2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Shared Services Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 31 19 17 14 0 1 50 31 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 37 16 16 10 0 1 58 26 2634
2017 Aboriginal 24 30 9 14 23 0 0 54 37 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 16 15 13 0 1 55 28 3194
2014 Aboriginal 17 24 18 23 17 0 1 41 41 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 16 21 21 0 1 42 42 4025

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 25 20 8 8 0 0 64 16 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 2630
2017 Aboriginal 39 32 10 8 10 1 0 72 18 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 3191
2014 Aboriginal 31 34 17 12 6 0 0 65 18 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 4025

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 29 18 4 7 0 0 70 12 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 2612
2017 Aboriginal 44 33 7 10 6 0 0 77 17 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 3185
2014 Aboriginal 35 36 11 12 5 0 0 71 18 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 4023

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 32 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 93
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 2623
2017 Aboriginal 41 32 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 11 8 5 0 1 77 12 3188
2014 Aboriginal 37 37 10 7 8 0 0 75 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 14 9 6 1 1 70 15 4021

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 33 12 17 9 0 0 62 26 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 2623
2017 Aboriginal 33 35 9 9 14 0 0 68 23 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 42 14 10 8 0 0 69 18 3191
2014 Aboriginal 20 37 22 10 11 0 0 57 21 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 42 16 12 10 0 0 63 22 4025

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 26 18 21 7 0 1 54 28 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 18 12 9 0 0 61 20 2634
2017 Aboriginal 25 30 20 12 13 0 0 55 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 19 12 10 0 0 59 22 3193
2014 Aboriginal 23 29 22 14 12 0 0 51 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 19 14 12 0 0 54 26 4022

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 31 16 21 8 0 1 54 30 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 36 17 14 9 0 0 60 23 2637
2017 Aboriginal 25 37 14 14 11 0 0 62 24 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 18 14 10 0 0 58 24 3192

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 31 17 7 2 1 0 73 10 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 13 6 4 1 0 78 10 2634
2017 Aboriginal 34 39 10 10 6 1 0 74 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 3194
2014 Aboriginal 33 35 16 9 3 4 0 70 13 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 14 9 8 1 0 69 17 4020

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 27 17 15 10 0 0 57 26 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 16 11 8 0 0 66 19 2633
2017 Aboriginal 25 30 20 9 16 0 0 55 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 17 12 9 1 0 61 21 3195

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 33 14 5 2 0 0 78 7 92
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 2619
2017 Aboriginal 42 37 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 36 12 5 4 0 0 80 8 3182
2014 Aboriginal 49 35 8 3 5 0 0 84 8 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 31 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 4024

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 35 16 18 8 0 0 58 25 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 16 11 7 0 0 67 18 2623
2017 Aboriginal 28 39 8 12 13 0 0 67 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 3183
2014 Aboriginal 21 38 14 14 13 0 0 59 27 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 39 15 14 12 0 0 58 26 4022

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 29 17 18 6 0 1 58 24 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 17 8 7 0 0 68 16 2613
2017 Aboriginal 35 34 15 5 10 0 0 69 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 17 9 7 0 0 67 16 3184
2014 Aboriginal 25 36 13 14 11 0 0 62 25 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 17 11 10 0 0 61 22 4020

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 35 17 15 7 0 1 61 22 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 2629
2017 Aboriginal 27 31 16 11 14 1 0 59 25 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 16 12 8 0 0 64 19 3188
2014 Aboriginal 20 36 17 18 9 0 0 57 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 36 17 13 11 0 0 59 23 4017

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 31 12 15 7 0 0 66 22 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 2635
2017 Aboriginal 34 35 13 11 7 0 0 69 19 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 3186
2014 Aboriginal 28 37 20 9 6 0 0 65 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 15 10 6 0 0 70 16 4022

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 31 14 13 9 0 0 64 22 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 17 9 5 0 1 68 15 2641
2017 Aboriginal 26 49 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 15 7 5 0 1 72 13 3191
2014 Aboriginal 28 33 21 12 5 1 0 62 17 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 18 7 6 0 1 69 13 4024

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 31 34 14 2 0 0 15 50 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 35 13 5 1 1 18 46 2638
2017 Aboriginal 15 35 28 16 5 1 1 21 51 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 34 13 5 1 2 18 46 3179
2014 Aboriginal 18 43 26 9 4 1 0 13 61 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 30 10 4 1 2 15 54 4012

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 22 29 17 6 0 0 23 48 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 29 15 7 2 1 23 47 2629
2017 Aboriginal 27 25 25 14 6 3 1 20 54 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 27 10 6 2 2 17 54 3178
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 24 10 4 1 0 15 61 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 23 8 5 2 1 13 63 4015

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 32 25 7 3 0 1 10 65 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 24 10 4 2 1 15 61 2628
2017 Aboriginal 30 31 20 11 7 0 1 19 61 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 24 9 4 2 2 14 62 3183
2014 Aboriginal 31 32 23 9 3 1 1 13 64 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 29 23 8 3 2 2 11 66 4012

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 24 35 19 5 0 0 24 41 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 33 22 8 1 1 31 35 2623
2017 Aboriginal 13 20 42 17 6 1 1 24 33 109
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 32 20 8 1 3 29 37 3171
2014 Aboriginal 19 21 27 22 8 1 2 31 41 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 20 32 20 7 1 2 28 39 4001

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 28 20 11 8 1 1 20 60 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 26 27 16 7 2 2 24 48 2637
2017 Aboriginal 24 29 29 6 9 2 1 16 54 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 27 13 7 2 3 21 51 3169
2014 Aboriginal 26 28 27 12 4 1 3 16 56 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 27 24 11 5 1 3 17 58 4010

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 18 19 28 3 4 1 33 47 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 28 20 10 3 3 32 39 2621
2017 Aboriginal 13 23 31 13 12 3 4 28 39 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 22 25 19 10 3 4 31 42 3171
2014 Aboriginal 16 21 23 23 8 3 5 34 40 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 18 25 21 11 3 5 36 37 4006

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 33 22 13 2 0 1 15 62 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 27 28 11 4 2 1 16 56 2639
2017 Aboriginal 22 31 29 12 6 0 0 18 53 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 26 28 10 5 2 2 15 56 3177
2014 Aboriginal 25 30 26 11 7 2 1 18 56 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 28 11 4 2 2 15 55 4019
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 31 26 6 7 5 2 59 14 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 19 8 5 7 4 65 14 2638
2017 Aboriginal 28 24 18 9 9 7 5 59 21 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 17 7 6 6 6 67 14 3193
2014 Aboriginal 30 26 17 9 10 3 6 61 21 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 30 15 7 6 5 4 70 14 4023

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 33 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 2633
2017 Aboriginal 39 30 12 10 6 2 1 72 16 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 11 6 5 1 1 77 12 3191
2014 Aboriginal 34 33 11 10 10 2 1 68 20 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 10 7 6 1 0 76 14 4025

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 23 25 16 6 14 4 42 27 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 24 12 9 16 4 45 25 2632
2017 Aboriginal 16 14 23 20 12 12 2 35 37 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 20 21 12 11 19 4 43 30 3189
2014 Aboriginal 11 19 23 19 15 11 2 35 39 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 23 15 13 14 4 39 34 4024

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 42 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 2632
2017 Aboriginal 44 34 13 8 1 0 0 78 9 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 3184
2014 Aboriginal 31 41 12 11 4 0 1 73 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 40 9 5 2 1 0 84 8 4024

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 47 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 2639
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 35 17 11 6 0 0 66 16 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 2631
2017 Aboriginal 30 26 20 10 12 1 1 58 22 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 13 8 5 1 1 73 14 3190
2014 Aboriginal 26 38 16 8 10 2 1 66 18 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 15 9 6 1 0 70 15 4025

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 29 16 7 4 0 0 72 12 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 28 12 5 4 2 1 77 10 2627
2017 Aboriginal 45 27 12 8 6 2 0 73 14 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 3193
2014 Aboriginal 32 39 13 5 9 2 0 72 14 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 13 6 5 2 1 75 11 4025

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 25 14 10 8 0 0 67 18 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 2625
2017 Aboriginal 38 28 16 6 10 1 0 67 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 11 7 5 1 1 76 13 3195
2014 Aboriginal 28 39 12 11 9 2 0 68 20 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 11 9 6 1 0 73 15 4023

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 34 11 2 6 0 0 82 8 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 26 10 4 4 1 0 83 8 2624
2017 Aboriginal 49 26 15 5 2 3 0 77 7 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 23 11 4 3 2 0 81 7 3191

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 31 15 5 8 0 0 73 13 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 26 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 2632
2017 Aboriginal 49 24 13 8 4 1 0 74 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 3189
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 29 11 7 6 1 0 77 12 4022
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 28 11 16 6 4 5 63 24 34
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 31 18 8 6 4 8 64 16 738
2017 Aboriginal 37 28 14 11 4 3 4 69 16 28
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 20 8 4 5 8 63 14 912
2014 Aboriginal 32 29 15 9 9 6 0 65 19 34
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 32 19 10 7 4 6 60 19 1119

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 27 25 13 6 5 0 54 19 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 28 21 8 6 11 0 61 16 2642
2017 Aboriginal 27 23 23 12 10 6 0 53 23 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 21 9 7 14 0 57 19 3195
2014 Aboriginal 15 34 18 15 8 9 0 54 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 22 9 8 13 0 56 19 4024

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 19 29 15 13 2 0 42 28 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 21 15 12 3 0 50 28 2635
2017 Aboriginal 25 17 16 20 19 3 0 43 40 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 22 17 15 3 0 44 33 3195
2014 Aboriginal 13 24 22 21 18 3 0 37 40 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 22 19 16 4 0 40 37 4024

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 20 22 21 20 5 0 34 43 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 25 17 14 6 0 40 33 2636
2017 Aboriginal 17 23 21 17 19 4 0 41 37 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 23 19 18 7 0 37 39 3186
2014 Aboriginal 13 20 20 22 21 4 0 34 45 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 23 22 20 6 0 30 45 4020

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 21 21 23 19 1 0 36 43 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 21 19 15 3 0 43 35 2638
2017 Aboriginal 19 21 18 17 21 4 0 41 40 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 19 20 17 4 0 41 39 3192
2014 Aboriginal 12 23 22 16 23 3 0 36 41 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 19 23 21 4 0 34 45 4021
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 37 23 18 2 0 0 57 20 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 39 23 12 6 1 0 59 19 2640
2017 Aboriginal 19 32 16 18 12 3 0 53 31 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 36 22 13 9 1 0 55 23 3192
2014 Aboriginal 17 38 22 14 7 2 0 56 22 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 37 20 13 10 1 0 56 23 4024

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 35 14 13 7 3 2 65 20 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 16 9 4 4 1 70 14 2639
2017 Aboriginal 27 30 13 11 9 10 1 63 22 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 14 9 6 4 1 69 16 3190
2014 Aboriginal 20 35 15 11 12 4 2 59 25 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 14 12 6 5 1 65 19 4018

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 32 28 9 3 2 0 59 12 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 21 7 3 2 0 68 10 2631

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 25 20 11 19 9 1 44 33 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 22 12 11 12 2 47 27 2636
2017 Aboriginal 19 19 12 11 21 16 1 46 39 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 22 21 12 13 12 3 46 30 3188
2014 Aboriginal 13 16 19 22 20 11 0 32 47 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 21 14 15 13 3 41 35 4022

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 30 16 12 24 0 0 49 36 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 21 15 12 3 0 51 27 2639
2017 Aboriginal 22 21 16 19 18 3 1 45 38 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 29 20 15 14 3 0 49 30 3191
2014 Aboriginal 13 20 24 23 19 2 0 33 43 112
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 24 19 21 21 4 1 37 43 4023

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 22 13 18 23 0 2 45 42 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 16 15 19 2 1 49 35 2643
2017 Aboriginal 21 14 15 15 29 3 2 37 47 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 15 15 21 3 2 47 37 3190
2014 Aboriginal 11 15 15 16 38 3 1 27 57 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 16 19 29 3 2 33 50 4024

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 39 21 14 8 1 1 56 22 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 24 10 7 4 0 57 18 2639
2017 Aboriginal 22 27 22 12 10 6 1 53 23 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 25 11 7 5 0 54 20 3192

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 29 20 9 3 7 0 65 13 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 33 18 4 2 7 1 74 6 2627
2017 Aboriginal 35 22 21 7 6 6 3 63 15 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 20 4 3 8 1 69 9 3186
2014 Aboriginal 29 26 24 5 7 7 2 61 13 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 18 3 3 10 1 73 7 4023

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 34 21 3 3 5 0 71 7 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 16 3 2 4 0 78 6 2627
2017 Aboriginal 34 30 19 4 4 8 0 70 9 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 17 4 2 5 0 76 6 3187
2014 Aboriginal 27 27 27 8 4 7 1 59 12 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 16 5 3 7 0 75 8 4023

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 44 14 7 3 1 0 76 10 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 2629
2017 Aboriginal 36 33 17 6 7 1 0 69 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 3190
2014 Aboriginal 32 28 18 16 7 0 0 59 23 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 15 7 5 1 0 73 12 4020

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 26 22 16 14 2 0 47 31 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 28 20 13 11 1 0 55 24 2634
2017 Aboriginal 25 17 23 16 18 1 0 43 34 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 21 15 17 1 0 46 32 3185
2014 Aboriginal 14 20 25 20 20 0 0 34 40 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 23 18 18 1 0 41 36 4024

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 31 19 15 14 2 0 52 29 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 19 14 11 1 0 56 25 2629
2017 Aboriginal 22 22 19 19 19 0 0 44 37 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 20 17 16 1 0 47 33 3182
2014 Aboriginal 15 24 23 19 20 0 0 39 39 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 28 21 19 18 0 0 43 36 4023

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 29 18 10 19 1 0 53 29 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 24 21 15 13 3 0 50 29 2638
2017 Aboriginal 24 17 14 19 20 5 1 44 42 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 22 22 15 17 4 1 43 34 3191
2014 Aboriginal 10 20 29 21 17 2 1 31 39 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 20 22 17 19 5 1 39 38 4021
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 34 26 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 39 2650
2017 Aboriginal 27 34 39 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 39 3192
2014 Aboriginal 36 23 42 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 40 4022

Question 47. 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
2018 Aboriginal 12 27 48 0 0 13 39
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 41 4 4 5 795
2017 Aboriginal 10 10 74 3 0 3 31
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 27 42 5 4 5 929
2014 Aboriginal 17 26 49 8 9999 0 40
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 46 8 9999 8 1240
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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 48. 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
2018 Aboriginal 16 84 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 2640

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 270

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 270

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 270

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 270

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 270

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 270

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 270

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 270

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 270

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 64 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 270

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 270

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 270

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 270

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 270

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 270

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 270

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 270

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 14
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 253

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 14
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 253

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 14
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 253

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 14
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 253

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 14
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 253

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 16 18 4 9 30 1 55 19 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 14 24 4 4 29 7 50 12 2635
2017 Aboriginal 18 17 23 7 4 24 6 51 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 21 4 5 32 10 49 14 3191
2014 Aboriginal 11 12 29 7 10 19 11 33 25 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 14 23 4 5 33 9 45 15 4021

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 26 17 9 7 10 0 64 17 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 22 4 3 12 1 67 8 2638
2017 Aboriginal 25 25 24 6 4 14 3 59 12 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 21 5 3 18 2 63 10 3192
2014 Aboriginal 16 22 26 12 10 11 3 44 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 24 5 4 23 2 57 12 4023
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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 55. 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 Aboriginal 12 88 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 2628

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 148

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 148

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 148

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 15 21 6 7 26 2 54 17 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 14 25 2 3 31 7 52 8 2634
2017 Aboriginal 17 13 28 4 3 30 5 46 11 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 22 2 3 36 9 53 8 3187
2014 Aboriginal 11 11 33 5 5 28 7 35 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 14 23 3 2 38 8 48 9 4023

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 24 22 5 7 13 0 62 13 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 22 3 2 14 2 68 6 2635
2017 Aboriginal 25 21 27 4 3 19 3 58 8 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 20 3 2 21 2 67 7 3188
2014 Aboriginal 17 22 36 4 5 15 2 46 10 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 22 3 2 26 2 62 7 4021
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 19 19 15 24 0 1 41 39 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 24 24 13 16 0 2 45 30 2640
2017 Aboriginal 21 22 20 16 18 0 4 44 35 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 21 15 17 0 2 46 32 3187

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 27 30 15 13 0 1 42 28 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 28 15 10 0 1 46 25 2632
2017 Aboriginal 25 24 21 20 11 0 0 48 30 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 26 16 11 0 1 47 27 3188

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 31 25 13 13 0 0 49 26 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 29 25 15 10 1 1 49 25 2631
2017 Aboriginal 19 30 23 16 11 0 1 50 27 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 24 15 11 0 2 49 27 3178

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 22 24 16 24 0 2 35 40 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 23 19 15 1 1 41 35 2635
2017 Aboriginal 16 25 23 18 15 1 2 43 34 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 22 23 19 17 1 2 40 37 3185

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 22 16 6 6 0 9 69 13 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 27 15 6 4 1 6 73 11 2628
2017 Aboriginal 43 30 9 7 5 1 5 77 13 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 26 14 7 5 1 7 72 13 3184

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 22 21 14 10 0 2 53 25 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 28 19 9 7 1 1 64 17 2632
2017 Aboriginal 28 30 27 6 8 0 2 58 15 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 29 21 10 6 1 1 63 16 3183

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 35 16 18 9 0 1 56 28 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 24 11 6 1 1 58 17 2628
2017 Aboriginal 24 30 24 9 10 1 2 55 20 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 31 23 12 7 1 2 57 20 3176

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 26 18 24 18 0 0 40 41 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 26 16 10 1 1 46 27 2623
2017 Aboriginal 25 16 23 20 13 1 1 43 34 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 28 24 19 11 1 1 45 31 3182

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 22 19 22 14 0 0 44 37 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 26 16 10 1 1 47 26 2617
2017 Aboriginal 23 26 19 21 9 0 1 50 31 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 28 22 16 12 1 1 49 29 3182

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 26 23 23 5 0 1 49 28 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 23 11 6 1 1 58 18 2613
2017 Aboriginal 29 35 19 12 4 1 0 65 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 21 11 7 1 2 60 18 3175

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 18 14 9 3 0 1 74 12 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 22 11 5 4 0 2 79 9 2606
2017 Aboriginal 55 22 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 22 11 4 3 0 2 82 7 3187

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 18 11 3 4 2 1 81 8 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 65 16 7 3 3 1 4 85 7 2613

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 68 13 6 6 3 1 2 84 9 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 73 11 5 3 3 1 5 89 6 2623
2017 Aboriginal 72 8 8 4 1 3 4 86 5 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 74 10 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 3186

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 62 25 6 3 0 0 3 90 4 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 63 22 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 2634
2017 Aboriginal 55 26 10 4 2 0 3 83 6 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 22 8 3 2 1 2 87 5 3183

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 21 8 4 7 0 3 80 11 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 19 9 5 4 1 2 81 10 2626
2017 Aboriginal 59 18 10 9 1 2 3 80 10 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 17 8 4 4 1 2 84 8 3186

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 18 9 2 0 0 20 87 2 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 13 5 2 0 1 23 91 3 2614
2017 Aboriginal 61 10 4 2 0 0 22 92 2 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 12 4 2 1 1 21 91 4 3185

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 21 8 4 2 0 5 85 7 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 19 8 3 2 0 6 87 4 2623
2017 Aboriginal 71 13 10 1 0 0 4 88 1 111
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 19 8 2 1 1 6 88 4 3167

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 17 11 4 2 0 5 82 6 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 15 7 3 3 1 4 86 7 2634
2017 Aboriginal 54 17 11 10 5 0 3 73 16 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 18 8 4 4 1 3 83 8 3188

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 32 12 9 1 0 1 77 10 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 26 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 2630
2017 Aboriginal 43 27 22 2 4 0 3 72 6 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 12 4 2 0 3 82 6 3183

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 29 31 20 6 0 1 41 27 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 32 36 13 5 0 0 46 18 2643
2017 Aboriginal 11 28 31 23 7 0 0 39 30 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 28 39 16 7 1 0 39 22 3193

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 29 27 18 12 0 0 31 42 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 38 23 11 0 0 34 28 2611
2017 Aboriginal 6 23 42 20 9 0 0 29 29 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 37 22 10 0 0 32 31 3184

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 29 24 13 6 2 0 56 19 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 22 7 3 6 0 66 11 2637
2017 Aboriginal 13 28 23 17 13 5 0 44 32 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 25 12 7 11 0 50 22 3189

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 37 20 12 9 2 0 58 21 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 21 13 6 4 0 58 20 2640
2017 Aboriginal 12 27 24 19 15 3 1 40 35 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 34 22 16 11 5 0 50 28 3191
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Compensation

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 23 10 15 21 2 0 30 70 95
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 27 20 12 9 2 1 31 69 2652
2017 Aboriginal 28 28 18 11 10 2 3 29 71 112
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 25 19 11 9 4 2 32 68 3191

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 1797
2017 Aboriginal 23 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 2033

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 1797
2017 Aboriginal 24 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 2033

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 1797
2017 Aboriginal 17 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 2033

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 56 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 1797
2017 Aboriginal 54 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 2033

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 1797
2017 Aboriginal 5 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 2033

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 1797

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 1797
2017 Aboriginal 39 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 2033

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 1 30 23 14 2 30 62
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 40 19 12 5 21 1719
2017 Aboriginal 5 41 32 7 1 13 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 45 19 12 4 14 2008

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 78 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 68 1787

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 21 14 13 38 3 5 29 56 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 20 18 25 2 7 30 47 1789
2017 Aboriginal 17 7 25 9 27 1 12 28 42 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 18 19 24 2 10 30 49 2043

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 11 9 21 54 1 1 14 77 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 12 15 20 43 2 3 18 66 1787
2017 Aboriginal 10 8 11 17 48 0 7 19 70 75
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 11 12 18 49 2 5 15 72 2046

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 14 16 12 13 1 6 57 26 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 17 15 11 13 1 6 57 26 2639
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