2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 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

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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 Aboriginal 41 33 9 18 0 0 0 74 18 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 41 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 485
2017 Aboriginal 40 40 7 13 0 0 0 81 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 39 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 463
2014 Aboriginal 50 20 0 20 9 0 0 71 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 62 32 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 593
2008 Aboriginal 62 15 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 68 26 2 3 1 0 0 95 3 608

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 Aboriginal 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 71 19 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 484
2017 Aboriginal 73 13 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 77 16 3 3 1 0 1 94 4 463
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 10 0 0 0 19 87 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 74 16 3 5 1 0 1 91 6 484
2011 Aboriginal 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 71 18 4 4 1 0 2 91 6 593
2008 Aboriginal 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 74 18 2 4 2 0 0 93 6 608

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 74 9 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 65 27 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 482
2017 Aboriginal 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 26 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 463
2014 Aboriginal 40 29 10 20 0 0 0 69 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 66 25 2 4 2 0 0 91 7 484
2011 Aboriginal 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 66 26 3 3 1 0 0 92 5 589

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 24 59 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 7 10 2 0 0 81 12 484
2017 Aboriginal 15 57 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 10 20 9 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 484
2011 Aboriginal 46 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 589
2008 Aboriginal 23 62 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 9 7 1 0 0 82 9 608

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 Aboriginal 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 29 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 482
2017 Aboriginal 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 28 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 462
2014 Aboriginal 31 40 10 10 9 0 0 71 19 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 27 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 484

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 63 19 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 64 25 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 485
2017 Aboriginal 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 27 4 3 3 1 0 90 6 462
2014 Aboriginal 41 40 0 0 9 10 0 90 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 29 8 6 3 0 0 83 10 483
2011 Aboriginal 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 6 5 1 0 0 87 6 591

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 Aboriginal 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 485
2017 Aboriginal 54 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 460
2014 Aboriginal 10 59 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 46 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 589
2008 Aboriginal 31 54 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 9 6 2 0 0 83 9 604

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 Aboriginal 32 43 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 483
2017 Aboriginal 34 40 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 30 13 11 7 0 0 70 17 461
2014 Aboriginal 20 41 19 10 10 0 0 61 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 483
2011 Aboriginal 37 45 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 591

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 Aboriginal 57 34 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 12 483
2017 Aboriginal 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 462

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 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 53 37 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 483
2017 Aboriginal 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 35 6 3 3 0 0 88 5 460
2014 Aboriginal 30 39 20 10 0 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 483
2011 Aboriginal 27 73 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 38 7 4 1 0 0 89 4 590
2008 Aboriginal 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 58 32 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 608

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 Aboriginal 23 68 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 483
2017 Aboriginal 26 54 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 461

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 Aboriginal 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 65 27 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 481
2017 Aboriginal 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 27 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 460
2014 Aboriginal 59 10 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 22 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 484
2011 Aboriginal 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 26 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 593

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 23 59 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 482
2017 Aboriginal 34 33 26 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 460
2014 Aboriginal 20 40 19 20 0 0 0 61 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 10 10 3 0 0 76 13 484
2011 Aboriginal 26 46 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 589

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 Aboriginal 49 26 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 48 34 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 483
2017 Aboriginal 40 34 20 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 461
2014 Aboriginal 20 41 10 20 9 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 483

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 Aboriginal 49 34 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 480
2017 Aboriginal 47 33 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 461
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 10 20 9 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 12 9 2 0 0 76 11 483
2011 Aboriginal 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 37 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 589

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 Aboriginal 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 61 29 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 485
2017 Aboriginal 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 34 5 4 2 0 0 88 7 459
2014 Aboriginal 30 51 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 30 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 55 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 55 36 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 592
2008 Aboriginal 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 54 37 4 4 1 0 0 90 5 607

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 33 42 9 7 9 0 0 75 16 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 481
2017 Aboriginal 53 21 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 12 6 2 0 0 79 9 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 20 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 39 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 484
2011 Aboriginal 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 20 5 1 0 0 73 7 590
2008 Aboriginal 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 20 5 4 0 0 71 9 608

