2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Statistics Canada by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - PE

The results of the 2018 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. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. 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
2018 PE 26 55 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 42
2018 PE-04 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 PE 33 48 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 40
2017 PE-04 23 69 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 PE 45 41 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 49
2014 PE-04 50 29 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2011 PE 47 33 7 7 2 2 2 84 9 57
2011 PE-03 33 42 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2011 PE-04 44 44 0 0 6 6 0 94 6 18
2008 PE 37 45 13 3 3 0 0 82 5 38
2008 PE-03 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2008 PE-04 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 PE 48 43 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 42
2018 PE-04 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 PE 65 23 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 40
2017 PE-04 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 PE 59 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 49
2014 PE-04 50 29 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2011 PE 61 35 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 57
2011 PE-03 33 67 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2011 PE-04 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2008 PE 63 26 3 3 5 0 0 89 8 38
2008 PE-03 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2008 PE-04 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 PE 56 34 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 41
2017 PE 60 38 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 40
2017 PE-04 54 39 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 PE 59 37 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 49
2014 PE-04 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2011 PE 63 35 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 57
2011 PE-03 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2011 PE-04 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2008 PE 68 24 3 3 3 0 0 92 5 38
2008 PE-03 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2008 PE-04 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 PE 64 24 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 42
2018 PE-04 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE 63 25 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 40
2017 PE-04 54 31 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2014 PE 59 27 4 4 6 0 0 86 10 49
2014 PE-04 64 21 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2011 PE 61 28 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 57
2011 PE-03 58 25 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12
2011 PE-04 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

Question 5. 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
2018 PE 40 43 5 10 2 0 0 83 12 42
2018 PE-04 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2017 PE 42 45 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 40
2017 PE-04 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 PE 41 45 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 49
2014 PE-04 36 36 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2011 PE 35 53 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 57
2011 PE-03 17 58 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2011 PE-04 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2008 PE 55 29 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 38
2008 PE-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2008 PE-04 80 0 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

Question 6. 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
2018 PE 33 38 7 19 2 0 0 71 21 42
2018 PE-04 20 30 0 40 10 0 0 50 50 10
2017 PE 43 30 8 12 5 3 0 75 18 40
2017 PE-04 46 39 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2014 PE 47 37 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 49
2014 PE-04 50 29 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2011 PE 32 52 5 9 2 0 0 84 11 56
2011 PE-03 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12
2011 PE-04 17 72 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 18

Question 7. 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
2018 PE 24 50 14 10 2 0 0 74 12 42
2018 PE-04 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2017 PE 40 35 8 13 3 3 0 77 16 40
2017 PE-04 54 39 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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 PE 52 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 42
2018 PE-04 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE 52 33 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 40
2017 PE-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 65 29 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 49
2014 PE-04 57 21 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2011 PE 50 43 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 56
2011 PE-03 25 67 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2011 PE-04 44 44 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2008 PE 61 34 3 0 3 0 0 95 3 38
2008 PE-03 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2008 PE-04 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 9. 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
2018 PE 31 43 10 14 2 0 0 74 17 42
2018 PE-04 10 50 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2017 PE 45 35 10 8 0 3 0 82 8 40
2017 PE-04 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

Question 10. 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
2018 PE 48 43 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 42
2018 PE-04 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE 45 53 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 40
2017 PE-04 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 65 27 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 49
2014 PE-04 50 29 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2011 PE 63 30 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 57
2011 PE-03 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2011 PE-04 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 PE 40 36 10 12 2 0 0 76 14 42
2018 PE-04 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2017 PE 42 43 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 40
2017 PE-04 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 PE 27 49 8 14 2 0 0 76 16 49
2014 PE-04 29 29 7 29 7 0 0 57 36 14
2011 PE 42 42 9 4 2 2 0 86 5 57
2011 PE-03 25 50 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2011 PE-04 39 44 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 18

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 PE 56 34 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 41
2018 PE-04 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE 53 32 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 40
2017 PE-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 49 33 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 49
2014 PE-04 43 21 14 21 0 0 0 64 21 14

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 PE 31 45 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 42
2018 PE-04 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 PE 48 35 3 15 0 0 0 82 15 40
2017 PE-04 54 31 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2014 PE 47 35 4 12 2 0 0 82 14 49
2014 PE-04 43 36 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14
2011 PE 44 53 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 55
2011 PE-03 33 58 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2011 PE-04 38 63 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

Question 14. 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
2018 PE 38 48 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 42
2018 PE-04 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE 45 48 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 40
2017 PE-04 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 PE 53 33 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 49
2014 PE-04 50 21 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2011 PE 47 44 4 4 0 0 2 93 4 57
2011 PE-03 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2011 PE-04 50 44 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 18
2008 PE 55 34 5 3 3 0 0 89 5 38
2008 PE-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2008 PE-04 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 15. 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
2018 PE 24 31 17 14 14 0 0 55 29 42
2018 PE-04 20 30 10 30 10 0 0 50 40 10
2017 PE 18 38 18 20 5 3 0 57 25 40
2017 PE-04 31 30 23 15 0 0 0 61 15 13
2014 PE 31 35 22 6 6 0 0 65 12 49
2014 PE-04 36 36 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2011 PE 39 28 21 7 5 0 0 67 12 57
2011 PE-03 50 8 33 0 8 0 0 58 8 12
2011 PE-04 33 39 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2008 PE 24 24 29 16 8 0 0 47 24 38
2008 PE-03 10 40 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 10
2008 PE-04 10 30 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10

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 PE 19 26 33 10 12 0 0 21 45 42
2018 PE-04 20 10 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 10
2017 PE 13 25 45 12 3 3 0 15 39 40
2017 PE-04 15 23 39 23 0 0 0 23 39 13
2014 PE 4 22 43 27 4 0 0 31 27 49
2014 PE-04 0 29 43 21 7 0 0 29 29 14
2011 PE 18 26 21 23 12 0 0 35 44 57
2011 PE-03 25 25 25 8 17 0 0 25 50 12
2011 PE-04 22 0 22 44 11 0 0 56 22 18
2008 PE 3 29 29 29 11 0 0 39 32 38
2008 PE-03 0 50 30 10 10 0 0 20 50 10
2008 PE-04 0 30 30 30 10 0 0 40 30 10

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 PE 5 21 29 24 17 5 0 43 28 42
2018 PE-04 20 10 20 10 40 0 0 50 30 10
2017 PE 3 20 27 33 15 3 0 49 23 40
2017 PE-04 0 31 23 38 8 0 0 46 31 13
2014 PE 4 6 29 27 25 4 4 57 11 48
2014 PE-04 0 7 50 14 21 7 0 38 8 14
2011 PE 5 16 21 30 25 0 4 56 22 57
2011 PE-03 0 17 33 25 25 0 0 50 17 12
2011 PE-04 11 17 11 28 33 0 0 61 28 18
2008 PE 0 11 24 24 29 5 8 61 12 38
2008 PE-03 0 10 10 30 30 20 0 75 13 10
2008 PE-04 0 20 30 20 30 0 0 50 20 10

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 PE 19 21 36 19 5 0 0 24 40 42
2018 PE-04 20 10 30 30 10 0 0 40 30 10
2017 PE 5 25 40 20 8 3 0 28 31 40
2017 PE-04 0 31 38 23 8 0 0 31 31 13
2014 PE 17 21 42 10 10 0 0 21 38 48
2014 PE-04 21 21 36 21 0 0 0 21 43 14
2011 PE 18 23 35 18 7 0 0 25 40 57
2011 PE-03 8 42 33 8 8 0 0 17 50 12
2011 PE-04 22 17 39 17 6 0 0 22 39 18
2008 PE 3 21 47 21 5 0 3 27 24 38
2008 PE-03 0 20 50 30 0 0 0 30 20 10
2008 PE-04 0 10 70 10 10 0 0 20 10 10

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 PE 7 21 48 12 12 0 0 24 29 42
2018 PE-04 0 20 60 10 10 0 0 20 20 10
2017 PE 5 13 35 32 13 3 0 46 18 40
2017 PE-04 0 8 46 38 8 0 0 46 8 13
2014 PE 4 21 27 38 10 0 0 48 25 48
2014 PE-04 0 21 50 14 14 0 0 29 21 14
2011 PE 7 14 30 28 21 0 0 49 21 57
2011 PE-03 0 17 33 17 33 0 0 50 17 12
2011 PE-04 17 11 11 44 17 0 0 61 28 18
2008 PE 3 11 37 34 13 0 3 49 14 38
2008 PE-03 0 10 60 30 0 0 0 30 10 10
2008 PE-04 0 0 40 40 20 0 0 60 0 10

