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

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	45	45	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	46	6	14	4	0	0	75	18	539

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	86	9	0	5	0	0	95	5	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	66	24	4	3	2	0	90	6	539
2017	Indigenous	61	29	0	5	0	5	95	5	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	70	23	3	3	1	0	93	4	564
2014	Indigenous	56	14	10	10	10	0	71	20	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	67	25	3	3	1	0	92	4	559

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	49	33	5	13	0	82	13	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	41	10	12	5	73	16	540
2019	Indigenous	69	17	3	9	3	86	11	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	33	5	7	4	84	12	653
2017	Indigenous	35	25	11	15	14	61	29	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	44	34	6	10	6	78	16	565
2014	Indigenous	29	18	14	14	25	46	39	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	33	30	7	17	12	63	30	559

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	57	23	15	4	0	0	0	80	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	39	10	10	4	0	1	76	13	539
2019	Indigenous	35	40	20	6	0	0	0	74	6	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	36	11	9	4	0	1	76	12	649
2018	Indigenous	42	41	8	4	5	0	0	82	9	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	29	46	10	9	5	1	2	76	14	535
2017	Indigenous	20	35	15	19	10	0	0	56	29	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	36	38	14	8	4	0	0	74	12	565
2014	Indigenous	28	34	13	19	5	0	0	62	24	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	34	40	11	10	5	0	1	75	14	559

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	53	34	9	4	0	0	87	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	36	10	6	4	0	80	10	536
2019	Indigenous	50	33	10	3	3	0	83	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	33	5	3	1	0	90	5	650
2017	Indigenous	40	40	10	10	0	0	79	10	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	49	38	6	4	2	0	88	6	564
2014	Indigenous	51	19	5	21	0	5	73	22	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	48	36	6	7	2	1	85	8	558

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	64	17	5	9	4	0	0	82	13	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	28	9	7	5	0	1	79	11	538
2019	Indigenous	61	29	3	4	3	0	0	90	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	55	27	8	6	3	1	0	84	9	653
2018	Indigenous	62	29	4	5	0	0	0	92	5	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	50	32	7	6	4	0	1	83	10	533
2017	Indigenous	45	21	5	14	16	0	0	65	30	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	47	32	10	7	4	0	0	79	11	565
2014	Indigenous	53	15	4	14	9	5	0	71	25	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	42	35	10	8	4	0	0	78	12	559

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	72	5	13	9	0	78	9	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	35	12	9	5	74	14	540
2019	Indigenous	43	43	4	3	7	86	11	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	41	11	8	3	78	11	652
2018	Indigenous	66	20	10	0	4	86	4	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	42	12	7	5	76	12	533
2017	Indigenous	30	25	9	25	10	55	36	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	30	45	12	7	5	75	12	565
2014	Indigenous	42	27	5	10	15	70	25	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	29	45	12	9	4	74	14	559

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	50	27	14	9	0	0	0	77	9	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	38	11	8	4	0	0	76	13	541
2019	Indigenous	46	42	3	4	6	0	0	88	9	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	37	12	11	3	0	1	74	14	654
2018	Indigenous	41	27	18	14	0	0	0	68	14	20
2018	Non-Indigenous	31	33	18	10	6	0	0	65	17	534
2017	Indigenous	31	25	15	19	10	0	0	56	29	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	28	36	16	12	7	1	0	65	19	566
2014	Indigenous	14	28	18	30	10	0	0	42	40	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	28	36	14	14	7	1	0	64	21	558

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	51	35	5	9	0	86	9	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	38	9	9	4	78	13	538
2019	Indigenous	46	28	11	9	6	74	15	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	39	11	8	4	77	11	655
2018	Indigenous	49	26	13	12	0	75	12	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	33	38	14	9	6	72	15	531
2017	Indigenous	25	45	5	16	9	70	26	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	31	43	10	11	4	74	15	566

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	77	17	5	0	0	0	95	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	33	7	4	2	0	87	6	540
2019	Indigenous	39	50	3	4	3	0	89	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	47	39	8	3	2	1	87	5	652
2018	Indigenous	48	43	10	0	0	0	90	0	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	45	39	10	3	3	0	84	5	533
2017	Indigenous	40	35	0	15	10	0	75	25	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	41	42	9	5	2	1	84	7	563
2014	Indigenous	34	46	0	5	10	5	85	15	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	44	41	10	3	2	1	85	5	559

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	59	18	5	18	0	0	77	18	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	35	11	9	6	0	74	15	540
2019	Indigenous	37	40	14	5	3	0	77	9	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	38	12	9	3	0	76	12	654
2018	Indigenous	42	32	9	17	0	0	74	17	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	35	16	9	5	0	70	14	533
2017	Indigenous	25	35	10	14	16	0	60	30	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	30	38	16	9	6	1	68	15	564

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	72	23	4	0	0	96	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	33	10	5	2	84	7	534
2019	Indigenous	60	33	0	7	0	93	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	35	10	5	1	84	6	652
2018	Indigenous	65	23	4	8	0	88	8	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	44	37	12	4	2	81	7	531
2017	Indigenous	26	43	14	11	5	69	16	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	46	37	11	3	2	84	6	564
2014	Indigenous	56	24	10	5	5	80	10	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	56	32	8	2	2	88	4	559

