2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 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 43 2 10 5 0 0 83 15 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 46 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 4477
2014 Aboriginal 41 42 3 11 3 0 0 83 14 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 45 4 9 3 0 0 85 11 4644
2011 Aboriginal 47 41 4 3 3 0 1 89 7 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 44 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 3444
2008 Aboriginal 41 44 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 48 5 8 2 0 0 84 11 2939

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 66 24 4 3 1 2 0 92 5 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 20 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 4471
2014 Aboriginal 69 22 5 1 2 0 0 91 3 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 74 20 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 4641
2011 Aboriginal 80 12 2 2 1 1 2 95 3 117
2011 Non-Aboriginal 75 18 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 3441
2008 Aboriginal 67 28 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 73 19 3 3 1 0 1 93 4 2934

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 61 20 7 8 4 0 1 81 12 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 18 5 7 3 0 1 85 10 4475
2014 Aboriginal 64 19 5 5 7 0 1 84 12 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 19 4 6 4 0 1 85 10 4642
2011 Aboriginal 71 16 5 3 2 0 3 90 5 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 67 16 5 8 3 0 1 84 11 3441
2008 Aboriginal 57 22 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 66 18 5 7 4 0 1 84 11 2936

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 36 38 7 11 8 0 0 74 19 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 36 7 10 5 0 0 78 14 4471
2014 Aboriginal 42 38 4 10 7 0 0 80 16 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 6 8 4 0 0 81 12 4643
2011 Aboriginal 48 35 6 6 4 0 1 84 10 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 3439

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 26 44 8 14 7 1 0 70 22 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 11 14 7 0 0 69 20 4478
2014 Aboriginal 31 33 16 14 5 0 0 64 20 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 10 14 6 0 0 69 20 4641
2011 Aboriginal 32 37 6 15 7 0 4 71 23 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 11 11 5 0 1 72 17 3441
2008 Aboriginal 14 38 17 11 18 0 1 53 29 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 42 13 13 6 0 1 68 19 2943

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 42 35 12 7 3 0 1 77 11 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 4469
2014 Aboriginal 34 39 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 4642
2011 Aboriginal 50 24 10 11 4 0 1 74 15 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 3439
2008 Aboriginal 33 38 12 10 6 0 0 71 16 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 2941

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 48 38 5 2 5 0 1 87 8 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 8 7 4 0 0 81 10 4469
2014 Aboriginal 39 41 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 9 7 4 0 0 80 12 4642
2011 Aboriginal 50 29 4 9 7 0 1 79 16 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 3443
2008 Aboriginal 39 46 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 2941

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 47 35 7 8 2 0 0 83 11 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 4460
2014 Aboriginal 44 37 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 4638

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 41 36 7 8 8 0 0 77 16 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 4469
2014 Aboriginal 37 33 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 12 8 5 1 1 74 14 4639
2011 Aboriginal 45 30 8 9 5 0 3 78 14 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 3441

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 38 24 8 10 10 0 10 69 21 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 24 10 9 8 2 8 69 19 4464
2014 Aboriginal 38 22 12 10 9 3 6 66 21 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 23 10 8 7 2 10 71 17 4642
2011 Aboriginal 39 19 10 8 12 3 9 66 23 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 23 10 11 12 2 9 62 26 3440
2008 Aboriginal 32 19 16 10 16 6 1 55 28 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 24 11 12 12 2 9 60 27 2940

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 45 10 6 7 0 0 76 14 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 44 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 4472
2014 Aboriginal 33 39 11 9 8 0 0 72 17 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 11 8 5 0 0 76 12 4641
2011 Aboriginal 47 21 12 11 8 0 1 69 19 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 3439
2008 Aboriginal 33 43 10 7 6 0 0 76 14 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 2911

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 40 13 14 11 0 1 62 25 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 19 4474
2014 Aboriginal 26 31 15 16 11 1 0 57 28 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 16 13 8 0 0 63 22 4640
2011 Aboriginal 33 23 15 13 14 0 1 57 28 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 15 14 9 0 0 62 23 3444

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 35 42 8 10 5 0 0 77 15 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 4472

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 42 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 4470
2014 Aboriginal 43 40 9 4 3 1 1 84 7 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 4642
2011 Aboriginal 45 37 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 3442
2008 Aboriginal 48 37 6 4 5 0 0 85 9 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 2938

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 26 39 8 13 13 0 1 65 26 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 4473

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 56 29 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 4462
2014 Aboriginal 59 31 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 28 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 4643
2011 Aboriginal 70 18 7 2 3 0 1 89 4 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 58 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 3443

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 27 40 12 10 11 0 0 67 22 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 4457
2014 Aboriginal 25 37 13 14 8 1 1 64 23 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 14 12 6 0 1 68 18 4641
2011 Aboriginal 35 31 14 9 8 0 3 68 18 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 3438

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 28 41 11 11 9 0 0 69 20 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 14 8 5 0 0 72 14 4462
2014 Aboriginal 34 33 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 4639

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 29 38 15 15 4 0 0 66 18 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 4463
2014 Aboriginal 34 39 12 11 5 0 0 72 15 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 4641
2011 Aboriginal 38 36 8 8 4 2 3 78 13 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 11 7 3 1 1 78 11 3435

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 37 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 4455
2014 Aboriginal 42 34 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 4641
2011 Aboriginal 52 26 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 117
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 3442
2008 Aboriginal 50 27 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 2941

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 44 31 14 10 1 0 0 75 11 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 15 6 3 0 1 77 9 4480
2014 Aboriginal 43 24 16 9 7 0 1 67 16 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 4642
2011 Aboriginal 50 29 10 5 4 1 1 80 10 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 3446
2008 Aboriginal 37 30 12 10 7 0 4 69 18 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 20 10 7 0 1 62 17 2937

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 10 18 36 20 11 1 4 32 29 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 25 34 16 9 1 4 26 38 4449
2014 Aboriginal 11 24 38 14 8 2 3 23 37 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 27 35 15 8 1 3 24 39 4631
2011 Aboriginal 14 21 31 14 14 1 4 30 37 117
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 28 34 15 8 1 2 23 41 3433
2008 Aboriginal 15 39 28 13 2 3 1 15 56 80
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 36 16 6 1 2 23 40 2938

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 18 18 22 22 1 7 49 31 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 27 22 17 3 5 42 28 4431
2014 Aboriginal 12 14 33 20 16 2 3 37 28 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 29 21 13 3 4 37 32 4624
2011 Aboriginal 9 16 25 23 17 2 8 44 28 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 17 29 24 14 2 4 41 29 3427
2008 Aboriginal 20 17 30 21 5 4 3 28 40 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 31 22 11 2 3 35 32 2925

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 18 17 25 16 18 2 5 36 37 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 29 18 12 3 7 34 33 4440
2014 Aboriginal 14 18 26 17 13 6 6 34 36 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 29 18 11 3 6 33 35 4621
2011 Aboriginal 13 20 19 19 15 5 10 40 38 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 19 30 18 10 3 6 31 35 3419
2008 Aboriginal 23 31 20 14 3 5 3 19 59 80
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 30 18 9 2 5 29 38 2929

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 8 15 25 26 20 0 7 50 24 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 30 23 16 1 6 42 26 4433
2014 Aboriginal 8 17 29 24 15 1 6 42 27 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 31 23 14 1 5 40 28 4612
2011 Aboriginal 12 15 23 22 19 2 8 45 30 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 33 21 12 1 4 34 31 3419
2008 Aboriginal 12 20 32 22 9 0 4 32 34 80
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 33 23 10 1 3 34 32 2928

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 16 16 25 17 21 1 4 41 34 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 26 18 15 2 6 35 36 4438
2014 Aboriginal 13 22 24 18 18 2 4 38 37 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 27 17 13 2 5 32 39 4626
2011 Aboriginal 23 18 22 12 14 2 9 29 46 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 27 14 10 1 4 26 46 3431
2008 Aboriginal 22 30 24 8 11 1 3 20 55 79
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 25 15 9 1 4 25 49 2927

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 14 19 30 14 15 3 5 31 36 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 27 18 13 3 6 34 36 4448
2014 Aboriginal 15 19 26 17 15 5 3 34 38 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 19 26 20 13 4 5 36 36 4626
2011 Aboriginal 16 15 28 17 16 2 6 36 34 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 28 20 13 3 6 37 33 3425
2008 Aboriginal 20 24 32 11 3 3 6 16 48 80
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 25 17 10 3 4 29 44 2935

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 14 37 12 18 1 4 32 29 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 32 18 12 3 5 34 31 4441
2014 Aboriginal 12 19 30 15 20 2 2 36 32 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 32 18 11 3 5 31 34 4623
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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 61 22 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 16 5 5 2 0 2 88 7 4477
2014 Aboriginal 72 14 3 3 7 0 1 87 10 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 72 15 4 4 3 0 2 89 6 4643
2011 Aboriginal 65 13 6 5 5 0 6 83 11 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 71 14 5 4 3 0 2 87 8 3439
2008 Aboriginal 60 22 4 2 6 0 6 87 9 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 67 13 5 5 5 0 6 85 10 2938

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 25 36 9 10 9 5 7 68 21 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 15 8 6 5 4 68 16 4476
2014 Aboriginal 34 27 15 9 5 4 5 68 16 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 30 13 8 5 5 4 71 14 4643

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 45 29 7 13 7 0 0 74 20 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 8 7 6 1 0 79 13 4478
2014 Aboriginal 52 27 5 9 6 0 0 79 16 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 7 7 5 1 0 80 12 4640

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 12 14 8 1 1 66 21 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 12 12 6 2 0 69 18 4474
2014 Aboriginal 34 37 7 11 10 2 0 72 21 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 12 12 5 2 1 70 18 4644
2011 Aboriginal 38 26 14 13 7 2 1 66 20 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 12 12 7 2 0 69 19 3445
2008 Aboriginal 25 37 15 14 6 3 0 64 21 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 12 11 7 2 1 68 19 2942

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 21 33 10 14 13 6 2 59 30 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 27 14 11 10 10 1 61 23 4478
2014 Aboriginal 27 26 16 15 10 6 1 56 27 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 27 14 12 9 9 1 60 23 4643
2011 Aboriginal 38 20 13 10 11 7 2 63 23 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 25 14 11 10 7 1 61 23 3440
2008 Aboriginal 25 24 19 11 11 10 0 54 25 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 27 13 11 10 8 1 63 23 2944

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 14 22 18 13 13 18 2 45 32 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 17 14 10 18 2 48 31 4477
2014 Aboriginal 17 20 18 13 13 15 3 46 32 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 19 15 11 16 3 45 32 4643

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 49 32 8 9 1 1 0 82 10 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 4470
2014 Aboriginal 49 38 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 36 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 4637
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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 43 30 10 11 4 0 1 74 16 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 11 7 5 0 1 77 12 4481
2014 Aboriginal 39 33 13 9 6 0 0 72 16 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 11 7 4 1 1 77 12 4643
2011 Aboriginal 45 31 9 8 6 1 1 77 14 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 3443
2008 Aboriginal 28 27 15 17 9 3 1 58 27 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 13 10 7 1 0 69 18 2940

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 44 32 8 7 7 2 0 78 14 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 31 10 5 4 2 0 81 9 4479
2014 Aboriginal 49 22 15 7 4 1 1 73 12 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 11 5 4 2 1 80 9 4643
2011 Aboriginal 51 23 8 9 5 2 1 77 15 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 12 7 4 2 1 77 11 3440
2008 Aboriginal 43 21 13 13 5 6 0 68 18 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 29 12 7 6 3 1 73 14 2942

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 48 25 8 12 8 0 0 73 19 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 4475
2014 Aboriginal 43 29 12 9 5 1 1 74 15 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 4644
2011 Aboriginal 54 21 8 9 6 1 1 77 15 117
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 3441
2008 Aboriginal 33 24 14 17 9 3 1 59 27 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 2942

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 75 10 8 1 6 0 1 86 7 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 12 4 2 2 0 2 93 4 4472
2014 Aboriginal 78 12 3 2 4 0 1 91 6 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 81 11 3 2 2 0 2 94 3 4639
2011 Aboriginal 75 11 3 2 5 0 4 89 7 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 78 12 4 2 2 0 2 92 3 3444
2008 Aboriginal 75 12 3 1 4 0 5 92 5 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 78 9 3 2 2 1 5 92 5 2942

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 54 22 4 8 6 3 2 80 15 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 21 7 5 6 4 6 80 12 4473
2014 Aboriginal 54 24 7 3 5 3 3 84 9 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 22 8 4 4 4 7 81 9 4640
2011 Aboriginal 55 25 3 5 7 0 5 84 12 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 25 8 7 6 2 4 78 13 3441

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 23 7 7 5 2 1 80 12 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 25 7 5 4 1 1 84 9 4473

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 52 29 8 5 3 1 2 83 9 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 24 10 4 4 2 0 82 8 4476

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 53 27 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 4471
2014 Aboriginal 53 25 10 4 5 1 1 80 10 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 29 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 4642
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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 25 29 8 13 4 9 12 67 22 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 11 8 2 3 4 77 11 948
2014 Aboriginal 45 32 4 8 4 0 7 83 13 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 11 8 3 4 6 75 13 908

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 34 33 10 8 6 9 0 73 15 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 32 15 8 5 7 1 69 15 4479
2014 Aboriginal 35 37 9 8 5 4 0 76 14 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 14 7 4 9 0 72 12 4636
2011 Aboriginal 37 27 13 9 9 4 1 67 19 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 16 9 7 6 0 65 17 3443

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 33 12 12 6 3 1 69 19 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 17 10 7 3 0 65 17 4476
2014 Aboriginal 36 34 11 8 7 4 0 73 15 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 18 10 6 4 0 65 16 4639
2011 Aboriginal 39 19 14 16 9 2 1 60 26 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 17 11 9 3 0 61 21 3442
2008 Aboriginal 28 28 11 11 15 6 0 60 28 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 20 12 11 3 0 55 24 2944

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 23 34 16 10 9 9 0 63 20 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 20 12 7 6 0 58 21 4468
2014 Aboriginal 22 35 12 17 7 7 0 61 26 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 20 14 7 7 1 56 22 4638
2011 Aboriginal 24 29 14 16 8 6 2 58 27 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 36 20 15 8 6 0 55 24 3446
2008 Aboriginal 14 26 18 22 11 9 0 44 36 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 31 21 20 10 7 0 45 32 2939

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 28 27 10 13 11 10 0 61 27 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 17 13 11 7 0 56 25 4475
2014 Aboriginal 24 29 14 13 13 6 0 57 28 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 17 13 10 9 0 56 25 4634
2011 Aboriginal 30 20 17 12 14 6 1 54 28 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 18 13 11 8 0 54 27 3445
2008 Aboriginal 17 25 12 19 18 10 0 46 40 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 28 18 15 13 10 0 48 32 2940

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 25 29 13 17 14 2 0 55 31 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 18 14 9 4 0 57 25 4472
2014 Aboriginal 23 29 23 10 12 4 0 54 23 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 33 18 15 9 4 0 57 25 4632
2011 Aboriginal 29 25 16 17 10 2 1 56 28 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 36 16 17 10 3 0 56 28 3441
2008 Aboriginal 21 31 15 21 10 2 0 53 32 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 35 17 19 11 2 0 52 30 2940
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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 43 9 8 5 2 0 78 13 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 42 14 8 4 1 0 74 12 4468
2014 Aboriginal 35 35 15 8 4 2 0 72 12 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 15 8 3 2 0 73 11 4640
2011 Aboriginal 39 37 16 3 2 2 1 78 6 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 14 8 3 1 0 76 11 3440

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 48 41 5 2 2 2 0 92 3 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 4460
2014 Aboriginal 47 35 12 3 1 3 0 84 3 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 10 3 1 3 0 85 5 4637
2011 Aboriginal 52 30 8 3 1 5 1 88 4 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 12 4 2 4 0 81 6 3438

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 50 30 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 10 6 4 2 1 80 10 4460
2014 Aboriginal 49 30 10 5 3 3 1 82 8 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 9 6 3 2 1 82 9 4639
2011 Aboriginal 52 29 8 3 3 2 2 84 7 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 9 6 4 3 1 80 10 3440
2008 Aboriginal 39 26 7 16 5 5 1 70 22 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 10 8 5 4 1 75 14 2941

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 36 22 20 13 4 6 0 61 17 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 34 16 8 4 4 1 70 13 4470
2014 Aboriginal 31 30 17 8 8 4 1 64 17 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 19 10 5 6 1 65 15 4637
2011 Aboriginal 29 28 26 9 3 3 1 60 13 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 18 11 5 5 1 64 18 3443

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 22 12 14 13 11 4 54 31 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 17 13 13 10 3 51 30 4469
2014 Aboriginal 23 21 17 14 16 7 3 49 32 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 23 18 14 13 10 3 49 31 4638
2011 Aboriginal 25 27 9 11 17 9 2 59 31 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 21 17 15 14 12 3 44 35 3440

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 55 18 8 6 4 3 5 80 11 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 20 8 5 2 2 3 85 7 4477
2014 Aboriginal 63 17 6 5 4 2 3 84 10 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 21 7 4 3 1 3 86 7 4636

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 61 22 10 3 3 0 1 84 6 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 20 5 3 1 2 2 90 5 4470
2014 Aboriginal 69 21 2 1 3 2 1 93 5 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 20 5 3 1 2 2 91 4 4633
2011 Aboriginal 67 17 8 2 1 2 4 89 3 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 18 6 3 1 2 2 90 4 3440
2008 Aboriginal 53 23 9 7 4 3 1 79 12 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 65 19 7 3 2 2 2 88 5 2939

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 27 16 12 15 4 1 56 28 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 17 12 9 3 0 61 22 4472
2014 Aboriginal 22 35 10 16 13 5 0 60 30 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 18 14 10 4 1 56 25 4639
2011 Aboriginal 30 25 13 15 16 0 1 55 32 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 17 13 10 2 0 59 24 3441
2008 Aboriginal 14 29 19 20 14 2 1 45 35 80
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 34 17 16 12 3 0 53 29 2936

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 20 23 13 13 27 3 1 45 41 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 15 15 13 3 2 55 30 4464
2014 Aboriginal 21 21 12 20 22 3 1 44 44 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 15 16 19 3 2 47 37 4639
2011 Aboriginal 21 18 13 18 26 2 3 41 46 117
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 28 14 19 18 2 2 47 38 3442
2008 Aboriginal 10 22 16 30 19 1 2 33 50 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 32 14 17 18 2 1 50 36 2935

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 40 15 10 8 4 1 65 20 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 20 9 5 5 0 64 15 4474

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 47 29 15 5 1 2 1 78 7 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 34 13 3 2 3 1 81 5 4465
2014 Aboriginal 53 30 8 3 3 2 1 85 6 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 30 10 3 2 4 0 85 5 4634

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 44 32 13 7 1 2 1 78 9 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 4478
2014 Aboriginal 49 31 11 3 3 1 0 82 7 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 33 9 4 2 2 0 85 6 4643
2011 Aboriginal 47 26 15 5 5 1 1 74 10 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 13 6 3 3 0 77 10 3447

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 50 32 7 7 2 0 1 83 10 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 8 4 3 0 0 86 7 4468
2014 Aboriginal 56 29 7 5 3 1 0 86 7 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 32 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 4636
2011 Aboriginal 55 25 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 3440
2008 Aboriginal 34 36 16 7 6 0 0 70 13 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2939

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 46 27 13 8 5 1 0 73 14 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 15 6 4 1 0 75 11 4468
2014 Aboriginal 43 29 15 6 6 0 1 73 13 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 15 7 4 1 0 73 11 4640
2011 Aboriginal 48 17 21 5 7 1 1 67 12 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 33 16 9 5 1 0 70 14 3437

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 42 34 10 9 4 0 0 76 13 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 4465
2014 Aboriginal 45 30 12 6 7 0 1 75 13 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 4639
2011 Aboriginal 46 20 23 6 5 0 1 66 11 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 3436
2008 Aboriginal 26 42 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 2936

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 37 23 15 7 10 8 1 65 19 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 26 16 9 7 3 1 66 17 4474
2014 Aboriginal 37 17 19 13 10 4 0 56 24 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 26 17 11 7 4 1 63 19 4642
2011 Aboriginal 46 17 14 7 13 2 1 65 20 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 26 16 11 8 4 0 63 20 3434
2008 Aboriginal 32 20 16 12 15 5 0 54 28 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 27 17 13 9 5 1 59 24 2936
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Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 39 35 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 33 4477
2014 Aboriginal 27 43 31 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 35 4641
2011 Aboriginal 33 39 28 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 33 3446

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 6 35 36 9 3 12 35
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 40 29 6 9 7 1330
2014 Aboriginal 5 34 33 13 9999 16 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 35 32 8 9999 14 1353
2011 Aboriginal 3 51 33 5 9999 8 39
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 36 35 6 9999 8 1095
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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 18 82 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 4476
2014 Aboriginal 17 83 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 4637

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 60 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 659
2014 Aboriginal 44 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 672

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 659
2014 Aboriginal 60 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 63 672

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 659
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 672

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 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 659
2014 Aboriginal 0 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 672

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 4 659
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 672

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 5 659
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 672

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 659
2014 Aboriginal 0 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 672

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 661
2014 Aboriginal 25 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 671

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 661
2014 Aboriginal 29 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 671

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 661
2014 Aboriginal 48 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 671

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 661
2014 Aboriginal 49 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 671

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 661
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 671

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 76 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 661
2014 Aboriginal 61 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 671

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 661
2014 Aboriginal 31 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 671

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 671

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 661
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 671

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 661
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 671

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 661
2014 Aboriginal 45 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 671

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 661
2014 Aboriginal 25 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 671

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 661
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 671

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 44 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 661
2014 Aboriginal 57 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 670

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 28 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 661
2014 Aboriginal 20 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 670

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 0 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 661
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 670

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 16 661
2014 Aboriginal 21 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 670

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 11 661
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 670

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 661
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 670

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 13 661
2014 Aboriginal 20 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 670

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 661
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 670

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 36 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 661
2014 Aboriginal 31 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 670

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 627
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 624

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 28 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 627
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 624

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 11 627
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 624

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 8 627
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 624

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 11 627
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 624

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 627
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 624

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 627
2014 Aboriginal 26 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 624

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 627
2014 Aboriginal 22 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 624

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 627
2014 Aboriginal 21 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 624

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 44 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 627
2014 Aboriginal 26 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 624

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 9 627
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 624

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 48 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 627
2014 Aboriginal 56 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 624

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 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 627
2014 Aboriginal 0 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 624

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 47 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 627
2014 Aboriginal 66 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 624

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 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 627

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 627
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 624

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 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 92 8 660

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 13 17 5 4 26 12 58 14 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 17 18 5 5 26 9 56 16 4470
2014 Aboriginal 23 10 21 7 8 23 8 49 21 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 16 18 6 5 27 9 56 17 4643

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 31 27 21 4 2 13 2 68 8 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 28 18 5 4 12 2 69 10 4468
2014 Aboriginal 36 18 22 6 5 13 1 63 12 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 27 17 5 4 15 2 69 10 4641
2011 Aboriginal 44 29 9 9 6 3 1 75 16 117
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 14 5 4 7 0 75 10 3438
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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 26 48 6 8 3 2 6 81 12 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 45 10 8 3 3 5 77 12 4475
2014 Aboriginal 34 41 8 10 3 2 2 78 14 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 47 10 6 3 3 7 79 10 4639
2011 Aboriginal 34 40 10 8 3 2 4 79 11 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 49 10 7 2 1 4 80 9 3440
2008 Aboriginal 27 45 12 6 4 2 3 76 11 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 47 10 8 3 1 4 77 12 2943

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 23 18 6 6 19 12 57 17 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 20 8 6 24 9 50 21 4461
2014 Aboriginal 12 25 29 6 5 15 7 49 14 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 20 8 5 23 12 50 19 4637
2011 Aboriginal 13 32 17 7 7 17 6 60 17 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 24 22 10 6 21 6 48 22 3438

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 48 22 12 3 4 5 6 78 8 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 29 10 2 1 10 6 84 4 4474
2014 Aboriginal 39 31 10 5 1 9 3 81 8 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 29 10 2 1 11 7 83 5 4638
2011 Aboriginal 51 23 11 4 2 5 4 81 7 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 30 11 3 1 9 4 82 5 3441
2008 Aboriginal 41 25 14 8 1 8 3 74 10 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 11 3 2 10 5 81 6 2942

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 43 26 13 4 2 7 6 79 7 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 30 12 4 2 13 5 78 7 4461
2014 Aboriginal 34 29 16 3 3 12 3 75 6 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 28 13 4 2 15 7 77 7 4633
2011 Aboriginal 42 25 16 4 3 6 4 74 7 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 30 15 5 3 12 4 74 8 3440
2008 Aboriginal 30 30 21 6 3 7 3 66 10 81
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 14 7 5 9 4 70 14 2943
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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 9 91 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 4477
2014 Aboriginal 9 91 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 4627

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 318
2014 Aboriginal 40 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 326

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 81 318
2014 Aboriginal 92 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 77 326

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 318
2014 Aboriginal 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 326

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 318
2014 Aboriginal 0 13

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 6 318
2014 Aboriginal 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 326

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 3 318
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 326

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 318
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 326

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 328

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 328

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 317
2014 Aboriginal 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 328

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 317
2014 Aboriginal 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 328

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 328

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 328

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 328

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 317

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 317
2014 Aboriginal 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 328

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 328

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 317

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 317
2014 Aboriginal 37 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 328

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 0 317
2014 Aboriginal 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 328

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 328

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 Non-Aboriginal 28 317
2014 Aboriginal 40 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 327

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 11 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 327

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 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 327

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 327

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 327

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 327

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 7 317
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 327

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 317
2014 Aboriginal 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 327

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 70 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 317
2014 Aboriginal 38 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 327

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 301
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 303

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 14 301
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 303

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 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 301
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 303

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 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 301
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 303

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 2 301
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 303

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 7 301
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 303

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 12 301
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 303

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 10 301
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 303

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 12 301
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 303

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 40 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 301
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 303

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 11 301
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 303

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 39 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 301
2014 Aboriginal 57 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 303

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 13
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 303

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 64 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 301
2014 Aboriginal 75 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 303

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 13

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 13 301
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 303

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 78 22 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 93 7 317

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 23 17 15 1 2 31 11 68 6 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 17 18 3 3 31 8 61 8 4470
2014 Aboriginal 26 12 20 3 3 28 8 60 9 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 15 18 3 2 33 9 61 9 4635

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 38 25 17 4 2 14 1 73 7 131
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 29 16 2 2 13 2 75 6 4464
2014 Aboriginal 39 22 19 3 2 13 1 71 6 147
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 26 16 3 2 17 2 74 6 4635
2011 Aboriginal 50 28 8 7 1 5 1 83 8 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 11 3 2 7 0 82 5 3441
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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 15 22 18 15 29 2 0 38 44 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 19 21 18 26 0 2 34 45 4474

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 27 20 13 12 1 0 56 24 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 28 16 9 0 1 47 25 4478

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 34 23 22 12 8 2 0 58 20 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 29 22 13 7 1 3 56 21 4465

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 30 24 16 11 15 2 2 56 27 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 25 23 15 11 1 2 50 27 4468

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 56 20 7 5 3 2 7 83 9 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 24 13 5 3 1 8 76 9 4470

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 37 18 23 11 9 0 2 56 20 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 21 10 8 0 1 60 18 4460

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 37 25 18 12 4 2 1 64 17 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 19 10 5 1 2 65 15 4459

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 23 26 13 7 1 1 53 21 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 30 23 13 6 1 2 56 20 4457

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 27 22 9 5 2 2 63 15 132
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 20 10 6 1 2 63 17 4460

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 34 28 18 10 8 2 1 63 19 131
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 20 11 7 0 2 61 18 4448

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 53 24 13 4 3 0 3 79 8 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 24 12 4 3 0 2 80 8 4467

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 71 8 10 2 4 0 4 83 6 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 73 12 5 3 3 1 4 89 6 4472

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 24 10 4 2 0 3 83 6 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 24 8 3 2 0 3 87 5 4469

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 57 18 10 7 5 0 3 78 12 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 18 8 5 4 0 3 83 9 4462

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 60 9 2 3 2 0 24 91 7 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 12 5 2 1 0 23 91 3 4465

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 13 3 4 1 0 8 91 6 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 5 2 1 0 8 92 3 4450

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 56 13 8 10 7 0 5 74 18 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 15 9 7 9 0 4 74 17 4474

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 46 27 13 7 6 0 1 74 13 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 13 4 2 0 3 80 6 4464

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 12 26 42 12 7 0 0 38 19 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 38 13 5 0 0 44 19 4478

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 19 35 27 8 0 0 35 30 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 40 22 11 0 1 34 26 4469

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 21 37 18 13 6 5 0 61 20 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 36 19 12 8 7 1 58 21 4476

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 26 38 10 17 9 0 1 64 26 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 38 18 14 8 3 1 59 22 4478
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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 29 71 134
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 4475
2014 Aboriginal 18 82 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 4628

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 90 10 40
2017 Non-Aboriginal 77 23 746
2014 Aboriginal 81 19 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 77 23 645

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 44 28 9 11 6 0 3 74 17 36
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 4 8 3 0 1 84 12 579
2014 Aboriginal 58 23 4 9 5 0 0 81 15 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 33 5 4 2 0 1 88 6 502
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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 22 17 16 19 1 1 24 76 133
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 22 23 15 18 3 1 20 80 4482

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 24 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 3461

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 42 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 3461

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 32 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 3461

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 51 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 3461

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 12 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 3461

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 3461

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 4 41 14 16 5 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 46 19 11 5 15 3396

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 3 23 14 14 30 5 11 31 53 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 16 19 26 2 8 33 50 3485

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 2 5 7 20 56 3 7 8 84 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 8 10 17 53 2 6 12 76 3484
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