2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat 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 48 39 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 1346
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 53 2 9 2 0 0 87 11 56
2019 Bisexual 50 32 10 3 5 0 0 82 8 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 64 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 41 2 15 3 0 0 79 19 311

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 69 19 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 1345
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 9 0 11 2 0 0 87 13 56
2019 Bisexual 77 8 2 8 5 0 0 85 13 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 63 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 20 4 5 3 0 0 88 9 312

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 47 31 5 10 6 0 0 79 16 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 48 6 9 9 0 0 76 18 56
2019 Bisexual 55 35 0 7 3 0 0 90 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 45 9 17 10 19 0 0 54 29 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 31 6 13 11 0 0 70 24 312

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 34 40 10 10 3 0 1 76 14 1338
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 43 11 9 5 2 2 73 15 55
2019 Bisexual 29 36 7 17 10 0 0 65 27 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 36 18 20 9 0 0 53 29 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 35 17 14 6 0 3 62 20 312
2018 Heterosexual 28 43 12 12 3 0 1 72 15 1064
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 60 4 3 7 0 0 85 11 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 39 16 15 7 2 0 61 22 211

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 57 31 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 1333
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 38 0 7 0 5 0 93 7 56
2019 Bisexual 56 32 7 0 3 2 0 90 3 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 36 9 10 9 0 0 71 20 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 36 9 8 3 1 0 80 11 307

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 54 29 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 1338
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 35 8 9 7 0 0 77 16 56
2019 Bisexual 46 25 7 15 5 2 0 72 20 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 27 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 31 9 12 6 0 1 73 18 312
2018 Heterosexual 48 33 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 1067
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 33 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 31 6 11 8 0 1 75 19 209

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 44 39 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 1341
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 36 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 56
2019 Bisexual 58 20 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 26 9 10 19 0 0 62 29 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 14 312
2018 Heterosexual 38 43 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 1060
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 44 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 35 10 11 8 0 0 72 18 210

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 40 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1344
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 43 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 56
2019 Bisexual 41 27 20 10 3 0 0 68 13 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 26 10 19 9 0 0 62 28 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 35 12 13 7 1 1 68 21 312
2018 Heterosexual 35 36 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 1063
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 38 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 36 11 11 13 1 0 65 24 208

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 35 39 9 12 4 0 0 75 16 1340
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 39 15 12 2 0 0 71 14 56
2019 Bisexual 34 31 15 15 5 0 0 65 20 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 27 18 10 9 0 0 63 20 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 37 9 14 9 1 0 68 23 310
2018 Heterosexual 31 41 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 1065
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 37 12 14 6 0 0 69 20 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 38 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 208

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 53 33 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1334
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 42 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 56
2019 Bisexual 53 25 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 44 8 10 9 0 0 72 20 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 35 9 9 3 0 0 79 13 310
2018 Heterosexual 52 37 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1059
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 22 8 2 4 0 3 87 6 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 39 5 5 3 1 0 87 9 210

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 45 34 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1341
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 31 11 9 0 0 0 81 9 56
2019 Bisexual 48 30 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 26 10 0 28 0 0 62 28 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 34 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 312
2018 Heterosexual 39 36 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 1059
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 43 2 4 4 0 0 91 8 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 35 8 12 8 0 0 71 21 209

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 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1332
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 34 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 56
2019 Bisexual 54 29 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 44 10 9 9 0 0 72 18 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 31 12 5 2 0 0 80 7 309
2018 Heterosexual 51 36 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 1055
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 36 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 31 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 208

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 44 36 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 1333
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 35 9 9 2 0 0 80 10 55
2019 Bisexual 39 32 17 7 3 0 2 72 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 34 47 0 9 0 0 44 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 34 15 10 7 0 1 68 17 310
2018 Heterosexual 39 39 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 1053
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 27 14 2 6 0 0 78 8 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 37 8 16 6 1 0 70 23 208

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 47 33 12 5 3 0 0 79 8 1340
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 32 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 55
2019 Bisexual 61 15 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 26 10 0 18 0 0 72 18 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 28 18 9 7 0 1 66 16 311
2018 Heterosexual 43 34 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 1051
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 27 12 0 8 0 0 81 8 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 36 10 10 8 1 0 71 19 209

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 43 38 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1325
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 62 7 3 0 2 0 89 4 55
2019 Bisexual 46 30 7 13 3 2 0 77 16 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 36 19 0 9 0 0 72 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 35 13 12 5 0 2 69 17 304
2018 Heterosexual 39 37 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 1055
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 43 6 2 6 0 0 86 7 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 37 14 12 8 0 0 67 19 208

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 35 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 28 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 56
2019 Bisexual 55 22 13 8 3 0 0 77 10 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 27 19 0 19 0 0 62 19 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 35 12 10 3 0 0 76 12 313
2018 Heterosexual 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 1059
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 42 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 30 16 8 6 0 0 70 14 208

