2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Veterans 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

My Job
My Work Unit
My Immediate Supervisor
Senior Management
My Organization (Department or Agency)
Mobility and Retention
Harassment
Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements
Discrimination
Stress and Well-Being
Duty to Accommodate
Compensation

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	28	49	5	16	3	77	19	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	34	48	4	11	3	82	14	1872
2014	Aboriginal	35	42	6	11	5	78	17	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	34	42	5	12	6	77	18	1573
2011	Aboriginal	37	43	4	11	5	80	16	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	39	44	4	10	3	83	13	2921
2008	Aboriginal	33	53	4	7	3	86	10	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	42	44	4	8	2	87	10	3264

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	75	20	0	5	0	0	0	95	5	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	76	18	2	2	1	0	1	95	3	1863
2014	Aboriginal	71	26	1	0	0	0	1	99	0	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	76	18	2	3	1	0	0	94	3	1574
2011	Aboriginal	74	19	3	1	1	0	3	95	2	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	73	19	3	2	1	1	2	94	3	2915
2008	Aboriginal	75	18	2	3	1	0	2	95	4	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	75	18	2	2	1	0	2	95	3	3260

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	71	13	4	6	3	3	87	9	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	72	17	4	4	2	1	90	6	1870
2014	Aboriginal	71	23	0	3	0	4	97	3	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	67	19	5	6	2	1	86	8	1571
2011	Aboriginal	66	13	6	11	1	3	81	13	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	66	18	4	5	2	5	88	8	2910
2008	Aboriginal	68	16	6	4	3	3	87	8	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	70	15	3	5	2	4	90	8	3257

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	41	33	4	15	7	0	0	74	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	34	6	11	8	0	0	75	19	1869
2014	Aboriginal	37	31	9	14	9	0	0	68	23	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	43	32	6	12	7	1	0	75	19	1571
2011	Aboriginal	44	33	7	11	5	0	0	77	16	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	42	37	7	8	5	0	1	80	13	2907

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	19	44	8	17	10	0	1	64	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	42	11	19	9	0	0	62	28	1867
2014	Aboriginal	21	25	16	23	15	0	1	46	38	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	37	11	20	13	0	0	56	33	1574
2011	Aboriginal	23	38	11	14	14	0	1	61	28	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	39	14	14	7	0	1	65	22	2920
2008	Aboriginal	20	43	10	18	6	1	1	65	24	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	26	43	11	13	6	0	1	70	19	3256

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	40	38	6	8	7	1	79	15	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	40	9	8	4	0	80	12	1869
2014	Aboriginal	46	41	4	6	3	0	87	9	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	39	37	11	8	5	0	76	13	1574
2011	Aboriginal	42	32	13	8	5	0	75	13	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	43	36	10	7	4	0	79	11	2910
2008	Aboriginal	36	43	7	8	6	0	79	14	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	41	39	10	6	3	0	80	9	3262

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	25	6	6	9	1	0	79	15	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	47	37	6	7	3	0	0	84	10	1869
2014	Aboriginal	54	36	6	3	1	0	0	90	4	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	46	35	7	7	5	0	0	81	12	1572
2011	Aboriginal	50	31	9	8	0	1	1	82	8	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	47	37	7	6	4	0	0	84	10	2918
2008	Aboriginal	46	32	6	5	9	1	0	79	14	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	46	39	6	5	3	0	0	85	9	3266

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	40	38	9	7	6	0	78	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	35	7	10	3	0	80	13	1867
2014	Aboriginal	40	36	12	3	8	1	77	10	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	37	7	9	5	0	79	14	1573

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	44	29	10	10	7	0	0	72	17	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	42	32	8	9	7	0	0	75	17	1871
2014	Aboriginal	38	23	15	12	11	0	0	62	23	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	37	30	11	12	9	1	1	68	21	1573
2011	Aboriginal	34	33	11	9	12	0	1	67	21	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	38	35	11	9	6	1	1	74	15	2915

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	27	21	19	10	18	0	6	51	30	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	20	12	12	15	2	10	57	30	1871
2014	Aboriginal	29	20	9	5	30	2	4	53	38	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	33	23	10	9	14	1	10	63	26	1574
2011	Aboriginal	29	22	10	13	19	0	7	55	34	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	36	23	9	11	12	1	8	65	25	2912
2008	Aboriginal	26	23	9	15	17	1	9	54	35	116
2008	Non-Aboriginal	38	25	8	10	10	2	7	69	22	3263

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	42	40	9	4	4	82	9	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	36	43	9	8	5	79	12	1871
2014	Aboriginal	35	42	6	14	5	76	18	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	30	42	11	10	7	72	17	1574
2011	Aboriginal	42	40	8	3	8	82	11	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	39	37	11	8	5	76	13	2908
2008	Aboriginal	42	34	12	6	6	76	12	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	42	41	8	6	3	83	9	3241

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	29	23	17	13	17	52	31	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	35	16	13	10	60	24	1869
2014	Aboriginal	23	31	13	19	13	55	32	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	35	17	14	13	55	27	1574
2011	Aboriginal	21	30	15	15	19	51	35	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	21	36	18	14	10	57	25	2920

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	36	36	7	16	4	0	0	72	21	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	41	13	11	6	0	0	70	17	1870

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	48	33	4	10	4	0	0	82	14	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	41	9	4	3	0	0	84	7	1869
2014	Aboriginal	42	38	9	4	6	0	0	81	10	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	37	14	8	5	1	0	73	13	1573
2011	Aboriginal	40	36	12	3	8	0	0	77	11	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	42	12	6	3	1	0	78	9	2917
2008	Aboriginal	50	37	3	3	6	0	1	88	9	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	48	38	8	4	2	0	0	87	5	3257

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	29	26	17	16	11	0	0	55	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	37	13	12	10	0	0	65	22	1870

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	68	22	5	5	0	90	5	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	55	33	7	3	1	89	4	1870
2014	Aboriginal	73	15	4	4	3	88	7	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	60	26	8	3	2	87	6	1574
2011	Aboriginal	65	26	5	2	2	91	4	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	62	29	6	2	1	90	4	2912

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	41	9	13	9	1	0	69	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	36	12	14	10	0	0	63	25	1868
2014	Aboriginal	25	38	11	10	15	0	0	63	26	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	20	38	11	14	16	0	1	59	30	1573
2011	Aboriginal	23	40	11	11	14	0	1	64	25	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	26	38	14	13	8	0	1	65	21	2908

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	29	36	16	7	12	65	19	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	34	15	12	10	64	22	1869
2014	Aboriginal	38	27	8	10	17	65	27	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	33	16	13	13	58	26	1575

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	39	30	13	9	9	0	69	18	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	37	13	11	8	0	68	20	1871
2014	Aboriginal	36	22	14	16	11	2	59	27	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	33	15	14	11	0	60	25	1572
2011	Aboriginal	37	26	10	18	9	0	63	27	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	33	39	12	10	5	0	73	15	2909

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	47	34	10	6	3	81	9	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	39	10	6	4	81	10	1870
2014	Aboriginal	53	26	7	7	7	79	14	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	36	10	9	4	77	13	1569
2011	Aboriginal	41	37	12	5	4	79	9	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	43	39	8	6	3	83	10	2921
2008	Aboriginal	47	37	6	8	2	84	10	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	49	38	7	4	2	87	6	3268

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	38	23	13	17	8	0	0	61	26	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	30	17	13	11	0	1	58	24	1868
2014	Aboriginal	22	34	14	10	16	0	4	58	27	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	27	22	10	14	0	1	53	25	1574
2011	Aboriginal	23	28	22	11	14	1	2	52	25	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	31	28	20	10	9	0	1	60	20	2912
2008	Aboriginal	26	24	26	16	8	1	0	50	24	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	29	31	21	10	7	0	1	61	18	3266

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	21	26	31	6	11	0	6	18	50	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	27	33	15	7	0	2	22	44	1863
2014	Aboriginal	18	31	33	12	3	0	3	15	51	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	20	30	31	12	5	1	1	17	51	1574
2011	Aboriginal	27	29	29	7	5	0	3	12	58	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	19	30	29	13	7	1	2	20	50	2898
2008	Aboriginal	21	30	30	11	6	1	1	18	51	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	11	29	35	16	7	0	2	23	41	3241

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	19	15	34	15	12	0	4	28	36	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	21	31	19	12	2	2	33	35	1861
2014	Aboriginal	28	17	36	9	5	0	4	15	47	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	27	28	14	7	2	2	21	50	1567
2011	Aboriginal	23	30	20	14	7	3	3	23	56	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	16	22	28	17	11	3	3	30	41	2892
2008	Aboriginal	15	21	30	20	10	2	1	31	37	116
2008	Non-Aboriginal	9	18	30	24	13	3	4	39	28	3231

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	16	26	28	10	11	3	6	23	47	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	23	32	16	9	1	3	26	41	1859
2014	Aboriginal	26	24	29	11	4	0	7	16	53	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	26	23	26	13	8	2	3	21	51	1570
2011	Aboriginal	27	28	24	13	4	0	5	17	57	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	20	24	28	14	7	3	5	23	48	2894
2008	Aboriginal	24	27	27	10	8	1	3	19	53	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	15	24	29	16	8	3	4	26	42	3232

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	12	21	25	19	17	1	5	39	35	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	18	31	22	13	1	3	36	31	1853
2014	Aboriginal	21	14	21	28	7	1	8	38	38	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	18	30	19	9	1	2	29	40	1562
2011	Aboriginal	26	18	25	18	8	0	6	28	46	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	14	19	31	19	10	2	4	31	36	2884
2008	Aboriginal	13	17	26	25	12	1	6	40	33	116
2008	Non-Aboriginal	9	17	34	24	11	1	3	37	28	3227

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	26	16	25	15	12	1	5	28	45	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	24	25	13	11	2	3	26	48	1860
2014	Aboriginal	32	22	23	12	4	2	6	17	58	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	32	25	24	9	7	1	2	17	59	1573
2011	Aboriginal	41	16	23	11	4	2	3	15	60	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	26	26	24	12	8	1	3	21	54	2894
2008	Aboriginal	27	26	24	12	10	1	2	22	54	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	16	24	30	17	10	1	3	28	41	3238

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	23	18	29	10	10	5	4	23	45	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	20	28	21	12	3	4	35	35	1859
2014	Aboriginal	19	25	22	13	10	4	8	26	49	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	16	17	28	22	11	3	4	35	35	1569
2011	Aboriginal	24	19	23	20	9	2	3	30	45	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	12	20	28	22	12	2	4	37	33	2880
2008	Aboriginal	18	25	32	13	9	1	2	23	44	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	11	22	27	21	12	3	4	36	35	3228

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	21	26	35	7	9	0	2	17	48	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	26	33	13	7	2	2	20	46	1856
2014	Aboriginal	24	17	20	24	7	0	8	34	45	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	27	30	12	6	1	2	19	50	1566

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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	73	13	6	1	3	0	3	89	4	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	75	12	5	3	2	0	3	90	5	1870
2014	Aboriginal	80	7	4	4	0	0	5	91	5	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	71	15	5	3	3	0	3	89	6	1575
2011	Aboriginal	74	10	3	7	3	2	1	87	10	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	72	15	5	3	2	1	3	90	6	2912
2008	Aboriginal	56	13	8	5	8	2	9	76	15	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	72	13	5	3	3	0	5	90	6	3260

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	32	28	10	12	12	6	0	64	25	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	29	15	11	11	5	3	60	23	1870
2014	Aboriginal	21	29	14	11	21	2	1	53	33	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	28	18	10	10	4	4	59	21	1572

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	44	20	9	14	12	0	64	27	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	30	9	11	9	1	71	20	1872
2014	Aboriginal	43	27	7	13	11	0	70	23	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	38	31	9	10	9	1	71	20	1573

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	26	33	12	18	10	0	0	60	28	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	34	12	15	8	2	1	65	23	1869
2014	Aboriginal	17	50	16	6	10	1	0	68	16	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	39	13	13	7	2	1	66	21	1574
2011	Aboriginal	18	30	17	23	10	1	1	50	33	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	27	37	13	13	7	2	1	66	21	2921
2008	Aboriginal	19	45	9	15	10	3	0	66	25	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	28	38	13	14	5	2	1	67	20	3266

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	19	26	13	10	16	14	1	53	31	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	23	28	16	13	8	11	1	58	24	1869
2014	Aboriginal	14	33	27	11	9	7	0	50	20	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	26	17	11	9	9	3	57	23	1573
2011	Aboriginal	19	27	15	19	13	6	1	50	35	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	27	28	17	13	9	6	1	59	23	2910
2008	Aboriginal	23	26	16	23	7	5	0	51	32	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	29	29	14	12	8	7	1	62	22	3260

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	12	20	9	13	25	21	0	40	49	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	18	17	21	15	18	2	34	45	1867
2014	Aboriginal	6	25	10	20	25	14	0	36	53	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	19	17	18	17	15	2	37	42	1575

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	46	22	15	12	6	67	18	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	36	8	8	4	80	12	1867
2014	Aboriginal	30	34	4	14	17	64	31	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	37	9	10	3	78	13	1573

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	42	29	7	9	13	0	0	71	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	38	33	11	10	8	0	0	71	17	1871
2014	Aboriginal	53	31	6	4	7	0	0	83	11	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	31	10	9	7	1	0	73	16	1575
2011	Aboriginal	38	31	9	9	12	0	1	70	21	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	34	36	14	10	6	0	0	70	16	2920
2008	Aboriginal	32	30	12	12	12	2	0	63	24	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	34	36	12	10	7	1	0	70	17	3265

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	47	23	7	12	9	2	0	71	21	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	46	28	11	7	5	2	1	76	13	1871
2014	Aboriginal	58	18	7	5	7	1	4	80	12	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	49	26	10	6	6	2	1	77	13	1573
2011	Aboriginal	38	31	7	11	11	1	1	71	23	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	41	33	13	7	5	2	0	75	12	2914
2008	Aboriginal	41	25	13	8	10	4	0	69	18	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	41	32	12	8	5	2	1	75	13	3266

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	42	28	9	12	9	0	0	70	21	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	42	32	9	9	7	0	0	74	16	1869
2014	Aboriginal	55	23	4	8	8	0	2	79	16	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	45	28	11	9	7	0	0	73	16	1575
2011	Aboriginal	34	37	9	6	13	1	1	72	19	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	37	37	10	9	6	0	0	75	15	2911
2008	Aboriginal	41	25	9	12	9	3	1	68	22	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	40	35	10	9	6	1	0	75	15	3265

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	82	4	6	3	1	0	3	89	4	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	83	9	4	1	1	0	2	94	3	1870
2014	Aboriginal	78	7	4	3	1	0	6	91	4	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	81	8	4	2	2	0	3	92	4	1572
2011	Aboriginal	80	10	4	2	0	2	2	94	2	101
2011	Non-Aboriginal	79	12	3	2	2	0	2	94	3	2910
2008	Aboriginal	69	9	3	7	6	2	4	83	14	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	82	8	3	1	2	0	4	94	4	3264

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	58	16	1	10	7	6	1	79	19	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	54	24	6	5	5	3	3	83	11	1866
2014	Aboriginal	70	18	0	5	4	1	2	91	9	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	57	19	7	5	6	2	4	81	12	1575
2011	Aboriginal	54	23	8	6	7	0	2	79	13	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	48	26	8	6	5	2	5	79	13	2912

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	53	20	4	10	9	3	0	75	20	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	55	23	8	7	6	0	0	79	13	1868

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	56	14	12	9	7	1	0	72	16	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	58	22	10	4	5	1	0	81	9	1869

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	51	26	2	9	13	76	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	51	24	9	8	7	76	15	1862
2014	Aboriginal	59	16	7	12	5	75	17	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	53	23	10	7	7	76	14	1572

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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	20	30	22	10	0	19	0	62	12	10
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	34	15	12	5	4	5	66	18	332
2014	Non-Aboriginal	31	31	14	9	8	1	5	66	18	297

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	35	20	11	16	10	8	0	59	29	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	32	16	8	6	8	0	67	16	1870
2014	Aboriginal	18	21	22	11	20	8	0	43	34	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	26	21	13	13	8	0	49	28	1575
2011	Aboriginal	16	29	25	10	13	6	1	49	25	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	19	31	22	12	9	7	1	53	22	2914

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	26	29	13	16	13	3	0	57	30	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	32	17	15	9	2	0	58	25	1869
2014	Aboriginal	16	22	17	14	30	1	0	38	45	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	23	20	19	20	3	1	39	41	1574
2011	Aboriginal	12	31	17	14	26	0	0	44	40	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	16	28	21	18	13	3	0	46	32	2904
2008	Aboriginal	26	28	12	14	14	7	0	57	30	115
2008	Non-Aboriginal	24	35	17	13	8	3	0	61	21	3257

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	19	25	15	19	19	3	0	45	40	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	27	19	20	12	6	1	46	34	1869
2014	Aboriginal	15	16	17	14	35	3	0	32	51	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	19	20	22	23	5	0	31	48	1573
2011	Aboriginal	8	28	19	16	27	2	1	37	44	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	10	27	23	21	13	7	0	39	36	2909
2008	Aboriginal	15	25	21	20	14	5	0	43	35	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	13	34	19	18	9	7	0	50	29	3259

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	27	19	12	21	15	6	49	38	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	29	19	13	13	5	53	28	1869
2014	Aboriginal	24	13	13	8	35	7	40	46	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	20	19	16	24	7	36	44	1574
2011	Aboriginal	15	23	14	17	26	5	40	46	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	14	29	20	17	13	7	46	32	2912
2008	Aboriginal	23	25	15	12	15	11	53	30	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	20	34	17	13	8	8	59	23	3261

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	22	20	19	15	22	1	42	38	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	30	16	21	13	3	48	35	1865
2014	Aboriginal	16	16	14	16	36	1	33	53	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	21	16	23	25	4	33	50	1571
2011	Aboriginal	9	30	14	21	24	2	39	46	101
2011	Non-Aboriginal	12	31	17	22	15	3	44	38	2910
2008	Aboriginal	13	34	8	25	14	5	50	42	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	17	39	14	19	8	3	58	28	3260

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	29	42	15	6	7	2	0	72	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	42	14	9	4	1	0	72	13	1872
2014	Aboriginal	21	27	23	17	10	2	0	49	27	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	16	31	20	18	12	3	1	49	31	1574
2011	Aboriginal	15	43	18	13	10	0	1	59	23	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	24	42	17	11	5	2	0	67	16	2910

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	47	40	9	4	0	0	0	87	4	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	39	9	4	2	1	0	85	6	1872
2014	Aboriginal	44	42	1	1	10	2	0	87	11	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	43	36	12	4	1	2	0	82	6	1573
2011	Aboriginal	33	35	18	7	5	2	1	70	12	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	41	13	5	2	3	1	79	7	2911

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	35	34	10	15	3	2	2	71	18	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	35	12	9	6	2	1	72	16	1867
2014	Aboriginal	40	29	9	4	15	2	0	71	20	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	35	36	14	7	5	2	1	73	12	1574
2011	Aboriginal	37	30	13	7	11	2	1	69	18	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	36	11	9	5	4	1	74	14	2903
2008	Aboriginal	37	34	12	9	6	2	2	73	15	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	34	36	12	9	4	4	1	74	14	3259

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	22	32	18	13	12	0	4	56	26	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	29	23	14	9	4	1	52	24	1867
2014	Aboriginal	26	20	23	9	20	3	0	47	29	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	28	22	15	9	6	1	51	25	1574
2011	Aboriginal	18	29	21	11	17	4	1	49	29	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	16	34	23	13	7	7	1	54	21	2905

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	18	21	17	19	16	9	0	43	38	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	23	17	17	13	9	2	47	34	1870
2014	Aboriginal	22	22	17	11	22	4	2	47	35	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	24	16	18	14	9	4	45	36	1572
2011	Aboriginal	12	25	17	21	19	4	2	39	43	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	16	25	20	17	12	9	2	46	32	2913

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	68	14	12	1	1	0	3	85	3	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	69	15	7	3	2	1	4	88	5	1872
2014	Aboriginal	66	10	6	11	0	0	6	81	12	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	62	19	8	3	2	2	5	86	6	1575

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	66	10	11	4	0	3	6	84	5	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	71	16	6	2	2	2	2	90	4	1871
2014	Aboriginal	71	12	3	2	3	4	4	92	5	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	66	18	6	3	1	2	3	89	4	1573
2011	Aboriginal	68	19	4	1	0	5	3	95	1	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	67	19	6	3	2	1	3	89	5	2910
2008	Aboriginal	65	18	9	3	2	1	3	85	5	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	71	17	5	2	2	1	2	91	4	3262

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	19	20	18	21	13	9	0	43	38	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	30	17	18	13	3	0	51	32	1871
2014	Aboriginal	13	25	17	20	21	3	0	39	43	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	24	19	20	18	4	2	39	40	1574
2011	Aboriginal	16	26	19	18	19	1	1	43	37	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	18	31	18	16	13	3	1	51	30	2914
2008	Aboriginal	18	25	18	15	19	4	0	46	35	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	21	37	16	15	8	2	1	60	23	3264

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	18	14	14	19	25	7	3	36	48	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	25	15	17	19	3	2	45	39	1868
2014	Aboriginal	10	22	17	22	27	0	3	33	50	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	20	18	19	24	5	4	34	47	1574
2011	Aboriginal	9	26	11	17	31	2	4	37	51	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	23	18	18	22	3	5	37	44	2920
2008	Aboriginal	16	17	18	17	24	5	3	36	45	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	16	30	15	18	15	2	4	49	35	3264

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	21	29	18	17	10	6	0	52	29	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	33	20	15	9	4	0	54	25	1871

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	39	31	15	4	6	4	0	74	11	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	37	35	16	5	3	4	1	75	8	1865
2014	Aboriginal	33	30	22	7	6	3	0	64	13	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	34	18	4	2	6	1	75	6	1572

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	35	34	14	11	3	3	71	14	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	38	38	12	7	3	2	78	10	1871
2014	Aboriginal	34	33	16	2	13	2	69	15	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	38	13	7	3	2	76	11	1575
2011	Aboriginal	26	29	23	9	10	3	57	19	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	28	41	18	7	4	3	71	11	2909

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	43	32	9	13	3	0	75	16	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	36	9	7	3	0	81	10	1869
2014	Aboriginal	43	29	11	12	5	0	72	18	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	37	39	11	8	6	0	76	14	1572
2011	Aboriginal	35	31	17	8	8	1	67	16	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	34	40	13	7	5	0	75	12	2896
2008	Aboriginal	32	38	13	13	4	0	70	17	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	38	42	11	7	3	1	80	9	3260

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	31	26	16	16	11	0	0	57	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	32	32	17	11	8	0	0	65	19	1870
2014	Aboriginal	25	25	17	17	15	0	0	50	32	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	30	19	15	15	0	0	51	30	1575
2011	Aboriginal	20	32	21	11	15	0	1	52	26	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	27	34	18	12	7	1	0	62	20	2907

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	29	26	17	18	10	0	55	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	35	16	11	6	0	67	18	1873
2014	Aboriginal	27	24	16	16	17	0	51	32	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	30	19	16	14	0	52	30	1575
2011	Aboriginal	21	34	20	10	13	1	56	24	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	38	17	13	7	0	63	20	2904
2008	Aboriginal	29	34	11	17	7	2	65	25	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	37	40	11	8	3	1	77	11	3265

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	31	21	16	22	8	1	0	53	31	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	24	18	13	10	4	0	57	24	1870
2014	Aboriginal	29	20	19	19	13	0	0	49	32	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	23	19	14	13	6	1	51	28	1575
2011	Aboriginal	28	20	15	14	19	4	0	50	34	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	30	26	16	13	10	5	1	59	25	2903
2008	Aboriginal	27	29	10	15	17	3	0	58	32	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	34	29	16	10	6	5	1	66	17	3262

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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	21	38	41	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	38	37	1873
2014	Aboriginal	23	33	44	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	26	38	37	1573
2011	Aboriginal	23	38	40	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	22	48	30	2916

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	14	27	33	6	14	7	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	27	25	6	18	5	453
2014	Aboriginal	36	24	29	11	9999	0	17
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	22	22	15	9999	20	381
2011	Aboriginal	22	21	35	9	9999	13	23
2011	Non-Aboriginal	30	20	32	8	9999	10	639

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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	34	66	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	82	1869
2014	Aboriginal	27	73	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	83	1570

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	77	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	59	332
2014	Aboriginal	100	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	53	286

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	44	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	57	332
2014	Non-Aboriginal	59	286

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	21	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	332
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	286

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	Non-Aboriginal	2	332

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	332
2014	Aboriginal	0	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	4	286

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	15	332
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	286

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	2	332
2014	Aboriginal	0	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	5	286

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	43	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	42	332
2014	Aboriginal	79	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	35	285

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	39	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	40	332
2014	Aboriginal	59	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	42	285

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	51	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	332
2014	Aboriginal	53	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	49	285

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	38	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	332
2014	Aboriginal	76	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	285

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	35	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	332
2014	Non-Aboriginal	33	285

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	56	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	55	332
2014	Aboriginal	75	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	59	285

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	48	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	36	332
2014	Aboriginal	49	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	285

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	23
2014	Aboriginal	0	14

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	332
2014	Aboriginal	0	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	5	285

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	332
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	285

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	39	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	49	332
2014	Aboriginal	26	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	285

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	35	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	332
2014	Aboriginal	41	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	285

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	332
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	285

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	69	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	49	331
2014	Aboriginal	100	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	52	286

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	57	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	331
2014	Aboriginal	34	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	286

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	9	331
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	286

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	43	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	331
2014	Aboriginal	39	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	286

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	9	331
2014	Aboriginal	26	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	286

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	8	331
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	286

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	331
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	286

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	331
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	286

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	30	331
2014	Aboriginal	0	14
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	286

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	7	303
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	265

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	16	303
2014	Aboriginal	0	12
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	265

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	10	303
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	265

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	303
2014	Non-Aboriginal	6	265

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	7	303
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	265

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	25	20
2017	Non-Aboriginal	7	303
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	265

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	13	303
2014	Aboriginal	0	12
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	265

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	20
2017	Non-Aboriginal	11	303
2014	Aboriginal	0	12
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	265

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	0	20
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	303
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	265

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	303
2014	Non-Aboriginal	20	265

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	6	303
2014	Non-Aboriginal	5	265

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	39	20
2017	Non-Aboriginal	46	303
2014	Non-Aboriginal	38	265

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	20
2014	Aboriginal	0	12

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	50	20
2017	Non-Aboriginal	61	303
2014	Aboriginal	35	12
2014	Non-Aboriginal	60	265

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	20

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	0	20
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	303
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	265

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	91	9	23
2017	Non-Aboriginal	92	8	330

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	19	13	23	12	9	20	4	42	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	15	21	7	8	27	8	45	24	1871
2014	Aboriginal	12	22	15	6	20	19	6	45	34	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	16	24	7	7	28	5	43	21	1573

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	25	22	26	4	12	12	0	52	18	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	28	19	7	6	12	1	63	15	1869
2014	Aboriginal	22	23	17	10	19	8	2	50	32	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	27	21	9	6	15	1	58	17	1571
2011	Aboriginal	30	36	19	9	3	3	0	67	13	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	30	36	17	7	4	6	0	71	12	2891

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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	35	49	6	5	2	1	3	87	6	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	47	8	6	3	2	5	81	10	1872
2014	Aboriginal	37	44	13	1	1	1	3	84	3	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	49	10	3	1	2	6	84	4	1575
2011	Aboriginal	39	50	5	2	1	1	2	92	3	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	27	51	10	6	2	1	4	82	8	2906
2008	Aboriginal	36	47	9	4	1	2	2	86	5	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	27	47	11	8	3	2	4	78	11	3264

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	19	24	21	12	5	16	3	53	21	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	13	25	20	10	5	20	6	52	20	1864
2014	Aboriginal	23	19	19	19	1	14	6	51	25	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	26	24	8	6	15	9	50	19	1575
2011	Aboriginal	21	21	30	13	2	10	4	48	17	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	14	32	22	9	5	15	4	56	17	2902

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	47	28	12	3	2	8	1	82	5	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	42	29	10	3	1	9	5	82	6	1871
2014	Aboriginal	53	27	5	6	1	6	3	87	8	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	37	31	11	3	2	10	6	81	6	1574
2011	Aboriginal	35	36	12	5	4	5	3	78	9	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	38	35	12	4	1	6	4	81	6	2907
2008	Aboriginal	33	35	11	5	2	11	2	78	9	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	37	37	11	3	1	8	4	84	4	3257

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	35	31	15	1	2	15	1	79	4	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	31	14	5	2	12	5	75	8	1870
2014	Aboriginal	31	32	14	3	5	12	3	74	10	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	28	18	6	5	12	6	64	13	1573
2011	Aboriginal	31	34	14	6	3	11	2	75	10	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	29	35	16	5	2	10	4	74	8	2895
2008	Aboriginal	28	31	17	8	5	10	1	66	15	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	34	36	13	6	2	5	3	77	9	3260

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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	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	1865
2014	Aboriginal	16	84	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	1570

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	35	98

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	82	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	76	98

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	Non-Aboriginal	0	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	0	98

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	124

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	4	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	98

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	124

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	13	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	98

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	10	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	7	98

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	8	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	6	98

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	6	124

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	98

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	23	98

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	4	124

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	10	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	4	98

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	98

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	98

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	0	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	0	98

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	124
2014	Non-Aboriginal	34	98

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	26	125
2014	Non-Aboriginal	17	98

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	17	125
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	98

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	9	125

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	24	125
2014	Non-Aboriginal	29	98

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	9	125
2014	Non-Aboriginal	6	98

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	5	125
2014	Non-Aboriginal	5	98

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Aboriginal	10	125
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	98

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	49	125
2014	Non-Aboriginal	56	98

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	9	112

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	5	112
2014	Non-Aboriginal	9	91

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	112
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	91

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	12	112
2014	Non-Aboriginal	8	91

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	112
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	91

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	28	112
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	91

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	112
2014	Non-Aboriginal	6	91

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	59	112
2014	Non-Aboriginal	49	91

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	63	112
2014	Non-Aboriginal	58	91

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	15	112
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	91

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	88	12	125

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	18	17	26	6	3	22	9	50	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	15	22	3	3	33	7	53	10	1872
2014	Aboriginal	19	21	20	5	3	27	4	58	12	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	15	25	2	3	34	6	49	9	1573

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	29	22	23	8	3	13	2	59	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	29	17	4	3	14	2	71	8	1871
2014	Aboriginal	27	33	18	8	0	13	2	70	9	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	26	25	3	3	17	2	62	7	1569
2011	Aboriginal	37	33	18	4	1	7	0	75	5	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	38	14	4	1	7	0	79	6	2902

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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	22	17	19	13	29	0	0	39	42	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	22	20	17	22	0	1	40	40	1867

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	18	24	15	14	0	0	47	29	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	23	26	17	19	0	1	39	36	1865

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	30	22	22	12	10	1	3	54	23	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	22	26	23	14	11	0	3	50	26	1860

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	15	29	10	16	27	1	2	45	44	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	23	22	18	21	0	1	38	40	1867

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	55	20	12	3	1	0	9	82	5	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	48	22	11	4	3	0	11	79	9	1863

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	25	22	10	7	0	0	61	17	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	30	21	11	9	0	0	58	20	1860

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	29	31	20	14	4	0	2	60	19	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	33	22	11	7	0	1	60	18	1863

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	22	17	27	21	10	0	3	41	32	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	29	25	15	11	1	1	49	26	1860

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	32	27	17	16	6	0	2	60	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	31	23	12	8	1	1	55	21	1860

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	22	26	18	26	9	0	0	48	34	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	22	29	22	14	11	0	1	52	26	1855

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	52	20	12	6	9	0	2	73	15	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	52	23	13	6	4	0	1	76	11	1869

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	64	16	11	8	2	0	0	79	10	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	72	13	6	3	3	1	3	88	6	1868

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	49	25	13	10	3	0	0	74	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	55	29	9	3	2	0	2	86	5	1866

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	63	16	10	8	3	0	0	79	11	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	62	19	8	5	4	0	2	83	9	1859

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	54	6	4	3	0	0	33	89	4	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	53	10	4	2	1	0	30	91	4	1866

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	78	8	9	0	4	1	0	87	4	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	61	20	8	3	2	0	6	86	6	1859

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	62	22	4	7	4	0	0	84	12	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	62	17	7	4	5	1	4	83	9	1871

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	58	20	7	9	4	0	2	79	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	51	29	11	4	2	0	2	83	6	1868

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	9	28	33	25	6	0	0	36	30	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	29	37	14	8	0	0	40	22	1869

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	17	25	32	13	13	0	0	26	42	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	25	37	18	8	0	0	26	37	1863

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	35	43	15	3	5	0	0	78	7	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	44	39	8	5	3	1	0	83	8	1870

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	16	37	13	18	13	3	0	55	31	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	39	13	14	12	1	0	60	26	1868

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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	45	55	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	76	1868
2014	Aboriginal	38	62	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	18	82	1573

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	90	10	31
2017	Non-Aboriginal	79	21	443
2014	Aboriginal	86	14	26
2014	Non-Aboriginal	79	21	296

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	43	24	3	14	15	0	67	29	28
2017	Non-Aboriginal	40	39	5	12	2	1	81	14	350
2014	Aboriginal	70	19	0	11	0	0	89	11	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	49	30	6	11	4	0	79	15	237

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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	25	27	17	12	18	0	1	25	75	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	23	21	13	17	2	0	25	75	1871

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	32	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	1368

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	45	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	38	1368

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	22	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	1368

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	33	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	46	1368

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	6	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	5	1368

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	33	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	1368

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	2	49	28	12	2	8	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	5	43	21	11	5	15	1358

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Aboriginal	18	23	10	16	23	0	10	45	44	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	10	22	13	18	29	2	7	35	51	1375

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	10	13	6	14	52	0	6	25	69	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	8	10	18	52	2	6	13	76	1374

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Veterans Affairs Canada by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

Survey Themes

My Job

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

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.

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

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

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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.

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

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

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

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.

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

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

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

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

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

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.

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.

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

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.

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

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

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Harassment

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?

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

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

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