2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for ADMO / Strategic Management

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 37 47 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 3476
2017 Corporate Management Branch 44 46 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 71 20 4 2 1 1 1 93 3 3467
2017 Corporate Management Branch 72 22 2 2 0 0 1 96 3 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 72 16 4 5 2 0 1 89 7 3470
2017 Corporate Management Branch 69 19 4 6 2 0 1 88 7 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 74 12 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 47 35 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 3470
2017 Corporate Management Branch 47 33 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 50 30 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 34 40 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 3470
2017 Corporate Management Branch 35 42 9 10 5 0 0 77 14 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 47 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 39 41 10 7 2 0 0 80 9 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 31 49 0 14 6 0 0 80 20 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 52 35 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 3465
2017 Corporate Management Branch 46 39 6 6 2 0 0 85 8 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 61 27 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 55 34 5 4 2 0 0 89 5 3459
2017 Corporate Management Branch 58 34 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 45 33 10 7 4 1 1 78 11 3461
2017 Corporate Management Branch 49 34 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 59 26 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 15

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 28 22 12 10 12 3 14 60 26 3465
2017 Corporate Management Branch 33 23 11 10 8 2 13 65 21 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 37 26 0 12 7 0 18 76 24 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 36 44 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 3476
2017 Corporate Management Branch 32 45 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 37 38 6 7 13 0 0 74 20 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 29 37 13 12 8 1 0 66 20 3470
2017 Corporate Management Branch 31 40 12 9 7 1 0 71 17 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 55 26 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 33 43 11 10 4 0 0 76 14 3472
2017 Corporate Management Branch 32 40 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 35 31 27 7 0 0 0 66 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3470
2017 Corporate Management Branch 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 31 39 12 10 8 0 0 70 17 3470
2017 Corporate Management Branch 32 40 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 48 45 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 54 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 5 3464
2017 Corporate Management Branch 52 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 55 33 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 34 41 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 3457
2017 Corporate Management Branch 31 43 10 11 6 0 0 74 16 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 36 51 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 39 36 12 7 5 0 0 75 12 3460
2017 Corporate Management Branch 37 38 12 7 5 0 0 75 13 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 34 38 14 8 5 0 1 73 13 3461
2017 Corporate Management Branch 38 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 35 45 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 3460
2017 Corporate Management Branch 40 41 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 37 38 6 20 0 0 0 74 20 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 36 37 16 7 4 0 1 74 10 3472
2017 Corporate Management Branch 39 35 17 6 2 0 0 74 8 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 12 57 24 6 0 0 0 69 6 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 6 18 38 22 12 1 3 35 25 3460
2017 Corporate Management Branch 7 19 39 20 12 1 3 32 27 621
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 0 14 63 18 6 0 0 24 14 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 5 13 26 26 22 3 4 52 20 3454
2017 Corporate Management Branch 4 14 25 28 22 2 5 54 19 620
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 0 0 13 58 18 12 0 86 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 17 25 28 14 10 2 4 25 45 3462
2017 Corporate Management Branch 12 26 33 16 9 1 3 26 40 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 0 27 42 19 12 0 0 31 27 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 6 12 31 27 18 1 3 48 19 3448
2017 Corporate Management Branch 5 9 37 30 15 0 4 47 14 618
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 0 26 62 12 0 0 0 12 26 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 11 18 28 22 16 2 4 40 31 3456
2017 Corporate Management Branch 10 20 31 19 13 2 4 35 32 621
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 7 19 62 0 12 0 0 12 26 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 6 13 24 25 22 3 7 52 21 3453
2017 Corporate Management Branch 9 15 19 26 21 2 7 53 27 620
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 0 0 27 44 12 6 12 67 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 14 21 31 14 13 3 5 29 38 3461
2017 Corporate Management Branch 10 19 40 16 10 2 2 28 30 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 7 7 56 19 12 0 0 30 14 16
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 72 13 5 4 2 0 4 89 6 3470
2017 Corporate Management Branch 73 14 4 4 2 1 3 90 6 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 57 31 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 27 30 15 10 9 5 4 62 21 3473
2017 Corporate Management Branch 28 33 15 9 8 5 3 66 18 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 23 51 6 6 7 7 0 80 14 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 43 30 9 9 7 1 0 74 16 3469
2017 Corporate Management Branch 44 31 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 50 24 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 33 36 11 12 6 1 1 71 18 3466
2017 Corporate Management Branch 32 37 11 12 6 1 1 70 18 621
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 43 44 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 30 29 13 10 8 9 2 66 20 3471
2017 Corporate Management Branch 31 29 13 10 9 7 1 66 20 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 43 32 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 13 22 17 16 12 15 3 44 35 3472
2017 Corporate Management Branch 15 25 19 16 9 13 3 48 30 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 36 13 0 25 0 26 0 66 34 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 43 37 7 9 5 0 0 80 14 3465
2017 Corporate Management Branch 42 38 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 620
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 50 38 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 16
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 41 35 11 8 6 0 0 76 14 3475
2017 Corporate Management Branch 45 33 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 62 19 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 47 29 11 6 5 1 0 78 11 3473
2017 Corporate Management Branch 50 27 10 7 4 2 0 79 11 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 49 33 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 44 32 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 3471
2017 Corporate Management Branch 47 32 7 8 5 1 0 79 13 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 75 19 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 80 11 3 2 1 0 3 94 3 3465
2017 Corporate Management Branch 81 12 2 1 1 0 1 95 3 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 80 14 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 52 24 8 4 3 4 5 83 9 3472
2017 Corporate Management Branch 55 24 6 4 4 3 4 85 9 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 30 44 6 7 7 0 6 79 15 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 54 27 8 6 5 1 0 82 11 3475
2017 Corporate Management Branch 59 26 5 5 4 1 1 86 9 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 68 26 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 56 25 9 4 5 1 0 82 9 3475
2017 Corporate Management Branch 60 24 7 3 4 1 0 86 7 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 69 25 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 51 27 9 7 6 0 0 78 12 3464
2017 Corporate Management Branch 54 28 7 6 4 0 0 82 11 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 68 6 13 6 7 0 0 74 13 16
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 18 35 17 11 7 5 9 61 20 1048
2017 Corporate Management Branch 27 38 9 7 7 5 7 74 16 189

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 30 32 14 8 6 8 1 69 16 3473
2017 Corporate Management Branch 33 35 12 9 6 4 0 72 15 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 45 36 6 0 13 0 0 81 13 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 28 33 16 11 8 3 0 63 20 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 29 39 13 9 8 1 0 69 17 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 54 33 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 20 31 20 15 9 6 0 54 25 3475
2017 Corporate Management Branch 22 40 16 12 6 4 0 64 19 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 36 43 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 25 31 15 11 11 6 0 60 24 3474
2017 Corporate Management Branch 26 33 16 10 10 5 0 62 21 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 48 19 20 7 0 6 0 71 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 19 34 18 14 10 4 1 56 25 3471
2017 Corporate Management Branch 22 33 16 17 10 3 0 57 27 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 24 56 14 0 6 0 0 80 6 16
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 27 44 17 7 3 2 0 72 11 3463
2017 Corporate Management Branch 29 44 16 6 2 3 0 75 9 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 67 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 37 41 13 4 2 3 0 81 6 3462
2017 Corporate Management Branch 37 40 12 4 2 4 0 81 6 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 55 26 6 6 0 7 0 87 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 35 36 12 8 5 3 1 75 13 3463
2017 Corporate Management Branch 38 39 10 7 3 2 1 79 10 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 48 32 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 26 37 18 9 5 4 1 67 14 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 30 39 16 7 3 4 1 72 11 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 42 37 7 0 7 0 7 85 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 20 29 16 12 12 9 3 55 27 3462
2017 Corporate Management Branch 20 30 15 13 10 8 3 56 26 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 42 7 12 13 13 13 0 57 30 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 61 19 7 4 2 1 6 87 6 3467
2017 Corporate Management Branch 64 18 6 4 2 1 4 86 7 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 80 6 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 71 18 4 2 1 2 3 93 2 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 72 20 3 2 0 2 1 94 3 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 23 33 16 14 10 3 1 58 25 3467
2017 Corporate Management Branch 29 37 13 12 6 3 0 68 19 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 43 44 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 19 24 14 17 20 3 4 46 39 3472
2017 Corporate Management Branch 20 24 16 18 17 2 2 46 37 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 49 27 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 21 37 20 10 6 5 1 61 18 3470
2017 Corporate Management Branch 23 42 18 8 6 4 0 67 14 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 30 39 19 7 0 0 6 73 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 42 37 12 3 2 3 0 82 6 3467
2017 Corporate Management Branch 46 37 10 2 3 2 0 85 6 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 41 41 10 4 2 2 0 83 6 3463
2017 Corporate Management Branch 45 40 7 4 2 2 0 87 6 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 47 37 8 4 3 0 0 84 8 3472
2017 Corporate Management Branch 50 36 8 3 3 1 0 87 6 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 39 34 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 3471
2017 Corporate Management Branch 39 36 15 6 4 0 0 76 10 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 38 36 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 41 36 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 34 26 19 9 6 5 1 64 16 3470
2017 Corporate Management Branch 37 26 17 9 6 4 0 67 16 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 49 26 20 0 0 6 0 79 0 16
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 28 40 32 3471
2017 Corporate Management Branch 25 39 36 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 38 18 44 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 16 19 20 5 35 5 922
2017 Corporate Management Branch 19 25 29 6 18 2 157
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 18 82 3465
2017 Corporate Management Branch 18 82 621

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 51 30018
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 54 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 55 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 58 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 52 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 9 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 8 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 0 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 0 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 4 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 4 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 4 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 7 113

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 30018
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 3 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 5 113

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 41 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 39 113

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 30045
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 42 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 35 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 46 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 52 113

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 38 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 42 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 31 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 28 113

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 30045
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 53 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 58 113

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 36 30045
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 31 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 28 113

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 30045
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 0 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 8 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 8 113

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 30045
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 10 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 13 113

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 30045
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 41 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 45 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 29 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 26 113

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30045
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 13 634
2017 Corporate Management Branch 17 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 54 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 57 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 25 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 25 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 8 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 9 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 15 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 15 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 7 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 13 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 5 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 7 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 12 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 11 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 8 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 8 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 29 632
2017 Corporate Management Branch 30 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 10 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 10 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 20 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 24 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 9 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 12 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 6 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 6 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 10 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 11 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 9 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 18 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 14 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 12 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 9 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 10 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 12 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 13 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 26 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 25 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 7 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 11 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 43 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 42 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 3 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 6 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 54 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 50 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1 605

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 14 605
2017 Corporate Management Branch 15 108

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 92 8 633
2017 Corporate Management Branch 92 8 113

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 18 19 17 7 7 24 8 54 21 3473
2017 Corporate Management Branch 21 22 16 6 5 23 8 61 16 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 18 30 6 0 0 32 14 89 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 31 33 15 7 5 8 1 71 13 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 35 34 14 4 4 8 0 75 10 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 48 26 12 0 0 14 0 86 0 16
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 25 46 9 6 3 4 6 79 10 3469
2017 Corporate Management Branch 30 42 8 4 2 2 11 84 7 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 37 39 0 0 13 0 11 86 14 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 12 25 20 7 4 22 9 54 17 3466
2017 Corporate Management Branch 14 23 18 5 3 21 15 59 13 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 24 26 0 0 0 33 18 100 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 36 30 11 3 2 11 7 80 7 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 41 29 7 2 1 8 11 86 4 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 56 20 0 6 0 7 11 92 8 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 29 32 13 3 2 14 7 77 7 3460
2017 Corporate Management Branch 33 31 10 3 2 10 11 81 6 620
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 61 20 0 6 0 7 6 93 7 16
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 7 93 3465
2017 Corporate Management Branch 6 94 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 0 100 16

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 13842
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 43 237
2017 Corporate Management Branch 37 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 78 237
2017 Corporate Management Branch 85 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 5 237

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 0 237
2017 Corporate Management Branch 0 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 9 237

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 5 237

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 6 237

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 13782
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 17 236
2017 Corporate Management Branch 16 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 18 236
2017 Corporate Management Branch 19 41

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 13782
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 14 236

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13782
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 5 236

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 13782
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 26 236
2017 Corporate Management Branch 29 41

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 13782
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 37 236
2017 Corporate Management Branch 21 41

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13782
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 4 236
2017 Corporate Management Branch 0 41

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 Corporate Management Branch 0 41

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13782
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 11 236

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 15 236
2017 Corporate Management Branch 15 41

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 Corporate Management Branch 0 41

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 17 236
2017 Corporate Management Branch 22 41

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 Corporate Management Branch 0 41

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

Survey year Organization
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 13782
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 26 236
2017 Corporate Management Branch 28 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 31 238
2017 Corporate Management Branch 32 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 14 238
2017 Corporate Management Branch 18 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 6 238

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 12 238

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 5 238

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 4 238
2017 Corporate Management Branch 0 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 5 238

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 7 238

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 53 238
2017 Corporate Management Branch 64 41

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 Corporate Management Branch 0 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 12 227

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 3 227

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 Corporate Management Branch 0 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 4 227

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 4 227

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 11 227
2017 Corporate Management Branch 11 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 10 227
2017 Corporate Management Branch 16 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 12 227
2017 Corporate Management Branch 17 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 25 227
2017 Corporate Management Branch 30 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 8 227

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 43 227
2017 Corporate Management Branch 49 41

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 4 227

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 69 227
2017 Corporate Management Branch 75 41

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

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 9 227

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 91 9 241
2017 Corporate Management Branch 84 16 42

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 19 20 18 3 3 31 7 63 9 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 23 23 16 2 2 26 7 70 6 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 36 6 6 0 0 33 19 88 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 35 35 14 3 2 10 1 79 6 3458
2017 Corporate Management Branch 39 33 11 2 2 11 1 83 5 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 61 26 0 0 0 13 0 100 0 16
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 23 27 20 14 14 0 1 51 29 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 23 24 18 18 15 0 1 48 34 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 18 26 19 12 26 0 0 44 38 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 21 32 26 13 7 0 1 53 20 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 19 30 29 14 6 0 1 50 20 625
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 18 30 38 7 7 0 0 48 14 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 30 33 20 10 5 1 2 64 15 3458
2017 Corporate Management Branch 28 36 22 8 4 0 2 65 12 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 7 61 25 0 7 0 0 68 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 26 27 22 14 9 1 2 54 23 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 24 30 23 12 8 1 3 55 21 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 13 36 25 13 13 0 0 49 26 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 45 27 12 5 3 1 7 77 9 3464
2017 Corporate Management Branch 49 25 11 3 2 1 9 82 6 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 68 11 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 29 32 22 10 6 0 1 62 16 3460
2017 Corporate Management Branch 34 29 23 8 6 0 0 63 14 621
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 31 37 12 7 14 0 0 67 21 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 30 34 20 9 4 1 2 66 14 3459
2017 Corporate Management Branch 28 35 22 7 4 1 3 66 12 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 37 50 6 0 7 0 0 87 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 28 35 21 9 4 1 1 64 14 3457
2017 Corporate Management Branch 27 35 20 11 4 0 2 64 15 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 26 54 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 31 32 20 10 5 1 1 64 15 3457
2017 Corporate Management Branch 32 31 19 10 6 1 2 65 16 620
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 30 43 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 33 35 18 9 3 1 1 69 12 3451
2017 Corporate Management Branch 33 36 18 7 4 0 2 70 11 620
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 18 56 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 55 26 11 4 2 0 1 82 7 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 57 22 11 4 3 0 2 81 7 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 74 13 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 72 13 7 3 3 0 2 87 7 3466
2017 Corporate Management Branch 73 12 5 3 4 0 3 87 7 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 80 6 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 50 29 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 3465
2017 Corporate Management Branch 50 28 12 5 3 0 1 79 8 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 51 35 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 58 21 9 5 5 0 1 81 10 3470
2017 Corporate Management Branch 60 20 9 5 5 0 1 81 10 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 66 13 14 0 7 0 0 78 7 15

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 55 14 6 2 1 0 20 88 4 3454
2017 Corporate Management Branch 56 11 6 3 1 0 23 87 5 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 68 0 6 0 13 0 14 79 15 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 70 16 4 1 1 1 6 93 2 3445
2017 Corporate Management Branch 69 16 6 2 1 0 6 91 3 621
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 62 19 0 7 0 0 13 92 8 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 62 20 8 4 4 1 3 84 8 3466
2017 Corporate Management Branch 63 20 9 3 2 0 2 85 5 622
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 86 7 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 48 31 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 3462
2017 Corporate Management Branch 48 30 12 4 3 0 2 80 7 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 51 36 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 13 34 36 12 4 0 0 48 16 3471
2017 Corporate Management Branch 12 36 37 10 4 0 0 48 14 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 0 30 49 14 7 0 0 30 21 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 7 17 40 25 12 0 0 36 24 3462
2017 Corporate Management Branch 8 14 43 23 11 0 0 34 22 623
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 7 13 56 18 6 0 0 24 20 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 25 45 14 8 4 4 0 73 12 3468
2017 Corporate Management Branch 37 42 10 5 3 4 0 81 9 620
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 49 19 13 20 0 0 0 68 20 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 20 41 17 12 7 2 0 62 20 3472
2017 Corporate Management Branch 22 45 16 10 5 2 0 68 16 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 31 43 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 16
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 14 86 3464
2017 Corporate Management Branch 15 85 624

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 22 29537
2017 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 78 22 522
2017 Corporate Management Branch 82 18 104

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 49 34 4 7 4 0 1 85 11 415
2017 Corporate Management Branch 61 22 2 7 7 0 1 84 13 87
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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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 30 24 19 11 11 5 1 32 68 3472
2017 Corporate Management Branch 26 25 22 13 10 3 1 27 73 624
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 18 32 19 32 0 0 0 18 82 16

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 20 2189
2017 Corporate Management Branch 19 432
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 8 13

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 36 2189
2017 Corporate Management Branch 34 432
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 24 13

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 21 2189
2017 Corporate Management Branch 25 432
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 16 13

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 36 2189
2017 Corporate Management Branch 43 432
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 37 13

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 5 2189
2017 Corporate Management Branch 6 432
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 7 13

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 43 2189
2017 Corporate Management Branch 46 432
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 39 13

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 7 51 18 8 4 12 2142
2017 Corporate Management Branch 7 51 16 8 4 14 424
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 25 50 8 0 17 0 12

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 14 26 16 16 17 3 8 45 38 2207
2017 Corporate Management Branch 17 32 15 12 12 2 8 55 28 436
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 32 30 15 0 0 0 23 81 0 13

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 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 4 11 13 20 42 3 7 16 69 2206
2017 Corporate Management Branch 3 12 15 20 41 3 5 17 67 437
2017 ADMO / Strategic Management 7 7 24 7 31 0 23 19 50 13
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