2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Health Agency of Canada by Question 111. In which province or territory do you work?

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.

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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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 37 46 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 48 3 12 3 0 0 82 15 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 59 2 18 3 0 0 77 21 55
2017 British Columbia 21 30 8 41 0 0 0 51 41 26
2017 Alberta 43 31 0 14 12 0 0 74 26 21
2017 Saskatchewan 37 48 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 12
2017 Manitoba 43 46 2 6 3 0 0 90 8 227
2017 Nova Scotia 20 60 7 3 7 3 0 83 10 29
2014 National Capital Region 30 46 5 14 5 0 0 76 19 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 48 5 11 2 0 0 82 14 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 52 11 8 3 0 0 77 12 63
2014 British Columbia 38 33 4 25 0 0 0 71 25 26
2014 Alberta 15 60 0 11 14 0 0 75 25 17
2014 Saskatchewan 36 56 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2014 Manitoba 53 38 3 4 1 0 0 91 5 292
2014 Nova Scotia 33 60 0 4 4 0 0 93 7 27

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 73 19 3 3 1 1 1 93 4 802
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 83 10 2 2 1 1 1 95 3 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 47 5 14 4 0 0 78 18 55
2017 British Columbia 78 17 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 25
2017 Alberta 82 9 0 5 0 4 0 94 6 21
2017 Saskatchewan 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Manitoba 81 12 1 1 0 2 3 98 1 227
2017 Nova Scotia 80 10 3 3 3 0 0 90 6 29
2014 National Capital Region 70 19 6 3 1 0 1 90 5 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 15 1 1 1 1 2 97 2 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 50 6 11 2 0 2 80 13 63
2014 British Columbia 73 12 11 0 0 0 3 89 0 26
2014 Alberta 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 17
2014 Saskatchewan 83 9 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2014 Manitoba 83 12 2 1 1 1 2 97 1 292
2014 Nova Scotia 83 14 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 27

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 64 19 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 14 2 2 1 3 3 95 3 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 24 10 29 23 0 0 38 52 55
2017 British Columbia 91 5 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 26
2017 Alberta 91 4 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 21
2017 Saskatchewan 80 8 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 12
2017 Manitoba 80 13 2 1 1 0 4 97 2 227
2017 Nova Scotia 73 17 7 0 0 3 0 93 0 29
2014 National Capital Region 63 20 4 7 5 0 1 84 12 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 12 3 0 2 0 2 95 2 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 26 6 27 30 0 0 37 57 63
2014 British Columbia 89 7 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2014 Alberta 75 13 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2014 Saskatchewan 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 80 12 3 1 0 0 4 96 1 292
2014 Nova Scotia 57 28 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 27

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 40 36 5 13 6 0 0 76 19 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 39 4 10 5 0 0 81 15 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 49 9 8 2 0 2 80 11 55
2017 British Columbia 24 31 15 25 5 0 0 55 30 26
2017 Alberta 50 33 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 21
2017 Saskatchewan 22 61 10 0 7 0 0 83 7 12
2017 Manitoba 46 30 7 12 5 0 0 76 17 226
2017 Nova Scotia 41 42 3 10 4 0 0 83 14 29
2014 National Capital Region 32 34 9 14 12 0 0 66 26 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 37 7 16 4 0 0 73 20 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 44 8 7 5 0 0 81 11 63
2014 British Columbia 30 38 12 20 0 0 0 68 20 26
2014 Alberta 30 38 12 7 13 0 0 67 21 17
2014 Saskatchewan 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 48 33 6 8 6 0 0 81 14 292
2014 Nova Scotia 49 44 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 27

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 National Capital Region 34 38 11 12 5 0 0 72 18 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 51 8 18 5 0 0 68 23 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 49 12 10 4 0 0 73 14 55
2017 British Columbia 21 35 16 15 13 0 0 56 28 26
2017 Alberta 31 55 4 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2017 Saskatchewan 15 62 7 8 7 0 0 77 15 12
2017 Manitoba 41 39 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 226
2017 Nova Scotia 28 27 35 6 4 0 0 55 10 29
2014 National Capital Region 26 39 13 15 7 0 0 65 22 920
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 49 14 12 2 0 1 72 14 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 45 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 63
2014 British Columbia 31 37 4 20 9 0 0 67 29 26
2014 Alberta 30 29 14 19 7 0 0 59 26 17
2014 Saskatchewan 39 52 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 Manitoba 41 38 7 10 3 0 1 80 13 292
2014 Nova Scotia 22 62 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 27

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 42 37 6 10 4 0 0 79 15 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 36 7 10 2 0 0 81 11 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 44 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 55
2017 British Columbia 34 32 8 18 7 0 0 66 25 26
2017 Alberta 47 41 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 21
2017 Saskatchewan 61 16 7 0 16 0 0 77 16 12
2017 Manitoba 47 39 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 226
2017 Nova Scotia 46 30 3 6 10 3 0 79 17 29
2014 National Capital Region 36 41 9 10 5 0 0 77 15 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 40 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 42 7 17 0 0 0 76 17 63
2014 British Columbia 39 46 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 26
2014 Alberta 26 51 5 18 0 0 0 77 18 17
2014 Saskatchewan 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 54 35 6 4 3 0 0 88 6 293
2014 Nova Scotia 26 39 10 18 8 0 0 65 26 27

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 49 33 4 10 4 0 0 83 13 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 31 4 10 1 0 0 85 11 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 46 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 55
2017 British Columbia 30 42 4 17 7 0 0 72 25 26
2017 Alberta 51 37 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 21
2017 Saskatchewan 51 26 0 16 7 0 0 77 23 12
2017 Manitoba 53 36 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 226
2017 Nova Scotia 57 16 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 29
2014 National Capital Region 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 36 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 42 11 12 1 0 0 75 13 63
2014 British Columbia 48 41 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 26
2014 Alberta 26 43 14 17 0 0 0 69 17 17
2014 Saskatchewan 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 57 34 2 4 3 0 0 91 7 293
2014 Nova Scotia 51 22 8 15 3 0 0 74 18 27

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 National Capital Region 52 34 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 800
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 38 4 7 0 0 1 89 7 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 35 3 3 2 0 2 91 5 54
2017 British Columbia 21 43 11 21 5 0 0 63 26 26
2017 Alberta 62 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2017 Saskatchewan 48 26 11 8 7 0 0 73 15 12
2017 Manitoba 60 30 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 226
2017 Nova Scotia 59 24 7 4 4 3 0 85 8 29
2014 National Capital Region 44 36 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 35 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 37 7 11 0 0 0 83 11 63
2014 British Columbia 34 34 16 8 5 3 0 70 13 26
2014 Alberta 27 60 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 17
2014 Saskatchewan 56 26 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2014 Manitoba 64 28 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 293
2014 Nova Scotia 61 31 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 27

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 National Capital Region 45 32 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 36 4 7 5 0 0 84 12 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 35 12 10 7 0 0 70 18 55
2017 British Columbia 47 14 16 18 4 0 0 62 22 26
2017 Alberta 60 24 0 9 8 0 0 84 16 21
2017 Saskatchewan 42 34 8 0 15 0 0 76 15 12
2017 Manitoba 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 226
2017 Nova Scotia 61 22 4 7 4 0 3 85 11 29
2014 National Capital Region 35 30 11 15 9 0 0 65 24 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 31 9 8 13 0 0 70 21 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 45 14 13 3 0 0 70 16 63
2014 British Columbia 44 32 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 26
2014 Alberta 45 23 13 12 7 0 0 68 20 17
2014 Saskatchewan 38 53 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Manitoba 49 31 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 293
2014 Nova Scotia 65 14 5 8 8 0 0 80 16 27

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 National Capital Region 24 24 13 13 12 3 11 55 30 804
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 23 8 19 18 4 10 48 42 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 25 10 12 12 0 8 63 26 55
2017 British Columbia 34 20 15 13 4 4 10 62 20 26
2017 Alberta 49 27 0 4 12 0 8 82 18 21
2017 Saskatchewan 34 25 10 23 8 0 0 59 31 12
2017 Manitoba 31 17 14 14 13 2 9 55 30 225
2017 Nova Scotia 42 34 3 6 11 0 4 79 18 29
2014 National Capital Region 24 19 12 16 18 2 10 48 39 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 28 12 16 9 3 10 56 30 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 37 12 11 7 0 10 67 20 63
2014 British Columbia 16 38 19 12 8 0 7 58 21 26
2014 Alberta 40 15 0 25 21 0 0 55 45 17
2014 Saskatchewan 53 17 11 0 9 0 9 77 10 11
2014 Manitoba 32 25 11 13 8 2 7 64 24 293
2014 Nova Scotia 26 26 7 12 7 0 22 67 24 27

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 33 43 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 49 5 8 5 0 0 81 14 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 50 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 54
2017 British Columbia 23 28 19 26 4 0 0 51 30 26
2017 Alberta 30 58 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 21
2017 Saskatchewan 36 40 0 16 7 0 0 76 24 12
2017 Manitoba 40 42 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 227
2017 Nova Scotia 34 46 7 0 13 0 0 81 13 29
2014 National Capital Region 24 47 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 44 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 52 15 16 0 2 0 69 16 63
2014 British Columbia 15 49 20 11 5 0 0 64 15 26
2014 Alberta 12 59 0 29 0 0 0 71 29 17
2014 Saskatchewan 47 35 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 11
2014 Manitoba 41 42 9 4 5 0 0 83 8 293
2014 Nova Scotia 14 41 23 4 18 0 0 55 22 27

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 29 38 12 11 10 0 0 67 21 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 38 15 14 10 1 0 60 24 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 35 15 16 6 0 0 63 22 55
2017 British Columbia 21 15 31 24 8 0 0 36 33 26
2017 Alberta 36 31 8 13 12 0 0 67 26 21
2017 Saskatchewan 19 59 7 0 15 0 0 77 15 12
2017 Manitoba 24 38 12 14 11 0 0 62 26 226
2017 Nova Scotia 40 33 13 10 0 3 0 76 11 29
2014 National Capital Region 22 35 14 17 11 0 0 57 28 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 38 16 10 12 1 0 61 22 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 38 17 22 1 2 2 58 24 63
2014 British Columbia 15 34 15 28 8 0 0 49 36 26
2014 Alberta 19 26 24 31 0 0 0 45 31 17
2014 Saskatchewan 39 43 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 11
2014 Manitoba 25 38 14 15 8 1 0 63 23 293
2014 Nova Scotia 32 36 12 15 5 0 0 68 20 27

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 National Capital Region 33 40 9 11 6 0 0 73 18 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 39 6 21 7 0 0 65 28 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 43 19 10 2 0 0 69 12 55
2017 British Columbia 22 40 8 30 0 0 0 63 30 26
2017 Alberta 42 12 11 17 17 0 0 54 34 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 43 25 16 7 0 0 51 24 12
2017 Manitoba 37 39 9 10 6 0 0 76 15 227
2017 Nova Scotia 34 40 7 6 13 0 0 74 19 29

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 National Capital Region 41 39 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 37 10 14 5 0 0 70 20 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 45 21 9 2 0 0 67 11 55
2017 British Columbia 15 38 23 13 11 0 0 54 24 26
2017 Alberta 39 30 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 21
2017 Saskatchewan 18 51 16 7 7 0 0 69 15 12
2017 Manitoba 44 39 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 227
2017 Nova Scotia 43 33 13 4 3 3 0 79 8 29
2014 National Capital Region 37 39 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 41 10 7 1 1 0 82 7 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 54 17 10 1 0 0 72 11 63
2014 British Columbia 35 34 11 16 5 0 0 69 20 26
2014 Alberta 26 31 10 34 0 0 0 56 34 17
2014 Saskatchewan 64 18 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2014 Manitoba 43 42 8 2 3 1 0 87 5 292
2014 Nova Scotia 41 21 11 19 8 0 0 63 27 27

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 National Capital Region 30 39 10 12 8 0 0 70 20 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 41 15 11 11 0 0 64 22 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 50 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 54
2017 British Columbia 19 22 15 24 20 0 0 41 44 26
2017 Alberta 35 36 7 9 12 0 0 71 22 21
2017 Saskatchewan 19 43 16 15 7 0 0 62 23 12
2017 Manitoba 31 33 13 14 9 0 0 64 23 226
2017 Nova Scotia 39 34 7 13 4 0 3 76 17 29

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 National Capital Region 49 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 33 7 8 1 0 0 84 9 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 47 17 2 0 0 0 81 2 55
2017 British Columbia 31 48 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 26
2017 Alberta 54 40 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2017 Saskatchewan 62 15 16 7 0 0 0 76 7 12
2017 Manitoba 62 32 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 227
2017 Nova Scotia 50 30 7 9 3 0 0 80 13 29
2014 National Capital Region 56 30 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 26 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 48 14 6 0 1 0 80 6 63
2014 British Columbia 53 28 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 26
2014 Alberta 51 34 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 17
2014 Saskatchewan 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 71 20 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 292
2014 Nova Scotia 55 19 19 4 4 0 0 73 7 27

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 National Capital Region 32 39 10 12 6 0 0 72 18 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 42 9 18 7 0 0 66 25 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 40 16 10 11 0 0 63 21 55
2017 British Columbia 12 34 12 31 11 0 0 46 42 26
2017 Alberta 27 32 8 22 12 0 0 58 34 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 41 7 37 7 0 0 48 45 12
2017 Manitoba 34 43 7 10 6 0 0 77 16 226
2017 Nova Scotia 25 39 17 13 4 3 0 66 17 29
2014 National Capital Region 22 42 11 16 8 0 0 64 24 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 44 14 15 7 1 0 64 22 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 48 18 15 8 0 2 58 24 63
2014 British Columbia 15 34 19 19 12 0 0 50 31 26
2014 Alberta 25 24 10 26 15 0 0 49 41 17
2014 Saskatchewan 29 71 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 32 43 9 11 4 0 0 75 16 293
2014 Nova Scotia 29 33 0 35 4 0 0 62 38 27

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 National Capital Region 35 36 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 31 10 19 10 0 0 61 30 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 33 24 9 11 0 0 57 19 55
2017 British Columbia 22 31 24 16 7 0 0 53 23 26
2017 Alberta 28 36 0 19 16 0 0 64 36 21
2017 Saskatchewan 18 59 8 15 0 0 0 76 15 12
2017 Manitoba 44 34 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 227
2017 Nova Scotia 28 39 21 9 0 3 0 69 10 29
2014 National Capital Region 28 37 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 48 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 46 21 16 3 0 0 59 20 63
2014 British Columbia 19 31 11 31 8 0 0 50 39 26
2014 Alberta 25 24 12 35 5 0 0 48 40 17
2014 Saskatchewan 74 17 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Manitoba 40 37 10 9 3 0 0 77 12 293
2014 Nova Scotia 30 21 10 28 11 0 0 51 39 27

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 National Capital Region 33 37 12 11 6 0 1 71 17 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 40 12 12 5 1 0 71 17 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 49 13 14 4 0 2 68 18 55
2017 British Columbia 23 39 17 15 4 3 0 63 20 26
2017 Alberta 27 35 7 13 12 4 0 65 27 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 70 7 8 7 0 0 77 15 12
2017 Manitoba 40 36 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 227
2017 Nova Scotia 43 28 7 10 7 0 6 75 18 29
2014 National Capital Region 24 39 15 15 7 0 0 63 22 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 48 10 6 7 1 0 78 13 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 47 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 63
2014 British Columbia 15 42 22 7 13 0 0 58 20 26
2014 Alberta 12 33 25 23 7 0 0 45 30 17
2014 Saskatchewan 47 44 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Manitoba 41 39 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 293
2014 Nova Scotia 47 32 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 27

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 National Capital Region 38 40 9 8 4 0 0 78 12 804
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 38 15 4 3 0 0 78 7 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 54 15 4 2 0 0 79 6 55
2017 British Columbia 28 31 16 25 0 0 0 59 25 26
2017 Alberta 35 52 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 21
2017 Saskatchewan 44 32 0 16 7 0 0 76 24 12
2017 Manitoba 47 35 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 226
2017 Nova Scotia 49 31 4 10 3 3 0 83 14 29
2014 National Capital Region 30 41 15 8 5 0 0 72 14 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 39 8 10 1 0 0 81 11 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 59 17 9 0 3 0 73 10 63
2014 British Columbia 36 38 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 26
2014 Alberta 14 63 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 17
2014 Saskatchewan 64 8 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 11
2014 Manitoba 50 36 7 3 4 0 0 86 7 293
2014 Nova Scotia 36 29 14 14 8 0 0 64 22 27

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 National Capital Region 34 38 15 9 3 0 1 72 12 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 36 23 7 2 1 0 68 9 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 42 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 55
2017 British Columbia 53 31 4 8 3 0 0 85 11 26
2017 Alberta 44 29 13 0 8 0 7 78 8 21
2017 Saskatchewan 44 33 7 0 16 0 0 77 16 12
2017 Manitoba 37 32 19 5 6 0 1 70 11 227
2017 Nova Scotia 31 36 24 3 0 6 0 71 3 29
2014 National Capital Region 27 35 21 10 6 0 0 62 17 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 34 20 12 8 0 0 60 20 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 45 18 5 5 2 2 72 10 63
2014 British Columbia 35 49 12 0 0 0 5 87 0 26
2014 Alberta 50 6 24 15 6 0 0 56 21 17
2014 Saskatchewan 39 17 9 26 9 0 0 56 35 11
2014 Manitoba 39 35 15 6 4 0 1 74 11 293
2014 Nova Scotia 55 37 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 27

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 National Capital Region 12 24 37 18 6 1 2 25 37 804
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 29 37 10 9 1 2 19 43 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 28 34 23 0 0 0 23 42 55
2017 British Columbia 11 29 38 15 7 0 0 22 40 26
2017 Alberta 4 36 19 32 9 0 0 41 40 21
2017 Saskatchewan 15 39 46 0 0 0 0 0 54 12
2017 Manitoba 8 21 39 17 14 1 1 31 29 227
2017 Nova Scotia 7 37 42 11 0 3 0 11 46 29
2014 National Capital Region 13 31 36 15 4 0 1 19 44 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 32 35 10 8 2 1 18 46 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 47 33 8 2 3 0 10 56 63
2014 British Columbia 18 42 20 13 8 0 0 20 60 26
2014 Alberta 25 33 28 14 0 0 0 14 58 17
2014 Saskatchewan 0 44 46 10 0 0 0 10 44 11
2014 Manitoba 10 19 32 26 10 1 2 37 30 293
2014 Nova Scotia 8 22 43 14 8 4 0 24 31 27

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 National Capital Region 12 19 28 25 12 2 3 38 32 799
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 18 38 15 15 0 1 30 31 108
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 29 31 20 3 2 2 24 44 54
2017 British Columbia 23 33 18 7 11 8 0 19 61 26
2017 Alberta 9 28 32 22 9 0 0 31 36 21
2017 Saskatchewan 22 60 0 10 0 7 0 11 89 12
2017 Manitoba 9 15 28 23 23 1 1 47 24 227
2017 Nova Scotia 4 37 26 26 8 0 0 33 40 29
2014 National Capital Region 15 26 30 19 7 2 1 27 42 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 20 37 11 15 1 2 26 35 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 36 27 19 1 5 0 21 51 62
2014 British Columbia 26 39 11 8 12 0 4 21 68 26
2014 Alberta 29 29 28 13 0 0 0 13 59 17
2014 Saskatchewan 0 44 26 30 0 0 0 30 44 11
2014 Manitoba 10 14 32 25 15 2 2 42 24 293
2014 Nova Scotia 11 23 37 18 8 4 0 27 35 27

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 National Capital Region 24 27 30 12 4 1 2 17 53 803
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 33 31 2 2 0 1 4 65 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 29 31 0 0 0 0 0 69 55
2017 British Columbia 22 34 30 14 0 0 0 14 56 26
2017 Alberta 32 15 32 4 16 0 0 20 47 21
2017 Saskatchewan 23 7 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 12
2017 Manitoba 13 23 29 14 16 2 3 32 38 226
2017 Nova Scotia 35 34 21 11 0 0 0 11 69 29
2014 National Capital Region 38 32 20 7 2 0 1 9 71 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 33 18 6 3 0 2 10 72 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 28 12 2 0 3 0 2 86 63
2014 British Columbia 61 15 20 0 4 0 0 4 76 26
2014 Alberta 44 38 13 5 0 0 0 5 82 17
2014 Saskatchewan 43 39 9 0 0 0 9 0 90 11
2014 Manitoba 19 20 29 15 12 2 3 28 41 293
2014 Nova Scotia 44 18 22 12 0 4 0 12 65 27

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 National Capital Region 11 22 35 21 8 1 3 30 33 802
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 18 34 21 16 0 1 37 28 108
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 20 33 23 7 0 0 30 37 55
2017 British Columbia 0 15 32 29 24 0 0 53 15 26
2017 Alberta 16 9 27 27 21 0 0 48 25 21
2017 Saskatchewan 15 0 48 30 0 0 7 32 17 12
2017 Manitoba 3 11 26 36 21 0 2 58 15 222
2017 Nova Scotia 17 16 34 25 8 0 0 32 33 29
2014 National Capital Region 18 28 31 16 5 0 1 21 47 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 24 31 22 8 0 2 30 38 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 20 44 15 0 3 0 15 39 62
2014 British Columbia 8 18 38 16 13 4 4 31 28 26
2014 Alberta 20 11 22 40 7 0 0 47 30 17
2014 Saskatchewan 9 34 35 21 0 0 0 21 43 11
2014 Manitoba 5 10 23 36 21 1 3 60 16 293
2014 Nova Scotia 0 25 41 29 5 0 0 33 25 27

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 National Capital Region 18 25 27 16 9 1 3 26 46 801
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 26 22 5 9 3 0 15 62 108
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 26 28 14 8 2 2 22 49 55
2017 British Columbia 15 28 28 19 11 0 0 29 43 26
2017 Alberta 12 30 23 15 21 0 0 35 42 21
2017 Saskatchewan 15 33 41 0 0 0 11 0 54 12
2017 Manitoba 21 18 23 17 18 1 2 36 41 227
2017 Nova Scotia 24 17 27 25 8 0 0 32 41 29
2014 National Capital Region 27 29 25 12 5 0 2 17 57 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 27 22 11 8 1 2 20 58 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 29 26 15 0 3 0 16 57 63
2014 British Columbia 15 49 17 12 4 0 4 17 66 26
2014 Alberta 35 12 24 13 17 0 0 30 47 17
2014 Saskatchewan 35 8 26 20 10 0 0 30 43 11
2014 Manitoba 16 21 23 20 16 0 3 38 38 292
2014 Nova Scotia 18 30 36 7 5 4 0 12 50 27

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 National Capital Region 14 23 29 19 9 2 3 30 39 803
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 19 34 23 10 0 2 34 31 108
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 18 30 25 14 0 2 40 30 55
2017 British Columbia 10 28 19 31 3 8 0 38 42 26
2017 Alberta 8 12 38 22 21 0 0 42 19 21
2017 Saskatchewan 31 44 18 0 0 0 7 0 81 12
2017 Manitoba 6 8 20 29 31 3 4 63 16 227
2017 Nova Scotia 10 10 35 38 0 0 8 41 21 29
2014 National Capital Region 17 23 32 18 6 1 3 26 41 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 10 34 26 15 1 3 43 22 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 19 39 16 9 3 2 25 34 62
2014 British Columbia 18 15 19 12 16 4 16 35 41 26
2014 Alberta 31 24 5 27 6 0 7 35 60 17
2014 Saskatchewan 0 9 26 29 18 0 18 58 11 11
2014 Manitoba 3 8 21 32 28 2 6 65 12 293
2014 Nova Scotia 11 22 40 18 5 4 0 23 35 27

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 National Capital Region 19 27 33 12 5 1 3 18 48 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 30 24 14 2 0 2 17 59 108
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 43 22 9 2 2 0 11 67 55
2017 British Columbia 26 27 31 7 8 0 0 15 54 26
2017 Alberta 16 28 24 23 9 0 0 32 44 21
2017 Saskatchewan 23 33 44 0 0 0 0 0 56 12
2017 Manitoba 13 21 28 13 17 4 4 32 37 225
2017 Nova Scotia 31 26 32 3 0 3 4 3 62 29
2014 National Capital Region 29 29 28 9 3 1 1 12 60 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 25 21 12 4 1 2 16 62 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 43 18 8 0 0 2 9 73 63
2014 British Columbia 48 32 15 5 0 0 0 5 80 26
2014 Alberta 39 26 12 11 5 0 7 17 70 17
2014 Saskatchewan 35 17 20 10 0 9 9 12 63 11
2014 Manitoba 16 20 27 18 12 3 4 32 39 293
2014 Nova Scotia 28 37 23 7 5 0 0 12 65 27
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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 National Capital Region 70 16 4 5 3 0 1 87 8 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 12 3 1 2 4 3 94 3 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 20 8 25 11 0 0 56 36 55
2017 British Columbia 82 10 4 0 0 0 5 96 0 25
2017 Alberta 83 12 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21
2017 Saskatchewan 89 0 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 12
2017 Manitoba 77 7 5 2 1 0 7 91 3 226
2017 Nova Scotia 80 13 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 29
2014 National Capital Region 70 15 5 5 4 0 1 87 9 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 7 4 0 2 1 2 94 2 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 17 8 7 17 0 0 68 24 63
2014 British Columbia 80 11 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 26
2014 Alberta 81 0 15 0 0 0 5 85 0 17
2014 Saskatchewan 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 79 7 5 1 2 0 6 92 3 293
2014 Nova Scotia 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 27

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 National Capital Region 26 31 13 12 9 5 5 63 23 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 27 16 16 8 4 6 55 27 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 23 13 8 14 4 4 63 23 55
2017 British Columbia 11 32 15 13 14 10 4 50 32 26
2017 Alberta 55 21 12 4 5 4 0 79 9 21
2017 Saskatchewan 41 33 11 8 7 0 0 73 15 12
2017 Manitoba 27 30 12 11 12 2 5 62 25 227
2017 Nova Scotia 28 37 7 14 7 4 3 71 22 29
2014 National Capital Region 28 29 14 14 10 3 3 60 25 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 33 8 10 5 4 1 75 16 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 32 20 10 2 5 1 67 13 63
2014 British Columbia 34 36 4 10 5 11 0 79 17 26
2014 Alberta 41 35 7 6 0 5 6 85 7 17
2014 Saskatchewan 73 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 Manitoba 32 32 12 11 8 1 3 67 20 293
2014 Nova Scotia 41 40 0 8 0 4 7 91 9 27

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 National Capital Region 43 30 7 12 8 0 0 73 20 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 28 10 14 8 0 0 68 22 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 41 7 7 4 0 0 82 12 55
2017 British Columbia 34 39 11 12 4 0 0 73 16 26
2017 Alberta 66 16 5 0 12 0 0 82 12 21
2017 Saskatchewan 48 37 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 12
2017 Manitoba 39 31 8 10 11 0 0 71 21 227
2017 Nova Scotia 52 25 7 6 11 0 0 76 17 29
2014 National Capital Region 39 27 9 14 10 0 0 66 24 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 25 5 12 4 1 0 79 16 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 41 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 63
2014 British Columbia 44 22 17 12 5 0 0 67 16 26
2014 Alberta 52 23 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 17
2014 Saskatchewan 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Manitoba 42 27 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 293
2014 Nova Scotia 55 34 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 27

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 National Capital Region 35 32 11 12 7 2 1 69 19 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 33 11 16 5 2 0 68 22 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 10 7 2 0 2 80 9 55
2017 British Columbia 27 40 16 9 5 4 0 69 14 25
2017 Alberta 52 22 0 16 10 0 0 74 26 21
2017 Saskatchewan 51 32 10 0 7 0 0 83 7 12
2017 Manitoba 38 31 9 12 8 0 1 70 21 225
2017 Nova Scotia 52 21 3 14 4 6 0 78 18 29
2014 National Capital Region 27 37 12 15 6 2 1 66 22 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 29 9 10 5 2 0 75 16 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 51 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 63
2014 British Columbia 26 39 16 11 0 8 0 71 12 26
2014 Alberta 24 52 0 19 5 0 0 76 24 17
2014 Saskatchewan 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 37 36 10 11 4 1 1 74 16 293
2014 Nova Scotia 45 37 3 8 4 4 0 85 12 27

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 National Capital Region 28 29 14 12 6 9 1 64 20 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 29 10 17 7 8 1 62 27 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 34 15 9 9 5 0 65 19 55
2017 British Columbia 25 12 21 27 4 11 0 41 35 26
2017 Alberta 46 20 13 4 12 0 5 69 17 21
2017 Saskatchewan 19 23 15 25 7 10 0 47 36 12
2017 Manitoba 34 32 10 9 11 3 0 69 21 227
2017 Nova Scotia 42 27 10 3 8 11 0 77 12 29
2014 National Capital Region 28 27 15 12 10 7 1 60 24 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 23 8 14 8 6 1 67 24 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 48 14 7 1 3 0 77 9 63
2014 British Columbia 24 19 14 19 8 16 0 51 32 26
2014 Alberta 19 28 22 11 13 7 0 50 26 17
2014 Saskatchewan 47 45 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2014 Manitoba 31 30 12 11 10 5 1 64 23 293
2014 Nova Scotia 51 18 5 12 4 11 0 77 18 27

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 National Capital Region 13 21 15 18 12 17 4 43 38 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 18 17 26 9 13 4 36 43 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 15 22 15 9 24 6 32 35 54
2017 British Columbia 14 8 12 28 19 18 0 27 58 26
2017 Alberta 24 12 32 8 12 8 4 40 23 21
2017 Saskatchewan 31 16 18 0 15 21 0 59 19 12
2017 Manitoba 15 18 16 19 19 11 2 38 43 227
2017 Nova Scotia 21 20 10 11 7 32 0 60 25 29
2014 National Capital Region 8 21 19 19 17 13 3 35 42 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 21 18 18 9 17 3 43 35 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 17 16 22 7 24 8 34 43 63
2014 British Columbia 0 19 23 18 9 28 4 27 40 26
2014 Alberta 17 17 17 18 11 13 7 42 36 17
2014 Saskatchewan 38 26 19 0 0 8 9 78 0 11
2014 Manitoba 13 25 17 20 12 10 2 44 36 293
2014 Nova Scotia 18 36 7 21 4 14 0 64 28 27

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 National Capital Region 47 35 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 28 5 9 3 0 0 84 12 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 34 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 55
2017 British Columbia 32 40 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 26
2017 Alberta 70 13 4 8 5 0 0 84 12 21
2017 Saskatchewan 48 37 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 12
2017 Manitoba 40 36 10 8 5 0 0 76 14 227
2017 Nova Scotia 57 33 0 7 0 3 0 93 7 28
2014 National Capital Region 40 35 10 10 4 0 0 76 15 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 29 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 47 3 1 0 0 0 95 1 63
2014 British Columbia 30 62 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 26
2014 Alberta 50 25 5 20 0 0 0 75 20 17
2014 Saskatchewan 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 45 36 8 8 2 1 0 82 10 293
2014 Nova Scotia 58 37 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 27
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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 National Capital Region 41 36 7 9 6 1 0 77 16 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 34 9 9 5 1 0 77 14 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 43 7 17 4 0 0 71 22 55
2017 British Columbia 48 28 11 5 7 0 0 77 12 26
2017 Alberta 48 23 13 4 12 0 0 71 16 21
2017 Saskatchewan 43 43 0 0 7 7 0 92 8 12
2017 Manitoba 39 35 11 7 6 1 0 75 13 226
2017 Nova Scotia 62 21 4 7 4 3 0 86 11 28
2014 National Capital Region 36 35 12 10 6 0 0 71 16 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 47 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 41 22 12 3 0 0 63 15 63
2014 British Columbia 41 22 20 12 5 0 0 64 16 26
2014 Alberta 37 51 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 17
2014 Saskatchewan 64 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 Manitoba 32 39 11 11 6 0 0 71 18 293
2014 Nova Scotia 51 30 7 8 5 0 0 80 12 27

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 National Capital Region 50 28 8 7 5 1 0 79 12 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 31 13 7 3 3 0 77 10 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 34 7 15 2 0 2 75 18 55
2017 British Columbia 44 36 8 8 3 0 0 80 12 26
2017 Alberta 65 12 7 16 0 0 0 76 16 21
2017 Saskatchewan 50 8 15 11 7 7 0 63 20 12
2017 Manitoba 43 34 8 10 3 1 0 78 13 227
2017 Nova Scotia 53 36 0 3 4 3 0 93 7 28
2014 National Capital Region 39 31 13 8 7 2 0 72 15 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 32 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 46 11 8 0 3 0 80 8 63
2014 British Columbia 40 28 18 9 5 0 0 68 13 26
2014 Alberta 47 23 23 7 0 0 0 70 7 17
2014 Saskatchewan 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 41 35 12 6 5 1 0 77 11 293
2014 Nova Scotia 69 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 27

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 National Capital Region 45 31 9 8 7 0 0 76 15 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 34 8 12 4 0 0 77 15 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 41 8 14 4 2 0 73 19 55
2017 British Columbia 45 38 5 8 4 0 0 83 12 26
2017 Alberta 48 30 0 13 5 0 4 81 19 21
2017 Saskatchewan 40 34 11 0 7 7 0 80 8 12
2017 Manitoba 42 31 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 227
2017 Nova Scotia 44 35 10 3 7 0 0 80 10 28
2014 National Capital Region 38 33 10 11 7 1 0 72 18 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 36 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 48 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 63
2014 British Columbia 46 24 18 8 5 0 0 70 13 25
2014 Alberta 42 32 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 17
2014 Saskatchewan 82 8 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 Manitoba 40 31 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 293
2014 Nova Scotia 69 19 4 9 0 0 0 88 9 27

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 National Capital Region 80 11 3 1 2 0 1 93 4 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 85 4 5 1 0 3 3 94 1 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 21 0 8 6 0 0 86 14 55
2017 British Columbia 87 5 3 0 0 0 5 96 0 26
2017 Alberta 84 8 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 21
2017 Saskatchewan 80 8 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 12
2017 Manitoba 77 8 4 2 1 0 8 93 3 226
2017 Nova Scotia 83 14 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 28
2014 National Capital Region 79 11 4 2 3 0 1 92 5 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 85 8 2 2 1 0 2 95 3 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 22 2 3 6 0 2 89 10 63
2014 British Columbia 88 0 0 4 0 0 9 96 4 26
2014 Alberta 74 19 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 17
2014 Saskatchewan 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 82 6 5 1 1 0 5 93 2 292
2014 Nova Scotia 89 7 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 27

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 National Capital Region 48 23 8 6 6 4 4 78 13 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 21 3 8 3 3 4 85 12 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 34 2 8 10 4 0 80 18 55
2017 British Columbia 48 28 9 7 7 0 0 76 15 26
2017 Alberta 72 4 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 21
2017 Saskatchewan 58 16 0 0 7 19 0 91 9 12
2017 Manitoba 63 18 5 3 3 5 3 88 6 226
2017 Nova Scotia 66 17 3 7 3 4 0 86 11 29
2014 National Capital Region 41 22 11 7 10 4 5 70 19 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 23 14 4 5 1 1 77 9 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 33 8 6 4 0 6 80 11 63
2014 British Columbia 61 16 12 0 0 4 8 86 0 26
2014 Alberta 75 6 7 5 7 0 0 81 12 17
2014 Saskatchewan 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 58 20 9 4 5 2 3 81 9 292
2014 Nova Scotia 69 20 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 27

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 National Capital Region 55 25 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 26 5 6 5 2 0 84 12 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 30 12 12 2 0 0 73 14 55
2017 British Columbia 63 21 4 5 7 0 0 84 12 26
2017 Alberta 73 8 7 8 5 0 0 80 12 21
2017 Saskatchewan 58 16 0 0 7 19 0 91 9 12
2017 Manitoba 61 22 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 227
2017 Nova Scotia 76 11 4 7 0 0 3 89 7 29

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 National Capital Region 59 22 9 4 5 1 0 82 9 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 20 9 5 4 0 0 83 9 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 27 11 5 6 0 0 78 11 55
2017 British Columbia 56 24 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 26
2017 Alberta 62 22 4 0 12 0 0 84 12 21
2017 Saskatchewan 85 0 0 0 7 7 0 92 8 12
2017 Manitoba 62 21 10 3 3 1 0 84 6 227
2017 Nova Scotia 80 13 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 29

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 National Capital Region 51 27 7 7 7 0 0 78 14 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 25 7 8 6 0 0 79 14 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 10 10 4 0 0 75 15 55
2017 British Columbia 58 16 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 26
2017 Alberta 60 17 15 4 5 0 0 76 9 21
2017 Saskatchewan 50 35 0 0 7 7 0 92 8 12
2017 Manitoba 52 24 12 8 5 0 0 76 12 226
2017 Nova Scotia 65 21 6 0 7 0 0 87 7 29
2014 National Capital Region 41 30 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 34 7 4 6 0 1 83 10 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 37 12 11 5 0 0 73 16 63
2014 British Columbia 34 41 15 5 5 0 0 75 9 26
2014 Alberta 48 38 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 17
2014 Saskatchewan 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 50 25 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 293
2014 Nova Scotia 76 12 0 3 9 0 0 88 12 27
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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 National Capital Region 25 36 13 13 4 2 7 67 19 253
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 32 14 0 0 11 19 80 0 25
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 31 23 0 11 0 12 61 12 15
2017 Manitoba 27 32 20 6 8 2 6 64 15 53
2014 National Capital Region 24 31 17 14 6 1 6 60 22 277
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 40 7 23 0 7 8 64 28 29
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 35 15 14 9 7 7 55 27 14
2014 Manitoba 14 38 27 8 6 6 2 56 15 68

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 National Capital Region 27 34 16 11 7 6 0 64 19 803
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 35 16 16 7 9 0 57 25 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 32 16 13 7 12 0 59 22 55
2017 British Columbia 18 16 19 20 20 7 0 36 43 26
2017 Alberta 32 21 23 13 5 8 0 57 19 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 39 8 7 17 21 0 59 31 12
2017 Manitoba 27 38 14 8 7 6 0 69 16 226
2017 Nova Scotia 23 29 16 11 7 14 0 61 20 29
2014 National Capital Region 18 32 17 15 11 7 0 54 28 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 30 13 13 10 9 1 61 25 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 33 25 10 0 13 2 59 11 63
2014 British Columbia 4 27 32 10 7 20 0 38 22 26
2014 Alberta 25 23 15 16 7 14 0 56 27 17
2014 Saskatchewan 47 35 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2014 Manitoba 28 42 8 9 5 8 0 77 14 293
2014 Nova Scotia 25 41 12 7 0 14 0 78 8 27

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 National Capital Region 24 36 15 14 10 2 0 61 24 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 28 21 21 12 3 0 44 35 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 38 11 18 14 5 0 54 34 55
2017 British Columbia 11 15 16 34 20 4 0 27 56 26
2017 Alberta 27 16 28 17 12 0 0 43 29 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 25 27 23 17 0 0 33 40 12
2017 Manitoba 25 38 15 10 9 2 0 65 19 226
2017 Nova Scotia 18 20 24 22 13 3 0 39 36 29
2014 National Capital Region 16 31 18 18 14 2 0 48 33 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 25 18 20 12 4 0 47 34 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 21 31 23 4 7 0 37 29 63
2014 British Columbia 4 27 36 18 11 4 0 32 30 26
2014 Alberta 18 19 24 21 18 0 0 37 39 17
2014 Saskatchewan 30 43 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2014 Manitoba 25 38 15 11 6 4 0 66 18 293
2014 Nova Scotia 23 35 19 20 4 0 0 58 24 26

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 National Capital Region 18 33 17 17 11 4 0 53 29 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 26 22 23 16 5 0 37 40 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 27 27 21 16 2 0 36 37 55
2017 British Columbia 11 14 16 37 18 4 0 26 57 26
2017 Alberta 27 19 17 24 13 0 0 47 37 21
2017 Saskatchewan 0 44 24 8 24 0 0 44 32 12
2017 Manitoba 19 33 18 13 10 8 0 56 24 227
2017 Nova Scotia 4 21 27 17 28 3 0 25 47 29
2014 National Capital Region 11 26 19 23 17 4 0 38 42 925
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 26 18 22 16 4 0 42 40 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 20 33 24 9 10 0 26 37 62
2014 British Columbia 4 11 32 37 11 5 0 16 51 26
2014 Alberta 7 18 12 23 32 7 0 27 60 17
2014 Saskatchewan 30 26 9 26 9 0 0 56 35 11
2014 Manitoba 20 34 19 14 6 7 0 58 21 293
2014 Nova Scotia 18 26 7 21 24 4 0 46 47 27

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 National Capital Region 22 29 15 15 14 4 0 53 31 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 30 8 17 19 6 0 52 39 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 36 21 20 9 2 0 49 30 55
2017 British Columbia 11 14 8 31 35 0 0 25 67 26
2017 Alberta 31 8 14 32 16 0 0 39 47 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 18 35 15 25 0 0 25 40 12
2017 Manitoba 22 28 17 13 13 7 0 54 28 227
2017 Nova Scotia 7 35 26 15 10 6 0 45 27 29
2014 National Capital Region 13 24 17 20 19 6 0 39 42 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 30 16 18 15 6 0 48 35 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 30 25 18 7 9 0 45 28 63
2014 British Columbia 13 22 19 15 20 12 0 39 39 26
2014 Alberta 7 23 18 34 11 7 0 33 48 17
2014 Saskatchewan 21 43 9 17 9 0 0 64 26 11
2014 Manitoba 19 29 19 14 13 5 0 51 28 292
2014 Nova Scotia 21 22 18 20 7 12 0 49 30 27

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 National Capital Region 14 32 16 22 14 2 0 46 37 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 29 16 19 25 3 0 38 45 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 37 21 18 12 2 0 48 31 55
2017 British Columbia 11 22 15 25 27 0 0 33 52 26
2017 Alberta 27 12 13 39 9 0 0 39 47 21
2017 Saskatchewan 0 35 17 29 18 0 0 35 48 11
2017 Manitoba 18 28 18 18 13 4 0 48 32 227
2017 Nova Scotia 12 17 30 28 13 0 0 29 41 29
2014 National Capital Region 9 27 15 27 19 2 0 37 48 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 22 16 30 15 4 0 36 47 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 30 36 17 7 3 0 39 24 63
2014 British Columbia 9 26 15 32 18 0 0 35 50 26
2014 Alberta 12 13 18 39 18 0 0 25 57 17
2014 Saskatchewan 30 35 9 17 9 0 0 65 26 11
2014 Manitoba 15 38 20 14 8 4 0 56 23 293
2014 Nova Scotia 18 41 14 19 7 0 0 59 26 27
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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 National Capital Region 24 40 17 12 5 2 0 65 18 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 28 15 20 13 4 0 51 34 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 33 39 14 2 0 0 45 16 55
2017 British Columbia 14 26 12 41 7 0 0 40 48 26
2017 Alberta 27 31 16 13 12 0 0 58 26 21
2017 Saskatchewan 10 48 27 8 7 0 0 58 15 12
2017 Manitoba 29 42 14 8 5 2 0 72 13 227
2017 Nova Scotia 23 43 10 13 10 0 0 66 23 28
2014 National Capital Region 20 41 19 13 7 1 0 61 19 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 50 19 8 5 3 0 68 13 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 48 20 20 3 0 0 56 24 63
2014 British Columbia 15 35 23 19 3 4 0 53 24 26
2014 Alberta 7 25 22 38 7 0 0 32 45 17
2014 Saskatchewan 39 34 9 17 0 0 0 73 17 11
2014 Manitoba 29 46 15 5 2 2 0 77 8 293
2014 Nova Scotia 23 63 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 27

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 National Capital Region 43 39 10 4 2 3 0 84 6 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 41 6 2 4 3 0 88 6 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 54 9 5 0 3 2 85 6 55
2017 British Columbia 31 40 21 0 0 8 0 78 0 26
2017 Alberta 54 33 0 5 9 0 0 86 14 21
2017 Saskatchewan 25 68 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12
2017 Manitoba 45 37 9 4 2 2 0 84 7 227
2017 Nova Scotia 44 35 11 3 7 0 0 78 10 28
2014 National Capital Region 37 41 12 4 2 4 0 81 7 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 35 6 3 1 2 1 89 5 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 66 9 3 0 3 0 87 3 63
2014 British Columbia 35 34 18 9 0 4 0 71 10 26
2014 Alberta 22 57 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 17
2014 Saskatchewan 56 26 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2014 Manitoba 49 39 8 3 0 1 0 89 3 293
2014 Nova Scotia 52 37 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 27

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 National Capital Region 38 36 12 7 4 2 1 77 11 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 39 6 16 6 2 1 71 23 108
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 35 13 13 5 0 3 68 18 55
2017 British Columbia 14 56 23 3 4 0 0 70 7 26
2017 Alberta 38 34 4 12 8 0 4 75 21 21
2017 Saskatchewan 25 31 25 19 0 0 0 56 19 12
2017 Manitoba 35 35 12 8 5 3 0 73 14 227
2017 Nova Scotia 47 43 0 3 0 3 3 96 4 28
2014 National Capital Region 29 37 13 11 6 4 1 69 18 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 37 13 8 4 4 0 74 12 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 58 10 11 0 5 0 78 12 63
2014 British Columbia 25 32 11 24 0 8 0 62 26 26
2014 Alberta 22 40 26 13 0 0 0 61 13 17
2014 Saskatchewan 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Manitoba 32 35 13 13 4 3 0 69 17 292
2014 Nova Scotia 55 31 8 4 0 0 4 88 4 27

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 National Capital Region 25 36 15 13 6 4 0 64 20 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 40 17 9 11 3 0 62 20 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 30 21 16 7 8 4 51 25 55
2017 British Columbia 14 43 20 12 7 3 0 59 20 26
2017 Alberta 25 34 25 12 5 0 0 59 16 21
2017 Saskatchewan 0 41 52 7 0 0 0 41 7 12
2017 Manitoba 26 33 19 11 5 5 2 63 17 227
2017 Nova Scotia 33 46 5 11 7 0 0 78 17 28
2014 National Capital Region 17 28 24 15 10 5 1 48 27 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 29 17 15 6 5 0 59 23 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 33 20 23 1 12 4 47 29 63
2014 British Columbia 11 47 11 15 9 4 4 62 25 26
2014 Alberta 17 26 31 19 7 0 0 43 26 17
2014 Saskatchewan 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 16 30 25 13 7 7 1 50 22 293
2014 Nova Scotia 37 36 0 24 0 4 0 75 25 27

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 National Capital Region 15 21 17 16 19 8 4 40 40 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 24 17 13 17 11 1 48 33 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 23 22 10 16 16 3 40 33 55
2017 British Columbia 7 15 12 35 20 8 3 25 62 26
2017 Alberta 28 23 21 8 12 8 0 55 22 21
2017 Saskatchewan 0 15 24 7 33 21 0 19 51 12
2017 Manitoba 20 23 17 14 22 3 1 44 38 226
2017 Nova Scotia 30 21 10 11 11 13 3 61 27 28
2014 National Capital Region 10 14 18 22 24 9 2 28 52 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 20 21 15 15 13 1 41 35 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 26 16 24 13 13 2 37 44 63
2014 British Columbia 4 28 7 18 13 22 7 45 44 26
2014 Alberta 0 15 22 32 6 20 5 20 51 17
2014 Saskatchewan 21 44 9 8 9 0 8 71 19 11
2014 Manitoba 18 19 21 16 17 7 1 41 36 293
2014 Nova Scotia 25 26 14 20 4 11 0 58 27 27

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 National Capital Region 60 21 9 5 3 0 2 83 8 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 15 3 3 3 2 5 91 6 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 24 13 27 17 0 0 43 44 55
2017 British Columbia 83 5 8 0 0 0 5 92 0 26
2017 Alberta 63 24 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 21
2017 Saskatchewan 80 0 0 11 0 0 8 88 12 12
2017 Manitoba 68 10 8 2 1 2 8 87 4 227
2017 Nova Scotia 74 20 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 29
2014 National Capital Region 56 23 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 16 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 34 11 24 11 2 5 50 38 63
2014 British Columbia 61 16 11 0 0 0 12 87 0 26
2014 Alberta 57 24 15 0 0 0 5 85 0 17
2014 Saskatchewan 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 68 11 7 1 2 2 8 89 3 292
2014 Nova Scotia 56 26 7 10 0 0 0 82 10 27

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 National Capital Region 70 18 5 2 1 1 2 91 3 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 9 3 3 0 4 1 94 3 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 42 5 7 4 0 2 83 11 55
2017 British Columbia 79 13 3 0 0 0 5 96 0 26
2017 Alberta 76 16 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 21
2017 Saskatchewan 65 7 0 11 0 0 16 87 13 12
2017 Manitoba 72 11 6 1 0 5 5 92 2 226
2017 Nova Scotia 67 17 6 3 0 6 0 90 3 29
2014 National Capital Region 65 20 7 3 1 3 2 89 3 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 23 2 1 0 4 3 97 1 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 36 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 63
2014 British Columbia 72 12 4 0 0 4 9 96 0 26
2014 Alberta 67 20 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2014 Saskatchewan 92 0 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 71 13 6 2 0 3 5 91 2 293
2014 Nova Scotia 52 41 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 27

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 National Capital Region 23 32 16 17 11 2 0 56 28 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 25 13 22 19 4 0 45 42 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 54 10 18 6 2 0 66 24 55
2017 British Columbia 15 23 12 26 24 0 0 38 51 26
2017 Alberta 23 27 7 34 8 0 0 51 42 21
2017 Saskatchewan 11 15 23 43 7 0 0 27 50 12
2017 Manitoba 23 28 16 18 14 1 0 52 33 227
2017 Nova Scotia 13 46 14 9 17 0 0 59 27 29
2014 National Capital Region 19 32 18 16 13 2 0 52 30 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 32 18 19 7 1 1 56 26 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 38 20 22 2 0 0 57 24 63
2014 British Columbia 27 26 16 12 12 3 4 58 25 26
2014 Alberta 22 27 19 18 13 0 0 50 31 17
2014 Saskatchewan 39 8 26 19 9 0 0 47 28 11
2014 Manitoba 25 30 18 14 10 2 1 57 25 293
2014 Nova Scotia 11 51 11 24 4 0 0 61 27 27

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 National Capital Region 18 23 15 19 22 2 2 42 43 802
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 23 10 23 34 1 1 32 58 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 18 18 25 22 3 4 30 50 55
2017 British Columbia 8 16 7 35 35 0 0 24 69 26
2017 Alberta 20 15 13 28 20 4 0 36 50 21
2017 Saskatchewan 0 27 24 25 18 7 0 29 46 12
2017 Manitoba 17 19 12 22 28 1 1 37 51 226
2017 Nova Scotia 0 17 15 23 38 0 8 18 66 29
2014 National Capital Region 14 20 14 23 25 3 2 36 50 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 18 16 27 22 1 1 34 50 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 23 18 29 11 6 5 35 45 63
2014 British Columbia 8 14 7 27 27 7 9 27 65 26
2014 Alberta 10 37 5 29 19 0 0 47 48 17
2014 Saskatchewan 10 17 9 37 19 0 8 30 61 11
2014 Manitoba 15 19 16 20 24 3 3 36 47 293
2014 Nova Scotia 4 25 7 27 34 4 0 30 63 27

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 National Capital Region 19 38 20 13 6 4 0 59 20 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 29 21 20 9 3 0 49 30 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 32 26 14 9 3 0 49 24 55
2017 British Columbia 7 33 16 31 13 0 0 40 43 26
2017 Alberta 24 15 21 23 12 4 0 41 37 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 19 41 18 7 8 0 28 28 12
2017 Manitoba 25 38 18 10 6 2 1 65 16 227
2017 Nova Scotia 7 45 24 14 7 3 0 54 21 29

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 National Capital Region 39 35 15 5 3 3 0 76 8 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 35 12 9 2 3 0 77 11 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 47 9 4 5 3 0 81 9 55
2017 British Columbia 30 38 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 26
2017 Alberta 48 35 12 0 5 0 0 83 5 20
2017 Saskatchewan 18 42 8 25 7 0 0 59 33 12
2017 Manitoba 42 34 13 2 3 6 0 81 6 226
2017 Nova Scotia 39 34 8 9 7 3 0 76 17 29
2014 National Capital Region 38 33 16 5 3 6 0 75 8 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 29 9 2 3 3 1 86 5 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 50 11 5 2 6 3 81 7 63
2014 British Columbia 28 41 20 5 0 7 0 74 5 26
2014 Alberta 45 29 6 13 0 7 0 79 14 17
2014 Saskatchewan 74 17 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Manitoba 49 29 11 3 3 4 0 82 6 293
2014 Nova Scotia 29 40 13 3 0 14 0 81 4 27

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 National Capital Region 35 41 12 7 3 1 0 77 10 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 48 8 4 3 0 0 86 7 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 56 4 14 0 0 0 82 14 55
2017 British Columbia 25 39 21 11 0 3 0 67 12 26
2017 Alberta 51 32 0 12 5 0 0 84 16 21
2017 Saskatchewan 25 27 16 25 7 0 0 52 32 12
2017 Manitoba 43 40 12 3 2 1 0 84 5 226
2017 Nova Scotia 43 33 6 3 10 4 0 80 14 29
2014 National Capital Region 35 35 15 7 4 3 0 73 12 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 32 9 5 2 2 0 83 7 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 52 15 4 1 5 0 79 5 63
2014 British Columbia 25 45 19 3 0 7 0 76 4 26
2014 Alberta 25 41 13 13 0 7 0 71 14 17
2014 Saskatchewan 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 47 36 8 4 3 3 0 86 6 293
2014 Nova Scotia 43 46 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 27

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 National Capital Region 43 37 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 42 8 3 6 0 0 83 9 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 44 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 54
2017 British Columbia 18 42 27 9 4 0 0 60 13 26
2017 Alberta 52 27 5 4 12 0 0 78 16 21
2017 Saskatchewan 26 41 18 8 7 0 0 67 15 12
2017 Manitoba 43 37 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 227
2017 Nova Scotia 57 24 10 3 3 3 0 83 7 29
2014 National Capital Region 37 37 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 919
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 31 6 8 2 1 0 84 10 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 48 14 4 1 2 0 81 5 63
2014 British Columbia 32 38 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 26
2014 Alberta 27 47 18 0 7 0 0 75 7 17
2014 Saskatchewan 64 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 Manitoba 54 31 9 3 2 0 0 85 6 293
2014 Nova Scotia 57 36 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 27

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 National Capital Region 32 31 18 11 6 1 0 64 18 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 42 14 12 4 0 0 69 16 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 40 20 10 8 0 0 62 18 55
2017 British Columbia 14 11 27 44 4 0 0 26 48 26
2017 Alberta 35 22 17 21 5 0 0 57 26 21
2017 Saskatchewan 26 7 42 18 7 0 0 33 25 12
2017 Manitoba 39 33 15 6 7 0 0 72 14 225
2017 Nova Scotia 45 20 14 11 6 3 0 68 18 29
2014 National Capital Region 19 31 22 17 10 1 0 50 27 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 40 21 11 4 1 0 64 15 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 49 15 20 3 0 0 62 23 63
2014 British Columbia 9 46 19 19 8 0 0 54 27 26
2014 Alberta 13 54 11 17 6 0 0 66 23 17
2014 Saskatchewan 48 26 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2014 Manitoba 39 39 13 4 3 1 0 79 8 293
2014 Nova Scotia 25 33 22 9 11 0 0 58 19 27

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 National Capital Region 32 33 17 12 6 0 0 65 17 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 40 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 41 25 8 8 0 0 59 16 55
2017 British Columbia 19 11 23 36 12 0 0 30 48 26
2017 Alberta 35 11 23 26 5 0 0 46 31 21
2017 Saskatchewan 15 42 19 8 17 0 0 57 25 12
2017 Manitoba 36 35 15 7 7 1 0 72 13 227
2017 Nova Scotia 24 38 8 17 10 3 0 64 28 29
2014 National Capital Region 20 32 19 18 9 1 0 53 28 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 39 17 15 4 1 0 64 19 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 48 19 18 4 0 0 60 22 63
2014 British Columbia 0 51 19 27 3 0 0 51 30 26
2014 Alberta 13 54 11 17 6 0 0 66 23 17
2014 Saskatchewan 55 17 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 11
2014 Manitoba 37 38 16 5 4 0 0 75 9 293
2014 Nova Scotia 22 40 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 27

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 National Capital Region 28 25 20 14 9 3 0 56 24 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 29 18 14 7 6 0 59 22 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 20 29 21 6 7 2 40 29 55
2017 British Columbia 26 7 11 46 10 0 0 33 56 26
2017 Alberta 24 26 12 31 0 0 7 54 33 21
2017 Saskatchewan 33 25 18 16 7 0 0 59 24 12
2017 Manitoba 34 28 17 9 8 3 0 65 18 227
2017 Nova Scotia 22 20 27 11 13 8 0 45 26 29
2014 National Capital Region 21 25 20 17 13 4 1 48 31 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 28 20 11 6 5 1 61 18 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 31 17 23 4 9 0 51 30 63
2014 British Columbia 16 22 20 27 8 8 0 41 38 26
2014 Alberta 10 67 5 5 6 7 0 83 12 17
2014 Saskatchewan 35 26 29 9 0 0 0 62 9 11
2014 Manitoba 39 27 16 9 7 2 1 68 16 293
2014 Nova Scotia 15 29 15 14 18 4 5 48 36 27
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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 National Capital Region 41 25 34 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 33 37 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 32 40 54
2017 British Columbia 33 31 36 26
2017 Alberta 34 26 40 20
2017 Saskatchewan 50 25 25 12
2017 Manitoba 17 49 34 227
2017 Nova Scotia 34 35 31 29
2014 National Capital Region 41 22 37 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 43 34 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 33 39 63
2014 British Columbia 18 32 50 26
2014 Alberta 30 12 58 17
2014 Saskatchewan 28 43 29 11
2014 Manitoba 13 52 34 293
2014 Nova Scotia 43 21 35 27

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 National Capital Region 7 24 46 4 11 7 329
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 23 22 13 16 5 34
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 18 50 0 6 0 16
2017 Manitoba 25 7 24 5 32 7 39
2017 Nova Scotia 30 9 41 9 9 0 10
2014 National Capital Region 9 29 47 8 9999 7 382
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 32 28 20 9999 10 31
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 34 60 0 9999 5 19
2014 Manitoba 24 5 31 19 9999 22 40
2014 Nova Scotia 0 33 43 16 9999 8 12
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Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 20 80 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 91 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 55
2017 Manitoba 19 81 226
2017 Nova Scotia 18 82 29
2014 National Capital Region 25 75 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 79 63
2014 Alberta 0 100 17
2014 Saskatchewan 42 58 11
2014 Manitoba 14 86 293

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 44 165
2017 Manitoba 70 45
2014 National Capital Region 45 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 13
2014 Manitoba 43 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 70 165
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 10
2017 Manitoba 57 45
2014 National Capital Region 76 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 13
2014 Manitoba 64 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 8 165
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2014 National Capital Region 10 235
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13

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 National Capital Region 0 165
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2017 Manitoba 0 45
2014 National Capital Region 0 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13
2014 Manitoba 0 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 4 165
2014 National Capital Region 3 235
2014 Manitoba 13 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 5 165
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 42 165
2017 Manitoba 37 45
2014 National Capital Region 41 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 13
2014 Manitoba 22 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 47 165
2017 Manitoba 47 45
2014 National Capital Region 51 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 13
2014 Manitoba 55 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 49 165
2017 Manitoba 50 45
2014 National Capital Region 52 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 13
2014 Manitoba 48 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 43 165
2017 Manitoba 50 45
2014 National Capital Region 42 235
2014 Manitoba 29 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 38 165
2017 Manitoba 35 45
2014 National Capital Region 35 235
2014 Manitoba 26 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 50 165
2017 Manitoba 60 45
2014 National Capital Region 52 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 13
2014 Manitoba 58 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 33 165
2017 Manitoba 24 45
2014 National Capital Region 29 235
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 13
2014 Manitoba 31 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2017 Manitoba 0 45
2014 National Capital Region 2 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13
2014 Manitoba 0 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 8 165
2014 National Capital Region 7 235
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 9 165
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2014 National Capital Region 7 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16
2014 Manitoba 13 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 51 165
2017 Manitoba 54 45
2014 National Capital Region 45 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 13
2014 Manitoba 31 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 20 165
2017 Manitoba 22 45
2014 National Capital Region 28 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 16
2014 Manitoba 21 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 16 165
2017 Manitoba 15 45
2014 National Capital Region 17 235

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 National Capital Region 57 165
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 10
2017 Manitoba 62 45
2014 National Capital Region 51 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 13
2014 Manitoba 43 42

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 National Capital Region 32 165
2017 Manitoba 35 45
2014 National Capital Region 28 235
2014 Manitoba 15 42

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 National Capital Region 8 165
2014 National Capital Region 9 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13

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 National Capital Region 18 165
2017 Manitoba 24 45
2014 National Capital Region 16 235
2014 Manitoba 25 42

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 National Capital Region 12 165
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2017 Manitoba 17 45
2014 National Capital Region 13 235

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 National Capital Region 5 165
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2014 National Capital Region 4 235
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16

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 National Capital Region 13 165
2014 National Capital Region 16 235
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 13
2014 Manitoba 12 42

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 18 165
2014 National Capital Region 12 235

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 22 165
2017 Manitoba 26 45
2014 National Capital Region 25 235
2014 Manitoba 43 42

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 National Capital Region 9 157
2017 Manitoba 15 44
2014 National Capital Region 6 225
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 15 157
2017 Manitoba 18 44
2014 National Capital Region 12 225
2014 Manitoba 12 40

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 National Capital Region 8 157
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2014 National Capital Region 5 225

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 6 157
2017 Manitoba 18 44
2014 National Capital Region 6 225
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15
2014 Manitoba 0 40

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 National Capital Region 11 157
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2017 Manitoba 16 44
2014 National Capital Region 7 225
2014 Manitoba 13 40

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 National Capital Region 17 157
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2014 National Capital Region 10 225
2014 Manitoba 14 40

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 National Capital Region 19 157
2017 Manitoba 16 44
2014 National Capital Region 16 225

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 National Capital Region 11 157
2014 National Capital Region 6 225

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 National Capital Region 17 157
2017 Manitoba 11 44
2014 National Capital Region 10 225
2014 Manitoba 14 40

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 National Capital Region 32 157
2017 Manitoba 21 44
2014 National Capital Region 31 225
2014 Manitoba 28 40

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 National Capital Region 8 157
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2014 National Capital Region 8 225
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 12

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 National Capital Region 49 157
2017 Manitoba 39 44
2014 National Capital Region 53 225
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 15
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 12
2014 Manitoba 53 40

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 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2017 Manitoba 0 44
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 12

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 National Capital Region 58 157
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 10
2017 Manitoba 48 44
2014 National Capital Region 59 225
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 15
2014 Manitoba 62 40

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 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 17 157
2014 National Capital Region 12 225

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 National Capital Region 91 9 165
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 91 9 10
2017 Manitoba 95 5 45

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 National Capital Region 14 16 18 10 9 26 8 45 28 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 19 17 6 6 28 9 55 18 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 5 17 5 8 40 13 35 28 55
2017 British Columbia 5 0 36 8 21 24 7 7 42 26
2017 Alberta 27 15 17 12 5 19 5 56 22 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 16 0 18 7 52 0 48 52 12
2017 Manitoba 16 19 14 12 11 20 7 49 32 227
2017 Nova Scotia 15 20 28 13 0 17 6 46 17 29
2014 National Capital Region 8 13 22 13 12 26 7 31 37 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 14 16 6 3 30 10 57 16 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 9 33 5 2 34 9 30 12 63
2014 British Columbia 4 23 16 5 0 49 4 56 10 26
2014 Alberta 5 23 11 7 0 29 25 61 16 17
2014 Saskatchewan 10 18 0 17 8 17 30 52 48 11
2014 Manitoba 15 17 21 10 5 25 7 48 21 293
2014 Nova Scotia 18 18 16 0 7 38 4 60 12 27

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 National Capital Region 27 31 17 8 7 9 1 65 16 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 32 18 1 8 10 1 70 9 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 29 23 9 9 5 2 57 19 55
2017 British Columbia 7 39 24 4 21 4 0 48 26 26
2017 Alberta 36 26 29 4 5 0 0 63 9 21
2017 Saskatchewan 15 26 8 25 7 19 0 50 40 12
2017 Manitoba 30 29 17 9 8 6 1 64 18 226
2017 Nova Scotia 40 21 26 7 0 7 0 66 7 28
2014 National Capital Region 15 22 24 12 9 16 2 44 27 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 30 15 4 3 15 3 73 9 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 36 24 11 1 12 2 58 14 63
2014 British Columbia 16 31 19 12 0 18 4 60 15 26
2014 Alberta 11 36 10 19 0 24 0 62 25 17
2014 Saskatchewan 28 43 0 0 0 17 11 100 0 11
2014 Manitoba 25 29 21 10 3 11 2 62 15 293
2014 Nova Scotia 39 30 15 4 0 12 0 78 4 27
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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 National Capital Region 31 46 7 5 2 2 6 84 8 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 51 9 8 2 1 3 82 10 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 54 7 11 2 3 5 79 14 55
2017 British Columbia 14 62 5 12 0 0 7 82 13 26
2017 Alberta 28 48 4 4 9 0 7 82 14 21
2017 Saskatchewan 17 65 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12
2017 Manitoba 22 51 13 6 4 3 0 76 11 226
2017 Nova Scotia 34 45 7 6 0 8 0 86 7 29
2014 National Capital Region 23 53 9 6 2 2 5 81 9 920
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 56 10 6 1 2 5 82 8 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 52 20 9 5 2 0 66 14 63
2014 British Columbia 18 55 8 8 0 4 7 82 9 26
2014 Alberta 10 59 7 24 0 0 0 69 24 17
2014 Saskatchewan 26 44 11 9 0 0 10 77 11 11
2014 Manitoba 22 56 8 7 4 1 1 80 11 293
2014 Nova Scotia 29 60 0 7 0 0 4 92 8 27

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 National Capital Region 8 16 23 7 4 30 11 41 20 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 21 15 6 8 29 7 55 21 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 28 15 10 0 29 11 58 17 55
2017 British Columbia 0 7 27 17 8 30 11 12 42 26
2017 Alberta 21 15 32 10 0 11 11 46 13 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 17 16 15 0 45 0 44 28 12
2017 Manitoba 11 28 25 7 6 21 2 50 18 224
2017 Nova Scotia 10 35 16 3 3 32 0 67 9 29
2014 National Capital Region 5 15 27 7 6 29 11 33 23 922
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 15 30 5 4 29 11 36 15 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 21 27 10 0 33 6 41 16 63
2014 British Columbia 0 18 24 15 8 30 4 28 35 26
2014 Alberta 0 18 24 17 0 41 0 31 29 16
2014 Saskatchewan 9 27 11 8 8 26 10 56 26 11
2014 Manitoba 7 26 25 12 6 19 6 43 24 293
2014 Nova Scotia 11 52 19 4 0 15 0 73 4 27

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 National Capital Region 38 28 11 3 2 10 7 80 7 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 29 11 2 2 11 4 83 4 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 33 5 5 2 10 4 86 8 55
2017 British Columbia 41 31 16 0 0 3 7 82 0 26
2017 Alberta 48 16 13 8 5 4 7 71 14 21
2017 Saskatchewan 41 41 11 0 0 7 0 88 0 12
2017 Manitoba 42 31 10 2 2 13 0 84 4 227
2017 Nova Scotia 70 13 10 0 0 3 3 89 0 29
2014 National Capital Region 29 31 15 5 2 13 5 73 9 921
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 33 20 2 2 12 3 72 5 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 49 11 2 5 14 0 79 8 63
2014 British Columbia 46 19 16 3 5 7 4 73 9 26
2014 Alberta 32 19 17 0 7 25 0 68 10 17
2014 Saskatchewan 61 20 0 9 0 0 10 90 10 11
2014 Manitoba 37 31 14 3 1 11 1 79 5 293
2014 Nova Scotia 61 27 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 27

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 National Capital Region 27 28 16 5 2 14 7 71 10 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 30 15 4 2 15 4 75 7 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 30 10 6 7 14 4 72 16 55
2017 British Columbia 17 28 23 12 4 8 7 53 19 26
2017 Alberta 31 19 22 12 5 4 7 57 18 21
2017 Saskatchewan 15 49 11 18 0 8 0 69 19 12
2017 Manitoba 28 34 14 6 3 13 0 73 11 226
2017 Nova Scotia 46 21 10 5 7 11 0 76 13 28
2014 National Capital Region 19 29 19 6 4 17 5 62 14 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 28 18 7 2 16 5 65 11 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 37 18 3 2 20 0 71 6 63
2014 British Columbia 12 30 24 7 0 22 4 57 10 26
2014 Alberta 0 40 17 11 7 25 0 54 24 17
2014 Saskatchewan 26 30 9 9 0 17 10 75 12 11
2014 Manitoba 27 37 15 3 2 15 2 76 5 293
2014 Nova Scotia 36 38 11 0 0 11 4 87 0 27
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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 National Capital Region 9 91 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 94 110
2017 Manitoba 7 93 227
2017 Nova Scotia 0 100 29
2014 National Capital Region 9 91 923
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 92 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 89 63
2014 Alberta 0 100 17
2014 Manitoba 7 93 292
2014 Nova Scotia 0 100 27

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 27 65
2017 Manitoba 52 16
2014 National Capital Region 39 85
2014 Manitoba 33 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 80 65
2017 Manitoba 95 16
2014 National Capital Region 90 85
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 11
2014 Manitoba 81 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 0 65

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 0 65
2017 Manitoba 0 16
2014 National Capital Region 0 85
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 11
2014 Manitoba 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 11 65
2017 Manitoba 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Manitoba 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 9 65
2017 Manitoba 0 16
2014 National Capital Region 9 85
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 11
2014 Manitoba 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 22 66
2014 National Capital Region 21 85
2014 Manitoba 26 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 15 66
2014 National Capital Region 12 85

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 12 66
2014 National Capital Region 14 85

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 34 66
2014 National Capital Region 33 85

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 29 66
2017 Manitoba 43 16
2014 National Capital Region 19 85
2014 Manitoba 44 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Manitoba 0 16
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2014 Manitoba 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 0 66
2017 Manitoba 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 8 66
2017 Manitoba 0 16
2014 National Capital Region 20 85
2014 Manitoba 23 21

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 National Capital Region 0 66
2017 Manitoba 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 13 66
2014 National Capital Region 16 85

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Manitoba 0 16
2014 National Capital Region 0 85
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10
2014 Manitoba 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 26 66
2014 National Capital Region 35 85
2014 Manitoba 23 21

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 35 66
2014 National Capital Region 22 86

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 16 66
2014 National Capital Region 16 86
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 12 66
2014 National Capital Region 16 86

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 11 66
2017 Manitoba 0 16
2014 National Capital Region 13 86
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 11
2014 Manitoba 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 51 66
2017 Manitoba 60 16
2014 National Capital Region 47 86
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 11
2014 Manitoba 65 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 22 62
2014 National Capital Region 17 81
2014 Manitoba 0 21

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 Manitoba 0 15
2014 Manitoba 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 8 62
2017 Manitoba 0 15
2014 National Capital Region 8 81

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 National Capital Region 8 62
2017 Manitoba 0 15
2014 National Capital Region 14 81
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 11 62
2014 National Capital Region 9 81

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 8 62
2014 National Capital Region 12 81

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 31 62
2014 National Capital Region 29 81
2014 Manitoba 30 21

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 National Capital Region 53 62
2014 National Capital Region 44 81
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 11
2014 Manitoba 57 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 0 62
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 11
2014 Manitoba 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 53 62
2017 Manitoba 54 15
2014 National Capital Region 67 81
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 11
2014 Manitoba 69 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Manitoba 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 14 62
2014 National Capital Region 19 81
2014 Manitoba 0 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 93 7 67
2017 Manitoba 100 0 16

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 National Capital Region 15 14 20 5 3 36 8 50 14 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 13 17 1 2 33 11 66 4 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 6 13 2 3 43 21 50 14 55
2017 British Columbia 7 11 22 12 4 36 7 33 28 26
2017 Alberta 31 11 26 12 0 15 5 52 16 21
2017 Saskatchewan 15 7 16 10 7 45 0 40 31 12
2017 Manitoba 18 14 17 4 4 36 7 56 14 226
2017 Nova Scotia 18 13 14 0 0 41 14 69 0 29
2014 National Capital Region 9 14 24 4 4 38 6 41 15 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 13 19 5 0 36 10 56 9 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 6 30 5 0 40 10 30 10 63
2014 British Columbia 4 11 20 8 0 58 0 35 18 26
2014 Alberta 0 29 18 0 0 42 11 62 0 17
2014 Saskatchewan 19 17 0 9 0 35 20 80 20 11
2014 Manitoba 16 17 22 5 3 29 9 52 13 293
2014 Nova Scotia 21 15 11 0 0 48 4 76 0 27

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 National Capital Region 29 32 16 4 3 15 1 73 9 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 31 16 1 2 10 3 79 3 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 31 19 4 3 13 8 67 9 55
2017 British Columbia 23 31 22 11 0 13 0 62 13 26
2017 Alberta 48 19 21 5 8 0 0 66 12 21
2017 Saskatchewan 15 33 16 10 7 19 0 59 21 12
2017 Manitoba 36 29 16 3 3 11 1 75 7 225
2017 Nova Scotia 46 30 11 7 3 3 0 79 10 29
2014 National Capital Region 17 28 22 6 3 22 2 59 12 921
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 26 18 3 1 20 3 72 5 130
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 41 14 7 0 23 2 72 9 63
2014 British Columbia 16 26 15 4 0 39 0 69 6 26
2014 Alberta 11 49 17 6 0 17 0 72 7 17
2014 Saskatchewan 36 17 0 9 0 27 11 85 15 11
2014 Manitoba 31 27 20 4 2 12 3 68 8 293
2014 Nova Scotia 47 26 12 0 0 15 0 86 0 27
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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 National Capital Region 21 24 19 15 18 0 2 46 34 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 23 20 15 27 2 1 35 44 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 7 31 19 36 0 2 13 56 55
2017 British Columbia 7 11 25 25 29 3 0 18 56 26
2017 Alberta 4 31 20 16 30 0 0 35 45 21
2017 Saskatchewan 8 27 15 33 18 0 0 34 50 12
2017 Manitoba 20 27 22 13 15 1 2 48 29 227
2017 Nova Scotia 26 36 13 10 15 0 0 62 25 29

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 National Capital Region 17 28 27 14 12 0 1 46 27 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 28 22 21 12 0 1 44 34 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 31 27 13 11 0 0 49 24 55
2017 British Columbia 38 27 20 15 0 0 0 65 15 26
2017 Alberta 8 46 35 4 8 0 0 54 11 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 52 33 0 8 0 0 59 8 12
2017 Manitoba 24 28 17 19 11 0 1 52 30 227
2017 Nova Scotia 14 51 18 4 10 3 0 67 14 29

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 National Capital Region 21 28 24 17 9 0 1 49 26 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 28 27 10 9 0 1 53 19 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 24 33 20 6 0 0 41 26 55
2017 British Columbia 42 34 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 26
2017 Alberta 25 39 16 20 0 0 0 64 20 21
2017 Saskatchewan 10 50 32 0 8 0 0 61 8 12
2017 Manitoba 37 32 18 9 3 0 2 70 12 227
2017 Nova Scotia 26 36 14 7 18 0 0 62 25 28

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 National Capital Region 16 25 25 18 14 0 2 41 33 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 19 31 19 15 0 1 35 34 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 28 33 12 17 0 0 38 29 55
2017 British Columbia 29 15 20 24 12 0 0 44 36 26
2017 Alberta 25 15 23 22 12 0 4 41 36 21
2017 Saskatchewan 19 22 36 16 8 0 0 41 24 12
2017 Manitoba 24 26 17 17 15 0 1 50 32 227
2017 Nova Scotia 24 25 27 10 13 0 0 49 24 29

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 National Capital Region 39 27 15 6 7 1 6 71 13 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 32 13 7 7 1 7 70 15 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 34 12 6 6 3 2 75 13 55
2017 British Columbia 56 32 0 9 0 0 4 91 9 26
2017 Alberta 47 26 16 12 0 0 0 73 12 21
2017 Saskatchewan 36 33 15 0 8 0 8 75 9 12
2017 Manitoba 50 24 12 7 2 0 5 77 10 227
2017 Nova Scotia 50 25 11 0 10 0 4 77 11 28

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 National Capital Region 23 31 24 12 9 0 0 54 22 803
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 30 16 14 11 1 1 57 26 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 20 33 14 7 2 0 46 21 55
2017 British Columbia 33 30 8 21 8 0 0 63 29 26
2017 Alberta 23 40 23 5 8 0 0 63 13 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 27 32 26 8 0 0 34 34 12
2017 Manitoba 31 32 21 10 6 0 1 64 15 225
2017 Nova Scotia 30 24 12 34 0 0 0 54 34 29

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 National Capital Region 22 33 23 13 8 0 1 56 21 803
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 28 30 15 11 2 1 43 27 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 27 26 22 7 0 0 45 29 55
2017 British Columbia 7 19 35 27 8 0 4 27 36 26
2017 Alberta 24 27 19 25 4 0 0 52 29 21
2017 Saskatchewan 0 19 41 32 7 0 0 19 40 12
2017 Manitoba 32 29 19 13 4 0 2 63 18 224
2017 Nova Scotia 11 29 24 23 10 3 0 41 34 29

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 National Capital Region 18 32 26 15 9 0 1 50 24 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 24 28 16 10 0 1 45 26 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 30 29 9 16 2 0 46 25 55
2017 British Columbia 14 22 28 27 5 0 4 38 33 26
2017 Alberta 20 24 31 20 4 0 0 45 24 21
2017 Saskatchewan 8 39 22 23 8 0 0 47 31 12
2017 Manitoba 24 35 20 14 5 0 1 61 19 225
2017 Nova Scotia 15 38 16 20 7 3 0 56 28 29

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 National Capital Region 24 30 20 16 10 1 1 54 26 804
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 20 21 24 12 0 0 44 35 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 24 30 15 10 0 0 45 25 55
2017 British Columbia 15 31 24 13 16 0 0 46 30 25
2017 Alberta 27 23 13 22 15 0 0 50 37 21
2017 Saskatchewan 0 47 15 7 31 0 0 47 38 12
2017 Manitoba 36 30 19 8 6 0 1 67 14 225
2017 Nova Scotia 26 34 10 16 13 0 0 60 29 29

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 National Capital Region 31 32 21 10 4 1 1 64 14 804
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 30 19 18 6 0 2 56 25 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 24 25 13 6 0 4 54 20 55
2017 British Columbia 33 20 28 12 0 3 4 57 13 26
2017 Alberta 30 34 16 4 11 4 0 67 16 21
2017 Saskatchewan 8 69 7 8 7 0 0 77 15 12
2017 Manitoba 35 31 21 8 4 0 1 67 12 225
2017 Nova Scotia 32 31 13 14 7 3 0 65 22 29

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 National Capital Region 46 26 15 6 5 0 2 73 11 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 30 18 4 3 0 2 75 7 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 23 10 2 2 0 4 86 4 55
2017 British Columbia 33 32 28 4 3 0 0 64 7 26
2017 Alberta 68 21 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 21
2017 Saskatchewan 26 57 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 12
2017 Manitoba 52 29 10 6 2 0 1 81 8 226
2017 Nova Scotia 54 36 7 0 0 3 0 93 0 29

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 National Capital Region 68 14 6 4 4 1 3 85 8 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 12 2 3 3 2 4 91 7 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 17 4 0 6 0 4 90 6 55
2017 British Columbia 58 16 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 26
2017 Alberta 88 0 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 21
2017 Saskatchewan 42 27 8 7 7 0 8 75 16 12
2017 Manitoba 76 13 5 3 4 0 1 89 6 227
2017 Nova Scotia 82 7 0 4 0 3 4 95 5 29

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 National Capital Region 54 29 8 4 2 0 3 86 6 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 32 13 0 2 1 2 84 2 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 14 2 8 2 0 3 88 10 55
2017 British Columbia 65 7 11 12 5 0 0 73 16 26
2017 Alberta 61 21 5 8 0 0 5 86 8 21
2017 Saskatchewan 60 23 10 0 7 0 0 82 7 12
2017 Manitoba 48 33 10 7 1 0 1 82 8 226
2017 Nova Scotia 55 27 7 6 0 0 4 86 7 29

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 National Capital Region 53 21 11 8 5 0 2 76 13 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 29 14 3 4 0 2 78 7 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 16 8 5 4 0 2 83 9 55
2017 British Columbia 50 11 12 20 3 3 0 64 24 26
2017 Alberta 65 8 15 12 0 0 0 73 12 21
2017 Saskatchewan 50 10 10 8 15 8 0 65 25 12
2017 Manitoba 56 23 12 4 4 0 1 80 8 226
2017 Nova Scotia 68 22 4 3 3 0 0 90 7 28

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 National Capital Region 50 15 7 3 1 0 25 87 5 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 15 2 0 1 0 27 96 1 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 13 3 3 2 0 19 90 6 55
2017 British Columbia 61 5 4 11 0 0 20 82 14 26
2017 Alberta 64 8 0 8 0 0 20 90 10 20
2017 Saskatchewan 51 0 8 0 7 0 34 77 11 12
2017 Manitoba 57 18 3 1 0 0 21 95 1 226
2017 Nova Scotia 45 4 6 0 0 3 42 89 0 29

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 National Capital Region 68 16 5 1 1 0 8 92 2 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 27 5 0 1 1 4 93 1 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 18 5 0 0 0 9 95 0 55
2017 British Columbia 74 18 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 26
2017 Alberta 68 19 5 7 0 0 0 87 7 21
2017 Saskatchewan 75 18 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12
2017 Manitoba 69 19 4 2 1 0 5 93 3 224
2017 Nova Scotia 69 10 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 29

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 National Capital Region 69 14 5 3 3 0 6 89 6 805
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 21 11 9 7 0 2 73 16 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 13 8 5 11 0 4 75 16 55
2017 British Columbia 41 24 16 7 12 0 0 65 19 26
2017 Alberta 43 8 16 16 10 0 7 55 28 21
2017 Saskatchewan 58 19 0 0 16 7 0 83 17 12
2017 Manitoba 64 19 7 3 5 0 2 84 9 227
2017 Nova Scotia 55 17 15 8 3 3 0 74 11 29

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 National Capital Region 48 29 13 4 3 0 3 79 7 806
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 32 12 3 3 1 2 82 6 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 21 18 4 0 0 5 77 4 54
2017 British Columbia 54 16 23 7 0 0 0 70 7 26
2017 Alberta 47 19 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 21
2017 Saskatchewan 48 27 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 12
2017 Manitoba 63 24 6 2 1 0 2 90 4 225
2017 Nova Scotia 55 22 13 3 0 3 4 83 3 29

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 National Capital Region 10 33 38 13 6 0 0 43 19 809
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 25 45 18 4 0 1 32 22 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 40 35 17 2 0 0 46 19 55
2017 British Columbia 3 26 39 24 8 0 0 30 32 26
2017 Alberta 7 35 53 5 0 0 0 42 5 21
2017 Saskatchewan 0 23 45 17 15 0 0 23 33 12
2017 Manitoba 11 32 37 13 5 0 1 44 18 227
2017 Nova Scotia 11 38 38 7 6 0 0 49 13 29

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 National Capital Region 8 21 41 23 7 0 0 30 29 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 19 45 19 6 0 1 25 29 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 2 14 38 35 11 0 0 46 16 55
2017 British Columbia 8 26 28 24 14 0 0 38 34 26
2017 Alberta 0 10 56 29 4 0 0 33 10 21
2017 Saskatchewan 25 8 32 34 0 0 0 34 34 12
2017 Manitoba 8 18 40 22 11 0 1 33 26 225
2017 Nova Scotia 6 13 45 32 4 0 0 36 20 29

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 National Capital Region 34 41 9 9 4 1 0 77 14 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 52 6 5 2 4 1 86 8 109
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 54 12 9 2 4 0 77 11 55
2017 British Columbia 31 43 19 4 4 0 0 74 7 26
2017 Alberta 28 50 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 21
2017 Saskatchewan 7 43 15 11 15 8 0 55 29 12
2017 Manitoba 33 44 13 6 2 3 0 78 8 226
2017 Nova Scotia 47 37 3 10 0 3 0 87 10 29

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 National Capital Region 19 41 13 17 9 1 0 60 26 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 53 9 13 6 2 0 71 20 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 54 14 10 7 2 0 67 18 54
2017 British Columbia 15 19 12 28 26 0 0 34 54 26
2017 Alberta 32 28 24 12 5 0 0 60 16 21
2017 Saskatchewan 15 16 37 7 25 0 0 31 32 12
2017 Manitoba 20 38 12 20 8 2 0 60 28 227
2017 Nova Scotia 42 34 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 29
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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 National Capital Region 21 79 808
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 75 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 84 55
2017 British Columbia 35 65 26
2017 Manitoba 14 86 227
2014 National Capital Region 22 78 924
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 86 129
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 82 63
2014 British Columbia 18 82 26
2014 Manitoba 14 86 292
2014 Nova Scotia 28 72 27

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 82 18 177
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 90 10 27
2017 Manitoba 75 25 33
2014 National Capital Region 78 22 199
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 83 17 18
2014 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 28 11
2014 Manitoba 74 26 41

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 National Capital Region 57 27 6 5 3 0 1 86 8 146
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 30 0 8 0 0 9 91 9 25
2017 Manitoba 47 25 9 10 4 4 0 76 15 25
2014 National Capital Region 51 33 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 154
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 21 15 6 6 0 0 73 12 15
2014 Manitoba 55 27 0 7 11 0 0 82 18 31
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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 National Capital Region 28 26 19 9 15 2 0 29 71 807
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 27 19 14 15 1 1 23 77 110
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 17 34 21 16 3 0 9 91 55
2017 British Columbia 11 15 25 24 24 0 0 11 89 26
2017 Alberta 4 27 23 27 15 4 0 5 95 21
2017 Saskatchewan 8 42 8 15 17 10 0 9 91 12
2017 Manitoba 31 19 22 8 14 5 1 33 67 226
2017 Nova Scotia 27 39 17 10 8 0 0 27 73 29

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 National Capital Region 23 560
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 82
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 49
2017 British Columbia 13 23
2017 Alberta 19 19
2017 Saskatchewan 0 10
2017 Manitoba 19 143
2017 Nova Scotia 14 21

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 National Capital Region 35 560
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 82
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 49
2017 British Columbia 31 23
2017 Alberta 49 19
2017 Saskatchewan 30 10
2017 Manitoba 35 143
2017 Nova Scotia 10 21

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 National Capital Region 27 560
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 82
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 49
2017 British Columbia 25 23
2017 Alberta 17 19
2017 Saskatchewan 0 10
2017 Manitoba 16 143
2017 Nova Scotia 20 21

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 National Capital Region 51 560
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 82
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 49
2017 British Columbia 55 23
2017 Alberta 49 19
2017 Saskatchewan 40 10
2017 Manitoba 45 143
2017 Nova Scotia 37 21

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 National Capital Region 8 560
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 82
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 49
2017 British Columbia 8 23
2017 Alberta 4 19
2017 Saskatchewan 0 10
2017 Manitoba 9 143
2017 Nova Scotia 14 21

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 35 560
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 82
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 49
2017 British Columbia 34 23
2017 Alberta 26 19
2017 Saskatchewan 51 10
2017 Manitoba 43 143
2017 Nova Scotia 39 21

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 National Capital Region 4 41 22 10 5 19 541
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 46 20 10 6 16 81
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 2 26 21 16 4 31 49
2017 British Columbia 0 25 26 8 10 32 23
2017 Alberta 0 53 26 10 0 11 19
2017 Saskatchewan 0 28 42 9 9 12 10
2017 Manitoba 4 47 14 12 9 14 141
2017 Nova Scotia 0 41 38 10 6 5 21

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 National Capital Region 10 20 17 18 25 2 7 33 48 560
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 16 16 20 26 0 10 30 52 82
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 25 15 19 22 0 6 40 44 49
2017 British Columbia 4 17 17 20 29 0 14 24 57 22
2017 Alberta 10 29 17 16 20 8 0 42 39 19
2017 Saskatchewan 0 18 10 54 18 0 0 18 72 10
2017 Manitoba 18 21 17 14 23 1 7 42 39 145
2017 Nova Scotia 24 24 28 4 15 0 6 51 20 21

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 National Capital Region 2 7 10 20 53 3 5 10 79 560
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 10 13 4 63 1 5 15 71 82
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 4 7 27 57 0 6 4 89 49
2017 British Columbia 0 4 0 26 70 0 0 4 96 23
2017 Alberta 0 12 23 26 40 0 0 12 65 19
2017 Saskatchewan 0 9 0 38 52 0 0 9 91 10
2017 Manitoba 2 7 7 22 54 1 6 10 83 145
2017 Nova Scotia 6 13 19 29 33 0 0 19 62 21
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