2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Health Agency 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

My Job
My Work Unit
My Immediate Supervisor
Senior Management
My Organization (Department or Agency)
Mobility and Retention
Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment
Harassment
Discrimination
Stress and Well-Being
Duty to Accommodate
Compensation

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	42	45	3	7	2	87	10	1151
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	42	12	11	0	77	11	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	44	5	12	4	79	16	230

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	74	15	3	5	3	0	89	8	1148
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	16	6	9	0	0	85	9	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	18	6	6	4	1	84	9	230

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	47	34	6	8	5	82	12	1150
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	40	20	0	7	73	7	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	35	6	13	4	76	18	230

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	37	38	10	10	3	0	76	13	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	45	17	16	2	0	65	18	40
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	41	9	14	7	1	70	21	227
2018	Heterosexual	31	41	9	14	4	1	72	18	939
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	52	3	20	5	0	72	25	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	42	13	17	5	1	64	22	165

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	55	32	6	4	2	87	7	1141
2019	Gay or lesbian	41	31	11	15	2	72	17	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	33	13	6	4	77	10	227

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	50	31	7	8	4	0	0	81	12	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	23	14	9	11	0	0	67	20	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	34	9	5	7	0	0	80	11	229
2018	Heterosexual	49	32	8	7	3	0	0	81	11	930
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	33	13	14	8	4	0	64	23	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	36	11	10	8	0	1	72	17	163

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	39	39	10	7	5	78	12	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	31	15	11	7	67	18	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	35	11	11	9	68	20	230
2018	Heterosexual	35	41	12	8	4	76	12	931
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	65	12	5	3	80	8	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	43	14	16	9	62	25	165

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	36	36	11	11	6	72	17	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	37	10	13	9	68	22	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	30	16	17	8	60	25	229
2018	Heterosexual	32	30	17	12	8	62	21	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	36	11	17	15	57	32	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	38	12	17	14	57	31	165

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	35	40	8	11	5	75	16	1146
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	34	9	16	4	71	21	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	40	11	14	7	68	21	227
2018	Heterosexual	31	42	11	12	5	73	17	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	57	6	13	5	76	19	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	43	12	15	7	66	22	165

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	45	38	8	6	3	0	83	9	1147
2019	Gay or lesbian	40	34	16	7	4	0	73	11	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	33	15	10	4	0	71	14	228
2018	Heterosexual	43	41	8	5	2	0	85	7	938
2018	Gay or lesbian	35	45	8	12	0	0	80	12	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	46	13	7	4	1	75	11	165

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	37	36	11	10	6	0	73	16	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	31	16	12	9	0	64	21	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	36	14	13	7	0	65	21	230
2018	Heterosexual	34	35	12	11	7	0	69	18	936
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	48	12	18	9	0	62	27	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	33	11	18	13	1	58	31	165

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	53	32	9	4	2	0	85	6	1137
2019	Gay or lesbian	41	32	21	4	2	0	72	7	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	32	13	6	4	0	77	10	228
2018	Heterosexual	51	35	9	4	1	0	86	5	928
2018	Gay or lesbian	38	45	14	3	0	0	83	3	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	37	15	6	3	1	77	8	164

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	33	41	11	10	5	0	74	15	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	43	21	11	4	0	64	15	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	36	14	12	9	0	64	22	228
2018	Heterosexual	31	39	11	13	6	0	70	19	932
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	47	6	26	11	0	58	37	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	33	14	16	9	1	60	25	164

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	39	36	12	8	5	0	75	13	1145
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	32	17	19	4	0	60	23	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	30	16	11	8	0	66	18	230
2018	Heterosexual	40	33	12	9	5	0	73	15	930
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	47	14	20	8	0	58	28	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	32	16	10	10	1	63	20	164

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	37	11	8	4	0	1	76	12	1128
2019	Gay or lesbian	34	33	16	13	4	0	0	67	17	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	40	12	13	6	1	1	68	19	221
2018	Heterosexual	32	38	15	10	5	0	1	71	15	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	40	12	20	13	0	0	55	33	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	36	13	17	9	1	1	60	27	165

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	44	38	8	6	3	0	82	10	1151
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	38	22	4	4	0	69	9	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	39	11	10	6	1	73	16	230
2018	Heterosexual	40	38	11	7	2	0	79	10	937
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	47	19	8	5	0	68	13	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	37	17	14	6	0	64	19	164

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	39	33	16	8	4	0	0	72	12	1141
2019	Gay or lesbian	34	33	16	13	4	0	0	66	18	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	35	19	11	5	1	2	64	17	228
2018	Heterosexual	35	34	16	10	5	0	0	69	14	936
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	28	15	12	11	0	0	62	23	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	34	18	12	5	1	0	65	17	165

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	20	39	22	10	0	1	32	28	1146
2019	Gay or lesbian	15	26	30	22	7	0	0	29	41	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	27	38	15	8	1	1	23	38	227
2018	Heterosexual	7	20	42	21	8	0	0	29	28	932
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	31	47	12	3	0	0	14	39	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	28	36	11	8	0	2	19	44	163

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	7	15	27	28	20	1	1	50	22	1143
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	21	22	26	9	2	0	36	41	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	15	29	27	14	3	1	42	27	224
2018	Heterosexual	9	19	28	27	15	1	1	43	28	930
2018	Gay or lesbian	9	30	34	14	12	0	0	27	40	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	18	34	22	9	1	2	32	33	161

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	19	27	31	16	6	1	1	22	46	1143
2019	Gay or lesbian	27	34	28	9	2	0	0	11	60	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	30	28	10	6	1	1	16	55	229
2018	Heterosexual	22	26	30	13	6	1	1	19	49	927
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	28	19	18	0	0	0	18	64	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	27	33	7	4	1	2	11	55	162

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	7	17	34	28	14	0	1	42	24	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	12	25	33	20	10	0	0	30	37	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	22	34	24	7	1	1	32	34	227
2018	Heterosexual	7	18	33	26	15	0	0	41	25	928
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	29	29	24	7	0	0	31	41	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	17	35	23	7	1	3	31	33	164

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	13	20	28	21	15	1	2	37	33	1141
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	35	13	15	9	2	0	24	63	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	19	38	18	7	1	2	26	35	227
2018	Heterosexual	18	22	30	17	11	1	1	29	41	934
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	41	19	8	7	0	0	15	67	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	26	23	15	8	1	4	25	51	161

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	9	16	28	24	19	2	2	45	26	1140
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	26	22	19	11	0	2	31	47	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	22	26	25	10	1	4	38	35	226
2018	Heterosexual	12	19	28	21	15	2	2	37	33	930
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	30	25	22	6	0	0	28	47	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	24	21	18	16	2	6	37	40	159

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	15	26	34	15	8	2	1	24	42	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	27	27	24	12	5	3	0	19	56	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	29	29	11	5	1	1	17	54	228
2018	Heterosexual	19	29	30	13	6	1	1	20	49	930
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	45	16	12	3	0	0	15	70	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	24	30	11	5	1	4	16	52	162

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	10	21	33	23	12	34	32	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	17	22	31	18	11	29	40	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	28	34	17	7	24	41	228

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	74	13	5	4	3	1	88	7	1150
2019	Gay or lesbian	70	11	14	0	4	0	81	4	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	17	7	5	2	1	86	7	230

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	32	29	13	10	6	6	4	68	17	1148
2019	Gay or lesbian	34	29	9	16	10	2	0	65	26	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	30	12	17	8	4	5	59	27	230
2018	Heterosexual	24	31	16	10	8	6	4	61	20	939
2018	Gay or lesbian	22	18	17	20	12	3	8	45	36	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	25	22	12	14	4	6	47	29	164

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	50	28	8	8	6	0	78	14	1143
2019	Gay or lesbian	50	18	14	6	12	0	68	18	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	25	13	14	8	0	65	22	229
2018	Heterosexual	41	31	9	10	9	1	73	19	937
2018	Gay or lesbian	38	29	8	19	6	0	67	25	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	36	13	9	13	1	64	22	164

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	58	28	6	6	3	85	9	1146
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	26	12	12	2	74	14	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	32	6	12	3	79	15	229
2018	Heterosexual	50	34	5	7	3	85	10	936
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	29	15	9	4	72	12	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	38	10	6	6	77	13	164

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	51	34	7	4	3	1	0	86	7	1146
2019	Gay or lesbian	50	24	15	7	5	0	0	74	11	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	34	14	6	4	0	0	76	10	230
2018	Heterosexual	43	39	8	6	3	0	0	83	9	939
2018	Gay or lesbian	41	33	14	6	6	0	0	74	12	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	37	15	7	5	1	1	72	13	164

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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	58	23	9	5	3	1	2	83	8	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	20	16	6	4	0	0	73	10	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	26	15	5	3	0	1	77	8	228

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	47	29	10	7	6	0	1	77	13	1148
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	35	12	10	8	2	0	70	18	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	41	10	9	4	1	0	77	13	228
2018	Heterosexual	43	33	11	7	5	0	0	77	13	927
2018	Gay or lesbian	42	21	11	11	15	0	0	63	26	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	32	13	12	8	1	0	66	21	161

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	53	26	10	5	4	1	80	10	1142
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	18	9	17	10	2	63	28	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	30	14	8	4	2	73	12	230
2018	Heterosexual	52	28	9	5	4	1	81	10	927
2018	Gay or lesbian	40	24	14	9	12	0	65	21	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	30	15	10	6	1	69	16	161

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	51	27	9	7	5	1	0	79	12	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	41	28	4	21	7	0	0	68	27	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	30	17	9	6	0	1	67	16	229
2018	Heterosexual	48	31	8	7	5	0	0	80	13	926
2018	Gay or lesbian	43	20	11	11	15	0	0	63	26	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	31	14	14	5	0	1	67	19	160

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	83	9	4	2	2	1	93	3	1143
2019	Gay or lesbian	83	7	2	6	2	0	90	8	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	77	11	7	1	3	2	89	4	227

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	60	20	7	6	4	2	2	83	10	1145
2019	Gay or lesbian	46	27	8	2	12	5	0	77	15	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	22	8	3	5	3	2	83	8	228

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	67	18	7	3	4	1	0	86	6	1150
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	32	17	4	8	0	0	71	12	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	24	9	3	5	0	0	83	9	230
2018	Heterosexual	61	24	7	3	5	1	0	85	8	927
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	11	15	18	9	0	0	58	26	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	32	11	6	6	1	1	77	12	160

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	55	26	8	6	4	0	0	82	11	1150
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	31	13	16	7	0	0	64	23	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	32	10	7	6	0	0	76	14	230
2018	Heterosexual	52	27	9	6	6	0	0	79	12	930
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	17	15	14	9	0	0	62	23	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	27	13	14	8	1	1	66	22	161

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	27	48	12	10	2	2	0	77	11	318
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	48	10	6	8	0	0	76	14	14
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	50	12	12	5	1	7	69	18	62

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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	38	31	12	9	4	6	0	74	14	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	33	11	13	10	0	0	66	23	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	32	17	11	9	5	0	61	21	229
2018	Heterosexual	29	32	17	10	7	5	0	65	17	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	27	13	21	17	3	0	48	38	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	27	22	11	13	6	1	51	26	164

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	34	32	15	10	6	3	0	68	16	1143
2019	Gay or lesbian	34	28	14	14	10	0	0	62	24	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	33	17	11	12	2	0	59	23	230
2018	Heterosexual	27	33	15	14	9	2	0	61	23	934
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	26	21	19	18	0	0	43	37	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	30	19	17	16	2	1	47	34	163

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	21	33	17	15	8	5	0	58	24	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	24	20	11	35	10	0	0	44	45	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	26	23	15	11	5	0	48	28	229
2018	Heterosexual	18	31	18	19	10	5	0	51	30	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	27	13	31	20	0	0	35	52	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	26	21	22	16	2	1	39	39	162

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	15	18	9	3	0	56	28	1147
2019	Gay or lesbian	14	35	9	27	13	2	0	50	41	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	24	19	22	15	3	0	43	37	228
2018	Heterosexual	16	33	16	18	15	2	0	50	34	936
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	23	6	32	29	3	0	32	62	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	27	22	21	16	3	2	38	39	163

