2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 42 4 7 2 0 0 87 8 4034
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 45 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 169
2019 Bisexual 44 38 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 46 9 2 3 0 0 86 5 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 43 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 926

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 68 18 5 5 3 0 1 86 9 4025
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 15 6 11 8 0 2 75 19 170
2019 Bisexual 71 15 4 5 4 0 2 87 9 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 67 22 3 6 0 0 3 91 6 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 19 6 4 4 0 1 86 8 927

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 33 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 4022
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 40 3 13 8 0 0 76 21 170
2019 Bisexual 51 26 7 12 4 0 0 77 16 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 35 6 8 9 0 0 77 17 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 34 10 10 5 0 0 74 16 929

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 40 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 4009
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 39 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 168
2019 Bisexual 43 34 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 34 28 9 20 9 0 0 62 29 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 39 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 927
2018 Heterosexual 30 45 9 12 4 0 1 75 16 3172
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 47 7 13 2 0 0 78 16 146
2018 Bisexual 32 49 4 12 3 0 0 81 15 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 20 12 20 7 4 0 60 28 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 45 10 13 8 0 0 69 21 739

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 34 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 3989
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 39 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 168
2019 Bisexual 56 27 7 7 2 1 0 84 9 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 33 11 6 9 0 0 74 15 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 36 11 9 3 1 0 77 12 923

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 30 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 4025
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 33 7 10 6 1 0 76 17 170
2019 Bisexual 49 23 14 9 4 1 0 72 14 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 8 16 11 6 0 0 66 18 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 33 11 9 7 1 0 72 17 928
2018 Heterosexual 45 32 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 3166
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 35 12 7 3 0 1 78 10 147
2018 Bisexual 44 36 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 51 16 13 8 8 4 0 70 17 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 32 13 10 8 0 0 70 18 734

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 4028
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 38 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 171
2019 Bisexual 42 34 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 29 15 9 12 0 0 65 21 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 36 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 929
2018 Heterosexual 38 41 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 3151
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 44 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 146
2018 Bisexual 37 44 10 4 5 0 0 81 9 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 35 26 9 9 16 5 0 64 26 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 44 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 735

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 36 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 4021
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 40 11 11 7 1 0 71 19 170
2019 Bisexual 36 34 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 34 26 16 9 13 0 2 61 22 32
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 34 15 12 9 1 0 64 20 925
2018 Heterosexual 31 35 15 11 7 0 0 66 18 3157
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 41 17 10 9 0 0 64 19 145
2018 Bisexual 29 37 14 15 4 0 0 67 19 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 36 14 8 16 4 0 60 25 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 31 19 13 13 0 0 55 26 735

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 41 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 4004
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 37 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 169
2019 Bisexual 42 37 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 28 10 6 10 0 0 74 16 32
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 39 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 919
2018 Heterosexual 37 40 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 3162
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 38 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 147
2018 Bisexual 37 40 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 25 15 12 11 7 0 58 25 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 40 12 11 6 0 0 72 16 735

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 4004
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 33 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 171
2019 Bisexual 56 32 5 5 2 0 1 88 7 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 38 6 3 6 0 0 84 10 32
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 35 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 920
2018 Heterosexual 51 37 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 3160
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 43 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 146
2018 Bisexual 54 34 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 26 12 7 12 4 0 68 20 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 36 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 738

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 35 14 8 5 0 0 73 14 4016
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 37 6 13 5 0 0 76 18 171
2019 Bisexual 39 27 13 15 5 0 0 66 20 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 34 13 6 15 0 0 66 21 32
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 30 16 13 8 0 0 63 21 921
2018 Heterosexual 34 37 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 3148
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 35 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 146
2018 Bisexual 34 45 11 4 6 0 0 79 10 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 28 9 18 16 4 0 55 36 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 33 15 15 11 0 0 60 25 736

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 29 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 3993
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 37 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 171
2019 Bisexual 56 32 7 4 1 0 0 88 4 130
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 29 27 3 13 0 0 58 15 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 30 10 4 3 0 0 84 6 918
2018 Heterosexual 53 34 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 3140
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 41 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 145
2018 Bisexual 50 42 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 29 4 4 19 4 0 71 25 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 730

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 37 14 8 5 0 0 73 14 4003
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 35 13 9 7 1 0 71 16 171
2019 Bisexual 37 30 11 16 5 0 1 68 21 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 24 38 12 7 13 0 5 66 21 32
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 36 15 12 7 1 1 66 19 924
2018 Heterosexual 33 36 14 10 6 0 0 69 16 3144
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 32 18 7 10 0 0 65 18 146
2018 Bisexual 25 43 14 11 6 1 0 69 17 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 31 21 9 8 27 4 0 55 36 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 35 15 13 11 0 0 61 24 734

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 34 14 8 5 0 0 73 12 4021
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 35 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 171
2019 Bisexual 37 33 11 13 6 0 0 70 19 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 29 19 6 7 0 3 67 13 32
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 33 16 9 6 0 0 68 16 921
2018 Heterosexual 38 33 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 3145
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 31 19 3 9 0 0 69 12 146
2018 Bisexual 35 37 16 8 5 0 0 72 12 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 20 12 21 15 4 0 51 37 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 33 18 10 9 0 1 63 19 731

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 39 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 3991
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 41 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 169
2019 Bisexual 37 42 11 8 1 0 1 80 10 130
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 49 3 12 7 3 0 77 19 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 39 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 911
2018 Heterosexual 36 36 15 8 4 0 0 72 12 3138
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 37 9 10 5 1 1 76 15 146
2018 Bisexual 40 36 17 5 2 0 0 75 8 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 26 16 7 19 4 0 56 27 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 36 15 12 9 0 1 64 21 731

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 35 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 4036
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 37 7 8 4 1 0 81 12 171
2019 Bisexual 46 33 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 48 25 12 2 12 0 0 73 15 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 33 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 926
2018 Heterosexual 45 37 11 4 3 0 0 82 8 3159
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 40 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 146
2018 Bisexual 47 40 9 2 2 0 0 86 5 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 19 20 4 16 4 0 58 21 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 37 11 8 3 0 0 77 12 737

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 30 15 6 3 0 1 75 9 4004
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 34 16 11 5 0 1 68 17 169
2019 Bisexual 53 26 13 6 2 0 0 80 8 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 51 37 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 29 19 8 4 1 0 69 11 916
2018 Heterosexual 43 31 15 7 4 0 1 74 11 3172
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 39 18 8 2 0 1 72 10 147
2018 Bisexual 48 37 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 36 30 14 8 7 4 0 70 16 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 32 17 8 4 0 1 70 13 743

