2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 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 40 40 7 13 0 0 0 81 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 39 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 463
2014 Aboriginal 50 20 0 20 9 0 0 71 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 62 32 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 593
2008 Aboriginal 62 15 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 68 26 2 3 1 0 0 95 3 608

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 73 7 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 82 13 3 0 1 0 1 95 2 461
2014 Aboriginal 71 0 10 0 0 0 19 87 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 78 17 2 2 0 1 1 95 2 484
2011 Aboriginal 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 82 13 1 2 1 1 1 96 3 594
2008 Aboriginal 77 8 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 86 12 1 0 1 0 0 98 1 608

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 73 13 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 77 16 3 3 1 0 1 94 4 463
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 10 0 0 0 19 87 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 74 16 3 5 1 0 1 91 6 484
2011 Aboriginal 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 71 18 4 4 1 0 2 91 6 593
2008 Aboriginal 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 74 18 2 4 2 0 0 93 6 608

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 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 26 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 463
2014 Aboriginal 40 29 10 20 0 0 0 69 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 25 2 4 2 0 0 91 7 484
2011 Aboriginal 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 66 26 3 3 1 0 0 92 5 589

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 15 57 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 10 20 9 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 484
2011 Aboriginal 46 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 589
2008 Aboriginal 23 62 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 9 7 1 0 0 82 9 608

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 53 40 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 32 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 463
2014 Aboriginal 10 80 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 32 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 484
2011 Aboriginal 45 46 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 59 26 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 594
2008 Aboriginal 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 49 38 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 608

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 60 34 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 28 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 463
2014 Aboriginal 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 31 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 59 33 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 592
2008 Aboriginal 62 23 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 56 34 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 608

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 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 28 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 462
2014 Aboriginal 31 40 10 10 9 0 0 71 19 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 27 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 484

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 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 27 4 3 3 1 0 90 6 462
2014 Aboriginal 41 40 0 0 9 10 0 90 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 29 8 6 3 0 0 83 10 483
2011 Aboriginal 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 6 5 1 0 0 87 6 591

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 33 20 13 13 0 0 20 67 17 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 20 10 11 7 1 11 68 20 463
2014 Aboriginal 10 0 30 20 9 10 20 15 42 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 23 12 12 7 2 10 66 21 483
2011 Aboriginal 37 36 0 0 18 0 9 80 20 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 26 12 10 10 1 9 65 22 592
2008 Aboriginal 15 38 8 15 8 0 15 64 27 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 27 9 14 9 1 8 65 25 608

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 54 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 460
2014 Aboriginal 10 59 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 46 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 589
2008 Aboriginal 31 54 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 9 6 2 0 0 83 9 604

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 34 40 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 30 13 11 7 0 0 70 17 461
2014 Aboriginal 20 41 19 10 10 0 0 61 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 483
2011 Aboriginal 37 45 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 591

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 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 462

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 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 35 6 3 3 0 0 88 5 460
2014 Aboriginal 30 39 20 10 0 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 483
2011 Aboriginal 27 73 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 38 7 4 1 0 0 89 4 590
2008 Aboriginal 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 58 32 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 608

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 26 54 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 461

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 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 27 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 460
2014 Aboriginal 59 10 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 22 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 484
2011 Aboriginal 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 26 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 593

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 34 33 26 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 460
2014 Aboriginal 20 40 19 20 0 0 0 61 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 10 10 3 0 0 76 13 484
2011 Aboriginal 26 46 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 589

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 40 34 20 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 461
2014 Aboriginal 20 41 10 20 9 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 483

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 47 33 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 461
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 10 20 9 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 12 9 2 0 0 76 11 483
2011 Aboriginal 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 37 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 589

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 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 34 5 4 2 0 0 88 7 459
2014 Aboriginal 30 51 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 30 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 55 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 55 36 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 592
2008 Aboriginal 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 54 37 4 4 1 0 0 90 5 607

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 53 21 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 12 6 2 0 0 79 9 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 20 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 39 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 484
2011 Aboriginal 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 20 5 1 0 0 73 7 590
2008 Aboriginal 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 20 5 4 0 0 71 9 608

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 0 20 40 7 26 0 7 36 22 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 41 19 8 1 1 28 30 461
2014 Aboriginal 0 50 10 20 20 0 0 40 50 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 21 39 23 10 1 2 34 27 484
2011 Aboriginal 9 18 37 18 18 0 0 36 27 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 22 36 23 12 1 2 35 27 592
2008 Aboriginal 8 0 38 31 15 0 8 50 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 19 39 23 11 1 1 34 26 608

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 0 7 35 14 35 0 8 54 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 10 28 30 22 1 1 53 18 458
2014 Aboriginal 0 10 39 20 30 0 0 50 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 28 31 15 1 2 48 24 484
2011 Aboriginal 0 9 36 27 28 0 0 54 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 29 28 24 1 3 53 17 588
2008 Aboriginal 0 8 15 46 23 0 8 75 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 11 24 36 21 1 2 59 17 607

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 20 40 20 7 13 0 0 20 60 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 31 12 7 0 1 20 48 460
2014 Aboriginal 9 41 40 0 10 0 0 10 50 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 34 15 9 1 2 25 41 483
2011 Aboriginal 37 0 54 0 9 0 0 9 37 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 37 18 12 0 2 30 32 588
2008 Aboriginal 0 8 46 31 15 0 0 46 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 32 22 10 0 3 33 34 608

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 0 27 27 20 26 0 0 46 27 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 12 37 30 12 1 1 42 20 462
2014 Aboriginal 9 20 10 30 31 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 43 28 11 1 1 40 16 481
2011 Aboriginal 0 10 63 18 9 0 0 28 10 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 36 30 13 0 2 44 19 589
2008 Aboriginal 0 0 46 38 15 0 0 54 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 5 15 34 30 14 0 2 45 20 606

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 0 20 33 13 26 0 7 43 22 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 32 21 10 1 1 32 35 461
2014 Aboriginal 19 20 30 20 10 0 0 31 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 31 15 8 1 1 23 45 482
2011 Aboriginal 9 9 37 27 18 0 0 45 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 31 20 13 0 3 34 34 588
2008 Aboriginal 0 15 23 23 31 0 8 58 17 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 31 27 14 0 2 42 27 607

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 0 0 21 29 42 0 8 77 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 11 27 31 20 2 3 54 18 461
2014 Aboriginal 0 0 31 10 49 0 10 66 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 14 26 30 20 2 2 53 20 484
2011 Aboriginal 0 0 37 36 27 0 0 63 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 4 8 26 34 24 1 4 60 13 587
2008 Aboriginal 0 0 8 38 38 0 15 91 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 25 29 21 1 3 52 22 606

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 22 14 0 35 7 8 41 42 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 33 21 6 1 2 29 37 460
2014 Aboriginal 9 31 20 20 20 0 0 40 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 34 17 9 2 2 28 37 484
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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 67 13 0 7 0 0 13 92 8 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 10 3 3 1 0 3 92 4 463
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 10 0 0 0 19 87 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 78 11 3 4 1 0 3 92 5 484
2011 Aboriginal 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 75 14 4 3 1 0 3 92 4 589
2008 Aboriginal 69 8 0 0 8 0 15 91 9 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 73 14 4 4 1 0 4 90 6 607

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 33 26 20 0 7 7 7 69 8 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 14 8 5 6 2 71 14 463
2014 Aboriginal 51 18 10 20 0 0 0 69 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 28 14 9 6 2 4 70 15 483

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 26 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 6 7 6 0 0 82 13 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 20 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 27 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 483

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 47 40 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 8 7 4 1 1 80 11 463
2014 Aboriginal 49 10 31 0 10 0 0 59 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 7 9 3 1 1 79 13 484
2011 Aboriginal 54 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 8 10 5 1 0 77 15 588
2008 Aboriginal 31 38 8 8 8 8 0 75 17 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 8 11 4 1 0 77 15 607

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 33 13 20 20 0 7 7 54 23 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 29 9 9 7 5 1 73 17 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 20 29 0 10 10 0 56 11 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 27 11 11 6 4 2 70 18 484
2011 Aboriginal 27 18 18 9 18 9 0 50 30 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 28 11 13 6 4 1 69 20 591
2008 Aboriginal 8 31 15 8 23 15 0 45 36 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 27 10 12 7 4 0 71 19 608

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 33 13 26 7 7 7 46 38 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 15 14 10 16 3 52 30 462
2014 Aboriginal 19 10 20 20 10 20 0 36 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 16 16 12 11 3 49 33 484