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 PE 24 38 21 7 7 2 0 15 63 42
2018 PE-04 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 10 80 10
2017 PE 20 23 28 19 8 3 0 28 44 40
2017 PE-04 23 31 8 30 8 0 0 38 54 13
2014 PE 16 29 35 12 8 0 0 20 45 49
2014 PE-04 29 14 43 0 14 0 0 14 43 14
2011 PE 7 25 30 16 19 0 4 36 33 57
2011 PE-03 25 17 17 0 33 0 8 36 45 12
2011 PE-04 6 28 33 17 17 0 0 33 33 18
2008 PE 16 37 26 8 13 0 0 21 53 38
2008 PE-03 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 0 60 10
2008 PE-04 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 20 60 10

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 PE 14 24 24 24 12 0 2 37 39 42
2018 PE-04 20 30 30 10 10 0 0 20 50 10
2017 PE 8 25 35 20 10 3 0 31 33 40
2017 PE-04 0 15 54 23 8 0 0 31 15 13
2014 PE 2 29 33 10 22 4 0 34 32 49
2014 PE-04 7 21 36 0 36 0 0 36 29 14
2011 PE 4 7 37 26 23 4 0 51 11 57
2011 PE-03 8 8 33 17 33 0 0 50 17 12
2011 PE-04 6 6 33 28 28 0 0 56 11 18
2008 PE 11 18 37 16 18 0 0 34 29 38
2008 PE-03 0 30 20 30 20 0 0 50 30 10
2008 PE-04 20 20 50 10 0 0 0 10 40 10

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 PE 10 19 45 19 5 0 2 24 29 42
2018 PE-04 10 10 60 10 10 0 0 20 20 10
2017 PE 8 20 32 33 5 3 0 39 28 40
2017 PE-04 8 15 38 31 8 0 0 39 23 13
2014 PE 8 29 35 14 12 0 2 27 38 49
2014 PE-04 7 36 43 7 7 0 0 14 43 14
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My Work Unit

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 PE 50 19 14 0 0 5 12 83 0 42
2018 PE-04 40 20 20 0 0 10 10 75 0 10
2017 PE 55 13 8 5 3 5 13 82 9 40
2017 PE-04 31 31 8 0 0 7 23 89 0 13
2014 PE 49 29 6 4 4 4 4 84 9 49
2014 PE-04 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Question 18. 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
2018 PE 79 14 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 42
2018 PE-04 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE 75 20 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 40
2017 PE-04 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 65 29 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 49
2014 PE-04 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

Question 19. 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
2018 PE 38 24 12 2 0 14 10 81 3 42
2018 PE-04 60 20 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2017 PE 30 28 13 3 8 15 5 72 13 40
2017 PE-04 23 23 15 8 0 30 0 67 11 13
2014 PE 33 39 4 4 0 20 0 90 5 49
2014 PE-04 36 36 7 0 0 21 0 91 0 14

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 PE 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 42
2018 PE-04 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE 80 18 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 40
2017 PE-04 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 71 24 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 49
2014 PE-04 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 PE 60 33 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 42
2018 PE-04 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
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My Immediate Supervisor

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 PE 43 43 7 2 2 0 2 88 5 42
2018 PE-04 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE 50 30 5 5 5 3 2 84 11 40
2017 PE-04 54 39 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 13
2014 PE 65 24 2 2 4 0 2 92 6 49
2014 PE-04 64 7 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 14
2011 PE 49 33 7 2 5 2 2 85 7 57
2011 PE-03 42 42 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2011 PE-04 33 44 11 0 6 6 0 82 6 18
2008 PE 37 32 8 13 11 0 0 68 24 38
2008 PE-03 40 20 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10
2008 PE-04 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10

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
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 PE 50 33 5 5 5 0 2 85 10 42
2018 PE-04 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2017 PE 65 18 10 3 5 0 0 82 8 40
2017 PE-04 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 PE 61 27 6 2 2 0 2 90 4 49
2014 PE-04 64 14 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2011 PE 53 33 7 4 2 0 2 88 5 57
2011 PE-03 50 33 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12
2011 PE-04 44 33 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 18
2008 PE 42 29 16 5 8 0 0 71 13 38
2008 PE-03 30 40 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2008 PE-04 30 30 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10

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 PE 52 31 7 2 5 0 2 85 7 42
2018 PE-04 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2017 PE 70 18 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 40
2017 PE-04 77 8 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 PE 61 31 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 49
2014 PE-04 64 7 7 21 0 0 0 71 21 14
2011 PE 57 30 4 5 4 0 0 88 9 56
2011 PE-03 50 42 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2011 PE-04 44 39 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18
2008 PE 32 32 11 21 5 0 0 63 26 38
2008 PE-03 30 30 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10
2008 PE-04 20 20 30 30 0 0 0 40 30 10

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 PE 67 31 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 42
2018 PE-04 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE 72 15 5 3 5 0 0 87 8 40
2017 PE-04 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 PE 57 26 10 2 5 0 0 83 7 42
2018 PE-04 50 20 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2017 PE 65 20 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 40
2017 PE-04 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 PE 65 27 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 49
2014 PE-04 64 14 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14
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Senior Management

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 PE 23 46 0 15 0 0 15 82 18 13
2017 PE 38 22 11 6 6 0 17 73 14 18
2014 PE 45 30 5 5 0 10 5 88 6 20

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
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 PE 19 43 10 7 10 7 5 70 19 42
2018 PE-04 30 40 0 10 10 10 0 78 22 10
2017 PE 35 45 8 8 3 3 0 82 10 40
2017 PE-04 30 46 0 15 0 8 0 83 17 13
2014 PE 37 41 8 4 0 10 0 86 5 49
2014 PE-04 21 43 21 0 0 14 0 75 0 14
2011 PE 28 40 11 9 2 11 0 76 12 57
2011 PE-03 17 42 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2011 PE-04 17 50 6 6 0 22 0 86 7 18

Question 30. 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
2018 PE 17 55 5 17 5 2 0 73 22 42
2018 PE-04 30 40 0 10 10 10 0 78 22 10
2017 PE 30 45 13 8 3 3 0 77 10 40
2017 PE-04 23 54 0 15 0 8 0 83 17 13
2014 PE 41 35 12 8 0 4 0 79 9 49
2014 PE-04 29 36 14 14 0 7 0 69 15 14
2011 PE 32 44 11 9 2 4 0 78 11 57
2011 PE-03 8 67 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2011 PE-04 22 56 0 6 6 11 0 88 13 18
2008 PE 29 42 16 8 0 5 0 75 8 38
2008 PE-03 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2008 PE-04 10 60 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10

Question 31. 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
2018 PE 12 48 21 10 2 5 2 64 13 42
2018 PE-04 30 30 10 10 10 10 0 67 22 10
2017 PE 18 50 15 13 3 3 0 69 16 40
2017 PE-04 8 61 8 15 0 8 0 75 17 13
2014 PE 33 45 10 6 2 4 0 81 9 49
2014 PE-04 7 57 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 14
2011 PE 19 54 14 9 0 4 0 76 9 57
2011 PE-03 17 75 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2011 PE-04 11 56 0 22 0 11 0 75 25 18
2008 PE 29 45 16 5 0 5 0 78 6 38
2008 PE-03 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2008 PE-04 10 70 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10

Question 32. 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
2018 PE 14 52 17 10 7 0 0 67 17 42
2018 PE-04 30 30 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10
2017 PE 27 43 8 20 3 0 0 70 23 40
2017 PE-04 23 31 0 46 0 0 0 54 46 13
2014 PE 31 41 12 10 2 4 0 74 13 49
2014 PE-04 29 36 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14
2011 PE 21 39 12 19 9 0 0 60 28 57
2011 PE-03 8 50 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2011 PE-04 22 39 11 17 11 0 0 61 28 18
2008 PE 24 45 11 18 0 3 0 70 19 38
2008 PE-03 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2008 PE-04 10 60 0 20 0 10 0 78 22 10
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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 PE 29 55 5 12 0 0 0 83 12 42
2018 PE-04 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2017 PE 35 55 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 40
2017 PE-04 23 77 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 53 39 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 49
2014 PE-04 36 43 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2011 PE 42 40 7 9 0 2 0 84 9 57
2011 PE-03 0 92 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2011 PE-04 50 17 11 22 0 0 0 67 22 18

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 PE 40 40 7 10 0 2 0 83 10 42
2018 PE-04 30 40 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
2017 PE 55 35 0 8 0 3 0 92 8 40
2017 PE-04 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 49 45 2 0 0 2 2 98 0 49
2014 PE-04 43 50 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14
2011 PE 50 38 0 5 4 2 2 91 9 56
2011 PE-03 33 42 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 12
2011 PE-04 50 44 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2008 PE 37 37 5 13 8 0 0 74 21 38
2008 PE-03 10 50 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 10
2008 PE-04 30 50 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10

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 PE 36 52 10 0 0 2 0 90 0 42
2018 PE-04 30 60 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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 PE 17 33 17 12 2 10 10 62 18 42
2018 PE-04 30 20 10 20 0 20 0 63 25 10
2017 PE 23 25 17 10 13 7 5 55 26 40
2017 PE-04 15 23 8 15 15 15 8 50 40 13
2014 PE 29 18 20 14 2 10 6 56 20 49
2014 PE-04 21 29 7 21 7 14 0 58 33 14
2011 PE 18 18 12 16 7 21 9 50 33 57
2011 PE-03 8 25 25 25 0 17 0 40 30 12
2011 PE-04 22 28 6 6 11 22 6 69 23 18

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 PE 33 45 10 12 0 0 0 79 12 42
2018 PE-04 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2017 PE 45 47 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 40
2017 PE-04 39 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 PE 53 37 2 6 2 0 0 90 8 49
2014 PE-04 57 14 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 14
2011 PE 38 48 7 5 0 2 0 87 5 56
2011 PE-03 17 67 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2011 PE-04 35 47 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 17
2008 PE 37 47 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 38
2008 PE-03 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2008 PE-04 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 PE 36 40 5 10 7 0 2 78 17 42
2018 PE-04 20 40 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2017 PE 35 35 13 15 3 0 0 70 17 40
2017 PE-04 23 46 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13
2014 PE 45 37 2 10 6 0 0 82 16 49
2014 PE-04 43 29 0 14 14 0 0 71 29 14
2011 PE 30 41 9 11 4 5 0 75 15 56
2011 PE-03 17 50 0 25 0 8 0 73 27 12
2011 PE-04 18 53 12 12 0 6 0 75 13 17
2008 PE 26 42 5 16 5 0 5 72 22 38
2008 PE-03 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2008 PE-04 30 30 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10

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 PE 29 54 15 2 0 0 0 83 2 41
2018 PE-04 20 50 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 PE 47 40 5 5 0 3 0 90 5 40
2017 PE-04 31 61 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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 PE 43 43 7 2 0 2 2 90 3 42
2018 PE-04 50 30 0 10 0 10 0 89 11 10
2017 PE 50 40 2 5 0 2 0 93 5 40
2017 PE-04 39 46 0 8 0 7 0 92 8 13
2014 PE 55 31 6 4 2 2 0 88 6 49
2014 PE-04 43 36 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 PE 45 36 10 5 0 2 2 85 5 42
2018 PE-04 40 30 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
2017 PE 58 37 3 0 0 2 0 97 0 40
2017 PE-04 39 54 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 57 29 4 8 0 2 0 88 8 49
2014 PE-04 43 36 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2011 PE 54 39 4 2 2 0 0 93 4 56
2011 PE-03 25 58 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2011 PE-04 56 39 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18

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 PE 71 21 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 42
2018 PE-04 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 39
2017 PE-04 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 65 31 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 49
2014 PE-04 50 36 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2011 PE 58 39 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 57
2011 PE-03 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2011 PE-04 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2008 PE 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 38
2008 PE-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2008 PE-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 PE 55 26 17 2 0 0 0 81 2 42
2018 PE-04 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 PE 62 23 13 3 0 0 0 85 3 40
2017 PE-04 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 55 31 2 10 2 0 0 86 12 49
2014 PE-04 43 36 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
2011 PE 58 30 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 57
2011 PE-03 33 58 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2011 PE-04 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18

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 PE 55 24 17 2 2 0 0 79 5 42
2018 PE-04 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 PE 62 30 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 40
2017 PE-04 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 PE 63 20 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 49
2014 PE-04 50 29 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
2011 PE 47 39 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 57
2011 PE-03 33 58 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2011 PE-04 44 44 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2008 PE 50 42 3 3 3 0 0 92 5 38
2008 PE-03 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2008 PE-04 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 PE 43 29 12 7 7 2 0 73 15 42
2018 PE-04 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 PE 47 28 18 3 5 0 0 75 8 40
2017 PE-04 38 39 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2014 PE 43 27 16 10 4 0 0 69 14 49
2014 PE-04 36 29 7 21 7 0 0 64 29 14
2011 PE 44 30 9 7 7 4 0 76 15 57
2011 PE-03 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2011 PE-04 33 33 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2008 PE 45 24 18 3 5 5 0 72 8 38
2008 PE-03 40 20 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2008 PE-04 20 40 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
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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 PE 29 29 43 42
2018 PE-04 30 20 50 10
2017 PE 25 20 55 40
2017 PE-04 15 8 77 13
2014 PE 25 41 35 49
2014 PE-04 36 36 29 14
2011 PE 26 49 25 57
2011 PE-03 33 42 25 12
2011 PE-04 17 44 39 18

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 PE 0 33 50 8 0 8 12
2017 PE 0 51 41 0 0 8 10
2014 PE 8 33 50 8 9999 0 12
2011 PE 7 27 47 0 9999 20 15
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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 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 PE 17 33 10 2 0 33 5 81 4 42
2018 PE-04 10 50 0 0 0 40 0 100 0 10
2017 PE 27 23 13 0 3 30 5 77 4 40
2017 PE-04 23 31 0 0 0 38 8 100 0 13
2014 PE 29 20 6 4 0 35 6 83 7 49
2014 PE-04 0 43 14 0 0 36 7 75 0 14

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 PE 31 43 14 2 0 7 2 82 3 42
2018 PE-04 40 40 0 0 0 20 0 100 0 10
2017 PE 45 35 5 5 3 5 3 86 8 40
2017 PE-04 31 39 0 8 0 15 8 90 10 13
2014 PE 31 43 12 0 0 14 0 86 0 49
2014 PE-04 14 64 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14
2011 PE 49 42 5 0 0 4 0 95 0 57
2011 PE-03 25 67 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 12
2011 PE-04 50 39 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
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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 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 PE 24 24 12 2 0 33 5 77 4 42
2018 PE-04 30 30 0 0 0 40 0 100 0 10
2017 PE 33 20 5 3 3 30 8 84 8 40
2017 PE-04 31 23 0 0 0 38 8 100 0 13
2014 PE 37 20 4 2 2 29 6 88 6 49
2014 PE-04 14 29 7 7 0 36 7 75 13 14

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 PE 36 38 12 2 0 7 5 84 3 42
2018 PE-04 50 30 0 0 0 20 0 100 0 10
2017 PE 57 28 0 8 3 2 3 89 11 40
2017 PE-04 46 31 0 8 0 7 8 91 9 13
2014 PE 45 35 6 6 0 8 0 87 7 49
2014 PE-04 29 57 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2011 PE 53 40 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 57
2011 PE-03 8 75 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 12
2011 PE-04 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
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Stress and Well-Being

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 PE 52 24 7 7 7 0 2 78 15 42
2018 PE-04 50 10 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2017 PE 43 35 10 3 5 0 5 81 8 40
2017 PE-04 38 39 0 8 0 0 15 91 9 13

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 PE 12 17 24 24 24 0 0 29 48 42
2018 PE-04 20 10 0 20 50 0 0 30 70 10
2017 PE 8 25 30 20 15 0 3 33 36 40
2017 PE-04 8 15 31 15 23 0 8 24 42 13

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 PE 17 24 29 19 12 0 0 40 31 42
2018 PE-04 20 20 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 10
2017 PE 20 32 33 5 8 0 3 53 13 40
2017 PE-04 8 23 54 8 0 0 8 33 8 13

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 PE 13 13 20 28 25 0 3 26 54 40
2018 PE-04 20 0 10 20 50 0 0 20 70 10
2017 PE 10 25 27 18 18 0 3 36 36 40
2017 PE-04 23 7 23 15 23 0 8 33 42 13

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 PE 48 14 10 12 12 0 5 65 25 42
2018 PE-04 60 10 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 PE 45 20 15 7 5 0 8 71 13 40
2017 PE-04 30 8 31 8 8 0 15 45 18 13

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 PE 38 17 17 14 14 0 0 55 29 42
2018 PE-04 50 10 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2017 PE 40 23 20 12 5 0 0 63 17 40
2017 PE-04 30 15 23 23 8 0 0 46 31 13

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 PE 36 31 29 2 2 0 0 67 5 42
2018 PE-04 50 10 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2017 PE 30 47 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 40
2017 PE-04 8 69 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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 PE 19 33 31 7 10 0 0 52 17 42
2018 PE-04 40 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2017 PE 13 42 25 13 8 0 0 55 20 40
2017 PE-04 8 54 23 8 8 0 0 61 15 13

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 PE 21 31 33 5 10 0 0 52 14 42
2018 PE-04 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2017 PE 30 35 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 40
2017 PE-04 23 54 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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 PE 29 26 24 10 12 0 0 55 21 42
2018 PE-04 40 20 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2017 PE 38 45 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 40
2017 PE-04 23 61 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 PE 52 33 10 0 0 0 5 90 0 42
2018 PE-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 PE 70 22 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 40
2017 PE-04 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 PE 80 13 3 0 0 0 5 97 0 40
2018 PE-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 PE 83 12 0 0 2 0 2 98 2 42
2018 PE-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 PE 87 3 5 3 3 0 0 90 5 40
2017 PE-04 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 PE 74 10 5 7 0 0 5 88 8 42
2018 PE-04 60 0 20 10 0 0 10 67 11 10
2017 PE 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2017 PE-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 PE 69 17 2 5 2 0 5 90 8 42
2018 PE-04 70 10 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 10
2017 PE 63 20 10 0 8 0 0 82 8 40
2017 PE-04 61 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 PE 71 5 5 0 0 0 19 94 0 42
2018 PE-04 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 10
2017 PE 50 17 3 5 0 0 25 90 7 40
2017 PE-04 46 23 0 8 0 0 23 90 10 13

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 PE 74 14 5 5 0 0 2 90 5 42
2018 PE-04 70 20 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2017 PE 80 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 39
2017 PE-04 61 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 PE 81 5 2 2 0 0 10 95 3 42
2018 PE-04 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2017 PE 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2017 PE-04 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 PE 48 31 17 0 5 0 0 79 5 42
2018 PE-04 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 PE 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2017 PE-04 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 PE 10 31 26 21 12 0 0 40 33 42
2018 PE-04 0 50 0 30 20 0 0 50 50 10
2017 PE 8 43 25 17 8 0 0 50 25 40
2017 PE-04 15 30 15 23 15 0 0 46 39 13

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 PE 17 24 33 12 14 0 0 26 40 42
2018 PE-04 10 40 30 0 20 0 0 20 50 10
2017 PE 10 25 43 13 10 0 0 23 35 40
2017 PE-04 8 46 38 8 0 0 0 8 54 13

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 PE 33 48 14 2 0 0 2 83 2 42
2018 PE-04 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE 28 43 15 10 3 2 0 72 12 40
2017 PE-04 23 15 31 23 0 7 0 42 25 13

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 PE 40 29 14 12 2 0 2 71 15 42
2018 PE-04 60 0 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2017 PE 25 47 13 13 3 0 0 72 15 40
2017 PE-04 15 38 23 23 0 0 0 54 23 13
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Compensation

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 PE 40 38 7 5 2 0 7 44 56 42
2018 PE-04 30 40 0 10 10 0 10 33 67 10
2017 PE 45 30 15 3 5 2 0 46 54 40
2017 PE-04 54 23 23 0 0 0 0 54 46 13

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 PE 32 22
2017 PE 29 21

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 PE 14 22
2017 PE 19 21

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 PE 18 22
2017 PE 14 21

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 PE 50 22
2017 PE 52 21

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 PE 5 22
2017 PE 24 21

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 PE 14 22

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 PE 27 22
2017 PE 19 21

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 PE 19 57 10 10 0 5 21
2017 PE 15 60 20 0 0 5 20

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 PE 59 41 22

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 PE 68 5 0 9 0 9 9 89 11 22
2017 PE 29 48 0 5 0 0 19 94 6 21

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 PE 27 0 5 14 14 5 36 46 46 22
2017 PE 24 14 10 5 14 5 28 57 29 21

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 PE 38 17 14 10 14 0 7 59 26 42
2018 PE-04 40 10 0 10 30 0 10 56 44 10
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