2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Veterans Affairs 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	46	29	6	15	3	75	19	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	40	41	4	11	4	81	15	2029
2017	Aboriginal	28	49	5	16	3	77	19	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	34	48	4	11	3	82	14	1872
2014	Aboriginal	35	42	6	11	5	78	17	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	34	42	5	12	6	77	18	1573
2011	Aboriginal	37	43	4	11	5	80	16	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	39	44	4	10	3	83	13	2921
2008	Aboriginal	33	53	4	7	3	86	10	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	42	44	4	8	2	87	10	3264

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	73	18	5	3	0	2	93	3	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	73	16	4	4	2	1	90	6	2034
2017	Aboriginal	71	13	4	6	3	3	87	9	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	72	17	4	4	2	1	90	6	1870
2014	Aboriginal	71	23	0	3	0	4	97	3	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	67	19	5	6	2	1	86	8	1571
2011	Aboriginal	66	13	6	11	1	3	81	13	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	66	18	4	5	2	5	88	8	2910
2008	Aboriginal	68	16	6	4	3	3	87	8	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	70	15	3	5	2	4	90	8	3257

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	Aboriginal	51	24	8	12	6	0	0	74	17	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	47	32	6	10	4	0	0	79	15	2036
2017	Aboriginal	41	33	4	15	7	0	0	74	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	34	6	11	8	0	0	75	19	1869
2014	Aboriginal	37	31	9	14	9	0	0	68	23	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	43	32	6	12	7	1	0	75	19	1571
2011	Aboriginal	44	33	7	11	5	0	0	77	16	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	42	37	7	8	5	0	1	80	13	2907

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	Aboriginal	23	36	13	16	12	0	0	60	27	80
2019	Non-Aboriginal	23	38	11	17	10	0	0	62	27	2028
2018	Aboriginal	22	40	7	19	13	0	0	62	32	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	17	46	9	19	8	0	0	64	27	1449
2017	Aboriginal	19	44	8	17	10	0	1	64	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	42	11	19	9	0	0	62	28	1867
2014	Aboriginal	21	25	16	23	15	0	1	46	38	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	37	11	20	13	0	0	56	33	1574
2011	Aboriginal	23	38	11	14	14	0	1	61	28	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	39	14	14	7	0	1	65	22	2920
2008	Aboriginal	20	43	10	18	6	1	1	65	24	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	26	43	11	13	6	0	1	70	19	3256

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	43	35	11	9	3	0	78	11	80
2019	Non-Aboriginal	45	37	7	7	4	0	82	11	2021
2017	Aboriginal	40	38	9	7	6	0	78	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	35	7	10	3	0	80	13	1867
2014	Aboriginal	40	36	12	3	8	1	77	10	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	37	7	9	5	0	79	14	1573

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	46	29	9	9	7	0	0	75	16	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	49	30	7	9	4	0	0	80	13	2027
2018	Aboriginal	45	33	7	9	5	2	0	79	14	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	42	32	10	9	7	0	0	74	16	1448
2017	Aboriginal	44	29	10	10	7	0	0	72	17	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	42	32	8	9	7	0	0	75	17	1871
2014	Aboriginal	38	23	15	12	11	0	0	62	23	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	37	30	11	12	9	1	1	68	21	1573
2011	Aboriginal	34	33	11	9	12	0	1	67	21	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	38	35	11	9	6	1	1	74	15	2915

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	44	38	7	5	7	82	12	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	41	37	11	7	4	78	11	2036
2018	Aboriginal	36	40	9	12	3	76	15	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	35	42	10	8	4	77	12	1441
2017	Aboriginal	42	40	9	4	4	82	9	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	36	43	9	8	5	79	12	1871
2014	Aboriginal	35	42	6	14	5	76	18	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	30	42	11	10	7	72	17	1574
2011	Aboriginal	42	40	8	3	8	82	11	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	39	37	11	8	5	76	13	2908
2008	Aboriginal	42	34	12	6	6	76	12	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	42	41	8	6	3	83	9	3241

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	23	34	18	20	4	0	58	25	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	30	37	14	12	7	0	67	19	2033
2018	Aboriginal	25	14	27	16	16	2	40	33	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	23	33	16	16	11	0	56	27	1448
2017	Aboriginal	29	23	17	13	17	0	52	31	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	35	16	13	10	0	60	24	1869
2014	Aboriginal	23	31	13	19	13	0	55	32	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	35	17	14	13	0	55	27	1574
2011	Aboriginal	21	30	15	15	19	0	51	35	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	21	36	18	14	10	0	57	25	2920

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	39	39	9	12	2	77	14	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	30	42	11	12	4	72	16	2025
2018	Aboriginal	28	34	13	13	12	62	25	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	41	14	13	5	67	19	1451
2017	Aboriginal	36	36	7	16	4	72	21	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	41	13	11	6	70	17	1870

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	Aboriginal	51	35	10	4	0	0	0	86	4	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	45	38	9	5	2	0	0	83	7	2029
2018	Aboriginal	39	43	6	7	0	4	0	86	7	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	44	41	8	5	2	0	0	86	7	1446
2017	Aboriginal	48	33	4	10	4	0	0	82	14	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	41	9	4	3	0	0	84	7	1869
2014	Aboriginal	42	38	9	4	6	0	0	81	10	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	37	14	8	5	1	0	73	13	1573
2011	Aboriginal	40	36	12	3	8	0	0	77	11	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	42	12	6	3	1	0	78	9	2917
2008	Aboriginal	50	37	3	3	6	0	1	88	9	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	48	38	8	4	2	0	0	87	5	3257

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	38	27	14	16	4	0	65	21	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	34	35	13	11	7	0	69	18	2037
2018	Aboriginal	18	37	12	17	13	2	57	31	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	29	36	14	12	10	0	65	21	1440
2017	Aboriginal	29	26	17	16	11	0	55	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	37	13	12	10	0	65	22	1870

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	65	21	10	3	2	85	5	78
2019	Non-Aboriginal	56	30	9	4	1	86	5	2023
2018	Aboriginal	60	29	9	0	2	89	2	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	51	33	10	4	1	84	5	1431
2017	Aboriginal	68	22	5	5	0	90	5	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	55	33	7	3	1	89	4	1870
2014	Aboriginal	73	15	4	4	3	88	7	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	60	26	8	3	2	87	6	1574
2011	Aboriginal	65	26	5	2	2	91	4	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	62	29	6	2	1	90	4	2912

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	Aboriginal	27	38	7	19	9	0	0	65	28	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	30	36	12	13	9	0	0	67	21	2027
2018	Aboriginal	23	40	6	18	11	2	0	64	30	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	23	38	13	15	11	0	0	61	26	1441
2017	Aboriginal	26	41	9	13	9	1	0	69	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	36	12	14	10	0	0	63	25	1868
2014	Aboriginal	25	38	11	10	15	0	0	63	26	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	20	38	11	14	16	0	1	59	30	1573
2011	Aboriginal	23	40	11	11	14	0	1	64	25	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	26	38	14	13	8	0	1	65	21	2908

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	34	29	23	9	5	63	14	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	33	34	15	10	8	67	18	2035
2018	Aboriginal	25	28	18	15	14	53	29	54
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	34	17	12	10	60	23	1436
2017	Aboriginal	29	36	16	7	12	65	19	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	34	15	12	10	64	22	1869
2014	Aboriginal	38	27	8	10	17	65	27	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	33	16	13	13	58	26	1575

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	31	39	9	16	5	0	70	21	78
2019	Non-Aboriginal	34	38	11	10	6	0	73	16	2016
2018	Aboriginal	26	35	17	10	12	0	61	22	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	27	37	15	13	8	0	64	21	1443
2017	Aboriginal	39	30	13	9	9	0	69	18	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	37	13	11	8	0	68	20	1871
2014	Aboriginal	36	22	14	16	11	2	59	27	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	33	15	14	11	0	60	25	1572
2011	Aboriginal	37	26	10	18	9	0	63	27	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	33	39	12	10	5	0	73	15	2909

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	56	24	6	7	7	80	14	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	48	34	9	6	3	82	9	2033
2018	Aboriginal	39	40	13	8	0	80	8	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	40	38	12	7	3	78	10	1441
2017	Aboriginal	47	34	10	6	3	81	9	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	39	10	6	4	81	10	1870
2014	Aboriginal	53	26	7	7	7	79	14	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	36	10	9	4	77	13	1569
2011	Aboriginal	41	37	12	5	4	79	9	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	43	39	8	6	3	83	10	2921
2008	Aboriginal	47	37	6	8	2	84	10	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	49	38	7	4	2	87	6	3268

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	32	25	16	14	12	0	1	58	26	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	32	27	18	11	11	0	1	60	22	2031
2018	Aboriginal	30	17	13	15	22	0	2	49	38	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	28	26	19	13	13	0	1	55	26	1448
2017	Aboriginal	38	23	13	17	8	0	0	61	26	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	30	17	13	11	0	1	58	24	1868
2014	Aboriginal	22	34	14	10	16	0	4	58	27	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	27	22	10	14	0	1	53	25	1574
2011	Aboriginal	23	28	22	11	14	1	2	52	25	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	31	28	20	10	9	0	1	60	20	2912
2008	Aboriginal	26	24	26	16	8	1	0	50	24	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	29	31	21	10	7	0	1	61	18	3266

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	14	25	37	15	9	0	0	24	39	80
2019	Non-Aboriginal	15	27	34	16	7	1	1	23	42	2034
2018	Aboriginal	12	33	30	12	12	0	2	24	45	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	14	31	34	14	6	1	1	20	46	1448
2017	Aboriginal	21	26	31	6	11	0	6	18	50	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	27	33	15	7	0	2	22	44	1863
2014	Aboriginal	18	31	33	12	3	0	3	15	51	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	20	30	31	12	5	1	1	17	51	1574
2011	Aboriginal	27	29	29	7	5	0	3	12	58	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	19	30	29	13	7	1	2	20	50	2898
2008	Aboriginal	21	30	30	11	6	1	1	18	51	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	11	29	35	16	7	0	2	23	41	3241

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	14	26	31	12	16	1	0	28	41	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	12	21	29	23	13	1	2	37	34	2024
2018	Aboriginal	18	20	31	16	13	2	0	29	39	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	12	24	30	21	9	2	1	32	37	1442
2017	Aboriginal	19	15	34	15	12	0	4	28	36	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	21	31	19	12	2	2	33	35	1861
2014	Aboriginal	28	17	36	9	5	0	4	15	47	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	27	28	14	7	2	2	21	50	1567
2011	Aboriginal	23	30	20	14	7	3	3	23	56	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	16	22	28	17	11	3	3	30	41	2892
2008	Aboriginal	15	21	30	20	10	2	1	31	37	116
2008	Non-Aboriginal	9	18	30	24	13	3	4	39	28	3231

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	13	29	35	8	15	0	0	23	42	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	13	22	32	19	10	1	3	31	36	2026
2018	Aboriginal	18	23	32	16	11	0	0	27	41	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	15	25	30	18	8	1	2	27	42	1444
2017	Aboriginal	16	26	28	10	11	3	6	23	47	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	23	32	16	9	1	3	26	41	1859
2014	Aboriginal	26	24	29	11	4	0	7	16	53	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	26	23	26	13	8	2	3	21	51	1570
2011	Aboriginal	27	28	24	13	4	0	5	17	57	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	20	24	28	14	7	3	5	23	48	2894
2008	Aboriginal	24	27	27	10	8	1	3	19	53	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	15	24	29	16	8	3	4	26	42	3232

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	7	12	38	19	20	1	2	41	20	80
2019	Non-Aboriginal	9	15	31	27	15	0	2	43	25	2021
2018	Aboriginal	6	22	35	25	12	0	0	37	28	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	11	18	33	24	12	1	2	37	30	1434
2017	Aboriginal	12	21	25	19	17	1	5	39	35	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	18	31	22	13	1	3	36	31	1853
2014	Aboriginal	21	14	21	28	7	1	8	38	38	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	18	30	19	9	1	2	29	40	1562
2011	Aboriginal	26	18	25	18	8	0	6	28	46	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	14	19	31	19	10	2	4	31	36	2884
2008	Aboriginal	13	17	26	25	12	1	6	40	33	116
2008	Non-Aboriginal	9	17	34	24	11	1	3	37	28	3227

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	27	14	18	19	20	1	2	40	42	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	14	19	27	21	16	1	2	38	34	2023
2018	Aboriginal	23	29	18	19	10	0	2	29	53	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	21	25	28	14	8	2	2	23	48	1444
2017	Aboriginal	26	16	25	15	12	1	5	28	45	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	21	24	25	13	11	2	3	26	48	1860
2014	Aboriginal	32	22	23	12	4	2	6	17	58	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	32	25	24	9	7	1	2	17	59	1573
2011	Aboriginal	41	16	23	11	4	2	3	15	60	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	26	26	24	12	8	1	3	21	54	2894
2008	Aboriginal	27	26	24	12	10	1	2	22	54	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	16	24	30	17	10	1	3	28	41	3238

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	20	25	28	10	13	1	2	24	47	80
2019	Non-Aboriginal	12	20	29	21	13	2	3	36	34	2020
2018	Aboriginal	28	21	21	16	11	0	2	28	50	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	15	22	29	19	10	2	2	31	39	1441
2017	Aboriginal	23	18	29	10	10	5	4	23	45	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	20	28	21	12	3	4	35	35	1859
2014	Aboriginal	19	25	22	13	10	4	8	26	49	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	16	17	28	22	11	3	4	35	35	1569
2011	Aboriginal	24	19	23	20	9	2	3	30	45	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	12	20	28	22	12	2	4	37	33	2880
2008	Aboriginal	18	25	32	13	9	1	2	23	44	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	11	22	27	21	12	3	4	36	35	3228

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	24	23	32	14	6	1	0	20	47	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	16	24	32	17	8	1	2	26	41	2031
2018	Aboriginal	24	15	48	8	5	0	0	13	40	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	18	27	34	14	5	1	1	19	46	1448
2017	Aboriginal	21	26	35	7	9	0	2	17	48	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	26	33	13	7	2	2	20	46	1856
2014	Aboriginal	24	17	20	24	7	0	8	34	45	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	22	27	30	12	6	1	2	19	50	1566

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	23	24	30	19	4	0	0	23	47	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	12	23	36	19	8	0	1	28	35	2032

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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	72	13	9	1	2	1	2	88	3	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	75	12	5	3	2	0	2	89	6	2034
2017	Aboriginal	73	13	6	1	3	0	3	89	4	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	75	12	5	3	2	0	3	90	5	1870
2014	Aboriginal	80	7	4	4	0	0	5	91	5	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	71	15	5	3	3	0	3	89	6	1575
2011	Aboriginal	74	10	3	7	3	2	1	87	10	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	72	15	5	3	2	1	3	90	6	2912
2008	Aboriginal	56	13	8	5	8	2	9	76	15	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	72	13	5	3	3	0	5	90	6	3260

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	30	30	13	10	9	6	2	66	20	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	30	29	15	10	7	5	3	65	19	2028
2018	Aboriginal	18	20	23	23	12	3	2	40	36	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	21	30	19	13	10	4	3	55	24	1449
2017	Aboriginal	32	28	10	12	12	6	0	64	25	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	26	29	15	11	11	5	3	60	23	1870
2014	Aboriginal	21	29	14	11	21	2	1	53	33	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	27	28	18	10	10	4	4	59	21	1572

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	48	24	10	11	8	0	72	19	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	46	27	9	10	6	0	74	16	2036
2018	Aboriginal	30	30	10	16	11	2	61	28	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	35	31	9	13	10	1	68	23	1444
2017	Aboriginal	44	20	9	14	12	0	64	27	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	41	30	9	11	9	1	71	20	1872
2014	Aboriginal	43	27	7	13	11	0	70	23	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	38	31	9	10	9	1	71	20	1573

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	55	27	3	10	5	82	14	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	50	33	6	8	3	83	11	2027
2018	Aboriginal	42	33	14	7	5	74	12	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	43	37	7	10	4	80	13	1449
2017	Aboriginal	46	22	15	12	6	67	18	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	43	36	8	8	4	80	12	1867
2014	Aboriginal	30	34	4	14	17	64	31	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	40	37	9	10	3	78	13	1573

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	46	34	7	8	2	3	82	11	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	43	38	9	5	3	1	82	8	2034
2018	Aboriginal	38	44	6	3	7	2	83	10	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	36	38	14	6	4	2	75	10	1448

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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	52	21	15	7	1	0	4	75	9	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	49	24	14	4	3	1	4	77	8	2035

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	55	16	12	8	7	0	1	72	16	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	41	31	12	8	7	1	1	73	15	2034
2018	Aboriginal	39	26	15	3	17	0	0	66	20	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	34	32	13	11	8	1	1	67	19	1440
2017	Aboriginal	42	29	7	9	13	0	0	71	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	38	33	11	10	8	0	0	71	17	1871
2014	Aboriginal	53	31	6	4	7	0	0	83	11	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	41	31	10	9	7	1	0	73	16	1575
2011	Aboriginal	38	31	9	9	12	0	1	70	21	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	34	36	14	10	6	0	0	70	16	2920
2008	Aboriginal	32	30	12	12	12	2	0	63	24	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	34	36	12	10	7	1	0	70	17	3265

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	64	10	8	9	6	3	0	76	16	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	53	25	10	6	4	2	1	80	10	2029
2018	Aboriginal	55	26	8	2	8	2	0	82	10	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	43	29	14	6	6	1	0	74	12	1434
2017	Aboriginal	47	23	7	12	9	2	0	71	21	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	46	28	11	7	5	2	1	76	13	1871
2014	Aboriginal	58	18	7	5	7	1	4	80	12	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	49	26	10	6	6	2	1	77	13	1573
2011	Aboriginal	38	31	7	11	11	1	1	71	23	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	41	33	13	7	5	2	0	75	12	2914
2008	Aboriginal	41	25	13	8	10	4	0	69	18	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	41	32	12	8	5	2	1	75	13	3266

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	57	14	15	7	6	0	1	72	14	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	47	29	9	9	5	0	1	76	14	2022
2018	Aboriginal	55	16	12	9	7	2	0	72	16	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	40	30	12	11	7	0	0	71	18	1433
2017	Aboriginal	42	28	9	12	9	0	0	70	21	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	42	32	9	9	7	0	0	74	16	1869
2014	Aboriginal	55	23	4	8	8	0	2	79	16	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	45	28	11	9	7	0	0	73	16	1575
2011	Aboriginal	34	37	9	6	13	1	1	72	19	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	37	37	10	9	6	0	0	75	15	2911
2008	Aboriginal	41	25	9	12	9	3	1	68	22	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	40	35	10	9	6	1	0	75	15	3265

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	82	6	6	0	2	0	5	91	2	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	83	8	3	2	1	0	3	94	3	2020
2017	Aboriginal	82	4	6	3	1	0	3	89	4	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	83	9	4	1	1	0	2	94	3	1870
2014	Aboriginal	78	7	4	3	1	0	6	91	4	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	81	8	4	2	2	0	3	92	4	1572
2011	Aboriginal	80	10	4	2	0	2	2	94	2	101
2011	Non-Aboriginal	79	12	3	2	2	0	2	94	3	2910
2008	Aboriginal	69	9	3	7	6	2	4	83	14	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	82	8	3	1	2	0	4	94	4	3264

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	68	14	5	4	6	2	0	84	11	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	63	19	5	4	3	2	3	86	8	2033
2017	Aboriginal	58	16	1	10	7	6	1	79	19	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	54	24	6	5	5	3	3	83	11	1866
2014	Aboriginal	70	18	0	5	4	1	2	91	9	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	57	19	7	5	6	2	4	81	12	1575
2011	Aboriginal	54	23	8	6	7	0	2	79	13	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	48	26	8	6	5	2	5	79	13	2912

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	64	17	7	7	4	1	82	11	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	63	22	7	3	4	1	86	7	2033
2018	Aboriginal	60	25	3	5	6	0	85	11	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	54	25	10	5	5	0	79	11	1435
2017	Aboriginal	56	14	12	9	7	1	72	16	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	58	22	10	4	5	1	81	9	1869

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	54	25	7	8	6	0	79	14	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	54	26	8	7	5	0	81	11	2034
2018	Aboriginal	46	26	12	7	8	2	73	15	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	45	26	11	10	7	0	71	17	1440
2017	Aboriginal	51	26	2	9	13	0	76	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	51	24	9	8	7	0	76	15	1862
2014	Aboriginal	59	16	7	12	5	0	75	17	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	53	23	10	7	7	0	76	14	1572

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	8	67	8	17	0	0	0	75	17	11
2019	Non-Aboriginal	23	49	17	8	2	1	1	73	10	358

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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	43	25	13	9	4	6	0	73	13	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	34	32	15	8	4	5	0	70	13	2029
2018	Aboriginal	30	28	19	7	8	8	0	63	16	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	27	31	18	11	6	7	0	62	18	1447
2017	Aboriginal	35	20	11	16	10	8	0	59	29	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	29	32	16	8	6	8	0	67	16	1870
2014	Aboriginal	18	21	22	11	20	8	0	43	34	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	19	26	21	13	13	8	0	49	28	1575
2011	Aboriginal	16	29	25	10	13	6	1	49	25	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	19	31	22	12	9	7	1	53	22	2914

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	35	31	17	12	5	1	0	66	17	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	31	33	17	12	6	2	0	65	18	2029
2018	Aboriginal	20	36	8	18	13	5	0	59	33	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	23	32	18	15	10	2	0	56	26	1443
2017	Aboriginal	26	29	13	16	13	3	0	57	30	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	32	17	15	9	2	0	58	25	1869
2014	Aboriginal	16	22	17	14	30	1	0	38	45	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	14	23	20	19	20	3	1	39	41	1574
2011	Aboriginal	12	31	17	14	26	0	0	44	40	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	16	28	21	18	13	3	0	46	32	2904
2008	Aboriginal	26	28	12	14	14	7	0	57	30	115
2008	Non-Aboriginal	24	35	17	13	8	3	0	61	21	3257

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	24	26	24	19	4	2	0	52	24	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	21	31	19	17	8	4	0	54	26	2025
2018	Aboriginal	13	29	20	13	20	5	0	44	35	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	14	27	20	20	13	6	0	44	35	1444
2017	Aboriginal	19	25	15	19	19	3	0	45	40	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	27	19	20	12	6	1	46	34	1869
2014	Aboriginal	15	16	17	14	35	3	0	32	51	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	19	20	22	23	5	0	31	48	1573
2011	Aboriginal	8	28	19	16	27	2	1	37	44	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	10	27	23	21	13	7	0	39	36	2909
2008	Aboriginal	15	25	21	20	14	5	0	43	35	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	13	34	19	18	9	7	0	50	29	3259

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	28	28	11	21	11	1	57	32	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	19	32	17	19	11	2	51	31	2029
2018	Aboriginal	12	27	12	23	22	5	41	46	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	14	26	19	23	16	2	41	40	1443
2017	Aboriginal	22	20	19	15	22	1	42	38	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	30	16	21	13	3	48	35	1865
2014	Aboriginal	16	16	14	16	36	1	33	53	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	10	21	16	23	25	4	33	50	1571
2011	Aboriginal	9	30	14	21	24	2	39	46	101
2011	Non-Aboriginal	12	31	17	22	15	3	44	38	2910
2008	Aboriginal	13	34	8	25	14	5	50	42	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	17	39	14	19	8	3	58	28	3260

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	44	16	13	3	6	17	1	73	11	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	48	22	12	4	3	9	2	79	8	2031

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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	Aboriginal	30	45	12	10	2	0	0	75	13	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	28	43	16	8	3	1	0	72	12	2032
2018	Aboriginal	25	46	15	9	3	2	0	72	12	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	24	44	16	11	5	1	0	69	15	1438
2017	Aboriginal	29	42	15	6	7	2	0	72	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	30	42	14	9	4	1	0	72	13	1872
2014	Aboriginal	21	27	23	17	10	2	0	49	27	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	16	31	20	18	12	3	1	49	31	1574
2011	Aboriginal	15	43	18	13	10	0	1	59	23	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	24	42	17	11	5	2	0	67	16	2910

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	16	24	11	27	22	0	0	40	49	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	14	31	17	22	14	1	0	45	37	2026

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	33	36	11	11	8	0	1	70	20	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	30	34	15	11	6	2	1	66	18	2031
2018	Aboriginal	21	49	13	10	3	3	0	73	14	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	28	39	14	11	6	2	0	68	18	1438
2017	Aboriginal	35	34	10	15	3	2	2	71	18	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	35	35	12	9	6	2	1	72	16	1867
2014	Aboriginal	40	29	9	4	15	2	0	71	20	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	35	36	14	7	5	2	1	73	12	1574
2011	Aboriginal	37	30	13	7	11	2	1	69	18	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	36	11	9	5	4	1	74	14	2903
2008	Aboriginal	37	34	12	9	6	2	2	73	15	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	34	36	12	9	4	4	1	74	14	3259

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	36	34	17	6	7	1	70	13	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	31	38	19	8	4	1	69	12	2024
2018	Aboriginal	22	40	19	10	5	5	65	16	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	28	37	20	9	5	1	65	14	1432

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	25	26	14	13	22	1	0	51	35	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	21	23	21	13	11	9	2	49	28	2031
2018	Aboriginal	18	22	16	13	20	10	0	45	37	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	18	22	21	14	15	8	1	44	33	1440
2017	Aboriginal	18	21	17	19	16	9	0	43	38	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	23	17	17	13	9	2	47	34	1870
2014	Aboriginal	22	22	17	11	22	4	2	47	35	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	24	16	18	14	9	4	45	36	1572
2011	Aboriginal	12	25	17	21	19	4	2	39	43	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	16	25	20	17	12	9	2	46	32	2913

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	31	19	12	23	11	4	0	52	36	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	24	32	17	14	10	3	0	58	25	2030
2018	Aboriginal	12	23	18	14	27	5	0	37	44	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	17	28	19	20	13	3	0	47	34	1435
2017	Aboriginal	19	20	18	21	13	9	0	43	38	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	30	17	18	13	3	0	51	32	1871
2014	Aboriginal	13	25	17	20	21	3	0	39	43	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	24	19	20	18	4	2	39	40	1574
2011	Aboriginal	16	26	19	18	19	1	1	43	37	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	18	31	18	16	13	3	1	51	30	2914
2008	Aboriginal	18	25	18	15	19	4	0	46	35	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	21	37	16	15	8	2	1	60	23	3264

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	28	19	13	19	16	4	1	50	36	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	24	29	14	14	15	3	2	55	30	2032
2018	Aboriginal	18	13	6	24	34	5	0	33	61	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	17	28	15	17	19	2	2	47	38	1440
2017	Aboriginal	18	14	14	19	25	7	3	36	48	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	17	25	15	17	19	3	2	45	39	1868
2014	Aboriginal	10	22	17	22	27	0	3	33	50	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	11	20	18	19	24	5	4	34	47	1574
2011	Aboriginal	9	26	11	17	31	2	4	37	51	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	11	23	18	18	22	3	5	37	44	2920
2008	Aboriginal	16	17	18	17	24	5	3	36	45	117
2008	Non-Aboriginal	16	30	15	18	15	2	4	49	35	3264

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	63	15	13	4	1	2	1	81	6	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	53	23	11	4	3	1	6	81	7	2032

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	62	8	6	4	7	6	7	81	12	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	54	10	9	6	6	2	13	76	14	2029

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	44	14	17	10	8	5	1	62	20	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	43	24	15	7	5	1	4	71	13	2026

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	41	17	16	7	12	5	2	62	20	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	40	22	16	8	7	2	5	67	16	2022

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	33	10	13	21	20	2	1	44	42	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	39	20	14	9	12	2	5	63	22	2027

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	57	14	11	7	7	1	2	74	14	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	64	16	8	3	2	2	6	86	6	2031

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	74	14	1	0	3	6	2	95	4	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	78	8	2	1	2	3	5	93	4	2026

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	74	8	2	2	1	6	6	93	4	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	77	6	3	1	2	2	9	93	3	2018

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	26	29	18	16	9	1	56	26	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	19	43	17	12	6	3	64	19	2032
2018	Aboriginal	12	32	22	16	14	3	46	30	55
2018	Non-Aboriginal	16	36	21	14	9	3	54	24	1443
2017	Aboriginal	21	29	18	17	10	6	52	29	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	33	20	15	9	4	54	25	1871

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	35	31	20	7	6	1	67	13	80
2019	Non-Aboriginal	37	39	11	8	3	1	78	11	2024
2018	Aboriginal	33	40	8	5	10	3	76	16	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	36	41	13	6	3	2	78	9	1441
2017	Aboriginal	35	34	14	11	3	3	71	14	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	38	38	12	7	3	2	78	10	1871
2014	Aboriginal	34	33	16	2	13	2	69	15	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	38	13	7	3	2	76	11	1575
2011	Aboriginal	26	29	23	9	10	3	57	19	102
2011	Non-Aboriginal	28	41	18	7	4	3	71	11	2909

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	51	22	16	3	4	5	0	77	6	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	44	35	12	4	2	3	0	82	6	2016
2018	Aboriginal	34	44	7	5	7	3	0	81	12	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	38	37	14	5	3	3	0	78	8	1443
2017	Aboriginal	39	31	15	4	6	4	0	74	11	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	37	35	16	5	3	4	1	75	8	1865
2014	Aboriginal	33	30	22	7	6	3	0	64	13	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	36	34	18	4	2	6	1	75	6	1572

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	32	12	4	4	0	80	7	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	50	35	8	5	2	0	85	7	2030
2018	Aboriginal	32	45	9	7	8	0	77	15	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	45	37	10	5	3	0	82	9	1443
2017	Aboriginal	43	32	9	13	3	0	75	16	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	45	36	9	7	3	0	81	10	1869
2014	Aboriginal	43	29	11	12	5	0	72	18	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	37	39	11	8	6	0	76	14	1572
2011	Aboriginal	35	31	17	8	8	1	67	16	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	34	40	13	7	5	0	75	12	2896
2008	Aboriginal	32	38	13	13	4	0	70	17	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	38	42	11	7	3	1	80	9	3260

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	Aboriginal	38	25	14	15	7	0	0	64	22	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	41	31	13	8	6	0	0	72	14	2025
2018	Aboriginal	23	39	15	10	13	0	0	62	23	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	33	30	17	12	8	0	0	64	20	1441
2017	Aboriginal	31	26	16	16	11	0	0	57	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	32	32	17	11	8	0	0	65	19	1870
2014	Aboriginal	25	25	17	17	15	0	0	50	32	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	30	19	15	15	0	0	51	30	1575
2011	Aboriginal	20	32	21	11	15	0	1	52	26	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	27	34	18	12	7	1	0	62	20	2907

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	30	10	17	5	0	69	21	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	39	34	12	9	6	0	73	15	2023
2018	Aboriginal	19	40	19	12	10	0	59	22	55
2018	Non-Aboriginal	31	35	16	11	6	0	66	18	1434
2017	Aboriginal	29	26	17	18	10	0	55	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	35	16	11	6	0	67	18	1873
2014	Aboriginal	27	24	16	16	17	0	51	32	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	30	19	16	14	0	52	30	1575
2011	Aboriginal	21	34	20	10	13	1	56	24	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	25	38	17	13	7	0	63	20	2904
2008	Aboriginal	29	34	11	17	7	2	65	25	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	37	40	11	8	3	1	77	11	3265

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	34	15	12	20	14	5	0	51	36	80
2019	Non-Aboriginal	36	23	18	12	8	3	0	61	21	2031
2018	Aboriginal	22	18	32	10	15	3	0	41	26	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	30	25	18	15	10	3	0	56	25	1444
2017	Aboriginal	31	21	16	22	8	1	0	53	31	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	24	18	13	10	4	0	57	24	1870
2014	Aboriginal	29	20	19	19	13	0	0	49	32	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	25	23	19	14	13	6	1	51	28	1575
2011	Aboriginal	28	20	15	14	19	4	0	50	34	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	30	26	16	13	10	5	1	59	25	2903
2008	Aboriginal	27	29	10	15	17	3	0	58	32	118
2008	Non-Aboriginal	34	29	16	10	6	5	1	66	17	3262

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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	31	33	36	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	27	37	36	2040
2018	Aboriginal	27	25	47	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	27	37	36	1444
2017	Aboriginal	21	38	41	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	38	37	1873
2014	Aboriginal	23	33	44	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	26	38	37	1573
2011	Aboriginal	23	38	40	103
2011	Non-Aboriginal	22	48	30	2916

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	12	28	49	4	0	8	26
2019	Non-Aboriginal	18	28	25	5	16	7	515
2018	Aboriginal	20	18	36	15	11	0	16
2018	Non-Aboriginal	16	34	29	5	11	5	385
2017	Aboriginal	14	27	33	6	14	7	15
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	27	25	6	18	5	453
2014	Aboriginal	36	24	29	11	9999	0	17
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	22	22	15	9999	20	381
2011	Aboriginal	22	21	35	9	9999	13	23
2011	Non-Aboriginal	30	20	32	8	9999	10	639

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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	45	42	6	5	0	0	3	89	5	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	35	47	8	6	3	1	2	83	9	2029

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	61	22	5	3	2	5	2	89	5	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	56	27	8	2	1	5	2	88	3	2029

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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	16	84	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	13	87	2034
2018	Aboriginal	24	76	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	16	84	1446

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	54	46	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	64	36	275

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	5	95	275

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	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	2	98	275

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	3	97	275
2018	Aboriginal	0	100	14
2018	Non-Aboriginal	4	96	231

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	3	97	275
2018	Aboriginal	0	100	14
2018	Non-Aboriginal	4	96	231

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	44	56	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	42	58	274

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	54	46	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	44	56	274
2018	Aboriginal	49	51	14
2018	Non-Aboriginal	36	64	231

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	54	46	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	50	50	274

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	44	56	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	53	47	274
2018	Aboriginal	49	51	14
2018	Non-Aboriginal	38	62	231

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	41	59	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	33	67	274

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	37	63	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	49	51	274

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	39	61	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	51	49	274
2018	Aboriginal	56	44	14
2018	Non-Aboriginal	46	54	231

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	64	36	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	55	45	273
2018	Aboriginal	56	44	14
2018	Non-Aboriginal	52	48	230

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	41	59	13
2019	Non-Aboriginal	29	71	273

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	18	82	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	18	82	2033

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	15	15	30	5	8	16	11	42	18	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	17	16	20	7	7	24	8	49	21	2036
2018	Aboriginal	15	19	22	14	16	12	2	40	35	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	14	17	25	8	8	24	4	43	23	1448
2017	Aboriginal	19	13	23	12	9	20	4	42	27	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	14	15	21	7	8	27	8	45	24	1871
2014	Aboriginal	12	22	15	6	20	19	6	45	34	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	13	16	24	7	7	28	5	43	21	1573

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	36	31	13	9	3	4	4	72	13	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	35	30	16	7	4	7	1	71	12	2032
2018	Aboriginal	27	29	18	10	12	3	0	58	23	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	32	19	10	5	8	1	63	17	1446
2017	Aboriginal	25	22	26	4	12	12	0	52	18	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	27	28	19	7	6	12	1	63	15	1869
2014	Aboriginal	22	23	17	10	19	8	2	50	32	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	21	27	21	9	6	15	1	58	17	1571
2011	Aboriginal	30	36	19	9	3	3	0	67	13	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	30	36	17	7	4	6	0	71	12	2891

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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	12	88	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	5	95	2038
2018	Aboriginal	18	82	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	1440

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	10
2019	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	104
2018	Aboriginal	0	100	11
2018	Non-Aboriginal	6	94	105

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	10
2019	Non-Aboriginal	33	67	104

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	10
2019	Non-Aboriginal	0	100	104

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	Aboriginal	0	100	10
2019	Non-Aboriginal	0	100	104

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	10
2019	Non-Aboriginal	0	100	104

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	10
2019	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	104

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	10
2019	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	104
2018	Aboriginal	0	100	11
2018	Non-Aboriginal	12	88	105

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	0	100	10
2019	Non-Aboriginal	8	92	104

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	11	89	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	7	93	2036

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	20	15	22	7	5	23	8	51	18	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	21	15	21	3	3	29	8	56	11	2032
2018	Aboriginal	20	18	27	4	15	15	0	45	23	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	16	18	26	5	3	29	4	50	12	1447
2017	Aboriginal	18	17	26	6	3	22	9	50	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	16	15	22	3	3	33	7	53	10	1872
2014	Aboriginal	19	21	20	5	3	27	4	58	12	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	15	15	25	2	3	34	6	49	9	1573

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	39	25	12	6	5	10	4	74	12	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	39	28	17	4	2	9	1	75	7	2035
2018	Aboriginal	27	31	24	8	10	0	0	58	18	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	28	31	21	5	3	11	1	67	9	1444
2017	Aboriginal	29	22	23	8	3	13	2	59	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	31	29	17	4	3	14	2	71	8	1871
2014	Aboriginal	27	33	18	8	0	13	2	70	9	64
2014	Non-Aboriginal	24	26	25	3	3	17	2	62	7	1569
2011	Aboriginal	37	33	18	4	1	7	0	75	5	104
2011	Non-Aboriginal	35	38	14	4	1	7	0	79	6	2902

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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	28	19	19	17	17	0	47	34	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	21	29	22	12	15	0	51	27	2036
2018	Aboriginal	20	19	21	16	22	2	40	39	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	19	26	21	13	20	0	45	33	1448
2017	Aboriginal	22	17	19	13	29	0	39	42	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	18	22	20	17	22	1	40	40	1867

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	19	27	24	10	19	0	47	29	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	19	26	24	15	15	0	46	30	2036
2018	Aboriginal	16	20	21	21	21	0	36	43	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	12	25	26	17	19	0	37	36	1447
2017	Aboriginal	28	18	24	15	14	0	47	29	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	23	26	17	19	1	39	36	1865

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	37	23	23	12	5	0	1	61	16	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	29	28	21	11	9	0	1	59	20	2026
2018	Aboriginal	20	28	24	18	8	0	2	50	26	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	19	28	26	15	11	0	1	48	26	1438
2017	Aboriginal	30	22	22	12	10	1	3	54	23	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	22	26	23	14	11	0	3	50	26	1860

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	18	27	15	18	23	0	0	44	41	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	22	25	20	15	16	1	1	48	32	2029
2018	Aboriginal	12	15	20	22	31	0	0	27	53	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	14	23	23	18	22	0	0	37	40	1437
2017	Aboriginal	15	29	10	16	27	1	2	45	44	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	15	23	22	18	21	0	1	38	40	1867

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	57	25	10	1	0	0	6	88	1	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	56	22	10	4	3	0	5	82	7	2028
2018	Aboriginal	50	27	7	2	2	2	10	88	4	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	49	23	11	5	4	0	8	78	10	1436
2017	Aboriginal	55	20	12	3	1	0	9	82	5	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	48	22	11	4	3	0	11	79	9	1863

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	36	26	20	13	5	0	62	17	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	37	30	18	8	7	0	67	15	2032
2018	Aboriginal	23	25	22	14	13	2	50	27	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	29	26	22	10	11	1	56	22	1444
2017	Aboriginal	37	25	22	10	7	0	61	17	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	28	30	21	11	9	0	58	20	1860

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	33	29	23	10	5	0	1	63	14	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	28	36	20	9	6	0	1	65	16	2030
2018	Aboriginal	24	36	19	17	4	0	0	60	21	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	20	39	21	10	7	1	1	60	18	1440
2017	Aboriginal	29	31	20	14	4	0	2	60	19	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	25	33	22	11	7	0	1	60	18	1863

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	24	27	17	20	10	1	0	52	31	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	22	29	23	14	11	0	0	52	25	2034
2018	Aboriginal	15	35	29	13	8	0	0	50	21	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	15	31	27	17	10	0	1	46	27	1442
2017	Aboriginal	22	17	27	21	10	0	3	41	32	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	19	29	25	15	11	1	1	49	26	1860

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	29	29	21	12	9	0	0	57	21	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	26	32	20	13	9	0	0	58	22	2035
2018	Aboriginal	23	30	31	11	5	0	0	53	16	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	24	29	25	13	8	0	1	53	21	1441
2017	Aboriginal	32	27	17	16	6	0	2	60	22	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	31	23	12	8	1	1	55	21	1860

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	45	28	8	9	9	0	0	74	18	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	43	27	14	8	6	0	0	71	15	2029

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	15	29	24	10	23	0	44	32	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	25	30	19	13	13	0	55	26	2024
2018	Aboriginal	22	22	25	20	11	0	44	31	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	19	29	25	14	12	1	49	26	1441
2017	Aboriginal	22	26	18	26	9	0	48	34	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	22	29	22	14	11	1	52	26	1855

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	54	20	14	6	6	0	74	12	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	54	24	11	6	4	1	79	10	2020
2018	Aboriginal	44	22	13	10	8	2	67	19	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	48	25	12	7	6	1	74	13	1440
2017	Aboriginal	52	20	12	6	9	2	73	15	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	52	23	13	6	4	1	76	11	1869

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	77	9	6	0	2	5	91	2	79
2019	Non-Aboriginal	75	12	4	2	2	5	92	4	2027
2018	Aboriginal	62	12	3	8	9	6	79	17	55
2018	Non-Aboriginal	67	14	8	3	3	4	85	7	1433

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	66	14	7	1	7	0	4	84	9	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	74	11	5	3	4	0	2	88	7	2036
2018	Aboriginal	51	22	5	5	12	0	5	77	18	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	67	14	8	3	4	1	2	84	7	1437
2017	Aboriginal	64	16	11	8	2	0	0	79	10	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	72	13	6	3	3	1	3	88	6	1868

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	59	25	10	2	4	0	84	6	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	60	26	9	2	2	1	87	4	2031
2018	Aboriginal	55	31	9	2	2	0	87	4	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	54	26	12	4	2	1	81	6	1445
2017	Aboriginal	49	25	13	10	3	0	74	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	55	29	9	3	2	2	86	5	1866

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	68	16	5	3	6	1	85	10	80
2019	Non-Aboriginal	66	17	8	4	4	1	83	9	2026
2018	Aboriginal	52	21	16	8	3	0	73	11	56
2018	Non-Aboriginal	55	21	11	6	7	1	77	13	1436
2017	Aboriginal	63	16	10	8	3	0	79	11	68
2017	Non-Aboriginal	62	19	8	5	4	2	83	9	1859

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	68	4	1	0	0	27	98	0	79
2019	Non-Aboriginal	62	9	3	1	1	24	93	2	2016
2018	Aboriginal	50	7	2	0	0	41	97	0	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	50	11	5	2	0	32	89	3	1433
2017	Aboriginal	54	6	4	3	0	33	89	4	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	53	10	4	2	1	30	91	4	1866

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	Aboriginal	71	15	3	4	5	1	1	88	8	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	66	17	8	3	2	0	4	86	5	2027
2018	Aboriginal	65	15	10	0	5	0	5	84	5	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	59	21	10	4	2	0	4	84	6	1438
2017	Aboriginal	78	8	9	0	4	1	0	87	4	67
2017	Non-Aboriginal	61	20	8	3	2	0	6	86	6	1859

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	74	13	5	3	6	0	0	87	9	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	68	14	6	3	5	1	2	85	8	2030
2018	Aboriginal	72	15	3	3	5	0	2	89	8	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	69	15	6	3	4	0	3	86	8	1443
2017	Aboriginal	62	22	4	7	4	0	0	84	12	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	62	17	7	4	5	1	4	83	9	1871

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	54	30	11	2	3	0	84	6	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	55	28	11	2	2	1	85	4	2023
2018	Aboriginal	50	28	13	2	7	0	78	8	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	48	32	13	4	2	2	82	5	1441
2017	Aboriginal	58	20	7	9	4	2	79	13	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	51	29	11	4	2	2	83	6	1868

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	17	36	17	16	14	53	30	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	17	35	29	13	5	52	19	2036
2018	Aboriginal	11	26	41	13	9	37	22	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	13	31	33	15	8	44	23	1449
2017	Aboriginal	9	28	33	25	6	36	30	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	29	37	14	8	40	22	1869

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	22	20	25	22	11	33	42	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	11	21	36	21	10	31	33	2030
2018	Aboriginal	18	27	35	11	9	20	45	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	15	23	36	19	7	26	38	1434
2017	Aboriginal	17	25	32	13	13	26	42	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	12	25	37	18	8	26	37	1863

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	45	39	7	5	1	3	86	6	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	49	36	8	4	2	0	86	6	2028
2018	Aboriginal	34	56	3	3	3	0	90	7	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	46	38	9	4	3	1	84	7	1440
2017	Aboriginal	35	43	15	3	5	0	78	7	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	44	39	8	5	3	1	83	8	1870

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	30	28	13	17	11	1	59	27	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	30	36	13	12	8	1	66	21	2035
2018	Aboriginal	31	32	13	14	11	0	62	25	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	26	34	14	14	11	1	60	26	1448
2017	Aboriginal	16	37	13	18	13	3	55	31	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	20	39	13	14	12	1	60	26	1868

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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	32	68	80
2019	Non-Aboriginal	18	82	2037
2017	Aboriginal	45	55	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	76	1868
2014	Aboriginal	38	62	65
2014	Non-Aboriginal	18	82	1573

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	73	27	27
2019	Non-Aboriginal	87	13	392
2017	Aboriginal	90	10	31
2017	Non-Aboriginal	79	21	443
2014	Aboriginal	86	14	26
2014	Non-Aboriginal	79	21	296

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Aboriginal	45	29	6	19	0	0	75	19	20
2019	Non-Aboriginal	50	28	5	11	5	0	78	16	337
2017	Aboriginal	43	24	3	14	15	0	67	29	28
2017	Non-Aboriginal	40	39	5	12	2	1	81	14	350
2014	Aboriginal	70	19	0	11	0	0	89	11	22
2014	Non-Aboriginal	49	30	6	11	4	0	79	15	237

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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	30	28	17	10	14	1	0	30	70	82
2019	Non-Aboriginal	21	33	23	12	10	1	0	22	78	2030
2018	Aboriginal	31	23	21	11	14	0	0	31	69	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	25	26	23	11	13	1	0	26	74	1446
2017	Aboriginal	25	27	17	12	18	0	1	25	75	69
2017	Non-Aboriginal	24	23	21	13	17	2	0	25	75	1871

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	75	25	58
2019	Non-Aboriginal	62	38	1576

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	39	61	57
2019	Non-Aboriginal	43	57	1556
2018	Aboriginal	43	57	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	31	69	1054

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	15	20	25	9	19	9	2	40	32	57
2019	Non-Aboriginal	14	22	18	19	20	1	7	39	42	1558
2018	Aboriginal	10	32	20	12	24	0	3	43	37	39
2018	Non-Aboriginal	10	21	18	20	27	1	4	32	49	1052
2017	Aboriginal	18	23	10	16	23	0	10	45	44	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	10	22	13	18	29	2	7	35	51	1375

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	12	11	19	16	36	7	0	24	56	56
2019	Non-Aboriginal	7	18	17	18	32	2	7	27	55	1554
2018	Aboriginal	5	10	15	25	42	0	3	16	69	40
2018	Non-Aboriginal	3	12	14	19	47	1	4	16	69	1053
2017	Aboriginal	10	13	6	14	52	0	6	25	69	51
2017	Non-Aboriginal	3	8	10	18	52	2	6	13	76	1374

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	48	13	9	9	17	0	4	63	28	81
2019	Non-Aboriginal	43	19	14	8	8	0	8	68	17	2012
2018	Aboriginal	39	15	9	12	19	0	8	58	33	57
2018	Non-Aboriginal	39	18	16	9	11	1	7	61	21	1442

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Veterans Affairs 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