aboriginal 56 44 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 73 27 439

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 12 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 34 6 7 2 1 0 84 9 408
2014 Aboriginal 49 33 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 32 7 4 2 1 2 86 7 321
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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 34 26 18 7 11 5 0 35 65 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 26 17 8 6 5 1 39 61 3733

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 14 80
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 2136

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 20 80
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 2136

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 80
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 2136

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 67 80
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 2136

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 80
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 2136

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 80
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 2136

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 12 52 14 5 4 13 80
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 53 16 6 2 7 2085

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 6 12 23 16 28 1 14 22 51 82
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 19 16 21 3 13 33 44 2150

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 6 14 20 41 3 10 13 70 82
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 16 16 33 4 16 19 61 2153
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