2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Correctional Service Canada by Question 103. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - CR

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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.

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Employee engagement

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 32 48 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 999
2017 CR-04 30 48 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 785
2017 CR-05 36 46 10 7 2 0 0 82 8 206
2014 CR 30 45 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 1252
2014 CR-04 31 46 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 1018
2014 CR-05 26 44 18 7 6 0 0 69 13 223
2011 CR 38 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 1436
2011 CR-03 26 50 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 42
2011 CR-04 38 41 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 1108
2011 CR-05 36 44 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 277
2008 CR 38 44 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 1187
2008 CR-03 36 45 10 4 5 0 0 81 9 245
2008 CR-04 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 696
2008 CR-05 36 47 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 222

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 30 39 12 11 8 0 0 70 19 998
2017 CR-04 30 39 13 10 8 1 0 69 18 784
2017 CR-05 31 39 8 16 6 0 0 70 21 206

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 57 33 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 997
2017 CR-04 56 34 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 783
2017 CR-05 60 30 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 206
2014 CR 64 28 6 1 1 0 0 91 2 1251
2014 CR-04 64 28 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 1017
2014 CR-05 64 26 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 223
2011 CR 66 26 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 1444
2011 CR-03 69 17 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 42
2011 CR-04 65 27 6 2 1 0 0 92 2 1115
2011 CR-05 65 27 5 1 1 0 0 92 3 278

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 44 40 9 4 3 0 0 85 7 997
2017 CR-04 43 42 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 783
2017 CR-05 48 35 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 206
2014 CR 43 39 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 1252
2014 CR-04 45 38 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 1018
2014 CR-05 35 42 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 223
2011 CR 46 40 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 1436
2011 CR-03 45 43 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 42
2011 CR-04 46 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1108
2011 CR-05 47 38 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 277
2008 CR 45 43 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1192
2008 CR-03 39 49 5 3 4 0 0 88 7 246
2008 CR-04 45 42 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 700
2008 CR-05 46 43 5 5 1 0 0 89 5 222

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 33 34 16 9 7 0 0 67 17 997
2017 CR-04 32 34 17 10 8 0 0 66 18 784
2017 CR-05 36 34 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 205
2014 CR 27 33 18 12 9 1 0 61 21 1252
2014 CR-04 28 33 17 12 9 1 0 61 21 1017
2014 CR-05 26 33 19 13 8 1 0 60 21 223
2011 CR 31 37 17 8 7 1 0 68 15 1441
2011 CR-03 31 31 14 12 12 0 0 62 24 42
2011 CR-04 32 37 17 8 6 0 0 69 14 1114
2011 CR-05 29 36 18 9 7 1 0 66 16 276

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 34 36 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 995
2017 CR-04 33 37 16 10 5 0 0 69 14 783
2017 CR-05 40 32 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 204
2014 CR 28 35 17 11 8 0 0 63 20 1254
2014 CR-04 28 36 16 11 8 0 0 64 19 1019
2014 CR-05 27 32 21 11 9 0 0 59 20 223
2011 CR 32 39 14 9 5 1 0 72 14 1443
2011 CR-03 31 31 12 14 12 0 0 62 26 42
2011 CR-04 33 39 14 9 5 0 0 73 13 1115
2011 CR-05 29 38 16 9 6 1 0 68 16 277
2008 CR 29 45 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 1191
2008 CR-03 33 40 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 246
2008 CR-04 30 44 11 9 5 0 0 75 15 699
2008 CR-05 25 51 11 10 3 0 0 76 14 223

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 34 27 19 9 6 5 0 64 15 998
2017 CR-04 32 28 21 8 6 5 0 63 15 785
2017 CR-05 38 27 15 10 6 4 0 68 17 205
2014 CR 29 27 17 10 11 5 1 60 22 1254
2014 CR-04 30 27 17 11 10 4 1 61 22 1019
2014 CR-05 26 25 19 6 15 8 0 56 23 223
2011 CR 32 28 15 10 9 5 1 64 20 1442
2011 CR-03 29 21 19 10 21 0 0 50 31 42
2011 CR-04 33 28 15 11 8 5 1 65 20 1114
2011 CR-05 30 31 15 8 10 5 0 65 20 277
2008 CR 28 32 15 11 8 6 1 64 20 1189
2008 CR-03 31 24 16 12 8 8 0 60 22 245
2008 CR-04 28 33 13 11 8 6 1 66 20 699
2008 CR-05 23 35 20 9 8 5 0 61 18 223
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 47 31 11 6 3 1 1 80 9 1000
2017 CR-04 46 31 11 6 3 1 1 79 9 786
2017 CR-05 50 31 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 206
2014 CR 44 30 11 8 5 1 1 75 13 1251
2014 CR-04 45 30 11 7 4 2 1 77 12 1017
2014 CR-05 38 31 11 11 7 1 1 70 19 223
2011 CR 44 31 12 6 5 2 1 77 11 1444
2011 CR-03 43 33 12 2 5 2 2 80 8 42
2011 CR-04 45 31 11 6 5 2 1 78 11 1115
2011 CR-05 41 30 15 6 6 2 0 72 13 278
2008 CR 42 33 11 6 5 3 0 77 11 1193
2008 CR-03 41 36 12 7 2 2 0 78 10 246
2008 CR-04 42 31 10 7 6 4 0 77 13 700
2008 CR-05 40 36 13 4 6 2 0 78 10 223

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 46 31 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 999
2017 CR-04 46 32 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 785
2017 CR-05 47 31 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 206
2014 CR 42 32 9 10 6 0 0 74 16 1252
2014 CR-04 43 32 9 9 5 0 0 76 15 1018
2014 CR-05 35 31 11 14 9 0 1 67 22 223
2011 CR 40 34 10 10 6 1 0 75 16 1445
2011 CR-03 43 31 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 42
2011 CR-04 41 34 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 1116
2011 CR-05 36 34 13 10 5 1 0 71 16 278
2008 CR 39 35 8 10 6 1 0 75 17 1190
2008 CR-03 42 35 8 10 5 1 0 77 15 245
2008 CR-04 38 34 8 11 7 1 1 73 18 699
2008 CR-05 37 39 7 8 8 1 0 77 16 222

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 56 25 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 995
2017 CR-04 55 26 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 781
2017 CR-05 61 22 7 7 3 0 0 83 11 206
2014 CR 52 26 10 7 5 0 0 78 11 1248
2014 CR-04 54 26 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 1015
2014 CR-05 42 26 15 8 8 0 1 69 16 222

Senior management

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 27 33 17 10 9 5 0 63 20 1000
2017 CR-04 26 32 17 11 9 4 0 61 21 786
2017 CR-05 29 35 17 8 6 6 0 68 15 206
2014 CR 26 34 16 11 8 4 0 63 20 1251
2014 CR-04 27 34 17 11 8 4 0 64 19 1018
2014 CR-05 26 34 15 12 8 5 0 63 21 222
2011 CR 23 35 18 11 8 5 1 61 20 1445
2011 CR-03 26 36 12 7 10 7 2 68 18 42
2011 CR-04 23 34 18 11 8 5 1 60 20 1116
2011 CR-05 19 38 20 9 8 5 1 61 18 278

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 26 31 19 11 11 2 0 58 22 1000
2017 CR-04 25 30 19 12 11 3 0 56 24 786
2017 CR-05 32 33 20 6 8 1 0 66 14 206
2014 CR 23 31 18 15 11 2 0 55 26 1251
2014 CR-04 24 31 17 16 10 2 0 56 26 1018
2014 CR-05 21 34 22 10 12 1 0 56 22 222
2011 CR 26 35 17 11 9 2 0 62 20 1444
2011 CR-03 27 29 17 5 17 5 0 59 23 41
2011 CR-04 26 35 17 12 9 2 0 62 21 1116
2011 CR-05 24 36 19 12 7 2 0 61 19 278
2008 CR 25 36 17 11 8 3 0 63 19 1188
2008 CR-03 26 40 13 8 8 4 1 69 17 244
2008 CR-04 26 34 17 12 7 3 0 62 20 698
2008 CR-05 19 40 18 9 11 2 0 61 21 223

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 20 31 20 14 10 6 0 54 25 997
2017 CR-04 19 30 20 14 10 6 0 52 26 784
2017 CR-05 23 35 18 12 9 4 0 60 21 205
2014 CR 20 28 19 17 12 4 0 50 31 1252
2014 CR-04 20 29 18 17 12 4 0 51 30 1019
2014 CR-05 19 25 22 16 13 4 1 46 31 221
2011 CR 17 34 21 16 7 5 1 54 24 1445
2011 CR-03 12 29 26 14 14 5 0 43 30 42
2011 CR-04 18 34 20 16 7 5 1 55 24 1116
2011 CR-05 13 37 22 16 7 5 0 53 24 278
2008 CR 13 37 18 17 8 7 0 54 27 1191
2008 CR-03 15 35 19 13 8 10 0 56 23 246
2008 CR-04 14 38 15 19 7 6 0 55 28 699
2008 CR-05 10 36 23 15 11 5 0 48 27 223

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 21 25 18 14 14 7 0 50 31 999
2017 CR-04 20 26 17 15 15 7 0 50 32 786
2017 CR-05 25 23 22 13 11 6 0 51 25 205
2014 CR 19 23 18 17 18 5 0 44 37 1251
2014 CR-04 19 23 18 16 17 5 0 45 36 1018
2014 CR-05 18 21 17 21 17 5 0 42 40 221
2011 CR 18 31 18 16 11 8 0 53 28 1444
2011 CR-03 10 33 12 19 17 10 0 47 39 42
2011 CR-04 18 31 17 16 10 8 0 54 28 1116
2011 CR-05 16 30 22 14 10 8 0 49 27 277
2008 CR 17 32 16 14 11 9 0 54 28 1191
2008 CR-03 19 30 15 13 11 12 0 55 28 245
2008 CR-04 17 32 15 15 11 10 0 54 29 700
2008 CR-05 13 39 18 13 12 5 0 56 25 223

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 19 32 16 16 15 3 0 52 31 999
2017 CR-04 19 32 15 16 15 3 0 52 32 786
2017 CR-05 21 31 18 15 13 2 0 54 28 205
2014 CR 18 30 16 17 16 2 0 49 34 1252
2014 CR-04 19 31 16 17 16 2 0 51 33 1019
2014 CR-05 15 30 19 18 16 1 0 46 35 221
2011 CR 16 36 16 18 11 2 0 54 30 1443
2011 CR-03 19 36 7 19 17 2 0 56 37 42
2011 CR-04 17 36 16 17 11 2 0 54 29 1115
2011 CR-05 14 36 17 19 12 1 0 51 32 277
2008 CR 15 41 12 20 10 3 0 57 30 1189
2008 CR-03 20 38 13 16 9 4 0 60 27 246
2008 CR-04 14 41 11 21 10 3 0 57 32 697
2008 CR-05 11 46 14 18 10 1 0 57 29 223
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 30 39 14 10 7 0 0 68 18 998
2017 CR-04 29 41 13 9 8 0 0 70 17 784
2017 CR-05 31 32 15 15 6 1 0 64 22 206
2014 CR 27 36 14 12 10 0 0 63 23 1252
2014 CR-04 29 36 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 1018
2014 CR-05 20 34 15 15 16 0 0 55 31 223
2011 CR 28 39 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 1444
2011 CR-03 29 24 17 14 14 0 2 54 29 42
2011 CR-04 28 40 12 12 7 0 0 68 19 1115
2011 CR-05 25 41 12 11 11 1 0 67 22 278

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 35 44 12 7 3 0 0 79 9 999
2017 CR-04 34 44 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 785
2017 CR-05 37 42 12 7 1 0 0 80 8 206

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 11 21 18 20 15 14 2 37 41 998
2017 CR-04 9 22 18 21 15 13 1 37 42 784
2017 CR-05 15 17 18 17 12 18 3 41 37 206
2014 CR 9 22 18 22 17 11 1 35 44 1251
2014 CR-04 9 22 18 22 16 11 1 36 44 1017
2014 CR-05 7 22 18 21 21 9 1 33 47 223

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 43 36 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 1000
2017 CR-04 43 36 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 786
2017 CR-05 45 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 206
2014 CR 40 34 11 7 6 0 1 75 13 1252
2014 CR-04 42 35 12 6 5 0 1 77 11 1018
2014 CR-05 33 34 9 11 11 0 1 68 23 223
2011 CR 38 36 11 9 5 1 1 75 15 1444
2011 CR-03 36 33 7 17 5 0 2 71 22 42
2011 CR-04 38 35 11 9 5 1 1 75 14 1115
2011 CR-05 35 40 8 9 8 1 0 75 17 278
2008 CR 41 34 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 1192
2008 CR-03 40 34 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 246
2008 CR-04 41 32 10 8 7 1 1 74 15 699
2008 CR-05 38 39 10 6 7 0 0 77 13 223

Staffing

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 23 37 14 16 8 2 1 62 24 996
2017 CR-04 20 38 14 17 8 2 1 60 26 783
2017 CR-05 31 36 13 11 8 1 1 68 19 205
2014 CR 21 40 14 14 9 1 1 62 24 1252
2014 CR-04 22 39 14 14 9 1 1 62 24 1018
2014 CR-05 18 43 14 15 10 0 1 61 25 223
2011 CR 23 37 13 17 9 2 0 61 26 1446
2011 CR-03 24 40 14 10 10 0 2 66 20 42
2011 CR-04 23 37 13 17 8 2 0 61 26 1117
2011 CR-05 20 38 12 18 10 1 0 59 28 278
2008 CR 21 38 13 17 8 2 1 61 26 1193
2008 CR-03 23 40 13 14 9 1 1 64 24 246
2008 CR-04 20 39 12 18 7 2 1 61 26 700
2008 CR-05 24 34 13 17 10 2 0 59 27 223

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 16 28 17 17 12 9 1 49 32 997
2017 CR-04 15 28 18 17 13 9 1 48 32 783
2017 CR-05 23 28 14 17 7 8 2 56 28 206
2014 CR 16 29 19 16 13 7 1 49 31 1251
2014 CR-04 16 30 19 16 12 7 1 50 30 1017
2014 CR-05 16 28 19 14 15 6 2 48 31 223
2011 CR 20 27 16 17 13 7 1 51 32 1446
2011 CR-03 26 24 14 14 14 5 2 54 31 42
2011 CR-04 20 26 16 17 13 7 1 50 33 1117
2011 CR-05 21 28 17 17 11 5 1 52 30 278
2008 CR 17 30 14 18 13 8 1 51 34 1193
2008 CR-03 16 25 15 21 16 6 1 44 40 246
2008 CR-04 18 30 14 17 11 9 1 53 32 700
2008 CR-05 17 34 14 17 13 5 0 54 31 223

Job fit and development

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 23 40 13 16 8 0 0 63 25 997
2017 CR-04 21 41 13 16 9 0 0 62 25 783
2017 CR-05 27 39 12 15 7 0 0 66 22 206
2014 CR 21 38 11 20 10 0 0 59 30 1251
2014 CR-04 21 37 11 21 9 0 0 58 31 1017
2014 CR-05 21 41 11 17 10 0 0 62 27 223
2011 CR 23 41 12 15 8 0 1 66 22 1441
2011 CR-03 19 36 12 12 14 0 7 59 28 42
2011 CR-04 23 41 12 15 7 0 1 65 23 1113
2011 CR-05 23 45 11 12 8 0 1 69 20 277
2008 CR 22 40 13 16 7 1 1 63 24 1193
2008 CR-03 21 40 13 19 5 1 1 63 25 246
2008 CR-04 23 40 13 16 8 1 1 63 24 700
2008 CR-05 21 39 16 16 7 0 1 61 23 223

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 37 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 1000
2017 CR-04 35 42 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 786
2017 CR-05 43 37 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 206
2014 CR 33 41 13 8 6 0 0 74 13 1252
2014 CR-04 33 40 13 8 6 0 0 73 13 1018
2014 CR-05 32 43 11 8 6 0 0 76 14 223
2011 CR 40 37 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1435
2011 CR-03 36 33 7 12 10 2 0 71 22 42
2011 CR-04 39 37 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 1106
2011 CR-05 44 38 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 278
2008 CR 32 45 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1192
2008 CR-03 30 43 14 4 9 0 0 73 13 246
2008 CR-04 32 44 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 700
2008 CR-05 35 52 7 5 1 0 0 86 6 222

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 45 38 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 1000
2017 CR-04 44 38 8 7 4 0 0 82 11 786
2017 CR-05 47 39 5 5 4 0 0 85 9 206
2014 CR 42 36 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 1250
2014 CR-04 42 36 10 7 6 0 0 78 12 1016
2014 CR-05 41 36 11 4 8 0 0 76 12 223
2011 CR 42 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1441
2011 CR-03 33 38 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 42
2011 CR-04 41 38 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 1113
2011 CR-05 45 38 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 277
2008 CR 42 42 7 6 4 0 0 84 10 1192
2008 CR-03 38 36 11 8 7 0 0 74 15 246
2008 CR-04 44 41 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 700
2008 CR-05 41 48 6 3 3 0 0 89 5 222

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 24 33 16 13 9 4 1 59 23 996
2017 CR-04 23 34 16 13 9 4 1 60 23 784
2017 CR-05 27 28 17 13 9 4 1 59 24 204
2014 CR 20 29 18 15 14 3 1 50 30 1250
2014 CR-04 20 29 18 15 14 4 0 51 30 1017
2014 CR-05 20 27 19 16 15 3 1 49 32 221
2011 CR 23 32 17 13 10 3 1 58 24 1440
2011 CR-03 14 33 31 5 7 2 7 53 13 42
2011 CR-04 24 33 17 12 10 4 1 59 23 1112
2011 CR-05 23 29 14 17 13 3 1 54 31 277
2008 CR 20 36 17 15 8 4 0 58 25 1190
2008 CR-03 22 36 15 15 6 6 0 61 22 246
2008 CR-04 21 34 16 15 9 3 1 58 25 697
2008 CR-05 14 39 20 14 11 1 0 54 25 223

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 19 27 18 16 14 3 4 49 32 994
2017 CR-04 18 27 19 15 14 3 4 48 32 783
2017 CR-05 25 25 16 17 12 1 4 53 31 203
2014 CR 14 24 16 18 21 3 4 40 42 1251
2014 CR-04 14 24 16 18 20 4 4 41 42 1018
2014 CR-05 12 24 17 17 25 0 5 38 44 221
2011 CR 17 30 16 14 17 3 3 50 33 1441
2011 CR-03 12 29 21 10 17 2 10 46 30 42
2011 CR-04 18 31 16 13 17 3 3 52 31 1113
2011 CR-05 16 27 13 21 18 3 3 45 41 277
2008 CR 17 35 14 14 15 3 3 55 31 1192
2008 CR-03 21 36 10 11 16 4 2 61 29 246
2008 CR-04 18 34 13 15 14 3 3 56 31 699
2008 CR-05 11 35 18 15 17 1 3 47 33 223

Empowerment

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 27 40 14 13 6 0 0 67 20 995
2017 CR-04 26 40 13 13 6 0 1 67 20 781
2017 CR-05 29 38 14 12 6 0 0 67 18 206
2014 CR 20 38 15 15 12 0 0 58 27 1251
2014 CR-04 21 38 15 14 11 0 0 59 25 1018
2014 CR-05 16 37 14 19 15 1 0 53 33 222
2011 CR 31 39 13 10 5 1 1 71 16 1441
2011 CR-03 36 33 12 10 10 0 0 69 19 42
2011 CR-04 32 39 13 10 4 1 1 72 15 1112
2011 CR-05 23 42 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 278

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 34 38 14 9 5 0 1 73 14 997
2017 CR-04 35 39 13 8 5 1 1 74 13 783
2017 CR-05 32 36 16 11 5 0 0 68 17 206
2014 CR 28 40 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 1252
2014 CR-04 30 40 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 1018
2014 CR-05 20 41 16 11 11 0 0 62 22 223

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 34 39 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 994
2017 CR-04 34 40 12 9 4 0 0 74 14 781
2017 CR-05 37 35 13 12 3 0 0 72 15 205
2014 CR 31 39 15 10 5 0 1 71 15 1251
2014 CR-04 32 40 14 10 4 0 1 72 13 1017
2014 CR-05 25 39 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 223
2011 CR 36 43 10 6 3 1 1 81 9 1439
2011 CR-03 36 33 17 5 7 0 2 71 12 42
2011 CR-04 37 44 10 6 2 1 1 82 8 1110
2011 CR-05 35 43 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 278

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 20 38 19 10 6 6 1 62 17 998
2017 CR-04 20 39 19 11 6 5 1 63 17 785
2017 CR-05 22 35 21 9 5 6 1 61 16 205

Work-life balance and workload

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 44 35 9 7 4 1 0 79 12 999
2017 CR-04 42 35 9 8 5 1 0 79 13 785
2017 CR-05 48 34 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 206
2014 CR 39 34 12 8 6 0 1 74 14 1252
2014 CR-04 41 33 12 8 5 0 1 75 13 1018
2014 CR-05 34 37 11 8 8 0 0 72 16 223
2011 CR 42 36 9 6 4 0 1 80 11 1433
2011 CR-03 43 33 17 5 2 0 0 76 7 42
2011 CR-04 43 37 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 1106
2011 CR-05 41 35 11 6 5 0 2 78 11 276

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 23 19 16 10 14 3 15 51 29 997
2017 CR-04 20 18 17 11 15 3 16 48 31 783
2017 CR-05 32 23 13 8 11 3 11 63 22 206
2014 CR 19 21 15 11 20 2 12 47 35 1251
2014 CR-04 19 21 15 11 20 2 12 47 36 1017
2014 CR-05 21 25 15 14 17 1 8 50 34 223
2011 CR 26 22 11 12 15 3 11 56 31 1437
2011 CR-03 31 14 12 17 7 0 19 56 29 42
2011 CR-04 25 22 13 11 15 3 11 55 30 1109
2011 CR-05 30 22 7 13 17 1 9 59 33 277
2008 CR 28 23 10 12 15 3 10 58 30 1192
2008 CR-03 26 23 13 14 12 3 9 56 30 246
2008 CR-04 27 22 10 12 15 3 12 58 31 700
2008 CR-05 28 27 8 12 17 1 7 60 31 222

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 42 35 16 4 3 0 0 77 7 999
2017 CR-04 41 34 17 4 3 0 1 76 7 785
2017 CR-05 49 35 10 3 2 0 0 84 6 206
2014 CR 37 33 18 6 5 0 0 70 12 1251
2014 CR-04 38 33 19 6 5 0 0 70 11 1017
2014 CR-05 35 35 16 7 6 0 0 71 13 223
2011 CR 35 34 17 8 5 0 0 70 12 1441
2011 CR-03 40 26 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 42
2011 CR-04 36 35 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 1112
2011 CR-05 33 35 19 7 6 0 1 68 13 278
2008 CR 29 31 21 10 9 0 0 60 19 1190
2008 CR-03 30 32 20 11 7 0 0 63 18 245
2008 CR-04 30 30 21 9 9 0 0 60 18 700
2008 CR-05 27 30 23 12 9 0 0 57 20 221

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 51 26 7 4 3 4 5 85 8 999
2017 CR-04 49 26 7 4 4 4 5 84 9 785
2017 CR-05 60 25 5 3 2 0 4 89 6 206
2014 CR 51 22 8 4 6 3 5 80 11 1252
2014 CR-04 51 23 8 4 6 3 5 81 11 1018
2014 CR-05 53 21 7 6 7 1 6 79 14 223
2011 CR 48 24 9 7 6 3 3 77 13 1444
2011 CR-03 45 21 12 7 2 0 12 76 11 42
2011 CR-04 47 24 10 6 6 4 3 76 13 1115
2011 CR-05 48 27 6 8 6 2 3 78 15 278

Mobility and retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 23 42 35 997
2017 CR-04 22 41 37 783
2017 CR-05 26 44 30 206
2014 CR 26 40 34 1253
2014 CR-04 25 41 34 1019
2014 CR-05 30 34 35 222
2011 CR 33 36 31 1445
2011 CR-03 38 36 26 42
2011 CR-04 33 37 31 1116
2011 CR-05 33 33 33 278

Question 62. 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 CR 23 33 20 1 17 6 227
2017 CR-04 22 30 20 2 19 6 170
2017 CR-05 24 42 19 0 9 5 54
2014 CR 19 36 23 8 9999 15 327
2014 CR-04 20 35 22 6 9999 16 256
2014 CR-05 10 39 26 13 9999 12 68
2011 CR 15 47 22 3 9999 13 475
2011 CR-03 25 31 38 0 9999 6 16
2011 CR-04 13 48 22 3 9999 14 364
2011 CR-05 22 45 20 3 9999 11 92
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Organizational goals

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 43 43 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 997
2017 CR-04 43 43 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 783
2017 CR-05 45 43 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 206
2014 CR 40 41 12 4 3 1 0 81 7 1251
2014 CR-04 41 41 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 1017
2014 CR-05 35 41 14 4 5 1 0 77 9 223
2011 CR 41 43 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 1445
2011 CR-03 48 29 5 7 7 2 2 80 15 42
2011 CR-04 42 43 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 1116
2011 CR-05 38 44 10 3 4 1 0 83 7 278
2008 CR 45 41 9 3 1 1 0 86 4 1191
2008 CR-03 41 44 9 2 2 2 0 87 4 246
2008 CR-04 48 39 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 700
2008 CR-05 38 43 14 5 1 0 0 81 6 221

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 27 41 16 8 5 2 0 69 14 999
2017 CR-04 27 41 16 9 5 2 0 69 14 785
2017 CR-05 28 41 16 7 5 3 0 71 13 206
2014 CR 27 36 19 11 6 2 0 63 17 1252
2014 CR-04 28 36 18 10 6 1 0 65 17 1019
2014 CR-05 22 36 22 12 7 2 0 59 19 221
2011 CR 28 44 15 7 3 2 0 74 11 1445
2011 CR-03 31 40 14 7 5 2 0 73 12 42
2011 CR-04 28 44 16 7 3 2 0 74 10 1117
2011 CR-05 27 45 14 7 5 2 0 73 13 277

Organizational performance

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 10 23 34 20 10 1 3 31 34 991
2017 CR-04 10 24 36 18 9 1 3 28 35 780
2017 CR-05 10 16 30 27 14 0 3 42 27 203
2014 CR 12 26 33 18 9 0 2 28 38 1245
2014 CR-04 11 26 33 18 10 0 2 29 37 1013
2014 CR-05 14 25 34 19 6 0 1 26 40 222
2011 CR 9 24 31 19 12 1 4 33 34 1437
2011 CR-03 10 24 31 19 14 0 2 34 34 42
2011 CR-04 9 24 31 19 12 1 4 33 35 1109
2011 CR-05 9 22 35 21 10 1 3 32 32 277
2008 CR 12 25 35 19 6 0 2 25 38 1188
2008 CR-03 11 19 37 20 10 0 3 30 32 245
2008 CR-04 12 27 35 18 6 0 2 24 40 699
2008 CR-05 15 25 35 18 5 0 2 23 40 220

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 13 21 28 19 14 2 3 35 36 993
2017 CR-04 13 21 29 18 14 2 3 34 35 780
2017 CR-05 12 20 27 20 15 1 4 37 34 205
2014 CR 17 25 26 17 11 2 3 29 44 1245
2014 CR-04 17 24 26 16 12 2 3 30 43 1013
2014 CR-05 16 28 28 18 9 0 1 27 45 222
2011 CR 11 19 28 19 16 2 4 38 32 1433
2011 CR-03 24 26 17 10 12 5 7 24 57 42
2011 CR-04 10 19 27 20 17 2 4 40 31 1106
2011 CR-05 12 18 34 16 13 2 4 32 33 276
2008 CR 13 22 28 19 12 3 2 33 37 1182
2008 CR-03 13 22 29 21 10 3 2 33 37 243
2008 CR-04 13 22 27 20 14 3 3 35 37 696
2008 CR-05 12 25 32 17 9 4 1 27 39 220

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 12 19 28 21 13 2 5 37 33 993
2017 CR-04 11 18 28 22 14 2 5 38 32 781
2017 CR-05 14 22 28 19 12 1 4 33 38 204
2014 CR 15 23 31 15 10 2 4 27 41 1247
2014 CR-04 14 21 31 17 11 2 4 30 37 1015
2014 CR-05 20 31 31 10 6 1 2 16 53 222
2011 CR 11 20 30 19 13 2 5 34 34 1432
2011 CR-03 27 29 7 12 15 5 5 30 62 41
2011 CR-04 10 19 30 19 14 2 6 36 31 1106
2011 CR-05 14 24 33 18 6 1 3 25 40 276
2008 CR 14 24 31 16 9 3 4 26 40 1188
2008 CR-03 9 19 30 22 9 4 6 35 31 245
2008 CR-04 14 25 31 15 10 2 3 27 40 699
2008 CR-05 16 30 35 11 4 2 3 15 48 220

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 4 11 29 31 20 1 3 54 16 986
2017 CR-04 4 11 30 31 19 1 4 53 16 775
2017 CR-05 4 11 26 32 25 0 2 58 16 203
2014 CR 7 15 31 30 14 1 2 45 23 1243
2014 CR-04 7 14 32 30 14 1 2 46 21 1011
2014 CR-05 7 19 29 30 12 1 2 43 27 222
2011 CR 7 13 30 27 17 1 4 47 21 1434
2011 CR-03 7 31 21 17 17 2 5 36 41 42
2011 CR-04 7 12 30 27 19 0 4 48 20 1106
2011 CR-05 8 13 31 32 11 1 3 45 22 277
2008 CR 7 16 34 26 14 1 2 41 24 1185
2008 CR-03 5 13 36 26 15 1 4 43 19 245
2008 CR-04 7 17 33 26 15 1 1 42 24 697
2008 CR-05 11 18 34 25 10 1 2 36 30 219

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 15 19 26 20 14 1 4 37 36 990
2017 CR-04 16 19 26 19 14 1 5 35 37 779
2017 CR-05 10 20 25 25 17 0 3 43 31 203
2014 CR 22 25 26 15 9 1 2 25 48 1244
2014 CR-04 21 25 26 14 10 1 2 25 48 1013
2014 CR-05 22 25 26 17 8 0 1 25 48 221
2011 CR 14 19 29 18 15 2 5 35 35 1433
2011 CR-03 17 31 17 17 14 0 5 33 50 42
2011 CR-04 13 19 28 18 16 2 5 36 34 1106
2011 CR-05 15 17 34 20 9 1 4 31 34 276
2008 CR 17 23 26 19 10 2 3 31 42 1185
2008 CR-03 15 22 26 17 12 2 6 31 40 243
2008 CR-04 16 22 27 20 11 2 3 32 40 697
2008 CR-05 18 29 23 19 7 1 3 28 49 221

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 17 23 26 16 12 2 5 30 42 991
2017 CR-04 16 22 27 16 12 3 5 30 41 779
2017 CR-05 18 24 23 17 13 0 5 32 44 204
2014 CR 19 23 23 18 12 2 3 32 44 1248
2014 CR-04 19 24 23 18 11 2 4 31 45 1015
2014 CR-05 17 22 23 22 13 1 1 36 40 223
2011 CR 19 24 23 14 14 2 5 30 45 1437
2011 CR-03 48 14 10 7 10 2 10 19 70 42
2011 CR-04 18 25 22 14 15 1 5 31 46 1110
2011 CR-05 16 23 27 18 10 3 3 30 41 276
2008 CR 24 27 22 13 8 2 3 23 54 1186
2008 CR-03 36 25 15 11 8 2 4 19 65 246
2008 CR-04 21 27 23 14 10 3 3 25 51 698
2008 CR-05 19 30 27 14 5 2 3 20 52 218

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 11 20 31 18 12 3 4 33 34 994
2017 CR-04 12 20 32 17 11 3 5 31 34 782
2017 CR-05 9 22 26 22 17 2 2 41 32 204
2014 CR 17 20 31 17 9 2 4 28 39 1244
2014 CR-04 16 19 31 17 10 2 4 29 38 1013
2014 CR-05 19 22 33 15 6 2 2 22 43 221

Respectful workplace

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 37 32 11 12 8 1 0 69 20 996
2017 CR-04 35 32 11 13 8 1 0 68 21 782
2017 CR-05 44 30 10 8 7 1 0 75 15 206
2014 CR 36 33 11 11 10 0 0 69 20 1250
2014 CR-04 36 33 11 11 9 0 0 69 19 1016
2014 CR-05 34 31 9 11 14 0 1 66 25 223

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 37 38 9 10 4 0 0 76 15 998
2017 CR-04 34 39 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 784
2017 CR-05 46 36 6 7 3 0 0 83 11 206
2014 CR 33 41 10 9 5 0 0 75 15 1250
2014 CR-04 34 41 11 9 5 0 0 75 15 1017
2014 CR-05 33 44 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 222

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 37 37 16 4 2 3 1 76 7 997
2017 CR-04 36 37 16 5 3 3 1 76 8 784
2017 CR-05 38 38 17 2 2 3 0 78 5 205
2014 CR 42 34 13 3 3 3 1 79 7 1250
2014 CR-04 42 34 14 3 3 3 1 79 7 1016
2014 CR-05 40 36 13 4 3 2 1 79 8 222

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 38 41 11 4 3 2 0 81 7 995
2017 CR-04 38 40 12 5 3 2 0 80 7 782
2017 CR-05 39 48 7 2 3 2 0 88 5 205
2014 CR 38 37 14 5 3 2 0 77 9 1252
2014 CR-04 39 37 14 5 3 2 0 78 8 1018
2014 CR-05 34 38 14 8 4 1 1 73 13 222
2011 CR 32 39 16 7 4 3 0 73 11 1444
2011 CR-03 38 31 12 5 10 5 0 73 15 42
2011 CR-04 33 39 15 7 3 3 0 74 11 1115
2011 CR-05 28 41 19 5 4 3 0 70 10 278

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 43 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 997
2017 CR-04 41 40 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 784
2017 CR-05 48 40 7 2 3 0 0 88 5 205
2014 CR 41 36 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1251
2014 CR-04 43 36 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 1017
2014 CR-05 38 37 12 9 4 0 1 75 13 222
2011 CR 40 41 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 1441
2011 CR-03 36 36 12 7 10 0 0 71 17 42
2011 CR-04 40 41 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 1112
2011 CR-05 36 43 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 278
2008 CR 35 46 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1186
2008 CR-03 36 45 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 246
2008 CR-04 37 43 8 7 3 1 0 81 10 695
2008 CR-05 29 54 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 222

Ethical workplace

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 23 33 16 12 10 4 3 60 23 997
2017 CR-04 22 34 16 12 10 4 2 60 24 783
2017 CR-05 25 30 15 12 8 6 4 62 22 206
2014 CR 25 32 15 12 10 3 3 61 23 1251
2014 CR-04 26 33 16 11 10 3 2 62 22 1017
2014 CR-05 24 30 13 14 12 2 3 58 28 223

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 34 41 15 4 2 3 1 78 7 997
2017 CR-04 33 41 15 5 2 3 1 77 7 784
2017 CR-05 36 43 13 2 2 3 0 82 5 205
2014 CR 33 40 15 6 2 3 1 76 8 1253
2014 CR-04 35 39 15 5 2 3 1 77 7 1019
2014 CR-05 28 44 15 8 3 2 0 73 11 222
2011 CR 33 40 14 5 2 4 1 77 7 1443
2011 CR-03 29 31 17 2 5 14 2 71 9 42
2011 CR-04 34 41 15 5 2 3 1 78 7 1115
2011 CR-05 30 41 13 7 3 5 1 76 10 277

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 35 39 10 7 5 2 1 77 13 995
2017 CR-04 35 39 11 7 5 2 1 76 13 781
2017 CR-05 37 39 8 7 4 3 0 80 12 206
2014 CR 37 36 12 8 3 3 0 76 12 1252
2014 CR-04 38 35 12 7 3 3 1 76 11 1019
2014 CR-05 32 39 11 11 3 4 0 74 15 221
2011 CR 34 39 11 8 5 3 1 76 13 1443
2011 CR-03 36 24 10 14 2 12 2 69 19 42
2011 CR-04 36 38 11 7 5 3 1 77 12 1116
2011 CR-05 26 47 9 9 5 3 1 76 15 276
2008 CR 32 38 10 9 6 5 1 74 16 1191
2008 CR-03 31 41 8 9 7 4 1 76 16 246
2008 CR-04 33 36 10 8 7 4 1 74 16 699
2008 CR-05 26 40 13 9 3 7 1 72 14 223

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 22 36 19 12 6 4 1 61 19 998
2017 CR-04 22 35 18 12 7 4 1 61 20 785
2017 CR-05 21 38 20 10 5 5 1 63 17 205
2014 CR 18 33 22 12 8 7 1 55 21 1250
2014 CR-04 18 33 22 12 8 6 1 55 21 1018
2014 CR-05 17 33 22 12 8 8 0 54 22 220
2011 CR 15 33 25 10 7 8 2 53 19 1443
2011 CR-03 12 31 24 5 12 14 2 51 20 42
2011 CR-04 15 32 26 11 6 9 2 53 19 1114
2011 CR-05 14 36 24 9 12 4 2 53 22 278

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 20 28 16 13 13 7 2 53 29 998
2017 CR-04 20 29 16 14 14 6 2 53 30 784
2017 CR-05 20 27 18 11 10 12 3 54 24 206
2014 CR 14 29 16 17 17 6 2 46 36 1251
2014 CR-04 14 29 16 17 16 6 2 47 36 1017
2014 CR-05 15 28 17 13 21 6 0 46 36 222
2011 CR 14 28 17 15 13 10 3 48 33 1443
2011 CR-03 19 26 14 10 10 10 12 58 24 42
2011 CR-04 14 27 17 15 13 11 2 48 33 1114
2011 CR-05 13 30 15 17 14 7 3 48 35 278

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 37 48 3 9 2 0 0 86 11 1000
2017 CR-04 36 49 3 10 2 0 0 85 12 786
2017 CR-05 42 47 3 6 1 0 0 89 8 206
2014 CR 35 48 4 10 3 0 0 83 12 1251
2014 CR-04 36 47 4 10 3 0 0 83 12 1017
2014 CR-05 31 53 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 223
2011 CR 44 45 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 1440
2011 CR-03 43 40 2 10 5 0 0 83 14 42
2011 CR-04 43 47 2 6 1 0 0 90 7 1111
2011 CR-05 46 39 3 10 1 0 0 85 12 278
2008 CR 42 46 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 1190
2008 CR-03 45 43 2 5 4 0 0 89 9 245
2008 CR-04 43 45 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 700
2008 CR-05 38 52 2 9 0 0 0 89 9 221

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 37 40 6 11 7 0 0 77 17 998
2017 CR-04 34 40 6 11 8 0 0 75 19 784
2017 CR-05 46 38 4 8 3 0 0 84 12 206
2014 CR 36 38 7 13 6 0 0 74 19 1252
2014 CR-04 36 38 7 13 6 0 0 74 19 1018
2014 CR-05 34 38 7 13 7 0 0 72 20 223
2011 CR 33 40 7 12 8 0 0 73 20 1441
2011 CR-03 40 31 7 5 17 0 0 71 21 42
2011 CR-04 32 40 7 13 7 0 0 72 20 1112
2011 CR-05 33 41 7 10 9 0 0 74 18 278

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 36 44 7 9 3 0 0 80 13 994
2017 CR-04 34 46 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 782
2017 CR-05 45 36 7 11 2 0 0 81 12 204
2014 CR 35 40 10 10 4 0 0 75 14 1252
2014 CR-04 35 40 11 10 4 1 0 75 14 1018
2014 CR-05 34 43 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 223

Use of official languages

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 76 20 2 1 0 0 1 97 1 998
2017 CR-04 74 21 3 1 1 0 1 96 2 785
2017 CR-05 81 18 0 1 0 0 0 99 1 205
2014 CR 76 21 2 1 0 1 0 97 1 1251
2014 CR-04 77 20 2 1 0 1 0 97 1 1018
2014 CR-05 72 24 2 1 0 0 0 96 2 222
2011 CR 81 15 2 1 0 0 1 97 1 1440
2011 CR-03 90 7 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 42
2011 CR-04 81 15 2 0 0 0 1 98 1 1111
2011 CR-05 76 17 5 1 0 0 1 93 1 278
2008 CR 81 14 2 1 1 0 1 97 2 1189
2008 CR-03 82 14 2 1 0 1 0 97 1 245
2008 CR-04 83 13 1 1 1 0 1 97 2 700
2008 CR-05 75 21 1 2 0 0 0 96 2 220

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 72 21 3 2 1 0 1 93 4 998
2017 CR-04 70 22 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 785
2017 CR-05 76 15 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 205
2014 CR 71 20 3 3 2 0 1 92 5 1250
2014 CR-04 72 19 3 3 2 0 1 92 5 1017
2014 CR-05 67 23 4 3 1 0 1 91 4 222
2011 CR 75 16 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 1439
2011 CR-03 74 17 2 2 5 0 0 90 7 42
2011 CR-04 76 16 3 3 1 0 1 93 4 1110
2011 CR-05 69 18 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 278
2008 CR 80 13 2 2 1 0 1 95 3 1190
2008 CR-03 85 13 1 0 1 0 1 98 1 246
2008 CR-04 79 13 3 2 2 0 2 93 4 699
2008 CR-05 78 15 2 1 1 0 1 95 3 221

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 76 12 4 2 1 1 5 93 3 995
2017 CR-04 75 12 4 2 1 1 5 93 3 781
2017 CR-05 80 12 3 0 1 0 4 95 2 206
2014 CR 78 11 4 1 1 0 4 93 2 1252
2014 CR-04 79 10 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 1018
2014 CR-05 74 14 3 1 2 0 6 94 3 223
2011 CR 76 11 4 1 2 0 5 92 3 1442
2011 CR-03 79 12 2 0 2 0 5 95 3 42
2011 CR-04 77 11 4 1 2 1 5 93 3 1113
2011 CR-05 73 10 7 2 1 0 6 89 3 278
2008 CR 76 7 3 2 2 1 10 92 4 1192
2008 CR-03 79 7 3 1 1 0 9 95 2 245
2008 CR-04 75 7 3 2 2 1 10 92 4 700
2008 CR-05 74 8 5 2 2 0 9 90 5 223

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 83 11 2 1 1 0 3 97 2 999
2017 CR-04 82 11 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 785
2017 CR-05 85 10 0 0 0 0 3 99 1 206
2014 CR 83 10 3 0 2 0 2 95 2 1252
2014 CR-04 84 9 3 0 1 0 2 95 2 1018
2014 CR-05 81 10 2 0 2 0 5 96 2 223
2011 CR 82 9 3 0 1 0 4 95 2 1445
2011 CR-03 88 10 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 42
2011 CR-04 83 9 3 0 1 0 3 95 1 1116
2011 CR-05 76 11 5 1 2 0 5 92 3 278
2008 CR 85 5 1 1 1 1 6 97 2 1192
2008 CR-03 87 5 2 0 1 0 5 97 1 246
2008 CR-04 86 5 1 1 1 1 6 97 2 699
2008 CR-05 83 5 0 0 1 0 10 98 2 223

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 68 16 5 1 1 2 7 92 2 998
2017 CR-04 67 16 6 1 1 2 7 92 2 785
2017 CR-05 69 18 3 1 1 2 7 95 2 205
2014 CR 68 16 6 1 1 1 6 91 2 1253
2014 CR-04 69 16 6 1 1 1 6 91 2 1019
2014 CR-05 64 17 4 2 2 2 10 91 4 222

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 71 17 5 1 1 2 4 93 2 996
2017 CR-04 70 16 5 1 1 2 4 92 2 783
2017 CR-05 72 19 2 1 0 2 3 97 1 205
2014 CR 71 17 5 1 1 3 3 93 2 1253
2014 CR-04 71 17 5 1 1 3 3 93 2 1019
2014 CR-05 71 16 5 1 2 0 4 91 4 222
2011 CR 68 17 7 1 1 3 3 91 2 1441
2011 CR-03 55 26 7 0 2 0 10 89 3 42
2011 CR-04 69 17 6 1 0 3 3 92 1 1112
2011 CR-05 68 16 8 2 1 3 3 88 4 278
2008 CR 74 13 5 1 1 3 3 93 2 1192
2008 CR-03 75 15 4 2 1 2 2 94 3 246
2008 CR-04 75 12 5 1 1 3 3 93 2 699
2008 CR-05 70 15 7 1 1 2 3 90 2 223

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 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 22 78 996
2017 CR-04 24 76 783
2017 CR-05 15 85 205
2014 CR 27 73 1250
2014 CR-04 28 72 1016
2014 CR-05 20 80 222

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 64 217
2017 CR-04 65 187
2017 CR-05 60 30
2014 CR 62 339
2014 CR-04 64 289
2014 CR-05 44 44

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 57 217
2017 CR-04 56 187
2017 CR-05 60 30
2014 CR 58 339
2014 CR-04 56 289
2014 CR-05 64 44

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 3 217
2017 CR-04 3 187
2017 CR-05 0 30
2014 CR 1 339
2014 CR-04 2 289
2014 CR-05 0 44

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 5 217
2017 CR-04 4 187
2014 CR 6 339
2014 CR-04 6 289

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 5 217
2017 CR-04 5 187
2017 CR-05 0 30
2014 CR 9 339
2014 CR-04 9 289

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR-05 0 30
2014 CR 4 339
2014 CR-04 3 289

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 3 217
2017 CR-04 3 187
2017 CR-05 0 30
2014 CR 2 339
2014 CR-04 2 289

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 37 217
2017 CR-04 38 187
2017 CR-05 30 30
2014 CR 36 340
2014 CR-04 38 289
2014 CR-05 22 45

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 38 217
2017 CR-04 36 187
2017 CR-05 50 30
2014 CR 42 340
2014 CR-04 41 289
2014 CR-05 46 45

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 44 217
2017 CR-04 46 187
2017 CR-05 37 30
2014 CR 50 340
2014 CR-04 49 289
2014 CR-05 50 45

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 38 217
2017 CR-04 38 187
2017 CR-05 37 30
2014 CR 48 340
2014 CR-04 46 289
2014 CR-05 56 45

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 26 217
2017 CR-04 24 187
2017 CR-05 33 30
2014 CR 26 340
2014 CR-04 25 289
2014 CR-05 24 45

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 52 217
2017 CR-04 51 187
2017 CR-05 57 30
2014 CR 58 340
2014 CR-04 59 289
2014 CR-05 50 45

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 35 217
2017 CR-04 36 187
2017 CR-05 30 30
2014 CR 37 340
2014 CR-04 38 289
2014 CR-05 24 45

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR-05 0 30
2014 CR 2 340
2014 CR-04 2 289
2014 CR-05 0 45

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 16 217
2017 CR-04 17 187
2014 CR 8 340
2014 CR-04 9 289

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 9 217
2017 CR-04 9 187
2014 CR 11 340
2014 CR-04 11 289
2014 CR-05 11 45

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 44 217
2017 CR-04 43 187
2017 CR-05 47 30
2014 CR 54 340
2014 CR-04 53 289
2014 CR-05 57 45

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 26 217
2017 CR-04 27 187
2017 CR-05 23 30
2014 CR 30 340
2014 CR-04 30 289
2014 CR-05 20 45

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 14 217
2017 CR-04 15 187
2014 CR 15 340
2014 CR-04 16 289
2014 CR-05 13 45

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 52 217
2017 CR-04 53 187
2017 CR-05 50 30
2014 CR 52 340
2014 CR-04 53 289
2014 CR-05 48 45

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 29 217
2017 CR-04 30 187
2017 CR-05 27 30
2014 CR 27 340
2014 CR-04 28 289
2014 CR-05 22 45

Question 66c. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 4 217
2017 CR-04 4 187
2014 CR 8 340
2014 CR-04 7 289

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 26 217
2017 CR-04 28 187
2014 CR 26 340
2014 CR-04 26 289
2014 CR-05 22 45

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 13 217
2017 CR-04 14 187
2014 CR 15 340
2014 CR-04 15 289
2014 CR-05 17 45

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 4 217
2017 CR-04 3 187
2014 CR 7 340
2014 CR-04 7 289

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 14 217
2017 CR-04 14 187
2017 CR-05 17 30
2014 CR 12 340
2014 CR-04 11 289
2014 CR-05 17 45

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 11 217
2017 CR-04 11 187
2014 CR 12 340
2014 CR-04 11 289
2014 CR-05 13 45

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 21 217
2017 CR-04 21 187
2017 CR-05 20 30
2014 CR 25 340
2014 CR-04 25 289
2014 CR-05 30 45

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 13 209
2017 CR-04 12 181
2017 CR-05 21 28
2014 CR 9 315
2014 CR-04 9 269

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 16 209
2017 CR-04 14 181
2017 CR-05 25 28
2014 CR 14 315
2014 CR-04 13 269
2014 CR-05 17 41

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 10 209
2017 CR-04 10 181
2014 CR 11 315
2014 CR-04 12 269

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 8 209
2017 CR-04 7 181
2014 CR 8 315
2014 CR-04 7 269

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 8 209
2017 CR-04 8 181
2014 CR 12 315
2014 CR-04 13 269

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 15 209
2017 CR-04 15 181
2014 CR 9 315
2014 CR-04 9 269

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 17 209
2017 CR-04 17 181
2014 CR 16 315
2014 CR-04 18 269

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 10 209
2017 CR-04 11 181
2014 CR 10 315
2014 CR-04 8 269
2014 CR-05 17 41

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 15 209
2017 CR-04 14 181
2017 CR-05 18 28
2014 CR 15 315
2014 CR-04 15 269
2014 CR-05 17 41

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 19 209
2017 CR-04 19 181
2014 CR 21 315
2014 CR-04 17 269
2014 CR-05 41 41

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 4 209
2017 CR-04 4 181
2017 CR-05 0 28
2014 CR 11 315
2014 CR-04 10 269
2014 CR-05 12 41

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 40 209
2017 CR-04 39 181
2017 CR-05 43 28
2014 CR 50 315
2014 CR-04 48 269
2014 CR-05 62 41

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR-05 0 28
2014 CR 2 315
2014 CR-04 2 269
2014 CR-05 0 41

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 50 209
2017 CR-04 53 181
2017 CR-05 32 28
2014 CR 59 315
2014 CR-04 58 269
2014 CR-05 62 41

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR-05 0 28

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 15 209
2017 CR-04 14 181
2017 CR-05 18 28
2014 CR 18 315
2014 CR-04 19 269
2014 CR-05 12 41

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 88 12 217
2017 CR-04 87 13 187
2017 CR-05 97 3 30

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 15 22 22 7 9 17 8 49 22 997
2017 CR-04 15 22 22 8 11 15 8 48 24 784
2017 CR-05 16 21 22 3 5 25 8 54 12 205
2014 CR 15 21 21 8 12 18 5 47 25 1251
2014 CR-04 15 21 20 8 12 18 6 47 26 1017
2014 CR-05 16 20 26 5 10 20 4 47 19 222

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 26 35 17 8 7 7 1 66 16 998
2017 CR-04 25 34 17 9 7 7 1 65 17 785
2017 CR-05 29 36 17 5 4 7 2 72 10 205
2014 CR 25 29 19 9 9 8 1 59 20 1250
2014 CR-04 25 29 18 10 9 8 1 59 20 1016
2014 CR-05 25 31 20 7 9 7 1 61 17 222
2011 CR 30 39 15 7 5 4 0 72 13 1438
2011 CR-03 31 43 10 5 7 5 0 78 13 42
2011 CR-04 30 38 15 8 4 4 1 71 13 1112
2011 CR-05 28 42 14 7 7 3 0 72 14 275

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 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 7 93 997
2017 CR-04 8 92 784
2017 CR-05 4 96 205
2014 CR 11 89 1252
2014 CR-04 11 89 1017
2014 CR-05 10 90 223

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 47 68
2017 CR-04 49 59
2014 CR 40 137
2014 CR-04 41 114
2014 CR-05 32 21

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 71 68
2017 CR-04 70 59
2014 CR 78 137
2014 CR-04 78 114
2014 CR-05 73 21

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 76d. 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
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 7 68
2014 CR 7 137
2014 CR-04 5 114

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR 5 137
2014 CR-04 4 114
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 14 68
2017 CR-04 16 59
2014 CR 9 137
2014 CR-04 10 114

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 22 67
2017 CR-04 24 58
2014 CR 16 136
2014 CR-04 18 113

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 15 67
2017 CR-04 17 58
2014 CR 11 136
2014 CR-04 11 113

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 10 67
2017 CR-04 10 58
2014 CR 8 136
2014 CR-04 8 113

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR 4 136
2014 CR-04 4 113

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 22 67
2017 CR-04 19 58
2014 CR 22 136
2014 CR-04 22 113

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 30 67
2017 CR-04 27 58
2014 CR 14 136
2014 CR-04 15 113

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 0 67
2017 CR-04 0 58

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR 7 136
2014 CR-04 6 113

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 11 67
2017 CR-04 12 58
2014 CR 10 136
2014 CR-04 11 113

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 21 67
2017 CR-04 19 58
2014 CR 27 136
2014 CR-04 25 113
2014 CR-05 32 21

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 0 67
2017 CR-04 0 58

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 26 67
2017 CR-04 26 58
2014 CR 33 136
2014 CR-04 33 113
2014 CR-05 32 21

Question 78a. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 31 68
2017 CR-04 34 59
2014 CR 31 135
2014 CR-04 31 112
2014 CR-05 23 21

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 15 68
2017 CR-04 13 59
2014 CR 15 135
2014 CR-04 15 112

Question 78c. 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 9 68
2017 CR-04 9 59
2014 CR 12 135
2014 CR-04 11 112

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 30 68
2017 CR-04 28 59
2014 CR 30 135
2014 CR-04 29 112
2014 CR-05 32 21

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR 5 135
2014 CR-04 6 112
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR 10 135
2014 CR-04 10 112
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 12 68
2017 CR-04 13 59
2014 CR 9 135
2014 CR-04 10 112

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR 8 135
2014 CR-04 8 112

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 44 68
2017 CR-04 44 59
2014 CR 43 135
2014 CR-04 42 112
2014 CR-05 50 21

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 18 64
2017 CR-04 19 56
2014 CR 6 122
2014 CR-04 6 100

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR 4 122
2014 CR-04 5 100
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR 6 122
2014 CR-04 7 100
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR 13 122
2014 CR-04 12 100

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 11 64
2017 CR-04 11 56
2014 CR 8 122
2014 CR-04 7 100

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 11 64
2017 CR-04 13 56
2014 CR 13 122
2014 CR-04 11 100
2014 CR-05 23 21

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 13 64
2017 CR-04 15 56
2014 CR 25 122
2014 CR-04 23 100
2014 CR-05 37 21

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR 11 122
2014 CR-04 11 100

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a 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
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 40 64
2017 CR-04 35 56
2014 CR 46 122
2014 CR-04 42 100
2014 CR-05 64 21

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 CR-05 0 21

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 55 64
2017 CR-04 58 56
2014 CR 70 122
2014 CR-04 72 100
2014 CR-05 64 21

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 16 64
2017 CR-04 18 56
2014 CR 15 122
2014 CR-04 15 100

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 94 6 68
2017 CR-04 93 7 59

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 18 22 25 3 3 22 7 56 9 995
2017 CR-04 17 23 25 3 4 21 7 56 9 782
2017 CR-05 19 20 24 2 2 28 5 57 7 205
2014 CR 16 18 26 5 4 24 6 50 13 1252
2014 CR-04 16 19 26 5 4 23 6 50 13 1018
2014 CR-05 17 15 24 5 3 27 8 50 12 222

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 31 31 20 3 3 10 2 71 7 994
2017 CR-04 31 31 20 3 3 10 2 70 7 782
2017 CR-05 32 33 20 1 3 10 1 73 5 204
2014 CR 28 29 21 7 4 11 1 65 12 1252
2014 CR-04 28 28 21 6 4 11 1 64 12 1018
2014 CR-05 27 32 18 6 4 12 0 68 12 222
2011 CR 34 40 13 5 2 5 0 79 7 1444
2011 CR-03 24 38 14 12 7 5 0 65 20 42
2011 CR-04 35 41 13 5 2 5 1 79 7 1115
2011 CR-05 34 40 14 3 4 5 0 78 8 278

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: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 17 83 999
2017 CR-04 18 82 785
2017 CR-05 14 86 206
2014 CR 18 82 1248
2014 CR-04 19 81 1014
2014 CR-05 16 84 223

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 81 19 172
2017 CR-04 80 20 143
2017 CR-05 90 10 29
2014 CR 69 31 225
2014 CR-04 70 30 187
2014 CR-05 68 32 36

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 46 38 6 6 2 1 1 86 8 140
2017 CR-04 43 42 5 5 2 1 2 87 7 114
2017 CR-05 58 23 8 12 0 0 0 81 12 26
2014 CR 46 36 5 10 3 0 1 82 13 156
2014 CR-04 45 36 4 11 3 0 0 82 14 131
2014 CR-05 52 28 12 4 0 0 4 83 4 24

Labour management relations and collective agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 21 52 13 5 3 3 3 78 9 997
2017 CR-04 20 51 14 5 3 4 3 76 9 784
2017 CR-05 23 58 7 5 2 2 3 85 7 205
2014 CR 21 51 13 8 3 2 2 76 11 1250
2014 CR-04 20 51 14 8 3 2 2 75 11 1016
2014 CR-05 26 49 11 8 2 0 3 78 11 222
2011 CR 19 53 12 8 3 2 4 76 11 1445
2011 CR-03 24 33 21 2 0 2 17 71 3 42
2011 CR-04 18 53 12 8 3 2 4 76 12 1116
2011 CR-05 19 57 13 6 2 1 2 78 9 278
2008 CR 18 50 11 9 6 3 2 73 16 1193
2008 CR-03 14 49 12 10 7 4 4 68 19 246
2008 CR-04 19 49 11 10 6 3 2 71 17 700
2008 CR-05 23 56 9 8 2 0 1 80 10 223

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 12 31 22 8 6 16 5 54 18 998
2017 CR-04 12 32 21 8 7 15 5 55 19 786
2017 CR-05 11 26 25 8 3 20 7 50 15 204
2014 CR 11 28 23 11 6 15 7 49 21 1253
2014 CR-04 11 28 23 11 6 14 7 49 21 1019
2014 CR-05 10 27 23 9 6 18 7 50 19 222
2011 CR 10 29 21 11 5 16 7 52 20 1445
2011 CR-03 7 17 24 12 14 14 12 32 35 42
2011 CR-04 11 29 21 11 5 15 7 52 21 1116
2011 CR-05 6 32 23 10 3 20 7 52 17 278

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 41 34 12 2 1 8 2 84 3 999
2017 CR-04 40 33 13 2 2 8 2 81 4 786
2017 CR-05 46 38 6 2 0 5 2 91 2 205
2014 CR 36 34 13 4 2 8 3 78 7 1250
2014 CR-04 37 34 14 4 1 8 3 79 6 1016
2014 CR-05 33 35 13 4 2 8 3 77 7 222
2011 CR 35 36 11 4 1 8 4 81 6 1446
2011 CR-03 19 40 10 7 2 5 17 76 12 42
2011 CR-04 36 35 12 4 1 8 4 81 6 1117
2011 CR-05 37 37 11 3 2 7 3 82 6 278
2008 CR 30 40 12 3 2 11 2 81 5 1192
2008 CR-03 30 33 16 2 1 15 3 76 4 246
2008 CR-04 29 40 11 3 2 12 3 81 6 699
2008 CR-05 34 47 9 3 2 5 0 85 5 223

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 28 36 14 4 4 12 2 75 9 995
2017 CR-04 27 35 15 4 4 12 2 73 9 783
2017 CR-05 35 36 10 4 2 11 2 81 7 204
2014 CR 25 35 17 6 3 11 3 69 11 1251
2014 CR-04 25 35 17 6 4 10 3 69 11 1017
2014 CR-05 25 34 17 7 1 13 3 70 9 222
2011 CR 26 37 14 5 3 11 4 74 10 1445
2011 CR-03 17 33 12 10 7 7 14 64 21 42
2011 CR-04 26 37 14 5 3 11 4 74 9 1116
2011 CR-05 28 37 13 6 3 12 3 76 10 278
2008 CR 26 41 13 6 4 9 2 75 11 1191
2008 CR-03 23 39 13 6 4 12 4 74 12 246
2008 CR-04 28 39 13 6 3 9 2 75 11 699
2008 CR-05 26 48 12 6 4 4 0 78 10 223
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 56 28 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 999
2017 CR-04 55 29 7 5 4 1 0 85 8 785
2017 CR-05 63 23 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 206

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 56 27 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 1000
2017 CR-04 55 26 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 786
2017 CR-05 59 29 6 3 2 1 0 88 5 206

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 25 42 15 9 5 4 0 70 14 998
2017 CR-04 25 42 16 8 5 5 0 70 14 784
2017 CR-05 24 44 14 10 5 2 0 70 16 206

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 18 36 18 16 10 2 0 55 26 993
2017 CR-04 17 37 17 16 11 2 0 55 28 781
2017 CR-05 21 35 22 16 4 1 0 57 20 204

Work-related stress

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 16 19 21 16 26 1 2 35 43 995
2017 CR-04 15 19 20 16 27 1 2 35 44 783
2017 CR-05 18 16 25 16 23 0 2 35 39 204

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 20 28 26 15 10 0 1 49 24 997
2017 CR-04 19 29 26 14 10 0 1 49 25 785
2017 CR-05 22 27 27 15 9 0 1 49 24 204

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 31 31 21 8 5 1 2 64 14 993
2017 CR-04 31 32 22 8 5 1 2 64 13 780
2017 CR-05 34 28 19 9 6 1 3 64 16 205

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 22 23 23 16 14 1 2 46 30 996
2017 CR-04 21 23 23 17 14 1 2 45 31 783
2017 CR-05 26 23 23 12 13 0 3 50 26 205

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 52 16 7 2 2 1 20 86 5 993
2017 CR-04 54 14 7 2 2 1 21 86 5 781
2017 CR-05 46 21 8 3 2 0 20 84 6 204

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 35 32 20 7 4 0 2 68 12 994
2017 CR-04 35 32 20 6 5 0 2 68 12 781
2017 CR-05 36 31 20 10 2 0 2 68 12 205

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 34 32 19 8 3 1 3 69 11 994
2017 CR-04 35 31 20 7 3 1 3 69 10 781
2017 CR-05 30 35 16 11 3 1 3 68 15 205

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 28 33 21 8 6 1 2 63 15 995
2017 CR-04 27 34 22 8 6 1 2 62 15 782
2017 CR-05 32 31 17 10 8 0 2 65 18 205

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 36 31 17 8 5 1 3 70 13 994
2017 CR-04 35 33 16 7 5 1 3 71 12 781
2017 CR-05 40 25 17 11 4 0 2 67 16 205

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 28 36 19 9 5 1 2 66 15 992
2017 CR-04 26 37 19 9 5 1 2 65 15 780
2017 CR-05 34 32 16 10 5 1 2 68 16 204

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 46 27 14 6 5 1 3 75 10 995
2017 CR-04 43 29 14 6 5 1 2 74 12 783
2017 CR-05 53 21 16 4 2 0 3 76 7 204

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 65 16 7 4 4 1 3 85 8 997
2017 CR-04 64 16 7 4 5 1 3 84 9 784
2017 CR-05 70 15 5 4 2 0 3 88 7 205

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 46 31 11 6 3 0 3 79 9 994
2017 CR-04 43 33 12 6 4 0 2 77 10 782
2017 CR-05 59 24 8 3 1 0 4 87 5 204

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 59 17 11 5 6 0 3 79 10 993
2017 CR-04 58 17 11 5 6 0 2 78 11 781
2017 CR-05 63 17 10 3 4 0 3 82 7 204

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 55 5 3 1 1 0 34 92 3 994
2017 CR-04 56 5 3 1 1 0 33 92 3 783
2017 CR-05 55 5 1 2 0 0 37 95 3 203

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 66 17 5 2 1 1 8 92 3 990
2017 CR-04 66 17 6 2 1 1 8 91 3 778
2017 CR-05 70 17 3 1 0 0 8 95 2 204

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 51 16 9 7 10 1 5 71 19 998
2017 CR-04 50 17 9 7 12 1 5 70 20 785
2017 CR-05 57 15 10 7 6 1 5 76 14 205

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 49 29 13 3 2 0 3 81 5 998
2017 CR-04 49 28 14 3 3 1 3 80 6 785
2017 CR-05 48 32 12 3 0 0 4 84 4 205

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 14 31 37 12 5 0 0 46 17 996
2017 CR-04 14 31 37 13 5 0 0 45 17 783
2017 CR-05 15 34 37 9 5 0 0 49 14 205

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 7 22 41 20 10 0 1 30 29 991
2017 CR-04 7 24 39 19 10 0 1 29 31 779
2017 CR-05 6 15 46 23 10 0 0 33 21 204
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 29 20 21 13 14 2 1 30 70 1000
2017 CR-04 29 20 21 12 14 2 1 30 70 786
2017 CR-05 28 21 22 15 11 2 2 29 71 206

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 31 671
2017 CR-04 33 527
2017 CR-05 23 141

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 31 671
2017 CR-04 31 527
2017 CR-05 33 141

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 19 671
2017 CR-04 19 527
2017 CR-05 20 141

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 34 671
2017 CR-04 32 527
2017 CR-05 40 141

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 5 671
2017 CR-04 5 527
2017 CR-05 4 141

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 47 671
2017 CR-04 46 527
2017 CR-05 52 141

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 7 51 18 9 4 12 647
2017 CR-04 7 49 19 8 4 13 508
2017 CR-05 5 57 13 11 3 11 136

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 12 25 18 13 22 3 8 41 39 675
2017 CR-04 11 23 19 12 23 3 8 39 40 531
2017 CR-05 13 29 13 13 18 2 10 48 36 141

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 CR 3 8 12 18 50 3 5 12 74 676
2017 CR-04 3 9 13 17 50 3 5 14 72 532
2017 CR-05 3 4 9 21 52 4 7 8 82 141
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