2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service Commission of 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.

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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 20 54 6 20 0 0 0 74 20 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 45 5 8 3 0 0 83 11 566
2014 Aboriginal 32 38 5 19 5 0 0 71 24 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 44 4 9 2 0 0 86 10 559
2011 Aboriginal 41 45 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 45 3 5 2 0 0 91 6 698
2008 Aboriginal 36 48 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 45 5 8 1 0 0 85 9 746

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 61 29 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 23 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 564
2014 Aboriginal 56 14 10 10 10 0 0 71 20 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 25 3 3 1 0 0 92 4 559
2011 Aboriginal 85 5 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 74 20 3 2 1 0 1 95 3 699
2008 Aboriginal 57 34 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 71 22 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 745

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 34 26 6 30 5 0 0 60 34 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 30 6 7 3 0 0 83 10 565
2014 Aboriginal 66 10 5 14 5 0 0 77 19 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 6 9 4 0 1 81 13 559
2011 Aboriginal 85 5 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 56 26 5 10 2 0 1 82 12 698
2008 Aboriginal 48 32 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 745

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 35 25 11 15 14 0 0 61 29 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 6 10 6 0 0 78 16 565
2014 Aboriginal 29 18 14 14 25 0 0 46 39 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 30 7 17 12 0 0 63 30 559
2011 Aboriginal 54 15 11 15 5 0 0 70 20 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 698

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 20 35 15 19 10 0 0 56 29 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 565
2014 Aboriginal 28 34 13 19 5 0 0 62 24 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 11 10 5 0 1 75 14 559
2011 Aboriginal 35 36 15 5 5 0 5 74 11 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 13 7 4 0 1 77 11 698
2008 Aboriginal 22 42 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 42 11 11 4 0 1 74 15 745

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 34 30 14 16 5 0 0 65 21 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 12 5 3 0 0 79 9 566
2014 Aboriginal 43 32 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 13 9 3 0 0 74 13 559
2011 Aboriginal 55 35 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 693
2008 Aboriginal 42 39 3 13 3 0 0 81 16 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 747

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 35 40 9 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 40 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 565
2014 Aboriginal 60 20 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 558
2011 Aboriginal 55 25 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 9 7 2 0 0 82 10 699
2008 Aboriginal 29 48 6 12 3 0 0 78 16 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 746

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 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 564
2014 Aboriginal 51 19 5 21 0 5 0 73 22 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 6 7 2 1 0 85 8 558

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 45 21 5 14 16 0 0 65 30 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 565
2014 Aboriginal 53 15 4 14 9 5 0 71 25 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 559
2011 Aboriginal 45 25 5 15 10 0 0 71 24 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 36 8 7 4 0 0 82 11 700

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 25 9 15 21 5 0 24 46 34 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 19 13 10 8 3 19 60 23 566
2014 Aboriginal 29 33 5 10 19 0 4 64 30 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 22 11 10 10 2 19 62 25 559
2011 Aboriginal 36 10 5 15 25 6 5 51 44 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 25 9 10 10 2 16 64 25 697
2008 Aboriginal 39 18 4 7 14 0 19 70 26 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 23 8 11 9 3 13 67 23 746

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 25 9 25 10 0 0 55 36 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 45 12 7 5 0 0 75 12 565
2014 Aboriginal 42 27 5 10 15 0 0 70 25 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 45 12 9 4 0 0 74 14 559
2011 Aboriginal 51 29 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 697
2008 Aboriginal 29 50 3 10 7 0 0 80 17 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 8 3 0 0 77 12 738

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 31 25 15 19 10 0 0 56 29 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 16 12 7 1 0 65 19 566
2014 Aboriginal 14 28 18 30 10 0 0 42 40 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 14 14 7 1 0 64 21 558
2011 Aboriginal 30 41 10 15 5 0 0 71 20 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 698

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 25 45 5 16 9 0 0 70 26 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 10 11 4 0 0 74 15 566

