2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of Justice by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 49 5 10 3 0 0 83 13 1950
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 45 9 15 3 0 0 74 18 97
2019 Bisexual 48 39 4 4 5 0 0 87 9 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 40 10 12 10 0 0 69 22 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 46 5 15 6 0 0 74 22 455

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 60 22 6 8 3 0 1 83 10 1948
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 16 7 6 9 0 0 78 15 96
2019 Bisexual 67 26 0 3 2 0 2 95 5 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 20 4 9 4 0 2 82 13 455

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 44 38 6 8 3 0 0 82 12 1945
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 44 5 15 9 0 0 71 24 97
2019 Bisexual 60 27 0 5 8 0 0 87 13 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 51 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 40 7 12 8 0 0 73 20 456

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 33 45 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 1933
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 40 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 97
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 44 12 14 6 0 1 68 20 452
2018 Heterosexual 30 48 9 10 3 0 0 78 14 1922
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 43 9 11 2 0 0 78 13 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 49 10 15 6 0 1 68 21 479

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 43 40 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 1921
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 46 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 95
2019 Bisexual 57 29 4 9 0 0 0 86 9 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 40 12 10 0 0 0 79 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 41 12 11 5 0 0 72 15 454

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 40 35 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 1940
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 32 13 9 10 0 0 68 19 96
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 34 12 15 12 0 1 60 28 458
2018 Heterosexual 40 36 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 1918
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 32 8 18 2 1 0 72 20 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 39 12 13 8 0 0 66 21 478

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 38 44 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1938
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 43 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 96
2019 Bisexual 33 41 12 11 2 0 0 74 14 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 28 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 43 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 459
2018 Heterosexual 36 45 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1899
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 46 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 46 12 11 5 0 0 72 17 475

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 28 39 12 12 7 0 0 68 19 1939
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 44 7 13 10 0 0 70 22 97
2019 Bisexual 28 50 9 11 2 0 0 78 13 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 20 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 34 13 17 16 0 1 54 33 455
2018 Heterosexual 28 35 13 15 8 0 0 63 24 1917
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 32 21 11 10 0 0 59 21 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 32 15 18 18 0 0 48 36 480

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 45 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 1931
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 41 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 97
2019 Bisexual 35 54 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 42
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 28 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 39 15 15 7 0 0 63 22 453
2018 Heterosexual 32 44 12 8 3 0 0 76 11 1921
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 37 18 7 2 0 0 73 9 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 42 18 16 5 0 0 61 21 479

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 41 42 11 5 2 0 0 83 6 1933
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 42 9 3 3 0 0 86 6 97
2019 Bisexual 43 40 15 3 0 0 0 83 3 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 60 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 45 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 456
2018 Heterosexual 42 42 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 1921
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 41 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 44 14 8 4 0 0 74 11 478

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 33 39 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 1936
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 36 15 9 9 0 0 67 18 97
2019 Bisexual 30 46 13 5 7 0 0 76 12 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 39 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 33 14 14 15 0 1 56 29 454
2018 Heterosexual 31 39 12 11 7 0 0 69 18 1917
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 39 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 36 15 15 15 0 0 55 30 479

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 52 36 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 1930
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 31 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 93
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 35 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 456
2018 Heterosexual 51 37 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1898
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 39 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 39 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 477

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 28 37 16 13 6 0 0 65 19 1927
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 44 11 15 4 0 0 70 19 97
2019 Bisexual 32 24 23 20 2 0 0 55 22 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 28 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 38 14 19 12 0 0 55 31 454
2018 Heterosexual 25 39 15 14 6 0 0 65 20 1912
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 42 15 13 5 0 0 67 17 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 33 18 17 14 1 0 50 32 476

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 33 36 16 9 5 0 0 69 15 1936
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 36 14 13 8 0 0 66 21 96
2019 Bisexual 40 34 15 9 2 0 0 73 11 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 40 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 32 19 14 10 0 1 57 24 457
2018 Heterosexual 33 37 14 10 5 0 0 70 15 1907
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 40 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 37 17 16 11 0 1 56 27 476

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 32 42 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 1915
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 46 10 12 2 0 0 75 15 95
2019 Bisexual 28 49 7 16 0 0 0 77 16 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 42 30 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 38 16 14 10 0 0 60 23 450
2018 Heterosexual 30 39 13 12 5 0 0 69 18 1913
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 40 18 8 7 0 0 67 15 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 35 17 17 14 0 0 53 31 476

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 44 41 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1946
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 44 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 97
2019 Bisexual 45 42 8 2 2 0 0 87 5 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 62 8 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 44 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 454
2018 Heterosexual 41 41 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 1919
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 42 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 44 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 476

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 28 32 20 11 8 0 0 60 19 1933
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 28 27 8 10 0 0 55 18 97
2019 Bisexual 46 32 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 29 24 12 13 0 0 51 25 454
2018 Heterosexual 27 32 21 13 8 0 0 58 21 1922
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 37 16 11 11 0 0 62 22 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 33 22 13 10 0 0 55 23 480

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 7 21 39 22 8 1 1 31 29 1950
2019 Gay or lesbian 3 32 42 16 6 1 1 22 35 96
2019 Bisexual 2 25 33 18 20 0 2 39 28 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 12 18 41 22 8 0 0 29 30 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 25 39 17 7 0 2 24 36 456
2018 Heterosexual 7 21 40 21 9 1 1 30 29 1918
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 18 50 17 8 0 1 25 25 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 39 18 5 1 2 24 36 478

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 5 12 26 34 17 3 2 54 19 1937
2019 Gay or lesbian 3 18 30 34 10 3 2 46 22 94
2019 Bisexual 6 8 30 35 22 0 0 56 14 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 8 0 30 31 31 0 0 62 8 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 16 29 27 14 2 3 43 26 452
2018 Heterosexual 7 14 28 30 17 2 1 49 22 1911
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 11 36 28 15 2 2 45 17 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 19 33 27 9 2 2 38 28 477

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 14 23 33 19 8 2 2 28 38 1942
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 29 31 16 5 1 1 22 46 96
2019 Bisexual 8 21 33 17 20 0 0 37 29 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 8 0 41 27 23 0 0 50 8 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 23 31 19 7 2 3 27 41 454
2018 Heterosexual 13 23 35 16 9 2 2 27 37 1913
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 26 30 15 8 1 2 24 45 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 26 30 17 6 1 2 24 45 478

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 20 39 24 9 1 1 33 28 1939
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 22 42 16 6 1 1 23 35 95
2019 Bisexual 4 20 32 19 25 0 0 44 25 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 0 41 39 20 0 0 59 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 22 36 18 8 0 2 27 36 453
2018 Heterosexual 9 20 39 21 10 1 1 32 29 1902
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 24 31 19 13 0 1 32 36 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 40 20 5 0 2 26 33 475

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 14 23 30 20 10 2 2 31 38 1942
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 21 41 10 8 2 3 19 38 96
2019 Bisexual 14 25 17 18 25 2 0 43 40 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 16 20 43 10 0 12 60 18 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 21 30 16 8 2 3 26 43 457
2018 Heterosexual 16 27 28 16 10 1 1 27 44 1917
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 22 26 16 7 3 3 24 48 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 26 28 13 5 1 2 18 53 477

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 10 19 30 24 13 3 2 38 30 1944
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 14 28 31 7 5 1 41 29 96
2019 Bisexual 8 28 20 21 23 0 0 44 36 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 8 20 49 12 12 0 68 9 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 20 30 22 10 3 4 34 33 452
2018 Heterosexual 12 19 31 21 12 3 2 34 33 1908
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 14 29 26 10 4 1 38 31 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 24 29 18 8 2 3 28 42 473

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 12 23 34 18 9 2 1 29 37 1936
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 25 37 18 4 1 2 23 39 97
2019 Bisexual 4 8 41 19 22 5 0 43 13 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 8 10 41 19 21 0 0 40 18 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 20 33 18 7 2 3 26 39 454
2018 Heterosexual 14 23 35 17 8 3 2 25 38 1922
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 32 24 16 7 0 2 24 52 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 26 34 14 5 2 2 20 45 475

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 9 22 38 20 10 1 1 30 32 1944
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 24 40 13 8 1 1 21 38 96
2019 Bisexual 11 14 42 18 15 0 0 32 25 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 10 30 31 17 12 0 0 29 40 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 23 38 16 5 1 2 22 39 455
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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 68 19 5 4 2 0 2 89 6 1941
2019 Gay or lesbian 73 12 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 97
2019 Bisexual 72 18 2 4 0 0 2 93 5 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 61 28 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 19 6 4 4 0 3 85 9 456

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 26 29 17 10 6 7 4 62 19 1947
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 25 15 11 12 7 3 57 26 97
2019 Bisexual 32 30 17 10 5 2 4 66 16 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 28 0 10 0 23 0 87 13 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 28 18 15 12 7 3 50 30 457
2018 Heterosexual 18 32 19 12 8 8 3 56 23 1914
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 30 16 10 11 7 3 59 24 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 29 21 15 14 7 1 46 31 478

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 40 33 10 10 6 1 0 73 16 1944
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 28 10 9 11 1 0 70 20 97
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 32 13 13 12 2 1 62 25 456
2018 Heterosexual 35 33 10 13 7 1 0 69 20 1910
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 30 7 11 10 1 0 72 21 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 30 13 14 14 2 0 58 28 477

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 46 37 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 1943
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 30 8 12 2 0 0 78 14 97
2019 Bisexual 47 30 12 11 0 0 0 77 11 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 39 9 10 5 0 1 75 16 455
2018 Heterosexual 42 40 8 8 3 0 0 82 10 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 42 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 35 12 8 6 1 0 73 14 478

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 44 39 10 5 2 1 0 84 7 1945
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 32 10 9 2 0 0 78 12 96
2019 Bisexual 41 44 9 6 0 0 0 84 6 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 51 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 42 17 6 4 1 1 73 10 457
2018 Heterosexual 40 43 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 43 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 39 15 9 4 1 0 71 13 479
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 26 14 4 3 1 4 77 7 1947
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 28 12 6 4 0 2 77 10 96
2019 Bisexual 42 27 19 10 0 0 2 71 10 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 69 0 0 0 31 0 0 69 31 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 28 20 5 4 2 6 68 10 459

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 40 34 12 8 5 1 1 75 13 1947
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 28 11 10 7 0 0 73 16 97
2019 Bisexual 36 44 13 0 2 2 2 83 3 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 80 0 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 32 14 13 10 1 1 62 23 459
2018 Heterosexual 36 36 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 1918
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 37 12 7 5 0 1 76 12 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 32 15 14 10 2 0 60 24 474

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 50 29 11 5 3 2 1 81 8 1944
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 27 5 7 7 0 0 81 14 94
2019 Bisexual 42 39 14 2 0 2 0 83 3 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 72 8 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 29 15 9 8 3 1 67 18 456
2018 Heterosexual 47 29 11 6 4 2 0 78 11 1916
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 35 8 3 3 4 1 85 6 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 29 15 8 7 3 1 69 16 474

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 44 32 11 7 4 1 1 78 11 1937
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 29 8 7 6 1 0 79 13 96
2019 Bisexual 32 57 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 72 8 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 36 14 9 8 2 1 68 18 454
2018 Heterosexual 42 33 11 8 5 1 1 75 13 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 34 12 9 3 1 1 76 12 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 33 11 12 10 1 1 67 22 474

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 82 10 3 1 1 0 2 94 3 1939
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 5 1 2 3 0 5 93 6 95
2019 Bisexual 85 13 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 67 12 0 0 21 0 0 79 21 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 75 12 6 2 2 0 3 89 4 457

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 57 22 6 6 5 2 2 82 11 1945
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 25 7 6 3 0 1 83 9 96
2019 Bisexual 38 35 7 9 7 2 2 77 16 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 24 8 10 9 3 4 71 21 457

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 61 23 8 3 4 1 0 85 7 1948
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 15 6 4 6 0 0 84 10 97
2019 Bisexual 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 82 8 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 21 14 7 7 3 1 71 14 457
2018 Heterosexual 54 26 9 5 4 1 0 81 9 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 28 4 7 5 1 1 84 12 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 27 13 6 9 2 0 72 15 476

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 51 29 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 1944
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 26 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 96
2019 Bisexual 48 35 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 72 18 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 33 11 10 7 1 0 71 17 459
2018 Heterosexual 47 28 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 1920
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 35 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 29 13 11 9 1 0 67 20 472

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 19 53 12 10 3 1 2 75 13 375
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 39 21 13 8 1 2 56 22 70
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 33 14 7 4 8 0 73 12 1945
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 23 9 12 7 10 0 69 21 97
2019 Bisexual 41 33 12 9 2 2 0 76 12 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 27 16 11 9 9 1 60 22 457
2018 Heterosexual 32 32 15 7 4 9 0 71 13 1927
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 24 15 10 7 8 0 65 18 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 26 23 11 9 9 0 52 23 477

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 29 34 17 12 6 2 0 65 18 1942
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 31 9 20 9 1 0 61 30 96
2019 Bisexual 32 33 21 7 2 5 0 69 9 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 52 38 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 25 20 16 13 3 0 49 30 456
2018 Heterosexual 26 34 17 12 8 2 0 62 21 1921
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 31 12 11 12 5 0 64 24 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 25 22 17 16 3 0 43 34 477

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 20 32 19 14 7 7 0 57 23 1936
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 27 18 21 10 2 0 50 32 96
2019 Bisexual 22 37 9 18 5 9 0 65 26 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 41 18 10 0 0 0 72 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 28 22 17 12 7 0 45 31 455
2018 Heterosexual 16 31 21 16 8 7 0 51 26 1918
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 29 16 14 13 5 0 55 28 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 24 21 19 16 8 0 38 39 475

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 19 34 19 17 9 2 0 54 27 1947
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 33 14 20 12 4 0 52 33 97
2019 Bisexual 26 35 7 17 11 5 0 64 29 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 28 21 10 0 0 0 69 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 27 21 21 13 4 0 42 35 457
2018 Heterosexual 16 33 19 19 10 3 0 50 30 1923
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 33 20 15 12 3 0 51 28 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 26 19 23 17 4 0 37 43 476

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 45 22 13 4 2 11 1 77 8 1951
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 25 10 6 6 7 1 76 13 96
2019 Bisexual 56 10 14 7 2 9 2 74 10 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 49 18 0 10 12 12 0 76 24 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 22 11 5 6 14 3 74 13 456
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 45 16 9 3 2 0 72 12 1947
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 50 18 5 3 0 0 73 9 96
2019 Bisexual 37 39 17 2 2 2 0 78 5 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 38 26 11 5 3 0 56 17 458
2018 Heterosexual 22 44 19 11 3 1 0 67 14 1912
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 45 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 38 24 14 6 2 0 55 20 476

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 13 34 25 18 6 4 0 49 25 1937
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 36 24 19 10 3 0 46 29 97
2019 Bisexual 20 43 13 19 2 2 0 65 22 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 21 37 20 0 10 12 0 66 11 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 24 26 24 12 4 1 36 37 455

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 35 36 12 9 4 3 1 73 14 1941
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 39 8 13 4 1 0 75 17 97
2019 Bisexual 43 33 9 11 4 0 0 75 15 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 20 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 40 15 12 6 3 0 66 19 458
2018 Heterosexual 34 39 12 9 3 2 0 75 13 1915
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 35 12 7 2 1 0 79 9 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 39 16 11 5 3 1 66 17 477

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 32 39 18 7 2 2 0 72 9 1937
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 38 15 4 5 2 0 76 8 96
2019 Bisexual 47 35 10 7 2 0 0 82 9 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 36 24 8 5 2 0 61 14 452
2018 Heterosexual 31 41 18 6 2 1 0 73 8 1908
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 36 17 6 3 1 0 73 9 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 37 26 7 5 2 0 61 13 476

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 16 20 19 16 15 12 3 42 36 1943
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 13 24 12 24 9 3 32 41 97
2019 Bisexual 24 25 15 9 13 12 2 57 26 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 8 31 10 0 10 0 54 11 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 12 24 17 24 12 2 25 48 457
2018 Heterosexual 13 20 21 16 15 11 2 39 36 1913
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 17 17 18 19 9 2 40 42 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 14 21 19 23 10 2 27 49 477

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 21 34 17 15 11 2 0 56 27 1945
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 35 16 15 18 1 0 51 33 96
2019 Bisexual 24 41 12 13 10 0 0 65 23 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 31 8 10 10 0 0 72 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 28 16 14 24 4 0 43 40 453
2018 Heterosexual 19 33 16 17 12 2 0 54 30 1914
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 41 13 17 11 2 0 58 29 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 24 22 21 18 2 0 38 40 475

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 19 26 14 18 20 2 2 47 39 1950
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 32 9 14 27 2 3 48 43 97
2019 Bisexual 19 36 7 18 18 2 0 56 37 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 47 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 22 15 19 30 2 1 35 50 456
2018 Heterosexual 16 26 14 19 22 2 1 43 42 1915
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 25 16 20 22 2 1 40 43 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 18 16 25 29 2 1 29 55 479

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 48 25 14 6 3 1 3 77 9 1948
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 26 14 3 0 1 4 82 3 95
2019 Bisexual 48 22 15 6 2 0 6 75 9 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 50 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 20 17 8 8 3 5 64 17 458

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 63 10 6 4 4 2 12 84 9 1941
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 10 8 4 7 1 13 78 13 96
2019 Bisexual 57 15 9 6 0 0 13 83 7 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 10 0 10 0 0 21 87 13 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 11 6 3 4 2 14 84 9 459

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 55 23 11 4 3 1 3 82 7 1941
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 26 14 7 6 1 4 72 14 94
2019 Bisexual 38 33 18 4 4 0 2 73 9 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 72 10 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 27 13 4 4 2 4 77 9 458

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 22 13 6 4 3 4 76 10 1936
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 21 15 13 8 3 3 62 22 95
2019 Bisexual 38 26 23 4 6 0 2 66 11 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 17 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 23 15 5 7 5 4 70 14 454

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 46 15 11 9 11 2 5 66 22 1940
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 13 10 7 23 1 6 57 32 96
2019 Bisexual 49 11 19 5 9 4 3 65 15 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 14 11 10 19 4 5 56 32 458

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 76 10 4 2 1 2 4 92 3 1942
2019 Gay or lesbian 76 10 5 1 2 1 4 91 3 96
2019 Bisexual 74 8 2 2 11 0 2 84 14 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 10 4 2 2 3 6 92 4 458

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 77 7 4 2 3 4 4 91 5 1936
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 14 4 1 9 1 3 85 11 94
2019 Bisexual 80 9 2 2 0 4 2 95 3 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 9 6 2 4 7 5 86 7 455

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 80 6 2 1 1 2 8 95 2 1937
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 12 1 0 4 2 10 95 4 95
2019 Bisexual 87 6 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 74 7 4 1 2 3 10 92 3 457

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 17 41 22 11 4 5 0 61 16 1942
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 37 22 14 9 1 0 54 23 96
2019 Bisexual 17 38 29 11 0 5 0 58 11 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 31 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 34 25 15 6 7 0 51 22 458
2018 Heterosexual 17 36 24 12 6 4 0 56 19 1916
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 26 30 13 7 3 0 49 20 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 28 30 16 10 5 0 41 28 478

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 29 42 15 9 3 2 0 72 12 1940
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 46 18 10 6 0 0 67 16 95
2019 Bisexual 36 46 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 61 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 39 20 13 6 3 0 59 20 454
2018 Heterosexual 36 41 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 1921
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 35 14 7 4 2 0 75 11 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 40 19 7 6 3 0 67 13 474

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 38 39 12 4 2 4 0 81 7 1932
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 36 11 10 5 2 0 74 15 95
2019 Bisexual 34 41 17 2 5 2 0 76 7 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 38 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 33 20 8 3 6 0 66 12 455
2018 Heterosexual 40 38 12 3 3 4 0 80 7 1922
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 41 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 34 21 5 4 5 0 68 10 471

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 46 37 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 1944
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 37 8 6 4 0 0 83 10 96
2019 Bisexual 55 38 4 0 2 0 0 93 2 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 37 13 11 7 1 0 69 18 457
2018 Heterosexual 45 36 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1921
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 40 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 41 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 473

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 38 34 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 1942
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 38 18 12 1 0 0 69 13 96
2019 Bisexual 47 32 19 0 2 0 0 79 2 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 28 10 10 0 12 0 77 11 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 31 18 16 9 1 0 56 25 459
2018 Heterosexual 34 34 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 1923
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 38 15 15 4 0 0 66 19 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 31 23 13 12 1 0 52 25 470

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 37 36 14 9 4 0 0 73 12 1931
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 36 16 12 4 0 0 68 16 94
2019 Bisexual 48 26 15 11 0 0 0 74 11 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 59 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 35 17 15 10 1 0 58 26 454
2018 Heterosexual 33 37 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 1916
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 39 17 13 5 0 0 65 18 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 33 21 15 10 0 0 54 24 469

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 25 18 11 6 3 1 64 17 1945
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 30 17 10 6 1 1 66 16 96
2019 Bisexual 33 20 13 23 9 0 2 54 33 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 41 8 10 10 0 0 72 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 22 21 16 13 4 3 46 32 456
2018 Heterosexual 32 27 18 12 7 3 1 61 20 1923
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 22 18 15 8 4 1 57 24 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 27 23 16 12 3 1 47 29 474
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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 41 38 1955
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 42 40 97
2019 Bisexual 24 24 52 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 35 47 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 35 40 459
2018 Heterosexual 23 41 36 1923
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 39 34 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 33 45 477

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 17 33 29 7 7 7 420
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 23 55 6 5 5 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 32 29 9 6 11 116
2018 Heterosexual 14 33 30 10 5 6 450
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 32 40 4 14 3 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 27 27 17 2 11 104
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Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 51 8 8 2 0 3 81 10 1944
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 47 6 1 5 1 5 87 6 96
2019 Bisexual 22 52 6 8 9 2 0 76 18 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 52 9 7 3 1 3 81 10 459

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 49 29 9 3 1 6 3 85 5 1946
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 28 12 3 1 7 5 82 5 96
2019 Bisexual 58 31 2 0 4 5 0 93 4 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 20 18 0 0 12 0 79 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 27 14 4 5 11 3 73 11 456
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 1951
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 84 97
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 458
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 1920
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 85 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 476

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 49 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 45 72
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 47 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 52 80

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 53 47 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 35 72
2018 Heterosexual 60 40 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 53 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 36 80

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 214
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 242

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 72
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 80

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 11 89 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 72
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 80

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 6 94 214
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 242

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 214
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 50 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 51 72
2018 Heterosexual 44 56 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 58 79

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 66 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 72
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 61 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 66 79

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 55 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 42 72
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 47 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 79

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 58 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 72
2018 Heterosexual 44 56 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 53 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 70 79

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 30 70 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 59 72
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 67 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 63 79

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 44 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 72
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 41 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 47 79

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 66 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 72
2018 Heterosexual 34 66 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 53 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 79

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 214
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 79

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 72
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 79

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 54 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 72
2018 Heterosexual 48 52 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 50 79

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 72 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 70 72
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 58 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 78 79

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 72
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 79

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 42 212
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 72
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 46 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 52 80

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 71 212
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 71 72
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 77 80

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 212
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 242

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 12 88 212
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 72
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 80

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 212
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 72
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

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 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

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 86 212
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 72
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 80

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 212
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 72
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 80

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 27 73 212
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 72 72
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 242
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 60 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 66 80

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 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 236
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 16
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 236
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 1951
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 82 96
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 458

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 12 15 20 7 6 33 8 45 21 1949
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 19 21 12 7 21 3 47 26 96
2019 Bisexual 12 19 20 16 2 22 7 45 26 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 20 10 0 0 40 12 80 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 12 21 8 8 37 8 33 29 458
2018 Heterosexual 11 14 23 7 7 32 6 41 22 1912
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 7 23 7 6 35 4 40 21 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 14 26 9 10 27 6 32 29 477

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 28 31 19 7 4 10 1 67 12 1949
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 26 18 11 6 6 0 63 19 96
2019 Bisexual 33 33 14 11 2 5 2 71 15 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 20 20 0 0 20 0 75 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 25 25 7 7 15 2 54 16 458
2018 Heterosexual 24 32 20 7 5 11 1 63 14 1920
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 32 15 7 6 12 0 68 15 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 26 22 11 9 13 1 52 22 476
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 1950
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 90 97
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 458
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 1923
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 89 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 474

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 70 41
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 76 46

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 73 27 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 78 22 41
2018 Heterosexual 83 17 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 79 21 46

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 41
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 120
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 11

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 121
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 11

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 121
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 46

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 41
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 120

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 77 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 74 41
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 78 46

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 17 83 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 41
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 46

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 121
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 46

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 121
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 11

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 72 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 41
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 78 46

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 68 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 41
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 65 46

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 121
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 46

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 121
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 120

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 79 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 69 41
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 76 46

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 Prefer not to answer 0 100 41
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 46

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 79 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 41
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 46

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 41
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 46

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 41
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 46

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 23 77 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 40
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 46

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 13 87 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 40
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 46

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 6 94 121
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 46

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 12 88 121
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 120

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 4 96 121
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 120
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 11

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 121
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 120

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 40
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 46

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 58 42 121
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 47 40
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 46 46

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 1951
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 86 96
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 457

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 14 14 20 3 3 37 7 52 12 1946
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 17 20 10 5 30 1 49 22 97
2019 Bisexual 19 17 13 14 2 27 7 55 24 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 10 10 0 10 40 12 59 21 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 10 26 5 4 40 8 34 17 458
2018 Heterosexual 13 14 25 4 2 37 6 47 10 1916
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 12 21 5 1 43 1 53 10 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 13 28 4 6 34 5 37 17 479

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 32 31 18 3 3 13 2 73 7 1946
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 33 15 6 7 6 0 70 14 97
2019 Bisexual 40 29 11 11 5 2 2 72 17 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 10 20 0 10 20 0 63 13 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 23 25 6 4 18 3 57 12 456
2018 Heterosexual 28 32 19 4 3 13 1 69 8 1917
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 34 19 6 0 14 0 72 7 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 24 6 6 16 1 58 13 477
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 28 25 14 18 0 1 43 32 1948
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 21 25 13 24 0 1 38 37 97
2019 Bisexual 20 19 21 16 23 0 0 39 40 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 17 30 10 0 43 0 0 47 43 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 25 18 18 22 0 1 41 40 459
2018 Heterosexual 14 23 26 14 20 0 1 38 35 1925
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 22 21 16 21 1 0 41 38 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 19 27 15 24 1 2 32 40 476

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 13 24 29 20 14 0 0 37 34 1951
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 22 31 23 14 0 0 32 37 97
2019 Bisexual 17 20 24 14 25 0 0 37 38 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 28 31 12 0 0 0 57 12 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 19 28 21 21 0 1 29 43 456
2018 Heterosexual 10 21 30 23 16 0 0 31 39 1921
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 25 32 21 13 0 0 33 34 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 16 30 25 19 1 1 24 45 478

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 19 29 27 15 9 0 1 48 25 1942
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 25 30 22 8 0 1 39 30 96
2019 Bisexual 22 35 21 5 17 0 0 57 22 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 31 47 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 24 31 15 15 0 2 37 31 455
2018 Heterosexual 15 27 30 16 11 0 1 43 27 1920
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 26 32 13 12 0 0 42 26 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 26 28 21 11 1 2 38 33 474

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 17 25 26 17 14 1 1 42 31 1934
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 20 34 21 10 0 1 34 32 97
2019 Bisexual 22 19 22 24 13 0 0 41 37 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 23 30 30 18 0 0 0 53 18 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 20 25 17 21 1 2 35 39 453
2018 Heterosexual 13 22 26 20 17 1 1 36 38 1920
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 18 25 17 21 1 1 36 39 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 24 22 24 19 1 2 32 45 478

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 33 26 19 11 8 0 3 61 20 1941
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 27 28 15 5 0 2 52 20 97
2019 Bisexual 45 28 15 4 7 0 0 74 11 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 57 31 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 26 19 11 14 0 5 53 27 452
2018 Heterosexual 28 24 21 12 9 0 4 55 23 1919
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 25 24 8 13 1 1 55 21 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 19 25 14 11 1 5 47 26 472

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 23 28 24 13 11 0 0 51 25 1948
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 26 29 16 6 0 1 48 23 97
2019 Bisexual 30 27 24 6 13 0 0 57 19 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 39 30 10 0 22 0 0 69 22 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 24 25 14 19 0 1 41 34 459
2018 Heterosexual 20 27 25 16 12 0 1 47 28 1926
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 25 26 13 12 0 1 49 25 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 28 17 14 1 2 39 32 476

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 25 37 23 9 4 1 1 63 14 1944
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 32 28 11 8 0 0 53 19 97
2019 Bisexual 29 37 20 5 6 0 3 68 11 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 51 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 32 24 12 9 2 1 54 21 456
2018 Heterosexual 23 35 25 11 5 0 1 59 16 1917
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 24 25 17 5 1 2 51 22 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 29 28 13 11 0 2 47 25 477

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 35 25 11 5 0 1 59 15 1943
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 34 26 13 6 0 1 55 19 96
2019 Bisexual 27 30 32 8 2 0 0 57 11 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 39 21 10 0 0 0 69 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 35 27 12 8 1 1 52 21 455
2018 Heterosexual 19 36 25 13 5 1 1 56 19 1917
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 36 28 15 5 0 1 52 19 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 31 28 17 8 0 2 46 25 474

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 31 36 19 9 4 0 1 68 13 1939
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 35 26 9 7 1 0 58 16 97
2019 Bisexual 31 43 12 12 2 0 0 74 14 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 72 8 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 37 21 10 6 1 1 61 17 455
2018 Heterosexual 28 34 20 10 5 0 1 63 16 1917
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 34 29 10 6 0 2 55 16 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 36 25 12 7 1 2 54 20 474

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 39 27 16 9 7 1 1 67 16 1937
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 33 17 8 10 0 0 65 18 96
2019 Bisexual 32 46 7 8 7 0 0 78 15 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 28 19 11 12 1 1 57 23 454

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 30 32 23 9 4 0 1 63 14 1934
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 26 28 13 5 0 0 54 19 97
2019 Bisexual 31 28 26 5 10 0 0 58 15 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 59 12 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 29 24 12 7 0 2 56 20 453
2018 Heterosexual 25 34 25 12 4 0 1 59 16 1910
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 35 30 11 3 0 2 55 14 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 31 22 14 9 0 2 54 24 472

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 51 27 12 5 4 0 1 79 9 1933
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 30 19 8 6 0 0 66 15 95
2019 Bisexual 52 15 18 9 6 0 0 67 15 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 49 8 33 10 0 0 0 57 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 25 19 6 6 0 1 68 12 453
2018 Heterosexual 50 26 12 7 3 0 1 77 10 1912
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 29 16 4 6 0 3 73 10 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 18 7 6 0 3 68 14 475

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 73 12 5 2 1 1 6 91 4 1932
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 14 4 1 2 0 11 91 4 97
2019 Bisexual 73 17 0 8 0 0 2 92 8 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 60 8 12 0 20 0 0 69 20 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 14 6 2 3 1 8 88 5 456
2018 Heterosexual 73 13 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 1914
2018 Gay or lesbian 72 14 4 0 1 0 9 94 1 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 19 8 3 4 1 7 84 8 474

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 73 11 6 3 3 0 3 87 6 1944
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 13 7 3 8 0 0 82 11 94
2019 Bisexual 71 16 5 0 6 0 2 89 7 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 11 9 3 7 2 3 80 11 457
2018 Heterosexual 69 13 6 4 3 1 3 86 7 1908
2018 Gay or lesbian 67 14 4 5 5 0 6 86 10 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 17 8 6 5 1 5 79 12 474

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 54 29 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 1936
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 36 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 96
2019 Bisexual 44 27 15 11 2 0 0 71 13 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 32 11 3 5 1 2 81 8 455
2018 Heterosexual 53 27 13 4 2 0 1 81 6 1914
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 32 12 3 1 0 2 84 4 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 30 16 5 4 0 1 75 9 473

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 61 20 9 5 3 0 2 82 8 1940
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 20 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 95
2019 Bisexual 55 31 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 82 8 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 22 14 5 7 0 2 73 12 454
2018 Heterosexual 56 22 11 5 5 0 1 79 10 1907
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 26 12 6 6 0 2 75 13 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 26 15 8 9 0 2 67 18 472

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 57 14 5 2 1 0 22 90 3 1932
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 15 7 5 2 0 20 83 8 96
2019 Bisexual 58 2 5 0 0 0 35 93 0 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 14 6 2 1 0 22 88 3 455
2018 Heterosexual 51 16 6 2 1 0 23 88 4 1901
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 13 8 3 2 0 27 84 6 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 17 8 1 1 1 24 88 2 469

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 64 20 8 2 1 0 5 88 3 1931
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 23 11 1 3 0 3 84 4 95
2019 Bisexual 75 18 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 43
2019 Other sexual orientation 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 21 10 3 3 1 5 83 6 454
2018 Heterosexual 60 21 9 3 1 0 6 87 4 1903
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 12 14 4 1 0 4 80 5 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 24 9 2 1 1 8 86 4 471

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 76 11 5 2 2 0 4 90 4 1939
2019 Gay or lesbian 80 8 1 3 5 0 2 90 9 96
2019 Bisexual 67 15 10 4 4 0 0 81 9 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 69 20 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 71 13 5 2 3 1 4 89 6 457
2018 Heterosexual 74 12 5 2 3 0 4 89 5 1912
2018 Gay or lesbian 78 7 1 4 6 1 3 88 11 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 17 7 2 3 0 5 88 5 472

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 51 28 14 4 2 0 2 81 5 1937
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 28 15 4 1 0 1 80 5 96
2019 Bisexual 37 24 30 6 2 0 0 61 9 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 29 13 5 2 1 3 80 7 453
2018 Heterosexual 48 31 14 4 2 0 2 80 6 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 14 15 5 3 1 1 76 8 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 33 14 4 2 0 4 79 6 470

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 10 29 40 17 5 0 0 39 21 1950
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 26 34 25 6 0 0 35 31 97
2019 Bisexual 9 37 37 11 6 0 0 46 17 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 30 41 10 0 0 0 49 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 24 38 20 10 0 0 32 30 457
2018 Heterosexual 8 26 41 18 6 0 0 34 25 1924
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 26 43 24 2 0 0 31 26 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 20 40 24 11 0 0 25 35 477

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 9 22 41 22 7 0 0 29 31 1931
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 24 47 12 5 0 0 17 36 97
2019 Bisexual 15 17 45 21 2 0 0 23 32 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 10 21 50 8 12 0 0 19 31 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 26 38 12 7 0 0 19 44 457
2018 Heterosexual 9 25 39 20 7 0 0 27 34 1900
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 24 47 16 6 0 0 22 31 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 27 39 14 4 0 0 17 43 469

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 35 43 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 1937
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 46 9 11 4 3 0 74 16 97
2019 Bisexual 42 33 8 9 9 0 0 75 17 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 28 0 10 0 12 0 89 11 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 44 16 8 4 2 0 71 13 458
2018 Heterosexual 36 43 12 6 2 2 0 81 8 1922
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 46 9 7 5 2 0 78 13 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 43 17 8 5 1 0 71 12 477

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 23 38 16 14 8 1 0 62 22 1945
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 27 20 21 11 2 0 47 32 97
2019 Bisexual 26 41 8 12 11 2 0 68 24 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 29 31 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 30 24 15 14 2 0 46 29 458
2018 Heterosexual 22 39 14 15 8 1 0 62 24 1923
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 29 21 18 12 1 0 48 31 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 31 21 18 14 2 0 46 33 479
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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 1949
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 83 97
2019 Bisexual 11 89 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 30 70 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 456

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 86 14 291
2019 Gay or lesbian 88 12 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 79 21 86

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 48 31 6 11 3 1 0 80 14 247
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 13 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 41 7 17 0 0 0 75 17 66
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Compensation

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 28 25 13 14 2 1 18 82 1941
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 23 27 12 17 2 1 18 82 97
2019 Bisexual 23 27 22 11 13 5 0 24 76 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 20 26 12 21 22 0 0 20 80 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 26 25 12 14 3 1 20 80 457
2018 Heterosexual 25 23 23 13 13 3 0 26 74 1927
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 18 25 14 12 1 0 30 70 102
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 26 27 12 12 2 2 21 79 475

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 67 33 1540
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 28 76
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 38 353

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 31 69 1522
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 73 74
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 345
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 1380
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 76 70
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 70 358

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 7 20 16 22 26 2 8 29 53 1531
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 14 14 30 27 1 9 21 63 77
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 15 12 20 34 4 10 24 62 348
2018 Heterosexual 7 20 18 20 28 2 6 29 52 1384
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 13 17 22 34 2 7 21 61 71
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 13 19 20 33 3 8 21 58 363

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 4 11 13 22 41 2 7 16 70 1534
2019 Gay or lesbian 4 4 7 23 47 3 11 9 82 77
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 7 12 19 48 3 9 11 76 351
2018 Heterosexual 2 10 12 21 48 1 6 13 74 1386
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 4 11 20 57 2 1 9 80 71
2018 Prefer not to answer 1 9 13 22 46 3 6 11 75 363

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 38 18 14 10 10 1 9 62 23 1938
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 18 15 6 13 2 10 60 22 95
2019 Bisexual 31 19 25 4 14 0 7 54 20 44
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 20 12 10 22 0 0 57 31 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 15 16 10 15 1 11 54 29 454
2018 Heterosexual 38 16 15 10 11 1 10 60 23 1922
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 11 16 10 8 1 12 62 20 101
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 16 15 11 16 3 11 51 32 476
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