2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Services and Procurement Canada by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 43 5 8 2 0 0 84 11 8351
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 40 7 9 5 0 0 80 14 282
2019 Bisexual 40 46 2 11 2 0 0 86 13 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 38 50 5 3 3 0 0 88 7 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 44 6 12 3 0 0 79 15 1616

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 23 6 6 2 0 1 86 8 8339
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 25 6 7 4 0 0 84 10 282
2019 Bisexual 64 21 5 5 1 0 3 88 7 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 74 19 4 2 2 0 0 93 3 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 24 6 6 2 0 1 85 9 1614

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 35 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 8344
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 34 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 281
2019 Bisexual 48 32 8 8 3 0 1 81 11 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 42 6 5 2 2 0 86 7 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 34 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 1613

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 40 13 12 5 0 0 71 16 8320
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 39 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 281
2019 Bisexual 32 28 11 19 9 1 0 60 29 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 24 43 11 15 6 0 0 67 22 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 40 13 14 7 0 1 66 21 1614
2018 Heterosexual 27 45 10 13 5 0 0 72 18 6950
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 42 12 13 7 1 0 68 20 209
2018 Bisexual 24 37 10 19 9 0 1 61 28 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 45 8 9 12 0 0 71 22 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 44 13 13 7 0 1 66 20 1349

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 35 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 8294
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 34 9 3 2 0 0 85 6 280
2019 Bisexual 46 34 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 48 33 16 4 0 0 0 81 4 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 38 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 1603

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 31 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 8322
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 32 7 7 3 0 1 83 10 280
2019 Bisexual 49 26 10 7 6 2 0 76 13 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 27 12 7 3 0 4 76 11 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 35 11 7 5 0 1 77 12 1613
2018 Heterosexual 47 34 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 6936
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 40 10 5 6 1 1 78 11 209
2018 Bisexual 51 30 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 33 35 13 3 11 1 3 71 15 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 35 13 8 5 0 1 74 13 1349

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 39 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 8343
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 38 12 7 8 0 0 73 15 281
2019 Bisexual 31 40 13 9 6 1 0 71 16 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 32 40 13 7 7 0 0 73 14 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 41 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 1615
2018 Heterosexual 36 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 6917
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 41 16 7 7 0 0 70 14 208
2018 Bisexual 35 41 13 9 2 0 0 76 11 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 28 13 6 14 0 0 67 20 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 40 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 1338

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 38 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 8339
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 37 15 11 9 0 1 65 20 281
2019 Bisexual 29 32 11 15 10 3 1 63 25 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 45 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 37 17 14 7 0 0 61 21 1620
2018 Heterosexual 29 36 17 10 7 0 0 65 17 6934
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 33 22 10 10 0 0 59 20 209
2018 Bisexual 30 30 16 16 8 1 0 61 23 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 34 18 8 16 0 2 58 24 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 31 18 14 13 1 0 54 27 1347

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 43 12 9 4 0 0 76 13 8314
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 42 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 278
2019 Bisexual 32 40 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 35 15 11 3 0 0 70 15 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 42 14 12 4 0 0 70 16 1614
2018 Heterosexual 30 42 13 10 5 0 0 72 14 6947
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 40 16 10 5 0 0 68 15 208
2018 Bisexual 27 40 13 12 9 0 0 67 20 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 38 38 8 8 8 0 0 76 15 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 41 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 1346

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 39 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 8314
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 35 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 280
2019 Bisexual 43 40 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 29 9 8 2 0 0 80 10 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 40 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 1606
2018 Heterosexual 43 42 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 6928
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 40 12 3 5 0 0 80 8 207
2018 Bisexual 44 47 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 44 30 15 5 6 0 0 74 11 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 41 12 5 4 1 0 80 8 1346

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 38 14 8 5 0 0 72 14 8337
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 37 15 9 8 0 0 68 17 280
2019 Bisexual 32 35 10 13 9 0 0 67 22 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 30 18 10 7 0 0 65 17 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 37 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 1614
2018 Heterosexual 32 39 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 6915
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 38 15 11 9 0 0 65 20 206
2018 Bisexual 33 34 15 13 3 2 0 69 16 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 31 29 16 7 17 0 0 60 24 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 36 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 1345

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 8299
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 34 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 280
2019 Bisexual 47 31 12 6 4 1 0 78 9 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 51 35 5 4 6 0 0 85 10 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 36 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 1610
2018 Heterosexual 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 6895
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 36 12 6 2 0 0 79 8 205
2018 Bisexual 48 34 14 4 1 0 0 82 4 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 51 29 9 5 6 0 0 80 11 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 36 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 1341

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 37 15 9 5 0 0 70 14 8317
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 39 13 11 8 1 0 67 20 281
2019 Bisexual 22 36 17 13 13 0 0 57 26 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 38 28 16 3 15 0 0 66 18 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 36 16 11 8 0 0 64 20 1606
2018 Heterosexual 30 39 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 6904
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 28 17 15 9 0 0 58 24 206
2018 Bisexual 31 38 14 9 6 2 0 70 15 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 36 10 12 14 0 0 65 25 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 38 16 13 10 0 1 61 23 1337

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 34 15 7 4 0 0 73 12 8332
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 34 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 280
2019 Bisexual 34 33 16 7 9 2 0 67 17 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 32 7 10 10 0 0 73 20 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 35 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 1614
2018 Heterosexual 35 35 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 6903
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 32 12 12 9 0 0 67 20 207
2018 Bisexual 29 38 19 10 5 0 0 67 15 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 40 13 2 18 0 0 68 19 59
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 34 17 12 9 0 0 62 21 1342

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 41 12 7 3 0 0 77 11 8239
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 38 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 277
2019 Bisexual 35 39 6 11 7 2 1 75 18 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 44 16 3 5 2 0 76 8 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 41 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 1590
2018 Heterosexual 33 38 15 9 5 0 0 70 15 6909
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 33 15 14 9 0 0 62 22 207
2018 Bisexual 35 36 13 8 7 0 1 71 16 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 38 15 13 6 0 2 66 19 59
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 35 17 13 9 0 0 62 21 1341

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 38 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 8346
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 37 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 282
2019 Bisexual 43 37 7 8 5 0 0 81 12 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 45 31 14 11 0 0 0 76 11 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 38 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 1620
2018 Heterosexual 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 6935
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 35 18 5 6 0 0 71 11 207
2018 Bisexual 39 44 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 40 38 5 9 8 0 0 78 17 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 39 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 1344

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 33 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 8319
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 28 18 7 5 0 0 70 12 279
2019 Bisexual 46 29 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 34 36 16 7 3 0 4 73 10 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 35 17 7 5 0 1 70 13 1608
2018 Heterosexual 37 33 16 8 5 0 1 71 12 6954
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 31 18 10 4 0 0 68 14 209
2018 Bisexual 35 33 13 12 7 1 0 69 19 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 45 31 7 8 7 0 2 77 15 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 19 9 5 1 1 68 13 1352

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 27 34 18 9 1 1 28 37 8342
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 24 31 23 7 2 0 31 37 280
2019 Bisexual 14 22 35 19 8 2 0 28 36 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 8 31 33 12 11 0 6 24 41 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 27 34 15 7 1 2 23 41 1614
2018 Heterosexual 11 27 35 18 7 1 2 26 38 6937
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 24 36 16 6 1 2 23 40 208
2018 Bisexual 9 25 37 19 9 1 0 29 34 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 18 38 11 10 0 0 21 42 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 28 34 13 6 1 3 20 44 1343

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 19 28 24 16 2 2 41 30 8307
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 20 21 24 15 4 1 41 37 280
2019 Bisexual 15 20 26 18 19 2 1 37 36 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 6 39 17 14 8 3 36 20 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 21 27 20 12 3 2 34 37 1615
2018 Heterosexual 12 20 30 22 12 2 2 36 33 6909
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 20 31 16 13 5 1 31 36 209
2018 Bisexual 16 20 22 23 16 2 0 41 37 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 17 21 22 23 15 2 0 39 38 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 27 26 18 8 3 3 29 44 1341

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 23 30 18 11 2 3 30 38 8307
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 23 27 19 11 5 3 33 37 279
2019 Bisexual 9 20 26 26 12 3 3 41 32 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 10 17 34 17 13 4 5 33 30 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 23 29 16 9 3 4 27 42 1615
2018 Heterosexual 15 26 30 15 9 2 3 25 43 6913
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 20 23 13 12 2 4 27 48 209
2018 Bisexual 18 23 21 20 12 2 3 34 44 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 16 21 21 8 2 3 30 48 59
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 24 28 15 7 2 5 23 47 1339

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 17 31 26 15 1 2 42 26 8295
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 16 26 27 15 2 1 43 30 280
2019 Bisexual 8 17 26 26 19 1 4 47 26 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 8 9 33 28 18 3 2 48 17 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 18 33 22 12 1 2 35 31 1606
2018 Heterosexual 9 18 33 25 12 1 2 38 28 6898
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 19 25 25 14 2 1 40 35 208
2018 Bisexual 9 19 26 29 13 1 2 44 29 122
2018 Other sexual orientation 17 13 29 26 15 0 0 41 30 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 20 33 22 9 1 4 32 33 1336

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 20 27 23 16 1 3 40 32 8312
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 18 25 27 14 3 1 44 30 279
2019 Bisexual 15 17 21 23 19 2 2 44 34 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 15 18 27 17 16 0 6 35 36 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 21 28 18 12 2 3 32 39 1613
2018 Heterosexual 14 23 29 19 11 1 3 31 39 6929
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 22 27 19 14 2 1 34 38 209
2018 Bisexual 17 24 23 17 14 3 1 33 44 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 20 19 30 15 12 0 3 28 40 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 25 28 16 7 1 4 24 46 1346

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 20 25 22 16 3 3 40 33 8293
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 19 28 18 17 3 2 37 34 280
2019 Bisexual 13 17 18 21 24 5 2 49 32 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 10 21 27 15 13 9 5 33 36 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 19 26 20 12 4 4 34 37 1606
2018 Heterosexual 13 21 27 21 12 3 3 36 36 6912
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 20 34 14 12 5 2 28 36 207
2018 Bisexual 13 21 24 15 21 3 1 38 36 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 27 11 29 14 10 5 3 26 42 59
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 23 26 18 9 4 5 29 42 1338

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 23 31 18 12 2 2 31 37 8315
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 24 29 19 8 3 1 29 41 280
2019 Bisexual 12 20 30 17 14 6 2 33 34 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 20 40 10 10 0 2 20 39 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 22 32 15 8 3 3 24 42 1616
2018 Heterosexual 15 25 32 16 8 2 2 24 42 6925
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 23 30 10 6 4 3 18 50 209
2018 Bisexual 16 21 30 19 9 2 2 29 40 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 23 30 9 14 0 2 23 46 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 25 30 13 6 2 4 20 47 1346

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 21 33 22 12 1 1 35 32 8331
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 21 35 18 9 1 1 27 37 280
2019 Bisexual 14 20 34 16 13 1 1 30 35 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 11 28 29 17 14 0 2 32 39 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 23 33 18 10 1 2 29 37 1617
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 69 19 5 4 2 0 1 89 6 8341
2019 Gay or lesbian 70 17 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 280
2019 Bisexual 68 15 6 4 4 1 3 86 7 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 74 13 3 5 2 2 2 90 7 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 20 7 4 2 0 2 87 6 1619

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 32 16 7 5 6 4 70 12 8335
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 24 12 9 6 12 3 68 18 281
2019 Bisexual 32 19 17 12 5 10 5 60 20 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 31 12 10 8 6 6 66 20 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 30 19 9 7 5 3 62 18 1617
2018 Heterosexual 24 35 17 9 6 6 4 65 16 6925
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 34 15 9 7 7 3 66 17 206
2018 Bisexual 24 33 25 7 4 5 2 62 12 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 22 16 12 15 7 3 52 30 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 31 19 12 9 6 4 55 24 1346

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 30 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 8322
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 24 10 6 6 2 0 77 13 281
2019 Bisexual 47 26 10 10 4 3 0 76 14 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 42 9 2 5 3 0 83 7 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 31 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 1618
2018 Heterosexual 45 32 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 6916
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 32 10 8 6 2 0 76 14 206
2018 Bisexual 44 30 12 10 2 1 0 75 13 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 26 11 3 15 4 0 70 19 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 31 12 11 8 1 0 68 20 1344

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 8330
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 33 7 8 2 0 0 82 10 282
2019 Bisexual 50 32 8 7 3 1 0 82 10 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 44 38 9 4 3 2 0 84 7 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 35 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 1617
2018 Heterosexual 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 6907
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 37 5 9 3 1 0 83 11 206
2018 Bisexual 49 39 6 2 3 1 0 89 5 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 43 34 6 10 3 4 0 80 14 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 36 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1344

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 37 10 4 2 1 1 84 6 8346
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 32 10 4 3 2 0 82 8 280
2019 Bisexual 43 34 15 4 2 1 0 78 6 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 49 36 7 0 5 4 0 88 5 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 37 14 5 3 2 1 77 9 1617
2018 Heterosexual 41 41 11 4 2 1 0 82 6 6927
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 38 13 4 5 1 1 78 9 206
2018 Bisexual 44 34 14 7 0 1 1 79 7 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 30 13 9 5 6 2 72 14 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 40 15 6 5 3 1 73 11 1344
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 27 14 4 2 1 5 78 7 8356
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 21 16 6 2 3 5 73 9 282
2019 Bisexual 44 23 12 3 5 2 11 77 10 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 25 14 4 3 2 11 75 9 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 27 17 4 3 2 6 73 8 1622

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 31 12 7 4 1 1 76 12 8345
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 30 11 8 6 1 1 74 14 279
2019 Bisexual 41 33 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 30 15 11 7 3 2 65 19 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 32 16 9 5 1 1 70 14 1617
2018 Heterosexual 39 36 12 7 5 0 1 75 12 6919
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 32 13 10 8 2 0 68 18 208
2018 Bisexual 39 24 13 13 10 1 0 63 23 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 43 30 8 10 6 4 0 75 16 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 33 14 10 8 1 1 68 18 1341

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 28 10 5 3 2 0 82 8 8336
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 30 10 4 3 3 0 83 7 281
2019 Bisexual 49 26 7 7 6 4 1 79 13 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 22 20 7 2 2 2 70 9 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 27 13 6 4 2 1 75 11 1619
2018 Heterosexual 48 31 10 5 4 2 1 80 9 6907
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 28 14 6 3 3 0 75 10 208
2018 Bisexual 48 25 12 7 6 2 0 74 13 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 49 23 11 5 4 7 0 78 10 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 30 15 7 5 2 0 72 13 1342

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 32 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 8315
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 34 7 7 4 1 1 81 11 280
2019 Bisexual 50 28 5 7 8 2 0 79 16 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 35 14 9 7 2 3 68 17 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 32 14 7 5 1 1 74 12 1615
2018 Heterosexual 45 34 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 6889
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 25 15 10 6 1 0 69 16 208
2018 Bisexual 46 24 10 11 7 3 0 72 18 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 47 29 7 6 8 4 0 78 15 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 32 13 9 7 1 1 71 16 1341

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 83 11 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 8332
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 11 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 282
2019 Bisexual 81 13 1 1 0 1 3 97 2 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 77 11 0 2 5 2 3 92 8 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 78 14 4 1 1 0 2 94 3 1616

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 67 20 5 3 3 1 2 89 6 8339
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 18 4 3 2 2 1 90 6 280
2019 Bisexual 65 19 5 4 3 1 4 87 7 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 22 6 6 3 4 6 83 10 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 22 5 4 3 1 2 87 7 1616

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 22 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 8347
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 21 7 1 4 2 0 87 6 282
2019 Bisexual 58 26 6 4 6 0 0 83 11 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 25 6 5 3 4 3 84 9 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 24 10 3 4 2 0 82 8 1620
2018 Heterosexual 56 27 9 3 3 1 0 84 7 6897
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 24 16 5 4 2 0 75 10 208
2018 Bisexual 60 20 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 57 17 14 1 5 6 0 78 6 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 28 13 4 6 2 0 76 11 1339

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 28 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 8349
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 29 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 282
2019 Bisexual 52 26 8 7 5 1 0 79 12 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 28 10 6 4 2 2 80 10 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 30 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 1618
2018 Heterosexual 49 29 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 6913
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 30 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 207
2018 Bisexual 45 25 13 11 5 2 0 71 16 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 51 23 13 3 6 4 0 77 9 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 31 15 7 7 1 0 72 13 1341

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 46 14 10 3 2 3 71 14 2117
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 39 17 10 5 3 0 66 16 71
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 40 20 13 5 3 3 60 19 386
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 33 15 6 3 7 0 73 11 8331
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 33 15 8 7 9 0 67 16 281
2019 Bisexual 33 28 13 9 4 12 0 70 15 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 35 6 8 5 12 0 79 14 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 29 19 8 6 9 1 63 16 1617
2018 Heterosexual 30 34 17 7 5 8 0 69 13 6955
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 32 15 10 8 9 0 63 20 207
2018 Bisexual 32 32 15 8 3 10 1 71 12 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 28 19 14 6 10 0 56 23 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 30 20 10 9 8 0 58 20 1351

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 32 18 10 5 3 0 66 16 8310
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 31 18 10 10 5 0 60 21 281
2019 Bisexual 35 24 12 13 9 7 0 63 24 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 38 8 14 6 6 0 70 21 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 29 21 12 9 3 1 57 21 1610
2018 Heterosexual 27 33 18 11 7 3 0 62 19 6928
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 32 20 11 12 2 0 56 24 207
2018 Bisexual 32 24 18 13 6 8 0 60 21 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 10 39 19 8 17 7 0 53 27 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 20 16 11 3 0 51 28 1351

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 32 22 12 6 5 0 59 18 8312
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 28 21 12 10 9 0 52 25 281
2019 Bisexual 25 23 16 17 11 8 0 52 30 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 15 30 23 12 11 8 0 50 25 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 27 23 15 9 7 1 50 26 1612
2018 Heterosexual 20 30 22 14 8 6 0 53 24 6939
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 26 27 14 10 6 0 45 26 207
2018 Bisexual 21 23 23 15 9 9 0 48 27 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 9 24 29 13 14 11 0 37 31 59
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 25 24 16 12 7 0 44 31 1345

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 35 18 14 7 3 0 59 22 8314
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 29 21 14 11 5 0 51 27 281
2019 Bisexual 24 25 15 11 19 5 0 52 32 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 34 12 20 10 4 0 56 31 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 29 21 16 11 3 1 50 28 1614
2018 Heterosexual 19 34 20 15 9 3 0 55 25 6942
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 35 20 17 8 4 0 53 27 206
2018 Bisexual 19 25 18 20 13 6 0 47 34 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 14 31 14 15 17 9 0 49 36 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 28 19 19 13 4 0 47 33 1352

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 22 10 3 2 6 2 84 6 8356
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 21 11 4 2 9 2 81 7 282
2019 Bisexual 56 17 9 2 2 11 2 84 5 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 51 31 3 6 0 7 2 89 7 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 23 11 4 2 9 2 81 7 1620
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 45 17 7 2 1 0 73 10 8339
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 45 19 7 3 3 0 70 10 282
2019 Bisexual 29 40 13 8 7 2 0 70 16 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 46 14 7 3 2 0 75 11 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 39 21 10 4 1 0 65 14 1617
2018 Heterosexual 24 44 18 9 4 1 0 69 12 6928
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 45 19 12 4 1 0 63 17 207
2018 Bisexual 25 40 20 8 5 2 0 67 13 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 46 11 8 5 4 0 75 13 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 41 21 11 6 1 0 61 17 1348

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 36 21 15 7 2 0 56 23 8312
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 34 21 16 8 3 0 53 26 282
2019 Bisexual 17 29 22 18 11 4 0 48 29 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 20 32 18 16 8 6 0 56 25 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 30 21 20 10 3 0 47 31 1611

Question 41. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 38 13 8 3 2 1 75 12 8338
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 39 12 8 6 2 0 73 14 281
2019 Bisexual 29 35 12 12 6 3 4 68 19 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 35 10 11 3 4 2 74 16 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 37 16 10 5 2 1 68 15 1615
2018 Heterosexual 33 41 13 8 4 2 1 75 12 6928
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 39 17 8 4 3 0 70 12 208
2018 Bisexual 37 27 16 10 3 6 1 69 14 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 44 21 4 3 4 2 70 8 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 38 16 10 6 3 1 66 17 1350

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 39 18 5 2 2 0 74 7 8324
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 40 18 4 6 2 0 71 11 282
2019 Bisexual 30 35 18 8 6 3 1 68 14 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 36 15 5 8 4 2 71 14 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 37 21 7 4 2 0 67 12 1610
2018 Heterosexual 31 41 18 6 3 2 0 73 9 6912
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 36 21 8 5 1 0 65 14 207
2018 Bisexual 33 36 19 6 2 4 0 71 9 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 32 32 14 8 6 6 2 70 15 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 37 22 7 7 2 0 63 14 1344

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 26 20 11 9 9 3 55 22 8335
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 28 19 12 9 9 2 55 24 281
2019 Bisexual 24 24 16 14 11 9 2 54 28 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 25 19 16 9 7 3 51 27 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 22 23 13 13 9 2 45 29 1618
2018 Heterosexual 19 27 21 12 9 9 2 52 25 6934
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 29 19 12 12 8 0 52 27 208
2018 Bisexual 25 24 17 13 11 9 1 55 26 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 15 20 17 19 15 10 3 41 39 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 22 21 14 17 9 3 42 35 1347

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 35 18 10 6 2 0 66 16 8323
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 36 13 10 9 3 0 68 19 280
2019 Bisexual 30 30 12 13 10 4 1 63 24 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 39 14 6 10 5 0 69 16 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 32 19 13 9 3 0 57 23 1616
2018 Heterosexual 25 36 18 11 7 2 0 62 19 6922
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 35 21 11 10 1 1 58 21 208
2018 Bisexual 30 32 12 11 10 6 0 66 22 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 15 29 25 14 13 4 0 46 28 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 31 21 13 12 3 0 52 26 1347

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 32 15 12 10 2 2 61 23 8351
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 33 11 14 10 2 3 63 25 281
2019 Bisexual 31 25 13 11 15 1 4 58 27 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 13 45 24 3 5 8 2 64 9 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 29 16 14 15 2 2 54 29 1618
2018 Heterosexual 24 32 16 13 12 2 2 57 26 6923
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 26 19 14 13 2 4 51 29 206
2018 Bisexual 35 31 8 8 15 3 0 68 24 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 14 31 8 20 19 4 5 49 43 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 27 17 17 17 3 2 47 35 1349

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 22 11 4 3 1 4 82 7 8346
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 20 8 3 2 0 3 86 6 282
2019 Bisexual 51 24 13 5 4 1 2 77 10 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 48 28 9 3 5 5 2 82 9 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 23 12 4 2 1 6 80 7 1617

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 11 8 5 6 1 12 79 12 8337
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 9 6 5 6 2 11 81 12 282
2019 Bisexual 62 9 7 2 9 1 9 79 13 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 61 10 7 3 6 5 8 82 10 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 11 9 5 7 2 14 75 14 1618

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 22 14 5 3 1 3 77 9 8317
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 19 14 4 4 2 3 77 9 281
2019 Bisexual 50 19 12 12 4 1 2 71 17 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 30 13 5 5 5 2 76 11 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 23 15 6 5 2 4 72 12 1616

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 21 14 6 4 3 4 74 12 8321
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 18 11 7 5 4 4 75 13 282
2019 Bisexual 46 20 12 11 6 3 3 70 18 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 27 16 7 6 4 3 68 14 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 20 17 8 6 5 5 66 16 1606

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 17 12 6 5 3 5 75 12 8325
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 13 11 8 10 2 4 69 19 280
2019 Bisexual 50 17 11 7 9 4 2 71 18 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 21 13 8 6 7 5 69 16 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 17 12 7 8 4 7 69 17 1609

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 68 14 7 3 2 2 5 88 5 8316
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 11 8 4 1 3 4 86 6 282
2019 Bisexual 68 15 10 4 0 1 2 85 5 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 57 19 6 5 0 6 8 88 6 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 15 8 4 2 3 6 85 6 1610

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 76 8 5 2 2 3 4 90 5 8308
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 8 7 3 4 2 4 85 8 281
2019 Bisexual 80 7 3 2 2 2 3 92 5 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 66 16 0 2 8 4 5 89 11 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 10 7 3 3 5 5 85 7 1610

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 79 6 3 1 1 2 8 95 2 8295
2019 Gay or lesbian 76 6 3 1 2 3 9 93 4 281
2019 Bisexual 83 4 3 3 1 1 4 93 4 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 69 14 2 2 5 6 3 91 7 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 71 8 4 2 1 3 11 92 3 1609

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 41 20 8 3 4 0 67 12 8343
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 41 18 11 5 5 0 64 17 279
2019 Bisexual 20 36 17 14 5 4 3 60 21 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 43 18 4 8 10 0 67 13 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 37 22 11 5 5 1 60 17 1619
2018 Heterosexual 22 38 22 8 5 4 0 63 14 6937
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 34 24 10 6 4 0 58 17 207
2018 Bisexual 24 36 18 14 3 6 0 63 18 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 11 36 27 8 11 4 3 50 20 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 25 11 9 5 1 52 22 1348

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 39 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 8314
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 40 13 5 3 2 0 79 8 279
2019 Bisexual 38 40 11 5 3 3 0 81 8 188
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 38 8 4 8 2 0 80 12 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 37 15 8 3 3 0 73 12 1612
2018 Heterosexual 44 39 10 3 2 2 0 84 5 6921
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 35 14 5 4 1 0 78 9 206
2018 Bisexual 44 33 11 6 2 4 0 80 8 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 30 11 15 3 4 2 69 20 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 38 15 6 4 3 0 74 10 1347

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 35 11 3 1 3 0 84 4 8316
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 34 11 5 1 3 0 83 6 281
2019 Bisexual 37 39 14 4 2 3 0 80 6 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 34 39 11 9 5 2 0 75 15 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 33 17 4 2 4 1 76 6 1611
2018 Heterosexual 44 37 12 2 2 3 0 84 4 6920
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 38 13 3 2 1 0 82 5 207
2018 Bisexual 46 25 14 7 3 5 0 75 11 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 31 14 6 5 4 5 73 12 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 36 17 4 3 5 1 73 8 1348

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 34 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 8341
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 31 6 3 4 1 0 87 7 281
2019 Bisexual 53 32 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 53 32 8 0 5 2 0 87 5 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 37 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 1616
2018 Heterosexual 49 37 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 6913
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 33 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 207
2018 Bisexual 56 27 13 3 1 0 0 83 4 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 39 13 5 3 4 0 78 8 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 38 14 5 5 1 0 76 10 1347

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 33 15 6 4 1 0 75 11 8336
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 32 15 7 7 1 0 71 14 281
2019 Bisexual 41 31 11 10 8 1 0 72 17 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 43 19 7 3 2 0 70 10 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 31 19 9 7 1 0 64 16 1616
2018 Heterosexual 37 34 16 7 5 1 0 71 12 6919
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 33 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 206
2018 Bisexual 39 28 17 12 4 0 0 67 16 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 38 14 11 8 4 0 66 20 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 32 20 11 10 1 0 59 21 1345

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 35 14 7 4 0 0 76 10 8315
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 33 14 7 7 1 0 72 14 280
2019 Bisexual 39 35 9 10 6 1 0 74 17 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 43 14 12 3 2 0 70 16 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 34 18 10 6 1 0 66 16 1610
2018 Heterosexual 35 37 15 8 4 0 0 72 12 6900
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 41 14 11 7 0 0 69 18 207
2018 Bisexual 36 27 22 10 5 0 0 63 15 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 43 13 9 9 4 0 67 19 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 35 20 11 8 0 0 60 20 1346

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 26 18 10 7 3 1 64 17 8350
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 23 20 14 8 5 1 56 23 280
2019 Bisexual 30 22 20 10 12 5 1 55 23 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 18 21 13 5 7 0 57 20 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 25 22 12 10 3 1 54 23 1618
2018 Heterosexual 32 26 20 10 7 3 1 61 18 6927
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 23 23 13 13 1 1 50 27 207
2018 Bisexual 27 14 27 18 8 5 1 44 28 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 22 14 17 14 4 0 53 32 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 23 22 14 12 5 1 49 27 1346
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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 40 33 8359
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 36 31 281
2019 Bisexual 36 33 32 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 22 43 35 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 34 39 1622
2018 Heterosexual 27 40 33 6956
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 41 26 207
2018 Bisexual 33 30 38 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 50 24 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 33 39 1350

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 35 34 3 10 5 2203
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 32 42 3 8 2 91
2019 Bisexual 3 17 45 8 19 8 67
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 23 30 7 31 0 12
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 29 35 4 9 7 437
2018 Heterosexual 17 33 34 4 5 6 1869
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 32 42 3 12 1 66
2018 Bisexual 2 30 43 2 12 10 41
2018 Other sexual orientation 13 24 29 17 6 12 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 23 42 5 4 9 378
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Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 44 9 5 2 1 2 84 7 8326
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 48 10 3 2 1 2 85 4 282
2019 Bisexual 37 43 7 6 4 2 1 82 10 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 40 5 12 6 2 2 76 18 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 45 8 4 2 1 2 85 7 1612

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 59 26 7 2 1 4 2 90 3 8333
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 25 7 3 1 4 1 89 4 280
2019 Bisexual 62 20 7 2 1 7 1 89 3 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 38 32 12 0 2 12 5 84 2 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 28 10 2 1 4 2 86 4 1614
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 8346
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 88 282
2019 Bisexual 10 90 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 79 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 1616
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 6950
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 87 208
2018 Bisexual 16 84 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 71 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84 1352

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 56 866
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 49 34
2019 Bisexual 59 41 21
2019 Other sexual orientation 48 52 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 53 209
2018 Heterosexual 49 51 813
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 66 27
2018 Bisexual 68 32 19
2018 Other sexual orientation 57 43 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 221

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 37 866
2019 Gay or lesbian 74 26 34
2019 Bisexual 61 39 21
2019 Other sexual orientation 63 37 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 36 209
2018 Heterosexual 59 41 813
2018 Gay or lesbian 67 33 27
2018 Bisexual 42 58 19
2018 Other sexual orientation 58 42 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 41 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 866
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 209
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 813
2018 Bisexual 0 100 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 221

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 1 99 866
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 34
2019 Bisexual 0 100 21
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 100 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 209
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 27
2018 Bisexual 0 100 19
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 100 17

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 866
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 209
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 813
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 221

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 866
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 97 209
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 813
2018 Bisexual 0 100 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 97 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 866
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 209
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 813
2018 Bisexual 0 100 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 96 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 65 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 72 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 59 207
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 811
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 69 27
2018 Bisexual 34 66 19
2018 Other sexual orientation 34 66 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 56 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 63 34
2019 Bisexual 52 48 21
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 61 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 52 207
2018 Heterosexual 40 60 811
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 62 27
2018 Bisexual 23 77 19
2018 Other sexual orientation 40 60 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 55 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 45 34
2019 Bisexual 38 62 21
2019 Other sexual orientation 62 38 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 207
2018 Heterosexual 44 56 811
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 52 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 46 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 59 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 62 34
2019 Bisexual 40 60 21
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 46 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 52 207
2018 Heterosexual 42 58 811
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 56 27
2018 Bisexual 42 58 19
2018 Other sexual orientation 72 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 58 221

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 71 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 58 207
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 811
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 75 27
2018 Bisexual 24 76 19
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 59 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 44 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 46 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 51 207
2018 Heterosexual 55 45 811
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 40 27
2018 Bisexual 49 51 19
2018 Other sexual orientation 53 47 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 66 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 75 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 69 207
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 811
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 59 27
2018 Bisexual 23 77 19
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 63 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 1 99 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 34
2019 Bisexual 0 100 21
2018 Heterosexual 1 99 811
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 27

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 855
2019 Bisexual 35 65 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 207
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 811
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 855
2019 Bisexual 0 100 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 207
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 811
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 53 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 39 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 47 207
2018 Heterosexual 46 54 811
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 54 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 49 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 78 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 78 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 79 207
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 811
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 77 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 855
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 86 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 207
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 811
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 80 221

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 45 851
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 44 33
2019 Bisexual 38 62 21
2019 Other sexual orientation 55 45 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 45 205
2018 Heterosexual 54 46 814
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 56 27
2018 Bisexual 54 46 19
2018 Other sexual orientation 63 37 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 40 221

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 851
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 73 33
2019 Bisexual 37 63 21
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 61 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 205
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 814
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 61 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 72 221

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 851
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 205
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 814
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 17 83 851
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 85 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 205
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 814
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 82 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 221

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 851
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 205
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 814
2018 Bisexual 0 100 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 851
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 85 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 96 205
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 814
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 221

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 851
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 85 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 205
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 814
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 221

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 851
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 85 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 205
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 814
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 221

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 851
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 79 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 205
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 814
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 64 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 79 221

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 808
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 195
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 773
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 206

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 81 808
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 66 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 195
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 773
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 75 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 206

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 808
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 195
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 773
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 206

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 808
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 195
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 773
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 206

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 808
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 195
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 773
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 206

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 808
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 195
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 773
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 206

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 808
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 82 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 195
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 773
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 206

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 808
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 195
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 773
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 206

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 808
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 81 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 195
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 773
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 206

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 808
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 75 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 195
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 773
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 71 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 206

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 808
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 195
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 773
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 206

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 56 808
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 64 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 195
2018 Heterosexual 44 56 773
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 46 25
2018 Bisexual 48 52 18
2018 Other sexual orientation 65 35 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 55 206

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 808
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 28
2018 Heterosexual 1 99 773
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 25
2018 Bisexual 0 100 18
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 97 206

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 50 808
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 65 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 41 195
2018 Heterosexual 49 51 773
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 41 25
2018 Bisexual 58 42 18
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 61 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 46 206

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 808
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 96 195
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 773
2018 Bisexual 0 100 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 206

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 808
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 195
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 773
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 206

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 8333
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 80 281
2019 Bisexual 17 83 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 22 78 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 1615

Question 64. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 17 18 6 4 25 9 58 15 8348
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 14 16 8 7 26 8 54 22 281
2019 Bisexual 17 15 14 8 6 31 9 53 23 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 20 9 7 11 26 6 60 27 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 15 21 7 6 26 9 47 20 1618
2018 Heterosexual 19 20 20 5 4 26 6 56 14 6944
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 17 16 8 6 29 8 52 22 207
2018 Bisexual 16 15 22 7 4 31 7 49 17 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 15 14 22 10 6 27 6 44 23 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 17 23 7 8 24 6 46 21 1351

Question 65. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 30 16 5 3 9 1 75 8 8344
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 31 16 6 4 11 1 71 12 281
2019 Bisexual 29 27 19 2 4 19 1 69 8 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 24 17 6 7 11 0 67 14 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 28 18 6 5 11 2 67 12 1616
2018 Heterosexual 32 34 17 5 3 9 1 73 9 6937
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 34 19 6 5 8 0 67 12 208
2018 Bisexual 30 27 19 8 2 14 1 66 12 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 31 19 3 7 11 0 67 12 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 32 19 6 7 11 1 64 15 1344
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 8341
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 90 282
2019 Bisexual 8 92 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 10 90 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 1615
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 6942
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 93 207
2018 Bisexual 9 91 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 17 83 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 1348

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 458
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 62 29
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 123
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 348
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 43 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 75 110

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 76 24 458
2019 Gay or lesbian 82 18 29
2019 Prefer not to answer 85 15 123
2018 Heterosexual 79 21 348
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 52 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 84 16 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 458
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 123
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 348
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 110

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 29
2019 Bisexual 0 100 16
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 123
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 110

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 458
2019 Bisexual 0 100 16
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 123
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 348
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 110

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 458
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 348
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 458
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 29
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 123
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 348
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 78 449
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 75 120
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 349
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84 109

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 17 83 449
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 120
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 349
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 109

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 449
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 120
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 349
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 109

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 449
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 96 120
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 349
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 109

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 449
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 75 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 61 120
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 349
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 109

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 82 449
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 67 120
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 349
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 109

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 70 28
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 48 16
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 449
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 120
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 349
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 109

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 449
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 120
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 349
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 109

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 28
2019 Bisexual 0 100 16
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 449
2019 Bisexual 0 100 16
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 120
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 349
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 109

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 28
2019 Bisexual 0 100 16
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 120
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 449
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 71 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 120
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 349
2018 Bisexual 39 61 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 109

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 445
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 60 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 72 119
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 347
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 57 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 63 110

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 445
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 79 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 119
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 347
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 110

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 445
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 119
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 347
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 445
2019 Bisexual 0 100 16
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 119
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 347
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 110

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 445
2019 Bisexual 0 100 16
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 119
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 347
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 110

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 445
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 28
2019 Bisexual 0 100 16
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 347
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 110

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 445
2019 Bisexual 34 66 16
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 119
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 347
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 110

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 445
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 119
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 347
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 110

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 49 445
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 57 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 54 119
2018 Heterosexual 48 52 347
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 62 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 110

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 394
2019 Bisexual 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 332
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 394
2019 Bisexual 48 52 15
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 100

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 394
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 394
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 23
2019 Bisexual 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 332
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 394
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 332
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 394
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 100

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 394
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 100

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 394
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 100

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 394
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 332
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 100

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 394
2019 Bisexual 34 66 15
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 60 100

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 394
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 23
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 100

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 58 394
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 64 23
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 61 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 44 100

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 394
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 23
2019 Bisexual 0 100 15
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 59 41 394
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 56 23
2018 Heterosexual 62 38 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 35 100

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 394
2019 Bisexual 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 394
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 100

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 8335
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 91 280
2019 Bisexual 11 89 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 88 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 1616

Question 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 16 19 3 2 29 8 62 8 8341
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 15 15 4 3 33 7 63 13 280
2019 Bisexual 19 14 15 7 3 34 7 57 17 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 16 25 8 6 8 28 10 65 22 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 14 24 4 4 29 8 51 11 1620
2018 Heterosexual 20 20 21 3 2 29 6 60 7 6929
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 17 21 4 4 29 7 56 12 206
2018 Bisexual 19 19 15 4 2 34 8 64 10 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 12 11 22 12 3 31 8 38 26 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 16 25 4 5 28 5 49 13 1347

Question 73. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 29 16 3 2 11 1 77 5 8337
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 32 13 4 2 12 1 77 7 280
2019 Bisexual 34 25 14 4 3 17 2 74 9 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 24 9 5 7 14 4 74 15 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 26 22 4 3 13 2 66 8 1612
2018 Heterosexual 32 34 17 3 2 12 1 75 5 6934
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 33 18 6 4 8 1 69 11 205
2018 Bisexual 30 24 21 5 1 18 1 67 7 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 34 16 5 3 14 2 72 9 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 31 21 4 4 14 2 65 10 1343
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 27 22 13 13 0 1 51 26 8351
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 24 23 11 15 0 1 49 27 282
2019 Bisexual 19 26 23 13 17 1 1 46 31 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 24 14 9 22 2 2 53 32 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 26 21 13 16 1 2 49 30 1620
2018 Heterosexual 19 24 24 15 17 0 1 44 32 6947
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 21 22 14 21 1 0 42 36 208
2018 Bisexual 16 28 23 15 19 0 0 43 34 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 14 16 27 16 24 4 0 31 41 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 21 25 14 20 1 2 39 35 1350

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 29 25 14 9 0 0 52 23 8345
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 22 27 16 11 1 0 45 27 281
2019 Bisexual 25 27 26 12 10 0 0 52 22 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 28 27 13 10 2 2 48 24 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 26 27 14 13 0 1 46 27 1616
2018 Heterosexual 18 26 29 16 10 0 0 45 26 6951
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 24 25 19 12 1 0 44 31 206
2018 Bisexual 15 28 29 15 13 0 0 43 28 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 24 30 16 9 6 0 42 27 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 30 18 13 0 1 38 31 1346

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 30 21 12 7 0 1 59 20 8302
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 26 17 13 12 1 0 56 26 279
2019 Bisexual 37 24 20 9 9 0 1 62 18 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 33 19 3 11 4 0 65 15 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 27 24 13 10 0 2 51 24 1612
2018 Heterosexual 23 29 25 14 8 0 1 53 22 6919
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 25 23 18 9 1 2 48 28 206
2018 Bisexual 28 29 22 12 10 0 0 57 22 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 31 16 13 13 4 0 56 27 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 24 27 16 11 0 2 45 28 1347

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 26 21 14 11 1 1 54 25 8319
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 26 20 17 11 1 1 51 28 280
2019 Bisexual 31 23 18 14 13 0 1 54 27 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 18 26 17 12 5 0 41 31 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 25 21 15 14 1 2 48 30 1610
2018 Heterosexual 21 24 24 17 12 1 1 46 30 6917
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 20 22 16 16 2 1 46 32 207
2018 Bisexual 24 26 19 14 17 0 1 50 31 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 15 26 22 14 18 4 0 43 33 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 21 22 19 16 1 2 40 36 1340

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 23 12 6 4 0 4 78 10 8321
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 20 15 7 5 1 4 72 12 280
2019 Bisexual 59 20 9 5 4 0 3 81 9 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 22 13 12 3 4 4 69 17 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 22 13 7 5 1 6 74 13 1610
2018 Heterosexual 45 24 15 6 4 0 5 73 11 6933
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 21 18 8 5 1 5 67 14 208
2018 Bisexual 54 22 12 6 4 0 2 77 11 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 23 15 3 9 5 3 70 13 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 22 14 7 7 1 8 69 16 1346

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 28 18 8 6 0 1 68 14 8315
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 29 18 8 5 1 1 68 13 281
2019 Bisexual 36 28 21 9 6 0 0 64 15 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 32 17 10 7 2 2 64 18 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 27 18 10 7 0 2 63 18 1612
2018 Heterosexual 34 27 21 10 7 0 1 62 17 6927
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 28 25 8 7 0 1 59 16 208
2018 Bisexual 36 26 18 9 11 0 0 62 20 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 32 24 9 8 4 0 58 17 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 25 23 11 10 1 2 56 21 1346

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 34 19 8 4 1 1 69 12 8331
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 25 21 11 5 2 0 62 17 279
2019 Bisexual 27 33 16 12 10 0 2 62 22 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 24 31 24 6 10 4 2 58 17 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 32 21 10 6 1 2 61 17 1615
2018 Heterosexual 27 33 23 10 5 1 1 61 15 6917
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 33 24 11 7 2 0 57 18 202
2018 Bisexual 33 27 27 7 5 1 0 60 13 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 27 24 11 9 6 2 52 22 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 32 24 13 7 1 2 54 21 1345

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 32 23 12 6 0 1 59 18 8327
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 27 26 12 7 2 0 54 19 282
2019 Bisexual 28 30 20 8 12 0 1 59 21 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 31 23 15 5 4 2 55 21 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 30 23 14 9 1 1 53 24 1615
2018 Heterosexual 22 31 25 14 7 0 1 53 21 6920
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 31 32 12 9 1 1 46 22 204
2018 Bisexual 29 28 20 14 9 1 0 57 23 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 17 32 9 9 6 2 46 20 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 27 25 17 11 1 2 45 29 1346

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 31 20 10 6 0 1 63 16 8333
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 28 23 13 5 1 0 58 19 281
2019 Bisexual 35 25 22 7 11 0 0 60 18 189
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 36 15 10 10 4 2 63 22 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 29 22 12 8 1 1 57 20 1614
2018 Heterosexual 26 31 23 12 6 0 1 58 19 6915
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 37 22 12 7 1 1 59 19 202
2018 Bisexual 29 25 19 16 10 1 0 55 26 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 13 37 11 8 4 0 42 19 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 27 23 14 10 1 2 51 25 1342

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 26 15 8 5 0 1 72 13 8324
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 24 15 7 10 1 0 69 17 281
2019 Bisexual 39 23 16 8 11 1 1 64 20 190
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 25 12 9 9 4 0 68 19 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 28 16 10 7 1 1 67 17 1613

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 31 21 10 6 0 1 63 16 8308
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 25 24 10 10 1 0 55 20 279
2019 Bisexual 40 19 19 12 10 0 0 59 22 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 20 41 16 13 5 5 0 64 19 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 28 22 12 9 1 1 56 21 1606
2018 Heterosexual 27 29 23 13 7 0 1 57 20 6895
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 27 23 18 9 1 1 50 27 204
2018 Bisexual 36 19 20 10 14 0 0 56 25 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 18 32 13 10 4 0 43 23 59
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 25 24 15 11 1 2 49 27 1340

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 59 22 10 4 2 0 1 83 7 8323
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 22 14 4 3 0 1 79 7 281
2019 Bisexual 54 22 12 7 3 0 2 78 10 189
2019 Other sexual orientation 49 28 12 5 0 4 2 81 5 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 24 12 6 5 1 3 76 11 1610
2018 Heterosexual 54 23 12 4 4 0 2 80 8 6893
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 30 14 5 3 0 3 77 8 203
2018 Bisexual 60 20 8 4 7 0 2 80 11 122
2018 Other sexual orientation 54 21 10 3 7 4 2 79 11 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 23 14 7 6 1 4 72 14 1341

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 74 12 5 1 1 0 5 92 3 8301
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 10 5 4 1 1 6 89 6 281
2019 Bisexual 75 8 6 3 2 3 4 89 5 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 65 14 9 2 3 5 2 85 5 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 14 6 3 2 1 7 88 6 1608
2018 Heterosexual 70 15 6 2 2 1 5 90 4 6899
2018 Gay or lesbian 70 13 8 2 2 1 4 87 4 204
2018 Bisexual 75 11 5 4 2 0 3 89 6 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 56 17 13 2 5 4 3 79 7 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 16 7 4 3 1 7 85 7 1341

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 76 10 5 3 3 0 3 88 7 8338
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 13 6 4 5 1 2 84 10 281
2019 Bisexual 74 12 8 3 2 1 1 87 5 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 56 15 11 0 9 4 5 79 10 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 13 7 4 4 1 4 84 8 1609
2018 Heterosexual 71 12 6 3 3 1 3 87 6 6901
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 12 6 6 7 2 2 80 13 203
2018 Bisexual 75 10 6 4 2 0 3 88 6 123
2018 Other sexual orientation 54 17 16 2 5 4 3 76 7 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 14 7 4 6 1 5 82 11 1338

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 22 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 8316
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 25 11 4 3 1 1 81 7 281
2019 Bisexual 63 23 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 30 9 5 0 3 2 85 6 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 25 9 4 3 0 3 83 7 1602
2018 Heterosexual 58 24 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 6928
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 24 10 6 2 1 1 81 9 205
2018 Bisexual 57 25 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 52 21 8 14 1 4 0 75 16 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 26 11 4 3 1 3 81 8 1347

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 66 17 7 4 4 0 2 84 8 8300
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 13 10 5 6 1 1 79 11 282
2019 Bisexual 62 12 15 5 5 0 1 75 10 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 57 16 12 3 7 2 3 77 10 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 18 11 5 5 0 3 78 11 1601
2018 Heterosexual 60 19 9 6 4 0 2 81 10 6914
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 21 12 7 7 1 1 72 15 204
2018 Bisexual 62 20 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 49 16 14 7 9 4 0 68 17 59
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 23 11 7 7 1 2 74 14 1342

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 12 4 2 1 0 19 91 3 8300
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 8 8 1 1 1 19 86 3 281
2019 Bisexual 61 7 2 1 0 0 29 95 2 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 60 9 0 4 2 2 23 93 7 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 11 5 3 1 0 22 89 5 1600
2018 Heterosexual 57 12 6 2 1 0 22 89 4 6886
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 12 5 3 2 0 30 85 7 204
2018 Bisexual 64 8 4 1 1 0 22 93 2 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 52 6 6 2 2 4 28 86 5 58
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 14 6 2 1 1 25 88 5 1333

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 71 16 6 2 1 0 4 91 3 8313
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 16 8 2 0 1 4 89 2 279
2019 Bisexual 71 15 6 3 1 0 5 90 4 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 68 11 8 0 0 2 10 90 0 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 17 8 3 1 1 7 87 5 1608
2018 Heterosexual 64 19 8 2 1 0 5 88 3 6904
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 19 9 4 3 1 9 83 7 204
2018 Bisexual 66 18 8 2 3 0 3 87 5 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 55 20 6 5 7 6 2 81 12 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 20 9 3 2 1 8 86 5 1334

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 71 13 6 3 4 0 2 86 8 8341
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 15 8 3 8 1 2 81 11 280
2019 Bisexual 63 17 7 3 9 0 2 81 12 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 57 17 2 10 8 3 3 79 19 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 16 7 5 4 1 5 84 9 1607
2018 Heterosexual 66 14 7 4 5 0 3 84 9 6920
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 15 10 4 3 2 5 81 8 205
2018 Bisexual 59 12 9 6 13 0 1 71 19 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 56 22 6 7 3 4 2 83 10 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 16 8 4 5 1 6 82 9 1345

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 24 11 4 2 0 1 83 5 8323
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 21 14 4 4 1 2 77 8 281
2019 Bisexual 39 30 20 8 4 0 1 69 11 191
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 25 18 5 4 2 5 71 10 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 26 12 3 1 1 3 83 5 1606
2018 Heterosexual 51 28 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 6921
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 28 17 8 1 1 1 73 10 205
2018 Bisexual 40 26 20 8 6 0 0 66 14 124
2018 Other sexual orientation 42 19 23 8 3 4 0 64 12 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 25 13 5 3 1 4 79 8 1342

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 35 32 11 3 0 0 53 14 8348
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 30 32 15 6 1 0 46 21 282
2019 Bisexual 15 33 33 13 7 0 0 48 20 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 5 34 41 18 2 0 0 40 19 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 29 35 15 5 0 0 44 20 1617
2018 Heterosexual 15 32 36 13 4 0 0 47 17 6952
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 29 37 18 4 0 0 40 23 207
2018 Bisexual 13 25 39 17 7 0 0 38 23 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 14 28 33 14 8 4 0 44 22 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 29 37 16 8 1 0 39 24 1349

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 17 36 26 13 0 0 39 24 8302
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 20 39 18 11 0 0 29 31 281
2019 Bisexual 13 17 38 24 8 0 0 32 30 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 11 22 38 24 5 0 0 29 33 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 22 37 20 8 0 1 28 34 1606
2018 Heterosexual 9 17 38 24 11 0 0 36 26 6839
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 24 37 15 12 0 0 27 36 206
2018 Bisexual 13 25 38 14 9 0 0 24 38 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 12 17 40 19 8 4 0 28 30 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 23 40 16 8 0 1 24 36 1338

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 39 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 8321
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 40 13 7 4 4 0 76 11 280
2019 Bisexual 32 38 10 12 4 3 1 72 17 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 43 8 6 7 2 0 79 13 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 40 14 7 2 3 0 76 9 1611
2018 Heterosexual 35 41 14 5 3 2 0 78 8 6944
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 41 13 9 4 1 0 74 13 207
2018 Bisexual 35 32 13 10 5 6 0 71 16 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 30 46 8 8 5 4 0 79 13 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 40 16 7 5 3 0 72 12 1345

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 36 16 11 5 1 0 67 16 8346
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 31 20 14 8 1 0 57 22 282
2019 Bisexual 24 34 17 16 8 2 0 59 24 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 33 20 18 5 2 0 57 24 58
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 34 19 13 8 2 0 59 21 1611
2018 Heterosexual 27 38 17 11 6 1 0 66 17 6952
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 37 18 15 9 1 0 58 24 208
2018 Bisexual 30 28 18 12 8 3 0 60 21 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 31 10 21 12 4 0 56 34 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 33 20 14 11 2 1 54 25 1349
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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 8360
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 86 282
2019 Bisexual 23 77 193
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 72 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 1616

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 81 19 1153
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 39 40
2019 Bisexual 73 27 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 68 32 16
2019 Prefer not to answer 81 19 264

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 30 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 922
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 38 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 24
2019 Bisexual 46 38 4 3 6 4 0 88 8 31
2019 Other sexual orientation 38 36 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 32 8 8 4 0 1 80 12 208
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Compensation

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 31 22 11 8 1 1 26 74 8331
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 26 23 9 11 1 0 31 69 282
2019 Bisexual 18 34 21 13 12 2 0 19 81 189
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 38 19 7 13 2 2 19 81 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 33 20 12 9 2 1 24 76 1608
2018 Heterosexual 27 28 22 12 10 1 1 27 73 6967
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 22 20 16 13 1 0 29 71 208
2018 Bisexual 26 33 20 8 13 1 0 26 74 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 19 26 9 19 4 2 23 77 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 27 20 11 12 2 1 26 74 1352

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

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 37 6119
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 33 195
2019 Bisexual 65 35 152
2019 Other sexual orientation 60 40 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 40 1195

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

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 6015
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 62 193
2019 Bisexual 40 60 152
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 54 42
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 1178
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 4955
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 67 145
2018 Bisexual 37 63 95
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 74 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 72 959

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 23 19 18 19 1 8 39 40 6012
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 20 19 15 25 2 8 35 44 191
2019 Bisexual 12 20 20 13 24 2 10 36 42 152
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 30 12 24 11 6 5 47 39 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 20 22 18 21 2 9 33 43 1180
2018 Heterosexual 10 22 19 18 22 1 7 35 44 4976
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 18 16 17 33 3 4 30 54 142
2018 Bisexual 12 18 22 13 28 2 5 33 44 95
2018 Other sexual orientation 8 18 20 26 26 0 2 27 53 44
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 19 19 19 25 2 8 30 48 965

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

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 18 18 20 27 2 7 29 51 6004
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 16 20 11 32 3 10 28 50 191
2019 Bisexual 7 13 18 22 28 2 10 23 56 152
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 29 19 12 18 3 8 46 33 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 15 20 19 31 2 7 23 55 1177
2018 Heterosexual 6 13 16 21 36 2 6 21 61 4973
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 13 10 20 46 2 3 20 69 143
2018 Bisexual 5 16 18 13 41 3 4 22 59 95
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 11 20 19 48 0 2 11 68 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 11 17 18 40 2 7 17 64 964

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 18 15 9 9 1 6 64 20 8226
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 21 14 9 11 2 6 64 21 278
2019 Bisexual 35 16 14 14 10 1 9 57 27 192
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 15 9 3 20 4 11 63 27 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 18 15 12 12 1 8 58 26 1600
2018 Heterosexual 39 17 14 10 11 1 8 60 24 6943
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 16 12 11 13 2 8 59 27 208
2018 Bisexual 35 14 11 11 17 1 11 56 31 125
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 17 9 11 19 6 15 50 38 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 14 17 10 17 2 8 52 30 1349
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