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 33 31 20 9 6 0 0 65 15 1341
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 24 30 13 5 0 0 51 18 55
2019 Bisexual 32 33 22 10 3 0 0 65 13 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 44 27 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 31 23 10 8 0 0 59 18 311
2018 Heterosexual 26 33 20 13 7 0 1 59 20 1066
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 30 19 11 5 0 0 65 17 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 30 23 13 8 1 0 55 22 211

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 11 23 35 21 8 1 1 30 34 1340
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 27 38 21 0 0 2 22 40 56
2019 Bisexual 7 17 34 26 15 0 0 41 25 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 38 27 18 8 0 0 26 47 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 29 34 14 7 1 1 21 44 312
2018 Heterosexual 10 28 35 19 6 1 1 25 39 1062
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 24 47 6 4 2 0 10 42 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 29 40 14 2 1 1 16 44 210

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 7 13 27 30 19 3 2 51 21 1339
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 10 33 33 14 0 0 48 19 56
2019 Bisexual 5 17 30 26 17 5 0 45 23 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 28 28 26 17 0 0 43 28 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 14 29 26 16 2 2 44 25 311
2018 Heterosexual 7 16 29 31 14 2 2 47 23 1058
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 22 32 18 15 2 0 33 34 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 18 28 29 11 2 2 42 29 208

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 20 30 21 12 1 1 34 35 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 18 28 27 11 0 0 37 34 56
2019 Bisexual 7 18 26 29 17 2 0 47 26 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 28 9 28 35 0 0 0 35 37 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 20 29 18 9 1 2 28 42 311
2018 Heterosexual 16 20 32 20 8 1 2 29 38 1058
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 21 27 19 11 2 0 30 42 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 23 29 15 8 1 3 24 46 210

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 12 21 33 22 12 0 1 34 33 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 21 41 18 6 0 0 24 35 56
2019 Bisexual 10 10 17 44 14 5 0 61 21 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 9 47 17 8 0 0 26 28 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 22 33 19 7 1 2 26 40 312
2018 Heterosexual 12 23 38 19 7 1 1 26 35 1051
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 9 39 24 9 2 0 34 27 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 24 36 13 6 1 1 19 44 207

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 21 26 21 14 2 3 37 35 1340
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 19 38 20 5 0 5 26 34 56
2019 Bisexual 8 25 18 24 24 2 0 49 33 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 18 38 27 8 0 0 35 27 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 24 20 16 11 3 3 28 51 312
2018 Heterosexual 17 27 27 18 7 1 2 27 46 1061
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 19 24 32 6 2 2 39 36 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 26 26 14 7 1 3 21 52 208

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 16 29 23 16 3 2 41 29 1341
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 19 27 27 7 2 2 35 37 56
2019 Bisexual 12 14 10 25 29 10 0 60 29 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 10 28 27 17 0 0 44 28 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 16 24 23 15 3 3 40 35 309
2018 Heterosexual 13 23 30 21 9 2 2 31 37 1053
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 21 25 22 7 3 0 30 44 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 24 26 22 8 2 2 31 42 208

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 19 35 19 12 1 1 32 32 1339
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 21 31 21 9 0 0 30 39 56
2019 Bisexual 8 20 30 26 17 0 0 43 27 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 20 36 26 9 0 0 35 29 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 26 31 16 10 1 1 26 42 311
2018 Heterosexual 12 24 35 18 7 2 1 26 38 1057
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 25 29 12 7 3 0 20 50 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 28 30 16 5 1 2 22 48 209

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 12 27 34 17 9 0 1 27 40 1344
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 30 26 16 8 0 0 23 51 56
2019 Bisexual 10 28 39 12 12 0 0 24 37 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 19 26 38 17 0 0 0 17 45 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 30 30 11 8 1 1 20 50 310
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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 74 16 4 3 1 0 1 91 5 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 16 4 4 2 0 0 91 6 56
2019 Bisexual 73 9 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 37 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 18 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 312

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 39 28 11 7 5 6 4 75 13 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 29 16 7 5 4 2 70 13 56
2019 Bisexual 51 22 7 10 3 2 5 79 13 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 28 18 10 9 8 8 55 23 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 26 15 9 6 9 4 65 18 310
2018 Heterosexual 30 31 14 9 6 6 4 68 17 1067
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 25 16 4 10 7 4 67 15 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 28 16 8 12 8 3 59 22 211

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 55 28 6 7 3 1 0 84 10 1344
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 24 7 5 7 0 0 81 12 56
2019 Bisexual 61 19 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 44 27 0 9 20 0 0 71 29 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 32 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 311
2018 Heterosexual 48 30 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 1065
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 36 6 6 6 0 0 82 11 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 26 10 10 9 1 0 71 20 210

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 61 27 5 5 2 0 0 89 6 1346
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 28 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 56
2019 Bisexual 63 25 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 53 9 20 19 0 0 0 62 19 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 27 6 7 3 1 0 84 10 311
2018 Heterosexual 54 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 1063
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 29 6 2 6 0 0 86 8 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 32 5 5 6 0 1 83 11 210

