2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Environment and Climate Change Canada by Question 98. What is your first official language?

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

My Job
My Work Unit
My Immediate Supervisor
Senior Management
My Organization (Department or Agency)
Mobility and Retention
Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment
Harassment
Discrimination
Stress and Well-Being
Duty to Accommodate
Compensation

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	39	44	4	9	3	84	12	3339
2019	First official language - French	43	42	6	8	2	85	9	1597
2017	First official language - English	32	47	4	13	4	79	17	3146
2017	First official language - French	32	49	7	8	4	81	12	1424
2014	First official language - English	31	50	5	11	4	81	15	3144
2014	First official language - French	35	48	6	9	3	83	12	1485
2011	First official language - English	31	49	4	12	4	80	16	2944
2011	First official language - French	38	45	7	8	2	83	10	1426
2008	First official language - English	34	48	5	9	3	83	13	2777
2008	First official language - French	39	46	6	7	1	85	9	1292

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	79	15	3	2	1	1	95	3	3325
2019	First official language - French	32	29	12	19	7	0	62	26	1596
2017	First official language - English	78	15	3	2	1	1	94	3	3144
2017	First official language - French	26	28	14	21	10	1	54	31	1422
2014	First official language - English	78	15	3	2	1	1	94	3	3144
2014	First official language - French	26	27	13	22	12	0	53	34	1484
2011	First official language - English	78	14	3	2	1	2	94	3	2943
2011	First official language - French	25	26	12	24	12	0	51	37	1426
2008	First official language - English	79	15	2	2	1	2	96	2	2775
2008	First official language - French	27	25	12	22	13	0	53	36	1290

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	48	32	5	10	5	80	15	3335
2019	First official language - French	46	35	9	7	3	81	10	1596
2017	First official language - English	49	34	5	8	4	83	12	3142
2017	First official language - French	39	42	7	7	4	81	11	1421
2014	First official language - English	49	33	5	9	4	82	13	3143
2014	First official language - French	41	40	7	8	4	81	12	1484
2011	First official language - English	44	38	6	8	4	82	12	2943
2011	First official language - French	36	44	10	7	4	80	11	1426

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	34	41	11	11	3	0	0	76	13	3325
2019	First official language - French	31	44	14	8	2	0	0	76	10	1596
2018	First official language - English	27	48	9	11	4	0	1	76	15	3006
2018	First official language - French	28	46	13	9	3	0	1	75	12	1389
2017	First official language - English	31	41	10	12	5	0	0	72	18	3145
2017	First official language - French	28	44	15	10	3	0	0	72	13	1424
2014	First official language - English	28	42	11	14	5	0	0	70	19	3144
2014	First official language - French	28	43	14	11	3	0	0	71	14	1484
2011	First official language - English	25	44	12	12	6	0	1	70	19	2946
2011	First official language - French	22	42	17	13	5	0	1	65	18	1424
2008	First official language - English	22	40	14	15	7	0	1	63	23	2777
2008	First official language - French	22	39	19	13	5	1	1	62	18	1291

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	54	33	6	4	2	0	88	6	3306
2019	First official language - French	52	36	7	3	1	0	88	4	1592
2017	First official language - English	54	34	6	4	2	0	88	6	3131
2017	First official language - French	47	41	6	4	1	0	89	5	1423
2014	First official language - English	53	35	6	5	2	0	88	6	3141
2014	First official language - French	44	43	7	4	1	1	88	5	1481

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	49	31	9	7	3	0	0	81	10	3336
2019	First official language - French	48	32	10	6	3	1	1	81	8	1590
2018	First official language - English	44	35	10	7	4	0	0	79	11	3000
2018	First official language - French	42	35	13	5	3	0	1	79	8	1385
2017	First official language - English	46	33	9	8	4	0	0	79	12	3141
2017	First official language - French	40	37	12	6	4	1	1	78	9	1420
2014	First official language - English	41	33	10	10	6	1	0	74	15	3141
2014	First official language - French	37	35	16	7	4	0	1	72	11	1485
2011	First official language - English	37	38	10	9	5	0	0	76	14	2946
2011	First official language - French	31	40	14	8	4	1	2	73	13	1426

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	40	41	9	6	4	81	10	3333
2019	First official language - French	37	45	9	6	2	83	8	1596
2018	First official language - English	35	45	9	7	4	80	11	2988
2018	First official language - French	32	45	14	6	3	77	9	1384
2017	First official language - English	37	44	8	7	4	81	11	3146
2017	First official language - French	30	50	12	5	3	80	8	1423
2014	First official language - English	32	46	9	9	4	78	13	3144
2014	First official language - French	27	48	14	8	3	75	11	1484
2011	First official language - English	32	44	10	8	6	76	14	2947
2011	First official language - French	29	46	14	8	3	75	11	1427
2008	First official language - English	33	43	10	9	5	77	13	2763
2008	First official language - French	32	45	12	8	3	77	11	1292

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	35	37	12	10	5	0	72	16	3330
2019	First official language - French	33	39	16	8	4	0	73	11	1598
2018	First official language - English	27	38	15	12	7	0	65	19	2998
2018	First official language - French	29	38	19	9	5	0	67	14	1384
2017	First official language - English	28	37	14	13	8	0	66	21	3142
2017	First official language - French	26	42	16	10	5	1	68	16	1422
2014	First official language - English	23	38	15	15	8	0	61	24	3143
2014	First official language - French	23	40	19	12	6	0	63	18	1485
2011	First official language - English	20	38	16	15	10	0	58	26	2948
2011	First official language - French	20	37	20	15	7	0	57	23	1427

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	35	43	10	9	4	77	13	3313
2019	First official language - French	31	47	13	7	2	78	9	1592
2018	First official language - English	29	44	12	11	4	73	15	3001
2018	First official language - French	26	47	14	9	3	73	13	1385
2017	First official language - English	33	41	10	11	5	74	16	3144
2017	First official language - French	26	47	15	7	3	74	11	1421

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	47	38	8	5	2	0	85	7	3326
2019	First official language - French	41	43	11	4	2	0	84	5	1590
2018	First official language - English	45	41	7	4	2	0	87	6	2999
2018	First official language - French	37	45	11	5	1	0	82	6	1388
2017	First official language - English	44	39	8	6	3	0	82	9	3140
2017	First official language - French	34	47	11	5	2	0	82	7	1420
2014	First official language - English	40	40	9	7	3	0	80	10	3143
2014	First official language - French	31	46	14	5	2	1	78	8	1483
2011	First official language - English	35	43	10	7	4	1	79	10	2950
2011	First official language - French	27	48	15	7	3	1	75	10	1426
2008	First official language - English	37	40	10	7	5	1	78	12	2773
2008	First official language - French	31	45	12	8	3	1	77	11	1292

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	39	37	11	8	5	77	13	3324
2019	First official language - French	36	40	15	6	3	76	9	1597
2018	First official language - English	33	41	11	10	6	74	15	2994
2018	First official language - French	29	42	16	8	4	71	12	1388
2017	First official language - English	32	39	12	10	7	71	17	3139
2017	First official language - French	25	44	17	9	4	70	13	1418

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	55	32	8	3	2	87	5	3309
2019	First official language - French	48	38	10	3	1	86	4	1583
2018	First official language - English	51	37	8	3	2	87	5	2981
2018	First official language - French	43	41	11	3	1	84	4	1380
2017	First official language - English	56	34	6	3	1	90	4	3136
2017	First official language - French	41	44	11	3	1	85	4	1419
2014	First official language - English	60	29	7	3	1	89	4	3142
2014	First official language - French	47	40	9	3	1	87	4	1485
2011	First official language - English	57	32	6	3	2	89	5	2944
2011	First official language - French	44	41	11	3	1	85	4	1427

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	36	39	11	10	4	0	75	14	3317
2019	First official language - French	33	42	14	7	4	0	75	11	1591
2018	First official language - English	30	43	11	10	5	0	73	15	2989
2018	First official language - French	28	41	16	10	5	1	69	15	1383
2017	First official language - English	33	42	9	10	5	0	76	15	3132
2017	First official language - French	24	47	16	9	3	0	72	13	1420
2014	First official language - English	25	45	11	12	6	0	70	19	3143
2014	First official language - French	18	43	18	14	6	1	62	20	1485
2011	First official language - English	26	45	11	10	7	0	71	18	2945
2011	First official language - French	20	44	18	11	7	0	64	18	1424

