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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 40 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 380
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 49 9 13 7 0 0 72 19 74

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 25 6 5 1 0 0 87 7 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 41 7 0 15 0 0 78 15 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 37 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 74

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 35 8 10 3 0 0 80 12 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 43 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 24 7 26 4 0 0 63 30 74

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 43 13 9 4 1 0 73 13 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 51 22 21 0 0 0 57 21 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 28 20 17 10 0 0 54 26 75
2018 Heterosexual 32 45 8 11 3 0 1 78 14 349
2018 Bisexual 11 46 15 13 15 0 0 57 28 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 28 16 12 8 1 1 64 20 82

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 34 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 62 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 29 19 7 6 0 0 67 14 74

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 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 34 5 6 6 0 0 83 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 30 11 5 10 0 1 74 15 75
2018 Heterosexual 51 32 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 348
2018 Bisexual 45 24 15 9 7 0 0 70 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 35 14 4 5 1 0 77 9 82

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 36 12 10 4 0 0 75 13 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 28 27 18 6 0 0 49 24 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 33 18 15 10 0 0 57 26 75
2018 Heterosexual 38 39 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 347
2018 Bisexual 28 28 21 16 7 0 0 56 22 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 37 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 81

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 35 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 38 28 0 6 0 0 66 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 47 8 13 15 0 0 64 28 74
2018 Heterosexual 38 35 14 7 5 0 1 74 12 347
2018 Bisexual 34 29 13 9 15 0 0 63 24 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 33 15 12 7 0 2 66 19 82

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 41 14 12 7 1 0 67 18 375
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 16 33 18 15 0 0 35 32 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 35 13 18 14 1 0 54 33 74
2018 Heterosexual 31 38 14 10 7 0 0 68 18 348
2018 Bisexual 14 32 21 17 15 0 0 46 33 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 44 14 14 6 1 0 66 20 82

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 37 14 4 3 1 0 79 8 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 20 12 21 9 0 0 59 30 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 36 11 10 11 0 0 68 21 74
2018 Heterosexual 44 46 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 348
2018 Bisexual 57 19 9 9 7 0 0 76 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 37 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 81

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 33 15 9 6 0 0 70 14 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 16 6 36 6 0 0 53 41 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 31 15 12 21 0 0 52 34 73
2018 Heterosexual 39 33 15 8 4 0 0 73 13 348
2018 Bisexual 30 41 13 0 15 0 0 71 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 34 10 16 8 0 0 67 23 82

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 34 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 375
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 19 21 18 6 0 0 55 24 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 30 23 2 7 0 0 68 9 74
2018 Heterosexual 50 31 13 4 3 0 0 81 7 344
2018 Bisexual 44 25 24 0 0 7 0 74 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 34 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 82

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 40 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 16 30 12 6 0 0 53 18 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 31 17 14 15 0 0 54 28 74
2018 Heterosexual 33 40 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 348
2018 Bisexual 31 41 6 16 7 0 0 71 22 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 30 20 12 6 0 0 62 18 81

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 35 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 40 21 9 6 0 0 64 15 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 27 16 15 11 0 0 59 26 74
2018 Heterosexual 41 38 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 348
2018 Bisexual 39 15 24 7 15 0 0 54 22 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 13 13 8 0 0 67 21 79

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 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 372
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 34 30 12 0 0 0 59 12 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 44 12 13 10 2 0 65 23 73
2018 Heterosexual 37 36 13 9 4 0 1 74 13 346
2018 Bisexual 28 37 25 9 0 0 0 66 9 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 38 12 12 8 0 0 67 20 81

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 39 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 26 21 18 6 0 0 55 24 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 36 13 15 8 0 0 64 22 75
2018 Heterosexual 40 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 349
2018 Bisexual 31 32 13 17 7 0 0 63 24 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 39 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 82

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 42 31 16 6 4 0 0 73 10 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 27 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 33 17 8 8 0 0 68 16 74
2018 Heterosexual 40 32 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 349
2018 Bisexual 49 38 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 24 13 12 9 0 0 66 21 82

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 16 30 34 10 9 1 1 19 47 380
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 39 24 14 9 0 0 23 54 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 31 27 15 3 0 1 18 54 75
2018 Heterosexual 15 31 33 15 5 1 1 20 46 348
2018 Bisexual 13 6 41 24 16 0 0 40 19 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 32 33 10 5 0 2 16 51 82

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 26 21 30 11 9 3 1 20 48 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 24 9 17 0 0 0 17 74 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 34 14 12 6 1 1 18 68 73
2018 Heterosexual 16 30 29 13 9 2 1 23 47 347
2018 Bisexual 7 41 21 16 16 0 0 32 48 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 25 26 15 5 4 0 21 52 82

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 28 21 24 16 8 3 1 24 51 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 17 39 7 9 0 0 16 45 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 30 20 13 9 0 1 23 57 75
2018 Heterosexual 22 31 28 10 4 2 2 15 56 348
2018 Bisexual 46 32 0 15 7 0 0 22 78 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 25 30 8 6 1 1 14 55 82

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 11 18 30 25 14 1 1 40 30 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 12 30 16 26 0 0 42 28 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 20 34 14 13 0 1 27 38 75
2018 Heterosexual 10 19 34 26 9 1 1 36 30 348
2018 Bisexual 0 18 23 34 24 0 0 59 18 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 19 23 30 13 0 2 44 33 82

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 18 21 26 20 12 1 2 33 41 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 33 15 18 9 0 7 28 56 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 26 16 16 8 1 2 25 59 75
2018 Heterosexual 14 26 27 20 9 2 1 30 42 347
2018 Bisexual 7 28 28 32 0 5 0 34 37 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 22 22 18 9 0 5 28 48 81

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 21 23 21 15 14 4 2 30 47 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 9 12 33 9 0 7 45 42 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 25 15 18 7 2 1 26 59 75
2018 Heterosexual 18 26 26 16 10 3 2 27 46 349
2018 Bisexual 22 13 31 17 17 0 0 35 35 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 30 18 17 7 9 0 25 55 82

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 20 20 30 14 12 3 1 27 42 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 21 15 30 0 9 0 33 51 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 42 15 14 8 1 1 22 63 75
2018 Heterosexual 16 27 33 14 5 3 1 21 45 348
2018 Bisexual 22 26 30 15 7 0 0 22 48 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 30 26 12 3 1 0 16 59 82

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 18 24 30 19 1 1 50 26 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 30 26 17 15 0 0 32 42 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 34 25 22 9 0 0 31 44 75
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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 70 20 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 33 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 32 4 4 2 0 0 91 6 75

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 37 30 17 6 5 2 2 71 11 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 41 28 0 0 9 0 69 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 25 20 17 5 5 6 53 25 75
2018 Heterosexual 29 34 15 6 6 5 4 70 13 348
2018 Bisexual 21 29 13 9 24 5 0 52 34 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 30 23 8 10 5 7 54 20 81

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 31 7 6 4 0 0 84 10 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 29 10 12 10 1 0 68 22 75
2018 Heterosexual 50 31 8 5 4 1 0 82 10 347
2018 Bisexual 31 21 26 7 15 0 0 52 22 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 34 11 12 5 2 0 71 17 80

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 31 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 38 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 74
2018 Heterosexual 52 35 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 349
2018 Bisexual 52 20 6 0 22 0 0 71 22 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 32 7 9 1 1 0 83 11 80

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 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 36 14 8 5 0 1 74 12 75
2018 Heterosexual 48 35 12 2 3 1 0 83 5 349
2018 Bisexual 33 32 12 7 15 0 0 65 22 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 33 8 7 2 3 1 81 10 81
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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 24 12 3 1 1 2 84 4 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 22 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 28 13 9 5 2 0 72 14 75

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 45 31 15 5 4 0 1 76 9 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 30 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 24 18 10 11 1 0 60 22 75
2018 Heterosexual 45 34 9 6 3 1 1 81 10 346
2018 Bisexual 22 37 20 15 7 0 0 59 21 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 27 12 16 4 2 0 67 21 80

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 24 14 3 5 2 2 77 8 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 31 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 21 14 8 7 5 0 69 16 75
2018 Heterosexual 48 31 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 345
2018 Bisexual 38 41 6 0 15 0 0 79 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 22 10 10 3 6 2 75 14 80

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 30 10 5 3 1 1 81 9 374
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 35 6 0 9 0 0 85 9 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 16 23 6 10 2 0 60 17 75
2018 Heterosexual 49 32 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 344
2018 Bisexual 35 16 16 26 7 0 0 51 33 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 19 15 11 3 1 0 70 15 80

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 82 13 3 1 1 0 1 96 2 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 76 6 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 75 15 6 1 1 1 0 91 3 73

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 64 19 8 5 2 1 1 85 7 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 6 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 24 8 3 4 3 5 84 7 75

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 21 8 4 3 1 1 85 7 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 79 12 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 19 12 1 8 3 0 78 10 75
2018 Heterosexual 62 23 9 2 3 1 0 86 5 345
2018 Bisexual 66 21 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 19 12 4 2 3 0 82 5 79

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 54 26 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 380
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 21 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 21 14 5 10 0 0 70 16 74
2018 Heterosexual 52 28 10 4 5 1 1 80 9 345
2018 Bisexual 35 43 0 0 21 0 0 79 21 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 19 14 10 6 1 0 69 17 79

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 39 15 14 2 1 2 68 16 123
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 23 30 11 4 4 0 53 16 25
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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 30 30 16 12 8 4 0 62 21 374
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 9 40 0 18 9 0 37 20 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 22 12 25 23 4 1 37 51 74
2018 Heterosexual 27 37 17 8 4 6 0 68 13 348
2018 Bisexual 13 37 12 16 15 6 0 54 33 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 30 28 10 4 6 0 56 14 82

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 25 30 18 14 12 1 0 56 26 375
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 16 15 0 43 9 0 37 47 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 21 13 21 29 1 1 36 51 74
2018 Heterosexual 22 40 18 13 5 2 0 63 18 345
2018 Bisexual 13 33 30 9 15 0 0 46 24 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 23 25 18 6 4 0 48 26 82

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 19 28 22 18 11 2 0 48 30 372
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 7 15 22 30 9 0 27 57 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 20 15 25 25 3 1 32 53 74
2018 Heterosexual 18 33 23 14 7 5 0 53 22 345
2018 Bisexual 27 17 32 17 7 0 0 44 24 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 20 25 24 11 3 0 38 36 82

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 27 22 21 11 2 0 46 32 374
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 16 18 5 43 9 0 27 53 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 17 15 24 29 3 1 28 55 74
2018 Heterosexual 18 34 20 18 8 4 0 53 26 346
2018 Bisexual 20 26 9 24 22 0 0 45 46 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 19 34 18 10 3 0 37 28 81

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 42 24 20 10 3 2 0 67 13 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 30 6 0 12 9 0 81 13 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 18 24 15 7 2 1 53 23 75
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 42 19 12 7 0 0 62 19 375
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 30 7 34 21 0 0 39 54 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 27 19 22 14 0 0 45 36 75
2018 Heterosexual 24 46 14 14 2 1 0 70 16 349
2018 Bisexual 29 40 6 0 15 9 0 76 17 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 30 26 21 6 0 0 47 27 82

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 25 25 22 14 2 0 37 38 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 16 0 27 48 9 0 17 83 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 14 12 32 33 4 0 20 68 73

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 38 34 13 7 3 4 0 76 11 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 31 26 15 15 0 0 45 29 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 29 21 13 10 1 0 55 24 75
2018 Heterosexual 37 35 14 8 2 3 1 75 11 349
2018 Bisexual 28 19 22 22 0 9 0 52 24 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 37 17 7 3 7 0 70 12 81

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 34 23 9 3 2 0 65 12 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 32 30 6 19 0 0 46 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 21 22 18 18 2 0 40 38 75
2018 Heterosexual 28 43 17 6 3 3 0 73 9 349
2018 Bisexual 30 29 25 0 7 9 0 65 8 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 37 14 12 5 2 0 69 17 82

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 20 20 23 10 10 14 3 48 24 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 16 34 6 20 24 0 21 35 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 14 20 18 25 8 3 28 49 74
2018 Heterosexual 20 24 21 11 7 13 5 53 22 348
2018 Bisexual 14 29 22 20 15 0 0 43 35 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 5 31 10 17 12 1 33 31 80

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 23 33 19 13 8 3 1 58 22 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 21 37 19 6 0 0 39 25 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 22 17 22 22 4 0 37 45 75
2018 Heterosexual 24 38 18 10 6 4 0 64 17 349
2018 Bisexual 20 33 24 9 15 0 0 53 24 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 25 24 17 11 6 0 45 29 82

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 16 26 20 16 15 4 3 45 33 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 9 14 25 35 0 9 19 66 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 13 17 19 35 3 2 25 57 75
2018 Heterosexual 16 28 22 16 11 3 3 48 29 349
2018 Bisexual 14 23 15 17 31 0 0 37 48 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 16 17 20 23 7 3 34 48 81

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 60 19 10 3 4 0 3 82 8 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 15 26 0 0 9 7 69 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 19 18 5 6 1 1 70 11 75

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 61 10 8 4 6 2 10 81 11 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 6 22 15 0 9 23 47 21 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 11 9 7 4 4 16 76 13 75

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 56 21 13 4 2 2 3 80 7 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 24 12 6 0 9 7 79 7 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 22 21 10 5 3 4 61 17 75

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 47 20 15 7 3 3 5 73 11 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 20 18 6 7 16 7 60 17 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 17 22 8 10 1 9 56 20 75

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 57 13 10 5 5 3 7 78 11 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 0 6 6 30 0 7 55 38 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 17 7 12 11 4 4 68 25 75

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 71 11 8 3 1 2 4 87 5 380
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 11 22 0 0 9 7 74 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 19 11 7 0 1 7 81 8 75

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 76 8 6 2 2 3 4 90 4 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 15 0 0 0 9 7 100 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 7 11 6 10 8 3 70 17 75

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 80 6 4 1 2 2 6 93 3 372
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 17 0 0 0 9 7 100 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 67 7 5 3 4 1 14 86 8 75

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 26 41 23 4 4 3 0 69 8 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 32 19 6 6 16 0 64 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 34 19 11 18 3 0 50 30 75
2018 Heterosexual 29 41 16 7 2 4 0 73 10 350
2018 Bisexual 25 32 28 9 7 0 0 57 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 27 22 18 4 4 0 55 22 81

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 40 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 19 12 0 6 9 0 81 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 21 16 19 12 3 0 51 32 75
2018 Heterosexual 44 40 9 3 1 3 0 87 4 346
2018 Bisexual 35 43 6 0 15 0 0 78 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 37 11 6 2 5 0 80 9 79

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 40 34 18 3 3 3 0 76 6 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 33 12 9 0 9 0 77 10 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 25 24 8 11 4 0 55 20 75
2018 Heterosexual 45 37 10 4 0 3 0 86 4 347
2018 Bisexual 26 50 9 9 7 0 0 76 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 33 13 5 2 6 0 78 8 79

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 36 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 22 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 29 15 5 18 0 0 62 23 75
2018 Heterosexual 52 34 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 347
2018 Bisexual 35 35 15 0 15 0 0 70 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 36 15 2 7 0 0 76 9 79

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 31 18 11 7 2 0 63 18 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 23 12 35 13 0 0 40 48 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 18 14 17 31 3 0 36 49 75
2018 Heterosexual 35 33 18 8 5 1 0 68 13 346
2018 Bisexual 19 36 29 9 7 0 0 55 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 29 23 12 12 1 0 52 24 80

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 34 16 10 7 1 0 66 18 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 21 12 24 19 0 0 46 43 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 20 17 18 25 0 0 39 43 75
2018 Heterosexual 33 38 14 10 4 1 0 72 14 347
2018 Bisexual 19 43 22 9 7 0 0 63 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 29 22 15 8 0 0 55 22 80

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 28 24 21 14 8 4 0 54 23 380
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 0 12 30 28 9 0 23 64 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 21 14 7 28 6 2 45 39 75
2018 Heterosexual 32 25 19 13 8 4 0 59 21 346
2018 Bisexual 22 12 42 9 15 0 0 34 24 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 18 30 9 12 7 0 45 22 79
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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 40 24 35 380
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 14 27 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 11 42 75
2018 Heterosexual 37 30 33 349
2018 Bisexual 50 21 29 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 19 43 80

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 9 18 55 1 12 5 153
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 7 71 3 7 8 35
2018 Heterosexual 10 17 57 3 10 2 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 12 48 6 4 6 30
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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 29 46 9 8 1 1 6 80 10 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 58 13 17 7 0 0 63 24 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 38 9 7 4 3 10 78 12 74

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 48 27 9 1 1 6 7 86 3 378
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 19 16 2 4 4 10 74 7 74
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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 88 379
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 75
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 348
2018 Bisexual 39 61 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 82

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 57 14
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 52

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 61 39 44
2018 Heterosexual 59 41 52

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 64 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 60 14
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 52

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 52 14
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 58 16

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 43 57 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 44 14
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 63 16

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 43 14
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 16

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 45 55 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 38 14
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 16

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 46 44
2018 Heterosexual 53 47 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 61 16

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 48 14
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 52

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 58 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 43 14
2018 Heterosexual 48 52 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 64 16

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 81 44
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 52

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 81 44
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 14
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 70 16

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 67 33 43
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 38 14
2018 Heterosexual 45 55 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 42 16

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 30 70 43
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 52

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 43
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 52

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 13 87 43
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 52

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 11 89 43
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16

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 12 88 43

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 79 43
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 52

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 15 85 43
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 52

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 30 70 38
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 48

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 30 70 38
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 48

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 18 82 38
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 48

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 32 68 38
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 48

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 19 81 38

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 47 53 38
2018 Heterosexual 49 51 48
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 47 15

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 41 59 38
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 48
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 44 15

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 15 85 38
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 48

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 82 379
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 70 75

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 16 14 19 8 5 29 9 48 21 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 15 24 13 6 27 16 26 33 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 12 20 6 16 34 3 34 34 75
2018 Heterosexual 15 18 21 5 5 31 5 51 15 346
2018 Bisexual 13 6 22 15 9 35 0 30 37 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 10 30 3 7 29 7 38 15 81

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 29 29 20 7 4 10 1 66 11 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 21 34 6 0 15 16 43 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 21 26 3 17 17 0 44 25 75
2018 Heterosexual 28 39 17 4 3 9 0 74 8 347
2018 Bisexual 22 15 28 15 0 20 0 46 19 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 37 20 4 6 12 1 66 11 80
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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 94 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 74
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 346
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 80

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 47 21

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 70 30 21

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 21
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 21

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 21

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 21

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 20

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 53 10

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 20
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 21

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 20

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 20
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 21

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 20

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 20
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 21

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 20
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 21

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 20
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 21

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 41 59 20
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 21

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 26 74 20
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 21

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

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 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 20
2018 Heterosexual 57 43 21

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 379
2019 Bisexual 0 100 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 74

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 14 21 2 2 34 10 55 8 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 11 30 0 0 27 24 38 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 15 17 7 13 33 7 38 33 75
2018 Heterosexual 17 19 19 2 2 34 6 61 8 346
2018 Bisexual 22 6 22 7 9 35 0 43 23 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 10 25 2 2 36 10 45 9 81

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 30 27 21 4 2 15 2 68 7 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 16 33 0 0 6 16 58 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 24 24 6 13 20 0 47 23 75
2018 Heterosexual 31 32 17 2 2 15 1 74 6 347
2018 Bisexual 22 6 28 15 0 29 0 39 21 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 34 18 3 4 19 0 69 8 82
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 28 19 11 11 0 1 58 23 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 24 26 16 5 0 0 52 21 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 24 27 14 18 0 0 41 32 75
2018 Heterosexual 25 27 25 10 13 0 1 52 23 350
2018 Bisexual 25 22 15 15 23 0 0 47 39 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 27 20 16 10 1 2 52 27 80

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 27 24 14 9 0 0 52 23 380
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 38 14 26 13 0 0 47 39 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 23 34 9 22 0 1 34 31 74
2018 Heterosexual 18 27 27 17 11 0 0 45 28 349
2018 Bisexual 16 50 28 0 6 0 0 66 6 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 32 14 18 12 0 1 55 30 80

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 28 22 13 8 0 1 57 21 372
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 27 21 12 7 0 0 61 19 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 26 28 10 18 0 1 42 29 74
2018 Heterosexual 24 26 26 14 10 0 1 50 24 349
2018 Bisexual 23 38 33 6 0 0 0 61 6 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 23 22 13 12 1 1 52 25 80

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 19 23 25 20 12 0 1 42 33 374
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 25 16 11 34 0 0 39 45 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 20 23 18 27 0 1 31 46 74
2018 Heterosexual 20 23 23 17 15 0 1 44 32 348
2018 Bisexual 24 23 18 20 15 0 0 48 35 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 20 23 17 21 0 0 39 38 80

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 22 12 8 3 0 4 76 12 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 15 22 5 6 0 0 67 11 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 30 14 10 8 1 5 67 19 74
2018 Heterosexual 44 27 12 8 2 0 5 76 11 349
2018 Bisexual 31 44 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 19 16 10 7 0 6 65 18 80

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 44 25 17 7 6 0 1 69 13 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 29 15 12 15 0 0 59 27 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 23 24 10 14 0 1 52 24 74
2018 Heterosexual 34 26 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 350
2018 Bisexual 23 15 24 25 13 0 0 38 38 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 17 22 9 10 1 1 57 20 80

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 31 20 11 6 0 2 62 18 380
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 32 21 12 6 0 0 61 18 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 26 20 16 21 1 1 41 38 75
2018 Heterosexual 24 33 24 14 3 1 1 58 17 348
2018 Bisexual 18 17 49 9 7 0 0 35 15 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 25 21 20 8 1 1 49 29 81

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 19 29 26 15 9 0 0 49 25 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 17 36 21 19 0 0 24 40 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 27 18 30 18 0 0 35 47 71
2018 Heterosexual 16 32 24 17 11 1 0 48 27 349
2018 Bisexual 8 48 14 16 14 0 0 56 30 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 30 23 13 20 1 1 43 34 81

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 24 28 24 15 10 0 1 52 24 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 21 24 15 33 0 0 28 48 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 25 25 24 16 0 0 35 40 75
2018 Heterosexual 23 27 24 15 11 0 0 50 26 349
2018 Bisexual 14 32 24 15 15 0 0 46 30 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 26 20 15 1 0 39 35 81

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 44 26 15 7 7 0 1 71 15 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 17 18 15 6 0 0 61 21 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 25 15 15 20 0 0 50 34 74

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 34 29 21 9 5 0 1 65 15 375
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 39 48 6 0 0 0 46 6 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 35 13 15 12 0 2 59 28 74
2018 Heterosexual 29 30 25 11 5 0 0 59 16 347
2018 Bisexual 49 15 13 11 13 0 0 64 24 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 28 18 9 7 1 0 65 16 80

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 61 20 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 35 12 0 0 0 9 87 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 26 18 15 8 0 1 59 23 75
2018 Heterosexual 54 25 12 5 3 0 1 79 9 348
2018 Bisexual 48 31 13 0 9 0 0 79 9 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 31 8 5 7 1 3 80 12 81

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 76 11 5 1 1 1 5 92 2 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 16 13 3 7 1 4 76 10 75
2018 Heterosexual 68 14 7 3 2 0 6 87 5 347
2018 Bisexual 70 0 13 9 9 0 0 70 17 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 15 6 0 2 1 8 90 3 80

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 71 13 6 4 3 1 3 87 7 379
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 20 0 0 13 0 9 86 14 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 11 16 4 12 1 1 67 16 74
2018 Heterosexual 70 13 6 3 4 0 4 86 8 346
2018 Bisexual 52 7 9 0 33 0 0 59 33 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 68 9 6 4 6 2 4 83 11 81

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 27 11 2 1 0 1 85 4 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 24 0 7 0 0 9 92 8 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 25 17 0 5 1 2 77 5 74
2018 Heterosexual 55 25 10 5 3 0 1 81 8 348
2018 Bisexual 32 25 18 9 16 0 0 57 24 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 26 10 3 2 0 4 83 6 80

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 59 20 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 373
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 35 9 0 19 0 9 70 21 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 15 18 8 10 1 0 64 17 75
2018 Heterosexual 56 21 11 6 5 0 1 77 11 346
2018 Bisexual 43 19 9 6 24 0 0 61 30 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 16 13 10 5 0 4 71 15 80

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 60 11 7 2 1 0 19 88 3 375
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 15 0 6 0 0 39 90 10 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 11 8 3 1 1 26 84 5 75
2018 Heterosexual 56 12 8 2 1 0 21 86 3 346
2018 Bisexual 66 6 13 0 0 0 15 85 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 15 6 0 2 1 25 89 2 80

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 79 12 4 0 0 0 4 95 1 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 52 14 9 9 7 0 9 73 18 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 70 11 7 0 1 1 10 91 1 75
2018 Heterosexual 71 15 6 2 0 0 6 91 2 347
2018 Bisexual 52 42 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 23 5 2 0 0 11 92 3 80

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 73 10 6 5 3 0 4 86 8 377
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 0 20 6 15 9 0 56 23 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 14 14 4 7 3 4 73 12 75
2018 Heterosexual 67 15 6 5 5 0 4 84 10 348
2018 Bisexual 42 22 7 5 24 0 0 63 29 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 17 8 4 6 1 8 80 11 81

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 26 11 3 2 0 2 83 5 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 23 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 25 15 4 6 1 1 75 10 75
2018 Heterosexual 50 26 14 5 4 0 1 77 9 346
2018 Bisexual 30 26 24 0 21 0 0 56 21 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 32 8 2 3 0 5 86 6 81

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 17 33 35 12 3 0 0 51 14 380
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 18 48 6 13 0 7 28 20 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 16 47 21 6 0 0 26 27 75
2018 Heterosexual 15 28 42 13 3 0 0 42 16 350
2018 Bisexual 8 32 24 29 7 0 0 40 36 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 32 36 15 8 0 1 40 23 81

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 7 16 37 25 15 0 0 39 23 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 17 37 18 16 0 0 33 30 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 29 30 17 6 1 0 23 46 75
2018 Heterosexual 4 19 39 24 13 0 0 38 23 340
2018 Bisexual 17 21 34 21 6 0 0 27 39 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 15 49 15 5 0 1 21 30 82

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 40 23 7 3 2 0 66 10 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 45 21 21 0 9 0 55 23 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 27 22 14 10 7 0 51 26 75
2018 Heterosexual 28 40 16 8 3 4 0 72 12 350
2018 Bisexual 20 41 12 15 0 11 0 69 17 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 38 16 10 7 6 0 66 18 82

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 22 36 21 11 6 3 0 60 18 376
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 34 27 15 7 0 0 51 22 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 29 22 16 22 0 0 40 38 75
2018 Heterosexual 27 38 15 11 6 3 0 67 18 349
2018 Bisexual 7 28 14 43 9 0 0 35 51 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 35 19 14 10 2 0 56 25 81
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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 85 378
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 88 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 70 75

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 88 12 55
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 32 23

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 51 30 7 7 5 0 0 82 11 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 50 7 0 12 0 0 81 12 16
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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 25 36 20 8 8 1 0 25 75 380
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 30 37 6 5 9 0 15 85 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 26 25 9 11 1 1 26 74 75
2018 Heterosexual 34 24 19 13 9 1 0 34 66 347
2018 Bisexual 18 38 15 9 21 0 0 18 82 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 28 20 4 10 2 0 36 64 80

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 56 44 281
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 50 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 44 54

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 44 56 276
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 35 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 54
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 225
2018 Bisexual 74 26 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 49

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 14 27 18 15 14 2 11 47 33 277
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 27 8 26 7 9 12 48 42 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 24 29 17 18 0 2 35 35 54
2018 Heterosexual 14 30 16 14 18 1 8 47 35 226
2018 Bisexual 35 7 21 8 28 0 0 43 36 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 28 18 17 24 0 8 37 44 49

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 18 19 17 27 1 9 30 49 277
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 0 24 35 22 0 8 12 62 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 17 25 22 29 0 2 23 51 54
2018 Heterosexual 2 14 19 20 37 0 8 17 62 225
2018 Bisexual 9 11 37 26 18 0 0 19 44 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 19 21 20 33 4 2 22 56 49

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 22 15 11 8 2 6 63 21 372
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 20 13 6 12 18 0 63 22 14
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 17 17 9 22 2 4 49 33 74
2018 Heterosexual 37 17 14 14 12 1 5 58 27 348
2018 Bisexual 31 24 30 0 6 0 9 60 7 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 18 18 8 14 1 6 57 24 82
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