2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Central Agencies Portfolio

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 174344
2017 Department of Justice Canada 29 49 4 12 5 0 0 78 17 3170
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 33 40 2 13 11 2 0 74 24 55

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 173972
2017 Department of Justice Canada 69 22 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 3162
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 60 30 2 4 4 2 0 91 7 55

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 19 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 174221
2017 Department of Justice Canada 60 20 6 9 4 0 1 82 13 3169
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 38 31 9 17 4 2 0 70 21 55

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 39 36 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 174178
2017 Department of Justice Canada 42 37 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 3170
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 38 38 4 9 9 2 0 78 19 55

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 23 174231
2017 Department of Justice Canada 30 43 10 12 4 0 0 73 17 3170
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 30 43 9 9 7 2 0 74 17 55

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 174121
2017 Department of Justice Canada 43 40 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3166
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 48 36 9 2 4 2 0 85 6 55

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 173994
2017 Department of Justice Canada 51 36 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 3164
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 60 30 5 0 4 2 0 91 4 55

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 173739
2017 Department of Justice Canada 45 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 3158
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 51 32 7 4 4 2 0 85 7 55

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 33 10 9 6 0 1 74 15 174019
2017 Department of Justice Canada 38 35 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 3164
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 44 36 5 9 4 2 0 82 13 55

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 23 11 10 11 2 11 63 24 173988
2017 Department of Justice Canada 17 14 10 13 27 2 17 38 50 3162
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 5 13 11 13 22 4 33 29 54 55

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 33 44 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 174203
2017 Department of Justice Canada 34 45 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 3164
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 38 48 4 7 2 2 0 87 9 55

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 35 16 13 10 0 0 61 24 174142
2017 Department of Justice Canada 24 37 13 14 11 0 0 61 26 3162
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 27 34 11 19 7 2 0 62 27 55

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 174083
2017 Department of Justice Canada 28 45 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 3165
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 23 58 7 5 4 2 0 83 9 55

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 173996
2017 Department of Justice Canada 37 41 11 6 3 1 0 79 10 3161
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 41 33 13 4 2 7 0 81 6 55

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 37 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 173998
2017 Department of Justice Canada 27 38 12 12 10 0 0 65 22 3159
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 27 42 13 9 7 2 0 70 17 55

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 173795
2017 Department of Justice Canada 52 36 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 3156
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 59 30 6 4 0 2 0 91 4 54

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 173615
2017 Department of Justice Canada 25 40 13 14 8 0 0 65 22 3152
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 30 42 11 8 8 2 0 73 15 53

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 173681
2017 Department of Justice Canada 30 36 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 3151
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 39 33 12 9 6 2 0 73 15 54

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 173677
2017 Department of Justice Canada 29 38 14 12 6 0 0 67 19 3154
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 38 32 17 4 7 2 0 72 11 54

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 173510
2017 Department of Justice Canada 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3149
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 41 46 4 8 0 2 0 88 8 53

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 174272
2017 Department of Justice Canada 26 36 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 3168
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 20 48 14 14 0 2 2 70 15 55

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 37 173451
2017 Department of Justice Canada 8 22 39 19 8 2 3 28 32 3149
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 2 9 48 25 11 2 4 38 12 54

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 19 28 21 14 3 4 37 33 173005
2017 Department of Justice Canada 7 15 28 27 16 4 4 46 24 3144
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 4 37 28 23 7 2 56 4 54

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 23 29 15 9 2 4 26 43 173286
2017 Department of Justice Canada 16 22 32 17 8 2 3 27 40 3150
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 4 15 29 30 19 2 2 51 19 53

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 15 31 25 14 1 4 42 25 172593
2017 Department of Justice Canada 8 21 37 22 9 1 2 32 30 3141
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 4 18 58 15 4 2 0 19 22 54

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 22 27 17 12 2 4 30 41 173223
2017 Department of Justice Canada 18 26 28 15 9 1 3 25 46 3141
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 7 22 37 20 9 2 2 31 30 54

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 173264
2017 Department of Justice Canada 10 19 28 23 13 3 4 39 31 3151
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 2 17 24 31 17 0 9 53 21 54

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 22 31 15 9 3 4 26 41 173340
2017 Department of Justice Canada 16 24 32 14 8 3 3 24 42 3148
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 13 33 19 13 11 7 4 27 52 54
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My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 68 16 6 4 2 0 4 88 6 174193
2017 Department of Justice Canada 68 18 5 5 2 0 2 88 7 3165
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 58 26 4 5 5 2 0 85 11 55

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 31 16 11 9 5 4 62 21 174143
2017 Department of Justice Canada 22 28 17 12 9 7 4 56 24 3164
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 30 20 15 11 7 11 5 60 22 55

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 73 17 174130
2017 Department of Justice Canada 35 32 11 11 8 2 0 68 20 3165
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 38 35 5 7 9 5 0 77 17 55

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 35 13 13 8 2 1 65 22 174044
2017 Department of Justice Canada 29 36 14 13 6 2 0 66 19 3163
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 49 24 11 5 7 4 0 75 13 55

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 28 15 13 11 9 1 58 26 174123
2017 Department of Justice Canada 23 26 14 14 11 12 1 55 29 3161
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 25 31 2 13 9 20 0 70 28 55

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 21 18 17 14 16 3 40 38 174082
2017 Department of Justice Canada 9 18 16 21 14 20 2 35 44 3163
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 9 27 12 15 9 29 0 50 33 55

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 173904
2017 Department of Justice Canada 42 39 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 3157
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 49 34 2 9 2 4 0 87 11 55
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 174253
2017 Department of Justice Canada 35 37 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 3162
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 42 38 7 5 4 4 0 83 9 55

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 31 11 6 5 2 1 77 12 174211
2017 Department of Justice Canada 45 30 12 6 4 3 1 77 11 3166
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 52 26 9 4 2 5 2 84 6 55

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 42 33 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 174142
2017 Department of Justice Canada 40 33 11 9 5 1 0 74 15 3164
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 54 25 5 8 4 4 0 82 12 55

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 12 4 2 2 0 3 93 3 173995
2017 Department of Justice Canada 81 11 3 2 2 0 2 94 3 3157
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 83 11 3 0 2 2 0 96 2 55

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 50 23 8 5 6 3 6 80 12 173965
2017 Department of Justice Canada 50 25 6 6 4 4 3 82 12 3162
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 31 30 9 5 4 13 9 77 12 55

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 174035
2017 Department of Justice Canada 52 28 8 7 5 1 0 81 12 3157
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 65 21 5 4 4 2 0 87 7 55

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 25 10 4 5 2 0 80 9 174119
2017 Department of Justice Canada 54 25 10 5 5 2 0 80 10 3161
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 67 18 6 4 2 4 0 88 6 55

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 49 27 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 173871
2017 Department of Justice Canada 49 28 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 3150
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 58 28 7 2 4 2 0 87 6 55
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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 36 14 11 6 3 5 66 18 38833
2017 Department of Justice Canada 26 37 13 11 3 3 6 70 16 529
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 50 10 0 10 0 10 20 85 15 10

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 174230
2017 Department of Justice Canada 30 31 16 8 6 10 0 67 15 3162
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 32 26 15 0 5 22 0 74 7 55

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 31 17 13 11 3 0 57 25 174174
2017 Department of Justice Canada 24 32 17 14 11 3 0 57 25 3166
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 22 28 20 9 9 11 0 56 21 54

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 29 20 17 12 6 0 49 31 174040
2017 Department of Justice Canada 16 29 20 17 11 8 0 48 31 3160
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 13 37 13 9 13 16 0 59 26 55

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 27 17 14 15 6 0 50 31 174190
2017 Department of Justice Canada 20 27 18 14 14 7 0 50 30 3161
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 9 41 12 11 15 13 0 58 29 55

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 31 17 17 14 3 0 50 32 173985
2017 Department of Justice Canada 16 29 19 20 12 4 0 47 33 3155
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 22 35 7 24 9 4 0 59 34 55
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 41 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 173974
2017 Department of Justice Canada 23 41 18 12 5 2 0 65 17 3154
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 17 41 28 7 6 2 0 59 13 54

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 41 12 4 2 3 0 81 7 173773
2017 Department of Justice Canada 41 40 11 3 1 4 0 84 4 3147
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 48 35 7 0 0 7 2 92 0 54

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 173795
2017 Department of Justice Canada 37 36 11 8 4 3 1 76 13 3150
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 40 30 13 7 5 5 0 73 13 55

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 34 19 11 6 4 1 61 18 173919
2017 Department of Justice Canada 27 33 18 11 5 4 1 64 17 3158
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 18 38 16 12 11 5 0 59 24 55

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 25 17 14 14 9 3 48 32 173820
2017 Department of Justice Canada 13 17 18 16 18 14 4 37 42 3156
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 7 13 13 13 26 14 14 28 55 55

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 59 20 8 4 2 2 5 85 7 174121
2017 Department of Justice Canada 60 21 7 5 2 1 3 85 8 3163
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 46 33 10 7 2 2 0 80 9 54

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 66 20 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 174041
2017 Department of Justice Canada 67 22 4 2 1 2 2 93 3 3157
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 60 31 2 2 2 2 2 94 4 55

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 32 16 14 11 3 0 57 27 173983
2017 Department of Justice Canada 22 34 15 16 12 3 0 57 28 3152
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 15 27 18 15 24 2 0 43 39 55

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 27 15 16 18 3 3 48 36 174011
2017 Department of Justice Canada 15 22 13 19 27 3 1 38 48 3166
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 13 25 5 20 32 4 2 40 54 55

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 35 21 12 8 4 1 58 21 174027
2017 Department of Justice Canada 17 34 22 13 7 6 0 54 22 3159
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 13 42 21 7 11 6 0 58 20 54

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 35 15 4 3 4 1 76 8 173916
2017 Department of Justice Canada 35 37 15 5 3 5 0 76 9 3161
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 30 40 13 0 7 9 0 77 8 55

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 37 40 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 173976
2017 Department of Justice Canada 32 40 14 7 4 3 0 74 11 3156
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 20 43 17 5 7 7 0 68 14 55

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 174074
2017 Department of Justice Canada 40 38 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 3160
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 31 44 7 11 4 4 0 77 15 55

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 33 32 16 9 8 1 0 66 17 173925
2017 Department of Justice Canada 31 33 18 11 7 1 0 65 17 3161
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 23 42 20 7 2 4 2 69 10 55

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 173991
2017 Department of Justice Canada 30 36 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 3162
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 25 46 11 13 4 2 0 72 17 55

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 22 173970
2017 Department of Justice Canada 28 25 18 13 9 6 1 57 23 3160
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 20 35 18 7 4 11 5 65 13 55
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Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 40 34 174196
2017 Department of Justice Canada 24 39 37 3164
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 22 47 31 55

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Organization To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 30 29 6 10 6 45785
2017 Department of Justice Canada 15 26 35 12 7 5 754
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 27 65 8 0 0 0 12
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Harassment

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

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

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 82 173948
2017 Department of Justice Canada 18 82 3165
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 22 78 55

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 51 30018
2017 Department of Justice Canada 49 569

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 63 30018
2017 Department of Justice Canada 61 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 67 12

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 30018
2017 Department of Justice Canada 6 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 30018
2017 Department of Justice Canada 0 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 30018
2017 Department of Justice Canada 10 569

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 30018
2017 Department of Justice Canada 5 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 30018
2017 Department of Justice Canada 3 569

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 44 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 50 12

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 40 569

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 45 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 44 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 67 12

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 41 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 40 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 50 12

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 28 569

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 58 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 59 12

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 36 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 33 569

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 30045
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 9 569

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 10 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 44 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 42 12

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 28 569

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30045
2017 Department of Justice Canada 13 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 30031
2017 Department of Justice Canada 53 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 75 12

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30031
2017 Department of Justice Canada 27 569

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 30031
2017 Department of Justice Canada 7 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 30031
2017 Department of Justice Canada 12 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 30031
2017 Department of Justice Canada 10 569

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 30031
2017 Department of Justice Canada 3 569
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 30031
2017 Department of Justice Canada 13 569

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 30031
2017 Department of Justice Canada 12 569

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 30031
2017 Department of Justice Canada 28 569

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 11 553

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 18 553

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 8 553

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 8 553
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 10 553

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 10 553

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 15 553

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 8 553

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 12 553

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 30 553

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 13 553
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 45 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 50 553
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 50 12

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 2 553
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 55 553
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 42 12

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 27791
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 12

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 27791
2017 Department of Justice Canada 13 553

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 93 7 30021
2017 Department of Justice Canada 92 8 567
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 91 9 11

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 18 19 7 8 24 7 50 22 174189
2017 Department of Justice Canada 12 12 20 7 7 35 7 42 24 3169
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 5 13 19 7 9 36 11 34 31 55

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 17 7 6 9 1 66 15 173958
2017 Department of Justice Canada 24 28 19 8 6 15 1 61 16 3158
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 12 32 30 7 5 13 0 51 15 55
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 48 10 6 2 2 5 81 9 174249
2017 Department of Justice Canada 22 47 9 8 3 2 10 78 12 3164
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 7 31 4 4 2 2 50 81 11 55

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 24 21 9 7 20 8 49 22 173925
2017 Department of Justice Canada 6 15 21 11 8 29 11 35 31 3156
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 2 11 9 12 4 16 47 34 41 55

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 32 11 4 2 8 5 81 7 174213
2017 Department of Justice Canada 32 27 13 3 2 13 9 77 6 3166
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 20 16 10 2 0 4 49 76 4 55

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 31 14 6 4 11 5 72 11 173897
2017 Department of Justice Canada 25 26 16 5 3 16 9 69 10 3155
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 7 18 10 4 2 9 50 62 13 55
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 92 173800
2017 Department of Justice Canada 9 91 3159

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 38 13842
2017 Department of Justice Canada 29 265

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 79 13842
2017 Department of Justice Canada 81 265

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13842
2017 Department of Justice Canada 3 265

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13842

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Department of Justice Canada 12 265

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 13842
2017 Department of Justice Canada 4 265

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13842
2017 Department of Justice Canada 5 265

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 21 267

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 18 267

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 14 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 13 267

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 5 267

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 25 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 26 267

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 29 267

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 3 267

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 2 267

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 6 267

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 22 267

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 0 267

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 15 267

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 0 13782

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 20 13782
2017 Department of Justice Canada 12 267

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 13844
2017 Department of Justice Canada 23 267

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 16 13844
2017 Department of Justice Canada 10 267

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13844
2017 Department of Justice Canada 4 267

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 13844
2017 Department of Justice Canada 11 267

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 13844
2017 Department of Justice Canada 6 267

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 13844
2017 Department of Justice Canada 2 267

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 13844
2017 Department of Justice Canada 8 267

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 8 13844
2017 Department of Justice Canada 6 267

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 48 13844
2017 Department of Justice Canada 59 267

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 7 261

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 11 261

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 4 261

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 3 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 2 261

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 3 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 4 261

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 5 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 4 261

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 10 261

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 8 261

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 8 261

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 24 261

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 10 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 11 261

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 49 261

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 2 12884

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 61 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 65 261

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 1 12884

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 13 12884
2017 Department of Justice Canada 12 261

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 93 7 13875
2017 Department of Justice Canada 91 9 269

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 18 20 4 4 30 7 56 12 174058
2017 Department of Justice Canada 13 13 20 3 3 41 7 49 13 3156
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 9 11 19 2 4 49 7 45 12 55

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 31 31 17 4 4 12 2 72 9 173835
2017 Department of Justice Canada 28 29 18 4 3 17 2 69 9 3151
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 18 34 23 5 4 15 2 62 11 55
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 24 19 14 19 0 2 46 34 173880
2017 Department of Justice Canada 14 24 23 15 22 0 2 39 38 3159
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 9 24 25 9 26 2 6 36 38 54

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 19 27 26 15 11 0 1 47 26 173933
2017 Department of Justice Canada 11 22 30 22 14 0 1 33 37 3160
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 7 17 38 31 5 2 0 25 37 55

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 26 29 22 12 8 1 3 57 21 173555
2017 Department of Justice Canada 15 28 27 17 11 0 1 44 28 3152
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 7 30 36 14 7 4 2 39 23 55

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 21 23 22 16 15 1 2 45 32 173886
2017 Department of Justice Canada 15 21 25 19 16 1 2 38 36 3156
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 21 22 30 14 7 4 2 45 23 55

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 44 23 13 6 4 1 9 75 11 173618
2017 Department of Justice Canada 27 25 20 12 10 1 6 56 23 3156
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 15 29 29 14 7 2 4 47 23 55

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 29 30 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 173457
2017 Department of Justice Canada 20 27 26 16 10 0 1 47 27 3155
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 15 26 28 20 7 2 2 43 28 54

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 173337
2017 Department of Justice Canada 22 32 24 13 7 1 1 55 20 3157
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 23 26 27 7 11 2 4 52 19 55

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 31 23 14 8 1 2 54 22 173363
2017 Department of Justice Canada 20 32 25 14 6 1 1 53 21 3155
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 22 35 32 4 2 2 4 60 6 55

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 20 12 7 1 2 60 19 173428
2017 Department of Justice Canada 26 35 21 10 6 1 1 62 16 3158
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 31 35 20 5 4 2 4 69 10 55

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 28 31 21 11 7 1 2 61 18 173041
2017 Department of Justice Canada 25 30 23 13 6 1 2 57 19 3146
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 23 28 29 14 4 2 0 52 18 55

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 52 24 13 6 4 0 2 77 9 173936
2017 Department of Justice Canada 53 25 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 3161
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 44 27 20 5 0 2 2 74 6 55

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 69 14 6 4 4 1 3 86 8 173910
2017 Department of Justice Canada 69 13 7 4 3 1 3 85 8 3162
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 70 6 4 6 7 2 6 82 14 54

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 28 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 173810
2017 Department of Justice Canada 51 30 11 4 2 0 2 82 6 3157
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 47 24 14 5 2 2 5 77 8 55

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 57 20 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 173819
2017 Department of Justice Canada 57 20 11 6 4 0 2 79 10 3165
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 65 5 5 7 9 2 5 76 18 55

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 53 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 173685
2017 Department of Justice Canada 54 15 6 2 1 0 23 89 3 3159
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 42 12 5 7 2 2 29 79 13 55

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 62 19 7 2 1 1 7 88 4 172926
2017 Department of Justice Canada 61 19 9 2 1 1 7 87 4 3139
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 47 26 13 4 0 2 9 81 4 54

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 61 17 8 5 5 1 4 82 10 174018
2017 Department of Justice Canada 67 14 7 3 4 1 5 86 7 3167
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 64 16 4 0 4 4 9 92 4 55

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 49 29 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 173693
2017 Department of Justice Canada 49 30 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 3158
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 39 36 11 4 2 2 7 82 6 55

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year Organization Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 12 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 174252
2017 Department of Justice Canada 6 24 42 19 8 0 0 31 27 3168
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 2 22 58 13 4 2 0 25 17 55

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 9 20 39 22 10 0 0 32 29 173657
2017 Department of Justice Canada 9 23 43 19 6 0 0 25 32 3154
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 7 22 46 18 4 2 0 23 30 54

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 24 40 16 9 6 4 0 67 15 173983
2017 Department of Justice Canada 34 42 12 6 3 2 0 78 10 3166
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 40 49 9 0 0 2 0 91 0 55

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 37 17 14 11 2 0 56 26 174038
2017 Department of Justice Canada 19 38 16 15 10 2 0 58 26 3166
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 23 43 19 11 0 4 0 69 11 55
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 17 83 173939
2017 Department of Justice Canada 17 83 3159
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 29 71 55

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 78 22 29537
2017 Department of Justice Canada 85 15 544
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 100 0 16

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 46 35 6 8 4 1 1 82 12 23169
2017 Department of Justice Canada 51 33 6 7 2 1 0 85 9 461
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 75 13 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 16
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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 30 24 19 11 12 4 1 31 69 174272
2017 Department of Justice Canada 26 21 20 13 15 4 1 27 73 3169
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 24 9 22 11 22 13 0 28 72 55

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 22 111807
2017 Department of Justice Canada 18 2180
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 23 34

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 34 111807
2017 Department of Justice Canada 37 2180
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 56 34

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 18 111807
2017 Department of Justice Canada 20 2180
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 20 34

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 47 111807
2017 Department of Justice Canada 32 2180
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 30 34

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 6 111807
2017 Department of Justice Canada 9 2180
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 6 34

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 40 111807
2017 Department of Justice Canada 51 2180
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 62 34

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Organization 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 7 48 18 10 4 14 109569
2017 Department of Justice Canada 5 44 20 13 6 13 2132
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 36 21 18 3 21 33

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 11 21 16 17 24 2 9 36 46 112619
2017 Department of Justice Canada 6 15 15 18 34 2 10 24 59 2198
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 8 6 14 54 3 14 10 83 35

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Public Service 4 10 12 17 45 3 9 16 70 112563
2017 Department of Justice Canada 2 5 9 17 58 2 7 7 83 2192
2017 Central Agencies Portfolio 0 9 3 9 69 6 6 10 87 35
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