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 55 33 7 3 1 1 0 89 5 1340
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 41 5 3 2 2 0 90 5 56
2019 Bisexual 63 24 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 35 46 0 9 9 0 0 81 19 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 34 9 6 3 0 1 83 9 311
2018 Heterosexual 48 37 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 1061
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 32 15 2 0 0 0 83 2 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 38 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 211
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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 64 21 9 3 2 1 1 87 4 1348
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 20 7 7 0 4 0 85 7 56
2019 Bisexual 49 29 12 7 0 0 2 81 7 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 56 8 18 0 9 8 0 70 10 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 22 9 4 4 2 3 83 8 313

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 49 29 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 29 18 5 3 4 0 72 9 55
2019 Bisexual 43 24 15 15 0 0 2 70 15 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 26 0 9 18 0 0 73 27 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 27 10 12 7 1 1 71 19 312
2018 Heterosexual 44 32 11 9 4 1 1 77 12 1050
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 29 16 6 7 0 0 71 13 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 25 13 8 8 1 1 70 16 208

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 60 23 8 4 3 2 0 84 8 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 27 7 3 5 2 0 84 9 56
2019 Bisexual 53 32 0 13 0 0 2 87 13 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 56 35 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 19 14 6 5 3 1 75 11 310
2018 Heterosexual 53 27 8 5 4 2 0 82 9 1052
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 25 13 6 2 3 0 79 8 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 25 10 5 6 4 0 78 12 207

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 54 27 8 6 3 1 0 83 10 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 30 7 9 3 0 0 80 12 56
2019 Bisexual 56 20 15 8 0 0 2 77 8 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 27 0 0 18 8 0 80 20 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 29 9 7 6 2 1 77 13 313
2018 Heterosexual 50 29 9 7 4 1 0 79 11 1051
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 37 9 4 6 2 0 81 10 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 30 10 5 7 0 0 78 12 207

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 87 8 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 1341
2019 Gay or lesbian 92 3 0 2 2 0 2 96 4 56
2019 Bisexual 75 8 7 8 0 0 2 84 8 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 82 0 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 84 9 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 312

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 68 18 4 4 2 2 2 88 7 1337
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 21 9 0 7 5 0 83 7 56
2019 Bisexual 65 13 10 5 2 0 5 82 8 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 81 0 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 18 7 5 4 2 3 83 9 312

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 70 17 6 3 2 1 0 88 5 1345
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 24 7 3 2 4 0 87 5 56
2019 Bisexual 68 17 7 5 0 0 2 87 5 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 73 8 0 9 0 9 0 90 10 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 18 11 3 3 1 1 82 6 313
2018 Heterosexual 62 21 8 4 3 1 0 85 8 1052
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 28 5 2 4 4 3 88 6 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 19 7 6 6 2 0 81 12 207

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 59 25 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 1346
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 27 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 56
2019 Bisexual 58 22 10 8 3 0 0 80 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 35 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 24 8 7 7 0 1 78 14 311
2018 Heterosexual 52 26 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 1052
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 36 8 2 8 0 0 83 9 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 21 11 8 8 1 0 73 16 206

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 30 44 11 10 3 1 2 75 13 392
2019 Gay or lesbian 6 48 23 11 6 6 0 57 18 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 46 14 11 3 4 1 70 15 91
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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 42 35 9 5 5 5 0 81 10 1344
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 42 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 56
2019 Bisexual 46 27 3 17 2 5 0 76 21 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 26 9 10 19 0 0 62 29 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 30 15 10 6 8 0 66 18 308
2018 Heterosexual 34 36 13 9 3 5 0 73 13 1062
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 42 9 4 4 4 0 82 8 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 33 9 11 7 8 0 70 20 210

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 39 37 11 7 5 2 0 77 12 1341
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 46 17 5 7 0 0 71 12 55
2019 Bisexual 48 32 7 10 2 0 0 80 13 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 26 9 10 19 0 0 62 29 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 32 15 11 9 5 0 63 21 309
2018 Heterosexual 34 37 13 10 5 2 0 72 15 1063
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 41 9 2 8 2 0 81 10 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 30 16 14 8 4 0 61 22 209

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 28 36 15 12 5 5 0 66 18 1344
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 34 20 24 7 0 0 50 30 56
2019 Bisexual 34 37 10 5 10 5 0 74 16 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 36 9 10 19 8 0 59 32 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 31 16 16 10 6 0 55 28 307
2018 Heterosexual 23 36 15 15 6 4 0 62 22 1061
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 46 12 8 8 6 0 71 16 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 33 18 16 10 6 0 53 27 209

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 25 37 16 13 7 2 0 63 20 1345
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 35 14 26 9 0 0 52 34 56
2019 Bisexual 24 42 10 12 12 0 0 65 25 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 54 0 0 29 8 0 68 32 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 30 18 16 12 2 1 53 29 308
2018 Heterosexual 22 37 15 16 8 1 0 60 24 1065
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 40 14 14 8 2 0 63 22 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 28 19 18 14 3 0 48 33 210

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 27 16 4 1 3 0 78 5 1346
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 25 14 7 2 5 0 76 9 56
2019 Bisexual 34 30 24 3 5 5 0 67 8 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 45 27 20 0 0 8 0 79 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 23 16 8 2 5 0 72 10 312
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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 32 44 14 6 2 1 0 77 8 1346
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 39 25 10 2 2 0 62 12 56
2019 Bisexual 35 46 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 53 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 41 17 9 4 2 0 69 13 311
2018 Heterosexual 28 46 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 1058
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 37 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 40 16 11 4 1 0 69 15 212

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 37 19 13 3 5 1 63 17 1340
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 49 17 17 2 4 0 64 19 55
2019 Bisexual 33 25 20 12 7 2 0 60 20 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 27 0 20 9 17 0 65 35 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 34 21 18 8 4 0 51 27 309

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 44 34 10 5 3 3 1 81 8 1344
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 25 9 14 5 4 0 71 20 56
2019 Bisexual 42 20 14 15 3 7 0 66 19 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 28 20 26 0 0 0 55 26 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 32 10 9 4 3 2 75 14 311
2018 Heterosexual 44 35 9 6 3 2 1 81 10 1058
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 37 10 3 2 5 2 83 6 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 37 7 9 4 1 1 78 14 210

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 41 36 14 4 2 2 0 79 7 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 40 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 55
2019 Bisexual 46 29 15 7 2 0 0 76 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 9 36 0 19 0 0 45 19 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 39 15 7 4 2 1 73 11 309
2018 Heterosexual 39 38 14 5 2 2 0 79 7 1057
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 42 18 2 2 2 0 78 4 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 38 15 6 4 1 0 74 11 210

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 23 21 19 10 10 11 5 53 24 1347
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 25 21 7 7 16 4 56 18 56
2019 Bisexual 29 19 12 20 5 15 0 56 30 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 9 0 19 19 26 0 49 51 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 19 18 16 14 12 3 44 35 312
2018 Heterosexual 21 21 19 12 10 12 4 50 27 1062
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 16 21 7 9 19 8 50 21 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 23 13 10 22 14 2 46 38 210

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 34 34 15 8 5 3 0 70 14 1340
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 45 14 11 9 4 0 65 20 56
2019 Bisexual 41 31 7 15 5 0 0 73 20 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 9 18 10 19 8 0 49 32 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 29 16 13 13 3 1 56 27 308
2018 Heterosexual 30 36 14 12 6 2 0 67 18 1060
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 38 13 5 6 6 0 75 12 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 27 18 14 12 5 0 54 28 208

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 29 30 12 13 8 4 3 64 23 1347
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 34 12 16 7 5 2 62 25 56
2019 Bisexual 31 34 10 10 7 7 0 71 18 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 0 27 20 18 0 0 36 37 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 23 14 17 17 4 2 47 37 312
2018 Heterosexual 27 30 15 13 12 2 1 59 26 1053
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 34 17 9 10 2 2 63 20 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 25 14 15 20 5 2 49 37 210

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 23 10 6 4 1 3 80 10 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 25 12 2 5 0 5 80 8 56
2019 Bisexual 51 20 24 3 2 0 0 71 5 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 63 20 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 26 14 5 4 1 6 75 9 310

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 7 5 4 1 11 83 10 1344
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 12 9 5 12 4 11 69 21 56
2019 Bisexual 64 22 2 3 3 0 7 92 6 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 73 0 10 8 0 0 9 80 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 9 8 5 6 2 15 77 13 311

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 60 21 10 4 2 1 3 84 6 1336
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 18 23 3 5 4 4 66 10 56
2019 Bisexual 59 21 12 2 3 0 3 82 5 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 17 9 20 0 0 0 71 20 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 21 18 6 2 2 5 72 8 309

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 55 17 12 6 4 2 4 77 10 1334
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 9 29 9 9 7 5 47 20 55
2019 Bisexual 54 24 12 5 3 0 3 80 8 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 27 0 28 9 0 0 62 38 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 18 16 10 5 3 8 65 17 308

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 75 9 4 2 2 2 8 92 4 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 74 11 2 0 5 4 5 92 6 56
2019 Bisexual 83 5 3 2 0 0 7 95 3 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 73 17 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 10 7 4 3 3 11 85 7 309

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 78 10 5 2 1 1 4 92 3 1337
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 16 4 2 7 4 2 87 9 55
2019 Bisexual 73 17 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 63 8 20 0 9 0 0 72 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 71 9 7 3 2 1 6 86 6 311

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 81 7 3 2 2 2 3 93 4 1336
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 9 9 0 3 2 2 87 3 56
2019 Bisexual 70 10 15 3 2 0 0 80 5 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 72 9 10 9 0 0 0 80 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 9 5 4 3 4 5 86 8 308

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 85 4 2 1 1 1 7 96 2 1336
2019 Gay or lesbian 84 4 2 0 2 2 7 96 2 54
2019 Bisexual 77 10 5 0 3 0 5 92 3 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 27 10 0 0 0 9 89 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 77 4 2 2 2 1 12 93 5 311

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 31 44 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 40 18 5 3 4 0 73 9 56
2019 Bisexual 37 27 22 14 0 0 0 63 14 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 35 20 0 19 9 0 58 21 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 38 18 10 6 2 1 65 16 311
2018 Heterosexual 31 40 15 6 4 3 0 74 10 1060
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 37 11 4 4 6 0 80 8 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 34 21 11 7 3 0 60 18 210

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 36 9 5 2 1 0 83 7 1337
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 49 9 2 5 0 0 84 7 55
2019 Bisexual 41 24 19 15 0 0 0 65 15 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 44 0 20 9 0 0 71 29 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 37 15 8 4 2 0 72 13 308
2018 Heterosexual 48 36 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 1056
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 36 2 2 2 2 0 94 4 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 34 13 5 6 3 0 76 11 211

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 30 10 3 1 4 0 85 4 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 33 5 0 9 0 0 86 9 55
2019 Bisexual 54 15 25 2 0 3 0 72 3 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 35 9 20 0 0 0 72 20 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 35 13 5 3 4 1 77 9 311
2018 Heterosexual 50 32 11 2 1 2 0 85 4 1057
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 36 8 4 0 2 0 88 4 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 31 12 5 2 4 0 80 7 212

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 60 30 5 3 2 1 0 91 4 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 28 3 5 0 0 0 91 5 56
2019 Bisexual 53 34 8 2 3 0 0 88 5 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 44 10 0 19 0 0 71 19 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 31 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 312
2018 Heterosexual 56 32 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1057
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 31 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 31 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 211

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 51 31 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 32 10 7 2 0 0 80 9 56
2019 Bisexual 53 32 7 3 5 0 0 85 8 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 44 10 0 19 0 0 71 19 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 31 13 10 7 1 1 69 18 311
2018 Heterosexual 48 31 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 1056
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 26 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 25 13 9 9 1 0 68 19 210

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 50 33 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1337
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 48 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 56
2019 Bisexual 48 36 10 5 0 0 0 84 5 39
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 44 10 0 19 0 0 71 19 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 33 14 11 7 0 1 69 17 311
2018 Heterosexual 47 33 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1052
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 30 6 4 4 0 0 87 8 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 30 14 9 8 1 0 68 17 207

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 40 26 17 9 5 2 1 68 14 1347
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 27 20 9 4 2 0 67 13 56
2019 Bisexual 39 24 10 12 10 5 0 66 23 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 9 10 9 9 8 0 68 20 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 23 20 12 9 4 0 58 22 311
2018 Heterosexual 37 26 16 11 6 3 0 66 18 1060
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 30 11 4 6 2 0 79 10 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 21 16 13 12 3 0 58 26 211
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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 42 25 34 1347
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 13 41 56
2019 Bisexual 56 17 27 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 46 8 45 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 19 36 312
2018 Heterosexual 45 23 32 1066
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 36 26 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 21 33 212

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 8 24 51 3 8 7 562
2019 Gay or lesbian 4 23 54 4 11 4 26
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 22 56 5 3 6 139
2018 Heterosexual 9 29 45 4 5 6 488
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 32 52 0 6 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 24 54 3 2 9 99
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Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 41 7 6 3 1 5 83 9 1338
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 37 14 11 3 4 8 68 16 56
2019 Bisexual 27 48 10 10 0 0 5 79 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 18 28 17 9 0 8 40 29 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 42 7 6 3 2 6 83 9 309

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 59 20 8 2 1 6 5 88 3 1339
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 22 9 2 2 13 8 85 4 56
2019 Bisexual 53 20 0 7 0 12 7 91 9 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 28 0 9 0 36 8 83 17 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 21 9 3 3 6 8 83 6 309
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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 12 88 1345
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 83 56
2019 Bisexual 25 75 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 56 44 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 312
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 1063
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 88 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 212

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 60 156
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 59 52
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 130
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 66 39

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 68 32 156
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 51 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 35 52
2018 Heterosexual 68 32 130
2018 Prefer not to answer 68 32 39

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 156
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 10
2019 Bisexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 130

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 0 100 156
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 52
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 130
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 39

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 10 90 156
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 130

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 0 100 156
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 39

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 156
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 10

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 156
2019 Bisexual 50 50 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 50
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 55 39

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 56 156
2019 Bisexual 49 51 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 50
2018 Heterosexual 39 61 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 56 39

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 51 49 156
2019 Bisexual 49 51 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 34 50
2018 Heterosexual 40 60 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 39

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 53 156
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 50
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 52 39

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 38 62 156
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 58 50
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 59 39

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 45 156
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 52 50
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 41 39

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 156
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 50
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 39

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Bisexual 0 100 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 50
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 131

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 156
2019 Bisexual 0 100 10

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 156
2019 Bisexual 0 100 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 50
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 131

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 156
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 40 50
2018 Heterosexual 42 58 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 40 39

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 81 156
2019 Bisexual 0 100 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 76 50
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 39

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 156
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 50
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 131

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 53 47 154
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 47 50
2018 Heterosexual 56 44 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 42 39

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 26 74 154
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 76 50
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 63 39

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 8 92 154
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 50
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 39

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 10 90 154
2019 Bisexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 131

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 16 84 154
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 50
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 131

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 Bisexual 0 100 10

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 154
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 131

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 86 154
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 50
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 131

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 73 154
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 74 50
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 131
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 80 39

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Bisexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 37

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Bisexual 49 51 10
2018 Heterosexual 35 65 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 41 37

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 Bisexual 0 100 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 37

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Bisexual 0 100 10

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Bisexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 128

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 16 84 1347
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 80 55
2019 Bisexual 22 78 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 47 53 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 311

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 13 17 5 4 30 10 56 15 1346
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 23 14 2 5 33 9 64 12 56
2019 Bisexual 22 17 17 17 5 19 3 50 28 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 28 0 19 19 26 0 49 51 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 10 22 8 7 33 8 38 25 312
2018 Heterosexual 18 16 18 5 3 34 6 57 13 1062
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 17 17 4 6 28 13 55 16 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 11 18 9 7 35 7 40 28 210

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 41 27 15 4 2 9 1 76 7 1346
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 29 11 7 7 13 2 71 17 55
2019 Bisexual 37 37 9 7 0 9 0 81 8 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 0 10 9 19 26 0 49 37 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 31 17 7 4 12 2 67 13 311
2018 Heterosexual 34 32 15 5 2 11 1 76 7 1063
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 33 11 4 4 13 0 78 9 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 28 11 12 4 12 1 68 19 211
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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 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 86 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 310
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 1060
2018 Bisexual 24 76 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 211

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 74 35
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 22

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 80 20 86
2018 Heterosexual 83 17 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 73 27 22

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 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 22

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 8 92 86

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 86

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 35
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 69

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 86
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 69

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 81 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 71 35
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 69

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 35

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 61 35
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 58 22

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 72 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 35
2018 Heterosexual 34 66 69

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 35
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 22

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 22

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 35

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 35
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 78 22

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 35
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 22

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 35
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 76 22

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 86
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 22

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 86
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 22

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 32 68 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 76 34
2018 Heterosexual 35 65 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 61 22

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 86
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 66 22

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 8 92 86
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 69

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 7 93 86
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 69

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 86

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 53 47 86
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 39 34
2018 Heterosexual 54 46 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 22

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 1347
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 84 56
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 311

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 22 12 18 3 2 34 9 61 8 1347
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 23 11 7 5 29 9 63 20 56
2019 Bisexual 22 15 8 20 5 24 7 53 36 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 18 0 19 9 26 19 49 51 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 7 22 4 4 39 9 42 17 313
2018 Heterosexual 18 14 19 2 2 38 7 59 7 1058
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 23 17 4 4 30 12 57 13 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 9 24 4 4 40 5 43 13 210

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 42 29 14 2 2 11 1 80 4 1347
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 29 11 4 11 11 2 71 16 55
2019 Bisexual 36 32 10 8 5 7 2 75 14 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 0 9 28 0 26 0 49 38 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 27 18 5 4 14 2 68 10 312
2018 Heterosexual 35 31 15 2 2 14 1 77 5 1060
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 31 9 6 2 15 4 79 9 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 29 17 6 3 14 0 69 11 211
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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 28 31 20 10 10 0 1 60 20 1346
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 36 21 14 13 2 0 51 27 56
2019 Bisexual 21 29 17 12 15 3 3 53 28 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 37 17 18 9 0 0 56 27 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 24 22 12 15 0 1 50 28 312
2018 Heterosexual 22 28 22 13 13 0 2 51 26 1059
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 26 17 11 26 0 0 46 38 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 24 23 14 18 1 0 44 32 209

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 28 28 15 10 0 1 47 25 1347
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 21 36 26 9 0 0 29 35 56
2019 Bisexual 14 32 34 17 2 0 0 46 20 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 37 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 26 26 18 12 0 1 42 31 310
2018 Heterosexual 10 23 35 20 12 0 0 33 32 1064
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 26 34 16 11 0 2 38 27 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 21 25 24 17 0 1 33 42 212

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 21 31 22 16 9 0 0 53 25 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 32 30 12 14 0 2 42 27 56
2019 Bisexual 23 40 22 13 3 0 0 63 15 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 37 8 9 28 0 0 55 37 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 25 24 16 15 0 1 45 31 311
2018 Heterosexual 14 27 32 16 10 0 1 41 26 1060
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 18 21 25 12 0 2 41 37 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 25 24 23 16 0 1 36 40 209

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 26 24 15 12 1 1 49 27 1340
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 23 27 20 17 0 0 36 38 56
2019 Bisexual 31 22 12 22 10 0 2 55 33 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 18 37 0 18 0 0 44 18 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 24 22 18 15 1 1 44 34 310
2018 Heterosexual 12 23 28 21 14 1 1 36 35 1061
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 25 23 15 21 2 0 40 37 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 22 21 19 25 1 1 33 45 209

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 41 30 14 8 5 0 2 72 13 1338
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 22 19 12 9 2 4 57 23 56
2019 Bisexual 46 25 19 5 3 0 2 72 8 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 27 20 10 6 1 4 62 17 309
2018 Heterosexual 30 29 21 10 6 1 3 62 16 1053
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 28 14 7 8 0 2 70 15 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 32 14 11 10 0 6 62 23 205

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 33 30 20 9 8 0 0 63 17 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 31 20 16 9 0 0 55 25 55
2019 Bisexual 33 32 20 13 2 0 0 65 15 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 46 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 29 22 11 11 0 1 55 22 312
2018 Heterosexual 23 27 27 12 10 0 0 51 22 1063
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 31 24 5 4 0 2 66 9 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 29 22 16 14 0 0 48 30 210

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 35 18 8 4 0 1 70 12 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 44 16 12 5 0 0 67 17 56
2019 Bisexual 26 42 20 10 0 0 3 70 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 44 27 0 19 0 0 54 19 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 33 20 13 7 0 1 60 20 310
2018 Heterosexual 27 38 23 7 4 1 1 66 11 1057
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 37 31 4 2 4 0 62 6 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 29 27 14 6 0 3 53 20 210

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 25 35 22 12 6 0 0 60 18 1344
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 33 27 12 10 0 0 50 23 56
2019 Bisexual 29 37 12 12 7 2 0 67 20 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 18 27 20 9 0 0 44 29 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 29 23 15 10 1 1 50 26 312
2018 Heterosexual 19 33 28 13 6 0 0 53 20 1056
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 19 40 18 4 0 2 37 22 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 31 26 20 9 0 2 44 29 211

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 30 30 21 11 7 0 0 61 18 1344
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 23 27 21 7 0 0 45 28 56
2019 Bisexual 27 22 29 12 10 0 0 49 22 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 17 9 19 19 0 0 53 38 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 26 22 13 14 0 1 51 27 313
2018 Heterosexual 24 34 23 10 7 0 1 59 17 1056
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 25 35 7 7 0 2 50 14 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 22 23 22 10 0 2 44 33 210

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 50 26 13 5 5 0 1 77 10 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 24 10 12 2 2 0 75 14 56
2019 Bisexual 56 19 13 5 8 0 0 75 12 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 45 27 9 10 9 0 0 72 20 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 22 16 8 10 1 0 65 19 312

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 38 34 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 1345
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 40 19 7 5 0 0 69 12 56
2019 Bisexual 32 44 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 37 19 17 9 18 0 0 56 27 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 30 19 7 5 0 1 68 13 312
2018 Heterosexual 29 31 25 10 4 0 0 60 15 1054
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 33 20 11 6 0 0 63 17 48
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 29 21 14 8 0 2 56 22 205

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 21 11 5 4 0 1 79 10 1341
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 21 11 3 11 0 0 75 14 56
2019 Bisexual 57 18 15 8 0 0 3 76 8 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 27 18 9 9 0 0 63 19 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 20 13 9 8 0 2 70 17 312
2018 Heterosexual 53 21 14 7 4 0 1 75 11 1049
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 22 17 9 5 0 2 69 14 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 23 12 10 8 0 5 69 19 208

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 80 9 3 1 2 0 6 94 3 1340
2019 Gay or lesbian 85 4 2 2 3 0 5 93 5 56
2019 Bisexual 78 10 5 0 3 0 5 92 3 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 54 9 27 0 0 0 9 70 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 12 4 1 3 1 10 91 4 313
2018 Heterosexual 75 12 5 1 1 0 5 92 2 1055
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 18 4 5 2 2 2 89 7 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 16 5 5 2 0 9 86 8 211

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 78 9 4 3 3 1 2 89 7 1341
2019 Gay or lesbian 70 13 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 56
2019 Bisexual 60 13 18 7 2 0 0 73 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 44 9 9 20 18 0 0 53 38 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 13 6 5 8 1 3 81 13 312
2018 Heterosexual 74 11 6 3 3 0 3 88 6 1051
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 16 2 2 4 4 4 91 6 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 16 6 3 7 1 8 82 11 209

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 64 22 8 2 1 0 1 88 4 1336
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 22 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 56
2019 Bisexual 58 25 5 5 5 0 3 85 10 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 55 9 9 0 28 0 0 63 28 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 25 8 3 3 1 2 86 6 312
2018 Heterosexual 61 23 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 1057
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 28 14 0 2 0 2 84 2 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 26 12 5 3 0 2 80 8 211

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 64 18 8 5 4 0 1 83 10 1331
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 21 8 5 9 0 0 78 14 56
2019 Bisexual 51 24 7 12 0 0 5 79 13 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 53 0 9 19 19 0 0 53 38 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 16 13 6 9 0 1 71 15 312
2018 Heterosexual 59 19 11 5 5 0 2 79 10 1053
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 17 14 6 4 0 2 75 11 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 26 11 7 9 0 3 72 17 207

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 11 4 2 1 0 20 92 3 1339
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 7 6 2 0 0 19 91 2 55
2019 Bisexual 57 8 3 0 0 0 33 96 0 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 50 0 10 0 0 0 41 84 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 8 4 2 2 0 28 90 5 311
2018 Heterosexual 54 12 5 2 0 0 26 89 3 1037
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 13 1 2 0 0 26 95 3 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 9 4 2 2 0 36 88 7 209

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 73 17 5 1 1 0 3 93 2 1333
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 24 9 0 4 0 2 87 4 56
2019 Bisexual 60 12 7 5 5 0 10 80 11 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 17 7 2 1 0 8 89 3 311
2018 Heterosexual 67 18 8 2 1 0 4 89 2 1056
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 27 5 4 0 0 9 91 4 47
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 15 9 5 2 0 13 82 8 209

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 79 10 4 2 3 0 2 90 5 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 81 5 3 0 7 0 3 89 7 56
2019 Bisexual 58 10 7 5 10 3 8 75 17 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 37 9 8 9 0 0 73 18 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 72 12 6 3 4 1 3 87 7 311
2018 Heterosexual 75 12 4 3 2 0 4 91 5 1058
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 13 9 0 2 0 6 88 2 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 15 9 3 4 1 6 83 8 210

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 27 11 3 2 0 1 84 6 1337
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 28 9 2 0 0 3 89 2 56
2019 Bisexual 42 22 23 7 0 0 5 68 8 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 46 8 0 0 9 0 91 0 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 25 8 4 1 0 3 86 6 311
2018 Heterosexual 50 26 15 5 2 0 2 77 7 1056
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 27 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 49
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 23 17 6 2 0 2 75 8 211

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 16 34 35 11 4 0 0 50 15 1348
2019 Gay or lesbian 4 35 47 9 5 0 0 38 14 56
2019 Bisexual 10 37 38 10 5 0 0 47 15 40
2019 Other sexual orientation 0 62 19 9 9 0 0 62 19 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 23 38 19 6 0 0 36 25 313
2018 Heterosexual 10 32 39 15 4 0 0 42 19 1066
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 30 38 16 4 0 0 43 19 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 25 39 18 7 0 1 35 25 211

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 18 40 23 11 0 0 33 26 1335
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 27 41 19 6 0 0 24 34 55
2019 Bisexual 10 22 47 17 5 0 0 22 31 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 9 29 27 35 0 0 0 35 38 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 23 37 16 8 0 1 24 39 310
2018 Heterosexual 8 22 42 19 9 0 0 28 30 1055
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 25 32 26 8 0 2 34 33 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 23 29 22 5 1 0 28 43 205

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 37 39 13 6 2 3 0 78 8 1345
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 43 16 14 2 0 0 68 16 56
2019 Bisexual 29 37 8 12 5 9 0 73 19 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 63 18 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 41 18 7 4 3 0 70 11 311
2018 Heterosexual 35 40 13 6 2 4 0 79 8 1060
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 46 17 9 2 4 0 71 12 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 37 15 11 2 4 0 71 14 209

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 34 37 14 9 5 1 0 72 14 1347
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 36 22 14 9 0 0 56 23 56
2019 Bisexual 24 34 12 17 7 5 0 61 26 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 27 17 20 19 0 0 44 38 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 34 16 13 10 2 0 60 24 312
2018 Heterosexual 29 39 15 11 5 2 0 69 16 1064
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 30 19 16 6 2 0 59 22 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 32 14 13 10 5 0 61 24 210
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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 11 89 1348
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 86 56
2019 Bisexual 24 76 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 36 64 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 313

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 80 20 145
2019 Bisexual 69 31 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 77 23 44

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 56 27 5 9 1 0 2 84 10 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 38 15 6 6 0 0 73 11 34
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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 28 31 21 10 8 1 1 28 72 1343
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 46 23 7 11 0 2 11 89 56
2019 Bisexual 34 22 19 17 8 0 0 34 66 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 46 0 18 9 9 0 20 80 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 30 14 15 11 3 2 27 73 313
2018 Heterosexual 26 29 20 14 9 1 1 27 73 1063
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 26 11 15 17 3 0 29 71 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 31 18 16 10 2 1 22 78 212

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 58 42 947
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 46 49
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 42 220

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 36 64 932
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 68 49
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 69 216
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 754
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 76 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 76 158

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 18 25 16 16 15 2 8 48 34 938
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 12 29 12 21 2 4 34 35 49
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 24 18 16 20 2 8 40 40 215
2018 Heterosexual 17 24 16 17 18 2 6 44 38 758
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 20 17 15 22 8 5 36 44 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 25 15 15 24 2 7 40 44 160

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 8 13 14 21 32 3 8 24 60 940
2019 Gay or lesbian 4 12 25 25 26 2 6 17 56 49
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 10 16 21 35 4 10 17 65 216
2018 Heterosexual 4 11 14 21 41 3 7 16 68 757
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 11 12 18 45 6 6 16 71 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 11 11 20 46 2 8 16 73 160

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 20 17 10 10 1 4 61 21 1334
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 20 18 5 10 0 4 65 16 56
2019 Bisexual 42 17 12 10 10 0 10 65 22 41
2019 Other sexual orientation 18 26 19 28 9 0 0 44 37 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 17 17 13 12 2 6 54 27 309
2018 Heterosexual 37 18 15 10 13 1 5 59 25 1063
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 14 12 9 11 2 15 62 23 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 22 15 12 19 1 5 51 33 210
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