2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of Justice 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 24 51 6 12 7 0 0 75 19 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 49 4 12 5 0 0 78 17 3021
2014 Aboriginal 26 41 10 17 7 0 0 67 24 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 48 5 13 4 0 0 77 17 2943
2011 Aboriginal 40 43 2 12 3 1 0 84 14 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 46 4 8 2 0 0 85 11 3420
2008 Aboriginal 37 50 1 11 2 0 0 87 12 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 45 3 8 2 0 0 86 11 3121

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 68 22 4 3 2 2 0 91 5 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 23 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 3013
2014 Aboriginal 68 19 8 0 4 1 1 88 4 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 24 4 4 1 0 1 91 5 2942
2011 Aboriginal 71 18 4 3 2 0 3 91 5 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 73 19 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 3417
2008 Aboriginal 70 24 2 2 1 0 2 95 3 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 72 20 3 3 1 1 1 93 4 3120

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 63 22 5 5 3 0 2 87 8 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 20 6 9 4 0 1 81 13 3020
2014 Aboriginal 73 12 5 4 6 0 0 85 10 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 22 6 8 5 0 1 81 13 2940
2011 Aboriginal 61 22 7 3 4 0 3 85 7 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 63 20 5 7 4 0 1 84 11 3417
2008 Aboriginal 62 21 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 63 18 5 8 5 0 1 82 13 3123

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 36 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 6 10 5 0 0 79 14 3021
2014 Aboriginal 42 28 9 13 8 0 0 70 21 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 2942
2011 Aboriginal 46 32 7 10 4 0 0 78 15 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 3406

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 43 13 14 3 1 0 69 17 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 3021
2014 Aboriginal 27 37 12 14 11 0 0 63 24 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 42 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 2943
2011 Aboriginal 36 35 12 7 9 0 0 71 17 119
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 10 10 4 0 1 76 14 3417
2008 Aboriginal 37 39 6 8 10 0 1 76 18 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 45 11 11 5 0 1 73 16 3120

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 30 50 7 9 4 0 0 81 12 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 3017
2014 Aboriginal 42 42 9 4 3 0 0 83 7 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 2943
2011 Aboriginal 42 34 8 9 7 0 0 76 17 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 9 3409
2008 Aboriginal 41 40 7 3 9 0 0 81 13 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 3124

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 39 43 8 6 4 0 1 82 10 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 36 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 3015
2014 Aboriginal 48 36 11 2 3 0 0 84 5 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 6 5 3 0 0 85 8 2943
2011 Aboriginal 51 34 7 3 5 0 0 85 9 119
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 3416
2008 Aboriginal 50 37 3 4 7 0 0 87 10 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 48 40 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 3124

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 39 39 11 8 2 1 0 79 10 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 3009
2014 Aboriginal 43 33 15 8 1 0 0 76 9 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 11 8 3 0 1 78 11 2943

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 26 37 10 16 9 2 0 65 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 3015
2014 Aboriginal 35 39 7 14 5 0 0 74 19 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 11 11 7 0 1 70 19 2943
2011 Aboriginal 38 33 6 13 9 1 0 72 22 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 9 8 5 1 1 78 13 3418

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 11 11 11 12 35 3 17 28 58 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 14 10 13 27 2 16 39 49 3014
2014 Aboriginal 8 18 13 11 29 0 21 33 51 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 16 10 15 28 2 15 37 51 2939
2011 Aboriginal 22 21 12 11 22 3 9 49 37 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 22 10 14 18 2 12 51 37 3414
2008 Aboriginal 17 13 11 15 31 4 9 34 53 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 17 8 14 28 2 13 41 49 3123

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 26 48 12 13 2 0 0 73 15 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 45 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 3015
2014 Aboriginal 35 40 13 8 3 0 0 75 11 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 48 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 2942
2011 Aboriginal 39 29 12 12 9 0 0 68 21 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 44 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 3413
2008 Aboriginal 35 42 12 6 6 0 0 77 12 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 43 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3107

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 13 33 18 20 15 1 0 47 35 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 13 14 11 0 0 62 25 3014
2014 Aboriginal 17 45 13 13 12 0 0 62 25 106
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 15 16 12 0 0 57 28 2940
2011 Aboriginal 21 32 15 14 17 2 0 53 32 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 14 13 9 0 0 64 22 3416

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 15 12 4 0 0 69 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 45 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 3016

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 30 46 13 6 4 2 0 78 10 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 11 6 3 1 0 79 10 3013
2014 Aboriginal 32 41 18 8 1 1 0 73 9 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 42 14 8 4 1 0 74 11 2941
2011 Aboriginal 38 40 10 5 7 1 0 78 12 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 3408
2008 Aboriginal 40 35 14 7 3 1 0 76 11 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 9 5 2 1 0 83 8 3119

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 15 38 14 19 14 0 0 53 33 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 12 12 10 0 0 66 22 3010

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 46 41 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 36 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 3007
2014 Aboriginal 60 28 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 33 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 2944
2011 Aboriginal 63 20 11 3 3 0 0 83 7 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 3419

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 19 45 11 16 9 0 0 64 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 13 14 8 1 0 65 22 3003
2014 Aboriginal 15 42 13 21 9 1 0 57 30 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 39 14 18 12 0 0 56 30 2943
2011 Aboriginal 29 33 15 15 7 1 1 63 22 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 12 11 7 1 0 70 18 3412

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 25 41 14 10 9 1 0 66 20 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 3002
2014 Aboriginal 25 38 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 2944

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 22 43 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 14 12 6 0 0 68 19 3007
2014 Aboriginal 23 38 19 11 9 0 0 61 21 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 39 15 14 8 0 0 64 21 2942
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 11 11 5 0 1 73 16 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 10 9 4 0 0 77 12 3413

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 27 50 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3000
2014 Aboriginal 40 34 15 7 2 2 0 76 9 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2940
2011 Aboriginal 43 33 9 11 5 0 0 76 16 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 3417
2008 Aboriginal 41 41 9 3 5 1 0 82 8 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 43 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 3119

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 24 35 23 12 6 0 0 59 18 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 3019
2014 Aboriginal 28 28 28 9 5 0 2 57 14 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 22 10 7 0 0 60 18 2943
2011 Aboriginal 27 33 26 9 4 0 0 60 13 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 21 9 6 0 0 64 15 3412
2008 Aboriginal 29 27 30 10 4 0 0 56 14 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 25 14 9 0 0 52 23 3122

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 22 42 14 7 2 3 22 34 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 22 39 19 8 1 3 28 31 3000
2014 Aboriginal 11 22 42 19 4 0 2 23 34 106
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 26 38 18 6 1 3 26 35 2939
2011 Aboriginal 9 17 43 16 9 2 4 26 28 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 21 36 22 10 1 3 34 29 3408
2008 Aboriginal 3 23 34 25 10 4 1 38 27 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 23 37 21 8 1 2 30 32 3120

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 18 34 22 9 3 5 34 30 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 27 27 17 4 4 47 23 2995
2014 Aboriginal 12 19 28 24 12 1 4 38 32 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 18 31 25 12 2 3 39 28 2935
2011 Aboriginal 10 18 27 23 16 3 4 42 29 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 24 32 20 3 5 57 18 3405
2008 Aboriginal 7 12 26 28 20 4 2 51 20 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 27 31 17 3 4 51 20 3116

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 24 32 11 6 1 4 18 48 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 32 17 9 2 3 27 39 3002
2014 Aboriginal 19 31 31 12 3 1 3 15 53 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 30 15 6 2 3 22 46 2939
2011 Aboriginal 20 21 30 18 5 1 6 25 44 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 32 18 10 2 4 31 36 3407
2008 Aboriginal 10 23 30 18 12 5 2 32 36 122
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 33 20 8 1 3 30 35 3116

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 21 39 22 6 0 2 29 31 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 21 37 22 9 1 2 32 30 2994
2014 Aboriginal 11 16 38 28 6 0 1 34 28 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 39 21 7 0 2 28 32 2919
2011 Aboriginal 4 14 44 24 9 1 4 34 19 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 37 25 11 1 2 37 24 3396
2008 Aboriginal 5 12 41 30 9 1 3 41 17 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 19 41 22 9 0 2 32 26 3109

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 19 24 41 13 2 0 2 15 44 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 27 15 10 1 3 26 46 2993
2014 Aboriginal 26 28 29 12 4 0 1 16 55 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 29 27 12 5 1 2 18 54 2935
2011 Aboriginal 12 27 32 15 9 0 5 26 41 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 30 19 11 2 4 31 36 3408
2008 Aboriginal 13 17 27 26 11 2 3 39 33 122
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 31 20 10 1 3 32 35 3108

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 11 18 34 27 8 1 1 36 30 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 28 23 13 3 4 39 31 3003
2014 Aboriginal 13 15 38 24 5 2 3 31 30 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 15 32 25 12 2 4 40 26 2931
2011 Aboriginal 12 17 27 26 12 2 5 41 31 119
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 27 25 17 3 5 47 24 3401
2008 Aboriginal 12 19 24 18 18 4 5 39 35 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 31 21 12 2 3 34 33 3120

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 18 22 40 9 8 2 1 17 42 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 32 14 8 3 3 24 42 2999
2014 Aboriginal 20 31 22 19 5 2 2 25 52 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 32 12 6 3 3 19 47 2934
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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 68 14 9 3 3 0 3 85 6 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 18 5 5 2 0 2 88 7 3017
2014 Aboriginal 73 12 8 3 4 0 1 86 7 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 17 4 4 2 0 3 89 7 2942
2011 Aboriginal 61 16 9 5 2 1 5 82 8 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 4 5 2 0 3 89 7 3411
2008 Aboriginal 64 18 3 3 2 0 10 91 5 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 4 5 3 0 4 87 8 3120

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 19 21 17 16 16 7 3 45 36 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 17 12 9 7 4 57 24 3015
2014 Aboriginal 22 27 19 8 12 6 5 56 23 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 16 12 8 6 3 61 22 2945

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 23 27 15 19 15 1 2 51 34 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 11 11 8 2 0 69 19 3016
2014 Aboriginal 31 27 12 17 10 3 0 60 28 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 10 11 7 2 0 71 19 2944

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 20 32 13 23 12 1 0 52 35 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 14 13 6 2 0 67 19 3014
2014 Aboriginal 27 44 11 11 5 2 0 72 16 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 12 12 4 1 0 72 16 2945
2011 Aboriginal 24 40 13 13 7 2 1 66 21 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 10 13 4 2 0 72 18 3417
2008 Aboriginal 31 36 8 16 4 4 0 70 21 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 10 10 5 3 0 74 15 3120

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 18 17 17 19 18 12 0 39 42 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 26 14 14 11 12 1 56 28 3012
2014 Aboriginal 20 31 18 14 7 9 0 56 24 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 26 15 13 9 12 1 59 25 2945
2011 Aboriginal 29 22 19 10 11 9 0 56 23 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 25 13 11 8 11 1 64 21 3413
2008 Aboriginal 29 18 13 11 12 16 1 56 28 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 26 12 10 9 10 0 65 22 3117

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 7 17 18 16 24 18 0 29 49 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 16 21 14 21 2 35 44 3014
2014 Aboriginal 7 18 17 25 13 19 1 31 48 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 17 20 14 19 2 35 44 2944

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 28 37 19 9 8 0 0 65 17 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 3009
2014 Aboriginal 34 48 5 10 3 0 0 82 12 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 2946
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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 29 36 13 16 6 0 0 65 22 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 3014
2014 Aboriginal 35 37 12 7 8 1 0 72 15 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 10 6 0 0 73 16 2946
2011 Aboriginal 27 38 14 7 13 1 1 66 20 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 11 10 6 1 0 72 16 3416
2008 Aboriginal 37 42 7 6 7 2 0 80 13 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 13 12 7 1 1 68 19 3122

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 38 30 14 8 3 6 0 73 12 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 12 6 4 2 1 78 10 3017
2014 Aboriginal 51 21 10 10 4 4 1 76 14 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 28 12 7 5 2 1 75 12 2943
2011 Aboriginal 35 29 14 11 6 3 2 67 18 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 11 7 5 2 1 77 12 3415
2008 Aboriginal 45 29 8 5 7 5 1 79 12 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 29 12 8 5 4 1 74 13 3122

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 31 36 12 13 7 1 0 67 21 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 3015
2014 Aboriginal 38 31 12 11 4 2 1 71 16 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 2942
2011 Aboriginal 30 27 11 20 8 3 1 60 29 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 3408
2008 Aboriginal 39 36 5 6 9 4 1 79 16 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 11 11 7 1 1 71 18 3121

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 73 14 7 0 4 0 2 89 4 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 81 11 3 2 1 0 2 94 3 3009
2014 Aboriginal 82 8 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 11 3 2 2 0 3 94 4 2944
2011 Aboriginal 68 13 8 3 3 0 5 85 6 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 79 11 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 3413
2008 Aboriginal 76 9 0 2 2 0 11 95 5 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 81 8 3 2 2 1 4 93 4 3117

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 40 30 10 9 3 5 3 76 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 6 6 4 4 3 82 12 3013
2014 Aboriginal 47 28 7 6 3 7 3 83 10 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 8 5 5 3 4 81 11 2945
2011 Aboriginal 43 26 7 10 11 2 2 71 22 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 28 8 6 6 2 3 80 12 3417

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 42 29 10 10 7 2 0 72 17 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 8 7 5 1 0 81 11 3008

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 46 30 12 6 4 2 0 77 11 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 10 5 5 2 0 80 10 3012

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 38 32 15 7 6 1 0 71 14 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 28 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 3002
2014 Aboriginal 44 32 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 29 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 2941
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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 37 12 20 0 0 6 66 21 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 12 11 4 4 7 70 16 504
2014 Aboriginal 25 27 13 27 7 0 0 53 34 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 15 11 5 3 6 67 17 521

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 23 34 20 10 10 4 0 59 20 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 15 8 6 10 0 68 15 3014
2014 Aboriginal 23 32 19 11 6 9 0 61 19 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 17 9 5 10 0 66 15 2943
2011 Aboriginal 34 29 16 8 10 3 0 65 19 119
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 31 16 7 5 8 0 69 14 3417

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 14 19 18 2 0 48 37 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 17 13 10 3 0 58 24 3017
2014 Aboriginal 17 36 18 21 8 0 0 53 28 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 32 19 16 11 2 0 52 28 2944
2011 Aboriginal 23 38 12 14 12 1 0 62 26 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 18 13 10 3 0 58 24 3409
2008 Aboriginal 28 35 15 11 7 3 1 65 19 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 19 14 9 3 0 57 23 3116

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 10 32 18 23 14 2 0 43 38 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 20 17 11 8 0 48 30 3011
2014 Aboriginal 13 28 19 22 14 3 0 43 37 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 22 20 12 7 0 42 35 2939
2011 Aboriginal 13 36 15 17 13 7 0 52 32 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 32 19 17 9 9 0 50 29 3411
2008 Aboriginal 18 28 21 17 6 10 0 51 26 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 31 20 17 8 10 0 49 29 3119

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 10 25 20 23 18 5 0 37 43 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 18 14 14 8 0 51 30 3013
2014 Aboriginal 17 17 16 27 17 6 0 36 47 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 19 19 15 7 0 43 37 2942
2011 Aboriginal 14 33 16 14 14 9 0 52 30 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 15 14 12 9 0 54 29 3410
2008 Aboriginal 20 28 17 17 8 10 0 53 28 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 30 17 14 11 11 0 53 28 3120

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 9 27 16 29 17 2 0 37 47 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 19 19 12 4 0 48 33 3006
2014 Aboriginal 11 20 15 31 20 3 0 32 53 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 19 21 15 3 0 42 38 2943
2011 Aboriginal 14 33 19 13 13 8 0 51 29 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 35 17 18 10 4 0 53 30 3403
2008 Aboriginal 18 38 14 19 6 4 1 59 27 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 39 15 17 8 4 0 58 26 3121
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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 16 44 17 16 6 1 0 61 22 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 41 18 12 5 2 0 65 17 3005
2014 Aboriginal 17 30 26 18 9 0 0 47 27 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 39 21 14 7 3 0 57 21 2943
2011 Aboriginal 31 33 19 7 5 5 0 67 12 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 18 12 4 3 0 65 17 3411

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 36 42 19 1 2 1 0 79 3 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 11 3 1 4 0 85 4 2998
2014 Aboriginal 41 35 15 6 0 3 0 78 6 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 11 4 1 5 0 84 5 2945
2011 Aboriginal 46 33 10 4 2 5 0 83 6 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 11 4 1 4 1 83 5 3409

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 38 32 13 7 7 3 1 72 15 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 11 8 4 3 1 77 12 3001
2014 Aboriginal 34 33 7 11 6 8 0 74 19 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 10 7 4 3 1 78 11 2945
2011 Aboriginal 32 42 8 7 8 2 0 76 15 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 11 8 5 4 1 75 14 3408
2008 Aboriginal 34 33 10 12 6 3 1 70 20 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 10 11 6 4 1 71 18 3120

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 20 36 20 14 7 1 2 58 22 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 18 11 5 4 1 64 17 3009
2014 Aboriginal 22 32 18 9 15 3 1 56 25 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 17 9 5 4 1 67 15 2941
2011 Aboriginal 22 38 11 10 10 10 0 66 22 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 18 12 6 6 1 62 19 3416

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 11 17 16 18 26 10 2 31 50 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 17 18 16 18 14 4 37 41 3007
2014 Aboriginal 12 15 21 16 24 11 1 30 46 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 18 17 19 13 3 36 43 2941
2011 Aboriginal 13 20 16 14 22 13 3 39 43 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 18 17 15 16 4 38 40 3419

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 60 19 10 2 5 0 5 83 7 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 21 7 5 2 1 3 85 8 3015
2014 Aboriginal 62 14 13 6 4 0 2 77 10 106
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 23 7 4 3 1 4 85 7 2944

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 68 18 7 1 0 3 2 91 1 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 22 4 2 1 2 2 93 3 3010
2014 Aboriginal 69 15 7 4 2 4 0 87 6 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 23 4 2 1 2 3 92 3 2946
2011 Aboriginal 64 16 9 5 0 2 3 84 6 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 20 5 2 1 2 2 92 2 3416
2008 Aboriginal 65 18 5 5 1 3 4 89 6 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 64 21 6 3 1 2 2 89 4 3118

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 17 25 13 26 17 2 0 43 44 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 15 15 11 3 0 58 27 3004
2014 Aboriginal 17 32 11 19 17 4 0 51 37 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 15 18 15 2 0 50 34 2940
2011 Aboriginal 31 34 9 13 11 2 0 66 25 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 13 13 11 1 0 62 25 3418
2008 Aboriginal 26 36 11 13 13 1 0 63 26 123
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 17 16 10 2 0 57 26 3117

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 11 16 11 18 40 2 2 28 60 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 13 19 27 3 1 39 48 3017
2014 Aboriginal 10 18 5 21 44 1 1 28 66 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 11 22 36 2 2 27 61 2945
2011 Aboriginal 12 16 16 15 39 3 0 29 55 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 12 22 31 2 1 32 55 3415
2008 Aboriginal 15 25 11 21 25 2 1 42 47 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 13 20 21 2 1 44 42 3108

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 11 33 24 15 11 7 0 47 28 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 34 22 13 7 6 0 54 22 3011

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 25 35 16 11 10 3 0 62 22 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 15 5 3 5 0 77 8 3013
2014 Aboriginal 32 36 16 11 4 2 0 69 15 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 14 4 3 5 0 78 7 2942

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 20 40 14 18 6 3 0 61 24 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 14 7 3 3 0 75 11 3007
2014 Aboriginal 30 42 13 7 5 2 0 74 13 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 14 7 3 3 0 76 10 2944
2011 Aboriginal 27 34 15 9 10 5 0 64 20 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 14 6 5 3 0 75 11 3416

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 28 42 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 3011
2014 Aboriginal 30 45 13 10 3 0 0 75 12 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 2941
2011 Aboriginal 41 34 10 7 7 2 0 76 14 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 9 7 5 0 0 79 11 3398
2008 Aboriginal 39 41 7 5 8 1 0 80 12 122
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 3117

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 21 35 23 15 5 2 0 56 20 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 17 11 7 1 0 65 17 3012
2014 Aboriginal 17 39 11 22 11 0 0 57 33 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 19 13 8 1 0 59 22 2943
2011 Aboriginal 32 32 12 11 10 2 0 66 21 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 15 9 5 1 0 70 15 3407

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 20 39 19 17 6 0 0 58 23 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 3013
2014 Aboriginal 19 41 14 16 10 0 0 60 26 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 38 18 14 8 1 0 60 22 2943
2011 Aboriginal 32 36 15 7 9 1 0 68 17 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 3408
2008 Aboriginal 36 39 8 10 6 0 1 76 16 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 3122

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 21 26 13 17 16 7 1 51 35 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 18 12 9 6 1 58 23 3011
2014 Aboriginal 22 28 18 16 8 7 1 54 27 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 26 18 13 10 6 1 56 25 2945
2011 Aboriginal 30 26 16 7 16 4 0 59 24 119
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 25 17 11 8 5 1 61 21 3411
2008 Aboriginal 28 35 15 10 5 5 2 67 16 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 29 15 12 7 5 1 64 20 3121
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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 30 24 46 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 37 3016
2014 Aboriginal 22 47 30 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 38 2943
2011 Aboriginal 24 41 34 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 35 3421

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 21 41 6 5 15 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 34 12 7 5 711
2014 Aboriginal 13 39 31 4 9999 13 24
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 32 14 9999 11 678
2011 Aboriginal 10 26 33 21 9999 10 30
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 34 15 9999 8 776
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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 26 74 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 82 3016
2014 Aboriginal 18 82 105
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 2940

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 529
2014 Aboriginal 44 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 440

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 76 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 529
2014 Aboriginal 73 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 440

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 529
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 440

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 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 529
2014 Aboriginal 0 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 440

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 10 529
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 440

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 529
2014 Aboriginal 0 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 440

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 529
2014 Aboriginal 0 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 440

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 529
2014 Aboriginal 31 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 438

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 529
2014 Aboriginal 45 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 438

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 49 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 529
2014 Aboriginal 36 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 438

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 529
2014 Aboriginal 53 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 438

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 529
2014 Aboriginal 23 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 438

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 529
2014 Aboriginal 67 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 438

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 529
2014 Aboriginal 43 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 438

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 29
2014 Aboriginal 0 19

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 529
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 438

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 529
2014 Aboriginal 0 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 438

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 529
2014 Aboriginal 44 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 438

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 529
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 438

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 529
2014 Aboriginal 25 19
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 438

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 529
2014 Aboriginal 55 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 440

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 29 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 529
2014 Aboriginal 33 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 440

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 7 529
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 440

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 12 529
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 440

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 10 529
2014 Aboriginal 0 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 440

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 2 529
2014 Aboriginal 0 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 440

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 529
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 440

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 529
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 440

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 529
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 440

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 515
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 418

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 18 515
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 418

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 8 515
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 418

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 515
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 418

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 10 515
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 418

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 515
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 418

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 15 515
2014 Aboriginal 35 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 418

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 8 515
2014 Aboriginal 0 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 418

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 12 515
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 418

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 24 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 515
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 418

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 13 515
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 418

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 56 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 515
2014 Aboriginal 57 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 418

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 515
2014 Aboriginal 0 18

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 68 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 515
2014 Aboriginal 44 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 418

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 18 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 515
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 418

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 88 12 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 92 8 528

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 12 12 26 9 11 27 4 34 28 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 12 19 7 7 35 7 42 24 3020
2014 Aboriginal 10 11 17 13 8 37 5 35 36 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 13 19 7 6 36 8 43 23 2942

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 20 21 27 12 8 11 1 46 23 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 19 8 6 15 1 62 16 3010
2014 Aboriginal 22 20 21 11 3 23 0 54 18 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 20 7 4 19 1 61 14 2941
2011 Aboriginal 27 35 13 11 7 8 0 67 19 118
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 15 6 4 10 0 72 10 3404
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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 29 49 8 5 3 1 6 83 8 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 47 9 8 3 2 10 77 12 3016
2014 Aboriginal 24 50 9 9 2 0 7 79 11 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 49 10 8 2 1 11 77 11 2945
2011 Aboriginal 25 49 14 3 4 1 6 78 7 120
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 48 10 9 3 1 10 75 14 3411
2008 Aboriginal 13 31 9 11 5 4 28 64 24 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 8 6 5 2 33 70 17 3126

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 7 10 26 14 8 28 6 26 34 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 20 10 8 29 11 35 31 3009
2014 Aboriginal 4 14 34 14 8 18 9 24 30 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 16 22 12 8 25 12 35 31 2940
2011 Aboriginal 6 16 29 12 8 24 6 31 28 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 15 21 13 11 25 10 32 36 3409

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 30 24 18 4 1 17 6 70 7 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 28 13 3 2 12 10 77 6 3018
2014 Aboriginal 34 29 16 3 1 9 8 76 5 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 14 4 2 11 11 75 7 2942
2011 Aboriginal 24 26 25 6 5 9 5 57 13 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 28 14 4 2 12 9 75 8 3417
2008 Aboriginal 18 26 13 1 2 11 29 74 4 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 20 10 3 2 12 33 73 9 3121

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 21 25 23 7 4 16 5 57 14 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 27 15 4 3 16 9 69 10 3008
2014 Aboriginal 19 33 20 4 3 15 6 66 9 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 28 17 6 3 16 10 65 12 2941
2011 Aboriginal 20 26 33 2 6 9 5 54 9 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 15 6 3 15 9 68 12 3405
2008 Aboriginal 23 20 9 2 5 19 21 72 12 124
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 19 12 5 5 11 30 64 16 3117
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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 12 88 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 3010
2014 Aboriginal 11 89 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 2940

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 247
2014 Aboriginal 43 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 178

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 100 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 247
2014 Aboriginal 57 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 178

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 247
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 178

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 178

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 12 247
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 178

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 4 247
2014 Aboriginal 0 12

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 247
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 178

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 249
2014 Aboriginal 44 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 179

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 249
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 179

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 249
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 179

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 249
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 179

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 249
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 179

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 249
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 179

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 249
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 179

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 249

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 249
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 179

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 249
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 179

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 249

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 249
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 179

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 179

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 249
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 179

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 24 249
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 179

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 11 249
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 179

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 249
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 179

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 11 249
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 179

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 249
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 179

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 249
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 179

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 249
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 179

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 249
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 179

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 68 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 249
2014 Aboriginal 60 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 62 179

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 243
2014 Aboriginal 0 12

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 11 243
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 167

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 243
2014 Aboriginal 0 12

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 243
2014 Aboriginal 0 12

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 243
2014 Aboriginal 0 12

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 4 243
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 167

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 10 243
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 167

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 243
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 167

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 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 243
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 167

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 243
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 167

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 243
2014 Aboriginal 0 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 167

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 243
2014 Aboriginal 59 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 167

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13
2014 Aboriginal 0 12

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 82 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 243
2014 Aboriginal 68 12
2014 Non-Aboriginal 73 167

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 13

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 243
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 167

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 90 10 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 91 9 251

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 13 15 23 8 4 35 3 45 19 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 13 20 3 3 41 7 49 12 3008
2014 Aboriginal 10 10 26 4 4 40 6 37 15 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 12 19 4 2 44 7 48 13 2943

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 23 20 27 8 3 18 1 54 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 18 4 3 17 2 70 9 3003
2014 Aboriginal 23 29 18 7 1 22 1 67 10 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 18 4 2 22 2 68 8 2941
2011 Aboriginal 30 34 14 8 4 10 0 71 14 121
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 12 3 2 11 0 81 5 3407
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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 13 21 25 20 22 0 0 34 42 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 23 15 22 0 2 39 38 3010

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 13 26 24 23 15 0 0 39 37 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 30 22 14 0 1 33 37 3011

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 16 36 25 15 7 0 0 52 22 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 28 27 17 11 0 1 44 28 3005

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 23 27 19 15 2 0 38 35 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 25 18 16 1 2 38 36 3007

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 28 21 20 12 9 1 8 54 24 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 25 20 12 10 1 5 56 23 3007

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 19 22 32 20 6 1 0 41 26 109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 26 16 10 0 1 47 27 3009

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 21 23 27 23 5 1 0 45 28 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 24 12 7 1 1 56 20 3010

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 18 30 25 22 5 1 0 48 27 109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 25 14 6 1 1 54 21 3009

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 28 30 25 10 6 0 1 58 16 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 21 10 6 1 1 63 16 3011

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 26 31 21 16 3 2 1 59 19 109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 23 12 6 1 2 57 19 3000

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 51 26 13 6 2 0 2 79 7 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 25 13 5 3 0 1 80 8 3012

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 56 21 8 8 2 1 4 81 11 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 13 7 4 3 1 3 86 8 3013

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 42 34 11 7 3 0 3 79 10 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 30 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 3009

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 41 27 16 9 4 0 3 70 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 20 10 6 4 0 2 79 10 3016

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 49 16 8 2 1 1 24 86 3 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 15 6 2 1 0 23 89 3 3010

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 62 19 11 3 1 0 4 85 4 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 19 9 2 1 1 7 87 3 2990

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 65 17 9 3 2 0 6 86 5 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 14 7 3 4 1 5 86 8 3018

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 48 34 12 5 0 0 2 83 5 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 3010

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 7 22 43 18 9 0 1 30 27 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 24 42 19 8 0 0 31 27 3019

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 8 31 40 17 4 0 1 20 39 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 23 43 19 6 0 0 25 31 3006

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 25 43 20 8 3 1 0 69 11 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 12 6 4 2 0 78 10 3018

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 15 26 22 16 16 5 0 43 34 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 38 16 15 10 2 0 58 25 3017
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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 25 75 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 3010
2014 Aboriginal 24 76 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 2940

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 89 11 27
2017 Non-Aboriginal 85 15 512
2014 Aboriginal 88 12 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 83 17 437

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 66 22 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 5 7 2 1 0 85 9 434
2014 Aboriginal 46 32 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 8 6 3 1 1 83 9 360
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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 28 18 18 15 17 3 1 29 71 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 21 21 13 15 4 1 27 73 3020

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 13 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 2079

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 31 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 2079

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 21 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 2079

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 40 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 2079

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 4 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 2079

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 2079

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 40 21 15 5 12 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 44 20 13 5 13 2035

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 18 11 20 36 1 7 26 61 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 15 18 34 2 10 24 59 2095

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 2 5 8 13 65 0 7 8 84 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 5 9 18 58 2 6 7 83 2089
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