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 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 32 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 461
2014 Aboriginal 59 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 5 8 2 0 0 85 9 484
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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 60 27 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 34 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 462
2014 Aboriginal 71 10 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 11 9 5 0 0 76 13 483
2011 Aboriginal 54 27 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 592
2008 Aboriginal 38 15 0 15 31 0 0 54 46 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 607

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 67 13 0 6 7 7 0 86 14 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 8 5 2 1 0 85 8 463
2014 Aboriginal 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 26 10 5 2 1 1 82 8 483
2011 Aboriginal 64 9 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 10 6 3 2 0 80 9 591
2008 Aboriginal 38 15 8 15 23 0 0 54 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 607

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 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 32 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 8 9 3 1 0 79 13 482
2011 Aboriginal 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 10 8 5 0 0 78 13 593
2008 Aboriginal 31 23 8 0 38 0 0 54 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 31 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 608

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 80 0 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 87 6 2 1 0 0 3 96 1 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 10 0 0 0 19 87 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 11 2 1 1 0 4 95 3 483
2011 Aboriginal 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 81 9 3 3 1 0 3 92 4 592
2008 Aboriginal 85 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 80 8 3 3 2 0 4 92 6 606

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 54 13 0 20 0 7 7 77 23 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 22 7 3 2 4 6 88 5 463
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 0 0 19 10 0 79 21 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 20 9 5 3 3 7 81 9 483
2011 Aboriginal 45 27 0 0 9 18 0 89 11 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 27 11 6 3 3 5 77 10 593

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 74 20 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 22 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 463

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 80 13 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 21 6 3 2 1 0 88 6 463

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 67 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 24 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 463
2014 Aboriginal 69 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 25 8 6 4 0 0 82 9 483
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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 43 32 5 9 2 2 7 82 12 131
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 12 7 4 1 5 76 11 138

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 33 53 0 0 7 0 7 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 10 7 6 2 0 77 13 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 39 20 0 10 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 12 10 7 2 0 71 16 484
2011 Aboriginal 37 27 18 18 0 0 0 63 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 13 10 6 2 0 71 16 591

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 28 57 0 0 7 0 8 92 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 462
2014 Aboriginal 30 39 20 0 10 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 11 11 7 1 0 70 18 484
2011 Aboriginal 37 36 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 590
2008 Aboriginal 23 38 0 8 23 8 0 67 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 11 8 6 1 0 74 15 607

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 21 35 21 7 7 0 8 61 16 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 14 11 7 3 0 67 19 463
2014 Aboriginal 20 20 39 10 10 0 0 40 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 16 15 7 2 0 62 22 483
2011 Aboriginal 9 36 18 37 0 0 0 46 37 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 17 14 5 3 0 64 19 588
2008 Aboriginal 15 31 8 15 8 23 0 60 30 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 43 12 12 6 3 0 70 18 608

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 39 33 13 0 7 0 7 78 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 33 10 10 8 3 0 71 18 461
2014 Aboriginal 20 31 10 20 19 0 0 50 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 29 14 11 8 3 0 66 19 483
2011 Aboriginal 9 54 9 19 0 9 0 70 21 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 16 9 6 4 0 68 15 592
2008 Aboriginal 31 38 8 0 23 0 0 69 23 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 10 10 5 5 0 74 16 606

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 26 47 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 13 14 10 1 0 62 24 461
2014 Aboriginal 30 0 0 60 10 0 0 30 70 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 14 17 8 2 0 59 26 483
2011 Aboriginal 27 27 18 27 0 0 0 54 27 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 40 15 17 8 2 0 59 26 593
2008 Aboriginal 15 38 15 15 8 8 0 58 25 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 12 14 9 1 0 64 24 608
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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 40 33 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 463
2014 Aboriginal 39 41 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 10 7 3 1 0 79 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 45 46 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 44 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 590

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 46 46 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 35 5 1 0 1 0 94 2 463
2014 Aboriginal 59 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 35 5 3 0 2 0 92 3 484
2011 Aboriginal 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 39 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 589

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 40 47 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 7 6 2 1 1 84 9 463
2014 Aboriginal 50 20 20 0 9 0 0 71 9 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 8 6 3 3 1 82 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 54 27 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 8 6 4 3 0 81 11 589
2008 Aboriginal 15 38 8 15 15 8 0 58 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 10 6 5 2 0 79 11 608

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 26 40 20 0 0 7 7 77 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 13 9 4 2 1 73 13 462
2014 Aboriginal 10 50 20 0 9 10 0 68 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 16 5 3 2 1 75 8 484
2011 Aboriginal 18 54 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 15 6 4 3 1 75 10 589

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 26 27 26 0 13 0 7 57 14 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 20 15 15 14 8 3 50 33 461
2014 Aboriginal 20 40 10 10 19 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 17 16 15 6 2 49 33 482
2011 Aboriginal 18 28 9 28 18 0 0 45 46 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 21 21 15 13 8 2 45 32 587

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 60 13 0 0 7 0 21 92 8 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 76 13 4 2 0 1 4 93 3 461
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 10 0 0 0 19 87 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 74 13 4 3 1 1 4 91 4 484

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 73 0 7 7 0 0 13 85 8 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 13 1 1 0 2 3 98 1 461
2014 Aboriginal 50 20 10 0 0 0 19 87 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 79 13 3 1 0 1 3 96 1 484
2011 Aboriginal 72 0 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 77 14 2 2 0 2 3 96 2 590
2008 Aboriginal 62 15 0 8 0 0 15 91 9 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 80 13 3 1 0 0 1 95 2 608

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 39 27 20 7 0 0 7 71 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 7 7 4 2 0 81 12 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 0 20 9 10 0 68 32 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 12 10 6 1 1 72 16 484
2011 Aboriginal 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 33 8 7 4 1 0 82 10 594
2008 Aboriginal 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 50 33 8 6 4 0 0 83 10 608

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 26 20 13 27 7 0 7 50 36 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 25 12 17 14 2 3 56 32 462
2014 Aboriginal 20 10 31 20 19 0 0 30 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 25 13 17 19 2 2 49 37 483
2011 Aboriginal 18 27 18 18 19 0 0 45 37 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 15 18 19 1 2 47 38 593
2008 Aboriginal 8 38 15 0 38 0 0 46 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 12 19 15 1 1 53 35 607

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 32 20 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 12 6 5 3 1 76 11 462

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 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 12 3 3 2 1 81 6 462
2014 Aboriginal 49 20 0 20 10 0 0 69 31 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 484

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 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 36 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 462
2014 Aboriginal 50 20 10 0 19 0 0 71 19 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 30 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 484
2011 Aboriginal 45 18 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 10 5 2 2 0 84 6 591

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 73 20 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 30 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 463
2014 Aboriginal 40 39 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 483
2011 Aboriginal 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 591
2008 Aboriginal 31 38 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 51 37 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 608

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 54 33 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 28 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 463
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 31 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 588

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 54 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 462
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 9 31 0 0 0 61 31 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 10 8 2 0 0 81 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 588
2008 Aboriginal 62 23 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 52 32 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 606

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 40 27 20 7 0 7 0 72 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 18 14 6 5 5 0 74 12 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 0 20 20 9 20 0 38 37 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 21 12 8 6 3 0 73 14 483
2011 Aboriginal 36 9 27 10 9 9 0 50 21 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 24 12 6 5 3 0 76 11 591
2008 Aboriginal 38 23 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 21 14 11 5 3 0 68 17 607
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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 14 40 46 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 45 31 463
2014 Aboriginal 10 39 51 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 43 36 484
2011 Aboriginal 19 64 17 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 53 31 592

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 28 29 25 3 11 4 111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 34 26 12 9999 15 100
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 30 4 9999 9 95
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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 12 88 462
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 483

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 68

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 75 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 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 68

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 0 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 68

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 68

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 68

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 68

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 68

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 15 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 68

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 68

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 68

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 53

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 68

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 68

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 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 46 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 68

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 24 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 68

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 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 68

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 9 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 68

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 36 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 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 16 51
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 66

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 51

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 16 51
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 66

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 0 51

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 51
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 66

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 29 51
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 66

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 42 51
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 66

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 51
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 66

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 57 51
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 66

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 51

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 14 51
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 66

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 97 3 52

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 14 26 7 0 7 40 7 75 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 14 20 4 5 28 8 55 14 462
2014 Aboriginal 10 20 10 0 0 60 0 75 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 16 19 4 6 25 7 56 15 483

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 33 7 0 7 7 7 84 8 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 13 4 4 8 1 77 9 462
2014 Aboriginal 10 40 20 0 9 20 0 63 11 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 30 15 4 5 8 0 73 10 483
2011 Aboriginal 27 9 37 27 0 0 0 36 27 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 10 5 2 4 0 83 7 590
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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 20 54 7 0 0 0 20 92 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 45 8 4 1 1 8 87 5 462
2014 Aboriginal 10 59 20 10 0 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 49 6 3 1 1 7 89 5 484
2011 Aboriginal 18 56 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 49 8 5 1 0 8 85 7 590
2008 Aboriginal 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 46 6 7 3 1 8 82 11 608

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 13 14 7 7 0 46 13 67 17 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 19 22 5 2 26 8 55 11 463
2014 Aboriginal 0 20 10 10 9 51 0 42 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 18 23 6 4 23 11 50 15 483
2011 Aboriginal 9 18 36 0 10 27 0 37 13 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 27 5 4 20 6 52 12 589

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 40 27 7 0 0 7 20 91 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 27 8 2 0 8 7 87 3 462
2014 Aboriginal 50 20 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 27 13 3 1 8 8 80 5 484
2011 Aboriginal 45 27 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 30 9 4 2 8 7 83 6 591
2008 Aboriginal 15 31 15 15 15 8 0 50 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 10 3 1 7 8 84 5 607

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 40 20 13 0 0 13 13 82 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 26 10 4 1 8 7 83 6 461
2014 Aboriginal 39 10 30 0 10 10 0 55 11 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 26 14 3 2 9 7 78 6 483
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 11 2 2 9 7 82 5 589
2008 Aboriginal 31 23 15 8 15 8 0 58 25 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 8 6 3 6 6 80 10 607
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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 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 96 460
2014 Aboriginal 0 100 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 96 483

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 100 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 73 19

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 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 19

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 18

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 17

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 17

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 19

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 17

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 17

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 17

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 17

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 19

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 18

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 18

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 19

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 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 19

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 18

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 67 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 19

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 18

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 19

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 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 19

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 19

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 0 18

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 0 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 19

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 0 18

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 33 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 19

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 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 19

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 72 18
2014 Non-Aboriginal 79 19

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 18

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 90 10 18

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 33 6 13 0 0 40 7 75 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 14 17 2 2 40 6 63 7 461
2014 Aboriginal 10 10 10 0 0 70 0 68 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 13 19 2 0 34 7 63 4 484

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 46 26 7 0 0 13 7 92 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 13 1 3 10 1 81 5 460
2014 Aboriginal 20 20 20 0 9 31 0 59 13 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 25 16 4 0 10 2 77 5 484
2011 Aboriginal 54 10 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 12 2 1 6 0 83 3 592
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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 40 53 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 23 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 459

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 20 46 27 7 0 0 0 66 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 28 12 6 0 0 53 18 462

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 34 46 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 22 9 5 0 1 64 14 462

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 53 20 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 28 22 13 7 0 1 57 20 460

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 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 11 3 2 0 5 83 5 460

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 21 52 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 19 6 5 0 0 70 11 459

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 20 34 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 20 9 5 0 0 65 14 460

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 27 33 33 0 7 0 0 60 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 20 12 6 0 0 61 19 459

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 20 54 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 18 9 6 1 0 67 16 460

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 27 66 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 23 9 4 0 0 65 13 460

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 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 461

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 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 77 11 5 2 1 2 1 91 3 462

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 74 13 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 27 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 462

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 74 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 19 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 461

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 6 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 12 5 1 0 0 28 90 2 461

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 27 7 0 0 0 6 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 18 4 2 1 0 3 92 4 458

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 80 13 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 19 6 1 2 0 1 91 3 462

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 54 27 7 0 7 0 6 86 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 11 3 2 0 1 83 5 462

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 34 33 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 44 32 7 3 0 0 57 10 463

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 0 13 47 34 7 0 0 40 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 15 43 27 9 0 0 36 20 463

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 40 54 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 39 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 461

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 33 40 14 0 7 7 0 78 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 8 4 0 0 77 12 462
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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 14 86 462
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 483

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 20 65
2014 Non-Aboriginal 85 15 53

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 62 31 2 4 2 0 0 93 5 52
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 42 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 45
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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 60 20 7 0 7 7 0 65 35 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 27 12 5 3 5 0 50 50 463

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 13 215

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 23 215

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 18 215

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 48 215

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 3 215

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 43 215

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 16 63 15 4 0 3 210

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 35 28 11 10 7 2 7 69 19 217

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 7 12 10 9 15 5 41 36 45 216
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