2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Fisheries and Oceans Canada 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
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 47 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 4964
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 39 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 134
2019 Bisexual 45 34 9 10 1 0 0 80 12 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 24 60 3 10 3 0 0 84 13 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 45 7 12 4 0 0 77 16 1078

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 70 17 5 5 2 0 1 88 7 4954
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 16 5 6 1 0 3 87 7 133
2019 Bisexual 70 21 5 3 0 0 1 92 3 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 69 19 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 19 6 4 2 0 2 88 6 1075

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 37 7 10 4 0 0 80 14 4958
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 35 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 134
2019 Bisexual 40 28 13 15 3 0 0 68 19 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 31 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 36 8 15 6 0 0 71 21 1080

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 40 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 4945
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 49 7 11 6 0 0 75 18 134
2019 Bisexual 30 33 10 16 10 0 1 64 26 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 22 23 10 42 3 0 0 45 45 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 43 12 15 7 0 0 65 22 1076
2018 Heterosexual 25 48 9 13 5 0 0 73 18 5263
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 39 10 17 3 1 1 70 20 137
2018 Bisexual 29 33 8 23 7 0 0 63 29 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 37 7 14 13 2 0 64 28 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 45 12 16 8 0 0 64 24 1158

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 37 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 4931
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 34 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 134
2019 Bisexual 45 40 4 6 5 0 0 85 11 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 39 16 9 3 0 0 72 12 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 39 7 8 4 0 0 80 13 1070

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 32 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 4955
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 22 21 8 4 0 1 67 12 134
2019 Bisexual 37 20 15 17 9 1 1 58 27 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 39 7 18 0 0 0 75 18 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 32 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 1077
2018 Heterosexual 37 35 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 5263
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 29 20 10 2 1 0 68 12 136
2018 Bisexual 38 34 7 12 6 0 2 74 19 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 21 25 13 15 0 0 47 28 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 35 13 12 8 1 0 66 20 1156

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 4957
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 40 12 4 4 0 0 80 7 134
2019 Bisexual 45 32 11 5 7 0 0 77 12 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 48 30 9 2 10 0 0 79 12 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 42 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 1079
2018 Heterosexual 38 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 5260
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 36 16 9 2 0 0 73 11 135
2018 Bisexual 38 41 15 5 2 0 0 79 6 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 32 40 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 45 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 1153

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 37 16 12 6 0 0 65 18 4955
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 40 16 7 8 0 0 70 14 132
2019 Bisexual 33 36 7 14 10 0 0 69 24 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 28 23 4 4 0 0 70 7 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 37 18 14 10 0 0 58 25 1077
2018 Heterosexual 25 38 17 12 8 0 0 63 19 5258
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 34 19 11 4 2 0 65 15 137
2018 Bisexual 18 50 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 11 36 19 16 9 5 5 52 27 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 32 18 16 13 1 0 53 29 1154

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 44 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 4935
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 46 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 132
2019 Bisexual 27 40 13 8 12 0 0 66 21 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 10 27 17 7 0 0 49 24 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 41 15 14 7 0 0 64 21 1074
2018 Heterosexual 29 45 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 5263
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 42 16 8 5 1 0 70 13 136
2018 Bisexual 23 52 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 42 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 40 18 13 7 0 0 63 20 1160

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 42 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 4942
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 39 11 8 1 1 0 80 9 133
2019 Bisexual 43 42 7 1 7 1 0 85 8 103
2019 Other sexual orientation 44 27 16 10 4 0 0 71 13 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 40 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 1074
2018 Heterosexual 43 42 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 5270
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 34 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 137
2018 Bisexual 49 31 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 33 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 42 10 6 3 1 0 80 9 1158

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 38 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 4951
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 33 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 132
2019 Bisexual 39 32 9 6 14 0 0 71 20 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 44 10 12 7 0 0 71 19 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 36 14 15 9 0 0 62 24 1076
2018 Heterosexual 30 41 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 5267
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 35 17 10 5 0 0 67 15 137
2018 Bisexual 34 37 13 10 7 0 0 71 16 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 45 9 14 6 5 0 69 21 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 37 15 14 11 0 0 60 25 1158

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 4933
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 27 13 3 1 0 0 84 3 133
2019 Bisexual 56 30 4 4 6 0 0 86 10 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 47 7 3 7 0 0 84 10 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 6 1073
2018 Heterosexual 55 34 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 5247
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 30 12 6 1 0 0 81 6 136
2018 Bisexual 47 42 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 38 43 8 9 2 0 0 82 11 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 36 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 1150

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 40 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 4934
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 38 8 10 9 0 0 73 19 133
2019 Bisexual 31 30 12 18 9 0 0 62 27 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 27 14 19 4 0 0 63 23 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 39 14 13 8 0 0 64 22 1074
2018 Heterosexual 30 42 13 9 5 0 0 73 15 5252
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 38 19 7 7 1 0 67 14 137
2018 Bisexual 22 42 17 11 7 0 1 64 19 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 37 24 9 7 0 0 60 15 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 41 15 13 9 1 0 63 23 1152

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 36 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 4947
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 31 17 9 6 0 1 68 15 133
2019 Bisexual 38 32 15 6 10 0 0 69 16 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 39 7 0 4 0 0 90 4 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 37 15 10 8 0 0 66 18 1076
2018 Heterosexual 35 38 15 7 4 0 0 74 12 5246
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 44 14 10 2 1 0 74 12 137
2018 Bisexual 34 39 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 35 40 11 8 7 0 0 75 14 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 37 16 10 8 1 0 65 19 1153

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 41 15 9 4 0 0 72 12 4910
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 40 15 6 5 0 0 73 11 134
2019 Bisexual 35 39 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 43 19 0 3 0 6 77 3 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 40 16 13 6 0 0 65 19 1069
2018 Heterosexual 30 39 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 5255
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 33 23 8 4 1 1 65 12 137
2018 Bisexual 28 48 10 6 8 0 0 76 15 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 34 28 17 2 0 0 53 19 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 36 18 14 8 1 0 60 22 1157

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 4956
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 34 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 134
2019 Bisexual 51 29 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 45 43 0 2 9 0 0 88 12 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 41 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 1078
2018 Heterosexual 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 5265
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 45 9 7 2 1 0 82 9 137
2018 Bisexual 41 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 33 19 6 7 0 0 69 12 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 42 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 1160

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 36 17 8 5 0 1 69 14 4946
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 39 12 5 6 0 1 77 11 132
2019 Bisexual 34 35 17 8 5 0 0 69 14 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 48 24 3 13 12 0 0 73 25 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 29 21 12 7 0 2 59 19 1078
2018 Heterosexual 33 34 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 5275
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 37 16 5 5 1 2 73 10 136
2018 Bisexual 41 31 13 7 8 1 0 72 15 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 44 27 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 30 22 11 10 0 2 57 21 1155

