2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Revenue Agency by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2018 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. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. 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
2018 Aboriginal 23 47 8 14 7 0 0 70 22 1064
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 47 9 14 5 0 0 72 19 26461
2017 Aboriginal 25 40 12 16 8 0 0 64 24 1064
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 43 11 14 7 0 0 68 21 27961
2014 Aboriginal 24 42 11 16 8 0 0 65 24 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 43 11 14 6 0 0 69 20 30669
2011 Aboriginal 27 43 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 1078
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 45 11 12 5 0 1 72 17 30270
2008 Aboriginal 26 41 11 14 7 0 0 68 21 947
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 46 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 28029

Question 2. 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
2018 Aboriginal 40 36 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 1062
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 12 7 3 0 0 77 10 26376
2017 Aboriginal 36 38 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 1064
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 12 7 4 0 0 77 10 27942
2014 Aboriginal 32 41 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 13 7 4 0 0 77 10 30683
2011 Aboriginal 36 36 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 1074
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 13 6 4 0 0 77 11 30275
2008 Aboriginal 29 41 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 28037

Question 3. 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
2018 Aboriginal 46 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1047
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 26214
2017 Aboriginal 43 39 9 7 3 0 0 82 9 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 27916
2014 Aboriginal 41 39 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 30661
2011 Aboriginal 38 42 9 7 4 0 0 80 10 1079
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 30276
2008 Aboriginal 38 43 8 5 5 1 0 82 10 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 45 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 28039

Question 4. 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
2018 Aboriginal 44 35 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 1059
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 26389
2017 Aboriginal 45 31 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 27929
2014 Aboriginal 40 32 12 10 5 1 0 73 16 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 30675
2011 Aboriginal 41 38 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 1075
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 10 6 3 0 1 80 10 30277

Question 5. 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
2018 Aboriginal 37 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 12 1048
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 26325
2017 Aboriginal 32 44 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 45 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 27953
2014 Aboriginal 30 45 13 8 5 0 0 75 13 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 46 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 30683
2011 Aboriginal 32 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 1074
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 30250
2008 Aboriginal 32 44 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 945
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 44 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 27906

Question 6. 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
2018 Aboriginal 24 32 19 13 11 0 0 57 24 1061
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 18 12 9 0 0 61 21 26380
2017 Aboriginal 22 36 17 15 9 1 0 58 25 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 37 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 27936
2014 Aboriginal 19 35 15 17 13 1 0 55 30 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 18 14 10 0 0 58 24 30674
2011 Aboriginal 18 39 16 15 11 1 0 57 27 1078
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 39 17 15 9 0 0 59 24 30299

Question 7. 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
2018 Aboriginal 33 41 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 1061
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 26419
2017 Aboriginal 33 42 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 45 11 8 3 0 0 77 12 27928

Question 8. 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
2018 Aboriginal 48 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1056
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 39 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 26430
2017 Aboriginal 46 39 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 1059
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 27918
2014 Aboriginal 38 43 10 6 3 1 0 82 8 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 30670
2011 Aboriginal 39 42 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 1077
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 44 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 30295
2008 Aboriginal 44 38 10 3 3 1 0 84 6 947
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 41 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 28033

Question 9. 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
2018 Aboriginal 27 37 14 14 7 0 0 64 22 1051
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 26376
2017 Aboriginal 25 36 16 14 9 1 0 61 23 1061
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 27917

Question 10. 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
2018 Aboriginal 54 30 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 1053
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 26230
2017 Aboriginal 54 30 11 3 1 0 0 85 5 1059
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 27893
2014 Aboriginal 60 27 8 3 2 0 0 87 4 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 28 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 30667
2011 Aboriginal 60 30 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 1076
2011 Non-Aboriginal 59 30 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 30304

Question 11. 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
2018 Aboriginal 26 35 16 12 10 0 0 61 23 1051
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 26326
2017 Aboriginal 27 38 15 11 8 0 1 66 19 1061
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 27866
2014 Aboriginal 19 40 13 16 12 1 0 59 28 1109
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 40 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 30688
2011 Aboriginal 28 40 10 11 9 1 0 69 20 1076
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 30265

Question 12. 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
2018 Aboriginal 31 33 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 1046
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 18 11 7 0 0 64 18 26260
2017 Aboriginal 31 33 15 13 8 0 1 64 21 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 17 11 7 0 0 64 19 27867
2014 Aboriginal 25 35 16 13 10 0 0 60 24 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 16 12 9 0 0 62 21 30679

Question 13. 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
2018 Aboriginal 33 36 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 1053
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 26309
2017 Aboriginal 33 36 13 11 5 0 0 70 17 1060
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 27865
2014 Aboriginal 28 39 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 1109
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 30682
2011 Aboriginal 38 41 9 7 4 1 1 80 11 1076
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 30253

Question 14. 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
2018 Aboriginal 44 37 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 1056
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 26409
2017 Aboriginal 41 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1060
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 27833
2014 Aboriginal 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 30665
2011 Aboriginal 38 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1078
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 30296
2008 Aboriginal 41 40 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 44 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 28049

Question 15. 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
2018 Aboriginal 39 33 16 6 4 0 1 74 9 1057
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 15 6 3 0 1 77 8 26490
2017 Aboriginal 42 31 14 7 3 1 2 76 10 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 34 13 4 2 0 2 80 6 27967
2014 Aboriginal 39 33 17 6 3 1 1 74 9 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 30687
2011 Aboriginal 37 33 19 6 3 1 1 72 9 1076
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 16 5 3 0 1 76 8 30301
2008 Aboriginal 34 35 17 8 4 1 1 70 12 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 19 7 3 0 1 71 10 28043

Question 16a. 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
2018 Aboriginal 11 25 36 19 7 1 1 27 37 1057
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 24 36 19 8 1 2 28 35 26360
2017 Aboriginal 12 22 34 17 11 1 3 29 36 1057
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 36 17 9 1 4 28 35 27841
2014 Aboriginal 12 28 34 15 9 1 2 24 41 1107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 26 36 16 7 1 3 25 38 30626
2011 Aboriginal 12 23 35 18 9 2 2 27 36 1075
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 25 36 17 8 1 3 26 36 30190
2008 Aboriginal 10 24 37 20 7 1 2 27 34 947
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 26 38 18 7 1 2 26 35 27984

Question 16b. 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
2018 Aboriginal 10 18 31 23 16 2 1 40 29 1049
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 29 25 15 2 2 41 29 26278
2017 Aboriginal 11 16 30 20 17 3 4 40 29 1055
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 29 21 15 3 4 39 30 27752
2014 Aboriginal 13 18 31 22 12 2 2 35 33 1109
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 30 22 13 2 3 37 32 30588
2011 Aboriginal 11 16 26 25 15 2 4 43 29 1077
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 30 24 14 2 4 40 28 30183
2008 Aboriginal 10 15 28 26 15 3 3 44 26 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 30 25 15 2 3 42 26 27936

Question 16c. 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
2018 Aboriginal 11 20 28 23 13 2 3 38 32 1051
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 31 21 11 2 3 33 34 26258
2017 Aboriginal 12 17 29 21 14 3 4 38 31 1058
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 30 19 12 2 5 33 34 27790
2014 Aboriginal 14 21 29 20 12 2 3 34 36 1106
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 31 19 11 2 4 32 36 30599
2011 Aboriginal 10 20 29 22 12 2 4 37 32 1073
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 32 20 11 2 4 33 33 30175
2008 Aboriginal 7 19 29 26 13 2 4 41 28 946
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 32 23 11 2 4 36 30 27953

Question 16d. 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
2018 Aboriginal 7 13 29 30 18 1 2 50 20 1051
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 14 30 29 16 1 3 47 21 26235
2017 Aboriginal 7 13 28 25 22 2 4 50 21 1052
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 13 30 27 17 2 5 47 22 27675
2014 Aboriginal 8 14 32 26 17 1 3 45 22 1107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 14 32 27 15 1 4 44 22 30531
2011 Aboriginal 7 11 31 28 17 1 6 48 19 1074
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 32 27 15 1 4 45 22 30135
2008 Aboriginal 6 11 31 31 17 1 4 51 17 946
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 32 28 14 1 4 45 21 27942

Question 16e. 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
2018 Aboriginal 14 22 25 22 15 1 1 38 37 1054
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 29 22 14 1 3 37 33 26301
2017 Aboriginal 14 18 26 20 16 2 5 38 34 1058
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 28 20 15 2 5 37 33 27770
2014 Aboriginal 17 21 27 17 14 1 2 32 40 1108
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 29 19 13 1 4 34 36 30584
2011 Aboriginal 16 20 26 19 14 1 4 36 37 1077
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 30 19 12 1 4 32 36 30195
2008 Aboriginal 12 20 27 21 15 1 4 38 34 945
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 29 20 13 1 3 35 34 27938

Question 16f. 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
2018 Aboriginal 12 17 27 22 17 2 2 41 30 1047
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 17 26 25 16 3 3 43 29 26246
2017 Aboriginal 10 16 25 21 16 5 7 42 29 1057
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 26 23 16 4 6 43 28 27785
2014 Aboriginal 11 17 27 23 16 2 4 42 29 1109
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 26 25 16 3 6 44 27 30572
2011 Aboriginal 11 15 24 25 16 3 6 45 28 1071
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 27 24 15 3 5 43 27 30132
2008 Aboriginal 12 19 23 23 15 3 5 42 34 946
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 27 22 14 3 5 39 31 27971

Question 16g. 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
2018 Aboriginal 12 21 32 19 12 2 1 32 34 1052
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 33 18 10 2 2 29 36 26353
2017 Aboriginal 11 21 33 16 12 4 4 31 34 1055
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 33 16 10 3 4 29 36 27799
2014 Aboriginal 15 20 33 18 10 2 3 29 37 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 33 17 10 3 4 28 37 30599
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My Work Unit

Question 17. 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
2018 Aboriginal 22 33 21 9 7 6 2 59 18 1055
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 20 9 6 5 2 63 15 26364
2017 Aboriginal 28 28 15 11 8 6 3 62 21 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 16 8 6 5 4 68 15 27948
2014 Aboriginal 31 31 15 9 8 4 2 66 17 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 14 8 5 4 3 72 13 30682

Question 18. 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
2018 Aboriginal 42 29 10 9 8 1 0 72 17 1053
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 32 9 8 5 1 0 77 14 26324
2017 Aboriginal 44 28 9 10 7 2 0 73 18 1064
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 27954
2014 Aboriginal 46 27 8 11 7 1 0 74 18 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 30674

Question 19. 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
2018 Aboriginal 16 24 19 14 12 14 1 47 31 1051
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 20 14 10 15 2 48 28 26324
2017 Aboriginal 13 22 19 16 11 19 1 43 33 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 19 15 10 18 2 45 31 27927
2014 Aboriginal 13 22 18 18 17 11 1 40 40 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 19 17 12 15 2 43 34 30678

Question 20. 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
2018 Aboriginal 46 35 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 1053
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 37 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 26329
2017 Aboriginal 42 37 8 8 5 1 0 79 12 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 27903
2014 Aboriginal 39 41 8 8 3 0 0 80 12 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 30668

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 37 16 5 4 3 0 74 9 1055
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 14 4 3 2 1 78 7 26368
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. 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
2018 Aboriginal 41 33 12 7 6 1 0 75 14 1047
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 11 7 4 1 0 77 11 26307
2017 Aboriginal 38 33 13 9 5 1 0 72 15 1064
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 27966
2014 Aboriginal 39 34 10 10 6 1 0 74 16 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 30688
2011 Aboriginal 35 36 12 10 6 1 0 71 17 1075
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 12 9 5 1 0 75 13 30287
2008 Aboriginal 36 38 10 8 7 1 1 75 15 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 28035

Question 23. 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
2018 Aboriginal 49 29 9 6 5 2 1 80 11 1044
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 10 5 3 2 0 81 8 26267
2017 Aboriginal 48 27 12 6 4 2 1 77 10 1064
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 10 5 3 2 1 81 8 27961
2014 Aboriginal 46 28 13 6 5 2 1 76 11 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 11 5 3 2 1 80 9 30683
2011 Aboriginal 43 30 13 7 5 2 0 75 12 1078
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 11 6 3 2 1 79 10 30268
2008 Aboriginal 43 30 11 6 6 3 1 76 13 947
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 11 6 4 3 1 78 11 28040

Question 24. 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
2018 Aboriginal 48 30 9 7 5 1 0 78 13 1043
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 9 6 3 1 0 81 10 26210
2017 Aboriginal 47 32 9 6 4 1 0 80 11 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 27948
2014 Aboriginal 42 34 9 8 5 1 1 77 13 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 34 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 30676
2011 Aboriginal 41 36 9 9 5 1 0 77 14 1075
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 9 7 4 1 0 79 11 30245
2008 Aboriginal 43 32 9 9 5 1 1 76 15 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 28031

Question 25. 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
2018 Aboriginal 55 24 10 5 4 1 0 80 10 1046
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 26234
2017 Aboriginal 56 24 10 4 4 3 0 82 9 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 25 10 4 3 2 0 82 7 27937

Question 26. 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
2018 Aboriginal 52 26 10 5 6 0 0 79 11 1049
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 10 5 4 0 0 80 10 26293
2017 Aboriginal 55 25 9 6 4 0 0 80 11 1060
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 27 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 27913
2014 Aboriginal 54 26 9 6 4 1 0 80 11 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 29 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 30672
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Senior Management

Question 28. 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
2018 Aboriginal 39 35 9 9 6 1 1 76 15 154
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 11 8 5 1 3 75 13 3778
2017 Aboriginal 31 42 10 12 6 0 0 73 18 147
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 38 10 9 4 1 2 76 14 3853
2014 Aboriginal 33 31 10 16 7 1 2 66 24 152
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 10 9 4 2 3 75 14 4307

Question 29. 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
2018 Aboriginal 33 29 14 9 8 7 0 67 19 1059
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 31 16 8 6 6 0 68 14 26435
2017 Aboriginal 36 29 13 7 8 7 0 70 17 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 15 8 6 8 0 68 16 27964
2014 Aboriginal 29 32 13 9 8 8 0 67 19 1109
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 15 8 6 8 0 69 15 30671
2011 Aboriginal 28 30 17 10 10 6 0 62 21 1075
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 19 10 7 7 0 61 18 30271

Question 30. 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
2018 Aboriginal 29 30 16 13 9 3 0 61 22 1055
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 17 11 8 3 0 63 19 26352
2017 Aboriginal 31 29 16 11 9 4 0 63 20 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 17 12 9 3 0 61 21 27964
2014 Aboriginal 24 33 16 12 11 3 0 60 24 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 18 12 8 3 0 61 21 30670
2011 Aboriginal 27 31 16 13 12 2 0 59 25 1074
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 34 19 12 10 3 0 57 23 30233
2008 Aboriginal 28 32 16 11 9 3 1 62 21 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 17 11 9 3 0 61 21 28008

Question 31. 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
2018 Aboriginal 21 31 18 15 11 4 0 54 27 1050
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 20 14 9 5 0 54 24 26352
2017 Aboriginal 23 28 17 15 10 7 0 55 27 1060
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 19 15 10 7 0 52 27 27942
2014 Aboriginal 16 31 16 18 12 6 0 50 32 1109
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 20 15 9 6 0 52 26 30657
2011 Aboriginal 14 32 19 17 12 5 0 49 31 1076
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 34 20 17 10 7 0 50 28 30279
2008 Aboriginal 15 34 17 16 11 7 0 53 29 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 34 19 17 10 7 0 50 29 28012

Question 32. 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
2018 Aboriginal 20 32 16 16 12 3 0 54 29 1057
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 33 18 15 9 3 0 56 25 26391
2017 Aboriginal 21 33 16 13 11 5 0 57 26 1060
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 34 17 15 10 4 0 57 26 27927
2014 Aboriginal 18 32 16 16 13 4 0 52 30 1109
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 17 15 10 3 0 57 26 30648
2011 Aboriginal 17 36 15 18 11 4 0 54 30 1078
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 37 17 17 10 3 0 54 28 30250
2008 Aboriginal 21 37 15 16 8 2 0 59 25 946
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 42 15 15 7 3 0 61 23 28014
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. 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
2018 Aboriginal 30 43 15 8 4 1 0 74 12 1050
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 43 16 8 3 1 0 73 11 26336
2017 Aboriginal 34 40 14 7 4 1 0 74 11 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 15 8 4 1 0 72 13 27921
2014 Aboriginal 31 42 13 7 5 1 0 74 12 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 15 6 3 1 0 75 10 30688
2011 Aboriginal 35 39 13 7 5 2 0 75 12 1076
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 43 16 8 3 1 0 73 11 30252

Question 34. 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
2018 Aboriginal 37 36 11 9 5 2 1 75 14 1050
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 13 7 3 2 1 76 10 26338
2017 Aboriginal 44 33 10 5 3 3 1 80 9 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 11 6 3 3 1 79 10 27887
2014 Aboriginal 44 35 8 7 3 2 1 82 10 1109
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 9 5 2 2 1 83 8 30678
2011 Aboriginal 41 36 10 7 5 1 0 79 12 1074
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 11 6 4 3 1 79 10 30224
2008 Aboriginal 35 36 10 8 7 4 1 75 15 947
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 38 12 8 5 4 1 74 13 28011

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics 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
2018 Aboriginal 37 36 13 8 4 1 0 74 13 1052
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 26255

Question 36. 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
2018 Aboriginal 22 26 16 15 16 4 0 51 32 1053
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 19 13 11 6 1 54 26 26341
2017 Aboriginal 23 25 15 15 15 7 2 52 32 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 17 14 11 8 2 53 28 27888
2014 Aboriginal 19 25 16 15 18 6 1 47 36 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 17 14 12 8 1 52 29 30668
2011 Aboriginal 18 22 17 15 20 6 1 44 38 1075
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 18 16 13 9 2 47 32 30295

Question 37. 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
2018 Aboriginal 25 31 15 16 10 2 0 58 27 1056
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 18 13 9 2 0 59 23 26328
2017 Aboriginal 28 32 15 13 9 2 1 62 23 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 16 13 9 2 0 61 23 27915
2014 Aboriginal 26 33 15 15 10 2 0 60 25 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 16 13 9 2 0 62 22 30676
2011 Aboriginal 24 38 14 14 9 1 0 63 23 1077
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 16 12 8 1 0 63 21 30281
2008 Aboriginal 25 38 15 12 8 1 0 65 20 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 16 12 8 1 0 64 20 28029

Question 38. 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
2018 Aboriginal 24 28 13 16 17 1 1 53 34 1053
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 16 14 13 1 1 56 28 26325
2017 Aboriginal 26 29 13 14 15 2 1 57 30 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 14 15 14 2 1 55 30 27926
2014 Aboriginal 22 28 14 15 19 2 1 51 35 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 14 15 15 2 1 55 31 30675
2011 Aboriginal 21 29 13 19 17 1 1 51 36 1077
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 15 17 17 1 1 51 34 30269
2008 Aboriginal 20 35 13 16 14 1 1 57 30 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 37 13 15 14 1 1 58 29 28031

Question 39. 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
2018 Aboriginal 22 33 22 11 8 3 0 57 20 1053
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 34 23 11 7 4 0 58 18 26374
2017 Aboriginal 21 35 18 12 8 5 1 60 21 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 34 22 11 7 5 1 58 19 27936

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 32 11 4 3 1 0 83 7 1055
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 34 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 26309
2017 Aboriginal 46 30 12 4 3 3 0 80 8 1061
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 36 13 3 2 3 0 82 6 27904
2014 Aboriginal 48 30 10 5 4 2 0 80 9 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 10 3 2 3 0 85 5 30669

Question 41. 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
2018 Aboriginal 47 33 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 1057
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 26294
2017 Aboriginal 44 35 10 6 3 2 0 81 9 1060
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 10 4 2 2 0 83 7 27939
2014 Aboriginal 44 34 9 7 5 2 0 79 12 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 10 4 2 2 0 84 7 30680
2011 Aboriginal 39 35 11 8 5 2 0 75 13 1077
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 13 6 4 2 0 76 10 30251

Question 42. 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
2018 Aboriginal 50 31 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1055
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 26258
2017 Aboriginal 47 34 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 1061
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 27941
2014 Aboriginal 45 32 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 1109
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 30672
2011 Aboriginal 43 35 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 1077
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 30180
2008 Aboriginal 38 40 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 945
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 28020

Question 43. 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
2018 Aboriginal 40 31 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 1056
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 26301
2017 Aboriginal 38 33 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 1059
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 15 7 5 1 0 72 13 27909
2014 Aboriginal 31 34 16 9 8 1 0 66 18 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 14 9 5 1 0 72 14 30684
2011 Aboriginal 32 37 17 8 6 0 0 69 14 1073
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 17 8 5 1 0 69 13 30247

Question 44. 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
2018 Aboriginal 38 34 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 1050
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 14 7 4 0 0 74 12 26187
2017 Aboriginal 36 35 13 10 5 1 0 71 15 1061
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 27912
2014 Aboriginal 31 36 14 11 7 1 0 68 18 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 30679
2011 Aboriginal 30 40 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 1079
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 30230
2008 Aboriginal 33 39 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 948
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 42 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 28010

Question 45. 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
2018 Aboriginal 31 26 21 11 8 3 0 60 19 1059
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 26 19 10 7 3 0 62 18 26362
2017 Aboriginal 31 23 21 11 9 5 0 57 21 1060
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 27 18 11 7 5 0 62 19 27911
2014 Aboriginal 30 24 17 14 9 5 0 57 24 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 28 18 11 7 4 0 62 19 30679
2011 Aboriginal 29 25 18 13 10 4 0 56 25 1075
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 28 18 11 8 5 0 61 20 30234
2008 Aboriginal 30 26 18 13 8 4 1 59 22 947
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 17 11 8 5 0 62 20 28022
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 40 35 1060
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 34 26527
2017 Aboriginal 26 39 36 1066
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 45 33 27952
2014 Aboriginal 24 39 37 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 45 33 30684
2011 Aboriginal 25 40 35 1080
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 47 31 30314

Question 47. 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
2018 Aboriginal 20 42 23 5 6 5 260
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 45 19 5 4 5 5857
2017 Aboriginal 15 41 17 6 15 6 272
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 16 5 7 6 6105
2014 Aboriginal 20 44 15 12 9999 9 268
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 46 14 7 9999 7 6629
2011 Aboriginal 10 49 24 9 9999 7 272
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 44 18 7 9999 6 6774
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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 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 81 1063
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 26480

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 52 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 3161

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 3161

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 4 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 3161

Question 49d. 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
2018 Aboriginal 0 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 3161

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 3161

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 3161

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 3161

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 3154

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 3154

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 3154

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 3154

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 3154

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 59 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 3154

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 3154

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 3154

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 3154

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 3154

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 3154

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 201
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 3154

Question 51a. 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
2018 Aboriginal 45 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 3155

Question 51b. 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
2018 Aboriginal 25 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 3155

Question 51c. 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
2018 Aboriginal 5 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 3155

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 3155

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 3155

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 3155

Question 51g. 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
2018 Aboriginal 14 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 3155

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 3155

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 200
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 3155

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 2947

Question 52b. 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
2018 Aboriginal 19 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 2947

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 2947

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 2947

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 2947

Question 52f. 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
2018 Aboriginal 7 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 2947

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 2947

Question 52h. 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
2018 Aboriginal 7 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 2947

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 2947

Question 52j. 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
2018 Aboriginal 30 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 2947

Question 52k. 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
2018 Aboriginal 8 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 2947

Question 52l. 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
2018 Aboriginal 51 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 2947

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 2947

Question 52n. 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
2018 Aboriginal 56 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 2947

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 2947

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 180
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 2947

Question 53. 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
2018 Aboriginal 21 21 21 8 7 18 3 53 20 1056
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 20 21 6 5 22 5 56 15 26392
2017 Aboriginal 21 20 19 8 9 18 6 54 22 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 20 19 5 5 23 7 58 15 27956
2014 Aboriginal 22 22 18 10 10 14 4 53 24 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 21 19 5 5 22 6 59 15 30679

Question 54. 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
2018 Aboriginal 38 28 16 6 5 5 0 70 12 1061
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 32 16 5 4 6 1 73 10 26390
2017 Aboriginal 35 29 15 7 7 5 1 69 15 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 15 5 4 7 1 74 10 27927
2014 Aboriginal 34 31 15 8 6 4 1 68 15 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 15 5 4 7 1 75 9 30655
2011 Aboriginal 42 34 10 8 4 2 0 77 12 1076
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 11 5 3 3 0 81 8 30248
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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 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 90 1057
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 26456

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 106
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 1886

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 76 106
2018 Non-Aboriginal 77 1886

Question 56d. 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
2018 Aboriginal 0 106
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 1886

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 106
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 1886

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 106
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1886

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 106
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1886

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 1882

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 1882

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 1882

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 1882

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 1882

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 1882

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 1882

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 1882

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1882

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 1882

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 1882

Question 58a. 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
2018 Aboriginal 22 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 1886

Question 58b. 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
2018 Aboriginal 19 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 1886

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 1886

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 1886

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 1886

Question 58g. 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
2018 Aboriginal 5 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1886

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 1886

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 56 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 1886

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 98
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 1765

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 98
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1765

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 98
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 1765

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or 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
2018 Aboriginal 8 98
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1765

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 98
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 1765

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or 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
2018 Aboriginal 28 98
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 1765

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 98
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 1765

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or 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
2018 Aboriginal 50 98
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 1765

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 98
2018 Non-Aboriginal 63 1765

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 98
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 1765

Question 60. 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
2018 Aboriginal 24 19 24 4 4 21 3 57 11 1048
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 20 22 3 3 24 5 60 9 26419
2017 Aboriginal 24 20 18 5 5 24 5 61 14 1065
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 20 19 3 3 27 6 62 9 27942
2014 Aboriginal 24 22 19 4 5 20 5 62 12 1110
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 19 19 3 2 27 6 63 8 30675

Question 61. 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
2018 Aboriginal 40 29 17 4 4 6 1 74 8 1053
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 16 4 3 7 1 75 7 26426
2017 Aboriginal 38 31 13 4 4 8 1 76 10 1059
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 15 3 3 9 1 77 7 27886
2014 Aboriginal 39 31 15 5 3 6 2 76 9 1111
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 15 3 2 9 1 78 6 30657
2011 Aboriginal 45 34 10 6 3 3 0 82 8 1074
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 10 3 2 4 0 83 6 30241
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. 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
2018 Aboriginal 25 29 21 12 12 0 1 55 24 1052
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 29 21 10 10 0 1 58 21 26421
2017 Aboriginal 27 27 18 12 14 0 2 55 26 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 19 12 12 1 2 56 24 27917

Question 62b. 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
2018 Aboriginal 20 26 26 16 11 0 1 47 27 1053
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 29 15 9 0 1 47 24 26396
2017 Aboriginal 21 28 22 17 9 0 1 50 27 1061
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 29 27 14 8 0 1 50 23 27908

Question 62c. 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
2018 Aboriginal 29 28 21 12 8 0 3 58 20 1047
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 23 12 7 1 3 57 20 26300
2017 Aboriginal 31 27 20 12 7 1 3 60 19 1058
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 29 21 12 7 1 4 58 20 27879

Question 62d. 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
2018 Aboriginal 28 23 20 14 11 1 3 53 26 1055
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 25 21 13 9 2 3 55 23 26295
2017 Aboriginal 26 24 18 15 12 1 3 52 29 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 24 20 13 9 2 4 55 24 27907

Question 62e. 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
2018 Aboriginal 64 16 7 3 2 0 8 87 5 1050
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 18 8 3 2 1 10 85 5 26306
2017 Aboriginal 57 18 6 3 2 1 14 87 6 1059
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 17 8 3 2 1 15 85 5 27860

Question 62f. 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
2018 Aboriginal 35 28 19 9 8 0 1 63 17 1048
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 28 20 9 6 0 1 65 15 26378
2017 Aboriginal 32 29 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 1059
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 31 21 9 6 0 1 64 15 27815

Question 62g. 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
2018 Aboriginal 29 34 19 8 7 1 2 65 15 1057
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 22 9 5 1 1 63 14 26319
2017 Aboriginal 32 33 19 10 4 1 2 66 14 1056
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 21 10 5 1 2 63 15 27788

Question 62h. 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
2018 Aboriginal 23 30 23 13 10 0 1 54 23 1055
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 25 13 7 1 1 55 20 26305
2017 Aboriginal 25 30 22 14 7 1 1 56 21 1057
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 23 14 7 1 2 55 21 27809

Question 62i. 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
2018 Aboriginal 31 31 20 9 7 0 1 64 16 1053
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 32 20 10 5 0 1 64 15 26300
2017 Aboriginal 34 31 17 11 6 0 1 66 17 1057
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 31 19 10 5 1 2 65 15 27805

Question 62j. 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
2018 Aboriginal 24 30 23 13 9 0 1 55 22 1059
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 30 24 13 7 0 1 55 21 26246
2017 Aboriginal 25 32 20 13 8 0 1 58 21 1055
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 31 22 12 7 1 2 57 20 27758

Question 62k. 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
2018 Aboriginal 58 21 9 5 5 0 2 81 10 1051
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 23 12 5 4 0 3 79 9 26205
2017 Aboriginal 56 22 10 6 4 0 3 80 9 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 24 12 5 3 0 3 79 9 27929

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation 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
2018 Aboriginal 71 13 6 2 3 1 4 89 5 1049
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 15 7 2 2 1 6 88 5 26263

Question 62m. 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
2018 Aboriginal 67 14 7 4 5 1 2 83 9 1054
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 13 6 3 4 1 4 86 7 26271
2017 Aboriginal 67 14 6 6 3 1 3 85 9 1062
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 13 6 3 3 1 4 87 7 27918

Question 62n. 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
2018 Aboriginal 57 27 9 3 3 0 1 84 7 1056
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 27 10 3 2 0 2 84 6 26377
2017 Aboriginal 56 28 7 3 2 0 2 87 6 1055
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 26 9 3 2 0 3 86 5 27904

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals 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
2018 Aboriginal 56 22 10 6 6 0 1 78 12 1052
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 22 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 26280
2017 Aboriginal 61 18 8 6 4 1 2 82 10 1056
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 20 9 5 4 1 3 82 9 27908

Question 62p. 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
2018 Aboriginal 57 10 4 1 1 0 27 92 3 1047
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 11 5 2 1 0 30 89 4 26148
2017 Aboriginal 55 10 4 1 1 0 29 91 3 1056
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 11 4 2 1 1 29 91 3 27888

Question 62q. 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
2018 Aboriginal 62 21 7 3 2 0 5 87 6 1045
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 21 10 3 2 0 6 84 6 26252
2017 Aboriginal 63 18 7 3 2 0 8 88 4 1051
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 20 9 3 2 1 8 85 5 27756

Question 62r. 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
2018 Aboriginal 58 15 11 6 8 0 2 75 14 1056
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 16 9 6 9 1 4 76 15 26365
2017 Aboriginal 55 17 9 6 8 1 5 76 15 1060
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 18 9 7 9 1 4 74 16 27940

Question 62s. 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
2018 Aboriginal 42 32 14 6 5 0 2 75 11 1054
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 15 5 3 0 2 77 8 26321
2017 Aboriginal 41 32 14 6 3 0 3 76 10 1061
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 14 5 2 0 3 78 8 27891

Question 63. 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
2018 Aboriginal 16 31 33 14 5 0 0 47 19 1057
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 33 36 12 4 0 0 47 17 26480
2017 Aboriginal 13 28 37 14 6 0 1 42 21 1066
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 31 38 13 5 0 0 44 18 27960

Question 64. 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
2018 Aboriginal 12 21 36 21 10 0 0 31 33 1049
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 40 22 9 0 0 32 28 26133
2017 Aboriginal 12 22 34 21 11 0 1 32 35 1061
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 41 22 9 0 0 31 27 27839

Question 65. 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
2018 Aboriginal 31 40 14 9 5 1 0 73 14 1057
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 26388
2017 Aboriginal 25 38 16 9 7 3 0 66 17 1061
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 43 15 7 4 3 0 73 12 27892

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 36 17 12 10 1 0 61 22 1060
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 17 11 7 2 0 65 18 26407
2017 Aboriginal 19 34 17 16 11 2 0 55 28 1063
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 40 18 13 8 2 0 61 21 27924
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Compensation

Question 67. 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
2018 Aboriginal 32 33 16 8 8 2 1 33 67 1063
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 16 6 5 3 1 40 60 26516
2017 Aboriginal 35 28 17 8 7 4 1 37 63 1064
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 28 16 7 6 4 1 40 60 27962

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 690
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 15369
2017 Aboriginal 24 635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 15718

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 690
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 15369
2017 Aboriginal 38 635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 15718

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 690
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 15369
2017 Aboriginal 24 635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 15718

Question 68d. 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
2018 Aboriginal 37 690
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 15369
2017 Aboriginal 38 635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 15718

Question 68e. 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
2018 Aboriginal 7 690
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 15369
2017 Aboriginal 6 635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 15718

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 690
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 15369

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 690
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 15369
2017 Aboriginal 41 635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 15718

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

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
2018 Aboriginal 7 49 17 9 5 12 660
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 54 17 9 4 9 14519
2017 Aboriginal 8 58 15 8 3 8 633
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 62 15 7 3 6 15495

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 49 682
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 46 15203

Question 71. 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
2018 Aboriginal 14 25 17 15 18 2 8 43 37 686
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 21 16 15 2 9 42 34 15294
2017 Aboriginal 13 20 18 15 23 3 8 37 42 637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 18 16 20 2 11 38 42 15889

Question 72. 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
2018 Aboriginal 7 20 19 19 26 2 6 30 50 685
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 20 19 20 23 2 8 31 48 15290
2017 Aboriginal 7 14 15 20 34 3 7 23 60 638
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 16 15 19 32 2 9 24 59 15878

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
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
2018 Aboriginal 50 16 12 7 8 1 6 71 16 1059
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 16 10 5 4 2 8 79 11 26406
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