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 0 26 43 15 7 0 9 25 28 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 18 40 21 13 1 1 35 25 485
2017 Aboriginal 0 20 40 7 26 0 7 36 22 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 41 19 8 1 1 28 30 461
2014 Aboriginal 0 50 10 20 20 0 0 40 50 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 21 39 23 10 1 2 34 27 484
2011 Aboriginal 9 18 37 18 18 0 0 36 27 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 22 36 23 12 1 2 35 27 592
2008 Aboriginal 8 0 38 31 15 0 8 50 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 19 39 23 11 1 1 34 26 608

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 0 0 41 19 29 0 11 54 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 3 11 22 33 29 1 1 63 14 485
2017 Aboriginal 0 7 35 14 35 0 8 54 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 10 28 30 22 1 1 53 18 458
2014 Aboriginal 0 10 39 20 30 0 0 50 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 28 31 15 1 2 48 24 484
2011 Aboriginal 0 9 36 27 28 0 0 54 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 29 28 24 1 3 53 17 588
2008 Aboriginal 0 8 15 46 23 0 8 75 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 11 24 36 21 1 2 59 17 607

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 16 18 34 7 16 0 9 26 37 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 34 21 14 0 1 36 30 483
2017 Aboriginal 20 40 20 7 13 0 0 20 60 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 31 12 7 0 1 20 48 460
2014 Aboriginal 9 41 40 0 10 0 0 10 50 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 34 15 9 1 2 25 41 483
2011 Aboriginal 37 0 54 0 9 0 0 9 37 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 37 18 12 0 2 30 32 588
2008 Aboriginal 0 8 46 31 15 0 0 46 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 32 22 10 0 3 33 34 608

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 0 0 51 18 32 0 0 49 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 35 29 20 0 1 49 15 483
2017 Aboriginal 0 27 27 20 26 0 0 46 27 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 12 37 30 12 1 1 42 20 462
2014 Aboriginal 9 20 10 30 31 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 43 28 11 1 1 40 16 481
2011 Aboriginal 0 10 63 18 9 0 0 28 10 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 36 30 13 0 2 44 19 589
2008 Aboriginal 0 0 46 38 15 0 0 54 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 5 15 34 30 14 0 2 45 20 606

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 24 9 34 16 17 0 0 33 33 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 29 20 19 1 2 40 29 484
2017 Aboriginal 0 20 33 13 26 0 7 43 22 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 32 21 10 1 1 32 35 461
2014 Aboriginal 19 20 30 20 10 0 0 31 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 31 15 8 1 1 23 45 482
2011 Aboriginal 9 9 37 27 18 0 0 45 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 31 20 13 0 3 34 34 588
2008 Aboriginal 0 15 23 23 31 0 8 58 17 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 31 27 14 0 2 42 27 607

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 0 9 18 33 41 0 0 74 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 3 10 27 30 27 1 2 59 13 483
2017 Aboriginal 0 0 21 29 42 0 8 77 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 11 27 31 20 2 3 54 18 461
2014 Aboriginal 0 0 31 10 49 0 10 66 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 14 26 30 20 2 2 53 20 484
2011 Aboriginal 0 0 37 36 27 0 0 63 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 4 8 26 34 24 1 4 60 13 587
2008 Aboriginal 0 0 8 38 38 0 15 91 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 25 29 21 1 3 52 22 606

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 7 18 26 25 24 0 0 49 25 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 16 39 23 14 1 1 38 23 484
2017 Aboriginal 14 22 14 0 35 7 8 41 42 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 33 21 6 1 2 29 37 460
2014 Aboriginal 9 31 20 20 20 0 0 40 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 34 17 9 2 2 28 37 484

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 7 16 52 16 8 0 0 24 24 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 4 13 32 33 17 1 1 50 17 484
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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 81 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 77 13 4 3 1 0 2 92 4 484
2017 Aboriginal 67 13 0 7 0 0 13 92 8 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 79 10 3 3 1 0 3 92 4 463
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 10 0 0 0 19 87 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 78 11 3 4 1 0 3 92 5 484
2011 Aboriginal 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 75 14 4 3 1 0 3 92 4 589
2008 Aboriginal 69 8 0 0 8 0 15 91 9 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 73 14 4 4 1 0 4 90 6 607

