2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission by Question 106. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 30 9 9 13 0 0 70 22 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 4 10 2 0 0 84 12 731
2017 Aboriginal 41 41 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 44 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 778
2014 Aboriginal 36 48 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 42 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 640
2011 Aboriginal 27 33 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 44 3 6 2 0 0 88 9 682
2008 Aboriginal 15 54 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 47 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 560

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 41 32 5 9 14 0 0 73 23 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 5 5 3 0 2 86 8 731
2017 Aboriginal 65 10 7 14 3 0 0 76 17 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 17 4 5 3 0 1 87 9 777
2014 Aboriginal 54 18 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 68 18 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 640
2011 Aboriginal 47 27 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 68 18 4 5 3 0 1 88 8 682
2008 Aboriginal 31 31 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 65 18 5 7 4 0 1 84 11 559

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 30 9 13 9 0 0 70 22 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 31 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 732
2017 Aboriginal 41 41 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 5 7 4 0 0 85 11 776
2014 Aboriginal 30 36 11 18 6 0 0 66 24 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 639
2011 Aboriginal 47 13 7 13 13 0 7 64 29 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 679

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 26 0 26 9 0 0 65 35 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 729
2018 Aboriginal 58 29 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 8 7 2 0 1 83 9 676
2017 Aboriginal 45 35 3 10 7 0 0 79 17 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 778
2014 Aboriginal 60 24 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 640
2011 Aboriginal 40 20 7 13 13 0 7 64 29 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 9 7 4 0 1 79 12 679
2008 Aboriginal 23 38 0 15 23 0 0 62 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 13 11 5 0 1 71 16 559

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 39 4 9 9 0 0 78 17 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 60 29 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 727
2017 Aboriginal 59 31 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 776
2014 Aboriginal 66 18 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 69 24 3 2 1 0 0 93 3 640

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 30 9 13 9 0 0 70 22 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 30 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 731
2018 Aboriginal 52 20 6 16 3 0 3 74 20 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 29 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 676
2017 Aboriginal 48 31 3 10 7 0 0 79 17 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 29 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 777
2014 Aboriginal 66 18 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 640
2011 Aboriginal 40 20 0 33 7 0 0 60 40 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 7 8 3 0 0 81 12 683

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 32 41 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 733
2018 Aboriginal 45 38 10 7 0 0 0 84 7 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 673
2017 Aboriginal 48 41 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 778
2014 Aboriginal 30 42 17 12 0 0 0 71 12 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 640
2011 Aboriginal 27 27 7 7 33 0 0 53 40 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 9 9 4 0 0 79 12 681
2008 Aboriginal 31 31 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 558

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 26 22 22 4 0 0 52 26 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 13 11 8 0 0 68 18 729
2018 Aboriginal 42 23 13 7 16 0 0 65 22 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 16 11 8 0 0 64 20 675
2017 Aboriginal 27 28 14 21 10 0 0 55 31 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 14 13 8 1 0 65 21 778
2014 Aboriginal 36 30 17 0 18 0 0 66 18 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 17 14 10 0 0 58 24 640
2011 Aboriginal 13 33 13 27 7 7 0 50 36 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 682

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 22 35 17 0 0 0 48 17 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 727
2018 Aboriginal 42 29 16 7 6 0 0 71 12 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 677
2017 Aboriginal 38 38 7 10 3 3 0 79 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 43 10 10 3 0 0 78 12 777

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 35 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 726
2018 Aboriginal 65 23 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 676
2017 Aboriginal 55 31 10 0 3 0 0 86 3 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 7 776
2014 Aboriginal 54 24 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 36 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 639
2011 Aboriginal 40 27 20 7 0 7 0 71 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 683
2008 Aboriginal 31 46 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 558

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 26 22 13 13 0 0 52 26 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 12 9 5 0 0 73 15 729
2018 Aboriginal 29 42 13 13 2 0 0 71 16 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 35 12 9 5 0 0 74 15 676
2017 Aboriginal 34 31 21 7 3 3 0 68 11 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 776

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 52 26 9 4 9 0 0 78 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 724
2018 Aboriginal 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 29 11 2 1 0 0 85 4 668
2017 Aboriginal 65 24 7 0 3 0 0 90 3 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 29 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 775
2014 Aboriginal 60 12 17 12 0 0 0 71 12 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 25 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 640
2011 Aboriginal 40 33 13 0 7 0 7 79 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 61 27 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 683

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 33 19 24 5 19 0 0 52 24 21
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 722
2018 Aboriginal 39 32 20 10 0 0 0 71 10 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 41 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 673
2017 Aboriginal 34 38 7 17 3 0 0 72 21 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 774
2014 Aboriginal 36 36 5 18 6 0 0 71 24 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 45 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 640
2011 Aboriginal 20 20 7 33 13 0 7 43 50 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 680

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 30 26 4 13 0 0 57 17 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 728
2018 Aboriginal 52 26 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 673
2017 Aboriginal 41 35 10 10 3 0 0 76 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 775
2014 Aboriginal 42 24 6 23 6 0 0 66 29 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 15 11 6 0 0 67 18 640

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 36 23 27 5 9 0 0 59 14 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 722
2018 Aboriginal 32 33 19 13 3 0 0 65 16 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 672
2017 Aboriginal 41 41 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 775
2014 Aboriginal 36 42 6 17 0 0 0 77 17 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 638
2011 Aboriginal 20 27 33 7 7 0 7 50 14 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 10 9 3 1 0 78 12 679

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 35 13 4 9 0 0 74 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 731
2018 Aboriginal 51 36 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 676
2017 Aboriginal 45 45 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 772
2014 Aboriginal 48 30 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 639
2011 Aboriginal 40 13 7 20 20 0 0 53 40 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 683
2008 Aboriginal 38 38 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 39 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 558

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 55 32 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 18 9 3 0 0 70 12 726
2018 Aboriginal 45 33 10 7 6 0 0 78 12 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 19 9 3 0 0 69 12 678
2017 Aboriginal 41 31 14 10 3 0 0 72 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 39 16 6 3 0 1 74 10 777
2014 Aboriginal 42 36 6 12 0 5 0 81 13 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 20 5 3 0 0 72 8 640
2011 Aboriginal 33 20 27 7 13 0 0 53 20 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 19 8 5 0 0 67 13 683
2008 Aboriginal 23 46 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 38 24 13 6 0 0 57 19 560

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 30 17 30 4 4 0 36 45 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 7 20 38 23 10 0 1 34 28 730
2018 Aboriginal 0 32 32 33 3 0 0 36 32 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 24 36 23 11 0 1 34 29 673
2017 Aboriginal 29 14 39 7 11 0 0 18 43 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 20 37 25 9 1 3 35 26 769
2014 Aboriginal 12 34 42 12 0 0 0 12 46 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 23 38 22 7 1 2 30 31 640
2011 Aboriginal 13 40 33 7 0 7 0 7 57 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 26 35 18 7 0 3 26 38 677
2008 Aboriginal 38 31 15 8 0 0 8 8 75 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 33 32 14 7 0 1 21 46 560

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 14 14 32 18 14 9 0 35 30 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 7 12 24 33 21 2 1 55 20 725
2018 Aboriginal 3 17 21 41 17 0 0 59 20 29
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 12 24 36 21 1 1 59 17 671
2017 Aboriginal 11 14 25 28 14 7 0 46 27 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 10 22 34 22 3 5 61 15 766
2014 Aboriginal 0 23 24 24 18 0 12 47 26 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 9 23 37 23 2 3 63 13 638
2011 Aboriginal 0 27 27 40 0 0 7 43 29 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 5 12 23 32 21 2 5 57 18 679
2008 Aboriginal 15 31 31 0 8 8 8 9 55 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 31 23 15 1 2 38 29 559

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 30 30 17 4 4 0 23 45 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 24 34 19 8 1 1 28 38 731
2018 Aboriginal 20 19 26 16 16 0 3 34 40 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 35 19 8 2 1 29 36 667
2017 Aboriginal 17 28 21 28 7 0 0 35 45 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 34 20 10 1 3 32 33 770
2014 Aboriginal 18 52 18 6 6 0 0 12 70 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 32 17 7 1 2 25 42 639
2011 Aboriginal 36 14 29 7 7 7 0 15 54 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 27 15 9 0 4 25 47 680
2008 Aboriginal 38 23 15 8 0 8 8 9 73 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 26 18 9 1 2 27 45 560

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 4 26 26 35 9 0 0 43 30 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 37 32 16 0 1 48 14 728
2018 Aboriginal 10 9 29 39 10 0 3 51 19 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 8 35 35 15 1 2 50 13 670
2017 Aboriginal 11 11 29 46 4 0 0 50 21 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 13 34 31 16 1 2 48 16 764
2014 Aboriginal 6 29 36 18 12 0 0 30 34 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 13 34 31 14 1 1 45 20 636
2011 Aboriginal 27 27 20 20 0 0 7 21 57 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 32 29 13 1 3 43 24 677
2008 Aboriginal 23 31 23 8 0 8 8 9 64 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 33 29 11 0 2 40 26 558

