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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 35 2 5 1 0 0 91 6 365
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 36 3 8 1 0 0 87 10 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 69 18 4 6 3 0 0 87 8 365
2019 Bisexual 62 19 9 5 0 0 5 85 5 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 18 4 4 4 0 1 87 8 73

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 42 35 5 12 6 0 0 77 19 365
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 26 4 18 12 0 0 65 31 72

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 36 40 10 11 2 1 0 76 13 365
2019 Bisexual 33 38 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 34 19 15 6 0 3 60 21 74
2018 Heterosexual 26 46 8 15 4 1 0 73 19 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 43 11 0 0 8 0 88 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 40 27 16 8 0 0 49 24 60

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 31 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 365
2019 Bisexual 62 29 4 0 0 0 5 95 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 34 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 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 46 28 10 11 5 1 0 74 16 366
2019 Bisexual 47 19 20 4 0 5 5 73 5 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 30 9 14 8 0 1 68 22 74
2018 Heterosexual 42 32 9 12 4 0 1 74 16 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 25 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 37 24 15 5 0 0 57 20 59

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 41 41 8 6 4 0 0 83 10 364
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 34 5 16 10 0 0 69 26 74
2018 Heterosexual 38 37 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 44 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 41 13 8 11 0 0 67 20 60

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 36 7 6 4 1 0 82 10 365
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 35 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 74
2018 Heterosexual 36 34 11 13 5 1 0 71 18 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 25 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 34 28 17 6 0 0 49 24 59

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 34 43 9 11 3 0 0 78 13 362
2019 Bisexual 37 44 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 33 17 16 7 0 0 60 23 74
2018 Heterosexual 28 42 11 14 6 0 0 70 19 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 42 19 0 8 0 0 73 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 42 18 12 13 0 0 57 25 59

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 35 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 365
2019 Bisexual 59 31 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 30 7 7 7 0 0 80 14 74
2018 Heterosexual 52 37 4 4 2 1 0 90 6 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 45 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 60

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 364
2019 Bisexual 43 29 14 9 0 0 5 75 10 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 28 8 11 10 0 0 71 21 74
2018 Heterosexual 38 35 8 12 6 0 0 73 18 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 50 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 34 21 20 7 0 0 53 26 60

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 37 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 363
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 27 16 3 6 0 0 76 8 74
2018 Heterosexual 50 33 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 34 13 5 7 0 0 76 11 60

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 42 39 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 363
2019 Bisexual 42 19 20 5 9 0 5 65 15 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 32 4 17 8 0 1 71 25 74
2018 Heterosexual 36 39 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 27 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 29 18 18 8 0 0 56 26 59

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 45 34 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 363
2019 Bisexual 42 34 0 14 5 0 5 80 20 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 29 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 74
2018 Heterosexual 39 29 15 10 6 0 0 68 16 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 45 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 22 27 16 11 0 0 46 27 60

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 39 11 6 2 1 0 81 8 362
2019 Bisexual 38 39 14 0 0 5 5 85 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 36 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 72
2018 Heterosexual 33 30 18 11 6 1 1 64 18 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 26 27 0 0 8 0 70 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 28 31 10 9 0 0 51 18 60

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 36 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 364
2019 Bisexual 42 34 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 34 7 9 8 0 0 75 18 74
2018 Heterosexual 40 35 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 36 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 33 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 60

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 33 20 12 8 1 0 60 19 365
2019 Bisexual 33 34 20 4 4 5 0 70 9 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 31 18 9 10 0 1 63 19 73
2018 Heterosexual 26 28 23 11 13 0 0 53 24 225
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 8 28 11 9 0 0 51 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 32 23 16 13 0 0 48 29 60

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 29 36 17 6 1 1 23 41 366
2019 Bisexual 10 52 19 5 9 5 0 15 65 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 27 19 24 4 0 3 29 52 74
2018 Heterosexual 13 32 34 15 4 0 1 20 46 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 20 28 27 17 0 0 44 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 36 29 16 3 0 2 19 51 59

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 10 19 30 24 12 4 1 38 30 365
2019 Bisexual 0 24 43 19 10 5 0 30 25 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 16 23 19 17 3 1 38 38 74
2018 Heterosexual 16 32 26 13 9 2 2 23 50 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 27 28 19 17 0 0 36 36 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 39 14 11 3 5 0 15 70 60

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 22 27 25 13 1 1 39 34 365
2019 Bisexual 19 23 24 24 0 10 0 27 47 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 16 35 19 12 0 3 32 32 74
2018 Heterosexual 13 20 34 20 10 3 0 31 34 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 29 41 31 0 0 0 31 29 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 25 36 17 4 2 4 22 40 60

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 13 29 31 19 7 1 0 26 42 366
2019 Bisexual 19 19 29 19 4 10 0 26 42 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 19 27 15 11 1 1 26 46 73
2018 Heterosexual 14 27 37 15 5 1 0 21 42 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 28 27 17 8 0 0 25 48 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 34 18 15 4 0 3 19 63 59

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 21 31 19 11 1 3 31 37 365
2019 Bisexual 9 20 29 14 18 10 0 36 32 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 23 23 17 16 0 3 34 42 73
2018 Heterosexual 20 26 30 15 6 2 3 21 48 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 25 49 17 0 0 0 17 34 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 43 16 9 8 0 0 17 66 59

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 13 21 29 22 9 4 2 33 37 366
2019 Bisexual 19 19 19 15 18 10 0 37 43 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 15 29 22 11 1 3 34 36 73
2018 Heterosexual 30 29 24 8 5 2 2 14 61 220
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 38 19 8 8 0 9 17 61 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 25 15 7 0 1 4 7 77 59

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 19 35 24 11 2 2 37 28 365
2019 Bisexual 19 14 48 9 0 10 0 11 37 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 25 34 13 12 1 3 27 38 73
2018 Heterosexual 13 24 35 17 7 2 1 25 38 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 35 28 19 17 0 0 36 35 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 46 21 18 2 1 2 20 58 60

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 7 20 37 31 1 1 69 10 366
2019 Bisexual 9 9 34 14 28 5 0 45 20 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 5 25 41 23 0 3 66 8 73
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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 74 16 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 365
2019 Bisexual 77 14 4 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 16 3 5 1 0 1 90 7 74

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 32 13 5 4 6 4 77 10 365
2019 Bisexual 43 14 14 14 5 0 10 63 21 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 18 19 12 8 5 11 53 24 74
2018 Heterosexual 27 32 15 9 5 6 5 67 16 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 43 9 0 0 0 17 89 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 36 12 15 7 6 5 62 25 60

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 29 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 365
2019 Bisexual 61 20 5 9 0 5 0 85 10 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 26 7 8 7 0 0 78 15 74
2018 Heterosexual 51 26 7 10 4 1 0 78 15 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 72 20 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 28 13 9 7 0 0 70 16 60

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 28 3 3 2 0 0 91 5 364
2019 Bisexual 57 29 9 0 0 5 0 90 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 18 10 8 1 0 0 81 9 74
2018 Heterosexual 55 32 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 28 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 59

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 35 5 3 2 1 0 90 5 364
2019 Bisexual 52 29 5 4 0 0 10 90 5 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 25 8 5 6 0 0 81 11 74
2018 Heterosexual 49 34 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 45 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 35 14 6 7 0 0 73 13 60
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 21 9 3 1 2 1 87 4 366
2019 Bisexual 52 29 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 23 16 1 3 0 0 80 4 74

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 28 7 7 4 2 1 82 11 366
2019 Bisexual 43 38 9 5 0 5 0 85 5 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 30 8 14 4 0 0 74 18 74
2018 Heterosexual 43 30 9 11 7 1 0 73 18 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 33 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 30 18 13 7 2 2 60 21 60

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 27 8 5 3 2 1 84 9 364
2019 Bisexual 57 29 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 27 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 74
2018 Heterosexual 51 30 7 4 6 3 0 82 11 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 18 5 7 2 2 69 12 59

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 57 27 6 5 3 1 1 85 9 365
2019 Bisexual 62 15 19 0 4 0 0 76 4 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 23 9 11 6 1 0 74 17 74
2018 Heterosexual 48 31 7 7 5 1 0 80 13 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 36 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 26 20 10 9 0 2 61 19 60

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 84 9 2 1 1 1 1 95 3 365
2019 Bisexual 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 85 6 7 1 1 0 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 60 20 9 5 3 1 2 82 9 365
2019 Bisexual 62 10 14 10 4 0 0 71 14 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 23 8 4 8 1 3 79 13 74

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 69 19 4 3 2 1 1 90 5 366
2019 Bisexual 62 29 0 4 0 5 0 95 5 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 19 12 3 5 1 0 79 8 74
2018 Heterosexual 62 20 7 4 6 1 0 83 10 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 25 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 27 15 6 10 2 2 68 16 60

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 59 26 7 4 3 1 0 85 7 366
2019 Bisexual 58 24 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 28 8 8 5 0 0 78 14 73
2018 Heterosexual 52 27 5 7 8 1 1 80 15 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 26 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 23 20 8 10 0 2 61 19 60

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 40 13 8 3 2 4 75 12 110
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 59 0 21 0 11 0 76 24 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 61 5 9 9 5 4 76 19 23
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 38 9 4 3 4 0 83 7 365
2019 Bisexual 33 33 10 4 4 15 0 78 10 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 32 15 14 3 3 0 67 17 72
2018 Heterosexual 34 36 13 10 2 5 0 74 12 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 26 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 27 22 13 5 3 0 59 18 60

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 40 10 6 4 2 0 80 10 366
2019 Bisexual 33 33 10 9 4 10 0 74 15 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 35 13 19 4 0 0 64 23 70
2018 Heterosexual 33 29 17 15 4 2 0 63 20 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 37 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 34 19 18 8 0 0 55 26 60

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 37 16 8 4 3 0 71 13 364
2019 Bisexual 28 29 10 10 9 15 0 67 22 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 31 13 24 7 3 0 55 32 71
2018 Heterosexual 23 32 20 15 7 3 0 57 23 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 27 26 8 0 0 0 66 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 28 27 17 13 0 0 43 31 58

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 28 43 12 9 5 3 0 73 14 365
2019 Bisexual 28 34 5 19 9 5 0 65 29 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 25 22 17 10 1 0 50 27 72
2018 Heterosexual 18 43 12 17 7 1 0 63 25 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 27 9 25 0 0 0 66 25 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 28 21 21 16 0 0 43 36 60

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 31 13 4 1 3 0 82 5 365
2019 Bisexual 47 14 15 9 0 15 0 72 11 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 27 13 4 1 3 0 81 6 74
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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 33 44 13 8 1 2 0 78 9 366
2019 Bisexual 33 53 0 5 5 0 5 90 10 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 36 11 9 7 1 0 72 17 74
2018 Heterosexual 29 45 12 11 1 1 0 76 13 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 39 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 48 21 11 2 0 0 67 12 59

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 20 38 20 13 4 3 0 61 18 364
2019 Bisexual 23 29 20 24 4 0 0 52 28 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 33 14 24 7 3 0 53 32 71

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 36 34 15 7 4 3 1 73 11 365
2019 Bisexual 46 15 10 10 9 5 5 68 21 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 34 8 20 5 4 3 65 27 74
2018 Heterosexual 29 33 13 19 3 2 1 64 22 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 30 0 17 0 8 0 81 19 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 38 8 23 12 7 0 54 38 60

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 34 37 21 4 2 2 0 72 6 363
2019 Bisexual 38 29 9 14 5 0 4 70 20 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 27 22 15 6 1 0 57 21 74
2018 Heterosexual 25 39 23 8 1 2 0 66 10 220
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 42 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 26 37 19 3 2 0 40 23 58

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 24 18 9 9 13 4 58 21 365
2019 Bisexual 19 24 10 15 18 15 0 50 38 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 16 19 18 12 8 6 42 35 74
2018 Heterosexual 16 23 22 13 9 14 4 47 26 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 37 11 16 0 8 0 70 17 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 10 22 23 27 8 3 18 57 60

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 36 17 9 3 3 0 70 12 364
2019 Bisexual 18 48 15 14 5 0 0 66 19 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 33 15 19 7 0 0 59 26 74
2018 Heterosexual 26 30 20 14 7 4 0 57 21 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 28 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 26 24 27 15 2 0 33 43 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 31 13 12 8 4 2 65 21 366
2019 Bisexual 37 29 0 10 9 10 5 78 22 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 20 11 21 21 1 1 46 43 73
2018 Heterosexual 23 30 15 18 12 1 1 54 31 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 9 19 0 16 0 8 62 17 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 23 17 23 22 4 0 35 46 60

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 49 25 13 7 3 1 2 77 11 366
2019 Bisexual 33 25 28 5 9 0 0 58 14 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 19 16 7 8 1 4 67 16 74

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 59 13 7 2 6 2 11 83 9 366
2019 Bisexual 66 0 0 9 10 5 9 78 22 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 9 8 6 4 0 18 78 12 74

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 52 24 14 4 2 3 2 80 6 365
2019 Bisexual 57 24 0 14 0 0 5 85 15 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 26 17 7 1 0 5 74 9 74

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 17 5 4 4 3 72 10 363
2019 Bisexual 52 24 5 14 0 0 5 80 15 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 11 14 14 3 1 7 67 18 74

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 68 11 8 3 4 2 5 85 7 366
2019 Bisexual 71 19 0 0 0 5 5 100 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 12 11 3 3 0 8 82 6 73

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 77 10 5 2 1 2 4 91 3 366
2019 Bisexual 76 9 0 0 10 0 5 90 10 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 12 4 1 1 0 8 93 3 73

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 81 7 3 1 3 3 2 93 4 364
2019 Bisexual 95 0 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 81 1 3 1 1 4 8 94 3 74

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 85 4 2 2 1 2 5 95 2 362
2019 Bisexual 85 10 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 5 6 0 4 4 8 89 4 74

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 30 44 16 6 2 3 0 76 8 365
2019 Bisexual 13 63 10 5 9 0 0 76 14 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 41 13 13 6 3 1 67 20 73
2018 Heterosexual 26 40 20 10 3 2 0 67 13 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 34 11 8 0 8 0 79 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 37 29 10 12 0 0 49 22 60

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 42 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 365
2019 Bisexual 33 43 15 4 0 5 0 80 5 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 39 17 7 7 1 0 69 14 74
2018 Heterosexual 40 42 11 4 1 2 0 84 5 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 28 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 49 10 13 3 2 0 73 17 60

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 32 13 4 1 4 0 81 6 363
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 35 15 7 4 3 0 73 11 74
2018 Heterosexual 42 39 12 3 1 3 0 84 4 220
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 28 11 0 0 15 0 87 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 52 10 7 2 7 0 80 10 60

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 55 37 4 2 2 1 0 93 3 366
2019 Bisexual 48 38 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 33 10 10 1 0 0 79 11 74
2018 Heterosexual 47 40 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 40 11 10 3 0 0 75 13 60

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 36 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 366
2019 Bisexual 42 34 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 28 15 11 10 0 0 65 20 74
2018 Heterosexual 32 34 18 8 6 2 0 68 14 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 0 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 34 21 13 15 0 0 52 28 60

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 44 36 9 6 4 1 0 80 11 362
2019 Bisexual 52 30 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 27 12 15 9 0 0 65 23 74
2018 Heterosexual 36 32 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 28 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 31 24 17 11 0 0 48 28 60

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 37 30 15 8 8 2 0 69 16 365
2019 Bisexual 47 10 15 5 19 5 0 60 25 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 20 13 16 18 4 0 50 36 73
2018 Heterosexual 29 23 19 15 11 3 0 54 27 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 36 11 0 0 8 0 88 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 21 18 24 19 2 0 39 43 60
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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 36 28 36 366
2019 Bisexual 47 14 39 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 23 35 74
2018 Heterosexual 41 22 37 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 37 19 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 12 30 59

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 19 55 5 8 6 131
2019 Bisexual 0 19 62 0 20 0 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 10 71 3 3 9 31
2018 Heterosexual 2 20 61 4 8 5 94
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 17 56 0 0 11 34
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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 43 8 9 2 1 3 80 11 365
2019 Bisexual 28 34 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 51 9 5 4 1 3 80 10 73

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 25 8 3 1 6 3 86 5 365
2019 Bisexual 53 14 18 0 0 15 0 79 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 21 15 4 1 7 5 77 7 73
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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 88 365
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 74
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 225
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 60

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 43
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 30

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 62 38 43
2018 Heterosexual 67 33 30

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 43
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 43
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 42
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 30

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 67 42
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 30

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 38 62 42
2018 Heterosexual 45 55 30

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 54 42
2018 Heterosexual 53 47 30

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 29 71 42
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 30

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 49 42
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 10

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 42
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 30

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 42
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 57 42
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 45 10

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 76 42
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 30

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 79 42
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 30

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 48 52 42
2018 Heterosexual 35 65 30

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 29 71 42
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 30

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 22 78 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

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 15 85 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 10

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 17 83 42

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 35 65 42
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 30

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 364
2019 Bisexual 29 71 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 74

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 17 11 20 5 3 32 13 50 14 366
2019 Bisexual 23 10 15 14 4 24 9 50 28 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 12 22 5 3 30 12 47 14 73
2018 Heterosexual 15 12 24 4 2 35 7 47 11 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 18 0 0 0 54 8 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 10 26 11 6 35 7 26 29 60

Question 65. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 28 15 4 1 16 1 75 6 366
2019 Bisexual 33 24 10 19 0 14 0 67 22 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 28 22 4 1 10 4 68 6 74
2018 Heterosexual 25 36 22 3 3 12 0 69 7 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 28 19 0 0 23 0 75 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 26 30 10 5 11 5 46 18 60
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Discrimination

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

Question 66. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 366
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 19
2019 Bisexual 0 100 21
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 11

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 93 365

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 16 13 20 1 2 36 11 55 7 365
2019 Bisexual 28 10 14 0 0 38 10 73 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 9 20 3 0 35 11 58 5 72
2018 Heterosexual 16 12 24 2 2 40 5 51 6 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 18 0 0 0 54 8 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 12 26 0 4 45 10 34 8 59

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 35 27 15 2 1 18 2 77 4 365
2019 Bisexual 33 24 14 4 0 14 10 76 6 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 23 22 3 1 11 5 69 5 74
2018 Heterosexual 29 30 21 1 3 15 0 70 5 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 28 19 0 0 23 0 75 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 31 24 4 3 17 7 60 9 59
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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 29 30 21 8 11 0 2 60 19 366
2019 Bisexual 24 14 4 14 38 0 5 40 55 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 33 16 6 22 0 0 56 27 74
2018 Heterosexual 28 30 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 49 9 25 0 0 0 66 25 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 33 18 13 15 0 3 54 28 60

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 24 28 22 12 0 0 37 34 365
2019 Bisexual 9 14 44 15 19 0 0 23 33 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 25 14 25 20 0 0 41 46 74
2018 Heterosexual 10 18 37 21 15 0 0 28 35 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 16 39 36 9 0 0 16 45 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 16 28 21 25 0 0 26 47 60

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 17 24 27 18 13 1 1 41 31 363
2019 Bisexual 13 25 34 14 9 5 0 40 25 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 26 12 22 22 0 0 45 43 74
2018 Heterosexual 11 25 29 21 14 0 0 36 34 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 27 36 9 28 0 0 27 37 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 24 19 30 21 0 0 30 51 59

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 16 25 25 19 13 1 1 42 33 366
2019 Bisexual 18 38 10 15 14 5 0 60 30 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 22 15 23 23 0 0 39 46 74
2018 Heterosexual 12 22 25 24 17 0 0 33 42 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 28 23 34 8 0 0 35 42 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 21 23 21 32 0 0 24 53 60

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 32 29 16 13 8 1 1 62 21 365
2019 Bisexual 38 24 5 15 14 0 5 65 30 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 23 13 10 16 0 1 60 26 73
2018 Heterosexual 26 30 21 12 9 1 2 58 21 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 33 19 20 0 0 8 57 22 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 27 24 14 15 0 3 45 30 60

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 29 23 12 11 1 1 54 23 364
2019 Bisexual 23 19 24 20 14 0 0 42 33 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 21 26 8 20 0 0 46 28 74
2018 Heterosexual 27 25 25 13 10 0 0 52 23 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 27 19 29 0 0 0 51 29 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 20 28 18 19 0 0 35 37 60

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 33 20 7 4 1 1 68 11 364
2019 Bisexual 47 24 24 0 0 5 0 75 0 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 27 26 7 14 0 1 53 20 74
2018 Heterosexual 27 31 27 9 5 1 0 58 14 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 45 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 34 33 19 5 0 1 42 24 59

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 29 28 15 6 1 1 50 22 365
2019 Bisexual 14 28 24 15 14 5 0 44 30 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 18 21 20 12 0 0 46 33 74
2018 Heterosexual 14 29 29 20 7 0 0 44 27 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 38 25 11 9 0 0 55 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 18 30 12 0 1 39 43 60

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 29 28 21 14 7 0 0 58 21 365
2019 Bisexual 33 24 24 10 9 0 0 57 19 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 16 22 20 12 0 0 46 33 74
2018 Heterosexual 25 29 22 13 9 1 0 55 22 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 36 16 20 8 0 0 56 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 27 23 27 9 0 1 39 38 60

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 49 24 13 8 4 1 1 74 12 365
2019 Bisexual 48 24 14 0 9 5 0 75 10 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 24 7 16 10 0 0 67 26 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 36 33 18 9 4 1 0 69 12 362
2019 Bisexual 24 24 38 5 9 0 0 48 14 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 29 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 73
2018 Heterosexual 24 36 23 10 5 0 0 61 16 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 56 25 11 8 0 0 56 19 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 22 39 12 7 0 0 43 18 59

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 19 13 7 6 1 0 75 12 365
2019 Bisexual 52 5 24 10 9 0 0 57 19 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 15 12 11 11 0 0 66 22 74
2018 Heterosexual 63 17 13 4 2 0 1 81 6 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 48 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 21 19 4 5 0 2 73 8 60

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 6 1 2 1 3 91 3 363
2019 Bisexual 72 15 9 0 4 0 0 86 4 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 76 8 4 4 3 3 3 89 7 73
2018 Heterosexual 80 9 3 3 1 0 3 93 4 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 81 11 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 11 9 2 4 0 8 85 6 60

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 78 10 3 2 5 1 3 90 7 363
2019 Bisexual 91 5 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 71 11 8 6 3 0 1 83 8 74
2018 Heterosexual 79 8 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 85 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 14 8 8 4 0 5 79 12 60

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 65 20 7 3 4 1 1 87 6 363
2019 Bisexual 77 14 5 0 4 0 0 91 4 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 15 20 6 1 0 0 73 7 74
2018 Heterosexual 60 21 12 5 1 0 1 82 6 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 48 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 21 12 6 3 0 2 78 9 60

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 65 15 8 5 5 1 2 82 10 362
2019 Bisexual 72 9 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 20 15 6 7 0 1 72 12 74
2018 Heterosexual 56 21 10 5 6 0 0 78 11 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 73 8 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 20 17 14 3 0 0 67 17 60

