2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Veterans Affairs 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

Top of Page

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 42 40 3 11 3 0 0 83 14 1615
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 42 2 11 4 0 0 83 15 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 43 5 16 5 0 0 75 20 385

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 74 16 4 4 1 0 1 91 5 1620
2019 Gay or lesbian 81 11 0 3 4 0 0 93 7 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 72 14 5 5 2 0 2 87 7 386

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 49 32 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 1617
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 30 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 32 7 16 6 0 0 71 22 388

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 24 40 11 15 10 0 0 64 25 1611
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 27 9 26 11 0 2 53 38 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 34 14 22 11 0 0 53 33 386
2018 Heterosexual 19 46 9 17 8 0 0 65 25 1164
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 53 8 17 13 0 0 62 30 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 47 7 22 11 0 0 60 33 265

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 47 37 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 1604
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 31 3 7 7 0 0 83 14 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 35 13 10 5 1 0 72 15 385

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 51 31 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 1610
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 22 10 12 3 0 0 75 15 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 31 8 12 8 0 0 72 20 389
2018 Heterosexual 44 31 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 1164
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 34 8 8 3 0 0 82 11 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 30 11 12 12 0 0 65 24 263

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 43 37 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 1620
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 37 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 38 14 9 6 0 0 72 14 387
2018 Heterosexual 36 44 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 1156
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 26 20 10 3 0 0 67 13 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 39 13 10 7 0 0 70 18 262

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 31 38 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 25 10 13 10 0 0 66 23 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 34 15 15 11 0 0 59 26 387
2018 Heterosexual 24 33 16 16 10 0 0 58 26 1163
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 41 5 17 13 0 0 64 31 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 28 19 19 17 0 0 44 36 265

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 31 43 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 1610
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 37 5 14 6 0 0 75 19 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 39 12 15 7 0 0 65 22 384
2018 Heterosexual 28 41 13 13 5 0 0 69 18 1165
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 38 5 5 16 0 0 74 21 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 41 16 14 7 0 0 63 22 265

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 48 37 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 36 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 385
2018 Heterosexual 45 42 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 1162
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 19 9 8 3 0 0 81 10 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 40 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 264

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 37 35 12 10 5 0 0 72 15 1621
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 30 12 7 8 0 0 73 15 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 34 17 14 12 0 0 57 26 387
2018 Heterosexual 30 36 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 34 15 5 16 0 0 64 21 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 36 17 12 14 1 0 57 26 263

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 59 27 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 1607
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 33 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 36 10 4 2 0 0 83 7 385
2018 Heterosexual 51 34 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 1152
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 20 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 31 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 261

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 37 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 1614
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 34 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 34 13 17 13 0 0 57 30 384
2018 Heterosexual 25 38 13 13 10 0 0 63 24 1157
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 33 3 19 18 0 0 60 37 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 34 13 18 16 0 0 52 35 263

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 35 35 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 1619
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 26 18 8 9 0 0 64 18 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 31 17 14 12 0 0 57 26 387
2018 Heterosexual 28 34 17 12 9 0 0 62 21 1150
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 39 10 11 16 0 0 63 27 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 31 19 14 14 0 0 54 28 263

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 37 37 10 10 5 0 0 74 15 1601
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 48 7 9 5 1 0 79 14 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 39 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 384
2018 Heterosexual 28 38 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 1161
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 41 8 19 8 0 0 65 27 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 30 19 14 13 0 1 54 27 263

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 34 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 42 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 33 13 9 3 1 0 74 13 387
2018 Heterosexual 41 40 11 6 2 0 0 80 9 1156
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 28 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 35 15 9 4 0 0 71 13 265

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 34 27 17 10 10 0 1 61 21 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 39 12 14 8 0 1 65 22 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 27 22 13 11 0 1 53 25 385
2018 Heterosexual 30 25 19 12 13 0 1 56 25 1165
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 38 11 8 19 0 3 61 27 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 24 16 16 16 0 1 51 32 263

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 13 27 34 16 8 0 1 24 41 1615
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 21 37 15 10 1 0 26 36 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 27 32 13 7 1 1 20 48 388
2018 Heterosexual 13 30 34 14 7 1 1 22 44 1162
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 31 37 8 0 0 0 8 55 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 35 29 13 4 0 3 17 53 264

