2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 116. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2017 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.

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
2017 Aboriginal 32 45 5 12 6 0 0 76 19 7651
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 165338
2014 Aboriginal 30 44 6 14 6 0 0 74 20 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 171560
2011 Aboriginal 35 45 5 11 5 0 0 80 16 8453
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 46 4 10 4 0 0 82 13 187948
2008 Aboriginal 35 45 4 11 5 0 0 80 16 6789
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 46 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 156600

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in 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
2017 Aboriginal 67 21 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 7627
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 164995
2014 Aboriginal 65 23 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 7866
2014 Non-Aboriginal 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 171528
2011 Aboriginal 69 20 4 3 2 1 1 91 5 8449
2011 Non-Aboriginal 71 20 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 187922
2008 Aboriginal 69 20 4 3 2 1 1 91 5 6780
2008 Non-Aboriginal 71 20 3 3 1 0 1 92 4 156424

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, 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
2017 Aboriginal 68 18 5 4 3 0 2 87 7 7643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 19 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 165228
2014 Aboriginal 65 20 6 4 3 0 2 86 7 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 20 5 6 3 0 1 85 9 171474
2011 Aboriginal 68 18 5 5 3 0 2 87 8 8447
2011 Non-Aboriginal 66 18 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 187842
2008 Aboriginal 68 18 4 5 3 0 2 88 8 6780
2008 Non-Aboriginal 67 18 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 156486

Question 4. 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
2017 Aboriginal 38 33 7 12 10 0 0 71 22 7640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 7 11 6 0 0 75 18 165187
2014 Aboriginal 36 33 7 13 10 0 0 70 23 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 7 11 7 0 0 75 17 171445
2011 Aboriginal 38 34 8 11 8 0 0 73 19 8427
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 8 10 6 0 0 77 15 187541

Question 5. 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
2017 Aboriginal 24 37 11 16 11 0 0 62 27 7640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 22 165240
2014 Aboriginal 23 36 12 17 12 0 0 59 29 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 39 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 171492
2011 Aboriginal 27 39 12 13 8 0 1 67 22 8443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 12 12 6 0 1 69 19 187815
2008 Aboriginal 25 40 11 14 9 0 1 65 23 6777
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 42 13 13 6 0 1 68 19 156623

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
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
2017 Aboriginal 42 36 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 165137
2014 Aboriginal 39 38 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 171565
2011 Aboriginal 43 34 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 8440
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 187765
2008 Aboriginal 38 39 11 7 5 0 0 78 12 6792
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 156630

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
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
2017 Aboriginal 48 35 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 7634
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 165013
2014 Aboriginal 45 35 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 171474
2011 Aboriginal 47 36 7 5 4 0 0 83 9 8449
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 187861
2008 Aboriginal 44 40 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 6785
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 42 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 156678

Question 8. 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
2017 Aboriginal 41 36 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 7608
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 164786
2014 Aboriginal 37 37 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 7866
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 9 7 3 0 0 81 11 171421

Question 9. 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
2017 Aboriginal 39 30 10 10 9 0 0 70 19 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 10 8 6 0 1 75 15 165032
2014 Aboriginal 34 31 12 12 10 0 0 65 22 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 12 9 7 0 1 71 16 171465
2011 Aboriginal 36 34 11 10 8 0 1 71 18 8454
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 11 8 5 0 1 75 14 187857

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I 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
2017 Aboriginal 31 22 12 11 14 2 8 59 27 7638
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 23 11 10 11 2 11 63 24 165003
2014 Aboriginal 29 22 11 12 17 2 8 56 32 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 24 11 11 12 2 10 61 26 171508
2011 Aboriginal 30 23 11 12 16 2 7 58 31 8448
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 24 10 11 13 2 10 62 27 187840
2008 Aboriginal 35 23 8 11 14 1 7 63 28 6784
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 24 9 11 12 2 9 65 25 156526

Question 11. 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
2017 Aboriginal 34 40 11 8 7 0 0 75 15 7641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 44 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 165218
2014 Aboriginal 31 42 11 9 7 0 0 72 16 7869
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 44 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 171562
2011 Aboriginal 36 38 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 8443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 187717
2008 Aboriginal 37 40 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 6748
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 155786

Question 12. 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
2017 Aboriginal 25 31 16 14 14 0 0 56 28 7636
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 165159
2014 Aboriginal 20 32 16 16 15 0 0 53 31 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 17 15 11 0 0 57 26 171516
2011 Aboriginal 21 35 15 15 14 0 0 56 29 8460
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 16 14 10 0 0 59 25 187966

Question 13. 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
2017 Aboriginal 29 40 12 11 7 0 0 69 19 7628
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 165112