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	34	24	18	7	4	10	2	66	13	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	26	19	2	11	8	3	65	15	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	24	18	7	4	9	2	67	12	230

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	28	42	15	10	4	1	70	15	1145
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	33	23	17	0	0	59	17	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	38	19	13	6	1	62	19	229
2018	Heterosexual	25	45	15	11	4	1	70	15	937
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	29	27	20	5	0	47	26	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	42	19	11	5	1	65	16	163

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	14	34	20	18	8	5	51	28	1143
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	26	13	23	16	3	47	40	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	27	27	18	12	5	40	32	228

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	31	34	14	12	5	3	1	68	17	1145
2019	Gay or lesbian	27	29	15	17	9	2	0	58	26	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	36	19	14	5	3	1	60	20	229
2018	Heterosexual	30	40	13	9	4	3	1	73	13	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	34	17	15	9	0	0	58	24	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	33	17	13	8	3	1	61	21	162

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	34	19	8	5	2	68	13	1136
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	39	23	4	8	0	65	12	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	38	24	10	6	1	59	16	227
2018	Heterosexual	31	40	16	7	4	1	72	11	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	35	24	11	11	0	54	22	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	33	25	12	7	2	55	20	161

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	18	20	18	17	13	10	3	45	34	1150
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	15	15	18	21	8	0	41	42	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	14	23	17	21	10	4	28	45	229
2018	Heterosexual	15	21	19	18	14	11	3	41	37	934
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	23	8	20	38	3	0	32	60	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	21	23	18	21	5	2	34	42	163

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	25	33	15	14	11	2	0	59	26	1147
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	25	16	21	14	0	2	48	36	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	26	17	22	15	2	0	44	38	229
2018	Heterosexual	19	32	17	17	13	2	0	53	30	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	3	33	22	11	32	0	0	35	42	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	24	23	21	18	4	1	36	40	163

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	20	26	15	15	20	3	1	48	36	1147
2019	Gay or lesbian	16	23	17	14	27	0	3	40	43	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	17	16	19	27	4	2	34	49	229
2018	Heterosexual	17	21	15	20	23	3	2	40	45	932
2018	Gay or lesbian	5	28	16	14	36	0	0	34	51	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	17	17	25	31	2	1	25	58	162

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	48	25	15	6	3	1	3	75	9	1146
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	26	9	14	5	0	2	72	19	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	25	15	4	4	2	3	75	9	229

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	54	14	8	7	6	2	9	76	14	1146
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	13	8	6	19	0	12	64	27	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	14	10	6	11	1	11	69	20	229

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	48	25	14	7	3	1	2	75	10	1145
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	32	23	4	7	0	2	66	11	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	27	16	8	7	1	2	69	15	227

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	43	22	14	8	5	3	4	70	14	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	29	8	13	7	0	4	72	20	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	22	16	9	8	4	3	64	19	227

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	48	16	10	9	11	2	5	69	21	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	40	6	16	22	11	2	4	48	35	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	14	13	10	14	2	4	61	26	229

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	68	15	9	3	2	1	3	86	5	1145
2019	Gay or lesbian	63	22	7	2	3	0	2	87	6	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	21	8	4	1	3	4	86	5	228

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	77	8	4	2	2	3	3	92	4	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	67	18	0	6	7	0	2	88	12	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	11	3	4	2	8	3	90	7	227

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	81	6	2	1	1	1	7	95	3	1143
2019	Gay or lesbian	78	7	9	2	0	0	4	88	2	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	71	6	6	3	2	4	8	88	6	227

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	24	43	16	9	4	3	1	69	14	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	37	20	13	8	2	0	58	21	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	41	20	11	4	4	0	63	16	228
2018	Heterosexual	23	36	24	8	6	3	0	61	15	934
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	40	23	12	12	3	0	53	24	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	31	26	14	12	4	1	46	27	163

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	38	40	10	7	4	2	79	11	1145
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	40	14	6	8	0	72	14	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	36	18	10	4	4	67	15	225
2018	Heterosexual	42	38	10	6	3	1	81	9	936
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	43	9	14	9	0	68	23	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	42	21	8	2	1	69	11	163