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 25 38 18 9 1 1 28 34 4960
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 18 38 28 6 0 1 34 28 134
2019 Bisexual 11 25 30 21 9 2 1 31 38 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 7 9 34 23 27 0 0 51 16 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 25 38 17 7 1 1 25 37 1077
2018 Heterosexual 9 24 39 18 7 1 1 26 34 5257
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 20 37 18 8 1 5 28 32 135
2018 Bisexual 8 14 44 22 12 1 0 34 22 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 3 25 45 13 14 0 0 27 28 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 27 38 17 4 1 1 22 39 1155

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 20 31 23 14 2 1 38 31 4952
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 19 29 19 21 1 1 41 30 134
2019 Bisexual 12 16 19 36 14 3 1 51 29 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 15 30 12 28 3 0 41 28 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 22 31 22 10 1 1 32 36 1069
2018 Heterosexual 11 22 31 22 11 2 1 34 34 5240
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 24 25 27 14 2 1 42 33 135
2018 Bisexual 12 17 32 17 19 2 1 37 30 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 9 32 26 17 12 0 4 30 42 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 24 31 17 9 3 1 28 40 1149

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 26 31 15 9 1 2 25 43 4959
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 31 17 14 16 1 2 31 51 134
2019 Bisexual 17 23 30 15 13 1 1 29 41 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 27 51 9 3 0 3 12 35 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 29 29 17 5 1 1 22 48 1074
2018 Heterosexual 17 28 30 15 7 2 2 23 46 5241
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 30 23 16 6 1 3 23 53 135
2018 Bisexual 17 17 29 23 9 3 1 34 36 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 16 38 7 15 4 0 22 38 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 24 31 13 5 2 2 19 49 1154

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 14 32 29 15 1 2 46 21 4945
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 14 34 24 18 0 2 43 22 132
2019 Bisexual 7 13 25 31 22 0 3 54 20 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 3 14 19 36 27 0 0 64 17 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 18 32 28 12 0 3 41 26 1070
2018 Heterosexual 6 15 33 29 13 1 2 43 23 5226
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 15 31 29 10 1 5 42 26 134
2018 Bisexual 8 13 24 35 19 1 2 55 21 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 13 10 34 15 24 0 4 41 24 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 18 34 23 10 2 3 35 30 1148

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 20 28 22 14 2 2 38 33 4964
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 15 23 23 21 1 1 45 32 134
2019 Bisexual 10 21 20 22 21 1 4 45 33 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 6 24 31 21 0 0 52 24 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 23 25 19 11 1 2 31 43 1073
2018 Heterosexual 15 22 29 20 10 2 2 31 39 5250
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 18 34 25 8 2 5 36 28 135
2018 Bisexual 13 11 34 26 14 2 0 41 25 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 20 27 27 11 9 2 4 21 50 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 25 15 7 3 2 23 50 1153

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 20 27 22 14 3 2 37 35 4940
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 16 25 15 20 4 3 39 34 133
2019 Bisexual 13 23 23 17 21 1 3 39 37 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 21 15 21 25 6 3 50 33 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 21 27 18 12 3 3 32 39 1074
2018 Heterosexual 14 22 27 20 12 2 2 34 38 5239
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 15 31 22 14 1 6 39 28 134
2018 Bisexual 12 22 30 16 16 2 2 33 36 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 28 21 17 11 4 0 30 48 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 23 26 18 10 3 3 30 43 1150

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 24 31 17 10 2 2 29 39 4953
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 22 27 15 13 5 1 30 41 133
2019 Bisexual 17 22 27 22 8 2 2 32 41 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 32 55 10 0 3 0 10 33 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 28 29 13 7 3 3 21 48 1071
2018 Heterosexual 16 25 32 15 8 2 2 24 43 5255
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 25 30 20 7 1 3 28 41 135
2018 Bisexual 14 31 28 16 8 2 1 24 46 97
2018 Other sexual orientation 18 20 25 11 12 9 4 27 44 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 25 30 12 6 3 2 19 49 1152

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 17 34 26 14 1 1 41 25 4958
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 14 32 23 22 0 1 45 23 134
2019 Bisexual 13 12 34 29 11 0 1 40 25 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 28 21 24 21 0 0 45 34 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 19 32 24 9 1 1 34 33 1074
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 73 12 6 3 2 0 3 89 5 4956
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 15 2 5 2 0 5 91 8 134
2019 Bisexual 79 7 5 3 1 0 5 90 4 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 75 3 6 0 3 0 13 89 4 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 71 14 6 3 2 1 5 89 5 1078

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 34 15 10 7 3 2 66 18 4961
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 34 12 9 7 7 3 69 17 134
2019 Bisexual 26 29 17 8 12 4 4 60 22 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 30 9 19 3 10 0 65 25 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 31 19 13 9 4 2 57 23 1076
2018 Heterosexual 21 38 17 10 7 4 2 63 19 5261
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 34 18 13 6 8 2 58 22 137
2018 Bisexual 17 40 12 13 10 4 4 62 25 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 27 30 8 10 6 0 50 18 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 31 22 12 12 5 3 50 26 1154

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 31 9 9 4 0 0 77 14 4960
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 32 8 11 7 1 0 74 18 134
2019 Bisexual 43 25 7 12 11 2 0 70 23 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 45 33 3 16 3 0 0 78 19 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 31 14 11 8 1 0 67 19 1076
2018 Heterosexual 40 35 9 10 6 1 0 75 15 5255
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 33 5 12 6 1 0 76 19 137
2018 Bisexual 37 30 7 12 9 1 4 70 23 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 34 15 21 6 0 5 56 28 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 33 10 13 10 1 1 66 24 1152

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 4946
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 28 5 11 3 0 0 80 14 134
2019 Bisexual 48 26 12 5 8 0 0 74 13 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 35 0 16 3 0 0 81 19 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 36 10 9 5 0 0 75 14 1073
2018 Heterosexual 44 39 7 7 2 0 0 83 9 5255
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 44 1 11 2 0 0 87 12 137
2018 Bisexual 42 38 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 33 45 10 10 2 0 0 78 12 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 38 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 1151

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 40 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 4963
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 33 5 13 2 2 0 79 16 133
2019 Bisexual 44 29 8 9 10 0 0 73 19 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 45 28 16 9 3 0 0 72 12 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 42 14 7 3 1 0 76 10 1080
2018 Heterosexual 38 43 11 5 2 1 0 81 7 5256
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 38 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 137
2018 Bisexual 37 38 13 4 6 2 0 76 11 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 33 40 18 6 2 0 0 73 8 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 42 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 1154
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 29 14 5 2 1 3 79 7 4965
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 32 14 3 4 1 0 79 7 132
2019 Bisexual 38 28 15 5 7 0 6 71 13 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 18 22 3 3 0 13 68 7 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 29 17 4 4 1 3 75 8 1079

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 33 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 4963
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 34 11 7 6 1 1 76 13 132
2019 Bisexual 48 24 6 9 13 0 1 72 22 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 39 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 31 13 10 9 1 0 68 19 1077
2018 Heterosexual 37 37 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 5245
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 28 18 7 4 1 0 71 11 136
2018 Bisexual 46 30 10 5 7 2 0 77 12 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 35 35 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 34 14 10 7 1 1 69 18 1144

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 48 30 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 4959
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 29 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 132
2019 Bisexual 50 23 9 2 14 1 1 74 16 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 51 43 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 30 12 7 6 1 1 74 14 1077
2018 Heterosexual 46 32 11 6 3 1 0 79 9 5242
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 27 9 6 4 2 1 81 10 135
2018 Bisexual 51 23 12 6 8 0 0 75 13 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 47 21 17 5 6 4 0 71 11 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 30 13 8 6 2 1 71 15 1139

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 44 33 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 4953
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 32 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 129
2019 Bisexual 44 31 6 7 12 0 0 75 19 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 56 41 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 31 14 9 7 1 0 70 16 1074
2018 Heterosexual 41 35 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 5230
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 32 10 7 2 1 2 80 9 136
2018 Bisexual 41 35 8 6 8 2 0 77 15 97
2018 Other sexual orientation 35 39 7 12 6 2 0 75 18 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 34 11 11 8 1 1 70 19 1141

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 82 9 4 1 1 0 3 94 2 4950
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 12 2 1 2 1 5 96 3 132
2019 Bisexual 87 6 2 1 2 0 2 95 3 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 75 0 6 0 3 0 16 89 4 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 77 11 5 1 2 0 4 92 3 1072

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 50 21 9 4 4 2 9 80 9 4970
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 21 6 4 5 1 3 85 9 133
2019 Bisexual 46 15 10 3 7 1 18 76 12 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 63 6 6 0 6 0 19 85 8 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 22 9 4 6 2 7 79 11 1078

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 59 25 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 4970
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 19 2 5 7 2 0 86 12 133
2019 Bisexual 61 19 5 6 7 1 1 82 13 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 62 18 16 0 3 0 0 81 3 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 26 11 4 5 2 0 80 9 1082
2018 Heterosexual 54 26 11 4 3 1 0 81 7 5242
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 36 8 2 3 1 0 86 6 136
2018 Bisexual 53 32 10 2 3 2 0 86 4 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 48 32 7 2 11 0 0 80 13 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 27 12 4 6 3 0 77 10 1142

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 51 29 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 4966
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 30 5 6 8 0 0 81 13 133
2019 Bisexual 53 25 8 3 12 0 0 77 15 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 24 16 2 3 0 0 78 6 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 31 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 1080
2018 Heterosexual 49 30 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 5246
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 136
2018 Bisexual 45 28 12 6 7 2 0 75 13 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 34 9 3 13 2 0 74 17 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 28 15 8 7 1 0 69 16 1144

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 17 41 16 14 8 2 1 60 23 1558
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 33 18 16 21 3 2 43 39 38
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 44 17 15 10 1 1 57 25 308
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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 34 16 9 6 5 0 68 16 4961
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 32 14 12 8 9 0 62 22 131
2019 Bisexual 37 24 19 12 6 4 0 62 18 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 48 14 3 0 6 0 81 3 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 31 17 13 8 7 0 59 23 1080
2018 Heterosexual 28 34 17 9 6 5 0 66 16 5267
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 36 15 6 4 10 0 72 11 137
2018 Bisexual 37 23 14 10 11 5 0 63 22 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 25 25 9 12 0 0 53 21 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 30 20 10 10 7 0 57 22 1157

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 28 32 16 14 8 2 0 61 22 4950
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 32 22 10 10 2 0 58 20 131
2019 Bisexual 28 26 20 16 7 4 0 56 24 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 39 15 9 9 0 0 67 18 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 32 17 18 12 3 0 52 31 1080
2018 Heterosexual 24 34 18 14 9 2 0 59 23 5257
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 30 24 7 9 3 1 59 17 138
2018 Bisexual 32 27 17 12 9 2 0 60 22 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 29 15 16 17 0 0 52 34 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 27 20 16 14 3 0 48 31 1158

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 20 18 10 3 0 51 29 4951
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 29 22 17 12 4 0 47 30 130
2019 Bisexual 16 27 26 17 9 5 0 46 27 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 31 12 12 9 3 0 66 22 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 27 20 20 16 4 0 41 38 1076
2018 Heterosexual 16 30 20 18 12 4 0 48 30 5251
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 28 18 21 9 5 0 50 32 137
2018 Bisexual 16 34 20 11 17 1 0 50 29 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 25 17 12 24 2 0 46 37 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 25 21 21 16 5 0 39 39 1153

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 16 31 19 19 12 2 0 49 32 4950
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 27 17 24 12 4 0 45 38 129
2019 Bisexual 11 26 20 25 13 5 0 39 40 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 15 34 20 27 3 0 0 50 30 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 25 18 26 19 2 0 36 45 1078
2018 Heterosexual 14 31 19 20 13 2 0 46 34 5266
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 31 21 18 12 2 0 48 30 138
2018 Bisexual 13 28 18 20 21 1 0 41 41 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 14 35 16 17 16 2 0 50 33 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 24 20 23 19 3 0 36 44 1154

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 30 19 13 7 7 16 7 65 19 4960
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 26 13 5 6 13 12 68 14 133
2019 Bisexual 27 20 12 7 5 18 11 66 17 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 51 6 0 3 9 12 19 83 17 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 17 14 8 8 19 9 60 21 1080
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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 23 45 17 10 4 1 0 68 14 4966
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 49 17 8 1 1 0 74 9 133
2019 Bisexual 21 53 14 6 6 1 0 74 12 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 22 36 22 6 0 13 0 67 7 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 40 19 16 6 1 0 58 22 1080
2018 Heterosexual 20 45 19 11 4 1 0 65 16 5269
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 44 14 13 6 1 1 66 20 138
2018 Bisexual 24 38 24 10 4 0 0 62 15 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 41 11 10 15 0 0 63 25 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 39 23 14 7 1 0 56 21 1155

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 33 23 20 8 3 0 48 29 4951
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 41 23 16 5 1 0 54 22 133
2019 Bisexual 11 37 15 16 19 1 0 49 36 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 3 35 15 28 0 19 0 47 34 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 28 21 26 12 3 0 39 39 1076

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 29 39 14 11 5 2 1 70 16 4965
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 39 12 15 5 1 1 68 20 133
2019 Bisexual 25 36 16 15 6 1 0 62 22 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 9 12 22 3 13 0 58 29 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 35 18 12 7 2 1 63 19 1081
2018 Heterosexual 30 40 13 10 4 2 1 72 14 5275
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 43 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 138
2018 Bisexual 21 38 11 14 9 6 0 63 25 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 27 30 19 9 16 0 0 57 24 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 37 14 13 7 2 0 65 20 1157

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 29 39 20 8 4 1 0 68 12 4950
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 30 20 10 6 2 1 64 16 133
2019 Bisexual 29 35 22 6 8 1 0 64 14 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 22 39 22 0 3 13 0 71 4 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 36 25 10 6 2 0 58 17 1080
2018 Heterosexual 28 41 18 8 4 1 0 70 12 5265
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 41 17 9 5 2 0 68 15 137
2018 Bisexual 24 39 19 10 7 1 0 63 17 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 40 16 8 12 0 0 64 20 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 38 22 12 6 1 0 60 18 1154

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 21 28 18 13 11 7 2 54 26 4966
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 24 19 11 9 10 5 54 24 133
2019 Bisexual 17 27 19 16 15 5 1 47 33 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 8 34 26 18 6 3 3 45 27 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 23 18 19 17 7 2 41 40 1078
2018 Heterosexual 19 29 19 14 11 6 1 53 26 5270
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 25 14 18 12 7 3 52 33 138
2018 Bisexual 18 27 16 8 23 8 0 49 33 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 15 34 15 15 17 4 0 51 33 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 19 18 18 6 2 41 38 1156

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 24 35 17 14 8 1 0 60 22 4961
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 41 14 13 5 6 0 66 19 132
2019 Bisexual 30 33 16 10 8 3 0 65 19 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 8 40 19 12 0 0 29 31 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 31 18 17 13 2 0 51 30 1081
2018 Heterosexual 20 37 18 15 8 2 0 58 24 5269
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 30 19 14 9 5 0 57 24 138
2018 Bisexual 22 38 17 13 9 1 0 61 22 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 12 38 19 14 16 2 0 50 30 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 31 19 16 15 2 0 48 32 1159

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 25 33 15 13 10 2 2 61 24 4975
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 28 18 14 7 4 4 57 24 132
2019 Bisexual 30 29 15 14 8 1 3 62 23 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 14 34 21 16 9 0 6 52 26 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 29 17 16 15 2 2 50 32 1081
2018 Heterosexual 24 35 15 13 11 2 1 60 25 5272
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 28 17 15 14 2 2 53 30 138
2018 Bisexual 22 35 13 18 9 0 3 59 28 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 28 9 15 23 0 0 53 39 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 29 16 17 18 2 1 47 36 1156

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 44 27 15 6 4 1 3 74 10 4962
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 17 11 3 3 0 6 82 6 133
2019 Bisexual 36 33 19 5 4 0 3 71 10 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 34 26 9 12 12 0 6 64 27 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 23 18 8 4 1 4 68 13 1077

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 59 10 7 5 4 2 13 81 10 4956
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 14 6 3 3 3 12 86 7 133
2019 Bisexual 53 8 9 9 5 2 14 72 17 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 55 9 3 0 12 0 22 81 15 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 12 8 4 4 3 15 80 10 1076

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 26 16 7 4 1 3 73 11 4954
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 32 11 4 3 2 5 80 8 133
2019 Bisexual 40 27 20 8 4 0 1 68 12 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 50 6 12 0 0 6 81 13 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 26 18 7 5 1 4 68 14 1073

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 42 24 16 7 5 3 3 70 13 4939
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 23 12 7 4 2 5 75 12 132
2019 Bisexual 46 26 14 9 4 0 1 72 14 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 37 9 14 0 3 6 74 16 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 22 18 9 7 3 4 64 17 1071

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 41 22 16 8 7 2 3 66 17 4954
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 14 11 8 6 2 5 72 16 132
2019 Bisexual 51 19 13 7 8 1 1 71 15 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 59 3 0 2 3 6 94 3 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 21 16 11 10 3 4 60 23 1072

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 65 18 7 3 2 2 4 87 5 4958
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 14 9 3 2 1 5 85 6 133
2019 Bisexual 74 16 7 2 1 0 1 91 3 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 22 12 3 3 0 6 81 6 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 17 10 4 1 2 4 85 5 1074

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 77 9 5 2 2 2 4 91 4 4946
2019 Gay or lesbian 74 10 5 2 1 3 5 91 3 133
2019 Bisexual 74 11 8 4 1 1 1 87 5 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 72 18 0 0 0 3 6 100 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 10 7 4 3 5 4 84 7 1074

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 78 7 3 1 1 2 7 93 3 4947
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 7 1 1 1 0 8 98 1 133
2019 Bisexual 75 12 8 1 1 0 3 90 2 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 72 3 3 0 0 0 22 96 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 7 4 1 3 3 9 91 5 1074

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 20 44 18 10 4 3 0 66 15 4966
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 44 23 10 5 2 0 61 16 134
2019 Bisexual 19 38 15 17 8 2 0 58 26 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 37 14 15 3 0 0 68 18 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 41 20 13 8 3 0 58 22 1078
2018 Heterosexual 21 40 22 10 4 3 0 63 14 5287
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 30 28 9 5 7 0 56 14 137
2018 Bisexual 11 41 32 14 2 0 0 53 16 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 38 22 10 10 5 0 56 21 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 36 24 13 9 3 0 53 23 1158

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 41 14 6 3 2 0 76 10 4946
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 38 18 8 3 2 0 71 11 133
2019 Bisexual 27 44 13 7 8 1 0 72 15 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 34 44 9 6 6 0 0 79 13 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 40 17 10 4 2 0 68 15 1076
2018 Heterosexual 35 43 13 5 2 1 0 79 7 5272
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 40 14 6 4 1 0 75 10 138
2018 Bisexual 31 39 16 9 2 2 1 72 12 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 37 22 7 7 0 5 63 14 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 37 19 9 4 3 1 66 14 1153

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 39 35 15 5 2 4 1 77 7 4951
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 39 17 5 3 2 0 75 8 134
2019 Bisexual 32 39 9 10 4 3 1 75 15 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 34 23 16 12 12 3 0 59 25 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 39 18 6 3 4 1 72 9 1072
2018 Heterosexual 36 39 16 4 2 3 0 78 5 5274
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 37 15 6 5 2 0 73 11 137
2018 Bisexual 32 32 19 9 4 2 1 67 13 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 33 20 8 7 0 5 64 15 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 21 6 4 4 2 68 10 1152

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 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 4959
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 29 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 134
2019 Bisexual 43 38 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 48 6 0 9 0 0 84 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 38 11 8 5 0 0 75 14 1077
2018 Heterosexual 43 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 5266
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 38 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 138
2018 Bisexual 47 29 3 14 6 1 0 77 20 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 33 30 20 17 0 0 0 63 17 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 38 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 1154

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 42 33 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 4961
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 33 16 8 4 1 0 71 13 134
2019 Bisexual 44 26 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 25 27 2 6 0 0 64 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 34 17 11 8 1 0 63 19 1073
2018 Heterosexual 36 36 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 5260
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 31 17 10 4 2 1 68 14 138
2018 Bisexual 34 39 6 13 7 0 0 74 20 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 27 14 21 3 5 0 59 26 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 34 18 12 7 1 0 62 20 1158

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 38 35 14 9 4 0 0 74 12 4947
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 30 21 7 3 1 0 69 10 134
2019 Bisexual 41 30 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 22 33 0 13 0 0 55 13 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 35 17 15 7 0 0 62 22 1075
2018 Heterosexual 33 38 16 8 4 0 0 71 13 5265
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 39 15 11 1 2 0 72 12 137
2018 Bisexual 30 41 8 14 7 0 0 71 21 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 31 16 22 7 4 0 54 29 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 34 19 14 7 1 0 59 21 1147

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 26 17 9 5 2 1 68 15 4965
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 32 23 8 5 1 0 65 12 134
2019 Bisexual 42 16 22 9 9 0 4 60 18 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 21 35 2 15 3 0 46 18 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 27 18 12 9 4 1 59 22 1077
2018 Heterosexual 36 29 18 9 5 3 1 67 15 5278
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 23 17 12 4 10 2 62 19 138
2018 Bisexual 29 23 28 8 8 2 2 54 16 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 30 20 6 14 2 0 60 20 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 29 17 12 10 5 1 58 24 1156
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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 26 44 30 4968
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 48 33 134
2019 Bisexual 28 36 35 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 55 28 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 35 41 1079
2018 Heterosexual 23 46 31 5260
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 43 31 137
2018 Bisexual 26 36 38 97
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 30 42 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 36 38 1151

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 19 33 20 8 16 5 1250
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 32 28 4 20 8 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 32 22 13 9 10 252
2018 Heterosexual 23 38 19 8 7 5 1254
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 35 19 11 12 2 37
2018 Bisexual 4 21 14 27 31 3 27
2018 Other sexual orientation 6 19 18 49 0 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 29 24 13 3 9 296
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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 32 47 9 7 2 1 1 81 10 4954
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 48 13 8 4 1 1 74 12 134
2019 Bisexual 25 51 5 11 5 1 2 78 17 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 49 6 0 3 13 0 89 4 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 48 9 6 2 0 1 83 8 1075

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 8 4 2 4 1 86 6 4954
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 29 8 4 3 4 1 85 7 134
2019 Bisexual 39 29 17 6 3 4 2 73 9 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 51 39 3 0 3 3 0 93 3 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 28 8 7 3 4 1 81 10 1074
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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 4963
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 84 134
2019 Bisexual 22 78 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 69 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 1079
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 5279
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 84 138
2018 Bisexual 14 86 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 76 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 1157

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 50 592
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 46 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 47 183
2018 Heterosexual 53 47 703
2018 Gay or lesbian 75 25 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 52 195

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 55 45 592
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 51 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 36 183
2018 Heterosexual 58 42 699
2018 Gay or lesbian 74 26 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 69 31 196

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 592
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 183
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 693
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 194

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 Gay or lesbian 0 100 22
2019 Bisexual 0 100 18
2018 Heterosexual 1 99 693
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 22
2018 Bisexual 0 100 15

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 5 95 592
2019 Bisexual 0 100 18
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 183
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 693
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 194

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 9 91 592
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 183
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 695
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 194

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 592
2019 Bisexual 0 100 18
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 96 183
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 694
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 194

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 55 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 54 180
2018 Heterosexual 42 58 694
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 62 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 197

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 55 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 180
2018 Heterosexual 40 60 692
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 51 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 55 198

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 42 58 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 54 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 51 180
2018 Heterosexual 42 58 692
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 45 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 50 198

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 64 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 61 180
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 697
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 62 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 55 196

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 32 68 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 75 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 65 180
2018 Heterosexual 31 69 689
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 79 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 197

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 44 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 37 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 37 180
2018 Heterosexual 57 43 699
2018 Gay or lesbian 71 29 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 43 197

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 68 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 60 180
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 699
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 51 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 66 196

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 22
2019 Bisexual 0 100 18
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 689
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 22
2018 Bisexual 0 100 15

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 90 588
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 180
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 691
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 196

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 588
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 180
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 692
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 196

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 55 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 60 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 180
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 692
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 63 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 197

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 66 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 72 180
2018 Heterosexual 34 66 693
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 80 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 64 196

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 588
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 180
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 690
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 67 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 196

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 55 45 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 35 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 43 180
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 694
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 48 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 196

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 33 67 588
2019 Bisexual 44 56 18
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 180
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 694
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 51 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 77 196

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 9 91 588
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 180
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 690
2018 Bisexual 35 65 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 197

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 15 85 588
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 81 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 180
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 694
2018 Bisexual 35 65 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 197

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 11 89 588
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 180
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 691
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 197

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 6 94 588
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 180
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 691
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 76 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 96 197

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 17 83 588
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 180
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 692
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 74 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 197

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 89 588
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 180
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 690
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 196

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 75 588
2019 Bisexual 30 70 18
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 73 180
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 695
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 197

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 10 90 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 168
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 659
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 188

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 23 77 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 168
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 656
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 67 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 188

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 11 89 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 168
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 656
2018 Bisexual 0 100 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 96 188

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 7 93 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 168
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 656
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 96 188

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 12 88 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 168
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 656
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 188

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 8 92 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 168
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 657
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 188

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 10 90 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 168
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 656
2018 Bisexual 36 64 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 188

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 12 88 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 168
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 658
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 188

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 90 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 168
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 657
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 188

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 73 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 69 168
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 660
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 188

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 10 90 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 168
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 655
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 188

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 58 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 45 168
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 663
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 64 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 52 188

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 98 546
2018 Heterosexual 1 99 656
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17

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 53 47 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 32 168
2018 Heterosexual 57 43 663
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 54 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 43 189

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 546
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 658
2018 Bisexual 0 100 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 97 188

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 11 89 546
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 168
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 656
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 189

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 20 80 4959
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 81 134
2019 Bisexual 30 70 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 60 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 74 1075

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 18 21 19 9 7 19 6 52 22 4959
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 22 13 11 10 22 9 50 31 133
2019 Bisexual 11 13 22 17 10 21 8 32 37 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 16 18 15 0 19 31 2 50 28 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 17 22 11 11 21 6 39 31 1078
2018 Heterosexual 16 23 22 8 7 20 4 51 20 5260
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 19 20 6 8 29 3 50 21 138
2018 Bisexual 9 10 21 8 12 33 7 31 34 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 15 22 13 33 4 11 2 42 43 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 19 24 10 10 21 4 40 27 1157

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 33 34 15 7 4 6 1 71 12 4962
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 30 15 9 8 8 1 65 18 133
2019 Bisexual 25 27 23 13 6 5 2 55 20 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 36 15 16 3 2 0 66 19 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 31 21 10 6 7 1 59 18 1077
2018 Heterosexual 29 37 17 7 4 6 1 70 12 5256
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 40 11 7 6 9 0 74 14 138
2018 Bisexual 23 29 20 9 8 10 2 59 19 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 36 24 12 10 2 0 54 22 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 30 24 8 7 8 0 57 17 1156
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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 4963
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 93 134
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 1078
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 5272
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 94 138
2018 Bisexual 12 88 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 76 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 1159

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 60 284
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 100
2018 Heterosexual 39 61 285
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 93

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 71 29 284
2019 Prefer not to answer 82 18 100
2018 Heterosexual 71 29 290
2018 Prefer not to answer 77 23 95

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 284
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 285
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 92

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 284
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 285
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

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 9 91 284
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 100
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 285
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 92

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 10 90 284
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 100
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 285
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 92

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 284
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 286
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 92

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 99
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 286
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 92

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 99
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 93

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 99
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 287
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 92

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 96 99
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 286

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 59 99
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 92

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 62 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 99
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 289
2018 Bisexual 53 47 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 56 93

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 99

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 0 100 99
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 99
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 94

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 82 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 99
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 288
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 77 93

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 99
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 92

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 99
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 92

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 79 283
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 99
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 289
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 92

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 30 70 280
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 65 97
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 290
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 93

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 82 280
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 97
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 288
2018 Bisexual 48 52 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 93

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 4 96 280
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 97
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 288
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

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 12 88 280
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 97
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 289
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 94

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 96 280
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 286
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

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 4 96 280
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 286
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

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 10 90 280
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 97
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 93

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 280
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 97
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 92

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 52 48 280
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 48 97
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 288
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 50 93

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 6 94 253
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 272

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 19 81 253
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 271
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 88

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 4 96 253
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 271
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 88

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 2 98 253
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 272
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

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 96 253
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 271
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 88

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 253
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 271

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 253
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 272
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 88

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 253
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 272
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 88

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 6 94 253
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 272
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 88

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 23 77 253
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 273
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 72 88

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 8 92 253
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 272
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 89

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 45 55 253
2018 Heterosexual 42 58 276
2018 Bisexual 54 46 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 88

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 4 96 253
2018 Heterosexual 1 99 271

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 56 44 253
2018 Heterosexual 62 38 275
2018 Bisexual 38 62 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 33 91

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 98 253
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 271
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

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 10 90 253
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 271
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84 88

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 4966
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 91 134
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 1075

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 21 19 21 5 3 26 6 58 11 4956
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 21 20 4 2 28 8 60 9 133
2019 Bisexual 16 12 29 7 6 25 5 40 18 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 16 18 17 0 16 31 2 50 24 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 15 25 7 5 27 7 44 18 1075
2018 Heterosexual 18 22 25 4 3 24 4 56 9 5265
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 23 19 2 4 34 1 61 9 138
2018 Bisexual 11 15 17 8 9 33 6 44 28 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 22 26 15 6 14 2 45 24 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 19 30 5 5 27 4 43 14 1155

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 36 31 17 4 3 8 1 74 8 4951
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 30 23 4 2 9 0 68 7 134
2019 Bisexual 30 31 21 5 6 5 2 65 12 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 22 39 14 13 9 2 0 63 23 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 28 22 6 4 10 1 62 12 1068
2018 Heterosexual 30 36 18 4 2 9 1 72 7 5250
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 41 11 3 4 12 0 78 9 138
2018 Bisexual 27 37 13 6 7 8 2 71 14 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 30 38 5 4 2 0 52 9 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 31 25 6 4 11 1 60 12 1148
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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 15 26 23 16 20 0 0 41 37 4972
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 27 22 13 15 0 3 48 29 133
2019 Bisexual 12 19 26 15 28 0 0 31 43 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 36 23 0 35 0 0 42 35 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 23 21 17 25 0 1 35 43 1077
2018 Heterosexual 11 19 23 19 28 0 1 30 47 5276
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 13 23 17 28 0 1 33 45 138
2018 Bisexual 13 13 19 17 38 0 0 26 55 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 3 33 21 7 35 0 0 37 42 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 18 23 19 29 1 0 28 48 1159

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 22 29 27 13 9 0 0 51 22 4964
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 27 15 11 11 0 1 64 21 134
2019 Bisexual 15 38 25 12 9 0 1 54 21 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 25 30 24 9 12 0 0 55 21 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 29 25 17 12 0 0 45 30 1079
2018 Heterosexual 18 29 28 15 9 0 0 47 24 5267
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 37 25 14 7 0 1 53 22 138
2018 Bisexual 15 37 25 14 9 0 0 52 23 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 13 17 47 16 7 0 0 30 23 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 25 29 17 14 0 0 40 31 1155

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 31 32 20 10 5 0 1 64 16 4957
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 25 20 7 7 0 2 65 14 134
2019 Bisexual 37 34 14 7 5 0 3 72 13 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 25 22 5 12 0 0 61 17 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 29 21 12 7 0 3 59 20 1072
2018 Heterosexual 27 32 24 10 6 1 1 60 16 5257
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 28 21 9 8 1 2 61 17 138
2018 Bisexual 34 30 17 14 3 0 1 65 18 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 31 32 23 6 7 0 0 63 13 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 29 23 15 9 1 2 52 24 1147

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 25 24 23 14 12 0 1 50 27 4952
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 22 21 15 8 1 1 56 23 132
2019 Bisexual 31 26 23 9 11 0 1 58 19 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 25 15 15 15 0 0 55 30 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 23 22 19 15 0 1 44 34 1073
2018 Heterosexual 21 26 23 15 13 1 1 48 28 5259
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 26 25 13 10 0 2 51 24 136
2018 Bisexual 19 30 27 15 7 2 0 50 23 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 21 25 23 8 0 0 44 31 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 23 24 18 18 1 1 39 37 1156

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 45 27 15 7 4 0 2 74 11 4950
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 30 10 3 6 0 3 80 9 131
2019 Bisexual 40 30 19 5 5 0 1 70 10 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 50 15 2 9 3 0 73 12 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 26 14 8 8 0 3 68 17 1075
2018 Heterosexual 40 28 17 7 5 0 2 71 12 5266
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 27 15 5 5 1 3 75 10 138
2018 Bisexual 35 27 20 8 7 3 0 64 15 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 51 14 21 3 8 0 2 66 12 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 24 17 11 8 1 3 63 20 1150

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 28 29 22 11 9 0 0 57 20 4962
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 28 13 9 9 0 0 69 17 133
2019 Bisexual 18 27 31 14 10 0 0 45 24 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 18 9 18 18 0 0 55 36 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 25 24 14 13 0 1 49 27 1080
2018 Heterosexual 24 28 24 13 10 0 1 53 23 5268
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 23 24 12 7 1 4 55 19 138
2018 Bisexual 18 22 26 17 15 0 2 41 33 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 32 19 22 7 18 2 0 52 25 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 26 23 16 14 1 1 47 30 1157

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 36 21 8 4 1 1 67 12 4957
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 37 14 8 6 0 0 72 13 133
2019 Bisexual 35 29 17 14 5 0 0 64 19 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 34 33 18 6 9 0 0 67 15 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 35 22 11 8 1 1 58 19 1076
2018 Heterosexual 26 37 23 9 4 1 1 64 13 5258
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 33 27 9 3 0 1 61 12 137
2018 Bisexual 25 36 23 10 6 1 0 61 16 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 32 18 14 9 0 4 58 23 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 33 27 14 6 1 1 53 20 1158

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 26 35 22 11 5 0 1 62 16 4955
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 33 12 15 5 0 1 68 20 134
2019 Bisexual 26 34 22 8 7 2 0 62 16 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 48 12 6 6 0 0 75 13 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 33 24 14 8 1 1 53 23 1080
2018 Heterosexual 22 35 25 11 6 1 1 58 17 5261
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 36 17 10 10 1 1 63 20 136
2018 Bisexual 26 35 20 10 9 1 0 61 19 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 33 22 20 12 13 0 0 54 26 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 34 25 13 8 1 1 52 22 1157

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 32 33 20 10 4 0 0 65 14 4947
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 27 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 134
2019 Bisexual 30 30 24 5 11 0 0 60 16 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 43 18 6 3 0 0 73 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 31 22 12 9 0 1 57 21 1077
2018 Heterosexual 29 34 22 10 5 0 1 64 14 5258
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 27 21 9 9 0 0 62 18 135
2018 Bisexual 27 31 24 8 9 1 0 58 17 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 18 11 12 14 0 5 61 27 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 34 21 14 7 1 1 57 22 1156

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 44 28 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 4949
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 30 11 8 6 0 1 75 14 133
2019 Bisexual 57 14 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 16 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 27 18 9 8 0 1 65 17 1074

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 36 33 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 4937
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 27 11 15 5 0 1 70 19 133
2019 Bisexual 42 30 18 5 4 0 0 72 10 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 16 48 15 14 7 0 0 64 21 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 33 19 10 5 1 1 66 15 1072
2018 Heterosexual 29 33 22 10 4 0 1 63 14 5244
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 32 15 11 6 0 1 68 17 135
2018 Bisexual 25 39 21 7 7 1 0 65 14 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 38 21 20 10 3 5 2 64 14 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 30 22 11 7 1 1 59 19 1154

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 53 26 13 5 3 0 1 80 7 4944
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 24 12 5 5 0 1 78 10 133
2019 Bisexual 46 29 12 6 6 0 0 75 12 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 10 23 0 9 0 0 68 9 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 25 15 7 5 0 1 72 12 1074
2018 Heterosexual 49 27 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 5251
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 21 17 8 1 0 1 75 8 136
2018 Bisexual 38 30 21 7 4 1 0 68 11 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 54 24 11 2 8 0 2 79 10 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 25 15 8 7 0 1 71 14 1152

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 74 14 5 1 1 1 4 92 3 4927
2019 Gay or lesbian 80 9 4 1 0 1 5 94 2 134
2019 Bisexual 73 7 9 5 1 1 4 84 7 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 82 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 13 7 3 2 1 6 86 6 1074
2018 Heterosexual 68 18 6 2 1 1 4 90 4 5243
2018 Gay or lesbian 70 19 4 2 1 0 4 93 3 136
2018 Bisexual 66 19 10 0 2 2 2 87 2 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 76 4 7 0 6 4 3 86 6 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 14 7 3 2 2 4 87 6 1153

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 3 0 1 87 6 4962
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 10 13 2 4 0 0 81 6 134
2019 Bisexual 67 12 3 10 7 1 0 80 17 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 68 6 3 13 9 0 0 75 22 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 15 8 5 4 1 2 82 9 1074
2018 Heterosexual 69 15 7 3 3 1 2 87 6 5250
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 18 7 6 1 1 1 85 7 137
2018 Bisexual 69 18 5 5 1 1 1 89 6 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 61 18 2 12 7 0 0 79 19 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 17 9 5 4 1 2 82 9 1155

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 53 29 11 4 3 0 1 83 6 4952
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 20 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 134
2019 Bisexual 47 32 12 2 6 0 1 80 8 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 13 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 31 12 4 3 0 1 81 7 1068
2018 Heterosexual 50 30 13 4 2 0 1 80 7 5277
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 26 18 1 4 0 1 76 6 138
2018 Bisexual 39 43 11 4 2 1 0 83 7 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 52 38 2 5 2 0 2 92 7 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 31 14 5 4 0 1 77 9 1160

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 59 22 10 5 4 0 1 82 8 4938
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 15 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 134
2019 Bisexual 54 12 13 9 13 0 0 66 22 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 49 35 0 13 3 0 0 84 16 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 23 15 6 6 1 1 73 12 1073
2018 Heterosexual 54 24 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 5268
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 21 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 137
2018 Bisexual 39 35 13 6 6 1 0 75 12 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 64 10 2 16 8 0 0 74 24 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 26 12 8 7 1 1 72 15 1154

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 59 14 7 2 1 0 17 88 4 4925
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 9 8 2 2 0 19 85 5 133
2019 Bisexual 54 17 5 3 1 0 21 89 5 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 72 6 6 0 0 0 16 93 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 14 7 3 1 0 21 87 5 1068
2018 Heterosexual 53 17 7 2 1 0 19 87 4 5246
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 12 5 1 2 0 22 89 4 136
2018 Bisexual 50 15 3 4 1 1 25 87 8 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 67 7 11 0 0 0 16 87 0 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 15 7 3 2 0 25 85 6 1154

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 66 21 7 2 1 0 3 89 3 4938
2019 Gay or lesbian 74 15 6 1 1 0 2 91 3 133
2019 Bisexual 64 20 8 1 2 0 4 88 3 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 72 10 3 15 0 0 0 82 15 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 21 10 2 1 0 4 85 4 1070
2018 Heterosexual 61 23 8 2 1 1 4 88 3 5264
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 25 6 1 2 0 2 91 3 134
2018 Bisexual 56 31 8 3 0 1 2 90 3 99
2018 Other sexual orientation 57 15 13 4 5 0 7 77 9 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 23 9 3 2 1 5 85 5 1156

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 69 15 6 4 4 0 1 86 8 4957
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 19 5 2 6 0 1 86 8 134
2019 Bisexual 58 16 5 12 8 0 1 75 20 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 10 9 3 19 0 0 69 22 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 17 7 3 6 0 2 84 9 1074
2018 Heterosexual 65 16 7 5 5 0 2 83 10 5276
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 15 9 3 7 1 5 80 11 138
2018 Bisexual 50 21 9 3 16 1 0 71 20 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 63 17 0 5 14 2 0 81 19 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 16 9 4 5 1 4 81 10 1157

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 54 29 11 4 2 0 1 83 5 4943
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 25 10 1 2 0 1 87 3 133
2019 Bisexual 30 36 26 5 2 0 1 67 7 104
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 28 12 3 15 0 0 69 18 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 30 13 4 1 0 1 81 5 1074
2018 Heterosexual 48 31 14 4 2 0 1 80 6 5264
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 25 23 5 2 0 2 69 7 136
2018 Bisexual 34 33 20 9 3 1 0 68 12 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 58 26 10 5 0 0 1 85 5 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 33 13 5 3 0 2 79 8 1156

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 16 37 31 12 4 0 0 53 16 4977
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 40 28 10 5 0 0 57 15 134
2019 Bisexual 4 30 46 14 7 0 0 34 21 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 3 22 48 21 6 0 0 24 28 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 30 35 15 8 0 0 42 23 1079
2018 Heterosexual 13 34 35 13 4 0 0 47 17 5288
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 31 44 8 4 0 0 44 12 138
2018 Bisexual 13 29 42 10 6 0 0 42 16 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 15 15 52 13 6 0 0 29 18 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 29 36 16 9 1 0 38 25 1161

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 7 17 38 25 13 0 0 38 24 4948
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 15 30 33 12 0 0 46 24 134
2019 Bisexual 13 14 49 21 4 0 0 25 27 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 22 6 53 19 0 0 0 19 28 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 22 40 18 8 0 0 26 35 1077
2018 Heterosexual 7 17 38 25 12 0 0 37 24 5249
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 14 33 31 13 0 0 44 23 137
2018 Bisexual 10 15 38 22 15 0 0 37 25 98
2018 Other sexual orientation 10 19 39 21 11 0 0 32 29 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 18 40 20 7 1 0 27 32 1150

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 31 40 15 7 4 2 0 73 11 4969
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 45 16 7 7 3 0 70 14 134
2019 Bisexual 29 34 11 14 11 1 0 63 26 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 24 27 18 6 12 13 0 58 21 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 40 18 10 5 2 0 67 15 1079
2018 Heterosexual 28 41 16 9 4 2 0 70 14 5264
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 41 14 6 6 2 0 74 12 138
2018 Bisexual 22 47 15 7 6 2 0 71 14 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 17 46 15 20 0 2 0 64 20 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 40 17 9 7 3 0 65 17 1157

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 26 37 17 12 6 1 0 64 18 4968
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 38 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 134
2019 Bisexual 21 35 17 20 6 1 0 56 27 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 3 54 3 15 25 0 0 57 41 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 33 22 14 11 1 0 52 25 1080
2018 Heterosexual 22 39 18 13 6 1 0 62 19 5273
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 44 12 12 10 4 0 66 22 138
2018 Bisexual 18 41 14 12 14 2 0 59 27 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 15 19 34 21 10 0 0 34 32 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 21 15 12 2 0 50 28 1159
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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 11 89 4966
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 92 134
2019 Bisexual 19 81 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 14 86 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 1080

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 76 24 554
2019 Bisexual 77 23 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 76 24 145

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 52 29 8 9 3 0 1 81 11 438
2019 Bisexual 59 25 11 0 6 0 0 84 6 16
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 31 9 6 9 0 0 77 14 114
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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 16 28 25 15 14 1 0 16 84 4961
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 31 20 17 13 3 0 16 84 133
2019 Bisexual 14 33 23 13 16 1 0 14 86 106
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 37 8 6 29 0 0 21 79 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 26 27 17 17 1 0 12 88 1079
2018 Heterosexual 16 24 25 17 16 2 0 16 84 5277
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 22 26 14 11 3 0 24 76 137
2018 Bisexual 15 18 23 19 16 5 4 16 84 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 22 21 16 21 0 0 21 79 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 23 28 17 17 2 1 14 86 1157

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 66 34 4043
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 43 111
2019 Bisexual 76 24 89
2019 Other sexual orientation 61 39 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 36 919

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 35 65 3997
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 64 109
2019 Bisexual 33 67 87
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 61 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 911
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 4234
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 82 100
2018 Bisexual 27 73 78
2018 Other sexual orientation 15 85 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 79 964

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 27 18 19 20 1 4 40 41 4011
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 15 25 18 16 1 4 38 36 109
2019 Bisexual 19 22 13 16 27 1 2 43 44 89
2019 Other sexual orientation 20 18 10 20 12 16 4 48 39 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 23 17 21 25 1 4 33 49 914
2018 Heterosexual 10 24 19 20 22 2 3 35 45 4238
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 25 16 27 18 1 4 35 47 101
2018 Bisexual 10 22 12 24 29 1 2 32 55 77
2018 Other sexual orientation 9 23 33 12 21 2 0 32 34 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 22 20 20 26 1 2 31 48 969

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 18 17 22 31 2 4 26 56 4010
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 16 15 24 29 0 9 26 58 109
2019 Bisexual 5 19 13 25 33 3 2 25 61 89
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 4 20 15 28 16 4 21 54 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 12 18 23 36 2 4 19 63 912
2018 Heterosexual 4 13 15 21 41 1 3 18 66 4246
2018 Gay or lesbian 2 7 13 22 49 3 5 10 77 100
2018 Bisexual 7 9 9 29 43 2 2 16 74 78
2018 Other sexual orientation 3 16 20 30 29 0 2 19 60 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 10 16 20 48 2 2 13 70 968

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 38 20 15 9 11 1 6 62 22 4924
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 20 14 8 6 3 8 69 16 132
2019 Bisexual 39 20 18 5 13 1 4 62 19 105
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 24 5 6 19 0 3 69 26 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 19 18 12 15 1 5 52 29 1070
2018 Heterosexual 36 18 16 11 12 2 6 59 24 5280
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 14 20 11 6 4 7 60 18 137
2018 Bisexual 24 18 23 13 12 0 10 47 28 100
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 15 22 9 16 0 2 52 26 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 18 17 14 14 2 8 50 30 1157
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