2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Global Affairs Canada by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 7. 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
2019 Heterosexual 41 40 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 3014
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 43 8 3 3 0 0 87 6 160
2019 Bisexual 43 39 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 44 25 13 0 0 0 61 13 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 38 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 569
2018 Heterosexual 38 42 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 2836
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 43 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 154
2018 Bisexual 44 28 13 11 5 0 0 72 15 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 35 28 22 7 8 0 0 63 15 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 49 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 490

Question 11. 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
2019 Heterosexual 31 40 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 2998
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 38 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 159
2019 Bisexual 29 43 16 11 1 0 0 72 12 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 34 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 36 16 12 11 0 0 61 23 569
2018 Heterosexual 30 40 13 10 7 0 0 71 16 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 44 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 155
2018 Bisexual 34 36 14 7 7 2 0 71 14 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 35 8 17 11 0 0 64 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 38 14 17 8 0 0 60 25 491

Question 12. 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
2019 Heterosexual 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 2990
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 32 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 159
2019 Bisexual 48 26 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 57 17 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 35 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 566
2018 Heterosexual 51 37 8 3 2 0 0 88 4 2820
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 38 8 3 1 0 0 88 3 150
2018 Bisexual 47 34 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 48 23 16 5 8 0 0 71 13 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 5 488

Question 16. 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
2019 Heterosexual 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3013
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 36 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 158
2019 Bisexual 44 40 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 42 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 41 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 569
2018 Heterosexual 43 41 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2849
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 39 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 152
2018 Bisexual 45 28 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 59 16 11 5 8 0 0 75 13 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 490

Question 51. 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
2019 Heterosexual 30 35 18 11 6 1 0 65 17 3006
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 36 13 14 4 1 0 69 18 160
2019 Bisexual 22 36 23 15 4 1 0 58 19 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 17 30 6 5 0 0 58 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 30 21 16 8 1 1 54 25 570
2018 Heterosexual 28 32 21 12 6 1 0 61 18 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 32 20 12 6 0 0 63 17 154
2018 Bisexual 15 40 29 11 5 0 0 55 16 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 16 29 0 25 5 0 43 27 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 30 26 16 8 1 0 50 24 493

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 37 18 11 5 0 0 66 16 2997
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 43 14 10 4 1 0 72 14 157
2019 Bisexual 25 37 17 17 4 0 0 62 21 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 17 11 19 5 0 0 64 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 31 22 16 9 0 1 53 24 567
2018 Heterosexual 27 35 19 12 6 0 0 63 18 2827
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 32 24 11 4 0 0 61 15 154
2018 Bisexual 22 45 17 13 4 0 0 67 16 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 17 19 33 0 30 0 0 36 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 31 25 17 6 0 0 52 23 493

Question 53. 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
2019 Heterosexual 39 30 15 9 5 2 1 71 14 3017
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 33 13 8 5 1 1 74 13 160
2019 Bisexual 43 22 13 14 5 3 0 67 20 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 14 31 8 5 6 0 53 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 29 17 11 8 4 1 62 20 572
2018 Heterosexual 37 29 16 9 7 2 1 68 16 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 25 19 6 6 3 1 68 13 153
2018 Bisexual 25 26 25 13 7 2 2 54 20 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 34 17 7 23 13 5 0 55 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 26 24 13 7 2 1 54 21 495
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of 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
2019 Heterosexual 52 28 11 4 2 1 2 82 6 3010
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 32 7 4 1 1 3 88 5 158
2019 Bisexual 44 24 10 13 3 1 5 73 17 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 43 25 14 7 5 0 6 72 13 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 26 13 4 2 1 4 80 6 567

Question 26. 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
2019 Heterosexual 47 29 11 6 5 1 1 78 11 3006
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 28 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 160
2019 Bisexual 45 29 8 4 9 3 1 78 14 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 63 14 5 12 5 0 0 77 18 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 26 13 9 6 1 1 71 15 572
2018 Heterosexual 44 30 12 6 5 2 1 76 12 2829
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 39 10 5 3 3 1 81 8 153
2018 Bisexual 34 35 13 8 7 0 3 72 15 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 36 14 7 0 8 0 78 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 32 15 10 5 3 0 69 16 489

Question 27. 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
2019 Heterosexual 42 33 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 3002
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 32 11 5 1 0 0 84 6 158
2019 Bisexual 41 27 11 9 8 0 5 71 18 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 38 45 6 0 11 0 0 83 11 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 31 12 10 6 1 1 71 16 571
2018 Heterosexual 42 33 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 2822
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 38 11 6 4 1 0 78 10 152
2018 Bisexual 31 43 9 8 8 0 0 75 16 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 37 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 34 14 13 5 1 1 67 19 490

Question 31. 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
2019 Heterosexual 46 30 10 8 6 0 0 77 14 3013
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 31 12 5 2 0 0 82 7 160
2019 Bisexual 47 20 17 10 7 0 0 67 16 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 17 5 8 11 0 0 76 19 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 28 12 9 7 0 1 71 17 572
2018 Heterosexual 44 30 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 31 15 7 4 1 1 74 11 155
2018 Bisexual 45 22 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 48 39 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 13 13 7 1 0 67 20 488

Senior management

Question 34. 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
2019 Heterosexual 29 34 17 10 5 6 0 67 15 3009
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 31 22 10 2 5 0 64 13 159
2019 Bisexual 35 40 6 4 5 10 0 83 10 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 12 22 0 19 0 0 59 19 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 29 22 12 6 6 1 57 20 570
2018 Heterosexual 27 35 17 10 5 6 0 66 16 2858
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 32 19 8 2 6 0 68 11 155
2018 Bisexual 26 32 11 15 4 13 0 66 21 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 27 17 6 12 11 27 0 61 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 34 19 11 7 6 1 59 20 496

Question 35. 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
2019 Heterosexual 26 34 18 13 6 2 0 62 20 2997
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 41 16 15 5 1 0 64 20 159
2019 Bisexual 34 38 16 5 5 1 0 73 11 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 12 17 13 12 0 0 59 24 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 30 22 15 10 2 1 51 26 569
2018 Heterosexual 24 34 19 13 8 2 0 59 22 2855
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 40 16 14 6 1 0 63 20 154
2018 Bisexual 21 32 23 11 7 5 0 56 20 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 29 0 19 17 13 0 58 42 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 28 22 15 11 2 0 50 27 495

Question 36. 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
2019 Heterosexual 18 31 21 18 8 4 0 51 27 3004
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 35 21 22 8 3 0 48 31 158
2019 Bisexual 22 26 22 23 5 1 0 49 29 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 23 11 11 19 14 0 52 35 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 25 21 21 13 4 1 42 36 568
2018 Heterosexual 15 29 23 19 10 4 0 46 30 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 33 23 17 10 4 0 48 28 153
2018 Bisexual 16 24 18 23 14 5 0 42 39 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 11 27 6 12 23 22 0 49 43 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 25 22 23 12 4 0 41 36 494

Question 37. 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
2019 Heterosexual 14 33 20 19 11 2 0 48 32 3006
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 28 23 28 6 1 0 42 35 159
2019 Bisexual 10 40 21 16 9 3 0 52 26 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 17 12 13 17 0 0 58 30 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 29 24 18 15 3 0 42 34 570
2018 Heterosexual 13 31 20 22 12 2 0 45 35 2857
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 30 24 16 13 1 0 46 30 155
2018 Bisexual 9 28 23 23 16 1 0 37 39 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 5 17 11 16 30 20 0 28 59 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 29 22 22 14 3 0 40 37 496
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. 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
2019 Heterosexual 29 39 13 12 7 0 0 69 19 3008
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 40 17 9 2 0 1 72 11 159
2019 Bisexual 41 32 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 43 12 0 13 0 0 76 13 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 36 15 15 10 0 1 59 26 570
2018 Heterosexual 25 38 16 11 8 0 0 64 20 2854
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 42 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 154
2018 Bisexual 30 32 15 14 9 0 0 63 23 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 34 31 5 18 12 0 0 65 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 35 15 17 12 0 1 55 29 491

Question 9. 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
2019 Heterosexual 28 44 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 2991
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 43 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 159
2019 Bisexual 23 40 12 23 1 0 0 63 24 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 49 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 42 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 567
2018 Heterosexual 28 43 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 2852
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 44 20 10 3 0 0 67 13 153
2018 Bisexual 29 37 14 14 7 0 0 66 21 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 45 20 6 11 0 0 63 17 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 41 15 13 7 0 0 65 20 495

Question 25. 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
2019 Heterosexual 39 32 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 3016
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 37 9 7 1 0 1 83 8 160
2019 Bisexual 44 29 6 12 8 0 1 74 20 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 18 0 12 19 0 0 69 31 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 30 14 11 7 1 1 67 19 572
2018 Heterosexual 34 36 12 10 6 1 1 72 16 2836
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 43 13 8 4 0 1 75 12 155
2018 Bisexual 28 41 13 12 5 0 0 70 18 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 30 35 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 36 13 16 6 1 1 64 22 490

Job fit and development

Question 4. 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
2019 Heterosexual 27 42 13 13 5 0 0 68 18 3004
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 41 14 10 4 0 1 72 13 160
2019 Bisexual 14 46 16 16 6 0 3 62 22 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 32 11 24 0 0 0 65 24 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 38 14 18 7 0 1 61 25 570
2018 Heterosexual 23 46 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 2858
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 46 16 14 5 0 1 64 19 154
2018 Bisexual 19 46 10 19 5 0 0 66 24 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 11 42 17 30 0 0 0 53 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 40 13 17 10 0 1 60 27 495

Question 44. 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
2019 Heterosexual 14 27 17 20 19 2 0 42 40 3005
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 32 16 19 17 1 1 47 37 160
2019 Bisexual 23 15 15 30 14 0 3 40 45 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 0 26 19 29 0 0 27 47 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 21 17 23 25 2 1 33 50 569
2018 Heterosexual 13 27 17 20 21 2 0 41 42 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 31 13 20 25 1 0 41 46 154
2018 Bisexual 3 37 20 16 22 2 0 41 39 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 35 19 17 28 0 0 35 46 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 24 18 22 25 1 0 33 48 497

Question 45. 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
2019 Heterosexual 14 25 14 19 24 2 1 41 45 3019
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 22 16 19 22 1 1 42 42 160
2019 Bisexual 9 26 17 26 15 3 5 38 45 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 11 6 13 34 0 14 38 55 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 21 15 18 31 2 2 34 51 570
2018 Heterosexual 13 22 15 19 29 1 2 36 49 2847
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 20 12 20 32 1 2 34 54 155
2018 Bisexual 7 25 14 19 29 2 4 34 51 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 5 12 17 5 53 7 0 18 63 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 20 13 21 35 1 2 29 58 494

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
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
2019 Heterosexual 45 25 15 6 4 1 4 73 11 3013
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 24 16 3 3 1 4 77 7 159
2019 Bisexual 46 23 22 4 1 5 0 72 6 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 24 0 6 5 0 6 88 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 25 16 7 5 1 5 70 13 570

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language
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
2019 Heterosexual 57 11 8 5 7 1 11 77 13 3010
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 9 9 2 5 1 13 82 8 157
2019 Bisexual 60 9 7 4 8 5 7 78 14 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 57 6 0 6 17 0 13 73 27 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 12 10 6 8 1 11 72 17 570

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
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
2019 Heterosexual 44 25 17 7 4 1 3 71 11 3008
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 28 16 7 1 1 2 74 9 159
2019 Bisexual 37 21 18 15 3 5 1 62 19 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 19 34 0 6 0 0 60 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 27 19 8 5 2 4 66 14 570

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs
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
2019 Heterosexual 37 20 18 10 7 2 5 62 19 3003
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 24 22 10 4 2 3 62 15 158
2019 Bisexual 36 14 21 11 8 6 5 56 21 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 12 17 11 11 0 8 57 24 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 20 19 12 11 4 6 54 25 570

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region
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
2019 Heterosexual 54 13 9 6 5 3 10 77 13 3006
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 10 12 4 4 1 10 78 9 158
2019 Bisexual 64 9 7 5 1 5 8 84 8 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 6 6 11 6 0 13 74 20 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 14 10 7 9 4 12 69 19 566

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education
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
2019 Heterosexual 74 11 5 2 1 2 5 91 4 3008
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 4 4 1 1 1 5 94 1 158
2019 Bisexual 79 6 7 0 0 5 4 93 0 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 89 6 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 13 7 2 2 2 6 88 5 571

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Heterosexual 71 10 5 2 3 4 5 89 5 2997
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 11 6 1 2 3 2 90 3 159
2019 Bisexual 65 13 13 0 3 5 1 84 3 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 76 8 0 11 0 0 6 88 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 14 7 3 5 3 6 83 9 565

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Heterosexual 77 6 3 1 1 2 11 94 3 3000
2019 Gay or lesbian 80 3 2 1 1 2 11 96 2 159
2019 Bisexual 78 8 4 0 0 5 6 96 0 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 64 13 6 6 5 0 6 82 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 8 5 2 3 2 12 89 5 567

Empowerment

Question 13. 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
2019 Heterosexual 32 40 13 10 4 0 0 72 15 2998
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 36 16 5 1 0 0 78 6 159
2019 Bisexual 27 42 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 42 5 0 6 0 0 88 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 37 14 16 6 0 1 63 22 563
2018 Heterosexual 30 42 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 2829
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 41 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 155
2018 Bisexual 32 35 14 18 2 0 0 66 19 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 34 0 33 5 0 0 62 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 39 13 15 8 0 0 63 24 491

Question 14. 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
2019 Heterosexual 34 36 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 3007
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 33 16 7 1 0 0 77 8 159
2019 Bisexual 44 35 12 8 1 0 0 78 9 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 32 43 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 37 15 12 7 0 0 65 19 569
2018 Heterosexual 34 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 38 15 5 6 1 0 74 11 153
2018 Bisexual 35 31 17 15 2 0 0 67 16 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 16 6 26 11 0 0 57 37 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 16 11 9 0 0 64 20 488

Question 15. 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
2019 Heterosexual 31 41 14 10 4 1 0 72 14 2978
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 45 11 6 1 1 0 81 7 157
2019 Bisexual 29 47 14 8 1 1 0 76 9 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 48 0 0 19 0 0 81 19 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 40 15 13 7 0 1 65 20 559
2018 Heterosexual 30 40 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 43 12 9 4 0 0 74 13 153
2018 Bisexual 39 26 18 9 9 0 0 65 18 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 35 22 8 19 17 0 0 56 36 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 39 15 15 8 0 0 63 23 489

Question 47. 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
2019 Heterosexual 17 43 22 11 3 4 0 62 15 3006
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 47 16 7 2 4 0 73 10 160
2019 Bisexual 9 53 19 16 1 3 0 63 18 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 52 24 12 0 0 0 64 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 41 22 14 6 6 0 56 21 570
2018 Heterosexual 15 35 27 13 6 3 0 52 20 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 43 27 11 2 4 0 58 14 155
2018 Bisexual 6 37 30 15 9 3 0 44 25 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 5 34 25 29 0 7 0 42 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 32 33 15 7 4 1 43 23 495

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. 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
2019 Heterosexual 37 33 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 3014
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 35 11 13 2 0 0 74 15 160
2019 Bisexual 43 25 14 13 5 0 0 68 19 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 32 44 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 34 12 16 8 0 1 63 25 569
2018 Heterosexual 37 34 11 11 6 0 1 72 17 2851
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 39 12 9 5 0 1 73 15 154
2018 Bisexual 31 35 11 17 5 0 0 66 22 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 30 10 12 12 0 0 66 24 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 34 16 14 8 0 0 61 22 493

Question 17. 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
2019 Heterosexual 27 31 19 12 10 0 0 59 22 3001
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 33 16 16 9 0 0 60 25 158
2019 Bisexual 34 30 18 11 8 0 0 64 18 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 29 5 11 13 0 0 70 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 30 21 14 10 0 1 54 24 565
2018 Heterosexual 27 29 19 14 10 0 0 56 24 2853
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 30 20 15 9 0 0 56 24 155
2018 Bisexual 28 28 17 13 13 0 0 57 26 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 21 17 29 6 0 7 43 39 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 33 19 13 10 0 0 58 23 496

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 24 9 6 5 3 5 78 12 3011
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 25 10 7 7 3 4 76 14 160
2019 Bisexual 52 17 9 12 3 0 8 75 16 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 38 32 8 17 5 0 0 70 22 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 22 10 6 6 3 6 76 13 572

Mobility and retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 32 26 3015
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 36 20 160
2019 Bisexual 49 25 26 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 62 19 20 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 29 30 572
2018 Heterosexual 38 34 28 2863
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 36 19 155
2018 Bisexual 42 27 32 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 35 41 24 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 29 35 494

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 55 17 5 10 5 1244
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 67 5 6 4 6 69
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 49 18 8 6 8 235
2018 Heterosexual 8 52 20 5 8 6 1075
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 53 21 6 9 4 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 42 30 7 6 7 179
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Organizational goals

Question 10. 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
2019 Heterosexual 43 42 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 2998
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 38 5 2 2 0 0 92 4 159
2019 Bisexual 62 22 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 34 43 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 42 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 567
2018 Heterosexual 45 42 7 4 2 0 0 87 5 2851
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 37 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 155
2018 Bisexual 57 29 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 48 35 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 38 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 492

Question 39. 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
2019 Heterosexual 20 47 17 12 3 1 0 68 15 3014
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 49 16 10 4 1 0 69 14 159
2019 Bisexual 18 50 21 8 3 0 0 68 11 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 35 19 6 0 0 0 76 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 42 18 16 5 1 1 61 21 570
2018 Heterosexual 18 47 18 12 4 1 0 65 16 2846
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 49 22 11 2 1 0 65 13 155
2018 Bisexual 18 46 23 9 3 0 0 64 12 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 11 52 11 7 18 0 0 63 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 45 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 495

Organizational performance

Question 18a. 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
2019 Heterosexual 8 25 40 19 7 1 1 27 33 3009
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 27 38 22 7 0 0 28 34 159
2019 Bisexual 5 22 37 27 7 0 1 34 28 62
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 14 47 6 27 0 0 33 20 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 29 34 18 6 1 2 25 40 571
2018 Heterosexual 10 27 38 19 5 1 1 24 37 2849
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 25 38 18 5 1 1 23 38 154
2018 Bisexual 10 27 28 23 6 2 4 31 39 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 11 30 25 16 17 0 0 33 42 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 29 38 16 4 0 1 20 41 487

Question 18b. 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
2019 Heterosexual 9 20 31 25 11 2 1 37 30 3004
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 19 32 23 15 0 1 38 30 160
2019 Bisexual 10 20 27 28 10 3 1 40 32 62
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 6 19 0 34 0 15 40 38 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 23 31 20 8 2 2 30 38 568
2018 Heterosexual 10 23 32 24 8 2 2 33 34 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 23 30 22 11 1 1 34 36 154
2018 Bisexual 9 16 29 34 10 2 0 45 25 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 11 12 18 42 17 0 0 59 23 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 22 36 17 6 2 2 24 39 489

Question 18c. 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
2019 Heterosexual 18 27 31 16 6 1 2 22 46 3000
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 31 24 14 8 0 0 22 54 160
2019 Bisexual 15 37 35 11 1 0 1 13 52 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 7 0 34 37 23 0 0 59 7 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 29 27 14 6 1 3 20 53 567
2018 Heterosexual 22 27 29 14 5 1 2 20 50 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 35 25 10 5 0 2 15 60 155
2018 Bisexual 19 32 26 9 6 4 5 16 55 53
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 24 28 12 19 0 0 31 41 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 29 26 12 5 2 3 18 55 489

Question 18d. 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
2019 Heterosexual 12 25 35 19 8 1 1 28 37 2999
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 26 34 18 8 0 0 26 41 159
2019 Bisexual 6 27 42 18 6 0 0 25 33 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 20 13 23 23 0 0 46 41 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 26 32 18 6 1 2 25 42 566
2018 Heterosexual 14 26 36 16 7 1 1 23 40 2838
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 29 31 14 5 0 2 19 49 155
2018 Bisexual 14 19 32 24 5 2 4 31 35 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 17 18 29 22 14 0 0 36 35 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 29 32 14 5 1 2 20 47 490

Question 18e. 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
2019 Heterosexual 17 24 29 17 9 1 2 27 43 3006
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 22 27 19 10 1 0 30 43 160
2019 Bisexual 7 20 34 22 16 2 0 38 28 62
2019 Other sexual orientation 25 11 17 0 47 0 0 47 36 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 26 27 14 9 1 3 24 48 571
2018 Heterosexual 20 29 28 14 6 1 2 21 50 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 26 31 11 5 1 2 16 52 154
2018 Bisexual 19 27 28 12 8 2 3 22 49 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 11 25 22 5 0 0 28 48 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 31 26 9 7 2 3 17 56 488

Question 18f. 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
2019 Heterosexual 15 24 29 20 8 2 2 29 40 3001
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 24 29 17 11 1 1 28 43 160
2019 Bisexual 23 14 19 30 7 6 0 40 40 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 13 17 12 27 0 14 45 35 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 23 29 18 7 2 3 25 44 569
2018 Heterosexual 15 26 29 18 8 2 3 27 43 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 22 28 17 10 1 3 28 42 153
2018 Bisexual 10 35 24 20 4 5 2 26 48 53
2018 Other sexual orientation 12 18 34 11 18 0 7 32 32 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 27 29 15 7 1 3 23 47 486

Question 18g. 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
2019 Heterosexual 19 27 31 15 6 2 1 21 48 3002
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 29 34 12 4 0 1 16 51 160
2019 Bisexual 18 29 30 16 6 0 1 22 47 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 14 34 5 11 35 0 0 47 48 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 30 25 13 5 1 1 18 56 565
2018 Heterosexual 22 28 31 12 5 1 2 18 51 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 33 30 9 1 1 3 11 57 155
2018 Bisexual 20 27 31 14 5 2 2 20 48 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 30 17 29 20 5 0 0 25 46 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 28 26 12 3 2 3 16 57 492

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 21 35 23 9 1 1 33 32 3007
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 22 28 27 12 1 1 39 32 160
2019 Bisexual 12 31 46 10 1 0 0 11 43 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 5 11 31 46 7 0 0 53 16 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 25 36 15 7 1 3 23 40 569

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well 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
2019 Heterosexual 10 30 22 24 11 2 0 41 36 2998
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 26 28 27 10 2 0 33 38 160
2019 Bisexual 7 27 14 36 13 3 0 35 50 62
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 13 20 36 0 0 0 44 36 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 24 23 26 15 3 1 33 43 569

Respectful workplace

Question 21. 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
2019 Heterosexual 46 31 8 9 5 1 0 77 14 3004
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 31 4 9 3 1 0 84 12 157
2019 Bisexual 39 28 11 12 8 1 0 69 20 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 23 13 0 12 0 0 76 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 32 10 9 8 1 0 73 17 569
2018 Heterosexual 42 33 8 9 6 1 0 76 15 2842
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 31 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 154
2018 Bisexual 30 26 14 24 7 0 0 56 31 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 43 26 12 13 0 0 6 73 14 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 32 11 14 8 1 0 67 22 490

Question 22. 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
2019 Heterosexual 52 34 6 6 2 0 0 85 9 2995
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 24 4 10 1 1 0 85 11 159
2019 Bisexual 40 38 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 37 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 36 10 6 3 0 1 80 10 569
2018 Heterosexual 50 34 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 2843
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 155
2018 Bisexual 32 41 13 7 5 2 0 74 13 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 43 46 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 37 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 491

Question 23. 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
2019 Heterosexual 46 38 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 3011
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 31 6 1 2 1 0 91 3 160
2019 Bisexual 49 36 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 35 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 36 13 5 4 1 1 77 9 570
2018 Heterosexual 43 40 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 2848
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 38 10 1 1 1 0 87 3 155
2018 Bisexual 21 55 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 29 20 5 6 0 0 68 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 46 12 5 4 2 0 79 9 491

Question 48. 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
2019 Heterosexual 29 41 15 10 3 1 0 72 13 2996
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 44 13 7 2 2 0 78 9 159
2019 Bisexual 23 44 11 8 6 7 0 73 15 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 43 17 0 13 0 0 70 13 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 37 19 14 4 2 0 62 19 568
2018 Heterosexual 33 41 14 7 3 1 0 75 11 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 43 17 4 3 1 0 75 8 154
2018 Bisexual 20 44 19 9 7 2 0 65 16 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 22 12 5 30 6 0 50 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 41 18 11 5 2 0 65 16 494

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that 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
2019 Heterosexual 35 41 13 6 2 3 0 78 8 3003
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 44 11 4 0 2 0 84 4 160
2019 Bisexual 22 45 14 9 4 6 0 71 14 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 32 31 11 6 5 14 0 74 13 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 40 16 7 4 4 1 72 12 568
2018 Heterosexual 34 41 14 5 2 3 0 77 8 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 46 9 4 2 3 0 85 6 153
2018 Bisexual 21 40 19 9 5 6 0 64 15 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 18 17 12 28 21 0 5 37 51 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 35 20 7 4 5 0 67 12 494

Question 50. 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
2019 Heterosexual 39 38 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 3009
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 37 10 9 1 1 0 79 10 160
2019 Bisexual 31 45 18 4 3 0 0 76 6 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 17 13 17 5 0 0 64 23 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 37 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 571
2018 Heterosexual 38 39 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 2843
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 39 13 8 2 1 0 77 10 154
2018 Bisexual 22 50 19 3 5 0 0 73 8 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 29 12 17 19 0 0 53 36 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 41 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 491

Ethical workplace

Question 20. 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
2019 Heterosexual 27 31 16 10 7 5 3 64 19 3005
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 28 12 11 5 8 5 67 19 158
2019 Bisexual 24 31 13 11 9 7 5 63 22 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 32 18 13 5 12 6 14 62 21 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 28 17 11 8 5 5 60 21 571
2018 Heterosexual 23 34 18 9 7 6 3 63 17 2851
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 40 19 7 5 7 2 66 13 155
2018 Bisexual 15 31 17 12 14 6 5 52 29 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 22 17 6 11 8 0 63 19 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 37 18 11 9 5 3 58 21 489

Question 41. 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
2019 Heterosexual 32 40 13 8 4 2 1 74 13 3009
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 42 8 9 2 3 1 80 12 159
2019 Bisexual 31 24 17 7 17 5 0 58 24 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 22 47 6 17 8 0 0 70 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 37 14 12 5 2 2 68 18 570
2018 Heterosexual 32 39 12 9 4 2 1 74 14 2849
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 42 10 8 2 0 2 79 11 154
2018 Bisexual 27 27 17 18 7 5 0 57 26 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 28 10 18 18 0 0 54 36 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 39 13 11 7 2 1 68 19 495

Question 42. 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
2019 Heterosexual 26 41 20 8 3 2 0 68 11 2997
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 46 14 9 4 1 0 72 13 160
2019 Bisexual 21 37 25 5 10 1 0 59 15 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 38 31 12 6 13 0 0 69 19 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 35 22 11 7 1 1 60 18 565
2018 Heterosexual 25 41 20 8 4 1 0 67 12 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 43 19 8 3 0 0 70 12 154
2018 Bisexual 19 39 31 7 3 0 0 59 11 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 30 6 16 12 6 0 63 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 39 21 12 5 1 0 62 17 493

Question 43. 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
2019 Heterosexual 14 23 19 16 14 10 3 43 35 3008
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 22 21 16 13 10 3 43 33 160
2019 Bisexual 12 19 12 14 22 20 1 39 46 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 38 6 17 19 0 14 51 43 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 16 20 16 21 12 3 33 43 570
2018 Heterosexual 14 21 20 17 16 10 2 41 37 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 13 23 21 14 14 3 30 43 153
2018 Bisexual 8 20 24 11 22 11 4 33 39 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 8 17 13 12 30 20 0 32 52 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 21 19 21 19 9 1 34 45 497

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment 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
2019 Heterosexual 37 45 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 3017
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 49 4 10 2 0 0 85 12 159
2019 Bisexual 37 50 5 7 1 0 0 86 8 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 24 6 12 0 0 0 83 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 49 6 16 4 0 0 74 20 570

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 36 7 12 8 0 0 74 19 3011
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 35 8 12 7 0 0 74 19 158
2019 Bisexual 42 30 10 12 5 0 0 72 18 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 40 6 6 8 0 0 81 13 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 30 10 17 11 0 1 62 29 569

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 3001
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 35 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 159
2019 Bisexual 37 44 7 10 1 0 0 81 12 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 44 48 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 35 12 13 5 0 1 69 19 565

Use of official languages

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 23 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 3005
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 29 5 7 7 0 1 81 13 160
2019 Bisexual 60 23 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 25 0 20 5 0 0 75 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 23 6 9 5 0 1 80 14 569

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 21 6 7 3 0 1 84 10 3010
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 22 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 160
2019 Bisexual 72 17 3 0 7 0 0 90 7 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 60 13 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 21 5 5 4 0 1 86 9 572

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 78 13 4 3 2 0 1 92 4 3001
2019 Gay or lesbian 82 12 3 1 1 0 1 94 2 158
2019 Bisexual 82 4 6 1 6 0 1 87 7 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 66 22 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 77 14 4 1 2 0 2 93 3 566

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 30 18 5 2 3 0 74 8 3018
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 23 21 5 2 5 0 70 8 160
2019 Bisexual 57 28 10 4 0 1 0 86 4 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 32 25 5 7 0 0 63 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 30 19 4 2 4 0 72 7 571

Collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
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
2019 Heterosexual 29 47 9 7 4 1 3 79 12 3008
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 42 8 11 3 1 2 78 14 160
2019 Bisexual 20 42 9 13 8 1 6 67 23 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 43 34 6 0 11 0 6 82 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 46 12 7 2 1 4 77 10 569

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
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
2019 Heterosexual 47 28 10 3 1 6 4 84 5 3009
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 25 7 7 2 6 3 84 9 160
2019 Bisexual 44 15 11 4 1 17 8 79 7 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 53 30 0 11 0 0 6 88 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 30 10 4 2 7 6 82 6 569

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 3015
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 90 160
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 571
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 2860
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 92 155
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 494

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 390
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 60 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 57 83
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 62 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 63 86

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 70 30 390
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 29 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 36 83
2018 Heterosexual 68 32 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 70 30 86

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 390
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 86

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 390
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 83
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 86

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 390
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 83
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 390
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 83
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 350

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 390
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 60 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 54 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 82
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 53 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 55 85

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 60 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 58 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 61 82
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 61 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 85

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 53 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 58 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 43 82
2018 Heterosexual 45 55 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 47 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 53 85

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 58 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 54 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 50 82
2018 Heterosexual 46 54 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 46 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 58 85

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 71 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 70 82
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 85

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 47 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 48 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 54 82
2018 Heterosexual 55 45 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 38 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 53 85

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 65 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 72 82
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 75 85

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 385
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 82
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 85

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 82
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 85

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 53 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 65 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 48 82
2018 Heterosexual 48 52 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 38 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 50 85

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 76 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 60 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 76 82
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 85

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 385
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 77 82
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 85

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 50 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 54 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 51 82
2018 Heterosexual 58 42 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 61 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 86

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 66 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 73 82
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 86

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 66 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 82
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84 86

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 385
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 82
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 86

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 82
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 86

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 385
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 351

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 385
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 82
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 86

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 385
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 70 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 82
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 86

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 385
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 75 82
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 47 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 86

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 369
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 10

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 78 369
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 83

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 369
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 83

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 369
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 10

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 369
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 83

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 369
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 83

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 369
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 83

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 369
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 83

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 369
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 83

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 62 369
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 64 83

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 369
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 83

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 46 369
2018 Heterosexual 49 51 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 43 83

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 369
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 332

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 45 369
2018 Heterosexual 53 47 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 49 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 42 83

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 369
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 10

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 369
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 83

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 82 3007
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 78 160
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 572

Question 64. 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
2019 Heterosexual 11 16 19 10 8 28 7 43 27 3017
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 27 18 9 7 27 4 51 23 159
2019 Bisexual 6 10 18 10 11 38 7 29 38 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 6 22 11 12 29 14 21 40 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 15 23 9 10 24 7 39 28 571
2018 Heterosexual 11 17 21 9 8 28 6 42 26 2855
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 22 18 12 7 28 5 44 28 154
2018 Bisexual 4 20 23 10 16 22 4 33 36 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 12 18 5 22 28 16 20 48 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 17 25 10 10 24 4 38 27 487

Question 65. 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
2019 Heterosexual 21 32 19 10 6 12 1 61 18 3015
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 41 16 7 7 7 2 67 16 160
2019 Bisexual 15 23 19 18 4 21 0 49 28 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 32 11 11 12 29 0 53 32 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 25 23 11 9 13 2 51 23 571
2018 Heterosexual 19 29 22 9 6 12 1 56 18 2856
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 33 20 10 8 11 1 57 20 154
2018 Bisexual 12 31 14 13 12 16 2 52 30 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 5 17 6 22 17 28 5 33 58 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 27 25 12 8 12 1 48 23 485

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 3011
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 91 160
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 568
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 2856
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 90 154
2018 Bisexual 11 89 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 71 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 481

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 65 248
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 56 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 77
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 65 53

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 78 22 248
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 31 77
2018 Heterosexual 79 21 246
2018 Gay or lesbian 100 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 77 23 53

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 248
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 246

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 248
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 77
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 53

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 248
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 77
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 246
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 248
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 77
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 246
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 248
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 77
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 246
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 53

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 77 246
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 77
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 51

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 79 246
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 77
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 51

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 246
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 77
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 245
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 246
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 245

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 68 246
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 65 77
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 245
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 67 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 51

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 60 246
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 56 77
2018 Heterosexual 40 60 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 51

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 246
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 49 15
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 245
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 53 15

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 246
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 77
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 245

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 82 246
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 77
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 51

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 77
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 51

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 246
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 77
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 51

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 246
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 77
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 245
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 51

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 246
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 77
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 70 51

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 77 242
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 70 77
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 53

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 242
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 77
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 53

Question 69c. 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 Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 242
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 77
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 246

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 242
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 77
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 53

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 242
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 53

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 242
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 246

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 242
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 53

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 242
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 77
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 53

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 43 242
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 53 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 43 77
2018 Heterosexual 53 47 246
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 53 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 55 53

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 223
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 50

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 223
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 234

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 50

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 223
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 234
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 223
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 234
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 223
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 50

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 223
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 234
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 76 223
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 234
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 57 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 50

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 223
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 50

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 54 223
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 55 50

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 50

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 69 31 223
2018 Heterosexual 66 34 234
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 57 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 36 50

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 223
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 234

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 223
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 50

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 3008
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 91 160
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 572

Question 72. 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
2019 Heterosexual 12 17 21 6 4 33 6 49 17 3011
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 22 12 8 3 36 3 63 18 159
2019 Bisexual 5 7 26 11 3 43 6 23 27 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 11 12 6 19 11 35 7 40 51 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 14 24 8 6 31 6 40 22 572
2018 Heterosexual 12 17 23 5 4 33 5 48 15 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 23 15 5 7 34 4 56 19 153
2018 Bisexual 4 25 26 5 7 31 2 43 18 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 11 24 5 25 25 10 17 46 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 18 28 6 6 28 4 40 18 495

Question 73. 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
2019 Heterosexual 24 32 19 6 4 15 1 66 11 3008
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 37 12 7 3 10 1 76 11 160
2019 Bisexual 15 22 21 11 6 25 0 49 22 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 11 26 17 19 5 21 0 48 30 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 27 21 7 6 17 2 58 16 569
2018 Heterosexual 21 31 23 6 4 15 1 61 12 2847
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 36 15 7 5 11 1 69 14 154
2018 Bisexual 12 42 11 10 9 17 0 65 22 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 17 12 28 13 25 5 24 59 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 31 25 6 6 14 2 56 14 496

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 (i.e., 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 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 3018
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 86 159
2019 Bisexual 14 86 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 83 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 572

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 75 25 447
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 31 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 27 101

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 31 4 12 2 0 1 81 14 335
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 53 13 0 0 0 7 86 0 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 32 12 12 5 0 3 70 17 72
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 30. 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
2019 Heterosexual 58 24 8 4 4 1 0 83 8 3014
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 18 7 2 2 0 0 88 4 160
2019 Bisexual 57 19 9 5 4 3 1 80 10 62
2019 Other sexual orientation 57 32 0 6 5 0 0 89 11 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 23 13 5 5 1 1 77 10 573
2018 Heterosexual 53 27 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 2827
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 25 10 4 4 0 0 82 9 155
2018 Bisexual 55 22 13 4 7 0 0 76 10 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 54 22 12 0 7 0 6 81 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 30 13 7 6 1 1 74 13 488

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (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
2019 Heterosexual 13 44 16 16 6 3 2 60 23 1160
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 49 17 13 3 1 1 67 16 77
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 43 16 17 6 3 2 58 24 217

Question 77. 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
2019 Heterosexual 20 42 18 12 5 4 0 64 17 3006
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 41 19 13 4 0 0 64 17 160
2019 Bisexual 10 44 21 16 7 3 0 56 23 62
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 31 17 19 6 14 7 46 32 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 40 18 15 6 3 1 59 23 572
2018 Heterosexual 19 42 20 11 5 3 0 63 17 2846
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 39 21 12 6 2 0 61 18 154
2018 Bisexual 18 34 22 18 8 1 0 52 26 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 11 46 13 19 11 0 0 57 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 37 25 12 6 2 0 56 18 495

Question 78. 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
2019 Heterosexual 17 32 21 17 10 2 0 51 28 3013
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 30 22 19 10 1 0 49 29 160
2019 Bisexual 8 42 20 14 11 6 0 52 26 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 26 11 31 11 0 0 47 42 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 27 21 21 14 2 1 42 36 571
2018 Heterosexual 15 35 21 17 10 2 0 51 28 2853
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 37 22 17 10 0 0 51 27 154
2018 Bisexual 9 27 26 22 8 7 0 39 33 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 17 7 24 25 5 0 40 52 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 28 24 21 12 1 0 42 34 497

Work-related stress

Question 74a. 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
2019 Heterosexual 23 27 23 13 14 0 1 50 27 3011
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 27 33 13 16 0 0 39 29 159
2019 Bisexual 10 28 28 18 14 1 1 38 32 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 30 17 6 11 0 0 66 18 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 22 24 14 19 0 2 41 34 570
2018 Heterosexual 19 24 24 15 17 0 1 44 32 2857
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 24 26 13 20 0 1 40 34 155
2018 Bisexual 17 23 30 16 15 0 0 39 31 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 18 29 23 25 5 0 0 47 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 21 25 15 20 1 1 38 36 493

Question 74b. 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
2019 Heterosexual 14 26 27 18 14 0 0 40 32 3013
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 23 29 21 16 0 1 34 37 159
2019 Bisexual 10 33 35 15 8 0 0 43 23 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 21 35 11 8 0 0 47 19 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 20 28 20 15 0 1 36 35 568
2018 Heterosexual 11 23 29 22 14 0 0 34 37 2848
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 26 29 19 17 0 1 34 37 155
2018 Bisexual 11 30 26 20 14 0 0 41 34 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 8 21 39 6 26 0 0 29 32 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 24 32 19 15 1 0 33 35 494

Question 74c. 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
2019 Heterosexual 18 29 27 16 10 0 1 47 26 2993
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 29 19 22 12 0 0 47 34 159
2019 Bisexual 18 33 27 15 7 1 0 51 22 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 11 19 29 0 0 0 52 29 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 27 26 16 12 0 2 44 29 568
2018 Heterosexual 13 27 28 20 11 0 1 40 31 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 20 30 18 19 0 1 32 37 153
2018 Bisexual 19 22 36 11 12 0 0 41 22 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 5 16 39 28 13 0 0 21 41 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 29 19 13 0 2 37 33 492

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 17 23 24 18 16 0 1 41 35 2996
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 21 26 19 16 1 0 38 35 155
2019 Bisexual 19 23 29 14 15 0 0 42 29 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 12 17 6 24 0 0 53 30 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 22 19 22 18 1 2 39 41 571
2018 Heterosexual 13 23 26 20 16 0 1 37 37 2844
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 22 25 20 21 0 1 34 41 153
2018 Bisexual 16 28 23 17 16 0 0 44 33 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 11 40 17 31 0 0 11 49 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 20 30 17 20 1 2 31 38 492

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 28 18 11 8 0 2 61 20 3001
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 24 20 15 7 0 3 57 23 158
2019 Bisexual 34 34 16 6 8 1 0 69 14 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 37 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 25 19 12 10 0 5 57 23 567
2018 Heterosexual 29 27 21 12 8 0 3 57 21 2835
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 27 19 11 11 1 3 57 23 154
2018 Bisexual 31 27 10 18 10 0 5 60 29 53
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 34 17 20 6 0 6 53 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 25 22 14 9 1 3 53 24 491

Question 74f. 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
2019 Heterosexual 23 28 23 14 11 0 1 51 25 3009
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 25 24 19 9 0 0 48 28 159
2019 Bisexual 30 33 20 5 10 1 0 64 16 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 20 57 17 0 5 0 0 78 5 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 25 20 15 15 0 2 48 31 569
2018 Heterosexual 21 25 25 16 13 0 1 46 29 2855
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 29 25 9 14 0 1 51 23 155
2018 Bisexual 21 29 20 15 15 0 0 50 30 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 10 5 46 12 27 0 0 15 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 23 26 14 16 0 1 43 31 492

Question 74g. 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
2019 Heterosexual 24 36 23 11 5 0 1 61 16 2995
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 34 25 8 3 0 2 63 12 160
2019 Bisexual 26 42 18 10 1 1 1 70 12 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 22 25 12 0 0 0 63 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 32 25 13 7 0 2 53 21 566
2018 Heterosexual 20 35 26 12 6 0 1 55 18 2851
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 42 23 9 5 0 2 62 15 153
2018 Bisexual 11 42 32 7 7 0 0 54 15 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 5 40 18 32 5 0 0 45 37 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 36 27 12 9 1 1 52 21 492

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 33 26 12 7 0 1 55 19 2992
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 32 27 13 4 1 0 55 17 160
2019 Bisexual 28 39 16 13 1 1 0 69 14 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 23 16 20 6 0 0 58 26 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 29 28 14 9 1 2 48 24 567
2018 Heterosexual 17 33 27 15 7 1 1 50 22 2847
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 33 26 17 9 0 1 48 26 154
2018 Bisexual 22 32 28 13 5 0 0 54 18 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 44 12 12 17 0 0 60 29 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 31 26 18 9 1 1 46 27 492

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 32 23 13 7 0 1 56 20 2992
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 32 23 12 5 1 0 59 17 160
2019 Bisexual 16 36 31 12 4 1 0 52 16 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 5 29 5 19 0 0 46 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 27 27 14 10 0 1 49 24 567
2018 Heterosexual 20 33 25 14 7 0 1 54 21 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 34 31 15 7 1 1 47 22 154
2018 Bisexual 15 42 15 22 5 0 0 58 27 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 11 33 31 8 17 0 0 44 25 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 33 24 15 10 1 1 50 26 494

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
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
2019 Heterosexual 35 29 17 10 7 0 1 65 18 2989
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 29 15 7 6 0 0 71 13 158
2019 Bisexual 38 26 18 12 5 1 0 64 17 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 23 11 11 14 0 0 64 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 26 19 13 11 1 1 56 24 565

Question 74k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 31 23 12 6 0 1 58 19 2989
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 29 21 13 5 0 0 61 18 160
2019 Bisexual 29 32 21 12 4 1 0 63 16 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 16 24 0 8 0 0 69 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 28 24 15 8 1 1 52 23 564
2018 Heterosexual 22 29 27 14 7 0 1 52 21 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 32 22 16 11 1 1 51 27 154
2018 Bisexual 24 28 31 5 12 0 0 52 17 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 27 25 12 14 0 0 49 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 32 25 14 9 1 1 51 24 489

Question 74l. 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
2019 Heterosexual 46 26 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 2993
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 24 16 9 3 1 0 71 13 158
2019 Bisexual 40 36 10 8 6 1 0 76 14 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 40 11 13 0 0 0 75 13 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 24 17 10 8 0 2 65 18 562
2018 Heterosexual 46 26 15 7 4 0 2 73 11 2833
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 27 17 6 5 0 1 72 11 153
2018 Bisexual 42 28 15 11 2 0 2 71 14 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 17 29 22 8 0 0 41 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 32 20 8 5 0 3 66 14 491

Question 74m. 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
2019 Heterosexual 69 12 5 3 2 1 8 89 5 2989
2019 Gay or lesbian 74 9 3 1 2 2 9 94 3 159
2019 Bisexual 72 15 1 5 0 3 4 93 6 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 24 6 0 5 0 6 88 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 12 7 3 3 1 12 84 7 567
2018 Heterosexual 66 17 7 2 2 1 6 88 4 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 70 16 4 1 2 0 7 93 3 152
2018 Bisexual 67 15 13 2 2 0 2 83 4 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 52 6 25 5 0 6 5 66 6 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 21 8 5 3 2 7 83 8 490

Question 74n. 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
2019 Heterosexual 70 12 6 4 4 1 3 85 9 2999
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 12 8 3 4 1 1 85 6 158
2019 Bisexual 56 14 15 4 4 1 6 75 9 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 25 5 0 12 0 0 83 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 13 10 4 6 1 5 79 10 570
2018 Heterosexual 67 14 6 4 4 1 4 85 8 2838
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 13 8 6 2 0 6 84 8 154
2018 Bisexual 61 19 8 9 2 0 2 81 11 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 45 18 5 5 0 12 68 12 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 17 10 3 7 1 5 79 11 489

Question 74o. 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
2019 Heterosexual 55 27 10 4 2 0 1 83 6 2986
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 23 13 4 2 0 1 80 6 158
2019 Bisexual 50 30 9 0 4 1 5 86 5 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 36 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 26 13 3 3 1 3 80 6 570
2018 Heterosexual 54 27 11 4 2 0 2 82 7 2842
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 28 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 155
2018 Bisexual 40 28 21 8 3 0 0 68 11 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 34 36 18 0 5 0 6 75 5 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 29 15 4 2 0 1 79 6 491

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 20 10 7 6 0 1 76 14 2974
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 20 13 8 3 0 1 76 11 153
2019 Bisexual 52 21 9 7 5 1 5 78 13 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 31 0 6 12 0 0 83 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 22 11 7 6 1 3 75 14 564
2018 Heterosexual 51 22 13 7 6 0 2 74 13 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 20 16 7 8 0 0 68 16 153
2018 Bisexual 42 27 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 19 24 7 7 0 7 61 14 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 28 12 9 7 0 3 71 17 488

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 16 7 3 2 0 19 85 5 2977
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 14 9 4 2 0 20 82 7 158
2019 Bisexual 47 10 10 3 0 1 29 81 4 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 63 0 14 0 0 0 23 82 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 18 7 3 2 1 22 83 7 563
2018 Heterosexual 49 17 8 3 1 0 22 84 6 2823
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 19 10 3 4 0 21 78 9 154
2018 Bisexual 52 2 9 2 0 0 36 84 3 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 45 6 6 6 6 0 31 73 18 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 17 9 2 1 1 26 84 4 487

Question 74r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 70 18 6 1 1 0 4 92 2 2985
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 20 9 1 1 0 5 89 2 158
2019 Bisexual 66 14 8 1 0 1 9 89 1 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 11 12 6 0 0 19 78 7 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 20 8 3 2 1 6 86 5 568
2018 Heterosexual 65 20 7 1 1 0 5 90 2 2826
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 27 7 0 1 0 5 92 1 154
2018 Bisexual 69 12 10 2 3 0 5 86 4 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 48 29 6 0 5 0 11 87 6 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 20 8 2 1 0 8 88 4 490

Question 74s. 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
2019 Heterosexual 74 9 4 4 5 0 3 87 9 2992
2019 Gay or lesbian 76 7 6 1 6 0 3 86 7 158
2019 Bisexual 50 11 7 9 16 1 6 66 27 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 63 6 14 0 17 0 0 68 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 12 5 2 7 1 7 85 9 567
2018 Heterosexual 70 11 5 4 5 0 4 85 10 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 77 9 5 2 4 0 2 88 6 155
2018 Bisexual 55 7 19 3 12 0 3 64 16 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 46 25 6 6 11 0 6 76 17 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 15 9 5 7 1 5 79 12 492

Question 74t. 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
2019 Heterosexual 56 26 11 3 2 0 2 84 5 2995
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 24 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 159
2019 Bisexual 47 30 17 3 0 1 1 80 3 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 28 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 27 11 3 2 1 4 83 6 565
2018 Heterosexual 52 27 13 4 2 0 2 81 6 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 29 11 5 3 1 1 80 9 155
2018 Bisexual 57 23 9 6 4 0 2 81 10 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 27 22 30 7 8 0 6 52 16 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 27 10 4 2 0 5 83 7 491

Question 75. 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
2019 Heterosexual 11 31 37 15 5 0 0 42 20 3017
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 28 42 17 2 0 0 39 19 160
2019 Bisexual 8 40 31 15 5 1 0 48 20 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 17 23 12 13 0 0 52 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 26 38 19 6 0 1 36 26 572
2018 Heterosexual 9 28 39 18 5 0 0 38 23 2865
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 30 42 15 6 0 0 36 21 154
2018 Bisexual 9 28 34 17 11 0 0 38 29 54
2018 Other sexual orientation 10 12 46 21 11 0 0 22 32 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 25 40 20 7 0 0 32 28 499

Question 76. 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
2019 Heterosexual 10 20 40 22 8 0 0 30 29 3001
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 20 45 17 7 0 0 24 31 158
2019 Bisexual 9 14 46 23 6 1 0 30 23 63
2019 Other sexual orientation 14 34 26 6 21 0 0 27 48 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 25 38 19 5 0 1 24 37 569
2018 Heterosexual 10 22 40 21 7 0 0 28 31 2830
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 26 34 22 9 0 0 31 34 154
2018 Bisexual 15 16 44 18 8 0 0 25 31 53
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 37 31 6 5 0 0 12 58 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 28 38 16 6 0 0 22 40 493
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 32 22 12 10 3 1 21 79 3012
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 34 26 16 11 2 1 12 88 160
2019 Bisexual 9 34 19 14 16 9 0 10 90 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 39 17 17 6 0 0 21 79 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 28 19 14 14 3 2 20 80 569
2018 Heterosexual 24 26 21 13 13 2 1 25 75 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 25 22 17 11 3 2 22 78 155
2018 Bisexual 28 26 26 10 7 2 1 29 71 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 31 28 21 0 19 0 0 31 69 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 24 21 13 14 2 1 25 75 475

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 42 2326
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 40 136
2019 Bisexual 65 35 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 42 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 37 435

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 60 2301
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 66 133
2019 Bisexual 46 54 52
2019 Other sexual orientation 64 36 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 66 427
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 2080
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 60 115
2018 Bisexual 32 68 39
2018 Other sexual orientation 43 57 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 341

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 16 14 9 8 1 9 66 19 2980
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 14 14 10 7 1 5 66 18 157
2019 Bisexual 39 21 12 4 8 4 12 71 15 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 17 23 8 11 0 0 58 19 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 15 13 8 12 2 10 62 23 565
2018 Heterosexual 43 16 14 8 9 1 9 65 19 2833
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 16 14 7 9 2 11 65 19 154
2018 Bisexual 49 11 16 7 9 0 7 65 18 55
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 43 6 0 6 5 0 87 7 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 13 14 10 11 2 10 61 23 473

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 20 18 21 25 2 7 30 50 2294
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 17 15 26 26 2 7 26 57 134
2019 Bisexual 9 27 16 11 31 2 5 39 44 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 25 15 14 31 15 0 0 40 46 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 16 19 20 31 2 5 25 55 431
2018 Heterosexual 6 17 18 23 28 2 6 25 55 2091
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 21 16 18 29 3 5 31 51 116
2018 Bisexual 8 11 13 23 38 0 7 20 65 39
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 25 9 16 43 0 8 27 63 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 12 21 22 31 2 8 18 59 341

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 15 15 22 35 2 7 21 62 2294
2019 Gay or lesbian 4 11 18 25 35 1 5 16 64 134
2019 Bisexual 9 13 12 15 47 2 3 22 65 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 15 22 37 7 0 0 33 45 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 12 18 20 38 2 7 17 64 432
2018 Heterosexual 2 10 15 21 45 2 4 14 70 2090
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 7 10 21 52 3 4 12 77 116
2018 Bisexual 0 15 12 17 54 0 2 16 72 39
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 8 8 15 60 0 8 9 82 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 6 15 22 46 2 6 10 74 342
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