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	31	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	38	13	10	3	0	0	75	13	538
2019	Indigenous	38	40	16	7	0	0	0	77	7	30
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	39	12	9	4	0	0	75	13	651
2018	Indigenous	36	23	14	21	5	0	0	60	26	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	31	41	13	8	6	0	1	73	14	533
2017	Indigenous	30	35	14	11	10	0	0	65	21	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	30	43	12	10	5	1	0	73	15	565
2014	Indigenous	20	54	6	9	11	0	0	75	20	20
2014	Non-Indigenous	25	40	15	12	6	0	1	66	18	559

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	49	28	0	14	9	0	77	23	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	33	12	9	5	0	75	13	539
2019	Indigenous	40	48	5	3	4	0	89	6	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	36	13	8	3	0	76	11	652
2018	Indigenous	44	30	4	10	12	0	74	22	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	32	39	15	9	5	0	71	14	532
2017	Indigenous	35	26	14	10	15	0	61	25	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	37	34	14	8	6	0	71	15	564
2014	Indigenous	35	32	10	13	10	0	67	23	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	29	38	14	13	6	1	67	19	559

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	59	27	5	9	0	0	86	9	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	38	11	9	3	0	77	12	535
2019	Indigenous	49	36	4	11	0	0	85	11	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	44	11	5	2	0	81	8	650
2018	Indigenous	46	29	13	8	5	0	75	12	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	39	15	7	4	1	73	11	531
2017	Indigenous	30	45	9	6	10	0	75	16	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	32	40	14	9	4	1	73	13	564
2014	Indigenous	47	24	9	5	14	0	71	19	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	32	40	15	9	5	0	72	14	559

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	72	14	9	4	0	87	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	37	10	7	3	80	10	540
2019	Indigenous	41	48	7	4	0	89	4	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	39	10	6	2	82	8	655
2018	Indigenous	75	9	5	12	0	83	12	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	44	12	6	3	79	9	532
2017	Indigenous	30	25	9	20	15	55	35	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	36	43	12	5	4	79	9	565
2014	Indigenous	46	34	5	5	10	80	15	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	35	42	13	6	2	78	9	559

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	39	36	12	9	4	0	0	75	13	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	29	12	8	6	0	0	73	15	539
2019	Indigenous	40	32	22	6	0	0	0	72	6	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	49	30	13	4	4	0	0	79	8	650
2018	Indigenous	41	23	13	13	5	0	5	67	19	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	45	28	14	7	5	0	1	74	12	533
2017	Indigenous	15	51	20	10	0	0	5	69	10	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	43	31	13	7	4	1	1	75	11	564
2014	Indigenous	53	19	9	10	9	0	0	72	19	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	43	35	14	5	3	0	0	78	8	559

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	9	18	37	32	4	0	0	36	27	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	11	24	33	23	8	0	1	32	35	538
2019	Indigenous	5	25	42	15	10	0	4	26	31	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	8	17	38	23	11	1	2	36	26	650
2018	Indigenous	4	39	34	5	17	0	0	22	43	20
2018	Non-Indigenous	9	21	36	20	11	1	2	32	31	532
2017	Indigenous	19	19	46	5	11	0	0	16	38	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	8	23	37	16	10	1	4	28	33	564
2014	Indigenous	15	18	20	32	5	5	5	41	37	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	10	24	39	19	5	1	2	25	34	558

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	14	23	40	15	9	0	60	15	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	5	12	27	31	21	2	1	54	18	535
2019	Indigenous	0	6	30	30	15	16	4	56	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	6	15	25	28	21	3	2	52	22	648
2018	Indigenous	11	17	18	33	21	0	0	55	28	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	9	18	28	24	16	2	2	42	29	532
2017	Indigenous	19	15	39	21	6	0	0	27	34	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	10	18	32	16	16	3	5	35	31	560
2014	Indigenous	10	9	19	33	18	0	10	57	22	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	9	16	32	26	11	2	3	40	27	558

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	26	5	19	27	19	4	0	48	33	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	15	25	32	16	9	1	1	26	41	540
2019	Indigenous	3	28	37	9	9	11	4	21	36	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	13	23	30	18	12	2	2	31	38	650
2018	Indigenous	20	13	23	16	24	4	0	41	35	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	15	26	32	14	10	2	2	25	42	534
2017	Indigenous	19	30	30	0	11	11	0	12	55	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	15	22	30	15	11	2	5	27	41	562
2014	Indigenous	29	19	43	4	0	0	5	4	51	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	19	28	31	12	6	2	3	19	49	559

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	13	0	37	37	13	0	0	50	13	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	8	18	27	31	15	1	1	46	26	537
2019	Indigenous	3	3	41	19	26	8	0	49	7	30
2019	Non-Indigenous	5	12	30	32	19	1	1	52	17	650
2018	Indigenous	0	15	36	21	28	0	0	49	15	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	5	16	32	30	14	1	2	45	22	533
2017	Indigenous	14	10	24	36	11	4	0	49	25	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	6	17	33	23	16	1	4	40	24	561
2014	Indigenous	0	14	57	19	5	0	5	25	14	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	6	17	37	26	10	2	3	38	24	556

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	4	22	29	40	5	0	0	45	26	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	15	20	25	23	15	1	1	38	36	539
2019	Indigenous	11	12	39	12	19	4	4	33	25	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	8	14	27	26	20	3	2	49	23	645
2018	Indigenous	16	31	18	9	21	0	5	31	50	20
2018	Non-Indigenous	12	20	26	25	13	2	3	39	34	534
2017	Indigenous	25	24	31	20	0	0	0	20	49	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	13	18	30	19	14	2	5	36	32	560
2014	Indigenous	9	34	33	18	0	0	5	19	46	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	19	24	31	15	7	1	4	23	44	557

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	9	4	23	42	22	0	0	64	14	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	7	17	27	27	19	3	1	47	24	537
2019	Indigenous	3	12	16	35	18	12	4	62	19	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	9	22	25	22	14	5	2	39	34	646
2018	Indigenous	21	26	13	10	26	5	0	37	49	20
2018	Non-Indigenous	18	23	25	17	12	3	2	31	43	531
2017	Indigenous	14	20	31	19	10	6	0	31	36	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	15	24	26	16	10	4	5	29	44	563
2014	Indigenous	9	0	34	38	9	0	10	51	10	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	8	18	30	25	13	2	5	41	28	557

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	17	10	22	43	8	0	0	51	27	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	13	20	32	21	12	2	1	34	33	538
2019	Indigenous	3	14	43	23	12	4	0	37	18	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	11	19	31	23	12	3	2	36	31	652
2018	Indigenous	9	30	18	23	16	5	0	41	40	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	12	21	36	16	10	4	2	27	34	532
2017	Indigenous	28	21	25	21	5	0	0	25	49	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	12	19	36	16	10	4	4	27	33	562
2014	Indigenous	14	15	46	14	5	0	5	20	31	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	13	21	37	18	6	2	3	25	36	556

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	4	29	32	35	0	0	0	35	33	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	12	27	33	20	7	0	0	27	39	539
2019	Indigenous	14	25	30	20	7	4	0	28	41	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	28	30	17	8	1	1	25	44	651

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	32	22	19	13	4	4	5	60	19	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	36	13	7	3	6	5	73	12	540
2019	Indigenous	33	49	6	3	3	3	3	86	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	33	32	14	6	5	6	4	72	12	652
2018	Indigenous	38	23	0	16	9	9	5	71	29	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	24	34	15	11	4	6	6	66	17	533
2017	Indigenous	31	20	10	14	20	0	5	53	36	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	28	31	15	9	6	5	5	66	17	562
2014	Indigenous	42	19	14	10	10	0	5	63	21	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	27	31	17	9	8	5	4	63	19	559

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	64	14	9	13	0	0	78	13	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	27	5	5	4	1	85	10	540
2019	Indigenous	55	28	8	3	3	4	86	6	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	56	28	8	6	2	0	85	8	652
2018	Indigenous	57	20	9	9	0	5	81	10	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	50	30	7	8	4	1	82	12	533
2017	Indigenous	51	24	0	15	10	0	75	25	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	47	31	8	8	5	1	79	12	566
2014	Indigenous	55	20	5	5	14	0	76	19	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	46	30	10	9	5	1	76	14	559

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	63	37	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	59	31	5	4	1	0	90	4	541
2019	Indigenous	54	35	8	3	0	0	89	3	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	56	34	3	5	1	0	90	6	649
2018	Indigenous	57	29	0	9	0	5	90	10	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	52	36	4	5	2	0	89	7	533
2017	Indigenous	41	38	10	6	6	0	79	11	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	45	41	7	6	1	0	86	7	566
2014	Indigenous	41	44	0	10	5	0	85	15	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	42	41	9	5	3	0	83	8	559

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	41	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	36	6	5	1	1	0	87	6	538
2019	Indigenous	47	37	10	3	0	4	0	87	3	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	37	9	3	1	1	0	87	4	652
2018	Indigenous	53	25	5	12	0	0	5	82	13	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	44	37	9	5	3	1	0	83	8	533

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	60	22	14	0	4	0	0	82	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	24	8	3	4	3	2	83	8	540

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	63	26	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	60	24	7	5	2	0	1	86	7	541
2019	Indigenous	71	14	0	0	3	0	12	96	4	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	25	11	5	2	1	2	82	7	652

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	51	30	14	4	0	0	0	82	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	34	8	6	2	0	0	84	8	541
2019	Indigenous	47	32	7	0	9	0	5	83	10	30
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	33	10	7	4	0	1	79	11	650
2018	Indigenous	28	38	20	4	5	0	5	69	10	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	37	10	9	6	0	2	75	15	533
2017	Indigenous	46	19	10	11	15	0	0	65	25	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	42	35	9	9	4	1	2	78	13	566
2014	Indigenous	38	52	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	37	34	13	9	6	1	1	72	15	559

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	72	9	15	4	0	0	0	81	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	26	12	6	3	1	1	79	9	539

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	73	14	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	53	32	7	6	2	0	0	85	8	541
2019	Indigenous	50	23	13	6	0	3	5	80	6	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	52	31	9	4	3	1	1	84	7	648
2018	Indigenous	46	19	18	8	5	0	5	69	13	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	45	31	13	5	5	0	1	77	10	529
2017	Indigenous	55	19	5	10	10	0	0	75	20	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	46	34	9	7	3	0	0	81	10	566
2014	Indigenous	28	52	0	10	10	0	0	80	20	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	41	35	9	9	6	0	0	77	14	557

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	44	56	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	56	541

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	67	10	14	0	4	0	4	81	5	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	19	6	2	1	4	7	90	3	540

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	77	23	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	59	25	6	5	4	0	0	85	9	541
2019	Indigenous	56	19	8	3	7	4	5	82	10	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	28	7	5	3	0	0	85	8	655
2018	Indigenous	47	27	12	9	5	0	0	74	14	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	47	29	9	8	5	1	1	77	14	531
2017	Indigenous	51	19	5	11	15	0	0	70	25	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	52	28	9	6	4	1	0	81	10	564
2014	Indigenous	52	30	4	5	10	0	0	81	15	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	45	30	10	8	6	0	0	76	14	559

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	38	26	10	9	9	9	0	70	19	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	29	12	7	2	7	0	78	10	542
2019	Indigenous	40	36	11	3	7	4	0	79	10	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	35	12	5	3	8	0	79	9	647
2018	Indigenous	38	40	13	4	0	0	5	82	4	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	35	34	13	5	3	9	0	76	9	533
2017	Indigenous	31	20	19	14	15	0	0	52	29	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	28	36	15	8	4	9	0	71	13	566
2014	Indigenous	42	28	10	0	20	0	0	70	20	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	25	37	17	7	3	11	0	69	12	559

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	42	22	17	14	4	0	0	64	19	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	37	34	15	9	4	1	0	72	13	538
2019	Indigenous	37	40	9	3	7	4	0	81	10	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	34	37	15	7	4	3	0	73	11	646
2018	Indigenous	33	30	16	15	0	0	5	67	16	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	32	35	16	9	4	2	0	69	14	530
2017	Indigenous	11	40	5	20	25	0	0	51	44	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	24	41	14	11	5	3	1	68	17	566
2014	Indigenous	40	29	5	10	14	0	0	70	25	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	23	35	20	13	6	3	0	60	19	559

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	38	17	24	9	4	9	0	60	14	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	25	34	13	17	5	6	0	63	23	541
2019	Indigenous	27	39	18	5	3	8	0	71	9	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	23	38	16	11	5	7	0	66	17	644
2018	Indigenous	24	22	34	5	6	5	5	50	12	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	21	34	20	12	6	7	0	59	19	531
2017	Indigenous	11	25	19	20	20	5	0	38	42	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	16	37	20	14	6	7	1	57	21	565
2014	Indigenous	9	40	10	15	26	0	0	49	41	20
2014	Non-Indigenous	14	32	20	17	9	9	0	50	28	559

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	24	26	13	27	4	4	0	53	33	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	27	37	13	16	4	2	0	66	21	539
2019	Indigenous	30	36	17	6	3	8	0	71	10	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	22	37	18	12	7	4	0	62	20	645
2018	Indigenous	19	18	25	29	4	0	5	40	34	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	18	35	20	16	7	3	0	55	24	532
2017	Indigenous	16	30	19	15	20	0	0	46	35	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	17	41	19	13	7	3	0	59	21	565
2014	Indigenous	18	37	20	5	20	0	0	55	25	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	14	35	20	18	10	3	0	50	29	558

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	77	9	4	5	4	90	5	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	68	21	7	3	1	90	3	540
2019	Indigenous	69	23	8	0	0	92	0	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	67	24	6	2	2	93	2	649

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	32	40	23	4	0	0	72	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	47	10	7	1	1	81	9	542
2019	Indigenous	37	41	12	4	3	4	80	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	33	47	10	8	1	1	81	9	652
2018	Indigenous	36	33	13	6	5	7	74	12	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	33	42	13	8	2	1	76	11	531
2017	Indigenous	35	35	9	6	14	0	71	20	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	27	44	15	9	3	2	72	12	565
2014	Indigenous	27	44	10	14	5	0	71	19	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	27	41	16	10	4	2	69	15	559

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	24	35	14	14	9	4	62	24	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	19	43	19	13	5	1	63	18	542
2019	Indigenous	23	37	21	11	3	4	63	15	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	19	42	18	13	4	5	63	17	648

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	60	18	9	13	0	0	0	78	13	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	36	8	3	3	1	1	85	7	541
2019	Indigenous	44	22	7	18	0	4	4	72	20	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	36	10	7	4	3	1	79	11	650
2018	Indigenous	34	25	20	12	4	0	5	62	17	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	30	37	13	12	4	2	1	69	17	532
2017	Indigenous	41	19	5	14	21	0	0	60	35	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	36	35	13	8	3	3	1	74	12	563
2014	Indigenous	56	14	14	5	10	0	0	70	15	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	31	41	9	10	4	4	1	76	15	559

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	64	13	18	0	4	0	0	77	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	38	11	4	1	1	0	84	5	538
2019	Indigenous	30	45	15	3	3	4	0	78	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	39	15	3	2	2	0	79	5	652
2018	Indigenous	34	40	13	9	0	5	0	77	10	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	39	15	5	2	1	1	76	8	532

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	36	19	14	14	9	5	4	60	25	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	27	23	18	12	6	9	4	58	21	540
2019	Indigenous	24	29	15	3	6	11	12	69	11	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	21	24	20	12	8	12	3	53	23	653
2018	Indigenous	22	30	9	0	24	11	5	61	28	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	19	22	18	13	10	13	4	50	28	532
2017	Indigenous	17	10	21	10	38	5	0	28	50	19
2017	Non-Indigenous	15	23	20	13	12	11	6	45	30	565
2014	Indigenous	29	17	24	15	10	5	0	48	27	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	15	18	20	14	13	14	6	42	34	559

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	22	28	4	4	0	0	63	9	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	33	15	15	6	2	0	63	21	540
2019	Indigenous	40	35	11	9	0	4	0	78	10	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	24	38	15	13	6	3	0	64	21	647
2018	Indigenous	28	26	20	17	0	5	5	60	18	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	23	36	17	13	8	4	0	61	21	531
2017	Indigenous	31	25	5	24	10	4	0	59	36	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	28	35	16	10	6	4	1	66	18	565
2014	Indigenous	24	24	18	15	19	0	0	48	34	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	25	34	15	13	10	2	1	61	24	559

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	22	28	10	18	19	0	4	52	38	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	21	27	14	18	15	3	3	50	35	541
2019	Indigenous	22	28	15	14	13	0	7	54	30	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	25	15	19	15	3	3	48	36	653
2018	Indigenous	17	23	13	25	11	0	11	45	41	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	16	25	16	16	19	3	4	44	39	534
2017	Indigenous	16	5	15	29	29	6	0	22	62	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	16	23	14	17	23	3	4	42	43	565
2014	Indigenous	8	19	8	20	35	10	0	31	60	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	12	19	17	18	27	3	3	33	48	559

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	64	14	4	9	5	0	5	81	14	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	19	12	6	4	1	4	77	11	540
2019	Indigenous	48	28	9	5	7	0	4	79	12	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	52	22	12	6	3	0	5	78	9	651

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	81	14	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	25	13	7	3	1	3	76	10	534
2019	Indigenous	62	19	9	4	3	0	4	84	6	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	21	15	5	3	1	3	76	9	651

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	64	13	5	4	4	9	0	85	10	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	77	8	5	2	3	2	4	89	6	538
2019	Indigenous	84	9	3	3	0	0	0	93	3	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	77	8	4	2	2	3	4	91	4	648

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	72	10	9	0	0	9	0	90	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	75	9	5	1	1	1	8	92	2	540
2019	Indigenous	77	10	3	0	0	0	10	96	0	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	77	7	3	0	2	1	10	94	2	648

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	28	41	10	13	4	4	0	72	18	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	26	45	16	10	2	2	0	72	12	541
2019	Indigenous	23	60	11	3	0	3	0	86	3	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	25	44	18	8	1	4	0	71	10	651
2018	Indigenous	33	36	19	8	0	0	5	72	8	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	25	39	20	8	4	5	0	67	12	532
2017	Indigenous	31	30	14	9	10	5	0	64	21	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	22	41	19	8	6	3	1	66	15	566

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	48	19	9	10	9	5	70	20	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	36	9	6	3	1	82	9	541
2019	Indigenous	50	39	7	3	0	0	90	3	30
2019	Non-Indigenous	47	36	10	4	2	1	84	6	645
2018	Indigenous	53	43	0	4	0	0	96	4	20
2018	Non-Indigenous	47	38	7	5	2	1	86	7	532
2017	Indigenous	50	25	5	15	6	0	75	21	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	43	41	9	3	1	3	87	4	565
2014	Indigenous	61	29	0	0	5	5	95	5	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	41	37	11	6	2	3	81	7	559

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	50	36	4	5	4	0	0	86	10	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	35	8	4	1	2	0	87	5	540
2019	Indigenous	63	29	0	3	0	4	0	97	3	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	56	33	8	1	0	2	1	90	2	650
2018	Indigenous	40	52	0	4	4	0	0	92	8	20
2018	Non-Indigenous	49	35	11	2	1	2	0	85	4	532
2017	Indigenous	55	25	9	6	6	0	0	79	11	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	44	37	10	3	3	3	1	83	6	566
2014	Indigenous	49	30	10	0	10	0	0	80	10	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	42	36	11	3	2	6	0	83	5	559

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

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	59	27	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	36	10	4	2	3	0	84	6	541

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	13	14	9	9	0	0	68	18	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	30	8	7	3	1	2	82	10	542

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	27	18	0	0	0	82	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	59	31	7	2	1	0	90	3	541
2019	Indigenous	59	30	0	7	0	4	93	7	30
2019	Non-Indigenous	63	28	5	2	1	0	92	3	650
2018	Indigenous	62	30	8	0	0	0	92	0	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	54	33	7	4	2	0	87	6	531
2017	Indigenous	51	28	9	6	6	0	79	11	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	47	39	8	3	2	0	87	5	565
2014	Indigenous	56	19	11	4	10	0	75	14	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	48	36	10	3	3	0	84	6	558

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	18	13	14	0	0	73	14	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	32	14	6	2	0	78	8	539
2019	Indigenous	53	35	6	3	3	0	88	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	30	11	5	2	1	82	7	650
2018	Indigenous	56	23	14	0	8	0	78	8	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	42	32	14	7	3	1	75	10	529
2017	Indigenous	31	20	19	11	20	0	51	30	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	36	35	14	8	5	1	72	13	564
2014	Indigenous	27	23	21	10	14	5	52	26	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	30	37	17	8	6	1	68	15	559

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	18	27	0	0	0	73	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	34	12	8	2	0	78	10	532
2019	Indigenous	53	34	6	3	0	4	90	3	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	33	12	6	3	0	80	8	650
2018	Indigenous	56	26	11	0	8	0	82	8	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	38	38	13	7	3	1	76	11	529
2017	Indigenous	36	15	19	14	16	0	51	30	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	34	38	15	8	5	0	73	12	566
2014	Indigenous	22	43	11	10	14	0	65	24	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	30	41	15	9	5	0	71	14	558

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	50	23	14	9	4	0	0	73	13	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	28	14	12	6	2	1	67	18	541
2019	Indigenous	41	19	14	10	3	12	0	69	15	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	22	15	12	9	3	1	63	21	652
2018	Indigenous	51	9	28	4	8	0	0	60	12	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	31	25	18	12	9	4	1	60	22	533
2017	Indigenous	30	15	16	10	29	0	0	45	40	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	29	23	19	12	11	5	1	56	24	566
2014	Indigenous	32	10	18	20	15	5	0	44	37	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	29	24	16	14	13	4	1	55	28	558

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	22	47	31	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	32	30	542
2019	Indigenous	34	28	38	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	42	25	33	653
2018	Indigenous	28	31	40	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	41	26	33	535
2017	Indigenous	30	30	40	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	38	26	36	566
2014	Indigenous	49	18	33	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	41	31	28	559

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2019	Indigenous	0	17	37	12	12	22	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	9	20	48	2	13	8	269
2017	Non-Indigenous	16	15	56	2	6	6	214
2014	Indigenous	0	0	51	28	9999	21	10
2014	Non-Indigenous	14	14	62	4	9999	6	233

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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 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	32	9	14	10	0	27	9	63	15	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	21	15	14	4	3	34	9	64	12	539
2019	Indigenous	18	17	12	3	11	28	12	57	23	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	18	13	16	6	4	33	9	55	18	652
2018	Indigenous	14	13	13	20	4	31	4	42	38	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	16	17	18	6	5	34	5	53	17	529
2017	Indigenous	26	5	10	9	21	29	0	43	43	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	14	20	14	6	5	33	8	57	18	565
2014	Indigenous	22	10	28	10	5	20	5	42	21	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	16	14	18	6	4	33	10	52	17	559

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	59	27	4	10	0	0	0	86	10	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	32	13	4	2	7	0	79	6	539
2019	Indigenous	46	30	11	3	3	4	4	82	6	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	33	13	5	2	8	1	79	7	654
2018	Indigenous	38	15	20	13	0	14	0	61	16	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	31	13	6	3	12	1	75	9	530
2017	Indigenous	40	19	15	6	10	9	0	66	18	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	28	33	16	6	2	13	2	72	9	565
2014	Indigenous	42	24	20	5	5	5	0	69	11	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	24	30	18	6	3	18	2	67	11	559

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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 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	36	9	19	0	5	31	0	65	7	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	21	15	13	2	3	36	9	66	9	538
2019	Indigenous	18	12	14	6	3	32	15	56	17	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	13	15	3	2	38	9	63	9	655
2018	Indigenous	18	4	21	0	12	40	4	41	21	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	18	14	21	2	2	38	5	56	8	532
2017	Indigenous	20	5	15	10	6	39	5	45	29	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	14	18	15	2	2	39	9	62	9	565
2014	Indigenous	27	5	19	0	5	40	5	57	9	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	15	14	15	2	2	43	11	61	8	559

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	59	22	10	4	0	5	0	85	5	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	32	12	2	2	8	1	82	4	541
2019	Indigenous	50	24	7	6	3	4	7	82	10	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	42	32	14	2	2	9	1	81	4	655
2018	Indigenous	34	28	18	4	8	9	0	67	13	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	35	32	13	2	2	14	1	79	6	532
2017	Indigenous	40	25	9	5	11	9	0	72	18	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	31	34	15	2	2	13	2	77	6	563
2014	Indigenous	47	28	10	0	5	10	0	83	6	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	26	32	15	2	2	22	1	75	5	558

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	23	14	19	18	23	0	4	38	43	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	19	20	13	14	0	2	52	28	541

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	23	46	14	13	4	0	0	69	17	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	30	20	10	8	1	1	61	19	539
2019	Indigenous	27	28	14	18	12	0	0	55	31	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	23	27	24	10	14	0	1	50	25	652
2018	Indigenous	15	31	37	16	0	0	0	46	16	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	20	21	25	15	16	1	2	42	32	534
2017	Indigenous	0	15	35	35	15	0	0	15	50	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	17	24	21	15	20	0	4	42	36	562

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	24	21	36	14	4	0	46	18	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	22	31	21	15	10	0	53	26	541
2019	Indigenous	22	36	22	17	3	0	58	20	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	28	29	23	11	8	0	57	19	654
2018	Indigenous	5	38	21	32	4	0	42	36	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	21	28	25	16	10	1	50	26	534
2017	Indigenous	16	10	35	25	15	0	26	39	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	19	27	27	15	11	2	46	27	565

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	34	20	28	13	5	0	0	54	18	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	29	21	13	9	0	0	57	22	538
2019	Indigenous	47	28	12	14	0	0	0	74	14	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	34	32	19	9	5	1	0	67	14	648
2018	Indigenous	13	32	27	12	11	0	5	48	24	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	28	29	20	12	10	0	2	57	22	533
2017	Indigenous	26	35	15	10	14	0	0	62	24	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	26	26	26	11	8	1	3	53	20	564

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	27	33	9	22	9	0	0	60	31	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	27	25	20	15	12	1	1	53	27	537
2019	Indigenous	23	39	19	3	8	8	0	68	12	30
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	26	20	13	7	0	1	59	21	649
2018	Indigenous	13	20	21	32	9	0	5	35	43	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	25	21	23	15	13	1	2	47	29	534
2017	Indigenous	20	31	15	25	9	0	0	51	34	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	23	22	25	15	12	0	3	47	28	563

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	59	13	24	0	4	0	0	72	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	22	13	7	6	1	5	72	14	538
2019	Indigenous	52	21	8	8	0	0	11	82	9	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	59	21	9	4	2	0	4	84	7	649
2018	Indigenous	28	18	36	0	0	0	18	56	0	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	52	19	11	5	5	0	7	77	11	532
2017	Indigenous	45	25	15	5	0	0	10	78	5	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	47	23	10	5	4	0	11	79	10	565

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	42	18	21	13	5	0	0	60	18	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	34	25	17	13	10	0	0	59	23	541
2019	Indigenous	40	32	8	10	9	0	0	73	19	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	24	17	9	5	1	1	68	15	653
2018	Indigenous	36	27	14	18	0	0	5	66	19	20
2018	Non-Indigenous	37	27	16	9	9	0	1	65	18	534
2017	Indigenous	25	25	15	20	15	0	0	50	35	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	30	29	23	9	6	0	2	61	16	562

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	51	10	17	9	4	0	9	66	15	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	34	21	17	13	9	0	6	59	24	542

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	32	46	9	9	4	0	0	78	13	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	30	20	10	5	1	1	65	15	541
2019	Indigenous	30	48	12	11	0	0	0	78	11	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	36	21	7	4	1	1	68	11	654
2018	Indigenous	24	29	30	12	4	0	0	54	16	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	25	32	24	12	5	1	2	59	17	532
2017	Indigenous	21	16	34	24	6	0	0	36	29	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	26	30	22	11	6	2	3	59	18	563

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	31	29	23	13	4	0	0	59	17	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	27	29	20	16	8	0	1	56	24	542
2019	Indigenous	31	46	3	10	6	4	0	80	16	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	34	23	7	4	0	1	66	11	651
2018	Indigenous	20	30	20	25	0	0	5	53	26	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	24	32	24	12	6	1	2	57	19	531
2017	Indigenous	16	11	40	25	9	0	0	26	34	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	22	30	24	13	7	1	2	54	21	563

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	28	33	17	17	4	0	0	61	22	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	28	18	15	6	0	1	61	21	539
2019	Indigenous	29	31	15	15	6	4	0	63	21	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	31	21	11	5	1	1	62	17	652
2018	Indigenous	33	20	13	25	4	0	5	55	31	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	28	30	22	13	6	0	1	58	19	533
2017	Indigenous	30	15	24	16	15	0	0	45	30	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	25	30	21	14	6	1	2	57	21	565

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	60	27	9	0	4	0	0	87	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	47	28	13	8	4	0	1	75	12	537
2019	Indigenous	55	25	6	7	3	4	0	83	11	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	26	15	7	4	1	1	73	11	653

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	46	35	14	0	4	0	0	81	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	31	26	24	12	6	1	0	58	18	538

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	37	27	21	14	0	0	0	65	14	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	29	19	12	5	0	1	63	17	537
2019	Indigenous	39	27	21	7	3	4	0	68	10	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	33	16	6	5	1	1	73	11	648
2018	Indigenous	23	33	13	22	4	0	5	59	27	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	28	19	12	6	0	1	63	18	533
2017	Indigenous	41	21	14	10	14	0	0	61	24	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	31	32	20	10	5	0	3	65	15	563

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	32	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	26	15	8	4	1	1	73	12	536
2019	Indigenous	66	16	5	3	6	4	0	86	9	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	58	20	11	4	4	1	1	80	9	654
2018	Indigenous	58	17	11	0	9	0	5	79	9	20
2018	Non-Indigenous	55	21	12	6	4	0	2	78	10	529
2017	Indigenous	37	29	15	10	9	0	0	66	19	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	52	22	13	6	5	0	2	75	12	566

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	36	23	36	4	0	0	0	59	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	24	33	24	10	9	0	1	57	19	539

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	73	18	0	0	0	5	4	100	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	65	16	8	3	1	1	6	87	4	536
2019	Indigenous	88	3	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	74	11	4	1	2	1	7	92	3	654
2018	Indigenous	59	21	16	0	0	0	5	84	0	20
2018	Non-Indigenous	71	12	3	2	3	1	7	91	5	530

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	71	19	0	5	0	0	5	95	5	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	78	9	4	2	2	0	4	91	5	539
2019	Indigenous	71	14	3	5	3	0	4	88	8	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	76	10	4	4	3	1	3	89	7	654
2018	Indigenous	47	27	8	9	4	0	5	78	14	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	68	13	8	2	4	1	4	85	7	533
2017	Indigenous	50	25	9	10	6	0	0	75	16	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	70	14	4	4	4	1	3	88	8	565

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	77	10	4	4	0	5	91	5	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	67	19	9	3	1	2	87	4	536
2019	Indigenous	81	12	3	3	0	0	93	3	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	62	22	9	3	3	2	85	6	650
2018	Indigenous	44	22	12	17	4	0	66	22	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	58	25	9	3	3	2	85	6	533
2017	Indigenous	45	25	21	0	10	0	69	10	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	55	26	9	5	3	3	83	8	563

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	64	22	5	4	0	0	5	90	5	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	68	15	7	5	4	0	2	85	9	535
2019	Indigenous	72	12	3	11	3	0	0	83	14	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	64	18	8	4	3	1	2	84	8	650
2018	Indigenous	51	9	29	12	0	0	0	59	12	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	58	18	10	6	6	0	2	78	12	533
2017	Indigenous	45	26	14	5	10	0	0	71	15	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	60	18	10	5	4	0	3	80	10	564

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	60	13	0	0	0	27	100	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	11	6	2	0	20	89	3	541
2019	Indigenous	60	8	6	3	0	23	88	4	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	59	11	4	2	1	23	91	3	646
2018	Indigenous	41	0	12	9	5	33	61	21	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	54	11	6	2	2	24	87	5	532
2017	Indigenous	57	10	0	15	0	19	82	18	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	52	10	6	2	1	28	87	4	565

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	22	0	0	0	4	100	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	75	15	4	1	1	4	94	2	541
2019	Indigenous	73	20	4	0	0	3	96	0	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	73	14	6	2	0	5	92	2	649
2018	Indigenous	45	23	4	12	0	16	81	15	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	66	18	6	2	1	7	91	3	534
2017	Indigenous	66	25	5	0	0	4	95	0	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	70	16	6	1	0	7	92	2	562

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	83	9	4	0	4	0	0	91	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	72	14	7	3	1	1	2	89	4	537
2019	Indigenous	81	3	13	0	0	0	3	86	0	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	79	10	3	1	2	1	3	93	4	652
2018	Indigenous	72	4	8	5	0	0	11	86	5	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	75	12	5	1	2	1	4	91	4	533
2017	Indigenous	64	32	0	4	0	0	0	96	4	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	70	12	6	3	3	1	6	88	6	565

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	52	27	8	9	5	0	0	78	14	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	28	16	5	5	1	1	73	10	541
2019	Indigenous	62	18	7	7	3	4	0	83	10	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	26	16	4	2	0	1	77	7	652
2018	Indigenous	49	34	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	44	30	16	4	3	0	3	77	7	533
2017	Indigenous	50	30	15	4	0	0	0	80	4	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	43	31	16	5	3	0	3	76	8	565

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	45	41	10	0	4	0	0	86	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	25	42	22	8	2	0	0	67	10	540

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	14	23	50	9	4	0	36	14	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	15	31	35	14	5	0	46	19	540
2019	Indigenous	27	28	35	10	0	0	55	10	30
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	36	32	9	2	1	56	12	656
2018	Indigenous	13	33	41	13	0	0	46	13	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	17	34	33	12	4	0	51	16	533
2017	Indigenous	0	21	49	19	10	0	21	30	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	10	32	39	15	4	0	43	18	565

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	14	23	32	27	5	0	0	31	37	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	11	18	34	24	13	0	0	37	29	539
2019	Indigenous	3	18	41	23	15	0	0	38	22	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	6	15	40	22	16	1	0	38	22	653
2018	Indigenous	17	24	35	13	11	0	0	24	41	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	8	18	37	26	11	0	1	37	26	530
2017	Indigenous	6	30	49	15	0	0	0	15	35	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	7	18	40	24	10	0	1	35	25	563

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	60	32	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	38	7	3	1	0	0	88	4	540
2019	Indigenous	33	50	10	3	3	0	0	83	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	41	42	8	4	1	3	0	86	5	655
2018	Indigenous	33	55	8	0	0	0	5	92	0	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	35	43	12	5	2	3	0	80	8	530
2017	Indigenous	20	44	11	10	15	0	0	64	25	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	24	44	16	8	4	5	0	72	12	566

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	50	27	18	0	0	4	0	81	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	35	12	9	4	1	0	75	13	541

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	50	27	10	9	4	0	0	77	13	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	30	7	9	6	1	1	77	16	541

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	69	23	4	4	0	0	0	91	4	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	29	9	5	2	1	1	84	7	540

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	51	31	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	34	14	9	3	1	0	74	12	541
2019	Indigenous	36	49	8	7	0	0	0	85	7	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	33	42	13	7	3	3	0	77	10	653
2018	Indigenous	38	34	14	9	0	0	5	76	10	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	30	40	13	12	3	2	0	72	15	531
2017	Indigenous	15	30	30	14	11	0	0	44	25	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	19	43	16	13	6	3	0	64	20	565

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	33	9	9	9	0	0	73	17	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	41	7	7	1	0	0	85	8	540

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	38	9	27	18	9	0	0	46	26	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	36	10	10	3	0	0	77	13	535

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	46	19	17	13	4	0	0	65	18	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	39	14	5	1	1	2	80	6	539

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	47	22	9	9	4	5	4	76	14	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	37	9	3	1	1	1	88	4	541

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	90	5	0	0	0	4	0	100	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	81	15	1	1	0	1	0	98	1	542

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	73	18	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	30	4	2	1	1	0	92	3	539

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	59	28	0	9	4	0	0	87	13	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	56	25	8	6	4	1	1	82	10	540

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	56	14	13	18	0	0	0	70	18	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	28	7	4	1	1	1	87	6	541

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Indigenous	22	58	14	6	0	0	0	80	6	13
2019	Non-Indigenous	23	48	13	9	1	2	3	75	11	168

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	9	91	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	11	89	535

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	18	82	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	21	79	538
2019	Indigenous	24	76	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	80	653
2017	Indigenous	35	65	20
2017	Non-Indigenous	21	79	565
2014	Indigenous	25	75	21
2014	Non-Indigenous	22	78	559

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Indigenous	85	15	117
2014	Non-Indigenous	83	17	123

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Indigenous	47	37	5	4	6	1	0	85	10	100
2014	Non-Indigenous	50	30	5	8	5	1	1	82	13	102

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	63	28	4	0	0	5	0	95	0	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	56	28	6	5	2	1	1	87	7	541

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	45	42	13	0	49	51	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	50	17	1	60	40	542

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	46	23	18	9	0	0	5	72	9	21
2020	Non-Indigenous	35	19	17	12	7	2	9	60	21	539
2019	Indigenous	15	22	19	18	9	4	12	44	33	31
2019	Non-Indigenous	34	16	16	13	14	1	7	54	29	638
2018	Indigenous	22	25	5	13	23	0	11	53	41	21
2018	Non-Indigenous	32	16	16	12	15	1	8	53	30	534

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

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

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

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

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

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations