2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Privy Council Office 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 30 42 15 8 6 0 0 72 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 46 4 10 2 0 0 84 12 692
2014 Aboriginal 45 30 7 12 6 0 0 75 18 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 46 6 11 2 0 0 82 13 614
2011 Aboriginal 58 28 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 42 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 662
2008 Aboriginal 53 33 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 41 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 466

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 50 30 0 15 6 0 0 79 21 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 21 4 3 1 1 1 93 4 689
2014 Aboriginal 68 13 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 23 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 614
2011 Aboriginal 68 17 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 74 18 4 3 1 0 0 93 4 660
2008 Aboriginal 73 13 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 70 21 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 466

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 51 8 15 21 6 0 0 58 27 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 18 6 7 2 0 0 86 9 690
2014 Aboriginal 63 12 19 6 0 0 0 74 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 62 24 4 6 3 0 0 86 10 614
2011 Aboriginal 71 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 63 22 3 8 3 0 0 85 11 662
2008 Aboriginal 53 27 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 62 19 5 10 3 0 0 81 13 465

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 23 55 7 8 8 0 0 78 15 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 6 10 7 0 0 77 17 691
2014 Aboriginal 49 32 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 32 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 612
2011 Aboriginal 49 27 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 56 29 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 659

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 21 28 22 15 13 0 0 49 28 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 14 11 4 0 1 70 15 692
2014 Aboriginal 37 32 0 25 6 0 0 69 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 42 11 9 4 0 1 76 13 614
2011 Aboriginal 43 33 20 4 0 0 0 75 4 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 12 9 3 1 2 75 12 660
2008 Aboriginal 47 47 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 13 8 5 0 2 73 13 465

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 51 28 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 692
2014 Aboriginal 50 32 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 613
2011 Aboriginal 68 18 10 0 4 0 0 86 4 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 30 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 662
2008 Aboriginal 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 467

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 43 36 8 8 6 0 0 79 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 691
2014 Aboriginal 68 19 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 31 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 614
2011 Aboriginal 58 22 4 0 15 0 0 81 15 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 662
2008 Aboriginal 60 27 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 48 40 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 465

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 36 42 15 8 0 0 0 78 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 691
2014 Aboriginal 62 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 38 6 5 1 0 0 88 5 613

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 29 36 7 21 6 0 0 65 27 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 10 12 5 0 1 72 18 692
2014 Aboriginal 44 12 14 12 18 0 0 56 30 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 13 10 4 1 0 72 15 614
2011 Aboriginal 62 10 10 10 4 0 4 75 15 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 11 10 5 1 1 74 15 662

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 8 44 21 0 12 8 8 60 15 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 19 7 10 10 2 16 66 25 692
2014 Aboriginal 39 19 6 12 6 0 18 71 22 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 20 9 11 13 2 14 61 29 613
2011 Aboriginal 53 10 9 18 5 0 5 66 24 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 20 7 10 15 1 13 63 29 659
2008 Aboriginal 40 20 0 13 13 0 13 69 31 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 19 5 9 22 1 13 58 36 464

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 44 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 39 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 692
2014 Aboriginal 43 44 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 614
2011 Aboriginal 58 36 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 658
2008 Aboriginal 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 467

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 14 42 22 15 6 0 0 56 21 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 35 12 8 5 0 1 75 13 692
2014 Aboriginal 12 39 25 0 24 0 0 51 24 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 15 614
2011 Aboriginal 24 47 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 40 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 663

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 15 49 22 8 6 0 0 64 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 692

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 21 58 7 8 6 0 0 79 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 35 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 691
2014 Aboriginal 44 50 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 32 9 3 1 0 0 87 5 613
2011 Aboriginal 48 33 9 4 0 0 5 86 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 10 4 3 0 0 84 6 662
2008 Aboriginal 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 53 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 466

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 36 23 15 6 0 0 56 21 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 688

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 58 36 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 32 6 2 1 0 0 92 2 689
2014 Aboriginal 76 18 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 69 22 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 614
2011 Aboriginal 67 22 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 65 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 663

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 14 43 0 37 6 0 0 57 43 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 9 10 3 0 1 78 13 689
2014 Aboriginal 31 31 7 19 12 0 0 62 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 614
2011 Aboriginal 34 38 14 4 10 0 0 72 15 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 661