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 24 33 20 11 1 2 32 34 4025
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 26 33 19 8 1 1 27 40 171
2019 Bisexual 11 25 24 21 17 1 2 39 36 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 11 42 23 5 3 6 31 23 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 24 34 16 8 1 3 25 39 923
2018 Heterosexual 10 26 33 19 10 1 2 29 37 3159
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 27 38 18 6 0 1 24 38 146
2018 Bisexual 8 29 32 19 10 0 1 30 38 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 14 24 18 28 12 4 0 42 39 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 28 36 14 7 1 1 21 42 736

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 16 25 27 20 2 2 49 24 4008
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 16 27 25 20 2 1 47 25 171
2019 Bisexual 10 16 19 26 24 2 3 53 27 131
2019 Other sexual orientation 15 12 17 15 33 0 7 52 30 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 18 28 24 15 1 4 41 30 923
2018 Heterosexual 8 17 28 25 17 3 2 44 27 3148
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 23 25 26 15 1 2 42 32 147
2018 Bisexual 12 16 24 27 17 1 3 46 29 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 2 12 41 17 9 0 63 23 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 20 29 21 11 3 3 34 35 733

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 19 30 20 15 3 4 37 30 4009
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 15 31 24 13 4 4 40 26 168
2019 Bisexual 9 20 24 17 21 3 6 41 33 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 21 26 16 24 0 7 43 29 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 20 29 20 11 3 4 34 35 922
2018 Heterosexual 10 20 30 20 13 3 4 35 33 3147
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 15 39 20 13 0 5 36 24 147
2018 Bisexual 8 20 25 32 8 4 2 43 30 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 14 11 33 18 16 9 0 37 27 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 22 31 19 8 4 5 30 37 732

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 15 29 26 20 1 3 47 23 3998
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 14 33 22 21 1 3 45 21 171
2019 Bisexual 7 13 22 27 26 2 5 56 21 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 6 21 15 18 31 3 6 54 29 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 15 30 23 17 1 4 43 26 916
2018 Heterosexual 8 15 31 25 16 2 3 43 24 3141
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 15 37 30 13 0 1 42 21 147
2018 Bisexual 10 11 26 30 20 0 2 52 22 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 10 9 19 37 20 4 0 59 20 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 18 33 20 12 2 4 35 30 733

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 18 25 22 19 1 3 44 30 4005
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 15 24 18 21 4 4 42 32 171
2019 Bisexual 12 14 18 18 32 1 4 53 28 131
2019 Other sexual orientation 3 14 17 33 22 6 3 61 19 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 20 28 19 15 2 4 35 35 921
2018 Heterosexual 13 20 27 21 15 2 3 38 34 3142
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 26 30 23 11 0 2 35 34 146
2018 Bisexual 8 19 31 25 10 3 3 38 29 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 19 5 27 25 16 9 0 44 26 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 27 18 11 2 3 31 40 738

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 17 27 22 17 3 3 41 30 4005
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 19 15 21 22 5 3 47 37 168
2019 Bisexual 8 15 18 25 23 6 5 54 26 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 17 16 24 24 3 3 51 31 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 21 23 20 13 4 5 36 39 920
2018 Heterosexual 12 20 27 21 14 3 3 37 34 3139
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 23 25 25 12 0 2 38 37 143
2018 Bisexual 17 15 22 20 23 1 1 44 33 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 7 23 23 13 30 4 0 45 32 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 20 30 19 9 5 3 30 37 732

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 17 32 22 16 3 3 40 26 4000
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 20 26 20 17 5 2 39 32 170
2019 Bisexual 11 13 29 18 24 1 4 44 25 130
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 27 24 12 21 3 3 35 39 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 18 31 19 13 3 4 34 32 923
2018 Heterosexual 10 20 32 20 13 3 3 35 31 3157
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 22 32 24 11 1 2 37 30 146
2018 Bisexual 10 15 37 18 15 2 3 35 26 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 18 18 25 13 18 9 0 34 39 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 18 35 17 10 4 4 29 33 737

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 16 33 24 16 1 2 41 25 4010
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 22 37 18 10 1 1 28 33 170
2019 Bisexual 8 18 35 17 18 0 3 37 27 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 18 33 23 11 3 3 36 29 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 18 31 21 15 1 3 38 30 926
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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 71 15 5 5 3 0 1 87 7 4026
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 17 5 7 6 1 1 82 13 171
2019 Bisexual 76 15 2 3 2 0 2 92 5 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 64 21 0 8 3 0 3 88 12 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 15 8 3 3 0 2 86 5 925

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 29 15 8 5 6 3 70 14 4015
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 33 15 5 5 5 5 73 11 171
2019 Bisexual 33 22 14 16 6 4 6 61 24 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 26 24 0 9 11 3 61 11 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 27 19 8 7 6 4 63 17 925
2018 Heterosexual 26 34 17 8 6 6 4 66 15 3152
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 28 15 10 8 11 2 62 21 147
2018 Bisexual 22 37 23 8 3 5 0 63 12 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 20 25 21 15 8 12 0 51 26 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 30 23 10 8 6 2 55 20 737

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 27 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 4022
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 26 9 5 3 1 0 82 8 171
2019 Bisexual 52 23 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 49 24 14 0 10 3 0 75 10 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 29 10 8 6 1 0 75 15 924
2018 Heterosexual 49 29 8 7 5 1 0 79 13 3146
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 33 7 7 6 0 1 80 13 145
2018 Bisexual 44 30 13 7 6 0 0 74 12 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 20 9 7 18 4 0 64 27 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 34 11 9 8 2 1 72 17 737

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 31 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 4014
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 32 4 5 2 1 0 90 6 170
2019 Bisexual 54 25 8 9 5 0 0 79 13 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 53 35 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 32 8 6 3 1 0 82 10 927
2018 Heterosexual 55 33 6 5 2 0 0 88 7 3144
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 34 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 147
2018 Bisexual 49 40 4 3 3 0 0 89 7 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 40 38 3 4 8 8 0 84 13 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 35 9 8 3 1 0 81 10 735