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 22 9 35 17 13 4 0 32 32 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 27 20 13 1 2 34 38 728
2018 Aboriginal 6 20 33 26 13 0 3 40 26 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 30 24 13 1 2 38 30 672
2017 Aboriginal 14 14 43 14 11 0 4 26 30 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 27 25 14 1 3 41 31 768
2014 Aboriginal 18 11 54 6 12 0 0 18 29 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 28 27 11 1 3 39 32 638
2011 Aboriginal 20 40 20 7 7 7 0 14 64 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 28 25 11 1 4 38 32 680
2008 Aboriginal 15 38 31 0 8 0 8 8 58 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 28 23 12 1 2 35 36 558

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 9 13 43 9 0 0 52 35 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 26 29 18 2 3 49 23 730
2018 Aboriginal 7 14 39 10 27 3 0 38 21 30
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 28 30 17 2 2 49 21 669
2017 Aboriginal 14 11 21 29 25 0 0 54 25 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 26 28 20 3 6 52 19 770
2014 Aboriginal 6 12 24 23 30 0 6 56 19 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 2 5 22 38 26 2 5 69 8 640
2011 Aboriginal 0 0 33 40 13 0 13 62 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 3 7 22 35 24 2 7 65 11 677
2008 Aboriginal 0 38 38 0 8 8 8 9 45 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 14 27 28 16 2 4 47 24 559

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 9 30 22 4 9 0 29 38 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 34 21 10 1 1 32 32 727
2018 Aboriginal 16 20 26 20 16 3 0 37 36 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 36 20 10 2 1 31 32 673
2017 Aboriginal 14 14 29 32 11 0 0 43 28 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 34 20 12 3 4 35 29 772
2014 Aboriginal 12 29 42 18 0 0 0 18 40 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 34 21 9 2 3 32 33 640

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 9 35 17 9 4 0 27 36 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 34 22 14 0 1 37 29 730
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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 48 17 17 9 4 0 4 68 14 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 66 16 7 4 3 0 3 85 8 733
2017 Aboriginal 65 17 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 15 6 5 3 0 3 86 8 777
2014 Aboriginal 71 11 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 14 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 638
2011 Aboriginal 40 27 7 0 20 0 7 71 21 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 65 14 8 5 5 0 3 82 10 681
2008 Aboriginal 23 23 15 15 23 0 0 46 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 60 16 7 5 8 1 4 79 13 559

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 17 17 22 9 0 4 50 32 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 14 12 8 5 2 63 22 730
2018 Aboriginal 26 32 13 13 9 7 0 62 24 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 16 12 7 4 4 63 20 673
2017 Aboriginal 34 24 21 7 7 3 3 63 15 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 14 10 7 5 3 66 18 778
2014 Aboriginal 48 17 6 24 6 0 0 64 30 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 16 12 10 3 2 61 22 639

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 13 13 13 13 4 0 59 27 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 27 9 11 6 0 0 74 17 728
2018 Aboriginal 46 22 10 10 12 0 0 68 22 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 9 12 6 0 0 72 19 675
2017 Aboriginal 45 41 3 7 3 0 0 86 10 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 30 8 10 6 1 1 76 16 778
2014 Aboriginal 54 23 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 30 11 12 8 0 0 69 21 639

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 43 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 34 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 732
2018 Aboriginal 49 35 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 36 7 8 3 0 0 82 10 675
2017 Aboriginal 45 38 3 10 3 0 0 83 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 774
2014 Aboriginal 48 30 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 639

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 30 17 4 9 0 0 70 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 730
2018 Aboriginal 32 42 7 13 6 0 0 75 19 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 675
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 22 30 0 0 0 4 68 0 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 26 10 3 2 1 2 84 5 733

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 35 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 26 10 10 6 1 1 74 15 731
2018 Aboriginal 49 20 16 3 12 0 0 68 16 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 672
2017 Aboriginal 52 17 17 7 3 3 0 71 11 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 9 6 4 1 1 80 11 778
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 5 24 0 0 0 71 24 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 639
2011 Aboriginal 20 33 13 13 13 7 0 57 29 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 11 12 8 0 1 69 19 682
2008 Aboriginal 31 31 8 0 23 0 8 67 25 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 32 13 14 8 1 1 66 22 558

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 26 17 0 9 4 0 73 9 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 9 6 5 2 1 79 11 731
2018 Aboriginal 45 29 10 13 2 0 0 75 16 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 28 10 5 4 3 1 80 9 671
2017 Aboriginal 48 28 10 7 3 3 0 79 11 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 8 6 3 2 1 83 9 776
2014 Aboriginal 48 24 5 24 0 0 0 71 24 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 9 7 6 1 1 78 13 640
2011 Aboriginal 33 7 20 13 13 13 0 46 31 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 10 7 6 2 1 76 14 680
2008 Aboriginal 31 23 8 0 31 8 0 58 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 28 14 9 6 3 1 70 15 557