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 12 20 30 22 14 1 2 37 32 1610
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 26 32 30 6 1 0 36 32 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 24 27 22 8 2 2 31 40 384
2018 Heterosexual 11 24 31 22 10 2 1 32 35 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 27 32 15 5 0 0 20 48 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 26 25 19 9 3 1 29 46 262

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 12 21 32 19 11 1 3 32 34 1610
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 18 26 29 7 0 1 36 37 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 24 32 15 8 2 3 24 42 386
2018 Heterosexual 14 25 31 19 9 1 1 28 39 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 23 30 11 3 0 0 13 57 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 28 28 13 6 2 4 21 50 263

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 8 14 32 28 16 0 2 45 23 1605
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 25 29 23 10 0 0 33 38 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 19 30 21 12 1 3 35 34 384
2018 Heterosexual 9 17 34 25 13 1 2 38 27 1150
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 37 24 10 5 0 3 16 59 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 22 29 22 10 2 2 33 38 261

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 13 19 27 21 17 1 2 39 33 1612
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 12 34 27 11 2 1 39 26 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 18 26 19 12 2 4 33 40 385
2018 Heterosexual 18 26 29 16 9 1 2 26 45 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 18 40 8 3 0 0 10 49 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 23 24 12 5 2 2 19 57 264

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 12 19 29 21 14 2 2 37 33 1603
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 17 35 23 12 0 3 36 28 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 24 24 18 11 3 4 32 42 386
2018 Heterosexual 14 22 29 20 10 2 2 32 38 1157
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 28 34 13 5 0 0 18 47 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 22 25 15 10 4 1 26 47 264

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 15 24 33 17 9 1 2 27 40 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 19 45 9 3 0 0 12 43 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 22 31 15 6 3 1 23 45 387
2018 Heterosexual 17 26 35 14 6 1 1 20 44 1163
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 34 23 0 3 3 0 3 74 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 28 33 10 4 2 2 15 50 263

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 11 23 36 21 8 0 1 29 34 1617
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 23 42 15 6 0 0 22 37 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 25 33 16 8 1 1 24 42 387
Top of Page

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 75 12 5 3 2 0 2 90 6 1617
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 5 6 7 4 0 1 84 10 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 12 5 3 3 1 3 88 6 387

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 31 30 15 10 7 5 3 66 18 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 29 6 3 12 8 4 76 17 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 26 17 13 10 8 3 55 26 386
2018 Heterosexual 21 31 19 13 9 4 3 56 24 1162
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 20 19 11 3 5 3 64 15 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 29 20 15 13 8 1 47 31 265

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 48 29 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 1620
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 30 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 22 15 12 11 1 0 62 23 387
2018 Heterosexual 36 32 9 13 9 1 0 69 22 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 24 3 8 6 0 0 83 14 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 28 12 13 14 3 0 59 29 265

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 52 32 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 25 2 14 3 0 0 81 17 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 36 7 12 4 0 0 77 16 386
2018 Heterosexual 43 36 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 1164
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 33 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 41 6 9 6 0 0 78 15 265

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 46 38 9 4 2 1 0 85 7 1617
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 37 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 38 12 9 6 2 1 73 15 388
2018 Heterosexual 37 39 13 6 3 1 0 77 9 1163
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 33 3 3 3 3 0 91 6 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 36 18 7 6 3 1 68 13 264
Top of Page

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 52 24 13 4 3 1 3 79 7 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 18 17 2 5 1 3 75 7 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 28 16 5 5 1 7 72 11 388

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 43 30 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 24 5 10 8 0 2 76 18 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 32 14 9 10 0 1 67 19 387
2018 Heterosexual 36 33 12 11 7 0 0 69 18 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 20 11 10 10 0 0 68 21 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 32 17 11 11 1 2 60 22 262

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 56 24 9 5 3 2 1 82 9 1612
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 19 5 4 6 2 2 84 11 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 30 14 7 6 1 2 73 13 387
2018 Heterosexual 45 30 13 6 5 1 0 76 11 1153
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 18 11 0 13 0 0 76 13 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 26 17 8 8 1 2 65 17 262

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 49 28 9 8 4 0 1 78 13 1610
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 24 8 2 7 2 0 83 8 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 29 13 12 7 0 1 67 20 384
2018 Heterosexual 42 30 12 9 6 0 0 72 16 1154
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 17 6 3 16 0 0 75 19 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 29 13 14 10 0 2 63 24 260

