2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Privy Council Office 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 50 40 2 8 0 0 0 90 8 639
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 35 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 47 3 9 1 0 0 87 10 146

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 70 19 2 5 3 0 0 90 8 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 87 3 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 21 3 9 3 0 1 85 11 145

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 35 6 10 4 0 0 79 15 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 42 3 10 3 0 0 84 13 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 35 10 12 4 0 0 75 16 146

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 35 39 12 10 3 0 1 75 13 632
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 29 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 41 13 13 3 1 1 70 16 143
2018 Heterosexual 30 42 11 12 3 0 2 73 16 480
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 52 7 11 3 0 0 79 15 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 42 9 11 6 1 2 74 17 108

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 55 32 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 635
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 42 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 145

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 49 30 9 8 3 0 1 80 11 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 20 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 36 12 10 4 0 0 73 15 146
2018 Heterosexual 44 32 10 9 4 0 0 76 14 479
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 27 7 17 0 0 0 75 17 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 31 8 13 7 1 2 72 20 108

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 50 35 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 639
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 20 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 35 6 6 2 0 0 85 8 146
2018 Heterosexual 45 41 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 476
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 47 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 39 8 8 1 0 0 82 10 108

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 42 35 12 7 3 0 0 77 11 639
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 28 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 42 12 10 6 1 0 72 16 146
2018 Heterosexual 39 36 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 479
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 48 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 37 12 13 6 1 0 69 19 108

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 40 39 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 633
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 49 6 9 0 0 0 86 9 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 35 18 16 3 0 0 63 19 146
2018 Heterosexual 36 41 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 480
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 56 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 39 11 8 6 0 0 75 15 107

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 57 33 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 26 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 35 9 8 2 0 0 82 10 146
2018 Heterosexual 58 33 5 2 1 0 0 91 4 480
2018 Gay or lesbian 72 22 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 63 27 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 108

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 46 34 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 21 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 38 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 145
2018 Heterosexual 44 37 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 478
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 48 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 39 11 11 3 1 0 75 15 108

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 59 32 5 3 0 0 0 91 3 630
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 16 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 33 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 144
2018 Heterosexual 61 30 5 2 1 0 0 91 3 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 26 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 106

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 37 10 6 2 0 0 81 9 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 34 3 16 3 0 0 77 19 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 36 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 145
2018 Heterosexual 45 34 9 9 2 0 0 79 12 480
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 58 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 32 11 11 5 0 2 73 16 107

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 51 32 10 4 2 0 1 83 6 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 36 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 39 13 8 4 0 0 76 11 145
2018 Heterosexual 48 34 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 478
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 30 15 14 0 0 0 71 14 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 28 15 9 4 0 0 73 12 107

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 49 36 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 633
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 39 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 44 10 5 2 1 1 83 7 145
2018 Heterosexual 45 36 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 480
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 39 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 34 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 108

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 55 34 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 19 10 0 3 0 0 86 3 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 40 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 146
2018 Heterosexual 53 33 7 4 3 0 0 87 7 481
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 33 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 28 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 108

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 36 16 7 6 0 0 70 14 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 38 20 9 10 0 0 60 19 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 29 22 14 7 0 1 57 21 145
2018 Heterosexual 29 29 20 14 8 0 0 58 22 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 27 26 3 15 0 0 56 18 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 31 26 10 13 0 0 51 23 108

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 8 23 35 20 11 1 1 32 32 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 6 18 33 26 16 0 0 43 25 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 18 40 24 4 0 2 29 30 145
2018 Heterosexual 9 23 39 19 9 0 1 28 33 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 19 39 18 4 0 4 23 36 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 29 29 22 7 1 2 30 40 107

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 11 25 31 24 2 2 57 17 632
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 9 24 33 24 4 0 59 17 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 9 29 31 18 4 5 54 14 143
2018 Heterosexual 6 14 26 31 21 1 2 53 20 476
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 3 30 33 23 0 4 59 10 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 17 20 27 19 1 4 48 30 107

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 6 15 30 28 18 1 2 47 22 635
2019 Gay or lesbian 6 13 26 27 29 0 0 55 19 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 18 31 26 13 1 4 41 26 143
2018 Heterosexual 5 16 31 29 17 1 2 47 21 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 8 34 31 15 0 4 48 16 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 15 30 26 11 3 2 38 30 107

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 5 19 32 28 14 1 1 43 25 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 29 25 26 13 0 0 39 36 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 16 40 21 10 0 4 32 26 144
2018 Heterosexual 9 22 34 22 12 0 1 35 31 479
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 33 30 14 15 0 0 29 41 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 24 36 15 14 0 1 29 34 106

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 8 17 27 26 18 1 2 46 26 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 3 36 35 13 0 3 49 13 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 19 30 21 15 1 7 39 29 144
2018 Heterosexual 11 20 33 19 14 1 2 34 32 481
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 19 49 14 16 0 0 29 22 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 29 28 15 13 0 1 28 43 107

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 5 14 29 27 19 2 3 49 21 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 3 24 35 23 0 3 59 16 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 12 24 33 18 5 4 55 19 145
2018 Heterosexual 11 20 27 22 17 1 2 41 32 479
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 11 16 38 22 0 0 60 24 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 16 27 14 24 2 2 40 32 107

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 4 12 31 29 19 2 2 50 17 633
2019 Gay or lesbian 4 13 32 38 13 0 0 52 16 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 14 36 26 11 2 4 39 22 146
2018 Heterosexual 6 17 36 23 16 1 2 40 24 481
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 15 30 33 15 0 0 48 22 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 17 36 22 15 2 2 39 23 106

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 5 13 37 26 17 1 1 44 18 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 3 17 29 28 22 0 0 51 20 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 17 38 30 8 2 2 40 21 145
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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 75 15 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 80 7 3 6 4 0 0 87 10 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 21 6 4 2 0 2 88 7 146

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 36 30 14 8 4 5 3 71 14 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 31 16 13 3 0 3 67 16 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 25 17 10 6 8 3 63 18 146
2018 Heterosexual 34 30 15 9 3 5 4 70 13 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 28 7 10 0 3 12 80 12 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 33 20 4 6 10 4 66 11 107

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 53 27 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 29 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 19 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 146
2018 Heterosexual 54 27 7 8 3 0 0 81 12 481
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 38 0 3 3 0 0 93 7 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 29 5 9 8 2 0 78 17 106

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 59 27 7 5 2 0 0 87 6 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 33 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 32 5 10 2 0 0 83 13 146
2018 Heterosexual 57 31 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 34 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 35 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 105

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 31 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 635
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 22 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 32 13 5 1 1 0 81 6 145
2018 Heterosexual 53 31 10 3 1 1 0 85 5 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 37 0 7 0 3 0 93 7 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 34 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 106
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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 57 25 8 3 2 1 4 86 5 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 18 13 3 0 0 7 83 3 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 26 15 4 1 1 4 78 6 146

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 52 28 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 35 15 0 0 0 4 85 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 30 16 10 4 0 2 70 14 146
2018 Heterosexual 49 30 10 8 2 0 1 80 9 481
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 33 3 7 0 0 4 90 7 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 34 9 9 2 1 1 80 11 106

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 26 8 5 3 0 1 84 8 635
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 24 10 0 0 0 4 90 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 31 13 6 3 1 2 77 9 143
2018 Heterosexual 57 27 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 24 4 3 0 0 4 92 3 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 26 9 4 3 2 2 83 8 107

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 30 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 635
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 28 9 6 0 0 7 83 7 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 29 14 10 3 1 2 73 13 145
2018 Heterosexual 53 29 8 7 2 0 0 82 9 479
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 31 15 0 0 0 4 85 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 27 11 11 2 0 3 76 13 107

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 84 11 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 6 7 0 0 0 4 93 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 77 14 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 146

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 54 22 10 3 2 3 6 84 6 639
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 22 15 0 0 4 4 83 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 17 12 6 3 4 8 77 10 145

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 69 21 5 3 2 1 0 91 5 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 82 15 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 24 12 3 4 2 1 80 7 146
2018 Heterosexual 66 25 5 2 2 0 0 91 5 480
2018 Gay or lesbian 81 7 7 0 0 0 4 92 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 63 20 8 3 3 2 0 86 6 105

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 61 25 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 21 9 3 0 0 4 87 4 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 25 14 8 3 0 1 74 11 146
2018 Heterosexual 58 28 8 3 2 0 0 86 6 481
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 28 3 3 0 0 4 93 3 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 25 11 3 2 1 0 83 6 107

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 36 44 10 5 2 1 2 82 8 159
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 42 15 17 0 0 0 68 17 30
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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 46 33 9 5 2 4 0 83 8 633
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 22 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 31 13 5 4 8 1 75 10 144
2018 Heterosexual 48 28 10 6 4 4 0 79 10 485
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 33 3 3 3 3 0 90 7 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 25 15 8 4 4 0 72 12 108

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 47 34 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 633
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 24 7 6 0 3 0 87 6 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 30 15 6 4 2 1 74 11 143
2018 Heterosexual 45 29 12 7 4 2 0 76 12 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 28 0 3 7 0 0 90 10 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 32 15 4 7 0 1 74 11 108

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 36 37 13 8 3 3 0 76 11 632
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 32 15 13 0 6 0 69 14 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 33 20 6 6 5 1 67 13 144
2018 Heterosexual 34 33 14 9 6 4 0 69 16 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 45 0 3 7 4 0 90 10 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 28 20 12 5 4 1 62 17 107

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 30 39 13 11 5 2 0 70 17 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 37 20 12 3 0 0 66 15 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 37 16 12 10 2 1 61 23 144
2018 Heterosexual 27 33 16 15 8 2 0 61 23 484
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 43 12 7 7 4 0 73 14 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 30 14 16 12 2 0 57 29 108

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 46 27 14 6 3 4 0 76 9 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 12 26 3 4 3 0 66 7 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 26 16 7 5 2 1 71 12 145
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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 37 43 10 6 3 2 0 81 8 639
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 42 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 37 17 9 3 3 1 69 13 146
2018 Heterosexual 32 43 13 9 2 1 0 76 11 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 44 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 33 20 8 5 2 0 67 13 106

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 29 40 15 9 3 4 0 72 13 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 42 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 37 22 9 4 5 1 63 13 145

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 37 32 14 8 4 4 1 72 13 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 29 6 9 3 6 3 80 13 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 36 17 10 6 3 1 66 17 146
2018 Heterosexual 38 33 12 10 3 3 1 74 14 481
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 35 11 8 3 0 0 77 11 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 26 14 5 10 1 2 71 15 107

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 38 13 5 3 3 0 79 8 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 52 3 3 3 3 0 91 6 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 29 23 7 5 1 1 65 12 146
2018 Heterosexual 40 36 15 7 2 1 0 76 9 479
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 39 4 3 3 0 0 89 7 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 29 16 7 3 2 0 74 10 108

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 24 22 20 11 8 11 4 54 22 635
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 20 29 9 3 11 7 50 14 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 14 24 10 12 16 6 42 27 145
2018 Heterosexual 24 20 17 13 10 12 5 52 28 480
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 29 15 7 13 7 4 60 23 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 17 26 12 8 13 6 43 25 108

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 31 35 15 9 7 4 0 68 17 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 32 16 10 9 0 0 65 20 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 31 19 10 10 2 2 60 21 146
2018 Heterosexual 29 33 13 12 7 4 1 66 20 481
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 34 25 0 10 0 0 65 10 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 33 18 13 6 5 0 60 20 108

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 22 26 16 14 15 4 2 52 31 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 13 16 24 9 4 6 46 37 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 23 17 16 17 3 3 47 35 145
2018 Heterosexual 24 25 18 15 13 3 2 51 30 484
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 26 30 7 13 4 4 45 22 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 22 23 14 17 2 3 43 33 108

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 24 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 76 12 7 3 3 0 0 88 6 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 28 17 6 2 1 5 73 9 146

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 65 10 8 3 3 1 9 83 7 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 6 3 9 0 0 6 87 10 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 11 4 7 3 1 17 83 12 146

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 23 11 3 3 1 3 82 7 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 20 0 9 3 0 3 87 13 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 22 11 6 3 1 7 79 10 146

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 51 21 13 5 4 2 4 77 9 635
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 23 0 3 10 4 3 86 14 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 21 12 8 3 3 8 75 12 145

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 65 12 7 2 3 3 7 86 6 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 86 0 0 3 0 0 11 96 4 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 11 5 3 2 1 13 87 7 146

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 73 11 6 3 1 2 3 89 5 635
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 7 7 0 0 0 3 93 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 13 7 1 2 3 9 88 4 146

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 80 8 3 2 1 3 3 93 4 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 3 7 0 0 4 4 93 0 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 77 9 3 2 0 4 6 95 2 146

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 83 6 2 0 0 2 7 98 0 629
2019 Gay or lesbian 74 10 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 81 7 1 1 0 1 10 99 1 146

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 33 44 13 3 2 4 0 81 5 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 44 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 44 12 8 2 1 2 77 11 144
2018 Heterosexual 36 37 19 6 1 1 0 73 7 484
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 49 0 7 8 0 0 86 14 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 27 22 10 4 6 0 61 16 107

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 47 38 9 3 1 2 0 86 4 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 43 4 3 0 3 0 93 3 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 41 11 4 3 1 1 81 7 145
2018 Heterosexual 45 38 10 4 1 1 0 84 5 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 39 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 42 9 2 3 1 0 85 6 107

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 49 33 10 3 2 3 0 85 4 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 39 9 9 0 0 3 81 10 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 30 12 7 2 6 1 76 10 144
2018 Heterosexual 45 32 13 5 2 3 0 80 7 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 36 4 3 3 3 0 89 7 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 32 12 2 3 5 0 83 4 108

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 31 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 73 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 32 9 6 1 1 0 84 7 146
2018 Heterosexual 57 32 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 27 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 33 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 107

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 52 32 10 3 2 0 0 84 6 633
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 22 11 6 0 0 0 84 6 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 27 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 145
2018 Heterosexual 48 30 13 6 2 0 0 78 8 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 26 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 30 14 8 4 1 0 73 13 107

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 52 34 8 5 1 0 0 85 7 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 16 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 36 10 7 2 0 1 81 9 144
2018 Heterosexual 45 35 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 479
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 35 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 29 12 9 3 0 0 76 13 106

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 49 24 13 8 3 2 0 75 12 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 16 13 6 0 3 0 80 7 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 22 21 6 7 1 2 65 13 146
2018 Heterosexual 45 24 14 10 3 2 1 71 14 485
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 29 7 0 0 8 4 92 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 19 18 14 7 3 1 60 22 107
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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 41 25 34 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 23 36 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 26 35 146
2018 Heterosexual 40 26 34 485
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 27 37 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 23 40 108

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 5 19 53 7 10 6 267
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 0 93 0 0 7 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 28 40 0 15 14 57
2018 Heterosexual 10 14 61 4 5 6 199
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 31 47 0 0 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 14 60 5 2 18 38
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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 31 40 10 8 4 1 5 76 13 635
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 35 0 7 3 3 4 89 11 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 37 12 11 3 2 8 72 15 143

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 53 22 9 2 1 8 5 86 4 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 26 9 0 0 11 7 89 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 21 10 3 1 14 7 81 6 144
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 635
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 146
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 484
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 107

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 57 66
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 32 16
2018 Heterosexual 61 39 48

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 56 44 66
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 48 16
2018 Heterosexual 56 44 48

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 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16

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 8 92 66
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 66

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 53 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 51 16
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 47

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 57 16
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 47

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 44 56 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 16
2018 Heterosexual 39 61 47

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 59 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 16
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 47

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 32 68 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 16
2018 Heterosexual 48 52 47

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 57 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 42 16
2018 Heterosexual 48 52 47

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 57 16
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 47

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 47

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 47

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 65

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 46 16
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 47

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 56 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 66 16
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 47

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 65
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 47

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 55 45 65
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 46 16
2018 Heterosexual 57 43 48

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 19 81 65
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 48

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 16 84 65

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 14 86 65

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 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16

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 9 91 65

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 65
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 48

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 39 61 65
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 48

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 84 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 85 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 146

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 23 17 14 8 3 24 11 62 16 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 13 11 10 3 32 14 55 24 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 16 17 8 6 29 8 51 21 146
2018 Heterosexual 25 16 19 4 2 26 7 61 10 486
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 16 21 0 0 25 11 67 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 15 19 2 5 32 9 57 12 108

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 42 26 15 5 2 9 2 76 7 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 24 16 9 3 0 0 72 12 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 29 14 8 4 12 2 70 14 145
2018 Heterosexual 36 32 17 3 2 10 1 75 6 485
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 40 11 0 0 11 0 88 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 27 14 2 4 11 1 77 8 108
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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 7 93 636
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 97 146
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 484
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 96 108

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 77 44
2018 Heterosexual 40 60 27

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 72 28 44
2018 Heterosexual 70 30 27

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 44
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 27

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 19 81 44
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 27

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 66 43
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 26

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 77 43
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 26

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 81 43

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 62 43
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 26

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 67 43
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 26

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 43

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 43
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 26

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 78 43

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 33 67 43
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 27

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 0 100 43

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 56 44 43
2018 Heterosexual 50 50 27

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 93 637
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 146

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 15 14 3 2 30 11 68 8 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 7 27 4 0 29 18 42 7 29
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 15 19 3 3 34 8 59 9 146
2018 Heterosexual 26 16 18 1 1 30 8 67 4 484
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 19 11 0 0 33 10 81 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 15 21 0 2 37 6 59 4 107

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 27 12 4 2 12 2 80 6 635
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 28 22 3 0 3 0 74 4 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 26 20 2 2 16 2 71 4 146
2018 Heterosexual 40 29 16 3 1 11 1 78 4 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 45 15 0 0 3 7 84 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 13 3 4 13 2 77 8 107
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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 30 30 20 10 8 0 1 61 18 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 29 19 26 10 16 0 0 48 26 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 36 22 12 6 1 1 60 18 146
2018 Heterosexual 27 35 20 9 7 0 2 64 16 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 25 11 12 22 0 0 55 34 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 25 33 8 9 0 3 49 17 107

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 21 34 24 13 7 0 1 55 20 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 32 32 17 6 0 0 45 22 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 29 33 12 13 1 1 41 25 146
2018 Heterosexual 13 25 35 17 10 0 1 38 27 484
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 29 33 19 10 0 0 37 29 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 22 27 18 20 0 1 34 39 108

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 26 35 21 12 4 0 1 62 16 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 23 27 20 6 0 0 47 26 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 31 28 11 12 1 1 48 24 145
2018 Heterosexual 15 30 30 14 10 0 1 45 24 479
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 24 31 23 7 0 0 39 30 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 29 26 15 14 0 1 44 30 107

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 27 29 22 12 7 1 1 57 20 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 48 6 20 6 0 0 68 26 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 35 19 15 9 1 1 56 25 145
2018 Heterosexual 17 29 27 13 12 0 1 47 26 484
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 30 39 16 3 0 0 42 19 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 24 18 18 19 1 0 44 38 108

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 29 15 9 4 0 2 72 14 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 18 24 6 12 0 0 58 18 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 31 17 10 10 1 2 62 20 145
2018 Heterosexual 29 29 22 11 7 0 2 59 18 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 33 27 7 7 0 0 59 13 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 20 14 14 9 1 3 61 24 108

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 31 32 18 12 7 0 1 63 19 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 18 17 19 9 0 0 54 29 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 26 25 12 12 0 1 51 24 146
2018 Heterosexual 22 31 21 15 10 0 0 53 25 485
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 25 27 15 11 0 0 48 25 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 23 22 19 11 0 1 48 30 108

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 36 36 18 6 3 0 1 73 9 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 40 21 16 3 0 0 60 19 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 33 23 9 5 1 2 62 14 146
2018 Heterosexual 30 38 23 5 3 0 1 69 8 484
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 57 8 12 3 0 0 77 16 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 32 21 6 5 1 3 67 11 108

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 34 23 10 3 0 1 64 13 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 27 19 12 4 0 0 65 16 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 38 21 13 5 1 1 61 19 144
2018 Heterosexual 20 35 27 12 5 0 1 56 17 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 40 25 12 7 0 0 56 19 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 35 23 10 6 1 2 60 16 108

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 30 21 9 4 0 1 67 12 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 38 12 18 0 0 0 69 18 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 35 17 12 8 1 1 63 20 146
2018 Heterosexual 32 36 18 9 4 0 1 68 13 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 51 4 11 3 0 0 81 14 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 32 19 5 6 1 0 70 11 108

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 51 26 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 21 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 30 12 7 5 1 2 75 13 145

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 43 33 15 6 2 0 1 77 8 637
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 37 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 29
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 38 19 7 5 1 1 69 12 146
2018 Heterosexual 36 33 19 9 2 0 0 69 11 478
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 43 20 11 0 0 0 69 11 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 30 19 9 6 1 1 65 15 107

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 24 11 4 3 0 1 83 7 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 26 7 7 4 0 0 83 10 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 21 14 5 3 1 3 76 9 145
2018 Heterosexual 52 24 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 29 17 0 11 0 0 72 11 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 24 16 7 6 1 2 70 13 106

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 78 12 3 1 1 0 5 95 2 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 11 3 0 0 0 9 97 0 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 72 12 8 2 1 1 6 89 3 144
2018 Heterosexual 73 14 6 1 1 0 4 91 3 480
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 27 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 72 10 7 2 1 1 7 89 3 107

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 74 11 6 3 2 1 2 88 5 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 89 9 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 75 9 6 1 4 1 4 88 6 146
2018 Heterosexual 81 10 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 83 13 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 77 4 4 2 5 2 6 87 8 108

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 60 26 8 4 1 0 1 86 5 631
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 36 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 21 12 3 3 1 3 82 6 145
2018 Heterosexual 62 23 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 33 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 26 9 4 0 1 2 86 4 108

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 67 17 7 5 3 0 1 85 8 631
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 25 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 19 13 3 6 0 2 78 8 144
2018 Heterosexual 68 17 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 21 7 3 0 0 0 89 3 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 15 12 6 5 1 2 77 11 108

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 3 1 0 0 22 94 2 629
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 3 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 29
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 14 5 3 1 1 24 88 5 146
2018 Heterosexual 55 13 5 1 1 0 25 91 3 478
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 8 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 8 4 5 0 1 29 88 7 105

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 15 7 2 1 0 3 91 2 631
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 29 4 0 0 0 6 96 0 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 16 8 1 1 0 7 90 2 144
2018 Heterosexual 66 21 7 1 1 0 4 91 2 481
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 25 19 0 0 0 3 80 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 63 22 6 2 3 1 4 89 5 106

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 75 9 7 3 4 0 1 86 7 631
2019 Gay or lesbian 70 17 3 6 3 0 0 87 10 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 70 11 4 5 4 0 5 86 10 145
2018 Heterosexual 76 11 4 3 3 0 4 90 5 482
2018 Gay or lesbian 71 14 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 80 4 3 5 3 1 4 89 8 108

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 59 25 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 15 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 26 9 3 2 1 4 84 6 146
2018 Heterosexual 54 30 11 2 1 0 2 85 4 484
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 13 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 22 15 6 1 1 2 78 7 107

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 34 35 10 2 0 0 53 12 638
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 32 46 9 3 0 0 42 12 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 36 36 14 5 1 0 45 19 145
2018 Heterosexual 11 33 37 13 5 0 0 45 18 483
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 41 37 4 7 0 0 52 11 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 19 37 13 15 0 1 34 28 107

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 5 20 39 26 10 0 0 36 25 633
2019 Gay or lesbian 3 16 51 21 10 0 0 31 19 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 17 45 20 8 0 0 28 27 146
2018 Heterosexual 9 20 39 24 8 0 0 32 29 476
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 16 38 28 11 0 0 39 23 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 28 36 9 12 0 0 21 42 104

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 43 37 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 639
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 44 12 7 3 4 0 78 10 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 40 16 5 4 1 0 75 9 145
2018 Heterosexual 39 42 11 5 1 1 0 82 6 485
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 33 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 38 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 108

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 36 37 15 8 3 2 0 74 11 639
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 45 16 19 3 4 0 61 22 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 34 21 11 7 3 0 60 18 146
2018 Heterosexual 33 37 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 484
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 37 15 17 3 0 0 65 20 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 37 14 9 8 2 1 68 17 108
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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 12 88 634
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 80 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 145

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 87 13 76
2019 Prefer not to answer 91 9 27

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 58 25 7 6 2 2 0 85 8 64
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 39 7 4 4 4 0 84 8 25
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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 36 19 7 6 3 1 29 71 636
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 53 9 3 21 0 0 15 85 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 35 20 10 7 2 1 26 74 146
2018 Heterosexual 33 31 21 9 3 2 1 34 66 484
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 26 24 7 15 0 0 28 72 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 27 18 9 6 4 0 38 62 108

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 53 47 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 28 26
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 44 106

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 49 51 431
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 62 26
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 61 102
2018 Heterosexual 42 58 308
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 61 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 65 66

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 19 26 18 15 10 2 9 51 29 433
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 16 8 8 40 0 11 37 54 26
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 18 23 19 12 3 15 34 38 102
2018 Heterosexual 18 25 20 15 13 1 8 47 31 308
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 10 15 38 22 5 0 21 63 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 22 16 22 17 0 9 39 43 66

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 9 19 19 20 23 2 9 31 48 431
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 11 7 32 29 0 4 29 64 26
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 17 16 20 29 6 10 23 58 102
2018 Heterosexual 4 20 17 18 32 2 7 27 54 307
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 10 9 25 40 0 6 22 69 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 9 14 22 40 2 9 14 70 66

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 45 20 13 7 7 1 6 70 15 632
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 13 21 10 6 0 6 61 17 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 21 16 8 13 2 6 60 23 141
2018 Heterosexual 45 20 16 8 5 0 6 69 13 480
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 8 15 14 7 3 3 62 23 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 20 13 7 13 1 3 66 21 108
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