2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Services and Procurement Canada by Question 105. What is your gender?

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.

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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 Male gender 37 43 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 3993
2019 Female gender 43 43 4 8 2 0 0 85 11 6504
2019 Gender diverse 39 41 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 34
2017 Male gender 29 46 7 12 6 0 0 75 18 3236
2017 Female gender 34 46 4 11 4 0 0 80 16 5066
2017 Gender diverse 8 53 15 8 16 0 0 61 24 12
2014 Male gender 28 45 8 13 5 0 0 74 18 3553
2014 Female gender 37 47 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 5309
2011 Male gender 34 47 6 10 3 0 0 80 14 4124
2011 Female gender 40 45 4 9 3 0 0 85 11 5716
2008 Male gender 35 48 7 8 3 0 0 83 11 3213
2008 Female gender 43 44 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 4514

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 Male gender 61 23 7 6 3 0 1 84 9 3987
2019 Female gender 63 24 5 6 2 0 1 87 8 6500
2019 Gender diverse 57 12 9 17 0 0 6 73 18 34
2017 Male gender 57 24 7 7 4 0 1 82 11 3234
2017 Female gender 59 26 5 7 2 0 1 85 10 5064
2017 Gender diverse 23 38 8 23 0 0 8 66 25 12
2014 Male gender 55 24 8 8 4 0 1 80 12 3552
2014 Female gender 55 26 7 8 3 0 1 82 11 5299
2011 Male gender 58 22 7 8 4 0 1 81 12 4124
2011 Female gender 57 24 6 9 3 0 1 82 12 5713
2008 Male gender 56 23 8 8 4 0 1 79 13 3206
2008 Female gender 57 24 5 9 3 0 1 82 13 4509

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 Male gender 44 35 8 9 5 0 0 79 13 3991
2019 Female gender 47 35 7 8 3 0 0 83 10 6498
2019 Gender diverse 40 29 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 34
2017 Male gender 38 37 9 10 6 0 0 76 16 3233
2017 Female gender 42 39 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 5063
2017 Gender diverse 7 47 8 15 23 0 0 54 38 12
2014 Male gender 39 38 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 3549
2014 Female gender 44 38 6 8 4 0 0 82 11 5307
2011 Male gender 40 38 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 4116
2011 Female gender 42 39 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 5698

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 Male gender 28 40 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 3980
2019 Female gender 31 40 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 6484
2019 Gender diverse 18 35 11 12 24 0 0 53 36 34
2018 Male gender 26 45 12 11 6 0 0 71 18 3283
2018 Female gender 26 44 10 14 5 0 1 71 19 5414
2018 Gender diverse 16 32 10 22 14 4 4 51 38 29
2017 Male gender 26 38 14 12 9 0 1 64 21 3235
2017 Female gender 28 40 11 14 8 0 0 67 22 5063
2017 Gender diverse 15 23 7 8 47 0 0 38 54 12
2014 Male gender 21 36 15 15 11 0 0 58 27 3550
2014 Female gender 28 40 11 14 7 0 0 68 21 5312
2011 Male gender 28 42 14 10 5 0 1 71 15 4116
2011 Female gender 31 41 11 11 4 0 1 73 16 5719
2008 Male gender 25 41 16 11 6 0 1 67 17 3215
2008 Female gender 32 43 11 10 4 0 1 76 14 4517

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 Male gender 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 3966
2019 Female gender 50 35 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 6460
2019 Gender diverse 48 27 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 34
2017 Male gender 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 3221
2017 Female gender 47 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 5055
2017 Gender diverse 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 69 16 12
2014 Male gender 44 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3546
2014 Female gender 45 40 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 5308

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 Male gender 47 33 10 5 3 0 1 81 9 3981
2019 Female gender 51 31 9 5 3 0 1 82 9 6485
2019 Gender diverse 42 30 9 7 8 0 4 75 15 34
2018 Male gender 43 35 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 3276
2018 Female gender 47 34 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 5404
2018 Gender diverse 16 52 10 3 11 4 4 74 15 29
2017 Male gender 42 34 11 7 4 0 1 77 11 3229
2017 Female gender 44 35 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 5059
2017 Gender diverse 24 30 38 8 0 0 0 53 8 12
2014 Male gender 34 36 15 9 5 0 1 71 14 3549
2014 Female gender 37 36 12 9 5 0 1 74 14 5308
2011 Male gender 36 37 13 8 5 0 1 74 12 4118
2011 Female gender 39 36 11 7 4 1 1 77 12 5714

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 Male gender 36 39 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 3985
2019 Female gender 40 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 6506
2019 Gender diverse 16 46 23 3 13 0 0 62 15 34
2018 Male gender 33 40 14 8 5 0 0 74 13 3262
2018 Female gender 36 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 5390
2018 Gender diverse 20 38 14 11 10 4 4 63 23 29
2017 Male gender 31 44 12 8 5 0 0 75 14 3236
2017 Female gender 33 45 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 5066
2017 Gender diverse 15 62 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 12
2014 Male gender 26 44 14 10 6 0 0 70 15 3552
2014 Female gender 30 46 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 5310
2011 Male gender 32 42 13 8 5 0 0 74 12 4123
2011 Female gender 34 41 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 5705
2008 Male gender 31 42 14 8 5 0 0 74 13 3205
2008 Female gender 37 42 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 4496

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 Male gender 29 38 16 10 6 0 0 67 17 3990
2019 Female gender 30 38 15 10 6 0 0 68 16 6497
2019 Gender diverse 16 42 14 17 8 0 4 60 25 35
2018 Male gender 27 35 19 10 8 0 0 62 19 3269
2018 Female gender 29 35 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 5406
2018 Gender diverse 9 38 25 3 17 4 4 51 22 29
2017 Male gender 24 36 19 12 10 0 0 60 22 3233
2017 Female gender 28 35 16 13 8 0 0 64 21 5064
2017 Gender diverse 23 16 22 8 22 8 0 42 33 12
2014 Male gender 19 37 20 14 10 0 0 56 24 3551
2014 Female gender 23 36 18 14 9 0 0 60 23 5309
2011 Male gender 21 38 19 12 9 0 0 60 21 4125
2011 Female gender 25 38 16 12 7 0 0 64 20 5715

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 Male gender 29 44 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 3975
2019 Female gender 34 42 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 6477
2019 Gender diverse 23 35 16 17 9 0 0 57 26 35
2018 Male gender 27 42 15 10 5 0 0 70 16 3278
2018 Female gender 31 42 13 10 5 0 0 73 15 5409
2018 Gender diverse 13 49 11 14 6 4 4 67 22 29
2017 Male gender 26 42 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 3236
2017 Female gender 29 43 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 5065
2017 Gender diverse 7 23 39 31 0 0 0 30 31 12

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 Male gender 42 40 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 3977
2019 Female gender 44 39 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 6471
2019 Gender diverse 15 65 14 3 3 0 0 80 6 34
2018 Male gender 42 42 9 5 3 0 0 84 7 3272
2018 Female gender 43 42 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 5394
2018 Gender diverse 27 47 18 0 0 4 4 81 0 29
2017 Male gender 36 42 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 3232
2017 Female gender 38 43 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 5062
2017 Gender diverse 15 70 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 12
2014 Male gender 33 43 14 6 3 1 0 77 9 3552
2014 Female gender 37 43 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 5304
2011 Male gender 36 42 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 4124
2011 Female gender 37 43 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 5714
2008 Male gender 37 40 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 3210
2008 Female gender 43 40 10 4 2 1 0 84 7 4511

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 Male gender 32 39 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 3982
2019 Female gender 34 37 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 6496
2019 Gender diverse 19 29 24 12 15 0 0 48 28 35
2018 Male gender 30 39 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 3269
2018 Female gender 31 38 15 9 6 0 0 69 16 5383
2018 Gender diverse 20 25 17 18 14 4 4 48 34 29
2017 Male gender 28 37 16 10 9 0 0 65 19 3232
2017 Female gender 30 37 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 5058
2017 Gender diverse 16 38 8 23 15 0 0 54 38 12

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 Male gender 50 34 11 3 2 0 0 84 6 3973
2019 Female gender 52 34 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 6460
2019 Gender diverse 21 56 11 6 7 0 0 76 12 35
2018 Male gender 49 35 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 3252
2018 Female gender 50 36 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 5376
2018 Gender diverse 23 43 24 0 3 4 4 71 3 29
2017 Male gender 49 35 10 3 2 0 0 84 6 3231
2017 Female gender 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 5056
2017 Gender diverse 30 63 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Male gender 55 30 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 3554
2014 Female gender 59 31 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 5303
2011 Male gender 56 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 4122
2011 Female gender 56 32 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 5719

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 Male gender 32 38 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 3977
2019 Female gender 31 37 15 10 6 0 1 68 16 6472
2019 Gender diverse 20 35 16 13 16 0 0 56 28 35
2018 Male gender 32 38 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 3259
2018 Female gender 27 39 15 11 6 0 1 67 18 5374
2018 Gender diverse 16 18 27 14 17 4 4 37 34 29
2017 Male gender 29 39 15 9 7 0 0 68 17 3225
2017 Female gender 27 39 14 12 7 0 1 67 19 5053
2017 Gender diverse 16 46 0 23 15 0 0 62 38 12
2014 Male gender 21 41 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 3552
2014 Female gender 22 41 14 14 9 0 0 63 23 5305
2011 Male gender 30 42 14 9 6 0 0 72 14 4125
2011 Female gender 28 39 14 11 6 0 1 68 17 5706

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 Male gender 35 35 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 3986
2019 Female gender 38 34 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 6485
2019 Gender diverse 30 33 14 12 11 0 0 63 23 35
2018 Male gender 33 35 16 9 7 0 0 68 16 3259
2018 Female gender 34 35 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 5377
2018 Gender diverse 16 21 21 14 21 4 4 40 37 29
2017 Male gender 31 35 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 3229
2017 Female gender 34 36 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 5053
2017 Gender diverse 16 46 7 24 7 0 0 62 31 12
2014 Male gender 24 38 17 12 9 0 0 62 21 3551
2014 Female gender 29 38 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 5309

