2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of National Defence by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I 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
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 44 5 12 4 0 0 79 16 10643
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 41 6 13 5 0 0 77 17 210
2019 Bisexual 32 46 2 15 4 0 0 79 19 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 43 6 14 4 0 0 75 19 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 45 7 14 5 0 0 73 20 2105

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 67 19 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 10629
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 19 6 6 3 0 1 86 8 208
2019 Bisexual 68 21 1 5 3 0 2 90 8 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 69 22 4 2 0 0 2 93 2 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 19 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 2100

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 37 7 10 5 0 0 77 15 10623
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 30 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 209
2019 Bisexual 42 34 5 13 4 0 0 77 18 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 41 10 17 2 0 0 70 20 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 37 10 13 5 0 0 71 19 2103

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 10610
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 33 6 14 13 1 0 67 27 210
2019 Bisexual 27 34 13 16 9 0 0 61 26 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 20 45 12 14 9 0 0 66 22 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 37 14 16 9 0 0 60 26 2094
2018 Heterosexual 27 42 11 13 7 0 1 69 19 8387
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 40 15 20 4 0 1 61 24 168
2018 Bisexual 22 36 13 19 10 0 0 58 29 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 10 48 12 19 10 0 0 59 29 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 39 14 16 9 0 1 60 26 1578

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 38 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 10572
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 31 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 206
2019 Bisexual 44 33 8 8 6 0 0 77 14 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 36 10 8 5 0 0 77 14 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 37 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 2092

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 32 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 10605
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 32 9 6 6 0 1 79 12 210
2019 Bisexual 50 29 8 6 6 1 0 79 13 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 45 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 31 13 8 6 0 0 72 15 2097
2018 Heterosexual 43 34 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 8368
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 32 13 7 6 0 2 74 13 168
2018 Bisexual 38 39 13 4 6 0 0 77 10 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 35 15 13 7 0 1 65 21 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 32 16 8 7 1 1 69 15 1575

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 10631
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 36 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 208
2019 Bisexual 34 40 9 10 7 0 0 74 17 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 31 31 9 1 1 0 59 10 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 38 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 2106
2018 Heterosexual 36 41 11 7 5 0 0 76 12 8333
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 36 18 9 4 0 0 69 13 168
2018 Bisexual 32 44 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 27 55 8 5 4 0 0 82 10 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 40 14 9 7 0 0 69 16 1568

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 35 18 13 9 0 0 61 22 10627
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 30 22 13 10 0 0 55 23 210
2019 Bisexual 30 34 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 43 17 14 4 0 0 65 18 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 31 20 14 13 0 0 52 28 2104
2018 Heterosexual 23 33 19 12 12 0 0 56 24 8365
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 29 23 16 9 0 0 53 25 168
2018 Bisexual 21 31 28 9 11 0 0 51 20 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 34 21 16 10 0 0 53 25 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 20 14 17 0 1 49 31 1578

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 43 14 11 5 0 0 71 16 10591
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 36 14 13 8 0 0 66 20 209
2019 Bisexual 29 39 13 13 6 0 0 68 18 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 34 16 10 8 0 0 65 18 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 40 14 14 7 0 0 64 22 2100
2018 Heterosexual 28 39 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 8380
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 33 17 18 8 0 0 57 26 167
2018 Bisexual 20 43 16 14 6 1 0 64 20 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 43 15 11 4 0 0 70 15 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 37 19 13 9 0 0 60 22 1569

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 10593
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 43 7 8 4 0 0 80 12 210
2019 Bisexual 42 35 12 6 4 0 0 77 10 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 39 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 37 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 2095
2018 Heterosexual 44 41 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 8420
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 44 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 169
2018 Bisexual 40 45 11 1 2 0 0 85 4 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 48 37 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 40 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 1579

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 37 14 10 7 0 0 68 17 10610
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 31 18 10 9 0 0 63 19 210
2019 Bisexual 36 31 12 11 9 0 0 68 20 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 24 33 21 17 5 0 0 57 22 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 33 18 12 12 0 0 59 23 2102
2018 Heterosexual 29 38 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 8399
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 33 21 15 4 0 0 60 19 168
2018 Bisexual 24 35 21 13 6 0 0 60 19 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 32 20 8 3 0 0 68 11 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 34 18 12 12 0 0 58 24 1571

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 32 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 10572
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 30 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 208
2019 Bisexual 45 37 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 44 35 13 7 1 0 0 79 8 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 32 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 2085
2018 Heterosexual 56 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 8360
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 35 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 168
2018 Bisexual 46 38 13 2 0 0 0 84 3 133
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 46 12 4 1 0 0 83 6 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 34 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 1561

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 39 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 10590
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 36 12 12 8 0 1 67 21 208
2019 Bisexual 38 28 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 44 14 19 6 0 0 61 26 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 36 15 13 10 0 0 62 23 2096
2018 Heterosexual 28 39 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 8393
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 40 16 8 10 0 0 66 18 169
2018 Bisexual 31 26 26 12 5 0 0 57 16 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 52 6 12 6 0 0 76 19 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 37 16 12 12 0 0 61 24 1569

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 35 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 10611
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 32 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 210
2019 Bisexual 42 22 16 10 9 0 0 64 19 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 39 15 15 5 0 0 65 20 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 31 18 10 11 0 0 62 21 2100
2018 Heterosexual 32 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 17 8372
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 28 16 12 10 0 0 62 22 169
2018 Bisexual 28 42 16 6 7 0 0 70 13 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 50 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 32 19 10 11 0 0 59 21 1575

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 40 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 10526
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 37 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 209
2019 Bisexual 27 41 15 10 7 0 0 69 17 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 41 17 14 2 0 0 67 16 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 35 17 13 8 0 0 62 21 2078
2018 Heterosexual 30 35 16 11 7 0 0 66 19 8384
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 32 18 11 10 0 0 61 21 166
2018 Bisexual 25 39 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 50 13 6 9 0 0 72 15 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 33 18 13 11 0 0 58 24 1573

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 38 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 10629
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 39 10 6 5 0 0 80 10 208
2019 Bisexual 40 39 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 43 16 5 0 0 0 78 5 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 37 13 5 4 0 0 77 9 2103
2018 Heterosexual 44 37 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 8402
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 37 11 12 2 0 0 75 15 169
2018 Bisexual 46 32 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 40 39 17 1 3 0 0 79 4 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 37 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 1577

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 32 16 6 4 0 1 73 11 10505
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 25 19 5 5 0 1 71 10 208
2019 Bisexual 48 33 10 4 4 0 0 81 9 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 31 14 1 4 0 3 80 5 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 32 19 6 5 0 1 68 12 2088
2018 Heterosexual 39 32 16 7 5 0 1 72 12 8459
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 26 23 5 5 0 1 67 10 165
2018 Bisexual 49 23 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 31 20 7 6 0 0 67 13 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 31 17 9 6 0 1 68 15 1591

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 27 35 19 8 1 1 27 37 10626
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 29 28 20 5 0 2 26 45 209
2019 Bisexual 9 27 34 21 8 0 1 29 36 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 7 24 30 23 14 0 2 37 32 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 27 35 15 8 1 2 24 41 2100
2018 Heterosexual 10 27 34 19 8 1 1 28 38 8449
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 24 35 15 8 1 3 24 39 168
2018 Bisexual 12 20 33 19 13 2 2 33 33 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 13 22 37 26 3 0 0 28 35 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 26 35 15 7 1 2 23 41 1585

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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 20 28 24 14 1 1 39 32 10598
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 24 30 17 11 3 2 29 39 207
2019 Bisexual 11 23 17 28 20 0 1 48 34 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 26 23 12 19 2 1 31 44 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 21 29 20 13 2 2 34 36 2094
2018 Heterosexual 12 21 28 22 14 2 1 37 35 8415
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 18 33 20 13 2 2 35 31 167
2018 Bisexual 15 20 25 17 19 3 1 38 36 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 17 20 27 23 9 1 1 33 39 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 21 27 20 12 2 2 33 39 1581

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 27 28 14 8 1 1 23 48 10611
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 25 28 14 5 1 1 20 51 207
2019 Bisexual 18 24 35 12 8 1 2 20 43 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 18 36 4 12 0 2 16 48 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 27 28 13 8 2 2 21 49 2093
2018 Heterosexual 22 27 27 13 8 1 2 22 50 8423
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 26 24 11 8 2 2 21 54 166
2018 Bisexual 21 24 26 15 9 4 1 25 47 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 19 35 13 8 1 0 21 44 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 24 27 14 6 2 2 20 51 1582

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 12 31 32 17 1 2 50 18 10571
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 10 34 30 17 1 2 48 17 209
2019 Bisexual 4 10 26 34 24 1 2 59 14 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 7 12 22 29 27 0 3 57 20 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 14 32 30 15 1 2 46 21 2089
2018 Heterosexual 6 15 32 31 15 1 2 47 21 8392
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 19 26 25 14 2 4 42 31 166
2018 Bisexual 4 16 26 29 20 2 1 52 21 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 5 18 30 33 7 3 3 43 25 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 13 33 29 12 1 3 43 22 1582

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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 22 29 19 13 1 2 32 38 10607
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 26 25 16 14 1 1 30 44 210
2019 Bisexual 17 16 18 26 20 1 2 48 34 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 25 17 18 18 0 2 36 47 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 23 29 16 10 1 2 27 44 2101
2018 Heterosexual 18 25 26 17 11 1 2 29 44 8439
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 31 24 12 11 2 2 24 51 168
2018 Bisexual 14 20 28 21 14 3 0 36 36 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 19 25 21 7 1 3 30 44 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 25 26 14 9 1 2 24 49 1580

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 19 26 23 16 2 2 40 32 10592
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 26 25 16 14 1 2 31 43 206
2019 Bisexual 16 14 24 20 22 3 1 44 31 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 24 28 26 12 0 2 39 33 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 20 26 21 13 2 3 36 37 2089
2018 Heterosexual 13 20 26 23 15 2 2 39 34 8406
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 21 25 23 7 2 4 32 41 168
2018 Bisexual 13 22 21 15 23 4 3 40 37 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 12 25 19 24 16 3 1 41 39 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 20 25 22 13 2 3 36 37 1580

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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 23 30 16 10 2 2 28 41 10595
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 24 31 13 4 2 3 18 50 210
2019 Bisexual 17 26 28 16 9 2 2 26 45 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 25 18 30 15 11 0 1 26 43 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 23 28 15 9 2 3 25 45 2088
2018 Heterosexual 19 25 29 15 9 2 2 24 45 8431
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 30 27 11 7 1 3 19 53 168
2018 Bisexual 19 24 35 11 9 2 1 20 44 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 16 41 12 5 1 1 18 39 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 23 29 13 8 2 3 22 47 1586

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 18 33 25 13 1 2 38 28 10615
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 24 28 22 9 0 1 32 40 210
2019 Bisexual 13 23 36 16 11 0 1 28 36 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 11 14 37 25 12 0 1 38 25 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 19 33 22 11 1 2 34 31 2099
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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 68 15 8 3 3 0 3 86 6 10618
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 18 8 5 3 0 4 83 8 210
2019 Bisexual 71 15 6 3 2 0 3 88 5 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 67 27 0 2 0 0 3 98 2 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 15 10 3 3 0 4 83 6 2102

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 32 18 11 8 3 2 60 21 10613
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 30 19 12 11 2 1 57 24 210
2019 Bisexual 31 31 12 11 11 2 2 64 23 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 40 16 19 9 2 0 54 29 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 28 22 12 12 4 2 51 26 2103
2018 Heterosexual 19 34 21 11 11 3 2 55 23 8433
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 34 26 13 11 2 0 48 25 165
2018 Bisexual 14 33 24 13 10 4 2 50 24 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 30 19 12 11 6 3 53 25 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 28 23 14 13 4 1 47 29 1580

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 31 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 10604
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 23 11 10 11 1 0 67 21 209
2019 Bisexual 43 22 11 17 7 0 0 65 24 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 36 4 27 4 0 0 64 31 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 29 15 14 11 1 0 60 25 2102
2018 Heterosexual 34 33 11 12 10 0 0 67 22 8411
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 33 14 16 9 0 0 61 25 165
2018 Bisexual 32 33 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 34 30 12 15 8 1 0 65 23 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 29 15 14 13 1 0 58 27 1575

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 37 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 10595
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 25 10 15 7 0 0 68 22 210
2019 Bisexual 43 31 10 12 4 0 0 75 16 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 30 11 19 1 0 0 69 20 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 34 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 2103
2018 Heterosexual 37 40 10 8 5 0 0 77 12 8398
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 42 14 5 5 1 0 75 11 164
2018 Bisexual 34 36 15 10 5 0 1 70 15 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 45 13 4 6 3 0 76 11 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 36 16 10 6 0 0 67 16 1574

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 40 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 10614
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 32 19 6 6 0 0 69 12 210
2019 Bisexual 39 34 13 9 3 1 0 74 13 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 44 13 7 0 5 0 78 8 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 37 17 7 6 1 0 69 13 2101
2018 Heterosexual 33 41 14 6 4 1 0 75 11 8419
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 39 20 2 5 0 0 72 7 165
2018 Bisexual 28 43 19 5 5 0 1 71 10 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 36 26 4 4 3 0 65 9 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 38 21 7 6 2 0 65 14 1574
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 29 18 4 4 1 4 73 8 10640
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 28 17 4 6 1 5 71 11 210
2019 Bisexual 38 29 15 7 6 1 5 71 13 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 31 24 10 1 0 2 64 11 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 26 23 6 5 2 4 64 11 2106

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 32 15 8 6 0 1 70 15 10616
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 29 14 6 10 1 1 69 17 210
2019 Bisexual 35 31 14 12 8 0 1 66 19 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 28 22 9 6 0 0 63 15 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 29 18 10 8 1 0 64 18 2107
2018 Heterosexual 33 35 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 8402
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 31 21 9 5 0 1 65 14 164
2018 Bisexual 34 31 13 15 6 0 1 66 21 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 42 16 4 12 3 0 67 16 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 32 19 11 9 0 0 61 20 1581

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 44 29 14 7 5 1 1 74 12 10611
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 21 12 11 8 3 0 68 19 209
2019 Bisexual 45 30 11 6 7 0 1 76 13 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 29 19 8 4 0 0 69 12 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 27 17 8 6 2 1 68 14 2104
2018 Heterosexual 40 31 14 7 6 1 0 72 13 8394
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 25 20 5 6 0 1 68 12 165
2018 Bisexual 43 27 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 35 36 13 2 11 5 0 74 13 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 30 17 10 8 2 0 65 18 1574