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 40 35 0 15 10 0 0 75 25 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 563
2014 Aboriginal 34 46 0 5 10 5 0 85 15 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 41 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 559
2011 Aboriginal 58 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 19
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 38 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 698
2008 Aboriginal 45 45 0 3 7 0 0 90 10 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 7 3 2 1 0 87 6 743

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 25 35 10 14 16 0 0 60 30 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 16 9 6 1 0 68 15 564

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 26 43 14 11 5 0 0 69 16 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 11 3 2 0 0 84 6 564
2014 Aboriginal 56 24 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 32 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 559
2011 Aboriginal 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 56 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 696

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 35 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 12 10 5 1 0 73 15 565
2014 Aboriginal 20 54 6 9 11 0 0 75 20 20
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 15 12 6 0 1 66 18 559
2011 Aboriginal 41 29 5 20 5 0 0 70 25 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 694

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 35 26 14 10 15 0 0 61 25 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 14 8 6 0 0 71 15 564
2014 Aboriginal 35 32 10 13 10 0 0 67 23 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 14 13 6 0 1 67 19 559

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 30 45 9 6 10 0 0 75 16 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 14 9 4 0 1 73 13 564
2014 Aboriginal 47 24 9 5 14 0 0 71 19 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 15 9 5 0 0 72 14 559
2011 Aboriginal 45 40 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 695

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 30 25 9 20 15 0 0 55 35 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 565
2014 Aboriginal 46 34 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 13 6 2 0 0 78 9 559
2011 Aboriginal 40 45 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 698
2008 Aboriginal 43 31 10 14 3 0 0 73 17 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 44 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 744

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 15 51 20 10 0 0 5 69 10 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 31 13 7 4 1 1 75 11 564
2014 Aboriginal 53 19 9 10 9 0 0 72 19 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 559
2011 Aboriginal 36 30 14 10 10 0 0 66 20 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 18 7 3 0 1 72 10 698
2008 Aboriginal 39 29 22 7 3 0 0 68 10 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 19 9 4 0 1 67 14 745

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 19 19 46 5 11 0 0 16 38 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 23 37 16 10 1 4 28 33 564
2014 Aboriginal 15 18 20 32 5 5 5 41 37 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 24 39 19 5 1 2 25 34 558
2011 Aboriginal 10 30 19 36 0 0 5 37 42 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 36 21 8 0 3 30 33 698
2008 Aboriginal 16 45 7 28 4 0 0 32 61 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 35 16 6 0 1 23 42 744

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 39 21 6 0 0 27 34 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 32 16 16 3 5 35 31 560
2014 Aboriginal 10 9 19 33 18 0 10 57 22 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 32 26 11 2 3 40 27 558
2011 Aboriginal 5 15 40 30 11 0 0 41 20 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 16 29 28 15 2 4 46 23 698
2008 Aboriginal 20 13 41 13 14 0 0 27 32 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 28 22 11 2 2 35 36 744

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 19 30 30 0 11 11 0 12 55 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 30 15 11 2 5 27 41 562
2014 Aboriginal 29 19 43 4 0 0 5 4 51 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 31 12 6 2 3 19 49 559
2011 Aboriginal 10 19 30 29 11 0 0 41 29 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 29 23 8 1 4 33 37 697
2008 Aboriginal 16 28 25 23 7 0 0 31 44 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 28 19 8 2 4 28 42 743

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 10 24 36 11 4 0 49 25 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 33 23 16 1 4 40 24 561
2014 Aboriginal 0 14 57 19 5 0 5 25 14 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 37 26 10 2 3 38 24 556
2011 Aboriginal 16 29 29 26 0 0 0 26 45 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 33 27 11 1 3 39 26 699
2008 Aboriginal 4 19 34 37 7 0 0 44 23 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 36 22 11 0 2 33 29 746

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 25 24 31 20 0 0 0 20 49 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 18 30 19 14 2 5 36 32 560
2014 Aboriginal 9 34 33 18 0 0 5 19 46 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 31 15 7 1 4 23 44 557
2011 Aboriginal 25 25 5 40 6 0 0 45 50 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 31 17 9 1 4 28 40 695
2008 Aboriginal 20 19 30 25 7 0 0 32 38 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 22 31 15 11 1 4 27 40 744

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 20 31 19 10 6 0 31 36 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 26 16 10 4 5 29 44 563
2014 Aboriginal 9 0 34 38 9 0 10 51 10 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 18 30 25 13 2 5 41 28 557
2011 Aboriginal 10 20 30 24 16 0 0 40 30 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 29 24 15 1 6 42 27 699
2008 Aboriginal 9 17 49 19 4 0 3 24 26 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 29 14 8 2 3 23 46 743

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 28 21 25 21 5 0 0 25 49 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 36 16 10 4 4 27 33 562
2014 Aboriginal 14 15 46 14 5 0 5 20 31 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 37 18 6 2 3 25 36 556
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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 46 45 0 5 5 0 0 91 9 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 26 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 564
2014 Aboriginal 76 9 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 72 19 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 559
2011 Aboriginal 75 10 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 21 2 4 2 0 1 92 6 699
2008 Aboriginal 59 12 7 13 6 0 3 74 19 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 71 18 3 5 2 0 1 89 7 746

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 31 20 10 14 20 0 5 53 36 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 15 9 6 5 5 66 17 562
2014 Aboriginal 42 19 14 10 10 0 5 63 21 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 17 9 8 5 4 63 19 559

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 51 24 0 15 10 0 0 75 25 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 8 8 5 1 0 79 12 566
2014 Aboriginal 55 20 5 5 14 0 0 76 19 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 559

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 35 40 0 15 5 0 5 79 21 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 11 6 4 2 0 78 11 566
2014 Aboriginal 32 40 8 9 10 0 0 72 20 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 12 7 4 1 1 76 11 559
2011 Aboriginal 61 14 0 20 5 0 0 75 25 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 10 8 3 1 0 79 11 699
2008 Aboriginal 35 43 0 16 6 0 0 78 22 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 9 8 3 1 1 80 11 747

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 50 10 9 11 6 14 0 70 19 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 28 11 11 6 8 1 70 18 566
2014 Aboriginal 37 24 14 10 15 0 0 61 25 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 12 9 7 7 2 69 17 559
2011 Aboriginal 55 10 5 20 11 0 0 65 30 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 26 10 7 4 6 1 76 12 696
2008 Aboriginal 45 24 7 7 15 3 0 71 22 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 27 10 7 5 6 1 77 13 744

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 16 20 9 11 30 14 0 42 47 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 24 16 18 9 17 3 47 34 566
2014 Aboriginal 4 20 28 10 11 27 0 33 28 20
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 17 15 15 15 4 41 37 559

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 41 38 10 6 6 0 0 79 11 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 41 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 566
2014 Aboriginal 41 44 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 559
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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 46 19 10 11 15 0 0 65 25 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 9 9 4 1 2 78 13 566
2014 Aboriginal 38 52 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 13 9 6 1 1 72 15 559
2011 Aboriginal 41 29 15 10 6 0 0 70 15 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 700
2008 Aboriginal 26 36 13 14 10 0 0 62 24 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 14 11 7 1 1 68 18 744

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 51 34 5 0 10 0 0 85 10 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 10 5 3 3 1 81 9 565
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 18 5 5 0 0 71 10 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 12 8 4 2 1 76 12 559
2011 Aboriginal 36 40 10 10 0 5 0 79 11 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 32 10 5 5 2 1 81 10 697
2008 Aboriginal 35 19 17 25 0 0 4 56 26 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 11 8 5 3 1 75 14 743

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 55 19 5 10 10 0 0 75 20 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 34 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 566
2014 Aboriginal 28 52 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 9 9 6 0 0 77 14 557
2011 Aboriginal 46 29 5 21 0 0 0 75 21 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 10 5 4 1 1 80 9 698
2008 Aboriginal 45 28 11 3 10 0 4 75 14 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 744

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 80 15 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 81 15 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 566
2014 Aboriginal 86 9 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 14 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 559
2011 Aboriginal 80 10 0 5 6 0 0 89 11 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 83 12 2 2 1 0 1 95 3 699
2008 Aboriginal 71 13 4 6 0 0 6 90 6 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 81 11 2 2 2 0 1 94 4 743

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 65 24 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 25 7 6 4 3 3 83 10 565
2014 Aboriginal 57 29 4 0 10 0 0 86 10 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 25 6 5 5 2 5 83 11 559
2011 Aboriginal 40 16 15 20 5 5 0 59 26 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 6 6 4 1 4 83 11 700

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 60 25 0 4 10 0 0 85 15 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 24 6 6 4 1 1 85 9 564

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 61 14 10 9 6 0 0 76 15 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 26 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 565

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 51 19 5 11 15 0 0 70 25 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 564
2014 Aboriginal 52 30 4 5 10 0 0 81 15 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 559
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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 Non-Aboriginal 27 45 15 2 2 2 7 79 5 148
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 9 9 5 5 8 73 16 149

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 31 20 19 14 15 0 0 52 29 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 15 8 4 9 0 71 13 566
2014 Aboriginal 42 28 10 0 20 0 0 70 20 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 17 7 3 11 0 69 12 559
2011 Aboriginal 25 35 5 25 5 5 0 63 32 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 15 12 7 9 1 63 21 696

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 11 40 5 20 25 0 0 51 44 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 14 11 5 3 1 68 17 566
2014 Aboriginal 40 29 5 10 14 0 0 70 25 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 20 13 6 3 0 60 19 559
2011 Aboriginal 35 35 16 10 5 0 0 70 15 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 20 12 8 2 0 59 20 696
2008 Aboriginal 15 29 13 15 27 0 0 44 42 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 19 14 10 4 0 56 25 745

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 11 25 19 20 20 5 0 38 42 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 37 20 14 6 7 1 57 21 565
2014 Aboriginal 9 40 10 15 26 0 0 49 41 20
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 32 20 17 9 9 0 50 28 559
2011 Aboriginal 25 24 10 20 15 5 0 52 37 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 39 21 13 7 6 0 57 21 697
2008 Aboriginal 7 37 14 22 20 0 0 44 42 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 32 21 20 8 7 0 47 30 747

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 26 25 5 24 20 0 0 51 44 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 15 11 8 5 1 64 19 565
2014 Aboriginal 23 28 9 14 26 0 0 51 40 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 19 16 9 10 0 51 28 559
2011 Aboriginal 30 24 21 5 15 5 0 57 21 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 19 13 8 7 0 57 23 693
2008 Aboriginal 22 27 13 15 20 4 0 50 36 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 32 19 15 10 9 0 52 27 745

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 16 30 19 15 20 0 0 46 35 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 41 19 13 7 3 0 59 21 565
2014 Aboriginal 18 37 20 5 20 0 0 55 25 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 35 20 18 10 3 0 50 29 558
2011 Aboriginal 25 25 11 20 15 5 0 53 36 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 42 16 14 7 3 0 61 22 694
2008 Aboriginal 9 39 3 28 20 0 0 48 48 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 41 15 18 9 2 0 56 28 746
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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 35 35 9 6 14 0 0 71 20 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 44 15 9 3 2 0 72 12 565
2014 Aboriginal 27 44 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 16 10 4 2 0 69 15 559
2011 Aboriginal 20 54 11 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 697

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 67 15 5 9 5 0 0 81 14 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 46 9 4 1 5 0 85 5 565
2014 Aboriginal 36 39 14 5 0 5 0 80 5 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 43 12 2 1 6 1 84 4 559
2011 Aboriginal 55 25 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 11 3 1 4 1 85 4 697