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	46	33	11	4	2	3	1	82	7	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	35	32	15	12	6	0	0	67	18	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	32	19	5	4	6	0	70	10	229
2018	Heterosexual	43	35	12	5	2	3	0	81	7	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	40	22	9	3	0	0	67	11	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	31	22	8	4	3	1	65	12	163

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	53	33	6	5	3	86	8	1150
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	35	10	8	4	78	12	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	39	14	6	5	75	11	229
2018	Heterosexual	47	36	9	5	3	83	8	932
2018	Gay or lesbian	40	34	14	10	3	74	12	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	44	13	11	4	71	16	162

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	41	32	14	7	5	1	73	12	1147
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	33	20	9	7	0	65	15	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	33	17	11	9	1	63	20	230
2018	Heterosexual	36	32	15	10	6	0	69	16	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	36	27	12	5	0	56	17	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	35	22	14	11	1	53	25	164

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	40	33	13	9	5	0	73	14	1146
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	35	12	9	12	0	67	21	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	36	16	11	9	1	64	20	226
2018	Heterosexual	34	36	14	11	6	0	69	17	932
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	36	18	23	5	0	53	29	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	36	21	17	9	1	52	27	163

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	36	26	17	12	6	2	1	64	19	1151
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	30	10	15	13	0	0	62	29	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	19	19	14	11	3	1	54	26	229
2018	Heterosexual	32	26	17	13	9	2	1	60	22	934
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	37	24	20	8	0	0	48	29	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	16	24	16	17	5	1	39	35	164

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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	32	33	35	1151
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	24	48	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	32	37	230
2018	Heterosexual	32	35	33	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	25	39	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	25	41	165

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	11	26	36	5	17	4	379
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	26	40	7	9	7	68
2018	Heterosexual	8	26	44	8	12	3	304
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	32	61	8	0	0	13
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	10	48	14	7	13	60

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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	34	47	7	7	3	1	2	83	10	1148
2019	Gay or lesbian	35	46	8	2	6	0	3	84	8	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	45	8	9	1	2	0	81	10	226

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	59	21	7	3	2	6	2	87	5	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	24	4	4	8	8	3	82	14	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	34	5	1	1	10	0	93	2	226

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Harassment

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

Question 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	1150
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	75	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	228
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	934
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	74	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	79	165

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	133
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	49	33
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	57	43	35

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	63	37	133
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	40	33
2018	Heterosexual	68	32	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	62	38	35

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	133
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	33
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	114

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	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	133
2019	Gay or lesbian	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	33
2018	Heterosexual	100	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	35

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	133
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	114

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	133
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	36	64	132
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	52	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	68	33
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	60	35

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	49	51	132
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	48	33
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	51	35

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	52	48	132
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	37	33
2018	Heterosexual	51	49	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	44	35

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	39	61	132
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	68	33
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	61	35

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	36	64	132
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	56	33
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	56	35

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	54	46	132
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	57	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	52	33
2018	Heterosexual	59	41	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	56	35

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	30	70	132
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	63	33
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	68	35

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	132
2019	Gay or lesbian	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	33
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	35

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	132
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	114

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	132
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	84	35

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	48	52	132
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	51	33
2018	Heterosexual	52	48	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	59	41	35

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	132
2018	Heterosexual	28	72	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	82	35

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	132
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	35

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	45	55	132
2019	Gay or lesbian	57	43	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	57	33
2018	Heterosexual	58	42	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	67	33	35

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	33	67	132
2018	Heterosexual	32	68	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	64	35

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	132
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	33
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	114

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	132
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	33
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	80	35

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	132
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	84	35

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	4	96	132
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	114

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	12	88	132
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	114

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	132
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	114

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	32	68	132
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	66	33
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	114
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	35

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	8	92	126
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	108

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	22	78	126
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	108

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	126
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	108

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	126
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	108

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	7	93	126
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	108
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	84	32

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	126
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	108

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	8	92	126
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	108

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	126
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	108
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	71	32

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	35	65	126
2018	Heterosexual	32	68	108
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	67	32

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	9	91	126
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	108

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	53	47	126
2019	Gay or lesbian	57	43	11
2018	Heterosexual	54	46	108
2018	Prefer not to answer	59	41	32

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	32

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	61	39	126
2019	Gay or lesbian	52	48	11
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	108
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	37	32

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	6	94	126
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	126
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	108
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	85	32

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	19	81	1148
2019	Gay or lesbian	14	86	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	81	229

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	15	14	16	8	8	29	10	46	27	1151
2019	Gay or lesbian	17	13	16	9	12	34	0	45	31	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	9	21	15	11	28	9	26	42	227
2018	Heterosexual	14	16	20	9	6	29	7	46	23	936
2018	Gay or lesbian	16	20	23	9	15	11	5	44	29	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	12	18	14	11	24	10	34	38	162

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	33	30	16	7	5	9	1	69	14	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	25	11	11	10	7	0	66	22	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	29	20	10	9	11	2	56	22	228
2018	Heterosexual	29	33	18	7	5	7	1	67	13	937
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	35	24	5	11	0	0	59	17	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	32	20	9	9	12	1	56	21	160

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Discrimination

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

Question 66. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	1153
2019	Bisexual	15	85	37
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	91	229
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	83	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	164

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	39	61	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	46	22
2018	Heterosexual	38	62	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	67	16

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	78	22	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	33	22
2018	Heterosexual	78	22	50

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	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	22
2018	Heterosexual	100	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

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	7	93	66

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	18	82	66
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	50

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	76	22
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	50

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	76	22
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	66

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	68	22
2018	Heterosexual	38	62	50

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	61	22
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	50

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	66
2018	Heterosexual	100	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

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	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	22
2018	Heterosexual	100	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	66
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	50

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	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	22
2018	Heterosexual	100	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	78	22
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	71	16

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	22
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	23	77	66
2018	Heterosexual	23	77	50

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	64
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	63	22
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	59	16

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	14	86	64
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	78	22
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	50

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	64

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	64
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	70	16

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	64
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	50

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	64
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	50

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	46	54	64
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	67	22
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	67	16

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	8	92	1150
2019	Bisexual	15	85	37
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	229

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	17	12	19	4	3	34	11	53	13	1148
2019	Gay or lesbian	17	16	19	7	5	37	0	52	18	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	11	23	8	4	35	9	37	21	227
2018	Heterosexual	15	17	21	4	2	35	6	54	11	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	16	23	23	0	14	18	5	51	19	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	14	23	6	3	31	12	44	16	163

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	37	27	16	4	2	12	1	74	8	1147
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	36	12	4	7	9	0	75	12	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	28	21	7	3	17	2	62	13	227
2018	Heterosexual	31	31	18	5	2	12	0	71	9	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	35	24	0	14	3	0	61	15	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	32	21	6	3	17	1	63	11	162

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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	20	28	23	14	13	1	1	50	27	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	8	40	19	17	16	0	0	49	33	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	23	23	16	17	0	2	43	34	226
2018	Heterosexual	17	25	25	14	18	0	1	42	32	936
2018	Gay or lesbian	9	29	24	22	16	0	0	38	39	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	21	25	14	23	2	2	35	38	165

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	19	32	26	13	10	0	51	23	1151
2019	Gay or lesbian	7	31	31	17	14	0	38	32	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	28	28	16	10	1	45	26	228
2018	Heterosexual	16	27	30	16	11	0	43	27	937
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	34	11	21	23	0	45	44	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	21	31	22	10	1	36	33	165

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	27	34	21	10	6	1	62	17	1141
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	31	27	13	9	0	51	22	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	30	25	13	9	1	53	21	227
2018	Heterosexual	24	31	25	13	6	1	56	19	929
2018	Gay or lesbian	22	24	20	23	11	0	46	34	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	33	24	13	9	2	53	22	165

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	23	27	21	15	13	0	1	51	28	1146
2019	Gay or lesbian	9	31	11	27	22	0	0	40	49	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	24	24	16	15	0	2	43	32	226
2018	Heterosexual	18	24	25	18	13	1	1	42	32	932
2018	Gay or lesbian	9	23	19	24	25	0	0	32	49	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	25	21	14	19	1	3	44	35	164

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	50	25	12	6	5	0	2	77	10	1138
2019	Gay or lesbian	47	26	20	6	0	0	0	74	6	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	30	14	6	4	0	5	75	10	226
2018	Heterosexual	44	26	14	7	5	0	5	74	12	931
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	22	6	13	6	0	9	73	20	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	24	16	6	6	1	8	70	14	163

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	30	30	21	11	7	0	0	61	18	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	27	31	15	16	10	0	0	59	26	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	30	17	14	12	0	0	57	26	225
2018	Heterosexual	27	28	23	12	8	0	1	56	21	932
2018	Gay or lesbian	32	22	11	15	18	0	3	56	33	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	26	26	11	12	1	2	50	24	164

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	29	35	20	10	5	0	0	64	15	1145
2019	Gay or lesbian	17	32	19	24	8	0	0	50	32	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	34	22	11	8	0	2	58	19	228
2018	Heterosexual	22	35	24	11	7	0	1	58	18	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	24	37	17	11	0	0	35	28	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	28	30	13	9	1	3	45	23	161

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	24	36	23	11	5	1	0	61	16	1142
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	22	25	19	9	0	0	47	28	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	34	21	14	8	0	0	57	22	228
2018	Heterosexual	20	34	28	11	7	0	1	54	18	932
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	30	32	14	8	0	0	46	22	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	27	32	15	8	1	3	43	24	164

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	27	33	20	12	8	0	0	60	20	1143
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	22	25	9	15	0	0	51	24	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	28	23	12	13	0	1	51	26	228
2018	Heterosexual	24	31	25	10	8	0	1	56	18	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	12	35	20	11	0	0	34	31	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	25	29	15	12	1	2	42	27	164

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	46	27	13	8	5	0	1	73	14	1143
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	22	17	12	10	0	0	61	22	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	23	22	9	8	1	1	60	17	226

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	35	34	18	9	4	0	1	69	13	1144
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	32	11	18	3	0	0	68	21	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	30	21	10	5	0	2	63	15	225
2018	Heterosexual	30	31	24	9	4	0	1	63	13	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	31	14	17	10	0	0	60	27	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	27	33	8	7	1	2	50	15	164

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	53	26	13	4	3	0	1	80	7	1142
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	26	11	11	7	0	0	71	18	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	25	17	7	4	0	3	71	12	227
2018	Heterosexual	51	24	13	6	4	0	1	76	11	928
2018	Gay or lesbian	42	18	21	12	6	0	0	61	18	33
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	24	19	9	9	1	3	62	19	162

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	74	12	6	1	2	0	6	91	3	1134
2019	Gay or lesbian	71	17	2	2	6	0	2	90	8	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	64	15	8	4	2	1	5	85	7	226
2018	Heterosexual	72	14	6	2	1	0	3	90	4	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	74	8	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	61	14	10	4	5	1	7	81	9	162

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	3	0	2	87	6	1145
2019	Gay or lesbian	64	11	12	4	9	0	0	75	13	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	62	16	6	6	4	1	5	83	11	228
2018	Heterosexual	70	13	5	4	4	0	3	86	8	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	64	13	0	3	17	0	3	79	21	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	16	11	4	6	3	6	77	11	161

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	56	28	8	4	2	0	1	85	6	1142
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	30	20	2	4	0	0	74	7	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	28	12	4	3	0	1	80	8	226
2018	Heterosexual	53	28	11	4	3	0	1	82	7	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	56	24	5	6	6	0	3	83	12	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	24	15	8	2	1	2	74	11	163

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	58	20	9	7	4	0	1	79	11	1134
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	23	18	8	9	0	0	65	17	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	22	13	10	4	0	1	73	14	226
2018	Heterosexual	51	22	13	7	6	0	1	74	13	936
2018	Gay or lesbian	38	30	6	9	14	0	3	70	24	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	27	15	8	9	1	2	67	18	163

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	57	15	4	2	1	22	92	4	1135
2019	Gay or lesbian	56	2	12	3	0	27	80	4	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	10	6	2	1	28	87	4	226
2018	Heterosexual	50	15	6	1	1	27	89	4	933
2018	Gay or lesbian	64	7	6	0	0	23	92	0	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	15	4	1	1	38	90	3	162

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	70	19	6	1	1	0	4	93	2	1140
2019	Gay or lesbian	72	13	8	0	0	0	7	92	0	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	14	6	2	1	1	6	91	3	227
2018	Heterosexual	65	20	7	1	1	0	5	89	3	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	23	3	3	3	0	8	91	6	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	28	10	4	1	1	7	85	4	162

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	68	15	6	3	5	0	3	85	9	1142
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	13	6	2	8	0	2	84	10	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	17	6	4	4	1	6	85	8	228
2018	Heterosexual	68	15	5	4	5	0	2	86	10	937
2018	Gay or lesbian	64	25	3	0	3	0	6	94	3	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	59	22	6	4	4	1	5	86	8	162

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	50	30	13	3	2	0	2	82	5	1139
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	43	19	2	2	3	2	75	5	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	28	13	5	3	1	2	78	8	226
2018	Heterosexual	47	31	14	4	2	0	1	80	6	937
2018	Gay or lesbian	51	20	24	0	0	0	5	74	0	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	31	15	8	3	1	4	73	12	160

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	14	41	32	10	3	54	14	1152
2019	Gay or lesbian	7	42	39	7	7	48	13	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	35	36	16	5	44	20	228
2018	Heterosexual	11	33	38	14	4	44	18	936
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	14	44	19	9	28	28	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	24	40	23	5	32	28	164

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	9	15	40	25	11	0	0	36	24	1145
2019	Gay or lesbian	5	37	38	15	6	0	0	21	42	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	20	42	20	5	1	0	25	33	224
2018	Heterosexual	9	20	41	21	9	0	0	30	29	920
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	32	36	14	5	0	0	19	45	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	28	35	16	5	1	1	22	42	163

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	39	39	11	7	2	1	80	9	1146
2019	Gay or lesbian	30	48	13	4	4	0	78	9	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	45	15	9	3	2	73	12	227
2018	Heterosexual	40	41	10	6	2	1	82	8	935
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	47	12	6	0	0	83	6	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	43	15	9	2	1	74	11	163

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	28	39	15	11	6	1	0	67	18	1149
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	31	17	14	12	0	0	56	26	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	29	20	17	12	2	0	51	30	228
2018	Heterosexual	25	41	15	12	7	1	0	66	19	937
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	24	24	16	12	0	0	48	28	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	24	21	26	9	3	1	43	36	164

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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	1150
2019	Gay or lesbian	9	91	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	75	229

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	84	16	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	82	18	59

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	55	30	4	7	4	1	0	85	11	156
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	42	8	10	4	0	0	78	14	47

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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	21	32	23	12	9	2	0	22	78	1146
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	34	24	9	2	0	0	31	69	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	25	26	14	10	2	1	23	77	228
2018	Heterosexual	23	27	26	10	11	1	1	24	76	937
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	20	33	3	8	0	0	36	64	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	28	19	14	14	3	1	21	79	165

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	61	39	870
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	47	29
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	35	170

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	41	59	848
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	47	28
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	67	166
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	693
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	90	23
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	78	122

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	13	23	19	18	18	2	7	39	40	853
2019	Gay or lesbian	17	27	17	33	7	0	0	44	39	28
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	22	24	20	21	2	4	31	44	167
2018	Heterosexual	10	26	15	19	23	2	6	39	45	693
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	4	36	25	26	0	8	5	56	23
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	25	23	17	24	0	7	31	44	122

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	5	15	15	22	35	2	6	22	63	852
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	20	10	32	25	3	0	31	59	28
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	12	18	25	34	2	5	17	63	168
2018	Heterosexual	3	10	13	22	46	2	4	14	72	694
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	9	19	21	43	0	9	9	70	23
2018	Prefer not to answer	2	10	8	23	50	1	5	13	78	124

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	36	20	15	11	11	1	7	61	23	1127
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	20	30	7	11	2	8	46	20	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	17	17	11	14	1	9	53	28	228
2018	Heterosexual	36	18	14	11	12	1	7	59	25	937
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	10	30	17	16	3	6	31	36	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	16	17	10	16	5	11	49	30	164

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2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Health Agency of Canada by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

Survey Themes

My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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.

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

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

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.

My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

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.

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

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

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

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

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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.

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Harassment