2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters

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 Correctional Service Canada 20 50 7 16 7 0 0 70 23 8765
2017 Prairie Region 17 51 6 17 9 0 0 68 26 1298
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 37 49 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 63 26 5 3 2 0 1 91 4 8732
2017 Prairie Region 67 24 5 1 2 1 1 92 3 1291
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 81 14 4 1 0 0 1 95 1 110

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 Correctional Service Canada 67 21 5 3 3 0 1 89 6 8756
2017 Prairie Region 76 17 4 1 1 0 1 94 3 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 88 6 3 1 0 0 2 96 1 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 24 35 10 17 14 0 0 59 31 8758
2017 Prairie Region 22 34 11 19 14 0 0 57 32 1298
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 30 38 9 15 8 0 0 68 23 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 14 38 13 20 15 0 0 52 35 8758
2017 Prairie Region 14 38 10 21 16 0 0 53 37 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 19 47 9 18 7 0 0 66 25 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 38 40 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 8749
2017 Prairie Region 39 40 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 1293
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 50 31 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 45 39 8 5 4 0 0 84 8 8743
2017 Prairie Region 48 39 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 52 36 3 4 5 0 0 88 9 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 23 38 12 16 11 0 0 61 27 8721
2017 Prairie Region 20 36 12 18 14 0 0 56 32 1291
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 46 41 4 5 3 0 0 87 8 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 24 32 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 8744
2017 Prairie Region 21 32 14 15 17 0 0 53 32 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 49 36 8 2 6 0 0 85 7 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 27 27 11 12 16 1 6 59 29 8744
2017 Prairie Region 27 28 11 13 17 1 3 57 31 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 20 22 24 10 15 1 8 46 28 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 23 42 13 10 12 0 0 65 22 8762
2017 Prairie Region 21 41 13 11 14 0 0 62 25 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 37 42 7 4 10 0 0 80 14 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 14 28 16 18 23 0 0 43 41 8753
2017 Prairie Region 13 24 16 20 27 0 0 37 47 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 33 36 14 11 5 0 0 69 16 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 21 40 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 8752
2017 Prairie Region 21 39 14 17 9 0 0 60 25 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 37 34 14 8 8 0 0 70 16 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 28 39 15 9 9 1 0 67 18 8741
2017 Prairie Region 27 37 15 10 10 0 0 64 20 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 45 43 4 3 4 1 0 88 7 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 16 30 16 15 23 0 0 46 38 8747
2017 Prairie Region 13 28 14 16 28 1 0 41 44 1291
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 35 43 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 44 37 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 8735
2017 Prairie Region 45 33 12 4 5 0 0 79 9 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 52 33 9 3 3 0 0 86 6 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 17 34 14 18 17 0 0 51 35 8726
2017 Prairie Region 17 30 14 19 20 0 0 47 40 1291
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 34 37 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 20 30 16 16 17 0 0 50 34 8724
2017 Prairie Region 19 28 16 18 19 0 0 47 37 1293
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 38 34 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 18 31 19 17 16 0 0 49 33 8723
2017 Prairie Region 16 29 18 19 17 0 0 45 37 1291
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 38 40 11 6 5 0 0 77 11 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 31 42 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 8713
2017 Prairie Region 30 43 13 7 7 0 0 73 14 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 48 33 8 7 3 0 1 82 10 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 31 36 19 8 4 0 2 69 12 8760
2017 Prairie Region 31 35 19 8 4 0 3 68 12 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 37 35 18 7 4 0 0 72 10 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 17 30 33 12 5 1 2 18 48 8717
2017 Prairie Region 19 28 32 12 6 1 1 19 48 1288
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 10 21 36 18 14 1 1 33 31 110

