2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat by Question 116. Are you an Indigenous person?

The results of the 2020 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. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	42	48	2	8	0	0	0	90	8	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	45	5	12	2	0	0	81	14	1773

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	68	19	6	0	5	2	0	89	5	44
2020	Non-Indigenous	79	14	2	2	1	1	0	94	3	1769
2017	Indigenous	81	14	0	2	0	0	3	97	3	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	71	21	3	3	1	1	0	93	4	1460
2014	Indigenous	71	11	6	3	6	0	3	85	9	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	71	20	4	3	1	0	0	92	3	1378

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	35	34	16	8	4	0	4	72	12	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	31	38	11	14	4	0	1	70	18	1767
2019	Indigenous	66	19	6	2	7	0	0	85	9	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	32	6	11	7	0	0	77	18	1724
2017	Indigenous	54	32	0	3	8	3	0	89	11	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	43	32	6	11	6	0	0	76	18	1459
2014	Indigenous	35	42	6	9	6	0	3	79	15	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	43	36	7	10	4	0	0	79	15	1377

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	36	28	12	17	5	0	2	65	22	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	34	37	13	11	4	0	1	72	15	1764
2019	Indigenous	36	35	8	13	4	0	4	74	18	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	39	12	11	4	0	1	73	15	1720
2018	Indigenous	34	34	23	9	0	0	0	68	9	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	27	43	12	12	4	1	1	71	17	1335
2017	Indigenous	38	49	0	8	2	3	0	89	11	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	28	40	13	13	5	0	1	69	19	1461
2014	Indigenous	23	36	18	12	8	0	3	61	21	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	33	36	13	13	4	0	1	70	17	1375

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	35	17	4	0	0	2	78	4	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	35	9	9	3	0	1	78	12	1758
2019	Indigenous	52	34	8	2	2	2	0	88	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	32	6	5	2	1	0	87	6	1712
2017	Indigenous	59	27	6	5	3	0	0	86	8	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	52	33	8	5	1	0	0	86	6	1456
2014	Indigenous	41	39	11	6	3	0	0	80	9	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	48	36	8	6	2	0	0	84	8	1379

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	25	4	13	4	0	0	79	17	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	30	8	10	6	0	0	76	16	1765
2019	Indigenous	58	36	4	2	0	0	0	94	2	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	29	7	8	4	0	0	80	12	1720
2018	Indigenous	56	9	19	6	6	0	4	67	13	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	47	33	8	8	4	0	0	80	12	1336
2017	Indigenous	59	19	3	5	11	3	0	80	17	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	47	31	9	8	4	0	0	78	13	1457
2014	Indigenous	47	30	14	6	3	0	0	77	9	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	42	33	10	10	4	0	1	75	15	1376

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	47	34	12	4	2	82	6	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	37	9	8	3	80	11	1771
2019	Indigenous	47	41	8	4	0	88	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	44	37	8	7	3	81	11	1723
2018	Indigenous	37	34	16	9	4	71	13	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	38	42	9	7	4	80	11	1330
2017	Indigenous	32	42	7	14	5	73	19	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	35	45	9	7	4	81	11	1457
2014	Indigenous	44	33	3	14	6	77	20	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	32	47	10	7	4	79	11	1378

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	43	33	14	8	2	0	76	10	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	35	10	9	4	0	77	13	1769
2019	Indigenous	48	38	12	2	0	0	86	2	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	35	11	9	5	1	74	15	1726
2018	Indigenous	37	41	4	9	10	0	78	18	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	35	35	14	10	6	1	70	16	1331
2017	Indigenous	37	30	20	8	5	0	67	14	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	33	38	11	11	6	0	71	18	1459
2014	Indigenous	38	18	15	15	15	0	56	29	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	31	34	14	13	7	0	66	20	1377

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	29	47	11	10	4	75	14	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	39	9	10	4	77	13	1757
2019	Indigenous	27	53	14	6	0	80	6	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	34	38	9	13	5	73	18	1721
2018	Indigenous	31	33	21	9	6	64	15	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	31	40	13	11	6	71	17	1332
2017	Indigenous	27	40	17	7	8	67	16	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	30	39	13	12	6	69	18	1455

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	46	44	4	4	2	0	90	6	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	34	5	5	2	0	88	7	1766
2019	Indigenous	47	38	13	0	2	0	85	2	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	34	7	6	2	0	85	8	1715
2018	Indigenous	40	47	3	4	3	3	90	7	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	52	36	6	4	2	0	88	6	1330
2017	Indigenous	41	41	11	5	2	0	82	7	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	45	38	8	5	3	0	84	8	1456
2014	Indigenous	47	29	9	15	0	0	76	15	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	46	39	8	4	2	0	85	6	1378

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	52	31	6	4	6	84	10	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	34	10	8	5	78	13	1761
2019	Indigenous	53	37	4	7	0	90	7	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	34	9	8	5	77	13	1723
2018	Indigenous	39	33	7	12	9	72	21	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	39	36	11	9	5	75	14	1329
2017	Indigenous	40	41	6	5	8	81	13	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	35	38	11	10	7	73	16	1459

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	35	8	2	0	90	2	44
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	32	9	4	1	86	5	1754
2019	Indigenous	68	22	9	2	0	89	2	46
2019	Non-Indigenous	53	33	8	3	2	87	5	1712
2018	Indigenous	64	19	10	3	4	83	7	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	51	35	9	3	2	86	5	1322
2017	Indigenous	48	38	8	3	2	87	5	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	51	36	8	4	1	87	5	1459
2014	Indigenous	63	26	8	0	3	89	3	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	61	28	7	3	2	88	4	1377

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	46	25	15	6	8	0	0	72	14	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	37	8	8	3	0	0	80	11	1766
2019	Indigenous	50	21	16	9	2	0	2	72	11	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	41	36	10	8	4	0	0	78	12	1713
2018	Indigenous	47	22	10	9	9	3	0	71	19	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	38	38	10	9	5	0	0	77	13	1322
2017	Indigenous	39	39	9	11	2	0	0	78	13	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	36	38	11	11	5	0	0	74	16	1459
2014	Indigenous	36	20	15	26	3	0	0	56	29	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	31	42	11	11	5	0	0	73	17	1377

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	43	36	15	4	2	79	6	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	47	32	10	6	4	79	10	1768
2019	Indigenous	56	29	10	5	0	85	5	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	31	13	6	4	77	10	1720
2018	Indigenous	56	22	7	7	9	78	16	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	42	34	11	8	4	77	12	1320
2017	Indigenous	42	30	11	5	11	73	16	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	39	36	11	9	5	75	14	1457
2014	Indigenous	39	30	12	20	0	68	20	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	36	36	14	9	6	72	15	1377

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	34	35	19	10	2	0	69	12	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	38	9	9	3	0	79	12	1764
2019	Indigenous	51	39	6	4	0	0	90	4	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	38	9	8	3	1	79	11	1701
2018	Indigenous	38	25	9	22	6	0	63	28	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	38	37	11	9	4	0	76	13	1324
2017	Indigenous	45	34	6	10	5	0	79	16	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	37	38	12	9	4	0	75	13	1458
2014	Indigenous	39	30	11	17	0	3	71	17	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	36	37	13	9	4	1	74	13	1376

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	49	32	14	2	2	82	4	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	47	36	10	5	2	83	7	1765
2019	Indigenous	47	48	2	2	0	96	2	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	48	34	8	6	2	83	9	1726
2018	Indigenous	51	17	20	9	4	67	13	31
2018	Non-Indigenous	42	38	10	6	3	80	9	1329
2017	Indigenous	46	31	16	5	2	76	8	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	41	40	9	7	3	81	9	1452
2014	Indigenous	48	35	9	9	0	83	9	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	41	39	10	6	4	80	10	1376

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	35	23	31	5	6	0	58	11	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	30	20	12	9	0	58	22	1760
2019	Indigenous	46	37	15	2	0	0	83	2	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	31	21	10	6	0	63	16	1722
2018	Indigenous	33	31	14	22	0	0	64	22	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	26	33	20	13	7	0	60	20	1337
2017	Indigenous	32	33	13	17	5	0	65	22	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	27	37	20	10	5	0	64	16	1463
2014	Indigenous	23	26	24	15	9	2	51	24	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	30	38	18	8	5	0	69	13	1379

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	8	42	32	4	14	0	0	17	51	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	11	24	36	21	7	1	1	28	35	1767
2019	Indigenous	11	21	44	10	12	2	0	23	33	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	12	24	35	20	8	1	1	29	36	1722
2018	Indigenous	12	30	38	16	3	0	0	19	42	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	11	28	36	18	5	1	1	24	40	1332
2017	Indigenous	8	25	40	10	9	0	7	21	35	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	13	27	35	16	7	0	1	23	41	1456
2014	Indigenous	6	26	41	17	10	0	0	27	32	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	10	25	41	16	6	0	2	23	35	1376

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	10	21	21	25	21	2	0	47	32	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	5	13	25	33	20	2	2	55	19	1758
2019	Indigenous	13	11	17	32	25	2	0	58	24	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	7	14	28	29	18	2	2	49	22	1720
2018	Indigenous	12	14	27	19	20	3	4	42	29	30
2018	Non-Indigenous	7	16	28	30	13	2	2	45	25	1327
2017	Indigenous	8	17	28	16	15	0	17	36	30	34
2017	Non-Indigenous	7	16	26	28	16	2	4	47	25	1450
2014	Indigenous	3	18	32	21	18	6	3	42	23	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	6	15	26	31	15	3	4	49	23	1376

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	8	26	27	18	19	2	0	38	35	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	13	22	29	23	10	1	1	33	36	1762
2019	Indigenous	10	15	31	23	19	2	0	42	26	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	20	30	21	11	1	2	33	36	1724
2018	Indigenous	28	12	29	21	4	0	6	26	43	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	17	22	30	19	9	1	2	29	40	1327
2017	Indigenous	18	18	35	23	3	3	0	26	38	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	16	23	29	19	8	2	2	28	42	1451
2014	Indigenous	15	23	30	23	9	0	0	33	38	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	20	24	29	16	7	1	2	24	45	1376

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	9	22	36	16	15	0	0	32	32	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	13	22	33	21	10	1	1	32	35	1760
2019	Indigenous	6	12	28	35	16	2	0	53	19	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	13	21	33	21	11	1	1	32	34	1725
2018	Indigenous	18	13	41	17	12	0	0	29	30	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	13	22	37	19	7	1	1	26	36	1316
2017	Indigenous	13	14	27	39	6	0	0	46	27	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	13	23	36	18	8	1	1	27	36	1450
2014	Indigenous	3	35	39	9	12	0	2	21	39	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	10	21	39	21	7	1	2	28	32	1370

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	19	18	32	6	15	6	4	24	40	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	17	21	27	20	11	2	1	32	40	1765
2019	Indigenous	9	18	13	32	27	2	0	60	27	46
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	22	26	20	13	2	3	34	38	1724
2018	Indigenous	23	16	22	30	0	3	6	33	43	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	18	27	26	18	8	1	2	26	46	1328
2017	Indigenous	24	14	28	28	3	0	5	32	39	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	19	28	26	15	8	1	3	24	49	1454
2014	Indigenous	6	44	27	14	6	0	3	20	52	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	15	26	28	17	9	1	3	27	43	1376

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	16	10	25	21	24	5	0	47	27	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	8	15	26	30	16	3	2	49	24	1759
2019	Indigenous	15	10	19	29	23	4	0	54	26	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	13	16	28	23	16	3	2	41	30	1720
2018	Indigenous	11	23	26	19	10	6	6	33	38	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	13	23	29	21	9	2	2	31	38	1320
2017	Indigenous	22	35	18	11	6	5	3	19	61	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	12	19	31	20	11	3	3	34	33	1450
2014	Indigenous	9	21	24	23	14	3	6	41	33	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	8	15	31	26	13	2	5	41	26	1375

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	8	27	23	20	20	0	2	41	35	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	10	19	33	23	11	2	1	35	30	1759
2019	Indigenous	11	19	27	27	15	2	0	42	30	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	13	20	34	19	11	1	1	31	34	1720
2018	Indigenous	20	14	41	15	4	4	3	20	36	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	13	25	33	17	7	2	1	25	40	1324
2017	Indigenous	18	19	34	15	8	3	3	25	39	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	15	21	34	17	8	2	3	27	37	1453
2014	Indigenous	17	23	30	18	9	0	3	27	42	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	14	21	36	17	7	2	3	25	37	1378

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	6	12	39	28	15	0	0	43	18	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	16	38	28	13	0	0	41	21	1769
2019	Indigenous	21	27	27	12	10	2	0	23	49	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	13	28	33	16	9	0	1	25	41	1724

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My Work Unit

Question 19. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	26	17	24	6	8	6	12	53	17	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	30	14	6	4	7	6	71	12	1763
2019	Indigenous	33	34	11	8	0	6	8	78	10	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	28	12	7	5	6	4	73	14	1723
2018	Indigenous	32	11	18	8	12	9	10	53	24	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	29	30	14	9	7	7	4	67	17	1337
2017	Indigenous	31	19	25	6	8	8	3	57	15	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	32	28	14	9	7	5	5	67	18	1460
2014	Indigenous	39	25	6	9	12	6	3	71	22	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	34	29	14	8	8	4	4	68	17	1378

Question 20. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	56	24	6	8	4	0	2	82	12	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	56	25	7	7	4	1	0	82	11	1761
2019	Indigenous	41	44	11	4	0	0	0	85	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	28	7	7	4	1	0	82	11	1725
2018	Indigenous	47	27	6	9	7	0	4	78	16	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	47	29	8	9	6	0	0	77	15	1334
2017	Indigenous	45	30	6	9	11	0	0	75	19	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	48	28	9	9	6	1	0	76	16	1460
2014	Indigenous	45	26	3	12	11	3	0	74	23	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	48	27	9	8	7	1	0	76	15	1379

Question 21. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	67	29	4	0	0	0	96	0	43
2020	Non-Indigenous	66	25	4	4	1	0	91	5	1752
2019	Indigenous	49	41	4	4	0	2	92	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	61	26	5	5	2	0	87	7	1728
2018	Indigenous	56	23	5	8	7	0	80	15	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	53	33	6	5	3	0	87	7	1333
2017	Indigenous	61	28	9	2	0	0	89	2	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	51	34	6	6	2	0	86	8	1459
2014	Indigenous	54	29	3	11	3	0	83	14	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	50	35	6	6	2	0	85	8	1378

Question 22. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	65	24	7	2	2	0	89	4	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	30	8	3	2	0	87	5	1759
2019	Indigenous	50	41	5	4	0	0	91	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	33	7	4	2	1	87	6	1722
2018	Indigenous	55	36	0	6	4	0	91	9	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	47	37	9	4	2	1	85	6	1332

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	62	19	4	4	2	5	4	89	7	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	20	8	4	4	5	3	84	8	1769

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	66	19	6	7	0	0	3	87	7	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	65	22	7	2	2	1	1	89	4	1767
2019	Indigenous	59	27	6	4	0	0	4	90	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	63	21	9	3	2	1	1	86	5	1731

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	46	31	8	9	4	3	0	79	13	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	30	8	6	4	0	0	81	11	1766
2019	Indigenous	46	35	9	8	0	2	0	83	8	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	48	28	10	7	5	1	1	77	13	1724
2018	Indigenous	51	28	13	5	3	0	0	79	8	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	44	31	11	8	5	1	1	76	13	1318
2017	Indigenous	38	31	11	11	8	0	0	69	20	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	43	33	10	8	5	0	0	77	13	1461
2014	Indigenous	35	39	9	14	3	0	0	74	17	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	41	33	10	9	5	1	1	75	14	1378

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	58	17	14	8	2	0	0	76	10	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	21	11	5	3	2	1	81	8	1764

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	32	6	4	4	0	0	86	8	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	27	6	5	3	0	0	85	8	1769
2019	Indigenous	50	25	17	2	2	4	0	78	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	53	28	8	6	4	1	1	82	11	1726
2018	Indigenous	58	24	6	6	6	0	0	82	12	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	49	29	9	7	5	1	0	79	12	1316
2017	Indigenous	35	27	12	21	3	3	0	64	24	34
2017	Non-Indigenous	47	31	9	8	4	0	0	79	12	1459
2014	Indigenous	35	29	9	23	3	0	0	65	26	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	46	30	10	9	4	0	0	77	13	1379

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	40	60	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	60	1770

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	64	14	4	0	0	5	13	95	0	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	65	16	6	2	1	3	8	90	3	1770

Question 30. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	24	12	0	4	0	85	4	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	64	22	5	5	3	0	87	8	1773
2019	Indigenous	60	27	11	2	0	0	87	2	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	25	6	7	4	0	83	11	1727
2018	Indigenous	56	26	6	5	6	0	82	12	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	52	26	11	7	5	1	78	12	1318
2017	Indigenous	41	24	5	19	11	0	64	30	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	52	27	9	7	5	0	79	12	1459
2014	Indigenous	42	35	6	9	9	0	77	17	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	51	27	9	7	5	0	78	12	1377

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Senior Management

Question 31. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	34	2	4	4	2	90	8	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	30	9	6	3	6	80	10	1773
2019	Indigenous	44	37	6	6	2	4	85	9	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	33	10	6	5	5	77	12	1722
2018	Indigenous	45	27	7	13	3	6	76	17	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	36	12	9	4	5	73	14	1331
2017	Indigenous	41	32	6	15	5	3	74	20	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	33	34	13	9	6	5	70	16	1462
2014	Indigenous	27	27	17	15	8	6	57	24	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	32	37	13	8	5	6	73	13	1378

Question 32. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	43	42	5	4	6	0	85	10	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	35	10	8	4	2	78	12	1763
2019	Indigenous	37	44	6	8	2	2	83	11	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	36	12	7	6	3	75	13	1718
2018	Indigenous	41	31	13	10	6	0	71	16	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	33	36	13	10	6	2	71	16	1331
2017	Indigenous	45	19	11	14	11	0	64	25	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	32	33	15	11	7	1	67	18	1461
2014	Indigenous	30	33	17	11	8	0	63	20	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	29	38	16	9	6	2	69	15	1378

Question 33. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	25	50	10	10	6	0	75	16	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	34	15	12	6	3	66	19	1767
2019	Indigenous	27	45	4	11	6	6	77	18	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	26	34	16	13	6	5	63	20	1720
2018	Indigenous	21	41	9	11	10	9	68	22	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	22	36	15	15	7	4	61	23	1330
2017	Indigenous	32	32	3	20	11	3	66	31	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	21	33	19	14	8	5	57	24	1462
2014	Indigenous	18	48	9	12	8	6	70	21	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	20	36	19	14	7	5	59	22	1378

Question 34. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	23	35	21	14	6	0	58	20	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	35	16	12	6	2	65	19	1773
2019	Indigenous	23	44	10	9	8	6	71	18	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	24	35	16	14	8	2	61	23	1723
2018	Indigenous	14	49	16	3	15	3	65	19	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	22	35	15	17	9	2	58	26	1334
2017	Indigenous	14	34	12	26	8	5	51	36	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	21	37	16	15	9	2	59	24	1461
2014	Indigenous	15	54	9	17	6	0	68	23	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	18	37	15	17	10	3	57	28	1378

Question 35. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	57	26	10	6	0	0	84	6	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	47	27	16	6	2	2	76	8	1771
2019	Indigenous	58	23	8	2	2	6	86	5	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	48	27	16	5	2	3	77	6	1728

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	31	51	10	6	2	0	81	8	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	43	12	8	3	1	77	11	1770
2019	Indigenous	32	45	15	6	2	0	77	8	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	44	15	7	2	1	76	9	1726
2018	Indigenous	35	44	9	6	4	3	81	10	31
2018	Non-Indigenous	28	44	15	8	3	1	73	11	1331
2017	Indigenous	27	48	12	8	3	3	77	11	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	30	45	14	7	3	1	76	10	1460
2014	Indigenous	18	42	20	15	2	3	62	18	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	27	43	16	9	2	2	72	11	1378

Question 37. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	22	49	19	6	4	0	0	72	9	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	24	40	17	12	4	3	0	66	16	1759
2019	Indigenous	17	47	18	9	4	5	0	67	14	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	21	37	19	14	4	5	1	60	19	1718

Question 38. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	37	42	11	4	2	2	2	83	6	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	34	10	7	3	2	2	79	10	1770
2019	Indigenous	51	35	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	33	10	7	3	3	1	80	10	1725
2018	Indigenous	46	18	12	9	11	4	0	67	21	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	43	35	9	6	4	2	1	80	10	1328
2017	Indigenous	43	33	21	2	0	0	0	76	2	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	44	32	10	7	3	3	1	79	10	1457
2014	Indigenous	42	43	9	3	3	0	0	86	6	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	44	34	9	5	4	2	2	82	9	1379

Question 39. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	36	47	10	4	2	0	84	6	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	36	14	5	2	2	79	7	1762
2019	Indigenous	39	36	21	4	0	0	75	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	36	14	5	3	2	78	8	1721
2018	Indigenous	52	18	19	3	4	4	73	7	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	38	39	14	5	2	1	78	7	1326

Question 40. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	28	30	10	8	9	4	10	68	21	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	25	22	17	11	8	14	4	58	22	1765
2019	Indigenous	25	27	17	2	13	10	6	62	18	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	22	21	19	12	11	12	4	51	27	1729
2018	Indigenous	21	12	18	7	18	16	7	43	33	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	20	22	18	12	12	13	3	50	29	1332
2017	Indigenous	21	19	6	17	24	12	0	47	47	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	17	21	17	14	14	12	5	46	34	1460
2014	Indigenous	15	18	14	9	23	18	3	42	40	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	15	20	18	14	15	14	6	43	35	1376

Question 41. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	36	35	8	12	10	0	0	70	22	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	34	15	9	5	3	0	69	15	1769
2019	Indigenous	32	25	14	15	4	11	0	63	22	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	33	15	9	7	3	0	67	17	1719
2018	Indigenous	40	29	12	12	4	4	0	72	16	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	29	34	15	12	7	3	0	65	20	1327
2017	Indigenous	27	38	12	19	0	3	0	68	20	34
2017	Non-Indigenous	30	36	13	12	7	3	0	68	19	1459
2014	Indigenous	41	24	20	9	3	3	0	68	12	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	27	34	15	14	6	3	1	63	21	1378

Question 42. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	29	28	10	10	19	0	5	59	30	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	30	14	14	9	3	2	60	25	1770
2019	Indigenous	35	23	11	15	10	4	2	62	27	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	27	29	13	14	10	4	3	60	26	1729
2018	Indigenous	34	21	15	13	13	4	0	58	26	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	26	29	15	13	13	2	1	57	28	1321
2017	Indigenous	27	21	11	24	14	3	0	50	39	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	25	27	14	15	14	3	2	55	31	1455
2014	Indigenous	24	11	12	21	32	0	0	35	53	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	19	26	14	18	16	3	4	48	37	1379

Question 43a. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	53	21	20	5	0	0	2	75	5	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	22	14	7	5	1	3	74	12	1771
2019	Indigenous	56	23	10	2	0	0	9	87	2	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	52	23	12	5	4	1	3	78	10	1723

Question 43b. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	45	22	22	2	6	0	2	69	8	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	53	22	13	6	3	1	2	77	10	1771
2019	Indigenous	52	23	12	2	4	0	7	80	7	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	21	12	4	2	1	3	81	7	1716

Question 43c. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	88	2	0	6	0	2	2	94	6	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	78	7	4	2	2	3	3	91	4	1765
2019	Indigenous	72	9	9	2	0	0	9	88	2	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	79	7	4	2	3	2	3	91	5	1716

Question 43d. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	73	6	2	4	0	2	13	93	5	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	78	7	4	1	1	1	7	93	3	1769
2019	Indigenous	74	9	0	2	5	0	11	92	8	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	83	4	2	1	1	1	8	96	2	1716

Question 44. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	28	43	15	9	4	2	72	13	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	43	12	6	2	3	78	9	1768
2019	Indigenous	31	35	23	5	4	2	67	9	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	42	15	7	3	2	75	10	1723
2018	Indigenous	37	41	7	3	12	0	78	15	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	30	39	16	7	4	3	72	12	1330
2017	Indigenous	29	27	20	14	8	3	58	22	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	28	37	17	9	5	4	68	14	1456

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	38	44	6	6	6	0	0	82	12	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	37	9	6	2	2	0	82	9	1766
2019	Indigenous	33	44	15	6	2	0	0	77	9	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	44	36	10	6	3	2	0	81	9	1715
2018	Indigenous	54	18	12	6	3	4	4	78	9	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	48	36	9	4	3	1	0	85	7	1324
2017	Indigenous	44	32	11	8	5	0	0	76	13	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	42	39	11	4	2	2	0	83	7	1462
2014	Indigenous	31	37	9	17	3	3	0	70	21	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	45	35	10	5	2	3	0	83	7	1379

Question 46. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	46	31	10	8	2	2	2	80	10	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	32	12	4	2	4	0	81	7	1763
2019	Indigenous	39	36	19	2	0	4	0	78	2	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	30	10	3	2	3	0	84	6	1722
2018	Indigenous	53	16	18	3	0	7	4	77	3	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	50	32	11	3	1	3	0	84	4	1325
2017	Indigenous	54	16	25	0	0	5	0	74	0	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	45	33	11	4	2	4	0	82	6	1461
2014	Indigenous	33	52	3	12	0	0	0	85	12	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	49	33	10	2	1	4	1	85	4	1377

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	47	24	14	6	4	5	0	75	10	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	32	14	5	2	5	0	79	7	1772

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	31	9	4	2	0	0	86	6	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	26	8	5	3	4	2	82	9	1765

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	29	6	2	2	90	4	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	28	6	3	2	89	5	1765
2019	Indigenous	64	27	4	0	4	92	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	30	6	4	2	88	6	1724
2018	Indigenous	56	22	6	10	6	78	16	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	56	32	7	3	2	88	5	1326
2017	Indigenous	59	27	6	5	2	87	8	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	50	36	7	4	2	86	6	1459
2014	Indigenous	39	40	12	6	3	79	9	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	52	34	8	3	2	87	5	1377

Question 50. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	47	39	4	7	4	0	85	11	44
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	32	11	6	3	0	80	9	1762
2019	Indigenous	56	31	4	2	7	0	87	9	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	48	31	10	6	4	1	80	10	1723
2018	Indigenous	53	19	9	10	10	0	72	19	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	47	29	13	6	4	1	77	10	1322
2017	Indigenous	56	13	20	5	5	0	70	10	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	41	31	15	8	4	1	73	13	1459
2014	Indigenous	31	31	21	12	6	0	62	17	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	33	35	17	9	5	1	69	14	1376

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	49	37	4	8	2	86	10	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	47	34	10	6	3	81	9	1758
2019	Indigenous	48	43	2	4	2	91	6	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	33	10	6	3	80	10	1717
2018	Indigenous	53	16	15	10	6	69	16	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	46	32	11	7	3	78	10	1316
2017	Indigenous	59	14	14	8	5	73	14	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	41	34	12	8	4	76	13	1459
2014	Indigenous	37	35	9	14	6	72	20	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	33	39	14	9	4	73	13	1377

Question 52. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	40	27	13	7	10	4	0	70	17	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	25	18	9	5	3	1	67	15	1766
2019	Indigenous	41	34	15	4	4	2	0	77	8	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	25	17	9	6	2	1	66	16	1728
2018	Indigenous	50	6	13	15	13	3	0	58	29	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	37	26	16	11	7	3	0	65	19	1329
2017	Indigenous	49	15	14	10	11	0	0	65	21	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	34	25	17	10	8	4	1	62	20	1458
2014	Indigenous	30	18	11	9	20	12	0	54	33	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	28	25	19	15	10	3	1	55	26	1378

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	33	29	38	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	28	34	1775
2019	Indigenous	42	17	42	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	23	34	1729
2018	Indigenous	43	18	39	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	45	23	32	1338
2017	Indigenous	55	13	31	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	45	24	32	1461
2014	Indigenous	38	29	33	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	46	23	32	1379

Question 54. 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
2020	Indigenous	0	12	69	0	13	6	16
2020	Non-Indigenous	7	27	50	3	5	8	686
2019	Indigenous	5	30	41	0	13	10	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	7	24	52	3	7	7	741
2018	Indigenous	0	29	48	0	16	7	14
2018	Non-Indigenous	9	28	47	4	5	7	611
2017	Indigenous	5	20	48	0	27	0	19
2017	Non-Indigenous	8	24	50	3	9	6	654
2014	Indigenous	0	8	76	0	9999	16	13
2014	Non-Indigenous	9	19	56	7	9999	9	629

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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 55. 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
2020	Indigenous	14	86	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	10	90	1775
2019	Indigenous	10	90	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	14	86	1727
2018	Indigenous	21	79	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	13	87	1335

Question 60. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	21	12	11	6	4	37	10	61	19	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	19	14	14	4	3	37	8	60	14	1769
2019	Indigenous	17	9	6	11	6	39	13	52	35	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	19	13	18	6	5	30	9	53	18	1728
2018	Indigenous	18	8	9	3	8	40	13	56	25	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	17	16	18	6	3	34	7	55	15	1332
2017	Indigenous	24	13	17	8	8	27	4	52	23	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	16	14	16	5	5	31	12	53	19	1460
2014	Indigenous	18	21	24	6	8	23	0	51	18	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	18	15	16	6	4	33	8	56	16	1379

Question 61. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	40	28	11	6	6	9	0	75	13	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	28	15	5	3	11	1	74	8	1768
2019	Indigenous	27	34	10	10	2	14	2	72	15	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	28	15	5	3	9	1	74	9	1726
2018	Indigenous	44	20	0	12	0	20	4	84	16	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	32	15	5	3	11	1	75	9	1334
2017	Indigenous	47	16	11	13	2	11	0	70	17	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	33	30	15	6	3	11	1	72	11	1459
2014	Indigenous	33	12	26	6	8	15	0	53	17	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	30	29	17	5	3	13	2	70	10	1377

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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 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Indigenous	14	86	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	7	93	1330

Question 67. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	21	8	10	2	4	43	11	63	14	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	20	14	14	3	2	40	6	63	11	1770
2019	Indigenous	19	8	12	9	2	31	19	54	21	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	21	12	18	4	3	34	9	58	11	1730
2018	Indigenous	9	8	19	3	6	46	10	38	20	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	18	14	19	3	2	37	7	57	8	1328
2017	Indigenous	21	11	27	5	3	22	11	47	12	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	16	14	17	2	2	39	9	59	9	1461
2014	Indigenous	18	17	26	6	3	30	0	50	13	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	16	12	16	3	2	42	9	57	10	1377

Question 68. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	43	30	4	4	4	13	2	85	10	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	28	15	4	2	13	1	76	7	1771
2019	Indigenous	29	32	12	5	2	16	4	76	8	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	28	14	3	2	11	1	78	6	1729
2018	Indigenous	34	23	12	6	0	24	0	76	8	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	30	15	3	2	14	1	76	6	1331
2017	Indigenous	41	14	21	5	5	13	0	63	12	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	35	31	14	3	2	14	2	77	6	1457
2014	Indigenous	36	14	23	9	0	15	3	62	11	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	31	29	16	2	2	18	2	75	5	1377

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	40	16	20	6	13	0	5	59	20	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	23	15	8	8	0	2	70	15	1765

Question 70b. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	36	32	15	8	10	0	68	18	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	30	17	7	7	1	70	13	1753
2019	Indigenous	28	40	11	4	15	2	70	19	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	27	30	20	11	11	1	57	22	1729
2018	Indigenous	33	18	18	13	17	0	52	30	30
2018	Non-Indigenous	21	27	23	13	14	1	49	28	1330
2017	Indigenous	32	14	18	23	9	5	48	33	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	22	25	22	13	16	2	48	29	1456

Question 70c. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	21	22	26	19	12	0	43	31	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	15	23	28	18	14	1	39	33	1768
2019	Indigenous	22	42	25	6	4	0	65	10	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	17	28	28	16	10	1	46	26	1728
2018	Indigenous	16	21	25	30	9	0	36	39	31
2018	Non-Indigenous	10	24	33	20	12	0	34	32	1337
2017	Indigenous	19	20	37	11	13	0	39	24	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	12	28	29	18	12	0	40	31	1456

Question 70d. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	26	27	27	12	7	0	53	20	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	20	26	25	16	12	1	46	28	1764
2019	Indigenous	30	39	19	10	2	0	69	12	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	30	23	16	10	1	51	26	1723
2018	Indigenous	14	29	33	14	10	0	43	24	29
2018	Non-Indigenous	14	26	31	17	11	1	40	29	1331
2017	Indigenous	21	38	14	13	14	0	59	27	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	14	30	27	16	11	1	44	28	1455

Question 70e. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	21	25	23	21	10	0	0	47	31	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	18	25	23	18	15	0	1	43	33	1762
2019	Indigenous	25	30	28	13	4	0	0	54	17	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	21	25	23	16	13	0	1	47	29	1722
2018	Indigenous	11	36	13	27	12	0	0	48	40	31
2018	Non-Indigenous	12	22	28	20	16	1	1	36	36	1331
2017	Indigenous	28	8	20	32	11	0	0	36	44	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	14	26	23	20	15	0	2	41	36	1456

Question 70f. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	36	23	28	8	6	0	0	59	13	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	31	24	21	12	10	0	2	56	23	1766
2019	Indigenous	55	23	15	2	2	0	2	81	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	29	16	9	5	0	2	69	15	1717
2018	Indigenous	43	24	12	6	12	0	3	68	19	31
2018	Non-Indigenous	30	30	20	10	6	1	4	62	16	1320
2017	Indigenous	39	27	12	9	13	0	0	66	22	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	31	29	16	10	7	1	6	65	18	1451

Question 70g. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	19	36	27	13	6	55	19	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	23	26	23	15	13	49	28	1766
2019	Indigenous	38	44	10	6	2	82	8	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	30	21	10	9	61	19	1723
2018	Indigenous	39	21	15	13	12	60	25	31
2018	Non-Indigenous	23	28	26	13	10	52	22	1334
2017	Indigenous	36	31	11	11	11	67	22	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	25	29	23	13	9	54	22	1452

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	35	21	21	10	9	0	5	58	20	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	20	17	11	11	0	6	58	24	1766

Question 70i. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	26	29	26	18	0	0	0	55	18	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	37	32	19	7	3	0	1	70	10	1760
2019	Indigenous	35	33	19	11	2	0	0	68	13	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	35	19	9	5	0	1	68	14	1724
2018	Indigenous	30	36	22	3	9	0	0	66	11	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	26	36	24	9	4	1	1	63	13	1325
2017	Indigenous	21	34	28	14	3	0	0	55	17	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	27	33	22	10	6	1	1	60	17	1451

Question 70j. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	22	26	35	13	4	0	48	17	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	25	31	24	12	7	1	56	19	1763
2019	Indigenous	41	32	12	13	2	0	73	15	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	23	34	23	12	7	1	57	20	1727
2018	Indigenous	12	39	30	9	9	0	51	19	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	18	32	28	14	6	1	51	21	1325
2017	Indigenous	31	14	23	27	6	0	45	32	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	20	30	24	17	9	0	50	26	1449

Question 70k. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	19	36	11	26	8	0	55	34	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	32	20	10	6	0	64	16	1768
2019	Indigenous	27	32	21	19	2	0	58	21	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	29	29	22	11	9	0	58	20	1727
2018	Indigenous	40	21	25	9	6	0	61	15	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	24	32	23	12	7	1	56	20	1324
2017	Indigenous	18	31	20	23	8	0	49	31	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	25	29	22	13	10	1	55	23	1451

Question 70l. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	42	28	15	9	4	2	71	13	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	25	13	6	5	0	76	11	1751
2019	Indigenous	58	25	13	2	2	0	83	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	49	25	13	6	6	1	75	12	1724

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	24	34	27	5	11	0	0	58	16	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	26	31	24	12	6	0	0	58	18	1766

Question 70n. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	38	19	28	9	4	2	58	13	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	34	20	9	5	1	66	14	1767
2019	Indigenous	35	51	8	2	4	0	86	6	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	33	19	7	3	0	71	11	1728
2018	Indigenous	32	34	22	12	0	0	66	12	31
2018	Non-Indigenous	28	31	24	11	5	1	60	16	1317
2017	Indigenous	39	32	10	10	8	0	71	19	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	31	31	21	10	5	1	64	15	1447

Question 70o. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	13	18	4	4	0	74	8	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	28	16	7	3	1	75	9	1747
2019	Indigenous	67	25	6	2	0	0	92	2	46
2019	Non-Indigenous	55	21	12	6	5	1	77	11	1725
2018	Indigenous	61	12	16	4	6	0	73	10	31
2018	Non-Indigenous	51	22	13	7	5	2	74	12	1316
2017	Indigenous	62	19	11	5	3	0	81	8	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	54	22	13	6	4	2	77	10	1453

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	38	35	15	4	8	0	0	73	12	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	37	20	8	4	0	0	67	13	1745

Question 70q. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	71	10	4	4	2	8	89	7	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	71	13	5	2	1	7	91	4	1742
2019	Indigenous	68	11	6	2	2	10	88	5	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	78	9	3	1	2	6	93	3	1723
2018	Indigenous	80	3	0	7	3	7	89	11	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	72	13	6	1	2	6	91	3	1323

Question 70r. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	75	10	0	2	4	2	7	93	7	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	79	8	4	2	2	1	3	91	5	1738
2019	Indigenous	66	21	4	4	2	2	0	90	6	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	75	9	5	4	5	1	2	87	8	1723
2018	Indigenous	68	8	11	9	0	0	3	79	10	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	71	12	6	2	4	1	4	87	7	1317
2017	Indigenous	76	11	6	5	3	0	0	87	8	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	75	10	5	4	3	0	3	88	7	1460

Question 70s. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	14	4	2	2	5	92	4	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	71	18	6	3	1	1	90	4	1739
2019	Indigenous	61	26	9	0	2	2	89	2	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	63	23	8	2	2	1	87	5	1719
2018	Indigenous	66	19	6	0	3	6	91	3	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	59	24	10	3	2	2	84	6	1324
2017	Indigenous	75	20	5	0	0	0	95	0	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	61	25	6	3	2	2	88	6	1455

Question 70t. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	68	11	6	4	6	5	83	11	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	69	16	7	4	3	1	86	7	1749
2019	Indigenous	66	13	11	4	4	2	80	9	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	61	18	8	6	6	1	80	11	1713
2018	Indigenous	63	0	11	19	0	7	68	20	30
2018	Non-Indigenous	56	20	12	5	5	2	77	11	1317
2017	Indigenous	58	22	7	11	2	0	80	13	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	59	20	10	6	5	2	80	10	1450

Question 70u. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	75	6	2	2	2	13	93	5	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	63	11	3	2	1	20	93	3	1749
2019	Indigenous	57	9	4	2	2	26	89	5	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	61	10	4	2	1	22	92	3	1718
2018	Indigenous	56	3	7	0	3	30	85	4	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	53	12	5	2	1	27	89	4	1300
2017	Indigenous	63	8	0	0	8	21	90	10	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	58	11	5	2	1	23	90	4	1449

Question 70v. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	79	6	7	4	0	5	89	4	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	74	15	6	1	1	3	92	2	1769
2019	Indigenous	81	8	4	2	0	5	93	2	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	71	17	5	1	1	4	92	3	1715
2018	Indigenous	52	23	11	6	0	7	81	7	31
2018	Non-Indigenous	65	19	8	2	1	6	88	3	1318
2017	Indigenous	72	17	3	0	0	9	97	0	34
2017	Non-Indigenous	69	17	6	1	1	6	91	2	1449

Question 70w. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	69	13	9	3	7	0	82	10	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	71	13	8	3	3	2	86	6	1767
2019	Indigenous	77	8	6	2	4	2	87	6	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	77	10	4	2	3	2	89	6	1724
2018	Indigenous	71	13	6	6	0	3	87	6	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	73	13	5	3	3	4	89	5	1323
2017	Indigenous	70	14	3	3	5	5	89	8	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	71	12	6	3	3	4	88	6	1455

Question 70x. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	48	38	9	4	2	0	85	6	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	47	28	15	5	2	1	76	8	1766
2019	Indigenous	62	21	11	4	0	2	85	4	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	56	27	10	3	2	1	84	6	1717
2018	Indigenous	43	32	21	0	0	3	78	0	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	50	26	15	5	2	2	77	7	1323
2017	Indigenous	57	29	8	3	3	0	86	6	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	53	26	12	4	2	3	81	7	1451

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	29	46	17	9	0	0	0	75	9	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	40	21	7	3	0	0	69	10	1772

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	12	35	37	10	6	47	15	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	11	32	36	15	5	43	20	1771
2019	Indigenous	21	39	33	8	0	59	8	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	32	36	12	4	47	17	1731
2018	Indigenous	6	35	34	22	3	41	24	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	11	31	39	15	5	41	20	1337
2017	Indigenous	5	40	28	16	11	45	26	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	9	29	40	16	6	38	22	1460

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	12	11	40	19	18	37	23	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	12	24	36	21	7	28	36	1759
2019	Indigenous	9	20	32	27	13	39	29	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	10	20	40	21	10	31	29	1714
2018	Indigenous	12	26	32	22	9	30	38	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	10	22	41	20	8	28	32	1319
2017	Indigenous	14	19	38	27	3	30	32	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	9	21	42	19	9	28	30	1452

Question 74. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	33	21	4	0	0	74	4	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	40	10	5	2	2	83	6	1770
2019	Indigenous	27	35	19	9	2	8	68	12	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	35	39	14	7	2	3	77	9	1726
2018	Indigenous	31	37	15	6	0	12	77	7	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	40	13	7	2	4	77	9	1329
2017	Indigenous	28	38	21	5	5	3	68	10	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	31	44	12	7	4	3	77	10	1461

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	38	39	15	8	0	0	0	77	8	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	33	13	10	4	3	0	71	15	1769

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	56	15	6	18	6	0	0	71	24	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	27	10	11	6	1	0	74	17	1768

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	60	21	13	2	4	0	0	81	6	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	26	10	4	2	2	0	83	7	1760

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	36	41	11	10	2	0	0	77	12	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	37	33	15	9	5	1	0	71	14	1774
2019	Indigenous	28	38	21	9	4	0	0	66	13	47
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	37	14	10	6	2	0	69	17	1730
2018	Indigenous	39	33	3	16	3	6	0	77	20	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	28	38	16	11	6	2	0	67	17	1333
2017	Indigenous	28	32	16	17	5	0	3	61	22	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	22	39	16	15	7	2	0	62	22	1456

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	31	43	14	8	4	0	0	74	12	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	41	9	8	3	1	0	80	11	1774

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	23	35	18	13	8	2	0	59	22	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	37	12	11	4	1	0	73	15	1768

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	25	31	31	7	4	2	0	57	11	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	36	18	5	2	2	2	75	7	1758

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	30	19	2	0	2	6	77	2	45
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	33	11	3	1	1	1	85	4	1770

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	75	10	7	0	4	4	0	89	4	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	73	17	4	1	0	4	0	95	1	1770

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	27	20	6	0	6	0	73	6	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	33	9	5	2	3	0	84	7	1764

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	67	20	8	0	6	0	0	86	6	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	26	7	5	3	1	0	84	9	1761

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	52	35	10	0	0	2	0	89	0	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	62	25	7	3	2	1	0	89	5	1765

Question 84. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	83	9	0	8	0	0	83	8	11
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	47	10	10	2	1	1	77	12	565
2019	Indigenous	19	42	29	0	0	0	11	68	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	28	44	12	10	3	2	1	74	14	499

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	100	0	11
2020	Non-Indigenous	99	1	565

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	48	27	17	8	0	0	48	25	11
2020	Non-Indigenous	20	33	18	22	6	0	1	53	28	558

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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.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	10	90	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	8	92	1772

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	16	84	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	11	89	1774
2019	Indigenous	12	88	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	12	88	1731
2017	Indigenous	27	73	35
2017	Non-Indigenous	13	87	1460
2014	Indigenous	20	80	34
2014	Non-Indigenous	13	87	1379

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Indigenous	79	21	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	76	24	196
2014	Non-Indigenous	80	20	185

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Indigenous	53	29	6	7	3	0	2	84	10	149
2014	Non-Indigenous	54	30	6	5	4	0	1	85	9	148

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	28	2	2	5	0	2	91	7	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	56	27	6	4	2	2	3	87	7	1774

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	30	50	13	7	62	38	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	53	17	1	65	35	1774

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	59	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	67	524

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	7	20	19	21	26	0	6	29	51	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	13	21	19	19	21	2	5	36	44	525

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	13	21	29	37	0	0	13	66	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	7	14	14	25	34	2	4	22	63	525

Question 97. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	30	32	12	8	4	0	15	72	14	46
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	22	14	7	7	1	7	70	16	1773
2019	Indigenous	42	14	15	4	17	0	8	61	23	48
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	20	17	11	11	1	4	60	22	1713
2018	Indigenous	29	13	19	14	18	0	7	46	34	32
2018	Non-Indigenous	35	19	15	10	14	1	5	58	26	1332

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat by Question 116. Are you an Indigenous person?

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

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

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

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

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

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Question 38. 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.

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 43a. 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

Question 43b. 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

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Question 43d. 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

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making