2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Question 107. You indicated that you are an Aboriginal person. If you wish to provide further details, please specify the group to which you belong.

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

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 46 41 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 137
2019 Métis 42 42 2 10 2 1 0 85 13 150
2019 Inuit 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 74 13 5 1 4 0 2 89 6 137
2019 Métis 81 14 1 2 1 1 1 97 3 150
2019 Inuit 81 0 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 41 39 8 7 6 0 0 80 12 136
2019 Métis 45 34 5 9 6 1 0 80 15 150
2019 Inuit 73 11 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 32 42 13 10 3 0 0 74 13 137
2019 Métis 32 41 6 15 6 1 0 73 21 149
2019 Inuit 32 40 11 16 0 0 0 73 16 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 43 31 12 7 5 1 0 76 12 135
2019 Métis 47 40 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 146
2019 Inuit 76 16 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 44 32 10 8 6 0 0 76 13 135
2019 Métis 50 32 11 6 1 1 0 82 7 150
2019 Inuit 56 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 39 40 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 135
2019 Métis 41 39 12 4 4 1 0 80 8 149
2019 Inuit 65 24 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 30 29 18 15 8 0 1 59 23 137
2019 Métis 33 37 12 10 7 1 0 71 17 150
2019 Inuit 40 16 28 16 0 0 0 56 16 12

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 34 40 11 11 4 0 0 73 15 137
2019 Métis 31 43 8 13 4 1 0 74 18 148
2019 Inuit 68 24 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 85 6 137
2019 Métis 51 32 6 7 4 1 0 83 11 149
2019 Inuit 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 34 34 14 9 7 1 0 69 17 137
2019 Métis 38 32 15 7 7 1 0 71 14 150
2019 Inuit 49 24 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 62 27 7 1 2 0 0 90 4 135
2019 Métis 67 24 5 0 3 1 0 93 3 147
2019 Inuit 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 33 35 14 11 6 1 0 68 18 135
2019 Métis 32 40 9 12 6 1 0 73 18 150
2019 Inuit 57 27 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 37 26 17 12 5 1 0 65 18 136
2019 Métis 40 30 16 7 5 1 0 70 13 150
2019 Inuit 65 8 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 36 33 14 14 4 0 0 69 18 134
2019 Métis 38 40 11 8 2 2 0 79 10 148
2019 Inuit 65 8 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 54 28 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 137
2019 Métis 44 38 10 6 1 1 0 83 7 150
2019 Inuit 84 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 45 22 20 9 2 0 1 68 12 135
2019 Métis 35 28 18 11 6 1 1 65 17 149
2019 Inuit 51 16 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 10 24 27 23 15 2 0 38 34 135
2019 Métis 10 21 36 19 14 1 1 33 31 149
2019 Inuit 0 0 43 16 32 0 8 53 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 6 18 30 17 24 2 1 43 25 135
2019 Métis 9 17 22 25 24 2 1 51 27 148
2019 Inuit 11 0 0 32 40 0 16 87 13 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 10 19 19 27 20 5 1 49 30 136
2019 Métis 4 21 26 21 21 3 4 45 27 150
2019 Inuit 0 19 24 0 40 0 16 48 23 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 3 7 24 41 23 1 1 65 10 137
2019 Métis 6 9 15 31 33 2 4 68 16 149
2019 Inuit 0 0 32 16 44 0 8 65 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 14 16 24 21 21 3 2 44 31 136
2019 Métis 17 16 21 20 23 1 3 45 34 149
2019 Inuit 8 19 8 16 32 8 8 58 33 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 11 11 27 24 20 1 5 48 24 137
2019 Métis 8 17 21 23 21 2 7 49 28 149
2019 Inuit 19 0 24 8 32 0 16 48 23 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 7 19 25 23 20 4 2 46 28 137
2019 Métis 11 14 29 17 24 2 3 43 26 147
2019 Inuit 8 8 16 8 44 8 8 62 19 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 9 13 31 23 22 1 2 46 22 136
2019 Métis 5 12 31 25 25 1 2 51 17 148
2019 Inuit 0 0 19 40 32 0 8 79 0 12
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 67 13 9 2 4 0 6 85 6 136
2019 Métis 81 9 3 3 1 1 2 93 4 150
2019 Inuit 73 0 19 0 0 0 8 79 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 21 35 16 11 9 3 4 60 22 136
2019 Métis 28 27 17 11 12 3 2 57 24 150
2019 Inuit 32 24 16 19 8 0 0 57 27 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 33 32 14 11 9 1 0 66 21 136
2019 Métis 37 29 11 12 10 2 0 67 22 149
2019 Inuit 48 16 8 19 8 0 0 65 27 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 40 30 13 9 6 1 0 71 16 135
2019 Métis 46 33 6 12 2 1 0 79 14 150
2019 Inuit 76 8 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 33 33 16 10 6 3 0 68 16 135
2019 Métis 32 47 6 5 6 3 0 82 12 150
2019 Inuit 49 24 0 11 8 0 8 79 21 12
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 36 21 20 9 7 2 5 61 17 136
2019 Métis 44 20 22 5 3 1 5 67 9 150
2019 Inuit 49 24 8 0 19 0 0 73 19 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 39 25 17 11 5 1 2 66 17 137
2019 Métis 46 29 9 7 7 1 0 76 15 150
2019 Inuit 65 16 0 11 8 0 0 81 19 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 44 27 18 6 5 1 0 71 11 136
2019 Métis 49 25 13 7 3 2 1 76 10 149
2019 Inuit 65 8 8 0 11 0 8 79 12 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 26 17 6 5 1 1 71 12 137
2019 Métis 44 28 9 10 6 1 3 75 17 147
2019 Inuit 81 8 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 72 12 7 1 3 1 4 89 4 137
2019 Métis 88 4 1 1 1 1 3 96 3 148
2019 Inuit 73 0 11 0 0 0 16 87 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 54 20 14 3 6 1 3 76 9 136
2019 Métis 62 21 3 5 3 2 4 88 8 150
2019 Inuit 65 8 0 11 0 0 16 87 13 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 57 17 14 3 5 4 0 77 8 137
2019 Métis 61 24 7 2 3 4 0 88 5 150
2019 Inuit 65 16 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 54 21 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 137
2019 Métis 57 25 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 150
2019 Inuit 81 8 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 12

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 Métis 17 44 19 6 6 0 7 66 14 16
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 37 23 22 7 3 5 1 65 11 133
2019 Métis 42 25 13 6 6 5 2 73 13 149
2019 Inuit 32 32 0 0 16 19 0 80 20 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 23 19 13 5 1 1 62 19 135
2019 Métis 40 26 12 8 10 3 1 69 18 149
2019 Inuit 24 24 8 8 16 19 0 60 30 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 27 28 23 12 4 5 1 58 17 135
2019 Métis 29 29 14 14 8 5 2 62 23 148
2019 Inuit 16 24 0 16 16 27 0 55 45 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 22 27 24 16 9 1 1 50 25 135
2019 Métis 20 32 17 16 11 4 1 54 28 148
2019 Inuit 32 24 0 16 8 19 0 70 30 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 30 11 4 9 18 20 7 56 38 137
2019 Métis 25 11 9 10 12 23 10 54 33 150
2019 Inuit 32 0 0 0 16 43 8 67 33 12
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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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 30 34 19 12 1 2 0 66 14 137
2019 Métis 33 41 17 5 4 1 0 74 9 149
2019 Inuit 24 24 36 8 8 0 0 48 16 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 25 33 18 15 6 2 0 59 22 137
2019 Métis 22 41 15 15 7 1 0 63 22 150
2019 Inuit 32 24 28 8 8 0 0 56 16 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 36 31 15 9 6 2 0 69 15 135
2019 Métis 31 34 11 13 6 3 2 68 20 148
2019 Inuit 32 43 8 0 16 0 0 76 16 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 35 34 10 14 4 2 0 71 19 136
2019 Métis 34 38 18 3 5 1 0 73 9 148
2019 Inuit 32 24 28 0 16 0 0 56 16 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 25 21 21 13 11 8 1 50 26 136
2019 Métis 26 25 13 14 16 6 1 54 32 148
2019 Inuit 40 16 19 8 16 0 0 56 24 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 34 26 14 13 10 3 0 61 24 136
2019 Métis 30 30 14 12 11 2 0 61 24 150
2019 Inuit 49 24 8 11 8 0 0 72 19 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 24 22 18 11 17 5 4 51 30 137
2019 Métis 17 25 13 19 20 3 3 45 41 150
2019 Inuit 32 8 28 0 16 8 8 48 19 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 56 21 9 6 6 0 1 79 13 136
2019 Métis 60 21 8 4 3 1 3 85 7 150
2019 Inuit 68 16 0 0 8 0 8 91 9 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 51 11 5 5 3 4 20 82 11 137
2019 Métis 64 4 2 4 5 4 17 87 11 149
2019 Inuit 60 8 8 0 0 0 24 89 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 48 22 16 6 4 4 1 73 11 137
2019 Métis 40 32 12 5 6 2 4 76 12 148
2019 Inuit 57 8 27 0 0 0 8 70 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 45 22 14 7 6 5 1 71 13 136
2019 Métis 35 27 14 9 7 4 4 67 18 147
2019 Inuit 62 21 9 0 0 0 9 91 0 11

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 North American Indian/First Nation 45 20 13 13 6 2 1 68 19 135
2019 Métis 31 23 14 15 9 3 6 59 26 149
2019 Inuit 32 32 8 8 8 0 11 73 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 58 21 10 2 1 3 5 86 3 135
2019 Métis 49 21 12 4 3 3 7 78 8 149
2019 Inuit 65 8 0 8 0 11 8 90 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 64 8 13 5 4 4 2 77 9 137
2019 Métis 76 5 5 2 3 2 7 89 6 149
2019 Inuit 65 8 0 8 0 11 8 90 10 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 65 11 7 2 1 2 11 87 4 137
2019 Métis 79 7 3 1 0 2 8 95 1 148
2019 Inuit 84 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 24 37 19 6 7 7 0 65 14 136
2019 Métis 27 45 10 6 7 4 1 75 14 149
2019 Inuit 40 27 16 0 16 0 0 68 16 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 29 18 7 8 0 0 67 15 136
2019 Métis 43 35 10 6 5 1 1 79 10 149
2019 Inuit 41 35 8 0 16 0 0 76 16 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 36 30 20 6 5 2 0 68 11 136
2019 Métis 44 33 13 5 3 2 1 79 8 147
2019 Inuit 56 16 19 0 8 0 0 72 8 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 51 28 9 6 6 0 0 79 13 137
2019 Métis 57 26 5 9 2 1 1 84 11 150
2019 Inuit 76 0 8 0 16 0 0 76 16 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 41 25 16 10 6 2 0 67 16 137
2019 Métis 46 28 10 8 6 1 1 75 15 150
2019 Inuit 49 24 11 0 16 0 0 73 16 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 43 27 14 12 3 1 0 70 16 135
2019 Métis 45 30 10 10 5 1 1 76 14 148
2019 Inuit 49 16 19 0 16 0 0 65 16 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 23 11 16 8 4 0 64 25 137
2019 Métis 41 27 11 11 6 2 1 71 18 150
2019 Inuit 40 16 16 11 16 0 0 56 27 12
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 34 33 33 137
2019 Métis 25 37 38 150
2019 Inuit 24 16 60 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 35 15 21 4 14 11 43
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 42 42 7 4 1 1 3 87 5 134
2019 Métis 34 42 13 5 4 1 2 78 9 148
2019 Inuit 73 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 45 23 18 2 2 8 2 75 5 135
2019 Métis 57 25 8 1 0 5 3 89 2 148
2019 Inuit 81 0 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 12
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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 Métis 22 78 150

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 74 26 31

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 34 66 31

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 Métis 0 100 31

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 39 61 30

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 20 80 30

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 53 47 30

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 49 51 30

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 Métis 28 72 30

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 63 37 30

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 60 40 30

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 46 54 30

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 32 68 30

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 15 85 30

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 Métis 62 38 30

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 Métis 35 65 30

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 Métis 17 83 30

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 Métis 15 85 30

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 Métis 21 79 149

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 North American Indian/First Nation 22 17 20 15 6 14 5 48 27 137
2019 Métis 20 27 17 9 10 9 8 57 23 150
2019 Inuit 16 24 0 8 16 35 0 63 37 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 31 29 18 12 6 4 0 63 19 137
2019 Métis 32 31 17 6 7 4 2 68 14 150
2019 Inuit 40 8 16 16 8 11 0 55 27 12
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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 Métis 12 88 150

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 47 53 19

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 70 30 19

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 25 75 19

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 38 62 19

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 28 72 19

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

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 Métis 28 72 19

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

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 Métis 47 53 19

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 Métis 8 92 147

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 North American Indian/First Nation 27 13 21 11 4 17 6 53 19 136
2019 Métis 24 15 27 4 6 14 10 51 13 150
2019 Inuit 25 8 24 0 8 35 0 50 13 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 21 22 7 5 6 1 63 13 135
2019 Métis 36 26 20 2 6 6 4 69 9 148
2019 Inuit 48 0 24 0 8 19 0 60 10 12
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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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 26 25 17 12 19 2 1 52 31 137
2019 Métis 21 29 16 14 17 1 1 52 32 149
2019 Inuit 24 43 16 0 16 0 0 67 16 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 29 27 25 10 8 0 0 57 18 137
2019 Métis 29 31 18 11 9 1 1 61 21 150
2019 Inuit 44 32 8 0 16 0 0 76 16 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 42 31 19 4 3 0 1 74 7 133
2019 Métis 46 29 14 4 6 1 1 76 10 148
2019 Inuit 52 40 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 28 23 16 15 15 3 0 53 31 137
2019 Métis 29 23 19 9 19 1 1 53 28 149
2019 Inuit 41 24 11 8 8 0 8 70 18 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 65 18 4 2 4 0 6 89 7 135
2019 Métis 71 12 7 3 3 1 3 87 6 149
2019 Inuit 60 32 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 44 32 11 4 7 0 1 78 12 136
2019 Métis 41 27 13 11 5 1 1 70 17 149
2019 Inuit 56 35 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

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 North American Indian/First Nation 41 29 18 4 5 2 1 72 10 136
2019 Métis 43 30 16 6 3 1 1 74 10 149
2019 Inuit 57 27 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 35 32 17 8 5 1 2 69 13 136
2019 Métis 39 29 16 9 5 1 1 69 14 149
2019 Inuit 41 27 16 0 0 8 8 81 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 38 30 16 10 4 1 1 70 14 136
2019 Métis 43 21 17 10 7 1 1 66 17 150
2019 Inuit 68 16 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 49 23 9 9 7 2 0 74 16 136
2019 Métis 44 29 11 6 9 1 1 74 15 148
2019 Inuit 68 16 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 40 33 16 5 3 2 0 74 9 134
2019 Métis 41 24 19 10 4 1 1 66 15 150
2019 Inuit 68 0 16 8 0 8 0 74 9 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 54 23 11 4 5 2 1 79 10 135
2019 Métis 62 19 7 6 3 1 2 83 9 149
2019 Inuit 72 11 0 0 8 0 8 91 9 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 64 17 8 2 2 2 5 87 4 135
2019 Métis 80 7 4 1 2 1 5 92 4 150
2019 Inuit 84 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 68 15 7 5 6 0 0 83 11 136
2019 Métis 65 16 6 7 3 1 2 83 10 149
2019 Inuit 56 19 8 0 8 0 8 82 9 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 53 29 9 4 4 0 0 82 9 136
2019 Métis 47 28 14 5 4 1 1 76 9 148
2019 Inuit 43 24 16 0 8 0 8 74 9 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 64 16 10 5 6 0 0 80 11 137
2019 Métis 64 17 8 3 5 1 1 83 9 150
2019 Inuit 56 19 8 0 8 0 8 82 9 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 66 11 2 0 3 0 19 94 3 134
2019 Métis 64 4 3 1 1 1 26 93 3 149
2019 Inuit 68 0 8 0 0 0 24 90 0 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 61 26 10 1 1 0 1 88 2 136
2019 Métis 64 18 7 3 1 1 7 89 4 149
2019 Inuit 68 8 8 8 0 8 0 82 9 12

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 North American Indian/First Nation 80 9 5 1 3 1 2 91 4 137
2019 Métis 78 11 6 0 2 1 3 92 2 149
2019 Inuit 84 0 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 61 22 10 4 4 0 0 83 7 134
2019 Métis 54 27 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 148
2019 Inuit 75 8 0 0 8 0 8 91 9 12

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 22 36 27 9 6 0 0 58 15 137
2019 Métis 21 34 29 12 3 1 0 55 16 149
2019 Inuit 25 24 43 8 0 0 0 49 8 12

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 14 17 26 28 15 0 0 43 31 136
2019 Métis 12 19 36 17 15 1 0 33 31 149
2019 Inuit 8 16 35 8 24 0 8 35 26 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 35 29 20 5 6 3 0 67 11 136
2019 Métis 44 35 10 6 4 2 0 80 10 148
2019 Inuit 49 27 8 8 0 0 8 82 9 12

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 33 25 16 14 10 1 0 59 24 137
2019 Métis 31 38 10 12 8 1 0 69 20 149
2019 Inuit 49 16 11 8 8 8 0 70 18 12
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 18 82 137
2019 Métis 15 85 149
2019 Inuit 8 92 12

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 North American Indian/First Nation 75 25 24

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 North American Indian/First Nation 50 35 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 18
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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 North American Indian/First Nation 23 26 21 13 14 3 0 24 76 137
2019 Métis 17 41 17 14 9 2 0 18 82 149
2019 Inuit 16 27 40 0 8 8 0 18 82 12

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 Métis 61 39 119

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 Métis 52 48 114

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 Métis 18 20 17 13 21 2 9 42 39 113

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 Métis 9 13 14 19 39 2 4 23 62 114

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 North American Indian/First Nation 43 9 18 11 8 6 4 58 22 133
2019 Métis 45 21 11 5 14 2 2 69 19 145
2019 Inuit 64 11 0 0 8 8 8 90 10 12
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