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 41 32 12 9 6 0 0 74 14 10592
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 29 10 8 10 2 0 71 18 207
2019 Bisexual 42 28 15 8 7 0 1 70 15 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 50 15 2 5 0 0 78 8 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 32 12 12 8 1 1 67 20 2102
2018 Heterosexual 37 33 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 8369
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 29 22 6 7 0 1 65 13 164
2018 Bisexual 37 33 13 13 4 0 1 70 17 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 49 9 9 9 0 2 72 19 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 30 15 13 9 1 0 63 22 1577

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 11 5 1 2 0 2 91 4 10603
2019 Gay or lesbian 76 9 6 0 3 0 5 90 3 210
2019 Bisexual 80 9 4 2 2 0 4 92 3 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 77 18 0 2 0 0 2 98 2 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 12 7 2 2 1 3 89 4 2098

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 51 21 10 4 6 2 6 78 10 10623
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 19 8 7 8 2 5 76 16 210
2019 Bisexual 51 17 7 5 10 3 7 76 16 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 35 9 4 0 0 6 86 4 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 22 13 5 6 2 4 74 12 2105

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 54 24 12 4 4 1 0 80 8 10635
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 16 16 7 4 1 0 73 11 210
2019 Bisexual 54 25 8 4 7 0 0 80 12 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 27 12 7 4 3 0 76 12 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 24 14 5 6 2 1 74 11 2105
2018 Heterosexual 47 29 12 5 5 1 0 77 11 8382
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 25 15 7 3 0 2 76 9 165
2018 Bisexual 48 24 18 7 2 2 0 73 9 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 36 15 2 8 2 0 74 11 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 28 16 6 8 1 0 69 14 1572

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 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 10635
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 22 15 9 6 1 0 70 15 209
2019 Bisexual 49 25 10 6 9 0 0 75 15 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 25 18 10 7 0 0 65 17 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 26 14 9 7 0 0 69 16 2102
2018 Heterosexual 43 29 13 8 7 0 0 72 16 8387
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 28 18 6 8 0 2 68 14 165
2018 Bisexual 41 25 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 45 25 11 8 9 1 0 72 17 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 29 17 8 10 0 0 65 17 1575

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 21 45 15 11 4 1 2 69 16 2804
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 34 11 10 9 0 0 70 19 50
2019 Bisexual 9 53 15 12 11 0 0 62 23 37
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 45 6 6 0 6 9 85 8 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 45 15 11 4 2 2 69 15 485
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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 30 33 16 10 7 3 0 66 17 10587
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 30 13 11 11 3 1 64 23 209
2019 Bisexual 33 30 13 12 7 5 0 67 20 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 40 20 16 3 3 0 60 19 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 28 23 12 9 4 0 54 22 2103
2018 Heterosexual 28 32 17 11 8 3 0 62 20 8459
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 32 17 14 11 3 1 57 25 167
2018 Bisexual 26 33 19 13 7 3 0 60 20 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 28 18 16 9 3 0 55 26 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 29 21 12 12 5 0 53 25 1588

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 27 33 17 12 10 1 0 60 23 10567
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 26 19 15 9 1 0 55 25 209
2019 Bisexual 31 32 17 9 8 2 0 65 18 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 24 23 28 19 5 1 0 47 24 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 27 22 15 13 2 0 49 29 2103
2018 Heterosexual 25 31 18 14 12 1 0 56 26 8431
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 26 23 14 13 1 1 49 28 166
2018 Bisexual 24 36 14 16 7 2 0 61 24 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 30 31 21 5 14 0 0 60 19 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 27 21 15 17 2 0 46 32 1584

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 19 30 21 16 12 3 0 50 28 10560
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 26 19 20 11 3 0 48 32 210
2019 Bisexual 20 28 22 15 9 5 0 51 26 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 15 31 19 17 13 4 0 48 32 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 26 22 18 15 4 0 42 35 2095
2018 Heterosexual 16 30 21 17 13 3 0 47 31 8430
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 27 18 18 17 3 1 44 36 165
2018 Bisexual 18 30 22 16 12 3 0 50 28 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 35 17 12 15 1 0 56 27 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 22 24 19 19 4 0 37 39 1583

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 17 31 18 18 14 1 0 49 33 10572
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 21 20 22 15 1 0 42 38 210
2019 Bisexual 18 27 17 26 12 1 0 45 38 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 8 38 25 17 12 0 0 46 29 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 25 21 20 18 3 0 39 40 2098
2018 Heterosexual 15 30 19 19 16 2 0 45 36 8441
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 24 15 26 17 1 1 41 44 167
2018 Bisexual 18 27 11 25 16 2 0 46 42 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 27 10 23 18 1 0 48 42 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 23 20 20 23 2 0 35 44 1582

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 33 22 15 7 8 11 4 65 18 10627
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 23 16 5 8 5 4 69 14 209
2019 Bisexual 38 22 13 7 7 8 4 69 16 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 30 10 7 4 18 3 74 13 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 22 15 7 8 13 4 64 18 2110
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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 24 41 18 10 5 1 0 66 15 10632
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 39 23 9 4 1 0 64 14 210
2019 Bisexual 28 38 22 7 5 1 0 66 12 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 35 24 14 4 0 0 58 18 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 35 22 14 6 2 0 56 21 2106
2018 Heterosexual 22 40 19 12 6 1 0 63 18 8429
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 42 23 13 5 0 0 60 17 167
2018 Bisexual 19 42 24 8 5 1 0 62 14 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 31 37 13 8 11 0 0 69 18 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 33 23 15 11 1 0 50 27 1583

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 13 34 23 19 10 1 0 47 30 10597
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 26 24 20 14 3 0 40 35 210
2019 Bisexual 14 26 22 24 11 2 0 41 36 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 42 22 22 6 1 0 49 28 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 27 24 22 14 2 0 38 37 2094

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 30 38 15 9 6 2 1 69 15 10626
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 31 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 210
2019 Bisexual 30 31 9 20 8 2 0 62 28 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 39 17 13 8 3 0 60 22 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 34 18 12 8 3 0 60 21 2103
2018 Heterosexual 29 39 15 10 6 1 1 69 16 8427
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 41 12 9 8 2 1 70 18 167
2018 Bisexual 28 35 18 12 6 1 1 64 18 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 40 13 9 7 2 0 70 16 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 36 18 10 9 2 1 62 20 1580

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 30 38 19 8 5 1 0 68 13 10612
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 36 14 10 7 1 0 68 18 209
2019 Bisexual 30 35 18 12 5 0 0 66 17 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 43 19 15 0 0 0 66 15 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 33 24 9 7 2 0 59 16 2098
2018 Heterosexual 31 37 18 8 5 1 0 68 14 8415
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 41 15 10 5 1 1 70 15 168
2018 Bisexual 34 37 15 11 2 1 0 71 14 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 30 38 13 9 9 0 1 68 18 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 34 23 10 9 1 0 58 19 1580

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 23 29 19 11 11 6 1 56 24 10610
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 28 20 13 11 4 1 54 25 210
2019 Bisexual 25 23 14 17 14 7 1 52 34 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 27 25 28 6 1 0 39 35 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 23 22 14 15 6 1 45 32 2104
2018 Heterosexual 22 30 19 12 12 5 1 54 25 8425
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 30 18 16 12 5 0 51 29 167
2018 Bisexual 21 28 15 19 10 7 1 52 31 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 26 17 13 17 6 0 51 32 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 24 23 16 15 6 1 43 33 1578

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 23 33 18 13 11 2 0 57 25 10610
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 27 16 15 15 1 0 54 31 210
2019 Bisexual 26 33 15 12 11 1 0 60 24 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 29 14 16 21 1 0 48 38 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 28 19 16 16 2 1 48 33 2102
2018 Heterosexual 22 32 19 13 12 2 0 55 26 8419
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 29 24 16 8 2 1 51 24 168
2018 Bisexual 22 26 19 22 8 2 1 50 31 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 28 21 14 21 0 0 44 35 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 27 21 17 16 2 0 44 34 1579

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 18 25 17 15 20 2 4 46 37 10637
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 20 17 17 22 2 1 43 40 209
2019 Bisexual 24 26 17 11 15 1 6 54 28 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 37 15 13 25 1 0 47 38 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 21 18 16 26 2 4 37 45 2104
2018 Heterosexual 16 25 17 15 22 1 4 43 39 8428
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 19 18 15 24 2 4 39 42 167
2018 Bisexual 18 22 14 21 20 2 4 42 43 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 9 16 31 11 28 3 3 27 41 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 20 18 16 29 3 2 34 47 1582

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 58 22 10 3 2 1 4 84 5 10620
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 23 10 2 4 0 5 82 7 209
2019 Bisexual 43 28 11 5 2 3 8 79 8 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 23 17 3 4 3 3 75 7 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 22 11 3 3 2 4 82 7 2104

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 54 11 8 5 6 2 14 78 13 10619
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 10 11 8 11 1 13 66 22 209
2019 Bisexual 45 11 7 6 10 2 20 71 20 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 15 8 0 8 4 7 82 9 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 12 8 6 8 4 14 74 16 2101

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 45 24 16 7 5 1 3 72 12 10606
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 23 17 8 10 1 6 63 19 210
2019 Bisexual 30 25 21 10 5 1 8 61 16 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 19 20 6 6 7 1 65 13 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 23 15 8 8 3 4 66 17 2097

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 43 21 15 8 5 2 4 69 14 10569
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 20 16 10 10 2 6 62 21 208
2019 Bisexual 32 15 21 9 8 4 10 55 20 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 45 17 18 11 3 6 1 66 15 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 22 16 9 9 4 4 63 20 2089

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 43 17 13 9 9 4 6 66 20 10591
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 14 13 8 15 3 7 60 26 207
2019 Bisexual 43 15 14 5 8 6 9 68 15 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 38 18 15 13 11 3 1 59 25 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 17 14 11 11 5 6 60 24 2095

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 63 16 8 3 2 2 5 86 5 10583
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 16 10 1 4 2 7 85 5 208
2019 Bisexual 53 16 11 5 2 3 10 80 8 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 18 10 6 3 4 1 81 9 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 17 11 3 3 4 6 81 7 2094

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 74 9 5 2 3 3 4 89 6 10557
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 10 7 6 2 2 4 84 9 210
2019 Bisexual 65 14 5 3 3 2 8 87 7 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 25 8 1 3 1 3 87 4 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 11 8 3 5 6 6 82 9 2091

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 74 8 4 1 2 2 8 92 3 10552
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 12 4 2 4 1 11 90 6 209
2019 Bisexual 63 12 5 1 4 2 13 89 6 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 61 17 9 2 3 4 4 84 6 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 9 5 2 2 5 11 90 5 2093

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 21 43 18 10 5 3 0 66 15 10619
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 38 21 11 7 2 0 61 18 210
2019 Bisexual 19 42 15 10 8 6 0 64 20 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 50 15 24 1 1 0 60 25 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 37 21 13 8 3 1 57 22 2108
2018 Heterosexual 20 38 22 10 8 2 0 59 18 8427
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 37 25 7 10 1 1 57 17 168
2018 Bisexual 17 37 29 10 5 2 0 55 15 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 38 22 6 11 7 0 58 19 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 33 26 12 12 3 0 48 25 1579

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 33 40 15 6 4 2 0 74 10 10587
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 39 13 12 4 0 0 71 16 209
2019 Bisexual 34 34 16 9 5 2 0 69 15 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 35 21 6 8 0 0 65 14 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 37 19 8 7 3 1 65 15 2096
2018 Heterosexual 37 39 15 5 3 1 0 77 9 8415
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 44 17 6 2 1 1 74 9 167
2018 Bisexual 34 38 20 5 2 2 0 72 7 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 45 16 4 9 1 0 71 13 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 37 19 8 6 2 0 67 14 1583

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 38 35 17 4 3 3 0 76 7 10587
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 37 17 5 4 1 0 73 9 208
2019 Bisexual 41 30 11 9 5 2 1 74 15 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 42 15 11 3 0 0 70 14 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 32 22 5 4 4 1 67 10 2095
2018 Heterosexual 38 37 16 4 3 2 0 77 7 8414
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 36 17 4 5 1 1 74 9 168
2018 Bisexual 36 33 18 7 2 4 1 73 9 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 34 36 20 4 3 3 0 72 8 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 33 23 5 5 4 1 66 10 1584

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 47 36 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 10607
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 33 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 210
2019 Bisexual 50 34 7 3 5 0 0 84 9 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 43 13 3 8 0 0 76 11 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 36 13 6 6 1 0 74 12 2102
2018 Heterosexual 45 37 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 8410
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 43 13 2 2 0 1 82 4 168
2018 Bisexual 40 44 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 42 39 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 38 14 6 6 0 0 73 13 1581

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 38 33 15 8 6 0 0 72 13 10593
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 24 17 9 7 0 0 67 16 209
2019 Bisexual 41 30 10 10 9 0 0 71 19 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 38 22 10 7 0 0 61 17 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 31 19 10 10 1 0 61 20 2100
2018 Heterosexual 36 32 17 8 6 0 0 69 14 8414
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 36 19 10 6 0 1 64 16 169
2018 Bisexual 31 37 14 12 5 2 0 69 17 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 28 17 5 8 2 0 70 13 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 30 22 11 10 1 0 57 21 1586

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 36 35 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 10555
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 32 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 208
2019 Bisexual 35 39 11 8 9 0 0 73 16 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 25 37 21 10 7 0 0 62 17 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 33 19 11 9 1 0 61 20 2093
2018 Heterosexual 34 34 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 8381
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 36 19 9 6 0 1 66 15 168
2018 Bisexual 30 38 16 13 2 1 0 68 16 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 44 15 6 8 0 0 70 14 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 32 22 11 9 0 0 58 20 1580

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 36 26 17 10 8 2 0 64 19 10620
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 18 14 14 13 2 0 58 27 210
2019 Bisexual 35 18 21 14 9 3 0 54 24 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 25 23 23 9 0 3 44 32 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 25 20 11 11 4 1 56 24 2102
2018 Heterosexual 35 25 19 10 8 2 0 62 19 8423
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 21 27 12 8 2 1 51 21 168
2018 Bisexual 31 29 13 14 10 2 2 62 24 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 27 23 8 15 2 0 54 23 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 27 21 10 11 3 0 55 22 1584
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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 24 45 31 10650
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 40 36 210
2019 Bisexual 30 39 31 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 36 34 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 36 38 2107
2018 Heterosexual 24 45 31 8468
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 38 37 167
2018 Bisexual 30 35 35 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 33 44 23 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 36 39 1587

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 27 30 24 5 9 6 2646
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 36 26 7 9 7 54
2019 Bisexual 4 32 33 10 18 3 64
2019 Other sexual orientation 15 20 22 0 35 8 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 23 30 6 6 9 563
2018 Heterosexual 29 28 24 5 7 6 2098
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 34 32 10 7 6 45
2018 Bisexual 13 34 31 1 10 12 45
2018 Other sexual orientation 35 25 17 4 12 8 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 22 31 7 6 8 399
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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 37 46 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 10591
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 40 5 4 4 1 2 86 9 209
2019 Bisexual 29 46 10 9 3 0 1 76 13 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 34 36 13 8 4 0 4 74 12 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 43 9 5 2 1 2 84 7 2099

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 52 30 9 3 2 2 1 85 5 10580
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 28 7 5 2 5 3 85 7 208
2019 Bisexual 49 28 10 4 4 4 1 81 9 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 44 6 1 4 1 4 88 6 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 29 12 4 3 4 2 79 8 2101
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Harassment

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

Question 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 10620
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 80 208
2019 Bisexual 28 72 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 81 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 2100
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 8463
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 81 165
2018 Bisexual 26 74 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 84 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 1576

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 1330
2019 Bisexual 54 46 54
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 48 341
2018 Heterosexual 49 51 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 37 27
2018 Bisexual 63 37 35
2018 Other sexual orientation 43 57 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 52 266

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 60 40 1330
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 38 39
2019 Bisexual 56 44 54
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 42 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 40 341
2018 Heterosexual 62 38 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 59 27
2018 Bisexual 56 44 35
2018 Other sexual orientation 66 34 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 35 266

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 1330
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 77 39
2019 Bisexual 21 79 54
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 341
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 1220
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 266

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 1 99 1330
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 341
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 27
2018 Bisexual 0 100 35

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 10 90 1330
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 90 39
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 341
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 1220
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 266

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 4 96 1330
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 86 39
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 341
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 96 266

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 1330
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 341
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 1220
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 266

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 1307
2019 Bisexual 41 59 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 59 338
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 56 27
2018 Bisexual 43 57 35
2018 Other sexual orientation 53 47 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 58 264

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 1307
2019 Bisexual 35 65 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 57 338
2018 Heterosexual 44 56 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 76 27
2018 Bisexual 33 67 35
2018 Other sexual orientation 61 39 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 56 264

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 46 54 1307
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 38 38
2019 Bisexual 49 51 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 58 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 50 338
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 1220
2018 Bisexual 33 67 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 53 264

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 58 1307
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 57 38
2019 Bisexual 56 44 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 64 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 58 338
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 1220
2018 Bisexual 48 52 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 59 264

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 1307
2019 Bisexual 40 60 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 67 338
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 1220
2018 Bisexual 35 65 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 264

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 43 1307
2019 Bisexual 60 40 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 44 338
2018 Heterosexual 56 44 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 34 27
2018 Bisexual 64 36 35
2018 Other sexual orientation 38 62 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 264

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 1307
2019 Bisexual 42 58 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 338
2018 Heterosexual 40 60 1220
2018 Bisexual 30 70 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 63 264

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 1307
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 38
2019 Bisexual 0 100 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 338
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 1220
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 98 264

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 1307
2019 Bisexual 22 78 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 338
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 1220
2018 Bisexual 27 73 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 264

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 1307
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 86 38
2019 Bisexual 20 80 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 338
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 1220
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 264

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 1307
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 54 38
2019 Bisexual 48 52 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 48 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 46 338
2018 Heterosexual 49 51 1220
2018 Bisexual 44 56 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 264

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 1307
2019 Bisexual 35 65 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 71 338
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 1220
2018 Bisexual 38 62 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 65 264

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 1307
2019 Bisexual 14 86 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 79 338
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 1220
2018 Bisexual 13 87 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84 264

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 53 47 1298
2019 Bisexual 58 42 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 47 336
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 1222
2018 Bisexual 53 47 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 45 266

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 27 73 1298
2019 Bisexual 39 61 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 75 336
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 1222
2018 Bisexual 28 72 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 266

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 10 90 1298
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 88 37
2019 Bisexual 16 84 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 336
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 1222
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 266

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 23 77 1298
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 75 37
2019 Bisexual 29 71 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 74 336
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 1222
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 79 27
2018 Bisexual 32 68 35
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 266

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 10 90 1298
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 88 37
2019 Bisexual 12 88 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 336
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 1222
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 266

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 12 88 1298
2019 Bisexual 16 84 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 336
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 1222
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 266

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 15 85 1298
2019 Bisexual 21 79 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 336
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 1222
2018 Bisexual 25 75 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 266

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 1298
2019 Bisexual 12 88 53
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 336
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 1222
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 266

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 25 75 1298
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 82 37
2019 Bisexual 29 71 53
2019 Other sexual orientation 53 47 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 74 336
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 1222
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 81 27
2018 Bisexual 16 84 35
2018 Other sexual orientation 46 54 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 78 266

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 12 88 1155
2019 Bisexual 13 87 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 299
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 1095
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 230

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 21 79 1155
2019 Bisexual 17 83 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 299
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 1095
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 74 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 230

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 12 88 1155
2019 Bisexual 12 88 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 299
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 1095
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 230

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 8 92 1155
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 299
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 1095
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 230

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 14 86 1155
2019 Bisexual 15 85 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 299
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 1095
2018 Bisexual 18 82 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 230

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 1155
2019 Bisexual 10 90 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 299
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 1095
2018 Bisexual 0 100 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 230

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 9 91 1155
2019 Bisexual 17 83 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 299
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 1095
2018 Bisexual 18 82 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 230

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 1155
2019 Bisexual 19 81 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 299
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 1095
2018 Bisexual 22 78 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 230

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 10 90 1155
2019 Bisexual 17 83 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 299
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 1095
2018 Bisexual 13 87 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 230

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 27 73 1155
2019 Bisexual 32 68 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 67 299
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 1095
2018 Bisexual 34 66 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 230

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 8 92 1155
2019 Bisexual 14 86 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 299
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 1095
2018 Bisexual 22 78 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 230

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 42 58 1155
2019 Bisexual 40 60 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 54 299
2018 Heterosexual 44 56 1095
2018 Bisexual 50 50 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 53 230

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 1155
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 97 299
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 1095
2018 Bisexual 0 100 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 97 230

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 54 46 1155
2019 Bisexual 57 43 45
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 42 299
2018 Heterosexual 55 45 1095
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 45 25
2018 Bisexual 48 52 32
2018 Other sexual orientation 53 47 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 36 230

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 6 94 1155
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 299
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 1095
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 230

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 13 87 1155
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 299
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 1095
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 79 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 230

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 10601
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 79 207
2019 Bisexual 29 71 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 67 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 2096

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 21 24 20 8 8 16 4 56 20 10632
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 21 21 8 9 16 3 54 21 210
2019 Bisexual 18 18 16 12 11 19 6 48 31 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 15 26 19 17 11 8 4 47 31 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 20 23 9 12 16 4 45 26 2102
2018 Heterosexual 21 25 21 8 9 14 3 55 20 8438
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 22 24 12 10 15 2 44 27 168
2018 Bisexual 14 24 14 13 10 20 5 50 31 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 15 24 22 12 8 18 1 48 25 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 20 28 8 10 15 3 42 23 1572

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 37 33 15 7 5 4 0 73 12 10625
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 27 19 7 6 5 1 66 14 210
2019 Bisexual 33 28 16 11 7 5 0 64 19 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 40 15 10 4 1 0 71 15 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 30 19 7 9 5 1 63 17 2100
2018 Heterosexual 34 33 16 7 6 3 0 70 13 8438
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 37 16 11 4 3 0 67 16 168
2018 Bisexual 29 30 15 12 8 5 1 62 22 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 49 15 4 2 7 0 77 7 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 30 24 7 8 4 0 59 16 1573
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Discrimination

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

Question 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 6 94 10598
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 88 210
2019 Bisexual 14 86 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 83 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 2094
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 8439
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 89 167
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 1582

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 59 636
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 197
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 550
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 61 138

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 72 28 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 31 24
2019 Bisexual 69 31 24
2019 Other sexual orientation 64 36 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 75 25 197
2018 Heterosexual 78 22 550
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 56 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 71 29 138

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 636
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 96 197
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 550
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 138

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 Other sexual orientation 0 100 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 197
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17

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 10 90 636
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 197
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 550
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 138

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 6 94 636
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 197
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 550
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 138

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 636
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 197
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 550
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 138

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 17 83 622
2019 Bisexual 15 85 25
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 79 192
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 552
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 137

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 622
2019 Bisexual 15 85 25
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 192
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 137

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 622
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 192
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 137

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 622
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 192
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 137

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 68 622
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 81 24
2019 Bisexual 39 61 25
2019 Other sexual orientation 43 57 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 71 192
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 137

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 72 622
2019 Bisexual 41 59 25
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 71 192
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 551
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 55 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 70 137

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 1 99 622
2019 Bisexual 25 75 25
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 97 192
2018 Heterosexual 1 99 551
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 42 17

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 Prefer not to answer 4 96 192
2018 Heterosexual 1 99 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 96 137

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 622
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 192
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 551
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 137

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 622
2019 Bisexual 23 77 25
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 192
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 137

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 Heterosexual 1 99 622
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 24
2019 Bisexual 0 100 25
2018 Heterosexual 1 99 551
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 82 622
2019 Bisexual 24 76 25
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 192
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 137

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 1 99 622
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 24
2019 Bisexual 0 100 25
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 192
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 137

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 76 622
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 77 24
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 76 192
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 72 137

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 35 65 617
2019 Bisexual 47 53 24
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 72 190
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 549
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 61 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 137

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 18 82 617
2019 Bisexual 30 70 24
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 190
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 137

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 5 95 617
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 190
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 137

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 20 80 617
2019 Bisexual 27 73 24
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 190
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 137

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 96 617
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 96 190
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 549
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 137

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 8 92 617
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 190
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 137

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 9 91 617
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 81 24
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 190
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 137

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 617
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 190
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 137

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 45 55 617
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 190
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 550
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 137

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 5 95 538
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 164
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 124

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 16 84 538
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 164
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 124

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
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 538
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 164
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 498

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 4 96 538
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 164
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 96 124

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 4 96 538
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 96 164
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 124

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 5 95 538
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 96 164
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 124

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 8 92 538
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 164
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 124

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 13 87 538
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 164
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 124

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 9 91 538
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 164
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 124

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 22 78 538
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 164
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 124

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 7 93 538
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 164
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 124

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 42 58 538
2019 Other sexual orientation 57 43 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 57 164
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 499
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 124

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
2019 Heterosexual 1 99 538
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 124

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 62 38 538
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 42 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 47 164
2018 Heterosexual 70 30 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 48 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 43 124

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 98 538
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 96 164
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 124

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 9 91 538
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 164
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 124

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 9 91 10611
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 86 210
2019 Bisexual 16 84 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 16 84 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 2091

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 24 21 23 4 4 19 5 59 11 10636
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 24 24 5 7 19 2 55 15 209
2019 Bisexual 23 21 16 12 6 16 6 56 24 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 27 19 19 6 6 6 50 28 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 18 28 5 6 20 4 47 16 2103
2018 Heterosexual 22 24 24 4 4 18 3 59 10 8438
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 26 28 6 5 19 3 50 14 163
2018 Bisexual 16 21 23 6 3 28 3 54 13 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 25 20 7 4 21 3 58 15 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 18 33 5 5 20 3 45 13 1578

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 39 30 17 4 3 6 1 74 8 10623
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 30 20 4 5 5 1 70 9 210
2019 Bisexual 36 26 16 10 6 4 1 66 18 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 34 18 17 3 3 0 61 20 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 27 22 5 6 9 1 63 12 2092
2018 Heterosexual 35 32 19 4 4 5 1 72 8 8427
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 38 21 7 2 3 0 68 10 164
2018 Bisexual 27 31 26 6 3 7 0 62 10 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 34 40 10 3 4 8 1 82 7 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 28 27 5 5 7 1 60 11 1578
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Stress and Well-Being

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 24 25 20 13 17 0 1 49 30 10630
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 20 20 18 20 0 1 40 39 210
2019 Bisexual 21 23 21 16 17 0 1 44 34 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 13 27 21 20 20 0 0 40 40 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 24 22 12 20 1 1 45 33 2106
2018 Heterosexual 20 23 21 15 20 0 1 43 35 8478
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 18 25 16 24 0 0 34 41 164
2018 Bisexual 12 21 18 17 32 0 0 34 48 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 20 19 18 13 28 1 1 39 42 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 21 15 23 0 1 40 39 1586

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 26 30 23 12 8 0 0 57 20 10628
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 27 25 14 8 0 0 53 22 209
2019 Bisexual 29 28 19 12 10 0 2 58 22 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 25 30 28 14 3 0 0 55 17 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 28 24 12 11 1 1 53 23 2103
2018 Heterosexual 22 29 27 13 8 0 1 51 22 8469
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 21 29 17 9 0 2 45 26 163
2018 Bisexual 21 31 25 10 12 0 0 53 22 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 34 19 7 14 1 1 59 22 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 27 28 15 9 0 1 48 24 1589

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 35 32 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 10576
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 30 21 8 4 0 1 66 12 208
2019 Bisexual 45 20 20 8 5 0 2 66 13 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 32 16 8 0 0 2 75 8 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 31 20 8 6 1 1 65 15 2088
2018 Heterosexual 29 32 21 10 5 0 1 63 16 8421
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 26 19 18 5 0 3 57 23 164
2018 Bisexual 38 24 22 9 7 0 1 63 16 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 32 35 19 9 4 1 1 68 13 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 31 23 10 6 0 3 59 17 1576

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 23 24 21 15 15 0 1 48 31 10592
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 21 20 17 21 0 0 42 38 210
2019 Bisexual 33 17 21 12 17 0 1 50 29 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 22 15 21 24 17 0 0 38 41 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 22 21 16 20 1 1 42 36 2092
2018 Heterosexual 20 23 23 17 16 0 1 44 33 8440
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 20 24 21 17 0 1 37 39 163
2018 Bisexual 25 20 23 13 19 0 0 45 32 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 17 32 10 16 1 2 40 27 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 22 21 16 19 1 2 42 36 1584

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 57 21 10 4 2 0 5 83 6 10598
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 19 12 3 2 0 7 82 5 208
2019 Bisexual 63 17 9 3 3 0 5 84 6 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 21 16 0 2 0 7 81 3 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 20 10 5 4 1 8 80 9 2090
2018 Heterosexual 53 22 11 5 3 0 6 80 8 8454
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 23 9 6 3 0 9 80 10 163
2018 Bisexual 54 24 10 4 2 2 4 83 6 133
2018 Other sexual orientation 48 22 14 7 1 1 6 76 9 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 21 12 5 3 1 10 78 9 1573

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 42 29 17 7 5 0 1 72 12 10593
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 28 16 5 7 0 1 72 12 208
2019 Bisexual 37 29 16 5 12 0 1 67 17 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 31 23 8 5 0 0 63 13 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 28 17 8 6 1 1 69 14 2097
2018 Heterosexual 38 28 19 9 6 0 1 67 15 8460
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 27 18 9 4 0 1 69 13 165
2018 Bisexual 35 20 25 9 10 0 0 55 19 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 19 15 8 12 3 3 62 22 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 28 20 9 9 1 2 61 18 1586

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 30 35 20 8 5 0 1 67 13 10596
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 36 18 11 7 0 0 65 18 210
2019 Bisexual 30 37 15 12 6 1 0 67 18 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 25 40 21 11 3 0 1 66 13 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 31 21 10 7 1 1 60 18 2098
2018 Heterosexual 27 33 23 10 6 0 1 61 16 8434
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 37 22 12 5 0 0 61 17 167
2018 Bisexual 28 35 20 12 4 0 1 63 17 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 27 30 24 4 8 1 6 61 13 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 30 23 12 8 1 2 55 21 1572

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 25 34 22 12 6 0 1 60 18 10583
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 26 27 16 6 0 2 50 22 208
2019 Bisexual 21 34 25 9 9 0 2 56 19 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 32 25 7 4 0 1 64 12 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 30 23 13 9 1 1 54 23 2096
2018 Heterosexual 23 32 24 13 7 0 1 56 20 8420
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 28 21 17 9 0 2 52 27 167
2018 Bisexual 27 29 19 18 6 0 1 57 24 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 26 28 12 4 1 6 52 17 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 26 13 10 0 2 51 23 1577

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 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 64 17 10572
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 32 21 11 10 1 1 58 21 207
2019 Bisexual 28 33 18 8 11 0 0 62 19 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 25 40 19 8 7 0 1 65 15 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 30 21 11 9 1 1 58 20 2095
2018 Heterosexual 29 31 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 8408
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 30 25 13 8 0 0 54 21 168
2018 Bisexual 34 26 20 14 7 0 0 60 21 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 32 19 26 12 4 1 5 55 17 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 27 22 12 11 1 2 53 24 1574

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 42 27 15 8 7 0 1 69 16 10579
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 29 14 10 9 0 0 67 19 210
2019 Bisexual 39 27 13 10 10 0 0 66 20 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 29 25 9 1 0 0 65 10 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 25 16 10 11 1 1 62 21 2090

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 38 33 16 7 4 0 1 72 11 10554
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 34 20 8 6 0 1 65 14 210
2019 Bisexual 37 30 16 14 3 0 0 67 17 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 24 24 12 3 0 0 61 15 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 31 18 9 6 1 2 66 15 2091
2018 Heterosexual 33 32 19 10 4 0 1 66 15 8405
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 28 16 19 4 0 1 61 23 166
2018 Bisexual 33 28 24 8 6 0 1 62 14 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 35 23 9 6 1 3 61 15 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 31 19 10 6 1 2 64 16 1567

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 52 26 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 10547
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 27 16 3 6 0 1 74 9 210
2019 Bisexual 49 26 17 5 4 0 0 75 9 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 38 35 25 1 1 0 0 73 2 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 27 14 6 5 1 2 75 11 2090
2018 Heterosexual 52 26 13 5 2 0 2 80 7 8383
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 28 17 3 5 0 2 75 8 165
2018 Bisexual 42 37 14 6 1 0 0 78 8 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 34 9 5 7 1 3 78 12 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 25 15 6 4 1 3 73 11 1567

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 70 14 6 2 2 1 5 90 4 10536
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 13 5 2 5 1 7 87 7 209
2019 Bisexual 64 19 7 2 3 0 5 87 5 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 27 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 15 8 2 3 2 7 86 6 2089
2018 Heterosexual 67 17 7 2 2 0 3 88 4 8403
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 17 8 2 3 0 7 86 6 167
2018 Bisexual 60 24 10 4 1 0 1 85 5 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 49 29 9 2 4 1 6 84 6 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 17 9 3 3 1 6 84 6 1566

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 73 13 6 3 4 0 1 87 7 10587
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 17 7 3 7 0 1 82 10 210
2019 Bisexual 57 19 7 7 8 0 1 78 15 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 53 22 19 1 5 0 0 75 6 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 15 8 5 6 1 3 81 11 2094
2018 Heterosexual 69 13 7 4 4 1 2 85 8 8403
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 21 11 0 4 0 4 84 4 166
2018 Bisexual 60 15 12 7 4 0 2 77 11 135
2018 Other sexual orientation 58 15 7 4 5 1 8 82 10 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 15 9 4 5 1 3 81 10 1568

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 54 28 11 4 3 0 1 83 7 10564
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 28 13 5 7 0 1 74 13 208
2019 Bisexual 45 31 12 7 3 0 1 77 11 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 43 36 14 4 3 0 0 78 8 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 30 11 5 4 1 2 80 9 2089
2018 Heterosexual 52 28 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 8445
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 34 17 7 4 0 2 72 11 164
2018 Bisexual 46 30 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 133
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 31 14 3 6 1 4 76 9 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 31 12 5 4 0 2 78 9 1579

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 58 21 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 10544
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 22 8 5 8 0 1 79 13 210
2019 Bisexual 56 17 12 6 9 0 1 74 15 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 33 10 2 0 0 0 87 2 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 20 12 7 7 1 2 73 14 2092
2018 Heterosexual 52 23 12 7 6 0 1 75 13 8422
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 22 20 6 6 0 2 68 12 164
2018 Bisexual 52 19 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 133
2018 Other sexual orientation 46 26 8 8 7 1 4 76 16 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 24 13 8 8 0 2 71 16 1574

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 58 13 5 2 1 0 20 90 4 10530
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 9 7 3 3 0 29 82 8 206
2019 Bisexual 59 9 5 2 2 1 23 88 6 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 12 1 3 0 0 38 93 5 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 13 6 2 1 1 23 87 5 2082
2018 Heterosexual 54 13 6 2 1 0 24 88 4 8376
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 13 12 3 1 1 33 76 6 164
2018 Bisexual 56 11 4 2 1 0 26 91 3 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 44 18 1 2 1 1 33 94 4 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 13 6 2 1 0 29 86 5 1566

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 68 19 6 2 1 0 3 90 3 10553
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 22 8 3 2 0 5 86 6 208
2019 Bisexual 61 22 10 4 1 0 3 85 5 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 57 22 17 1 0 0 3 82 1 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 19 8 2 1 1 5 87 4 2087
2018 Heterosexual 63 21 7 2 1 0 5 89 4 8396
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 20 7 2 1 1 11 88 4 163
2018 Bisexual 65 24 6 2 0 0 3 91 2 133
2018 Other sexual orientation 52 20 9 2 5 1 11 82 8 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 20 8 3 2 0 8 86 6 1564

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 75 13 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 10577
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 12 3 6 2 1 4 88 8 210
2019 Bisexual 66 15 9 5 3 0 3 83 8 194
2019 Other sexual orientation 53 23 7 8 5 3 1 79 14 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 70 14 5 2 3 1 4 89 6 2096
2018 Heterosexual 71 14 6 3 3 0 3 89 5 8426
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 16 5 4 2 0 5 89 6 163
2018 Bisexual 69 11 11 2 5 1 2 82 6 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 66 22 1 1 5 1 4 92 7 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 15 6 3 3 1 6 87 6 1576

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 58 25 10 3 1 0 1 85 5 10540
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 23 13 3 5 0 2 79 8 210
2019 Bisexual 38 31 16 7 5 0 2 71 12 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 38 37 9 6 6 3 0 78 13 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 26 10 3 2 1 3 84 5 2087
2018 Heterosexual 54 27 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 8412
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 35 13 4 1 0 6 81 5 164
2018 Bisexual 36 35 20 5 2 1 0 72 8 134
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 30 16 7 3 1 4 73 10 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 26 11 3 2 0 4 83 6 1569

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 22 35 29 10 3 0 0 57 14 10644
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 32 34 10 5 0 0 50 15 209
2019 Bisexual 15 35 30 15 6 0 0 49 21 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 20 39 14 7 0 0 39 22 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 31 33 12 6 1 1 48 19 2105
2018 Heterosexual 18 33 32 12 4 0 0 52 16 8486
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 27 35 13 6 0 0 45 19 167
2018 Bisexual 14 41 28 12 5 0 0 55 17 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 14 25 36 13 11 0 1 39 24 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 28 35 13 7 0 1 45 20 1590

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 8 16 35 27 14 0 0 41 24 10492
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 19 42 15 13 0 0 28 30 205
2019 Bisexual 14 21 36 17 12 0 0 30 35 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 29 30 5 11 1 0 17 53 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 18 37 22 10 0 1 32 31 2077
2018 Heterosexual 9 17 35 25 14 0 0 39 26 8363
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 21 35 25 10 0 0 35 30 164
2018 Bisexual 8 27 29 25 10 0 0 35 35 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 11 22 31 25 10 0 1 35 33 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 21 35 20 10 0 1 31 34 1566

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 29 40 17 8 4 2 0 70 12 10612
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 40 15 7 8 0 0 69 16 209
2019 Bisexual 19 35 19 18 7 2 0 55 26 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 15 34 28 16 6 1 0 50 22 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 37 20 10 6 2 0 63 16 2095
2018 Heterosexual 28 39 18 9 5 2 0 68 14 8437
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 43 16 10 8 0 0 65 19 167
2018 Bisexual 24 36 18 13 5 3 0 62 19 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 18 38 21 18 4 1 0 57 22 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 37 21 9 7 4 0 61 16 1585

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 25 37 18 11 8 1 0 62 19 10627
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 35 15 18 8 3 0 57 27 210
2019 Bisexual 24 29 15 17 14 0 0 53 31 196
2019 Other sexual orientation 11 46 8 27 6 1 0 58 34 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 32 23 14 11 2 0 52 25 2101
2018 Heterosexual 24 36 18 12 8 1 0 61 21 8457
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 33 24 14 10 1 0 52 24 168
2018 Bisexual 16 33 24 14 12 1 0 50 26 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 31 18 16 10 0 0 56 26 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 30 23 15 11 2 0 50 26 1584
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (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 10621
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 83 209
2019 Bisexual 17 83 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 83 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 2098

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 80 20 1579
2019 Gay or lesbian 76 24 36
2019 Bisexual 73 27 33
2019 Other sexual orientation 85 15 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 75 25 347

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 32 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 1252
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 18 18 9 8 0 0 65 17 27
2019 Bisexual 39 41 4 11 6 0 0 79 17 25
2019 Other sexual orientation 49 21 9 13 8 0 0 70 21 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 31 9 8 5 0 1 78 13 256
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Compensation

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 23 29 23 12 12 1 0 23 77 10610
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 25 24 16 11 1 1 21 79 208
2019 Bisexual 20 31 24 9 15 1 0 20 80 195
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 38 25 15 11 3 0 9 91 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 28 23 13 13 2 1 22 78 2097
2018 Heterosexual 24 26 22 13 13 1 0 25 75 8475
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 26 23 21 9 2 0 21 79 164
2018 Bisexual 17 19 21 22 18 0 2 18 82 137
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 12 23 20 17 1 1 26 74 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 23 22 13 15 2 1 25 75 1582

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 59 41 7957
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 38 158
2019 Bisexual 60 40 150
2019 Other sexual orientation 61 39 49
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 42 1576

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 43 57 7781
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 56 155
2019 Bisexual 39 61 146
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 63 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 61 1547
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 6119
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 72 127
2018 Bisexual 26 74 108
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 79 44
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 1123

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 12 23 19 17 21 1 6 38 41 7802
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 24 15 21 22 1 10 35 48 157
2019 Bisexual 13 23 24 13 24 1 3 37 38 147
2019 Other sexual orientation 3 25 27 16 18 4 8 32 38 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 20 21 18 24 2 6 32 45 1562
2018 Heterosexual 11 22 19 18 23 1 6 36 44 6123
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 24 20 16 23 1 5 36 43 130
2018 Bisexual 9 23 22 18 26 0 2 33 45 106
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 15 12 12 43 2 0 31 56 44
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 19 20 17 29 2 5 30 49 1131

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 6 16 18 20 34 2 6 23 57 7799
2019 Gay or lesbian 2 11 15 24 39 2 8 14 70 156
2019 Bisexual 7 11 19 20 36 0 8 19 61 147
2019 Other sexual orientation 2 16 22 29 27 2 3 19 58 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 14 20 18 36 2 4 20 58 1560
2018 Heterosexual 4 12 17 19 42 2 4 18 65 6127
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 8 18 16 47 2 4 12 68 130
2018 Bisexual 1 7 17 20 53 1 1 8 75 106
2018 Other sexual orientation 7 4 8 17 65 0 0 10 82 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 10 15 18 47 3 4 14 70 1129

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 41 17 14 10 11 1 6 63 23 10443
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 11 17 15 15 0 5 51 32 208
2019 Bisexual 37 19 12 11 11 1 9 62 24 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 24 18 28 17 9 0 5 44 27 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 17 15 11 13 1 7 57 27 2079
2018 Heterosexual 41 15 14 10 12 1 7 61 24 8427
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 13 14 12 18 0 7 53 32 165
2018 Bisexual 29 14 19 15 16 0 7 46 33 136
2018 Other sexual orientation 30 12 21 11 11 0 16 50 25 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 14 14 12 16 2 8 53 31 1573
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