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 33 10 3 2 1 0 84 5 4027
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 38 9 3 3 2 0 85 6 171
2019 Bisexual 53 26 11 5 1 1 3 82 6 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 21 18 0 9 6 0 71 10 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 34 14 5 3 1 1 77 8 928
2018 Heterosexual 45 36 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 3148
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 40 11 4 3 1 1 82 7 147
2018 Bisexual 41 42 9 3 2 1 1 85 5 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 42 21 17 0 11 9 0 69 13 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 34 16 8 4 3 1 72 12 735
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 23 15 4 3 1 5 77 8 4029
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 25 9 3 6 0 6 80 10 171
2019 Bisexual 46 28 13 2 4 2 5 79 7 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 36 13 2 6 3 11 75 10 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 26 17 5 4 1 5 73 10 927

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 31 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 4023
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 31 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 171
2019 Bisexual 48 30 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 35 12 6 12 0 2 70 18 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 29 14 8 5 1 1 72 14 930
2018 Heterosexual 42 34 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 3138
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 33 13 9 5 1 0 73 14 144
2018 Bisexual 50 29 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 53 27 7 4 5 5 0 84 9 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 35 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 731

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 26 10 5 3 2 0 82 8 4022
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 22 13 2 4 2 0 82 5 170
2019 Bisexual 56 22 10 9 3 0 1 78 12 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 43 27 8 6 9 6 0 74 17 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 26 12 5 5 2 1 77 10 928
2018 Heterosexual 52 27 11 5 3 2 1 81 8 3133
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 28 10 7 5 2 0 77 13 143
2018 Bisexual 51 27 9 6 6 1 0 80 11 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 66 21 0 4 5 5 0 91 9 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 29 14 7 5 4 1 73 13 728

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 29 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 4012
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 28 9 5 4 2 1 82 9 171
2019 Bisexual 53 23 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 51 28 0 8 9 3 0 82 18 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 29 12 6 5 1 1 76 11 924
2018 Heterosexual 49 30 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 3133
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 29 7 8 7 1 0 79 14 144
2018 Bisexual 47 26 14 6 6 1 0 74 12 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 54 26 7 8 0 5 0 84 9 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 31 10 10 6 1 1 73 16 729

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 82 10 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 4012
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 12 5 3 3 1 1 88 6 171
2019 Bisexual 80 12 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 70 12 9 3 6 0 0 82 9 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 78 11 5 1 2 0 2 91 3 922

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 19 8 4 4 2 5 82 9 4027
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 22 5 3 4 1 6 87 8 171
2019 Bisexual 54 18 7 4 6 3 8 81 11 131
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 18 8 0 12 0 10 78 13 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 21 9 6 6 2 5 78 13 929

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 21 8 3 3 1 0 86 5 4032
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 17 8 2 3 3 0 86 6 169
2019 Bisexual 58 19 12 4 4 2 1 80 8 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 48 19 21 0 9 3 0 69 10 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 22 12 3 5 2 0 79 9 930
2018 Heterosexual 59 23 10 4 4 1 0 83 7 3136
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 24 8 4 7 1 0 81 11 144
2018 Bisexual 57 22 13 3 5 0 0 79 8 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 78 12 0 0 5 5 0 95 5 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 25 13 5 6 2 0 76 11 729

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 26 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 4036
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 27 10 4 4 0 0 81 9 170
2019 Bisexual 56 22 7 11 5 0 0 78 15 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 45 19 15 9 12 0 0 64 21 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 27 11 6 5 1 0 78 11 928
2018 Heterosexual 52 27 10 6 5 0 0 79 10 3137
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 31 7 8 6 1 0 78 14 144
2018 Bisexual 56 22 6 10 6 0 0 78 16 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 63 18 4 11 0 5 0 84 12 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 30 13 9 7 1 0 71 16 727

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 45 16 14 4 2 1 65 18 812
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 54 13 14 4 0 2 68 19 43
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 40 13 20 6 1 1 60 26 170
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 32 14 6 4 7 0 74 11 4030
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 32 16 7 4 9 0 70 12 171
2019 Bisexual 34 35 10 8 4 9 0 75 13 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 20 25 2 6 13 0 63 9 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 27 19 9 7 8 1 62 18 926
2018 Heterosexual 35 31 15 7 5 7 0 71 13 3150
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 26 15 8 4 10 0 70 13 146
2018 Bisexual 43 25 14 5 9 4 0 71 14 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 35 21 12 8 11 13 0 64 22 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 28 18 10 10 8 1 58 22 735

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 33 15 9 5 3 0 70 14 4022
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 34 19 10 7 2 0 63 17 170
2019 Bisexual 35 32 17 6 7 3 0 69 13 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 21 19 3 14 6 0 61 18 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 29 19 12 9 4 0 59 21 926
2018 Heterosexual 32 32 16 10 6 3 0 67 17 3140
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 32 16 14 4 2 0 65 19 145
2018 Bisexual 34 30 22 6 7 1 0 65 13 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 32 12 8 11 9 0 66 21 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 28 19 14 12 4 1 53 27 736

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 32 19 11 6 6 0 61 18 4020
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 34 18 14 8 4 0 59 23 171
2019 Bisexual 24 28 18 12 9 8 0 57 24 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 20 31 5 12 9 0 47 19 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 27 21 15 9 6 0 52 25 921
2018 Heterosexual 23 31 19 12 7 6 0 59 21 3143
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 33 17 16 5 5 0 60 22 144
2018 Bisexual 26 31 22 14 3 4 0 60 17 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 21 22 16 7 9 0 51 26 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 26 19 19 12 7 1 46 33 735

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 34 17 14 8 3 0 60 23 4027
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 36 18 15 9 3 0 58 24 170
2019 Bisexual 22 24 21 10 16 7 0 50 27 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 38 9 14 9 9 0 65 25 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 26 18 19 12 5 0 49 32 926
2018 Heterosexual 22 33 17 15 9 3 0 57 25 3145
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 32 16 20 9 1 0 56 29 146
2018 Bisexual 27 30 22 13 9 0 0 56 22 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 25 28 9 4 26 9 0 58 32 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 28 19 19 15 3 1 46 35 736

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 22 13 5 3 8 1 77 9 4031
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 26 17 8 3 8 3 68 12 170
2019 Bisexual 52 21 10 3 2 11 1 82 6 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 13 15 3 3 16 0 76 7 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 22 15 5 3 11 1 73 9 929
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 44 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 4030
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 51 11 9 3 1 0 77 12 169
2019 Bisexual 43 37 11 6 2 0 1 81 8 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 55 6 6 3 3 0 84 10 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 41 15 10 4 1 0 70 14 924
2018 Heterosexual 30 45 14 6 3 1 0 76 9 3148
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 43 15 9 3 1 0 73 12 145
2018 Bisexual 30 53 14 2 1 0 0 83 3 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 38 10 26 6 15 5 0 50 22 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 41 19 10 5 1 0 66 15 738

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 38 20 14 5 2 0 61 19 4010
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 37 20 13 9 4 0 56 23 169
2019 Bisexual 24 32 11 17 9 4 1 60 28 131
2019 Other sexual orientation 14 41 21 12 9 3 0 56 22 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 32 19 20 8 2 0 51 29 925

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 36 12 8 3 2 1 76 12 4024
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 38 9 8 4 2 1 79 12 171
2019 Bisexual 39 23 17 10 7 2 2 64 18 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 22 35 6 21 12 3 0 59 35 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 34 15 6 6 2 2 72 13 927
2018 Heterosexual 39 37 11 6 4 2 1 78 11 3159
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 36 10 6 4 3 1 79 10 144
2018 Bisexual 37 37 10 8 2 6 0 78 11 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 32 17 9 18 15 9 0 54 36 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 39 11 8 5 2 1 76 13 740

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 36 16 6 2 1 0 75 8 4014
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 35 20 4 3 2 0 73 7 169
2019 Bisexual 42 33 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 34 26 6 3 3 0 63 10 32
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 36 20 6 5 2 0 68 11 926
2018 Heterosexual 37 38 16 5 3 1 0 76 8 3149
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 32 15 7 5 2 0 73 12 145
2018 Bisexual 31 46 18 3 1 1 0 78 4 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 39 24 9 17 7 5 0 65 25 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 32 22 9 6 2 0 63 15 733

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 23 20 13 8 10 2 54 24 4018
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 21 21 14 11 10 3 48 28 170
2019 Bisexual 28 19 10 18 12 8 3 54 35 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 24 12 9 19 6 0 57 30 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 21 20 15 13 8 3 46 31 926
2018 Heterosexual 22 25 19 12 11 9 2 53 26 3149
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 26 20 9 15 10 3 50 27 145
2018 Bisexual 25 25 16 12 11 11 0 56 26 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 19 16 9 19 13 0 49 33 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 21 20 16 16 10 2 40 37 739

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 34 17 11 8 2 0 64 19 4015
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 41 12 13 8 3 0 66 22 171
2019 Bisexual 36 28 11 14 6 3 2 68 21 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 26 18 6 21 0 0 56 27 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 33 19 11 12 2 1 56 24 927
2018 Heterosexual 25 35 17 12 9 2 0 61 21 3152
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 34 15 14 12 1 0 58 26 144
2018 Bisexual 33 30 17 11 7 3 0 64 18 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 43 18 13 6 15 5 0 63 23 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 28 20 18 14 3 0 46 33 738

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 32 14 12 10 2 1 61 24 4030
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 35 18 6 14 1 2 62 20 171
2019 Bisexual 37 26 14 9 9 3 2 66 19 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 28 9 6 23 3 0 60 31 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 29 17 13 16 3 1 53 30 931
2018 Heterosexual 26 30 15 13 12 2 1 58 26 3152
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 34 13 13 12 1 2 61 25 145
2018 Bisexual 31 27 15 17 11 0 0 57 28 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 38 14 3 23 17 5 0 54 42 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 25 17 15 21 4 2 43 39 737

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 24 13 5 3 1 3 78 8 4025
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 23 12 8 3 0 4 76 11 171
2019 Bisexual 50 25 18 3 2 0 2 76 5 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 19 9 3 3 3 3 84 7 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 22 15 6 4 2 5 72 11 928

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 11 9 5 6 2 12 76 13 4016
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 12 10 5 4 1 13 78 10 171
2019 Bisexual 50 16 9 4 10 2 9 74 16 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 19 6 3 12 3 15 75 18 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 13 13 5 7 2 13 71 14 928

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 23 16 7 4 1 3 73 11 4006
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 20 17 5 5 2 3 71 11 170
2019 Bisexual 48 20 15 10 4 2 1 70 14 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 19 15 6 12 3 3 66 19 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 25 18 6 6 2 5 68 13 928

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 21 16 9 5 3 4 68 15 4004
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 17 15 8 7 4 4 68 16 170
2019 Bisexual 47 16 18 10 4 2 2 66 15 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 45 17 15 6 12 3 3 66 19 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 20 20 8 7 4 5 61 17 927

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 16 11 7 7 2 5 73 15 4010
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 11 12 9 6 3 6 70 17 170
2019 Bisexual 62 8 10 7 5 2 5 75 14 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 18 9 6 18 3 6 64 26 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 17 14 7 10 4 7 65 19 927

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 70 13 7 2 1 3 4 88 4 4012
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 11 8 4 1 1 4 86 5 171
2019 Bisexual 66 19 6 1 3 2 3 90 4 130
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 3 11 9 9 3 6 69 20 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 14 9 3 2 4 7 85 5 928

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 76 9 5 2 2 3 3 90 4 4004
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 12 5 1 1 2 4 92 3 169
2019 Bisexual 76 8 9 1 1 2 2 88 3 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 61 6 12 3 3 6 9 79 7 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 9 8 2 4 5 6 84 7 928

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 77 7 3 1 1 2 8 94 3 4009
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 5 3 1 0 1 7 95 1 171
2019 Bisexual 74 9 5 1 2 2 5 90 4 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 60 6 6 0 12 0 15 78 15 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 9 7 2 2 3 9 88 4 921

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 42 19 7 3 4 0 69 11 4021
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 49 14 10 4 3 0 71 15 171
2019 Bisexual 20 44 15 14 3 2 2 66 18 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 20 19 26 9 10 10 7 47 22 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 39 21 11 5 4 1 61 17 927
2018 Heterosexual 26 37 21 8 5 4 0 65 14 3158
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 41 14 11 7 1 1 68 18 145
2018 Bisexual 30 33 21 10 6 0 0 63 16 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 26 28 4 9 23 9 0 60 36 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 31 24 11 9 7 0 52 22 741

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 36 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 4005
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 34 13 4 4 1 0 79 8 169
2019 Bisexual 44 31 13 9 1 1 1 77 10 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 48 37 3 3 6 3 0 87 10 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 38 14 8 4 2 0 73 12 924
2018 Heterosexual 50 35 8 3 2 1 0 86 5 3155
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 36 8 3 3 1 0 86 7 145
2018 Bisexual 50 34 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 43 29 16 0 8 5 0 75 9 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 37 13 6 4 2 0 75 11 737

