2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Courts Administration Service by Question 106. In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 43 4 13 3 0 0 80 16 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 44 4 15 10 0 0 71 25 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 45 9 17 3 0 0 71 19 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 48 2 15 4 0 0 79 19 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 41 7 18 5 0 0 69 23 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 45 5 18 10 0 0 66 28 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 39 9 22 5 0 0 64 28 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 43 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 73 23 1 1 1 0 2 97 2 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 67 24 4 2 3 0 0 91 5 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 30 1 2 1 1 0 96 3 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 71 18 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 66 20 7 5 1 0 1 87 6 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 31 6 1 2 0 0 90 3 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 30 7 3 0 1 1 89 3 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 53 24 10 7 2 2 2 80 10 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 27 6 6 0 0 1 88 7 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 31 10 8 1 0 0 81 9 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 38 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 60 25 9 4 0 0 2 87 4 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 18 8 15 2 0 2 75 17 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 25 6 8 4 0 1 83 11 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 55 31 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 46 36 6 8 2 0 2 84 10 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 32 7 12 1 0 0 80 14 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 23 11 9 10 0 0 70 19 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 56 13 3 0 2 0 84 3 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 51 2 10 6 0 0 82 16 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 37 6 14 1 0 0 78 16 83
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 39 5 6 4 0 0 85 11 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 40 3 14 4 0 0 79 18 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 27 17 16 4 0 0 62 21 46

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 37 9 13 5 0 0 73 18 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 38 12 10 15 0 1 63 25 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 37 20 13 4 0 0 63 17 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 35 11 19 4 0 0 66 23 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 30 21 19 13 0 2 47 32 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 31 15 22 15 0 0 49 37 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 33 22 12 16 0 0 50 28 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 28 17 22 12 0 0 48 34 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 36 9 6 5 0 0 79 11 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 35 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 49 14 4 4 1 0 78 8 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 40 20 9 4 0 0 67 13 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 29 18 5 4 0 0 73 9 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 38 14 4 6 0 0 76 11 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 50 11 7 1 1 1 81 8 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 33 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 39 1 8 3 0 0 88 11 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 41 8 9 2 1 0 81 11 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 48 13 3 1 0 0 84 4 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 45 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 36 12 3 7 0 1 78 10 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 32 8 7 4 0 0 81 12 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 54 9 4 1 1 0 85 6 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 44 8 4 6 0 0 82 10 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 34 5 9 1 0 0 85 10 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 44 8 6 6 0 1 80 12 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 51 11 7 2 0 0 81 9 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 49 4 4 5 0 0 87 8 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 41 17 4 0 2 0 78 4 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 47 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 40 18 7 4 1 0 71 11 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 40 13 12 4 0 0 70 17 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 28 11 9 3 1 0 77 12 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 33 8 11 8 0 1 73 18 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 37 21 7 3 0 2 69 10 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 32 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 32 20 6 2 5 2 70 8 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 33 20 12 7 0 0 61 19 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 28 27 7 10 1 1 55 17 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 30 19 8 8 0 5 64 16 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 14 14 12 15 2 22 46 36 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 29 9 11 8 1 3 71 19 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 30 10 9 9 2 10 68 20 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 36 27 14 2 7 0 14 73 10 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 14 14 9 18 4 21 45 35 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 22 11 12 8 1 15 63 24 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 29 9 14 8 1 15 63 26 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 26 10 7 10 2 21 65 22 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 46 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 48 12 6 5 0 0 78 11 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 53 16 3 3 0 0 79 5 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 58 10 4 4 0 0 81 9 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 39 20 6 3 0 0 71 10 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 46 17 10 4 0 0 70 13 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 42 11 8 9 0 0 72 17 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 52 6 14 2 0 0 78 16 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 33 17 10 3 1 0 70 13 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 36 13 16 9 0 0 62 24 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 40 22 12 9 0 0 57 21 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 36 21 9 12 0 0 58 21 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 39 19 10 6 0 0 65 16 83
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 36 13 17 13 0 0 57 31 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 35 15 15 16 0 0 53 31 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 31 13 18 10 0 2 58 28 47

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 42 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 43 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 41 18 8 1 0 1 72 9 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 38 21 9 0 0 0 69 9 46

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 32 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 44 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 50 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 51 10 2 0 0 0 87 2 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 35 19 3 0 0 1 78 3 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 38 12 5 4 1 0 79 8 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 29 15 13 5 0 0 67 19 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 53 4 8 0 0 2 88 8 47

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 31 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 38 12 9 12 0 0 67 21 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 40 23 6 10 0 0 61 16 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 38 12 20 7 0 0 61 27 46

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 33 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 26 7 2 3 0 0 88 5 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 34 7 1 1 0 0 90 3 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 47 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 23 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 30 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 60 24 13 2 1 0 1 85 3 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 63 35 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 35 13 8 6 2 0 72 15 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 36 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 45 21 8 7 0 0 65 15 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 49 15 8 2 0 0 74 11 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 39 21 12 6 4 0 60 19 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 32 19 14 15 0 0 52 29 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 35 22 21 11 0 0 46 32 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 52 12 6 10 0 0 72 16 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 33 14 6 7 2 1 72 14 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 34 11 13 8 0 0 68 21 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 32 17 15 6 0 0 62 21 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 30 15 13 5 0 0 68 17 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 36 17 12 4 3 1 66 16 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 30 19 11 11 0 1 59 21 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 27 20 23 11 0 0 47 34 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 49 12 2 12 0 0 75 14 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 39 11 4 6 1 2 79 10 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 34 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 42 19 11 3 0 0 67 14 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 41 19 6 2 0 0 72 9 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 36 19 13 2 0 0 66 15 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 38 17 14 9 0 0 60 23 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 33 18 15 10 0 1 56 25 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 29 27 10 12 0 0 52 22 47

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 44 7 6 2 0 0 86 7 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 43 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 41 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 52 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 34 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 48 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 45 10 4 5 0 1 80 10 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 41 14 5 2 0 0 78 8 47

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 34 20 7 4 1 2 69 11 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 44 12 4 4 0 2 79 8 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 29 17 5 5 0 0 72 11 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 34 11 9 4 0 0 77 12 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 28 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 30 21 5 6 0 0 68 11 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 45 14 3 7 0 1 75 10 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 26 25 9 2 0 0 64 11 47

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 14 28 27 16 3 5 47 23 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 17 32 18 12 1 4 32 34 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 19 39 20 3 1 7 25 32 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 28 37 11 5 0 2 16 46 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 16 27 20 20 3 2 43 28 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 21 36 16 8 1 6 25 36 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 25 42 12 4 1 6 17 38 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 28 29 19 10 0 2 30 40 47

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 12 23 16 21 9 9 45 26 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 20 23 19 16 1 6 38 38 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 22 39 28 3 0 4 32 27 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 30 38 14 2 2 0 17 45 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 15 16 25 21 4 4 50 33 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 19 29 19 6 6 6 29 38 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 21 31 19 6 4 7 28 37 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 8 31 32 6 14 0 9 22 43 47

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 9 16 20 29 3 15 60 20 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 22 23 25 14 1 6 42 34 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 17 42 19 6 2 10 28 24 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 46 23 23 0 0 0 23 54 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 9 18 23 20 7 6 49 30 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 18 25 22 8 4 7 33 38 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 27 22 19 8 1 11 30 45 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 37 20 11 14 2 2 27 53 47

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 7 25 25 28 2 10 60 12 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 8 24 36 15 0 5 54 21 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 13 40 31 10 0 6 44 14 70
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 17 40 23 7 0 0 30 30 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 15 4 21 31 20 4 3 55 21 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 16 28 30 15 1 3 46 25 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 18 28 30 8 2 7 42 26 79
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 18 30 30 14 0 2 45 24 46

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 12 23 20 11 20 5 9 36 41 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 21 27 9 13 0 3 22 50 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 38 30 14 0 0 3 14 55 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 42 19 10 4 0 0 14 68 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 18 20 16 17 3 6 36 41 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 24 24 10 5 1 7 16 57 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 28 15 22 5 0 4 28 56 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 31 20 13 12 0 0 26 55 47

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 16 22 9 20 9 10 36 37 117
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 15 26 17 17 3 5 37 35 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 22 33 24 6 2 4 31 34 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 23 27 20 5 0 0 24 49 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 22 17 5 18 6 17 30 48 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 18 26 26 9 3 7 39 33 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 12 34 24 8 1 13 36 24 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 4 28 22 19 16 2 9 40 35 47

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 7 25 14 28 8 9 51 19 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 17 26 23 13 1 3 36 37 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 21 39 18 7 2 7 27 30 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 38 26 19 4 0 0 23 51 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 22 20 17 15 9 8 39 38 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 22 32 14 7 3 7 23 42 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 18 30 19 7 1 9 30 37 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 8 29 32 10 8 6 7 21 43 47
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 24 4 8 2 0 2 86 10 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 26 8 4 1 1 1 86 5 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 55 23 14 1 2 0 4 82 4 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 67 24 6 2 0 0 2 92 2 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 24 5 10 2 0 5 82 13 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 22 5 7 2 0 1 85 10 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 26 7 5 0 0 6 88 5 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 55 21 10 4 6 0 4 79 11 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 23 26 14 10 7 10 10 61 21 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 34 20 16 11 2 1 52 27 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 27 26 20 10 0 8 40 32 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 30 19 6 12 2 2 61 19 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 29 19 6 8 7 5 62 16 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 28 19 12 16 3 2 50 29 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 24 25 19 11 0 5 43 31 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 24 22 8 12 4 4 54 22 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 39 5 5 2 1 0 87 8 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 37 9 10 11 0 0 70 21 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 31 17 9 11 0 2 63 20 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 39 28 17 9 4 0 2 68 14 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 30 5 8 7 4 1 79 16 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 31 9 12 11 1 0 68 23 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 35 9 10 14 3 3 64 26 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 27 10 2 16 4 0 71 19 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 33 6 4 8 1 1 81 12 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 35 14 16 11 1 2 58 28 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 37 18 11 11 0 2 59 23 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 40 11 13 7 2 4 66 22 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 33 15 12 1 4 2 71 14 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 32 16 15 8 1 2 60 23 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 31 21 17 9 0 3 52 27 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 29 14 13 6 0 4 65 21 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 28 11 6 3 15 1 76 11 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 33 9 11 13 7 2 63 26 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 36 14 11 14 4 3 59 26 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 29 16 16 2 9 4 60 22 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 23 11 9 2 14 5 72 14 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 28 16 11 12 6 2 58 24 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 29 17 15 11 7 3 53 29 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 30 12 12 10 4 4 63 24 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 16 12 11 12 32 5 44 37 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 22 16 28 19 8 1 31 51 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 20 18 30 17 6 6 27 53 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 19 20 9 19 14 4 42 34 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 16 17 13 12 20 4 43 34 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 18 16 21 23 8 4 33 50 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 18 23 18 22 5 4 32 43 79
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 19 14 14 16 12 2 49 35 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 40 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 46 10 8 6 1 0 75 15 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 48 9 9 4 2 2 77 13 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 43 13 7 2 0 2 78 9 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 42 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 38 14 9 6 0 0 71 14 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 42 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 35 16 8 8 0 0 68 16 47
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 36 11 5 7 2 2 76 12 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 31 7 11 7 0 2 75 18 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 33 22 10 3 0 2 65 13 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 34 13 15 4 0 0 68 20 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 36 13 9 4 0 2 74 13 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 35 14 17 9 0 1 60 26 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 34 15 12 13 0 3 59 25 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 31 19 0 12 0 0 69 12 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 25 8 1 6 5 2 84 7 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 25 9 8 7 1 2 75 16 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 27 18 12 4 0 0 66 16 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 35 21 5 4 0 0 70 9 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 30 12 6 3 2 3 79 9 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 33 14 12 8 2 4 64 21 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 38 16 11 10 0 0 63 21 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 38 38 14 0 8 2 0 78 8 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 24 9 4 3 1 1 84 8 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 24 8 7 9 0 2 75 16 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 37 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 38 25 9 0 0 0 67 9 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 36 12 9 4 0 4 75 13 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 37 11 16 8 0 2 65 24 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 35 19 10 13 0 0 58 23 79
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 26 19 4 10 0 0 67 14 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 79 14 2 3 2 0 1 94 4 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 82 12 3 1 0 0 2 96 1 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 82 14 1 0 1 0 2 97 1 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 78 10 8 2 0 0 2 90 2 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 76 14 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 71 21 3 0 3 0 1 93 4 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 77 13 6 0 3 0 1 92 3 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 74 16 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 20 10 9 8 2 4 71 18 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 22 7 7 9 3 2 76 17 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 27 9 5 4 4 6 80 11 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 15 19 7 4 2 11 65 13 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 19 16 7 2 12 5 70 12 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 23 13 7 9 4 8 67 18 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 27 14 7 11 4 5 65 20 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 40 25 18 4 4 5 4 72 9 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 23 5 10 5 2 0 80 14 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 17 5 8 10 0 2 76 19 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 52 30 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 26 21 7 2 0 0 70 9 46

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 23 11 2 2 4 0 84 4 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 20 6 5 9 0 2 79 15 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 28 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 24 24 0 2 5 0 72 3 46

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 28 8 4 7 2 0 82 11 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 25 1 8 8 0 2 83 16 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 31 13 6 6 0 0 76 11 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 35 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 41 13 3 3 1 0 80 7 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 30 13 12 8 0 1 66 20 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 23 22 10 8 0 1 60 18 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 44 30 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 47
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 34 5 0 7 8 4 87 8 21
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 43 15 4 0 5 4 79 5 22
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 27 43 14 5 5 0 7 75 10 19
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 72 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 20
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 41 28 0 0 0 6 71 0 15
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 31 11 7 8 7 0 72 16 38
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 26 4 24 6 0 20 57 38 18
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 55 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 33 7 6 3 10 1 82 10 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 29 22 12 8 5 0 56 21 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 45 18 11 6 6 2 63 18 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 19 33 28 9 9 0 2 53 18 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 33 14 8 2 12 1 73 11 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 31 20 12 9 9 0 56 23 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 31 25 16 6 8 0 49 24 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 41 22 8 6 11 0 60 16 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 28 12 5 6 7 2 75 12 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 26 21 21 13 1 0 45 34 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 30 34 14 13 0 0 40 27 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 32 16 25 12 0 2 47 37 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 35 8 15 3 6 1 71 20 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 28 27 14 15 2 0 43 30 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 25 34 18 13 0 1 35 31 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 33 29 18 8 2 0 44 27 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 26 17 8 5 14 1 65 16 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 30 19 21 17 3 0 43 38 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 24 31 15 18 6 0 33 34 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 21 25 22 14 4 2 35 38 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 29 15 14 8 8 1 59 24 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 22 31 20 16 4 0 30 37 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 18 23 22 18 10 0 30 44 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 8 18 37 25 10 3 0 27 35 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 32 8 9 6 14 2 73 18 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 20 25 14 16 2 0 44 30 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 31 25 15 15 6 0 41 32 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 30 16 15 21 2 2 45 37 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 29 11 17 7 10 1 61 26 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 28 28 13 15 7 0 40 30 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 23 32 13 14 5 0 38 29 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 42 26 15 6 2 0 53 21 46

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 32 16 9 7 11 1 63 19 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 25 17 18 21 0 0 44 39 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 33 18 17 19 3 0 44 38 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 24 22 22 21 3 2 32 45 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 22 25 19 23 5 5 1 50 30 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 8 32 19 20 18 2 0 41 40 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 28 30 11 20 5 0 36 32 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 13 24 30 18 16 0 0 37 34 46
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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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 38 14 8 2 4 1 74 11 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 34 18 14 9 0 0 60 23 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 47 24 4 5 3 0 65 10 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 37 14 19 5 0 2 61 24 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 42 23 1 1 5 1 73 2 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 39 26 8 9 1 1 56 18 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 37 27 10 10 1 0 53 20 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 22 39 16 1 0 0 44 18 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 30 11 4 3 3 0 82 7 117
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 36 18 3 1 4 0 76 5 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 37 12 5 6 9 0 75 11 70
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 55 12 2 2 0 2 82 5 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 33 39 11 4 3 7 3 80 8 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 45 13 3 1 8 2 81 5 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 42 13 4 5 5 0 77 9 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 48 14 8 0 0 0 77 8 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 29 9 10 1 6 1 79 12 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 37 12 6 4 5 0 77 11 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 33 16 11 6 3 2 67 17 70
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 42 18 7 5 2 2 69 12 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 39 13 9 1 2 0 76 10 83
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 36 18 7 5 4 2 69 12 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 31 20 7 13 5 0 57 22 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 37 25 17 10 0 10 0 70 12 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 22 21 8 10 9 1 57 21 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 28 28 12 7 5 0 51 20 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 34 24 9 8 6 2 56 18 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 36 28 10 8 7 2 49 20 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 25 21 8 7 9 3 59 17 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 32 24 10 11 5 2 52 23 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 22 28 17 10 5 0 42 28 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 30 30 14 6 6 0 46 21 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 26 8 9 7 25 6 65 23 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 19 15 19 14 14 2 43 40 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 20 30 13 18 9 1 33 34 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 21 32 11 11 11 4 35 27 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 20 17 12 12 14 5 50 29 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 19 19 18 12 11 3 42 35 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 19 31 17 20 4 1 29 38 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 15 17 24 10 22 9 2 37 36 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 23 8 2 1 2 4 89 3 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 32 9 2 2 2 0 87 4 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 35 7 3 1 1 3 89 4 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 57 34 8 0 0 0 2 92 0 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 21 19 3 1 5 3 75 5 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 26 9 6 3 1 2 82 9 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 33 11 3 1 2 1 84 5 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 38 8 4 4 2 2 83 8 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 22 2 4 0 4 1 93 4 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 25 4 2 2 2 0 92 4 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 72 21 4 1 0 1 0 94 1 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 66 28 2 0 2 0 2 96 2 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 18 15 7 1 6 1 75 9 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 60 22 9 3 1 2 2 86 5 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 33 7 1 2 5 2 89 4 79
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 36 4 6 4 7 2 84 11 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 32 26 16 12 7 7 0 62 21 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 27 21 15 16 2 0 47 32 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 26 32 13 15 3 0 39 29 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 28 30 11 11 0 2 47 23 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 15 15 22 17 11 3 37 46 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 19 20 23 27 1 1 28 51 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 7 26 17 33 4 0 20 52 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 12 42 22 16 2 0 18 39 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 18 17 12 20 5 12 42 38 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 16 13 27 25 4 3 30 56 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 26 21 17 22 4 3 35 42 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 15 27 16 18 0 13 30 39 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 15 11 16 23 8 12 37 49 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 14 19 18 35 1 4 25 55 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 14 15 14 44 2 2 24 60 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 8 36 24 18 4 4 15 46 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 29 18 7 5 15 0 65 15 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 37 21 12 12 3 0 53 25 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 36 25 14 7 6 0 51 23 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 10 41 28 6 12 2 2 52 19 46

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 31 13 4 3 10 0 79 7 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 35 15 3 4 7 0 76 7 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 42 19 4 6 4 0 70 10 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 33 39 21 0 2 2 2 76 2 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 33 10 1 1 6 6 86 3 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 39 17 4 2 5 0 75 6 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 32 22 5 11 0 0 61 16 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 45 12 4 6 3 0 77 10 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 40 8 6 3 3 0 84 8 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 45 13 3 6 4 0 77 9 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 46 18 7 6 7 0 67 14 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 44 14 5 5 0 2 75 10 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 41 9 3 1 1 1 86 5 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 41 17 7 1 0 0 75 9 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 35 19 8 9 3 0 63 18 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 47 8 12 3 2 0 76 16 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 32 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 36 8 9 4 0 0 79 14 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 43 14 4 5 2 0 77 9 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 48 15 2 2 0 2 80 5 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 29 7 3 2 0 0 88 6 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 40 12 4 4 0 0 80 7 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 28 39 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 29 47 10 8 4 2 0 77 12 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 35 14 6 7 2 0 73 13 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 29 26 12 9 2 0 52 22 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 25 32 13 10 2 0 45 23 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 11 24 30 24 7 2 2 37 33 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 27 23 10 8 0 1 59 18 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 35 25 10 12 0 0 53 22 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 17 24 31 14 13 1 0 42 27 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 34 24 12 8 2 0 55 21 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 37 11 6 5 1 0 77 11 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 35 20 10 11 1 0 58 21 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 34 25 12 7 0 1 56 19 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 34 25 20 2 0 2 51 23 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 32 21 8 7 0 1 64 15 83
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 37 20 12 11 1 0 56 23 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 39 22 9 13 0 0 55 23 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 34 24 12 8 2 0 55 21 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 27 20 20 11 7 7 8 55 21 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 27 17 15 15 5 1 50 32 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 28 22 7 10 6 0 58 18 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 25 21 23 0 2 7 52 25 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 20 16 14 13 2 6 53 30 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 21 20 18 16 3 0 45 34 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 25 23 8 15 6 1 50 25 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 24 25 14 4 13 0 50 21 47
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 22 30 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 31 39 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 23 39 38 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 35 36 29 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 20 30 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 33 34 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 43 33 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 38 39 47

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 12 32 2 46 5 54
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 3 14 69 4 7 3 31
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 5 53 0 0 6 17
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 81 0 19 0 0 0 16
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 2 7 45 11 9999 35 41
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 16 56 8 9999 7 65
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 11 37 9 9999 5 22
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 13 87 117
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 76 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 76 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 73 46
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 81 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 80 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 87 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 84 47

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 56 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 24
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 12
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 60 24
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 70 17
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 58 12
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 69 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 39
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 82 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 15
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 17
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 39
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 15
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 41 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 24
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 49 12
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 39
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 24
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 39
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 24
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 17
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 12
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 39
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 32 24
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 17
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 69 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 39
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 24
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 60 24
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 34 17
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 57 12
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 39
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 37 24
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 36 17
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 15
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 17
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 15
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 24
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 42 17
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 41 12
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 39
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 56 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 24
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 24

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 24
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 17
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 75 12
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 68 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 24
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 40 17
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 39

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 24
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 24
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 49 17
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 15
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 37 17
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 15
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 38

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 15
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 38

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 23
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 38
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 38

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 23
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 38
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 15
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 38
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 38

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 15
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 49 14
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 23
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 38
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 59 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 38

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 23
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 14
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 38

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 14
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 77 23 15
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 100 0 24
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 100 0 17
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 19 11 4 3 39 16 61 16 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 19 20 8 15 25 3 41 31 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 14 30 13 12 14 8 30 31 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 20 25 11 9 14 9 41 26 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 14 13 19 3 5 30 15 50 15 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 14 23 8 10 23 4 43 25 193
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 21 27 5 7 28 3 44 18 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 23 22 12 0 21 2 56 15 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 31 18 2 4 20 1 70 8 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 26 33 15 5 12 9 0 64 19 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 34 27 8 6 11 0 54 16 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 43 13 7 9 5 0 70 16 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 25 20 2 7 17 4 63 11 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 32 21 9 6 7 1 61 17 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 30 24 6 9 14 1 53 18 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 43 16 8 0 8 2 74 9 47
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 42 10 9 7 4 8 70 19 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 50 10 6 1 1 6 82 7 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 21 53 18 5 0 3 0 76 5 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 25 59 9 2 0 2 3 89 2 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 39 14 7 2 3 19 71 12 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 47 11 7 3 1 6 77 11 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 51 13 6 1 3 4 78 8 79
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 31 53 10 4 0 0 2 86 4 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 17 16 3 4 27 25 51 16 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 20 23 6 5 18 16 48 17 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 9 21 25 8 1 26 9 46 15 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 9 32 26 2 7 16 8 54 12 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 9 15 2 1 28 35 49 10 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 17 23 6 5 23 11 48 16 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 18 31 6 9 22 8 36 20 79
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 28 21 2 2 18 10 65 5 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 25 10 2 2 16 8 83 4 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 30 8 4 4 1 6 83 9 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 24 12 4 2 11 1 81 6 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 44 7 2 0 2 3 91 2 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 26 32 15 1 1 8 17 77 3 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 30 16 4 3 6 8 73 8 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 22 36 22 3 4 9 4 66 8 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 42 47 2 4 0 2 3 94 4 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 25 11 0 3 24 8 79 5 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 28 11 5 6 7 8 75 12 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 30 29 18 4 2 15 1 72 7 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 32 47 9 9 0 0 3 82 9 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 22 29 20 0 1 10 17 71 2 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 34 19 3 4 7 5 70 8 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 40 16 5 3 12 5 71 10 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 41 6 2 0 11 5 90 3 47
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 95 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 90 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 92 72
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 10 90 80

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 89 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 83 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 25 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 13 9 1 2 41 15 71 8 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 17 19 2 6 32 8 55 13 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 12 31 4 6 28 9 36 15 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 31 15 2 4 25 7 69 9 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 16 14 13 1 1 41 14 66 5 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 13 25 3 5 35 5 44 14 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 8 15 27 4 4 38 5 40 13 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 21 22 20 2 0 31 4 67 3 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 33 10 0 3 22 3 83 4 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 30 18 5 5 12 2 68 12 104
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 25 25 4 4 20 1 58 11 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 40 13 4 4 9 2 76 10 45
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 29 22 16 1 2 25 5 73 4 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 31 23 3 4 14 2 65 8 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 30 24 3 2 28 0 60 7 80
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 27 36 14 4 0 17 2 78 5 47
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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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 25 16 11 12 1 4 58 25 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 26 16 6 12 0 2 66 18 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 27 12 14 9 0 5 63 25 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 34 24 20 9 9 0 4 61 18 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 32 21 18 7 2 3 51 27 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 28 24 21 15 0 1 40 36 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 20 31 17 11 0 2 40 28 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 17 14 23 28 19 0 0 31 46 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 29 21 8 4 1 7 63 14 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 26 22 12 11 0 1 54 23 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 29 25 6 12 3 6 53 19 70
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 20 19 19 18 0 0 44 37 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 20 22 15 21 15 1 6 45 39 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 22 22 20 25 1 1 32 45 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 16 15 28 21 0 5 33 51 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 14 16 15 19 35 0 0 30 54 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 24 16 4 5 2 13 71 11 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 29 11 2 4 2 8 81 7 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 43 21 12 10 3 1 10 72 14 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 26 36 8 4 11 3 12 73 18 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 35 16 11 7 1 3 64 19 117
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 32 20 10 11 0 0 59 21 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 32 22 9 9 0 3 59 19 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 40 18 9 8 2 0 64 18 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 30 13 6 7 1 7 72 14 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 26 26 14 12 0 1 47 26 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 28 24 15 7 0 6 51 23 70
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 20 32 28 9 11 0 0 52 20 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 34 18 7 3 1 6 70 11 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 27 23 9 13 0 0 56 21 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 11 34 24 14 11 0 6 48 26 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 21 18 27 22 11 0 0 40 33 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 30 14 7 5 1 4 72 13 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 23 21 10 13 0 0 56 23 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 31 20 11 4 2 9 61 17 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 24 36 10 19 9 2 0 61 29 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 27 22 7 1 1 3 69 8 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 31 17 9 5 1 1 68 15 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 32 11 12 4 0 8 70 18 71
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 26 20 10 12 0 2 56 23 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 21 16 2 3 0 4 78 5 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 19 15 5 2 0 1 77 8 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 28 18 3 5 0 3 74 7 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 51 26 15 4 4 0 0 76 9 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 75 9 2 2 3 1 7 92 6 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 62 15 5 8 7 0 3 79 15 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 15 4 9 6 0 3 81 15 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 62 25 5 4 0 2 2 91 4 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 22 9 4 2 1 4 85 5 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 44 31 10 7 6 0 1 76 14 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 29 10 9 4 0 5 76 13 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 43 42 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 44

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 18 4 6 4 0 4 85 10 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 21 9 7 8 1 2 76 15 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 22 11 8 3 1 5 77 11 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 45 38 4 8 2 0 2 85 10 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 5 3 3 1 0 31 90 6 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 17 6 4 1 0 29 85 6 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 18 5 6 2 0 34 80 12 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 36 22 7 4 4 0 27 79 12 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 73 9 4 3 1 1 8 91 4 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 15 12 2 4 0 8 81 6 105
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 48 17 13 7 5 0 11 73 13 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 53 25 12 4 2 0 4 81 6 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 15 7 5 11 1 6 75 17 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 66 17 7 1 4 1 4 87 5 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 61 17 7 3 2 2 8 87 5 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 76 15 2 2 0 0 4 95 2 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 21 10 3 3 0 3 83 7 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 24 11 7 2 0 1 80 8 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 35 30 17 4 4 2 8 72 9 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 49 26 17 2 0 0 6 80 2 45

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 12 36 33 13 4 0 1 49 18 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 35 35 15 5 0 0 45 20 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 28 41 10 5 0 2 42 16 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 16 18 38 22 6 0 0 35 28 45

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 4 16 33 29 18 0 1 47 20 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 23 38 25 9 0 1 34 28 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 15 48 17 11 1 2 29 21 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 6 27 45 14 5 3 0 20 34 44

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 21 36 15 10 8 9 0 63 20 118
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 44 22 3 7 3 0 66 11 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 16 45 25 7 1 6 0 65 9 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 30 48 16 4 0 2 0 79 5 45

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 22 35 17 16 5 5 0 60 23 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 32 23 16 10 0 0 50 26 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 36 29 20 5 2 2 44 26 72
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 12 38 20 19 8 3 0 52 28 44
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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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 91 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 77 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 82 72
2014 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 10 90 84
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 82 194
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 15 85 81
2014 More than 20 years in current department or agency 18 82 46

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 78 22 11
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 80 20 25
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 77 23 13
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 89 11 35
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 80 20 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 72 0 6 11 12 0 0 72 23 20
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 29 60 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2014 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 25 12 3 0 3 0 84 3 31
2014 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 38 11 0 10 0 0 79 10 10
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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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 21 19 5 11 5 1 41 59 119
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 25 17 6 4 2 2 46 54 106
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 15 13 4 2 9 0 63 37 73
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 61 12 16 4 0 7 0 65 35 44

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 30 66
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 54
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 24
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 23 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 66
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 54
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 24
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 21 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 66
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 54
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 5 24
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 28 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 66
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 54
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 24
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 55 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 66
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 54
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 4 24
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 66
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 54
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 41 24
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 22 14

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 11 57 10 7 5 10 68
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 56 22 2 4 4 53
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 66 14 4 4 0 22
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 70 30 0 0 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 34 6 18 14 1 7 59 35 68
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 29 26 7 11 0 5 53 19 53
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 3 31 38 3 12 0 12 39 18 25
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 7 36 22 15 0 0 20 54 19 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 12 8 10 34 6 22 28 60 67
2017 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 22 19 7 7 0 33 50 22 53
2017 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 16 29 16 9 3 20 29 33 25
2017 More than 20 years in current department or agency 0 41 21 7 0 0 30 59 11 14
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