2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Parks Canada by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 37 40 9 11 3 0 0 77 15 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 41 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 4091
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 37 5 9 4 1 0 81 14 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 43 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 3936

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 40 13 6 11 0 0 70 17 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 39 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 4107
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 28 12 10 13 1 0 64 24 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 37 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 3932

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 62 26 10 1 1 0 0 88 2 140
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 34 8 3 1 0 0 89 4 4092
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 62 28 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 3929

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 36 12 8 1 1 0 79 9 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 36 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 4110
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 33 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 3921

Question 43. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 34 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 139
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 32 14 7 5 0 0 73 12 4084
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 29 14 11 5 1 0 69 17 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 32 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 3929

Question 44. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 36 14 12 5 0 0 68 18 140
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 34 15 9 5 0 0 71 15 4075
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 32 15 16 5 0 0 64 21 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 35 12 9 4 0 0 74 14 3931

Question 45. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 19 20 16 4 2 0 60 20 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 26 17 10 6 3 1 65 17 4088
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 18 18 10 10 3 1 61 20 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 26 16 9 5 4 1 68 15 3931
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 34 9 5 6 2 0 78 12 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 30 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 4091
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 34 7 6 6 2 1 80 12 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 30 10 7 5 1 0 79 12 3936

Question 24. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 32 12 11 5 1 0 71 17 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 33 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 4091
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 31 8 13 6 1 0 73 19 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 33 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 3938

Question 26. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 26 10 11 9 0 0 70 20 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 28 11 8 6 0 0 74 14 4095
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 25 7 10 9 0 0 74 19 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 28 9 7 6 0 0 77 14 3933

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 29 16 12 10 4 0 60 23 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 30 16 10 7 5 0 65 19 4111
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 33 11 11 8 5 0 68 20 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 32 13 10 6 6 1 69 17 3936

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 31 17 17 10 3 0 55 28 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 31 16 14 10 2 0 60 24 4102
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 31 13 15 11 3 0 59 27 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 33 14 14 8 2 0 64 22 3932

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 32 18 19 11 5 0 50 32 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 29 20 18 11 4 0 49 31 4103
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 30 14 18 14 5 0 52 33 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 30 18 16 10 5 1 53 28 3930

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 18 29 20 17 11 5 0 49 30 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 29 17 21 14 2 0 47 36 4101
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 34 12 19 16 4 0 51 36 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 33 15 18 11 4 0 54 30 3936
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 39 17 9 12 0 0 62 21 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 36 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 4113
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 34 14 15 9 0 0 63 24 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 37 13 12 7 0 0 67 20 3933

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 43 14 8 8 0 0 70 16 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 41 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 4114
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 45 18 6 7 0 0 68 13 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 43 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 3933

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 5 21 23 23 19 7 2 29 46 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 22 18 21 16 8 2 38 41 4103
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 28 10 28 15 10 1 41 48 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 22 17 21 14 12 2 39 41 3933

Question 22. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 41 10 11 6 1 0 72 18 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 35 12 9 7 0 0 71 17 4103
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 34 12 12 7 1 0 69 19 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 35 11 10 7 0 0 72 18 3933

Question 28. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 18 41 15 10 12 1 3 61 23 57
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 35 18 14 6 1 4 59 22 1165
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 40 14 14 6 1 1 65 21 60
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 36 17 12 6 2 5 63 20 1100

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 43 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 45 10 14 5 0 0 70 20 4118
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 34 12 21 7 0 1 59 29 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 40 11 15 7 0 0 67 22 3938

Question 2. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 32 12 4 3 0 0 82 7 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 36 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 4112
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 26 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 35 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 3935

Question 3. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 54 28 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 36 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 4099
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 28 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 34 5 4 2 0 0 88 6 3933

Question 37. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 31 21 15 15 3 0 47 31 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 30 18 17 11 3 0 52 29 4114
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 35 15 14 12 3 2 56 28 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 33 16 15 9 4 1 59 24 3937

Question 38. 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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 16 19 20 19 20 2 4 37 42 140
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 29 17 17 16 2 2 48 35 4111
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 25 17 15 15 5 6 48 34 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 28 14 16 13 4 3 53 32 3932

Empowerment

Question 11. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 43 10 8 10 0 0 71 18 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 40 12 12 8 0 0 68 19 4097
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 33 10 12 10 0 0 69 21 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 42 10 12 6 0 0 72 18 3927

Question 12. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 43 12 5 9 0 0 74 14 139
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 36 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 4085
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 34 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 36 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 3926

Question 13. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 36 13 15 6 0 0 66 21 140
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 39 15 10 5 0 0 69 16 4101
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 31 13 10 9 0 1 68 19 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 40 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 3927

Question 39. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 34 25 9 6 3 0 58 16 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 38 19 12 7 2 0 61 19 4119
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 29 18 9 9 6 0 62 19 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 39 18 11 6 3 0 64 17 3939

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 34 6 7 8 0 1 78 15 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 34 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 4110
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 23 12 12 8 0 1 68 19 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 33 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 3932

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 30 21 8 6 1 0 64 15 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 30 18 8 5 0 1 68 13 4121
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 38 18 13 6 0 2 63 19 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 33 17 7 4 0 1 72 11 3938

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 36 35 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 36 37 4077
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 36 36 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 38 35 3929

Question 47. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 26 21 14 10 9 43
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 23 13 10 36 6 1139
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 7 22 11 24 9 38
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 22 12 11 40 5 1056
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 52 35 7 3 4 0 0 86 7 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 4111
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 33 11 6 5 1 0 78 10 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 3929

Question 33. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 25 46 13 8 6 2 0 72 14 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 41 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 4114
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 35 16 12 7 1 0 65 19 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 41 14 9 4 1 0 74 13 3933

Organizational performance

Question 16a. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 10 26 39 16 8 0 2 25 36 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 23 35 21 10 1 1 31 33 4105
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 22 40 18 6 1 3 26 33 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 22 36 19 11 1 3 31 31 3916

Question 16b. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 18 28 24 14 1 3 39 32 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 20 27 24 15 2 1 40 32 4088
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 17 33 23 12 3 3 38 27 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 18 28 21 19 3 3 42 29 3908

Question 16c. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 16 27 29 14 9 3 1 24 45 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 25 29 15 9 2 3 25 44 4101
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 22 31 15 8 4 3 25 41 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 24 28 15 11 3 4 28 41 3912

Question 16d. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 7 12 27 34 17 0 2 52 20 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 11 29 33 18 1 3 53 16 4084
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 11 27 33 15 3 4 52 19 144
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 10 26 30 22 1 6 56 16 3894

Question 16e. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 26 24 17 8 1 4 27 48 138
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 22 26 19 12 1 2 32 41 4097
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 20 26 19 11 2 2 31 42 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 20 25 19 17 2 4 38 35 3912

Question 16f. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 21 28 21 11 0 4 33 37 140
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 19 25 21 16 3 3 40 33 4082
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 17 27 24 11 4 5 39 32 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 15 25 21 20 4 6 46 27 3913

Question 16g. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 28 31 17 10 2 3 28 39 140
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 23 30 17 11 3 3 29 40 4101
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 26 28 19 6 5 3 27 42 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 21 29 15 14 4 6 31 36 3917

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 34 12 16 9 1 0 63 25 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 33 10 13 8 1 0 69 21 4105
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 33 6 13 11 1 1 69 24 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 33 9 11 8 0 0 71 19 3931

Question 20. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 49 11 5 5 0 0 80 10 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 38 9 8 4 0 0 78 13 4100
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 42 11 13 6 0 0 71 19 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 41 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 3933

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 39 16 4 3 2 0 76 8 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 41 13 7 3 1 0 77 10 4110

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 37 13 4 4 2 0 79 8 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 36 16 6 3 3 0 75 9 4079
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 40 16 2 3 4 3 79 5 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 35 15 5 3 5 1 77 8 3935

Question 41. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 42 12 4 4 2 0 81 7 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 40 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 4086
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 41 9 9 2 2 1 80 11 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 40 10 5 3 2 0 81 8 3931

Question 42. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 44 10 3 5 0 0 83 8 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 4086
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 35 6 9 4 0 0 81 12 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 3934

Ethical workplace

Question 17. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 13 38 24 12 9 3 0 53 22 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 33 19 13 10 5 2 54 25 4110
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 41 12 10 15 2 3 60 27 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 32 16 13 10 4 3 58 25 3933

Question 34. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 37 33 12 9 7 1 1 71 16 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 37 13 10 6 2 1 71 16 4115
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 32 11 8 5 4 1 75 14 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 34 12 10 5 4 1 72 16 3927

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 31 22 11 5 2 0 62 16 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 37 18 10 4 1 0 67 15 4093

Question 36. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 26 19 16 13 5 0 49 31 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 27 18 14 13 6 1 52 29 4111
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 27 13 16 12 8 2 55 31 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 25 15 15 13 8 2 51 32 3929

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 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 13 87 140
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 84 4113

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 623

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 620

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 617

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 46 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 623

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 60 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 620

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 621

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 25 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 618

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 62 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 625

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 621

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 619

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 620

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 625

Question 51a. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 64 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 623

Question 51b. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 619

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 621

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 14
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 583

Question 52j. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 14
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 582

Question 52l. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 52 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 586

Question 52n. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 587

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 14
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 584

Question 53. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 19 21 19 13 10 15 4 49 28 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 20 21 10 8 18 6 50 23 4098
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 22 14 13 8 20 5 52 29 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 19 17 9 7 21 9 53 22 3930

Question 54. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 31 19 7 5 6 0 67 13 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 31 19 7 6 7 1 65 14 4092
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 35 13 8 7 8 2 69 16 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 30 16 9 5 9 1 67 15 3930

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 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 88 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 93 4086

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 266

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 267

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 37 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 265

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 263

Question 57k. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 263

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 267

Question 58a. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 59 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 266

Question 58b. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 262

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 262

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 264

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 268

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 250

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 250

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 251

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 252

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 250

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 68 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 255

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 252

Question 60. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 21 22 4 5 19 4 59 12 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 19 24 4 4 23 6 55 11 4099
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 23 20 3 4 24 6 62 10 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 18 19 4 3 28 9 60 10 3928

Question 61. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 35 17 8 2 6 0 72 10 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 30 19 5 3 9 1 69 9 4093
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 33 13 5 3 7 2 77 9 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 30 16 4 2 12 2 73 8 3931
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 53 25 9 3 8 1 0 80 11 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 25 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 4093
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 28 5 7 4 3 0 83 12 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 25 9 4 4 1 0 84 8 3934

Question 65. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 37 24 7 7 2 0 61 14 143
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 39 18 13 7 3 0 62 20 4110
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 34 17 13 9 5 0 59 23 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 36 20 13 9 5 1 56 23 3935

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 18 33 26 14 7 3 0 53 21 143
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 36 18 14 9 2 0 58 23 4113
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 35 13 19 8 4 0 59 28 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 38 16 15 9 2 0 59 24 3936

Work-related stress

Question 62a. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 22 17 17 28 0 0 37 46 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 21 23 17 24 0 1 35 42 4107
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 20 19 21 24 1 0 35 46 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 21 21 18 25 0 1 35 44 3938

Question 62b. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 28 22 19 8 0 0 51 27 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 27 27 14 9 0 0 49 23 4106
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 22 21 11 15 0 2 53 26 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 28 24 13 8 0 1 54 22 3937

Question 62c. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 30 22 13 4 0 3 60 18 138
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 30 21 8 4 0 2 66 12 4091
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 30 18 9 5 1 3 67 15 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 28 18 8 4 0 3 68 13 3925

Question 62d. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 30 25 18 17 0 1 39 36 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 24 23 17 16 0 1 43 33 4090
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 24 15 24 17 1 1 42 43 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 23 23 15 13 0 1 48 29 3938

Question 62e. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 26 13 6 5 0 3 76 11 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 26 14 7 4 0 3 74 11 4081
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 27 9 11 3 0 6 76 15 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 26 14 6 4 0 4 75 10 3930

Question 62f. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 34 22 6 11 0 1 61 17 140
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 28 22 11 9 0 1 57 20 4102
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 31 23 12 6 0 0 59 18 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 31 20 12 6 0 1 61 18 3919

Question 62g. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 27 27 10 8 1 1 54 18 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 33 23 10 6 0 1 60 17 4093
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 33 12 12 8 1 0 67 21 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 32 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 3921

Question 62h. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 32 18 18 6 1 2 57 25 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 32 23 12 6 0 1 58 19 4088
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 33 20 14 5 1 2 61 19 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 32 21 11 6 0 1 61 18 3918

Question 62i. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 28 20 12 5 0 1 62 18 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 32 20 11 7 0 1 61 18 4089
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 27 17 11 4 1 3 66 16 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 32 19 11 6 0 1 64 17 3924

Question 62j. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 32 37 21 7 2 1 0 70 9 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 32 18 9 3 0 1 70 12 4084
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 24 11 11 6 1 4 71 18 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 32 17 7 3 0 1 72 11 3912

Question 62k. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 51 29 13 2 5 0 0 80 7 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 26 12 5 4 0 1 80 9 4085
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 64 20 9 4 3 0 1 84 6 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 24 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 3928

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 68 20 3 3 3 1 2 91 6 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 15 6 2 2 2 4 90 4 4079

Question 62m. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 67 19 4 4 5 1 0 87 8 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 68 15 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 4081
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 75 11 4 4 5 0 1 87 9 144
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 73 13 6 4 2 1 2 88 6 3934

Question 62n. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 29 19 5 3 1 0 73 8 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 32 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 4098
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 31 9 2 5 0 1 84 7 146
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 31 12 5 2 0 1 80 7 3932

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 53 15 16 5 9 1 0 69 15 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 25 12 6 6 0 1 76 12 4086
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 21 9 9 6 0 2 75 15 144
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 22 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 3933

Question 62p. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 50 19 11 2 1 1 16 83 4 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 15 6 2 1 0 21 87 5 4072
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 19 8 2 1 0 18 87 3 144
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 14 5 2 1 0 20 89 4 3930

Question 62q. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 59 29 5 3 1 1 2 90 5 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 27 12 4 2 0 3 81 7 4083
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 61 23 7 1 3 0 6 89 4 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 25 10 3 2 0 3 85 5 3911

Question 62r. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 57 18 7 5 11 1 1 76 17 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 19 12 8 10 0 2 69 18 4095
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 16 8 10 12 1 2 69 22 145
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 20 12 8 9 0 2 71 17 3939

Question 62s. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 33 17 3 0 1 0 80 3 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 32 13 4 2 0 2 81 6 4097
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 34 9 2 2 0 2 87 3 142
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 29 11 4 2 0 2 83 5 3932

Question 63. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 10 31 37 18 4 0 0 41 22 142
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 32 34 14 5 0 0 47 19 4116
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 29 32 16 7 0 0 44 23 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 32 36 12 5 0 0 46 18 3940

Question 64. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 26 34 20 11 0 0 31 35 140
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 19 38 23 11 0 0 33 29 4087
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 20 29 30 11 0 0 40 31 144
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 18 38 24 12 0 1 36 26 3924
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 17 19 24 16 22 2 0 17 83 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 26 24 15 16 2 0 18 82 4106
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 20 22 16 22 2 0 17 83 147
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 23 23 15 19 2 0 18 82 3939

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 113
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 3220
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 117
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 3075

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 113
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 3220
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 117
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 3075

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 113
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 3208
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 117
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 3075

Question 68d. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 61 115
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 3220
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 65 117
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 3075

Question 68e. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 2 112
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 3202
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 117
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 3075

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 114
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 3214

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 113
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 3217
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 117
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 3075

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 6 15 19 14 7 39 110
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 37 18 11 5 24 3076
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 7 29 21 14 8 20 114
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 43 17 11 4 19 2993

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 77 113
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 68 3219

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 17 19 8 12 1 6 59 21 141
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 19 16 9 10 1 8 61 21 4099

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 11 33 16 15 24 0 1 45 40 114
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 25 17 20 21 1 3 39 43 3244
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 20 11 19 32 0 4 36 52 118
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 24 14 19 23 1 5 40 45 3102

Question 72. 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
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 2 15 11 21 48 1 1 18 71 113
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 13 17 21 37 2 6 19 63 3244
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 10 9 12 59 0 7 15 76 115
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 11 12 18 43 3 8 17 69 3098
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