2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Canada School of Public Service 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

Top of Page

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 45 19 19 12 5 0 0 64 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 473
2017 Aboriginal 24 53 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 43 5 9 3 0 0 84 12 369
2014 Aboriginal 24 45 11 20 0 0 0 69 20 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 48 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 522
2011 Aboriginal 27 37 4 25 8 0 0 64 32 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 47 8 13 4 0 0 75 17 666
2008 Aboriginal 48 24 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 44 5 9 3 0 0 84 11 564

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 70 18 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 473
2017 Aboriginal 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 28 6 7 2 0 0 86 8 369
2014 Aboriginal 46 24 7 19 4 0 0 69 24 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 8 10 3 0 0 80 12 522
2011 Aboriginal 60 18 3 16 4 0 0 78 19 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 7 8 2 0 0 82 11 666
2008 Aboriginal 52 24 5 10 10 0 0 76 19 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 52 29 6 10 4 0 0 81 13 564

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 40 28 10 8 15 0 0 68 22 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 32 8 12 2 0 0 78 14 473
2017 Aboriginal 43 40 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 6 8 4 0 0 81 13 368
2014 Aboriginal 42 35 7 8 8 0 0 77 16 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 6 8 4 0 0 83 12 522
2011 Aboriginal 38 32 12 4 14 0 0 70 18 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 8 10 3 0 1 78 13 666

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 36 45 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 15 11 4 1 0 69 16 473
2018 Aboriginal 39 40 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 42 9 12 5 0 1 74 16 440
2017 Aboriginal 24 52 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 14 9 5 0 1 71 14 367
2014 Aboriginal 34 27 16 12 12 0 0 61 24 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 12 11 3 0 0 73 15 522
2011 Aboriginal 24 27 30 19 0 0 0 51 19 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 18 11 7 0 1 64 18 666
2008 Aboriginal 24 29 19 14 14 0 0 52 29 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 16 9 6 0 2 68 15 564

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 55 10 23 0 13 0 0 65 13 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 472
2017 Aboriginal 47 23 6 18 6 0 0 70 24 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 36 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 368
2014 Aboriginal 46 39 8 4 4 0 0 85 8 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 38 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 522

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 55 28 12 0 5 0 0 83 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 32 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 471
2018 Aboriginal 48 37 5 0 10 0 0 85 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 33 9 4 4 0 0 82 8 439
2017 Aboriginal 70 12 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 8 7 4 0 1 81 11 366
2014 Aboriginal 38 31 7 20 0 0 4 72 21 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 9 6 5 0 1 80 12 522
2011 Aboriginal 41 36 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 12 10 4 0 2 73 14 662

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 36 32 7 12 12 0 0 68 25 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 474
2018 Aboriginal 53 28 0 15 5 0 0 80 20 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 437
2017 Aboriginal 40 37 0 6 18 0 0 76 24 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 369
2014 Aboriginal 49 20 12 16 4 0 0 69 19 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 521
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 16 10 0 0 0 73 10 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 663
2008 Aboriginal 43 33 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 560

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 54 17 19 0 10 0 0 71 10 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 13 7 7 0 0 72 14 472
2018 Aboriginal 44 36 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 14 10 5 0 1 71 15 437
2017 Aboriginal 39 25 0 24 12 0 0 65 35 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 369
2014 Aboriginal 45 27 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 11 9 10 1 0 70 19 522
2011 Aboriginal 34 31 11 12 12 0 0 64 25 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 16 15 9 0 0 59 24 664

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 23 49 12 7 10 0 0 71 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 25 38 14 15 7 1 0 63 22 469
2018 Aboriginal 37 49 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 439
2017 Aboriginal 29 30 11 24 6 0 0 59 30 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 368

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 49 34 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 13 6 4 0 0 76 10 469
2018 Aboriginal 65 30 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 44 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 438
2017 Aboriginal 59 23 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 369
2014 Aboriginal 65 19 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 8 4 5 1 0 84 9 522
2011 Aboriginal 55 30 8 7 0 0 0 86 7 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 663
2008 Aboriginal 52 33 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 562

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 46 31 6 8 10 0 0 77 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 32 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 470
2018 Aboriginal 50 30 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 439
2017 Aboriginal 46 24 0 12 18 0 0 70 30 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 13 10 6 0 1 71 16 367

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 44 31 17 7 0 0 0 75 7 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 469
2018 Aboriginal 67 17 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 12 4 2 0 0 81 7 435
2017 Aboriginal 76 6 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 38 7 2 0 0 0 90 3 369
2014 Aboriginal 81 4 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 25 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 522
2011 Aboriginal 82 7 7 4 0 0 0 90 4 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 3 664

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 46 22 19 13 0 0 0 68 13 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 13 8 6 0 0 72 15 471
2018 Aboriginal 45 35 10 6 5 0 0 80 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 14 11 4 0 0 71 15 439
2017 Aboriginal 52 24 0 6 18 0 0 76 24 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 12 10 4 0 0 75 14 368
2014 Aboriginal 46 23 19 8 4 0 0 69 12 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 42 13 10 7 0 1 70 17 522
2011 Aboriginal 20 27 29 11 12 0 0 47 24 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 42 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 665

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 55 28 5 0 13 0 0 83 13 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 471
2018 Aboriginal 48 41 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 436
2017 Aboriginal 45 13 18 0 24 0 0 58 24 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 31 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 369
2014 Aboriginal 42 43 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 16 9 4 0 0 70 13 522

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 54 36 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 14 9 5 1 0 72 14 464
2018 Aboriginal 63 25 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 13 10 4 0 0 72 14 436
2017 Aboriginal 47 12 12 18 12 0 0 58 30 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 369
2014 Aboriginal 50 19 11 20 0 0 0 68 20 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 14 8 6 1 0 72 14 522
2011 Aboriginal 42 12 28 11 4 0 4 56 16 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 666

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 40 35 7 5 12 0 0 75 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 474
2018 Aboriginal 48 25 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 440
2017 Aboriginal 39 37 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 368
2014 Aboriginal 49 32 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 522
2011 Aboriginal 47 23 16 7 7 0 0 70 15 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 10 8 3 0 0 80 10 663
2008 Aboriginal 52 33 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 42 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 562

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 49 31 10 0 5 5 0 84 5 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 16 6 5 0 0 73 11 470
2018 Aboriginal 45 20 19 7 9 0 0 65 16 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 17 8 4 0 0 72 11 440
2017 Aboriginal 23 30 30 12 6 0 0 53 18 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 368
2014 Aboriginal 36 23 22 19 0 0 0 59 19 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 15 7 2 0 0 75 9 521
2011 Aboriginal 23 37 27 4 8 0 0 60 12 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 32 19 9 5 0 0 68 13 664
2008 Aboriginal 20 30 5 20 25 0 0 50 45 20
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 31 20 14 10 0 0 56 25 564

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 19 21 24 12 24 0 0 36 40 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 31 32 11 7 1 1 19 48 475
2018 Aboriginal 19 25 17 14 20 0 5 36 47 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 35 14 4 1 1 19 46 439
2017 Aboriginal 26 35 23 12 5 0 0 16 61 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 32 13 5 0 2 19 48 368
2014 Aboriginal 20 34 24 15 4 0 3 20 56 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 34 31 13 6 1 2 19 48 522
2011 Aboriginal 14 44 23 19 0 0 0 19 58 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 32 29 13 6 0 4 19 51 663
2008 Aboriginal 30 40 15 10 5 0 0 15 70 20
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 34 30 11 3 1 2 14 55 561

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 25 25 36 7 7 0 0 14 50 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 23 26 12 8 2 1 21 52 471
2018 Aboriginal 9 32 14 20 25 0 0 44 42 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 30 29 13 7 2 1 21 49 438
2017 Aboriginal 49 12 6 22 6 5 0 30 64 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 30 12 7 1 2 20 50 368
2014 Aboriginal 12 23 23 23 12 0 7 37 38 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 32 14 8 3 3 23 43 521
2011 Aboriginal 15 39 24 15 8 0 0 23 53 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 25 12 5 2 4 19 54 662
2008 Aboriginal 25 45 20 10 0 0 0 10 70 20
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 22 13 6 2 2 20 58 561

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 34 22 17 16 6 5 0 22 59 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 23 24 14 8 2 1 23 52 472
2018 Aboriginal 29 26 21 9 15 0 0 25 55 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 28 10 4 2 2 15 57 439
2017 Aboriginal 37 29 17 16 0 0 0 16 66 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 27 12 5 1 3 18 54 368
2014 Aboriginal 36 36 12 9 4 0 4 13 75 25
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 23 11 4 2 2 16 61 522
2011 Aboriginal 46 26 8 12 4 0 4 17 75 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 22 12 5 3 6 18 58 664
2008 Aboriginal 25 35 15 15 10 0 0 25 60 20
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 27 24 12 6 2 4 19 55 560

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 10 29 12 24 26 0 0 49 39 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 17 31 24 14 0 1 39 30 473
2018 Aboriginal 20 9 20 30 20 0 0 50 30 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 31 27 10 1 1 38 30 439
2017 Aboriginal 24 25 18 24 10 0 0 33 49 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 31 24 9 1 2 34 34 368
2014 Aboriginal 3 23 42 16 11 0 3 29 28 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 16 38 22 9 1 2 32 29 520
2011 Aboriginal 23 23 28 15 7 0 4 23 48 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 24 31 16 8 1 6 26 40 660
2008 Aboriginal 35 20 25 5 15 0 0 20 55 20
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 28 27 12 6 1 3 19 53 558

