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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 28 43 5 12 13 0 0 70 25 26
2020 Non-Indigenous 27 47 3 18 4 0 0 74 22 606

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 65 24 0 0 6 4 0 93 7 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 79 15 3 1 1 1 1 95 2 603
2017 Indigenous 66 17 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 76 16 2 2 1 1 1 95 3 648
2014 Indigenous 57 25 5 10 0 0 3 84 11 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 75 17 3 2 2 0 1 93 4 630

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 40 30 3 23 4 0 0 70 27 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 29 39 10 15 6 0 0 69 22 607
2019 Indigenous 49 32 10 3 6 0 0 81 9 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 40 37 5 11 5 0 0 78 17 546
2017 Indigenous 47 17 12 23 0 0 0 65 23 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 39 35 6 12 7 0 0 74 20 649
2014 Indigenous 41 42 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 42 37 5 9 7 0 0 79 16 630

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 24 31 23 7 11 0 4 57 19 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 29 42 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 605
2019 Indigenous 29 38 7 13 9 0 3 70 23 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 23 41 10 18 8 0 0 64 26 545
2018 Indigenous 23 43 8 19 4 0 3 68 24 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 24 44 8 15 8 0 0 69 24 606
2017 Indigenous 32 36 21 9 3 0 0 68 12 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 26 39 9 16 9 0 1 66 25 648
2014 Indigenous 29 33 18 12 8 0 0 62 20 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 26 38 10 17 9 0 0 64 26 630

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 35 31 20 10 4 0 0 66 14 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 38 36 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 602
2019 Indigenous 39 36 3 13 9 0 0 74 22 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 41 36 10 10 3 0 0 76 13 547
2017 Indigenous 53 35 5 3 3 0 0 88 6 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 44 36 7 7 5 0 1 81 12 647
2014 Indigenous 54 27 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 48 36 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 629

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 49 32 8 4 7 0 0 81 10 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 35 35 9 12 8 0 0 70 20 605
2019 Indigenous 41 26 10 10 9 3 0 69 20 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 34 32 10 13 10 0 0 67 23 547
2018 Indigenous 42 41 8 5 5 0 0 82 9 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 37 34 7 10 10 1 0 72 21 602
2017 Indigenous 47 32 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 33 31 12 12 10 0 1 65 23 648
2014 Indigenous 55 22 6 10 8 0 0 77 17 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 37 30 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 630

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 52 33 4 6 4 0 0 85 10 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 39 42 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 603
2019 Indigenous 37 32 23 0 3 0 3 72 3 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 42 38 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 549
2018 Indigenous 35 42 13 10 0 0 0 77 10 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 38 41 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 605
2017 Indigenous 54 37 3 6 0 0 0 92 6 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 649
2014 Indigenous 43 39 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 42 40 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 630

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 20 35 20 18 8 0 0 55 26 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 29 37 12 13 9 0 0 66 22 607
2019 Indigenous 19 32 16 13 16 3 0 53 31 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 29 33 11 15 12 0 0 62 26 549
2018 Indigenous 20 41 13 11 13 2 0 62 25 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 25 34 14 14 13 0 0 59 27 603
2017 Indigenous 41 31 12 8 9 0 0 71 17 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 24 33 15 13 14 0 1 58 27 649
2014 Indigenous 30 42 8 15 5 0 0 72 20 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 21 37 15 13 14 0 0 58 27 630

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 37 32 19 12 0 0 0 69 12 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 33 45 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 604
2019 Indigenous 45 23 7 17 6 3 0 70 24 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 34 41 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 545
2018 Indigenous 35 39 17 5 5 0 0 73 10 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 32 42 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 604
2017 Indigenous 53 38 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 33 40 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 647

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 54 39 3 4 0 0 0 92 4 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 50 37 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 603
2019 Indigenous 38 36 16 3 6 0 0 74 9 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 47 37 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 547
2018 Indigenous 49 42 7 0 0 3 0 93 0 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 48 35 9 5 2 1 0 83 7 604
2017 Indigenous 55 40 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 33
2017 Non-Indigenous 46 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 648
2014 Indigenous 47 35 16 3 0 0 0 82 3 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 42 39 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 630

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 22 45 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 34 36 12 9 9 0 0 70 18 604
2019 Indigenous 25 35 6 20 13 0 0 60 33 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 35 32 10 11 12 0 0 67 23 548
2018 Indigenous 28 40 16 8 8 0 0 68 17 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 31 34 12 13 10 0 0 65 23 606
2017 Indigenous 41 30 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 28 38 12 10 12 0 0 66 22 648

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 55 31 10 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 55 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 603
2019 Indigenous 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 58 32 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 543
2018 Indigenous 52 45 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 55 34 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 602
2017 Indigenous 73 21 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 58 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 4 645
2014 Indigenous 72 23 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 71 23 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 630

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 31 34 20 4 11 0 0 66 15 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 34 37 10 10 8 0 0 72 18 604
2019 Indigenous 26 47 14 7 6 0 0 74 13 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 33 33 10 16 8 0 0 66 24 548
2018 Indigenous 31 35 20 8 6 0 0 66 14 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 28 39 11 13 9 0 0 67 21 603
2017 Indigenous 44 29 20 3 3 0 0 74 7 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 28 39 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 644
2014 Indigenous 29 36 8 11 13 3 0 67 25 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 21 41 12 14 12 0 0 62 26 629

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 35 34 21 3 4 2 0 71 8 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 34 35 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 606
2019 Indigenous 23 42 21 0 13 0 0 66 13 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 33 31 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 549
2018 Indigenous 24 37 24 12 3 0 0 61 14 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 30 33 17 11 8 0 1 64 19 602
2017 Indigenous 42 26 24 5 3 0 0 67 9 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 31 33 17 10 8 0 0 64 19 646
2014 Indigenous 40 29 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 28 37 12 13 9 0 0 66 22 627

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 36 26 24 8 7 0 0 61 15 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 27 42 10 14 6 0 0 69 21 599
2019 Indigenous 25 46 4 15 10 0 0 71 25 28
2019 Non-Indigenous 24 40 11 16 8 0 0 65 24 543
2018 Indigenous 36 33 19 8 2 3 0 70 10 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 26 35 14 14 12 0 0 61 25 605
2017 Indigenous 47 35 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 26 39 12 12 10 0 0 66 22 645
2014 Indigenous 42 32 11 13 3 0 0 74 16 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 27 39 12 12 10 0 0 66 22 629

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 48 26 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 43 40 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 607
2019 Indigenous 42 42 10 3 3 0 0 84 7 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 44 37 11 6 3 0 0 81 8 548
2018 Indigenous 50 36 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 41 39 10 5 4 0 0 80 9 604
2017 Indigenous 66 29 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 43 41 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 643
2014 Indigenous 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 47 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 630

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 43 12 14 18 13 0 0 55 31 26
2020 Non-Indigenous 19 29 22 15 15 0 0 47 30 605
2019 Indigenous 20 30 13 16 20 0 0 50 37 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 19 30 23 12 15 0 0 50 28 544
2018 Indigenous 29 49 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 23 29 21 11 15 0 0 53 26 606
2017 Indigenous 34 51 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 21 34 21 14 10 0 1 55 24 649
2014 Indigenous 34 41 7 18 0 0 0 74 18 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 24 32 20 13 12 0 1 56 25 630

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 4 15 43 22 15 0 0 37 20 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 7 17 33 29 12 1 1 42 24 602
2019 Indigenous 13 23 32 22 6 0 3 29 38 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 7 15 31 31 14 1 1 46 22 548
2018 Indigenous 10 10 21 37 16 3 3 56 22 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 5 17 29 30 16 1 2 47 23 603
2017 Indigenous 3 20 18 28 27 0 3 57 24 33
2017 Non-Indigenous 6 15 27 29 18 2 3 50 21 646
2014 Indigenous 7 15 26 29 18 0 5 49 23 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 7 17 31 25 15 1 4 42 25 627

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 10 4 36 25 21 0 3 47 15 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 6 11 24 32 23 2 2 58 18 602
2019 Indigenous 30 6 35 9 16 3 0 26 37 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 10 18 25 25 20 1 1 46 28 546
2018 Indigenous 13 10 23 33 13 5 3 50 25 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 8 19 25 27 18 2 2 47 27 603
2017 Indigenous 3 0 26 31 34 0 6 69 3 33
2017 Non-Indigenous 6 13 23 27 25 3 4 56 20 646
2014 Indigenous 7 7 10 41 27 0 7 74 15 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 8 13 25 28 21 2 4 52 22 628

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 12 6 32 23 10 6 10 40 22 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 7 15 32 29 13 1 3 44 23 604
2019 Indigenous 13 9 36 32 6 3 0 40 23 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 9 17 27 26 19 1 1 46 26 547
2018 Indigenous 3 13 38 31 8 3 5 42 17 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 10 16 31 24 16 1 3 42 26 602
2017 Indigenous 6 13 28 25 17 6 6 47 21 33
2017 Non-Indigenous 8 16 30 24 15 3 3 42 26 647
2014 Indigenous 7 20 27 27 9 3 8 40 30 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 15 19 28 20 14 0 4 35 36 627

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 5 23 20 28 18 3 4 50 30 26
2020 Non-Indigenous 4 11 37 33 13 1 1 47 15 599
2019 Indigenous 7 10 36 35 6 3 3 44 18 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 5 11 36 32 15 0 1 48 16 543
2018 Indigenous 3 5 24 47 16 3 2 67 8 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 4 10 31 36 15 0 3 53 15 599
2017 Indigenous 3 9 26 38 18 3 3 60 12 32
2017 Non-Indigenous 4 12 28 33 20 1 3 55 16 643
2014 Indigenous 0 15 13 36 31 0 5 71 16 39
2014 Non-Indigenous 3 11 30 37 16 0 3 55 14 628

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 19 12 23 22 17 0 7 42 33 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 19 23 28 18 10 2 1 28 43 603
2019 Indigenous 20 29 23 19 3 3 3 23 52 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 25 24 25 12 11 1 1 24 51 545
2018 Indigenous 14 21 30 19 13 3 0 33 36 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 24 24 28 13 9 1 2 22 49 602
2017 Indigenous 3 16 37 18 15 0 12 37 21 33
2017 Non-Indigenous 15 21 27 21 11 2 4 33 38 646
2014 Indigenous 7 18 30 24 19 0 3 44 25 39
2014 Non-Indigenous 17 23 29 17 10 1 2 28 42 628

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 16 22 18 22 14 0 7 40 40 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 10 14 26 28 16 4 2 47 25 602
2019 Indigenous 29 29 16 9 9 3 3 20 62 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 20 17 26 18 14 1 3 34 39 545
2018 Indigenous 26 19 20 19 11 5 0 32 47 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 15 18 25 23 16 1 2 40 35 602
2017 Indigenous 14 8 30 15 18 3 11 38 26 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 9 15 27 25 15 4 5 44 26 645
2014 Indigenous 7 7 27 25 20 12 2 52 17 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 10 13 22 30 18 2 5 51 25 624

