2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Radio-television and TeleCommunications Commission by Question 116. Are you an Indigenous person?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	48	38	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	42	2	7	1	0	0	90	8	374

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	68	25	0	0	0	7	100	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	72	19	4	3	1	0	92	4	373
2017	Non-Indigenous	65	24	5	4	1	1	90	6	338

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	49	32	13	0	7	0	80	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	37	9	8	2	1	81	9	373
2019	Indigenous	47	27	6	13	7	0	74	19	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	48	37	5	8	2	0	86	9	370
2017	Indigenous	59	29	0	0	13	0	87	13	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	47	32	7	9	5	0	79	14	339

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	80	13	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	35	11	7	1	1	1	81	8	373
2019	Indigenous	37	50	7	0	6	0	0	87	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	41	8	4	2	0	0	86	6	373
2018	Indigenous	51	40	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	35	46	9	7	2	0	1	82	9	344
2017	Indigenous	52	29	9	10	0	0	0	81	10	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	40	37	10	9	2	0	0	78	12	339

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	46	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	53	32	9	4	2	1	85	6	368
2019	Indigenous	38	43	13	0	6	0	81	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	36	8	4	1	0	87	5	370
2017	Indigenous	59	22	0	19	0	0	81	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	56	31	7	3	2	0	88	5	339

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	62	25	7	7	0	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	26	7	6	2	0	0	84	8	374
2019	Indigenous	44	37	5	13	0	0	0	82	13	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	61	26	7	4	1	1	0	88	5	371
2018	Indigenous	64	27	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	63	25	4	5	2	0	1	88	7	342
2017	Indigenous	29	42	10	10	9	0	0	71	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	54	30	7	3	4	0	1	85	8	339

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	25	19	0	0	81	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	35	11	5	1	83	6	373
2019	Indigenous	32	56	0	7	6	87	13	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	47	37	6	6	3	84	9	372
2018	Indigenous	53	47	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	42	40	9	6	3	82	10	342
2017	Indigenous	41	49	0	9	0	91	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	34	46	10	6	3	81	9	337

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	27	19	0	0	0	81	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	36	9	7	4	0	80	11	373
2019	Indigenous	50	38	0	5	6	0	88	12	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	38	11	9	5	1	75	14	371
2018	Indigenous	44	29	18	9	0	0	73	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	39	10	7	7	0	76	14	341
2017	Indigenous	52	9	20	19	0	0	61	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	35	38	16	6	5	0	73	11	338

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	38	7	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	40	9	7	2	83	9	371
2019	Indigenous	32	57	5	0	6	88	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	42	9	9	2	79	12	370
2018	Indigenous	44	47	9	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	45	9	6	3	81	9	343
2017	Indigenous	39	33	10	19	0	71	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	36	44	10	7	4	80	10	339

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	39	6	0	0	94	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	31	5	2	1	92	3	368
2019	Indigenous	32	62	0	0	6	94	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	52	37	5	4	2	90	5	369
2018	Indigenous	55	45	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	58	38	2	1	1	96	2	343
2017	Indigenous	62	29	0	9	0	91	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	50	40	6	1	2	90	4	339

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	26	19	0	0	0	81	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	34	9	7	3	1	80	11	373
2019	Indigenous	38	37	12	7	6	0	75	13	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	32	9	9	5	0	77	14	371
2018	Indigenous	62	20	9	9	0	0	82	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	37	40	12	7	4	0	77	11	341
2017	Indigenous	61	20	0	19	0	0	81	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	36	40	13	6	5	0	76	11	339

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	19	19	0	0	81	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	34	8	2	1	89	3	371
2019	Indigenous	62	31	0	0	6	94	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	58	32	6	3	1	90	4	369
2018	Indigenous	80	20	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	52	37	7	3	1	89	4	340
2017	Indigenous	62	29	9	0	0	91	0	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	51	38	7	3	1	89	4	338

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	68	26	7	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	37	10	5	2	0	82	8	371
2019	Indigenous	38	37	12	12	0	0	76	12	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	44	37	9	6	3	0	81	10	371
2018	Indigenous	62	38	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	42	38	8	7	4	1	81	11	339
2017	Indigenous	52	29	0	19	0	0	81	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	44	38	8	5	4	0	82	10	338

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	25	13	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	47	33	10	6	4	80	10	373
2019	Indigenous	51	37	5	0	6	88	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	33	12	6	4	78	10	372
2018	Indigenous	40	60	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	43	35	10	8	4	78	12	337
2017	Indigenous	62	19	0	19	0	81	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	44	35	10	6	4	79	11	336

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	62	32	0	7	0	0	93	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	37	10	5	3	0	83	7	373
2019	Indigenous	32	62	0	0	6	0	94	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	39	10	4	1	1	85	5	369
2018	Indigenous	40	51	0	9	0	0	91	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	41	37	15	5	2	0	78	7	343
2017	Indigenous	52	9	20	10	9	0	61	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	38	43	10	4	4	0	82	8	337

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	6	19	0	0	81	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	38	8	3	1	87	5	374
2019	Indigenous	56	31	7	0	6	87	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	32	7	5	1	87	6	373
2018	Indigenous	53	47	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	46	38	8	5	2	85	7	341
2017	Indigenous	41	49	0	9	0	91	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	44	42	8	4	3	85	7	337

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	46	6	7	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	36	13	6	3	0	78	9	374
2019	Indigenous	69	25	7	0	0	0	93	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	49	36	11	4	1	0	84	5	368
2018	Indigenous	60	22	18	0	0	0	82	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	46	38	11	4	1	0	83	5	344
2017	Indigenous	53	47	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	48	36	10	3	2	1	85	5	339

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	7	52	20	21	0	0	41	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	4	15	39	28	13	1	1	42	19	371
2019	Indigenous	0	26	38	36	0	0	0	36	26	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	5	14	36	30	13	1	1	44	20	372
2018	Indigenous	9	9	53	29	0	0	0	29	18	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	4	16	35	29	15	0	1	44	21	341
2017	Indigenous	0	18	32	21	29	0	0	50	18	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	6	18	37	23	13	1	3	36	25	336

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	0	7	51	42	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	2	8	15	38	34	2	1	74	10	371
2019	Indigenous	0	7	26	56	11	0	0	68	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	2	6	24	39	26	2	1	67	9	370
2018	Indigenous	0	18	31	51	0	0	0	51	18	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	4	7	28	37	22	1	2	60	12	342
2017	Indigenous	0	18	10	20	53	0	0	72	18	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	4	12	34	27	16	2	4	46	18	336

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	0	34	39	27	0	0	66	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	7	14	31	27	18	2	0	46	22	372
2019	Indigenous	0	6	39	37	19	0	0	55	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	6	17	31	28	16	2	1	45	24	369
2018	Indigenous	9	31	38	13	9	0	0	22	40	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	8	14	34	27	16	1	1	43	22	341
2017	Indigenous	21	10	29	10	30	0	0	40	32	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	9	15	33	23	14	1	3	40	26	337

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	7	39	7	47	0	0	54	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	4	8	33	35	19	0	1	54	12	370
2019	Indigenous	0	6	51	24	19	0	0	43	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	2	10	33	33	21	1	1	54	12	370
2018	Indigenous	0	18	47	0	35	0	0	35	18	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	2	10	36	35	15	0	1	51	12	341
2017	Indigenous	0	9	39	23	29	0	0	53	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	5	9	33	31	18	0	3	51	15	333

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	13	0	19	26	41	0	0	67	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	7	16	25	27	22	2	2	51	23	371
2019	Indigenous	7	13	6	49	19	7	0	72	21	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	6	15	29	23	22	1	3	47	22	371
2018	Indigenous	0	36	9	20	22	13	0	48	42	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	6	17	34	23	18	1	1	43	23	341
2017	Indigenous	9	20	19	0	53	0	0	53	28	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	9	16	27	24	19	1	5	45	26	336

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	0	13	32	54	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	5	8	25	31	27	2	2	61	14	373
2019	Indigenous	13	6	19	18	25	13	7	53	24	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	4	12	23	29	25	3	4	57	18	369
2018	Indigenous	0	40	29	9	22	0	0	31	40	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	6	13	32	24	21	1	2	47	20	340
2017	Indigenous	19	10	9	0	63	0	0	63	29	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	9	16	26	27	17	2	4	46	26	336

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	7	20	31	42	0	0	73	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	5	11	33	27	20	3	1	49	17	372
2019	Indigenous	7	19	6	37	25	0	7	66	28	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	4	12	31	31	18	2	2	50	18	372
2018	Indigenous	0	18	49	9	24	0	0	33	18	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	5	11	37	29	16	2	1	46	16	341
2017	Indigenous	31	10	29	10	21	0	0	30	40	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	7	14	34	24	16	3	3	42	22	338

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	0	7	32	34	27	0	0	61	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	5	12	33	29	20	1	1	49	17	372
2019	Indigenous	0	7	31	18	38	0	7	60	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	3	10	26	36	23	1	2	60	13	371

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	47	32	0	0	7	7	7	92	8	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	30	19	5	4	9	5	68	10	372
2019	Indigenous	13	44	18	13	0	7	6	65	15	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	29	28	21	8	3	6	5	64	13	370
2018	Indigenous	40	22	18	9	0	11	0	69	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	26	35	14	10	5	7	2	68	17	343
2017	Indigenous	71	10	0	10	9	0	0	81	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	30	33	13	8	5	7	4	70	15	338

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	79	14	7	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	56	27	7	4	4	1	84	9	372
2019	Indigenous	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	28	9	8	4	0	79	12	371
2018	Indigenous	71	11	18	0	0	0	82	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	48	30	7	9	4	1	79	13	341
2017	Indigenous	68	10	13	9	0	0	78	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	50	29	7	7	6	2	81	13	338

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	86	7	0	7	0	0	93	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	31	7	3	1	0	90	4	372
2019	Indigenous	64	36	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	53	35	7	4	1	0	88	5	372
2018	Indigenous	64	36	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	50	34	8	6	1	0	85	7	343
2017	Indigenous	49	29	0	13	9	0	78	22	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	52	33	7	5	2	1	86	7	339

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	66	27	7	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	33	8	2	2	1	88	4	373
2019	Indigenous	38	55	7	0	0	0	93	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	35	8	4	2	0	86	6	373
2018	Indigenous	40	51	9	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	45	41	8	4	2	0	86	6	342

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	79	21	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	14
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	24	12	3	2	6	3	81	6	374

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	19	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	59	25	9	4	1	1	1	86	5	369
2019	Indigenous	44	44	6	0	0	0	6	94	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	58	25	10	3	1	1	2	85	5	373

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	20	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	26	11	4	3	0	1	82	7	373
2019	Indigenous	62	31	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	49	29	10	6	4	1	0	79	11	373
2018	Indigenous	64	27	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	42	38	9	8	2	0	1	81	10	341
2017	Indigenous	61	20	10	9	0	0	0	81	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	42	36	11	6	4	1	1	79	10	339

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	87	7	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	19	9	5	3	2	1	82	9	370

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	19	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	30	6	6	3	1	1	85	8	372
2019	Indigenous	62	31	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	53	29	8	7	2	1	0	83	9	370
2018	Indigenous	62	29	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	47	33	9	6	3	0	1	82	10	337
2017	Indigenous	52	29	10	0	9	0	0	80	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	49	33	7	6	3	1	1	83	9	338

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	59	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	55	374

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	75	6	6	7	0	6	0	86	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	59	20	6	1	1	3	10	91	2	374

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	12	7	7	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	63	24	6	4	2	1	88	6	373
2019	Indigenous	57	25	12	7	0	0	82	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	60	22	9	6	3	0	82	9	372
2018	Indigenous	62	29	0	9	0	0	91	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	53	27	8	6	4	1	81	10	342
2017	Indigenous	52	29	0	10	9	0	81	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	54	28	8	5	4	1	83	9	339

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	48	38	0	13	0	0	0	87	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	31	8	8	3	5	1	80	11	374
2019	Indigenous	44	49	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	39	11	9	3	4	1	76	13	372
2018	Indigenous	55	18	9	18	0	0	0	73	18	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	39	13	8	2	3	0	77	10	343
2017	Indigenous	20	39	13	19	9	0	0	59	29	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	29	35	16	9	5	5	1	68	15	338

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	42	45	7	7	0	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	34	9	8	4	2	1	79	12	373
2019	Indigenous	37	56	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	37	11	9	4	2	0	76	13	370
2018	Indigenous	55	18	18	9	0	0	0	73	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	37	38	11	8	4	2	0	76	12	342
2017	Indigenous	30	28	13	19	9	0	0	59	29	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	29	37	16	10	5	2	0	68	16	339

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	42	45	7	7	0	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	35	38	13	7	3	4	0	76	11	373
2019	Indigenous	25	69	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	37	17	9	3	4	0	71	12	372
2018	Indigenous	31	33	27	9	0	0	0	64	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	31	39	17	8	2	3	0	72	10	341
2017	Indigenous	30	28	32	0	9	0	0	59	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	25	36	16	12	3	7	1	66	16	339

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	34	46	13	7	0	0	80	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	34	38	14	8	5	2	73	13	374
2019	Indigenous	27	52	14	7	0	0	79	7	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	24	38	18	11	7	2	64	18	370
2018	Indigenous	44	20	36	0	0	0	64	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	24	42	16	11	6	2	67	17	343
2017	Indigenous	20	61	10	10	0	0	81	10	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	23	35	17	13	7	4	61	21	339

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	Indigenous	67	20	7	7	0	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	52	27	15	5	1	0	0	79	6	373
2019	Indigenous	50	31	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	47	34	12	4	1	2	1	83	5	371

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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	Indigenous	66	34	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	45	11	5	1	0	0	83	6	373
2019	Indigenous	32	62	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	43	12	5	2	1	0	82	6	371
2018	Indigenous	44	47	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	46	11	8	1	0	0	81	9	342
2017	Indigenous	40	60	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	37	44	10	6	2	2	1	82	8	339

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	34	59	7	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	31	45	13	8	2	2	77	10	372
2019	Indigenous	19	62	13	7	0	0	81	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	21	43	21	9	4	3	66	13	371

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	73	27	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	35	35	15	7	4	4	1	73	12	374
2019	Indigenous	44	23	19	13	0	0	0	68	13	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	34	32	15	12	5	3	1	68	17	371
2018	Indigenous	31	51	9	9	0	0	0	82	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	31	37	14	11	3	3	1	71	14	343
2017	Indigenous	41	31	10	9	9	0	0	72	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	33	36	12	9	5	4	1	73	15	339

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	53	33	13	0	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	39	14	5	2	2	79	7	373
2019	Indigenous	45	55	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	35	34	19	8	2	2	71	10	369
2018	Indigenous	53	38	9	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	27	46	16	7	2	1	74	9	340

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	34	25	28	0	7	7	0	63	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	25	22	16	10	11	13	3	56	25	372
2019	Indigenous	19	37	31	13	0	0	0	56	13	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	21	18	23	13	10	12	3	45	28	370
2018	Indigenous	0	69	9	0	0	22	0	88	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	17	19	20	15	10	14	5	44	32	343
2017	Indigenous	20	9	0	53	9	9	0	31	69	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	15	24	18	12	13	15	3	48	31	339

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	62	32	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	39	11	7	5	2	1	77	12	373
2019	Indigenous	50	44	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	39	14	9	6	1	0	70	16	372
2018	Indigenous	35	56	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	27	40	17	8	6	1	0	68	14	342
2017	Indigenous	52	39	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	31	41	11	7	7	3	0	75	14	337

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	27	25	7	0	0	0	68	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	27	17	12	11	2	3	58	24	374
2019	Indigenous	32	49	12	0	7	0	0	81	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	24	30	12	15	14	2	3	57	30	372
2018	Indigenous	31	51	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	23	33	12	12	15	2	3	59	28	342
2017	Indigenous	30	19	9	29	13	0	0	49	42	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	22	33	14	11	16	2	2	58	28	338

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	53	20	19	7	0	0	0	74	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	19	12	4	4	1	5	79	9	373
2019	Indigenous	50	31	6	13	0	0	0	81	13	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	22	11	3	3	1	3	83	6	372

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	87	7	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	63	18	9	3	1	1	5	86	5	374
2019	Indigenous	56	25	6	7	0	7	0	86	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	62	19	10	3	2	2	3	85	5	370

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	87	0	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	75	9	2	3	2	3	6	92	6	373
2019	Indigenous	95	5	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	74	7	5	4	3	3	4	87	8	366

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	81	13	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	77	8	3	0	1	1	9	95	1	370
2019	Indigenous	89	11	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	79	5	2	1	0	1	12	96	2	371

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	40	46	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	34	43	14	5	3	2	0	78	8	374
2019	Indigenous	32	62	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	47	12	5	2	1	1	80	7	371
2018	Indigenous	51	40	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	33	38	17	6	4	1	1	72	11	342
2017	Indigenous	39	42	0	19	0	0	0	81	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	29	42	15	6	4	3	0	74	11	339

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	45	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	39	12	5	2	2	0	81	7	372
2019	Indigenous	51	43	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	41	12	4	2	3	1	81	7	366
2018	Indigenous	44	47	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	44	39	8	6	2	1	0	84	9	342
2017	Indigenous	30	41	9	19	0	0	0	72	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	42	41	9	5	1	2	0	84	7	339

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	26	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	35	12	6	2	4	0	79	9	374
2019	Indigenous	56	31	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	40	11	5	2	3	1	81	7	370
2018	Indigenous	55	36	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	40	37	12	5	2	3	0	80	7	344
2017	Indigenous	20	61	0	19	0	0	0	81	19	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	39	38	11	3	4	5	0	82	7	339

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

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	32	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	35	15	5	2	6	1	76	8	374

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	32	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	30	9	5	4	5	2	81	10	371

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	Indigenous	74	13	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	60	30	4	4	2	0	0	91	5	372
2019	Indigenous	76	24	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	59	30	7	3	1	0	1	89	4	368
2018	Indigenous	73	18	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	56	36	5	2	1	0	0	92	3	342
2017	Indigenous	52	39	0	0	9	0	0	91	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	53	34	6	4	2	1	0	88	6	339

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	Indigenous	80	13	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	26	9	2	2	0	0	87	4	373
2019	Indigenous	63	37	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	60	26	8	2	3	0	1	87	5	369
2018	Indigenous	82	18	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	58	25	11	3	2	1	0	84	5	342
2017	Indigenous	48	42	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	49	32	10	5	2	1	0	82	7	338

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	19	7	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	29	10	2	2	0	86	4	373
2019	Indigenous	73	27	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	32	6	6	2	1	87	7	370
2018	Indigenous	73	27	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	53	31	10	5	1	0	84	6	341
2017	Indigenous	52	39	0	0	9	0	91	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	47	34	12	5	2	0	81	8	339

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	68	13	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	52	24	13	5	3	3	0	79	8	373
2019	Indigenous	57	43	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	47	30	9	7	3	2	1	80	11	372
2018	Indigenous	31	69	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	49	25	12	8	3	3	1	76	12	343
2017	Indigenous	28	29	11	22	9	0	0	58	32	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	42	24	16	8	4	5	0	70	13	338

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	7	68	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	19	46	34	374
2019	Indigenous	13	68	19	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	25	40	35	373
2018	Indigenous	18	35	47	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	26	41	33	343
2017	Indigenous	49	10	41	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	30	37	33	339

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
2017	Non-Indigenous	12	23	45	6	8	6	103

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Harassment

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

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	0	27	0	0	6	6	69	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	19	16	18	5	5	31	7	56	15	374
2019	Indigenous	13	32	18	0	0	31	7	71	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	16	16	19	7	4	32	7	51	19	371
2018	Indigenous	22	29	18	0	0	13	18	74	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	17	15	18	5	4	32	8	54	15	341
2017	Indigenous	10	19	13	9	9	21	19	48	31	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	13	21	17	5	5	29	10	56	17	339

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	13	26	0	0	0	0	74	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	34	29	17	5	3	11	1	72	9	374
2019	Indigenous	32	44	7	12	0	6	0	80	13	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	29	18	6	3	12	1	70	10	373
2018	Indigenous	35	56	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	29	38	17	5	3	8	0	73	8	341
2017	Indigenous	20	49	21	0	9	0	0	69	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	27	34	16	6	6	10	1	68	14	338

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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	Indigenous	0	100	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	94	374
2019	Indigenous	0	100	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	7	93	373
2018	Indigenous	0	100	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	7	93	341

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	70	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	27	73	26
2018	Non-Indigenous	49	51	23

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	26
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	26
2018	Non-Indigenous	100	23

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

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	Non-Indigenous	0	100	24
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	67	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	26	74	26

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	72	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	35	65	26

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Non-Indigenous	19	81	26

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	0	100	24

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	21	79	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	28	72	26

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	58	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	61	26
2018	Non-Indigenous	39	61	23

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	0	100	24

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	25	75	24

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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	26
2018	Non-Indigenous	100	23

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Non-Indigenous	23	77	26

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	0	100	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	26

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	0	100	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	80	26
2018	Non-Indigenous	23	77	23

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	Non-Indigenous	20	80	24

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	26

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
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	26
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

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
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	26
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	0	100	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	26

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-Indigenous	72	28	24
2019	Non-Indigenous	69	31	26
2018	Non-Indigenous	68	32	23

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
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

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
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Non-Indigenous	21	79	25

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
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	80	25

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Non-Indigenous	53	47	25
2018	Non-Indigenous	32	68	23

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
2019	Non-Indigenous	72	28	25
2018	Non-Indigenous	58	42	23

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
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Non-Indigenous	68	32	25
2018	Non-Indigenous	67	33	23

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
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25
2018	Non-Indigenous	0	100	23

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25
2018	Non-Indigenous	24	76	23

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	6	20	0	0	13	6	75	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	20	16	17	4	3	34	5	60	13	373
2019	Indigenous	19	25	19	0	0	31	7	70	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	16	12	17	6	2	38	9	54	15	370
2018	Indigenous	26	47	9	0	0	0	18	89	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	18	16	18	3	2	35	7	59	9	341
2017	Indigenous	10	19	22	9	0	21	19	47	16	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	16	16	15	2	4	40	7	61	11	336

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	13	26	0	0	0	0	74	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	35	31	15	5	3	10	1	74	8	374
2019	Indigenous	31	44	13	5	0	6	0	80	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	27	20	5	2	13	2	69	8	372
2018	Indigenous	37	36	27	0	0	0	0	73	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	31	33	18	3	2	11	0	73	7	343
2017	Indigenous	10	63	10	9	0	0	9	79	10	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	30	32	16	3	3	14	1	74	8	337

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	13	13	6	13	0	0	68	19	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	21	11	8	8	0	3	72	17	373

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	62	19	6	13	0	0	80	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	30	19	6	3	0	72	9	374
2019	Indigenous	26	25	25	0	18	6	54	19	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	30	19	9	8	1	62	18	372
2018	Indigenous	22	18	29	9	22	0	40	31	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	26	25	22	11	15	1	52	26	343
2017	Indigenous	10	19	0	20	32	19	35	65	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	21	22	22	15	19	1	43	35	339

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	34	20	39	0	7	0	54	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	19	30	29	14	8	0	48	22	372
2019	Indigenous	38	19	37	0	7	0	56	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	25	34	24	11	4	1	60	16	371
2018	Indigenous	22	33	18	27	0	0	55	27	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	19	34	30	11	5	0	53	16	343
2017	Indigenous	9	33	29	9	11	10	47	21	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	18	29	31	14	6	2	48	20	336

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	34	40	19	0	7	0	75	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	32	23	9	5	1	62	15	373
2019	Indigenous	44	24	25	7	0	0	69	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	35	30	21	7	4	2	67	12	370
2018	Indigenous	35	20	27	18	0	0	55	18	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	24	38	26	8	3	1	62	11	341
2017	Indigenous	9	41	29	0	11	10	56	12	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	22	37	23	9	8	2	60	17	338

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	41	19	20	13	7	0	0	60	20	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	28	21	12	10	1	1	57	22	373
2019	Indigenous	31	24	18	13	7	7	0	59	21	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	27	29	21	13	8	0	1	57	22	372
2018	Indigenous	55	0	27	9	9	0	0	55	18	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	18	29	28	16	8	0	1	47	25	342
2017	Indigenous	9	20	32	20	9	0	10	33	32	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	20	29	23	15	9	0	3	51	25	338

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	68	13	12	0	7	0	81	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	28	16	6	3	1	75	9	372
2019	Indigenous	62	19	13	7	0	0	81	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	27	8	3	1	4	87	4	370
2018	Indigenous	64	27	9	0	0	0	91	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	51	30	12	1	1	4	85	3	342
2017	Indigenous	51	19	20	0	0	10	78	0	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	45	27	15	2	1	9	80	4	338

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	27	26	27	13	7	0	53	20	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	34	29	20	10	6	0	64	16	372
2019	Indigenous	32	25	25	12	7	0	56	18	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	26	16	8	4	1	72	12	371
2018	Indigenous	22	33	18	18	9	0	55	27	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	39	32	16	8	4	1	71	13	343
2017	Indigenous	10	32	28	10	21	0	41	30	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	31	35	20	8	5	1	66	14	335

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	40	7	19	7	20	0	6	50	29	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	27	16	15	6	0	3	61	22	374

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	18	14	7	0	0	0	79	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	32	17	6	2	1	1	74	8	374
2019	Indigenous	44	24	31	0	0	0	0	69	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	35	17	6	2	1	1	75	7	370
2018	Indigenous	22	51	27	0	0	0	0	73	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	37	16	7	4	1	1	72	11	343
2017	Indigenous	18	9	72	0	0	0	0	28	0	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	31	34	21	7	5	1	1	66	13	334

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	32	7	0	7	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	31	38	19	7	3	1	1	70	10	370
2019	Indigenous	37	37	26	0	0	0	0	74	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	34	40	17	6	2	0	1	75	9	368
2018	Indigenous	22	60	9	0	9	0	0	82	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	33	37	19	7	2	1	1	71	9	340
2017	Indigenous	42	20	29	9	0	0	0	62	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	24	38	23	10	3	0	2	64	13	334

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	47	33	13	7	0	0	81	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	32	14	8	5	0	73	13	370
2019	Indigenous	31	43	26	0	0	0	74	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	41	31	14	9	4	1	73	13	370
2018	Indigenous	46	36	18	0	0	0	82	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	35	18	7	4	1	71	11	341
2017	Indigenous	51	20	10	9	11	0	70	20	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	32	33	19	8	5	2	66	14	335

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	62	25	6	7	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	53	26	8	7	5	1	80	12	372
2019	Indigenous	50	25	25	0	0	0	75	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	52	23	12	6	6	1	76	12	367

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	26	6	6	7	0	0	81	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	33	22	10	6	0	1	61	16	374

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	49	38	7	7	0	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	40	16	8	3	0	1	74	10	371
2019	Indigenous	50	37	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	31	13	6	2	0	1	78	9	367
2018	Indigenous	33	27	31	0	9	0	0	60	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	37	34	21	4	2	1	1	72	7	341
2017	Indigenous	29	43	19	0	9	0	0	72	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	32	36	21	7	3	1	2	70	9	335

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	26	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	26	10	4	2	0	2	83	7	371
2019	Indigenous	57	32	0	5	0	0	6	94	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	58	23	11	2	4	0	1	82	7	366
2018	Indigenous	46	27	27	0	0	0	0	73	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	56	21	14	4	2	1	2	79	6	341
2017	Indigenous	48	39	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	59	21	9	6	2	0	2	82	9	338

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	68	19	7	7	0	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	32	16	7	4	0	1	73	11	370

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	20	6	0	0	0	94	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	76	10	6	1	1	7	92	2	372
2019	Indigenous	87	13	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	77	9	1	1	2	11	96	3	368
2018	Indigenous	73	18	0	9	0	0	91	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	77	12	4	1	1	5	94	2	342

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	79	7	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	75	10	5	3	3	0	4	88	6	371
2019	Indigenous	76	13	5	0	0	6	0	94	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	71	11	7	4	4	1	2	85	8	372
2018	Indigenous	73	9	9	0	0	0	9	90	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	70	13	7	2	4	0	3	87	6	341
2017	Indigenous	70	10	11	0	9	0	0	80	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	70	14	4	5	3	1	3	88	8	337

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	Indigenous	68	26	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	67	19	7	3	1	0	2	88	5	373
2019	Indigenous	70	12	12	6	0	0	0	82	6	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	27	9	5	2	0	1	85	6	371
2018	Indigenous	40	33	18	0	9	0	0	73	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	50	26	16	3	3	0	2	77	6	338
2017	Indigenous	40	9	41	0	9	0	0	49	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	53	27	13	2	3	1	2	82	5	336

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	13	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	68	15	6	5	4	1	2	85	9	371
2019	Indigenous	75	7	0	18	0	0	0	82	18	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	61	20	9	5	4	0	1	81	10	364
2018	Indigenous	73	0	18	0	9	0	0	73	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	53	21	13	5	5	0	2	76	10	340
2017	Indigenous	53	28	10	0	9	0	0	81	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	60	19	8	6	4	1	2	82	10	335

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	Indigenous	48	19	13	0	0	0	19	83	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	63	13	3	2	1	0	17	93	4	373
2019	Indigenous	76	0	7	0	0	0	18	92	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	17	6	2	1	1	19	90	3	368
2017	Indigenous	71	0	10	0	9	0	10	79	10	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	50	14	8	2	1	1	24	86	4	337

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	Indigenous	55	13	20	0	0	0	13	77	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	73	16	4	0	1	0	5	95	1	374
2019	Indigenous	81	13	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	72	17	5	1	1	0	4	93	2	368
2018	Indigenous	64	18	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	69	17	4	2	1	1	6	92	3	338
2017	Non-Indigenous	69	17	4	1	0	0	8	94	1	337

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	81	7	0	0	0	0	13	100	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	81	10	4	2	1	1	1	93	3	373
2019	Indigenous	81	6	0	7	6	0	0	87	13	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	81	8	3	1	3	0	4	93	4	370
2018	Indigenous	51	40	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	75	10	3	3	3	0	5	90	7	340
2017	Indigenous	80	10	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	75	11	3	3	2	0	6	91	5	338

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	28	39	0	20	13	0	0	67	33	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	33	13	4	2	1	2	81	5	374
2019	Indigenous	44	31	19	0	5	0	0	76	5	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	52	25	17	3	2	0	2	79	4	370
2018	Indigenous	40	42	0	9	9	0	0	82	18	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	48	28	17	4	3	0	2	77	6	339
2017	Indigenous	61	21	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	48	30	13	4	2	0	3	80	6	337

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	40	32	14	0	13	0	0	73	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	41	23	6	2	0	0	70	7	374

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	29	29	35	7	0	0	58	7	14
2020	Non-Indigenous	13	38	36	10	2	0	51	13	373
2019	Indigenous	25	37	25	13	0	0	63	13	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	37	33	8	2	0	57	10	373
2018	Indigenous	22	20	58	0	0	0	42	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	17	31	40	9	3	0	48	12	343
2017	Indigenous	9	30	51	0	9	0	40	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	11	34	40	11	3	1	45	14	338

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	7	0	60	19	14	33	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	19	38	28	10	37	24	373
2019	Indigenous	5	13	18	32	32	63	18	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	5	13	39	27	16	43	18	371
2018	Indigenous	0	9	36	35	20	55	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	4	15	41	25	16	40	19	340
2017	Indigenous	0	9	61	30	0	30	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	4	15	40	29	12	41	19	338

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	80	13	7	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	38	9	2	1	2	88	4	373
2019	Indigenous	39	37	6	12	0	6	81	13	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	35	42	15	3	3	2	79	6	373
2018	Indigenous	46	45	0	9	0	0	91	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	40	40	12	5	2	1	81	7	343
2017	Indigenous	13	68	10	9	0	0	81	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	35	45	9	6	2	2	82	8	339

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	55	25	0	13	7	0	0	80	20	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	33	14	6	3	2	0	77	8	373

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	67	13	7	7	7	0	0	80	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	27	11	10	5	1	0	74	15	372

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	6	7	7	7	0	0	80	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	56	27	8	3	2	2	1	86	6	372

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	61	19	13	7	0	0	80	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	35	14	6	3	1	77	9	373
2019	Indigenous	25	56	12	7	0	0	82	7	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	38	14	7	3	1	76	10	373
2018	Indigenous	46	27	27	0	0	0	73	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	34	40	16	5	4	1	75	9	343
2017	Indigenous	20	70	0	0	9	0	91	9	10
2017	Non-Indigenous	26	42	20	6	5	1	69	11	339

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	26	14	6	0	0	0	80	6	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	35	8	5	1	0	0	86	5	374

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	19	20	0	7	0	0	73	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	38	11	5	2	1	0	83	6	373

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	50	20	23	7	0	0	0	70	7	14
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	37	9	6	1	2	2	84	7	371

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	54	26	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	56	30	8	2	1	1	2	88	4	373

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	78	17	3	1	0	0	1	96	1	373

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	81	0	13	7	0	0	0	81	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	62	30	6	1	0	0	0	92	1	374

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	74	6	6	13	0	0	0	80	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	25	8	7	3	0	0	83	9	373

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	87	7	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	67	25	5	1	2	0	0	92	3	373

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	21	79	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	94	372

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	26	74	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	9	91	371
2019	Indigenous	18	82	16
2019	Non-Indigenous	14	86	372
2017	Non-Indigenous	18	82	337

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Indigenous	81	19	61

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Non-Indigenous	59	21	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	50

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	67	19	7	0	7	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	27	9	3	2	2	3	86	5	372

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	21	60	19	0	74	26	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	62	10	0	68	32	374

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indigenous	62	6	6	0	13	0	13	77	15	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	18	11	8	5	0	7	74	14	374
2019	Indigenous	34	15	29	15	0	0	7	53	16	14
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	18	13	9	8	1	7	67	19	370
2018	Indigenous	22	0	27	9	33	0	9	24	46	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	39	13	15	12	11	2	9	58	26	343

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Radio-television and TeleCommunications Commission by Question 116. Are you an Indigenous person?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

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

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

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

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

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

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex