2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 106. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 29 43 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 11 11 3 0 0 76 14 352
2008 Aboriginal 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 46 9 9 3 0 0 78 12 279

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 65 28 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 61 30 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 350

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 36 43 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 351
2008 Aboriginal 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 45 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 281

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 50 29 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 13 5 4 1 0 78 9 352

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 28 64 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 351
2008 Aboriginal 46 23 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 43 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 281

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 36 14 21 14 14 0 0 50 28 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 25 13 11 8 3 0 68 19 351
2008 Aboriginal 31 31 15 8 8 8 0 67 17 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 27 15 14 6 5 0 63 21 282
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 65 21 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 26 11 5 5 2 1 79 10 352
2008 Aboriginal 69 8 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 8 5 5 4 0 81 10 282

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 50 21 7 21 0 0 0 72 21 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 8 7 7 1 0 78 14 350
2008 Aboriginal 69 8 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 8 11 5 0 0 75 16 282

Senior management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 7 29 36 7 14 7 0 39 23 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 18 11 7 7 0 61 19 351

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 23 46 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 15 13 10 1 1 60 24 350
2008 Aboriginal 46 15 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 39 19 11 7 3 0 62 19 280

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 15 62 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 44 18 15 7 3 0 60 22 351
2008 Aboriginal 38 15 15 8 15 8 0 58 25 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 38 16 24 7 6 0 50 34 282

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 15 46 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 38 14 20 13 2 0 52 33 349
2008 Aboriginal 31 46 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 35 13 29 11 1 0 45 41 281
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 43 43 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 39 11 10 6 0 0 72 16 351

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 43 50 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 351
2008 Aboriginal 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 282

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 39 38 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 9 7 5 0 1 79 12 352
2008 Aboriginal 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 8 13 4 1 1 74 18 282

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 43 21 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 16 9 7 1 0 67 17 352
2008 Aboriginal 46 23 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 15 12 6 1 1 67 18 281

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 28 15 7 21 29 0 0 43 50 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 17 17 17 2 2 47 35 351
2008 Aboriginal 15 38 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 32 16 18 14 2 1 50 34 281

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 43 29 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 350

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 36 43 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 10 8 3 1 0 79 11 350

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 50 21 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 8 9 5 0 0 79 14 352

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 29 28 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 31 20 7 5 0 0 69 12 351
2008 Aboriginal 46 23 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 21 12 4 0 0 63 16 281

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 64 14 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 25 4 9 7 2 2 78 17 351

Mobility and retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 36 50 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 32 352

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Non-Aboriginal 4 29 47 10 9999 9 98
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 43 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 351
2008 Aboriginal 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 50 39 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 280

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 36 50 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 46 12 5 4 0 0 79 10 350

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 7 36 21 29 0 0 7 31 46 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 38 19 6 0 2 26 34 351
2008 Aboriginal 8 23 31 15 15 0 8 33 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 26 39 16 7 0 3 23 36 282

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 7 28 28 21 8 0 7 31 38 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 30 27 13 0 3 41 28 351
2008 Aboriginal 0 31 38 15 8 0 8 25 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 31 21 13 2 3 37 30 280

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 14 21 36 14 15 0 0 29 36 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 36 16 9 1 3 26 37 350
2008 Aboriginal 23 0 38 15 8 0 15 27 27 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 27 31 20 6 1 4 26 41 280

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 7 14 36 22 21 0 0 43 21 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 14 36 29 12 1 2 43 20 345
2008 Aboriginal 8 0 38 31 15 0 8 50 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 33 26 9 1 3 37 29 280

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 14 28 22 28 7 0 0 36 43 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 26 28 22 7 0 3 30 42 351
2008 Aboriginal 8 15 46 8 23 0 0 31 23 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 26 19 11 1 3 30 43 281

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 21 14 14 36 7 0 7 47 38 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 28 24 13 1 5 38 32 351
2008 Aboriginal 31 8 8 31 15 0 8 50 42 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 21 18 6 1 5 25 52 281

Respectful workplace

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 38 31 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 9 6 2 2 0 83 8 350

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 38 46 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 40 6 5 2 0 0 88 7 351
2008 Aboriginal 54 31 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 282

Ethical workplace

Question 41. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 43 43 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 10 8 4 3 1 77 13 348
2008 Aboriginal 54 23 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 10 11 7 5 2 70 20 282

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 7 28 0 29 21 15 0 42 58 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 19 14 16 11 5 42 35 351

Physical environment and equipment

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
2011 Aboriginal 36 43 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 45 3 3 2 0 0 91 6 352
2008 Aboriginal 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 46 3 5 3 0 0 90 7 280

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 57 14 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 350

Use of official languages

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 63 22 3 7 5 0 0 85 12 351
2008 Aboriginal 77 8 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 56 22 7 8 6 0 0 79 14 277

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 79 7 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 70 16 4 7 2 0 0 86 10 351
2008 Aboriginal 77 15 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 65 14 4 9 6 0 1 81 15 281

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 79 13 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 351
2008 Aboriginal 92 0 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 77 11 2 5 4 0 1 90 8 282

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 65. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 54 23 0 15 0 8 0 83 17 13
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 13 7 1 3 0 78 9 352

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 73. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2011 Aboriginal 43 36 0 7 7 7 0 85 15 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 13 2 1 9 0 82 3 350
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 17 11 2 4 1 69 13 83
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