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	40	35	12	9	5	75	13	3335
2019	First official language - French	37	37	15	6	3	75	10	1599
2018	First official language - English	36	37	12	10	5	73	15	2980
2018	First official language - French	32	37	18	9	4	70	12	1382
2017	First official language - English	37	36	12	10	5	73	15	3136
2017	First official language - French	31	39	17	9	4	71	13	1419
2014	First official language - English	34	35	14	11	7	68	18	3142
2014	First official language - French	26	41	16	11	5	68	16	1484

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	34	41	12	9	3	1	1	76	12	3312
2019	First official language - French	31	44	15	7	3	0	0	75	10	1571
2018	First official language - English	30	38	15	11	5	0	1	68	17	2988
2018	First official language - French	27	38	19	10	4	0	1	66	14	1380
2017	First official language - English	32	37	14	11	6	0	1	70	16	3134
2017	First official language - French	25	42	20	9	3	0	1	67	13	1419
2014	First official language - English	29	39	15	11	6	0	1	69	16	3140
2014	First official language - French	24	42	18	11	4	0	1	66	15	1484
2011	First official language - English	31	41	12	10	4	1	1	74	14	2944
2011	First official language - French	24	46	18	9	3	0	1	71	12	1425

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	47	37	9	4	2	84	7	3339
2019	First official language - French	43	43	9	3	2	86	5	1594
2018	First official language - English	42	40	10	5	2	82	8	2994
2018	First official language - French	36	44	13	4	2	81	6	1389
2017	First official language - English	44	40	8	6	2	83	8	3134
2017	First official language - French	35	46	12	4	3	81	7	1421
2014	First official language - English	42	40	10	6	2	82	8	3142
2014	First official language - French	32	49	13	5	2	80	7	1483
2011	First official language - English	40	43	9	6	3	82	9	2948
2011	First official language - French	35	47	11	4	2	82	7	1426
2008	First official language - English	41	42	8	6	2	84	9	2773
2008	First official language - French	36	47	10	5	2	83	7	1292

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	36	34	17	7	5	0	71	12	3324
2019	First official language - French	36	37	14	7	5	0	74	12	1594
2018	First official language - English	31	33	20	9	6	1	65	15	3004
2018	First official language - French	34	35	16	8	6	0	70	14	1387
2017	First official language - English	32	35	18	7	5	1	69	13	3145
2017	First official language - French	34	39	15	6	5	1	73	11	1425
2014	First official language - English	28	36	19	9	6	1	65	15	3143
2014	First official language - French	36	37	16	7	4	0	73	11	1484
2011	First official language - English	26	36	20	10	7	1	63	17	2949
2011	First official language - French	30	37	19	8	5	1	67	13	1427
2008	First official language - English	23	33	22	13	8	1	56	21	2773
2008	First official language - French	22	38	20	12	7	0	61	19	1292

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	8	20	39	22	10	1	1	32	28	3336
2019	First official language - French	7	26	37	20	8	1	1	28	34	1596
2018	First official language - English	8	24	39	21	7	1	1	28	33	3004
2018	First official language - French	9	27	38	18	6	1	1	24	37	1388
2017	First official language - English	9	19	41	20	8	1	2	29	30	3128
2017	First official language - French	8	29	36	16	7	1	3	25	38	1417
2014	First official language - English	8	25	40	18	7	1	1	25	34	3137
2014	First official language - French	9	31	37	16	4	1	2	21	41	1482
2011	First official language - English	13	28	37	15	4	1	2	20	42	2938
2011	First official language - French	12	35	33	13	4	1	2	18	49	1426
2008	First official language - English	13	30	38	14	4	1	1	18	44	2764
2008	First official language - French	13	40	31	10	3	1	1	14	55	1290

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	First official language - English	7	14	29	30	17	2	1	49	21	3325
2019	First official language - French	6	17	30	27	14	4	2	44	25	1589
2018	First official language - English	8	18	31	26	13	2	1	41	27	2989
2018	First official language - French	9	21	32	23	9	4	2	34	32	1384
2017	First official language - English	10	17	30	24	14	2	3	40	28	3122
2017	First official language - French	9	21	30	21	10	4	4	35	32	1418
2014	First official language - English	10	20	33	22	10	2	2	34	32	3134
2014	First official language - French	10	25	30	21	8	4	3	31	37	1482
2011	First official language - English	20	25	30	16	6	1	2	22	46	2940
2011	First official language - French	19	32	26	12	5	3	2	18	54	1424
2008	First official language - English	21	27	28	15	6	1	2	22	50	2771
2008	First official language - French	23	33	26	9	4	3	2	13	59	1288

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	18	24	29	16	8	2	2	26	44	3332
2019	First official language - French	19	28	29	13	7	3	2	21	49	1594
2018	First official language - English	21	28	28	15	6	2	1	22	49	3000
2018	First official language - French	22	30	27	12	5	2	2	17	55	1386
2017	First official language - English	21	25	29	13	7	1	3	20	49	3127
2017	First official language - French	21	31	29	9	5	1	4	15	55	1422
2014	First official language - English	29	26	26	11	5	2	2	17	57	3137
2014	First official language - French	29	31	26	7	3	2	2	10	63	1484
2011	First official language - English	28	28	26	10	5	1	2	16	57	2937
2011	First official language - French	27	35	23	7	3	2	3	10	65	1425
2008	First official language - English	33	27	23	10	4	1	2	14	62	2768
2008	First official language - French	33	32	20	7	4	2	2	11	68	1288

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	6	16	31	30	17	1	1	47	22	3307
2019	First official language - French	9	21	32	24	11	2	1	36	31	1593
2018	First official language - English	8	16	34	29	12	1	1	41	24	2986
2018	First official language - French	11	23	32	23	7	1	2	31	35	1387
2017	First official language - English	7	15	32	27	16	1	2	44	23	3114
2017	First official language - French	10	22	36	19	8	1	3	28	34	1417
2014	First official language - English	8	18	34	27	11	1	2	39	26	3124
2014	First official language - French	10	26	36	20	6	1	2	27	36	1477
2011	First official language - English	8	18	34	28	9	0	2	38	27	2936
2011	First official language - French	16	30	33	13	4	1	2	18	48	1423
2008	First official language - English	9	18	35	25	10	1	2	36	28	2764
2008	First official language - French	19	31	28	14	4	1	2	19	52	1290

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	15	20	28	19	14	2	2	34	37	3330
2019	First official language - French	12	23	29	19	12	2	4	33	36	1593
2018	First official language - English	18	24	28	17	9	2	1	27	44	3000
2018	First official language - French	15	27	27	18	8	1	3	27	44	1387
2017	First official language - English	19	23	28	15	10	2	3	26	44	3129
2017	First official language - French	16	27	28	15	8	2	5	24	46	1418
2014	First official language - English	21	26	27	14	8	2	2	23	49	3133
2014	First official language - French	19	32	26	12	7	2	4	19	54	1481
2011	First official language - English	27	28	27	11	5	1	2	16	56	2942
2011	First official language - French	22	31	27	11	5	1	4	17	55	1425
2008	First official language - English	23	25	28	14	6	1	2	21	50	2766
2008	First official language - French	19	31	26	14	5	1	3	21	52	1287

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	8	15	25	27	19	3	3	49	24	3321
2019	First official language - French	9	19	28	23	13	4	3	40	30	1589
2018	First official language - English	9	16	30	26	14	3	2	42	27	2984
2018	First official language - French	13	25	28	20	9	3	2	31	40	1381
2017	First official language - English	10	15	27	23	17	3	5	43	27	3123
2017	First official language - French	13	20	28	21	10	4	4	33	36	1421
2014	First official language - English	8	14	28	29	14	3	4	46	24	3134
2014	First official language - French	7	19	31	25	11	3	4	39	27	1482
2011	First official language - English	10	16	29	24	13	2	6	40	28	2939
2011	First official language - French	10	23	25	24	10	3	4	37	36	1420
2008	First official language - English	15	21	28	20	10	3	4	32	38	2770
2008	First official language - French	17	29	26	14	6	3	4	22	50	1289

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	18	23	28	16	10	2	2	28	43	3330
2019	First official language - French	12	23	33	17	8	3	2	27	37	1591
2018	First official language - English	20	26	29	13	8	3	1	22	48	2997
2018	First official language - French	15	28	33	13	7	2	2	22	44	1387
2017	First official language - English	22	25	28	12	8	2	4	21	49	3133
2017	First official language - French	15	24	34	14	6	3	4	21	42	1416
2014	First official language - English	24	26	28	12	6	2	2	19	52	3138
2014	First official language - French	14	26	36	13	6	3	3	20	42	1481

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	10	20	36	22	11	0	1	33	31	3332
2019	First official language - French	8	22	37	19	11	1	2	31	30	1591

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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	80	11	3	1	1	3	95	2	3330
2019	First official language - French	43	28	10	11	6	2	73	17	1597
2017	First official language - English	80	12	4	1	1	3	94	2	3144
2017	First official language - French	40	30	10	12	7	2	71	19	1424
2014	First official language - English	81	11	3	1	0	3	95	2	3144
2014	First official language - French	42	27	9	13	6	2	71	20	1484
2011	First official language - English	76	12	5	2	1	5	93	2	2945
2011	First official language - French	40	29	8	15	7	1	69	23	1427
2008	First official language - English	75	11	3	2	1	7	93	3	2774
2008	First official language - French	42	24	8	12	10	2	68	23	1290

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	36	29	13	8	5	6	5	72	14	3331
2019	First official language - French	28	33	16	8	3	7	6	69	12	1596
2018	First official language - English	24	34	17	9	6	6	4	65	17	2991
2018	First official language - French	23	35	18	7	5	7	6	66	14	1390
2017	First official language - English	31	30	13	9	7	6	5	68	17	3142
2017	First official language - French	22	36	17	9	5	6	6	66	15	1423
2014	First official language - English	34	31	13	9	6	5	4	70	16	3140
2014	First official language - French	23	35	16	8	6	6	6	66	16	1485

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	52	28	7	8	4	1	81	12	3336
2019	First official language - French	53	32	7	5	2	1	86	6	1594
2018	First official language - English	42	31	9	11	5	1	74	16	2982
2018	First official language - French	46	35	9	6	3	0	82	9	1389
2017	First official language - English	46	28	9	10	7	1	74	17	3144
2017	First official language - French	45	38	9	6	3	0	83	8	1421
2014	First official language - English	46	29	8	10	6	1	76	16	3144
2014	First official language - French	43	37	10	5	3	1	82	8	1484

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	59	27	6	5	2	87	7	3325
2019	First official language - French	58	33	6	2	1	90	4	1590
2018	First official language - English	51	34	7	5	3	85	8	2990
2018	First official language - French	50	40	6	3	1	90	4	1392
2017	First official language - English	51	32	7	6	3	84	9	3142
2017	First official language - French	47	41	6	4	2	88	5	1423
2014	First official language - English	50	34	7	6	2	85	8	3140
2014	First official language - French	42	45	8	3	1	88	4	1484

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	53	33	7	4	2	1	87	6	3329
2019	First official language - French	46	39	9	4	1	1	86	5	1600
2018	First official language - English	43	40	9	4	2	1	85	6	2996
2018	First official language - French	40	42	12	4	2	1	82	5	1388

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	53	26	12	5	2	1	2	81	7	3331
2019	First official language - French	49	31	12	3	1	2	2	83	5	1596

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	46	32	10	8	4	0	0	78	12	3343
2019	First official language - French	42	35	13	6	3	0	1	78	9	1594
2018	First official language - English	40	36	11	7	5	1	0	77	12	2984
2018	First official language - French	36	39	12	9	3	0	0	76	12	1389
2017	First official language - English	42	35	10	8	5	0	0	77	13	3142
2017	First official language - French	35	41	11	8	3	1	1	77	11	1425
2014	First official language - English	39	36	10	8	5	1	0	76	14	3143
2014	First official language - French	33	39	13	9	4	1	1	73	13	1484
2011	First official language - English	33	38	11	11	7	0	0	71	17	2944
2011	First official language - French	32	39	16	9	4	0	0	71	13	1425
2008	First official language - English	27	37	12	13	10	0	1	65	23	2775
2008	First official language - French	27	37	16	11	8	1	0	65	19	1290

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	First official language - English	56	26	9	5	3	1	0	83	8	3332
2019	First official language - French	48	33	11	4	2	2	1	82	7	1598
2018	First official language - English	50	29	9	6	4	1	1	80	10	2978
2018	First official language - French	43	35	12	5	2	2	1	80	8	1389
2017	First official language - English	49	30	8	6	4	2	0	81	11	3142
2017	First official language - French	41	40	10	5	2	2	0	83	7	1424
2014	First official language - English	48	30	10	6	4	1	1	79	10	3142
2014	First official language - French	37	38	13	6	3	2	0	77	10	1482
2011	First official language - English	41	33	11	8	5	2	1	76	13	2945
2011	First official language - French	33	38	16	7	3	2	0	73	10	1427
2008	First official language - English	39	32	11	9	6	2	1	73	16	2770
2008	First official language - French	34	36	15	8	5	2	0	71	13	1290

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	First official language - English	48	31	9	7	3	0	1	80	10	3321
2019	First official language - French	49	34	9	5	2	0	1	83	7	1589
2018	First official language - English	42	33	10	8	5	1	0	76	13	2968
2018	First official language - French	41	38	10	7	3	0	0	79	10	1389
2017	First official language - English	44	33	8	8	5	1	0	78	13	3141
2017	First official language - French	42	39	9	6	3	1	0	82	8	1423
2014	First official language - English	42	34	10	9	5	1	0	77	14	3144
2014	First official language - French	38	38	12	7	4	1	0	76	11	1484
2011	First official language - English	37	35	10	11	6	0	0	72	18	2944
2011	First official language - French	33	41	13	10	4	0	0	74	13	1427
2008	First official language - English	33	34	10	12	9	1	0	68	21	2774
2008	First official language - French	30	39	13	10	6	0	0	70	17	1290

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	86	8	2	1	0	3	97	1	3330
2019	First official language - French	72	16	4	3	3	1	90	6	1594
2017	First official language - English	86	8	2	1	1	3	97	1	3140
2017	First official language - French	66	20	5	4	3	1	88	7	1421
2014	First official language - English	85	7	2	1	1	4	96	1	3144
2014	First official language - French	64	21	5	5	4	1	86	9	1484
2011	First official language - English	82	8	3	1	1	5	95	2	2945
2011	First official language - French	64	21	4	6	4	1	86	10	1427
2008	First official language - English	83	6	2	0	0	6	96	1	2772
2008	First official language - French	68	16	3	5	6	2	86	11	1293

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	First official language - English	64	19	6	4	3	2	2	87	7	3338
2019	First official language - French	59	23	7	4	3	2	3	85	7	1590
2017	First official language - English	56	24	6	4	3	3	4	85	8	3137
2017	First official language - French	46	29	8	6	4	3	5	81	10	1424
2014	First official language - English	52	24	7	4	4	4	4	83	10	3142
2014	First official language - French	42	30	9	5	4	3	8	80	10	1484
2011	First official language - English	45	29	8	6	6	2	3	79	13	2944
2011	First official language - French	36	32	10	10	5	2	4	73	16	1425

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	67	20	7	3	2	1	88	5	3337
2019	First official language - French	63	25	8	2	2	1	89	4	1599
2018	First official language - English	59	24	8	4	4	1	84	7	2973
2018	First official language - French	54	30	8	4	3	1	85	7	1389
2017	First official language - English	61	22	8	4	4	1	84	8	3141
2017	First official language - French	55	29	9	3	3	1	85	6	1424

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	56	27	7	6	3	83	9	3337
2019	First official language - French	52	31	10	4	2	84	7	1600
2018	First official language - English	50	28	10	7	5	78	12	2980
2018	First official language - French	45	33	11	6	4	78	10	1390
2017	First official language - English	54	25	8	7	5	80	12	3138
2017	First official language - French	49	33	10	5	3	82	8	1419
2014	First official language - English	50	29	10	7	4	79	11	3142
2014	First official language - French	43	33	12	7	4	77	11	1484

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	First official language - English	18	43	16	14	4	3	2	64	19	928
2019	First official language - French	17	43	21	11	4	1	2	63	15	498

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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	First official language - English	38	30	13	6	4	8	0	74	12	3329
2019	First official language - French	27	39	17	6	3	8	0	72	10	1599
2018	First official language - English	30	31	16	9	5	9	0	68	15	3002
2018	First official language - French	21	39	19	7	4	10	0	66	12	1392
2017	First official language - English	31	31	14	8	6	9	1	68	16	3143
2017	First official language - French	21	40	18	8	4	9	0	67	13	1424
2014	First official language - English	29	32	14	9	6	10	0	68	16	3141
2014	First official language - French	18	37	20	8	5	12	0	63	14	1484
2011	First official language - English	21	30	19	12	9	9	0	56	23	2940
2011	First official language - French	14	33	23	11	8	10	1	53	21	1425

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	First official language - English	31	32	15	11	7	3	0	66	19	3321
2019	First official language - French	24	39	19	9	4	3	0	66	14	1595
2018	First official language - English	24	34	17	14	8	3	0	59	24	2995
2018	First official language - French	20	34	23	13	7	3	0	56	20	1390
2017	First official language - English	24	33	16	14	9	4	0	59	24	3140
2017	First official language - French	17	35	25	12	7	3	1	54	20	1424
2014	First official language - English	21	33	18	15	10	3	0	56	26	3141
2014	First official language - French	14	34	25	15	8	4	0	50	24	1484
2011	First official language - English	14	27	20	19	17	2	0	42	37	2943
2011	First official language - French	10	25	27	19	14	4	0	37	34	1425
2008	First official language - English	15	27	18	19	18	3	0	44	38	2778
2008	First official language - French	14	27	26	16	13	4	0	43	30	1293

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	First official language - English	21	30	17	16	10	5	0	54	28	3323
2019	First official language - French	18	34	23	12	6	8	0	56	19	1593
2018	First official language - English	15	28	20	20	12	5	0	46	33	2996
2018	First official language - French	14	30	25	17	8	7	0	47	26	1385
2017	First official language - English	15	28	18	18	13	6	0	47	34	3140
2017	First official language - French	11	31	27	14	8	7	0	46	24	1420
2014	First official language - English	12	28	20	20	14	6	0	43	36	3139
2014	First official language - French	10	26	30	17	10	7	0	39	29	1485
2011	First official language - English	7	24	18	27	19	5	0	33	48	2938
2011	First official language - French	5	25	29	23	11	8	0	32	36	1424
2008	First official language - English	6	22	16	26	24	5	0	30	53	2772
2008	First official language - French	7	23	27	22	13	7	1	32	38	1290

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	First official language - English	19	30	17	18	12	4	0	51	31	3326
2019	First official language - French	18	36	22	14	6	3	0	56	21	1598
2018	First official language - English	13	29	18	23	13	4	0	44	37	2997
2018	First official language - French	14	35	23	17	8	3	0	50	26	1392
2017	First official language - English	15	29	16	21	13	5	0	47	36	3141
2017	First official language - French	14	38	24	12	8	3	0	53	21	1417
2014	First official language - English	12	32	18	21	13	4	0	46	35	3139
2014	First official language - French	12	35	24	16	9	3	0	49	27	1482
2011	First official language - English	8	27	16	25	20	3	0	37	47	2937
2011	First official language - French	7	32	25	21	11	3	0	41	33	1423
2008	First official language - English	10	29	16	25	17	3	0	41	43	2775
2008	First official language - French	10	34	25	19	10	2	1	44	30	1292

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	First official language - English	46	23	9	4	3	13	2	81	8	3340
2019	First official language - French	42	28	18	6	3	3	0	72	9	1599

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	25	42	16	11	4	1	68	15	3336
2019	First official language - French	22	46	19	7	3	2	70	11	1598
2018	First official language - English	21	43	18	12	4	2	65	16	3000
2018	First official language - French	17	45	23	10	3	1	63	13	1394
2017	First official language - English	22	42	17	12	5	1	65	18	3135
2017	First official language - French	17	45	22	10	3	2	64	13	1422
2014	First official language - English	19	41	19	14	6	2	61	20	3142
2014	First official language - French	16	43	22	11	5	2	61	17	1483
2011	First official language - English	13	38	19	17	11	2	52	29	2947
2011	First official language - French	12	36	24	18	8	2	49	27	1425

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	First official language - English	14	33	21	18	8	5	0	50	28	3313
2019	First official language - French	14	35	26	15	5	5	0	51	21	1586

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	First official language - English	36	38	12	7	3	2	1	77	11	3329
2019	First official language - French	32	44	12	7	3	2	1	78	10	1597
2018	First official language - English	32	42	12	8	3	2	1	76	11	2997
2018	First official language - French	29	44	13	8	3	2	1	75	11	1385
2017	First official language - English	37	39	10	7	4	3	1	78	11	3136
2017	First official language - French	30	43	14	8	3	2	1	75	11	1419
2014	First official language - English	43	38	9	5	2	3	1	83	8	3140
2014	First official language - French	32	47	11	6	2	2	0	81	8	1482
2011	First official language - English	32	38	12	7	5	4	2	74	13	2944
2011	First official language - French	28	43	11	10	4	4	1	74	14	1424
2008	First official language - English	28	35	14	11	7	4	1	67	19	2775
2008	First official language - French	25	40	14	12	5	3	1	67	18	1290

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	37	38	16	5	3	2	76	7	3325
2019	First official language - French	32	44	17	4	1	2	77	5	1593
2018	First official language - English	32	41	17	6	3	2	74	8	2992
2018	First official language - French	26	45	21	5	2	1	72	7	1379

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	First official language - English	24	26	18	11	9	9	2	57	23	3331
2019	First official language - French	19	29	19	11	7	10	4	57	20	1590
2018	First official language - English	20	29	18	13	10	8	2	54	26	2996
2018	First official language - French	18	28	21	13	8	10	3	52	23	1389
2017	First official language - English	21	26	15	13	12	10	3	54	29	3138
2017	First official language - French	14	28	18	14	9	12	4	50	28	1419
2014	First official language - English	18	26	17	15	12	10	2	50	31	3141
2014	First official language - French	12	25	19	16	12	13	3	44	33	1485
2011	First official language - English	14	23	17	18	15	11	2	43	38	2942
2011	First official language - French	9	22	19	16	12	17	5	40	36	1422

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	First official language - English	24	33	17	14	9	3	0	59	24	3333
2019	First official language - French	22	40	21	9	4	3	0	64	14	1596
2018	First official language - English	21	34	17	16	10	2	0	56	27	2992
2018	First official language - French	19	39	22	12	5	2	0	60	17	1390
2017	First official language - English	22	35	14	16	10	3	1	59	27	3138
2017	First official language - French	20	42	19	10	4	3	0	65	15	1422
2014	First official language - English	20	33	16	17	11	2	1	55	29	3140
2014	First official language - French	20	39	20	13	5	3	0	61	19	1485
2011	First official language - English	16	35	17	17	13	1	0	52	31	2946
2011	First official language - French	16	34	23	17	8	2	1	52	25	1424
2008	First official language - English	14	33	17	18	16	2	0	48	35	2777
2008	First official language - French	14	35	25	16	7	3	1	51	24	1292

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	First official language - English	23	29	14	15	14	3	2	55	31	3342
2019	First official language - French	22	33	18	11	11	3	2	58	23	1597
2018	First official language - English	20	30	15	16	15	2	2	52	33	3001
2018	First official language - French	19	33	18	13	12	2	2	54	27	1391
2017	First official language - English	19	25	14	18	19	3	3	47	38	3138
2017	First official language - French	16	35	17	14	13	3	3	54	28	1420
2014	First official language - English	16	27	14	18	20	2	2	45	41	3142
2014	First official language - French	14	31	17	16	15	4	2	48	34	1484
2011	First official language - English	13	25	15	21	23	2	1	39	46	2947
2011	First official language - French	10	27	20	23	17	2	2	38	41	1424
2008	First official language - English	15	31	12	18	21	2	2	48	40	2772
2008	First official language - French	15	36	16	16	13	1	2	54	30	1290