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 Male gender 34 41 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 3951
2019 Female gender 36 41 12 8 3 0 0 77 12 6402
2019 Gender diverse 15 51 15 11 8 0 0 66 18 35
2018 Male gender 31 38 15 9 6 0 0 69 16 3256
2018 Female gender 32 37 15 10 5 0 0 69 16 5386
2018 Gender diverse 16 25 35 10 6 4 4 44 18 29
2017 Male gender 30 38 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 3227
2017 Female gender 33 38 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 5053
2017 Gender diverse 8 30 46 16 0 0 0 38 16 12
2014 Male gender 25 41 17 11 7 0 0 66 17 3552
2014 Female gender 30 39 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 5304
2011 Male gender 33 42 14 7 3 0 0 75 11 4118
2011 Female gender 35 42 12 7 3 0 0 77 11 5710

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 Male gender 42 40 11 5 3 0 0 82 7 3991
2019 Female gender 46 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 6505
2019 Gender diverse 28 32 17 15 8 0 0 60 22 35
2018 Male gender 39 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3272
2018 Female gender 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 5398
2018 Gender diverse 24 34 17 7 10 4 4 63 19 29
2017 Male gender 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3227
2017 Female gender 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 5042
2017 Gender diverse 15 70 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 12
2014 Male gender 34 42 14 7 4 0 0 76 10 3548
2014 Female gender 38 42 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 5302
2011 Male gender 38 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 8 4124
2011 Female gender 40 42 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 5715
2008 Male gender 36 44 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 3212
2008 Female gender 42 42 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 4513

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 Male gender 38 35 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 3981
2019 Female gender 41 32 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 6475
2019 Gender diverse 27 32 21 6 8 3 4 63 14 35
2018 Male gender 36 34 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 3286
2018 Female gender 38 31 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 5421
2018 Gender diverse 23 30 7 14 14 4 8 60 31 29
2017 Male gender 35 36 16 7 4 0 1 72 12 3236
2017 Female gender 35 35 15 8 5 0 1 71 13 5064
2017 Gender diverse 32 37 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 12
2014 Male gender 35 35 17 8 4 0 1 71 12 3554
2014 Female gender 39 33 16 6 4 0 1 73 11 5310
2011 Male gender 32 36 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 4127
2011 Female gender 36 33 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 5710
2008 Male gender 26 36 20 11 6 0 0 63 17 3212
2008 Female gender 30 34 20 10 6 0 0 64 15 4509

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 Male gender 10 27 34 18 8 1 1 27 38 3988
2019 Female gender 11 26 34 18 9 1 1 27 38 6496
2019 Gender diverse 8 26 35 18 6 6 2 26 37 35
2018 Male gender 12 25 35 18 7 1 2 26 38 3278
2018 Female gender 11 28 35 16 7 1 2 24 40 5400
2018 Gender diverse 23 25 34 7 3 4 4 11 52 29
2017 Male gender 12 26 36 16 7 1 3 24 39 3218
2017 Female gender 14 26 33 15 7 1 3 23 42 5044
2017 Gender diverse 47 15 23 15 0 0 0 15 62 12
2014 Male gender 12 30 35 15 5 1 2 21 43 3548
2014 Female gender 12 29 35 14 6 1 3 21 43 5300
2011 Male gender 12 29 36 15 6 1 2 21 42 4114
2011 Female gender 12 28 33 17 6 1 3 23 42 5698
2008 Male gender 13 32 34 14 5 1 1 19 46 3210
2008 Female gender 13 29 32 15 7 1 3 23 44 4514

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 Male gender 11 20 28 24 14 2 2 39 32 3975
2019 Female gender 10 19 28 23 15 3 2 40 31 6477
2019 Gender diverse 23 19 29 18 5 6 0 25 45 35
2018 Male gender 12 20 29 22 13 2 2 36 34 3264
2018 Female gender 12 21 29 21 11 3 2 34 35 5380
2018 Gender diverse 23 21 35 14 0 4 4 15 47 29
2017 Male gender 11 22 30 20 11 3 4 33 35 3211
2017 Female gender 13 21 29 19 11 3 4 32 37 5033
2017 Gender diverse 23 30 31 16 0 0 0 16 54 12
2014 Male gender 13 23 31 20 9 2 2 30 37 3544
2014 Female gender 11 21 30 20 10 3 4 32 35 5295
2011 Male gender 12 22 29 21 11 2 3 34 35 4108
2011 Female gender 9 21 31 19 12 4 4 34 33 5694
2008 Male gender 16 26 28 17 9 2 2 27 43 3202
2008 Female gender 11 21 29 21 11 4 4 35 34 4501

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 Male gender 16 25 29 17 9 2 2 27 42 3975
2019 Female gender 12 21 30 18 11 3 4 32 36 6474
2019 Gender diverse 30 14 20 11 8 13 5 23 53 35
2018 Male gender 18 27 28 15 8 1 2 24 46 3266
2018 Female gender 15 25 30 16 8 2 4 26 42 5382
2018 Gender diverse 33 22 17 6 7 7 7 16 64 29
2017 Male gender 19 26 29 12 7 2 4 20 49 3215
2017 Female gender 17 25 29 14 7 2 6 24 45 5036
2017 Gender diverse 31 31 23 7 8 0 0 15 62 12
2014 Male gender 25 28 25 11 6 1 3 18 56 3549
2014 Female gender 18 26 28 14 7 2 5 22 48 5293
2011 Male gender 24 28 26 11 6 2 3 18 55 4108
2011 Female gender 18 26 27 13 8 2 6 22 48 5693
2008 Male gender 27 29 24 11 5 2 3 17 58 3201
2008 Female gender 18 25 27 15 7 3 5 24 47 4497

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 Male gender 8 17 32 26 15 1 1 42 25 3973
2019 Female gender 9 17 31 25 15 1 2 41 27 6455
2019 Gender diverse 5 16 37 26 11 3 2 38 23 35
2018 Male gender 9 17 33 26 13 1 2 40 26 3257
2018 Female gender 10 19 33 23 11 1 2 36 30 5371
2018 Gender diverse 20 15 32 22 4 4 4 27 38 28
2017 Male gender 10 18 34 24 11 1 3 36 29 3208
2017 Female gender 11 20 33 21 10 1 4 33 33 5024
2017 Gender diverse 8 31 38 23 0 0 0 23 39 12
2014 Male gender 10 20 36 22 9 1 2 32 31 3541
2014 Female gender 11 22 35 20 9 1 3 30 34 5286
2011 Male gender 11 22 36 21 8 1 2 30 34 4103
2011 Female gender 11 23 34 19 9 1 3 29 36 5683
2008 Male gender 12 23 34 21 7 1 2 29 36 3199
2008 Female gender 13 23 33 20 9 1 2 29 37 4494

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 Male gender 11 20 28 23 15 1 2 40 32 3977
2019 Female gender 12 20 26 21 16 2 3 39 34 6477
2019 Gender diverse 11 22 30 20 13 3 0 34 34 35
2018 Male gender 14 23 29 18 12 1 2 31 39 3278
2018 Female gender 15 24 29 18 10 1 3 29 41 5394
2018 Gender diverse 26 17 35 14 0 4 4 15 47 29
2017 Male gender 15 24 28 18 10 1 3 29 41 3213
2017 Female gender 18 23 26 16 10 2 5 28 44 5030
2017 Gender diverse 31 16 38 7 8 0 0 15 47 12
2014 Male gender 20 27 28 15 7 1 2 22 49 3546
2014 Female gender 20 26 27 14 8 1 4 23 49 5296
2011 Male gender 18 26 29 16 7 1 3 24 46 4110
2011 Female gender 19 24 27 15 9 1 4 26 45 5697
2008 Male gender 20 28 28 14 7 1 2 22 49 3198
2008 Female gender 18 24 26 16 9 1 5 27 46 4501

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 Male gender 11 20 26 22 16 3 2 40 33 3969
2019 Female gender 13 19 25 21 15 4 3 39 34 6456
2019 Gender diverse 23 8 34 3 13 16 3 20 38 34
2018 Male gender 12 20 27 22 14 3 3 37 34 3263
2018 Female gender 14 22 26 20 11 4 4 33 38 5380
2018 Gender diverse 19 18 35 18 0 4 7 20 41 29
2017 Male gender 12 20 26 22 12 3 5 37 35 3216
2017 Female gender 15 20 26 19 11 4 5 33 39 5048
2017 Gender diverse 23 23 16 30 8 0 0 38 46 12
2014 Male gender 11 17 29 24 13 3 4 40 29 3547
2014 Female gender 11 20 26 21 12 3 6 37 35 5295
2011 Male gender 9 18 28 24 14 2 4 40 29 4101
2011 Female gender 12 20 26 21 12 3 6 37 35 5689
2008 Male gender 14 22 28 19 10 3 4 31 38 3206
2008 Female gender 15 24 26 18 9 3 5 30 42 4504

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 Male gender 15 25 31 16 10 2 1 27 41 3982
2019 Female gender 12 21 31 18 12 3 2 32 35 6477
2019 Gender diverse 34 10 34 15 0 6 2 16 47 35
2018 Male gender 18 25 31 15 7 2 2 23 45 3272
2018 Female gender 15 25 32 15 7 2 3 24 42 5397
2018 Gender diverse 44 18 26 7 0 0 4 8 65 27
2017 Male gender 19 27 32 12 7 2 3 19 48 3220
2017 Female gender 16 24 32 14 8 3 4 23 43 5041
2017 Gender diverse 24 31 39 7 0 0 0 7 54 12
2014 Male gender 22 26 31 11 6 1 2 18 50 3551
2014 Female gender 15 25 33 13 7 2 4 22 43 5300

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 Male gender 12 21 32 21 12 1 1 33 34 3987
2019 Female gender 10 21 33 22 12 1 1 34 32 6491
2019 Gender diverse 19 27 29 12 9 3 2 22 48 35
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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 Male gender 65 20 7 4 2 0 2 86 7 3994
2019 Female gender 71 18 5 4 2 0 1 90 5 6493
2019 Gender diverse 45 30 9 7 0 0 9 82 8 35
2017 Male gender 64 20 6 5 3 0 2 86 8 3232
2017 Female gender 67 20 4 4 2 0 2 90 6 5058
2017 Gender diverse 59 24 0 8 0 0 9 91 9 11
2014 Male gender 64 19 6 5 3 0 3 85 8 3552
2014 Female gender 68 19 4 4 2 0 2 89 7 5304
2011 Male gender 63 18 7 6 3 0 3 83 9 4114
2011 Female gender 67 19 4 5 2 0 2 88 7 5707
2008 Male gender 58 19 6 7 4 0 6 82 12 3214
2008 Female gender 65 17 4 5 4 0 4 86 9 4514

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 Male gender 33 32 16 6 5 5 3 71 12 3993
2019 Female gender 30 30 16 8 5 6 4 67 15 6488
2019 Gender diverse 8 39 9 12 11 13 8 60 29 35
2018 Male gender 26 36 17 8 6 5 3 67 15 3265
2018 Female gender 22 33 18 10 6 7 4 61 18 5401
2018 Gender diverse 13 24 21 11 21 7 4 42 35 29
2017 Male gender 28 33 16 7 7 5 4 67 15 3230
2017 Female gender 26 31 16 9 7 6 5 64 18 5057
2017 Gender diverse 8 23 46 16 7 0 0 31 23 12
2014 Male gender 29 36 16 8 6 3 3 69 15 3554
2014 Female gender 28 32 16 10 7 4 3 65 18 5307

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 Male gender 51 30 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 3983
2019 Female gender 49 29 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 6485
2019 Gender diverse 32 30 14 11 11 0 3 64 22 35
2018 Male gender 47 31 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 3257
2018 Female gender 42 33 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 5399
2018 Gender diverse 23 31 14 7 17 4 4 58 26 29
2017 Male gender 47 31 10 7 6 1 0 78 12 3229
2017 Female gender 44 33 9 7 6 1 0 78 13 5057
2017 Gender diverse 8 46 15 8 22 0 0 54 31 12
2014 Male gender 43 32 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 3553
2014 Female gender 42 33 10 8 6 1 0 76 14 5309

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 Male gender 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 3985
2019 Female gender 52 34 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 6494
2019 Gender diverse 41 35 6 13 3 0 3 78 16 35
2018 Male gender 50 35 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 3258
2018 Female gender 46 38 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 5389
2018 Gender diverse 19 49 10 3 10 4 4 74 15 29
2017 Male gender 45 39 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 3225
2017 Female gender 43 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 5062
2017 Gender diverse 16 54 0 23 7 0 0 69 31 12
2014 Male gender 42 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 3551
2014 Female gender 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 5309

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 Male gender 45 37 10 3 2 1 0 84 6 3987
2019 Female gender 44 37 11 4 2 1 1 82 6 6501
2019 Gender diverse 28 37 15 5 8 4 3 70 14 35
2018 Male gender 40 41 12 4 3 1 0 82 7 3268
2018 Female gender 39 40 12 5 2 1 1 80 8 5399
2018 Gender diverse 16 46 14 7 10 4 4 67 18 29
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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 Male gender 47 29 14 4 2 1 3 79 7 3998
2019 Female gender 45 26 15 4 3 2 6 76 7 6510
2019 Gender diverse 35 23 17 8 0 3 14 70 10 35

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 Male gender 41 33 13 7 4 1 1 76 12 3981
2019 Female gender 43 30 13 8 4 1 1 74 13 6509
2019 Gender diverse 29 33 8 19 5 0 6 65 26 35
2018 Male gender 36 37 13 7 5 0 1 75 12 3258
2018 Female gender 39 34 12 8 5 1 1 74 14 5397
2018 Gender diverse 33 18 11 11 20 4 4 55 34 29
2017 Male gender 35 37 13 7 6 1 1 74 13 3231
2017 Female gender 38 36 12 8 5 1 1 74 14 5068
2017 Gender diverse 31 8 30 16 15 0 0 39 31 12
2014 Male gender 35 39 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 3553
2014 Female gender 38 37 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 5307
2011 Male gender 35 39 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 4124
2011 Female gender 39 36 12 7 5 1 0 76 12 5718
2008 Male gender 32 36 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 3218
2008 Female gender 39 34 11 9 6 1 1 74 15 4515

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 Male gender 53 28 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 3987
2019 Female gender 51 28 11 5 3 2 1 80 9 6498
2019 Gender diverse 44 32 11 6 5 0 3 78 11 35
2018 Male gender 47 32 11 4 4 2 0 80 9 3258
2018 Female gender 46 30 11 6 4 2 1 78 10 5388
2018 Gender diverse 40 18 18 4 13 4 4 62 18 29
2017 Male gender 44 33 11 6 4 1 1 79 10 3232
2017 Female gender 44 32 10 6 4 3 1 79 10 5065
2017 Gender diverse 31 30 0 23 8 7 0 67 33 12
2014 Male gender 42 33 12 6 4 2 0 77 11 3553
2014 Female gender 43 33 12 6 4 3 1 78 10 5305
2011 Male gender 43 33 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 4123
2011 Female gender 43 32 12 6 4 3 1 77 10 5712
2008 Male gender 40 32 13 7 6 2 0 73 13 3216
2008 Female gender 43 31 11 7 4 3 1 77 11 4515

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 Male gender 47 33 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 3970
2019 Female gender 47 32 10 7 3 1 1 79 10 6485
2019 Gender diverse 34 17 16 11 16 3 3 55 28 35
2018 Male gender 44 34 11 6 4 1 0 78 11 3242
2018 Female gender 44 32 10 8 4 1 0 77 12 5383
2018 Gender diverse 33 22 14 7 17 4 4 59 26 29
2017 Male gender 42 35 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 3229
2017 Female gender 43 34 9 8 4 1 0 78 13 5067
2017 Gender diverse 31 38 0 8 15 7 0 75 25 12
2014 Male gender 39 35 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 3552
2014 Female gender 41 35 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 5306
2011 Male gender 41 35 12 7 5 0 0 76 11 4123
2011 Female gender 41 34 10 8 5 1 0 76 13 5711
2008 Male gender 37 35 12 9 7 0 0 72 15 3217
2008 Female gender 41 35 9 9 5 1 1 76 14 4510

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 Male gender 80 13 3 1 1 0 2 94 3 3983
2019 Female gender 84 11 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 6497
2019 Gender diverse 63 10 16 3 0 0 9 80 3 35
2017 Male gender 76 14 4 2 2 0 2 93 3 3226
2017 Female gender 80 14 2 1 1 0 2 95 3 5055
2017 Gender diverse 85 7 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12
2014 Male gender 74 15 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 3553
2014 Female gender 78 14 3 1 1 0 2 94 3 5309
2011 Male gender 75 14 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 4125
2011 Female gender 80 12 2 2 2 0 2 94 3 5717
2008 Male gender 74 12 4 2 2 1 5 91 5 3219
2008 Female gender 82 9 2 2 2 0 3 93 5 4516

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 Male gender 65 20 5 3 3 1 2 88 6 3984
2019 Female gender 67 20 5 3 3 1 2 89 6 6500
2019 Gender diverse 49 32 10 0 3 4 3 86 3 35
2017 Male gender 56 25 8 3 4 2 3 85 8 3225
2017 Female gender 59 24 5 3 3 2 4 88 7 5063
2017 Gender diverse 46 23 15 0 16 0 0 69 16 12
2014 Male gender 43 26 10 6 6 3 6 76 13 3554
2014 Female gender 48 25 8 5 6 3 6 80 11 5309
2011 Male gender 42 29 11 7 5 2 4 75 13 4121
2011 Female gender 45 28 8 7 6 2 4 78 13 5725

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 Male gender 61 23 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 3990
2019 Female gender 62 22 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 6509
2019 Gender diverse 45 25 16 3 5 4 3 74 9 35
2018 Male gender 53 29 10 3 4 1 0 82 8 3252
2018 Female gender 55 26 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 5378
2018 Gender diverse 43 21 11 3 14 4 4 70 18 29
2017 Male gender 55 26 10 3 4 2 0 82 8 3231
2017 Female gender 56 24 10 4 4 2 0 83 8 5065
2017 Gender diverse 62 7 7 16 7 0 0 69 23 12

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 Male gender 53 29 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 3997
2019 Female gender 54 27 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 6501
2019 Gender diverse 38 33 16 3 8 3 0 73 10 35
2018 Male gender 47 30 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 3255
2018 Female gender 48 29 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 5394
2018 Gender diverse 44 18 11 3 17 4 4 66 22 29
2017 Male gender 51 28 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 3227
2017 Female gender 52 27 10 6 5 0 0 80 11 5049
2017 Gender diverse 47 30 7 0 15 0 0 77 15 12
2014 Male gender 45 32 12 6 5 0 0 77 12 3550
2014 Female gender 48 31 10 5 4 1 0 80 10 5303

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 Male gender 21 46 16 10 4 1 2 70 14 1168
2019 Female gender 23 44 14 11 3 2 3 71 15 1433
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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 Male gender 33 32 16 7 4 7 0 71 12 3983
2019 Female gender 34 32 15 7 4 7 0 72 11 6496
2019 Gender diverse 17 21 26 18 0 19 0 46 22 35
2018 Male gender 29 33 17 7 6 7 0 67 14 3284
2018 Female gender 28 34 17 8 5 8 0 68 14 5413
2018 Gender diverse 9 24 14 11 17 22 4 45 37 29
2017 Male gender 26 34 18 8 7 7 0 65 16 3231
2017 Female gender 26 35 16 9 5 9 0 67 15 5065
2017 Gender diverse 8 30 0 15 23 24 0 50 50 12
2014 Male gender 24 34 17 8 6 10 0 65 16 3551
2014 Female gender 24 37 16 8 5 10 0 68 14 5305
2011 Male gender 24 32 20 9 6 9 0 61 17 4114
2011 Female gender 25 32 19 8 5 10 1 64 15 5713

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 Male gender 30 32 17 10 7 3 0 64 18 3977
2019 Female gender 32 32 18 10 5 3 0 66 16 6473
2019 Gender diverse 17 11 30 25 8 10 0 30 37 35
2018 Male gender 26 32 18 12 9 2 0 60 22 3270
2018 Female gender 26 33 19 11 7 3 0 61 19 5402
2018 Gender diverse 12 18 21 11 24 11 4 35 40 29
2017 Male gender 21 33 19 13 11 3 0 56 25 3233
2017 Female gender 23 33 19 12 8 3 0 59 21 5062
2017 Gender diverse 8 23 15 8 38 8 0 34 50 12
2014 Male gender 19 32 22 14 11 3 0 52 26 3550
2014 Female gender 20 35 21 13 7 3 0 57 21 5307
2011 Male gender 20 32 22 13 10 2 0 53 24 4111
2011 Female gender 19 33 22 12 9 4 0 55 22 5705
2008 Male gender 19 32 20 14 13 2 0 52 28 3217
2008 Female gender 20 35 20 12 8 4 0 58 21 4510

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 Male gender 22 31 22 13 7 5 0 56 21 3972
2019 Female gender 24 31 21 12 6 6 0 58 19 6481
2019 Gender diverse 14 11 31 15 17 12 0 28 37 35
2018 Male gender 18 31 22 14 10 5 0 51 25 3282
2018 Female gender 20 29 22 15 8 7 0 52 24 5392
2018 Gender diverse 9 3 25 21 24 14 4 15 55 29
2017 Male gender 16 29 22 16 12 5 0 47 29 3232
2017 Female gender 17 31 21 16 9 6 0 51 27 5057
2017 Gender diverse 0 15 39 0 38 8 0 16 42 12
2014 Male gender 13 27 25 17 12 5 0 42 31 3546
2014 Female gender 14 31 24 16 8 6 0 48 26 5308
2011 Male gender 11 33 23 17 10 6 0 46 29 4117
2011 Female gender 12 33 24 16 7 8 0 49 25 5714
2008 Male gender 8 30 22 20 14 7 0 41 36 3214
2008 Female gender 10 33 22 17 9 9 0 48 28 4509

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 Male gender 21 35 19 14 8 3 0 58 22 3977
2019 Female gender 22 34 18 15 8 3 0 58 23 6482
2019 Gender diverse 8 17 18 25 22 10 0 29 51 34
2018 Male gender 18 34 21 15 9 3 0 53 25 3271
2018 Female gender 19 33 19 16 10 3 0 53 27 5413
2018 Gender diverse 9 10 28 11 27 11 4 22 45 29
2017 Male gender 17 35 20 14 10 3 0 53 26 3228
2017 Female gender 18 34 18 16 10 3 0 54 27 5056
2017 Gender diverse 0 23 23 8 46 0 0 23 54 12
2014 Male gender 14 34 22 16 12 2 0 49 28 3550
2014 Female gender 15 34 20 17 11 3 0 51 29 5301
2011 Male gender 15 36 22 15 10 2 0 52 26 4115
2011 Female gender 15 38 18 17 9 3 0 55 26 5704
2008 Male gender 13 37 19 18 10 3 0 51 29 3213
2008 Female gender 16 38 17 17 9 3 0 56 27 4510

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 Male gender 51 23 11 4 2 6 2 81 7 3996
2019 Female gender 57 21 9 3 2 6 2 84 5 6510
2019 Gender diverse 32 26 17 3 3 15 5 72 7 35
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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 Male gender 24 44 19 9 3 1 0 69 12 3989
2019 Female gender 30 43 16 7 2 1 0 74 10 6499
2019 Gender diverse 16 41 18 14 5 3 3 60 20 35
2018 Male gender 21 42 22 10 5 1 0 64 14 3271
2018 Female gender 25 45 17 8 3 1 0 71 12 5399
2018 Gender diverse 5 38 21 17 11 4 4 47 30 29
2017 Male gender 20 42 20 11 5 1 0 63 16 3226
2017 Female gender 25 44 17 8 4 2 0 70 12 5063
2017 Gender diverse 16 39 15 15 15 0 0 54 30 12
2014 Male gender 20 42 20 11 5 1 0 63 17 3554
2014 Female gender 25 44 18 8 4 2 0 71 11 5311
2011 Male gender 22 43 18 10 5 1 0 66 15 4115
2011 Female gender 30 43 15 7 2 2 0 75 10 5707

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 Male gender 16 35 21 17 8 2 0 53 25 3981
2019 Female gender 19 35 21 16 7 3 0 56 23 6473
2019 Gender diverse 6 33 24 25 10 0 3 40 36 35

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 Male gender 32 38 15 8 4 2 0 72 12 3988
2019 Female gender 34 38 13 9 4 2 1 74 13 6494
2019 Gender diverse 26 31 25 12 3 0 3 59 15 34
2018 Male gender 31 40 15 7 4 2 1 73 12 3271
2018 Female gender 31 40 13 9 4 2 1 74 13 5404
2018 Gender diverse 20 34 11 14 11 4 7 60 28 29
2017 Male gender 32 39 13 8 5 2 1 74 13 3217
2017 Female gender 34 38 11 9 4 3 1 75 13 5053
2017 Gender diverse 31 31 7 8 8 16 0 73 18 12
2014 Male gender 37 40 12 5 3 2 1 79 9 3551
2014 Female gender 37 40 10 6 3 3 1 80 9 5305
2011 Male gender 37 38 12 6 4 2 1 77 11 4119
2011 Female gender 39 37 10 7 3 4 1 79 11 5700
2008 Male gender 34 35 13 7 5 3 1 73 13 3216
2008 Female gender 38 36 10 8 4 4 1 77 13 4511

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 Male gender 33 40 18 5 3 2 0 74 8 3981
2019 Female gender 33 38 19 5 3 2 0 73 8 6482
2019 Gender diverse 20 42 25 5 5 0 3 64 11 35
2018 Male gender 30 40 19 5 4 1 0 71 9 3266
2018 Female gender 29 40 19 6 3 2 0 71 10 5387
2018 Gender diverse 16 31 18 13 11 4 7 53 27 29

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 Male gender 22 26 21 10 10 10 2 54 22 3988
2019 Female gender 22 25 21 12 9 9 3 53 24 6497
2019 Gender diverse 15 15 9 24 18 16 3 37 52 34
2018 Male gender 20 27 21 12 10 9 2 52 24 3272
2018 Female gender 18 26 20 13 11 9 2 49 27 5405
2018 Gender diverse 2 27 21 7 25 14 4 36 38 29
2017 Male gender 17 25 20 13 13 10 3 48 30 3224
2017 Female gender 16 25 19 14 13 10 4 47 30 5053
2017 Gender diverse 16 8 22 8 31 15 0 28 45 12
2014 Male gender 14 26 21 15 13 9 2 45 31 3547
2014 Female gender 14 24 19 16 13 11 3 44 34 5303
2011 Male gender 15 23 21 13 11 13 3 45 30 4114
2011 Female gender 14 22 20 15 11 14 4 44 31 5706

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 Male gender 26 35 19 11 8 2 0 62 19 3984
2019 Female gender 30 35 16 10 6 2 0 67 16 6485
2019 Gender diverse 11 44 25 10 8 0 3 56 18 35
2018 Male gender 22 35 20 12 9 2 0 59 21 3267
2018 Female gender 25 35 18 11 8 2 0 62 20 5398
2018 Gender diverse 6 28 28 7 25 4 4 36 34 29
2017 Male gender 23 35 18 12 9 2 0 60 22 3223
2017 Female gender 28 34 15 12 7 3 0 65 19 5059
2017 Gender diverse 15 8 31 16 23 0 7 25 42 12
2014 Male gender 17 31 19 16 15 2 1 49 31 3549
2014 Female gender 22 34 16 15 10 3 0 57 26 5300
2011 Male gender 22 36 19 13 10 1 0 58 23 4118
2011 Female gender 25 36 17 12 7 2 1 63 20 5713
2008 Male gender 18 38 19 13 10 1 0 56 24 3216
2008 Female gender 23 40 16 11 7 2 0 65 18 4514

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 Male gender 25 31 16 12 12 2 2 58 25 3994
2019 Female gender 27 32 15 12 10 3 2 62 23 6506
2019 Gender diverse 17 28 11 16 17 4 6 51 37 35
2018 Male gender 23 29 17 13 15 2 2 54 29 3268
2018 Female gender 23 32 16 14 12 2 2 57 27 5399
2018 Gender diverse 13 34 10 11 25 4 4 51 38 29
2017 Male gender 21 29 16 14 16 2 2 52 32 3230
2017 Female gender 24 30 14 14 12 3 3 57 28 5063
2017 Gender diverse 15 31 8 8 38 0 0 46 46 12
2014 Male gender 14 26 18 16 22 2 2 42 40 3552
2014 Female gender 16 26 16 18 18 3 3 45 38 5306
2011 Male gender 16 29 17 16 19 1 2 47 36 4120
2011 Female gender 18 30 16 17 14 2 3 50 33 5714
2008 Male gender 18 33 15 15 18 1 1 52 33 3209
2008 Female gender 21 35 14 14 12 2 2 58 28 4510

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 Male gender 56 23 11 4 2 1 4 83 6 3988
2019 Female gender 56 21 11 5 3 1 4 81 8 6506
2019 Gender diverse 42 27 14 3 8 0 6 73 12 35

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 Male gender 56 12 8 5 7 2 10 77 14 3983
2019 Female gender 58 10 8 5 5 1 13 80 11 6503
2019 Gender diverse 48 8 8 0 14 6 15 71 18 35

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 Male gender 49 24 14 5 4 1 3 76 10 3971
2019 Female gender 50 21 14 6 3 2 4 76 9 6490
2019 Gender diverse 28 39 14 3 14 0 3 69 17 35

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 Male gender 45 23 14 7 6 3 4 72 14 3969
2019 Female gender 48 19 14 7 4 3 5 73 12 6489
2019 Gender diverse 30 20 16 8 14 3 9 57 25 34

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 Male gender 49 18 13 6 6 2 5 72 14 3976
2019 Female gender 52 16 11 6 5 3 6 75 13 6486
2019 Gender diverse 33 25 8 9 16 3 5 64 27 35

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 Male gender 66 14 8 3 2 2 4 86 5 3980
2019 Female gender 67 14 7 3 1 2 5 88 5 6478
2019 Gender diverse 53 16 6 3 9 3 10 80 13 35

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 Male gender 74 9 5 2 3 3 4 89 6 3972
2019 Female gender 75 8 5 2 2 3 4 90 5 6476
2019 Gender diverse 70 8 8 5 3 3 3 83 8 35