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 61 10 5 2 1 1 19 89 5 361
2019 Bisexual 66 0 0 0 4 0 29 94 6 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 7 6 3 0 0 18 89 3 74
2018 Heterosexual 52 15 6 3 0 0 24 89 4 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 18 19 0 0 0 16 77 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 11 7 2 2 0 27 85 5 59

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 16 6 2 1 1 5 91 3 364
2019 Bisexual 76 5 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 75 15 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 74
2018 Heterosexual 72 15 5 2 0 0 5 93 2 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 70 19 5 0 2 0 4 92 2 60

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 75 10 6 2 3 1 3 89 6 362
2019 Bisexual 71 10 9 0 9 0 0 81 9 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 78 8 8 3 1 0 1 87 4 74
2018 Heterosexual 74 11 5 3 3 0 4 89 6 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 84 8 4 0 2 0 2 94 2 60

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 25 11 4 1 0 1 83 5 364
2019 Bisexual 29 43 14 5 9 0 0 71 14 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 23 15 3 3 0 0 79 6 74
2018 Heterosexual 49 29 14 4 1 0 3 80 6 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 31 16 0 8 0 0 77 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 21 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 60

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 29 39 13 5 1 0 43 18 366
2019 Bisexual 5 28 39 23 5 0 0 33 28 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 30 33 20 4 0 0 43 24 74
2018 Heterosexual 9 31 38 17 4 0 0 40 22 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 16 37 28 0 0 0 35 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 19 43 30 5 0 0 22 35 60

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 17 42 20 10 0 0 30 28 363
2019 Bisexual 9 34 34 24 0 0 0 24 43 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 18 40 17 12 0 0 29 31 73
2018 Heterosexual 10 26 36 20 9 0 0 29 35 218
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 20 54 18 0 0 0 18 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 37 37 14 2 0 0 16 47 60

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 42 13 4 1 2 0 81 6 365
2019 Bisexual 38 38 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 43 14 10 4 4 0 72 14 74
2018 Heterosexual 30 43 13 9 3 3 0 74 12 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 59 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 40 20 10 5 4 1 63 16 60

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 37 15 11 6 3 0 67 17 365
2019 Bisexual 33 29 29 9 0 0 0 62 9 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 33 19 16 10 1 0 54 26 74
2018 Heterosexual 25 34 15 18 7 1 0 59 25 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 36 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 25 29 19 13 4 0 36 34 60
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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 365
2019 Bisexual 24 76 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 73

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 80 20 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 93 7 13

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 43 31 7 20 0 0 0 74 20 32
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 51 9 0 8 0 0 84 8 12
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Compensation

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 39 19 8 9 1 1 24 76 365
2019 Bisexual 24 24 5 23 19 0 5 25 75 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 27 15 17 11 0 1 28 72 74
2018 Heterosexual 32 29 25 6 6 1 1 32 68 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 39 33 9 0 0 0 19 81 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 34 27 11 10 0 0 17 83 60

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

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 64 36 270
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 43 52

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 46 54 267
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 52
2018 Heterosexual 42 58 149
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 50

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 28 32 11 14 8 2 5 65 23 268
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 20 12 13 22 2 4 51 37 51
2018 Heterosexual 17 23 21 17 12 1 9 45 32 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 27 18 16 22 2 2 41 40 50

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 13 22 16 14 20 2 12 42 40 266
2019 Gay or lesbian 6 14 14 13 21 6 27 30 50 15
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 11 14 6 33 8 13 32 50 51
2018 Heterosexual 9 16 15 20 23 4 13 31 51 149
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 13 20 12 31 4 12 25 51 50

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 44 19 13 9 9 1 5 66 20 364
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 15 14 11 17 0 6 55 30 71
2018 Heterosexual 43 17 14 13 8 0 6 63 22 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 16 36 8 0 0 0 56 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 17 20 12 16 2 6 49 30 60
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