2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Space Agency by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EX

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 EX 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 EX 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 EX 47 33 7 7 0 0 7 86 7 15
2011 EX 67 19 7 4 0 0 4 88 4 27
2011 EX-01 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 EX 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 EX 70 24 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 EX 60 27 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2011 EX 81 15 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2011 EX-01 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 EX 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 EX 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 EX 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2011 EX 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 27
2011 EX-01 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 EX 47 27 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2017 EX 53 30 6 5 6 0 0 83 11 17
2014 EX 40 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2011 EX 44 37 11 7 0 0 0 81 7 27
2011 EX-01 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12

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 EX 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 EX 58 30 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2014 EX 47 40 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2011 EX 48 37 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2011 EX-01 42 42 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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 EX 33 33 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2017 EX 23 41 12 11 12 0 0 65 23 17
2014 EX 53 27 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2011 EX 41 41 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 27
2011 EX-01 17 58 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 12

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 EX 27 53 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2017 EX 41 48 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 17

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 EX 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 EX 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 EX 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2011 EX 67 26 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 27
2011 EX-01 50 42 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 EX 40 40 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2017 EX 47 29 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 17

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 EX 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 EX 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 EX 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2011 EX 74 22 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 27
2011 EX-01 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 EX 73 13 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 EX 58 30 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2014 EX 60 20 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2011 EX 56 33 0 4 7 0 0 89 11 27
2011 EX-01 42 50 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 EX 40 40 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2017 EX 47 30 5 18 0 0 0 77 18 17
2014 EX 40 27 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15

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 EX 33 33 7 7 13 7 0 71 21 15
2017 EX 53 24 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 17
2014 EX 33 20 13 13 13 0 7 57 29 15
2011 EX 52 33 7 0 4 0 4 88 4 27
2011 EX-01 42 42 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

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 EX 87 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 EX 53 29 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2014 EX 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2011 EX 67 19 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 27
2011 EX-01 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 EX 0 20 33 27 20 0 0 20 47 15
2017 EX 0 30 17 24 29 0 0 30 53 17
2014 EX 7 27 7 47 13 0 0 33 60 15
2011 EX 4 26 30 19 19 0 4 31 38 27
2011 EX-01 8 25 17 25 25 0 0 33 50 12

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 EX 20 33 20 13 13 0 0 27 53 15
2017 EX 6 30 53 12 0 0 0 12 35 17
2014 EX 20 27 47 7 0 0 0 7 47 15
2011 EX 4 26 44 15 7 0 4 23 31 27
2011 EX-01 8 25 42 25 0 0 0 25 33 12

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 EX 13 20 27 27 13 0 0 40 33 15
2017 EX 6 12 53 24 6 0 0 29 18 17
2014 EX 20 20 47 13 0 0 0 13 40 15
2011 EX 0 19 44 19 15 0 4 35 19 27
2011 EX-01 0 8 75 8 8 0 0 17 8 12

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 EX 27 27 20 27 0 0 0 27 53 15
2017 EX 23 35 36 6 0 0 0 6 59 17
2014 EX 33 40 27 0 0 0 0 0 73 15
2011 EX 11 33 30 11 11 0 4 23 46 27
2011 EX-01 8 33 50 8 0 0 0 8 42 12

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 EX 29 21 43 7 0 0 0 7 50 14
2017 EX 12 41 41 6 0 0 0 6 53 17
2014 EX 20 40 27 7 0 0 7 7 64 15
2011 EX 11 33 37 15 4 0 0 19 44 27
2011 EX-01 17 50 17 17 0 0 0 17 67 12

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 EX 27 27 27 20 0 0 0 20 53 15
2017 EX 12 41 47 0 0 0 0 0 53 17
2014 EX 33 33 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 15
2011 EX 19 41 19 19 0 0 4 19 62 27
2011 EX-01 25 33 33 8 0 0 0 8 58 12

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 EX 0 7 20 40 27 0 7 71 7 15
2017 EX 0 17 12 24 47 0 0 71 17 17
2014 EX 20 0 20 47 13 0 0 60 20 15
2011 EX 4 4 26 41 19 0 7 64 8 27
2011 EX-01 8 8 25 42 17 0 0 58 17 12

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 EX 13 27 33 20 7 0 0 27 40 15
2017 EX 12 30 47 12 0 0 0 12 41 17
2014 EX 20 33 40 0 7 0 0 7 53 15
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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 EX 47 40 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 EX 41 35 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 17
2014 EX 33 40 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15

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 EX 87 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 EX 71 17 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2014 EX 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15

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 EX 20 73 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 EX 18 41 18 11 0 0 12 67 13 17
2014 EX 27 33 13 20 7 0 0 60 27 15

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 EX 73 20 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 EX 65 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 EX 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 EX 73 20 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
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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 EX 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 EX 35 35 6 23 0 0 0 71 23 17
2014 EX 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2011 EX 48 33 11 4 4 0 0 81 7 27
2011 EX-01 33 50 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12

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 EX 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 EX 47 29 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2014 EX 53 20 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2011 EX 59 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 27
2011 EX-01 50 33 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

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 EX 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 EX 47 35 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17
2014 EX 53 27 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2011 EX 56 22 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 27
2011 EX-01 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 EX 64 14 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2017 EX 47 36 6 5 6 0 0 83 11 17

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 EX 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 EX 41 30 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 17
2014 EX 60 27 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
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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 EX 60 13 13 0 7 0 7 79 7 15
2017 EX 35 41 11 6 0 0 6 82 6 17
2014 EX 43 36 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14

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 EX 47 27 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2017 EX 53 29 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 17
2014 EX 33 47 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2011 EX 56 26 0 15 4 0 0 81 19 27
2011 EX-01 33 50 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

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 EX 60 20 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2017 EX 53 29 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 17
2014 EX 47 20 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2011 EX 56 19 15 4 4 4 0 77 8 27
2011 EX-01 25 33 25 8 0 8 0 64 9 12

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 EX 50 29 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 14
2017 EX 23 30 23 12 12 0 0 53 24 17
2014 EX 27 40 7 13 13 0 0 67 27 15
2011 EX 19 41 22 11 7 0 0 59 19 27
2011 EX-01 0 42 33 25 0 0 0 42 25 12

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 EX 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 EX 47 29 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 17
2014 EX 40 27 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2011 EX 22 44 26 7 0 0 0 67 7 27
2011 EX-01 8 50 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
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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 EX 40 47 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 EX 41 35 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2014 EX 40 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2011 EX 26 48 11 7 7 0 0 74 15 27
2011 EX-01 25 33 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12

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 EX 73 13 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 EX 70 24 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2014 EX 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2011 EX 81 15 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 27
2011 EX-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 EX 73 13 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15

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 EX 27 13 20 13 7 0 20 50 25 15
2017 EX 29 29 6 0 18 0 18 71 22 17
2014 EX 40 20 13 13 7 7 0 64 21 15
2011 EX 26 22 22 7 0 4 19 62 10 27
2011 EX-01 0 17 50 8 0 8 17 22 11 12

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 EX 64 21 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2017 EX 58 30 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2014 EX 53 20 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2011 EX 52 26 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 27
2011 EX-01 42 33 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12

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 EX 33 27 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2017 EX 30 29 18 0 18 0 5 62 19 17
2014 EX 40 13 13 20 7 0 7 57 29 15
2011 EX 19 37 7 15 11 0 11 63 29 27
2011 EX-01 8 50 8 17 8 0 8 64 27 12

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 EX 53 27 0 7 7 7 0 86 14 15
2017 EX 41 41 5 6 6 0 0 83 12 17

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 EX 87 7 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 EX 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 EX 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 EX 67 27 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 EX 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 EX 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2011 EX 63 33 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2011 EX-01 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 EX 73 20 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 EX 59 23 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2014 EX 79 7 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2011 EX 70 19 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 27
2011 EX-01 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 EX 80 7 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 EX 59 17 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 17
2014 EX 67 7 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2011 EX 67 22 0 7 4 0 0 89 11 27
2011 EX-01 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 EX 60 27 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 EX 53 29 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 17
2014 EX 67 0 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2011 EX 59 22 0 15 4 0 0 81 19 27
2011 EX-01 42 42 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

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 EX 60 20 7 0 0 7 7 92 0 15
2017 EX 59 11 6 6 12 6 0 75 19 17
2014 EX 40 27 13 13 0 0 7 71 14 15
2011 EX 67 4 15 4 7 4 0 73 12 27
2011 EX-01 50 8 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 12
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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 EX 13 67 20 15
2017 EX 18 70 12 17
2014 EX 27 40 33 15
2011 EX 30 44 26 27
2011 EX-01 25 33 42 12
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Harassment

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

Question 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 EX 27 40 0 7 7 7 13 83 17 15
2017 EX 35 23 12 0 0 24 6 83 0 17
2014 EX 47 13 20 7 0 7 7 69 8 15

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 EX 67 13 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2017 EX 59 29 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 17
2014 EX 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2011 EX 59 30 4 4 0 4 0 92 4 27
2011 EX-01 50 33 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 12
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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 EX 33 33 0 0 7 13 13 91 9 15
2017 EX 41 18 12 0 0 24 6 83 0 17
2014 EX 60 13 7 0 0 13 7 92 0 15

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 EX 67 27 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2017 EX 64 24 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2014 EX 67 13 7 0 0 13 0 92 0 15
2011 EX 63 33 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2011 EX-01 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
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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 EX 47 20 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 15
2017 EX 77 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17

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 EX 0 27 13 27 33 0 0 27 60 15
2017 EX 0 12 29 24 35 0 0 12 59 17

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 EX 0 13 33 20 33 0 0 13 53 15
2017 EX 0 23 30 35 12 0 0 23 47 17

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
(%)
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(%)
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 EX 0 40 13 40 7 0 0 40 47 15
2017 EX 0 30 35 23 12 0 0 30 35 17

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
(%)
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(%)
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 EX 0 27 20 33 20 0 0 27 53 15
2017 EX 0 30 29 12 29 0 0 30 41 17

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 EX 7 40 7 33 13 0 0 47 47 15
2017 EX 13 38 37 13 0 0 0 51 13 16

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 EX 13 33 27 20 7 0 0 47 27 15
2017 EX 31 37 19 13 0 0 0 68 13 16

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
(%)
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(%)
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 EX 7 27 27 33 7 0 0 33 40 15
2017 EX 6 37 44 13 0 0 0 44 13 16

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
(%)
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(%)
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 EX 7 33 47 7 7 0 0 40 13 15
2017 EX 13 44 25 18 0 0 0 57 18 16

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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 EX 27 13 13 20 27 0 0 40 47 15
2017 EX 6 37 19 25 13 0 0 43 38 16

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 EX 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 EX 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 EX 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 EX 87 0 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2017 EX 83 0 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 17

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 EX 67 13 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2017 EX 53 41 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17

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
(%)
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(%)
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 EX 40 33 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2017 EX 53 0 30 6 11 0 0 53 17 17

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 33 20 40 7 0 0 0 53 7 15
2017 EX 47 23 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 17

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
(%)
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(%)
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 EX 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2017 EX 70 12 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17

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 EX 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 EX 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 EX 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 EX 71 17 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17

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 EX 0 0 53 40 7 0 0 0 47 15
2017 EX 0 12 29 42 17 0 0 12 59 17

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 EX 20 20 47 13 0 0 0 13 40 15
2017 EX 6 35 47 12 0 0 0 12 41 17

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 EX 47 40 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2017 EX 35 53 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17

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 EX 7 64 14 0 14 0 0 71 14 14
2017 EX 17 59 0 17 6 0 0 77 23 17
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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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 53 27 13 0 0 7 0 57 43 15
2017 EX 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 65 35 17

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 EX 67 7 13 7 0 0 7 79 7 15
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