2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 43 4 5 0 0 0 90 6 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 37 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 76

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 57 27 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 28 4 12 4 0 0 79 17 76

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 58 33 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 38 4 5 2 0 0 88 8 76

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 45 9 10 1 0 0 79 11 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 40 10 10 4 0 1 76 15 74
2018 Heterosexual 37 49 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 46 6 7 6 0 0 81 13 60

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 59 32 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 32 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 75

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 48 36 7 7 2 0 1 85 9 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 34 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 76
2018 Heterosexual 45 39 7 6 2 0 1 85 8 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 36 5 13 8 0 0 74 21 60

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 40 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 39 14 5 3 0 0 77 9 76
2018 Heterosexual 42 42 9 5 3 0 0 84 7 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 40 14 7 4 0 0 76 11 60

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 32 43 13 9 3 0 0 75 13 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 45 13 12 9 2 0 65 21 76
2018 Heterosexual 27 44 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 39 20 8 7 0 1 65 15 60

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 32 48 10 8 1 0 0 80 10 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 47 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 76
2018 Heterosexual 36 45 11 7 2 0 0 81 9 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 54 10 10 4 0 0 77 14 60

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 55 36 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 39 3 8 0 0 0 90 8 75
2018 Heterosexual 60 34 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 44 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 60

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 40 11 8 3 0 0 78 12 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 39 18 11 7 0 0 64 18 75
2018 Heterosexual 34 46 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 40 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 60

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 50 36 10 2 1 0 0 86 4 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 38 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 76
2018 Heterosexual 51 37 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 27 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 59

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 38 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 328
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 36 13 13 2 0 0 71 16 75
2018 Heterosexual 36 44 11 8 1 0 0 81 9 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 34 15 12 6 0 0 68 17 60

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 43 34 11 8 4 0 0 78 11 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 38 11 6 7 0 0 77 12 76
2018 Heterosexual 35 43 13 5 3 0 0 78 8 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 36 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 60

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 38 43 11 6 2 0 0 82 8 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 45 13 3 4 0 0 80 7 74
2018 Heterosexual 38 43 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 40 13 14 4 0 0 69 19 60

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 45 42 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 37 16 5 1 0 0 78 6 76
2018 Heterosexual 45 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 45 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 60

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 32 38 17 9 4 0 0 70 12 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 32 24 9 4 0 0 63 13 76
2018 Heterosexual 26 40 20 10 3 0 0 67 13 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 34 29 10 1 0 0 60 12 60

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 25 30 27 9 1 1 37 32 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 18 34 33 8 0 0 41 25 75
2018 Heterosexual 5 20 38 26 11 0 0 36 25 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 24 39 20 7 0 1 28 33 60

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 6 20 29 26 17 0 2 44 27 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 13 30 26 15 1 1 42 26 76
2018 Heterosexual 3 13 25 35 21 1 1 58 17 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 23 20 36 12 4 1 51 28 60

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 8 15 35 26 12 2 1 40 24 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 15 39 24 8 0 3 33 26 76
2018 Heterosexual 7 17 35 25 14 1 1 40 25 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 23 29 24 9 0 0 33 38 59

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 4 12 39 34 11 1 0 45 16 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 22 35 27 11 1 0 38 27 76
2018 Heterosexual 7 14 38 31 10 1 0 41 21 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 17 49 23 7 0 1 30 20 60

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 21 33 18 11 1 2 30 36 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 21 32 15 12 1 1 28 39 76
2018 Heterosexual 15 26 33 16 8 1 1 25 42 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 27 36 14 4 0 3 19 45 60

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 24 30 20 11 3 1 32 37 329
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 19 31 16 10 3 0 27 41 75
2018 Heterosexual 11 23 32 21 10 1 1 32 35 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 30 31 21 5 1 3 27 40 60

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 18 41 21 10 1 1 32 27 328
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 16 46 21 8 1 0 29 25 76
2018 Heterosexual 9 19 40 22 9 1 0 32 28 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 19 36 17 7 0 1 24 39 60

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 10 19 39 21 10 0 1 31 30 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 22 32 24 15 0 0 39 29 76
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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 64 24 5 5 2 0 1 89 7 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 25 6 8 1 0 0 85 9 76

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 30 11 10 4 7 4 72 15 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 36 10 9 5 7 6 72 16 75
2018 Heterosexual 24 36 14 12 3 7 4 67 17 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 40 18 9 8 1 3 62 19 60

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 52 33 5 6 2 1 0 86 9 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 21 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 76
2018 Heterosexual 51 34 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 28 22 8 5 0 0 65 14 60

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 63 29 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 32 5 5 1 0 0 88 6 76
2018 Heterosexual 61 32 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 32 6 7 2 2 0 84 9 60

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 50 38 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 33 15 2 2 0 0 80 4 76
2018 Heterosexual 46 42 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 40 8 9 2 0 0 81 11 60
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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 51 29 9 3 3 1 4 84 6 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 27 13 4 2 1 4 80 7 76

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 38 39 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 36 10 15 2 0 0 73 17 75
2018 Heterosexual 40 41 9 7 2 0 1 82 9 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 31 9 16 3 0 1 71 20 60

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 49 33 7 7 3 1 1 84 10 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 24 10 10 1 0 0 78 11 76
2018 Heterosexual 51 34 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 44 6 10 2 0 0 82 13 60

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 50 34 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 19 10 12 4 2 0 74 16 75
2018 Heterosexual 49 36 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 368
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 35 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 59

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 85 9 3 1 2 0 0 95 3 329
2019 Prefer not to answer 85 9 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 76

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 69 19 4 3 2 1 1 90 6 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 20 5 6 4 2 0 86 9 75

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 66 23 6 3 2 1 0 90 5 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 17 7 8 2 2 0 83 10 76
2018 Heterosexual 61 28 5 2 3 1 0 90 5 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 34 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 60

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 34 7 4 2 1 0 86 7 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 19 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 76
2018 Heterosexual 51 31 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 32 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 60

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 38 18 15 7 3 1 58 23 168
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 40 14 20 16 0 0 50 36 34
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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 47 34 9 4 3 2 0 83 8 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 32 12 8 4 5 0 75 13 76
2018 Heterosexual 43 39 7 6 3 2 0 84 10 375
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 40 10 19 6 2 0 65 25 59

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 32 35 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 37 14 23 5 0 0 58 28 76
2018 Heterosexual 35 34 13 12 5 1 0 70 17 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 28 25 8 17 2 0 49 25 60

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 18 39 17 14 10 2 0 58 25 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 30 17 22 16 4 0 43 39 76
2018 Heterosexual 22 37 16 14 9 2 0 60 24 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 28 23 16 21 2 0 38 38 60

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 18 36 18 16 10 2 0 55 27 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 34 17 21 11 2 0 50 33 76
2018 Heterosexual 18 40 18 15 8 1 0 59 23 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 38 12 23 16 2 0 49 39 60

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 57 29 8 1 1 1 1 89 3 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 29 11 0 1 2 1 88 1 76
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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 27 45 14 8 5 0 0 72 14 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 44 8 14 4 1 0 74 18 76
2018 Heterosexual 35 44 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 368
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 32 23 10 2 2 0 65 12 60

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 35 19 19 12 1 0 51 31 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 31 16 25 14 1 0 44 39 76

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 47 35 7 7 3 0 1 83 10 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 46 6 7 0 4 0 86 8 75
2018 Heterosexual 53 35 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 40 7 2 2 3 2 89 4 59

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 49 34 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 48 8 7 1 0 0 84 8 75
2018 Heterosexual 53 33 9 4 1 0 0 87 5 369
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 35 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 58

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 30 14 11 7 10 3 63 21 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 28 18 17 9 9 4 49 30 76
2018 Heterosexual 32 25 15 11 6 9 2 64 19 369
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 25 20 19 8 9 6 44 32 60

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 30 39 14 12 5 1 0 69 17 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 32 16 19 7 2 0 57 26 75
2018 Heterosexual 31 40 11 11 5 1 0 72 17 368
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 51 19 8 6 2 0 65 15 60

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 30 28 13 16 11 1 2 60 27 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 29 14 18 19 1 1 48 38 76
2018 Heterosexual 27 33 14 10 11 2 2 63 22 368
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 31 14 17 18 1 3 50 36 59

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 56 25 9 4 3 0 2 83 8 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 28 16 3 4 0 3 77 7 76

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 67 10 6 3 4 1 9 85 8 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 12 11 3 8 0 8 75 13 76

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 54 25 13 4 1 0 3 82 5 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 24 12 4 4 1 3 79 9 76

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 20 13 5 2 1 3 79 8 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 18 14 8 4 1 4 72 13 76

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 61 11 8 7 6 1 5 78 14 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 14 8 4 6 5 8 79 12 76

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 81 8 3 2 1 1 4 93 3 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 12 4 0 1 3 7 94 1 76

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 84 6 2 0 1 3 3 96 2 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 79 9 3 0 1 5 3 96 1 76

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 87 4 1 0 1 1 6 98 1 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 81 6 4 0 1 1 7 94 1 76

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 23 55 10 8 2 3 0 79 10 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 45 11 15 5 2 0 68 20 76
2018 Heterosexual 28 45 16 6 3 2 0 75 9 367
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 46 20 11 2 3 0 66 13 60

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 41 42 9 5 3 1 0 83 7 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 37 16 7 4 3 0 72 11 76
2018 Heterosexual 48 40 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 52 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 60

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 51 34 9 3 2 1 0 87 4 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 29 7 10 0 4 0 82 11 75
2018 Heterosexual 49 36 9 2 0 2 0 88 2 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 39 21 5 2 0 0 72 7 59

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 63 28 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 36 8 4 1 0 0 88 5 76
2018 Heterosexual 60 33 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 45 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 60

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 47 30 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 30 19 12 5 0 0 64 17 76
2018 Heterosexual 48 36 9 5 3 1 0 84 8 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 38 22 10 6 0 0 63 15 59

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 45 33 11 8 4 0 0 78 12 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 31 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 76
2018 Heterosexual 45 38 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 50 12 10 7 0 0 72 17 58

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 39 32 13 9 5 2 0 73 14 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 24 25 5 10 5 0 59 15 76
2018 Heterosexual 41 26 21 7 4 1 1 67 12 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 34 16 12 7 4 0 63 20 59
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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 19 45 36 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 40 39 76
2018 Heterosexual 16 47 37 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 43 44 60

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 13 29 39 12 2 5 63
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 25 68 0 0 0 16
2018 Heterosexual 19 17 51 8 0 5 64
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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 47 9 5 1 0 8 84 7 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 48 3 8 0 3 7 88 9 76

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 56 24 8 1 1 3 8 89 2 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 19 10 5 1 6 7 82 7 76
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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 7 93 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 76
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 60

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 65 35 24
2018 Heterosexual 44 56 37

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 45 55 24
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 37

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 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 37

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 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 37

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 24
2018 Heterosexual 39 61 37

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 78 24
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 37

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 22 78 24
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 37

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 68 24
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 37

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 54 24
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 37

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 37

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 24

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 24
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 37

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 44 56 24
2018 Heterosexual 66 34 37

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 37

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 31 69 24
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 37

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 37

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 37

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 37

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 37

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 24
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 37

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 24

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 57 24
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 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 Heterosexual 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 37

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 45 24
2018 Heterosexual 56 44 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 Heterosexual 0 100 24
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 37

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 9 91 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 76

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 14 13 7 3 34 9 60 18 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 16 19 2 4 32 11 56 10 76
2018 Heterosexual 21 14 13 5 3 35 8 63 13 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 15 14 8 9 29 12 48 29 60

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 32 10 5 2 7 1 81 8 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 28 15 4 1 15 0 76 6 76
2018 Heterosexual 40 33 14 5 1 6 1 79 6 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 32 25 7 5 6 0 61 13 60
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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 3 97 333
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 371

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 11
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

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 11
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

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 0 100 11

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 11
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 11
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 11
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

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 11
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

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 11
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

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 0 100 11
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

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 11
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 11
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

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 55 45 11

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 49 10

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 10

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 10

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 4 96 332

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 21 12 13 2 1 42 8 67 7 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 12 20 1 0 34 13 60 2 76
2018 Heterosexual 22 12 14 1 1 39 11 69 2 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 12 24 0 4 38 9 48 8 60

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 32 11 2 1 11 1 84 3 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 26 14 3 0 15 3 80 3 76
2018 Heterosexual 42 35 13 1 0 8 1 84 2 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 37 23 2 2 11 2 69 5 60
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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 52 31 9 3 5 0 1 83 8 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 25 13 7 7 0 3 72 14 75
2018 Heterosexual 44 31 15 6 3 1 0 75 9 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 31 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 60

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 32 29 15 11 0 1 45 26 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 19 33 16 15 0 2 35 32 74
2018 Heterosexual 10 24 31 23 12 1 0 34 35 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 23 39 15 15 0 0 32 30 60

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 40 22 13 6 0 1 59 19 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 24 27 17 13 0 2 41 31 75
2018 Heterosexual 12 38 27 14 7 1 1 51 22 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 25 33 15 7 0 0 46 22 60

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 15 26 31 14 13 0 1 41 27 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 26 21 18 18 0 2 42 37 74
2018 Heterosexual 12 28 24 20 16 1 0 40 36 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 34 23 19 17 0 0 41 36 59

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 38 28 20 8 6 0 1 66 14 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 35 16 7 7 0 3 69 14 75
2018 Heterosexual 29 30 25 8 7 1 0 59 16 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 31 25 12 8 0 0 54 21 60

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 32 28 21 12 7 0 0 60 19 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 24 29 10 9 0 3 51 19 76
2018 Heterosexual 28 21 29 12 10 0 0 49 22 369
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 29 16 22 7 0 0 55 30 59

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 32 38 18 8 2 0 1 71 11 329
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 34 21 16 3 2 2 59 20 76
2018 Heterosexual 33 36 20 6 4 1 1 69 10 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 33 28 5 9 2 0 57 15 59

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 25 9 4 0 1 60 14 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 31 25 7 11 0 2 56 19 76
2018 Heterosexual 28 32 25 9 4 0 1 61 13 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 29 19 20 6 0 0 54 26 59

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 34 22 8 4 0 1 66 12 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 34 22 12 7 0 2 58 20 73
2018 Heterosexual 34 35 18 9 3 0 1 70 12 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 44 12 20 1 0 0 66 21 59

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 41 31 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 28 25 6 10 0 2 59 16 76

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 39 29 21 5 4 0 1 69 9 327
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 35 20 8 5 0 2 67 13 76
2018 Heterosexual 31 33 20 10 3 0 1 66 14 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 40 21 7 1 2 0 69 9 59

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 66 20 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 327
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 24 14 0 0 1 3 85 0 76
2018 Heterosexual 71 16 7 2 1 0 2 89 3 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 18 15 6 3 0 0 77 9 58

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 83 9 2 1 0 0 4 97 1 329
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 13 2 1 2 0 9 94 4 76
2018 Heterosexual 84 8 3 1 0 0 4 95 1 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 78 12 3 0 0 2 5 97 0 59

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 81 10 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 13 5 1 3 6 5 90 4 76
2018 Heterosexual 80 10 3 1 1 1 4 95 3 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 74 10 11 0 0 0 5 88 0 59

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 58 24 11 3 2 0 2 84 5 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 30 17 0 4 3 2 79 4 76
2018 Heterosexual 55 26 12 4 1 0 2 82 5 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 37 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 60

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 63 18 9 7 4 0 1 81 10 328
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 21 17 9 4 4 2 70 13 76
2018 Heterosexual 51 27 12 5 3 0 1 79 8 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 29 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 60

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 55 22 7 2 1 0 13 89 3 329
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 18 11 0 2 1 18 83 3 76
2018 Heterosexual 49 21 8 2 1 0 18 86 4 368
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 21 5 8 1 0 17 84 11 60

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 69 20 6 1 0 0 4 93 1 329
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 20 11 0 2 1 7 86 3 74
2018 Heterosexual 61 22 9 4 0 0 3 86 4 369
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 24 9 0 2 0 5 89 2 60

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 80 11 3 2 1 0 2 94 3 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 19 5 3 1 1 4 90 5 75
2018 Heterosexual 82 11 2 1 2 0 2 96 3 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 77 7 9 3 1 0 2 86 5 60

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 35 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 330
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 33 5 1 4 1 4 90 5 76
2018 Heterosexual 50 27 16 4 1 0 2 78 6 373
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 31 18 2 0 0 2 80 2 60

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 11 39 37 10 3 0 0 50 13 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 29 45 15 1 0 0 38 16 76
2018 Heterosexual 10 30 43 13 3 0 0 40 16 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 44 21 0 0 0 35 21 60

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 6 17 43 27 8 0 0 35 23 329
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 27 40 19 9 0 0 28 32 76
2018 Heterosexual 6 20 41 23 9 0 0 32 27 368
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 17 49 22 3 0 0 24 27 59

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 24 52 13 7 2 2 0 77 9 331
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 41 22 6 6 2 0 65 12 76
2018 Heterosexual 17 39 19 16 6 4 0 58 22 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 38 26 13 6 5 0 53 20 58

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 21 43 18 13 5 1 0 64 18 332
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 39 20 12 9 3 0 58 21 76
2018 Heterosexual 18 39 23 12 5 3 0 58 18 374
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 36 19 12 14 3 0 53 27 59
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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 13 87 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 76

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 91 9 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 86 14 14

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 42 41 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 37
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 16 28 24 0 0 0 48 24 12
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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 45 41 7 3 1 2 0 46 54 333
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 39 14 3 2 7 1 39 61 76
2018 Heterosexual 49 33 10 4 2 2 1 50 50 375
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 25 17 7 1 0 0 49 51 60

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 33 67 175
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 43

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 82 18 172
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 37 43
2018 Heterosexual 61 39 179
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 54 30

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 36 31 10 6 2 1 13 79 9 172
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 34 21 9 6 0 10 60 17 41
2018 Heterosexual 29 35 13 10 7 1 5 68 18 180
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 35 9 13 9 0 13 64 25 30

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 10 14 4 5 5 53 45 21 172
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 16 22 7 7 0 33 45 22 41
2018 Heterosexual 7 9 10 9 6 5 54 39 36 180
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 8 23 0 13 4 49 25 27 30

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 57 14 10 5 5 1 8 79 11 329
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 16 7 7 7 0 10 77 16 74
2018 Heterosexual 61 11 8 5 3 1 10 81 10 372
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 14 7 9 5 3 3 78 15 60
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