2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada by Question 117. You indicated that you are an Indigenous person. If you wish to provide further details, please specify the group to which you belong.

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.

Survey Themes

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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 52 5 12 1 0 0 82 13 80
2020 Métis 40 46 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 22 58 4 12 3 0 0 81 16 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 76 20 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 80
2020 Métis 71 21 3 3 0 1 1 94 3 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 62 22 7 6 0 4 0 87 6 28

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 44 34 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 79
2020 Métis 41 39 7 5 6 0 1 82 12 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 53 31 11 2 3 0 0 84 6 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 43 31 1 14 11 0 0 74 25 93
2019 Métis 45 26 4 13 10 1 0 72 24 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 43 38 7 10 2 0 0 81 12 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 37 35 12 10 5 0 1 73 15 79
2020 Métis 36 35 14 8 6 0 1 73 13 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 39 33 17 10 0 0 0 72 10 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 25 38 10 21 5 0 0 63 26 95
2019 Métis 37 34 9 13 6 1 0 71 19 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 36 24 24 9 7 0 0 60 16 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 50 36 6 6 1 0 0 86 7 80
2020 Métis 52 34 5 5 3 0 1 87 8 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 56 34 7 0 3 0 0 90 3 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 40 12 12 4 1 1 71 17 95
2019 Métis 43 33 10 7 6 1 0 77 13 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 46 35 10 5 2 2 0 82 8 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 45 31 8 9 7 0 0 76 17 80
2020 Métis 52 24 12 8 3 0 2 77 11 76
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 60 18 10 6 6 0 0 77 12 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 45 28 15 5 8 0 0 72 12 91
2019 Métis 49 27 11 5 7 1 0 76 13 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 21 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 44

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 41 35 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 80
2020 Métis 36 46 5 11 1 0 0 82 12 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 28 41 21 10 0 0 0 69 10 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 36 43 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 94
2019 Métis 41 34 13 5 6 1 0 75 12 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 34 39 11 11 5 0 0 72 17 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 44 32 3 14 7 0 0 75 21 79
2020 Métis 41 37 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 40 37 11 9 0 4 0 80 9 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 34 33 18 8 5 0 1 68 14 95
2019 Métis 25 41 15 12 7 1 0 66 19 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 26 43 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 44

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 43 4 9 11 0 0 76 20 79
2020 Métis 38 35 16 10 1 0 0 73 11 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 36 47 3 13 0 0 0 84 13 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 24 41 12 17 5 0 0 65 22 94
2019 Métis 31 35 13 11 9 1 0 67 20 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 28 45 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 44

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 45 37 8 9 1 0 0 82 10 78
2020 Métis 50 32 10 6 1 0 0 82 7 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 49 37 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 28 11 10 2 1 0 77 12 95
2019 Métis 43 38 10 4 5 1 0 82 8 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 44 32 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 44

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 37 10 7 10 0 0 73 17 79
2020 Métis 40 39 12 3 7 0 0 79 10 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 40 37 6 9 7 0 0 77 16 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 41 13 12 3 0 0 71 16 95
2019 Métis 37 31 12 12 6 1 0 69 19 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 32 39 10 11 7 0 0 71 19 44

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 50 31 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 78
2020 Métis 54 39 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 45 28 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 51 34 10 5 0 0 0 84 5 95
2019 Métis 52 33 7 4 4 1 0 85 8 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 50 32 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 43 5 11 8 0 0 76 19 78
2020 Métis 33 42 9 8 6 0 2 77 14 76
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 39 37 7 12 4 0 0 77 16 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 29 34 17 14 5 1 0 63 20 93
2019 Métis 29 42 6 12 11 1 0 71 23 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 26 37 17 10 11 0 0 63 21 43

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 42 37 4 13 5 0 0 78 18 79
2020 Métis 47 26 14 7 4 0 2 74 12 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 52 33 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 34 15 11 5 1 0 68 17 94
2019 Métis 30 37 10 11 12 1 0 67 23 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 44 38 12 1 5 0 0 82 7 44

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 38 36 8 15 3 0 0 75 17 78
2020 Métis 38 39 12 9 1 0 2 78 10 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 34 46 7 6 7 0 0 79 13 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 28 18 20 2 1 0 60 22 92
2019 Métis 38 31 11 13 6 2 0 70 19 87
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 34 36 14 8 6 2 0 71 14 42

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 52 30 7 10 2 0 0 81 12 79
2020 Métis 43 43 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 41 35 21 3 0 0 0 76 3 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 42 39 12 7 1 0 0 80 8 95
2019 Métis 43 35 14 4 2 1 0 79 7 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 48 39 9 1 3 0 0 87 4 43

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 37 15 11 10 0 0 64 21 78
2020 Métis 40 15 24 16 5 0 0 55 21 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 31 46 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 38 27 19 12 4 0 0 65 16 93
2019 Métis 41 23 16 13 4 3 0 66 17 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 63 25 6 1 5 0 0 88 7 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 8 30 37 21 3 0 1 24 38 80
2020 Métis 10 24 33 21 9 0 1 31 35 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 11 15 38 25 7 0 4 34 27 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 14 24 36 20 4 0 2 25 39 94
2019 Métis 18 24 28 22 6 3 0 28 43 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 7 23 31 22 15 2 0 38 31 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 7 16 27 31 17 1 1 49 24 80
2020 Métis 6 8 40 24 17 3 3 44 14 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 0 11 23 38 22 0 7 64 11 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 12 29 28 17 9 1 4 28 43 94
2019 Métis 15 27 28 17 10 3 0 28 43 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 9 11 17 33 28 2 0 62 20 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 16 22 34 21 1 4 2 23 41 80
2020 Métis 19 21 33 15 10 1 2 26 41 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 4 19 50 11 12 4 0 24 23 27
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 34 22 10 4 3 4 15 61 94
2019 Métis 25 24 28 13 5 2 3 19 51 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 19 16 24 20 17 2 2 39 36 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 12 25 30 27 6 0 0 33 37 80
2020 Métis 17 19 33 22 8 0 1 30 36 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 6 13 18 44 18 0 0 63 19 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 10 23 34 17 10 2 4 28 35 95
2019 Métis 13 16 34 26 9 2 1 35 30 88
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 9 19 11 31 30 0 0 61 28 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 13 30 20 23 12 1 0 36 44 80
2020 Métis 12 21 28 25 11 0 2 37 34 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 3 16 22 34 18 3 4 57 20 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 17 25 22 6 5 4 31 42 94
2019 Métis 21 24 19 23 9 3 1 33 47 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 10 19 12 35 21 3 0 58 29 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 13 19 16 30 19 2 1 50 33 80
2020 Métis 6 13 30 29 16 4 2 48 20 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 4 21 19 39 15 3 0 55 25 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 14 24 21 22 13 2 4 37 40 95
2019 Métis 15 24 28 20 11 3 0 32 40 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 12 6 18 34 24 7 0 62 19 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 25 25 15 13 1 0 28 46 79
2020 Métis 16 18 39 14 9 3 1 24 35 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 7 16 28 31 14 3 0 47 24 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 25 26 30 6 7 3 3 14 55 95
2019 Métis 23 22 31 10 11 2 1 22 47 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 14 7 26 21 21 10 0 47 24 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 10 23 34 26 7 0 0 33 33 79
2020 Métis 3 27 31 33 5 0 1 39 30 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 7 37 32 10 15 0 0 24 44 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 22 35 19 8 0 1 27 38 94
2019 Métis 15 17 33 20 13 2 0 33 33 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 29 21 24 14 12 0 0 25 50 44
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 28 17 7 12 3 2 62 20 80
2020 Métis 31 39 13 4 6 1 6 76 10 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 33 36 22 0 3 7 0 73 4 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 28 14 10 10 6 3 63 22 95
2019 Métis 35 27 17 8 9 2 2 64 18 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 30 45 13 4 4 2 2 78 8 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 52 24 8 10 7 0 0 75 17 80
2020 Métis 60 28 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 54 24 18 0 3 0 0 78 3 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 26 10 13 4 0 0 72 17 95
2019 Métis 50 28 7 7 7 1 0 79 14 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 64 17 12 0 7 0 0 81 7 42

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 61 20 13 6 1 0 0 80 7 79
2020 Métis 63 23 7 4 1 0 2 87 6 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 53 25 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 55 24 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 94
2019 Métis 57 26 2 8 6 1 0 84 14 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 63 24 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 30 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 80
2020 Métis 43 38 13 1 2 1 2 83 3 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 43 37 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 39 8 9 3 2 0 79 13 94
2019 Métis 45 30 12 4 8 1 0 76 12 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 42 33 20 4 0 0 0 75 4 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 24 14 5 8 0 3 72 13 80
2020 Métis 53 27 5 4 6 4 1 85 10 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 46 29 7 7 4 3 4 81 12 29
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 56 27 10 3 1 0 3 86 4 80
2020 Métis 56 24 8 4 1 1 6 86 6 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 62 27 3 0 7 0 0 89 7 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 33 10 4 3 0 2 82 7 95
2019 Métis 40 29 15 4 5 3 3 74 10 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 57 23 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 45 27 8 10 8 1 0 73 18 80
2020 Métis 59 17 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 54 35 4 3 4 0 0 89 7 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 45 25 12 11 4 1 1 72 15 95
2019 Métis 40 31 15 5 5 3 1 73 11 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 44 27 19 3 7 0 0 71 10 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 25 11 6 6 0 3 75 13 79
2020 Métis 55 29 9 0 5 1 0 85 5 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 63 21 10 2 4 0 0 84 6 29

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 29 5 7 11 0 0 77 18 79
2020 Métis 54 30 6 6 4 0 0 85 10 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 55 24 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 25 11 8 5 2 0 75 14 94
2019 Métis 44 28 11 7 7 2 1 74 15 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 41 30 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 52 79
2020 Métis 36 64 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 53 47 29

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 66 12 9 1 2 1 9 86 4 79
2020 Métis 69 21 6 1 0 0 4 93 1 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 66 18 9 4 0 3 0 87 4 29

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 53 27 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 79
2020 Métis 59 23 7 8 2 0 0 83 11 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 70 17 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 29 9 11 3 0 0 77 14 95
2019 Métis 47 29 12 5 7 1 0 76 12 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 49 30 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 44
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 41 29 12 9 6 3 0 72 15 80
2020 Métis 43 29 12 7 7 3 0 75 14 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 61 28 4 3 4 0 0 89 7 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 25 28 17 15 10 5 0 56 26 93
2019 Métis 37 28 13 9 7 6 0 69 17 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 45 38 9 0 4 4 0 86 5 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 41 36 8 8 8 0 0 76 15 80
2020 Métis 39 34 11 6 8 2 0 74 14 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 63 20 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 18 37 19 17 8 1 0 55 25 95
2019 Métis 34 24 21 7 9 5 0 61 16 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 52 30 7 3 7 2 0 83 10 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 36 16 14 8 0 0 63 21 80
2020 Métis 29 37 17 6 10 2 0 67 16 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 50 25 17 3 4 0 0 75 7 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 13 32 19 20 14 2 0 46 35 95
2019 Métis 26 23 23 12 11 5 0 51 24 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 49 26 11 7 4 2 0 77 12 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 32 15 16 7 0 0 62 23 80
2020 Métis 30 38 14 9 8 1 0 68 17 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 46 31 14 2 7 0 0 77 9 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 16 19 20 26 16 2 0 37 43 95
2019 Métis 25 28 17 18 11 3 0 54 29 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 42 32 14 3 7 2 0 76 10 44

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 28 8 2 7 5 2 82 10 80
2020 Métis 47 23 14 9 3 2 1 73 12 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 34 28 11 0 7 13 7 78 9 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 20 14 11 2 11 5 67 16 95
2019 Métis 44 21 16 6 2 9 1 73 9 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 46 26 10 2 7 8 0 78 11 44
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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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 25 44 16 10 6 0 0 68 15 80
2020 Métis 30 43 19 5 3 0 0 74 8 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 33 43 21 0 4 0 0 75 4 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 33 20 18 5 2 0 56 23 95
2019 Métis 24 40 22 8 4 2 0 65 12 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 30 40 16 12 2 0 0 70 14 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 23 23 18 26 9 0 0 46 35 80
2020 Métis 21 44 16 12 7 0 0 64 19 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 33 39 7 14 4 3 0 74 18 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 28 17 24 15 1 0 43 39 94
2019 Métis 19 30 16 21 12 2 0 50 34 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 29 35 15 5 11 5 0 67 17 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 34 35 17 5 5 1 4 72 10 80
2020 Métis 33 38 16 8 4 1 0 72 12 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 49 28 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 29 13 11 10 3 3 64 22 94
2019 Métis 34 31 15 10 8 3 0 66 18 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 48 30 12 2 4 5 0 82 6 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 34 37 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 80
2020 Métis 30 41 20 6 3 1 0 71 9 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 43 43 7 0 4 3 0 89 4 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 20 32 28 14 6 0 0 52 20 94
2019 Métis 33 26 17 14 7 3 0 60 22 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 43 28 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 24 20 18 10 16 6 5 50 30 80
2020 Métis 28 27 18 15 7 4 1 57 23 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 29 34 10 6 7 14 0 73 15 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 18 20 23 15 10 12 2 45 29 94
2019 Métis 18 18 21 13 19 9 1 41 36 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 24 35 19 0 9 11 3 68 10 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 35 9 17 7 1 0 66 25 80
2020 Métis 24 32 30 10 4 0 0 56 14 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 53 32 6 6 4 0 0 84 9 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 35 17 11 11 5 0 59 23 92
2019 Métis 31 28 17 9 12 3 0 61 21 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 54 15 11 3 12 5 0 73 16 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 25 32 11 12 16 1 3 59 29 80
2020 Métis 29 33 13 9 11 1 4 65 21 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 49 28 4 9 11 0 0 77 19 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 19 30 13 14 18 5 0 52 34 93
2019 Métis 28 28 15 11 17 1 0 56 28 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 31 31 12 4 13 2 7 68 18 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 52 24 11 6 3 1 1 78 10 80
2020 Métis 66 16 12 1 3 0 2 84 4 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 34 36 13 10 0 0 7 76 11 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 18 15 8 6 1 4 70 14 95
2019 Métis 56 20 10 9 3 1 1 77 13 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 52 17 8 5 6 7 6 78 13 43

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 26 15 2 5 2 2 77 8 80
2020 Métis 54 26 13 2 4 0 0 80 7 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 49 32 8 4 0 3 4 87 4 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 51 19 17 5 3 2 3 74 9 95
2019 Métis 39 28 12 8 8 3 2 70 17 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 42 24 21 4 2 4 3 71 7 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 67 10 9 3 5 5 1 82 8 79
2020 Métis 78 8 6 1 7 0 0 85 8 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 70 9 4 4 3 7 4 88 8 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 63 14 6 2 6 5 3 85 8 94
2019 Métis 69 11 4 3 7 5 1 85 11 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 60 18 4 9 2 4 3 84 12 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 76 8 5 0 3 2 6 92 3 77
2020 Métis 67 11 10 1 4 1 5 83 6 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 63 10 7 2 3 3 11 85 6 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 72 4 2 3 4 8 7 90 7 94
2019 Métis 69 12 4 2 5 3 4 88 8 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 75 8 4 2 2 6 3 92 4 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 23 46 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 80
2020 Métis 21 33 26 7 8 3 2 57 16 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 43 30 11 9 4 4 0 75 13 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 19 44 16 10 7 4 0 66 17 94
2019 Métis 24 34 18 13 9 2 0 59 22 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 27 33 23 2 9 5 0 64 12 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 24 46 12 11 8 0 0 70 19 79
2020 Métis 42 33 10 6 7 0 2 76 13 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 60 27 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 31 17 17 4 1 0 61 22 95
2019 Métis 44 29 13 7 5 2 0 74 13 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 54 19 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 34 15 10 6 3 0 68 16 80
2020 Métis 48 32 11 3 5 0 2 80 8 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 52 27 14 3 0 3 0 82 3 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 37 14 8 5 2 0 72 14 95
2019 Métis 51 26 9 9 4 2 0 78 13 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 53 23 16 4 0 3 0 79 5 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 29 23 13 7 1 0 57 20 79
2020 Métis 48 29 11 4 3 4 2 81 7 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 42 27 16 7 0 7 0 75 7 29

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 40 35 8 9 5 3 0 77 15 80
2020 Métis 56 22 11 6 4 1 0 79 11 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 66 27 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 29

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 44 33 18 2 2 0 0 77 5 79
2020 Métis 63 24 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 61 25 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 39 34 17 5 5 0 0 73 10 95
2019 Métis 52 28 6 6 6 1 0 81 13 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 62 24 4 5 4 0 0 86 10 44

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 30 18 13 6 0 0 63 19 80
2020 Métis 48 28 11 3 10 0 0 77 13 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 56 28 11 6 0 0 0 84 6 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 27 25 8 11 1 0 55 20 95
2019 Métis 39 24 18 5 12 2 0 64 17 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 55 23 8 5 9 0 0 78 14 44

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 33 36 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 79
2020 Métis 45 37 10 1 7 0 0 81 9 76
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 51 30 14 6 0 0 0 81 6 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 35 21 9 9 0 0 61 18 94
2019 Métis 43 19 19 6 11 2 0 63 18 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 53 31 7 4 5 0 0 84 9 43

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 37 27 11 8 14 0 3 66 22 80
2020 Métis 39 27 15 7 10 1 0 68 17 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 48 25 18 7 2 0 0 73 9 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 22 21 13 10 0 0 57 22 95
2019 Métis 38 22 15 10 13 1 1 61 24 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 44 18 21 5 7 4 0 65 13 43
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 28 34 38 80
2020 Métis 30 29 40 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 13 49 38 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 29 37 95
2019 Métis 36 32 32 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 27 21 52 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 13 28 31 3 22 2 33
2019 Métis 2 47 37 0 5 9 33
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 0 8 44 5 43 0 12
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 12 88 80
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 18 82 95
2019 Métis 21 79 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 16 84 44

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 37 63 19

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 59 41 19

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 10

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 56 44 19

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 56 44 19

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 52 10
2019 Métis 34 66 19

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 53 10
2019 Métis 49 51 19

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 41 59 19

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 57 43 19

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 44 56 19

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 0 100 19

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 30 70 19

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 57 43 19

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Métis 40 60 19

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 10
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 68 17

Question 58a. 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 Métis 69 31 19

Question 58b. 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 Métis 24 76 19

Question 58e. 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
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 10

Question 58f. 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
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 10

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 10
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 29 71 17

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 10

Question 59n. 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
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 52 10

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 10

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 17 17 17 6 12 26 5 49 26 80
2020 Métis 18 22 20 4 8 22 7 55 17 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 46 10 19 0 3 18 3 72 4 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 17 20 22 8 7 18 8 50 20 95
2019 Métis 21 16 13 6 14 21 9 54 28 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 34 14 16 7 7 21 2 62 17 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 28 16 7 10 13 0 62 19 80
2020 Métis 37 28 16 4 8 7 0 71 13 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 46 30 6 0 7 11 0 86 8 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 20 33 17 8 8 9 5 62 18 95
2019 Métis 33 25 15 6 8 11 1 66 16 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 49 18 8 2 9 14 0 77 13 43
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction,which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 13 87 80
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 9 91 95
2019 Métis 9 91 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 17 83 44

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 52 11

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 65a. 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
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 53 11

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 65f. 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
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 66a. 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
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 66f. 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
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 66g. 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
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 46 54 11

Question 66i. 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
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 66l. 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
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 52 11

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 100 11

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 15 15 18 11 5 30 6 47 25 80
2020 Métis 23 25 18 5 4 19 7 64 12 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 40 17 8 0 7 25 3 79 10 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 14 17 21 4 8 27 10 48 19 95
2019 Métis 22 16 23 3 7 23 6 54 13 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 20 26 16 3 7 18 10 64 13 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 26 18 6 7 14 2 62 16 80
2020 Métis 40 30 15 5 4 5 0 74 10 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 44 26 9 0 7 14 0 81 8 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 17 30 22 5 8 14 4 57 16 95
2019 Métis 31 27 21 2 6 10 2 66 10 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 42 27 6 5 7 11 3 80 14 44
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 28 24 23 9 15 0 0 52 25 80
2020 Métis 35 29 16 3 15 0 3 66 18 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 26 38 23 4 9 0 0 64 13 29

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 34 16 5 13 0 0 66 18 80
2020 Métis 27 28 19 13 8 1 3 58 22 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 29 39 21 12 0 0 0 68 12 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 20 25 15 16 1 1 43 32 95
2019 Métis 22 21 17 18 20 1 1 44 39 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 22 33 25 10 10 0 0 55 20 44

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 13 36 21 16 14 0 0 49 30 80
2020 Métis 20 21 24 20 14 0 0 41 34 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 36 27 21 6 6 0 4 65 13 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 24 22 16 10 0 2 51 26 94
2019 Métis 28 25 21 9 15 2 0 54 25 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 56 18 16 2 7 0 0 74 10 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 24 26 27 11 11 0 1 51 22 80
2020 Métis 22 26 24 19 9 0 0 48 28 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 54 20 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 24 32 19 19 6 0 1 57 25 93
2019 Métis 27 27 27 5 13 2 0 54 18 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 56 16 11 7 7 3 0 74 15 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 22 25 13 19 0 1 43 32 80
2020 Métis 14 29 33 14 9 1 0 43 24 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 47 14 20 12 6 0 0 61 19 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 19 21 23 15 20 1 1 41 36 94
2019 Métis 20 25 12 24 17 3 0 46 42 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 51 15 13 9 10 2 0 67 19 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 43 22 21 4 9 0 1 66 13 79
2020 Métis 43 22 15 10 9 0 1 65 19 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 77 9 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 56 15 11 7 6 0 5 75 13 93
2019 Métis 52 17 13 4 8 3 3 73 12 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 75 11 6 0 5 3 0 88 5 43

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 28 24 9 13 0 0 54 22 80
2020 Métis 38 27 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 22 39 17 13 10 0 0 61 23 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 26 25 11 9 1 2 54 20 95
2019 Métis 36 24 19 9 10 2 1 61 19 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 51 13 15 9 9 3 0 66 19 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 28 11 9 9 0 7 69 19 80
2020 Métis 45 27 17 8 1 0 2 74 9 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 29 21 30 11 10 0 0 50 21 29

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 32 35 15 11 6 1 0 68 18 80
2020 Métis 35 40 9 9 7 1 0 76 16 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 54 34 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 28 30 21 13 6 1 2 59 19 94
2019 Métis 24 39 15 13 7 2 0 64 20 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 43 38 11 2 5 0 0 81 7 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 35 18 12 8 0 1 62 20 80
2020 Métis 25 43 17 6 9 0 0 68 15 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 56 21 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 22 29 20 18 9 1 1 52 27 95
2019 Métis 21 34 19 17 8 2 0 56 25 90
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 46 27 9 9 7 2 0 74 16 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 27 35 16 12 10 0 0 62 22 80
2020 Métis 36 33 17 7 7 0 0 69 14 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 60 17 17 2 4 0 0 77 6 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 21 31 15 19 11 1 1 53 31 94
2019 Métis 23 30 23 10 12 2 0 54 23 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 39 28 17 9 7 0 0 66 16 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 27 10 7 8 0 1 75 15 80
2020 Métis 48 24 13 7 7 0 1 73 14 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 57 31 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 47 25 9 7 8 1 2 74 16 95
2019 Métis 36 32 17 7 6 2 0 70 14 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 45 28 19 2 3 0 3 76 5 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 27 18 10 10 0 1 62 20 80
2020 Métis 28 23 32 12 4 0 0 52 17 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 54 23 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 29

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 35 25 24 6 9 0 1 60 16 80
2020 Métis 27 35 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 62 21 4 6 4 0 4 87 9 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 28 36 16 10 8 0 1 64 19 94
2019 Métis 34 28 14 16 4 3 0 64 21 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 45 33 10 7 3 2 0 80 10 43

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 48 29 12 5 6 0 0 76 12 80
2020 Métis 52 26 11 5 3 0 3 81 8 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 57 31 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 40 20 15 11 10 0 3 62 22 93
2019 Métis 61 13 10 11 2 1 1 76 13 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 58 28 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 20 41 22 9 7 0 0 62 17 80
2020 Métis 35 32 22 5 6 0 0 67 11 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 22 38 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 29

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 59 25 6 0 5 0 5 88 5 80
2020 Métis 69 17 5 0 3 2 5 91 3 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 80 11 2 3 0 0 4 94 3 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 60 16 7 4 3 1 9 84 8 95
2019 Métis 64 15 13 0 4 1 3 83 4 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 60 17 13 2 5 0 2 79 7 43

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 73 8 2 7 2 1 6 87 10 79
2020 Métis 76 10 3 3 4 3 2 90 7 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 86 11 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 68 14 3 3 6 3 2 87 9 94
2019 Métis 69 6 10 6 5 2 2 78 12 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 78 7 0 3 9 0 2 88 12 44

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 61 19 9 3 3 0 5 84 7 80
2020 Métis 63 24 12 0 1 0 0 86 1 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 56 25 13 2 2 0 2 83 4 93
2019 Métis 48 25 17 4 3 2 1 75 7 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 61 22 7 7 2 0 0 84 10 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 60 20 9 3 5 0 2 82 9 80
2020 Métis 78 6 8 3 4 0 1 85 7 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 62 12 10 7 4 0 3 77 12 94
2019 Métis 60 13 8 9 8 3 0 75 17 88
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 67 16 2 8 7 0 0 83 15 44

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 65 10 2 0 0 0 23 97 0 80
2020 Métis 71 7 5 1 0 0 15 93 1 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 78 10 3 0 0 0 9 97 0 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 64 11 2 1 1 0 21 95 3 93
2019 Métis 55 19 1 2 2 2 19 93 6 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 77 8 2 0 2 0 10 95 2 44

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 70 20 3 1 1 1 2 94 2 80
2020 Métis 69 12 11 3 1 1 3 84 4 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 80 12 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 66 15 8 3 3 0 6 86 6 93
2019 Métis 71 13 5 4 2 1 4 88 7 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 85 11 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 64 19 11 2 1 0 2 85 4 80
2020 Métis 82 6 5 3 4 0 0 88 7 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 89 7 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 63 14 6 5 3 2 6 84 9 94
2019 Métis 62 12 7 5 11 1 2 77 16 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 80 13 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 40 37 12 3 8 0 1 78 10 79
2020 Métis 45 32 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 32 42 18 4 4 0 0 75 7 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 44 29 14 7 3 0 3 76 10 94
2019 Métis 56 21 14 4 4 1 0 78 8 89
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 53 26 14 0 6 0 0 79 6 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 25 47 14 3 12 0 0 72 15 80
2020 Métis 30 42 21 4 3 0 0 72 7 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 19 46 22 7 7 0 0 64 14 29

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 13 29 37 16 5 0 0 42 21 80
2020 Métis 21 23 42 9 5 0 0 43 14 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 22 38 27 10 4 0 0 60 13 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 16 41 24 15 3 0 1 58 18 95
2019 Métis 12 28 35 22 3 1 0 40 25 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 32 38 17 4 10 0 0 69 14 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 16 25 34 17 8 0 0 25 41 80
2020 Métis 10 27 39 17 7 0 0 24 37 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 6 14 38 38 4 0 0 42 20 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 7 27 38 21 6 0 1 27 35 94
2019 Métis 6 28 43 17 6 0 0 23 34 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 12 9 40 22 17 0 0 39 21 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 38 39 10 9 3 1 0 77 12 80
2020 Métis 41 38 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 45 40 0 7 4 3 0 89 11 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 26 33 19 12 7 1 1 61 20 95
2019 Métis 30 36 19 9 5 2 0 67 14 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 41 32 15 9 0 3 0 75 9 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 37 36 8 13 5 1 0 74 18 80
2020 Métis 40 33 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 48 38 6 0 4 3 0 89 4 28

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 38 23 13 14 11 0 0 62 25 80
2020 Métis 52 19 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 63 10 7 10 6 4 0 76 17 29

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 43 28 16 5 4 5 0 74 9 79
2020 Métis 54 28 9 3 4 0 2 83 7 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 70 11 7 2 4 7 0 86 6 29

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 29 33 19 10 8 1 0 62 19 80
2020 Métis 38 34 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 36 50 3 0 11 0 0 87 11 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 20 33 22 15 7 2 1 55 23 95
2019 Métis 22 32 16 16 12 1 0 55 28 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 38 29 17 5 11 0 0 67 16 44

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 37 42 9 6 4 2 0 81 10 80
2020 Métis 38 40 11 8 3 1 0 79 10 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 56 30 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 28

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 36 38 11 8 5 2 0 75 13 80
2020 Métis 29 51 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 53 33 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 28

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 35 22 7 3 4 0 68 10 79
2020 Métis 32 39 18 8 0 1 1 73 8 77
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 37 33 18 7 0 4 0 74 7 28

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 37 45 9 6 0 2 0 84 6 77
2020 Métis 45 43 7 1 1 3 0 90 3 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 67 23 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 28

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 69 20 1 1 1 4 4 96 3 80
2020 Métis 66 23 3 1 0 5 1 96 1 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 46 22 13 0 0 15 4 84 0 28

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 43 36 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 80
2020 Métis 49 35 12 2 0 1 2 86 2 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 69 24 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 28

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 43 33 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 80
2020 Métis 56 26 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 74 14 8 4 0 0 0 89 4 27

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 54 30 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 80
2020 Métis 59 28 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 69 17 10 0 4 0 0 86 4 28

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Métis 31 46 15 4 4 0 0 77 8 26
2019 Métis 14 42 18 17 4 0 5 59 22 22

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Métis 96 4 26

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Métis 12 40 12 19 16 0 0 52 36 25
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 11 89 80
2020 Métis 8 92 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 12 88 28

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 13 87 79
2020 Métis 16 84 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 7 93 28
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 24 76 95
2019 Métis 19 81 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 7 93 44

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Métis 66 34 12

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Métis 84 16 12
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 74 26 23

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
2020 Métis 71 10 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 31 32 11 14 6 0 6 67 21 17

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 53 30 9 5 1 2 0 85 6 80
2020 Métis 61 29 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 65 13 7 7 0 7 0 84 8 28
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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 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 52 18 0 63 37 80
2020 Métis 32 50 17 2 61 39 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 35 36 29 0 51 49 28

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 17 83 24
2020 Métis 38 62 26
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 52 48 10

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 4 16 21 18 29 9 4 23 54 24
2020 Métis 5 41 15 20 12 3 4 49 35 26
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 42 30 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 10

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First Nation (North American Indian) 0 12 8 23 54 0 4 12 79 24
2020 Métis 5 17 8 40 26 0 4 23 68 26
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 21 31 32 0 6 10 0 58 7 10

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 First Nation (North American Indian) 30 27 13 12 6 1 11 65 20 80
2020 Métis 34 11 22 10 16 0 7 49 27 78
2020 Inuk (Inuit) 42 34 13 4 0 3 4 82 4 29
2019 First Nation (North American Indian) 46 15 9 15 8 0 6 65 25 93
2019 Métis 24 18 20 15 19 1 3 44 36 91
2019 Inuk (Inuit) 39 15 23 0 7 4 12 65 8 44
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