Question 14. 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
2017 Aboriginal 40 38 10 6 5 0 0 78 11 7619
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 165034
2014 Aboriginal 37 39 12 6 5 1 0 76 11 7866
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 6 4 1 0 79 10 171497
2011 Aboriginal 38 39 11 6 4 1 0 79 11 8453
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 187932
2008 Aboriginal 43 37 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 6782
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 156521

Question 15. 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
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 14 12 14 0 0 60 26 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 14 11 9 0 0 65 21 165024

Question 16. 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
2017 Aboriginal 55 31 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 7616
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 164838
2014 Aboriginal 61 26 7 3 2 0 0 87 5 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 171453
2011 Aboriginal 62 27 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 8450
2011 Non-Aboriginal 58 31 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 187929

Question 17. 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
2017 Aboriginal 28 36 11 12 11 0 0 65 24 7612
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 68 20 164658
2014 Aboriginal 20 38 13 16 13 0 0 58 29 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 40 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 171552
2011 Aboriginal 28 37 12 12 11 0 0 65 23 8445
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 13 12 8 0 0 68 19 187786

Question 18. 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
2017 Aboriginal 33 31 14 12 10 0 0 64 22 7605
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 164732
2014 Aboriginal 27 33 15 13 11 0 0 61 24 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 171536

Question 19. 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
2017 Aboriginal 32 33 14 12 9 0 0 65 22 7612
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 164720
2014 Aboriginal 26 35 15 13 10 0 0 62 23 7861
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 171497
2011 Aboriginal 33 38 13 10 5 1 1 71 15 8444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 187674

Question 20. 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
2017 Aboriginal 43 35 10 6 5 0 0 78 11 7603
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 164572
2014 Aboriginal 42 37 11 6 5 0 0 79 11 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 171453
2011 Aboriginal 43 38 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 8459
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 187940
2008 Aboriginal 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 6787
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 156606

Question 21. 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
2017 Aboriginal 35 35 17 7 4 0 1 71 11 7643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 165282
2014 Aboriginal 34 32 19 8 6 0 1 67 14 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 17 7 5 0 1 70 12 171570
2011 Aboriginal 34 33 18 8 5 0 1 68 13 8448
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 187893
2008 Aboriginal 29 33 21 10 6 0 1 63 16 6787
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 156580

Question 22a. 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
2017 Aboriginal 13 24 35 15 9 1 3 25 39 7606
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 36 164509
2014 Aboriginal 14 29 33 15 7 1 2 22 44 7851
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 28 36 16 7 1 2 23 40 171223
2011 Aboriginal 14 27 32 16 7 1 2 24 43 8442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 35 16 7 1 2 24 40 187429
2008 Aboriginal 14 29 33 15 6 1 1 22 44 6768
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 35 16 6 1 2 23 41 156310

Question 22b. 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
2017 Aboriginal 14 20 27 19 14 2 4 35 36 7576
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 28 21 14 3 4 37 33 164101
2014 Aboriginal 16 23 29 17 10 2 2 29 40 7846
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 29 20 11 2 3 32 37 171079
2011 Aboriginal 14 21 27 20 12 3 3 34 37 8432
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 29 21 12 2 3 35 34 187246
2008 Aboriginal 15 22 27 20 11 2 2 33 38 6759
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 29 21 11 2 3 34 35 156060

Question 22c. 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
2017 Aboriginal 18 23 28 15 9 2 4 26 44 7597
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 29 16 9 2 4 26 43 164355
2014 Aboriginal 22 25 27 14 7 2 3 22 50 7846
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 27 14 7 2 3 23 48 171105
2011 Aboriginal 20 23 27 15 9 2 4 26 46 8420
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 28 15 8 2 4 25 45 187213
2008 Aboriginal 18 25 28 16 8 2 2 24 46 6755
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 30 17 8 2 3 25 43 156055

Question 22d. 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
2017 Aboriginal 9 15 29 25 16 2 4 44 26 7562
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 31 25 14 1 4 42 25 163709
2014 Aboriginal 10 17 31 25 12 1 3 39 28 7821
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 33 25 12 1 3 38 27 170698
2011 Aboriginal 10 16 31 25 13 1 4 40 27 8414
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 32 25 12 1 4 38 28 186987
2008 Aboriginal 10 17 32 26 12 1 3 40 27 6750
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 33 25 11 1 3 38 28 155994

Question 22e. 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
2017 Aboriginal 20 21 26 16 12 2 4 30 43 7599
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 22 27 17 12 2 4 31 41 164290
2014 Aboriginal 24 25 24 14 9 1 3 24 51 7849
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 27 15 9 1 3 24 47 171114
2011 Aboriginal 21 23 26 16 9 2 3 26 46 8439
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 28 16 9 1 3 27 44 187374
2008 Aboriginal 19 24 27 16 10 1 2 27 45 6749
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 28 18 10 1 3 29 42 156033

Question 22f. 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
2017 Aboriginal 15 18 26 19 14 4 5 36 36 7591
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 164335
2014 Aboriginal 14 18 25 22 13 3 4 38 35 7843
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 17 27 24 13 3 5 40 31 171022
2011 Aboriginal 14 19 26 21 13 3 5 37 35 8422
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 27 23 14 3 5 40 31 187104
2008 Aboriginal 18 22 24 19 11 3 4 32 42 6764
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 27 20 11 2 4 34 38 156177

Question 22g. 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
2017 Aboriginal 18 22 29 15 10 3 5 26 43 7597
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 22 31 15 9 3 4 26 41 164406
2014 Aboriginal 21 24 29 14 8 2 3 23 47 7840
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 31 14 8 2 3 23 44 171130
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My Work Unit

Question 23. 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
2017 Aboriginal 68 14 7 3 3 1 5 86 7 7644
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 16 6 4 2 0 3 88 6 165209
2014 Aboriginal 68 14 7 3 4 0 5 86 7 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 15 5 4 3 0 3 89 6 171573
2011 Aboriginal 67 14 7 4 3 1 5 85 7 8453
2011 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 5 4 3 0 4 87 7 187744
2008 Aboriginal 63 12 6 4 4 1 9 84 9 6783
2008 Non-Aboriginal 67 14 5 4 4 1 6 86 9 156560

Question 24. 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
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 16 13 13 4 3 56 28 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 16 10 9 5 4 62 21 165161
2014 Aboriginal 25 29 15 13 12 3 2 57 27 7869
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 15 10 8 4 3 65 19 171568

Question 25. 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
2017 Aboriginal 37 27 10 12 12 1 0 65 25 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 10 9 7 1 0 73 17 165157
2014 Aboriginal 37 27 11 13 12 1 0 64 25 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 171544

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the 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
2017 Aboriginal 26 31 14 15 12 2 1 59 27 7638
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 13 13 8 1 1 65 21 165069
2014 Aboriginal 23 35 13 16 10 2 1 60 27 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 39 13 14 7 2 1 66 21 171581
2011 Aboriginal 25 33 13 16 11 2 1 59 28 8455
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 13 14 7 2 1 65 22 187978
2008 Aboriginal 24 35 12 15 11 2 1 61 27 6789
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 12 14 7 2 1 66 22 156602

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
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
2017 Aboriginal 22 24 14 14 15 8 1 52 32 7635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 15 13 11 9 1 58 26 165145
2014 Aboriginal 22 25 16 15 15 6 1 51 32 7860
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 16 13 10 7 1 57 26 171562
2011 Aboriginal 25 23 14 15 16 6 1 51 33 8446
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 15 13 11 6 1 58 26 187804
2008 Aboriginal 24 25 13 15 15 6 1 53 32 6783
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 14 13 10 7 1 60 25 156550

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
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
2017 Aboriginal 12 20 17 17 18 14 2 38 42 7632
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 18 17 14 16 3 40 38 165109
2014 Aboriginal 11 20 18 19 20 10 2 35 44 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 19 18 15 13 2 38 40 171539

Question 29. 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
2017 Aboriginal 36 36 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 7625
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 164943
2014 Aboriginal 33 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 7857
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 171499
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. 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
2017 Aboriginal 37 31 12 10 9 1 0 70 18 7643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 12 9 6 1 0 74 15 165264
2014 Aboriginal 36 32 13 10 8 1 0 68 19 7866
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 171597
2011 Aboriginal 33 33 13 10 9 1 0 68 19 8445
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 13 10 7 0 0 71 17 187890
2008 Aboriginal 32 33 11 11 11 1 0 67 22 6785
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 13 11 8 1 1 67 20 156598

Question 31. 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
2017 Aboriginal 43 27 12 8 7 2 1 72 15 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 31 11 6 5 2 1 77 11 165230
2014 Aboriginal 40 28 14 9 8 2 1 69 17 7866
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 171574
2011 Aboriginal 38 29 13 9 8 2 1 69 17 8444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 13 7 5 2 1 74 13 187834
2008 Aboriginal 37 28 13 9 9 3 0 68 19 6782
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 12 8 6 3 1 72 15 156604

Question 32. 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
2017 Aboriginal 41 31 10 9 9 1 0 72 18 7635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 165162
2014 Aboriginal 38 31 12 11 8 1 0 69 19 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 171571
2011 Aboriginal 37 32 11 11 9 1 0 69 20 8431
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 187719
2008 Aboriginal 36 31 10 11 10 1 0 68 22 6781
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 11 10 8 1 0 71 18 156544

Question 33. 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
2017 Aboriginal 76 12 4 1 3 0 4 91 4 7625
2017 Non-Aboriginal 78 12 4 2 2 0 3 93 3 165028
2014 Aboriginal 74 12 5 2 3 0 4 90 4 7861
2014 Non-Aboriginal 77 12 4 2 2 0 3 93 4 171541
2011 Aboriginal 73 12 5 2 3 0 5 89 5 8441
2011 Non-Aboriginal 77 12 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 187772
2008 Aboriginal 74 8 4 2 3 1 8 90 6 6783
2008 Non-Aboriginal 78 8 3 2 2 0 5 92 5 156466

Question 34. 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
2017 Aboriginal 47 22 9 6 8 3 6 76 15 7619
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 23 8 5 6 3 6 80 12 165007
2014 Aboriginal 45 22 10 5 9 3 6 74 16 7866
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 23 9 5 6 3 6 78 12 171578
2011 Aboriginal 41 26 10 7 10 2 3 71 18 8452
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 26 9 7 7 2 4 75 15 187911

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being 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
2017 Aboriginal 50 25 8 7 8 1 0 76 15 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 165067

Question 36. 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
2017 Aboriginal 51 23 11 5 7 2 0 76 13 7636
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 25 10 4 5 2 0 80 9 165142

Question 37. 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
2017 Aboriginal 48 25 11 7 8 0 0 74 15 7622
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 28 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 164919
2014 Aboriginal 46 26 12 8 8 1 0 73 16 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 171495
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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 34 13 13 8 3 3 64 22 1504
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 15 11 5 3 6 67 18 37035
2014 Aboriginal 27 33 15 12 8 2 3 63 21 1482
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 15 10 6 3 5 67 17 38543

Question 40. 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
2017 Aboriginal 28 28 15 10 12 5 0 60 24 7645
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 165243
2014 Aboriginal 24 30 16 13 12 6 0 57 26 7860
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 17 10 8 8 0 62 19 171482
2011 Aboriginal 23 28 17 13 14 5 0 54 28 8443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 19 11 9 7 0 58 22 187745

Question 41. 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
2017 Aboriginal 26 27 15 15 14 3 0 55 30 7636
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 17 13 11 3 0 57 25 165202
2014 Aboriginal 21 28 17 15 15 3 0 51 31 7856
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 19 15 11 3 0 54 27 171490
2011 Aboriginal 22 28 17 14 16 2 0 51 31 8438
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 20 14 13 3 0 52 28 187608
2008 Aboriginal 23 29 16 13 15 3 0 54 29 6779
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 33 18 14 12 3 0 55 26 156544

Question 42. 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
2017 Aboriginal 19 26 17 17 15 5 0 48 34 7631
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 20 17 12 6 0 49 30 165078
2014 Aboriginal 15 27 18 18 17 5 0 44 37 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 28 21 18 13 5 0 45 33 171433
2011 Aboriginal 14 29 19 19 15 4 0 45 35 8445
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 31 21 19 12 6 0 45 33 187768
2008 Aboriginal 12 30 18 20 15 5 0 44 37 6778
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 31 20 20 13 6 0 44 35 156517

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.
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
2017 Aboriginal 21 23 15 14 20 6 0 48 36 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 17 14 15 6 0 51 31 165213
2014 Aboriginal 17 22 17 16 21 7 0 42 39 7859
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 19 15 16 6 0 46 34 171459
2011 Aboriginal 17 26 17 15 19 6 0 45 36 8447
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 19 16 15 7 0 47 33 187794
2008 Aboriginal 15 26 17 16 18 8 0 45 37 6784
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 29 18 16 15 8 0 47 33 156559

Question 44. 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
2017 Aboriginal 18 28 15 17 18 4 0 48 36 7633
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 17 17 13 3 0 50 32 165022
2014 Aboriginal 15 27 17 18 20 3 0 43 39 7855
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 31 18 19 14 3 0 47 34 171402
2011 Aboriginal 15 30 16 19 18 3 0 46 38 8442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 34 18 20 13 3 0 48 34 187638
2008 Aboriginal 15 33 13 20 15 3 0 50 36 6779
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 36 16 20 12 2 0 51 32 156531
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. 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
2017 Aboriginal 27 37 16 11 8 1 0 65 19 7625
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 41 17 10 5 1 0 67 16 165019
2014 Aboriginal 24 37 18 11 8 2 0 62 19 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 18 10 6 2 0 66 16 171585
2011 Aboriginal 27 39 16 10 7 2 0 66 17 8446
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 17 10 5 1 0 67 16 187731

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
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
2017 Aboriginal 37 38 13 6 4 2 0 77 10 7615
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 12 4 2 3 0 81 7 164829
2014 Aboriginal 36 39 12 6 3 3 1 78 9 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 11 4 2 3 1 82 6 171506
2011 Aboriginal 34 37 14 7 3 3 1 75 11 8441
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 13 5 2 3 1 78 8 187656

Question 47. 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
2017 Aboriginal 35 33 11 9 7 3 1 71 17 7620
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 74 13 164844
2014 Aboriginal 34 36 11 9 7 3 1 73 16 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 11 7 4 3 1 77 12 171542
2011 Aboriginal 35 33 11 9 7 3 1 71 17 8436
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 12 8 5 4 1 74 14 187569
2008 Aboriginal 32 33 12 10 9 4 1 68 20 6783
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 12 10 6 4 1 70 17 156532

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my 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
2017 Aboriginal 24 32 19 11 9 4 1 59 21 7627
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 19 11 6 4 1 62 18 164962
2014 Aboriginal 23 32 20 12 9 4 1 58 21 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 20 10 6 5 1 62 17 171524
2011 Aboriginal 19 33 20 13 10 5 1 55 23 8441
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 21 11 7 5 1 57 20 187719

Question 49. 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
2017 Aboriginal 19 22 15 15 20 7 2 45 38 7622
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 17 14 14 9 3 49 32 164867
2014 Aboriginal 17 21 16 16 22 6 1 42 41 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 18 16 15 9 2 46 34 171520
2011 Aboriginal 15 21 17 17 21 8 2 40 41 8449
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 18 16 15 11 3 44 35 187810

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where 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
2017 Aboriginal 60 17 9 3 3 2 6 84 6 7635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 20 8 4 2 2 5 85 7 165161
2014 Aboriginal 59 17 9 3 3 2 6 83 7 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 8 4 2 2 5 85 7 171559

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in 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
2017 Aboriginal 65 17 8 2 2 2 3 87 4 7630
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 20 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 165085
2014 Aboriginal 64 18 7 2 2 3 4 87 5 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 20 6 2 1 3 3 90 4 171534
2011 Aboriginal 65 17 7 2 2 3 3 88 4 8447
2011 Non-Aboriginal 67 19 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 187758
2008 Aboriginal 67 17 7 2 2 2 3 88 5 6780
2008 Non-Aboriginal 67 18 6 2 1 2 3 89 4 156589

Question 52. 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
2017 Aboriginal 23 29 15 15 15 2 0 54 31 7627
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 16 14 11 3 0 57 26 165023
2014 Aboriginal 19 28 17 16 16 3 0 49 34 7856
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 17 16 13 3 1 52 30 171516
2011 Aboriginal 22 32 14 15 14 2 0 55 30 8454
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 34 17 15 12 2 0 56 27 187834
2008 Aboriginal 21 33 15 15 14 2 0 55 30 6787
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 17 15 11 1 0 56 27 156547

Question 53. 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
2017 Aboriginal 20 24 14 15 22 3 2 46 39 7632
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 15 16 18 3 3 48 36 165053
2014 Aboriginal 15 23 14 17 26 2 2 40 45 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 15 18 22 2 2 43 41 171563
2011 Aboriginal 16 26 14 17 24 2 2 44 42 8448
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 15 18 21 2 2 44 40 187803
2008 Aboriginal 17 30 13 16 20 2 1 49 37 6780
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 14 16 17 2 2 51 35 156449

Question 54. 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
2017 Aboriginal 21 32 18 13 12 4 1 55 25 7635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 21 12 8 4 0 58 20 165061

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse 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
2017 Aboriginal 37 31 16 6 6 3 1 70 13 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 15 4 3 4 1 77 8 164964
2014 Aboriginal 38 32 15 6 5 4 1 73 12 7856
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 14 4 2 4 1 79 6 171492

Question 56. 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
2017 Aboriginal 36 35 13 8 6 2 0 72 15 7630
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 12 5 3 2 0 79 9 165026
2014 Aboriginal 34 35 14 9 6 2 0 71 15 7863
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 13 6 3 3 0 78 9 171563
2011 Aboriginal 30 34 15 10 8 2 0 66 19 8445
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 16 7 5 3 0 72 12 187724

Question 57. 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
2017 Aboriginal 41 34 10 7 7 0 0 75 15 7626
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 81 10 165120
2014 Aboriginal 39 34 12 8 6 1 0 73 14 7856
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 171458
2011 Aboriginal 36 35 13 8 7 1 0 72 15 8434
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 77 11 187465
2008 Aboriginal 33 38 12 9 8 1 0 71 17 6777
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 156502

Question 58. 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
2017 Aboriginal 33 29 15 11 11 1 0 62 22 7619
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 16 9 7 1 0 67 17 164981
2014 Aboriginal 26 31 18 12 11 1 0 58 24 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 17 11 8 1 0 64 19 171591
2011 Aboriginal 29 32 18 11 10 1 0 61 21 8438
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 18 10 7 1 0 64 17 187759

Question 59. 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
2017 Aboriginal 32 32 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 7623
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 165039
2014 Aboriginal 25 34 17 13 11 0 0 60 24 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 171549
2011 Aboriginal 28 35 16 12 9 1 0 63 21 8445
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 187591
2008 Aboriginal 29 36 14 12 8 0 0 65 20 6783
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 14 11 6 0 0 68 17 156529

Question 60. 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
2017 Aboriginal 31 22 18 11 13 4 1 56 25 7622
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 22 165021
2014 Aboriginal 27 23 19 14 13 4 1 52 28 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 18 13 10 4 1 57 24 171564
2011 Aboriginal 29 24 17 12 13 4 0 56 27 8440
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 27 17 12 10 5 1 59 23 187704
2008 Aboriginal 27 27 16 13 11 6 0 57 26 6782
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 17 13 9 5 1 60 22 156507
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Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 38 35 7641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 33 165225
2014 Aboriginal 26 38 36 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 34 171564
2011 Aboriginal 28 39 33 8458
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 42 31 188004

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 29 30 9 10 7 2089
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 30 29 6 10 6 43354
2014 Aboriginal 14 29 30 13 9999 13 2129
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 32 30 9 9999 10 45192
2011 Aboriginal 12 35 34 9 9999 11 2413
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 32 31 8 9999 10 50735
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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 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 28 72 7632
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 165011
2014 Aboriginal 30 70 7850
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 82 171331

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 27666
2014 Aboriginal 55 2276
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 29802

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 65 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 27666
2014 Aboriginal 63 2276
2014 Non-Aboriginal 62 29802

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 27666
2014 Aboriginal 7 2276
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 29802

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 27666
2014 Aboriginal 8 2276
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 29802

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 27666
2014 Aboriginal 8 2276
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 29802

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 27666
2014 Aboriginal 12 2276
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 29802

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 27666
2014 Aboriginal 4 2276
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 29802

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 27693
2014 Aboriginal 41 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 29832

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 27693
2014 Aboriginal 43 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 29832

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 27693
2014 Aboriginal 47 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 29832

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 27693
2014 Aboriginal 44 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 29832

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 27693
2014 Aboriginal 34 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 29832

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 60 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 27693
2014 Aboriginal 61 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 29832

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 42 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 27693
2014 Aboriginal 39 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 29832

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 4 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 27693
2014 Aboriginal 3 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 29832

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 27693
2014 Aboriginal 10 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 29832

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 27693
2014 Aboriginal 16 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 29832

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 54 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 27693
2014 Aboriginal 52 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 29832

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 27693
2014 Aboriginal 32 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 29832

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 2040
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 27693
2014 Aboriginal 16 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 29832

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 51 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 27679
2014 Aboriginal 50 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 29824

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 31 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 27679
2014 Aboriginal 29 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 29824

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 27679
2014 Aboriginal 12 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 29824

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 27679
2014 Aboriginal 27 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 29824

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 27679
2014 Aboriginal 13 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 29824

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 27679
2014 Aboriginal 9 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 29824

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 27679
2014 Aboriginal 17 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 29824

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 27679
2014 Aboriginal 11 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 29824

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 2039
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 27679
2014 Aboriginal 25 2278
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 29824

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 25654
2014 Aboriginal 12 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 27754

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 25654
2014 Aboriginal 12 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 27754

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 25654
2014 Aboriginal 9 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 27754

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 25654
2014 Aboriginal 8 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 27754

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 25654
2014 Aboriginal 10 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 27754

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 25654
2014 Aboriginal 11 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 27754

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 25654
2014 Aboriginal 10 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 27754

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 25654
2014 Aboriginal 9 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 27754

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 13 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 25654
2014 Aboriginal 13 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 27754

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 25654
2014 Aboriginal 27 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 27754

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 25654
2014 Aboriginal 10 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 27754

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 25654
2014 Aboriginal 49 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 27754

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 2 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 25654
2014 Aboriginal 2 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 27754

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 55 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 25654
2014 Aboriginal 57 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 27754

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 25654

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 1842
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 25654
2014 Aboriginal 13 2073
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 27754

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 93 7 2033
2017 Non-Aboriginal 93 7 27676

Question 69. 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
2017 Aboriginal 16 18 19 10 14 19 5 45 30 7641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 18 19 7 8 24 7 50 22 165224
2014 Aboriginal 15 18 21 10 13 18 4 43 30 7865
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 19 20 7 7 25 7 50 21 171552

Question 70. 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
2017 Aboriginal 28 27 18 9 11 7 1 59 22 7633
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 17 7 6 9 1 67 14 165014
2014 Aboriginal 24 27 20 10 10 8 1 56 22 7860
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 19 7 5 11 1 65 14 171488
2011 Aboriginal 29 33 16 9 7 5 0 65 17 8435
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 16 7 4 6 0 72 11 187659
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
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
2017 Aboriginal 31 46 9 5 2 2 5 83 8 7644
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 48 10 6 2 2 5 80 9 165276
2014 Aboriginal 31 47 9 5 2 2 3 82 8 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 50 10 5 2 2 5 81 8 171561
2011 Aboriginal 30 48 9 6 2 1 3 82 8 8443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 51 10 6 2 1 4 81 8 187759
2008 Aboriginal 29 47 9 6 3 2 4 81 9 6794
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 49 10 7 3 2 5 79 10 156732

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my 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
2017 Aboriginal 13 24 20 11 9 16 7 48 25 7631
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 21 9 6 20 8 49 22 164971
2014 Aboriginal 12 25 23 11 8 14 6 47 24 7862
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 24 23 10 6 19 8 46 22 171518
2011 Aboriginal 13 27 22 11 8 15 5 49 24 8453
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 26 23 10 6 19 6 48 22 187692

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
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
2017 Aboriginal 38 28 12 5 4 9 5 75 10 7642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 11 4 2 8 5 81 6 165249
2014 Aboriginal 35 31 14 6 4 8 3 74 10 7868
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 12 4 2 8 5 80 7 171553
2011 Aboriginal 35 31 13 6 4 8 3 74 11 8451
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 12 4 2 8 4 79 7 187807
2008 Aboriginal 32 34 12 6 4 8 4 75 11 6791
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 12 4 2 8 5 80 7 156625

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.
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
2017 Aboriginal 28 28 15 7 7 10 5 66 16 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 14 5 4 11 5 73 11 164950
2014 Aboriginal 26 29 17 8 7 10 3 63 17 7852
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 15 6 4 11 5 70 12 171439
2011 Aboriginal 28 29 16 8 6 10 3 65 16 8433
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 15 6 4 10 4 71 12 187487
2008 Aboriginal 28 31 14 10 7 7 3 65 19 6782
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 13 8 4 7 5 71 14 156584
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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 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 85 7621
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 164894
2014 Aboriginal 15 85 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 171252

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 1113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 12553
2014 Aboriginal 47 1123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 12531

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 74 1113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 80 12553
2014 Aboriginal 76 1123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 12531

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 1113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 12553
2014 Aboriginal 4 1123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 12531

Question 76d. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 1113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 12553
2014 Aboriginal 6 1123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 12531

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 1113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 12553
2014 Aboriginal 10 1123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 12531

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 14 1113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 12553
2014 Aboriginal 10 1123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 12531

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 1113
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 12553
2014 Aboriginal 7 1123
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 12531

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 38 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 12505
2014 Aboriginal 36 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 12521

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 12505
2014 Aboriginal 19 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 12521

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 12505
2014 Aboriginal 8 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 12521

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 12505
2014 Aboriginal 7 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 12521

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 12505
2014 Aboriginal 20 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 12521

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 29 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 12505
2014 Aboriginal 21 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 12521

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 12505
2014 Aboriginal 4 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 12521

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 12505

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 12505
2014 Aboriginal 8 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 12521

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 12505
2014 Aboriginal 15 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 12521

Question 77k. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 1 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 12505

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 12505
2014 Aboriginal 21 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 12521

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 1 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 0 12505
2014 Aboriginal 1 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 1 12521

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 17 1106
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 12505
2014 Aboriginal 25 1127
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 12521

Question 78a. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 32 1109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 12562
2014 Aboriginal 30 1125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 12533

Question 78b. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 1109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 12562
2014 Aboriginal 17 1125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 12533

Question 78c. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 1109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 12562
2014 Aboriginal 7 1125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 12533

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 21 1109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 12562
2014 Aboriginal 22 1125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 12533

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 1109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 12562
2014 Aboriginal 7 1125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 12533

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 1109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 12562
2014 Aboriginal 8 1125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 12533

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 11 1109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 12562
2014 Aboriginal 11 1125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 12533

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 1109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 12562
2014 Aboriginal 8 1125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 12533

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 1109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 12562
2014 Aboriginal 46 1125
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 12533

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 11689
2014 Aboriginal 7 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 11645

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 12 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 11689
2014 Aboriginal 8 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 11645

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 5 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 11689
2014 Aboriginal 4 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 11645

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 11689
2014 Aboriginal 3 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 11645

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 4 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 11689
2014 Aboriginal 3 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 11645

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 11689
2014 Aboriginal 5 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 11645

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 11689
2014 Aboriginal 6 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 11645

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 11689
2014 Aboriginal 10 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 11645

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 10 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 11689
2014 Aboriginal 12 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 11645

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a 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
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 11689
2014 Aboriginal 28 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 11645

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 9 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 11689
2014 Aboriginal 10 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 11645

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a 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
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 11689
2014 Aboriginal 51 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 11645

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 11689
2014 Aboriginal 3 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 11645

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 61 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 11689
2014 Aboriginal 66 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 65 11645

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 3 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 1 11689

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 1029
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 11689
2014 Aboriginal 12 1025
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 11645

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 93 7 1118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 93 7 12583

Question 81. 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
2017 Aboriginal 19 17 22 6 7 23 5 50 19 7637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 18 20 3 4 30 7 57 11 165102
2014 Aboriginal 17 18 23 6 7 23 5 49 18 7864
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 18 21 4 3 31 7 56 11 171509

Question 82. 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
2017 Aboriginal 31 26 19 6 7 10 1 64 14 7627
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 17 4 3 12 2 72 8 164899
2014 Aboriginal 27 27 20 6 6 12 1 62 14 7858
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 18 4 3 15 2 70 8 171429
2011 Aboriginal 34 32 15 7 5 6 0 71 12 8449
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 14 4 2 8 0 78 7 187669
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 83a. 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
2017 Aboriginal 20 22 18 15 23 0 2 43 38 7631
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 24 20 14 19 0 2 47 33 164922

Question 83b. 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
2017 Aboriginal 21 27 25 15 11 0 1 49 26 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 26 15 11 0 1 47 26 164980

Question 83c. 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
2017 Aboriginal 29 28 20 11 8 1 3 59 20 7594
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 29 22 12 8 1 3 57 21 164649

Question 83d. 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
2017 Aboriginal 22 21 20 17 17 1 2 44 35 7636
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 23 22 16 14 1 2 45 32 164927

Question 83e. 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
2017 Aboriginal 47 22 12 5 4 1 9 76 10 7617
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 24 13 6 4 1 9 75 11 164691

Question 83f. 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
2017 Aboriginal 29 29 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 7604
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 22 11 7 0 1 59 19 164536

Question 83g. 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
2017 Aboriginal 28 29 21 12 8 1 2 59 20 7606
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 164416

Question 83h. 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
2017 Aboriginal 24 29 22 14 10 1 2 54 24 7596
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 23 14 8 1 2 54 22 164454

Question 83i. 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
2017 Aboriginal 29 28 19 12 9 1 1 58 22 7607
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 20 12 7 1 2 60 19 164502

Question 83j. 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
2017 Aboriginal 29 31 19 11 8 1 1 61 19 7592
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 21 11 6 1 2 61 18 164146

Question 83k. 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
2017 Aboriginal 50 23 13 6 5 0 2 75 12 7635
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 24 13 6 3 0 2 78 9 164988

Question 83l. 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
2017 Aboriginal 61 16 9 6 5 1 2 79 12 7624
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 13 6 4 3 1 3 86 8 164980

Question 83m. 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
2017 Aboriginal 49 29 11 5 4 0 2 79 9 7613
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 27 10 4 2 0 2 83 7 164889

Question 83n. 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
2017 Aboriginal 53 20 11 7 7 1 1 75 15 7621
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 20 10 6 5 0 2 80 11 164882

Question 83o. 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
2017 Aboriginal 54 13 5 2 1 0 24 89 5 7614
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 164761

Question 83p. 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
2017 Aboriginal 61 21 8 3 2 0 6 87 5 7567
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 19 7 2 1 1 7 88 4 164067

Question 83q. 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
2017 Aboriginal 61 16 7 5 6 1 4 82 11 7632
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 17 8 5 5 1 4 82 10 165074

Question 83r. 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
2017 Aboriginal 46 30 14 5 3 0 2 78 8 7619
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 164777

Question 84. 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
2017 Aboriginal 13 27 35 15 9 1 0 40 24 7645
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 165279

Question 85. 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
2017 Aboriginal 12 22 37 19 9 0 1 28 35 7614
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 39 22 10 0 0 32 28 164724

Question 86. 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
2017 Aboriginal 23 37 17 10 10 3 0 62 21 7629
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 16 9 6 4 0 68 15 165037

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
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
2017 Aboriginal 17 32 17 16 16 2 0 50 33 7639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 38 17 14 10 2 0 57 25 165080
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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: 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 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 76 7625
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 165023
2014 Aboriginal 22 78 7849
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 171200

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 76 24 1861
2017 Non-Aboriginal 78 22 27429
2014 Aboriginal 76 24 1722
2014 Non-Aboriginal 78 22 25406

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 44 35 7 8 5 0 1 80 13 1416
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 6 8 4 0 1 83 12 21575
2014 Aboriginal 45 32 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 1313
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 19935
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Compensation

Question 91. 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
2017 Aboriginal 27 23 19 12 15 4 1 28 72 7642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 24 19 11 12 4 1 32 68 165292

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 26 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 105813

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 35 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 105813

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 105813

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 49 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 105813

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 6 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 105813

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 5128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 105813

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 43 18 11 4 17 5003
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 48 18 10 4 13 103791

Question 94. 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
2017 Aboriginal 12 20 16 16 27 2 7 35 47 5151
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 16 17 24 2 9 36 46 106600

Question 95. 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
2017 Aboriginal 4 10 12 17 48 3 7 16 71 5153
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 10 13 17 44 3 9 16 70 106549
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