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 29 28 22 15 6 0 0 57 21 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 689
2014 Aboriginal 25 50 13 0 12 0 0 76 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 613

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 14 58 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 10 5 2 0 1 82 8 690
2014 Aboriginal 38 31 13 6 12 0 0 69 17 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 614
2011 Aboriginal 52 18 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 38 8 4 2 0 1 86 6 660

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 56 23 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 687
2014 Aboriginal 39 48 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 613
2011 Aboriginal 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 661
2008 Aboriginal 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 42 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 467

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 52 26 8 0 0 0 66 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 20 10 7 0 1 63 17 690
2014 Aboriginal 30 18 26 6 19 0 0 49 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 18 11 6 0 1 65 17 614
2011 Aboriginal 44 19 9 18 5 0 6 66 24 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 18 9 6 0 1 66 15 660
2008 Aboriginal 33 13 13 33 7 0 0 47 40 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 21 14 11 0 1 54 25 466

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 29 36 6 14 8 7 0 24 70 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 33 20 8 1 4 30 36 691
2014 Aboriginal 20 25 30 12 6 0 6 20 48 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 24 39 19 9 2 3 29 30 613
2011 Aboriginal 10 14 29 23 15 0 10 42 26 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 24 35 18 9 1 3 28 35 660
2008 Aboriginal 13 40 27 13 7 0 0 20 53 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 35 19 6 0 3 26 38 467

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 14 8 21 28 22 7 0 55 23 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 10 25 27 22 3 6 54 18 690
2014 Aboriginal 14 18 38 12 12 0 6 26 34 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 12 25 33 20 2 4 56 17 611
2011 Aboriginal 4 14 34 10 25 0 14 40 21 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 24 32 22 2 4 58 16 661
2008 Aboriginal 0 27 20 27 27 0 0 53 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 30 29 16 1 4 47 21 465

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 8 42 22 0 7 0 24 31 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 14 27 24 17 2 7 45 25 686
2014 Aboriginal 19 19 44 19 0 0 0 19 37 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 30 25 15 2 3 42 26 612
2011 Aboriginal 14 23 20 19 20 0 4 40 39 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 29 24 17 2 3 44 26 659
2008 Aboriginal 20 27 40 0 13 0 0 13 47 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 31 23 12 1 4 36 31 467

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 14 36 22 7 7 0 32 30 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 34 21 11 0 4 33 30 682
2014 Aboriginal 12 0 57 25 6 0 0 31 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 19 40 22 11 1 2 34 26 611
2011 Aboriginal 9 18 40 14 9 0 10 25 31 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 20 37 21 12 1 2 34 28 658
2008 Aboriginal 20 20 13 33 13 0 0 47 40 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 38 19 8 1 2 28 33 465

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 14 20 30 7 22 7 0 32 36 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 29 19 15 1 6 37 32 692
2014 Aboriginal 13 44 25 6 12 0 0 19 57 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 27 19 13 2 4 34 37 611
2011 Aboriginal 14 14 28 15 20 5 4 38 31 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 27 23 14 2 4 39 32 656
2008 Aboriginal 20 20 40 7 13 0 0 20 40 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 30 24 14 0 5 40 28 467

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 22 8 20 0 37 13 0 43 34 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 26 22 15 5 6 41 31 691
2014 Aboriginal 6 37 13 26 18 0 0 44 43 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 28 29 18 2 5 50 20 612
2011 Aboriginal 14 28 5 19 20 0 15 45 49 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 25 28 18 2 5 49 23 656
2008 Aboriginal 20 33 27 20 0 0 0 20 53 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 17 30 20 12 2 4 35 33 464

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 14 21 21 30 7 7 0 40 38 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 14 29 24 16 3 6 44 24 687
2014 Aboriginal 6 25 44 19 0 0 6 20 33 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 16 34 23 15 3 4 41 23 613
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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 64 21 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 15 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 690
2014 Aboriginal 73 7 14 0 0 0 6 85 0 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 75 17 3 3 2 0 1 92 5 613
2011 Aboriginal 81 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 18 6 4 1 0 1 88 6 661
2008 Aboriginal 67 13 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 64 20 6 5 3 0 2 86 8 465

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 15 36 36 0 0 7 6 58 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 28 10 7 4 7 7 74 14 689
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 19 19 0 0 12 57 21 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 29 14 6 5 6 5 71 13 613

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 45 35 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 27 6 6 5 1 0 83 11 690
2014 Aboriginal 38 25 0 14 17 0 6 67 33 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 29 9 7 6 1 0 79 13 614

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 44 42 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 9 6 4 2 1 81 10 690
2014 Aboriginal 31 38 6 7 18 0 0 69 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 8 6 2 1 1 83 8 614
2011 Aboriginal 32 39 14 9 5 0 0 71 14 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 8 6 5 2 0 81 11 663
2008 Aboriginal 40 33 0 13 13 0 0 73 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 9 7 5 1 1 79 12 466

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 29 15 22 0 0 33 0 67 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 27 12 6 5 14 2 73 13 691
2014 Aboriginal 25 19 19 6 24 6 0 47 33 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 29 13 6 5 8 1 73 12 614
2011 Aboriginal 38 24 5 22 5 5 0 66 29 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 26 9 8 7 7 1 73 16 663
2008 Aboriginal 47 27 0 13 13 0 0 73 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 27 13 9 7 6 2 69 17 464

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 14 23 7 0 0 56 0 84 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 26 12 12 6 23 5 57 25 692
2014 Aboriginal 18 19 17 6 32 6 0 41 41 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 17 12 6 16 6 56 23 613

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 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 29 4 5 1 0 0 89 6 689
2014 Aboriginal 43 38 6 7 6 0 0 81 13 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 34 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 613
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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 36 36 15 0 0 13 0 83 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 8 7 4 1 1 80 11 691
2014 Aboriginal 39 38 0 0 24 0 0 76 24 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 36 9 8 3 1 0 80 11 614
2011 Aboriginal 53 23 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 661
2008 Aboriginal 53 20 0 20 7 0 0 73 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 11 11 8 0 1 70 19 467

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 36 7 0 8 7 0 84 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 24 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 692
2014 Aboriginal 50 19 0 6 25 0 0 69 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 26 10 4 3 3 1 83 7 614
2011 Aboriginal 55 15 15 5 5 0 5 74 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 10 6 5 2 0 78 11 662
2008 Aboriginal 40 27 7 7 20 0 0 67 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 8 8 5 3 1 78 14 467

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 36 42 8 7 0 7 0 84 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 690
2014 Aboriginal 32 32 6 12 19 0 0 63 30 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 8 9 3 0 1 80 12 614
2011 Aboriginal 56 30 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 11 9 5 1 0 74 15 661
2008 Aboriginal 53 27 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 29 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 466

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 78 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 84 11 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 689
2014 Aboriginal 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 82 12 2 2 2 0 0 95 3 612
2011 Aboriginal 77 19 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 79 14 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 662
2008 Aboriginal 67 7 13 7 0 7 0 79 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 82 11 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 465

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 57 22 0 0 0 15 6 100 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 21 10 5 5 5 10 77 12 690
2014 Aboriginal 56 19 0 0 6 6 12 93 7 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 20 12 7 6 5 12 70 15 614
2011 Aboriginal 40 9 14 9 10 4 14 60 23 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 24 12 8 11 4 9 66 21 661

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 71 22 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 22 6 6 3 1 0 86 8 690

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 71 15 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 23 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 691

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 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 23 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 689
2014 Aboriginal 45 19 13 6 18 0 0 63 24 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 28 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 612
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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 41 33 10 3 2 4 6 82 6 178
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 6 7 1 3 7 83 10 153

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 43 36 8 0 6 8 0 85 7 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 8 5 3 8 0 84 8 690
2014 Aboriginal 19 49 6 13 7 6 0 72 21 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 10 5 3 6 0 81 8 613
2011 Aboriginal 39 19 24 10 4 4 0 61 15 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 14 6 6 7 0 72 13 660

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 36 43 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 10 6 3 3 0 80 9 690
2014 Aboriginal 31 25 19 18 7 0 0 56 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 12 5 3 2 0 79 8 613
2011 Aboriginal 50 23 9 14 0 4 0 76 15 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 15 5 7 3 0 71 13 660
2008 Aboriginal 53 27 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 13 8 7 2 0 72 15 465

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 29 36 15 8 6 7 0 69 15 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 12 8 3 4 1 75 12 689
2014 Aboriginal 19 25 37 12 7 0 0 43 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 13 9 3 4 0 74 12 613
2011 Aboriginal 29 39 18 9 0 5 0 72 9 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 41 16 7 5 5 0 70 13 662
2008 Aboriginal 47 27 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 38 16 10 6 5 0 67 17 466

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 29 36 7 8 6 14 0 76 16 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 11 11 8 5 0 69 20 692
2014 Aboriginal 25 12 19 24 19 0 0 37 43 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 17 10 7 4 1 64 18 614
2011 Aboriginal 35 47 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 13 11 9 8 0 64 22 661
2008 Aboriginal 53 13 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 16 14 10 8 0 57 25 466

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 22 43 22 8 6 0 0 65 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 12 13 6 3 0 68 19 690
2014 Aboriginal 12 32 19 12 25 0 0 44 37 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 15 13 5 2 0 67 18 612
2011 Aboriginal 34 28 24 14 0 0 0 62 14 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 14 15 7 2 0 63 23 660
2008 Aboriginal 33 33 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 43 12 12 10 2 0 65 22 465
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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 30 13 8 6 8 0 71 15 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 11 6 2 2 0 81 8 691
2014 Aboriginal 32 31 25 7 6 0 0 63 13 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 13 5 1 2 0 81 6 613
2011 Aboriginal 54 33 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 661

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 43 36 15 0 0 6 0 84 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 33 8 1 1 3 1 90 2 691
2014 Aboriginal 44 30 0 13 0 12 0 85 15 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 7 3 1 4 1 88 4 614
2011 Aboriginal 48 43 0 4 0 4 0 95 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 31 12 3 1 4 1 84 3 662

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 42 30 0 15 6 7 0 78 22 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 10 7 3 5 1 79 10 691
2014 Aboriginal 43 13 19 6 13 0 6 60 21 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 7 7 3 2 2 82 11 614
2011 Aboriginal 40 23 14 18 5 0 0 63 23 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 9 8 6 6 1 75 15 661
2008 Aboriginal 47 33 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 13 11 6 5 1 68 18 467

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 28 23 8 22 6 13 0 59 33 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 20 10 4 7 2 63 16 689
2014 Aboriginal 44 19 12 6 18 0 0 63 24 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 20 8 5 6 2 65 14 613
2011 Aboriginal 20 37 20 10 0 9 4 66 11 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 19 10 5 6 1 63 16 661

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 8 29 21 8 20 15 0 43 32 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 19 18 10 10 16 6 50 26 691
2014 Aboriginal 31 6 12 19 24 6 0 40 47 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 20 19 14 11 14 7 44 32 614
2011 Aboriginal 21 19 18 23 5 14 0 46 33 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 20 18 11 14 14 6 46 31 662

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 58 8 15 6 6 7 0 71 13 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 17 5 4 2 2 2 88 7 689
2014 Aboriginal 70 12 12 0 0 6 0 88 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 25 5 4 3 0 2 88 7 614

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 58 8 15 0 7 13 0 75 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 5 1 0 5 3 93 2 689
2014 Aboriginal 69 6 6 0 6 12 0 86 7 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 20 6 1 0 3 3 92 2 614
2011 Aboriginal 72 23 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 20 5 1 0 3 3 93 1 660
2008 Aboriginal 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 71 17 6 2 0 2 2 92 2 466

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 27 30 22 0 13 8 0 62 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 11 10 7 7 1 69 18 692
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 19 12 19 0 0 50 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 10 10 7 4 1 71 18 611
2011 Aboriginal 39 28 9 4 15 0 4 70 21 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 15 11 8 3 0 65 19 661
2008 Aboriginal 47 33 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 14 12 6 1 1 67 19 466

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 34 0 23 22 6 15 0 40 33 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 25 13 16 12 4 4 55 30 690
2014 Aboriginal 0 6 18 19 50 6 0 7 74 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 22 15 18 19 4 5 44 40 614
2011 Aboriginal 25 28 6 14 23 4 0 55 39 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 16 16 22 3 2 43 40 661
2008 Aboriginal 27 13 13 27 20 0 0 40 47 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 17 17 16 2 3 47 35 464

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 30 15 8 6 7 0 69 15 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 14 6 3 4 1 76 10 690

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 56 30 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 12 3 3 7 0 80 7 690
2014 Aboriginal 44 25 18 12 0 0 0 70 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 13 3 1 6 1 81 5 614

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 29 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 8 3 1 3 0 87 4 692
2014 Aboriginal 44 13 31 12 0 0 0 57 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 10 3 2 3 0 85 5 614
2011 Aboriginal 44 29 14 13 0 0 0 72 13 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 14 6 3 3 0 76 9 661

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 64 15 7 8 0 6 0 84 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 32 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 689
2014 Aboriginal 56 13 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 29 6 3 1 1 0 89 5 614
2011 Aboriginal 53 28 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 34 9 2 3 0 0 86 5 659
2008 Aboriginal 53 20 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 9 5 4 0 0 82 8 466

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 58 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 28 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 690
2014 Aboriginal 37 38 6 6 13 0 0 75 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 12 5 2 1 0 80 7 614
2011 Aboriginal 54 27 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 15 6 4 1 0 75 10 661

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 34 45 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 31 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 687
2014 Aboriginal 37 38 6 6 13 0 0 75 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 613
2011 Aboriginal 58 32 4 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 32 13 6 4 0 0 78 10 658
2008 Aboriginal 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 466

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 28 30 15 21 6 0 0 58 27 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 22 15 10 5 3 2 68 16 690
2014 Aboriginal 43 32 0 6 19 0 0 75 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 21 18 10 5 3 1 66 15 613
2011 Aboriginal 61 14 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 23 16 10 8 4 1 66 18 659
2008 Aboriginal 47 13 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 16 12 7 6 2 63 20 465
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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 50 22 28 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 26 30 692
2014 Aboriginal 44 25 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 26 31 614
2011 Aboriginal 33 44 23 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 28 32 662

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 8 19 50 4 13 6 307
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 17 57 5 9999 9 264
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 64 4 9999 10 264
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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 14 86 692
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 610

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 95
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 78

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 95
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 78

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 95
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 78

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 95
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 78

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 79

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 79

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 79

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 79

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 24 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 79

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 79

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 79

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 79

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 79

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 79

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 79

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 79

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 54 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 78

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 25 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 78

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 11 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 78

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 17 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 78

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 78

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 7 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 78

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 78

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 96
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 78

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 9 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 74

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 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 74

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 74

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 5 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 74

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 14 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 74

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 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 74

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 25 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 74

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 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 74

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 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 74

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 19 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 74

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 11 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 74

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 39 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 74

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 44 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 74

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 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 74

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 77 23 95

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 43 0 0 8 42 0 87 13 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 15 14 3 3 34 13 64 11 691
2014 Aboriginal 19 19 6 6 7 36 6 66 23 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 16 15 4 3 33 11 60 12 614

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 29 35 0 8 0 28 0 89 11 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 29 14 3 3 15 2 75 8 690
2014 Aboriginal 32 19 13 0 13 23 0 66 17 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 14 4 3 17 3 74 9 614
2011 Aboriginal 24 35 18 10 0 14 0 68 11 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 17 5 3 12 1 72 9 657
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 44 14 0 0 14 0 84 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 10 6 4 5 14 76 13 691
2014 Aboriginal 31 31 13 12 0 0 13 71 14 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 44 11 5 3 1 16 77 9 614
2011 Aboriginal 47 40 4 0 0 0 9 95 0 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 44 10 7 3 2 13 76 12 660
2008 Aboriginal 13 67 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 37 10 12 4 2 15 68 20 467

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 37 8 0 8 47 0 71 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 13 15 4 4 36 20 46 20 687
2014 Aboriginal 19 6 12 12 13 24 12 41 40 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 16 20 7 4 27 19 42 21 614
2011 Aboriginal 4 19 16 16 5 26 14 39 35 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 14 21 6 5 32 14 41 21 661

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 52 20 6 0 0 22 0 92 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 23 10 4 2 14 14 79 8 691
2014 Aboriginal 38 32 0 6 6 6 13 86 14 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 25 11 3 2 12 16 78 7 614
2011 Aboriginal 58 4 14 5 5 4 9 72 12 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 23 12 4 2 15 13 75 8 660
2008 Aboriginal 20 33 13 13 0 7 13 67 17 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 25 13 6 3 13 15 69 13 467

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 37 27 0 8 6 22 0 82 18 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 25 11 4 3 16 14 75 9 688
2014 Aboriginal 31 19 13 0 6 19 13 73 8 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 23 13 4 2 14 16 73 8 613
2011 Aboriginal 48 14 15 10 0 4 9 72 12 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 22 14 6 2 16 13 70 11 657
2008 Aboriginal 47 13 20 13 0 0 7 64 14 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 24 14 9 6 9 14 64 19 466
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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 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 687
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 612

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 26

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 75 26

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 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 26

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 39

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 28

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 28

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 28

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 28

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 28

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 39

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 28

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 28

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 28

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 28

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 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 28

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 16 39

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 39

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 39

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 46 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 28

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 22 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 27

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 27

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 27 39

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 25 39

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 39

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 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 30 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 27

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 45 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 79 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 70 30 39

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 22 23 7 0 8 41 0 75 13 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 15 12 2 1 41 12 69 5 689
2014 Aboriginal 13 19 13 0 0 49 6 71 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 12 17 1 2 39 13 58 7 614

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 42 23 7 8 0 21 0 81 10 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 29 13 2 1 18 3 79 5 685
2014 Aboriginal 38 12 19 0 0 30 0 72 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 25 16 1 2 19 5 75 4 614
2011 Aboriginal 45 13 33 0 0 9 0 64 0 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 15 2 2 14 0 78 5 662
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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 7 55 22 0 16 0 0 61 16 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 20 11 10 1 3 57 22 691

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 15 21 29 14 21 0 0 36 35 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 30 17 10 0 1 42 27 692

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 6 28 22 14 0 8 31 39 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 27 14 9 0 1 50 23 688

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 8 13 28 23 21 8 0 23 47 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 23 23 17 11 0 2 48 29 690

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 22 13 36 8 6 7 8 41 16 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 26 20 10 7 0 5 61 18 691

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 29 20 36 0 14 0 0 50 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 27 26 14 8 0 1 52 22 691

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 36 14 21 8 21 0 0 50 29 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 17 7 4 0 1 72 11 690

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 15 14 21 30 14 7 0 30 47 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 21 11 5 0 1 61 17 690

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 15 28 15 14 21 7 0 46 38 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 18 7 4 0 1 69 12 691

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 36 37 12 8 0 0 6 79 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 17 5 3 1 2 74 8 689

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 37 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 22 12 5 3 0 3 80 8 687

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 78 7 0 7 8 0 0 85 15 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 78 9 4 3 1 1 5 92 4 690

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 78 15 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 22 8 2 1 0 3 89 3 690

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 66 8 6 21 0 0 0 73 21 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 15 7 4 3 0 2 85 8 691

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 51 0 0 7 0 0 42 88 12 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 10 4 1 1 0 25 92 2 692

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 78 0 0 7 0 0 15 92 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 15 6 1 0 0 6 91 2 688

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 71 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 10 7 3 2 1 5 87 5 692

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 57 21 15 8 0 0 0 78 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 10 4 1 1 3 85 5 689

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 8 15 43 27 8 0 0 22 35 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 31 36 14 6 0 1 43 20 690

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 21 36 13 22 7 0 0 29 58 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 22 40 22 10 0 1 32 27 690

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 30 13 15 6 21 0 57 26 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 45 12 5 4 2 0 79 9 690

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 36 22 15 12 0 0 51 27 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 39 16 13 5 2 0 65 19 690
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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 13 87 688
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 610

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 87 13 91
2014 Non-Aboriginal 79 21 63

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 60 30 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 69 25 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 49
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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 40 8 37 7 8 0 0 40 60 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 24 20 9 9 4 2 35 65 692

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 Non-Aboriginal 24 421

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 Non-Aboriginal 36 421

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 Non-Aboriginal 19 421

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 Non-Aboriginal 47 421

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 Non-Aboriginal 5 421

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 421

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 Non-Aboriginal 6 52 20 9 3 10 413

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 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 14 16 13 2 10 51 33 423

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 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 14 24 34 2 9 20 65 422
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