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 37 17 10 18 18 0 0 36 54 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 22 24 19 12 1 2 32 43 473
2018 Aboriginal 26 30 5 19 19 0 0 38 56 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 26 27 20 9 2 2 30 42 437
2017 Aboriginal 48 18 12 10 0 5 7 12 75 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 29 14 9 1 4 24 46 366
2014 Aboriginal 39 19 22 8 4 4 3 13 63 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 26 16 6 1 3 23 51 521
2011 Aboriginal 45 20 25 7 3 0 0 10 65 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 25 26 13 7 1 6 22 50 664
2008 Aboriginal 45 25 5 15 5 5 0 21 74 20
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 26 13 7 2 3 21 52 558

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 29 15 6 23 18 9 0 45 48 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 23 21 16 13 4 2 30 48 472
2018 Aboriginal 25 16 15 23 10 5 5 37 46 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 25 16 9 4 2 27 46 440
2017 Aboriginal 43 6 30 10 6 5 0 17 51 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 24 15 6 3 2 22 52 368
2014 Aboriginal 12 12 35 27 12 0 3 40 25 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 25 23 8 3 4 34 39 521
2011 Aboriginal 34 11 24 27 0 0 4 28 47 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 25 24 13 6 4 4 21 53 660
2008 Aboriginal 29 29 29 10 5 0 0 14 57 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 23 11 6 2 4 18 58 561

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 32 14 18 13 18 6 0 33 48 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 23 27 15 11 3 1 27 45 474
2018 Aboriginal 25 27 10 19 20 0 0 39 52 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 31 14 4 3 1 19 48 439
2017 Aboriginal 30 30 18 22 0 0 0 22 60 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 22 32 13 7 2 2 21 45 366
2014 Aboriginal 23 30 36 0 4 4 3 4 58 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 30 11 6 3 3 17 51 521

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 19 5 43 15 18 0 0 33 24 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 24 28 17 0 0 45 30 474
Top of Page

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 70 25 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 66 23 5 4 2 0 0 90 6 474
2017 Aboriginal 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 24 2 2 1 0 0 94 4 369
2014 Aboriginal 58 15 12 4 4 4 3 79 9 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 74 17 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 522
2011 Aboriginal 73 11 0 12 0 0 4 88 12 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 67 23 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 664
2008 Aboriginal 57 24 0 14 5 0 0 81 19 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 64 24 4 5 2 0 1 90 6 563

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 39 28 10 0 17 6 0 71 18 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 30 18 8 5 3 2 68 13 474
2018 Aboriginal 42 17 22 5 5 5 5 65 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 16 7 7 4 5 67 15 438
2017 Aboriginal 46 6 19 6 12 5 6 58 20 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 31 12 10 5 2 3 70 17 369
2014 Aboriginal 42 19 16 12 8 0 3 63 20 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 28 13 9 7 3 5 69 17 522

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 61 22 0 5 13 0 0 83 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 29 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 473
2018 Aboriginal 53 16 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 9 6 5 1 0 81 11 436
2017 Aboriginal 47 23 18 0 12 0 0 70 12 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 7 9 3 0 1 81 12 369
2014 Aboriginal 49 23 12 8 4 0 3 75 12 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 8 5 6 0 0 80 12 521

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 55 20 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 32 7 5 2 0 0 87 6 473
2018 Aboriginal 54 15 16 5 10 0 0 69 15 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 438
2017 Aboriginal 64 12 6 0 18 0 0 76 18 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 369
2014 Aboriginal 53 27 16 0 0 0 3 83 0 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 520

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 50 28 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 10 3 2 0 0 85 6 472
2018 Aboriginal 43 31 16 5 5 0 0 73 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 11 3 3 1 0 83 6 439
Top of Page

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 66 29 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 24 12 4 2 1 2 82 5 471

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 26 51 11 0 5 0 7 83 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 28 15 6 5 0 1 74 11 474
2018 Aboriginal 53 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 10 9 4 1 1 77 13 434
2017 Aboriginal 64 6 6 6 18 0 0 70 24 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 30 13 7 3 1 2 76 11 369
2014 Aboriginal 46 27 12 8 4 0 3 75 12 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 8 6 6 1 1 80 12 521
2011 Aboriginal 26 46 12 16 0 0 0 72 16 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 13 10 6 1 0 71 16 663
2008 Aboriginal 24 33 29 5 5 5 0 60 10 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 12 11 8 1 1 69 20 564

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 62 21 0 5 5 0 7 89 11 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 24 14 5 5 2 1 76 10 473
2018 Aboriginal 61 34 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 29 12 6 3 2 1 79 9 433
2017 Aboriginal 34 54 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 27 12 6 2 2 1 80 8 369
2014 Aboriginal 58 19 16 0 0 4 3 83 0 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 10 4 5 3 0 82 9 522
2011 Aboriginal 29 43 16 4 4 4 0 75 8 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 15 7 5 2 1 72 12 662
2008 Aboriginal 19 29 14 5 10 19 5 63 19 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 13 7 7 3 0 71 15 564

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 67 20 0 0 5 0 7 95 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 469
2018 Aboriginal 49 45 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 28 12 7 2 0 0 78 10 431
2017 Aboriginal 47 23 12 6 12 0 0 70 18 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 9 8 2 1 1 80 11 368
2014 Aboriginal 54 23 12 4 0 4 3 83 4 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 522
2011 Aboriginal 45 23 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 13 10 5 0 0 73 15 664
2008 Aboriginal 24 43 14 10 5 5 0 70 15 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 12 9 6 1 0 72 16 563

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 83 5 0 5 0 0 7 95 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 80 13 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 469
2017 Aboriginal 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 81 16 2 0 1 0 0 98 1 369
2014 Aboriginal 85 12 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 14 2 2 1 0 1 95 3 522
2011 Aboriginal 80 8 4 4 4 0 0 89 8 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 82 14 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 662
2008 Aboriginal 71 24 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 81 11 2 3 1 0 2 94 4 562

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 80 0 5 0 8 0 7 86 8 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 20 7 5 2 1 2 85 7 474
2017 Aboriginal 71 17 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 8 5 4 2 3 83 9 369
2014 Aboriginal 54 22 0 4 12 4 3 82 18 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 23 7 4 4 3 6 83 8 522
2011 Aboriginal 30 23 15 4 12 4 12 64 18 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 26 13 9 7 3 8 68 18 666

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 77 0 6 0 10 0 7 83 11 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 21 9 3 4 1 0 84 7 472
2018 Aboriginal 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 21 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 432
2017 Aboriginal 82 6 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 26 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 369

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 75 7 0 8 10 0 0 83 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 474
2018 Aboriginal 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 26 11 5 6 1 0 77 12 432
2017 Aboriginal 52 42 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 23 10 7 3 1 1 80 10 367
2014 Aboriginal 57 28 4 4 0 4 3 92 4 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 8 4 5 1 1 83 9 522
Top of Page

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 26 29 21 24 0 0 0 55 24 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 15 14 11 4 0 58 26 469
2018 Aboriginal 38 9 28 15 5 5 0 50 20 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 19 9 4 6 0 66 14 439
2017 Aboriginal 40 24 6 13 12 5 0 67 27 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 15 10 5 5 0 69 16 369
2014 Aboriginal 45 24 20 4 0 4 3 74 4 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 17 8 6 6 0 67 15 522
2011 Aboriginal 34 15 20 8 16 8 0 53 25 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 28 20 15 12 10 1 48 30 661

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 26 39 17 0 18 0 0 65 18 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 17 16 15 2 0 51 31 470
2018 Aboriginal 34 32 11 19 5 0 0 65 24 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 20 14 6 3 0 59 20 436
2017 Aboriginal 22 24 18 13 18 5 0 49 33 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 15 15 9 3 1 59 25 369
2014 Aboriginal 38 31 16 4 8 0 3 71 12 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 17 13 8 3 0 61 21 522
2011 Aboriginal 24 13 32 16 11 4 0 38 28 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 20 16 14 4 0 48 31 662
2008 Aboriginal 14 14 24 10 38 0 0 29 48 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 27 20 17 17 3 0 45 35 563

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 11 52 19 10 8 0 0 63 18 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 20 20 15 3 0 44 36 465
2018 Aboriginal 45 10 21 19 5 0 0 56 24 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 31 24 16 8 5 0 50 26 436
2017 Aboriginal 11 18 31 12 29 0 0 28 41 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 23 19 11 5 0 44 32 369
2014 Aboriginal 15 39 24 8 12 0 3 55 21 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 22 16 9 5 0 51 26 522
2011 Aboriginal 12 35 16 22 12 4 0 48 35 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 28 24 20 12 6 0 40 34 664
2008 Aboriginal 5 24 29 10 33 0 0 29 43 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 25 21 23 16 4 0 36 41 563

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 24 28 24 11 13 0 0 52 24 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 23 20 21 15 2 0 42 37 469
2018 Aboriginal 19 26 26 10 10 9 0 49 22 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 21 18 8 3 0 51 27 436
2017 Aboriginal 10 18 18 37 12 5 0 30 52 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 35 19 14 10 5 0 55 25 368
2014 Aboriginal 23 23 24 15 12 0 3 47 28 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 16 18 10 2 0 54 30 522
2011 Aboriginal 8 38 24 19 4 8 0 50 24 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 32 19 19 12 2 0 49 31 663
2008 Aboriginal 20 30 10 5 35 0 0 50 40 20
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 32 15 21 14 2 0 49 36 562

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 46 32 16 0 0 7 0 83 0 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 24 19 10 4 2 0 66 14 474
Top of Page

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 18 47 30 0 5 0 0 65 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 38 18 15 9 0 0 58 24 470
2018 Aboriginal 44 16 16 14 9 0 0 61 24 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 44 16 15 3 1 0 66 17 440
2017 Aboriginal 40 37 6 6 6 5 0 81 13 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 17 9 7 1 0 66 16 368
2014 Aboriginal 46 34 12 4 0 0 3 83 4 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 45 13 8 3 1 0 75 11 521
2011 Aboriginal 37 30 17 8 8 0 0 67 16 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 41 12 11 5 1 0 71 16 660

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 11 35 29 16 8 0 0 46 24 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 21 24 19 2 0 34 45 470

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 54 21 12 0 5 7 0 82 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 14 9 5 3 1 71 14 472
2018 Aboriginal 40 14 36 0 5 5 0 57 5 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 13 9 3 4 0 74 12 439
2017 Aboriginal 46 26 18 6 5 0 0 71 11 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 8 7 4 3 1 80 12 368
2014 Aboriginal 65 12 15 4 0 4 0 80 4 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 8 7 2 2 1 83 9 521
2011 Aboriginal 32 26 19 14 8 0 0 59 22 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 12 14 9 5 1 62 25 664
2008 Aboriginal 38 43 0 10 10 0 0 81 19 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 29 11 10 8 6 1 69 19 563

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 39 32 25 0 5 0 0 70 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 22 11 6 2 0 60 17 473
2018 Aboriginal 45 15 21 14 5 0 0 60 19 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 42 17 7 3 3 0 72 10 439

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 45 7 29 0 10 9 0 57 11 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 19 23 12 12 13 3 44 30 473
2018 Aboriginal 25 15 22 5 9 24 0 53 19 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 21 22 11 9 12 4 48 25 437
2017 Aboriginal 16 13 12 12 30 17 0 35 51 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 18 11 12 13 4 51 28 369
2014 Aboriginal 22 0 27 20 24 3 4 24 47 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 21 20 13 12 11 4 48 29 522
2011 Aboriginal 4 23 23 16 15 11 8 33 39 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 15 18 19 17 16 6 32 45 663

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 30 30 6 15 8 12 0 68 25 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 30 20 14 11 3 1 54 26 473
2018 Aboriginal 24 38 19 5 9 5 0 65 15 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 20 12 7 4 0 60 20 440
2017 Aboriginal 24 36 12 12 12 5 0 62 25 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 14 11 6 4 0 68 17 367
2014 Aboriginal 23 36 23 3 16 0 0 58 19 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 18 10 6 4 0 64 17 522
2011 Aboriginal 16 34 19 23 4 4 0 51 29 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 30 19 16 10 1 1 53 27 663
2008 Aboriginal 29 29 19 10 10 5 0 60 20 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 17 13 9 2 1 60 22 563

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 16 26 6 17 7 0 47 25 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 19 17 19 4 3 41 39 472
2018 Aboriginal 19 40 17 5 19 0 0 59 24 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 21 17 14 3 3 44 33 439
2017 Aboriginal 13 25 12 19 25 5 0 40 47 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 23 15 17 17 4 6 45 38 369
2014 Aboriginal 26 12 15 19 28 0 0 38 47 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 15 21 22 4 6 36 48 522
2011 Aboriginal 8 22 8 23 31 4 4 32 59 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 17 16 25 25 2 3 31 53 665
2008 Aboriginal 19 24 10 14 29 0 5 45 45 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 28 14 18 18 3 3 47 38 560

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 7 0 15 0 0 78 15 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 58 20 12 3 4 1 3 80 7 474

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 73 5 0 5 13 5 0 82 18 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 10 8 4 5 2 11 79 11 474

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 85 0 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 21 14 5 2 2 3 77 8 473

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 62 0 20 6 12 0 0 62 18 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 20 16 7 5 4 6 70 13 471

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 63 0 20 5 8 5 0 66 13 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 13 9 6 7 3 7 75 15 473

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 61 17 0 18 0 0 5 81 19 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 69 12 9 3 1 2 4 86 5 475

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 78 0 8 5 10 0 0 78 15 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 73 8 6 2 3 4 4 87 6 472

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 6 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 77 6 4 1 2 2 7 92 3 467

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 41 23 11 8 5 13 0 73 14 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 40 22 6 6 2 0 66 12 474
2018 Aboriginal 38 36 11 5 5 5 0 78 11 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 18 9 3 4 0 69 12 441
2017 Aboriginal 28 19 24 12 12 5 0 49 25 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 20 8 6 3 1 65 14 368

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 40 34 6 0 13 7 0 80 14 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 13 8 5 2 0 74 13 473
2018 Aboriginal 54 20 12 5 5 5 0 78 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 9 3 1 3 0 86 5 434
2017 Aboriginal 46 19 6 12 12 5 0 68 25 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 369
2014 Aboriginal 50 26 16 0 4 0 3 80 4 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 8 3 2 3 0 85 6 522
2011 Aboriginal 26 34 16 11 4 8 0 65 17 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 17 7 4 5 0 71 11 662

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 43 32 13 0 13 0 0 74 13 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 19 4 4 4 0 72 8 473
2018 Aboriginal 49 19 23 5 5 0 0 68 9 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 10 4 1 4 0 85 5 435
2017 Aboriginal 47 18 18 0 6 11 0 73 7 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 10 3 0 4 0 86 4 367
2014 Aboriginal 54 27 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 12 2 2 8 0 83 4 521

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 60 15 15 0 10 0 0 75 10 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 472
2018 Aboriginal 65 14 12 5 5 0 0 79 9 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 435
2017 Aboriginal 58 12 18 0 12 0 0 70 12 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 369
2014 Aboriginal 49 28 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 522
2011 Aboriginal 30 54 4 0 12 0 0 84 12 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 661
2008 Aboriginal 29 24 19 14 14 0 0 52 29 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 558

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 37 7 5 13 0 0 75 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 28 17 14 11 2 0 58 25 474
2018 Aboriginal 41 26 18 0 10 5 0 71 10 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 20 9 6 0 0 64 15 436
2017 Aboriginal 22 19 24 6 24 5 0 43 32 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 19 11 8 1 0 61 20 368
2014 Aboriginal 30 19 27 4 12 4 4 53 17 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 19 12 9 2 0 59 21 522
2011 Aboriginal 16 27 27 7 19 4 0 44 28 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 25 19 16 1 0 40 35 661

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 35 34 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 16 13 11 1 0 61 24 472
2018 Aboriginal 48 27 15 0 5 5 0 79 5 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 16 11 5 0 0 67 16 435
2017 Aboriginal 22 36 12 18 12 0 0 58 30 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 18 12 5 0 1 65 17 369
2014 Aboriginal 42 12 19 8 12 0 8 58 21 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 16 12 6 1 0 65 18 522
2011 Aboriginal 16 30 32 7 15 0 0 45 22 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 30 22 19 11 0 0 48 30 662
2008 Aboriginal 29 14 29 10 19 0 0 43 29 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 20 17 11 1 0 53 28 563

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 49 19 19 0 8 0 5 72 8 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 25 22 20 15 13 5 0 50 29 475
2018 Aboriginal 53 16 22 5 5 0 0 69 9 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 24 21 13 9 4 0 55 23 435
2017 Aboriginal 16 31 30 12 11 0 0 47 23 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 14 18 9 4 2 57 28 369
2014 Aboriginal 34 22 15 4 12 12 0 65 18 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 26 20 12 12 5 1 54 25 522
2011 Aboriginal 23 26 4 12 31 4 0 51 45 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 20 18 17 5 1 42 37 662
2008 Aboriginal 19 10 29 19 14 10 0 32 37 21
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 24 19 15 16 5 0 48 32 563
Top of Page

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 51 29 20 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 22 36 475
2018 Aboriginal 21 29 50 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 27 34 438
2017 Aboriginal 54 28 18 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 29 31 369
2014 Aboriginal 24 33 43 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 25 37 522
2011 Aboriginal 60 16 24 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 24 33 662
Top of Page

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 35 32 8 0 8 0 17 81 9 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 45 10 8 2 1 6 78 11 472

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 65 0 0 0 10 8 17 86 14 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 26 11 1 1 6 6 84 3 472
Top of Page

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 27 14 11 0 17 24 7 59 25 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 13 20 8 6 29 9 44 23 471
2018 Aboriginal 24 6 40 0 9 15 5 38 12 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 17 22 5 5 32 5 49 16 436
2017 Aboriginal 23 0 30 13 0 28 6 35 20 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 17 17 6 6 31 6 54 19 369
2014 Aboriginal 11 15 24 16 16 11 7 32 39 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 18 20 5 6 30 6 50 18 522

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 31 26 16 0 13 14 0 67 15 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 22 6 6 11 1 61 14 475
2018 Aboriginal 39 32 15 0 9 5 0 74 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 17 5 3 10 0 72 9 436
2017 Aboriginal 40 18 25 0 0 11 6 70 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 13 5 4 13 1 74 11 367
2014 Aboriginal 22 31 15 8 16 4 3 58 26 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 20 3 4 12 1 69 8 522
2011 Aboriginal 19 30 16 20 4 11 0 55 26 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 20 8 5 14 0 61 16 662
Top of Page

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 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 26 9 23 0 10 24 7 52 14 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 14 21 3 3 34 10 52 11 474
2018 Aboriginal 24 6 36 0 9 19 5 40 12 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 18 19 2 3 35 7 59 9 436
2017 Aboriginal 17 0 42 0 0 36 6 29 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 14 20 2 2 38 5 57 8 369
2014 Aboriginal 22 0 24 0 8 39 8 41 15 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 15 18 3 3 36 10 56 11 522

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 36 21 11 5 13 14 0 67 20 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 27 22 4 4 15 2 65 9 473
2018 Aboriginal 39 18 25 0 9 10 0 62 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 17 3 2 16 1 73 7 438
2017 Aboriginal 34 25 18 6 0 11 6 71 7 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 13 2 2 17 1 79 4 369
2014 Aboriginal 34 15 12 0 8 31 0 71 12 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 18 2 2 18 2 73 5 522
2011 Aboriginal 30 27 16 4 0 23 0 74 5 26
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 18 5 2 17 0 70 9 666
Top of Page

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 17 39 20 5 19 0 0 56 24 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 25 22 13 12 0 0 54 24 474
2018 Aboriginal 40 25 11 5 20 0 0 65 24 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 24 12 13 0 1 51 25 439
2017 Aboriginal 41 0 22 0 31 0 6 43 33 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 26 18 11 18 0 3 51 30 368

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 23 26 14 5 0 0 56 19 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 25 13 11 0 1 50 25 474
2018 Aboriginal 25 32 28 15 0 0 0 57 15 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 29 24 16 12 0 0 48 28 438
2017 Aboriginal 11 34 12 31 12 0 0 45 43 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 30 14 10 0 1 44 25 369

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 40 21 24 4 10 0 0 61 14 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 23 12 10 0 1 56 22 466
2018 Aboriginal 36 16 33 5 10 0 0 52 15 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 26 25 14 10 0 1 51 24 438
2017 Aboriginal 27 18 31 12 12 0 0 45 24 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 25 15 9 0 1 50 24 368

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 27 19 30 14 10 0 0 46 24 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 22 24 19 15 0 1 41 35 468
2018 Aboriginal 31 15 24 15 16 0 0 45 31 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 23 17 15 0 1 44 32 438
2017 Aboriginal 11 16 12 25 36 0 0 27 61 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 24 21 16 0 2 38 37 369

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 60 25 5 0 0 5 5 95 0 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 48 23 12 8 5 0 4 74 14 472
2018 Aboriginal 55 9 16 14 0 0 5 68 15 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 28 13 8 3 0 5 74 12 438
2017 Aboriginal 41 28 6 13 0 0 12 78 15 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 23 20 7 2 1 7 69 9 366

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 49 15 19 12 5 0 0 64 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 26 18 7 7 0 1 67 15 471
2018 Aboriginal 29 20 26 20 5 0 0 50 25 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 24 21 11 7 1 1 60 18 438
2017 Aboriginal 12 30 33 13 13 0 0 41 25 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 18 11 8 0 2 63 18 369

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 52 30 0 12 5 0 0 83 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 21 12 9 0 1 58 21 475
2018 Aboriginal 35 36 15 14 0 0 0 71 14 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 25 15 5 1 1 55 20 438
2017 Aboriginal 18 24 40 6 12 0 0 42 18 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 18 15 6 1 1 61 21 368

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 37 21 36 0 5 0 0 59 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 25 17 11 0 0 46 29 469
2018 Aboriginal 29 25 27 14 5 0 0 54 19 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 33 23 16 13 1 0 47 29 438
2017 Aboriginal 11 18 44 14 13 0 0 29 27 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 26 14 13 0 1 46 28 368

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 22 52 16 0 10 0 0 74 10 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 23 17 11 0 1 48 29 471
2018 Aboriginal 34 21 26 14 5 0 0 55 19 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 24 16 12 0 0 48 28 439
2017 Aboriginal 17 24 25 8 26 0 0 41 33 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 21 19 10 0 1 50 29 368

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 60 22 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 25 15 9 9 0 1 67 18 473

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 50 32 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 30 20 10 6 0 1 63 17 468
2018 Aboriginal 20 35 31 14 0 0 0 55 14 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 28 23 11 5 0 0 61 16 436
2017 Aboriginal 30 30 13 6 21 0 0 61 27 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 20 9 8 1 2 62 17 367

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 56 21 0 12 10 0 0 78 22 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 57 21 12 5 3 0 2 79 9 473
2018 Aboriginal 39 42 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 25 11 5 4 0 1 79 9 438
2017 Aboriginal 59 12 11 18 0 0 0 71 18 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 10 4 4 0 2 81 9 367

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 72 11 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 74 11 6 1 2 1 5 90 3 472
2018 Aboriginal 71 9 9 5 0 0 5 85 5 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 68 14 7 3 2 0 6 87 5 436

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 81 9 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 68 13 7 4 4 1 3 84 9 473
2018 Aboriginal 61 20 5 9 0 0 5 85 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 70 12 6 3 5 0 3 85 9 436
2017 Aboriginal 82 12 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 74 10 4 4 2 1 5 90 6 369

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 72 18 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 27 12 2 2 0 1 84 4 471
2018 Aboriginal 44 25 15 0 10 0 5 73 11 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 10 5 3 0 2 82 8 437
2017 Aboriginal 64 12 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 23 8 4 1 0 3 86 5 369

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 85 5 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 19 12 6 5 0 1 76 11 470
2018 Aboriginal 54 20 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 19 11 6 6 0 1 76 12 436
2017 Aboriginal 64 18 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 17 9 5 4 0 3 82 9 368

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 65 16 4 0 0 0 15 95 0 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 11 7 2 1 0 20 88 4 470
2018 Aboriginal 53 14 0 0 0 5 29 100 0 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 12 8 1 1 0 21 87 3 435
2017 Aboriginal 69 6 7 0 0 0 18 91 0 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 13 5 2 0 0 20 91 2 368

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 19 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 77 11 5 1 0 0 6 94 1 471
2018 Aboriginal 60 21 9 0 5 0 5 85 5 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 5 2 0 0 7 92 2 436
2017 Aboriginal 87 6 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 15 4 0 0 1 8 95 1 368

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 49 12 20 15 5 0 0 61 20 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 69 10 7 5 4 1 3 83 9 472
2018 Aboriginal 39 39 0 7 10 0 5 82 18 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 15 6 5 5 0 4 82 11 438
2017 Aboriginal 76 0 6 0 6 6 6 86 7 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 15 9 3 4 1 6 83 7 369

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 51 15 9 20 5 0 0 66 25 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 26 13 3 3 0 2 81 5 469
2018 Aboriginal 40 30 15 5 10 0 0 70 14 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 27 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 436
2017 Aboriginal 35 30 24 5 6 0 0 65 11 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 26 9 4 2 0 5 84 6 369

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 33 28 29 0 10 0 0 61 10 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 31 37 13 3 0 0 46 17 475
2018 Aboriginal 29 21 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 40 15 4 0 0 41 18 439
2017 Aboriginal 16 17 19 36 12 0 0 33 48 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 35 14 7 1 0 43 21 368

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 17 9 31 24 19 0 0 43 26 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 37 23 13 0 0 36 27 471
2018 Aboriginal 11 27 26 16 21 0 0 37 37 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 18 43 22 11 0 0 33 24 433
2017 Aboriginal 18 36 19 16 12 0 0 27 54 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 20 36 23 13 0 1 36 27 368

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 26 45 17 7 5 0 0 71 12 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 37 23 9 4 3 0 63 13 473
2018 Aboriginal 36 23 15 16 5 5 0 62 22 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 15 8 3 5 0 71 13 441
2017 Aboriginal 40 31 12 6 6 5 0 75 13 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 14 4 4 3 0 77 8 368

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 27 33 9 18 13 0 0 60 30 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 34 22 13 9 2 0 56 22 471
2018 Aboriginal 29 31 22 9 9 0 0 59 19 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 16 13 6 2 0 64 20 439
2017 Aboriginal 10 24 24 19 18 5 0 36 39 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 41 13 10 11 2 0 65 22 367
Top of Page

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 14 86 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 474
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 368
2014 Aboriginal 22 78 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 521
Top of Page

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 18 49 19 0 15 0 0 18 82 18
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 21 9 8 2 0 26 74 475
2018 Aboriginal 43 22 11 5 20 0 0 43 57 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 25 20 11 9 1 0 34 66 436
2017 Aboriginal 47 6 12 0 36 0 0 47 53 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 23 19 9 13 3 1 35 65 369

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 69 31 15
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 44 345

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 35 65 14
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 58 341
2018 Aboriginal 21 79 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 69 285

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 14 6 37 13 13 9 9 24 31 14
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 27 18 16 15 2 9 45 35 342
2018 Aboriginal 10 16 40 17 17 0 0 26 34 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 28 16 15 20 1 8 45 38 286
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 26 17 16 17 1 10 43 38 231

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 14 0 44 7 25 9 0 15 36 14
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 18 19 19 28 1 8 28 51 342
2018 Aboriginal 0 0 33 17 50 0 0 0 67 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 15 19 20 35 1 7 19 60 285
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 11 14 21 41 2 9 14 70 232

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 15 24 10 24 21 0 6 42 47 17
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 21 15 10 10 2 6 62 22 467
2018 Aboriginal 29 43 9 14 5 0 0 72 19 20
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 16 15 13 12 1 5 57 27 439
Report a problem on this page
Date modified: