2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 174344
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 34 48 4 10 4 0 0 81 14 29233
2017 Regions 33 48 4 11 4 0 0 82 14 19748
2017 Atlantic Region 44 45 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 2631
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 52 43 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 35

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 173972
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 73 19 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 29162
2017 Regions 75 19 2 1 1 1 1 96 2 19698
2017 Atlantic Region 83 12 2 1 0 1 1 97 1 2628
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 86 6 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 19 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 174221
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 71 17 4 4 2 0 2 89 6 29209
2017 Regions 75 15 4 3 1 0 2 92 4 19730
2017 Atlantic Region 84 10 2 1 1 0 2 95 2 2632
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 76 18 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 39 36 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 174178
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 41 36 7 10 6 0 0 77 16 29193
2017 Regions 40 36 7 11 6 0 0 76 17 19723
2017 Atlantic Region 52 33 4 8 3 0 0 85 11 2629
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 42 37 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 23 174231
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 24 43 11 14 7 0 0 68 21 29213
2017 Regions 23 44 10 16 7 0 0 67 23 19727
2017 Atlantic Region 27 46 7 15 5 0 0 73 20 2630
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 35 43 12 11 0 0 0 77 11 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 174121
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 37 40 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 29195
2017 Regions 35 40 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 19709
2017 Atlantic Region 39 39 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 2630
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 173994
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 43 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 29168
2017 Regions 41 40 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 19690
2017 Atlantic Region 46 38 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 60 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 173739
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 47 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 29135
2017 Regions 44 39 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 19671
2017 Atlantic Region 56 33 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 2620
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 77 15 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 33 10 9 6 0 1 74 15 174019
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 44 35 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 29180
2017 Regions 42 35 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 19697
2017 Atlantic Region 49 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 10 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 63 25 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 23 11 10 11 2 11 63 24 173988
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 32 20 13 8 10 3 14 63 21 29166
2017 Regions 30 19 14 8 11 3 15 60 23 19690
2017 Atlantic Region 40 20 12 6 8 3 12 70 16 2628
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 48 15 14 0 0 0 23 81 0 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 33 44 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 174203
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 31 45 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 29204
2017 Regions 30 45 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 19719
2017 Atlantic Region 35 45 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 2626
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 47 42 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 35 16 13 10 0 0 61 24 174142
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 23 37 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 29187
2017 Regions 20 37 18 14 10 0 0 57 24 19707
2017 Atlantic Region 25 40 15 13 6 0 0 66 19 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 36 41 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 36

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 174083
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 33 44 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 29178
2017 Regions 34 44 10 8 3 0 0 78 11 19699
2017 Atlantic Region 42 42 8 7 2 0 0 84 9 2626
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 44 42 5 8 0 0 0 86 8 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 173996
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 43 40 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 29165
2017 Regions 43 40 9 5 3 1 0 84 7 19687
2017 Atlantic Region 50 37 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 2623
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 67 22 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 36

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 37 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 173998
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 26 38 16 11 8 0 0 65 20 29165
2017 Regions 23 38 17 12 9 0 0 61 22 19696
2017 Atlantic Region 30 41 13 11 6 0 0 71 17 2625
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 50 42 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 173795
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 51 35 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 29141
2017 Regions 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 19681
2017 Atlantic Region 56 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 3 2623
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 66 26 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 173615
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 26 39 14 12 8 0 0 65 20 29115
2017 Regions 22 38 16 14 10 0 0 60 24 19661
2017 Atlantic Region 29 40 13 11 6 0 0 69 17 2621
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 58 28 12 3 0 0 0 86 3 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 173681
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 29 35 17 11 7 0 0 64 19 29117
2017 Regions 25 34 18 13 9 0 1 60 22 19666
2017 Atlantic Region 32 36 17 10 5 0 1 68 15 2624
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 57 37 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 173677
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 32 40 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 29114
2017 Regions 29 40 14 10 6 0 0 69 16 19657
2017 Atlantic Region 38 40 8 9 3 0 0 79 12 2625
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 49 43 3 3 0 0 3 94 3 35

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 173510
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 39 41 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 29079
2017 Regions 37 41 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 19639
2017 Atlantic Region 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 2624
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 174272
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 44 34 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 29217
2017 Regions 44 33 13 5 2 1 2 80 7 19731
2017 Atlantic Region 48 30 13 4 1 1 3 81 6 2633
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 40 41 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 36

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 37 173451
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 10 23 36 17 9 1 4 28 35 29082
2017 Regions 10 23 35 17 10 1 4 29 35 19653
2017 Atlantic Region 5 18 35 22 15 1 3 40 24 2622
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 5 15 39 25 16 0 0 41 20 36

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 19 28 21 14 3 4 37 33 173005
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 10 18 29 21 15 3 4 39 30 28990
2017 Regions 12 19 29 19 14 3 4 36 33 19590
2017 Atlantic Region 5 13 28 25 24 2 3 51 19 2618
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 2 5 19 37 27 3 6 70 9 36

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 23 29 15 9 2 4 26 43 173286
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 12 20 30 19 12 2 5 33 34 29032
2017 Regions 11 18 30 20 13 3 5 36 31 19610
2017 Atlantic Region 5 13 28 25 21 3 5 51 19 2614
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 6 11 36 25 19 0 3 46 18 36

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 15 31 25 14 1 4 42 25 172593
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 7 13 30 27 17 2 5 47 22 28912
2017 Regions 7 12 28 27 18 2 6 50 20 19528
2017 Atlantic Region 3 6 22 32 29 2 6 66 10 2608
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 0 11 33 34 22 0 0 57 11 36

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 Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 22 27 17 12 2 4 30 41 173223
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 12 19 28 20 15 2 5 37 33 29012
2017 Regions 12 18 27 20 16 2 5 39 32 19603
2017 Atlantic Region 6 14 27 24 24 2 4 51 21 2617
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 2 8 31 31 25 0 3 58 11 36

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 173264
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 9 16 26 23 16 4 6 43 28 29029
2017 Regions 10 17 25 21 16 5 6 42 30 19614
2017 Atlantic Region 5 12 24 25 25 5 5 55 18 2615
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 2 6 16 42 25 5 3 73 9 36

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 22 31 15 9 3 4 26 41 173340
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 12 21 33 16 10 3 4 29 36 29038
2017 Regions 13 21 32 16 11 3 4 29 36 19619
2017 Atlantic Region 6 16 33 21 17 3 4 41 24 2619
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 9 16 33 22 16 0 3 40 26 36
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 68 16 6 4 2 0 4 88 6 174193
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 72 13 5 3 2 1 4 89 5 29210
2017 Regions 75 11 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 19731
2017 Atlantic Region 80 7 4 2 2 1 4 92 4 2633
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 78 5 6 5 0 0 6 88 6 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 31 16 11 9 5 4 62 21 174143
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 29 33 16 8 6 5 4 68 15 29199
2017 Regions 29 33 16 8 6 6 3 68 15 19724
2017 Atlantic Region 35 32 13 7 3 7 3 75 11 2632
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 44 25 22 6 0 0 3 71 6 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 73 17 174130
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 47 31 9 7 5 1 0 78 13 29207
2017 Regions 47 30 9 7 5 1 0 78 13 19727
2017 Atlantic Region 53 26 8 7 4 2 0 81 12 2632
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 53 30 14 0 3 0 0 83 3 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 35 13 13 8 2 1 65 22 174044
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 26 36 14 14 7 2 1 63 22 29173
2017 Regions 24 35 15 15 8 2 0 61 24 19698
2017 Atlantic Region 31 37 12 13 5 2 0 70 18 2629
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 53 33 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 28 15 13 11 9 1 58 26 174123
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 21 29 16 15 11 8 1 55 28 29192
2017 Regions 18 28 16 16 13 8 1 51 32 19717
2017 Atlantic Region 24 30 13 15 8 10 1 60 26 2629
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 46 28 12 0 0 14 0 87 0 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 21 18 17 14 16 3 40 38 174082
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 13 23 19 15 11 18 2 44 32 29178
2017 Regions 12 23 20 15 11 18 1 44 32 19708
2017 Atlantic Region 16 25 16 14 7 21 1 52 27 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 19 22 14 5 3 33 4 65 13 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 173904
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 44 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 29153
2017 Regions 44 40 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 19686
2017 Atlantic Region 53 35 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 2629
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 64 25 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 36
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 174253
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 40 37 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 29220
2017 Regions 40 37 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 19736
2017 Atlantic Region 45 36 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 2634
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 45 44 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 31 11 6 5 2 1 77 12 174211
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 48 31 10 5 3 2 1 81 8 29215
2017 Regions 48 31 11 5 3 2 1 81 8 19735
2017 Atlantic Region 59 25 8 4 2 2 1 86 5 2634
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 62 27 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 42 33 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 174142
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 47 34 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 29199
2017 Regions 46 34 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 19724
2017 Atlantic Region 54 30 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 2632
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 56 32 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 12 4 2 2 0 3 93 3 173995
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 78 11 3 1 2 0 4 93 3 29169
2017 Regions 79 11 3 1 2 0 4 94 2 19697
2017 Atlantic Region 84 6 3 1 1 1 4 95 2 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 74 8 8 0 0 0 9 91 0 36

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 50 23 8 5 6 3 6 80 12 173965
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 63 22 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 29163
2017 Regions 64 21 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 19703
2017 Atlantic Region 66 18 4 3 2 2 4 90 6 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 72 14 6 0 0 3 5 93 0 36

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 174035
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 59 25 7 4 4 1 0 85 8 29176
2017 Regions 58 25 7 5 4 1 0 85 8 19714
2017 Atlantic Region 67 22 4 4 2 1 0 90 6 2628
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 59 27 9 3 0 0 2 88 3 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 25 10 4 5 2 0 80 9 174119
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 56 25 10 4 4 2 0 82 7 29186
2017 Regions 55 25 11 4 4 2 0 82 7 19710
2017 Atlantic Region 65 20 8 3 2 2 0 87 5 2630
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 62 22 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 49 27 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 173871
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 55 27 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 29158
2017 Regions 54 27 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 19693
2017 Atlantic Region 65 22 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 70 9 19 3 0 0 0 78 3 36
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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 36 14 11 6 3 5 66 18 38833
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 35 38 10 9 5 1 2 76 14 4022
2017 Regions 35 39 9 10 5 1 1 75 15 2384
2017 Atlantic Region 49 41 3 4 1 1 0 91 5 290

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 174230
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 31 32 15 8 6 8 0 68 16 29217
2017 Regions 30 30 16 8 7 8 0 66 17 19738
2017 Atlantic Region 44 30 11 5 3 7 0 79 10 2631
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 46 32 11 0 3 8 0 85 3 35

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 31 17 13 11 3 0 57 25 174174
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 27 32 17 12 9 3 0 61 21 29216
2017 Regions 26 30 17 12 10 3 0 59 23 19735
2017 Atlantic Region 40 34 12 8 4 3 0 75 13 2632
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 53 20 17 8 3 0 0 73 11 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 29 20 17 12 6 0 49 31 174040
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 19 30 19 15 10 7 0 52 27 29190
2017 Regions 19 28 19 16 11 7 0 50 29 19726
2017 Atlantic Region 26 35 14 13 5 7 0 65 20 2634
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 39 22 20 11 5 3 0 63 17 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 27 17 14 15 6 0 50 31 174190
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 23 29 17 13 12 7 0 56 26 29208
2017 Regions 23 28 17 13 13 7 0 54 28 19732
2017 Atlantic Region 34 32 12 9 6 5 0 71 17 2628
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 47 31 8 5 6 3 0 80 11 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 31 17 17 14 3 0 50 32 173985
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 20 34 17 15 10 4 0 57 26 29173
2017 Regions 20 33 16 15 11 4 0 55 28 19705
2017 Atlantic Region 27 38 12 12 6 5 0 68 19 2625
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 50 23 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 36
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 41 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 173974
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 30 41 15 8 4 1 0 72 13 29172
2017 Regions 29 40 16 9 5 1 0 70 14 19704
2017 Atlantic Region 38 41 11 7 2 1 0 80 8 2629
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 50 34 14 3 0 0 0 84 3 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 41 12 4 2 3 0 81 7 173773
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 38 41 12 4 2 3 1 82 6 29144
2017 Regions 38 42 11 4 2 2 0 82 7 19682
2017 Atlantic Region 48 39 8 3 1 2 0 88 4 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 66 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 36

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 173795
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 39 37 11 6 3 3 1 79 10 29140
2017 Regions 39 37 11 6 3 3 1 78 10 19681
2017 Atlantic Region 47 33 9 5 2 2 1 83 7 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 60 28 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 34 19 11 6 4 1 61 18 173919
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 27 35 19 9 4 4 1 66 14 29168
2017 Regions 28 36 19 9 4 4 1 67 14 19701
2017 Atlantic Region 32 34 18 9 3 4 1 69 12 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 63 23 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 25 17 14 14 9 3 48 32 173820
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 21 27 17 14 11 8 2 53 28 29140
2017 Regions 21 27 16 14 12 8 1 54 29 19675
2017 Atlantic Region 27 27 14 14 10 7 1 59 26 2622
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 22 17 28 14 0 14 5 48 17 36

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 59 20 8 4 2 2 5 85 7 174121
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 64 17 7 3 2 2 5 87 5 29200
2017 Regions 67 15 6 2 2 2 6 89 4 19723
2017 Atlantic Region 74 10 6 2 2 2 5 91 4 2632
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 55 25 8 0 0 3 9 90 0 36

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 20 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 174041
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 68 17 5 2 2 2 3 91 4 29173
2017 Regions 70 15 5 2 2 2 4 91 4 19703
2017 Atlantic Region 76 11 4 2 2 2 3 92 4 2628
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 61 14 11 0 0 8 6 87 0 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 32 16 14 11 3 0 57 27 173983
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 25 34 16 13 9 2 0 61 23 29165
2017 Regions 23 33 17 14 10 2 0 58 25 19697
2017 Atlantic Region 32 36 12 11 5 3 0 71 17 2630
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 33 36 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 27 15 16 18 3 3 48 36 174011
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 23 30 14 15 14 2 1 55 30 29176
2017 Regions 22 29 15 16 15 2 1 53 32 19707
2017 Atlantic Region 31 31 12 12 9 2 1 65 23 2630
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 25 28 11 17 16 0 4 54 34 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 35 21 12 8 4 1 58 21 174027
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 20 34 22 11 7 5 1 58 19 29185
2017 Regions 18 32 23 12 8 6 1 53 22 19715
2017 Atlantic Region 27 38 17 9 4 5 0 69 13 2630
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 39 36 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 15 4 3 4 1 76 8 173916
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 43 35 13 3 2 3 0 81 6 29151
2017 Regions 43 35 13 3 3 3 0 80 6 19689
2017 Atlantic Region 52 31 10 2 1 3 0 86 3 2625
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 50 36 8 3 0 0 4 88 3 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 40 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 173976
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 43 38 10 4 2 2 0 82 7 29186
2017 Regions 42 38 11 5 3 2 0 81 8 19715
2017 Atlantic Region 53 34 7 3 1 1 0 88 5 2633
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 53 30 8 5 0 3 0 86 5 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 174074
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 46 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 29190
2017 Regions 44 37 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 19716
2017 Atlantic Region 57 32 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 2632
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 70 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 33 32 16 9 8 1 0 66 17 173925
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 37 34 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 29155
2017 Regions 35 34 16 8 6 1 0 69 15 19692
2017 Atlantic Region 47 32 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 2632
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 64 14 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 173991
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 35 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 29161
2017 Regions 32 37 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 19690
2017 Atlantic Region 45 36 9 8 3 0 0 81 10 2629
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 62 19 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 36

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 22 173970
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 31 27 18 11 7 5 0 61 19 29158
2017 Regions 29 27 19 11 8 5 0 59 21 19693
2017 Atlantic Region 35 25 16 11 7 5 0 64 19 2630
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 44 19 23 10 0 2 0 65 11 36
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 34 174196
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 22 45 33 29207
2017 Regions 20 47 33 19721
2017 Atlantic Region 16 50 34 2633
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 34 47 19 36

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 18 30 29 6 10 6 45785
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 24 40 16 5 7 6 6409
2017 Regions 26 36 15 7 9 7 3860
2017 Atlantic Region 19 45 16 6 12 3 420
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 16 49 16 0 10 8 12
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

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

Question 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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 82 173948
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 14 86 29155
2017 Regions 15 85 19689
2017 Atlantic Region 11 89 2624

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 51 30018
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 49 4173
2017 Regions 47 2870
2017 Atlantic Region 50 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 63 30018
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 64 4173
2017 Regions 65 2870
2017 Atlantic Region 57 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 30018
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 5 4173
2017 Regions 5 2870
2017 Atlantic Region 5 289

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 30018
2017 Atlantic Region 0 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 30018
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 4 4173
2017 Regions 4 2870
2017 Atlantic Region 3 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 30018
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 11 4173
2017 Regions 14 2870
2017 Atlantic Region 14 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 30018
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 3 4173
2017 Regions 3 2870
2017 Atlantic Region 2 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 36 4179
2017 Regions 36 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 34 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 39 4179
2017 Regions 38 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 34 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 45 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 39 4179
2017 Regions 37 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 33 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 40 4179
2017 Regions 41 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 38 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 24 4179
2017 Regions 23 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 17 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 56 4179
2017 Regions 55 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 52 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 36 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 34 4179
2017 Regions 35 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 33 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 1 4179
2017 Regions 1 2875

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 9 4179
2017 Regions 9 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 15 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 10 4179
2017 Regions 10 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 9 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 49 4179
2017 Regions 50 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 48 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 23 4179
2017 Regions 24 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 20 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30045
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 14 4179
2017 Regions 14 2875
2017 Atlantic Region 13 289

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 30031
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 46 4178
2017 Regions 45 2874
2017 Atlantic Region 43 289

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30031
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 27 4178
2017 Regions 26 2874
2017 Atlantic Region 30 289

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 30031
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 5 4178
2017 Regions 4 2874
2017 Atlantic Region 3 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 30031
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 25 4178
2017 Regions 27 2874
2017 Atlantic Region 23 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 30031
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 9 4178
2017 Regions 10 2874
2017 Atlantic Region 13 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 30031
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 7 4178
2017 Regions 8 2874
2017 Atlantic Region 5 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30031
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 13 4178
2017 Regions 13 2874
2017 Atlantic Region 15 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 30031
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 10 4178
2017 Regions 10 2874
2017 Atlantic Region 9 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 30031
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 28 4178
2017 Regions 28 2874
2017 Atlantic Region 27 289

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 13 3883
2017 Regions 13 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 13 276

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 17 3883
2017 Regions 16 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 14 276

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 11 3883
2017 Regions 11 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 10 276

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 8 3883
2017 Regions 8 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 9 276

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 9 3883
2017 Regions 10 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 9 276

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 11 3883
2017 Regions 10 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 12 276

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 14 3883
2017 Regions 11 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 12 276

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 9 3883
2017 Regions 9 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 7 276

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 12 3883
2017 Regions 13 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 10 276

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 21 3883
2017 Regions 20 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 17 276

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 8 3883
2017 Regions 8 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 7 276

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 45 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 44 3883
2017 Regions 44 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 46 276

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 1 3883
2017 Regions 1 2645

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 50 3883
2017 Regions 51 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 48 276

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 1 3883
2017 Regions 1 2645

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 27791
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 13 3883
2017 Regions 14 2645
2017 Atlantic Region 13 276

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 93 7 30021
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 93 7 4182
2017 Regions 93 7 2878
2017 Atlantic Region 89 11 289

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 18 19 7 8 24 7 50 22 174189
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 21 20 19 5 6 23 7 58 16 29208
2017 Regions 21 19 19 5 6 23 7 57 16 19729
2017 Atlantic Region 25 19 17 5 4 24 6 63 12 2633
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 16 14 20 8 0 37 6 52 14 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 17 7 6 9 1 66 15 173958
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 35 32 15 5 4 7 1 74 10 29175
2017 Regions 35 32 15 5 5 7 1 73 11 19706
2017 Atlantic Region 44 30 12 4 3 6 1 79 8 2628
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 46 31 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 36
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 48 10 6 2 2 5 81 9 174249
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 29 50 10 5 2 2 3 82 7 29234
2017 Regions 27 51 11 6 2 2 1 81 8 19747
2017 Atlantic Region 31 51 8 6 1 1 2 84 7 2635
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 27 39 17 5 3 0 8 73 9 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 24 21 9 7 20 8 49 22 173925
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 16 29 20 9 5 16 5 57 18 29188
2017 Regions 16 30 20 10 6 15 3 57 19 19712
2017 Atlantic Region 21 33 18 7 3 15 3 66 13 2633
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 10 25 25 3 3 28 6 54 8 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 32 11 4 2 8 5 81 7 174213
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 45 32 10 2 1 7 3 86 3 29211
2017 Regions 45 33 10 2 1 7 2 86 3 19733
2017 Atlantic Region 54 27 8 1 0 8 2 90 2 2634
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 52 19 14 0 0 6 8 83 0 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 31 14 6 4 11 5 72 11 173897
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 35 32 13 4 3 10 3 77 8 29152
2017 Regions 34 33 14 5 3 10 1 75 9 19688
2017 Atlantic Region 43 30 11 3 2 10 2 82 6 2626
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 50 19 11 3 0 8 8 83 3 36
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Discrimination

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

Question 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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 92 173800
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 8 92 29136
2017 Regions 8 92 19675
2017 Atlantic Region 4 96 2625
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 0 100 36

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 13842
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 30 2182
2017 Regions 28 1543
2017 Atlantic Region 31 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 79 13842
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 80 2182
2017 Regions 80 1543
2017 Atlantic Region 82 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13842
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 2 2182
2017 Regions 2 1543

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13842
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 0 2182
2017 Atlantic Region 0 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 5 2182
2017 Regions 5 1543
2017 Atlantic Region 4 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 13842
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 9 2182
2017 Regions 12 1543
2017 Atlantic Region 10 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 8 2182
2017 Regions 8 1543
2017 Atlantic Region 6 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 30 2174
2017 Regions 32 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 7 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 20 2174
2017 Regions 21 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 7 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 19 2174
2017 Regions 20 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 5 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 7 2174
2017 Regions 7 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 5 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 25 2174
2017 Regions 24 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 20 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 27 2174
2017 Regions 27 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 27 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 4 2174
2017 Regions 4 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 9 115

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 1 2174
2017 Regions 1 1541

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 6 2174
2017 Regions 6 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 9 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 12 2174
2017 Regions 12 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 20 115

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 1 2174
2017 Regions 1 1541

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 18 2174
2017 Regions 19 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 20 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 0 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 0 2174
2017 Atlantic Region 0 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 13782
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 18 2174
2017 Regions 18 1541
2017 Atlantic Region 26 115

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 13844
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 28 2180
2017 Regions 26 1544
2017 Atlantic Region 30 115

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13844
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 14 2180
2017 Regions 14 1544
2017 Atlantic Region 13 115

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13844
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 3 2180
2017 Regions 3 1544

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 13844
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 20 2180
2017 Regions 22 1544
2017 Atlantic Region 22 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13844
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 5 2180
2017 Regions 5 1544
2017 Atlantic Region 8 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13844
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 7 2180
2017 Regions 8 1544
2017 Atlantic Region 5 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 13844
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 8 2180
2017 Regions 8 1544
2017 Atlantic Region 10 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13844
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 7 2180
2017 Regions 7 1544

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 13844
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 50 2180
2017 Regions 50 1544
2017 Atlantic Region 49 115

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 6 2024
2017 Regions 6 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 5 109

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 12 2024
2017 Regions 12 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 15 109

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 4 2024
2017 Regions 5 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 6 109

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 3 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 2 2024
2017 Regions 2 1420

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 3 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 2 2024
2017 Regions 2 1420

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 5 2024
2017 Regions 4 1420

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 9 2024
2017 Regions 7 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 9 109

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 9 2024
2017 Regions 9 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 10 109

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 10 2024
2017 Regions 10 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 11 109

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 21 2024
2017 Regions 20 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 14 109

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 7 2024
2017 Regions 7 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 6 109

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 42 2024
2017 Regions 41 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 44 109

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 1 2024
2017 Regions 1 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 0 109

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 61 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 60 2024
2017 Regions 60 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 60 109

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 1 2024
2017 Regions 1 1420

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 12884
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 14 2024
2017 Regions 16 1420
2017 Atlantic Region 10 109

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 93 7 13875
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 93 7 2186
2017 Regions 94 6 1545
2017 Atlantic Region 93 7 114

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 18 20 4 4 30 7 56 12 174058
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 22 20 19 3 3 27 6 62 9 29194
2017 Regions 22 20 20 3 3 26 6 61 10 19718
2017 Atlantic Region 27 19 18 2 2 28 5 68 6 2626
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 16 14 22 0 0 45 3 57 0 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 31 17 4 4 12 2 72 9 173835
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 37 32 15 3 3 9 1 77 7 29131
2017 Regions 37 32 15 4 3 9 1 76 7 19667
2017 Atlantic Region 47 29 12 3 1 7 1 83 4 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 49 20 22 0 0 9 0 76 0 36
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 22 24 19 14 19 0 2 46 34 173880
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 27 28 19 12 12 1 2 56 24 29167
2017 Regions 25 27 20 12 13 1 2 54 26 19711
2017 Atlantic Region 26 30 21 11 11 0 1 56 23 2629
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 42 17 26 8 8 0 0 59 16 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 19 27 26 15 11 0 1 47 26 173933
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 20 29 27 14 8 0 1 50 23 29155
2017 Regions 20 29 27 14 8 0 1 50 23 19699
2017 Atlantic Region 26 32 24 11 5 0 1 59 17 2629
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 20 44 28 5 3 0 0 64 8 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 26 29 22 12 8 1 3 57 21 173555
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 27 29 21 12 7 1 4 58 20 29121
2017 Regions 28 28 20 11 7 1 4 59 20 19678
2017 Atlantic Region 39 29 16 7 3 1 5 73 11 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 26 50 19 3 3 0 0 75 5 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 21 23 22 16 15 1 2 45 32 173886
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 28 24 20 13 9 2 4 55 24 29156
2017 Regions 30 23 19 12 9 3 5 57 23 19693
2017 Atlantic Region 40 24 18 9 5 1 3 67 15 2628
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 42 34 22 3 0 0 0 76 3 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 44 23 13 6 4 1 9 75 11 173618
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 54 17 8 3 2 1 15 85 5 29102
2017 Regions 57 15 7 2 1 1 17 88 4 19649
2017 Atlantic Region 68 15 5 1 1 1 10 92 2 2620
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 73 19 3 0 0 3 3 97 0 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 29 30 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 173457
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 33 31 21 9 6 0 1 64 15 29060
2017 Regions 33 31 21 9 6 0 1 64 15 19635
2017 Atlantic Region 35 32 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 2616
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 44 40 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 36

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 Organization 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 Public Service 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 173337
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 29 33 21 10 5 1 2 63 15 29030
2017 Regions 28 32 21 10 5 1 2 62 16 19619
2017 Atlantic Region 40 34 15 6 2 1 2 76 8 2613
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 37 49 8 2 0 0 3 89 3 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 22 31 23 14 8 1 2 54 22 173363
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 23 31 23 14 7 1 2 55 21 29054
2017 Regions 23 30 23 14 8 1 2 55 22 19638
2017 Atlantic Region 33 33 19 9 4 1 2 68 13 2616
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 40 38 14 3 5 0 0 78 8 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 28 31 20 12 7 1 2 60 19 173428
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 32 31 19 10 5 1 2 65 15 29048
2017 Regions 33 31 18 10 5 1 2 66 15 19632
2017 Atlantic Region 44 32 14 6 2 1 1 78 8 2615
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 42 37 14 3 2 0 3 80 5 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 28 31 21 11 7 1 2 61 18 173041
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 25 31 22 12 7 1 2 57 20 28997
2017 Regions 23 31 23 13 8 1 2 55 21 19595
2017 Atlantic Region 29 33 22 10 6 0 1 62 15 2608
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 31 25 28 8 8 0 0 56 16 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 52 24 13 6 4 0 2 77 9 173936
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 53 23 12 5 3 0 3 79 9 29178
2017 Regions 51 24 13 6 3 0 3 78 9 19714
2017 Atlantic Region 62 22 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 2632
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 56 22 8 9 3 0 3 80 12 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 69 14 6 4 4 1 3 86 8 173910
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 70 13 6 4 3 1 4 87 7 29165
2017 Regions 68 14 6 4 3 1 4 86 7 19705
2017 Atlantic Region 80 10 3 2 2 1 2 93 4 2631
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 83 8 0 3 0 3 3 97 3 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 28 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 173810
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 58 26 9 3 2 0 3 86 5 29145
2017 Regions 59 25 8 3 1 0 3 87 4 19679
2017 Atlantic Region 68 23 6 2 1 0 1 92 2 2626
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 73 19 3 0 0 0 6 97 0 36

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 Organization 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 Public Service 57 20 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 173819
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 59 20 9 5 4 1 3 82 9 29150
2017 Regions 58 20 9 5 4 1 3 81 10 19694
2017 Atlantic Region 71 16 6 3 2 0 2 89 5 2624
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 67 25 3 3 0 0 3 94 3 36

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 Organization 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 Public Service 53 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 173685
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 53 11 4 2 1 1 29 91 3 29130
2017 Regions 53 10 4 2 1 0 31 91 3 19680
2017 Atlantic Region 61 8 3 1 0 0 28 95 1 2628
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 69 8 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 36

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 Organization 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 Public Service 62 19 7 2 1 1 7 88 4 172926
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 59 20 9 3 2 1 8 85 5 28988
2017 Regions 55 22 10 4 2 1 7 83 6 19588
2017 Atlantic Region 62 21 8 3 2 0 4 87 4 2616
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 77 9 6 0 0 0 8 94 0 35

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 61 17 8 5 5 1 4 82 10 174018
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 53 18 9 7 9 1 4 74 16 29186
2017 Regions 47 19 11 8 11 1 4 69 20 19721
2017 Atlantic Region 45 18 14 11 10 0 2 65 22 2633
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 69 14 5 8 0 0 3 86 9 36

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 29 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 173693
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 45 31 14 5 2 0 3 78 8 29136
2017 Regions 44 31 14 5 2 0 3 78 8 19677
2017 Atlantic Region 48 33 11 5 1 0 1 82 7 2627
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 48 36 8 6 0 2 0 86 6 36

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

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 174252
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 13 31 38 13 5 0 0 44 18 29216
2017 Regions 12 30 39 13 6 0 0 42 19 19729
2017 Atlantic Region 17 37 34 9 4 0 0 53 13 2631
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 17 53 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 36

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

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 20 39 22 10 0 0 32 29 173657
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 8 19 41 22 9 0 0 31 28 29087
2017 Regions 9 20 41 21 9 0 0 30 29 19640
2017 Atlantic Region 8 18 42 22 10 0 0 32 25 2626
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 5 5 38 46 5 0 0 51 11 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 40 16 9 6 4 0 67 15 173983
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 27 43 15 7 4 3 0 73 12 29138
2017 Regions 26 43 15 8 5 3 0 72 13 19674
2017 Atlantic Region 30 44 13 7 4 2 0 76 11 2624
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 47 39 8 0 2 3 0 89 3 36

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 37 17 14 11 2 0 56 26 174038
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 19 40 18 13 8 2 0 61 21 29173
2017 Regions 18 39 18 14 9 2 0 58 23 19697
2017 Atlantic Region 24 41 16 12 5 2 0 67 17 2628
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 30 45 14 5 3 3 0 78 8 36
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: 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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 83 173939
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 17 83 29171
2017 Regions 18 82 19696
2017 Atlantic Region 16 84 2625

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 22 29537
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 80 20 4891
2017 Regions 81 19 3497
2017 Atlantic Region 82 18 418

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 46 35 6 8 4 1 1 82 12 23169
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 44 37 6 8 5 1 0 82 12 3926
2017 Regions 43 37 6 8 5 1 0 81 13 2813
2017 Atlantic Region 54 33 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 343
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Compensation

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 24 19 11 12 4 1 31 69 174272
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 38 28 16 7 6 4 1 40 60 29215
2017 Regions 36 28 17 8 6 4 1 38 62 19734
2017 Atlantic Region 34 32 18 8 6 2 1 35 65 2635
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 30 40 19 0 8 0 3 31 69 36

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 111807
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 19 16463
2017 Regions 20 11580
2017 Atlantic Region 27 1659
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 8 24

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 34 111807
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 35 16463
2017 Regions 36 11580
2017 Atlantic Region 36 1659
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 29 24

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 111807
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 16 16463
2017 Regions 16 11580
2017 Atlantic Region 19 1659
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 8 24

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 111807
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 37 16463
2017 Regions 36 11580
2017 Atlantic Region 38 1659
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 42 24

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 Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 111807
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 4 16463
2017 Regions 4 11580
2017 Atlantic Region 3 1659
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 0 24

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 111807
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 44 16463
2017 Regions 44 11580
2017 Atlantic Region 42 1659
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 46 24

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 Organization 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 Public Service 7 48 18 10 4 14 109569
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 7 62 15 7 3 6 16225
2017 Regions 7 62 15 7 2 6 11422
2017 Atlantic Region 6 60 16 9 3 7 1631
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 0 74 9 0 0 17 23

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 21 16 17 24 2 9 36 46 112619
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 11 22 18 16 20 2 11 38 42 16637
2017 Regions 10 21 18 17 20 2 11 36 42 11711
2017 Atlantic Region 14 24 16 17 17 2 11 43 39 1666
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 26 4 20 16 16 4 12 37 39 24

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 10 12 17 45 3 9 16 70 112563
2017 Canada Revenue Agency 5 16 15 19 32 2 9 24 59 16626
2017 Regions 5 16 16 19 33 2 8 23 59 11700
2017 Atlantic Region 5 15 15 21 34 2 9 22 61 1666
2017 Assistant Commissioner's Office / Intergovernmental Relations / Service Renewal Division / BIQA / Communications / Programs - Atlantic Region 0 14 29 20 29 0 8 15 53 24
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