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 85 7 3 1 1 0 3 94 3 1605
2019 Gay or lesbian 87 3 0 5 2 0 3 93 7 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 78 10 4 2 2 0 4 92 3 385

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 66 18 6 4 3 2 3 87 7 1619
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 8 0 9 5 2 1 86 14 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 27 6 5 5 1 3 84 9 385

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 64 21 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 70 12 8 1 6 2 0 84 8 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 26 9 3 6 1 1 82 9 387
2018 Heterosexual 54 26 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 1154
2018 Gay or lesbian 76 5 3 8 9 0 0 81 17 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 23 12 8 8 0 0 72 17 262

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 56 26 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 18 12 4 5 0 0 79 9 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 30 8 7 8 0 0 77 15 389
2018 Heterosexual 46 27 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 16 5 8 11 0 0 76 19 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 23 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 262

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 24 49 15 8 2 0 1 75 10 295
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 51 23 11 0 2 0 66 11 60
Top of Page

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 8 4 4 0 73 12 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 39 10 7 3 9 0 79 11 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 30 20 11 6 9 1 59 19 386
2018 Heterosexual 30 31 17 11 5 6 0 65 17 1163
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 36 16 8 5 10 0 67 15 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 30 23 10 11 9 0 51 23 263

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 34 33 15 11 5 1 0 68 17 1614
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 39 18 10 5 4 0 66 15 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 29 23 13 9 4 1 52 24 386
2018 Heterosexual 24 34 16 15 9 2 0 59 25 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 23 26 14 11 5 0 46 26 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 27 21 19 14 4 0 44 34 264

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 23 32 19 16 7 3 0 57 24 1611
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 33 24 14 7 6 0 53 22 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 24 24 20 12 7 1 40 35 385
2018 Heterosexual 16 28 20 19 12 4 0 46 33 1161
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 21 16 26 21 3 3 34 49 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 25 19 21 17 10 0 36 42 263

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 21 33 16 19 10 1 0 54 29 1614
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 25 15 21 13 6 0 49 36 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 27 21 22 15 3 0 40 39 385
2018 Heterosexual 15 28 19 21 15 2 0 43 37 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 15 11 26 31 5 0 28 60 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 21 16 29 21 5 0 32 52 264

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 49 22 12 4 3 9 1 80 7 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 17 15 4 2 12 3 76 7 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 21 14 5 4 12 2 74 10 386
Top of Page

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 30 44 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 53 11 2 5 0 0 82 7 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 41 21 12 4 1 1 63 16 385
2018 Heterosexual 26 45 15 10 4 1 0 71 14 1155
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 34 22 17 5 0 0 56 22 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 41 18 14 7 2 0 60 21 265

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 15 33 17 20 14 1 0 48 35 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 33 19 26 14 2 0 40 40 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 24 17 29 17 2 1 35 47 385

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 32 34 14 11 6 2 1 67 18 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 35 12 10 3 2 0 74 14 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 36 17 11 8 4 1 63 20 387
2018 Heterosexual 29 38 14 12 5 2 0 68 17 1155
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 55 5 8 3 3 0 84 11 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 44 11 10 11 4 0 67 22 265

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 33 38 18 7 4 1 0 71 11 1610
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 50 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 37 24 10 6 0 0 61 16 386
2018 Heterosexual 30 37 19 10 4 1 0 68 13 1150
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 38 11 17 3 5 0 68 20 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 33 27 8 8 3 0 55 17 264

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 23 21 12 11 9 2 51 26 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 26 20 12 8 15 2 52 25 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 21 19 18 17 7 2 40 39 389
2018 Heterosexual 19 24 20 14 14 8 1 48 30 1157
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 12 22 20 19 3 5 34 43 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 18 22 14 22 11 2 33 41 265

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 26 33 16 14 9 3 0 61 23 1614
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 35 8 14 17 2 0 60 31 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 28 19 18 15 3 0 46 34 386
2018 Heterosexual 18 29 18 19 12 3 0 49 32 1153
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 22 10 16 37 0 0 36 53 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 26 19 23 17 4 0 39 42 263

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 29 14 14 13 3 2 57 28 1615
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 21 13 14 19 0 1 54 33 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 26 14 16 22 4 2 45 40 388
2018 Heterosexual 19 28 14 16 18 2 2 49 36 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 23 8 16 33 0 5 40 52 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 25 14 21 24 3 2 38 47 264

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 54 24 11 3 3 1 5 82 6 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 18 10 0 2 0 3 87 2 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 21 14 5 2 2 6 78 7 387