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 25 27 29 0 10 10 0 57 11 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 27 15 9 5 6 2 69 14 484
2017 Aboriginal 33 26 20 0 7 7 7 69 8 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 14 8 5 6 2 71 14 463
2014 Aboriginal 51 18 10 20 0 0 0 69 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 28 14 9 6 2 4 70 15 483

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 57 34 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 7 7 4 0 0 81 11 483
2017 Aboriginal 60 26 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 6 7 6 0 0 82 13 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 20 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 27 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 483

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 Aboriginal 57 34 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 61 27 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 482
2017 Aboriginal 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 32 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 461
2014 Aboriginal 59 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 5 8 2 0 0 85 9 484

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 57 34 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 484
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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 75 18 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 65 22 9 2 0 1 1 88 3 483

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 57 34 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 482
2017 Aboriginal 60 27 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 34 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 462
2014 Aboriginal 71 10 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 11 9 5 0 0 76 13 483
2011 Aboriginal 54 27 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 592
2008 Aboriginal 38 15 0 15 31 0 0 54 46 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 607

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 61 29 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 22 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 482
2017 Aboriginal 67 13 0 6 7 7 0 86 14 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 8 5 2 1 0 85 8 463
2014 Aboriginal 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 26 10 5 2 1 1 82 8 483
2011 Aboriginal 64 9 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 10 6 3 2 0 80 9 591
2008 Aboriginal 38 15 8 15 23 0 0 54 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 607

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 61 29 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 57 26 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 485
2017 Aboriginal 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 32 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 8 9 3 1 0 79 13 482
2011 Aboriginal 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 10 8 5 0 0 78 13 593
2008 Aboriginal 31 23 8 0 38 0 0 54 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 31 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 608

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 74 18 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 88 7 2 1 1 0 2 97 1 478
2017 Aboriginal 80 0 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 87 6 2 1 0 0 3 96 1 462
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 10 0 0 0 19 87 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 11 2 1 1 0 4 95 3 483
2011 Aboriginal 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 81 9 3 3 1 0 3 92 4 592
2008 Aboriginal 85 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 80 8 3 3 2 0 4 92 6 606

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 75 9 7 0 9 0 0 84 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 64 19 6 2 2 3 4 89 5 484
2017 Aboriginal 54 13 0 20 0 7 7 77 23 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 22 7 3 2 4 6 88 5 463
2014 Aboriginal 61 10 0 0 19 10 0 79 21 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 20 9 5 3 3 7 81 9 483
2011 Aboriginal 45 27 0 0 9 18 0 89 11 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 27 11 6 3 3 5 77 10 593

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 Aboriginal 74 9 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 74 18 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 483
2017 Aboriginal 80 13 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 21 6 3 2 1 0 88 6 463

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 74 9 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 64 23 7 4 3 0 0 87 6 484
2017 Aboriginal 67 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 24 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 463
2014 Aboriginal 69 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 25 8 6 4 0 0 82 9 483
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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 7 67 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 484
2017 Aboriginal 33 53 0 0 7 0 7 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 10 7 6 2 0 77 13 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 39 20 0 10 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 12 10 7 2 0 71 16 484
2011 Aboriginal 37 27 18 18 0 0 0 63 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 13 10 6 2 0 71 16 591

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 16 64 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 33 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 485
2017 Aboriginal 28 57 0 0 7 0 8 92 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 462
2014 Aboriginal 30 39 20 0 10 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 11 11 7 1 0 70 18 484
2011 Aboriginal 37 36 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 590
2008 Aboriginal 23 38 0 8 23 8 0 67 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 11 8 6 1 0 74 15 607

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 8 36 46 10 0 0 0 44 10 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 15 6 5 1 0 73 12 483
2017 Aboriginal 21 35 21 7 7 0 8 61 16 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 14 11 7 3 0 67 19 463
2014 Aboriginal 20 20 39 10 10 0 0 40 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 16 15 7 2 0 62 22 483
2011 Aboriginal 9 36 18 37 0 0 0 46 37 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 17 14 5 3 0 64 19 588
2008 Aboriginal 15 31 8 15 8 23 0 60 30 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 43 12 12 6 3 0 70 18 608

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 Aboriginal 0 24 42 34 0 0 0 24 34 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 17 12 6 1 0 66 17 481
2017 Aboriginal 26 47 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 13 14 10 1 0 62 24 461
2014 Aboriginal 30 0 0 60 10 0 0 30 70 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 14 17 8 2 0 59 26 483
2011 Aboriginal 27 27 18 27 0 0 0 54 27 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 40 15 17 8 2 0 59 26 593
2008 Aboriginal 15 38 15 15 8 8 0 58 25 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 12 14 9 1 0 64 24 608

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 31 35 9 0 0 0 25 88 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 23 11 5 3 5 6 78 9 485
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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 25 49 18 9 0 0 0 74 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 8 5 1 1 0 85 7 484
2017 Aboriginal 40 33 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 463
2014 Aboriginal 39 41 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 10 7 3 1 0 79 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 45 46 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 44 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 590

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 15 25 43 16 0 0 0 41 16 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 25 42 15 12 5 1 0 67 17 485

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 31 51 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 11 7 4 3 1 78 11 484
2017 Aboriginal 40 47 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 7 6 2 1 1 84 9 463
2014 Aboriginal 50 20 20 0 9 0 0 71 9 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 8 6 3 3 1 82 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 54 27 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 8 6 4 3 0 81 11 589
2008 Aboriginal 15 38 8 15 15 8 0 58 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 10 6 5 2 0 79 11 608

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 Aboriginal 35 37 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 482

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 15 24 26 16 18 0 0 40 34 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 22 21 9 11 9 3 54 23 483
2017 Aboriginal 26 27 26 0 13 0 7 57 14 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 20 15 15 14 8 3 50 33 461
2014 Aboriginal 20 40 10 10 19 0 0 61 29 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 17 16 15 6 2 49 33 482
2011 Aboriginal 18 28 9 28 18 0 0 45 46 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 21 21 15 13 8 2 45 32 587

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 40 34 18 0 9 0 0 74 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 10 11 3 1 1 76 14 482
2017 Aboriginal 39 27 20 7 0 0 7 71 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 7 7 4 2 0 81 12 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 0 20 9 10 0 68 32 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 12 10 6 1 1 72 16 484
2011 Aboriginal 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 33 8 7 4 1 0 82 10 594
2008 Aboriginal 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 50 33 8 6 4 0 0 83 10 608

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 8 44 18 10 19 0 0 53 29 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 28 14 10 16 3 3 58 28 485
2017 Aboriginal 26 20 13 27 7 0 7 50 36 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 25 12 17 14 2 3 56 32 462
2014 Aboriginal 20 10 31 20 19 0 0 30 39 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 25 13 17 19 2 2 49 37 483
2011 Aboriginal 18 27 18 18 19 0 0 45 37 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 15 18 19 1 2 47 38 593
2008 Aboriginal 8 38 15 0 38 0 0 46 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 12 19 15 1 1 53 35 607

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 34 34 7 8 0 0 16 82 10 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 64 17 10 5 1 0 2 83 6 484

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 57 9 0 0 9 0 25 88 12 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 65 10 6 2 4 2 11 87 7 484

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 57 18 9 0 0 0 16 89 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 19 10 2 1 2 4 86 4 479

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 49 9 9 18 0 0 16 68 21 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 18 11 4 4 3 5 80 9 483

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 23 9 26 18 9 0 16 38 32 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 32 21 19 11 12 2 3 56 24 485

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 75 9 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 76 10 5 2 1 2 4 91 4 481

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 75 0 9 0 0 0 16 89 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 79 6 3 1 3 4 3 92 4 481

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 84 0 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 86 3 2 0 0 1 7 97 1 481

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 23 59 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 43 11 7 2 2 0 80 9 484
2017 Aboriginal 32 20 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 12 6 5 3 1 76 11 462

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 38 26 18 18 0 0 0 65 18 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 481
2017 Aboriginal 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 36 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 462
2014 Aboriginal 50 20 10 0 19 0 0 71 19 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 30 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 484
2011 Aboriginal 45 18 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 10 5 2 2 0 84 6 591

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 40 26 25 9 0 0 0 66 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 53 33 7 2 3 2 0 88 5 482
2017 Aboriginal 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 12 3 3 2 1 81 6 462
2014 Aboriginal 49 20 0 20 10 0 0 69 31 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 484

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 Aboriginal 47 44 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 64 25 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 481
2017 Aboriginal 73 20 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 30 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 463
2014 Aboriginal 40 39 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 483
2011 Aboriginal 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 591
2008 Aboriginal 31 38 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 51 37 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 608

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 47 26 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 64 22 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 481
2017 Aboriginal 54 33 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 28 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 463
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 31 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 588

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 Aboriginal 47 35 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 23 8 5 1 0 0 85 7 482
2017 Aboriginal 54 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 462
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 9 31 0 0 0 61 31 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 10 8 2 0 0 81 10 484
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 588
2008 Aboriginal 62 23 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 52 32 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 606

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 47 18 26 9 0 0 0 65 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 21 11 7 3 2 0 79 10 483
2017 Aboriginal 40 27 20 7 0 7 0 72 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 18 14 6 5 5 0 74 12 463
2014 Aboriginal 30 0 20 20 9 20 0 38 37 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 21 12 8 6 3 0 73 14 483
2011 Aboriginal 36 9 27 10 9 9 0 50 21 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 24 12 6 5 3 0 76 11 591
2008 Aboriginal 38 23 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 21 14 11 5 3 0 68 17 607
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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 9 66 26 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 46 34 485
2017 Aboriginal 14 40 46 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 45 31 463
2014 Aboriginal 10 39 51 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 43 36 484
2011 Aboriginal 19 64 17 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 53 31 592
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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 25 50 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 43 6 4 1 1 4 88 5 483

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 49 43 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 65 21 5 1 1 4 3 92 2 484
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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 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 30 0 8 26 9 18 9 41 48 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 16 16 4 5 29 10 59 15 484
2017 Aboriginal 14 26 7 0 7 40 7 75 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 14 20 4 5 28 8 55 14 462
2014 Aboriginal 10 20 10 0 0 60 0 75 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 16 19 4 6 25 7 56 15 483

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 38 9 9 18 0 18 9 64 24 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 13 5 4 6 1 77 9 484
2017 Aboriginal 40 33 7 0 7 7 7 84 8 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 13 4 4 8 1 77 9 462
2014 Aboriginal 10 40 20 0 9 20 0 63 11 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 30 15 4 5 8 0 73 10 483
2011 Aboriginal 27 9 37 27 0 0 0 36 27 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 10 5 2 4 0 83 7 590
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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 0 100 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 480

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 71 21

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 21

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 21

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 20

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 69 20

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 60 20

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 20

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 20

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 20

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 20

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 20

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 Non-Aboriginal 36 64 20

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 20

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 20

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 20

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 20

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 Non-Aboriginal 40 60 20

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 18

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 18

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 18

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 18

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 18

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 18

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 18

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 67 18

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 18

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 50 18

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 18

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 18

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 0 100 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 481

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 23 0 24 0 0 44 9 49 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 12 19 2 2 33 9 60 8 481
2017 Aboriginal 33 6 13 0 0 40 7 75 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 14 17 2 2 40 6 63 7 461
2014 Aboriginal 10 10 10 0 0 70 0 68 0 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 13 19 2 0 34 7 63 4 484

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 40 9 34 0 0 9 9 59 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 13 2 2 8 0 81 5 484
2017 Aboriginal 46 26 7 0 0 13 7 92 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 13 1 3 10 1 81 5 460
2014 Aboriginal 20 20 20 0 9 31 0 59 13 10
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 25 16 4 0 10 2 77 5 484
2011 Aboriginal 54 10 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 11
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 12 2 1 6 0 83 3 592
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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 Aboriginal 48 34 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 23 9 3 3 0 0 86 5 483
2017 Aboriginal 40 53 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 23 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 459

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 Aboriginal 33 25 9 16 17 0 0 58 33 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 22 10 6 0 0 61 16 485
2017 Aboriginal 20 46 27 7 0 0 0 66 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 28 12 6 0 0 53 18 462

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 41 34 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 17 8 4 0 1 70 13 484
2017 Aboriginal 34 46 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 22 9 5 0 1 64 14 462

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 33 16 18 24 9 0 0 49 33 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 29 21 9 6 1 1 63 15 480
2017 Aboriginal 53 20 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 28 22 13 7 0 1 57 20 460

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 66 25 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 61 25 8 3 1 0 3 89 3 482
2017 Aboriginal 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 11 3 2 0 5 83 5 460

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 Aboriginal 24 43 18 8 7 0 0 67 15 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 16 7 4 0 0 74 10 483
2017 Aboriginal 21 52 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 19 6 5 0 0 70 11 459

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 41 34 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 39 19 5 3 1 1 74 8 482
2017 Aboriginal 20 34 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 20 9 5 0 0 65 14 460

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 33 26 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 21 10 3 0 0 66 13 483
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 33 0 7 0 0 60 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 20 12 6 0 0 61 19 459

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 32 34 18 16 0 0 0 66 16 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 484
2017 Aboriginal 20 54 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 18 9 6 1 0 67 16 460

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 39 26 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 26 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 483

Question 74k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 7 77 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 484
2017 Aboriginal 27 66 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 23 9 4 0 0 65 13 460

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 Aboriginal 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 74 17 7 1 1 0 1 91 1 483
2017 Aboriginal 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 461

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 84 7 2 1 1 0 5 96 1 480

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 83 8 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 79 9 4 3 2 1 2 90 6 482
2017 Aboriginal 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 77 11 5 2 1 2 1 91 3 462

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 Aboriginal 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 66 23 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 482
2017 Aboriginal 74 13 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 27 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 462

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 Aboriginal 59 32 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 66 20 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 480
2017 Aboriginal 74 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 19 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 461

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 41 15 0 0 0 0 44 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 12 3 1 0 0 24 94 2 478
2017 Aboriginal 54 6 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 12 5 1 0 0 28 90 2 461

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 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 75 16 6 1 0 0 2 93 1 479
2017 Aboriginal 60 27 7 0 0 0 6 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 18 4 2 1 0 3 92 4 458

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 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 75 13 5 4 2 1 1 89 6 481
2017 Aboriginal 80 13 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 19 6 1 2 0 1 91 3 462

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 Aboriginal 41 34 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 26 7 2 1 0 1 89 4 482
2017 Aboriginal 54 27 7 0 7 0 6 86 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 11 3 2 0 1 83 5 462

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 Aboriginal 32 26 24 18 0 0 0 58 18 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 25 8 1 0 0 66 9 485
2017 Aboriginal 34 33 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 44 32 7 3 0 0 57 10 463

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 Aboriginal 0 36 38 18 8 0 0 26 36 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 5 14 40 29 12 0 0 42 18 480
2017 Aboriginal 0 13 47 34 7 0 0 40 13 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 15 43 27 9 0 0 36 20 463

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 Aboriginal 56 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 37 7 3 1 2 0 88 5 483
2017 Aboriginal 40 54 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 39 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 461

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 Aboriginal 47 35 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 485
2017 Aboriginal 33 40 14 0 7 7 0 78 7 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 8 4 0 0 77 12 462
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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 8 92 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 483
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 462
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 483
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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 58 17 26 0 0 0 0 58 42 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 9 2 2 3 1 53 47 485
2017 Aboriginal 60 20 7 0 7 7 0 65 35 15
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 27 12 5 3 5 0 50 50 463

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 33 24 17 0 0 0 26 77 0 12
2019 Non-Aboriginal 61 12 9 5 4 0 7 80 10 482
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