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 Correctional Service Canada 20 27 28 14 7 1 2 22 49 8706
2017 Prairie Region 23 25 27 15 7 1 2 22 50 1291
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 8 20 32 20 17 2 2 38 29 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 21 26 28 14 6 2 4 21 50 8715
2017 Prairie Region 20 23 28 16 6 2 4 24 46 1290
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 18 24 30 18 7 2 2 27 43 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 10 17 33 24 10 1 5 36 28 8685
2017 Prairie Region 9 13 32 26 13 1 6 42 24 1286
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 7 11 40 24 16 0 2 41 18 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 23 25 27 13 7 1 3 21 51 8717
2017 Prairie Region 24 25 26 14 8 1 3 22 51 1292
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 15 26 29 15 15 0 1 30 41 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 16 21 27 20 10 2 5 32 40 8715
2017 Prairie Region 18 21 27 19 9 2 5 30 41 1293
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 7 25 36 15 13 1 3 29 33 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 20 25 29 13 6 3 4 20 48 8710
2017 Prairie Region 22 22 27 15 7 3 5 23 47 1291
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 11 21 34 20 10 3 2 31 34 110
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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 Correctional Service Canada 69 15 6 2 2 1 5 89 5 8750
2017 Prairie Region 76 9 7 1 2 0 6 91 2 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 82 4 5 2 0 0 7 92 2 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 14 28 18 17 19 2 2 44 37 8754
2017 Prairie Region 14 26 17 18 22 2 1 41 41 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 32 29 16 9 9 1 5 64 19 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 24 29 14 15 17 1 1 53 32 8753
2017 Prairie Region 22 24 14 17 22 1 0 46 40 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 49 27 5 13 5 0 1 76 18 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 14 29 16 21 19 1 1 44 40 8747
2017 Prairie Region 12 24 12 25 25 1 0 36 51 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 35 26 12 19 7 0 1 62 26 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 12 25 17 18 23 5 1 39 43 8748
2017 Prairie Region 10 22 17 20 26 5 1 33 49 1292
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 25 28 14 16 9 7 2 58 27 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 6 17 17 23 30 7 1 24 57 8742
2017 Prairie Region 5 15 14 25 35 5 1 22 64 1289
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 12 25 9 24 11 16 3 45 44 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 20 38 15 14 12 0 0 59 26 8734
2017 Prairie Region 17 33 16 18 15 0 0 50 34 1289
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 46 37 5 9 3 0 1 83 12 112
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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 Correctional Service Canada 26 34 15 13 12 1 0 60 25 8759
2017 Prairie Region 25 32 14 13 15 0 0 57 29 1293
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 44 34 7 8 6 0 1 79 14 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 30 32 16 10 10 2 1 64 20 8759
2017 Prairie Region 28 31 16 11 12 2 1 60 24 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 49 36 4 5 5 1 1 86 10 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 30 33 14 11 11 1 0 63 22 8751
2017 Prairie Region 29 31 14 12 13 1 0 61 25 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 44 37 7 5 5 1 1 82 10 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 75 14 5 1 3 0 3 91 4 8742
2017 Prairie Region 77 11 6 0 2 1 3 91 3 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 86 4 3 2 1 1 4 94 3 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 31 24 13 7 11 3 10 64 21 8749
2017 Prairie Region 31 22 12 6 12 4 12 64 21 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 60 21 4 4 3 5 3 88 9 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 38 31 11 9 10 1 0 69 19 8750
2017 Prairie Region 37 27 11 10 13 1 0 65 23 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 58 28 3 6 3 1 1 88 9 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 37 28 15 6 11 2 0 67 18 8756
2017 Prairie Region 35 28 16 6 13 2 0 64 20 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 60 26 7 3 3 0 2 87 5 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 35 29 16 9 11 1 0 65 20 8739
2017 Prairie Region 33 29 15 9 13 0 0 63 22 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 54 31 4 6 3 0 1 86 9 112
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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 Correctional Service Canada 18 38 17 14 9 1 2 58 25 1745
2017 Prairie Region 20 39 14 13 12 1 1 60 26 230
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 33 38 10 10 3 3 3 75 14 29

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 Correctional Service Canada 15 27 18 16 21 4 0 43 38 8758
2017 Prairie Region 15 23 17 17 25 2 1 39 44 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 41 33 12 5 4 4 2 78 10 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 13 25 18 19 24 2 0 39 43 8750
2017 Prairie Region 13 23 14 18 30 1 0 37 49 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 35 34 13 8 6 2 2 72 15 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 10 22 20 21 24 3 0 33 46 8740
2017 Prairie Region 11 23 16 20 29 2 0 34 50 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 28 34 15 11 7 3 2 65 19 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 11 19 17 18 31 4 0 31 51 8753
2017 Prairie Region 11 16 13 17 38 4 0 29 58 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 31 27 14 12 8 5 2 63 22 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 10 23 17 20 28 2 0 33 50 8746
2017 Prairie Region 9 19 13 20 37 1 0 29 58 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 28 31 11 17 8 4 2 62 26 112
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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 Correctional Service Canada 16 37 20 13 12 1 0 54 26 8742
2017 Prairie Region 16 34 20 15 15 0 0 50 30 1291
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 33 37 13 12 3 1 1 71 15 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 24 42 17 8 6 2 0 68 15 8719
2017 Prairie Region 26 39 17 9 7 1 1 67 16 1289
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 33 47 9 3 4 3 1 83 7 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 24 37 15 11 11 2 0 62 22 8731
2017 Prairie Region 23 34 16 12 13 2 1 58 26 1289
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 41 34 13 5 5 2 1 78 9 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 16 35 21 13 11 3 1 54 25 8741
2017 Prairie Region 17 34 20 12 14 3 0 53 26 1291
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 28 38 20 5 5 3 1 68 11 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 13 25 16 18 24 4 1 40 43 8732
2017 Prairie Region 12 21 15 18 31 3 1 34 50 1291
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 19 27 20 15 11 6 3 51 28 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 60 17 9 3 3 2 6 84 6 8755
2017 Prairie Region 67 11 8 1 2 2 7 87 4 1298
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 77 9 4 1 0 2 8 95 1 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 66 19 7 1 2 2 3 89 4 8746
2017 Prairie Region 73 12 6 1 2 3 4 91 2 1293
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 79 7 3 2 0 4 5 94 2 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 13 26 19 19 20 2 0 40 40 8746
2017 Prairie Region 14 27 15 21 21 2 0 42 42 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 32 34 9 13 9 1 2 68 23 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 15 27 17 16 22 2 2 43 40 8745
2017 Prairie Region 17 27 15 17 22 2 1 45 40 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 32 26 11 17 12 2 1 59 30 110

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 Correctional Service Canada 12 28 22 16 17 3 0 42 35 8750
2017 Prairie Region 13 26 21 15 21 3 0 41 38 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 26 42 13 7 5 5 2 73 13 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 25 35 21 8 8 3 1 62 17 8742
2017 Prairie Region 25 31 22 8 11 2 1 58 20 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 42 41 7 3 4 3 1 86 7 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 22 40 18 10 8 2 0 63 19 8742
2017 Prairie Region 20 35 19 13 11 1 0 56 25 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 43 42 8 4 1 1 1 87 5 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 24 39 14 11 11 0 0 63 23 8743
2017 Prairie Region 24 35 15 12 14 0 0 59 26 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 48 38 2 6 6 0 1 86 12 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 16 27 21 16 19 1 0 43 36 8743
2017 Prairie Region 15 24 19 18 23 0 0 40 41 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 37 27 15 9 12 0 1 64 21 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 16 31 20 17 16 0 0 47 33 8740
2017 Prairie Region 16 27 19 18 19 0 0 44 37 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 39 33 12 8 8 0 1 72 16 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 19 23 21 15 17 4 1 44 34 8738
2017 Prairie Region 18 22 21 15 20 4 0 42 36 1292
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 34 27 16 9 9 4 1 64 19 111
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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 Correctional Service Canada 19 48 33 8757
2017 Prairie Region 17 49 34 1298
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 18 46 35 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 23 31 23 12 5 7 1727
2017 Prairie Region 20 26 19 24 3 8 224
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 24 24 13 15 14 10 21
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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 Correctional Service Canada 34 66 8741
2017 Prairie Region 39 61 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 19 81 112

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 51 30018
2017 Correctional Service Canada 60 2583
2017 Prairie Region 66 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 75 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 64 2583
2017 Prairie Region 65 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 64 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 10 2583
2017 Prairie Region 11 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 32 2583
2017 Prairie Region 40 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 9 2583
2017 Prairie Region 10 461

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 Correctional Service Canada 11 2583
2017 Prairie Region 14 461

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 30018
2017 Correctional Service Canada 3 2583
2017 Prairie Region 3 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 21

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Correctional Service Canada 48 2585
2017 Prairie Region 49 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 28 21

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 30045
2017 Correctional Service Canada 42 2585
2017 Prairie Region 41 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 37 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 51 2585
2017 Prairie Region 55 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 76 21

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Correctional Service Canada 46 2585
2017 Prairie Region 48 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 53 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 33 2585
2017 Prairie Region 37 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 40 21

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 30045
2017 Correctional Service Canada 66 2585
2017 Prairie Region 70 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 67 21

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 36 30045
2017 Correctional Service Canada 47 2585
2017 Prairie Region 50 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 45 21

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 30045
2017 Correctional Service Canada 8 2585
2017 Prairie Region 10 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 20 2585
2017 Prairie Region 28 461

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 30045
2017 Correctional Service Canada 23 2585
2017 Prairie Region 28 461

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 30045
2017 Correctional Service Canada 52 2585
2017 Prairie Region 54 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 58 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 40 2585
2017 Prairie Region 42 461

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30045
2017 Correctional Service Canada 14 2585
2017 Prairie Region 13 461

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 Correctional Service Canada 47 2583
2017 Prairie Region 44 460
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 49 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 34 2583
2017 Prairie Region 36 460

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 Correctional Service Canada 8 2583
2017 Prairie Region 7 460

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 Correctional Service Canada 31 2583
2017 Prairie Region 29 460

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 Correctional Service Canada 16 2583
2017 Prairie Region 17 460

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 Correctional Service Canada 12 2583
2017 Prairie Region 10 460

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 Correctional Service Canada 21 2583
2017 Prairie Region 23 460

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 Correctional Service Canada 11 2583
2017 Prairie Region 10 460

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 Correctional Service Canada 24 2583
2017 Prairie Region 25 460
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 26 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 13 2297
2017 Prairie Region 13 417

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 Correctional Service Canada 13 2297
2017 Prairie Region 19 417

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 Correctional Service Canada 11 2297
2017 Prairie Region 11 417

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 Correctional Service Canada 7 2297
2017 Prairie Region 6 417

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 Correctional Service Canada 7 2297
2017 Prairie Region 4 417

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 Correctional Service Canada 8 2297
2017 Prairie Region 8 417

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 Correctional Service Canada 6 2297
2017 Prairie Region 8 417
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 26 20

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 Correctional Service Canada 9 2297
2017 Prairie Region 10 417

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 Correctional Service Canada 11 2297
2017 Prairie Region 10 417

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 Correctional Service Canada 30 2297
2017 Prairie Region 36 417
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 28 20

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 Correctional Service Canada 12 2297
2017 Prairie Region 15 417

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 Correctional Service Canada 49 2297
2017 Prairie Region 56 417
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 43 20

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 Correctional Service Canada 3 2297
2017 Prairie Region 4 417
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 20

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 Correctional Service Canada 60 2297
2017 Prairie Region 68 417
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 70 20

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 Correctional Service Canada 2 2297
2017 Prairie Region 2 417
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 20

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 Correctional Service Canada 15 2297
2017 Prairie Region 12 417
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 20

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 Correctional Service Canada 96 4 2578
2017 Prairie Region 96 4 461
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 75 25 21

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 Correctional Service Canada 9 19 21 14 21 12 4 34 41 8762
2017 Prairie Region 9 17 21 14 27 10 3 29 47 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 18 16 22 9 10 19 5 45 26 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 15 28 20 14 18 5 1 45 34 8746
2017 Prairie Region 14 23 20 16 23 4 1 38 41 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 35 28 15 9 8 3 2 65 19 112
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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 Correctional Service Canada 26 51 10 5 2 1 5 82 8 8761
2017 Prairie Region 28 49 9 7 2 1 4 81 9 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 29 52 4 7 0 1 6 88 8 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 9 29 22 15 12 9 4 44 30 8739
2017 Prairie Region 11 28 19 18 16 6 2 43 37 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 10 24 30 6 7 18 5 44 17 110

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 Correctional Service Canada 27 36 15 7 5 5 5 70 14 8764
2017 Prairie Region 27 33 15 9 6 6 4 66 17 1298
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 47 30 8 2 2 5 6 85 5 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 18 32 17 12 11 6 4 56 25 8736
2017 Prairie Region 17 27 18 15 13 6 3 49 31 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 36 32 9 3 4 10 7 82 7 112
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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 Correctional Service Canada 16 84 8730
2017 Prairie Region 19 81 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 11 89 112

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 13842
2017 Correctional Service Canada 47 1171
2017 Prairie Region 56 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 63 11

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 Correctional Service Canada 76 1171
2017 Prairie Region 68 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 100 11

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 Correctional Service Canada 6 1171
2017 Prairie Region 10 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 11

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 Correctional Service Canada 24 1171
2017 Prairie Region 37 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 11

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 Correctional Service Canada 11 1171
2017 Prairie Region 11 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 10 1171
2017 Prairie Region 15 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Correctional Service Canada 7 1171
2017 Prairie Region 5 217

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 13782
2017 Correctional Service Canada 34 1164
2017 Prairie Region 45 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 19 1164
2017 Prairie Region 20 217

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 13782
2017 Correctional Service Canada 22 1164
2017 Prairie Region 25 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13782
2017 Correctional Service Canada 8 1164
2017 Prairie Region 8 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 13782
2017 Correctional Service Canada 20 1164
2017 Prairie Region 22 217

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 13782
2017 Correctional Service Canada 36 1164
2017 Prairie Region 38 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 47 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13782
2017 Correctional Service Canada 7 1164
2017 Prairie Region 8 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 11

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 Correctional Service Canada 3 1164
2017 Prairie Region 2 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13782
2017 Correctional Service Canada 10 1164
2017 Prairie Region 12 217

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Correctional Service Canada 15 1164
2017 Prairie Region 14 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 2 1164
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Correctional Service Canada 19 1164
2017 Prairie Region 19 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 1 1164
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 11

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 13782
2017 Correctional Service Canada 19 1164
2017 Prairie Region 7 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 0 11

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 Correctional Service Canada 32 1171
2017 Prairie Region 28 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 22 1171
2017 Prairie Region 25 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 7 1171
2017 Prairie Region 5 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 25 1171
2017 Prairie Region 20 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 11 1171
2017 Prairie Region 11 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 11 1171
2017 Prairie Region 7 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 13 1171
2017 Prairie Region 18 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 9 1171
2017 Prairie Region 8 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 43 1171
2017 Prairie Region 45 217

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 Correctional Service Canada 8 1047
2017 Prairie Region 14 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 9 1047
2017 Prairie Region 10 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 6 1047
2017 Prairie Region 12 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 3 1047
2017 Prairie Region 7 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 2 1047

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 Correctional Service Canada 4 1047
2017 Prairie Region 5 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 4 1047
2017 Prairie Region 4 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 9 1047
2017 Prairie Region 12 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 11 1047
2017 Prairie Region 11 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 26 1047
2017 Prairie Region 26 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 12 1047
2017 Prairie Region 12 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 46 1047
2017 Prairie Region 47 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 3 1047
2017 Prairie Region 3 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 63 1047
2017 Prairie Region 67 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 1 1047

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 Correctional Service Canada 15 1047
2017 Prairie Region 11 197

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 Correctional Service Canada 95 5 1176
2017 Prairie Region 95 5 217
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 63 37 11

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 Correctional Service Canada 11 22 27 8 11 16 5 41 25 8752
2017 Prairie Region 11 20 28 9 16 13 3 37 30 1298
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 18 21 20 4 5 25 7 58 13 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 18 30 23 9 11 8 1 52 22 8734
2017 Prairie Region 18 26 25 11 14 5 1 46 27 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 38 33 11 4 5 8 2 79 9 112
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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 Correctional Service Canada 14 17 17 17 33 1 1 31 52 8749
2017 Prairie Region 13 16 15 18 36 0 1 30 55 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 25 15 19 15 24 0 2 41 40 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 17 26 27 16 13 0 1 44 29 8730
2017 Prairie Region 19 28 23 16 12 0 1 48 29 1290
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 19 25 30 15 9 0 2 44 25 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 23 29 23 12 9 1 3 55 21 8720
2017 Prairie Region 29 30 20 10 7 0 4 61 18 1292
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 30 29 25 7 6 0 2 61 14 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 16 22 23 18 19 1 2 38 38 8736
2017 Prairie Region 15 21 23 18 21 1 1 37 40 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 18 31 21 14 13 1 2 50 28 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 38 25 15 8 6 1 8 69 15 8724
2017 Prairie Region 42 26 13 7 5 1 6 73 13 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 50 19 12 4 3 2 10 79 7 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 22 29 24 14 10 0 1 51 24 8718
2017 Prairie Region 21 30 24 14 10 0 1 51 24 1293
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 21 40 23 8 7 0 1 61 15 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 19 28 25 15 11 1 1 48 26 8708
2017 Prairie Region 20 27 25 15 12 1 1 48 27 1292
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 35 32 19 7 5 1 1 68 12 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 16 28 25 17 13 1 1 44 31 8714
2017 Prairie Region 16 27 24 16 15 1 1 44 31 1292
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 22 38 23 9 8 0 1 61 17 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 21 30 22 14 11 1 1 52 26 8714
2017 Prairie Region 21 28 23 13 13 1 1 50 27 1290
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 33 27 22 10 7 1 1 61 17 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 23 31 22 12 9 1 2 56 22 8689
2017 Prairie Region 24 33 22 11 9 1 1 58 20 1285
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 20 42 18 11 6 1 2 64 18 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 34 27 19 11 8 0 1 62 18 8746
2017 Prairie Region 33 28 19 11 9 0 1 62 20 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 45 21 22 6 4 0 3 67 11 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 48 21 12 8 8 1 2 71 16 8744
2017 Prairie Region 45 20 13 10 9 1 1 67 20 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 73 11 8 3 4 0 2 86 7 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 36 33 15 8 5 0 1 71 13 8737
2017 Prairie Region 32 36 15 8 7 0 1 69 16 1292
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 48 39 9 2 2 0 1 87 4 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 40 25 15 9 10 0 1 66 19 8739
2017 Prairie Region 35 26 16 10 12 0 0 61 23 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 61 22 7 6 3 0 1 84 9 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 46 16 8 3 2 1 25 83 6 8726
2017 Prairie Region 47 16 7 3 2 1 24 84 6 1292
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 52 15 8 2 0 0 24 88 2 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 55 24 9 3 2 1 7 85 5 8675
2017 Prairie Region 53 26 10 3 2 1 6 84 6 1279
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 63 19 7 2 0 0 9 90 2 108

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 Correctional Service Canada 63 17 7 4 5 1 5 84 9 8750
2017 Prairie Region 68 15 5 3 4 1 3 87 7 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 65 16 7 4 4 3 2 85 9 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 46 31 14 4 3 0 3 80 6 8742
2017 Prairie Region 45 32 15 3 3 0 2 79 6 1295
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 43 35 14 1 5 0 2 79 6 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 7 22 39 19 12 0 0 29 31 8759
2017 Prairie Region 6 23 38 19 13 0 0 29 33 1297
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 13 34 31 13 7 1 1 48 20 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 14 27 39 14 6 0 0 20 41 8727
2017 Prairie Region 18 26 39 12 5 0 0 16 45 1290
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 14 19 33 26 6 0 1 33 33 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 15 40 17 13 13 2 0 56 26 8749
2017 Prairie Region 15 39 17 11 17 1 0 54 28 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 25 45 14 9 5 3 1 72 14 112

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 Correctional Service Canada 8 23 16 20 31 1 0 31 53 8748
2017 Prairie Region 7 19 15 20 38 2 0 26 59 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 22 37 14 15 11 1 1 60 27 112
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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 Correctional Service Canada 22 78 8743
2017 Prairie Region 23 77 1294
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 14 86 112

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 22 29537
2017 Correctional Service Canada 75 25 1807
2017 Prairie Region 76 24 272
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 86 14 15

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 Correctional Service Canada 38 39 7 9 5 1 1 78 15 1374
2017 Prairie Region 40 37 5 10 8 0 1 78 17 210
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 30 45 0 0 25 0 0 75 25 13
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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 Correctional Service Canada 23 23 20 13 19 3 1 24 76 8761
2017 Prairie Region 22 21 20 14 20 2 0 22 78 1296
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 28 23 18 10 17 4 0 30 70 111

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 Correctional Service Canada 28 6379
2017 Prairie Region 32 957
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 34 75

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 Correctional Service Canada 38 6379
2017 Prairie Region 38 957
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 37 75

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 Correctional Service Canada 15 6379
2017 Prairie Region 12 957
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 20 75

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 Correctional Service Canada 59 6379
2017 Prairie Region 66 957
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 60 75

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 Correctional Service Canada 9 6379
2017 Prairie Region 7 957
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 9 75

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 Correctional Service Canada 34 6379
2017 Prairie Region 31 957
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 33 75

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 Correctional Service Canada 7 41 18 11 4 20 6172
2017 Prairie Region 6 40 19 11 3 20 923
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 9 50 10 17 4 10 74

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 Correctional Service Canada 6 17 16 17 35 2 8 25 57 6418
2017 Prairie Region 5 17 16 15 38 3 7 24 58 965
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 10 29 13 12 19 4 11 47 37 76

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 Correctional Service Canada 2 7 12 15 56 2 7 9 78 6420
2017 Prairie Region 1 6 12 14 59 2 6 8 80 966
2017 Prairie Region - Regional Headquarters 3 5 12 19 52 1 9 8 78 76
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