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	First official language - English	50	27	12	4	3	1	3	80	7	3336
2019	First official language - French	49	24	13	6	2	1	4	77	9	1597

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	First official language - English	52	15	10	6	7	2	9	75	14	3335
2019	First official language - French	62	12	6	3	2	2	14	87	6	1596

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	First official language - English	44	27	15	6	3	2	3	75	9	3331
2019	First official language - French	48	24	15	5	2	2	4	77	8	1592

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	First official language - English	43	23	15	7	5	4	4	71	13	3321
2019	First official language - French	43	22	15	6	3	4	5	73	11	1588

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	First official language - English	40	16	15	10	11	3	5	61	23	3333
2019	First official language - French	48	16	10	9	8	3	6	71	19	1586

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	First official language - English	71	14	6	2	2	2	4	90	4	3330
2019	First official language - French	70	12	7	3	2	2	4	87	5	1592

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	First official language - English	79	7	4	1	2	4	4	92	3	3324
2019	First official language - French	76	8	4	2	2	3	5	91	5	1586

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	First official language - English	81	6	3	1	1	2	7	95	2	3330
2019	First official language - French	76	7	2	1	1	2	10	96	2	1593

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	First official language - English	22	44	17	9	4	3	0	68	14	3336
2019	First official language - French	21	42	22	8	3	5	0	66	11	1593
2018	First official language - English	20	41	20	10	5	3	0	63	16	2994
2018	First official language - French	19	38	26	10	3	4	0	60	14	1390
2017	First official language - English	20	40	19	12	5	3	1	63	17	3139
2017	First official language - French	15	42	24	10	4	5	0	60	15	1421

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	39	40	11	5	3	2	81	8	3329
2019	First official language - French	39	42	12	3	1	2	82	5	1588
2018	First official language - English	41	39	11	5	2	2	81	7	2988
2018	First official language - French	37	45	11	3	1	2	84	4	1389
2017	First official language - English	39	40	11	5	2	2	81	8	3137
2017	First official language - French	31	48	13	4	1	3	82	5	1421
2014	First official language - English	40	38	11	5	2	3	81	8	3141
2014	First official language - French	31	46	13	3	1	5	81	5	1483
2011	First official language - English	27	41	16	8	4	4	71	12	2939
2011	First official language - French	18	45	20	7	3	6	68	11	1423

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	First official language - English	45	32	13	3	2	4	0	81	6	3331
2019	First official language - French	43	38	11	2	1	4	0	84	4	1590
2018	First official language - English	39	35	14	4	2	6	0	78	7	2988
2018	First official language - French	36	42	14	3	1	5	0	81	4	1391
2017	First official language - English	36	35	14	5	3	6	1	77	8	3137
2017	First official language - French	29	43	17	4	1	6	1	77	6	1424
2014	First official language - English	42	32	13	3	2	6	0	80	6	3140
2014	First official language - French	30	43	15	2	1	7	1	79	4	1483

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	54	32	8	4	2	0	86	6	3333
2019	First official language - French	53	35	8	2	1	0	88	4	1594
2018	First official language - English	48	37	9	4	2	0	85	6	2989
2018	First official language - French	45	43	8	3	1	0	88	4	1389
2017	First official language - English	46	36	9	5	3	0	83	8	3138
2017	First official language - French	39	46	9	4	2	0	85	6	1425
2014	First official language - English	47	36	10	5	3	1	83	7	3138
2014	First official language - French	38	45	11	4	2	0	84	6	1483
2011	First official language - English	32	40	14	8	5	1	73	13	2940
2011	First official language - French	24	46	18	7	3	0	71	11	1424
2008	First official language - English	30	38	15	10	5	0	69	16	2775
2008	First official language - French	26	43	17	8	4	1	70	13	1292

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	44	34	12	6	3	0	79	9	3332
2019	First official language - French	44	34	15	4	2	1	79	6	1592
2018	First official language - English	38	35	16	7	4	1	73	11	2988
2018	First official language - French	36	38	17	6	2	0	74	9	1391
2017	First official language - English	36	35	15	8	4	1	72	13	3139
2017	First official language - French	30	41	16	7	4	1	72	11	1422
2014	First official language - English	29	37	16	12	5	1	66	18	3143
2014	First official language - French	24	40	21	10	4	1	64	14	1485
2011	First official language - English	21	33	20	15	10	1	55	25	2942
2011	First official language - French	15	33	26	16	9	1	48	25	1423

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	41	36	11	7	3	0	78	11	3316
2019	First official language - French	42	37	14	5	2	1	79	7	1584
2018	First official language - English	35	38	15	8	4	1	74	12	2979
2018	First official language - French	34	41	16	7	2	0	75	9	1384
2017	First official language - English	34	38	14	10	5	0	72	14	3132
2017	First official language - French	28	44	16	8	3	1	73	11	1422
2014	First official language - English	28	37	16	14	5	0	65	19	3142
2014	First official language - French	22	42	22	10	4	0	64	15	1483
2011	First official language - English	20	36	17	17	10	1	56	27	2942
2011	First official language - French	14	35	26	17	8	0	49	25	1420
2008	First official language - English	19	39	16	17	9	0	58	26	2776
2008	First official language - French	17	39	21	15	7	0	56	22	1292

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	First official language - English	39	26	18	8	5	3	1	68	14	3341
2019	First official language - French	40	28	16	7	4	3	1	71	12	1598
2018	First official language - English	34	28	18	10	5	3	1	65	16	2993
2018	First official language - French	32	31	20	8	4	3	1	65	13	1390
2017	First official language - English	34	26	18	10	6	4	1	64	17	3135
2017	First official language - French	31	32	18	8	5	5	1	67	15	1421
2014	First official language - English	31	28	18	12	7	4	1	61	20	3141
2014	First official language - French	25	30	22	11	6	5	1	59	18	1485
2011	First official language - English	30	27	17	13	8	5	1	60	22	2944
2011	First official language - French	21	28	21	13	10	6	1	52	25	1422
2008	First official language - English	23	31	18	14	8	5	1	58	23	2774
2008	First official language - French	22	32	19	13	9	5	1	57	23	1290

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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	First official language - English	28	38	35	3344
2019	First official language - French	27	40	33	1597
2018	First official language - English	26	40	34	3007
2018	First official language - French	29	41	30	1394
2017	First official language - English	26	39	35	3142
2017	First official language - French	27	43	30	1423
2014	First official language - English	25	40	34	3142
2014	First official language - French	27	44	30	1484
2011	First official language - English	24	42	34	2944
2011	First official language - French	28	44	28	1427

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	First official language - English	15	26	23	5	27	4	933
2019	First official language - French	16	32	28	4	14	6	434
2018	First official language - English	15	29	24	5	21	6	824
2018	First official language - French	15	38	29	4	9	6	420
2017	First official language - English	16	23	27	7	22	5	821
2017	First official language - French	16	32	32	5	11	3	384
2014	First official language - English	15	27	29	13	9999	17	829
2014	First official language - French	12	33	36	5	9999	14	403
2011	First official language - English	17	22	36	11	9999	14	737
2011	First official language - French	15	25	45	6	9999	10	406

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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	First official language - English	36	47	7	6	2	1	2	86	8	3342
2019	First official language - French	30	48	10	8	2	1	2	80	10	1586

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	First official language - English	59	25	7	2	1	4	2	90	3	3339
2019	First official language - French	52	32	7	2	1	4	2	90	3	1596

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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	First official language - English	10	90	3334
2019	First official language - French	8	92	1596
2018	First official language - English	11	89	2996
2018	First official language - French	10	90	1389

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	46	54	320
2019	First official language - French	45	55	137
2018	First official language - English	45	55	325
2018	First official language - French	49	51	139

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	59	41	320
2019	First official language - French	62	38	137
2018	First official language - English	63	37	325
2018	First official language - French	64	36	139

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	10	90	320
2019	First official language - French	7	93	137
2018	First official language - English	11	89	325
2018	First official language - French	7	93	139

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	First official language - English	6	94	320
2019	First official language - French	7	93	137
2018	First official language - English	4	96	325
2018	First official language - French	4	96	139

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	36	64	316
2019	First official language - French	27	73	136
2018	First official language - English	42	58	326
2018	First official language - French	34	66	138

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	39	61	316
2019	First official language - French	46	54	136
2018	First official language - English	45	55	326
2018	First official language - French	45	55	138

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	49	51	316
2019	First official language - French	52	48	136
2018	First official language - English	49	51	326
2018	First official language - French	41	59	138

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	39	61	316
2019	First official language - French	41	59	136
2018	First official language - English	38	62	326
2018	First official language - French	38	62	138

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	First official language - English	32	68	316
2019	First official language - French	36	64	136
2018	First official language - English	38	62	326
2018	First official language - French	31	69	138

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	46	54	316
2019	First official language - French	64	36	136
2018	First official language - English	51	49	326
2018	First official language - French	59	41	138

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	30	70	316
2019	First official language - French	30	70	136
2018	First official language - English	33	67	326
2018	First official language - French	32	68	138

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	6	94	316
2019	First official language - French	5	95	136

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	9	91	316
2019	First official language - French	5	95	136
2018	First official language - English	11	89	326
2018	First official language - French	17	83	138

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	45	55	316
2019	First official language - French	41	59	136
2018	First official language - English	42	58	326
2018	First official language - French	40	60	138

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	22	78	316
2019	First official language - French	24	76	136
2018	First official language - English	24	76	326
2018	First official language - French	21	79	138

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	15	85	316
2019	First official language - French	15	85	136
2018	First official language - English	16	84	326
2018	First official language - French	9	91	138

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	First official language - English	55	45	315
2019	First official language - French	58	42	136
2018	First official language - English	56	44	326
2018	First official language - French	49	51	139

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	First official language - English	29	71	315
2019	First official language - French	32	68	136
2018	First official language - English	30	70	326
2018	First official language - French	25	75	139

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	First official language - English	12	88	315
2019	First official language - French	10	90	136
2018	First official language - English	11	89	326
2018	First official language - French	12	88	139

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	First official language - English	18	82	315
2019	First official language - French	18	82	136
2018	First official language - English	22	78	326
2018	First official language - French	12	88	139

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	First official language - English	12	88	315
2019	First official language - French	16	84	136
2018	First official language - English	10	90	326
2018	First official language - French	13	87	139

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	First official language - English	4	96	315
2019	First official language - French	5	95	136
2018	First official language - English	7	93	326
2018	First official language - French	6	94	139

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	First official language - English	12	88	315
2019	First official language - French	16	84	136
2018	First official language - English	11	89	326
2018	First official language - French	14	86	139

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	13	87	315
2019	First official language - French	12	88	136
2018	First official language - English	11	89	326
2018	First official language - French	12	88	139

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	First official language - English	24	76	315
2019	First official language - French	24	76	136
2018	First official language - English	26	74	326
2018	First official language - French	26	74	139

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	First official language - English	8	92	300
2019	First official language - French	13	87	129
2018	First official language - English	7	93	304
2018	First official language - French	13	87	131

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	First official language - English	24	76	300
2019	First official language - French	25	75	129
2018	First official language - English	25	75	304
2018	First official language - French	16	84	131

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	First official language - English	10	90	300
2019	First official language - French	10	90	129
2018	First official language - English	7	93	304
2018	First official language - French	12	88	131

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	First official language - English	6	94	300
2019	First official language - French	12	88	129
2018	First official language - English	6	94	304
2018	First official language - French	12	88	131

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	First official language - English	11	89	300
2019	First official language - French	11	89	129
2018	First official language - English	11	89	304
2018	First official language - French	9	91	131

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	First official language - English	7	93	300
2019	First official language - French	10	90	129
2018	First official language - English	9	91	304
2018	First official language - French	8	92	131

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	First official language - English	14	86	300
2019	First official language - French	18	82	129
2018	First official language - English	10	90	304
2018	First official language - French	19	81	131

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	First official language - English	12	88	300
2019	First official language - French	7	93	129
2018	First official language - English	9	91	304
2018	First official language - French	9	91	131

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	First official language - English	12	88	300
2019	First official language - French	12	88	129
2018	First official language - English	8	92	304
2018	First official language - French	8	92	131

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	First official language - English	34	66	300
2019	First official language - French	23	77	129
2018	First official language - English	33	67	304
2018	First official language - French	21	79	131

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	First official language - English	10	90	300
2019	First official language - French	11	89	129
2018	First official language - English	8	92	304
2018	First official language - French	9	91	131

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	First official language - English	46	54	300
2019	First official language - French	44	56	129
2018	First official language - English	47	53	304
2018	First official language - French	45	55	131

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	First official language - English	2	98	300
2019	First official language - French	0	100	129

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	First official language - English	60	40	300
2019	First official language - French	45	55	129
2018	First official language - English	59	41	304
2018	First official language - French	43	57	131

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	First official language - English	14	86	300
2019	First official language - French	12	88	129
2018	First official language - English	14	86	304
2018	First official language - French	12	88	131

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	First official language - English	12	88	3329
2019	First official language - French	11	89	1597

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	First official language - English	17	16	17	6	4	31	10	55	17	3336
2019	First official language - French	14	17	16	4	3	34	11	58	12	1595
2018	First official language - English	14	17	20	6	4	31	6	50	17	2991
2018	First official language - French	14	17	19	5	4	33	8	53	15	1388
2017	First official language - English	16	16	18	6	5	30	9	52	18	3141
2017	First official language - French	11	21	18	4	4	32	10	54	15	1423
2014	First official language - English	14	17	18	6	4	33	8	52	18	3142
2014	First official language - French	8	18	17	5	4	38	10	50	17	1485

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	First official language - English	36	32	14	5	3	9	1	75	9	3341
2019	First official language - French	31	37	15	3	2	11	1	77	5	1598
2018	First official language - English	29	34	18	5	3	9	1	70	10	2997
2018	First official language - French	25	38	19	4	2	10	1	71	7	1386
2017	First official language - English	30	32	17	6	4	10	2	70	10	3140
2017	First official language - French	20	41	17	4	3	13	1	71	9	1422
2014	First official language - English	26	30	18	6	4	14	1	67	11	3142
2014	First official language - French	17	37	20	4	3	19	1	67	9	1483
2011	First official language - English	28	36	18	6	4	7	0	70	11	2936
2011	First official language - French	19	44	19	6	3	9	1	69	10	1423

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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	First official language - English	5	95	3327
2019	First official language - French	5	95	1597
2018	First official language - English	5	95	2997
2018	First official language - French	5	95	1389

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	39	61	158
2019	First official language - French	38	62	76
2018	First official language - English	37	63	161
2018	First official language - French	31	69	70

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	84	16	158
2019	First official language - French	81	19	76
2018	First official language - English	81	19	161
2018	First official language - French	86	14	70

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	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	100	158
2019	First official language - French	100	76
2018	First official language - English	100	161
2018	First official language - French	100	70

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	First official language - English	12	88	158
2019	First official language - French	7	93	76

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	5	95	158
2019	First official language - French	7	93	76

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	29	71	158
2019	First official language - French	17	83	75
2018	First official language - English	21	79	161
2018	First official language - French	10	90	71

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	24	76	158
2019	First official language - French	29	71	75
2018	First official language - English	20	80	161
2018	First official language - French	18	82	71

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	18	82	158
2019	First official language - French	11	89	75
2018	First official language - English	11	89	161
2018	First official language - French	10	90	71

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	5	95	158
2019	First official language - French	8	92	75

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	29	71	158
2019	First official language - French	20	80	75
2018	First official language - English	31	69	161
2018	First official language - French	24	76	71

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	37	63	158
2019	First official language - French	19	81	75
2018	First official language - English	32	68	161
2018	First official language - French	21	79	71

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	17	83	158
2019	First official language - French	13	87	75
2018	First official language - English	16	84	161
2018	First official language - French	21	79	71

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	21	79	158
2019	First official language - French	11	89	75
2018	First official language - English	14	86	161
2018	First official language - French	9	91	71

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	14	86	158
2019	First official language - French	30	70	75
2018	First official language - English	16	84	161
2018	First official language - French	28	72	71

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	First official language - English	32	68	158
2019	First official language - French	36	64	74
2018	First official language - English	36	64	161
2018	First official language - French	25	75	71

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	First official language - English	16	84	158
2019	First official language - French	18	82	74
2018	First official language - English	19	81	161
2018	First official language - French	13	87	71

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	First official language - English	18	82	158
2019	First official language - French	11	89	74
2018	First official language - English	20	80	161
2018	First official language - French	8	92	71

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	First official language - English	4	96	158
2019	First official language - French	8	92	74

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	First official language - English	5	95	158
2019	First official language - French	7	93	74

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	9	91	158
2019	First official language - French	18	82	74

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	First official language - English	43	57	158
2019	First official language - French	46	54	74
2018	First official language - English	42	58	161
2018	First official language - French	61	39	71

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	First official language - English	5	95	140
2019	First official language - French	8	92	62

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	First official language - English	18	82	140
2019	First official language - French	12	88	62
2018	First official language - English	24	76	153
2018	First official language - French	16	84	69

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	First official language - English	6	94	140
2019	First official language - French	13	87	62
2018	First official language - English	9	91	153
2018	First official language - French	9	91	69

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	First official language - English	11	89	140
2019	First official language - French	12	88	62
2018	First official language - English	6	94	153
2018	First official language - French	20	80	69

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	First official language - English	8	92	140
2019	First official language - French	12	88	62
2018	First official language - English	11	89	153
2018	First official language - French	11	89	69

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	First official language - English	28	72	140
2019	First official language - French	19	81	62
2018	First official language - English	31	69	153
2018	First official language - French	18	82	69

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	First official language - English	39	61	140
2019	First official language - French	50	50	62
2018	First official language - English	43	57	153
2018	First official language - French	42	58	69

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	First official language - English	57	43	140
2019	First official language - French	56	44	62
2018	First official language - English	67	33	153
2018	First official language - French	58	42	69

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	First official language - English	8	92	140
2019	First official language - French	13	87	62
2018	First official language - English	10	90	153
2018	First official language - French	11	89	69

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	First official language - English	5	95	3335
2019	First official language - French	6	94	1596

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	First official language - English	19	14	17	3	2	36	9	60	10	3332
2019	First official language - French	15	17	17	2	2	37	9	61	8	1593
2018	First official language - English	16	15	22	3	2	36	7	53	8	2994
2018	First official language - French	14	18	20	3	2	36	7	57	8	1389
2017	First official language - English	16	14	19	3	2	38	9	55	9	3140
2017	First official language - French	11	20	17	2	2	38	10	59	8	1419
2014	First official language - English	15	14	19	2	2	40	8	56	8	3142
2014	First official language - French	9	16	16	3	2	44	10	54	10	1485

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	First official language - English	38	30	15	3	2	11	1	77	6	3339
2019	First official language - French	32	36	14	2	2	12	1	79	5	1596
2018	First official language - English	30	33	19	3	2	11	1	72	6	2991
2018	First official language - French	25	37	18	3	2	14	1	73	6	1388
2017	First official language - English	32	31	17	3	2	14	2	74	6	3140
2017	First official language - French	21	39	18	2	2	16	2	73	5	1421
2014	First official language - English	29	29	17	3	2	18	1	72	7	3141
2014	First official language - French	18	35	16	3	2	25	2	72	6	1485
2011	First official language - English	33	37	15	4	2	10	0	77	6	2947
2011	First official language - French	22	44	16	3	2	13	0	76	6	1426

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	19	31	22	13	14	0	51	27	3341
2019	First official language - French	21	27	22	14	15	1	48	30	1598
2018	First official language - English	16	25	24	14	20	1	41	35	3002
2018	First official language - French	15	24	24	16	19	2	40	36	1391
2017	First official language - English	17	26	20	16	21	1	43	37	3137
2017	First official language - French	11	20	22	17	27	3	32	45	1423

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	18	31	27	14	9	0	49	24	3339
2019	First official language - French	17	27	30	17	9	0	44	26	1595
2018	First official language - English	13	27	30	18	11	0	40	30	2991
2018	First official language - French	12	25	31	20	11	1	38	32	1388
2017	First official language - English	15	30	28	17	10	1	45	27	3136
2017	First official language - French	12	23	33	17	14	1	35	32	1421

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	30	33	20	10	6	1	64	16	3325
2019	First official language - French	22	30	25	14	8	1	53	22	1589
2018	First official language - English	20	34	24	13	8	1	55	21	2985
2018	First official language - French	15	29	28	16	10	1	45	27	1387
2017	First official language - English	25	34	21	11	7	2	61	18	3135
2017	First official language - French	14	30	26	17	12	1	44	29	1421

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	First official language - English	22	24	23	15	14	0	1	47	29	3326
2019	First official language - French	21	25	24	16	11	1	1	47	28	1583
2018	First official language - English	15	23	25	19	16	0	1	39	35	2980
2018	First official language - French	14	24	28	18	14	0	1	39	32	1389
2017	First official language - English	17	24	24	18	16	1	2	42	34	3142
2017	First official language - French	15	23	26	20	15	0	2	38	35	1422

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	First official language - English	44	29	13	6	4	1	3	76	11	3328
2019	First official language - French	43	26	14	7	4	0	6	74	11	1588
2018	First official language - English	38	29	16	8	5	0	3	70	13	2989
2018	First official language - French	38	27	15	9	5	0	6	69	15	1387
2017	First official language - English	38	30	14	7	4	0	6	74	11	3139
2017	First official language - French	33	29	16	6	5	1	10	69	13	1420

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	28	32	21	10	7	1	61	18	3330
2019	First official language - French	34	27	22	10	6	1	61	16	1594
2018	First official language - English	24	30	24	13	9	0	54	22	3000
2018	First official language - French	26	31	23	11	8	1	58	19	1390
2017	First official language - English	25	33	23	12	7	0	58	19	3125
2017	First official language - French	26	33	23	10	7	1	60	17	1423

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	First official language - English	27	38	20	9	5	1	1	66	14	3337
2019	First official language - French	29	36	22	8	4	1	1	66	12	1590
2018	First official language - English	20	37	26	10	6	0	0	58	16	2991
2018	First official language - French	25	33	25	10	5	1	1	59	15	1375
2017	First official language - English	25	32	24	11	6	0	1	58	17	3125
2017	First official language - French	24	34	24	11	4	1	2	59	15	1418

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	First official language - English	24	36	22	10	6	1	1	62	16	3331
2019	First official language - French	26	32	24	11	5	1	1	59	16	1591
2018	First official language - English	18	35	26	14	7	1	0	53	21	2984
2018	First official language - French	18	35	25	14	7	0	1	54	20	1381
2017	First official language - English	21	35	23	13	6	0	1	57	20	3127
2017	First official language - French	20	32	26	12	7	1	2	53	20	1419

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	29	34	21	10	6	1	63	16	3327
2019	First official language - French	30	32	22	10	5	1	62	15	1585
2018	First official language - English	22	34	24	13	7	0	57	19	2989
2018	First official language - French	24	31	24	13	6	1	56	19	1378
2017	First official language - English	26	33	22	11	7	1	60	18	3130
2017	First official language - French	24	33	23	13	5	2	59	18	1422

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	First official language - English	47	27	14	7	5	0	1	74	12	3320
2019	First official language - French	45	28	15	6	4	1	1	74	11	1589

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	First official language - English	34	34	19	9	4	0	1	68	13	3319
2019	First official language - French	32	33	20	9	5	0	1	66	14	1576
2018	First official language - English	25	34	24	10	6	0	1	60	16	2977
2018	First official language - French	25	32	25	10	6	0	1	58	17	1370
2017	First official language - English	27	35	21	10	5	1	1	63	15	3126
2017	First official language - French	25	34	22	10	5	1	2	61	16	1421

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	52	27	11	5	4	1	80	9	3323
2019	First official language - French	57	22	11	4	3	2	82	7	1581
2018	First official language - English	49	28	13	5	3	1	79	8	2977
2018	First official language - French	52	25	12	4	3	3	80	7	1378
2017	First official language - English	55	26	11	4	2	1	83	6	3138
2017	First official language - French	55	24	12	4	2	3	82	6	1421

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	First official language - English	77	11	4	1	1	1	5	93	3	3333
2019	First official language - French	71	13	3	2	1	1	8	93	3	1579
2018	First official language - English	72	15	5	2	2	1	4	92	3	2985
2018	First official language - French	68	15	6	2	1	1	7	90	4	1376

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	First official language - English	78	10	4	2	3	1	2	91	5	3327
2019	First official language - French	75	9	5	2	3	1	4	89	6	1593
2018	First official language - English	75	12	4	2	3	1	3	90	6	2984
2018	First official language - French	71	12	5	3	3	1	5	89	6	1379
2017	First official language - English	76	12	4	3	2	1	2	90	5	3138
2017	First official language - French	72	13	5	4	2	0	5	89	6	1423

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	60	26	8	3	2	1	87	5	3315
2019	First official language - French	57	25	10	4	2	3	84	6	1590
2018	First official language - English	55	29	10	3	2	1	84	5	2999
2018	First official language - French	56	24	10	5	2	2	82	7	1391
2017	First official language - English	57	28	9	3	1	1	87	4	3131
2017	First official language - French	52	27	10	3	3	4	83	6	1421

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	63	20	9	4	4	1	84	8	3317
2019	First official language - French	62	19	8	5	4	3	83	9	1586
2018	First official language - English	53	23	12	5	5	1	77	10	2993
2018	First official language - French	56	20	11	6	5	3	78	11	1387
2017	First official language - English	58	21	10	6	4	1	81	10	3136
2017	First official language - French	58	19	9	5	4	4	81	10	1423

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	First official language - English	61	14	5	1	1	0	18	91	3	3305
2019	First official language - French	57	13	6	2	1	1	21	90	3	1589
2018	First official language - English	52	14	6	2	1	0	24	88	4	2988
2018	First official language - French	56	13	6	2	1	0	21	88	4	1385
2017	First official language - English	56	14	5	2	1	0	23	90	4	3131
2017	First official language - French	55	13	5	2	1	0	24	90	4	1419

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	First official language - English	70	18	6	1	1	0	4	92	2	3318
2019	First official language - French	73	14	5	1	1	1	6	93	2	1588
2018	First official language - English	64	21	7	2	1	0	4	90	3	2985
2018	First official language - French	70	17	5	1	1	0	5	92	3	1379
2017	First official language - English	67	19	5	2	1	1	6	92	2	3119
2017	First official language - French	67	17	5	2	1	0	8	91	3	1414

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	First official language - English	69	16	6	3	4	1	2	88	7	3325
2019	First official language - French	75	11	4	2	2	1	4	91	5	1594
2018	First official language - English	68	16	6	4	3	1	2	87	7	2993
2018	First official language - French	72	13	5	3	3	0	5	89	6	1389
2017	First official language - English	65	17	7	4	4	1	3	85	8	3140
2017	First official language - French	69	13	5	4	3	1	6	88	7	1421

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	51	29	13	3	2	1	82	5	3322
2019	First official language - French	51	27	12	5	2	2	81	6	1591
2018	First official language - English	44	32	17	4	2	2	77	6	2997
2018	First official language - French	48	27	16	4	3	2	77	7	1387
2017	First official language - English	48	32	12	4	2	2	81	6	3132
2017	First official language - French	48	29	14	4	2	3	80	6	1421

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	16	37	32	11	3	53	14	3341
2019	First official language - French	15	34	36	12	3	49	15	1597
2018	First official language - English	10	34	37	14	5	44	19	2996
2018	First official language - French	10	31	40	15	4	41	19	1390
2017	First official language - English	9	34	38	13	6	43	18	3141
2017	First official language - French	8	28	44	15	5	36	20	1422

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	8	17	40	25	10	35	25	3323
2019	First official language - French	6	16	39	26	12	39	22	1591
2018	First official language - English	9	21	39	23	8	32	29	2977
2018	First official language - French	6	20	39	25	10	35	26	1385
2017	First official language - English	7	20	41	24	8	32	27	3137
2017	First official language - French	6	18	41	23	12	35	24	1419

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	35	43	12	5	2	2	80	8	3328
2019	First official language - French	35	44	13	4	1	2	81	6	1585
2018	First official language - English	32	44	13	6	2	3	78	9	3002
2018	First official language - French	29	46	17	5	2	2	76	7	1389
2017	First official language - English	23	44	15	8	5	4	70	14	3141
2017	First official language - French	19	43	22	8	3	5	65	12	1423

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	28	39	16	10	5	2	68	15	3337
2019	First official language - French	28	41	17	9	4	2	70	13	1597
2018	First official language - English	26	37	17	12	6	2	64	18	3002
2018	First official language - French	22	40	20	12	4	1	64	17	1388
2017	First official language - English	20	39	16	14	8	2	61	22	3138
2017	First official language - French	15	45	19	12	7	2	62	19	1423

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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	First official language - English	12	88	3335
2019	First official language - French	13	87	1596
2017	First official language - English	15	85	3136
2017	First official language - French	13	87	1422
2014	First official language - English	14	86	3132
2014	First official language - French	12	88	1482

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	87	13	392
2019	First official language - French	85	15	207
2017	First official language - English	75	25	457
2017	First official language - French	74	26	183
2014	First official language - English	82	18	439
2014	First official language - French	79	21	183

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	First official language - English	51	32	6	7	3	0	0	84	10	339
2019	First official language - French	56	33	4	4	3	0	0	90	6	178
2017	First official language - English	52	34	6	5	2	1	1	87	7	345
2017	First official language - French	56	38	1	2	1	1	1	96	3	136
2014	First official language - English	61	26	4	6	3	0	0	87	9	359
2014	First official language - French	55	30	7	4	3	0	0	86	8	144

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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	First official language - English	19	33	23	11	11	2	0	20	80	3334
2019	First official language - French	22	30	23	13	10	2	1	22	78	1595
2018	First official language - English	21	27	23	13	13	2	1	21	79	3002
2018	First official language - French	23	25	23	14	12	1	1	23	77	1393
2017	First official language - English	22	25	21	13	14	5	1	23	77	3145
2017	First official language - French	22	23	22	15	15	3	1	23	77	1423

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	First official language - English	56	44	2609
2019	First official language - French	60	40	1215

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	First official language - English	41	59	2582
2019	First official language - French	36	64	1202
2018	First official language - English	29	71	2260
2018	First official language - French	30	70	1032

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	First official language - English	11	24	18	18	21	2	6	39	42	2577
2019	First official language - French	11	22	21	19	18	1	8	36	41	1201
2018	First official language - English	9	21	17	23	25	1	4	31	51	2269
2018	First official language - French	9	21	19	21	22	2	8	32	47	1036
2017	First official language - English	9	22	15	20	26	2	5	34	50	2290
2017	First official language - French	6	18	17	20	25	2	11	28	52	1068

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	First official language - English	5	15	16	21	34	2	6	22	60	2584
2019	First official language - French	5	14	19	22	32	2	7	21	58	1198
2018	First official language - English	3	10	15	21	47	2	4	13	71	2268
2018	First official language - French	3	10	16	21	44	1	5	13	70	1037
2017	First official language - English	2	8	11	17	54	3	6	10	78	2289
2017	First official language - French	2	5	10	19	54	3	8	7	81	1067

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	First official language - English	43	20	13	7	7	1	8	69	16	3311
2019	First official language - French	38	17	15	11	10	1	8	60	24	1588
2018	First official language - English	41	20	12	8	9	1	9	68	19	2993
2018	First official language - French	34	17	15	12	10	1	10	58	25	1391

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2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Environment and Climate Change Canada by Question 98. What is your first official language?

Survey Themes

My Job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

My Work Unit

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

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

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

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

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

My Immediate Supervisor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Management

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

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

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

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

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

My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Mobility and Retention

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

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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.

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

Harassment