2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Indigenous Services Canada by Question 106. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 34 48 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 805
2019 Non-Aboriginal 31 47 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 2083

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 71 16 6 2 2 0 3 90 4 805
2019 Non-Aboriginal 69 16 5 5 3 0 2 87 8 2082

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 35 5 11 6 0 0 78 17 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 2080

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 27 38 12 17 7 0 0 65 24 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 14 15 8 0 0 63 23 2071
2018 Aboriginal 21 38 11 20 9 0 1 60 29 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 44 10 15 8 0 1 66 23 1925

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 41 35 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 799
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 2070

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 44 31 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 10 11 7 0 0 72 17 2079
2018 Aboriginal 36 35 12 9 7 0 0 71 16 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 1925

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 2082
2018 Aboriginal 40 37 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 1918

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 32 34 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 14 12 9 0 0 64 22 2079
2018 Aboriginal 27 34 15 13 11 0 0 61 23 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 16 14 11 1 0 59 25 1926

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 36 37 10 12 4 0 0 73 17 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 42 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 2071
2018 Aboriginal 30 40 11 11 7 0 0 71 19 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 43 13 12 7 0 0 68 19 1922

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 45 38 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 798
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 11 6 4 0 0 79 9 2070
2018 Aboriginal 42 37 11 5 2 2 0 81 8 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1917

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 36 11 10 7 0 0 71 17 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 14 12 9 0 0 66 20 2078
2018 Aboriginal 26 37 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 13 13 9 0 0 66 22 1907

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 60 30 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 34 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 2061
2018 Aboriginal 57 32 7 3 1 0 0 89 5 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 34 11 4 1 0 0 84 6 1904

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 37 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 14 12 7 0 0 68 19 2063
2018 Aboriginal 29 39 12 10 9 0 0 68 20 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 12 11 8 0 0 68 19 1906

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 41 34 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 2075
2018 Aboriginal 35 34 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 1911

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 34 38 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 780
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 2050
2018 Aboriginal 30 35 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 14 13 8 0 0 64 21 1911

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 49 36 9 4 3 0 0 85 6 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 11 7 3 0 0 80 10 2082
2018 Aboriginal 45 36 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 1916

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 34 31 18 9 7 0 0 65 16 798
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 19 10 8 0 1 63 18 2070
2018 Aboriginal 32 32 20 8 6 0 2 65 15 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 31 19 11 7 0 1 63 18 1926

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 22 37 19 7 1 1 26 36 798
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 27 38 15 6 1 1 21 41 2077
2018 Aboriginal 13 23 37 17 8 2 1 25 37 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 28 37 14 7 1 1 21 41 1923

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 12 21 31 20 13 2 1 34 34 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 29 16 8 1 1 25 45 2070
2018 Aboriginal 13 24 27 21 11 3 2 34 38 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 28 18 9 1 1 27 44 1919

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 17 23 31 18 9 2 2 27 41 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 30 15 6 1 1 22 47 2066
2018 Aboriginal 20 26 26 16 8 1 3 25 48 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 27 15 7 1 2 22 50 1917

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 8 13 33 28 15 1 1 44 22 798
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 36 25 11 1 1 37 26 2066
2018 Aboriginal 9 14 35 24 13 3 2 39 24 700
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 33 24 12 1 1 37 29 1917

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 20 28 20 14 2 1 35 36 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 30 16 9 1 2 26 43 2079
2018 Aboriginal 21 20 26 19 10 2 2 31 43 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 27 16 9 1 2 26 46 1918

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 22 25 16 17 4 2 35 39 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 30 15 9 2 1 26 43 2069
2018 Aboriginal 17 22 27 17 10 2 4 29 42 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 27 16 9 2 2 27 46 1920

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 16 24 29 16 11 3 2 28 42 796
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 23 33 14 7 2 1 21 45 2071
2018 Aboriginal 19 24 28 16 8 2 3 25 45 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 25 30 14 5 2 1 20 48 1924

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 12 22 30 19 14 1 1 34 35 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 32 18 8 1 1 26 42 2077
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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 72 11 8 2 1 1 6 88 3 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 73 11 7 2 3 0 4 88 5 2076

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 29 28 16 11 9 5 2 61 22 804
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 17 11 10 3 3 59 23 2080
2018 Aboriginal 21 29 21 14 11 3 2 53 25 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 19 12 10 5 2 56 24 1917

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 44 27 9 10 8 1 0 72 19 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 30 9 11 8 1 0 71 20 2079
2018 Aboriginal 39 28 11 9 11 1 0 68 21 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 10 11 8 1 0 70 20 1911

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 45 31 8 10 5 0 0 77 15 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 7 10 6 0 0 76 16 2075
2018 Aboriginal 38 37 10 9 5 0 0 75 15 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 1911

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 32 13 7 3 1 0 77 10 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 2076
2018 Aboriginal 36 35 14 9 4 1 0 72 13 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 12 6 3 1 0 78 10 1914
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 49 26 14 4 4 1 2 77 8 804
2019 Non-Aboriginal 48 28 13 4 3 1 3 79 7 2082

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 44 28 13 7 7 0 1 74 13 804
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 2077
2018 Aboriginal 39 32 12 10 6 1 0 72 16 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 12 9 7 1 0 71 17 1906

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 48 25 12 6 5 2 1 76 11 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 28 11 7 6 1 1 76 13 2081
2018 Aboriginal 42 28 11 9 6 3 0 73 16 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 1903

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 46 28 11 8 6 1 1 75 14 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 10 10 7 0 0 73 16 2068
2018 Aboriginal 43 26 11 11 7 2 0 71 18 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 31 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 1896

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 78 8 6 0 1 0 6 92 1 798
2019 Non-Aboriginal 79 9 5 1 2 0 4 92 3 2074

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 54 20 10 5 6 3 3 78 12 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 21 9 6 7 2 4 77 14 2075

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 61 20 9 3 4 2 0 84 7 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 58 22 10 4 5 1 0 81 9 2084
2018 Aboriginal 53 24 11 5 5 2 0 79 10 703
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 23 11 4 5 1 0 80 10 1901

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 54 25 9 5 7 0 0 79 12 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 28 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 2084
2018 Aboriginal 50 23 12 8 7 1 0 73 15 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 28 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 1899

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 16 55 10 13 4 2 0 73 17 184
2019 Non-Aboriginal 21 44 11 18 5 2 1 66 23 624
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 30 15 8 6 5 0 69 15 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 16 11 8 4 0 64 19 2080
2018 Aboriginal 28 28 17 12 8 6 1 60 21 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 17 10 9 4 1 62 21 1922

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 34 29 16 12 7 2 0 65 19 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 16 13 10 2 0 60 24 2077
2018 Aboriginal 27 30 17 14 10 2 1 58 25 709
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 17 13 12 2 1 57 25 1924

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 27 28 15 16 9 4 0 58 27 798
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 30 21 15 12 4 0 50 28 2075
2018 Aboriginal 18 28 20 19 12 4 0 48 32 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 20 16 13 6 1 48 31 1921

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 24 28 16 19 10 3 0 54 30 799
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 30 18 19 14 2 0 47 34 2078
2018 Aboriginal 17 29 15 19 17 4 0 47 37 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 17 19 16 2 0 46 36 1926

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 24 12 10 9 13 22 11 54 32 804
2019 Non-Aboriginal 32 14 10 9 10 17 8 61 26 2088
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 37 15 11 5 1 0 68 16 805
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 43 19 12 6 1 0 63 18 2081
2018 Aboriginal 24 38 18 13 7 1 0 62 20 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 43 17 14 6 1 0 63 20 1911

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 19 27 19 22 11 2 0 47 33 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 26 21 25 17 1 0 36 43 2075

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 31 31 14 12 7 5 1 66 20 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 16 14 8 2 1 61 23 2080
2018 Aboriginal 28 32 14 14 8 3 1 62 23 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 38 14 13 7 2 1 66 20 1920

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 31 33 19 9 6 2 0 65 16 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 23 10 8 2 0 59 18 2078
2018 Aboriginal 24 35 22 10 6 3 0 61 16 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 20 11 6 1 0 62 18 1913

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 22 20 16 16 15 9 2 48 35 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 21 13 18 9 2 41 36 2082
2018 Aboriginal 18 22 19 14 18 8 1 43 36 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 19 16 15 9 2 43 35 1919

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 28 30 16 14 9 3 0 60 24 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 18 15 12 2 0 54 28 2082
2018 Aboriginal 22 28 18 16 14 3 0 51 30 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 17 15 13 3 0 53 29 1919

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 25 18 13 14 4 1 53 28 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 28 15 15 19 3 2 48 36 2083
2018 Aboriginal 20 25 15 15 19 3 2 48 36 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 17 17 20 3 2 44 39 1919

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 27 16 6 3 1 4 74 10 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 25 12 6 4 1 3 77 10 2081

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 53 10 6 4 4 4 18 81 11 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 9 8 4 6 2 15 77 13 2078

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 25 18 5 4 2 3 72 9 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 42 25 17 8 5 1 3 69 13 2074

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 40 22 17 7 5 4 4 67 14 797
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 22 16 11 7 2 3 65 18 2068

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 20 18 9 9 4 6 62 19 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 21 16 11 12 3 4 58 25 2075

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 54 19 13 4 3 4 4 79 7 804
2019 Non-Aboriginal 64 16 8 3 3 2 4 85 7 2078

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 58 16 10 2 4 6 3 82 7 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 66 11 7 4 5 3 4 83 9 2080

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 64 12 8 1 2 3 10 87 4 799
2019 Non-Aboriginal 75 7 3 2 2 2 8 92 4 2077

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 23 40 17 11 5 4 1 66 17 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 18 43 20 11 5 3 0 63 17 2081
2018 Aboriginal 20 33 23 13 8 4 0 55 22 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 37 21 12 7 3 0 58 20 1923

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 36 36 12 10 4 1 0 73 15 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 41 15 9 5 1 0 72 14 2073
2018 Aboriginal 35 37 13 8 5 2 0 73 13 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 13 7 4 1 0 77 11 1913

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 41 35 11 6 4 2 0 78 10 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 14 5 4 2 0 76 9 2077
2018 Aboriginal 36 34 16 7 4 2 0 72 12 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 13 5 4 2 1 77 9 1919

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 45 35 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 12 6 4 0 0 78 11 2080
2018 Aboriginal 41 36 13 6 4 0 0 78 10 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 1918

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 37 31 18 8 6 0 0 68 14 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 19 13 10 1 0 59 22 2082
2018 Aboriginal 33 30 17 11 8 0 0 63 20 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 20 12 10 1 0 58 22 1913

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 38 33 15 10 4 0 0 71 15 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 17 13 9 0 0 61 21 2074
2018 Aboriginal 32 31 18 12 6 0 0 63 18 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 19 13 9 0 0 60 21 1908

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 39 25 16 10 7 3 0 66 17 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 25 25 20 14 13 3 0 52 28 2082
2018 Aboriginal 36 25 17 12 9 2 1 62 21 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 23 20 15 14 4 0 49 30 1919
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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 27 41 33 806
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 35 2089
2018 Aboriginal 28 35 37 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 27 39 1923

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 14 32 27 6 10 10 231
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 43 7 5 6 740
2018 Aboriginal 18 32 21 10 9 10 204
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 39 7 9 7 692
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Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 34 42 10 8 4 1 2 78 12 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 46 9 6 3 1 2 83 8 2070

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 48 27 12 5 2 4 2 80 7 796
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 30 9 3 1 4 2 85 5 2073
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 24 76 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 21 79 2086
2018 Aboriginal 25 75 711
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 1924

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 48 52 187
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 51 422
2018 Aboriginal 54 46 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 56 351

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 54 46 187
2019 Non-Aboriginal 58 42 422
2018 Aboriginal 56 44 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 39 351

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 9 91 187
2019 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 422
2018 Aboriginal 7 93 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 351

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 7 93 187
2019 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 422
2018 Aboriginal 11 89 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 351

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 82 187
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 422
2018 Aboriginal 10 90 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 351

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 7 93 187
2019 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 422
2018 Aboriginal 7 93 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 351

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 47 53 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 59 420
2018 Aboriginal 36 64 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 52 352

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 40 60 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 56 420
2018 Aboriginal 36 64 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 58 352

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 49 51 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 49 420
2018 Aboriginal 45 55 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 48 352

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 37 63 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 60 420
2018 Aboriginal 35 65 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 58 352

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 65 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 61 420
2018 Aboriginal 34 66 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 61 352

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 53 47 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 46 420
2018 Aboriginal 47 53 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 46 352

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 65 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 65 420
2018 Aboriginal 27 73 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 61 352

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 12 88 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 420
2018 Aboriginal 6 94 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 352

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 9 91 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 420
2018 Aboriginal 8 92 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 352

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 44 56 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 50 420
2018 Aboriginal 45 55 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 51 352

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 27 73 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 74 420
2018 Aboriginal 22 78 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 72 352

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 85 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 420
2018 Aboriginal 11 89 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 82 352

Question 61a. 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 Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 56 44 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 38 418
2018 Aboriginal 45 55 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 42 351

Question 61b. 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 Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 24 76 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 64 418
2018 Aboriginal 27 73 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 71 351

Question 61c. 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 Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 6 94 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 418
2018 Aboriginal 7 93 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 351

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 75 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 76 418
2018 Aboriginal 14 86 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 351

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 7 93 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 418
2018 Aboriginal 5 95 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 351

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 8 92 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 418
2018 Aboriginal 5 95 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 96 351

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 10 90 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 418
2018 Aboriginal 13 87 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 351

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 11 89 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 418
2018 Aboriginal 8 92 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 351

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 23 77 182
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 80 418
2018 Aboriginal 30 70 184
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 76 351

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 17 83 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 388
2018 Aboriginal 10 90 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 339

Question 62b. 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 Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 85 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 388
2018 Aboriginal 17 83 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 339

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 8 92 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 388
2018 Aboriginal 4 96 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 339

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 7 93 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 388
2018 Aboriginal 9 91 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 339

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 9 91 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 388
2018 Aboriginal 9 91 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 339

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 9 91 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 388
2018 Aboriginal 6 94 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 339

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 11 89 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 388
2018 Aboriginal 13 87 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 339

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 85 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 388
2018 Aboriginal 11 89 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 339

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 14 86 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 388
2018 Aboriginal 11 89 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 339

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 35 65 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 65 388
2018 Aboriginal 24 76 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 65 339

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 5 95 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 388
2018 Aboriginal 4 96 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 339

Question 62l. 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 Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 45 55 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 48 52 388
2018 Aboriginal 39 61 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 49 339

Question 62n. 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 Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 58 42 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 37 388
2018 Aboriginal 57 43 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 63 37 339

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 87 168
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 388
2018 Aboriginal 11 89 175
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 85 339

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 29 71 796
2019 Non-Aboriginal 27 73 2079

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 19 16 20 10 11 21 4 46 28 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 16 21 10 13 22 6 39 32 2082
2018 Aboriginal 15 17 26 13 10 15 4 39 28 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 24 10 11 20 6 40 28 1923

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 31 25 19 8 9 7 1 60 18 804
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 29 19 10 9 8 1 58 21 2085
2018 Aboriginal 25 28 22 11 7 6 1 57 19 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 21 9 8 8 1 58 18 1922
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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 66. 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
2019 Aboriginal 12 88 799
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 2082
2018 Aboriginal 13 87 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 1930

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 43 57 103
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 65 256
2018 Aboriginal 36 64 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 63 220

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 65 35 103
2019 Non-Aboriginal 71 29 256
2018 Aboriginal 68 32 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 31 220

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 6 94 103
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 256

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 87 103
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 256
2018 Aboriginal 12 88 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 97 220

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 85 103
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 78 256
2018 Aboriginal 13 87 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 80 220

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 8 92 103
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 256
2018 Aboriginal 5 95 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 220

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 49 51 101
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 48 253
2018 Aboriginal 49 51 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 54 219

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 20 80 101
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 74 253
2018 Aboriginal 19 81 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 69 219

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 14 86 101
2019 Non-Aboriginal 21 79 253
2018 Aboriginal 12 88 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 78 219

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 23 77 101
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 77 253
2018 Aboriginal 16 84 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 80 219

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 75 101
2019 Non-Aboriginal 20 80 253
2018 Aboriginal 14 86 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 77 219

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 14 86 101
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 253

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 82 101
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 253
2018 Aboriginal 14 86 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 219

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 10 90 101
2019 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 253
2018 Aboriginal 13 87 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 219

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 0 100 101
2019 Non-Aboriginal 0 100 253

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 85 101
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 253

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 25 75 100
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 70 249
2018 Aboriginal 26 74 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 74 221

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 82 100
2019 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 249
2018 Aboriginal 11 89 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 221

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 15 85 100
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 249
2018 Aboriginal 12 88 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 89 221

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 6 94 100
2019 Non-Aboriginal 3 97 249

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 10 90 100
2019 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 249
2018 Aboriginal 6 94 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 221

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 6 94 100
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 249
2018 Aboriginal 7 93 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 220

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 40 60 100
2019 Non-Aboriginal 53 47 249
2018 Aboriginal 49 51 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 43 221

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 12 88 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 4 96 228
2018 Aboriginal 7 93 90
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 96 220

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 10 90 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 92 228
2018 Aboriginal 17 83 90
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 220

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 6 94 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 4 96 228

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 87 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 228
2018 Aboriginal 8 92 90
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 220

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 10 90 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 228
2018 Aboriginal 9 91 90
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 220

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 12 88 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 228
2018 Aboriginal 10 90 90
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 90 220

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 28 72 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 74 228
2018 Aboriginal 26 74 90
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 220

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 7 93 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 94 228

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 49 51 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 67 228
2018 Aboriginal 36 64 90
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 60 220

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 56 44 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 69 31 228
2018 Aboriginal 55 45 90
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 38 220

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 6 94 88
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 83 228
2018 Aboriginal 9 91 89
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 219

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 19 81 798
2019 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 2083

Question 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 21 15 24 6 7 23 4 49 18 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 25 5 8 27 6 42 20 2079
2018 Aboriginal 16 18 31 6 6 19 4 44 16 711
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 17 28 6 6 25 5 44 17 1914

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 32 23 22 6 6 9 2 62 13 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 26 28 20 7 7 10 2 62 16 2080
2018 Aboriginal 26 27 26 7 5 7 1 58 14 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 23 7 6 10 2 59 14 1916
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 24 21 16 18 1 1 43 35 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 22 14 19 0 1 44 34 2080
2018 Aboriginal 18 23 24 13 20 0 1 42 34 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 21 23 16 21 0 1 38 38 1922

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 23 25 24 15 12 0 0 49 27 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 26 17 14 0 0 43 31 2083
2018 Aboriginal 19 26 28 14 13 0 1 45 27 711
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 28 16 15 0 0 40 32 1921

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 31 32 17 9 9 1 1 64 18 798
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 23 12 7 0 1 57 19 2067
2018 Aboriginal 24 33 21 10 8 1 2 59 19 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 25 14 8 1 1 53 22 1911

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 22 26 19 14 18 1 1 48 33 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 24 16 19 0 1 41 35 2067
2018 Aboriginal 19 21 24 13 21 1 1 41 35 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 21 23 18 19 1 1 39 37 1912

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 52 21 13 5 5 0 3 76 11 799
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 27 13 6 6 0 3 74 12 2077
2018 Aboriginal 48 25 13 3 5 1 6 78 8 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 28 14 7 6 0 4 71 14 1916

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 33 28 17 11 9 1 1 61 21 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 20 11 10 0 1 59 20 2086
2018 Aboriginal 29 28 21 9 10 1 1 58 20 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 27 22 12 11 0 1 55 23 1921

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 33 32 19 8 5 1 1 67 14 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 22 10 7 0 1 61 17 2067
2018 Aboriginal 27 31 21 11 6 2 1 61 17 704
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 24 11 7 1 1 57 18 1921

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 29 31 20 12 6 1 1 61 19 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 33 26 13 10 1 0 50 23 2076
2018 Aboriginal 21 31 26 13 7 1 2 54 20 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 30 26 15 10 1 1 48 25 1919

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 33 29 18 12 7 1 1 62 19 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 22 13 10 0 1 54 23 2069
2018 Aboriginal 26 30 22 12 8 1 1 58 20 703
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 23 12 10 0 1 54 23 1919

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 44 25 13 9 7 0 1 70 16 801
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 28 16 8 8 1 1 67 17 2071

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 32 33 21 8 5 0 0 66 13 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 19 11 7 1 0 63 18 2064
2018 Aboriginal 27 32 21 15 4 0 1 60 19 700
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 22 12 8 0 1 57 20 1914

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 51 24 13 6 5 1 1 76 11 799
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 26 14 7 6 0 1 73 13 2057
2018 Aboriginal 50 23 14 7 5 0 2 73 12 700
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 26 14 6 5 0 1 74 11 1903

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 65 13 8 4 2 2 6 85 7 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 69 14 5 3 3 1 5 88 6 2063
2018 Aboriginal 64 17 9 2 3 1 4 86 5 697
2018 Non-Aboriginal 66 16 7 3 3 1 4 86 7 1909

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 58 19 9 5 6 1 2 79 11 795
2019 Non-Aboriginal 61 16 9 5 6 1 2 79 12 2069
2018 Aboriginal 60 17 10 4 6 1 2 80 10 703
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 17 9 5 5 1 3 81 10 1919

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 50 32 9 4 4 0 1 83 8 798
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 12 5 4 0 1 79 9 2059
2018 Aboriginal 46 32 12 5 3 0 1 79 8 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 13 5 3 0 1 80 8 1920

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 56 21 10 5 7 0 1 78 12 795
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 21 11 6 7 0 1 76 13 2058
2018 Aboriginal 53 22 11 6 7 0 1 76 13 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 21 13 8 5 1 1 74 13 1911

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 56 13 4 1 2 0 22 90 5 791
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 15 6 2 2 0 24 87 5 2051
2018 Aboriginal 51 12 4 3 1 1 27 89 5 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 12 7 2 1 0 28 86 5 1908

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 57 26 9 3 2 0 2 85 5 796
2019 Non-Aboriginal 56 23 10 4 2 0 3 83 7 2063
2018 Aboriginal 53 27 10 4 1 1 4 84 6 702
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 23 12 5 2 1 5 81 7 1914

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 65 18 8 2 3 1 2 86 5 797
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 18 9 4 4 1 2 83 8 2065
2018 Aboriginal 65 17 6 2 6 1 2 85 9 705
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 16 9 4 6 1 3 80 11 1919

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 51 28 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 795
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 11 4 1 0 2 84 5 2058
2018 Aboriginal 49 28 14 4 3 0 2 79 7 701
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 14 4 2 0 1 80 6 1918

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 19 33 31 11 5 0 0 52 17 803
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 32 34 14 6 0 0 46 20 2085
2018 Aboriginal 14 31 36 13 5 0 1 45 18 710
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 30 36 15 7 0 0 42 22 1928

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 13 17 39 20 11 0 0 31 30 797
2019 Non-Aboriginal 14 20 38 19 8 0 0 27 35 2064
2018 Aboriginal 10 21 40 21 8 0 1 29 31 699
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 38 20 7 0 0 27 34 1897

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 30 38 14 11 5 2 0 69 16 795
2019 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 17 10 6 2 0 67 16 2081
2018 Aboriginal 22 42 17 9 6 3 1 66 16 706
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 44 17 9 5 2 0 67 15 1915

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 24 31 18 15 10 2 0 56 26 800
2019 Non-Aboriginal 17 33 20 17 12 1 0 51 29 2080
2018 Aboriginal 19 32 18 18 11 1 1 52 30 707
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 34 20 17 11 2 0 51 28 1924
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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 20 80 802
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 81 2085

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 83 17 174
2019 Non-Aboriginal 81 19 405

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 44 34 10 8 4 1 0 79 11 144
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 5 11 3 0 0 81 14 323
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Compensation

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 18 28 24 14 14 2 1 18 82 798
2019 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 23 14 13 1 0 19 81 2074
2018 Aboriginal 24 25 19 14 14 3 1 24 76 712
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 22 15 14 1 1 23 77 1927

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

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 67 33 624
2019 Non-Aboriginal 61 39 1645

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

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 37 63 614
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 62 1630
2018 Aboriginal 37 63 507
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 71 1450

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 9 23 20 18 24 1 5 34 45 614
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 20 18 25 1 8 30 48 1632
2018 Aboriginal 8 23 18 17 26 3 5 34 47 508
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 19 19 28 1 5 30 50 1462

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

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 6 16 15 18 39 1 5 23 62 615
2019 Non-Aboriginal 4 13 15 19 41 1 6 19 65 1634
2018 Aboriginal 4 12 17 14 46 3 4 17 65 512
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 10 16 19 46 1 4 14 69 1456

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 37 15 16 11 13 2 7 57 26 793
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 21 16 12 12 1 6 58 25 2067
2018 Aboriginal 36 16 13 9 13 2 11 59 25 708
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 19 17 11 11 1 7 57 24 1920
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