2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Shared Services Canada by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 40 5 16 10 0 0 69 26 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 48 7 14 7 0 0 72 20 3188
2014 Aboriginal 23 43 6 17 11 1 0 66 28 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 7 17 10 0 0 65 28 4025

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 64 20 7 4 3 1 2 86 7 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 27 8 3 2 1 1 86 6 3187
2014 Aboriginal 53 31 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 25 8 5 2 1 1 83 8 4026

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 57 19 8 8 7 0 1 76 15 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 23 8 10 5 0 1 77 15 3194
2014 Aboriginal 51 26 12 6 3 1 2 79 9 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 24 8 10 5 0 1 76 15 4021

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 43 29 9 10 8 0 1 73 18 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 3194
2014 Aboriginal 26 43 11 14 6 0 0 69 20 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 4024

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 24 30 9 14 23 0 0 54 37 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 16 15 13 0 1 55 28 3194
2014 Aboriginal 17 24 18 23 17 0 1 41 41 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 16 21 21 0 1 42 42 4025

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 39 32 10 8 10 1 0 72 18 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 3191
2014 Aboriginal 31 34 17 12 6 0 0 65 18 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 4025

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 44 33 7 10 6 0 0 77 17 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 3185
2014 Aboriginal 35 36 11 12 5 0 0 71 18 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 4023

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 41 37 11 4 7 0 0 78 12 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 3184
2014 Aboriginal 32 41 15 8 3 1 0 74 11 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 13 8 4 0 0 75 11 4020

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 41 32 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 11 8 5 0 1 77 12 3188
2014 Aboriginal 37 37 10 7 8 0 0 75 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 14 9 6 1 1 70 15 4021

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 43 22 11 6 12 0 6 69 20 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 24 11 8 9 2 9 68 19 3183
2014 Aboriginal 28 27 13 10 15 1 6 60 27 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 26 11 10 10 2 8 67 21 4023

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 33 35 9 9 14 0 0 68 23 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 42 14 10 8 0 0 69 18 3191
2014 Aboriginal 20 37 22 10 11 0 0 57 21 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 42 16 12 10 0 0 63 22 4025

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 25 30 20 12 13 0 0 55 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 19 12 10 0 0 59 22 3193
2014 Aboriginal 23 29 22 14 12 0 0 51 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 19 14 12 0 0 54 26 4022

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 37 14 14 11 0 0 62 24 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 18 14 10 0 0 58 24 3192

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 34 39 10 10 6 1 0 74 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 3194
2014 Aboriginal 33 35 16 9 3 4 0 70 13 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 14 9 8 1 0 69 17 4020

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 30 20 9 16 0 0 55 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 17 12 9 1 0 61 21 3195

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 42 37 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 36 12 5 4 0 0 80 8 3182
2014 Aboriginal 49 35 8 3 5 0 0 84 8 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 31 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 4024

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 28 39 8 12 13 0 0 67 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 3183
2014 Aboriginal 21 38 14 14 13 0 0 59 27 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 39 15 14 12 0 0 58 26 4022

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 35 34 15 5 10 0 0 69 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 17 9 7 0 0 67 16 3184
2014 Aboriginal 25 36 13 14 11 0 0 62 25 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 17 11 10 0 0 61 22 4020

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 27 31 16 11 14 1 0 59 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 16 12 8 0 0 64 19 3188
2014 Aboriginal 20 36 17 18 9 0 0 57 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 36 17 13 11 0 0 59 23 4017

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 34 35 13 11 7 0 0 69 19 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 3186
2014 Aboriginal 28 37 20 9 6 0 0 65 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 15 10 6 0 0 70 16 4022

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 26 49 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 15 7 5 0 1 72 13 3191
2014 Aboriginal 28 33 21 12 5 1 0 62 17 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 18 7 6 0 1 69 13 4024

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 15 35 28 16 5 1 1 21 51 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 34 13 5 1 2 18 46 3179
2014 Aboriginal 18 43 26 9 4 1 0 13 61 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 30 10 4 1 2 15 54 4012

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 27 25 25 14 6 3 1 20 54 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 27 10 6 2 2 17 54 3178
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 24 10 4 1 0 15 61 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 23 8 5 2 1 13 63 4015

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 30 31 20 11 7 0 1 19 61 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 24 9 4 2 2 14 62 3183
2014 Aboriginal 31 32 23 9 3 1 1 13 64 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 29 23 8 3 2 2 11 66 4012

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 13 20 42 17 6 1 1 24 33 109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 32 20 8 1 3 29 37 3171
2014 Aboriginal 19 21 27 22 8 1 2 31 41 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 20 32 20 7 1 2 28 39 4001

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 24 29 29 6 9 2 1 16 54 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 27 13 7 2 3 21 51 3169
2014 Aboriginal 26 28 27 12 4 1 3 16 56 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 27 24 11 5 1 3 17 58 4010

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 13 23 31 13 12 3 4 28 39 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 22 25 19 10 3 4 31 42 3171
2014 Aboriginal 16 21 23 23 8 3 5 34 40 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 18 25 21 11 3 5 36 37 4006

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 22 31 29 12 6 0 0 18 53 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 26 28 10 5 2 2 15 56 3177
2014 Aboriginal 25 30 26 11 7 2 1 18 56 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 28 11 4 2 2 15 55 4019
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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 19 5 3 6 1 2 86 9 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 22 8 6 5 0 2 81 11 3193
2014 Aboriginal 55 20 9 3 6 1 6 81 10 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 19 7 6 4 0 3 82 10 4024

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 28 24 18 9 9 7 5 59 21 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 17 7 6 6 6 67 14 3193
2014 Aboriginal 30 26 17 9 10 3 6 61 21 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 30 15 7 6 5 4 70 14 4023

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 39 30 12 10 6 2 1 72 16 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 11 6 5 1 1 77 12 3191
2014 Aboriginal 34 33 11 10 10 2 1 68 20 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 10 7 6 1 0 76 14 4025

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 29 25 20 14 8 3 1 55 23 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 15 10 7 3 2 67 18 3191
2014 Aboriginal 22 31 15 20 8 3 1 55 29 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 15 12 6 3 2 66 19 4024

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 18 20 9 11 11 2 54 23 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 26 16 10 8 12 2 60 22 3187
2014 Aboriginal 21 23 16 18 12 7 2 49 33 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 26 18 11 9 10 3 56 23 4024

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 14 23 20 12 12 2 35 37 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 20 21 12 11 19 4 43 30 3189
2014 Aboriginal 11 19 23 19 15 11 2 35 39 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 23 15 13 14 4 39 34 4024

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 44 34 13 8 1 0 0 78 9 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 3184
2014 Aboriginal 31 41 12 11 4 0 1 73 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 9 5 2 1 0 84 8 4024
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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 30 26 20 10 12 1 1 58 22 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 13 8 5 1 1 73 14 3190
2014 Aboriginal 26 38 16 8 10 2 1 66 18 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 15 9 6 1 0 70 15 4025

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 45 27 12 8 6 2 0 73 14 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 3193
2014 Aboriginal 32 39 13 5 9 2 0 72 14 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 13 6 5 2 1 75 11 4025

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 38 28 16 6 10 1 0 67 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 11 7 5 1 1 76 13 3195
2014 Aboriginal 28 39 12 11 9 2 0 68 20 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 11 9 6 1 0 73 15 4023

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 16 1 3 2 0 1 95 4 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 15 4 2 3 0 1 91 5 3194
2014 Aboriginal 64 21 4 4 3 0 4 89 6 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 73 15 5 2 3 0 2 90 5 4023

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 60 18 11 3 4 3 3 82 7 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 24 7 4 4 3 2 85 8 3186
2014 Aboriginal 46 24 16 5 7 2 1 72 12 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 26 9 4 5 4 3 81 10 4024

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 56 20 15 3 4 2 0 78 7 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 26 8 4 3 1 1 85 7 3190

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 49 26 15 5 2 3 0 77 7 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 23 11 4 3 2 0 81 7 3191

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 49 24 13 8 4 1 0 74 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 3189
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 29 11 7 6 1 0 77 12 4022
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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 28 14 11 4 3 4 69 16 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 20 8 4 5 8 63 14 912
2014 Aboriginal 32 29 15 9 9 6 0 65 19 34
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 32 19 10 7 4 6 60 19 1119

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 27 23 23 12 10 6 0 53 23 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 21 9 7 14 0 57 19 3195
2014 Aboriginal 15 34 18 15 8 9 0 54 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 22 9 8 13 0 56 19 4024

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 25 17 16 20 19 3 0 43 40 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 22 17 15 3 0 44 33 3195
2014 Aboriginal 13 24 22 21 18 3 0 37 40 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 22 19 16 4 0 40 37 4024

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 17 23 21 17 19 4 0 41 37 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 23 19 18 7 0 37 39 3186
2014 Aboriginal 13 20 20 22 21 4 0 34 45 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 23 22 20 6 0 30 45 4020

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 21 22 17 8 26 7 0 46 36 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 18 17 18 7 0 43 37 3191
2014 Aboriginal 12 23 16 17 29 4 0 37 47 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 20 17 21 9 0 35 42 4020

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 19 21 18 17 21 4 0 41 40 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 19 20 17 4 0 41 39 3192
2014 Aboriginal 12 23 22 16 23 3 0 36 41 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 19 23 21 4 0 34 45 4021
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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 19 32 16 18 12 3 0 53 31 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 36 22 13 9 1 0 55 23 3192
2014 Aboriginal 17 38 22 14 7 2 0 56 22 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 37 20 13 10 1 0 56 23 4024

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 30 35 19 7 3 6 0 69 11 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 18 5 3 5 1 72 9 3185
2014 Aboriginal 22 40 24 4 4 4 2 66 9 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 17 6 3 6 1 72 10 4021

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 27 30 13 11 9 10 1 63 22 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 14 9 6 4 1 69 16 3190
2014 Aboriginal 20 35 15 11 12 4 2 59 25 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 14 12 6 5 1 65 19 4018

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 22 26 21 13 10 6 2 53 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 22 12 7 7 2 55 20 3193
2014 Aboriginal 14 25 26 12 15 6 2 42 29 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 26 26 14 11 9 2 43 28 4021

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 19 19 12 11 21 16 1 46 39 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 22 21 12 13 12 3 46 30 3188
2014 Aboriginal 13 16 19 22 20 11 0 32 47 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 21 14 15 13 3 41 35 4022

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 50 27 8 3 7 1 4 81 11 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 27 11 7 3 2 2 78 10 3186
2014 Aboriginal 41 32 12 5 3 2 5 78 9 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 27 12 7 3 2 3 77 10 4022

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 23 7 4 3 4 2 86 7 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 10 4 2 5 3 83 6 3186
2014 Aboriginal 41 28 15 5 1 6 4 77 7 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 24 13 3 3 7 4 79 7 4022

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 22 21 16 19 18 3 1 45 38 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 29 20 15 14 3 0 49 30 3191
2014 Aboriginal 13 20 24 23 19 2 0 33 43 112
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 24 19 21 21 4 1 37 43 4023

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 21 14 15 15 29 3 2 37 47 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 15 15 21 3 2 47 37 3190
2014 Aboriginal 11 15 15 16 38 3 1 27 57 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 16 19 29 3 2 33 50 4024

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 22 27 22 12 10 6 1 53 23 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 25 11 7 5 0 54 20 3192

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 35 22 21 7 6 6 3 63 15 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 20 4 3 8 1 69 9 3186
2014 Aboriginal 29 26 24 5 7 7 2 61 13 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 18 3 3 10 1 73 7 4023

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 34 30 19 4 4 8 0 70 9 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 17 4 2 5 0 76 6 3187
2014 Aboriginal 27 27 27 8 4 7 1 59 12 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 16 5 3 7 0 75 8 4023

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 36 33 17 6 7 1 0 69 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 3190
2014 Aboriginal 32 28 18 16 7 0 0 59 23 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 15 7 5 1 0 73 12 4020

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 25 17 23 16 18 1 0 43 34 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 21 15 17 1 0 46 32 3185
2014 Aboriginal 14 20 25 20 20 0 0 34 40 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 23 18 18 1 0 41 36 4024

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 22 22 19 19 19 0 0 44 37 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 20 17 16 1 0 47 33 3182
2014 Aboriginal 15 24 23 19 20 0 0 39 39 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 28 21 19 18 0 0 43 36 4023

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 24 17 14 19 20 5 1 44 42 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 22 22 15 17 4 1 43 34 3191
2014 Aboriginal 10 20 29 21 17 2 1 31 39 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 20 22 17 19 5 1 39 38 4021
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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 27 34 39 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 39 3192
2014 Aboriginal 36 23 42 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 40 4022

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 10 74 3 0 3 31
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 27 42 5 4 5 929
2014 Aboriginal 17 26 49 8 9999 0 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 46 8 9999 8 1240
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 82 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 3190
2014 Aboriginal 26 74 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 4016

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 432
2014 Aboriginal 52 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 554

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 81 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 432
2014 Aboriginal 72 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 554

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 432
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 554

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 21
2014 Aboriginal 0 29

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 432
2014 Aboriginal 21 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 554

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 432
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 554

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 432
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 554

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 46 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 432
2014 Aboriginal 66 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 555

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 50 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 432
2014 Aboriginal 73 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 555

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 37 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 432
2014 Aboriginal 45 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 555

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 34 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 432
2014 Aboriginal 45 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 555

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 432
2014 Aboriginal 38 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 555

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 61 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 432
2014 Aboriginal 79 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 62 555

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 52 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 432
2014 Aboriginal 41 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 555

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 432
2014 Aboriginal 0 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 555

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 432
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 555

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 432
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 555

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 65 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 432
2014 Aboriginal 37 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 555

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 432
2014 Aboriginal 35 29
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 555

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 432
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 555

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 62 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 432
2014 Aboriginal 61 30
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 555

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 432
2014 Aboriginal 54 30
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 555

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 9 432
2014 Aboriginal 29 30
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 555

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 Aboriginal 23 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 432
2014 Aboriginal 33 30
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 555

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 8 432
2014 Aboriginal 16 30
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 555

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 432
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 555

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 12 432
2014 Aboriginal 27 30
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 555

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 432
2014 Aboriginal 17 30
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 555

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 432
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 555

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 9 410
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 524

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 16 410
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 524

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 9 410
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 524

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 5 410
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 524

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 11 410
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 524

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 12 410
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 524

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 410
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 524

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 12 410
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 524

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 12 410
2014 Aboriginal 19 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 524

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 410
2014 Aboriginal 45 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 524

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 12 410
2014 Aboriginal 19 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 524

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 410
2014 Aboriginal 67 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 524

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 Aboriginal 0 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 410
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 524

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 410
2014 Aboriginal 57 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 524

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 Aboriginal 0 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 410

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 11 410
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 524

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 77 23 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 87 13 431

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 18 17 23 7 4 24 6 51 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 21 4 5 32 10 49 14 3191
2014 Aboriginal 11 12 29 7 10 19 11 33 25 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 14 23 4 5 33 9 45 15 4021

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 25 25 24 6 4 14 3 59 12 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 21 5 3 18 2 63 10 3192
2014 Aboriginal 16 22 26 12 10 11 3 44 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 24 5 4 23 2 57 12 4023
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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 30 50 8 4 2 2 4 84 7 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 50 10 4 2 2 5 83 7 3192
2014 Aboriginal 33 44 11 4 1 2 5 83 6 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 52 10 4 2 1 4 83 6 4023

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 12 21 23 10 7 22 5 46 23 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 24 6 5 24 9 46 17 3184
2014 Aboriginal 6 16 30 11 6 17 14 32 25 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 26 9 6 24 10 39 22 4020

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 38 32 12 1 2 12 3 82 4 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 10 2 2 9 5 83 5 3192
2014 Aboriginal 29 35 16 4 3 6 6 73 9 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 12 3 1 10 4 81 5 4024

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 22 34 18 3 2 17 4 70 6 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 16 4 2 14 4 73 7 3188
2014 Aboriginal 20 24 29 9 3 9 5 52 14 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 30 17 5 3 16 4 69 9 4019
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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 10 90 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 3188
2014 Aboriginal 14 86 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 4015

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 211
2014 Aboriginal 38 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 276

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 65 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 211
2014 Aboriginal 80 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 276

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 211
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 276

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 11
2014 Aboriginal 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 0 276

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 211
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 276

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 3 211
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 276

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 211
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 276

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 277

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 277

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 277

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 206
2014 Aboriginal 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 277

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 206
2014 Aboriginal 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 277

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 277

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 206
2014 Aboriginal 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 277

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 277

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 277

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 11

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 206
2014 Aboriginal 43 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 277

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 11
2014 Aboriginal 0 16

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 206
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 277

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 29 209
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 277

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 209
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 277

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 8 209
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 277

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 17 209
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 277

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 209
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 277

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 7 209
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 277

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 209
2014 Aboriginal 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 277

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 209
2014 Aboriginal 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 277

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 49 209
2014 Aboriginal 43 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 277

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 192
2014 Aboriginal 0 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 269

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 9 192
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 269

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 4 192
2014 Aboriginal 0 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 269

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Aboriginal 0 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 269

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 7 192
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 269

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 192
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 269

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 11 192
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 269

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 192
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 269

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 20 192
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 269

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 192
2014 Aboriginal 40 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 269

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 40 192
2014 Aboriginal 33 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 269

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 269

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 64 192
2014 Aboriginal 60 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 269

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 192

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 192
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 269

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 69 31 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 88 12 211

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 17 13 28 4 3 30 5 46 11 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 22 2 3 36 9 53 8 3187
2014 Aboriginal 11 11 33 5 5 28 7 35 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 14 23 3 2 38 8 48 9 4023

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 25 21 27 4 3 19 3 58 8 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 20 3 2 21 2 67 7 3188
2014 Aboriginal 17 22 36 4 5 15 2 46 10 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 22 3 2 26 2 62 7 4021
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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 21 22 20 16 18 0 4 44 35 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 21 15 17 0 2 46 32 3187

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 25 24 21 20 11 0 0 48 30 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 26 16 11 0 1 47 27 3188

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 19 30 23 16 11 0 1 50 27 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 24 15 11 0 2 49 27 3178

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 16 25 23 18 15 1 2 43 34 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 22 23 19 17 1 2 40 37 3185

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 43 30 9 7 5 1 5 77 13 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 26 14 7 5 1 7 72 13 3184

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 28 30 27 6 8 0 2 58 15 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 29 21 10 6 1 1 63 16 3183

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 24 30 24 9 10 1 2 55 20 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 31 23 12 7 1 2 57 20 3176

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 25 16 23 20 13 1 1 43 34 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 28 24 19 11 1 1 45 31 3182

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 23 26 19 21 9 0 1 50 31 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 28 22 16 12 1 1 49 29 3182

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 29 35 19 12 4 1 0 65 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 21 11 7 1 2 60 18 3175

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 55 22 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 22 11 4 3 0 2 82 7 3187

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 72 8 8 4 1 3 4 86 5 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 74 10 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 3186

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 55 26 10 4 2 0 3 83 6 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 22 8 3 2 1 2 87 5 3183

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 59 18 10 9 1 2 3 80 10 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 17 8 4 4 1 2 84 8 3186

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 61 10 4 2 0 0 22 92 2 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 12 4 2 1 1 21 91 4 3185

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 71 13 10 1 0 0 4 88 1 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 19 8 2 1 1 6 88 4 3167

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 54 17 11 10 5 0 3 73 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 18 8 4 4 1 3 83 8 3188

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 43 27 22 2 4 0 3 72 6 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 12 4 2 0 3 82 6 3183

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 11 28 31 23 7 0 0 39 30 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 28 39 16 7 1 0 39 22 3193

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 23 42 20 9 0 0 29 29 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 37 22 10 0 0 32 31 3184

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 13 28 23 17 13 5 0 44 32 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 25 12 7 11 0 50 22 3189

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 12 27 24 19 15 3 1 40 35 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 34 22 16 11 5 0 50 28 3191
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 74 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 3187
2014 Aboriginal 18 82 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 4015

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 55 45 30
2017 Non-Aboriginal 74 26 484
2014 Aboriginal 71 29 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 78 22 527

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 37 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 8 9 4 1 1 78 14 357
2014 Aboriginal 34 26 0 27 13 0 0 60 40 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 32 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 411
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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 28 18 11 10 2 3 29 71 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 25 19 11 9 4 2 32 68 3191

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 23 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 2033

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 2033

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 2033

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 2033

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 2033

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 2033

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 41 32 7 1 13 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 45 19 12 4 14 2008

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 7 25 9 27 1 12 28 42 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 18 19 24 2 10 30 49 2043

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 8 11 17 48 0 7 19 70 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 11 12 18 49 2 5 15 72 2046
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