2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of Finance Canada by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 45 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 46 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 525
2014 Aboriginal 30 53 0 8 9 0 0 83 17 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 46 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 572
2011 Aboriginal 14 60 6 12 7 0 0 74 20 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 5 14 9 0 0 72 23 573

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 57 35 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 18 4 2 1 1 0 94 2 524
2014 Aboriginal 45 38 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 71 19 4 3 1 2 1 92 5 572
2011 Aboriginal 56 6 19 19 0 0 0 63 19 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 72 18 3 3 2 1 1 91 5 573

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 48 16 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 19 5 9 4 0 1 83 13 525
2014 Aboriginal 61 24 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 19 6 10 7 0 1 78 17 571
2011 Aboriginal 41 39 7 12 0 0 0 80 12 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 63 16 7 9 4 0 0 79 14 573

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 32 23 19 25 0 0 0 56 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 38 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 525
2014 Aboriginal 31 31 0 30 8 0 0 61 39 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 9 9 4 0 0 77 14 571
2011 Aboriginal 22 53 0 19 6 0 0 74 26 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 574

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 17 51 8 17 8 0 0 68 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 11 9 2 0 0 77 12 523
2014 Aboriginal 40 30 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 18 13 3 0 1 66 16 571
2011 Aboriginal 34 34 12 19 0 0 0 68 19 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 17 12 6 0 2 64 18 574

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 35 56 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 524
2014 Aboriginal 48 37 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 573
2011 Aboriginal 34 46 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 7 4 4 0 0 84 9 571

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 56 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 37 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 523
2014 Aboriginal 62 30 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 572
2011 Aboriginal 47 34 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 36 4 5 3 0 0 87 9 573

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 51 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 521
2014 Aboriginal 47 30 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 573

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 52 31 0 9 8 0 0 83 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 10 9 6 0 0 76 14 520
2014 Aboriginal 54 22 8 8 7 0 0 77 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 13 10 6 0 1 71 16 573
2011 Aboriginal 54 19 0 13 14 0 0 73 27 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 10 12 7 1 1 71 19 574

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 17 49 19 0 8 0 7 71 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 25 9 13 15 2 13 56 33 524
2014 Aboriginal 16 38 8 16 15 8 0 58 33 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 18 10 14 26 2 12 43 46 573
2011 Aboriginal 32 21 12 0 22 0 13 61 25 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 17 9 20 26 1 11 38 52 574

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 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 46 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 525
2014 Aboriginal 31 53 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 44 8 7 2 0 0 82 9 573
2011 Aboriginal 6 74 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 573

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 27 48 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 524
2014 Aboriginal 16 69 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 16 12 5 0 0 68 16 573
2011 Aboriginal 27 40 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 574

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 44 23 0 24 9 0 0 67 33 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 46 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 525

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 31 60 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 39 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 525
2014 Aboriginal 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 39 9 3 1 0 1 88 4 573
2011 Aboriginal 7 74 6 6 0 6 0 87 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 574

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 34 49 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 10 7 6 0 0 76 14 522

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 44 47 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 36 6 4 1 0 0 89 4 523
2014 Aboriginal 62 30 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 9 2 0 0 0 89 3 571
2011 Aboriginal 48 39 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 54 31 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 572

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 15 15 9 0 0 60 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 523
2014 Aboriginal 32 45 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 45 9 10 2 1 0 79 12 573
2011 Aboriginal 21 59 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 10 10 4 1 0 77 13 570

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 31 17 17 0 0 0 66 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 11 9 4 0 0 76 12 524
2014 Aboriginal 47 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 14 9 3 0 1 75 11 573

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 43 40 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 9 7 2 0 1 81 10 524
2014 Aboriginal 39 38 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 11 7 2 1 1 79 9 572
2011 Aboriginal 22 51 6 14 7 0 0 73 21 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 12 5 3 1 2 79 8 574

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 48 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 523
2014 Aboriginal 40 52 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 571
2011 Aboriginal 21 66 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 573

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 33 34 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 20 9 5 0 0 65 15 524
2014 Aboriginal 31 38 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 20 8 7 0 0 64 15 573
2011 Aboriginal 34 27 19 21 0 0 0 61 21 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 39 19 9 7 0 0 65 17 574

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 9 15 41 27 7 0 0 34 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 23 42 18 9 0 2 28 29 523
2014 Aboriginal 7 31 38 16 0 0 8 17 42 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 19 46 21 9 1 0 30 24 572
2011 Aboriginal 20 33 13 28 6 0 0 34 53 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 21 42 19 8 1 2 27 30 572

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 8 32 25 27 0 0 51 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 10 21 34 28 1 2 64 15 521
2014 Aboriginal 0 16 38 15 23 0 8 42 17 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 11 21 41 21 2 2 65 13 570
2011 Aboriginal 7 12 13 46 21 0 0 67 20 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 3 7 18 43 24 2 4 70 11 573

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 15 39 8 19 0 0 27 34 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 36 23 14 1 1 38 26 520
2014 Aboriginal 8 31 8 23 15 0 16 45 46 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 34 21 8 2 1 30 35 572
2011 Aboriginal 39 20 14 20 6 0 0 27 59 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 20 33 19 9 0 4 29 36 571

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 17 25 15 24 7 0 12 36 47 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 36 27 11 0 1 38 25 522
2014 Aboriginal 8 23 30 23 0 8 8 28 37 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 21 40 21 11 1 1 33 26 573
2011 Aboriginal 21 7 44 21 7 0 0 28 28 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 22 39 20 9 0 2 30 30 569

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 17 24 17 31 12 0 0 42 41 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 29 24 15 1 2 40 30 522
2014 Aboriginal 22 8 31 8 16 0 16 28 35 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 33 23 12 1 3 36 30 572
2011 Aboriginal 14 26 26 34 0 0 0 34 40 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 31 22 11 2 4 35 32 570

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 9 8 33 35 8 0 8 46 18 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 27 26 18 3 3 47 25 521
2014 Aboriginal 8 8 29 32 15 0 8 51 17 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 27 35 17 3 3 55 16 571
2011 Aboriginal 14 19 27 13 27 0 0 40 33 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 12 28 30 19 2 4 52 18 571

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 9 25 24 35 7 0 0 43 34 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 32 29 12 1 3 43 24 522
2014 Aboriginal 0 23 24 29 16 0 8 49 25 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 34 25 10 4 3 38 25 570
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My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 22 5 6 1 1 1 88 7 524
2014 Aboriginal 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 20 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 573
2011 Aboriginal 68 20 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 64 19 5 8 3 0 1 85 11 574

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 39 41 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 12 8 4 6 7 72 14 525
2014 Aboriginal 16 37 16 15 0 8 8 63 18 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 29 12 6 3 6 8 76 10 573

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 60 31 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 525
2014 Aboriginal 31 38 16 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 30 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 573

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 58 25 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 31 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 525
2014 Aboriginal 52 31 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 37 5 5 1 1 1 89 6 573
2011 Aboriginal 27 54 12 6 0 0 0 81 6 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 32 6 6 3 1 1 85 8 574

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 49 19 0 17 0 7 8 80 20 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 29 10 8 3 11 1 75 13 525
2014 Aboriginal 38 23 8 16 0 16 0 72 19 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 26 9 8 2 11 2 79 12 573
2011 Aboriginal 34 28 19 0 0 20 0 77 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 25 9 7 5 9 1 77 13 573

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 32 0 0 25 27 0 66 34 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 15 11 6 22 7 54 25 525
2014 Aboriginal 15 39 16 0 0 30 0 77 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 15 13 6 20 5 54 25 573

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 43 47 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 28 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 524
2014 Aboriginal 47 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 29 4 2 0 0 0 93 3 572
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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 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 7 10 3 1 1 80 13 524
2014 Aboriginal 39 30 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 12 6 4 1 1 77 10 573
2011 Aboriginal 47 21 26 6 0 0 0 68 6 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 10 10 5 0 1 75 15 574

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 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 27 7 5 3 2 1 85 8 524
2014 Aboriginal 24 53 7 8 0 8 0 84 9 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 11 5 2 3 1 81 8 573
2011 Aboriginal 40 34 12 13 0 0 0 74 13 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 27 10 6 5 2 1 79 11 574

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 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 525
2014 Aboriginal 47 45 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 10 7 2 1 0 81 9 573
2011 Aboriginal 46 41 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 574

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 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 12 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 525
2014 Aboriginal 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 76 13 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 573
2011 Aboriginal 94 0 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 77 14 3 3 3 0 1 91 6 574

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 44 33 0 8 8 0 8 83 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 25 10 7 6 6 5 75 15 523
2014 Aboriginal 48 23 7 15 0 0 8 76 16 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 24 14 9 5 7 6 68 16 573
2011 Aboriginal 48 6 13 12 21 0 0 54 33 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 27 14 13 8 6 5 61 23 574

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 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 29 7 5 3 1 1 85 8 524

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 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 7 3 3 1 0 86 7 524

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 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 31 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 522
2014 Aboriginal 48 37 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 33 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 571
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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 26 37 14 9 1 4 9 73 11 132
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 15 7 1 1 9 74 9 148

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 51 32 0 8 9 0 0 83 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 8 3 2 4 0 87 5 525
2014 Aboriginal 38 39 8 8 0 8 0 83 9 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 11 3 2 6 0 84 5 573
2011 Aboriginal 33 48 13 0 0 0 6 86 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 31 13 6 4 9 0 75 11 572

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 51 32 0 8 9 0 0 83 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 525
2014 Aboriginal 30 62 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 10 4 2 1 0 84 7 572
2011 Aboriginal 21 48 25 0 0 6 0 73 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 12 8 5 1 0 76 13 571

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 27 49 0 15 9 0 0 75 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 6 3 3 0 78 9 524
2014 Aboriginal 23 54 16 0 0 8 0 82 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 15 6 2 4 0 75 9 572
2011 Aboriginal 7 73 13 0 0 6 0 86 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 43 13 9 3 4 0 74 12 574

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 27 33 15 8 17 0 0 60 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 15 12 5 5 0 67 17 524
2014 Aboriginal 30 47 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 18 12 8 5 0 59 21 573
2011 Aboriginal 13 62 12 0 0 12 0 86 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 34 17 15 8 7 0 57 25 573

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 27 49 0 9 15 0 0 75 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 16 14 4 2 0 66 18 524
2014 Aboriginal 8 53 16 16 0 8 0 66 17 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 18 14 3 2 0 64 18 572
2011 Aboriginal 0 66 13 14 0 6 0 71 15 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 43 14 16 8 2 0 61 24 574
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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 60 15 0 9 0 0 75 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 46 13 9 1 2 0 78 9 523
2014 Aboriginal 32 60 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 15 7 2 2 0 76 9 572
2011 Aboriginal 46 41 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 44 16 7 2 2 0 74 10 574

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 75 15 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 35 6 1 0 2 0 93 1 523
2014 Aboriginal 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 6 2 1 3 0 91 2 572
2011 Aboriginal 68 26 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 9 1 1 4 0 88 2 574

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 31 60 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 522
2014 Aboriginal 53 39 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 7 6 2 3 1 84 9 573
2011 Aboriginal 35 46 6 0 0 6 6 93 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 11 6 2 4 1 80 8 574

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 16 28 31 8 17 0 0 44 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 15 10 4 5 1 70 14 522
2014 Aboriginal 30 46 16 0 0 8 0 82 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 19 8 3 5 1 68 12 573
2011 Aboriginal 13 47 21 0 0 12 6 75 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 19 12 7 5 0 60 20 572

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 17 27 0 33 8 0 35 36 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 15 13 14 17 5 47 34 523
2014 Aboriginal 9 30 23 0 30 8 0 42 33 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 20 15 14 13 18 4 45 35 573
2011 Aboriginal 0 14 33 12 22 6 12 18 42 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 16 16 15 15 20 6 39 40 572

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 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 7 8 2 1 1 82 11 522
2014 Aboriginal 62 15 16 0 0 8 0 83 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 10 7 3 1 2 78 11 573

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 64 29 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 23 3 1 1 1 1 95 2 520
2014 Aboriginal 62 30 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 24 6 2 1 5 2 90 3 573
2011 Aboriginal 62 26 0 6 0 0 6 93 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 61 20 7 3 1 3 4 89 3 574

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 51 42 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 12 11 4 3 0 72 16 520
2014 Aboriginal 40 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 14 14 6 3 1 66 20 573
2011 Aboriginal 13 40 27 20 0 0 0 54 20 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 20 13 9 2 0 58 22 574

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 45 47 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 11 13 11 2 2 63 25 522
2014 Aboriginal 38 15 16 0 31 0 0 53 31 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 13 14 14 2 2 58 29 572
2011 Aboriginal 22 26 12 40 0 0 0 48 40 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 12 13 15 2 2 59 28 574

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 35 31 26 0 8 0 0 66 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 42 16 8 3 4 0 71 12 521

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 50 33 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 13 5 3 4 0 79 8 520
2014 Aboriginal 40 30 8 16 0 8 0 75 17 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 12 4 2 8 0 81 7 573

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 33 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 43 10 7 3 2 0 80 10 523
2014 Aboriginal 40 38 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 12 6 2 3 0 80 8 573
2011 Aboriginal 7 66 19 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 13 9 4 2 0 73 14 574

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 52 39 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 522
2014 Aboriginal 55 37 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 8 3 1 0 0 89 3 573
2011 Aboriginal 27 66 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 573

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 43 48 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 522
2014 Aboriginal 32 45 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 573
2011 Aboriginal 20 46 27 0 0 7 0 71 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 573

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 51 40 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 523
2014 Aboriginal 31 46 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 573
2011 Aboriginal 20 53 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 573

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 51 23 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 26 14 8 5 2 1 72 13 521
2014 Aboriginal 16 47 15 16 7 0 0 62 23 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 27 16 8 5 3 0 70 14 573
2011 Aboriginal 13 34 31 7 0 14 0 55 8 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 28 12 7 8 2 0 71 16 574
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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 17 43 40 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 35 524
2014 Aboriginal 38 23 39 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 30 572
2011 Aboriginal 52 14 34 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 32 574

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 11 31 47 6 1 4 164
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 31 46 11 9999 4 202
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 28 41 14 9999 5 213
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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 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 524
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 570

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 70

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 73 70

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 68

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 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 70

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 9 68

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 70

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 70

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 70

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 70

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 33 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 70

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 70

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 70

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 70

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 70

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 68

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 56 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 71

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 23 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 71

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 12 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 71

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 9 68

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 16 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 71

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 71

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 29 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 71

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 68

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 23 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 68

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 7 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 68

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 17 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 68

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 20 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 68

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 21 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 68

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 9 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 68

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 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 68

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 32 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 68

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 7 67

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 46 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 68

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 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 68

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 67

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 8 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 68

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 83 17 68

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 8 8 0 17 8 52 7 39 61 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 17 15 5 4 35 10 56 16 525
2014 Aboriginal 8 29 8 8 8 39 0 61 26 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 11 15 4 2 41 10 56 13 573

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 23 35 9 15 9 8 0 63 27 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 14 5 3 15 3 74 10 524
2014 Aboriginal 31 45 9 8 8 0 0 76 16 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 27 18 5 2 17 2 70 8 573
2011 Aboriginal 0 67 27 0 0 6 0 71 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 15 3 2 16 1 76 6 573
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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 16 49 8 0 8 12 8 81 10 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 41 11 8 3 1 17 73 13 525
2014 Aboriginal 16 48 8 8 0 0 22 81 10 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 14 10 3 2 17 67 16 573
2011 Aboriginal 13 46 6 14 0 0 20 74 18 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 39 12 13 5 1 16 65 21 574

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 0 0 8 8 0 76 8 0 50 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 12 18 5 3 38 16 46 16 523
2014 Aboriginal 0 16 16 8 9 30 22 34 34 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 9 17 6 5 36 20 37 24 573
2011 Aboriginal 0 7 26 6 7 27 27 15 29 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 8 22 7 6 35 17 27 27 574

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 23 8 17 0 12 8 69 21 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 27 10 4 2 13 17 77 9 522
2014 Aboriginal 31 15 0 8 0 24 22 85 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 22 13 5 2 19 17 68 11 572
2011 Aboriginal 13 40 12 0 7 7 20 73 10 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 23 15 6 2 16 18 65 13 574

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 32 15 8 17 8 12 8 60 31 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 25 13 6 3 14 16 69 13 525
2014 Aboriginal 24 15 8 8 0 24 22 71 15 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 18 15 6 6 20 16 57 19 573
2011 Aboriginal 6 45 0 7 7 14 20 78 22 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 21 15 8 4 17 16 60 18 574
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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 0 100 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 523
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 97 572

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 20

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 73 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 90 20

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 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 20

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 20

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 26

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 26

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 26

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 20

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 26

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 20

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 32 27

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 0 27

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 20

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 59 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 20

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 20

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 27

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 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 20

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 17 27

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 32 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 20

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 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 20

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 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 20

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 27

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 88 12 27

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 12 8 8 8 0 56 9 56 22 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 15 3 1 42 10 60 8 523
2014 Aboriginal 15 23 0 8 0 54 0 82 18 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 10 16 2 2 47 8 57 8 573

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 34 8 32 8 0 17 0 51 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 12 4 2 18 3 77 7 524
2014 Aboriginal 38 30 8 8 0 16 0 81 10 13
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 25 18 2 2 20 2 72 5 573
2011 Aboriginal 20 40 27 0 0 13 0 69 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 30 13 2 2 18 0 80 4 574
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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 8 25 8 24 36 0 0 32 60 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 23 10 11 1 1 55 22 524

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 0 44 15 26 15 0 0 44 41 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 29 31 17 10 0 1 40 28 524

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 7 52 8 17 15 0 0 60 32 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 34 26 13 8 0 2 52 22 521

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 19 23 25 17 8 0 8 46 27 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 25 26 17 8 0 1 48 26 524

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 27 26 32 0 15 0 0 53 15 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 20 9 7 0 6 60 18 525

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 12 48 25 8 8 0 0 59 16 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 25 29 12 9 0 0 50 21 523

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 34 25 24 8 9 0 0 59 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 18 8 4 0 1 70 11 523

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 28 31 31 0 9 0 0 59 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 24 11 4 0 1 61 15 522

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 39 24 0 9 0 0 67 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 21 9 5 0 1 64 14 523

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 32 24 0 9 0 0 67 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 20 7 2 0 1 70 10 519

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 50 27 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 20 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 525

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 66 25 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 9 5 2 2 0 2 92 4 525

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 58 25 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 21 10 3 1 0 2 86 4 523

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 52 39 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 15 9 4 3 0 1 83 7 523

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 44 8 8 9 0 0 31 75 13 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 10 5 1 0 0 23 92 1 524

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 60 15 9 0 0 0 15 89 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 19 5 1 1 0 5 94 2 525

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 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 83 8 3 1 1 1 3 95 2 525

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 19 73 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 27 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 525

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 34 39 17 0 0 0 44 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 31 41 13 5 0 0 41 18 525

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 25 33 16 19 0 0 35 32 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 40 26 10 0 0 36 24 525

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 16 60 9 15 0 0 0 75 15 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 45 16 6 3 4 0 73 10 524

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 19 25 8 41 8 0 0 44 49 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 17 10 5 2 0 67 16 525
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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 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 524
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 571

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 76 24 57
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 30 52

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 55 18 7 16 4 0 0 73 20 44
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 32 8 5 3 3 0 83 8 37
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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 8 8 40 16 28 0 0 8 92 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 22 21 14 10 5 1 29 71 524

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 49 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 349

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 73 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 349

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 27 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 349

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 57 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 349

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 21 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 349

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 64 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 349

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 35 25 28 12 0 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 49 22 9 4 7 337

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 8 44 8 21 18 0 0 52 39 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 16 15 12 2 8 52 31 350

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 0 31 8 61 0 0 0 69 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 11 15 19 40 2 10 16 67 350
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