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 55 11 8 5 6 2 13 77 13 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 6 10 6 10 2 9 71 18 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 9 11 7 6 2 16 72 16 387

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 45 24 14 7 5 1 4 73 12 1610
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 22 24 6 10 3 3 57 17 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 21 15 10 9 1 6 64 20 386

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 22 15 8 6 2 4 69 15 1607
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 22 19 10 10 3 3 58 22 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 18 18 11 10 3 6 58 23 385

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 40 20 13 10 11 2 4 64 22 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 25 19 8 17 0 5 53 27 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 17 16 9 16 4 6 54 29 385

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 66 15 8 3 3 2 5 86 6 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 22 7 2 2 0 3 89 3 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 17 11 4 2 3 7 80 8 386

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 80 7 2 1 2 3 5 95 3 1612
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 4 3 0 5 7 3 91 6 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 11 3 2 4 5 7 89 7 385

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 79 6 3 1 1 2 8 94 3 1605
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 7 2 0 5 0 8 93 5 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 8 4 2 3 3 12 89 6 383

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 45 16 11 5 2 0 67 17 1615
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 42 10 10 5 3 0 74 15 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 34 19 17 11 4 0 51 29 388
2018 Heterosexual 18 37 21 13 8 3 0 57 22 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 27 28 19 14 0 0 39 33 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 33 26 16 11 4 1 45 29 264

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 39 39 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 1608
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 33 9 7 3 2 0 81 10 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 38 16 12 4 2 0 68 16 385
2018 Heterosexual 38 41 12 5 2 2 0 80 7 1156
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 42 8 13 0 3 0 78 14 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 40 17 6 7 4 0 68 14 264

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 34 11 4 1 3 0 83 5 1601
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 28 9 3 1 1 0 87 5 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 38 15 5 3 3 1 75 9 387
2018 Heterosexual 40 37 12 5 2 3 0 80 7 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 39 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 36 18 5 4 5 0 71 10 264

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 52 35 7 5 2 0 0 87 6 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 34 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 35 14 5 6 1 0 75 11 387
2018 Heterosexual 47 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1161
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 32 6 5 5 0 0 84 10 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 43 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 261

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 43 32 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 1611
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 36 5 4 8 0 0 82 12 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 27 19 11 11 0 0 59 22 386
2018 Heterosexual 34 32 16 12 7 0 0 66 18 1157
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 39 16 8 8 0 0 68 16 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 27 19 14 12 0 0 55 26 263

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 35 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 31 7 5 9 0 0 79 14 54
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 32 19 13 7 0 0 60 20 383
2018 Heterosexual 33 35 15 11 5 0 0 68 17 1150
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 42 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 33 21 12 10 0 0 57 22 260

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 38 23 17 11 7 3 0 63 19 1615
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 15 29 14 8 2 0 48 23 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 22 21 15 14 2 1 49 29 387
2018 Heterosexual 31 25 19 14 8 3 0 58 23 1160
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 23 17 13 17 5 0 50 32 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 22 19 15 15 4 1 49 31 264
Top of Page

Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 38 36 1621
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 34 20 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 29 43 389
2018 Heterosexual 27 38 35 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 34 35 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 32 39 265

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 29 23 5 17 7 392
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 19 30 4 19 12 24
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 27 36 6 3 9 105
2018 Heterosexual 16 34 31 5 11 3 304
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 36 34 5 0 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 38 19 8 5 11 77
Top of Page

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 35 47 8 6 2 1 2 84 8 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 40 2 11 5 0 4 82 16 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 47 7 7 3 1 1 83 10 385

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 26 8 2 1 4 2 89 3 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 31 4 0 2 9 4 94 2 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 28 10 3 3 4 2 83 6 385
Top of Page

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 1617
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 87 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 388
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 1161
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 85 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 80 264

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 209
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 40 63
2018 Heterosexual 53 47 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 50 55

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 38 209
2019 Prefer not to answer 70 30 63
2018 Heterosexual 53 47 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 39 55

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 94 209
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 173

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 2 98 209

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 3 97 209
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 63
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 173

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 209
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 63
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 55

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 209

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 59 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 63
2018 Heterosexual 39 61 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 70 55

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 59 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 44 63
2018 Heterosexual 31 69 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 54 55

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 48 52 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 43 63
2018 Heterosexual 40 60 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 45 55

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 50 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 38 63
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 61 55

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 33 67 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 65 63
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 55

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 52 63
2018 Heterosexual 56 44 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 52 55

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 62 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 61 63
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 55

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 55

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 208
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 55

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 63
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84 55

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 51 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 46 63
2018 Heterosexual 42 58 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 44 55

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 72 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 73 63
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 55

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 17 83 208
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 63
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 173
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 78 55

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 58 42 207
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 63
2018 Heterosexual 55 45 172
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 55

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 29 71 207
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 63
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 172
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 76 55

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 207
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 63
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 172

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 24 76 207
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 63
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 172
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 55

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 10 90 207
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 63
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 172
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 207
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 63
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 172
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 55

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 207
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 63
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 172
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84 55

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 207
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 63
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 172
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 55

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 24 76 207
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 76 63
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 172
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 55

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 6 94 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 57
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 164

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 12 88 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 57
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 164
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 50

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 5 95 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 57
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 164

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 57
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 164

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 10 90 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 57
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 164
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 50

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 90 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 57
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 164

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 57
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 164
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 50

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 13 87 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 57
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 164
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84 50

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 88 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 57
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 164

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 36 64 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 57
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 164
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 72 50

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 94 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 57
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 164
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 50

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 54 46 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 34 57
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 164
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 45 50

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 60 40 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 39 57
2018 Heterosexual 49 51 164
2018 Prefer not to answer 74 26 50

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 3 97 192
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 57
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 164

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 13 87 192
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 164
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 50

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 17 83 1617
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 83 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 386

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 17 20 7 6 24 8 51 19 1619
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 19 3 12 11 26 5 62 34 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 13 25 9 10 25 6 36 28 387
2018 Heterosexual 15 18 24 9 7 23 4 44 22 1163
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 19 16 8 8 28 3 54 23 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 14 26 10 11 25 4 33 31 264

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 30 15 7 4 7 1 73 11 1615
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 43 6 5 6 6 0 81 12 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 27 19 9 7 9 0 62 17 388
2018 Heterosexual 27 33 18 10 4 8 1 65 15 1164
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 29 13 10 3 3 3 73 13 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 30 21 13 8 9 1 53 23 262
Top of Page

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 5 95 1620
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 388
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 1157
2018 Bisexual 32 68 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 265

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 68 81
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 50 24
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 25

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 81
2019 Prefer not to answer 78 22 24
2018 Heterosexual 79 21 79

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 25

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 Prefer not to answer 0 100 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 25

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 81
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 24

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 80
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 79

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 80
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 77 26

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 80

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 26

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 72 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 58 24
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 77 26

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 68 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 24
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 80 26

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 79

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 79

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 24
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 26

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 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 79

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 58 24
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 61 26

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 26

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 24
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 26

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 46 54 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 59 24
2018 Heterosexual 31 69 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 58 26

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 22 78 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 24
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 26

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 80

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 27 73 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 24
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 26

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 9 91 80
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 26

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 9 91 80
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 26

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 6 94 80
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 79

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 80
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 79

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 37 63 80
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 24
2018 Heterosexual 46 54 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 61 26

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 26 74 71
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 70

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 71
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 70

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 14 86 71
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 70
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 75 21

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 39 61 71
2018 Heterosexual 31 69 70
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 21

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 14 86 71

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 64 36 71
2018 Heterosexual 54 46 70
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 39 21

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 58 42 71
2018 Heterosexual 57 43 70
2018 Prefer not to answer 70 30 21

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 71
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 70
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 80 21

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 6 94 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 92 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 387

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 15 20 3 3 29 8 60 9 1616
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 24 13 3 3 27 6 71 9 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 9 27 5 6 31 7 39 17 385
2018 Heterosexual 17 18 25 4 3 28 4 52 11 1163
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 18 26 2 3 28 3 56 6 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 14 29 6 6 32 4 37 18 264

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 41 28 16 4 2 9 1 77 6 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 35 12 5 1 6 0 81 7 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 25 21 5 4 13 2 66 10 387
2018 Heterosexual 30 32 19 5 3 10 1 70 9 1160
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 19 24 4 0 5 3 69 4 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 27 27 8 6 11 2 53 16 264
Top of Page

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 23 29 22 11 14 0 0 52 26 1621
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 25 14 10 26 0 0 50 37 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 28 22 14 18 1 1 46 32 386
2018 Heterosexual 19 26 22 14 18 0 1 45 32 1162
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 30 12 8 32 0 0 47 40 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 28 17 13 25 0 0 44 38 265

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 19 27 24 13 15 0 0 47 29 1619
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 20 23 21 13 0 0 43 34 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 23 25 16 18 0 0 40 35 388
2018 Heterosexual 13 25 27 17 17 0 0 38 34 1162
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 30 26 12 24 0 0 37 36 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 25 24 20 22 0 0 34 42 264

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 30 29 21 11 8 0 1 60 19 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 26 19 16 12 0 0 53 29 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 24 22 12 13 0 2 51 26 385
2018 Heterosexual 20 30 26 14 9 0 1 51 23 1154
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 23 20 17 27 3 0 35 45 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 24 28 16 14 1 2 41 30 263

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 22 26 20 15 15 0 1 49 31 1615
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 18 18 17 15 0 0 49 32 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 23 19 15 22 2 1 43 37 386
2018 Heterosexual 15 24 24 18 20 0 0 38 38 1156
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 27 14 16 35 0 0 35 51 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 18 21 16 31 0 1 31 48 262

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 58 21 9 3 3 0 5 84 6 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 30 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 22 15 3 5 0 7 76 9 385
2018 Heterosexual 51 23 11 5 3 0 7 80 8 1151
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 28 11 3 3 0 13 81 6 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 20 12 6 7 0 13 72 14 265

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 37 31 17 8 6 0 0 69 14 1615
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 25 20 5 7 0 0 69 11 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 28 22 8 9 0 0 61 17 387
2018 Heterosexual 30 26 23 10 10 0 1 57 20 1157
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 25 8 14 21 0 0 57 35 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 27 21 11 16 0 2 50 28 265

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 36 19 8 6 0 1 67 14 1611
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 32 15 9 7 0 0 70 15 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 33 23 13 9 0 1 54 22 388
2018 Heterosexual 22 40 20 10 6 0 1 63 16 1157
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 33 18 13 20 0 0 49 33 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 36 27 11 9 2 1 51 21 265

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 23 31 23 13 10 0 0 53 23 1617
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 24 19 17 13 1 0 51 30 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 28 22 17 13 0 1 47 31 388
2018 Heterosexual 16 31 28 16 8 0 1 48 24 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 30 22 17 25 0 0 36 42 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 31 25 18 13 1 2 42 32 265

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 28 32 19 12 8 0 0 60 20 1617
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 20 14 12 16 0 2 58 28 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 30 22 16 10 0 1 52 26 389
2018 Heterosexual 25 30 26 11 7 0 1 55 19 1160
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 24 22 11 17 0 0 49 28 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 29 22 17 12 1 0 48 30 265

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 28 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 1614
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 14 12 18 5 0 3 64 23 54
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 29 15 12 10 0 1 63 22 387

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 24 31 19 12 13 0 0 55 25 1612
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 23 17 14 17 0 0 53 30 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 28 22 13 15 0 1 50 28 383
2018 Heterosexual 21 29 25 15 10 0 1 50 25 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 16 37 9 28 0 0 26 36 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 25 27 16 15 1 0 41 32 265

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 56 24 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 1605
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 23 5 15 7 0 0 72 22 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 25 14 8 6 1 1 73 14 384
2018 Heterosexual 49 25 13 6 5 0 2 75 12 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 20 3 5 14 0 0 78 20 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 25 14 7 8 0 2 70 16 262

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 76 13 4 2 2 0 4 93 4 1606
2019 Gay or lesbian 84 10 0 0 5 0 2 95 5 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 12 6 2 4 0 8 87 6 388
2018 Heterosexual 69 15 7 3 2 0 4 87 6 1151
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 10 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 13 11 4 7 1 5 77 12 263

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 12 5 2 4 0 2 89 6 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 80 9 0 3 6 0 2 90 10 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 10 9 4 5 1 4 80 10 388
2018 Heterosexual 69 15 8 2 4 1 2 86 6 1153
2018 Gay or lesbian 76 13 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 16 9 5 7 1 2 77 13 265

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 25 8 2 2 0 1 87 4 1615
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 28 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 30 12 2 3 0 1 83 5 387
2018 Heterosexual 56 26 12 3 2 0 1 83 5 1162
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 36 3 3 3 0 0 91 7 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 30 14 5 3 0 0 77 9 263

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 67 17 7 4 4 0 1 85 8 1608
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 9 2 5 5 0 2 89 10 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 17 10 5 7 1 0 78 12 387
2018 Heterosexual 57 20 10 6 6 0 1 78 11 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 27 5 8 9 0 0 78 17 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 24 14 6 9 0 0 70 15 260

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 63 9 3 1 1 0 23 94 3 1600
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 10 7 0 0 0 26 91 0 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 10 4 0 1 1 28 94 1 385
2018 Heterosexual 51 11 5 2 0 0 31 89 3 1154
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 22 0 3 0 0 37 95 5 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 10 5 2 0 0 37 90 2 262

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 67 18 8 3 2 0 3 87 5 1610
2019 Gay or lesbian 70 16 7 2 3 0 3 88 5 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 18 8 4 2 1 6 85 7 388
2018 Heterosexual 61 21 8 3 2 0 4 85 6 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 22 13 5 5 0 5 75 11 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 23 14 3 3 0 7 79 6 260

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 69 15 6 4 4 0 2 85 8 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 11 6 0 13 0 3 81 14 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 15 7 2 6 1 3 85 8 387
2018 Heterosexual 70 14 6 3 4 0 3 86 7 1161
2018 Gay or lesbian 72 14 3 0 5 0 5 92 6 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 17 7 4 5 0 2 84 9 263

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 56 29 10 2 1 0 1 86 3 1607
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 21 10 6 0 0 3 84 6 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 25 15 2 2 0 3 81 4 386
2018 Heterosexual 49 32 12 3 2 0 1 82 5 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 14 14 3 6 0 5 76 9 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 32 15 2 2 0 1 80 4 262

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 18 36 28 13 5 0 0 54 18 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 27 38 12 6 0 0 43 18 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 31 31 16 8 0 0 45 24 389
2018 Heterosexual 14 32 33 14 7 0 0 46 21 1164
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 27 26 14 19 0 0 42 33 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 25 36 19 11 0 0 33 30 264

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 10 21 36 22 10 0 0 33 31 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 16 40 22 11 0 0 33 27 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 22 36 20 6 0 0 26 39 385
2018 Heterosexual 14 22 37 20 7 0 0 27 36 1150
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 22 25 22 10 0 0 32 43 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 25 33 14 6 0 0 20 47 264

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 51 35 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 1613
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 39 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 40 9 5 2 0 1 83 8 385
2018 Heterosexual 47 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1158
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 40 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 39 12 4 4 1 0 80 8 262

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 32 37 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 1619
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 37 13 9 10 0 0 69 18 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 29 20 15 12 1 0 52 28 387
2018 Heterosexual 27 34 13 14 10 0 0 62 24 1164
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 27 7 14 17 3 0 61 32 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 34 18 13 14 1 0 55 27 264
Top of Page

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 17 83 1618
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 82 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 73 388

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 87 13 285
2019 Prefer not to answer 85 15 105

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 27 5 12 5 0 0 79 17 245
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 34 6 11 4 1 0 79 15 88
Top of Page

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 23 32 23 12 10 1 0 23 77 1615
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 37 12 12 12 2 0 26 74 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 32 22 11 14 2 0 19 81 387
2018 Heterosexual 26 26 23 11 13 1 0 26 74 1163
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 19 22 11 17 9 0 25 75 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 26 18 12 15 2 0 28 72 263

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 1234
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 33 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 39 311

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 43 57 1218
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 54 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 60 306
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 849
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 79 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 70 189

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 14 22 18 20 18 2 6 39 41 1218
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 26 5 18 19 0 12 54 41 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 22 17 16 26 1 7 35 46 307
2018 Heterosexual 10 20 19 19 26 1 5 32 48 847
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 19 12 16 48 0 0 23 65 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 24 12 20 28 1 6 36 51 189

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 7 19 16 18 31 2 6 28 54 1217
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 10 12 17 36 2 13 24 62 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 14 19 16 36 1 7 23 57 303
2018 Heterosexual 3 13 14 19 45 1 4 17 67 849
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 12 4 32 52 0 0 12 84 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 9 11 19 53 1 4 13 76 189

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 44 19 13 7 7 0 8 69 16 1599
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 23 5 13 14 0 7 67 28 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 18 13 9 12 1 6 63 23 382
2018 Heterosexual 41 18 16 9 9 1 6 64 19 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 10 29 5 22 0 8 39 29 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 17 15 11 18 2 7 52 32 263
Report a problem on this page
Date modified: