2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Prosecution Service of Canada 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 43 8 19 4 0 3 68 24 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 44 8 15 8 0 0 69 24 606
2017 Aboriginal 32 36 21 9 3 0 0 68 12 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 9 16 9 0 1 66 25 648
2014 Aboriginal 29 33 18 12 8 0 0 62 20 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 10 17 9 0 0 64 26 630
2011 Aboriginal 24 29 20 24 0 0 3 55 25 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 45 10 11 5 0 1 74 16 583
2008 Aboriginal 16 40 12 16 16 0 0 56 32 25
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 46 10 13 9 0 0 68 22 501

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 53 32 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 605
2017 Aboriginal 58 34 6 3 0 0 0 92 3 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 648
2014 Aboriginal 55 31 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 628
2011 Aboriginal 46 44 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 583
2008 Aboriginal 65 23 0 8 4 0 0 88 12 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 48 37 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 500

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 52 33 10 6 0 0 0 85 6 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 5 4 3 0 0 87 7 603
2017 Aboriginal 60 29 6 3 3 0 0 89 5 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 29 5 5 2 0 0 87 7 648
2014 Aboriginal 69 23 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 5 3 3 0 0 88 6 630
2011 Aboriginal 52 41 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 4 5 1 0 0 89 6 583
2008 Aboriginal 62 31 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 51 41 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 501

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 42 41 8 5 5 0 0 82 9 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 7 10 10 1 0 72 21 602
2017 Aboriginal 47 32 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 31 12 12 10 0 1 65 23 648
2014 Aboriginal 55 22 6 10 8 0 0 77 17 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 630
2011 Aboriginal 38 37 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 10 9 6 0 1 75 15 580

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 35 42 13 10 0 0 0 77 10 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 605
2017 Aboriginal 54 37 3 6 0 0 0 92 6 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 649
2014 Aboriginal 43 39 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 630
2011 Aboriginal 59 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 581
2008 Aboriginal 58 31 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 501

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 20 41 13 11 13 2 0 62 25 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 14 14 13 0 0 59 27 603
2017 Aboriginal 41 31 12 8 9 0 0 71 17 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 15 13 14 0 1 58 27 649
2014 Aboriginal 30 42 8 15 5 0 0 72 20 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 15 13 14 0 0 58 27 630
2011 Aboriginal 27 46 10 13 3 0 0 73 17 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 41 14 15 10 1 0 60 26 584

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 35 39 17 5 5 0 0 73 10 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 42 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 604
2017 Aboriginal 53 38 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 647

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 49 42 7 0 0 3 0 93 0 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 9 5 2 1 0 83 7 604
2017 Aboriginal 55 40 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 33
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 648
2014 Aboriginal 47 35 16 3 0 0 0 82 3 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 630
2011 Aboriginal 24 51 14 4 7 0 0 75 11 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 11 6 3 1 0 81 8 582
2008 Aboriginal 62 23 4 0 4 8 0 92 4 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 42 7 4 3 1 0 85 7 500

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 28 40 16 8 8 0 0 68 17 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 12 13 10 0 0 65 23 606
2017 Aboriginal 41 30 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 12 10 12 0 0 66 22 648

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 52 45 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 602
2017 Aboriginal 73 21 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 4 645
2014 Aboriginal 72 23 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 71 23 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 630
2011 Aboriginal 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 25 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 584

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 31 35 20 8 6 0 0 66 14 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 11 13 9 0 0 67 21 603
2017 Aboriginal 44 29 20 3 3 0 0 74 7 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 644
2014 Aboriginal 29 36 8 11 13 3 0 67 25 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 12 14 12 0 0 62 26 629
2011 Aboriginal 28 43 0 14 11 3 0 74 26 28
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 10 12 6 0 0 72 18 583

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 24 37 24 12 3 0 0 61 14 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 17 11 8 0 1 64 19 602
2017 Aboriginal 42 26 24 5 3 0 0 67 9 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 17 10 8 0 0 64 19 646
2014 Aboriginal 40 29 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 12 13 9 0 0 66 22 627

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 36 33 19 8 2 3 0 70 10 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 14 14 12 0 0 61 25 605
2017 Aboriginal 47 35 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 12 12 10 0 0 66 22 645
2014 Aboriginal 42 32 11 13 3 0 0 74 16 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 12 12 10 0 0 66 22 629
2011 Aboriginal 25 51 10 7 4 3 0 78 11 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 11 10 3 0 1 75 13 583

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 50 36 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 10 5 4 0 0 80 9 604
2017 Aboriginal 66 29 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 41 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 643
2014 Aboriginal 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 630
2011 Aboriginal 52 31 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 40 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 582
2008 Aboriginal 62 27 4 0 8 0 0 88 8 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 7 6 2 0 0 85 9 501

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 29 49 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 29 21 11 15 0 0 53 26 606
2017 Aboriginal 34 51 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 34 21 14 10 0 1 55 24 649
2014 Aboriginal 34 41 7 18 0 0 0 74 18 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 20 13 12 0 1 56 25 630
2011 Aboriginal 41 24 13 7 14 0 0 65 21 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 25 12 10 0 0 53 22 584
2008 Aboriginal 16 24 12 16 32 0 0 40 48 25
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 33 22 15 16 0 0 46 31 500

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 10 10 21 37 16 3 3 56 22 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 17 29 30 16 1 2 47 23 603
2017 Aboriginal 3 20 18 28 27 0 3 57 24 33
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 27 29 18 2 3 50 21 646
2014 Aboriginal 7 15 26 29 18 0 5 49 23 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 31 25 15 1 4 42 25 627
2011 Aboriginal 6 17 42 7 13 3 10 24 27 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 32 25 16 2 5 44 22 582
2008 Aboriginal 8 32 16 20 16 8 0 39 43 25
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 19 36 26 9 1 4 36 26 501

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 13 10 23 33 13 5 3 50 25 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 25 27 18 2 2 47 27 603
2017 Aboriginal 3 0 26 31 34 0 6 69 3 33
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 23 27 25 3 4 56 20 646
2014 Aboriginal 7 7 10 41 27 0 7 74 15 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 13 25 28 21 2 4 52 22 628
2011 Aboriginal 3 21 7 21 25 14 10 60 32 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 24 29 24 2 6 57 16 582
2008 Aboriginal 16 20 12 32 16 4 0 50 38 25
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 15 30 27 13 2 4 43 26 500

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 3 13 38 31 8 3 5 42 17 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 31 24 16 1 3 42 26 602
2017 Aboriginal 6 13 28 25 17 6 6 47 21 33
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 30 24 15 3 3 42 26 647
2014 Aboriginal 7 20 27 27 9 3 8 40 30 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 19 28 20 14 0 4 35 36 627
2011 Aboriginal 10 14 24 21 21 0 10 47 26 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 18 28 24 15 2 5 43 28 578
2008 Aboriginal 15 4 15 46 15 4 0 64 20 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 29 26 13 3 4 42 27 499

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 3 5 24 47 16 3 2 67 8 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 10 31 36 15 0 3 53 15 599
2017 Aboriginal 3 9 26 38 18 3 3 60 12 32
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 12 28 33 20 1 3 55 16 643
2014 Aboriginal 0 15 13 36 31 0 5 71 16 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 11 30 37 16 0 3 55 14 628
2011 Aboriginal 3 6 21 42 14 3 10 65 11 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 3 12 31 34 15 1 3 52 16 577
2008 Aboriginal 4 15 35 38 4 4 0 44 20 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 4 12 39 28 13 1 3 43 16 500

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 21 30 19 13 3 0 33 36 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 24 28 13 9 1 2 22 49 602
2017 Aboriginal 3 16 37 18 15 0 12 37 21 33
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 27 21 11 2 4 33 38 646
2014 Aboriginal 7 18 30 24 19 0 3 44 25 39
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 29 17 10 1 2 28 42 628
2011 Aboriginal 18 20 20 15 10 7 10 30 46 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 29 21 11 1 3 33 36 581
2008 Aboriginal 32 28 24 8 4 4 0 13 63 25
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 30 15 8 1 4 24 44 497

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 26 19 20 19 11 5 0 32 47 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 18 25 23 16 1 2 40 35 602
2017 Aboriginal 14 8 30 15 18 3 11 38 26 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 15 27 25 15 4 5 44 26 645
2014 Aboriginal 7 7 27 25 20 12 2 52 17 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 13 22 30 18 2 5 51 25 624
2011 Aboriginal 7 20 28 10 19 3 13 34 32 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 15 25 31 15 2 7 50 22 581
2008 Aboriginal 36 20 24 12 4 4 0 17 58 25
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 19 28 19 13 2 4 33 36 500

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 2 13 24 35 13 5 8 55 18 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 32 19 13 2 3 34 33 601
2017 Aboriginal 0 3 34 40 9 3 12 57 3 33
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 36 17 13 4 4 32 29 647
2014 Aboriginal 9 14 31 24 16 0 6 43 24 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 20 31 18 11 1 3 30 37 627
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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 8 34 21 10 17 5 6 47 30 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 18 16 13 6 1 50 31 603
2017 Aboriginal 17 33 20 17 12 0 0 51 29 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 15 16 15 4 4 50 34 648
2014 Aboriginal 40 14 16 14 13 0 2 56 28 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 30 14 15 14 3 2 54 31 628

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 36 27 2 14 21 0 0 63 35 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 8 16 14 1 0 62 30 603
2017 Aboriginal 40 21 6 23 10 0 0 61 33 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 29 11 13 13 1 1 63 26 649
2014 Aboriginal 37 29 10 8 16 0 0 66 23 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 31 10 13 14 1 0 64 27 629

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 11 26 16 20 20 6 0 40 43 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 17 19 22 12 1 33 48 602
2017 Aboriginal 9 23 23 21 12 13 0 36 38 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 14 20 21 19 1 31 52 649
2014 Aboriginal 11 23 18 13 19 16 0 41 38 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 18 21 18 16 2 30 48 630

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 33 32 3 27 5 0 0 65 32 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 601
2017 Aboriginal 27 38 9 14 12 0 0 65 27 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 8 9 7 1 0 75 16 648
2014 Aboriginal 47 30 11 0 13 0 0 76 13 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 8 13 5 0 0 74 17 630

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 39 32 8 14 7 0 0 70 21 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 602
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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 20 41 11 18 10 0 0 61 28 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 13 11 6 0 0 69 18 606
2017 Aboriginal 58 18 8 3 12 0 0 76 16 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 11 11 10 0 1 68 21 645
2014 Aboriginal 38 28 5 16 7 4 2 71 24 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 11 10 9 0 0 71 19 630
2011 Aboriginal 24 52 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 42 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 581
2008 Aboriginal 19 38 4 31 8 0 0 58 38 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 11 13 7 1 0 69 20 501

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 34 35 13 8 6 3 0 71 15 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 28 12 6 5 2 0 76 11 604
2017 Aboriginal 55 27 3 6 6 0 3 85 13 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 27 11 6 8 2 1 74 14 648
2014 Aboriginal 55 22 3 13 7 0 0 77 20 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 25 8 9 6 2 1 75 16 630
2011 Aboriginal 39 37 10 7 0 7 0 82 7 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 13 9 5 2 0 73 14 581
2008 Aboriginal 27 42 12 15 0 4 0 72 16 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 12 8 6 2 1 73 14 501

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 34 30 18 17 0 0 0 64 17 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 28 11 11 7 1 1 71 17 604
2017 Aboriginal 48 34 3 9 6 0 0 82 15 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 30 11 10 8 1 1 70 19 647
2014 Aboriginal 42 35 10 5 8 0 0 77 13 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 30 10 11 9 1 1 70 20 629
2011 Aboriginal 35 30 21 10 3 0 0 65 14 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 11 11 8 0 1 70 19 582
2008 Aboriginal 27 12 15 23 15 8 0 42 42 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 501

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 45 30 11 3 9 3 0 77 12 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 25 9 4 5 1 0 82 9 601
2017 Aboriginal 67 8 10 6 6 3 0 78 13 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 23 9 5 7 2 1 78 12 649

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 40 30 8 13 9 0 0 69 23 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 11 6 6 0 0 76 13 603
2017 Aboriginal 58 15 5 6 16 0 0 73 21 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 25 11 7 9 0 0 73 16 648
2014 Aboriginal 58 19 7 5 10 0 0 77 16 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 28 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 630
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Senior Management

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 41 31 10 5 8 2 2 75 14 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 27 15 7 7 5 0 69 15 605
2017 Aboriginal 47 27 8 12 0 5 0 78 13 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 31 12 6 7 4 0 73 14 649
2014 Aboriginal 48 21 16 5 5 5 0 72 11 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 29 13 8 6 4 0 72 14 630
2011 Aboriginal 36 44 7 7 3 3 0 82 11 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 28 16 7 6 4 0 69 14 582

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 33 38 5 14 8 0 2 73 23 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 15 11 11 1 0 62 23 601
2017 Aboriginal 53 24 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 30 12 12 11 1 0 64 24 648
2014 Aboriginal 38 31 13 10 5 2 0 71 16 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 31 13 13 10 1 0 63 23 630
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 14 3 3 7 0 78 7 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 14 11 11 2 0 63 23 580
2008 Aboriginal 19 35 8 15 23 0 0 54 38 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 12 14 14 1 0 59 29 500

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 25 40 7 11 14 2 0 66 26 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 18 15 13 3 0 52 30 602
2017 Aboriginal 29 36 17 12 3 3 0 66 16 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 29 16 14 13 5 0 54 29 648
2014 Aboriginal 28 32 18 10 8 4 0 62 19 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 15 18 12 4 0 52 32 628
2011 Aboriginal 18 48 10 11 7 7 0 71 19 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 33 19 17 10 5 0 50 29 582
2008 Aboriginal 8 38 15 12 23 4 0 48 36 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 14 21 13 5 1 48 37 500

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 19 36 18 3 22 0 2 56 26 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 29 16 19 16 2 0 48 36 605
2017 Aboriginal 32 23 12 17 16 0 0 55 33 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 14 20 15 3 0 50 36 644
2014 Aboriginal 24 29 18 16 11 2 0 54 28 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 17 18 14 3 0 50 33 629
2011 Aboriginal 11 53 4 13 15 4 0 66 30 28
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 33 16 18 12 4 0 52 32 582
2008 Aboriginal 12 23 12 23 31 0 0 35 54 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 13 20 12 3 0 53 33 500
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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 21 54 5 8 11 0 0 75 20 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 20 11 6 1 0 63 16 606
2017 Aboriginal 34 29 15 9 12 0 0 63 22 32
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 20 10 7 1 0 62 17 646
2014 Aboriginal 34 26 19 10 10 2 0 61 20 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 18 8 6 3 0 67 14 630
2011 Aboriginal 19 47 11 21 3 0 0 65 24 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 21 10 5 3 0 63 15 583

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 35 52 5 5 0 3 0 89 5 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 12 9 7 2 1 72 16 602
2017 Aboriginal 45 33 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 33
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 10 8 5 2 1 76 13 646
2014 Aboriginal 50 29 10 0 5 5 0 84 6 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 31 7 7 3 2 0 83 10 630
2011 Aboriginal 56 40 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 8 7 5 3 1 79 13 581
2008 Aboriginal 42 31 23 0 4 0 0 73 4 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 9 11 5 3 0 75 16 499

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 30 32 19 13 3 3 0 64 17 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 20 7 7 0 0 66 14 604

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 18 26 10 14 14 19 0 54 34 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 16 18 20 7 2 40 42 599
2017 Aboriginal 15 24 15 18 18 6 3 43 40 33
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 19 14 18 19 13 2 41 43 647
2014 Aboriginal 19 20 21 16 9 14 0 45 30 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 14 19 18 10 2 42 42 630
2011 Aboriginal 11 35 17 13 21 3 0 47 36 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 17 20 14 17 14 3 39 37 583

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 21 35 10 17 14 3 0 58 31 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 17 20 17 2 0 45 37 607
2017 Aboriginal 31 23 21 15 9 0 0 54 24 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 13 16 18 3 0 51 35 648
2014 Aboriginal 20 46 11 13 5 4 0 69 19 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 15 18 16 3 0 50 35 629
2011 Aboriginal 17 31 3 25 24 0 0 48 49 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 16 16 13 1 1 54 30 583
2008 Aboriginal 12 23 23 23 15 4 0 36 40 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 37 17 15 15 1 0 52 31 499

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 16 26 10 24 24 0 0 42 48 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 12 19 29 2 3 36 51 605
2017 Aboriginal 31 20 26 10 12 0 0 52 22 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 12 15 29 3 2 41 47 649
2014 Aboriginal 19 20 14 21 20 4 2 42 44 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 19 15 18 29 2 4 35 50 628
2011 Aboriginal 0 35 6 18 31 3 7 39 54 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 14 19 25 2 2 40 46 581
2008 Aboriginal 8 12 23 15 38 0 4 20 56 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 14 21 23 3 1 40 45 499

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 15 44 13 17 11 0 0 60 27 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 21 13 9 3 1 54 23 603
2017 Aboriginal 29 29 27 6 9 0 0 58 15 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 20 12 11 4 0 55 24 648

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 31 32 19 8 8 2 0 64 17 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 34 16 6 6 5 0 70 13 604
2017 Aboriginal 47 15 17 13 0 9 0 67 14 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 31 18 5 7 7 0 69 12 649
2014 Aboriginal 61 16 15 0 3 5 0 81 3 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 17 5 3 5 0 74 8 629

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 36 41 3 7 11 3 0 79 19 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 14 8 6 2 0 72 14 602
2017 Aboriginal 35 39 6 14 3 3 0 76 18 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 12 8 5 2 0 74 14 649
2014 Aboriginal 54 26 13 0 5 3 0 81 6 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 13 6 5 2 0 75 11 630
2011 Aboriginal 31 52 13 0 0 3 0 86 0 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 14 7 6 3 0 72 14 583

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 51 36 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 8 6 5 0 0 80 11 603
2017 Aboriginal 50 38 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 648
2014 Aboriginal 55 27 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 6 5 6 0 0 83 10 628
2011 Aboriginal 49 45 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 9 6 5 0 0 81 11 581
2008 Aboriginal 35 38 8 12 8 0 0 73 19 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 501

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 30 45 6 3 17 0 0 75 19 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 16 10 9 0 0 65 19 604
2017 Aboriginal 38 39 17 3 3 0 0 77 6 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 32 15 9 9 1 0 66 18 648
2014 Aboriginal 41 31 10 10 8 0 0 73 18 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 13 14 6 1 0 67 20 627
2011 Aboriginal 35 34 17 10 4 0 0 69 14 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 14 10 7 1 0 69 17 582

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 33 42 8 8 9 0 0 75 17 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 13 12 9 0 0 66 20 602
2017 Aboriginal 47 38 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 13 10 9 1 0 68 19 648
2014 Aboriginal 39 36 9 4 11 0 0 76 15 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 12 13 7 0 0 67 20 628
2011 Aboriginal 28 48 10 11 0 3 0 79 11 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 582
2008 Aboriginal 27 50 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 13 14 8 0 0 66 22 500

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 39 22 15 19 3 3 0 62 22 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 27 16 13 10 3 1 59 25 605
2017 Aboriginal 50 21 21 5 3 0 0 71 8 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 25 15 11 10 5 1 61 22 647
2014 Aboriginal 46 20 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 24 13 12 9 4 1 64 22 629
2011 Aboriginal 42 24 14 3 14 3 0 68 18 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 28 14 10 9 5 1 66 20 582
2008 Aboriginal 27 31 15 12 12 4 0 60 24 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 13 12 6 8 2 66 20 501
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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 15 46 39 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 39 43 605
2017 Aboriginal 11 56 33 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 47 34 648
2014 Aboriginal 7 53 39 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 49 32 628
2011 Aboriginal 17 46 36 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 50 32 584
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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 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 605

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 12 20 8 14 13 33 0 48 40 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 17 20 11 12 22 5 42 32 599
2017 Aboriginal 11 16 25 10 12 16 9 37 29 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 16 17 9 11 26 8 45 30 649
2014 Aboriginal 12 14 29 13 3 26 3 38 22 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 16 20 9 10 29 5 42 28 629

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 29 28 19 11 7 5 0 60 19 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 27 18 12 7 8 1 60 21 603
2017 Aboriginal 24 36 20 12 6 3 0 61 19 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 17 6 7 8 1 67 14 649
2014 Aboriginal 29 24 20 8 3 16 0 63 13 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 25 21 8 8 14 1 56 19 628
2011 Aboriginal 29 35 17 12 0 3 3 69 12 28
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 16 7 6 10 1 68 14 583
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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 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 12 14 23 11 2 33 6 43 20 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 22 5 8 28 6 47 19 603
2017 Aboriginal 11 8 23 6 3 28 21 38 18 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 14 20 3 6 34 8 49 16 647
2014 Aboriginal 19 5 24 7 5 35 5 40 20 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 14 23 3 4 38 6 46 13 629

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 27 28 19 11 5 11 0 61 17 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 28 19 5 6 10 1 66 12 605
2017 Aboriginal 30 35 24 0 3 3 6 71 4 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 18 4 5 13 2 69 11 644
2014 Aboriginal 33 21 18 3 5 17 2 67 10 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 19 3 4 18 1 67 9 628
2011 Aboriginal 39 30 13 11 0 7 0 74 12 29
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 32 14 3 3 13 0 78 6 580
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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 36 16 27 8 8 2 3 55 16 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 21 18 19 0 2 40 38 607
2017 Aboriginal 25 34 12 8 12 3 6 65 22 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 23 21 18 16 0 2 44 35 646

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 15 19 31 25 11 0 0 33 36 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 31 17 23 0 1 29 40 607
2017 Aboriginal 17 29 30 15 6 0 3 47 22 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 27 24 19 0 0 30 43 648

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 21 31 10 6 0 3 51 16 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 25 11 6 0 2 57 17 603
2017 Aboriginal 34 33 12 6 5 3 6 74 13 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 25 11 7 0 3 56 19 643

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 20 19 22 15 24 0 0 39 40 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 21 18 26 0 2 34 45 604
2017 Aboriginal 23 29 27 6 10 3 3 55 17 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 24 17 21 1 2 36 39 646

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 35 27 21 0 6 0 12 70 7 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 20 19 11 15 0 5 52 27 603
2017 Aboriginal 40 21 16 3 3 3 14 73 7 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 24 18 12 13 1 7 53 27 647

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 30 32 24 6 8 0 0 62 14 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 22 25 15 16 0 1 43 31 605
2017 Aboriginal 28 31 13 22 3 0 3 62 25 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 25 15 12 0 0 47 27 644

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 42 18 23 12 0 2 3 64 12 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 21 14 6 1 1 59 20 604
2017 Aboriginal 34 39 14 6 3 0 3 75 10 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 21 11 7 0 2 60 19 643

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 49 18 23 3 3 2 3 70 6 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 19 9 4 0 1 67 13 601
2017 Aboriginal 41 30 9 8 3 0 8 78 13 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 17 8 5 1 1 70 13 644

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 46 19 14 14 0 2 6 70 15 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 18 7 4 0 1 70 12 601
2017 Aboriginal 50 21 15 3 6 0 6 75 9 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 13 7 6 0 1 73 13 643

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 36 37 16 6 0 2 3 77 6 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 28 23 9 5 0 2 62 14 599
2017 Aboriginal 40 28 14 9 3 0 6 72 13 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 34 19 9 4 0 1 67 13 643

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 59 17 8 6 3 2 6 82 9 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 24 15 5 5 0 1 75 10 600
2017 Aboriginal 58 22 12 3 0 3 3 84 4 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 24 12 6 4 0 1 78 10 647

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 67 17 6 0 0 2 9 93 0 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 14 7 2 2 0 5 87 5 603

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 71 7 6 8 3 0 6 83 11 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 66 14 7 7 4 0 3 82 11 602
2017 Aboriginal 57 17 3 12 6 3 3 78 19 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 13 6 4 4 1 2 85 9 648

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 37 31 22 5 5 0 0 68 10 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 14 6 3 0 1 77 9 604
2017 Aboriginal 32 30 21 6 5 3 3 66 12 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 14 6 3 0 1 77 9 645

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 53 14 16 16 3 0 0 66 18 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 22 13 5 6 0 1 74 12 600
2017 Aboriginal 59 17 3 7 9 3 3 81 16 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 20 9 6 6 1 1 79 12 649

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 44 21 14 0 3 0 18 80 3 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 15 7 4 1 0 24 85 6 597
2017 Aboriginal 50 21 9 0 0 3 17 88 0 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 13 7 2 1 0 24 86 4 646

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 56 32 0 5 0 0 7 94 6 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 23 14 5 1 0 4 80 5 598
2017 Aboriginal 54 34 6 0 0 3 3 94 0 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 23 9 4 1 0 5 85 5 643

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 75 4 2 5 8 0 5 83 14 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 16 5 3 3 0 4 89 6 601
2017 Aboriginal 68 12 9 0 3 3 5 87 4 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 13 5 1 2 1 3 91 3 647

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 51 28 7 2 11 0 0 79 13 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 28 15 3 2 0 2 79 5 600
2017 Aboriginal 52 28 9 3 0 3 5 87 3 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 646

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 13 37 26 16 7 0 0 50 24 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 24 40 19 10 0 0 31 29 606
2017 Aboriginal 11 35 33 3 12 3 3 49 16 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 21 41 20 11 0 0 27 31 648

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 15 19 40 10 15 0 0 26 34 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 37 18 6 0 0 23 39 595
2017 Aboriginal 9 12 42 26 8 0 3 35 22 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 24 43 16 7 0 0 22 35 643

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 17 42 14 19 8 0 0 59 27 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 16 10 6 2 0 69 15 607
2017 Aboriginal 23 41 10 17 9 0 0 64 26 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 39 17 13 10 5 0 58 24 647

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 15 32 20 22 11 0 0 47 33 37
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 19 17 12 2 0 50 30 604
2017 Aboriginal 15 44 6 16 16 3 0 61 33 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 35 18 17 13 2 0 51 31 648
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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 43 29 11 15 3 0 0 43 57 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 22 21 12 13 3 0 30 70 604
2017 Aboriginal 36 24 18 6 11 6 0 38 62 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 20 19 11 15 4 1 31 69 648

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 21 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 411
2017 Aboriginal 24 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 422

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 47 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 411
2017 Aboriginal 36 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 422

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 5 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 411
2017 Aboriginal 0 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 422

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 27 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 411
2017 Aboriginal 19 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 422

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 0 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 411
2017 Aboriginal 0 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 422

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 37 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 411

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 411
2017 Aboriginal 44 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 422

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 4 59 22 5 5 6 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 43 19 13 6 16 385
2017 Aboriginal 20 26 25 15 5 9 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 45 21 9 5 12 413

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 50 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 67 409

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 28 26 24 7 15 0 0 54 22 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 18 18 24 1 10 33 47 409
2017 Aboriginal 6 41 6 12 15 5 15 59 33 19
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 14 19 24 2 9 37 47 421

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 5 14 27 35 19 0 0 19 54 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 7 14 16 53 1 7 10 75 409
2017 Aboriginal 6 15 5 9 45 5 15 26 68 20
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 9 11 14 56 1 9 11 77 422

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 51 15 5 15 5 0 8 72 22 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 12 15 7 9 1 10 66 18 604
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