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 30 22 13 4 0 0 61 17 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 25 10 9 5 1 0 76 13 727
2018 Aboriginal 49 26 13 7 6 0 0 75 12 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 10 6 3 1 1 81 9 671
2017 Aboriginal 52 17 7 14 7 3 0 71 21 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 8 6 4 1 1 82 10 776
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 17 12 0 0 0 71 12 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 9 8 5 0 1 77 13 639
2011 Aboriginal 27 7 27 20 13 0 7 36 36 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 10 12 6 0 0 72 18 680
2008 Aboriginal 31 31 0 0 31 8 0 67 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 12 12 7 0 1 68 19 557

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 65 22 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 77 10 5 1 2 0 4 91 4 724
2017 Aboriginal 76 14 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 76 13 4 3 1 0 4 92 4 775
2014 Aboriginal 71 12 5 12 0 0 0 83 12 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 79 11 3 3 1 0 2 92 5 640
2011 Aboriginal 53 27 0 0 13 0 7 86 14 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 76 10 6 3 2 0 2 89 5 682
2008 Aboriginal 62 8 0 15 8 0 8 75 25 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 76 10 5 3 3 0 3 89 6 557

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 65 4 13 9 4 4 0 73 14 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 7 5 3 2 2 84 9 730
2017 Aboriginal 45 17 7 3 17 3 7 69 23 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 26 8 7 4 2 4 80 12 777
2014 Aboriginal 66 12 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 20 8 7 9 2 3 75 17 640
2011 Aboriginal 27 40 7 7 13 0 7 71 21 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 26 9 7 6 1 2 77 14 683

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 57 17 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 19 9 4 3 1 1 84 8 732
2018 Aboriginal 58 20 16 0 6 0 0 78 6 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 25 8 3 5 1 0 84 8 671
2017 Aboriginal 62 14 17 0 7 0 0 76 7 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 23 9 5 3 1 1 82 9 775

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 61 9 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 53 25 9 7 5 0 1 79 12 732
2018 Aboriginal 49 26 13 3 9 0 0 75 12 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 28 8 7 5 1 0 79 12 672
2017 Aboriginal 57 18 11 4 11 0 0 75 14 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 9 6 5 0 1 81 11 776
2014 Aboriginal 54 18 17 6 6 0 0 71 12 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 9 8 5 0 0 77 14 639

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 33 42 8 13 3 2 0 76 16 117
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 26 35 0 9 0 4 55 9 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 16 12 6 4 0 65 18 732
2018 Aboriginal 39 26 26 7 2 0 0 65 9 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 14 12 4 3 0 69 16 677
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 28 7 14 0 0 52 21 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 17 13 7 5 0 61 21 776
2014 Aboriginal 6 48 12 23 12 0 0 54 34 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 19 17 7 5 0 55 25 640
2011 Aboriginal 20 0 47 13 13 0 7 21 29 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 30 21 10 7 7 1 59 18 682

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 32 36 5 9 0 0 50 14 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 17 15 7 2 0 60 23 731
2018 Aboriginal 33 35 23 3 6 0 0 68 9 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 15 12 5 1 0 68 17 676
2017 Aboriginal 17 38 24 10 10 0 0 55 21 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 18 12 8 2 0 61 21 777
2014 Aboriginal 18 24 30 18 11 0 0 42 29 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 34 21 16 8 0 0 55 24 640
2011 Aboriginal 20 13 20 20 20 0 7 36 43 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 18 13 10 2 0 59 23 680
2008 Aboriginal 38 23 0 8 23 8 0 67 33 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 34 19 13 11 3 0 55 26 558

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 26 22 26 9 4 0 41 36 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 24 16 8 4 0 50 25 732
2018 Aboriginal 20 40 20 10 6 3 0 62 17 30
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 19 15 5 3 0 60 20 675
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 21 24 3 0 0 52 28 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 34 19 14 8 6 0 55 24 777
2014 Aboriginal 6 30 12 48 5 0 0 36 52 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 32 23 18 8 4 0 48 27 640
2011 Aboriginal 13 20 27 13 13 13 0 38 31 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 36 19 17 9 4 0 53 27 681
2008 Aboriginal 8 54 0 15 23 0 0 62 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 32 19 20 13 5 0 45 35 557

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 17 26 30 22 0 4 0 45 23 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 18 17 8 2 0 56 25 733
2018 Aboriginal 29 35 23 10 2 0 0 65 12 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 18 13 7 2 0 62 20 679
2017 Aboriginal 21 38 28 10 3 0 0 59 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 18 13 8 3 0 60 22 774
2014 Aboriginal 6 48 18 18 11 0 0 54 29 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 18 20 10 1 0 51 31 640
2011 Aboriginal 13 33 13 7 27 7 0 50 36 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 37 17 20 11 2 0 52 31 681
2008 Aboriginal 31 8 8 31 23 0 0 38 54 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 16 26 15 1 0 43 41 560

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 26 13 9 4 9 0 71 14 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 26 16 9 3 8 1 70 13 729
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 43 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 12 7 2 0 0 80 9 732
2018 Aboriginal 52 32 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 12 4 2 0 0 83 5 670
2017 Aboriginal 43 36 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 11 5 1 1 0 83 7 778
2014 Aboriginal 48 36 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 640
2011 Aboriginal 13 67 13 0 0 0 7 86 0 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 682

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 14 41 18 9 0 0 32 27 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 35 20 21 8 2 0 50 29 731

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 26 26 4 0 4 0 68 5 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 10 6 4 2 1 80 10 731
2018 Aboriginal 39 39 7 13 2 0 0 78 16 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 8 6 2 1 1 83 9 675
2017 Aboriginal 50 32 4 4 7 0 4 85 11 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 10 4 2 2 1 83 7 775
2014 Aboriginal 60 30 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 8 4 3 2 1 84 7 640
2011 Aboriginal 36 14 29 7 14 0 0 50 21 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 9 7 5 3 1 79 12 677
2008 Aboriginal 38 38 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 12 7 7 1 1 74 14 559

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 30 22 9 4 4 4 62 14 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 726
2018 Aboriginal 41 40 10 7 3 0 0 81 9 30
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 13 6 2 1 0 79 8 673

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 13 26 26 9 0 0 39 35 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 20 14 12 7 2 51 28 731
2018 Aboriginal 20 10 20 20 19 13 0 34 44 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 20 14 11 7 2 51 28 675
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 14 14 10 0 10 58 27 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 23 19 15 13 7 2 48 31 777
2014 Aboriginal 36 12 6 12 29 6 0 51 43 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 17 16 14 9 1 49 33 640
2011 Aboriginal 27 20 20 7 20 0 7 50 29 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 21 21 13 10 15 3 46 28 678

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 17 43 17 9 13 0 0 61 22 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 15 14 8 1 0 63 22 733
2018 Aboriginal 42 29 20 3 6 0 0 71 9 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 13 12 6 1 0 68 18 675
2017 Aboriginal 52 28 3 10 7 0 0 79 17 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 776
2014 Aboriginal 48 30 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 11 11 9 1 0 68 20 640
2011 Aboriginal 27 33 7 13 13 0 7 64 29 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 12 10 9 2 0 69 18 680
2008 Aboriginal 8 46 31 0 15 0 0 54 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 15 12 9 1 0 63 22 556

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 17 22 17 13 30 0 0 39 43 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 16 18 20 2 2 44 40 733
2018 Aboriginal 16 26 23 13 22 0 0 42 35 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 15 18 16 2 1 49 35 675
2017 Aboriginal 34 10 14 14 28 0 0 45 41 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 15 16 16 2 3 50 34 777
2014 Aboriginal 30 18 0 34 18 0 0 48 52 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 22 17 17 21 2 3 42 40 640
2011 Aboriginal 13 13 13 13 40 0 7 29 57 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 16 19 19 2 4 43 40 678
2008 Aboriginal 0 38 23 15 23 0 0 38 38 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 33 14 14 20 2 2 50 36 560

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 61 26 4 4 0 4 0 91 5 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 58 23 11 3 1 1 3 84 5 733

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 22 9 0 0 0 26 88 0 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 14 8 5 4 3 10 80 11 732

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 52 22 13 4 4 0 4 77 9 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 48 26 13 6 3 2 2 77 9 731

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 22 9 9 4 4 9 75 15 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 21 15 7 4 4 3 73 11 729

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 30 4 4 13 0 9 76 19 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 15 9 6 6 4 4 76 14 730

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 57 9 13 0 9 0 13 75 10 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 71 12 7 3 2 2 3 87 6 730

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 52 13 9 4 9 0 13 75 15 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 74 8 4 3 2 5 3 90 5 729

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 70 13 4 4 0 0 9 90 5 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 80 5 2 1 0 3 9 96 1 730

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 26 26 0 13 4 0 59 14 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 25 42 17 10 4 2 0 69 14 731
2018 Aboriginal 32 42 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 20 9 4 1 0 67 13 674
2017 Aboriginal 31 24 21 14 10 0 0 55 24 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 18 9 4 3 1 68 13 774