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 8 8 39 26 14 2 3 42 17 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 8 18 35 22 14 2 2 37 27 601
2019 Indigenous 13 20 29 19 9 3 7 31 36 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 10 19 34 20 15 1 1 36 29 547
2018 Indigenous 2 13 24 35 13 5 8 55 18 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 11 19 32 19 13 2 3 34 33 601
2017 Indigenous 0 3 34 40 9 3 12 57 3 33
2017 Non-Indigenous 9 18 36 17 13 4 4 32 29 647
2014 Indigenous 9 14 31 24 16 0 6 43 24 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 16 20 31 18 11 1 3 30 37 627

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 20 19 39 7 12 2 0 20 40 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 9 25 42 17 7 1 0 24 34 603
2019 Indigenous 19 13 33 19 9 3 3 30 34 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 14 26 33 17 9 0 1 26 40 548
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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 16 28 20 19 17 0 0 44 36 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 23 26 19 12 10 8 2 55 24 605
2019 Indigenous 13 26 17 24 13 3 3 43 40 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 23 26 17 13 14 6 1 52 29 547
2018 Indigenous 8 34 21 10 17 5 6 47 30 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 17 29 18 16 13 6 1 50 31 603
2017 Indigenous 17 33 20 17 12 0 0 51 29 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 21 25 15 16 15 4 4 50 34 648
2014 Indigenous 40 14 16 14 13 0 2 56 28 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 22 30 14 15 14 3 2 54 31 628

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 27 20 16 7 30 0 0 47 37 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 41 26 10 12 9 2 0 69 22 604
2019 Indigenous 35 22 7 13 20 0 3 59 34 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 35 29 8 16 11 1 0 65 27 547
2018 Indigenous 36 27 2 14 21 0 0 63 35 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 31 31 8 16 14 1 0 62 30 603
2017 Indigenous 40 21 6 23 10 0 0 61 33 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 33 29 11 13 13 1 1 63 26 649
2014 Indigenous 37 29 10 8 16 0 0 66 23 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 32 31 10 13 14 1 0 64 27 629

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 25 34 0 22 18 0 0 60 40 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 46 33 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 604
2019 Indigenous 32 23 7 25 10 0 3 58 35 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 44 32 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 544
2018 Indigenous 33 32 3 27 5 0 0 65 32 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 39 36 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 601
2017 Indigenous 27 38 9 14 12 0 0 65 27 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 38 36 8 9 7 1 0 75 16 648
2014 Indigenous 47 30 11 0 13 0 0 76 13 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 35 39 8 13 5 0 0 74 17 630

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 25 26 30 7 11 0 0 51 19 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 42 34 11 6 4 2 0 78 10 601
2019 Indigenous 35 32 10 13 10 0 0 67 23 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 40 36 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 545
2018 Indigenous 39 32 8 14 7 0 0 70 21 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 36 40 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 602

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 37 18 16 8 14 4 3 59 23 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 44 23 12 7 6 5 2 73 14 606
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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 33 12 37 10 4 0 4 46 15 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 48 25 15 5 3 1 3 76 9 605
2019 Indigenous 37 23 27 0 7 0 6 64 7 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 43 24 17 6 4 1 4 71 11 547

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 39 29 11 8 13 0 0 68 20 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 40 32 10 9 7 1 0 72 17 602
2019 Indigenous 32 48 7 3 10 0 0 80 13 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 38 32 11 12 8 0 0 70 20 549
2018 Indigenous 20 41 11 18 10 0 0 61 28 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 37 32 13 11 6 0 0 69 18 606
2017 Indigenous 58 18 8 3 12 0 0 76 16 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 32 35 11 11 10 0 1 68 21 645
2014 Indigenous 38 28 5 16 7 4 2 71 24 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 38 33 11 10 9 0 0 71 19 630

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 48 8 27 8 9 0 0 56 17 26
2020 Non-Indigenous 48 23 14 6 5 2 1 73 12 601

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 40 7 23 6 16 0 7 50 25 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 43 28 10 10 7 1 1 73 17 607
2019 Indigenous 41 36 16 3 0 3 0 79 4 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 40 29 10 11 9 0 1 70 20 546
2018 Indigenous 34 30 18 17 0 0 0 64 17 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 42 28 11 11 7 1 1 71 17 604
2017 Indigenous 48 34 3 9 6 0 0 82 15 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 39 30 11 10 8 1 1 70 19 647
2014 Indigenous 42 35 10 5 8 0 0 77 13 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 38 30 10 11 9 1 1 70 20 629

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 45 55 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 43 57 607

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 58 15 7 9 0 0 11 82 10 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 61 17 7 3 1 3 8 88 4 607

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 55 18 16 2 4 0 4 76 7 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 52 25 9 7 5 1 1 79 12 606
2019 Indigenous 41 32 14 10 3 0 0 73 13 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 48 28 9 7 8 0 0 76 15 549
2018 Indigenous 40 30 8 13 9 0 0 69 23 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 49 27 11 6 6 0 0 76 13 603
2017 Indigenous 58 15 5 6 16 0 0 73 21 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 48 25 11 7 9 0 0 73 16 648
2014 Indigenous 58 19 7 5 10 0 0 77 16 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 48 28 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 630
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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 60 14 8 0 12 6 0 78 13 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 43 27 12 7 7 4 0 73 15 605
2019 Indigenous 51 19 14 10 6 0 0 70 17 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 38 29 11 9 8 4 0 70 18 549
2018 Indigenous 41 31 10 5 8 2 2 75 14 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 39 27 15 7 7 5 0 69 15 605
2017 Indigenous 47 27 8 12 0 5 0 78 13 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 39 31 12 6 7 4 0 73 14 649
2014 Indigenous 48 21 16 5 5 5 0 72 11 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 40 29 13 8 6 4 0 72 14 630

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 46 18 16 8 12 0 0 65 20 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 38 29 14 8 9 2 0 68 18 604
2019 Indigenous 48 22 14 7 9 0 0 70 16 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 32 30 12 12 12 1 0 63 24 548
2018 Indigenous 33 38 5 14 8 0 2 73 23 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 30 31 15 11 11 1 0 62 23 601
2017 Indigenous 53 24 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 33 30 12 12 11 1 0 64 24 648
2014 Indigenous 38 31 13 10 5 2 0 71 16 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 32 31 13 13 10 1 0 63 23 630

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 35 25 20 12 8 0 0 60 20 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 28 31 16 13 9 3 0 61 23 603
2019 Indigenous 41 26 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 24 30 15 15 12 4 0 56 29 548
2018 Indigenous 25 40 7 11 14 2 0 66 26 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 22 28 18 15 13 3 0 52 30 602
2017 Indigenous 29 36 17 12 3 3 0 66 16 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 23 29 16 14 13 5 0 54 29 648
2014 Indigenous 28 32 18 10 8 4 0 62 19 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 22 28 15 18 12 4 0 52 32 628

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 32 25 15 15 12 0 0 57 28 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 29 32 12 16 10 1 0 61 26 606
2019 Indigenous 35 29 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 21 30 15 16 17 2 0 52 33 549
2018 Indigenous 19 36 18 3 22 0 2 56 26 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 19 29 16 19 16 2 0 48 36 605
2017 Indigenous 32 23 12 17 16 0 0 55 33 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 18 31 14 20 15 3 0 50 36 644
2014 Indigenous 24 29 18 16 11 2 0 54 28 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 18 31 17 18 14 3 0 50 33 629

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 27 13 12 7 6 27 7 61 20 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 39 15 9 6 9 13 8 69 19 607
2019 Indigenous 41 10 16 7 10 10 7 61 20 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 41 14 9 5 11 14 6 69 20 548
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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 40 33 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 29 41 16 7 5 2 0 71 12 607
2019 Indigenous 26 44 14 7 10 0 0 70 16 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 28 39 16 9 7 1 0 67 16 546
2018 Indigenous 21 54 5 8 11 0 0 75 20 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 23 40 20 11 6 1 0 63 16 606
2017 Indigenous 34 29 15 9 12 0 0 63 22 32
2017 Non-Indigenous 24 37 20 10 7 1 0 62 17 646
2014 Indigenous 34 26 19 10 10 2 0 61 20 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 26 40 18 8 6 3 0 67 14 630

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 32 19 11 22 16 0 0 51 38 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 18 38 18 15 9 2 0 57 24 601
2019 Indigenous 22 25 23 20 6 3 0 49 28 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 13 31 21 18 14 3 0 46 32 543

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 52 19 15 4 7 4 0 73 11 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 39 34 12 7 6 2 0 74 14 605
2019 Indigenous 35 35 10 10 3 3 3 75 14 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 38 33 11 9 8 1 0 72 17 547
2018 Indigenous 35 52 5 5 0 3 0 89 5 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 37 34 12 9 7 2 1 72 16 602
2017 Indigenous 45 33 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 33
2017 Non-Indigenous 42 32 10 8 5 2 1 76 13 646
2014 Indigenous 50 29 10 0 5 5 0 84 6 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 49 31 7 7 3 2 0 83 10 630

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 52 21 19 0 4 4 0 76 5 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 39 34 15 6 5 1 0 74 11 601
2019 Indigenous 41 23 24 7 3 0 3 66 10 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 35 32 17 8 8 0 0 67 16 542
2018 Indigenous 30 32 19 13 3 3 0 64 17 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 31 34 20 7 7 0 0 66 14 604

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 20 12 20 16 16 12 4 38 38 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 20 22 16 14 17 9 2 47 35 604
2019 Indigenous 20 17 16 21 20 6 0 39 43 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 19 20 14 15 20 10 1 43 40 546
2018 Indigenous 18 26 10 14 14 19 0 54 34 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 16 21 16 18 20 7 2 40 42 599
2017 Indigenous 15 24 15 18 18 6 3 43 40 33
2017 Non-Indigenous 15 19 14 18 19 13 2 41 43 647
2014 Indigenous 19 20 21 16 9 14 0 45 30 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 16 21 14 19 18 10 2 42 42 630

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 23 29 20 8 20 0 0 52 28 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 21 34 14 16 12 2 1 57 29 600
2019 Indigenous 26 22 22 14 13 3 0 50 27 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 20 28 15 18 18 1 0 49 36 547
2018 Indigenous 21 35 10 17 14 3 0 58 31 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 19 26 17 20 17 2 0 45 37 607
2017 Indigenous 31 23 21 15 9 0 0 54 24 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 20 30 13 16 18 3 0 51 35 648
2014 Indigenous 20 46 11 13 5 4 0 69 19 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 18 31 15 18 16 3 0 50 35 629

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 36 16 7 4 37 0 0 52 40 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 18 27 13 15 21 3 2 48 38 604
2019 Indigenous 29 29 13 3 26 0 0 58 29 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 17 22 12 18 27 2 2 41 47 549
2018 Indigenous 16 26 10 24 24 0 0 42 48 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 14 21 12 19 29 2 3 36 51 605
2017 Indigenous 31 20 26 10 12 0 0 52 22 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 16 23 12 15 29 3 2 41 47 649
2014 Indigenous 19 20 14 21 20 4 2 42 44 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 14 19 15 18 29 2 4 35 50 628

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 59 15 4 11 4 2 4 79 16 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 43 25 15 7 6 2 3 71 13 607
2019 Indigenous 36 38 10 6 3 7 0 79 10 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 50 20 15 6 5 2 4 73 11 546

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 35 26 19 8 11 0 0 62 19 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 46 22 15 8 5 2 3 71 13 606
2019 Indigenous 32 39 20 0 10 0 0 71 10 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 37 25 17 8 10 1 2 64 18 547

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 78 4 8 2 7 0 0 82 9 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 73 8 5 3 3 4 4 88 6 605
2019 Indigenous 57 23 7 0 0 10 3 92 0 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 74 7 3 4 3 4 3 89 8 545

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 75 2 4 4 7 4 4 84 12 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 74 10 6 3 1 1 6 90 4 605
2019 Indigenous 77 7 3 0 3 7 3 93 3 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 78 6 2 1 2 2 9 94 4 542

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 27 30 27 4 11 0 0 58 15 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 25 40 15 11 6 3 0 68 17 606
2019 Indigenous 22 38 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 21 39 16 15 7 3 0 61 22 549
2018 Indigenous 15 44 13 17 11 0 0 60 27 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 19 33 21 13 9 3 1 54 23 603
2017 Indigenous 29 29 27 6 9 0 0 58 15 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 20 33 20 12 11 4 0 55 24 648

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 32 37 12 4 11 4 0 72 16 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 33 39 11 9 5 2 0 74 14 606
2019 Indigenous 32 42 10 3 13 0 0 73 16 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 31 37 14 8 8 2 0 69 17 545
2018 Indigenous 36 41 3 7 11 3 0 79 19 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 34 37 14 8 6 2 0 72 14 602
2017 Indigenous 35 39 6 14 3 3 0 76 18 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 33 39 12 8 5 2 0 74 14 649
2014 Indigenous 54 26 13 0 5 3 0 81 6 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 38 36 13 6 5 2 0 75 11 630

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 34 24 28 0 11 4 0 60 11 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 35 38 13 5 6 3 0 75 11 605
2019 Indigenous 41 29 10 7 6 3 3 76 14 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 39 30 16 5 6 4 0 72 12 545
2018 Indigenous 31 32 19 8 8 2 0 64 17 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 33 34 16 6 6 5 0 70 13 604
2017 Indigenous 47 15 17 13 0 9 0 67 14 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 32 31 18 5 7 7 0 69 12 649
2014 Indigenous 61 16 15 0 3 5 0 81 3 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 38 32 17 5 3 5 0 74 8 629

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 25 7 47 0 13 4 4 35 14 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 37 34 15 5 4 5 0 75 9 604

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 47 7 19 4 23 0 0 54 27 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 44 28 9 7 7 4 1 76 14 607

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 39 44 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 25
2020 Non-Indigenous 51 31 8 8 3 0 0 82 10 607
2019 Indigenous 44 36 7 3 9 0 0 80 13 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 47 32 7 8 6 0 0 79 14 547
2018 Indigenous 51 36 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 44 36 8 6 5 0 0 80 11 603
2017 Indigenous 50 38 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 45 35 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 648
2014 Indigenous 55 27 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 48 35 6 5 6 0 0 83 10 628

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 35 34 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 40 30 13 8 7 0 0 71 16 606
2019 Indigenous 38 19 17 17 9 0 0 57 26 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 34 29 15 12 10 1 0 63 22 547
2018 Indigenous 30 45 6 3 17 0 0 75 19 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 30 34 16 10 9 0 0 65 19 604
2017 Indigenous 38 39 17 3 3 0 0 77 6 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 34 32 15 9 9 1 0 66 18 648
2014 Indigenous 41 31 10 10 8 0 0 73 18 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 31 35 13 14 6 1 0 67 20 627

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 40 34 16 6 4 0 0 73 11 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 39 34 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 602
2019 Indigenous 38 26 17 10 9 0 0 64 19 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 33 32 14 12 10 0 0 65 21 548
2018 Indigenous 33 42 8 8 9 0 0 75 17 36
2018 Non-Indigenous 31 35 13 12 9 0 0 66 20 602
2017 Indigenous 47 38 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 34 33 13 10 9 1 0 68 19 648
2014 Indigenous 39 36 9 4 11 0 0 76 15 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 32 34 12 13 7 0 0 67 20 628

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 44 20 20 8 8 0 0 64 16 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 39 23 15 10 8 4 0 65 19 606
2019 Indigenous 35 19 17 13 13 3 0 56 26 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 35 21 16 13 10 3 1 59 24 549
2018 Indigenous 39 22 15 19 3 3 0 62 22 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 29 27 16 13 10 3 1 59 25 605
2017 Indigenous 50 21 21 5 3 0 0 71 8 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 32 25 15 11 10 5 1 61 22 647
2014 Indigenous 46 20 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 37 24 13 12 9 4 1 64 22 629
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 22 42 37 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 16 47 36 607
2019 Indigenous 19 48 32 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 19 39 42 547
2018 Indigenous 15 46 39 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 18 39 43 605
2017 Indigenous 11 56 33 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 19 47 34 648
2014 Indigenous 7 53 39 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 19 49 32 628

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 8 10 39 24 5 14 126
2014 Non-Indigenous 16 9 38 25 9999 12 122
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 22 78 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 14 86 606
2019 Indigenous 32 68 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 15 85 548
2018 Indigenous 19 81 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 16 84 605

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 49 51 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 73 27 81

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 50 50 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 56 44 81

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 0 100 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 13 87 81

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 0 100 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 7 93 81

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 51 49 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 36 64 81

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 0 100 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 0 100 81

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 0 100 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 8 92 81

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 0 100 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 16 84 81

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 0 100 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 10 90 81

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 0 100 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 6 94 81

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Indigenous 0 100 10
2019 Non-Indigenous 11 89 81

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 19 8 28 14 10 16 4 34 31 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 14 15 17 11 9 27 7 45 30 605
2019 Indigenous 16 6 23 17 13 22 3 30 40 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 14 14 17 10 15 26 5 41 35 547
2018 Indigenous 12 20 8 14 13 33 0 48 40 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 13 17 20 11 12 22 5 42 32 599
2017 Indigenous 11 16 25 10 12 16 9 37 29 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 13 16 17 9 11 26 8 45 30 649
2014 Indigenous 12 14 29 13 3 26 3 38 22 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 12 16 20 9 10 29 5 42 28 629

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 31 23 15 12 7 11 0 61 22 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 30 30 15 9 7 8 1 66 18 604
2019 Indigenous 29 22 17 10 6 13 3 60 19 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 28 28 16 11 9 7 1 61 22 549
2018 Indigenous 29 28 19 11 7 5 0 60 19 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 28 27 18 12 7 8 1 60 21 603
2017 Indigenous 24 36 20 12 6 3 0 61 19 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 26 34 17 6 7 8 1 67 14 649
2014 Indigenous 29 24 20 8 3 16 0 63 13 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 22 25 21 8 8 14 1 56 19 628
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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 19 81 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 8 92 605

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 19 8 23 11 9 27 4 39 28 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 16 14 16 6 7 33 7 51 22 606
2019 Indigenous 17 6 27 10 10 26 3 33 29 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 17 12 19 5 8 32 7 48 21 548
2018 Indigenous 12 14 23 11 2 33 6 43 20 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 16 15 22 5 8 28 6 47 19 603
2017 Indigenous 11 8 23 6 3 28 21 38 18 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 14 14 20 3 6 34 8 49 16 647
2014 Indigenous 19 5 24 7 5 35 5 40 20 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 12 14 23 3 4 38 6 46 13 629

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 29 19 24 8 12 8 0 52 22 26
2020 Non-Indigenous 34 28 16 5 6 9 1 69 13 604
2019 Indigenous 32 19 20 7 6 13 3 61 15 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 35 25 16 6 6 11 1 68 14 548
2018 Indigenous 27 28 19 11 5 11 0 61 17 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 31 28 19 5 6 10 1 66 12 605
2017 Indigenous 30 35 24 0 3 3 6 71 4 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 29 30 18 4 5 13 2 69 11 644
2014 Indigenous 33 21 18 3 5 17 2 67 10 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 28 26 19 3 4 18 1 67 9 628
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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 19 41 8 19 12 0 0 61 31 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 26 27 20 15 11 0 1 54 26 605

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 37 23 18 4 12 0 6 64 16 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 34 28 20 10 7 1 0 62 18 603
2019 Indigenous 10 46 13 17 14 0 0 56 30 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 20 25 25 15 14 0 1 45 30 549
2018 Indigenous 36 16 27 8 8 2 3 55 16 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 16 23 21 18 19 0 2 40 38 607
2017 Indigenous 25 34 12 8 12 3 6 65 22 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 20 23 21 18 16 0 2 44 35 646

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 23 18 30 14 15 0 0 41 30 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 9 16 28 25 22 0 1 25 47 606
2019 Indigenous 7 13 32 22 26 0 0 20 48 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 9 18 27 21 25 0 0 27 46 548
2018 Indigenous 15 19 31 25 11 0 0 33 36 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 11 18 31 17 23 0 1 29 40 607
2017 Indigenous 17 29 30 15 6 0 3 47 22 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 9 21 27 24 19 0 0 30 43 648

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 29 32 14 16 7 2 0 62 23 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 22 31 25 14 7 0 1 53 22 605
2019 Indigenous 21 48 7 7 17 0 0 69 25 29
2019 Non-Indigenous 23 32 24 12 9 1 0 55 21 546
2018 Indigenous 29 21 31 10 6 0 3 51 16 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 20 36 25 11 6 0 2 57 17 603
2017 Indigenous 34 33 12 6 5 3 6 74 13 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 23 31 25 11 7 0 3 56 19 643

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 18 12 29 15 21 4 0 32 38 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 12 21 23 21 22 1 1 33 44 603
2019 Indigenous 7 19 13 28 33 0 0 25 62 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 11 18 18 21 31 1 0 30 52 546
2018 Indigenous 20 19 22 15 24 0 0 39 40 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 13 20 21 18 26 0 2 34 45 604
2017 Indigenous 23 29 27 6 10 3 3 55 17 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 13 23 24 17 21 1 2 36 39 646

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 44 24 19 4 9 0 0 68 13 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 23 25 20 15 14 0 2 50 30 604
2019 Indigenous 26 25 26 6 10 0 7 55 17 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 28 21 20 12 16 0 2 51 29 549
2018 Indigenous 35 27 21 0 6 0 12 70 7 36
2018 Non-Indigenous 30 20 19 11 15 0 5 52 27 603
2017 Indigenous 40 21 16 3 3 3 14 73 7 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 25 24 18 12 13 1 7 53 27 647

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 38 20 27 7 8 0 0 58 15 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 18 23 25 17 17 0 1 41 34 604
2019 Indigenous 27 25 29 3 16 0 0 52 19 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 19 26 22 14 19 0 0 46 33 548
2018 Indigenous 30 32 24 6 8 0 0 62 14 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 20 22 25 15 16 0 1 43 31 605
2017 Indigenous 28 31 13 22 3 0 3 62 25 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 20 27 25 15 12 0 0 47 27 644

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 42 30 12 8 4 0 4 75 13 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 26 22 20 13 11 0 7 52 26 604

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 35 19 34 4 0 0 8 58 5 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 32 34 21 7 5 1 1 67 12 603
2019 Indigenous 31 35 24 4 7 0 0 66 10 29
2019 Non-Indigenous 28 34 20 10 8 0 0 62 18 545
2018 Indigenous 42 18 23 12 0 2 3 64 12 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 27 31 21 14 6 1 1 59 20 604
2017 Indigenous 34 39 14 6 3 0 3 75 10 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 29 29 21 11 7 0 2 60 19 643

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 48 11 15 14 8 4 0 61 23 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 31 34 20 9 4 0 1 66 14 605
2019 Indigenous 27 31 28 7 7 0 0 58 14 29
2019 Non-Indigenous 34 31 19 10 6 0 1 66 15 546
2018 Indigenous 49 18 23 3 3 2 3 70 6 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 32 34 19 9 4 0 1 67 13 601
2017 Indigenous 41 30 9 8 3 0 8 78 13 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 35 33 17 8 5 1 1 70 13 644

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 54 15 16 11 4 0 0 69 14 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 36 35 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 604
2019 Indigenous 39 27 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 40 29 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 544
2018 Indigenous 46 19 14 14 0 2 6 70 15 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 38 31 18 7 4 0 1 70 12 601
2017 Indigenous 50 21 15 3 6 0 6 75 9 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 40 32 13 7 6 0 1 73 13 643

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 39 30 3 16 12 0 0 69 27 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 42 26 15 10 7 0 1 69 17 604
2019 Indigenous 31 27 14 7 21 0 0 58 28 29
2019 Non-Indigenous 41 25 17 7 10 0 0 66 18 542

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 39 33 8 13 6 0 0 72 20 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 23 27 26 14 8 0 1 51 22 605

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 39 22 8 16 14 0 0 61 30 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 25 30 22 13 10 0 0 55 23 605
2019 Indigenous 30 23 24 10 13 0 0 53 23 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 37 28 20 8 7 1 1 65 15 543
2018 Indigenous 36 37 16 6 0 2 3 77 6 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 33 28 23 9 5 0 2 62 14 599
2017 Indigenous 40 28 14 9 3 0 6 72 13 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 33 34 19 9 4 0 1 67 13 643

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 47 20 18 11 3 0 0 67 15 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 35 29 22 7 5 0 1 65 13 604
2019 Indigenous 44 33 10 3 3 0 7 82 7 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 51 24 15 5 4 0 1 75 9 544
2018 Indigenous 59 17 8 6 3 2 6 82 9 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 50 24 15 5 5 0 1 75 10 600
2017 Indigenous 58 22 12 3 0 3 3 84 4 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 53 24 12 6 4 0 1 78 10 647

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 24 23 24 12 16 0 0 47 29 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 21 31 26 13 8 0 0 53 21 605

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 61 25 6 0 4 0 4 89 5 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 65 16 9 3 3 1 3 84 7 605
2019 Indigenous 77 3 7 4 3 4 3 86 7 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 71 12 6 2 2 1 6 89 5 544
2018 Indigenous 67 17 6 0 0 2 9 93 0 36
2018 Non-Indigenous 69 14 7 2 2 0 5 87 5 603

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 63 15 4 4 11 0 4 81 16 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 73 13 6 2 4 1 2 88 6 602
2019 Indigenous 63 17 3 3 10 0 3 83 14 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 69 12 8 5 5 1 1 82 10 549
2018 Indigenous 71 7 6 8 3 0 6 83 11 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 66 14 7 7 4 0 3 82 11 602
2017 Indigenous 57 17 3 12 6 3 3 78 19 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 70 13 6 4 4 1 2 85 9 648

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 42 33 11 0 14 0 0 75 14 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 60 24 9 4 3 0 1 84 7 603
2019 Indigenous 38 26 26 3 3 0 3 66 7 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 50 28 13 4 4 0 1 79 7 548
2018 Indigenous 37 31 22 5 5 0 0 68 10 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 41 35 14 6 3 0 1 77 9 604
2017 Indigenous 32 30 21 6 5 3 3 66 12 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 46 30 14 6 3 0 1 77 9 645

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 52 32 5 4 7 0 0 84 11 26
2020 Non-Indigenous 60 18 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 602
2019 Indigenous 46 27 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 55 19 12 6 6 1 1 75 12 547
2018 Indigenous 53 14 16 16 3 0 0 66 18 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 52 22 13 5 6 0 1 74 12 600
2017 Indigenous 59 17 3 7 9 3 3 81 16 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 58 20 9 6 6 1 1 79 12 649

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 59 8 0 7 8 0 19 82 18 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 58 10 8 3 2 0 18 84 6 602
2019 Indigenous 59 20 3 0 0 0 17 96 0 29
2019 Non-Indigenous 53 13 7 2 2 0 23 85 6 546
2018 Indigenous 44 21 14 0 3 0 18 80 3 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 50 15 7 4 1 0 24 85 6 597
2017 Indigenous 50 21 9 0 0 3 17 88 0 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 53 13 7 2 1 0 24 86 4 646

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 54 27 12 4 2 0 0 81 7 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 54 25 12 5 1 0 2 81 7 605
2019 Indigenous 64 13 16 3 0 0 3 80 3 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 60 20 12 3 1 0 3 83 4 548
2018 Indigenous 56 32 0 5 0 0 7 94 6 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 54 23 14 5 1 0 4 80 5 598
2017 Indigenous 54 34 6 0 0 3 3 94 0 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 58 23 9 4 1 0 5 85 5 643

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 79 8 7 0 0 2 4 93 0 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 79 12 3 2 2 0 1 93 4 606
2019 Indigenous 77 10 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 30
2019 Non-Indigenous 79 10 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 547
2018 Indigenous 75 4 2 5 8 0 5 83 14 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 69 16 5 3 3 0 4 89 6 601
2017 Indigenous 68 12 9 0 3 3 5 87 4 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 75 13 5 1 2 1 3 91 3 647

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 39 31 19 4 2 0 4 73 7 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 43 29 16 6 3 1 2 74 9 605
2019 Indigenous 56 23 12 6 0 0 3 81 6 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 55 26 14 2 2 0 1 82 4 547
2018 Indigenous 51 28 7 2 11 0 0 79 13 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 50 28 15 3 2 0 2 79 5 600
2017 Indigenous 52 28 9 3 0 3 5 87 3 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 50 31 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 646

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 32 26 33 0 4 4 0 61 5 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 20 39 27 9 5 0 0 59 14 607

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 18 30 30 14 7 0 0 48 21 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 6 24 37 23 10 0 0 30 33 606
2019 Indigenous 3 32 35 13 16 0 0 35 29 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 7 23 40 18 12 0 0 30 29 549
2018 Indigenous 13 37 26 16 7 0 0 50 24 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 7 24 40 19 10 0 0 31 29 606
2017 Indigenous 11 35 33 3 12 3 3 49 16 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 7 21 41 20 11 0 0 27 31 648

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 15 11 42 18 10 0 4 30 27 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 15 28 36 15 5 0 0 20 43 603
2019 Indigenous 23 16 45 9 7 0 0 16 39 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 17 26 36 16 6 0 0 22 42 547
2018 Indigenous 15 19 40 10 15 0 0 26 34 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 14 25 37 18 6 0 0 23 39 595
2017 Indigenous 9 12 42 26 8 0 3 35 22 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 10 24 43 16 7 0 0 22 35 643

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 37 39 12 0 12 0 0 77 12 26
2020 Non-Indigenous 38 42 11 4 3 1 0 81 8 603
2019 Indigenous 19 45 10 17 9 0 0 64 26 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 27 40 16 11 6 1 0 67 17 546
2018 Indigenous 17 42 14 19 8 0 0 59 27 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 26 41 16 10 6 2 0 69 15 607
2017 Indigenous 23 41 10 17 9 0 0 64 26 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 17 39 17 13 10 5 0 58 24 647

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 43 31 22 0 4 0 0 74 4 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 36 35 13 7 6 3 0 74 13 601

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 41 22 8 7 22 0 0 62 30 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 36 28 9 12 12 2 0 65 25 606

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 58 12 16 6 4 4 0 73 11 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 45 28 13 5 5 4 1 77 10 605

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Indigenous 26 25 27 9 13 0 0 51 22 26
2020 Non-Indigenous 28 32 17 11 10 2 0 61 21 606
2019 Indigenous 19 28 17 23 10 0 3 49 34 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 18 32 15 17 17 2 0 50 35 548
2018 Indigenous 15 32 20 22 11 0 0 47 33 37
2018 Non-Indigenous 19 31 19 17 12 2 0 50 30 604
2017 Indigenous 15 44 6 16 16 3 0 61 33 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 15 35 18 17 13 2 0 51 31 648

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 39 53 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 607

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 46 40 8 0 0 6 0 92 0 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 42 39 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 607

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 39 37 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 40 38 13 6 2 0 1 79 7 602

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 28 16 2 0 0 0 82 2 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 48 33 10 5 1 1 2 83 6 603

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 51 19 8 0 0 18 3 89 0 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 58 12 8 1 1 14 6 86 3 605

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 52 37 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 26
2020 Non-Indigenous 52 36 6 3 2 2 0 89 4 601

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 58 16 4 11 10 0 0 74 22 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 49 29 7 8 6 1 0 78 14 606

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 55 20 18 4 4 0 0 74 8 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 52 30 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 605
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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 0 100 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 7 93 604

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 7 93 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 13 87 603
2019 Indigenous 19 81 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 17 83 549
2017 Indigenous 36 64 34
2017 Non-Indigenous 18 82 647
2014 Indigenous 20 80 40
2014 Non-Indigenous 14 86 630

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indigenous 92 8 12
2017 Non-Indigenous 76 24 118
2014 Non-Indigenous 75 25 86

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 Indigenous 37 0 17 38 8 0 0 37 46 11
2017 Non-Indigenous 46 32 5 8 9 1 0 78 17 90
2014 Non-Indigenous 54 28 6 8 3 2 0 83 11 64

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 64 20 4 0 5 3 5 91 5 26
2020 Non-Indigenous 44 31 8 5 4 3 5 81 10 607
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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 30 58 8 4 66 34 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 26 52 21 1 67 33 607

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 38 32 4 2 11 0 13 80 16 27
2020 Non-Indigenous 47 16 9 6 4 2 16 76 12 605
2019 Indigenous 38 10 26 3 10 0 13 55 15 31
2019 Non-Indigenous 42 18 13 7 10 1 9 67 19 545
2018 Indigenous 51 15 5 15 5 0 8 72 22 38
2018 Non-Indigenous 46 12 15 7 9 1 10 66 18 604
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