2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Services and Procurement Canada by Question 106. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2019 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

My Job
My Work Unit
My Immediate Supervisor
Senior Management
My Organization (Department or Agency)
Mobility and Retention
Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment
Harassment
Discrimination
Stress and Well-Being
Duty to Accommodate
Compensation

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	36	42	5	13	3	1	79	16	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	40	43	5	9	3	0	83	12	10289
2017	Aboriginal	31	41	6	13	8	0	72	21	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	32	46	5	11	5	0	78	16	8069
2014	Aboriginal	34	37	7	12	9	0	71	22	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	33	46	6	10	4	0	80	14	8630
2011	Aboriginal	39	40	6	10	5	0	79	15	291
2011	Non-Aboriginal	37	46	5	9	3	0	83	12	10123
2008	Aboriginal	34	42	7	12	4	0	77	16	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	39	45	5	7	3	0	85	10	7601

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	63	20	7	6	3	0	83	10	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	62	23	6	6	2	1	86	8	10278
2017	Aboriginal	57	28	5	7	2	1	86	9	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	58	25	6	7	3	1	83	10	8065
2014	Aboriginal	53	26	7	8	4	2	81	12	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	55	25	7	8	3	1	81	11	8620
2011	Aboriginal	50	26	9	7	5	1	78	13	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	58	23	6	8	4	1	81	12	10122
2008	Aboriginal	54	24	9	6	5	2	80	11	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	57	23	6	9	4	1	81	13	7589

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	41	36	7	11	4	78	15	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	46	35	7	8	4	81	12	10280
2017	Aboriginal	36	39	8	10	7	75	17	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	40	38	7	9	5	79	14	8063
2014	Aboriginal	40	36	9	10	5	76	15	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	42	38	7	8	4	81	12	8624
2011	Aboriginal	36	38	11	9	6	75	14	288
2011	Non-Aboriginal	41	39	8	8	4	80	12	10097

Question 4. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	28	38	14	14	5	1	67	19	293
2019	Non-Aboriginal	30	40	13	12	5	0	70	17	10258
2018	Aboriginal	26	40	12	16	6	0	66	22	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	44	11	13	6	0	71	19	8461
2017	Aboriginal	26	33	12	12	16	1	59	28	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	39	12	14	8	0	66	22	8066
2014	Aboriginal	25	36	15	14	10	0	61	24	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	38	13	15	9	0	64	23	8630
2011	Aboriginal	30	39	13	9	8	1	70	17	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	30	41	12	11	5	1	72	15	10119
2008	Aboriginal	27	42	13	8	8	0	70	17	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	29	42	13	10	5	1	72	15	7604

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	44	39	6	7	3	83	10	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	50	35	8	5	2	85	7	10218
2017	Aboriginal	38	43	9	7	4	81	10	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	47	38	7	5	2	86	7	8042
2014	Aboriginal	41	39	9	7	4	80	11	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	45	40	8	5	2	85	7	8622

Question 6. 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
2019	Aboriginal	49	29	10	7	4	1	0	79	11	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	49	32	9	5	3	0	1	82	9	10254
2018	Aboriginal	43	34	11	6	6	0	0	77	12	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	46	34	10	6	3	0	1	80	10	8444
2017	Aboriginal	45	27	9	10	8	0	0	72	19	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	35	10	7	4	0	1	79	11	8054
2014	Aboriginal	34	33	13	12	7	1	1	68	19	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	36	13	9	5	0	1	73	14	8625
2011	Aboriginal	34	36	13	10	6	0	1	71	16	291
2011	Non-Aboriginal	38	36	12	8	4	0	1	76	12	10116

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	39	39	10	7	4	78	12	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	38	39	12	6	4	77	11	10281
2018	Aboriginal	36	41	10	7	6	77	13	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	35	41	12	7	4	76	12	8415
2017	Aboriginal	32	41	12	8	7	73	15	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	32	45	11	8	5	77	12	8068
2014	Aboriginal	30	44	11	8	6	75	14	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	45	13	9	5	73	14	8630
2011	Aboriginal	34	36	16	9	6	69	15	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	33	41	13	8	4	75	12	10113
2008	Aboriginal	32	45	7	11	4	77	15	231
2008	Non-Aboriginal	34	42	12	7	4	76	12	7573

Question 8. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	32	31	15	11	10	0	64	21	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	30	38	16	11	6	0	68	16	10279
2018	Aboriginal	27	32	16	16	8	1	60	24	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	28	35	18	11	8	0	63	19	8439
2017	Aboriginal	27	30	17	13	12	0	57	26	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	36	17	12	9	0	62	21	8064
2014	Aboriginal	20	33	18	15	12	1	54	28	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	36	19	14	9	0	58	23	8628
2011	Aboriginal	21	37	16	16	10	0	58	26	291
2011	Non-Aboriginal	23	38	18	12	8	0	62	20	10124

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	28	40	14	13	5	68	18	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	32	42	12	10	4	75	13	10247
2018	Aboriginal	29	35	16	10	10	64	19	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	29	42	13	10	5	71	15	8451
2017	Aboriginal	26	36	16	10	11	62	22	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	43	13	10	6	71	16	8068

Question 10. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	45	31	13	8	2	0	77	10	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	43	39	10	5	2	0	83	7	10238
2018	Aboriginal	41	39	10	5	4	1	81	9	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	42	42	9	4	2	0	85	6	8432
2017	Aboriginal	33	45	13	3	6	0	78	9	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	37	43	11	5	3	0	81	8	8063
2014	Aboriginal	39	40	10	6	4	1	80	10	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	43	12	5	3	1	79	8	8624
2011	Aboriginal	38	42	11	6	3	0	80	9	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	37	42	12	6	3	1	79	9	10123
2008	Aboriginal	41	41	10	5	4	0	81	9	231
2008	Non-Aboriginal	41	40	11	5	3	1	81	8	7596

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	36	33	12	11	8	69	19	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	33	37	14	9	6	71	15	10270
2018	Aboriginal	27	36	15	12	10	63	22	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	31	38	15	9	7	69	16	8420
2017	Aboriginal	27	34	14	11	13	61	24	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	37	15	10	8	66	19	8058

Question 12. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	55	31	7	3	2	1	87	6	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	51	34	10	3	2	0	85	5	10226
2018	Aboriginal	50	33	9	5	2	0	83	7	270
2018	Non-Aboriginal	49	36	10	4	2	0	85	5	8392
2017	Aboriginal	51	33	10	3	3	0	84	5	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	50	36	9	3	2	0	86	5	8053
2014	Aboriginal	61	28	6	3	2	0	89	6	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	57	31	8	3	1	0	88	4	8625
2011	Aboriginal	58	28	9	3	2	0	86	5	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	56	32	8	2	1	0	88	3	10125

Question 13. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	34	32	14	10	9	0	66	20	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	31	37	15	9	6	0	69	15	10240
2018	Aboriginal	27	38	12	14	8	0	66	22	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	29	38	15	10	7	0	68	17	8400
2017	Aboriginal	31	33	14	12	9	0	64	21	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	39	15	11	7	0	68	18	8044
2014	Aboriginal	24	40	12	13	10	1	64	24	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	41	15	14	9	0	63	23	8626
2011	Aboriginal	29	40	10	12	7	1	70	20	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	29	40	14	10	6	0	70	16	10113

Question 14. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	38	31	12	10	9	69	19	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	37	34	16	8	5	71	13	10264
2018	Aboriginal	34	34	15	8	9	68	17	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	33	35	16	9	6	69	15	8402
2017	Aboriginal	36	31	10	15	7	68	22	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	33	35	15	10	6	69	16	8048
2014	Aboriginal	28	35	20	8	9	63	17	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	38	16	11	7	65	18	8628

Question 15. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	37	37	12	8	6	1	74	13	293
2019	Non-Aboriginal	35	41	12	8	4	0	76	12	10150
2018	Aboriginal	32	35	14	10	9	0	67	19	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	31	37	15	10	6	0	69	16	8409
2017	Aboriginal	34	31	13	12	10	0	65	22	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	38	14	10	6	0	70	16	8046
2014	Aboriginal	26	35	20	11	7	0	62	19	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	40	15	10	6	0	68	16	8624
2011	Aboriginal	36	37	14	10	4	0	72	13	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	34	42	13	7	3	0	76	11	10111

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	48	36	6	6	4	1	84	10	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	44	38	10	5	3	0	82	8	10287
2018	Aboriginal	42	34	13	6	5	0	76	11	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	40	40	12	5	3	0	80	8	8437
2017	Aboriginal	43	34	12	7	4	0	77	11	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	40	11	6	3	0	80	9	8034
2014	Aboriginal	38	39	13	5	5	0	76	10	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	42	12	6	3	0	78	9	8619
2011	Aboriginal	40	36	12	8	5	0	76	13	291
2011	Non-Aboriginal	39	42	11	6	3	0	81	8	10122
2008	Aboriginal	40	43	7	7	3	0	83	9	231
2008	Non-Aboriginal	40	43	10	6	2	0	83	8	7599

Question 17. 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
2019	Aboriginal	37	34	18	6	4	0	1	72	10	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	40	33	16	7	4	0	1	73	11	10250
2018	Aboriginal	37	32	16	9	5	0	0	69	15	270
2018	Non-Aboriginal	37	32	17	8	5	0	1	70	13	8468
2017	Aboriginal	36	34	16	7	5	0	1	72	12	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	35	16	8	5	0	1	71	13	8067
2014	Aboriginal	29	37	21	6	6	1	0	66	12	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	38	34	16	7	4	0	1	72	11	8632
2011	Aboriginal	32	34	18	7	9	0	0	66	16	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	34	34	18	8	5	0	1	69	13	10117
2008	Aboriginal	29	32	21	13	5	0	0	61	18	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	28	35	20	10	6	0	0	64	16	7595

Question 18a. 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
2019	Aboriginal	8	30	35	16	8	1	1	25	40	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	11	26	34	18	9	1	1	27	38	10276
2018	Aboriginal	18	27	34	13	6	1	1	19	46	270
2018	Non-Aboriginal	11	27	35	17	7	1	2	25	39	8441
2017	Aboriginal	15	27	31	17	5	1	3	23	44	277
2017	Non-Aboriginal	13	26	34	16	7	1	3	23	41	8032
2014	Aboriginal	15	32	31	15	5	2	1	20	48	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	30	35	15	6	1	2	21	42	8617
2011	Aboriginal	17	32	28	14	4	2	2	19	52	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	12	29	34	16	6	1	2	23	42	10094
2008	Aboriginal	15	36	28	12	6	1	2	19	52	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	13	31	33	15	6	1	2	21	45	7597

Question 18b. 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
2019	Aboriginal	11	20	29	22	13	2	3	37	33	293
2019	Non-Aboriginal	10	19	28	23	15	3	2	40	31	10247
2018	Aboriginal	19	23	23	19	12	2	2	32	44	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	12	21	29	21	12	3	2	35	34	8408
2017	Aboriginal	16	22	27	19	8	1	6	29	42	275
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	21	29	19	11	3	4	33	36	8016
2014	Aboriginal	15	23	30	17	10	2	3	28	40	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	12	22	30	20	9	3	3	32	36	8606
2011	Aboriginal	17	22	29	19	8	4	2	29	41	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	10	21	30	20	12	3	4	34	34	10085
2008	Aboriginal	16	26	29	14	9	3	3	24	45	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	13	23	29	20	10	3	3	31	38	7572

Question 18c. 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
2019	Aboriginal	19	22	28	16	11	2	2	28	43	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	14	23	29	18	10	2	3	30	39	10240
2018	Aboriginal	20	27	30	13	8	1	1	21	49	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	16	26	29	16	8	2	4	25	44	8413
2017	Aboriginal	22	22	30	13	4	1	7	19	49	276
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	25	29	14	7	2	5	22	46	8022
2014	Aboriginal	22	30	28	11	6	1	3	17	54	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	27	27	13	6	2	4	20	51	8610
2011	Aboriginal	26	25	26	11	6	2	4	18	54	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	21	27	27	12	7	2	5	20	51	10086
2008	Aboriginal	29	29	18	14	3	5	2	19	62	228
2008	Non-Aboriginal	22	26	26	13	6	2	4	21	51	7573

Question 18d. 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
2019	Aboriginal	11	17	34	20	14	2	1	36	29	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	9	17	31	25	15	1	2	41	27	10220
2018	Aboriginal	15	18	35	17	11	2	2	30	34	266
2018	Non-Aboriginal	9	18	33	25	12	1	2	37	29	8396
2017	Aboriginal	10	17	29	27	8	2	7	38	30	275
2017	Non-Aboriginal	11	19	33	22	11	1	3	34	32	8004
2014	Aboriginal	13	20	37	21	7	1	2	28	34	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	21	35	21	9	1	3	31	33	8597
2011	Aboriginal	11	27	30	19	8	1	3	29	40	285
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	23	35	20	8	1	3	29	35	10072
2008	Aboriginal	11	28	29	21	8	1	2	30	40	230
2008	Non-Aboriginal	13	23	33	20	8	1	2	29	37	7567

Question 18e. 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
2019	Aboriginal	15	23	27	18	12	3	3	31	41	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	12	20	27	22	15	2	3	39	33	10244
2018	Aboriginal	22	28	24	15	7	2	3	23	52	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	15	23	29	18	11	1	3	30	40	8436
2017	Aboriginal	22	22	30	12	6	2	5	20	47	277
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	24	27	17	10	2	4	29	43	8011
2014	Aboriginal	25	25	24	14	7	2	3	22	53	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	20	27	27	14	8	1	3	23	49	8609
2011	Aboriginal	22	30	22	14	7	2	3	22	55	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	18	25	28	16	8	1	4	25	45	10093
2008	Aboriginal	22	31	22	12	8	1	4	22	55	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	19	26	27	15	8	1	4	25	47	7571

Question 18f. 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
2019	Aboriginal	14	20	26	22	11	5	3	36	36	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	12	19	25	21	16	4	3	40	34	10218
2018	Aboriginal	18	22	27	17	10	3	2	29	42	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	13	21	27	21	12	3	3	35	37	8410
2017	Aboriginal	21	18	26	18	8	4	6	29	43	276
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	20	26	20	12	3	5	35	37	8035
2014	Aboriginal	17	20	23	21	10	4	5	33	41	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	19	27	23	13	3	5	38	32	8609
2011	Aboriginal	16	19	26	21	9	5	3	33	38	288
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	19	27	23	13	3	5	38	33	10075
2008	Aboriginal	21	25	25	14	8	4	3	23	50	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	14	23	27	19	9	3	5	30	40	7582

Question 18g. 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
2019	Aboriginal	18	26	31	9	10	4	1	21	47	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	13	23	31	18	11	2	2	30	37	10253
2018	Aboriginal	19	27	29	15	7	1	2	23	47	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	16	25	32	15	7	2	3	24	43	8434
2017	Aboriginal	19	26	29	13	5	3	5	19	50	278
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	25	32	13	7	2	3	21	45	8030
2014	Aboriginal	21	24	35	11	6	2	2	18	46	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	18	25	32	12	7	2	3	20	46	8619

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	14	23	35	19	7	1	1	27	38	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	11	21	33	21	12	1	1	34	33	10271

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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	68	20	4	5	2	1	2	89	7	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	69	19	6	4	2	0	1	89	6	10278
2017	Aboriginal	59	22	7	4	4	1	4	85	8	278
2017	Non-Aboriginal	66	20	5	4	2	0	2	88	6	8059
2014	Aboriginal	56	26	6	4	3	1	5	86	7	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	67	19	5	4	3	0	2	88	7	8624
2011	Aboriginal	61	22	4	7	3	1	4	86	10	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	65	19	6	5	3	0	2	86	8	10105
2008	Aboriginal	56	13	8	10	6	1	6	75	17	230
2008	Non-Aboriginal	62	18	5	6	4	0	5	84	10	7604

Question 20. 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
2019	Aboriginal	29	27	16	12	8	4	3	61	22	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	31	31	16	7	5	6	4	69	13	10273
2018	Aboriginal	22	36	19	7	12	3	2	60	20	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	23	34	18	9	6	6	4	64	17	8430
2017	Aboriginal	24	27	20	11	11	4	2	55	23	277
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	32	16	8	7	6	5	66	17	8057
2014	Aboriginal	25	32	20	13	7	1	2	59	20	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	34	16	9	6	4	3	67	16	8629

Question 21. 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
2019	Aboriginal	47	25	9	9	9	1	0	73	18	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	50	30	9	6	4	1	0	81	10	10260
2018	Aboriginal	35	35	12	6	10	1	0	71	16	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	44	32	9	8	5	1	0	77	13	8422
2017	Aboriginal	41	27	8	10	12	1	1	69	23	278
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	32	9	7	5	1	0	78	13	8055
2014	Aboriginal	35	33	11	11	8	2	0	70	19	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	43	32	10	8	5	1	0	76	14	8630

Question 22. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	47	35	6	8	3	82	12	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	53	33	7	5	2	86	7	10270
2018	Aboriginal	40	39	8	8	4	79	13	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	48	37	8	6	2	84	8	8411
2017	Aboriginal	42	36	7	10	5	78	15	278
2017	Non-Aboriginal	44	39	8	6	3	83	9	8056
2014	Aboriginal	35	43	9	9	4	78	13	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	42	8	6	3	83	9	8629

Question 23. 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
2019	Aboriginal	43	37	8	7	3	1	1	81	11	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	44	37	11	4	2	1	1	83	6	10280
2018	Aboriginal	36	39	12	5	6	2	0	76	12	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	39	40	12	5	2	1	0	81	7	8430

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of 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
2019	Aboriginal	48	26	12	5	5	1	3	77	10	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	45	27	15	4	2	1	5	77	7	10299

Question 25. 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
2019	Aboriginal	44	27	13	9	6	1	0	72	15	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	42	32	13	8	5	1	1	75	12	10281
2018	Aboriginal	36	30	13	11	8	1	1	67	20	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	38	35	13	8	5	0	1	74	13	8421
2017	Aboriginal	36	34	11	9	9	1	0	70	18	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	37	36	12	8	5	1	1	74	14	8066
2014	Aboriginal	37	33	13	12	5	0	0	70	17	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	37	38	12	8	5	1	0	75	13	8628
2011	Aboriginal	36	34	15	7	7	0	0	71	14	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	37	38	12	7	5	1	0	75	12	10127
2008	Aboriginal	38	27	14	10	9	1	0	66	19	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	35	35	13	9	6	1	1	72	15	7606

Question 26. 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
2019	Aboriginal	50	25	13	7	5	1	0	76	12	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	51	28	11	5	3	2	1	81	8	10278
2018	Aboriginal	43	23	15	8	7	3	0	69	16	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	46	31	11	5	4	2	1	79	9	8414
2017	Aboriginal	39	30	14	8	6	1	1	71	15	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	44	32	11	6	4	2	1	79	10	8064
2014	Aboriginal	37	33	13	8	6	2	1	72	15	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	42	33	12	6	4	2	1	77	10	8626
2011	Aboriginal	43	27	15	8	6	1	0	71	14	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	43	32	13	6	4	2	0	77	10	10119
2008	Aboriginal	41	28	11	8	9	3	0	71	17	231
2008	Non-Aboriginal	42	32	12	7	5	2	1	75	12	7605

Question 27. 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
2019	Aboriginal	45	26	12	9	7	1	0	72	16	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	47	32	10	6	4	1	1	80	10	10250
2018	Aboriginal	40	31	11	8	8	1	0	72	16	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	44	33	11	7	4	1	0	78	12	8392
2017	Aboriginal	37	34	10	10	7	0	0	72	18	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	35	9	8	5	1	0	78	12	8064
2014	Aboriginal	38	34	10	9	7	2	1	74	16	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	35	11	8	5	0	0	76	13	8626
2011	Aboriginal	43	30	12	6	8	0	0	73	15	286
2011	Non-Aboriginal	41	35	11	8	5	0	0	76	13	10120
2008	Aboriginal	39	33	10	8	9	1	0	73	18	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	39	35	11	9	6	1	0	75	14	7599

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	78	13	5	1	1	1	2	94	2	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	82	12	3	1	1	0	1	95	2	10271
2017	Aboriginal	69	18	4	3	2	0	4	91	5	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	79	14	3	1	1	0	2	94	3	8047
2014	Aboriginal	69	17	7	1	2	1	4	90	3	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	77	15	3	2	2	0	2	94	3	8630
2011	Aboriginal	72	14	3	4	1	0	4	91	6	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	78	13	3	2	2	0	2	93	4	10125
2008	Aboriginal	72	11	5	4	2	2	4	88	6	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	78	10	3	2	2	0	4	92	5	7609

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	65	19	5	4	6	1	1	85	9	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	66	20	5	3	3	1	2	89	6	10276
2017	Aboriginal	53	23	5	6	8	1	4	81	14	278
2017	Non-Aboriginal	58	24	6	3	3	2	3	86	7	8057
2014	Aboriginal	44	22	12	7	8	2	6	72	16	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	46	25	8	5	6	3	6	79	12	8631
2011	Aboriginal	38	36	7	6	5	3	5	80	12	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	43	28	10	7	6	2	4	77	13	10129

Question 30. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	61	23	7	3	4	1	85	8	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	62	23	8	3	3	1	86	6	10292
2018	Aboriginal	48	29	11	4	6	2	78	10	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	54	27	10	4	4	1	83	7	8396
2017	Aboriginal	53	21	10	5	8	2	76	13	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	56	25	10	4	4	2	82	8	8063

Question 31. 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
2019	Aboriginal	54	24	11	4	5	1	0	79	10	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	54	28	9	5	4	0	0	82	9	10288
2018	Aboriginal	46	26	13	6	7	0	0	73	13	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	48	30	11	6	5	0	0	78	11	8415
2017	Aboriginal	47	27	10	7	8	0	0	74	15	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	52	28	10	6	5	0	0	80	11	8044
2014	Aboriginal	46	27	13	7	6	0	1	74	13	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	47	32	11	6	5	1	0	79	10	8621

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (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
2019	Aboriginal	27	48	13	6	4	0	2	77	10	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	22	45	15	10	3	2	3	70	14	2537

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Senior Management

Question 34. 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
2019	Aboriginal	32	37	11	9	6	5	0	73	16	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	34	32	16	7	4	7	0	71	12	10270
2018	Aboriginal	27	31	15	10	8	8	0	64	19	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	29	33	17	7	5	8	0	67	14	8461
2017	Aboriginal	23	37	16	9	9	6	0	64	19	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	34	17	8	6	8	0	66	15	8063
2014	Aboriginal	22	33	16	14	8	6	0	58	24	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	35	17	8	5	10	0	67	15	8625
2011	Aboriginal	24	31	15	14	9	6	1	60	25	291
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	32	19	8	6	10	1	63	16	10108

Question 35. 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
2019	Aboriginal	32	32	14	11	9	1	0	65	20	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	31	32	18	10	6	3	0	65	17	10244
2018	Aboriginal	25	32	15	14	9	4	1	60	24	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	32	19	12	8	3	0	60	20	8436
2017	Aboriginal	24	31	18	13	13	1	0	55	27	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	22	33	19	13	9	3	0	57	23	8062
2014	Aboriginal	20	33	18	14	12	3	0	54	27	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	34	21	13	9	3	0	55	23	8626
2011	Aboriginal	22	26	22	17	11	2	0	49	28	288
2011	Non-Aboriginal	20	33	22	12	10	3	0	54	23	10102
2008	Aboriginal	25	27	17	12	16	3	0	54	29	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	19	34	20	13	10	3	0	55	24	7600

Question 36. 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
2019	Aboriginal	21	31	18	14	9	6	0	56	24	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	23	31	22	12	6	6	0	57	20	10246
2018	Aboriginal	19	29	18	16	8	8	1	53	27	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	19	29	22	15	9	6	0	51	25	8439
2017	Aboriginal	16	28	24	14	14	5	0	45	30	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	30	22	16	10	6	0	49	28	8057
2014	Aboriginal	14	28	22	16	14	6	0	45	32	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	29	25	17	10	6	0	46	28	8623
2011	Aboriginal	12	32	20	20	10	5	0	47	32	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	12	33	24	16	9	7	0	48	27	10114
2008	Aboriginal	12	29	17	22	13	7	0	44	38	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	9	32	22	18	11	8	0	45	31	7598

Question 37. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	18	35	17	15	12	2	54	28	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	22	34	19	15	8	3	58	23	10251
2018	Aboriginal	20	29	17	18	10	5	52	30	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	18	33	20	16	10	3	53	26	8448
2017	Aboriginal	17	30	20	17	12	4	49	30	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	34	19	15	10	3	54	27	8052
2014	Aboriginal	15	31	16	19	17	3	47	37	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	34	21	17	11	3	50	29	8621
2011	Aboriginal	13	36	17	16	14	4	51	31	291
2011	Non-Aboriginal	15	37	20	16	9	3	54	26	10101
2008	Aboriginal	17	34	17	17	12	4	52	30	231
2008	Non-Aboriginal	15	38	18	18	9	3	54	28	7598

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	48	24	13	4	2	8	1	78	7	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	55	22	10	3	2	6	2	83	6	10298

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	29	41	17	6	5	2	71	11	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	27	44	17	8	3	1	72	11	10278
2018	Aboriginal	23	40	22	9	5	2	64	14	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	23	44	19	9	4	1	68	13	8434
2017	Aboriginal	23	39	19	11	6	1	63	18	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	23	43	19	9	4	2	67	14	8056
2014	Aboriginal	25	36	19	9	9	1	63	18	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	23	43	19	9	4	2	68	13	8633
2011	Aboriginal	27	41	17	8	6	1	69	14	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	27	43	16	9	4	2	71	12	10104

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well 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
2019	Aboriginal	14	36	21	19	8	1	1	51	27	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	18	35	21	16	7	3	0	54	24	10247

Question 41. 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
2019	Aboriginal	34	34	12	12	5	3	0	70	18	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	33	38	14	8	4	2	1	74	12	10271
2018	Aboriginal	35	32	15	9	6	2	0	69	15	266
2018	Non-Aboriginal	31	40	14	8	4	2	1	73	12	8442
2017	Aboriginal	36	34	12	8	8	1	1	72	16	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	33	39	12	9	4	3	1	75	13	8036
2014	Aboriginal	36	35	14	7	6	2	1	73	13	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	37	40	11	6	3	3	1	80	9	8625
2011	Aboriginal	39	37	9	7	5	2	0	78	13	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	38	37	11	7	3	3	1	78	10	10101
2008	Aboriginal	43	30	8	9	6	4	0	76	16	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	36	36	11	8	5	4	1	75	13	7601

Question 42. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	33	37	15	6	6	4	72	13	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	33	39	18	5	3	2	73	8	10258
2018	Aboriginal	30	38	16	8	6	2	69	15	264
2018	Non-Aboriginal	30	40	19	6	4	2	71	10	8421

Question 43. 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
2019	Aboriginal	18	25	17	14	16	9	1	48	34	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	22	25	21	11	9	9	3	53	23	10274
2018	Aboriginal	19	22	18	15	17	8	1	45	35	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	19	26	21	13	11	9	2	50	26	8443
2017	Aboriginal	14	22	19	15	21	5	5	40	40	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	25	19	13	13	11	3	48	30	8045
2014	Aboriginal	13	19	21	16	21	8	2	36	41	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	25	20	15	13	11	2	45	32	8617
2011	Aboriginal	12	20	14	19	23	11	1	36	47	291
2011	Non-Aboriginal	14	23	21	14	11	13	4	44	30	10104

Question 44. 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
2019	Aboriginal	26	38	11	11	11	3	0	65	23	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	28	35	18	10	7	2	0	65	17	10263
2018	Aboriginal	23	32	17	14	13	1	1	56	27	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	24	35	19	11	8	2	0	60	20	8432
2017	Aboriginal	25	32	17	14	11	1	0	58	25	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	35	16	12	8	3	0	63	20	8049
2014	Aboriginal	26	26	16	15	14	2	0	53	30	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	20	33	18	16	12	2	0	54	28	8618
2011	Aboriginal	27	34	17	9	11	2	0	61	21	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	24	36	18	13	8	2	0	61	21	10115
2008	Aboriginal	21	40	15	11	11	1	0	63	22	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	21	39	18	12	8	2	0	61	21	7603

Question 45. 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
2019	Aboriginal	27	27	12	16	16	1	0	55	33	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	26	31	15	12	11	2	2	60	24	10292
2018	Aboriginal	21	25	17	14	21	2	0	47	35	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	23	31	16	13	13	2	2	56	27	8433
2017	Aboriginal	19	22	18	18	18	2	4	43	38	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	23	30	15	14	14	3	2	55	29	8061
2014	Aboriginal	19	21	15	14	26	3	2	43	42	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	26	17	17	19	3	3	43	39	8626
2011	Aboriginal	17	27	17	13	24	2	1	45	37	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	17	30	17	16	16	2	2	49	34	10118
2008	Aboriginal	17	27	12	20	21	2	1	46	42	232
2008	Non-Aboriginal	19	34	14	14	15	2	2	55	30	7592

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
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
2019	Aboriginal	55	22	14	5	2	0	2	78	7	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	56	22	11	4	3	1	4	81	7	10286

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language
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
2019	Aboriginal	59	11	6	4	5	3	12	82	11	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	57	11	8	5	6	2	12	79	12	10277

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
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
2019	Aboriginal	52	19	13	9	5	1	1	73	14	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	49	23	14	5	4	1	4	76	9	10252

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs
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
2019	Aboriginal	48	16	12	8	9	5	3	69	18	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	46	21	14	7	5	3	4	72	12	10251

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region
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
2019	Aboriginal	51	15	11	8	8	3	4	71	17	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	51	17	12	6	6	3	6	74	13	10253

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education
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
2019	Aboriginal	63	16	8	4	4	1	2	82	9	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	67	14	7	3	2	2	5	87	5	10251

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019	Aboriginal	70	10	4	5	6	4	2	85	11	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	75	8	5	2	3	3	4	90	5	10242

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019	Aboriginal	77	7	6	2	1	3	4	90	4	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	78	7	3	1	1	2	8	94	2	10225

Question 47. 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
2019	Aboriginal	23	39	19	11	4	4	0	64	16	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	22	40	20	9	3	5	1	66	13	10283
2018	Aboriginal	18	37	20	12	9	4	0	57	22	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	21	37	23	9	6	4	0	61	15	8447
2017	Aboriginal	21	31	25	10	11	1	0	53	22	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	36	22	10	6	5	0	60	17	8055

Question 48. 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
2019	Aboriginal	37	36	13	8	5	1	0	74	13	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	40	39	12	5	2	2	0	80	7	10243
2018	Aboriginal	40	34	15	5	3	2	1	76	8	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	42	39	11	4	2	2	0	83	6	8429
2017	Aboriginal	40	34	12	7	6	1	0	75	13	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	41	11	4	2	2	0	82	6	8052
2014	Aboriginal	35	35	14	7	5	3	0	72	13	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	38	39	13	5	2	3	0	80	7	8626
2011	Aboriginal	28	40	15	7	7	4	0	70	14	290
2011	Non-Aboriginal	31	41	16	5	3	4	0	75	9	10113

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that 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
2019	Aboriginal	42	32	12	7	3	3	1	77	10	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	45	35	12	3	2	3	0	83	4	10249
2018	Aboriginal	41	33	14	4	5	3	0	77	9	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	42	37	13	3	2	4	0	82	5	8431
2017	Aboriginal	37	31	19	5	6	3	0	70	11	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	37	14	3	2	4	1	80	6	8054
2014	Aboriginal	38	36	16	3	4	3	0	76	7	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	39	38	13	3	2	5	1	82	5	8622

Question 50. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	48	35	7	6	3	1	84	9	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	52	34	8	3	2	0	86	5	10280
2018	Aboriginal	45	32	11	5	6	0	78	11	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	47	37	9	3	2	0	85	6	8420
2017	Aboriginal	41	36	11	5	6	0	77	11	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	44	39	9	5	3	0	83	8	8057
2014	Aboriginal	41	34	12	7	5	1	76	12	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	42	39	11	4	3	0	82	7	8619
2011	Aboriginal	39	35	14	5	7	0	75	12	288
2011	Non-Aboriginal	38	41	12	5	3	1	79	9	10098
2008	Aboriginal	33	38	12	8	8	0	72	17	231
2008	Non-Aboriginal	34	42	13	6	4	0	76	11	7601

Question 51. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	39	30	16	8	6	0	70	14	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	40	32	15	7	5	1	73	12	10274
2018	Aboriginal	34	28	19	7	10	1	63	17	265
2018	Non-Aboriginal	35	34	17	8	6	1	69	14	8426
2017	Aboriginal	32	27	19	8	14	0	59	22	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	34	18	9	6	1	66	15	8049
2014	Aboriginal	24	37	19	9	10	1	61	19	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	38	20	10	7	1	63	18	8625
2011	Aboriginal	24	34	22	11	9	1	58	20	287
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	37	20	11	6	1	63	17	10123

Question 52. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	39	32	16	8	5	0	71	13	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	39	35	14	7	4	0	74	11	10247
2018	Aboriginal	32	33	17	8	9	1	66	17	266
2018	Non-Aboriginal	33	37	16	8	5	0	70	13	8407
2017	Aboriginal	32	29	16	11	12	0	61	23	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	37	17	10	6	0	68	15	8053
2014	Aboriginal	25	37	23	7	8	0	62	15	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	40	19	11	6	0	65	17	8623
2011	Aboriginal	24	37	20	12	7	0	61	19	286
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	40	19	11	5	1	65	16	10102
2008	Aboriginal	27	37	16	12	7	1	65	19	231
2008	Non-Aboriginal	25	41	16	12	6	0	66	18	7598

Question 53. 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
2019	Aboriginal	29	28	19	10	9	5	0	60	20	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	34	25	19	10	7	3	1	62	18	10289
2018	Aboriginal	27	24	22	12	10	5	0	54	23	266
2018	Non-Aboriginal	31	26	21	11	8	3	1	59	20	8436
2017	Aboriginal	31	22	17	11	13	5	1	56	26	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	27	20	11	9	4	1	58	21	8061
2014	Aboriginal	25	22	26	11	11	4	1	50	23	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	27	20	13	10	5	1	55	24	8626
2011	Aboriginal	28	24	22	9	13	4	1	55	22	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	27	20	13	9	5	1	55	23	10108
2008	Aboriginal	25	25	24	9	13	4	0	52	23	230
2008	Non-Aboriginal	25	30	18	13	9	5	1	58	23	7600

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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	34	34	32	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	26	39	35	10302
2018	Aboriginal	31	35	34	270
2018	Non-Aboriginal	27	39	34	8463
2017	Aboriginal	31	34	35	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	40	32	8064
2014	Aboriginal	33	33	34	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	28	38	33	8626
2011	Aboriginal	39	32	30	291
2011	Non-Aboriginal	30	39	31	10124

Question 55. 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
2019	Aboriginal	6	36	42	2	5	8	103
2019	Non-Aboriginal	14	33	34	4	10	5	2727
2018	Aboriginal	13	28	36	6	2	14	87
2018	Non-Aboriginal	17	32	36	4	6	6	2282
2017	Aboriginal	18	29	43	1	3	6	90
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	28	34	5	8	6	2229
2014	Aboriginal	14	28	33	12	9999	13	85
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	28	33	7	9999	11	2499
2011	Aboriginal	13	33	36	8	9999	9	112
2011	Non-Aboriginal	21	30	33	6	9999	11	3052

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Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	42	37	10	4	3	1	2	83	7	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	37	45	9	5	2	1	2	84	7	10258

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	59	22	7	3	2	5	2	87	5	293
2019	Non-Aboriginal	58	26	8	2	1	4	2	89	3	10267

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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 58. 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
2019	Aboriginal	20	80	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	11	89	10286
2018	Aboriginal	21	79	270
2018	Non-Aboriginal	12	88	8458

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	40	60	61
2019	Non-Aboriginal	45	55	1095
2018	Aboriginal	48	52	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	49	51	1043

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	72	28	61
2019	Non-Aboriginal	63	37	1095
2018	Aboriginal	66	34	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	58	42	1043

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	8	92	61
2019	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	1095
2018	Aboriginal	9	91	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	1043

Question 59d. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	61
2019	Non-Aboriginal	1	99	1095

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	37	63	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	36	64	1085
2018	Aboriginal	41	59	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	38	62	1041

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	50	50	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	44	56	1085
2018	Aboriginal	49	51	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	40	60	1041

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	51	49	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	46	54	1085
2018	Aboriginal	56	44	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	46	54	1041

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	53	47	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	42	58	1085
2018	Aboriginal	49	51	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	42	58	1041

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	46	54	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	32	68	1085
2018	Aboriginal	42	58	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	31	69	1041

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	64	36	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	54	46	1085
2018	Aboriginal	59	41	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	54	46	1041

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	31	69	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	33	67	1085
2018	Aboriginal	31	69	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	32	68	1041

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	1	99	1085

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	8	92	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	1085
2018	Aboriginal	11	89	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	1041

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	14	86	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	11	89	1085
2018	Aboriginal	10	90	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	9	91	1041

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	55	45	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	48	52	1085
2018	Aboriginal	60	40	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	45	55	1041

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	23	77	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	22	78	1085
2018	Aboriginal	23	77	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	22	78	1041

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	16	84	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	15	85	1085
2018	Aboriginal	28	72	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	16	84	1041

Question 61a. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	44	56	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	55	45	1078
2018	Aboriginal	56	44	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	55	45	1044

Question 61b. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	31	69	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	27	73	1078
2018	Aboriginal	27	73	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	25	75	1044

Question 61c. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	14	86	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	11	89	1078
2018	Aboriginal	13	87	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	9	91	1044

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	12	88	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	17	83	1078
2018	Aboriginal	23	77	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	16	84	1044

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	9	91	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	8	92	1078
2018	Aboriginal	9	91	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	8	92	1044

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	8	92	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	5	95	1078
2018	Aboriginal	8	92	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	6	94	1044

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	14	86	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	14	86	1078
2018	Aboriginal	17	83	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	13	87	1044

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	9	91	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	15	85	1078
2018	Aboriginal	22	78	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	11	89	1044

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	36	64	59
2019	Non-Aboriginal	24	76	1078
2018	Aboriginal	23	77	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	74	1044

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	9	91	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	11	89	1025
2018	Aboriginal	12	88	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	14	86	990

Question 62b. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	29	71	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	19	81	1025
2018	Aboriginal	17	83	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	22	78	990

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	12	88	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	10	90	1025
2018	Aboriginal	11	89	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	11	89	990

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	9	91	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	1025

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	24	76	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	16	84	1025
2018	Aboriginal	14	86	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	14	86	990

Question 62h. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	16	84	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	15	85	1025
2018	Aboriginal	9	91	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	13	87	990

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	14	86	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	13	87	1025
2018	Aboriginal	26	74	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	12	88	990

Question 62j. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	37	63	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	28	72	1025
2018	Aboriginal	36	64	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	27	73	990

Question 62k. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	9	91	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	11	89	1025
2018	Aboriginal	11	89	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	9	91	990

Question 62l. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	59	41	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	45	55	1025
2018	Aboriginal	54	46	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	45	55	990

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	2	98	1025
2018	Aboriginal	0	100	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	1	99	990

Question 62n. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	60	40	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	51	49	1025
2018	Aboriginal	54	46	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	50	50	990

Question 62o. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	9	91	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	4	96	1025

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	17	83	53
2019	Non-Aboriginal	12	88	1025
2018	Aboriginal	18	82	52
2018	Non-Aboriginal	10	90	990

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	23	77	293
2019	Non-Aboriginal	14	86	10275

Question 64. 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
2019	Aboriginal	19	19	18	10	8	20	7	52	24	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	20	16	18	6	5	26	9	56	16	10287
2018	Aboriginal	18	22	24	5	8	17	6	52	17	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	18	19	20	6	5	26	6	54	15	8456
2017	Aboriginal	14	16	26	6	11	22	5	41	23	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	19	18	6	5	27	8	55	17	8063
2014	Aboriginal	14	18	22	6	12	22	6	45	24	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	18	20	5	6	28	8	51	17	8628

Question 65. 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
2019	Aboriginal	37	29	14	5	7	9	1	72	13	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	35	30	16	5	3	10	1	73	9	10282
2018	Aboriginal	32	32	17	7	5	7	1	69	13	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	30	34	17	5	4	10	1	71	10	8443
2017	Aboriginal	24	32	21	8	8	7	1	61	17	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	33	16	5	4	12	2	71	11	8050
2014	Aboriginal	25	29	21	5	9	11	2	61	15	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	32	19	5	4	14	1	66	11	8628
2011	Aboriginal	26	34	20	7	5	8	0	65	13	291
2011	Non-Aboriginal	29	37	17	5	3	9	0	73	8	10110

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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 66. 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
2019	Aboriginal	14	86	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	6	94	10277
2018	Aboriginal	15	85	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	5	95	8449

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	43	57	41
2019	Non-Aboriginal	31	69	601
2018	Aboriginal	44	56	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	32	68	457

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	75	25	41
2019	Non-Aboriginal	77	23	601
2018	Aboriginal	80	20	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	77	23	457

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	25	75	41
2019	Non-Aboriginal	22	78	587

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	39	61	41
2019	Non-Aboriginal	31	69	587
2018	Aboriginal	32	68	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	28	72	457

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	23	77	41
2019	Non-Aboriginal	21	79	587
2018	Aboriginal	20	80	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	23	77	457

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	14	86	41
2019	Non-Aboriginal	11	89	587

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	16	84	41
2019	Non-Aboriginal	14	86	587
2018	Aboriginal	14	86	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	17	83	457

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	29	71	41
2019	Non-Aboriginal	26	74	587
2018	Aboriginal	37	63	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	74	457

Question 69a. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	27	73	40
2019	Non-Aboriginal	28	72	583
2018	Aboriginal	29	71	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	34	66	456

Question 69b. 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	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	18	82	40
2019	Non-Aboriginal	12	88	583
2018	Aboriginal	21	79	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	14	86	456

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	15	85	40
2019	Non-Aboriginal	14	86	583
2018	Aboriginal	16	84	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	15	85	456

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	50	50	40
2019	Non-Aboriginal	49	51	583
2018	Aboriginal	35	65	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	47	53	456

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	15	85	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	10271

Question 72. 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
2019	Aboriginal	25	15	19	6	5	25	7	57	16	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	22	16	19	3	3	29	8	60	9	10280
2018	Aboriginal	18	22	23	3	8	20	6	54	14	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	19	19	22	3	2	29	6	59	8	8434
2017	Aboriginal	17	16	23	4	6	28	7	50	15	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	19	18	2	3	34	8	61	8	8061
2014	Aboriginal	17	16	23	3	6	29	6	51	14	257
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	18	20	2	2	34	8	57	8	8624

Question 73. 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
2019	Aboriginal	38	27	14	4	5	11	1	74	10	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	37	28	17	3	2	12	2	75	6	10271
2018	Aboriginal	30	34	17	2	6	9	2	71	10	266
2018	Non-Aboriginal	31	33	18	3	2	12	1	73	6	8434
2017	Aboriginal	30	28	20	4	6	11	2	66	11	278
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	33	15	3	2	15	2	76	6	8056
2014	Aboriginal	32	23	21	3	6	14	2	65	10	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	26	32	18	3	2	18	2	72	6	8628
2011	Aboriginal	30	38	16	4	3	8	0	74	8	289
2011	Non-Aboriginal	34	37	14	3	1	10	0	80	4	10102

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	20	24	21	15	17	1	45	33	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	23	27	22	13	14	1	51	27	10293
2018	Aboriginal	16	14	28	19	21	1	31	40	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	18	24	24	15	18	1	43	33	8456
2017	Aboriginal	17	19	20	15	24	3	38	41	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	23	20	15	20	3	43	36	8051

Question 74b. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	23	27	26	14	10	0	50	24	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	22	28	25	14	9	1	51	24	10285
2018	Aboriginal	19	25	28	16	12	0	44	28	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	18	25	29	16	11	1	44	27	8453
2017	Aboriginal	17	30	25	15	11	2	48	27	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	25	28	17	13	1	42	30	8059

Question 74c. 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
2019	Aboriginal	27	27	21	15	10	1	1	54	25	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	28	30	21	12	8	0	1	58	20	10235
2018	Aboriginal	24	24	23	15	13	0	1	48	28	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	22	29	25	14	8	0	1	52	23	8423
2017	Aboriginal	21	28	27	12	8	0	4	51	20	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	27	24	15	11	0	2	49	26	8047

Question 74d. 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
2019	Aboriginal	20	28	23	15	13	1	1	49	28	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	26	26	21	14	11	1	1	53	26	10252
2018	Aboriginal	19	19	24	22	14	1	1	39	37	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	20	24	24	17	13	1	1	45	31	8417
2017	Aboriginal	16	22	20	20	15	3	4	41	37	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	23	23	18	15	1	2	42	34	8051

Question 74e. 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
2019	Aboriginal	48	25	12	7	3	0	5	77	10	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	51	23	12	6	4	0	4	77	10	10254
2018	Aboriginal	46	21	16	5	6	0	5	71	12	265
2018	Non-Aboriginal	44	23	15	7	5	0	5	72	12	8441
2017	Aboriginal	45	20	15	4	3	0	13	75	8	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	39	24	15	7	6	1	8	70	14	8033

Question 74f. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	33	31	19	9	7	0	64	17	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	38	28	18	8	6	1	67	15	10250
2018	Aboriginal	31	28	22	8	10	1	59	19	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	33	27	21	10	8	1	61	18	8430
2017	Aboriginal	27	29	25	9	8	2	57	17	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	31	22	10	7	1	61	17	8039

Question 74g. 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
2019	Aboriginal	31	28	25	8	6	1	0	60	15	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	33	33	19	8	4	1	1	67	13	10264
2018	Aboriginal	23	31	21	14	9	0	1	55	24	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	33	24	10	5	1	1	60	16	8418
2017	Aboriginal	28	28	18	15	7	0	3	58	23	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	32	22	10	6	1	2	61	17	8025

Question 74h. 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
2019	Aboriginal	28	26	24	14	8	1	0	54	22	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	26	32	23	12	7	1	1	58	19	10262
2018	Aboriginal	23	23	26	15	13	0	0	46	28	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	21	30	25	15	7	1	1	52	22	8424
2017	Aboriginal	21	27	20	15	14	0	3	50	30	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	30	24	15	9	1	2	51	24	8038

Question 74i. 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
2019	Aboriginal	28	27	22	13	9	0	1	56	22	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	31	30	21	10	6	0	1	62	17	10267
2018	Aboriginal	23	25	25	14	13	0	0	48	27	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	25	31	23	13	7	0	1	57	20	8412
2017	Aboriginal	25	24	21	15	11	0	3	51	28	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	30	21	13	7	1	2	58	21	8039

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
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
2019	Aboriginal	42	24	13	10	10	1	0	67	20	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	44	27	15	8	6	1	1	71	14	10256

Question 74k. 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
2019	Aboriginal	30	30	22	11	8	0	0	60	19	294
2019	Non-Aboriginal	31	30	21	10	6	0	1	62	17	10232
2018	Aboriginal	27	24	25	12	11	0	0	51	24	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	28	23	13	8	0	1	55	21	8392
2017	Aboriginal	21	30	20	14	11	0	3	53	27	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	28	22	13	9	1	2	55	23	8022

Question 74l. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	55	21	13	5	4	1	77	10	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	57	22	11	5	3	2	81	7	10250
2018	Aboriginal	49	24	11	5	9	2	75	14	266
2018	Non-Aboriginal	53	23	12	5	4	2	79	9	8391
2017	Aboriginal	48	26	15	3	5	3	76	8	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	55	23	12	5	3	2	80	8	8046

Question 74m. 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
2019	Aboriginal	70	10	9	2	3	1	5	85	5	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	73	12	5	2	1	1	6	91	3	10228
2018	Aboriginal	64	15	7	4	6	1	3	83	10	266
2018	Non-Aboriginal	69	15	6	2	2	1	5	89	4	8399

Question 74n. 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
2019	Aboriginal	64	16	7	5	6	1	1	81	12	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	74	10	5	3	3	1	3	88	7	10267
2018	Aboriginal	61	13	12	4	8	1	2	76	12	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	69	13	6	3	4	1	4	86	7	8393
2017	Aboriginal	62	16	8	5	4	0	5	82	10	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	70	12	6	3	3	1	5	87	7	8049

Question 74o. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	55	26	11	2	4	2	83	6	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	62	23	8	3	2	2	86	5	10236
2018	Aboriginal	49	25	15	5	5	1	75	10	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	57	24	10	4	2	2	83	6	8432
2017	Aboriginal	54	25	9	5	4	3	81	10	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	57	24	9	4	2	3	85	6	8046

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	56	21	9	5	9	1	78	13	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	65	17	8	5	4	2	83	9	10224
2018	Aboriginal	49	21	14	9	7	1	70	16	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	59	20	9	6	5	2	80	11	8413
2017	Aboriginal	60	15	10	5	8	1	76	14	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	61	17	8	5	4	3	82	10	8053

Question 74q. 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
2019	Aboriginal	64	10	3	1	1	1	20	94	2	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	61	11	4	2	1	0	20	91	4	10218
2018	Aboriginal	54	14	8	4	1	0	19	84	7	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	56	12	6	2	1	0	23	89	4	8371
2017	Aboriginal	53	13	6	2	1	0	24	87	5	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	56	12	5	2	1	0	24	89	4	8045

Question 74r. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	69	16	7	2	1	4	88	4	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	69	16	6	2	1	5	90	3	10237
2018	Aboriginal	63	21	6	1	3	5	89	4	264
2018	Non-Aboriginal	63	19	8	2	1	5	87	4	8396
2017	Aboriginal	63	20	8	2	1	7	89	3	276
2017	Non-Aboriginal	64	17	7	3	1	7	88	4	8007

Question 74s. 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
2019	Aboriginal	70	10	6	4	7	1	2	82	11	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	69	14	6	3	4	1	3	86	8	10267
2018	Aboriginal	66	11	7	7	4	0	5	82	11	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	65	15	7	4	5	1	4	83	9	8422
2017	Aboriginal	60	15	9	5	6	0	5	79	12	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	65	15	7	4	4	1	5	85	8	8055

Question 74t. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	53	26	13	3	4	1	80	7	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	56	24	12	4	2	2	83	6	10248
2018	Aboriginal	46	29	14	5	4	2	77	8	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	50	27	13	5	2	2	79	7	8418
2017	Aboriginal	46	30	15	4	3	3	78	7	279
2017	Non-Aboriginal	51	27	12	4	2	3	81	7	8044

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	19	29	31	15	6	48	21	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	18	34	33	12	4	52	15	10288
2018	Aboriginal	13	23	40	20	4	36	24	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	14	32	36	13	5	46	18	8465
2017	Aboriginal	12	23	39	16	10	35	26	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	11	28	39	15	7	39	22	8064

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	12	21	34	19	14	0	33	33	295
2019	Non-Aboriginal	8	18	37	25	12	0	37	26	10234
2018	Aboriginal	14	25	34	18	9	0	26	39	269
2018	Non-Aboriginal	10	18	38	23	11	0	34	28	8334
2017	Aboriginal	12	21	39	18	10	1	28	33	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	9	20	38	22	10	1	32	29	8037

Question 77. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	37	37	13	5	4	4	77	9	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	38	39	13	5	2	2	80	7	10253
2018	Aboriginal	35	39	15	8	2	1	75	10	268
2018	Non-Aboriginal	34	41	14	6	3	2	77	9	8450
2017	Aboriginal	24	41	13	7	9	6	69	17	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	41	17	8	4	5	69	13	8052

Question 78. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	28	31	18	13	7	2	60	21	297
2019	Non-Aboriginal	29	36	17	11	6	1	66	17	10279
2018	Aboriginal	26	36	15	12	12	0	62	24	270
2018	Non-Aboriginal	25	37	17	11	7	2	63	19	8462
2017	Aboriginal	16	33	19	16	15	1	49	32	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	40	19	13	9	2	58	22	8061

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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	22	78	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	14	86	10298
2017	Aboriginal	22	78	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	85	8058
2014	Aboriginal	19	81	256
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	85	8602

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	71	29	65
2019	Non-Aboriginal	81	19	1466
2017	Aboriginal	71	29	61
2017	Non-Aboriginal	78	22	1247
2014	Aboriginal	78	22	49
2014	Non-Aboriginal	81	19	1246

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	55	25	5	13	2	0	0	80	15	46
2019	Non-Aboriginal	52	31	6	7	2	0	0	84	9	1159
2017	Aboriginal	50	28	7	13	2	0	0	78	15	43
2017	Non-Aboriginal	44	39	6	7	3	0	0	83	10	983
2014	Aboriginal	39	36	15	5	4	0	0	76	9	38
2014	Non-Aboriginal	54	30	6	7	2	1	1	85	9	1002

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Compensation

Question 82. 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
2019	Aboriginal	20	30	25	13	10	1	0	21	79	296
2019	Non-Aboriginal	25	32	21	11	9	1	1	26	74	10259
2018	Aboriginal	24	22	28	15	12	0	0	24	76	267
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	28	21	12	11	1	1	27	73	8479
2017	Aboriginal	28	22	23	12	13	2	0	29	71	280
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	24	20	11	12	2	1	30	70	8070

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":
Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	65	35	235
2019	Non-Aboriginal	62	38	7534

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":
Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	32	68	228
2019	Non-Aboriginal	37	63	7409
2018	Aboriginal	22	78	203
2018	Non-Aboriginal	30	70	6033

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":
Question 85. 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
2019	Aboriginal	13	15	18	17	28	1	9	30	50	230
2019	Non-Aboriginal	12	22	19	18	19	2	8	38	40	7403
2018	Aboriginal	8	22	17	18	26	4	5	32	49	203
2018	Non-Aboriginal	10	21	19	18	23	1	7	34	45	6058
2017	Aboriginal	13	14	18	16	29	3	7	30	50	193
2017	Non-Aboriginal	10	21	15	17	25	2	9	35	48	5472

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":
Question 86. 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
2019	Aboriginal	7	18	18	14	37	1	5	26	55	228
2019	Non-Aboriginal	8	17	18	20	27	2	7	28	52	7394
2018	Aboriginal	6	12	16	18	42	2	5	19	65	203
2018	Non-Aboriginal	6	13	16	20	36	2	6	20	62	6055
2017	Aboriginal	7	8	9	19	47	3	7	16	74	193
2017	Non-Aboriginal	5	10	12	17	45	3	9	17	70	5477

Question 87. 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
2019	Aboriginal	34	18	17	13	13	1	5	55	27	288
2019	Non-Aboriginal	41	18	15	9	10	1	7	64	21	10146
2018	Aboriginal	29	15	23	9	18	1	5	48	28	270
2018	Non-Aboriginal	38	16	15	10	12	1	8	59	25	8454

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2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Services and Procurement Canada by Question 106. Are you an Aboriginal person?

Survey Themes

My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.

My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Question 41. 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.

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Harassment