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 26 26 13 4 0 0 57 17 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 6 2 2 0 80 8 728
2018 Aboriginal 50 20 20 7 3 0 0 70 9 30
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 674
2017 Aboriginal 38 38 10 10 3 0 0 76 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 774
2014 Aboriginal 54 18 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 10 7 3 1 0 80 9 640
2011 Aboriginal 33 20 33 0 7 0 7 57 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 680

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 26 13 13 4 4 0 68 18 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 13 3 1 4 0 83 4 731
2018 Aboriginal 46 35 13 3 2 0 0 81 6 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 12 3 1 3 0 83 5 673
2017 Aboriginal 45 38 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 776
2014 Aboriginal 42 42 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 10 3 2 3 0 84 5 639

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 30 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 732
2018 Aboriginal 52 33 13 0 2 0 0 84 2 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 34 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 675
2017 Aboriginal 48 31 14 3 3 0 0 79 7 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 34 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 778
2014 Aboriginal 54 36 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 640
2011 Aboriginal 33 27 20 0 13 7 0 64 14 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 680
2008 Aboriginal 31 23 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 13 7 3 0 0 77 9 560

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 41 32 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 31 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 731
2018 Aboriginal 49 36 10 3 2 0 0 84 6 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 13 5 3 0 0 80 8 670
2017 Aboriginal 48 35 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 774
2014 Aboriginal 42 42 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 14 6 4 0 0 75 10 640
2011 Aboriginal 27 20 40 0 7 7 0 50 7 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 16 7 3 1 0 73 11 680

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 30 22 0 9 0 0 70 9 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 12 9 2 0 0 76 11 729
2018 Aboriginal 45 39 10 3 2 0 0 84 6 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 11 7 2 0 0 81 9 668
2017 Aboriginal 45 28 17 7 3 0 0 72 10 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 776
2014 Aboriginal 42 36 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 639
2011 Aboriginal 20 27 20 13 13 0 7 50 29 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 680
2008 Aboriginal 31 38 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 557

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 17 26 13 4 0 0 57 17 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 27 17 12 6 3 0 64 18 733
2018 Aboriginal 45 26 23 7 0 0 0 71 7 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 26 17 11 6 2 0 66 17 675
2017 Aboriginal 41 31 17 3 7 0 0 72 10 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 27 15 11 6 4 1 67 17 776
2014 Aboriginal 48 24 5 6 18 0 0 71 24 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 28 16 12 5 3 1 66 17 640
2011 Aboriginal 21 14 14 21 29 0 0 36 50 14
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 29 16 11 7 3 0 65 19 682
2008 Aboriginal 31 23 31 0 15 0 0 54 15 13
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 27 17 10 6 4 1 65 17 560
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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 48 17 35 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 34 733
2018 Aboriginal 20 38 42 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 41 36 679
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 48 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 34 777
2014 Aboriginal 36 46 18 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 38 640
2011 Aboriginal 40 33 27 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 44 33 682

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 9 36 18 9 18 9 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 18 40 7 16 5 201
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 23 28 8 16 6 204
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 32 15 9999 7 138
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 23 34 11 9999 8 154
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Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 48 13 0 0 0 4 86 0 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 44 9 3 1 1 4 86 5 731

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 61 17 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 23 7 2 1 7 5 88 3 731
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 23 77 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 730
2018 Aboriginal 29 71 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 677

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 61 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 729

Question 64. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 22 9 22 13 9 22 4 41 29 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 16 17 10 8 24 7 50 26 732
2018 Aboriginal 23 10 26 13 6 22 0 42 24 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 19 17 7 6 24 7 56 19 673
2017 Aboriginal 14 17 24 3 10 24 7 45 20 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 16 18 8 6 27 8 50 23 777
2014 Aboriginal 6 30 17 12 18 12 6 44 36 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 16 18 9 8 23 7 51 24 639

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 17 22 22 0 9 0 52 24 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 30 15 8 4 7 1 71 13 731
2018 Aboriginal 36 32 16 7 6 3 0 70 13 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 30 17 6 4 6 1 71 10 676
2017 Aboriginal 38 24 28 3 3 3 0 64 7 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 31 16 7 3 9 1 70 12 776
2014 Aboriginal 30 30 23 6 12 0 0 60 18 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 32 14 8 5 7 1 71 13 640
2011 Aboriginal 33 33 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 15 7 3 8 0 73 11 680
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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 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 22 9 13 4 9 39 4 54 23 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 15 16 4 3 29 9 62 12 732
2018 Aboriginal 23 10 23 3 6 35 0 51 14 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 15 17 2 4 31 7 63 9 675
2017 Aboriginal 21 21 21 7 3 24 3 57 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 13 15 3 2 38 7 63 9 777
2014 Aboriginal 12 36 29 0 6 18 0 58 7 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 15 18 3 2 33 9 61 9 640

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 22 17 9 4 13 0 65 15 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 26 14 4 2 10 2 76 8 731
2018 Aboriginal 39 36 16 3 6 0 0 75 9 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 29 16 2 3 9 1 76 6 675
2017 Aboriginal 38 31 24 3 0 3 0 71 4 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 29 14 3 2 15 2 78 5 774
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 17 0 6 6 0 76 6 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 15 3 1 13 2 78 5 639
2011 Aboriginal 40 33 7 0 7 13 0 85 8 15
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 11 3 2 9 0 82 5 681
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 48 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 24 13 7 4 0 1 76 11 727
2018 Aboriginal 45 29 16 3 7 0 0 75 10 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 14 4 4 0 1 77 9 675
2017 Aboriginal 45 34 17 3 0 0 0 79 3 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 29 16 6 3 1 4 74 9 770

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 35 22 13 9 0 9 52 24 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 24 14 10 1 0 52 24 731
2018 Aboriginal 25 35 23 13 3 0 0 61 16 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 28 29 16 9 0 1 46 26 675
2017 Aboriginal 21 35 21 17 7 0 0 55 24 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 30 27 13 11 1 1 48 24 775

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 22 57 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 20 9 5 1 1 66 14 729
2018 Aboriginal 35 29 23 10 3 0 0 64 13 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 24 8 5 0 2 62 13 675
2017 Aboriginal 31 28 24 14 3 0 0 59 17 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 20 11 4 1 2 64 15 772

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 22 26 0 22 0 4 50 23 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 22 15 12 1 1 50 28 728
2018 Aboriginal 33 31 16 16 3 0 0 64 20 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 22 15 10 0 1 53 25 673
2017 Aboriginal 38 21 17 7 14 3 0 61 21 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 23 13 12 2 2 51 25 774

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 13 4 3 1 2 79 7 730
2018 Aboriginal 45 35 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 28 16 6 3 0 2 75 9 670
2017 Aboriginal 52 21 10 10 3 0 3 75 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 28 14 6 3 1 4 76 10 771

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 35 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 16 8 6 1 1 70 14 728
2018 Aboriginal 43 20 17 10 10 0 0 63 20 30
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 31 18 9 6 0 1 66 16 677
2017 Aboriginal 34 24 21 10 10 0 0 59 21 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 20 9 5 1 1 66 14 770

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 43 0 9 9 0 0 83 17 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 20 7 5 1 1 67 13 731
2018 Aboriginal 32 23 39 3 0 3 0 57 3 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 23 9 3 0 1 64 13 669
2017 Aboriginal 34 31 21 3 10 0 0 65 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 21 9 4 1 1 65 14 770

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 39 13 9 13 0 0 65 22 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 20 11 6 0 1 62 18 729
2018 Aboriginal 29 26 32 10 0 3 0 57 10 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 24 9 5 0 2 61 14 669
2017 Aboriginal 31 31 21 7 10 0 0 62 17 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 24 10 5 1 1 61 14 771

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 26 35 22 0 13 4 0 64 14 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 19 11 7 0 0 63 18 729
2018 Aboriginal 39 20 19 20 2 0 0 59 22 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 22 11 5 0 1 62 17 674
2017 Aboriginal 31 28 28 7 7 0 0 59 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 20 9 7 1 1 63 16 769

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 48 13 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 26 17 7 8 1 0 68 15 729

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 36 23 27 0 14 0 0 59 14 22
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 18 7 3 1 1 72 10 727
2018 Aboriginal 36 22 19 20 3 0 0 58 23 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 22 10 2 0 1 65 12 668
2017 Aboriginal 24 38 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 19 9 3 1 2 69 11 769

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 43 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 22 10 3 2 1 1 85 5 726
2018 Aboriginal 64 29 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 24 9 5 1 0 1 85 6 671
2017 Aboriginal 52 24 14 3 3 3 0 79 7 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 23 9 3 2 0 2 85 5 771

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 74 9 0 0 9 0 9 90 10 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 77 12 3 1 0 1 6 95 2 724
2018 Aboriginal 73 10 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 30
2018 Non-Aboriginal 74 16 4 1 1 0 4 94 2 670

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 48 17 17 9 9 0 0 65 17 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 71 11 7 4 4 1 3 85 8 729
2018 Aboriginal 55 20 23 0 2 0 0 75 2 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 71 14 6 3 4 1 2 87 7 668
2017 Aboriginal 69 14 0 7 10 0 0 83 17 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 14 7 2 2 1 3 88 5 775