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 Male gender 78 8 3 1 1 2 8 94 2 3969
2019 Female gender 78 6 3 1 1 2 9 94 2 6466
2019 Gender diverse 74 3 9 6 0 3 6 84 6 33

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 Male gender 22 41 20 9 4 4 0 66 14 3986
2019 Female gender 23 39 21 8 3 5 1 66 12 6504
2019 Gender diverse 9 38 29 6 3 10 6 55 11 35
2018 Male gender 21 37 22 9 6 3 0 61 16 3272
2018 Female gender 21 37 23 9 5 5 0 62 14 5409
2018 Gender diverse 10 34 22 7 20 4 4 47 30 29
2017 Male gender 20 36 22 11 7 4 0 58 19 3230
2017 Female gender 21 36 21 9 6 6 1 61 16 5058
2017 Gender diverse 8 38 23 16 15 0 0 46 31 12

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 Male gender 39 40 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 3975
2019 Female gender 41 39 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 6475
2019 Gender diverse 31 37 4 19 4 3 3 71 24 35
2018 Male gender 42 38 12 3 2 2 0 81 6 3269
2018 Female gender 43 39 10 4 2 2 0 83 6 5392
2018 Gender diverse 19 39 14 7 10 4 7 65 19 29
2017 Male gender 39 40 13 4 2 2 0 81 6 3229
2017 Female gender 39 41 11 4 2 3 0 83 6 5056
2017 Gender diverse 31 23 31 8 0 7 0 58 9 12
2014 Male gender 36 41 14 4 3 3 0 79 7 3550
2014 Female gender 39 39 12 5 2 3 0 80 7 5308
2011 Male gender 30 42 17 5 3 3 0 74 8 4119
2011 Female gender 31 41 15 5 3 4 0 76 9 5710

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 Male gender 43 35 13 3 2 3 1 82 5 3976
2019 Female gender 47 34 11 3 1 3 0 84 5 6480
2019 Gender diverse 29 38 18 7 5 0 3 69 12 35
2018 Male gender 41 36 14 3 2 3 0 80 5 3270
2018 Female gender 43 37 12 3 2 4 0 83 5 5391
2018 Gender diverse 29 25 14 7 10 4 11 63 20 29
2017 Male gender 37 38 15 3 2 4 1 79 5 3228
2017 Female gender 40 36 13 4 2 4 1 80 6 5059
2017 Gender diverse 31 23 46 0 0 0 0 54 0 12
2014 Male gender 37 39 14 3 2 4 1 80 5 3551
2014 Female gender 41 37 12 3 2 5 1 83 5 5303

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 Male gender 50 35 8 4 2 1 0 85 6 3986
2019 Female gender 53 34 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 6502
2019 Gender diverse 40 32 20 3 3 0 3 74 5 35
2018 Male gender 46 36 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 3269
2018 Female gender 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 6 5384
2018 Gender diverse 22 42 18 4 7 4 4 69 11 29
2017 Male gender 42 39 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 3232
2017 Female gender 45 39 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 5058
2017 Gender diverse 16 38 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 12
2014 Male gender 41 39 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 3549
2014 Female gender 43 40 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 5301
2011 Male gender 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 4111
2011 Female gender 39 41 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 5703
2008 Male gender 32 41 15 7 5 1 0 73 13 3216
2008 Female gender 35 43 12 6 4 0 0 79 9 4511

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 Male gender 39 33 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 3988
2019 Female gender 41 32 15 7 4 1 0 74 11 6493
2019 Gender diverse 24 41 19 9 5 0 3 66 15 35
2018 Male gender 34 33 18 8 7 0 0 68 14 3267
2018 Female gender 36 34 16 8 5 1 0 70 13 5390
2018 Gender diverse 9 28 18 21 17 4 4 40 41 29
2017 Male gender 30 34 19 9 7 1 0 65 16 3230
2017 Female gender 33 34 18 9 6 1 0 67 15 5050
2017 Gender diverse 16 22 31 15 15 0 0 39 31 12
2014 Male gender 22 37 21 11 9 1 0 60 19 3547
2014 Female gender 25 39 19 10 6 1 0 65 16 5309
2011 Male gender 24 36 21 12 6 1 0 61 18 4124
2011 Female gender 26 38 20 10 6 1 0 64 15 5713

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 Male gender 37 36 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 3979
2019 Female gender 41 34 14 7 4 0 0 75 10 6474
2019 Gender diverse 21 44 20 8 5 0 3 66 13 35
2018 Male gender 32 36 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 3266
2018 Female gender 35 37 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 5372
2018 Gender diverse 9 35 14 18 16 4 4 47 37 29
2017 Male gender 28 38 17 10 6 0 0 66 17 3229
2017 Female gender 32 37 16 9 5 1 0 69 15 5057
2017 Gender diverse 16 22 31 22 8 0 0 39 30 12
2014 Male gender 22 39 20 11 7 0 0 61 19 3549
2014 Female gender 26 41 17 10 5 0 0 67 15 5305
2011 Male gender 23 39 20 12 6 1 0 62 18 4117
2011 Female gender 26 40 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 5701
2008 Male gender 21 40 18 14 7 0 0 61 21 3208
2008 Female gender 28 42 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 4516

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 Male gender 33 25 20 10 8 3 1 61 18 3989
2019 Female gender 35 25 18 11 7 3 1 63 18 6507
2019 Gender diverse 20 28 24 14 8 0 6 52 23 35
2018 Male gender 30 26 22 11 8 3 1 57 20 3268
2018 Female gender 31 26 20 11 8 4 1 60 19 5400
2018 Gender diverse 9 21 17 21 24 4 4 33 49 29
2017 Male gender 27 28 21 11 9 4 1 57 21 3233
2017 Female gender 30 26 19 12 9 5 1 59 21 5061
2017 Gender diverse 23 22 24 8 15 0 7 49 25 12
2014 Male gender 23 27 22 14 11 3 1 52 25 3552
2014 Female gender 26 27 19 12 9 5 1 57 23 5305
2011 Male gender 25 27 21 13 10 4 1 54 23 4120
2011 Female gender 26 26 20 12 9 6 1 56 23 5708
2008 Male gender 22 28 22 14 9 4 1 53 24 3213
2008 Female gender 27 30 16 12 8 6 1 61 21 4512
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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 Male gender 29 37 34 3996
2019 Female gender 25 40 35 6515
2019 Gender diverse 44 26 30 35
2018 Male gender 29 37 34 3280
2018 Female gender 26 41 34 5419
2018 Gender diverse 31 34 35 29
2017 Male gender 28 40 32 3231
2017 Female gender 27 40 32 5066
2017 Gender diverse 53 8 39 12
2014 Male gender 30 37 33 3553
2014 Female gender 27 39 33 5305
2011 Male gender 31 38 32 4124
2011 Female gender 30 39 31 5719

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 Male gender 16 32 35 4 8 5 1148
2019 Female gender 13 35 33 3 11 6 1649
2019 Gender diverse 6 33 29 0 26 6 15
2018 Male gender 16 31 36 6 6 5 964
2018 Female gender 17 32 35 3 6 8 1403
2017 Male gender 20 28 35 8 5 4 927
2017 Female gender 19 28 34 4 10 6 1366
2014 Male gender 22 26 33 10 9999 9 1102
2014 Female gender 20 29 33 6 9999 12 1470
2011 Male gender 22 28 33 8 9999 9 1286
2011 Female gender 20 32 32 4 9999 12 1718
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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 Male gender 34 45 10 5 2 1 2 81 8 3985
2019 Female gender 39 45 8 5 2 1 2 85 6 6482
2019 Gender diverse 39 31 3 10 7 0 11 78 18 34

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 Male gender 55 27 8 2 1 4 2 88 3 3979
2019 Female gender 60 26 7 1 1 4 2 90 2 6496
2019 Gender diverse 34 26 16 3 0 10 11 75 4 34
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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 Male gender 10 90 3993
2019 Female gender 12 88 6502
2019 Gender diverse 23 77 35
2018 Male gender 10 90 3285
2018 Female gender 14 86 5412

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 41 59 376
2019 Female gender 48 52 759
2018 Male gender 44 56 333
2018 Female gender 52 48 767

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 66 34 376
2019 Female gender 62 38 759
2018 Male gender 63 37 333
2018 Female gender 56 44 767

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 7 93 376
2019 Female gender 7 93 759
2018 Male gender 5 95 333
2018 Female gender 8 92 767

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 Male gender 11 89 376
2019 Female gender 5 95 759
2018 Male gender 8 92 333
2018 Female gender 8 92 767

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 Male gender 4 96 376
2019 Female gender 2 98 759
2018 Male gender 3 97 333
2018 Female gender 3 97 767

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 376
2019 Female gender 4 96 759
2018 Male gender 5 95 333
2018 Female gender 4 96 767

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 39 61 371
2019 Female gender 33 67 751
2018 Male gender 46 54 331
2018 Female gender 34 66 767

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 50 50 371
2019 Female gender 41 59 751
2018 Male gender 45 55 331
2018 Female gender 38 62 767

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 47 53 371
2019 Female gender 46 54 751
2018 Male gender 49 51 331
2018 Female gender 44 56 767

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 45 55 371
2019 Female gender 41 59 751
2018 Male gender 46 54 331
2018 Female gender 41 59 767

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 Male gender 39 61 371
2019 Female gender 28 72 751
2018 Male gender 35 65 331
2018 Female gender 29 71 767

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 55 45 371
2019 Female gender 54 46 751
2018 Male gender 53 47 331
2018 Female gender 55 45 767

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 35 65 371
2019 Female gender 33 67 751
2018 Male gender 40 60 331
2018 Female gender 29 71 767

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 3 97 371
2019 Female gender 9 91 751
2018 Male gender 2 98 331
2018 Female gender 9 91 767

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 14 86 371
2019 Female gender 9 91 751
2018 Male gender 15 85 331
2018 Female gender 7 93 767

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 53 47 371
2019 Female gender 44 56 751
2018 Male gender 52 48 331
2018 Female gender 43 57 767

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 25 75 371
2019 Female gender 20 80 751
2018 Male gender 26 74 331
2018 Female gender 20 80 767

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 15 85 371
2019 Female gender 15 85 751
2018 Male gender 16 84 331
2018 Female gender 16 84 767

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 Male gender 52 48 368
2019 Female gender 55 45 747
2018 Male gender 49 51 333
2018 Female gender 58 42 768

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 Male gender 23 77 368
2019 Female gender 29 71 747
2018 Male gender 20 80 333
2018 Female gender 28 72 768

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 Male gender 12 88 368
2019 Female gender 10 90 747
2018 Male gender 10 90 333
2018 Female gender 9 91 768

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 Male gender 19 81 368
2019 Female gender 15 85 747
2018 Male gender 16 84 333
2018 Female gender 16 84 768

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 Male gender 10 90 368
2019 Female gender 7 93 747
2018 Male gender 8 92 333
2018 Female gender 8 92 768

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 Male gender 6 94 368
2019 Female gender 4 96 747
2018 Male gender 6 94 333
2018 Female gender 6 94 768

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 Male gender 16 84 368
2019 Female gender 12 88 747
2018 Male gender 12 88 333
2018 Female gender 14 86 768

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 14 86 368
2019 Female gender 15 85 747
2018 Male gender 10 90 333
2018 Female gender 13 87 768

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 Male gender 26 74 368
2019 Female gender 24 76 747
2018 Male gender 34 66 333
2018 Female gender 22 78 768

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 Male gender 10 90 345
2019 Female gender 12 88 711
2018 Male gender 16 84 315
2018 Female gender 13 87 725

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 Male gender 17 83 345
2019 Female gender 20 80 711
2018 Male gender 20 80 315
2018 Female gender 22 78 725

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 Male gender 8 92 345
2019 Female gender 10 90 711
2018 Male gender 9 91 315
2018 Female gender 12 88 725

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 Male gender 4 96 345
2019 Female gender 8 92 711
2018 Male gender 6 94 315
2018 Female gender 9 91 725

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 Male gender 8 92 345
2019 Female gender 12 88 711
2018 Male gender 11 89 315
2018 Female gender 10 90 725

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 Male gender 10 90 345
2019 Female gender 10 90 711
2018 Male gender 10 90 315
2018 Female gender 13 87 725

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 Male gender 15 85 345
2019 Female gender 18 82 711
2018 Male gender 10 90 315
2018 Female gender 16 84 725

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 Male gender 16 84 345
2019 Female gender 14 86 711
2018 Male gender 14 86 315
2018 Female gender 14 86 725

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 Male gender 12 88 345
2019 Female gender 13 87 711
2018 Male gender 13 87 315
2018 Female gender 13 87 725

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 Male gender 30 70 345
2019 Female gender 27 73 711
2018 Male gender 32 68 315
2018 Female gender 25 75 725

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 Male gender 12 88 345
2019 Female gender 11 89 711
2018 Male gender 11 89 315
2018 Female gender 8 92 725

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 Male gender 49 51 345
2019 Female gender 43 57 711
2018 Male gender 46 54 315
2018 Female gender 44 56 725

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 Male gender 2 98 345
2019 Female gender 2 98 711
2018 Male gender 2 98 315
2018 Female gender 1 99 725

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 Male gender 51 49 345
2019 Female gender 51 49 711
2018 Male gender 52 48 315
2018 Female gender 50 50 725

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 Male gender 4 96 345
2019 Female gender 4 96 711
2018 Male gender 5 95 315
2018 Female gender 3 97 725

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 Male gender 11 89 345
2019 Female gender 13 87 711
2018 Male gender 12 88 315
2018 Female gender 10 90 725

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 Male gender 12 88 3986
2019 Female gender 15 85 6494
2019 Gender diverse 19 81 35

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 Male gender 22 19 18 5 4 25 7 60 14 3989
2019 Female gender 19 15 18 6 5 26 10 54 17 6507
2019 Gender diverse 15 12 15 12 5 37 3 45 30 34
2018 Male gender 19 21 20 5 5 25 6 58 14 3282
2018 Female gender 17 18 21 6 5 26 7 52 17 5409
2018 Gender diverse 6 25 15 3 14 29 7 49 28 28
2017 Male gender 17 21 18 5 6 26 7 57 16 3231
2017 Female gender 14 18 19 6 5 28 9 52 18 5065
2017 Gender diverse 15 16 31 0 15 16 8 40 19 12
2014 Male gender 16 19 21 5 6 27 8 53 16 3552
2014 Female gender 13 18 20 6 6 29 8 50 19 5309

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 Male gender 38 30 15 4 3 8 1 75 8 3989
2019 Female gender 34 29 17 5 3 11 1 72 9 6501
2019 Gender diverse 24 34 21 11 5 3 0 61 17 35
2018 Male gender 32 35 17 4 4 8 1 73 9 3275
2018 Female gender 29 33 17 5 4 11 1 70 10 5404
2018 Gender diverse 13 29 14 0 18 23 4 56 24 28
2017 Male gender 30 34 15 5 5 9 1 72 11 3227
2017 Female gender 26 32 17 5 4 13 2 69 11 5056
2017 Gender diverse 15 16 46 7 0 15 0 37 9 12
2014 Male gender 27 31 20 5 4 12 1 67 11 3552
2014 Female gender 22 31 19 5 4 16 1 65 12 5308
2011 Male gender 30 38 17 4 3 7 0 74 8 4121
2011 Female gender 29 36 16 5 3 11 1 73 9 5707
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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 Male gender 6 94 3990
2019 Female gender 6 94 6495
2019 Gender diverse 13 87 35
2018 Male gender 6 94 3278
2018 Female gender 6 94 5407

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 30 70 236
2019 Female gender 32 68 390
2018 Male gender 27 73 189
2018 Female gender 36 64 306

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 74 26 236
2019 Female gender 78 22 390
2018 Male gender 76 24 189
2018 Female gender 79 21 306

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 236
2019 Female gender 4 96 390
2018 Male gender 5 95 189
2018 Female gender 3 97 306

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 Male gender 13 87 236
2019 Female gender 6 94 390
2018 Male gender 10 90 189
2018 Female gender 6 94 306

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 Male gender 6 94 236
2019 Female gender 2 98 390

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 88 236
2019 Female gender 8 92 390
2018 Male gender 11 89 189
2018 Female gender 10 90 306

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 30 70 230
2019 Female gender 17 83 382
2018 Male gender 20 80 189
2018 Female gender 12 88 306

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 20 80 230
2019 Female gender 15 85 382
2018 Male gender 21 79 189
2018 Female gender 12 88 306

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 16 84 230
2019 Female gender 8 92 382
2018 Male gender 12 88 189
2018 Female gender 8 92 306

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 7 93 230
2019 Female gender 4 96 382
2018 Male gender 4 96 189
2018 Female gender 4 96 306

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 31 69 230
2019 Female gender 31 69 382
2018 Male gender 26 74 189
2018 Female gender 30 70 306

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 18 82 230
2019 Female gender 24 76 382
2018 Male gender 15 85 189
2018 Female gender 26 74 306

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 3 97 230
2019 Female gender 2 98 382

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 Male gender 2 98 230
2019 Female gender 2 98 382
2018 Male gender 3 97 189
2018 Female gender 2 98 306

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 4 96 230
2019 Female gender 4 96 382
2018 Male gender 5 95 189
2018 Female gender 8 92 306

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 90 230
2019 Female gender 13 87 382
2018 Male gender 7 93 189
2018 Female gender 15 85 306

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 13 87 230
2019 Female gender 15 85 382
2018 Male gender 18 82 189
2018 Female gender 15 85 306

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 29 71 230
2019 Female gender 25 75 382
2018 Male gender 30 70 189
2018 Female gender 25 75 306

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 Male gender 23 77 229
2019 Female gender 31 69 378
2018 Male gender 30 70 189
2018 Female gender 36 64 305

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 Male gender 12 88 229
2019 Female gender 13 87 378
2018 Male gender 11 89 189
2018 Female gender 17 83 305

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 Male gender 8 92 229
2019 Female gender 6 94 378
2018 Male gender 11 89 189
2018 Female gender 7 93 305

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 Male gender 14 86 229
2019 Female gender 14 86 378
2018 Male gender 13 87 189
2018 Female gender 17 83 305

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 Male gender 5 95 229
2019 Female gender 2 98 378
2018 Male gender 3 97 189
2018 Female gender 6 94 305

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 Male gender 3 97 229
2019 Female gender 3 97 378
2018 Male gender 6 94 189
2018 Female gender 6 94 305

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 Male gender 10 90 229
2019 Female gender 10 90 378
2018 Male gender 13 87 189
2018 Female gender 11 89 305

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 11 89 229
2019 Female gender 12 88 378
2018 Male gender 7 93 189
2018 Female gender 11 89 305

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 Male gender 54 46 229
2019 Female gender 46 54 378
2018 Male gender 49 51 189
2018 Female gender 43 57 305

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 Male gender 6 94 200
2019 Female gender 8 92 329
2018 Male gender 6 94 180
2018 Female gender 5 95 287

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 Male gender 13 87 200
2019 Female gender 16 84 329
2018 Male gender 12 88 180
2018 Female gender 13 87 287

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 Male gender 4 96 200
2019 Female gender 4 96 329
2018 Male gender 4 96 180
2018 Female gender 2 98 287

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 Male gender 2 98 200
2019 Female gender 3 97 329
2018 Male gender 3 97 180
2018 Female gender 2 98 287

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 Male gender 3 97 200
2019 Female gender 5 95 329

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 Male gender 6 94 200
2019 Female gender 5 95 329
2018 Male gender 4 96 180
2018 Female gender 7 93 287

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 Male gender 14 86 200
2019 Female gender 12 88 329
2018 Male gender 5 95 180
2018 Female gender 11 89 287

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 Male gender 14 86 200
2019 Female gender 14 86 329
2018 Male gender 10 90 180
2018 Female gender 12 88 287

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 Male gender 11 89 200
2019 Female gender 9 91 329
2018 Male gender 11 89 180
2018 Female gender 14 86 287

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 Male gender 28 72 200
2019 Female gender 25 75 329
2018 Male gender 30 70 180
2018 Female gender 30 70 287

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 Male gender 12 88 200
2019 Female gender 7 93 329
2018 Male gender 12 88 180
2018 Female gender 12 88 287

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 Male gender 43 57 200
2019 Female gender 41 59 329
2018 Male gender 42 58 180
2018 Female gender 46 54 287

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 Male gender 62 38 200
2019 Female gender 56 44 329
2018 Male gender 66 34 180
2018 Female gender 60 40 287

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 Male gender 3 97 200
2019 Female gender 2 98 329
2018 Male gender 6 94 180
2018 Female gender 4 96 287

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 Male gender 10 90 200
2019 Female gender 13 87 329
2018 Male gender 13 87 180
2018 Female gender 15 85 287

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 Male gender 7 93 3984
2019 Female gender 7 93 6497
2019 Gender diverse 15 85 34

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 Male gender 24 17 19 3 3 28 7 63 8 3987
2019 Female gender 21 15 20 3 3 29 9 59 9 6503
2019 Gender diverse 19 8 25 6 5 28 9 43 18 35
2018 Male gender 21 20 21 3 3 28 5 60 8 3275
2018 Female gender 18 19 22 3 2 30 6 57 8 5393
2018 Gender diverse 9 14 18 3 11 32 14 42 26 29
2017 Male gender 18 20 18 2 3 31 7 62 8 3233
2017 Female gender 16 18 18 2 2 35 8 60 8 5062
2017 Gender diverse 15 8 23 7 0 47 0 43 14 12
2014 Male gender 16 18 22 2 3 31 7 56 8 3547
2014 Female gender 14 17 19 3 2 37 8 57 9 5310

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 Male gender 39 29 16 3 2 10 1 77 5 3984
2019 Female gender 36 28 17 3 2 13 1 74 6 6495
2019 Gender diverse 25 23 29 6 8 5 3 52 16 35
2018 Male gender 33 33 17 3 3 10 1 74 6 3269
2018 Female gender 29 33 18 3 2 13 1 73 6 5397
2018 Gender diverse 15 25 14 0 14 22 11 59 21 29
2017 Male gender 32 34 15 3 3 11 1 76 6 3226
2017 Female gender 29 32 15 3 2 16 2 76 6 5062
2017 Gender diverse 31 8 16 15 0 30 0 56 22 12
2014 Male gender 28 32 19 3 3 14 1 71 6 3549
2014 Female gender 25 31 17 3 2 20 2 72 6 5311
2011 Male gender 34 38 15 3 2 9 0 79 5 4115
2011 Female gender 34 37 13 3 1 11 0 81 4 5702
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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 Male gender 24 25 23 13 14 0 1 50 27 3994
2019 Female gender 23 28 22 13 13 0 1 52 26 6508
2019 Gender diverse 7 23 12 24 31 3 0 31 57 35
2018 Male gender 18 25 24 14 18 0 1 43 33 3275
2018 Female gender 19 23 24 15 17 0 1 43 33 5414
2018 Gender diverse 9 28 18 10 28 4 4 40 41 29
2017 Male gender 21 24 19 14 19 0 2 46 35 3228
2017 Female gender 17 22 21 16 20 0 3 41 38 5056
2017 Gender diverse 16 15 22 23 23 0 0 31 46 12

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 Male gender 21 30 26 13 9 0 0 51 22 3984
2019 Female gender 23 27 25 14 10 0 1 51 24 6507
2019 Gender diverse 20 28 26 9 17 0 0 49 26 35
2018 Male gender 17 27 30 15 10 0 0 45 25 3273
2018 Female gender 18 24 28 16 11 0 1 43 28 5415
2018 Gender diverse 13 21 14 25 21 4 4 36 49 29
2017 Male gender 17 27 28 16 11 0 1 44 27 3232
2017 Female gender 16 24 27 17 14 0 1 41 32 5059
2017 Gender diverse 0 22 55 8 15 0 0 22 23 12

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 Male gender 27 30 22 12 8 0 1 58 20 3967
2019 Female gender 28 29 21 12 8 0 1 58 21 6475
2019 Gender diverse 31 31 14 13 11 0 0 62 24 35
2018 Male gender 22 30 24 15 8 0 1 53 23 3262
2018 Female gender 23 27 25 14 9 0 2 51 24 5396
2018 Gender diverse 16 18 27 17 14 4 4 37 34 29
2017 Male gender 20 29 25 14 10 0 2 50 25 3226
2017 Female gender 20 26 24 15 11 0 2 48 27 5054
2017 Gender diverse 8 17 67 0 8 0 0 24 8 11

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 Male gender 24 28 21 14 11 1 1 53 25 3974
2019 Female gender 27 25 20 14 11 1 1 53 26 6485
2019 Gender diverse 28 23 14 17 17 0 0 51 34 35
2018 Male gender 20 24 25 17 12 1 1 45 30 3258
2018 Female gender 20 24 23 17 14 1 2 45 31 5392
2018 Gender diverse 9 18 20 14 32 4 4 29 50 29
2017 Male gender 18 23 24 18 14 1 2 43 33 3230
2017 Female gender 19 22 22 18 16 1 2 42 36 5053
2017 Gender diverse 15 8 46 16 15 0 0 23 31 12

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 Male gender 50 25 12 5 3 0 3 79 9 3976
2019 Female gender 51 22 12 6 4 0 5 77 11 6487
2019 Gender diverse 35 32 7 10 8 0 8 73 20 34
2018 Male gender 44 26 16 6 4 0 4 73 10 3273
2018 Female gender 45 22 14 7 5 1 6 71 13 5400
2018 Gender diverse 20 27 18 11 10 7 7 55 25 29
2017 Male gender 40 26 15 7 5 1 7 72 12 3217
2017 Female gender 39 23 15 7 6 1 9 69 15 5049
2017 Gender diverse 31 37 16 8 8 0 0 68 16 12

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 Male gender 38 29 19 7 5 0 1 68 13 3974
2019 Female gender 38 27 17 9 7 0 1 67 16 6484
2019 Gender diverse 29 35 13 0 23 0 0 64 23 35
2018 Male gender 33 28 21 9 7 0 1 62 16 3267
2018 Female gender 33 26 21 10 8 0 1 60 19 5399
2018 Gender diverse 9 45 24 0 14 4 4 59 15 29
2017 Male gender 30 34 21 9 5 0 1 64 14 3222
2017 Female gender 30 28 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 5051
2017 Gender diverse 16 46 24 15 0 0 0 62 15 12

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 Male gender 30 35 20 8 5 1 1 66 13 3987
2019 Female gender 34 32 19 8 4 1 1 68 12 6484
2019 Gender diverse 32 20 12 13 19 0 4 55 33 35
2018 Male gender 25 34 24 11 5 1 1 59 16 3263
2018 Female gender 27 32 23 10 5 1 1 61 16 5385
2018 Gender diverse 9 35 28 14 7 4 4 47 23 29
2017 Male gender 24 33 23 11 7 1 1 59 18 3218
2017 Female gender 28 32 21 10 6 1 2 62 17 5042
2017 Gender diverse 15 23 16 38 8 0 0 38 46 12

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 Male gender 24 32 23 13 7 1 1 57 20 3979
2019 Female gender 27 31 22 12 6 1 1 59 19 6494
2019 Gender diverse 24 26 16 17 17 0 0 50 34 34
2018 Male gender 21 30 26 14 8 1 1 51 22 3270
2018 Female gender 22 30 24 15 7 1 1 53 22 5385
2018 Gender diverse 16 21 28 7 20 4 4 40 29 29
2017 Male gender 19 30 25 15 9 1 1 50 25 3222
2017 Female gender 21 29 23 14 9 1 2 52 24 5050
2017 Gender diverse 7 30 32 23 8 0 0 37 31 12

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 Male gender 29 31 21 11 7 1 1 61 18 3978
2019 Female gender 32 30 20 10 6 0 1 63 16 6496
2019 Gender diverse 27 32 9 14 19 0 0 58 33 35
2018 Male gender 25 32 23 13 7 0 1 57 20 3265
2018 Female gender 26 30 23 12 7 0 1 57 20 5380
2018 Gender diverse 20 25 18 13 17 4 4 48 32 29
2017 Male gender 25 31 21 13 8 1 1 57 21 3224
2017 Female gender 27 30 20 13 7 1 2 59 21 5050
2017 Gender diverse 15 39 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 12

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 Male gender 43 26 16 8 6 0 1 70 14 3973
2019 Female gender 44 27 15 8 5 1 1 72 14 6490
2019 Gender diverse 33 29 9 8 17 0 4 65 26 34

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 Male gender 29 31 22 11 7 0 1 61 17 3966
2019 Female gender 32 30 21 10 6 0 1 62 16 6473
2019 Gender diverse 32 31 18 9 10 0 0 63 19 35
2018 Male gender 26 28 23 14 7 0 1 55 22 3251
2018 Female gender 27 28 23 13 8 0 1 56 21 5371
2018 Gender diverse 27 24 14 14 14 4 4 55 30 29
2017 Male gender 24 29 23 14 9 1 1 54 23 3216
2017 Female gender 25 28 21 13 9 1 2 55 23 5039
2017 Gender diverse 31 15 16 31 8 0 0 45 39 12

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 Male gender 56 24 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 3972
2019 Female gender 58 21 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 6486
2019 Gender diverse 64 14 3 5 14 0 0 79 19 34
2018 Male gender 53 24 12 4 4 0 2 79 9 3251
2018 Female gender 53 23 12 5 4 1 3 78 9 5370
2018 Gender diverse 43 21 7 4 18 4 4 69 23 29
2017 Male gender 55 25 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 3224
2017 Female gender 55 22 12 5 3 0 3 79 8 5053
2017 Gender diverse 46 39 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 12

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 Male gender 73 13 5 2 2 1 5 91 3 3962
2019 Female gender 73 12 5 2 1 1 6 91 3 6473
2019 Gender diverse 73 5 3 11 3 3 3 83 15 35
2018 Male gender 70 16 6 2 2 1 4 89 4 3258
2018 Female gender 68 15 6 2 2 1 6 89 5 5369
2018 Gender diverse 64 7 7 3 11 4 4 77 15 29

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 Male gender 76 10 5 3 3 1 2 88 6 3982
2019 Female gender 73 11 5 4 3 1 3 87 7 6494
2019 Gender diverse 58 10 17 3 8 0 4 71 11 35
2018 Male gender 71 12 6 3 4 1 3 87 7 3261
2018 Female gender 68 13 7 3 4 1 4 86 7 5367
2018 Gender diverse 72 3 0 4 14 4 4 81 19 29
2017 Male gender 73 11 6 3 4 1 3 87 7 3227
2017 Female gender 69 13 6 4 3 1 6 87 7 5054
2017 Gender diverse 31 46 15 0 0 0 8 83 0 12

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 Male gender 62 23 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 3969
2019 Female gender 62 23 8 4 2 0 2 86 6 6478
2019 Gender diverse 53 32 6 0 5 0 4 88 5 34
2018 Male gender 58 25 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 3270
2018 Female gender 56 24 11 4 2 0 2 82 7 5400
2018 Gender diverse 40 18 11 14 10 4 4 63 26 29
2017 Male gender 60 25 7 3 2 0 2 87 5 3223
2017 Female gender 56 24 9 4 2 0 4 83 7 5054
2017 Gender diverse 32 45 15 0 0 0 8 84 0 12

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 Male gender 64 18 8 4 4 0 1 83 9 3969
2019 Female gender 65 16 8 5 4 0 2 83 9 6461
2019 Gender diverse 56 11 13 8 8 0 4 70 16 35
2018 Male gender 57 21 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 3264
2018 Female gender 59 19 9 6 4 0 2 80 11 5386
2018 Gender diverse 48 17 7 8 13 4 4 70 23 29
2017 Male gender 61 19 8 5 5 0 2 82 10 3232
2017 Female gender 62 16 8 5 4 0 4 82 9 5053
2017 Gender diverse 39 37 0 15 0 0 8 83 17 12

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 Male gender 62 14 5 2 1 0 16 90 4 3973
2019 Female gender 61 10 4 2 1 0 22 91 4 6456
2019 Gender diverse 69 8 3 3 5 0 12 87 10 35
2018 Male gender 57 15 6 2 1 0 18 88 4 3250
2018 Female gender 55 10 5 2 1 0 26 89 4 5359
2018 Gender diverse 58 7 12 0 0 4 20 85 0 27
2017 Male gender 58 14 5 2 1 0 19 89 4 3225
2017 Female gender 55 11 5 2 1 0 27 89 4 5053
2017 Gender diverse 38 22 8 8 0 0 24 79 10 12

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 Male gender 66 18 8 3 1 0 4 88 4 3975
2019 Female gender 72 15 5 2 1 0 6 92 3 6471
2019 Gender diverse 72 13 3 0 3 0 10 94 3 35
2018 Male gender 59 23 10 3 1 0 4 85 5 3256
2018 Female gender 66 17 7 2 1 0 6 89 3 5375
2018 Gender diverse 50 21 7 4 7 8 4 80 13 29
2017 Male gender 62 20 9 3 2 1 4 86 5 3210
2017 Female gender 65 16 6 2 1 0 9 90 4 5026
2017 Gender diverse 38 47 7 0 0 0 8 92 0 12

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 Male gender 68 15 7 3 5 1 2 85 8 3984
2019 Female gender 70 13 6 4 4 0 3 86 8 6492
2019 Gender diverse 65 20 3 0 12 0 0 85 12 35
2018 Male gender 64 16 8 4 5 1 3 83 9 3267
2018 Female gender 65 14 7 4 5 1 5 83 9 5393
2018 Gender diverse 56 18 7 11 0 4 4 80 12 29
2017 Male gender 65 16 8 3 4 1 3 85 7 3229
2017 Female gender 65 14 7 4 4 1 6 84 9 5059
2017 Gender diverse 84 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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 Male gender 59 23 11 3 2 0 1 83 5 3980
2019 Female gender 55 25 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 6476
2019 Gender diverse 50 10 19 6 15 0 0 60 21 35
2018 Male gender 52 27 12 5 2 0 2 81 7 3265
2018 Female gender 49 27 14 4 3 0 3 79 7 5393
2018 Gender diverse 36 11 24 18 0 4 7 53 20 29
2017 Male gender 53 27 11 4 2 0 3 83 5 3223
2017 Female gender 49 27 13 5 3 0 4 79 7 5053
2017 Gender diverse 77 8 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 12

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 Male gender 18 35 32 12 4 0 0 53 15 3995
2019 Female gender 18 33 33 12 4 0 0 51 16 6501
2019 Gender diverse 20 25 35 9 10 0 0 46 19 35
2018 Male gender 14 32 35 14 5 0 0 47 18 3283
2018 Female gender 13 31 36 13 5 0 0 45 18 5414
2018 Gender diverse 9 17 34 18 14 4 4 29 34 29
2017 Male gender 11 29 39 14 6 0 0 41 20 3231
2017 Female gender 11 27 39 15 7 0 0 39 23 5067
2017 Gender diverse 8 23 53 16 0 0 0 31 16 12

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 Male gender 8 16 35 26 13 0 0 40 25 3973
2019 Female gender 8 19 38 23 12 0 0 35 27 6465
2019 Gender diverse 17 35 23 12 12 0 0 25 52 35
2018 Male gender 8 17 37 25 12 0 0 37 25 3238
2018 Female gender 10 20 39 21 10 0 0 31 30 5330
2018 Gender diverse 23 20 32 14 3 4 4 19 47 29
2017 Male gender 7 18 38 25 10 0 1 35 26 3225
2017 Female gender 10 21 38 20 10 0 1 31 31 5045
2017 Gender diverse 0 23 61 15 0 0 0 15 23 12

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 Male gender 36 40 14 5 2 3 0 78 7 3986
2019 Female gender 40 39 12 5 2 2 0 80 7 6475
2019 Gender diverse 32 33 17 13 5 0 0 65 18 35
2018 Male gender 33 40 15 6 4 3 0 75 10 3279
2018 Female gender 35 41 14 5 3 2 0 78 8 5407
2018 Gender diverse 15 49 21 3 4 4 4 70 8 29
2017 Male gender 22 40 19 8 5 6 0 66 14 3233
2017 Female gender 26 41 16 8 4 5 0 70 13 5053
2017 Gender diverse 37 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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 Male gender 27 38 17 10 6 2 0 66 16 3993
2019 Female gender 30 35 16 12 6 1 0 66 18 6496
2019 Gender diverse 18 33 20 22 8 0 0 51 29 35
2018 Male gender 26 38 17 11 7 2 0 64 18 3286
2018 Female gender 25 37 17 12 7 2 0 63 19 5412
2018 Gender diverse 6 20 29 20 17 4 4 28 41 29
2017 Male gender 16 41 20 12 9 2 0 58 21 3234
2017 Female gender 18 39 18 14 9 2 0 58 23 5060
2017 Gender diverse 8 30 15 23 23 0 0 39 46 12
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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 Male gender 12 88 3998
2019 Female gender 16 84 6508
2019 Gender diverse 22 78 35
2017 Male gender 13 87 3229
2017 Female gender 17 83 5061
2014 Male gender 12 88 3541
2014 Female gender 17 83 5293

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 78 22 493
2019 Female gender 82 18 1021
2017 Male gender 74 26 426
2017 Female gender 80 20 879
2014 Male gender 73 27 419
2014 Female gender 84 16 870

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 Male gender 54 28 6 7 3 0 1 83 10 374
2019 Female gender 51 32 6 8 2 0 0 84 9 822
2017 Male gender 41 41 7 8 2 0 1 83 10 320
2017 Female gender 46 37 6 7 3 0 0 83 10 702
2014 Male gender 51 32 8 4 3 2 0 84 8 304
2014 Female gender 54 29 6 8 2 0 1 84 10 730
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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 Male gender 25 30 22 12 9 1 0 25 75 3981
2019 Female gender 25 32 21 11 8 1 1 26 74 6485
2019 Gender diverse 6 37 10 17 24 5 0 6 94 34
2018 Male gender 26 28 21 12 12 1 1 27 73 3288
2018 Female gender 27 27 22 12 10 1 1 27 73 5426
2018 Gender diverse 14 27 21 7 23 4 4 15 85 29
2017 Male gender 29 24 21 11 12 2 1 30 70 3235
2017 Female gender 29 24 20 12 13 2 1 29 71 5068
2017 Gender diverse 23 23 23 15 8 7 0 25 75 12

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 Male gender 62 38 2929
2019 Female gender 62 38 4763
2019 Gender diverse 62 38 30

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 Male gender 39 61 2878
2019 Female gender 35 65 4685
2019 Gender diverse 40 60 28
2018 Male gender 33 67 2349
2018 Female gender 28 72 3847
2018 Gender diverse 16 84 23

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 Male gender 12 22 20 17 20 2 7 38 40 2873
2019 Female gender 13 22 19 18 18 1 9 38 40 4686
2019 Gender diverse 16 16 19 13 32 5 0 33 47 28
2018 Male gender 9 22 20 18 23 2 6 34 45 2355
2018 Female gender 11 21 19 19 23 1 7 35 45 3864
2018 Gender diverse 3 13 28 30 27 0 0 16 57 23
2017 Male gender 9 21 16 18 26 2 9 33 49 2163
2017 Female gender 11 21 15 17 24 2 10 37 47 3470

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 Male gender 8 18 19 19 27 3 7 28 50 2866
2019 Female gender 9 17 18 20 27 2 8 28 52 4682
2019 Gender diverse 7 9 20 16 43 0 5 17 62 28
2018 Male gender 6 14 17 19 36 2 6 22 60 2356
2018 Female gender 5 13 16 21 37 2 7 20 63 3861
2018 Gender diverse 3 13 14 17 53 0 0 16 70 23
2017 Male gender 5 11 13 17 44 3 8 17 68 2167
2017 Female gender 5 9 11 17 46 3 9 16 71 3471

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 Male gender 41 18 15 9 10 1 6 63 20 3936
2019 Female gender 41 18 14 10 9 1 7 64 21 6411
2019 Gender diverse 28 19 8 16 23 0 6 50 42 33
2018 Male gender 38 17 14 11 12 1 7 59 25 3284
2018 Female gender 37 16 15 10 12 1 9 59 25 5407
2018 Gender diverse 29 10 22 7 24 4 4 43 34 28
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