2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Global Affairs 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 31 47 4 12 5 0 1 79 17 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 50 6 13 4 0 0 77 17 4195
2014 Aboriginal 32 48 4 13 1 0 1 81 15 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 48 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 3961

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 51 38 1 5 2 0 2 92 7 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 27 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 4187
2014 Aboriginal 54 37 2 5 1 0 1 92 6 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 27 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 3958

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 43 37 4 12 3 0 1 81 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 25 7 10 5 0 0 77 16 4197
2014 Aboriginal 47 35 6 6 6 0 1 83 12 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 25 7 12 5 0 0 76 17 3953

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 25 60 3 8 3 0 1 86 11 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 38 7 13 7 0 0 73 19 4194
2014 Aboriginal 39 36 6 12 6 0 1 75 18 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 8 11 6 0 0 75 17 3951

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 20 40 12 18 8 0 1 61 27 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 13 15 8 0 0 63 23 4191
2014 Aboriginal 19 36 20 21 2 0 1 55 24 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 14 16 7 0 1 62 24 3958

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 46 41 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 4191
2014 Aboriginal 39 40 6 9 5 0 1 80 15 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3960

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 53 32 8 4 2 0 1 86 6 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 4192
2014 Aboriginal 43 35 9 9 3 0 1 78 12 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 3955

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 30 49 7 10 2 0 2 80 12 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 4184
2014 Aboriginal 36 43 10 9 0 0 1 81 9 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 11 8 3 0 0 79 10 3955

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 32 40 9 13 6 0 1 72 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 12 13 8 1 0 67 21 4192
2014 Aboriginal 20 36 15 15 10 0 3 58 27 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 14 12 7 1 1 66 19 3957

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 23 36 7 13 9 0 12 67 25 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 26 11 13 11 2 12 60 27 4191
2014 Aboriginal 29 25 9 15 10 1 11 62 28 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 27 9 13 10 1 11 63 27 3957

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 37 8 8 0 0 1 84 8 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 4194
2014 Aboriginal 28 43 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 3961

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 26 38 17 7 7 1 3 67 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 38 16 13 7 0 0 64 21 4193
2014 Aboriginal 18 31 21 18 11 0 1 49 29 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 17 15 9 0 0 59 24 3959

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 22 47 17 9 5 0 1 69 14 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 44 14 12 5 0 0 70 16 4194

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 35 48 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 4195
2014 Aboriginal 38 41 15 3 2 0 1 79 6 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 3958

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 21 38 23 10 7 0 1 59 18 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 13 11 7 0 0 68 18 4191

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 51 36 8 3 0 0 1 89 3 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 4180
2014 Aboriginal 51 36 7 2 1 0 2 90 4 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 30 9 2 1 0 0 88 4 3954

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 26 48 12 7 5 0 1 75 13 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 42 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 4178
2014 Aboriginal 15 49 12 18 5 0 1 65 23 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 13 13 7 0 0 66 20 3960

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 32 34 15 14 5 0 1 66 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 4181
2014 Aboriginal 26 40 12 16 4 0 2 67 20 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 16 12 6 0 0 66 19 3958

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 28 37 22 7 3 1 1 67 11 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 15 10 4 0 0 70 15 4182
2014 Aboriginal 24 40 20 8 6 0 2 66 14 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 3956

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 42 40 10 7 0 0 1 83 7 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 4178
2014 Aboriginal 31 44 8 10 6 0 1 76 16 89
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3957

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 41 15 12 3 0 1 70 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 19 13 8 0 1 60 21 4197
2014 Aboriginal 28 32 22 8 9 0 1 61 17 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 21 12 10 0 0 57 22 3960

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 6 21 50 10 8 0 4 20 28 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 26 37 17 6 1 2 24 38 4171
2014 Aboriginal 8 38 35 13 4 1 1 17 47 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 31 35 14 5 0 1 19 46 3950

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 5 27 26 24 10 4 3 37 35 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 32 21 9 2 3 32 34 4167
2014 Aboriginal 17 31 26 16 5 3 2 22 51 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 29 28 15 6 1 2 22 50 3955

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 21 30 27 14 3 1 3 18 53 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 28 28 12 5 1 2 18 53 4179
2014 Aboriginal 33 32 13 16 2 2 1 19 67 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 25 11 3 1 2 15 60 3951

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 11 25 34 20 5 1 3 26 38 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 26 34 17 7 1 2 24 41 4171
2014 Aboriginal 12 27 34 18 6 4 0 24 41 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 28 35 16 5 1 1 21 43 3943

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 21 34 15 13 11 1 5 26 59 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 26 12 6 2 3 19 54 4182
2014 Aboriginal 23 39 22 7 6 1 2 13 64 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 25 11 4 1 2 15 59 3956

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 17 23 29 18 7 1 5 27 42 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 30 17 8 2 4 26 42 4172
2014 Aboriginal 17 28 20 22 7 2 5 31 48 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 32 18 7 1 4 26 41 3951

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 23 33 9 7 1 4 18 47 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 30 12 5 1 2 18 51 4185
2014 Aboriginal 25 27 32 8 6 1 1 14 54 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 29 29 10 4 1 2 15 55 3951
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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 57 27 4 6 3 0 2 86 9 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 22 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 4193
2014 Aboriginal 65 24 2 5 3 0 0 90 8 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 21 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 3960

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 12 6 11 8 5 67 20 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 14 10 7 5 6 65 19 4196
2014 Aboriginal 29 31 12 15 6 4 3 65 22 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 14 9 6 4 5 68 16 3960

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 31 6 8 9 0 2 76 18 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 9 8 6 1 0 77 14 4190
2014 Aboriginal 40 24 18 9 8 1 0 65 17 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 9 9 5 1 0 77 15 3958

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 28 41 11 12 6 0 2 70 18 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 11 10 6 2 0 72 17 4186
2014 Aboriginal 26 42 9 12 5 5 1 73 18 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 10 9 4 1 1 76 13 3958

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 24 29 10 14 10 8 3 61 28 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 13 10 7 9 2 67 19 4193
2014 Aboriginal 23 28 11 20 7 9 2 57 30 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 13 11 7 7 2 66 20 3955

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 8 26 19 19 9 17 2 42 36 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 18 17 11 15 4 43 34 4189
2014 Aboriginal 12 24 24 17 7 11 4 43 28 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 20 17 12 14 3 41 35 3958

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 48 37 6 6 2 0 1 85 9 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 4184
2014 Aboriginal 41 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 40 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 3957
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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 39 34 9 9 6 0 2 75 16 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 12 10 6 1 1 72 16 4198
2014 Aboriginal 24 47 16 8 5 1 0 72 13 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 13 11 6 1 1 70 17 3958

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 42 28 11 11 3 0 5 73 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 11 5 5 3 1 78 11 4195
2014 Aboriginal 31 37 21 2 6 4 0 70 8 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 13 7 4 3 1 75 12 3958

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 37 35 9 10 7 0 2 73 18 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 10 8 5 1 0 76 13 4197
2014 Aboriginal 33 36 21 4 6 0 0 69 10 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 3959

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 74 15 5 1 2 0 2 91 3 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 74 17 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 4187
2014 Aboriginal 78 18 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 74 16 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 3956

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 39 22 14 4 8 4 9 71 14 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 27 10 8 6 6 8 72 16 4192
2014 Aboriginal 34 25 11 10 11 3 5 64 23 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 26 11 6 6 7 10 72 15 3958

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 21 6 7 6 4 1 80 14 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 4193

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 53 21 8 8 6 3 1 77 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 10 4 5 2 0 80 9 4195

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 50 29 7 6 5 1 1 82 11 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 11 8 5 1 0 75 13 4187
2014 Aboriginal 33 38 16 4 6 0 2 73 11 89
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 3955
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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 23 20 16 10 3 4 50 28 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 38 17 12 4 3 7 63 19 1594
2014 Aboriginal 26 35 20 11 0 0 8 66 12 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 37 16 10 5 4 8 65 17 1511

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 17 35 22 9 6 9 1 58 17 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 17 10 6 7 0 65 17 4189
2014 Aboriginal 19 37 20 9 8 8 0 60 18 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 20 10 6 7 0 60 18 3957

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 16 31 27 19 4 2 1 48 24 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 20 13 8 2 0 58 22 4194
2014 Aboriginal 16 36 19 17 8 5 0 54 26 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 32 22 17 10 3 0 49 28 3957

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 15 26 24 26 3 5 1 44 31 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 23 19 10 5 0 45 30 4188
2014 Aboriginal 10 30 22 20 10 7 0 44 32 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 26 24 22 14 4 0 37 38 3956

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 12 26 22 19 14 6 1 41 36 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 20 18 15 6 0 44 35 4191
2014 Aboriginal 12 23 22 14 22 7 0 38 38 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 23 22 22 17 6 0 34 42 3957

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 13 32 16 21 13 3 1 47 36 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 32 20 20 12 3 0 47 33 4190
2014 Aboriginal 11 32 21 21 14 1 0 43 35 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 28 20 26 16 2 0 37 42 3955
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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 14 51 16 13 5 0 1 65 19 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 46 18 11 5 1 0 65 16 4188
2014 Aboriginal 22 31 27 12 3 4 0 56 16 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 39 21 17 8 1 0 53 25 3957

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 32 48 8 4 0 6 1 86 5 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 44 12 3 2 3 0 82 5 4186
2014 Aboriginal 35 41 13 4 0 6 0 81 5 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 43 11 4 2 3 0 83 6 3958

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 26 43 8 7 7 5 2 76 15 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 11 9 5 3 1 74 15 4191
2014 Aboriginal 33 44 6 11 1 3 1 81 13 89
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 11 9 4 3 1 76 13 3961

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 15 39 18 10 9 5 4 60 21 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 20 12 6 5 1 59 20 4189
2014 Aboriginal 18 33 24 10 3 6 5 57 15 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 20 12 6 5 2 60 19 3959

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 15 18 11 13 20 17 5 42 43 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 18 16 18 12 5 39 40 4185
2014 Aboriginal 7 27 19 19 20 7 1 37 43 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 19 19 17 11 3 37 42 3959

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 31 8 3 3 1 2 85 6 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 9 7 3 1 1 81 10 4193
2014 Aboriginal 48 33 9 4 1 3 0 85 6 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 10 7 3 1 1 79 10 3960

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 51 34 5 4 3 0 2 87 8 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 27 6 4 1 2 1 88 5 4183
2014 Aboriginal 56 27 6 3 2 5 1 88 6 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 28 6 4 1 2 2 89 5 3958

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 16 38 10 18 14 4 1 56 33 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 16 19 18 2 0 45 38 4191
2014 Aboriginal 14 31 20 23 7 5 0 47 32 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 19 20 17 2 0 42 38 3961

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 15 24 14 16 27 1 3 41 45 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 13 19 30 2 2 35 51 4189
2014 Aboriginal 5 25 13 15 36 5 1 33 54 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 15 22 27 2 2 34 51 3959

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 16 33 29 11 6 3 1 51 18 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 37 26 13 6 4 0 53 21 4186

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 47 11 3 3 1 1 82 6 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 16 5 3 5 1 74 9 4189
2014 Aboriginal 40 37 10 7 2 5 0 80 9 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 14 4 2 5 0 79 6 3956

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 34 42 10 9 4 0 1 76 14 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 44 13 8 3 2 0 75 11 4189
2014 Aboriginal 38 39 11 6 2 3 0 79 9 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 14 7 2 2 0 76 10 3959

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 36 35 16 9 3 0 1 72 12 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 4190
2014 Aboriginal 32 43 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 3958

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 30 27 19 16 5 2 1 59 22 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 21 12 6 1 0 61 18 4185
2014 Aboriginal 19 35 27 12 7 0 0 54 19 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 21 14 6 1 0 58 21 3956

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 31 17 14 6 0 1 63 20 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 18 12 6 0 0 64 18 4191
2014 Aboriginal 15 36 34 7 8 0 0 52 15 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 19 16 7 0 0 58 23 3958

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 34 28 16 9 9 2 1 64 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 32 15 9 6 3 1 68 16 4184
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 14 19 12 2 1 52 33 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 17 11 7 4 1 64 18 3956
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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 33 38 29 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 28 4198
2014 Aboriginal 45 18 37 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 29 3960

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 12 56 16 6 6 3 31
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 47 21 6 9 7 1537
2014 Aboriginal 12 41 35 7 9999 5 41
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 54 19 10 9999 8 1487
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Harassment

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

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

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 80 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 4188
2014 Aboriginal 24 76 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 82 3949

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 46 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 712
2014 Aboriginal 41 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 692

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 70 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 712
2014 Aboriginal 59 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 69 692

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 712
2014 Aboriginal 0 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 692

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 19
2014 Aboriginal 0 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 692

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 712
2014 Aboriginal 0 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 692

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 712
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 692

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 712
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 692

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 53 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 714
2014 Aboriginal 46 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 693

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 714
2014 Aboriginal 41 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 693

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 52 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 714
2014 Aboriginal 32 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 693

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 714
2014 Aboriginal 31 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 693

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 714
2014 Aboriginal 37 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 693

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 76 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 714
2014 Aboriginal 59 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 693

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 714
2014 Aboriginal 47 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 693

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 714
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 693

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 714
2014 Aboriginal 0 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 693

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 714
2014 Aboriginal 0 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 693

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 714
2014 Aboriginal 55 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 693

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 714
2014 Aboriginal 32 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 693

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 714
2014 Aboriginal 23 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 693

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 73 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 714
2014 Aboriginal 51 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 694

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 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 714
2014 Aboriginal 24 22
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 694

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 714
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 694

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 714
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 694

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 25 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 714
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 694

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 714
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 694

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 14 714
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 694

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 714
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 694

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 714
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 694

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 8 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 651

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 651

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 651

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 651

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 10 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 651

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 11 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 651

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 18 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 651

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 651

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 651

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 34 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 651

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 14 672
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 651

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 57 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 672
2014 Aboriginal 49 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 651

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 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 672
2014 Aboriginal 0 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 651

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 672
2014 Aboriginal 63 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 651

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 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 672

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 672
2014 Aboriginal 0 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 651

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 96 4 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 93 7 714

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 10 18 20 6 9 26 10 45 24 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 19 8 8 29 10 42 27 4192
2014 Aboriginal 9 17 19 9 10 26 11 41 30 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 21 8 7 31 8 42 24 3958

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 14 26 26 8 7 12 5 50 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 28 21 9 6 16 3 56 19 4191
2014 Aboriginal 13 23 23 9 8 23 1 48 22 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 23 8 6 19 2 54 18 3955
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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 24 55 4 5 1 0 11 89 7 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 47 10 7 3 2 11 77 12 4192
2014 Aboriginal 22 47 17 6 0 2 6 75 6 89
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 50 11 6 2 2 9 80 9 3959

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 8 24 16 11 10 20 11 47 29 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 22 11 7 25 12 36 29 4189
2014 Aboriginal 4 29 21 9 5 19 13 49 20 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 18 22 12 9 20 12 36 31 3957

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 32 31 5 9 3 9 11 78 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 12 4 2 12 11 77 7 4194
2014 Aboriginal 31 32 13 3 2 13 5 77 7 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 13 5 1 10 10 76 8 3957

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 24 32 9 9 4 12 10 71 17 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 16 6 3 14 10 68 12 4194
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 21 4 3 17 5 63 10 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 33 17 8 3 12 9 65 14 3956
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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 8 92 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 4183
2014 Aboriginal 11 89 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 3947

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 388
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 303

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 84 388
2014 Aboriginal 90 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 81 303

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 388
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 303

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 7 388
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 303

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 7 388
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 303

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 388
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 303

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 388
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 304

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 388
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 304

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 388
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 304

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 388
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 304

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 388
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 304

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 388
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 304

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 388
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 304

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 388
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 304

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 388
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 304

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 388
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 304

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 388
2014 Aboriginal 70 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 304

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 28 390
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 304

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 16 390
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 304

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 10 390
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 304

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 13 390
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 304

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 4 390
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 304

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 5 390
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 304

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 9 390
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 304

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 390
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 304

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 390
2014 Aboriginal 70 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 304

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 5 369
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 289

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 17 369
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 289

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 369
2014 Aboriginal 0 10

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 369
2014 Aboriginal 0 10

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 369
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 289

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 6 369
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 289

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 15 369
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 289

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 10 369
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 289

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 8 369
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 289

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 369
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 289

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 13 369
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 289

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 369
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 289

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 369
2014 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 289

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 Non-Aboriginal 61 369
2014 Aboriginal 70 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 289

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 369

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 13 369
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 289

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 Non-Aboriginal 93 7 387

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 14 20 16 7 2 35 6 57 16 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 16 20 4 4 37 8 49 15 4193
2014 Aboriginal 6 21 21 6 5 34 7 47 17 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 16 21 4 3 39 7 49 13 3959

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 18 41 15 7 4 11 3 69 13 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 19 5 4 19 3 65 11 4189
2014 Aboriginal 14 23 24 8 0 26 3 54 11 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 29 20 4 3 23 2 63 10 3953
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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 17 13 18 15 34 0 2 31 50 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 21 15 21 0 2 41 38 4184

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 22 18 31 17 11 1 1 40 28 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 30 20 15 0 1 34 35 4188

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 22 22 27 20 5 1 3 46 26 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 27 19 12 0 1 41 32 4187

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 14 24 27 18 12 2 2 40 32 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 24 21 18 1 2 35 40 4184

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 34 28 16 6 6 1 9 69 13 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 26 20 12 9 1 5 57 22 4182

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 24 31 26 8 8 0 3 56 17 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 25 16 11 0 1 47 28 4185

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 22 29 25 14 6 1 3 54 21 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 24 13 7 1 1 55 20 4182

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 19 36 22 14 4 1 4 59 19 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 27 15 8 1 1 50 23 4182

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 23 33 12 23 5 1 3 58 29 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 32 24 14 7 0 1 54 22 4180

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 31 27 20 8 6 1 6 62 16 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 24 14 7 0 2 54 21 4169

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 60 23 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 25 15 7 4 0 2 75 11 4186

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 69 13 5 3 4 0 5 87 8 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 12 6 4 3 1 4 86 8 4186

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 62 22 5 6 2 0 2 86 8 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 26 9 4 2 0 2 84 7 4186

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 65 11 6 12 2 1 2 79 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 20 10 6 5 0 2 78 11 4180

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 61 7 5 4 1 0 22 87 6 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 16 6 3 1 0 22 87 5 4178

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 77 12 3 1 1 0 5 94 2 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 19 6 2 1 1 6 91 2 4167

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 71 9 5 3 4 1 6 87 8 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 12 5 4 5 1 5 85 10 4190

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 64 21 6 2 2 0 4 89 4 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 12 4 2 0 3 82 5 4177

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 11 26 41 10 8 2 1 39 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 24 42 18 7 0 0 32 25 4196

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 4 19 38 25 13 0 1 38 24 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 41 20 8 0 0 29 30 4184

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 15 29 26 13 7 7 3 48 22 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 37 19 13 9 7 0 56 23 4189

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 11 40 13 22 11 3 1 53 34 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 35 21 19 11 3 0 47 31 4192
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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 11 89 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 4183
2014 Aboriginal 16 84 89
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 3950

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 72 28 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 28 613
2014 Aboriginal 71 29 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 71 29 455

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 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 6 7 5 1 0 82 12 444
2014 Aboriginal 20 20 20 30 10 0 0 40 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 6 7 2 1 1 85 9 324
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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 17 18 18 18 21 3 4 18 82 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 23 21 14 16 4 1 23 77 4194

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 29 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 3081

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 3081

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 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 3081

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 45 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 3081

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 8 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 3081

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 3081

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 7 27 21 13 0 32 74
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 41 22 12 6 16 3025

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 14 16 10 19 32 0 8 33 56 74
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 16 17 19 33 2 8 24 58 3086

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 6 7 15 20 49 1 3 13 72 74
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 7 11 17 55 2 6 11 78 3082
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