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 26 26 0 4 0 0 70 4 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 726
2018 Aboriginal 65 22 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 13 5 2 0 1 79 7 675
2017 Aboriginal 55 24 7 3 10 0 0 79 14 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 773

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 48 22 13 9 9 0 0 70 17 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 19 10 4 5 0 2 79 10 725
2018 Aboriginal 55 20 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 23 12 6 5 0 1 77 11 673
2017 Aboriginal 68 21 0 4 7 0 0 89 11 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 20 11 5 5 0 2 80 10 775

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 52 9 0 0 0 0 39 100 0 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 11 4 2 1 0 27 91 3 726
2018 Aboriginal 61 9 0 3 0 0 26 96 4 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 11 5 2 1 0 29 89 4 675
2017 Aboriginal 69 14 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 13 5 1 0 0 26 91 2 772

Question 74r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 70 17 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 6 2 1 0 6 91 2 730
2018 Aboriginal 78 9 3 0 0 0 10 96 0 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 66 19 6 1 0 0 7 92 2 672
2017 Aboriginal 79 14 3 0 0 0 3 96 0 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 17 6 1 1 0 8 91 2 770

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 61 22 4 0 13 0 0 83 13 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 70 14 6 4 3 1 2 86 8 730
2018 Aboriginal 52 19 20 0 7 0 3 73 7 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 71 14 7 3 4 0 2 86 7 674
2017 Aboriginal 66 14 0 7 7 3 3 85 15 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 12 8 3 3 0 4 86 6 772

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 57 26 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 26 10 2 1 0 2 87 3 725
2018 Aboriginal 53 24 14 3 3 0 3 79 7 30
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 31 11 3 2 0 2 84 5 675
2017 Aboriginal 52 24 14 3 3 0 3 79 7 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 13 3 3 1 3 82 6 771

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 4 39 30 22 4 0 0 43 26 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 38 32 11 4 0 0 53 15 733
2018 Aboriginal 13 35 42 7 2 0 0 49 9 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 37 33 11 3 1 0 53 14 677
2017 Aboriginal 17 31 34 7 10 0 0 48 17 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 34 39 9 5 0 0 46 14 778

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 9 26 22 35 9 0 0 43 35 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 18 38 26 9 0 0 35 26 727
2018 Aboriginal 0 25 32 26 16 0 0 42 25 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 42 25 10 0 0 36 23 672
2017 Aboriginal 14 7 38 28 14 0 0 41 21 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 42 24 9 1 1 34 24 775

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 30 13 4 9 4 0 73 14 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 11 4 1 2 0 84 5 730
2018 Aboriginal 62 23 7 2 7 0 0 84 9 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 674
2017 Aboriginal 48 35 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 41 8 2 2 2 1 88 4 777

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 22 17 17 9 4 0 55 27 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 14 9 5 2 0 71 14 729
2018 Aboriginal 36 29 23 7 6 0 0 65 12 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 15 8 3 1 0 74 11 676
2017 Aboriginal 27 35 14 21 3 0 0 62 24 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 44 13 10 5 2 0 71 16 775
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 87 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 730
2017 Aboriginal 28 72 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 773
2014 Aboriginal 30 70 17
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 639
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Compensation

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 52 35 9 4 0 0 0 52 48 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 36 10 2 2 2 1 47 53 730
2018 Aboriginal 54 33 3 0 7 3 0 56 44 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 26 8 4 2 3 1 58 42 678
2017 Aboriginal 38 35 14 10 0 3 0 39 61 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 9 4 2 5 2 55 45 776

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 45 55 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 65 375

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 82 18 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 81 19 373
2018 Aboriginal 62 38 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 74 26 272

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 36 27 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 27 15 7 5 2 9 71 13 373
2018 Aboriginal 31 23 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 11 10 3 0 7 74 14 270
2017 Aboriginal 41 29 6 18 0 0 6 75 19 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 27 9 8 3 3 11 77 12 330

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 9 18 18 9 0 18 27 50 17 11
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 16 13 8 5 6 33 58 21 372
2018 Aboriginal 23 8 23 23 15 8 0 33 42 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 17 13 4 9 4 40 54 23 271
2017 Aboriginal 17 6 12 6 12 0 47 44 33 17
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 16 12 6 6 5 41 54 24 330

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 57 17 22 0 0 0 4 77 0 23
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 14 8 5 4 2 9 81 9 728
2018 Aboriginal 68 3 9 3 7 0 10 79 11 31
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 11 6 5 5 2 11 81 11 676
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