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 41 19 5 14 21 0 0 60 35 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 13 8 3 3 1 74 12 563
2014 Aboriginal 56 14 14 5 10 0 0 70 15 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 9 10 4 4 1 76 15 559
2011 Aboriginal 44 15 20 5 10 6 0 63 15 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 35 11 9 3 4 0 76 12 695
2008 Aboriginal 35 44 3 11 7 0 0 79 18 29
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 7 8 4 4 1 79 13 745

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 50 5 15 20 10 0 0 55 30 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 37 22 11 5 5 2 60 17 565
2014 Aboriginal 47 24 5 4 10 5 5 78 16 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 21 13 7 9 2 54 23 559
2011 Aboriginal 49 11 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 19 13 6 7 1 59 20 697

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 17 10 21 10 38 5 0 28 50 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 20 13 12 11 6 45 30 565
2014 Aboriginal 29 17 24 15 10 5 0 48 27 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 18 20 14 13 14 6 42 34 559
2011 Aboriginal 25 15 20 11 15 11 5 47 30 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 19 18 14 11 17 6 44 32 698

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 55 20 6 9 9 0 0 76 19 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 29 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 562
2014 Aboriginal 70 15 0 4 5 5 0 90 10 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 26 6 6 2 0 2 86 8 559

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 65 11 15 0 5 0 4 79 5 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 22 3 2 1 3 2 94 3 563
2014 Aboriginal 79 10 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 68 22 3 2 1 3 3 95 3 559
2011 Aboriginal 75 15 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 73 18 5 1 1 1 2 93 2 697
2008 Aboriginal 68 9 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 69 21 3 2 1 0 3 94 3 746

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 31 25 5 24 10 4 0 59 36 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 16 10 6 4 1 66 18 565
2014 Aboriginal 24 24 18 15 19 0 0 48 34 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 15 13 10 2 1 61 24 559
2011 Aboriginal 25 35 15 16 5 5 0 63 22 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 15 13 7 2 1 64 21 697
2008 Aboriginal 23 34 11 16 16 0 0 57 32 29
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 16 14 8 3 0 61 22 746

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 16 5 15 29 29 6 0 22 62 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 14 17 23 3 4 42 43 565
2014 Aboriginal 8 19 8 20 35 10 0 31 60 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 17 18 27 3 3 33 48 559
2011 Aboriginal 5 10 19 34 26 5 0 16 63 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 15 21 22 1 4 39 46 697
2008 Aboriginal 6 20 9 35 29 0 0 27 64 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 32 15 17 18 2 3 47 37 744

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 31 30 14 9 10 5 0 64 21 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 41 19 8 6 3 1 66 15 566

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 55 25 9 6 6 0 0 79 11 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 10 3 3 3 1 83 6 566
2014 Aboriginal 49 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 11 3 2 6 0 83 5 559

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 50 25 5 15 6 0 0 75 21 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 41 9 3 1 3 0 87 4 565
2014 Aboriginal 61 29 0 0 5 5 0 95 5 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 11 6 2 3 0 81 7 559
2011 Aboriginal 41 39 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 13 5 3 3 0 78 8 695

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 51 28 9 6 6 0 0 79 11 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 39 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 565
2014 Aboriginal 56 19 11 4 10 0 0 75 14 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 558
2011 Aboriginal 44 26 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 693
2008 Aboriginal 25 46 3 19 7 0 0 71 26 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 6 2 0 0 81 9 746

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 20 19 11 20 0 0 51 30 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 14 8 5 1 0 72 13 564
2014 Aboriginal 27 23 21 10 14 5 0 52 26 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 17 8 6 1 0 68 15 559
2011 Aboriginal 40 25 25 5 5 0 0 65 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 699

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 36 15 19 14 16 0 0 51 30 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 15 8 5 0 0 73 12 566
2014 Aboriginal 22 43 11 10 14 0 0 65 24 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 558
2011 Aboriginal 30 35 15 10 10 0 0 65 20 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 697
2008 Aboriginal 38 26 0 23 13 0 0 64 36 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 13 11 4 0 0 71 16 745

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 30 15 16 10 29 0 0 45 40 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 23 19 12 11 5 1 56 24 566
2014 Aboriginal 32 10 18 20 15 5 0 44 37 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 24 16 14 13 4 1 55 28 558
2011 Aboriginal 31 16 17 26 10 0 0 47 36 19
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 26 15 13 10 3 1 60 25 695
2008 Aboriginal 31 20 7 19 19 4 0 53 40 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 25 17 14 8 6 0 59 24 743
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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 30 40 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 26 36 566
2014 Aboriginal 49 18 33 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 31 28 559
2011 Aboriginal 40 34 26 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 33 697

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 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 56 2 6 6 214
2014 Aboriginal 0 0 51 28 9999 21 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 14 62 4 9999 6 233
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 16 55 5 9999 10 244
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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 46 54 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 79 559

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 118

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 118

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 118

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 0 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 118

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 118

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 118

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 118

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 118

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 118

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 118

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 118

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 118

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 118

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 118

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 118

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 118

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 Non-Aboriginal 59 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 62 118

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 Non-Aboriginal 30 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 118

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 13 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 118

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 10 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 118

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 8 100

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 17 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 118

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 118

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 118

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 115

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 15 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 115

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 12 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 115

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 11 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 115

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 9 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 115

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 17 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 115

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 16 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 115

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 11 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 115

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 14 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 115

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 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 115

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 115

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 Non-Aboriginal 43 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 115

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 0 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 115

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 Non-Aboriginal 53 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 115

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 92

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 92
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 115

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 Non-Aboriginal 87 13 100

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 26 5 10 9 21 29 0 43 43 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 20 14 6 5 33 8 57 18 565
2014 Aboriginal 22 10 28 10 5 20 5 42 21 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 14 18 6 4 33 10 52 17 559

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 40 19 15 6 10 9 0 66 18 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 16 6 2 13 2 72 9 565
2014 Aboriginal 42 24 20 5 5 5 0 69 11 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 18 6 3 18 2 67 11 559
2011 Aboriginal 49 20 21 5 5 0 0 70 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 14 6 3 10 0 75 9 697
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 35 0 10 0 0 29 86 14 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 10 6 3 3 17 76 11 565
2014 Aboriginal 24 44 9 9 5 0 9 74 15 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 11 5 1 2 19 78 8 558
2011 Aboriginal 25 37 0 10 0 0 29 86 14 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 9 5 2 1 17 81 8 696
2008 Aboriginal 16 51 12 0 4 0 17 81 5 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 9 6 2 2 21 79 10 746

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 6 10 15 6 5 15 44 38 26 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 18 4 3 30 19 51 14 561
2014 Aboriginal 9 18 24 5 15 25 5 38 29 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 18 3 2 29 25 49 12 559
2011 Aboriginal 20 10 20 5 10 15 19 46 23 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 17 6 3 29 22 47 18 694

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 31 11 15 0 0 9 34 73 0 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 26 10 2 1 12 17 83 3 564
2014 Aboriginal 29 37 5 5 5 16 4 82 13 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 9 2 1 10 19 83 4 559
2011 Aboriginal 46 15 10 0 0 5 24 86 0 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 23 8 2 2 10 17 84 5 696
2008 Aboriginal 25 47 4 0 0 3 21 95 0 29
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 7 2 0 11 20 86 4 747

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 9 21 0 0 10 34 63 0 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 28 11 2 1 13 16 80 4 564
2014 Aboriginal 24 27 5 5 0 35 4 84 8 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 29 10 2 1 14 18 80 4 558
2011 Aboriginal 40 26 5 0 5 5 19 87 7 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 25 10 3 1 13 17 80 6 694
2008 Aboriginal 25 33 14 6 3 0 20 72 11 30
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 27 10 3 2 9 18 79 6 745
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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 26 74 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 564
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 559

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 37

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 85 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 76 37

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 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 37

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 0 33

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 33

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 31
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 37

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 31

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 31

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 31
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 37

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 31
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 37

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 0 31

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 31
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 37

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 31

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 31
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 37

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 31
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 37

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 49 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 37

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 18 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 37

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 36 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 37

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 29

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 18 29

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 21 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 34

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 24 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 34

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 52 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 34

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 29

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 57 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 34

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 29

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 81 19 33

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 20 5 15 10 6 39 5 45 29 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 18 15 2 2 39 9 62 9 565
2014 Aboriginal 27 5 19 0 5 40 5 57 9 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 14 15 2 2 43 11 61 8 559

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 40 25 9 5 11 9 0 72 18 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 15 2 2 13 2 77 6 563
2014 Aboriginal 47 28 10 0 5 10 0 83 6 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 15 2 2 22 1 75 5 558
2011 Aboriginal 54 16 11 10 5 5 0 74 15 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 13 3 1 12 0 81 5 698
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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 0 15 35 35 15 0 0 15 50 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 21 15 20 0 4 42 36 562

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 16 10 35 25 15 0 0 26 39 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 27 15 11 0 2 46 27 565

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 26 35 15 10 14 0 0 62 24 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 26 26 11 8 1 3 53 20 564

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 20 31 15 25 9 0 0 51 34 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 22 25 15 12 0 3 47 28 563

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 45 25 15 5 0 0 10 78 5 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 23 10 5 4 0 11 79 10 565

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 25 25 15 20 15 0 0 50 35 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 23 9 6 0 2 61 16 562

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 16 34 24 6 0 0 36 29 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 22 11 6 2 3 59 18 563

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 16 11 40 25 9 0 0 26 34 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 30 24 13 7 1 2 54 21 563

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 30 15 24 16 15 0 0 45 30 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 30 21 14 6 1 2 57 21 565

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 41 21 14 10 14 0 0 61 24 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 20 10 5 0 3 65 15 563

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 37 29 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 22 13 6 5 0 2 75 12 566

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 50 25 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 14 4 4 4 1 3 88 8 565

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 45 25 21 0 10 0 0 69 10 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 9 5 3 0 3 83 8 563

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 45 26 14 5 10 0 0 71 15 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 18 10 5 4 0 3 80 10 564

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 57 10 0 15 0 0 19 82 18 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 10 6 2 1 0 28 87 4 565

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 66 25 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 16 6 1 0 0 7 92 2 562

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 64 32 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 12 6 3 3 1 6 88 6 565

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 50 30 15 4 0 0 0 80 4 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 31 16 5 3 0 3 76 8 565

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 0 21 49 19 10 0 0 21 30 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 32 39 15 4 0 0 43 18 565

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 6 30 49 15 0 0 0 15 35 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 40 24 10 0 1 35 25 563

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 20 44 11 10 15 0 0 64 25 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 44 16 8 4 5 0 72 12 566

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 30 30 14 11 0 0 44 25 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 43 16 13 6 3 0 64 20 565
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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 35 65 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 79 565
2014 Aboriginal 25 75 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 78 559

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 85 15 117
2014 Non-Aboriginal 83 17 123

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 5 4 6 1 0 85 10 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 5 8 5 1 1 82 13 102
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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 15 30 30 9 10 5 0 16 84 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 26 21 12 13 4 1 25 75 565

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 19 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 400

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 25 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 400

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 24 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 400

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 50 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 400

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 0 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 400

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 69 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 400

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 0 47 13 6 7 27 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 48 19 8 8 10 392

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 6 13 37 25 0 12 14 71 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 14 19 17 2 12 42 42 405

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 0 12 14 18 56 0 0 12 74 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 8 11 17 49 2 11 11 77 402
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