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 31 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 4012
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 32 9 5 3 1 0 84 8 170
2019 Bisexual 50 27 11 7 3 2 1 79 9 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 25 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 33 14 4 3 4 0 78 7 922
2018 Heterosexual 50 32 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 3150
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 37 11 2 2 1 0 85 4 143
2018 Bisexual 45 35 13 5 1 1 0 81 6 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 32 31 12 13 4 4 3 68 19 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 35 15 3 3 4 1 78 6 736

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 30 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 4025
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 4 171
2019 Bisexual 53 30 11 4 1 0 1 84 5 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 58 20 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 34 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 927
2018 Heterosexual 55 33 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 3149
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 31 6 6 3 1 0 86 8 145
2018 Bisexual 53 35 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 54 22 13 4 4 5 0 79 8 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 34 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 736

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 30 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 4015
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 29 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 170
2019 Bisexual 50 26 13 7 2 1 0 77 10 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 20 15 3 12 3 0 69 16 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 31 15 8 6 1 0 70 14 927
2018 Heterosexual 46 32 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 3145
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 32 9 7 4 1 1 80 11 145
2018 Bisexual 47 36 13 3 1 0 0 83 4 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 40 29 12 8 7 4 0 72 15 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 30 19 9 7 1 0 64 16 737

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 32 11 6 3 0 0 81 9 4003
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 32 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 171
2019 Bisexual 44 29 17 11 0 0 0 73 11 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 23 8 12 6 0 0 73 19 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 33 15 8 5 1 0 71 14 923
2018 Heterosexual 44 35 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 3130
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 33 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 145
2018 Bisexual 47 39 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 32 41 0 15 7 4 0 77 23 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 32 19 11 7 0 0 63 18 734

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 24 16 9 6 2 0 69 15 4029
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 20 13 12 8 4 1 65 21 171
2019 Bisexual 36 29 17 12 4 2 1 66 16 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 24 12 2 21 0 0 65 23 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 25 19 10 9 4 1 61 20 928
2018 Heterosexual 39 26 17 8 7 2 0 67 15 3160
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 26 15 8 6 3 1 70 14 145
2018 Bisexual 49 20 17 9 4 1 0 69 13 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 32 14 12 17 12 12 0 53 34 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 25 19 11 11 4 1 56 23 736
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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 34 35 4038
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 35 29 171
2019 Bisexual 39 23 38 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 43 22 35 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 30 41 932
2018 Heterosexual 31 34 35 3170
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 34 29 147
2018 Bisexual 32 34 35 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 28 31 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 33 41 743

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 46 26 5 11 6 1274
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 37 30 8 13 2 60
2019 Bisexual 2 36 18 4 33 7 52
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 22 27 0 37 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 38 30 5 10 7 271
2018 Heterosexual 8 43 28 4 9 7 978
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 42 25 6 7 7 56
2018 Bisexual 0 47 24 10 16 3 29
2018 Other sexual orientation 0 29 20 23 21 8 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 33 38 6 3 10 197
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Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 44 10 7 3 1 2 79 10 4026
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 50 9 4 5 3 3 80 10 170
2019 Bisexual 30 44 9 9 5 1 3 77 14 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 40 2 9 13 7 3 73 24 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 43 9 7 2 1 3 82 9 930

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 25 8 2 1 5 2 89 3 4025
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 22 7 1 0 9 3 91 1 169
2019 Bisexual 56 24 4 3 1 9 3 91 5 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 30 6 9 3 18 3 76 16 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 26 10 3 2 5 2 84 5 930
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 4028
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 91 171
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 927
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 3167
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 88 147
2018 Bisexual 13 87 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 21 79 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 741

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 397
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 54 113
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 336
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 67 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 50 103

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 38 397
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 32 113
2018 Heterosexual 58 42 336
2018 Gay or lesbian 73 27 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 36 103

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 397
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 336
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 103

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 397
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 113
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 18
2018 Bisexual 0 100 12

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 397
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 113
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 336
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 103

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 397
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 113
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 336
2018 Bisexual 0 100 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 103

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 397
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 336
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 103

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 67 113
2018 Heterosexual 35 65 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 61 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 59 103

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 65 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 57 113
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 59 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 66 103

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 58 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 113
2018 Heterosexual 45 55 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 56 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 55 103

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 59 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 52 113
2018 Heterosexual 44 56 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 54 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 103

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 67 113
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 335
2018 Bisexual 50 50 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 103

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 113
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 51 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 103

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 113
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 46 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 103

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 18
2018 Bisexual 0 100 12

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 383
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 335
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 103

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 113
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 335
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 103

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 55 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 41 113
2018 Heterosexual 45 55 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 47 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 52 103

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 80 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 77 113
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 68 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 103

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 383
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 113
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 335
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 103

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 46 382
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 51 113
2018 Heterosexual 54 46 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 65 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 103

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 382
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 77 113
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 67 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 103

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 382
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 113
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 103

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 382
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 113
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 335
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 103

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 382
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 113
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 103

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 382
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 103

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 382
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 113
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 335
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 103

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 382
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 113
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 335
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 103

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 382
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 73 113
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 335
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 70 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 103

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 365
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 325

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 78 365
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 325
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 97

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 365
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 325
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 97

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 365
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 325
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 97

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 365
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 325
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 97

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 365
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 325
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 97

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 365
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 325
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 97

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 365
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 325
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 97

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 365
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 325
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 97

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 365
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 325
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 61 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 97

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 365
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 325
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 97

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 56 365
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 325
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 43 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 41 97

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 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 1 99 325

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 365
2018 Heterosexual 50 50 325
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 61 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 39 97

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 365
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 325
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 18

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 365
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 325
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 97

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 4024
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 89 170
2019 Bisexual 24 76 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 71 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 928

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 15 18 5 4 27 9 57 14 4031
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 18 15 5 5 26 10 60 17 170
2019 Bisexual 20 12 12 11 11 25 10 49 34 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 14 14 16 6 6 32 13 49 22 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 14 22 6 7 25 9 46 20 931
2018 Heterosexual 19 17 20 5 4 28 7 55 14 3155
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 15 20 6 6 27 5 54 18 146
2018 Bisexual 19 14 20 6 7 27 7 49 21 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 9 15 0 18 25 16 43 31 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 15 25 7 7 25 5 46 19 742

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 26 16 5 3 11 1 73 9 4028
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 32 15 4 4 10 0 74 9 170
2019 Bisexual 36 23 14 10 5 11 1 67 17 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 24 13 9 6 19 0 66 19 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 25 18 6 6 14 1 65 14 930
2018 Heterosexual 33 29 17 5 4 12 1 72 9 3154
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 34 13 4 6 8 0 76 10 147
2018 Bisexual 33 25 19 6 4 8 4 66 12 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 32 36 9 0 15 9 0 74 16 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 27 22 8 5 12 1 59 15 739
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 4021
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 95 171
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 926
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 3163
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 96 146
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 738

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 65 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 71 95
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 190
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 65 67

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 76 24 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 84 16 95
2018 Heterosexual 76 24 190
2018 Prefer not to answer 84 16 67

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 95
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 190

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 253
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 190
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 67

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 95
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 190

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 95
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 190

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 95
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 190
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 67

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 70 95
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 72 67

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 75 95
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 78 67

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 80 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 95
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 80 67

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 95
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 191

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 72 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 74 95
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 67

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 81 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 74 95
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 67

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 253
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 191

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 95
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 67

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 74 95
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84 67

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 95
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 67

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 95
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 67

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 82 253
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 95
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 67

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 249
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 75 95
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 67

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 249
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 95
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 67

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 249
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 67

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 249
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 95
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 67

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 249
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 95
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 67

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 249
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 191

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 249
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 95
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 191

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 249
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 95
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 67

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 49 249
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 48 95
2018 Heterosexual 50 50 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 67

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 225
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 184

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 81 225
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 184

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 225
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 184

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 225
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 184

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 225

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 225
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 184
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 63

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 225
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 184

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 225
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 184
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 80 63

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 225
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 184
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 63

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 225
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 184
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 63

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 225
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 184

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 225
2018 Heterosexual 45 55 184
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 38 63

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 98 225

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 45 225
2018 Heterosexual 57 43 184
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 42 63

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 225
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 184
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 63

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 225
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 184
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 63

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 4030
2019 Gay or lesbian 6 94 171
2019 Bisexual 8 92 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 24 76 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 928

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 14 18 3 3 30 9 61 9 4023
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 19 14 3 3 31 7 68 9 171
2019 Bisexual 22 11 17 5 6 30 9 55 17 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 7 20 15 3 13 36 6 47 27 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 14 24 4 5 27 8 49 14 926
2018 Heterosexual 22 17 20 3 2 30 6 61 8 3158
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 19 15 3 2 32 6 67 9 144
2018 Bisexual 20 18 19 6 3 29 5 57 14 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 20 13 20 3 11 21 12 49 21 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 15 26 5 4 29 5 48 13 741

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 25 16 3 2 12 2 75 6 4024
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 29 12 3 2 11 1 81 6 170
2019 Bisexual 42 19 16 5 6 12 0 70 12 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 22 19 3 13 18 0 59 19 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 23 21 4 4 16 2 65 10 929
2018 Heterosexual 37 28 17 3 2 12 1 75 6 3160
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 34 15 2 2 11 0 79 4 145
2018 Bisexual 39 24 16 6 3 8 4 71 11 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 32 11 0 11 9 0 76 12 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 29 21 5 4 13 1 65 11 741
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 27 22 14 15 0 1 48 29 4033
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 24 19 20 17 0 1 44 37 171
2019 Bisexual 23 29 18 8 20 0 1 53 29 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 16 28 26 0 27 0 2 45 28 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 24 23 14 20 0 1 42 34 929
2018 Heterosexual 16 23 24 16 21 0 1 39 37 3165
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 23 24 19 20 1 2 35 40 146
2018 Bisexual 14 20 29 14 22 0 0 34 37 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 7 20 34 11 23 4 0 28 36 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 20 24 17 24 0 2 35 41 743

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 27 25 14 9 0 0 53 23 4029
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 22 28 13 13 1 0 45 26 171
2019 Bisexual 30 23 26 17 4 0 0 52 21 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 24 44 17 3 6 3 3 72 10 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 24 26 15 12 1 1 47 27 927
2018 Heterosexual 20 27 27 16 9 0 1 47 26 3165
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 28 31 18 9 1 1 41 27 146
2018 Bisexual 28 21 33 11 7 0 0 49 18 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 23 23 22 13 15 4 0 47 29 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 25 28 18 12 1 1 42 30 742

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 28 20 11 6 0 2 63 17 4005
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 27 21 12 6 1 2 60 19 169
2019 Bisexual 38 31 22 6 3 0 1 69 9 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 29 17 6 6 3 3 70 13 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 25 23 11 10 1 3 54 21 930
2018 Heterosexual 26 28 24 13 8 0 2 55 21 3154
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 30 29 13 7 1 2 50 20 145
2018 Bisexual 34 29 20 11 7 0 0 63 17 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 34 10 24 5 18 4 4 47 26 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 24 27 15 9 1 3 47 25 735

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 25 22 14 10 1 1 54 24 4013
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 28 18 14 11 1 1 55 26 171
2019 Bisexual 35 24 22 11 8 1 0 59 19 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 27 11 6 12 3 6 68 20 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 23 23 15 12 2 2 48 28 928
2018 Heterosexual 25 23 23 15 11 1 1 49 27 3154
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 27 26 15 11 1 2 47 26 146
2018 Bisexual 32 24 19 14 11 0 0 56 25 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 20 27 8 25 11 5 5 51 40 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 21 25 16 13 2 2 44 30 738

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 22 11 5 3 0 4 80 8 4014
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 23 17 6 3 1 2 74 9 170
2019 Bisexual 68 15 10 1 4 0 3 85 4 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 69 3 16 3 0 3 6 79 4 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 22 14 5 4 1 7 76 10 921
2018 Heterosexual 49 23 14 5 4 0 5 76 9 3151
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 28 10 8 3 1 5 78 11 146
2018 Bisexual 62 24 13 0 1 0 0 86 1 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 55 16 18 7 0 5 0 74 7 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 25 14 6 5 1 6 74 12 737

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 28 19 10 7 0 1 64 17 4022
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 35 18 7 8 0 0 67 14 171
2019 Bisexual 34 27 17 11 10 0 1 61 22 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 41 21 22 9 6 0 0 62 15 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 26 21 10 10 1 2 59 20 929
2018 Heterosexual 31 26 21 11 9 0 1 58 21 3161
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 33 17 13 5 1 2 64 19 146
2018 Bisexual 35 22 22 15 7 0 0 57 21 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 22 30 28 10 4 5 0 55 15 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 26 21 12 12 1 2 53 25 741

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 35 18 7 4 1 1 71 11 4019
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 34 18 9 5 1 1 68 14 170
2019 Bisexual 35 31 21 7 5 0 1 66 12 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 30 16 9 9 6 3 62 20 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 33 20 10 5 2 2 64 15 923
2018 Heterosexual 29 34 23 8 5 1 1 64 13 3153
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 34 24 9 6 1 1 60 16 145
2018 Bisexual 32 36 20 7 4 0 0 68 12 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 29 21 25 6 15 4 0 52 22 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 32 26 10 6 2 2 56 17 735

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 32 22 10 5 0 1 62 16 4018
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 29 25 11 6 1 1 57 18 170
2019 Bisexual 38 27 16 13 5 0 1 65 18 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 25 12 12 9 3 3 65 22 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 31 22 11 9 1 2 56 21 921
2018 Heterosexual 24 31 25 12 6 1 1 56 19 3157
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 31 28 15 5 1 2 52 20 146
2018 Bisexual 24 41 22 8 5 0 0 65 13 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 42 8 17 18 11 4 0 52 30 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 28 26 14 9 2 2 48 25 736

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 31 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 4016
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 35 18 7 7 1 0 67 14 170
2019 Bisexual 33 30 17 10 8 0 2 64 19 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 21 26 0 12 3 3 59 13 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 31 20 10 7 1 1 62 18 921
2018 Heterosexual 30 31 22 10 6 1 1 62 16 3143
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 30 23 11 4 1 1 61 16 145
2018 Bisexual 35 33 20 4 9 0 0 68 12 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 27 20 13 30 7 4 0 49 38 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 27 26 12 8 1 2 53 20 733

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 25 15 8 6 0 1 72 14 4011
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 31 15 8 5 1 1 72 13 168
2019 Bisexual 38 32 12 10 5 0 2 72 16 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 48 23 6 6 15 0 3 72 21 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 27 15 7 8 1 2 68 16 921

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 30 18 9 5 0 1 67 14 4005
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 29 22 11 8 1 0 58 20 170
2019 Bisexual 37 33 17 12 1 0 1 71 12 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 48 17 3 9 3 3 69 13 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 30 20 8 8 1 1 63 17 922
2018 Heterosexual 30 30 22 11 6 0 1 60 17 3144
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 24 23 12 6 1 1 58 18 146
2018 Bisexual 34 37 17 8 3 0 0 71 12 86
2018 Other sexual orientation 28 26 5 16 22 5 0 56 39 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 29 24 11 9 1 1 55 20 732

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 23 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 4001
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 24 11 5 6 0 1 78 11 167
2019 Bisexual 58 21 13 5 2 0 1 79 7 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 44 29 9 3 9 0 6 78 13 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 26 12 6 6 1 2 75 13 921
2018 Heterosexual 53 24 13 4 4 0 3 79 7 3140
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 23 13 4 5 1 2 77 10 145
2018 Bisexual 63 21 10 5 0 0 0 84 5 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 23 11 10 10 5 0 67 22 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 24 16 7 4 1 3 73 11 730

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 73 13 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 4003
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 10 5 0 2 1 6 93 2 169
2019 Bisexual 73 15 4 3 1 0 5 91 4 131
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 14 3 9 9 3 12 75 22 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 17 7 2 3 2 6 87 6 920
2018 Heterosexual 69 14 7 2 3 1 5 88 5 3149
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 19 5 1 3 1 3 91 4 146
2018 Bisexual 72 13 8 2 1 1 2 89 3 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 71 3 5 10 7 5 0 77 18 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 17 8 4 3 1 5 83 8 730

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 75 10 5 3 4 1 3 88 6 4024
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 11 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 171
2019 Bisexual 67 14 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 64 8 6 0 13 3 6 80 14 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 12 7 5 5 1 5 83 10 921
2018 Heterosexual 73 11 6 3 4 1 4 88 7 3150
2018 Gay or lesbian 71 10 7 4 4 1 3 84 8 146
2018 Bisexual 73 10 8 4 3 1 0 84 8 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 59 0 11 9 12 9 0 64 23 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 14 7 4 4 2 5 84 8 734

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 24 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 3998
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 27 9 2 1 0 1 88 3 171
2019 Bisexual 58 22 15 2 2 0 0 81 5 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 26 9 0 6 3 3 84 6 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 25 10 2 3 0 3 84 5 922
2018 Heterosexual 59 24 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 3140
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 29 9 3 4 1 2 84 7 147
2018 Bisexual 57 26 11 3 2 0 0 84 6 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 37 16 26 8 8 5 0 56 17 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 25 10 4 2 1 4 83 6 738

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 65 18 8 4 4 0 1 84 8 4005
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 17 9 1 5 0 1 85 5 170
2019 Bisexual 58 25 7 4 5 0 1 83 9 131
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 23 11 0 9 0 3 79 10 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 18 10 4 6 1 3 78 11 921
2018 Heterosexual 60 20 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 3130
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 23 6 8 7 1 1 79 15 147
2018 Bisexual 56 23 8 5 8 0 0 79 13 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 50 21 5 0 20 5 0 74 21 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 22 14 6 6 1 3 72 13 735

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 11 4 2 1 0 19 92 3 3992
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 12 3 1 2 0 20 92 4 170
2019 Bisexual 63 4 3 0 0 0 30 96 0 131
2019 Other sexual orientation 64 3 3 0 0 0 30 96 0 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 11 5 1 1 1 23 89 4 917
2018 Heterosexual 57 11 5 2 1 0 24 90 3 3118
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 11 4 3 2 1 24 89 6 147
2018 Bisexual 54 11 2 2 0 0 31 94 3 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 46 0 10 0 5 5 34 76 8 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 12 6 2 1 1 27 88 4 730

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 74 14 5 1 1 0 5 93 2 4002
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 20 6 1 1 0 5 92 2 169
2019 Bisexual 73 13 5 2 1 0 6 92 3 130
2019 Other sexual orientation 64 15 6 0 6 0 9 86 7 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 16 7 2 1 1 8 90 3 920
2018 Heterosexual 69 16 7 1 1 0 6 91 2 3130
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 21 8 3 1 2 4 87 4 147
2018 Bisexual 68 15 6 5 2 0 3 86 8 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 41 8 15 19 4 5 8 57 26 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 16 8 2 1 1 11 88 3 730

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 66 12 7 5 7 0 3 80 13 4019
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 11 8 5 3 0 4 83 9 171
2019 Bisexual 54 20 5 10 9 1 1 75 19 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 15 16 0 12 3 12 67 14 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 15 9 5 7 1 5 78 12 925
2018 Heterosexual 59 14 9 6 9 0 3 75 15 3139
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 9 8 7 11 1 3 74 18 147
2018 Bisexual 51 14 10 15 10 0 0 66 24 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 45 14 13 10 13 5 0 62 24 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 16 8 6 9 1 5 75 16 738

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 26 12 4 2 0 2 81 7 4011
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 26 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 170
2019 Bisexual 42 26 19 5 8 0 1 69 13 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 28 16 7 6 0 6 69 13 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 24 12 5 3 0 4 79 8 920
2018 Heterosexual 49 27 15 5 3 0 2 77 8 3139
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 34 15 3 2 1 2 79 5 147
2018 Bisexual 38 37 16 6 3 0 1 75 9 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 20 37 13 12 9 5 5 63 23 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 27 13 7 3 0 3 76 11 737

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 34 33 10 3 0 0 54 14 4031
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 32 38 11 6 0 0 45 17 171
2019 Bisexual 14 31 39 14 2 0 0 44 16 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 19 40 14 6 0 0 40 21 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 28 35 14 6 1 1 44 20 930
2018 Heterosexual 15 33 34 13 4 0 0 48 17 3176
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 38 39 15 2 0 0 44 17 147
2018 Bisexual 10 37 39 11 3 0 0 47 15 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 17 23 30 23 3 4 0 41 28 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 40 15 7 1 1 37 23 743

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 16 38 24 13 0 0 37 25 3987
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 20 38 25 9 0 0 35 27 168
2019 Bisexual 13 22 34 21 10 0 0 31 35 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 14 37 17 10 3 0 28 34 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 19 38 20 9 0 0 30 32 916
2018 Heterosexual 10 17 38 23 11 0 0 35 27 3128
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 14 45 24 9 0 1 33 22 145
2018 Bisexual 6 20 42 27 4 0 0 31 27 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 27 17 24 16 13 5 0 30 46 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 19 40 19 8 0 1 28 32 723

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 39 17 9 4 4 0 69 13 4016
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 48 14 9 3 2 1 73 13 171
2019 Bisexual 27 32 18 15 6 3 0 60 21 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 20 30 19 14 9 9 0 54 26 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 35 20 9 6 5 1 63 16 925
2018 Heterosexual 29 39 17 8 4 3 0 70 12 3157
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 48 16 7 5 2 0 71 12 146
2018 Bisexual 31 27 21 13 4 1 1 60 18 88
2018 Other sexual orientation 24 22 21 20 8 5 0 49 30 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 39 17 11 6 3 1 64 18 741

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 36 17 11 6 2 0 65 17 4026
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 42 17 12 6 1 0 65 18 171
2019 Bisexual 23 36 15 15 8 3 0 61 24 133
2019 Other sexual orientation 26 36 11 16 12 0 0 61 28 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 32 21 14 9 3 1 55 24 928
2018 Heterosexual 27 36 18 10 7 2 0 64 18 3164
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 42 14 13 7 0 0 67 20 147
2018 Bisexual 31 32 21 10 5 1 0 63 15 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 16 39 14 8 19 5 0 58 28 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 32 22 13 10 3 0 53 24 739
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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 4024
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 89 171
2019 Bisexual 19 81 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 69 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 927

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 80 20 592
2019 Gay or lesbian 88 12 18
2019 Bisexual 93 7 26
2019 Other sexual orientation 79 21 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 80 20 167

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 33 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 466
2019 Bisexual 42 38 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 24
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 36 6 8 5 0 1 81 13 132
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Compensation

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 30 24 13 11 1 1 20 80 4019
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 33 27 9 12 1 1 17 83 169
2019 Bisexual 23 26 23 15 11 1 0 23 77 132
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 21 20 24 18 0 0 17 83 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 31 23 13 14 2 1 16 84 925
2018 Heterosexual 20 25 24 14 14 1 1 20 80 3169
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 27 26 16 12 1 1 17 83 147
2018 Bisexual 25 23 28 12 10 1 1 26 74 90
2018 Other sexual orientation 5 31 33 16 10 5 0 5 95 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 26 28 14 15 1 1 16 84 741

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

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 38 3153
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 41 138
2019 Bisexual 65 35 101
2019 Other sexual orientation 80 20 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 40 753

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

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 3120
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 65 136
2019 Bisexual 43 57 100
2019 Other sexual orientation 33 67 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 734
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 2456
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 74 117
2018 Bisexual 38 62 67
2018 Other sexual orientation 31 69 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 596

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 24 20 17 19 2 6 39 39 3130
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 30 19 17 18 1 6 43 37 135
2019 Bisexual 15 19 19 20 22 2 4 36 44 100
2019 Other sexual orientation 7 17 15 22 28 4 7 27 57 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 23 19 18 21 1 5 37 42 748
2018 Heterosexual 11 22 19 19 21 1 6 36 43 2462
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 23 17 21 18 2 4 41 41 118
2018 Bisexual 12 29 19 21 16 1 2 42 38 67
2018 Other sexual orientation 18 11 26 23 13 0 10 32 39 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 19 21 20 25 3 4 30 48 602

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

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 16 17 21 32 2 6 24 58 3128
2019 Gay or lesbian 2 19 16 21 33 2 7 23 59 135
2019 Bisexual 6 15 16 18 38 2 5 22 60 100
2019 Other sexual orientation 4 0 7 26 41 4 18 5 86 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 15 18 19 35 2 5 23 58 746
2018 Heterosexual 4 12 16 20 42 2 4 18 66 2461
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 7 16 19 49 1 3 12 71 119
2018 Bisexual 4 15 18 16 36 3 8 21 59 67
2018 Other sexual orientation 5 6 17 21 40 0 10 13 68 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 13 15 20 42 4 2 18 66 603

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 20 15 9 9 1 7 64 20 4007
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 23 12 9 11 1 7 66 21 169
2019 Bisexual 35 24 17 7 10 0 7 63 19 131
2019 Other sexual orientation 43 7 14 8 15 3 9 56 27 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 18 17 11 12 2 7 56 26 918
2018 Heterosexual 36 19 16 10 11 1 7 60 23 3156
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 20 14 9 14 1 5 61 24 147
2018 Bisexual 36 17 24 8 7 1 6 57 16 89
2018 Other sexual orientation 33 13 21 9 10 4 9 54 22 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 19 16 12 15 2 8 53 30 740
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