2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 98. What is your first official language?

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

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

Survey Themes

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	33	47	5	12	3	80	15	3267
2019	First official language - French	34	49	8	7	2	83	9	1185
2017	First official language - English	27	48	4	14	7	75	21	3417
2017	First official language - French	24	53	8	10	5	77	15	1389
2014	First official language - English	28	49	4	15	5	76	20	3727
2014	First official language - French	27	50	8	11	4	77	16	1413
2011	First official language - English	24	49	4	16	6	73	23	3872
2011	First official language - French	26	50	8	13	3	76	16	1304
2008	First official language - English	30	49	4	12	5	79	17	2671
2008	First official language - French	33	48	7	10	2	81	12	885

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	79	14	3	1	1	1	94	3	3265
2019	First official language - French	41	32	9	12	6	0	73	18	1184
2017	First official language - English	78	15	3	2	1	1	95	3	3415
2017	First official language - French	38	33	9	13	7	0	71	20	1387
2014	First official language - English	79	14	3	2	1	1	95	3	3726
2014	First official language - French	39	30	9	13	8	1	70	21	1413
2011	First official language - English	80	13	3	2	1	1	95	3	3871
2011	First official language - French	45	25	8	13	9	0	71	22	1303
2008	First official language - English	80	14	2	2	1	1	95	3	2665
2008	First official language - French	40	26	9	16	10	0	65	26	885

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	44	37	6	10	3	81	13	3261
2019	First official language - French	38	40	8	10	4	79	14	1184
2017	First official language - English	43	35	5	11	5	79	16	3406
2017	First official language - French	31	42	10	10	6	73	16	1389
2014	First official language - English	45	34	6	10	5	79	15	3727
2014	First official language - French	34	38	9	12	7	72	19	1412
2011	First official language - English	40	38	7	9	5	78	15	3866
2011	First official language - French	34	40	12	9	4	75	13	1303

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	24	38	14	17	8	0	62	25	3263
2019	First official language - French	22	39	16	16	7	0	61	23	1182
2018	First official language - English	21	44	9	18	7	0	66	25	3298
2018	First official language - French	17	46	13	17	7	0	63	24	1192
2017	First official language - English	22	40	10	18	10	0	62	28	3415
2017	First official language - French	18	42	17	16	8	0	60	23	1388
2014	First official language - English	20	38	10	21	11	0	58	32	3726
2014	First official language - French	15	42	16	17	9	0	58	26	1413
2011	First official language - English	19	41	12	18	10	0	61	27	3867
2011	First official language - French	20	42	16	16	6	1	62	22	1302
2008	First official language - English	18	44	11	17	9	0	63	26	2668
2008	First official language - French	16	42	18	17	7	0	58	24	886

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	46	37	8	7	2	83	9	3244
2019	First official language - French	42	43	8	5	2	85	7	1175
2017	First official language - English	47	36	7	7	3	83	10	3409
2017	First official language - French	35	50	7	6	1	86	7	1388
2014	First official language - English	47	36	7	7	3	84	10	3726
2014	First official language - French	35	46	9	7	2	81	9	1410

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	First official language - English	42	33	10	9	6	0	0	75	15	3255
2019	First official language - French	34	36	14	9	6	1	1	71	15	1186
2018	First official language - English	39	35	11	9	5	0	0	75	15	3297
2018	First official language - French	31	34	16	10	8	0	1	65	19	1189
2017	First official language - English	40	34	10	9	7	0	0	74	16	3412
2017	First official language - French	29	36	15	11	7	1	1	66	19	1387
2014	First official language - English	37	34	11	11	7	1	0	71	18	3728
2014	First official language - French	25	36	17	12	8	0	1	62	21	1411
2011	First official language - English	37	37	10	10	6	0	0	74	16	3865
2011	First official language - French	28	36	15	12	8	0	1	65	20	1303

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	34	41	12	8	5	75	13	3265
2019	First official language - French	29	44	16	7	4	73	11	1184
2018	First official language - English	31	44	12	9	5	74	14	3275
2018	First official language - French	23	47	16	9	5	70	14	1187
2017	First official language - English	33	43	10	9	5	76	14	3419
2017	First official language - French	25	48	16	8	4	73	12	1387
2014	First official language - English	30	46	10	8	6	76	14	3731
2014	First official language - French	24	50	16	8	3	73	11	1412
2011	First official language - English	32	41	12	9	6	73	15	3864
2011	First official language - French	32	44	14	7	3	75	10	1304
2008	First official language - English	31	43	11	9	5	74	15	2643
2008	First official language - French	29	45	16	7	3	73	11	884

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	26	37	15	14	8	0	63	22	3260
2019	First official language - French	22	40	20	13	5	0	62	18	1184
2018	First official language - English	24	35	16	14	10	0	59	24	3290
2018	First official language - French	19	36	20	16	8	0	56	24	1190
2017	First official language - English	24	36	15	15	10	0	60	25	3416
2017	First official language - French	18	36	24	14	7	0	55	22	1390
2014	First official language - English	21	35	16	16	11	0	56	27	3729
2014	First official language - French	17	34	25	16	8	0	51	24	1413
2011	First official language - English	18	38	16	16	12	1	56	28	3865
2011	First official language - French	18	36	24	13	8	1	54	21	1305

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	30	43	11	12	5	72	16	3244
2019	First official language - French	23	47	17	9	4	70	13	1179
2018	First official language - English	29	40	13	13	5	70	18	3294
2018	First official language - French	19	45	18	12	6	64	19	1195
2017	First official language - English	28	42	12	12	5	71	18	3412
2017	First official language - French	20	47	16	13	4	67	16	1389

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	42	40	9	5	3	0	82	8	3248
2019	First official language - French	32	44	16	5	3	0	76	8	1182
2018	First official language - English	44	41	8	5	2	0	85	7	3297
2018	First official language - French	29	48	15	6	3	0	77	8	1191
2017	First official language - English	41	41	9	6	4	0	82	9	3414
2017	First official language - French	28	46	15	7	3	0	74	10	1386
2014	First official language - English	41	39	10	6	3	1	81	9	3730
2014	First official language - French	27	47	16	7	3	1	75	9	1411
2011	First official language - English	37	41	10	7	3	1	79	10	3862
2011	First official language - French	28	48	16	5	2	1	77	7	1305
2008	First official language - English	38	42	10	6	4	0	80	10	2670
2008	First official language - French	32	46	13	6	2	1	79	8	886

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	29	38	14	11	7	67	19	3252
2019	First official language - French	24	38	21	11	6	62	17	1181
2018	First official language - English	28	38	13	13	8	66	21	3289
2018	First official language - French	20	37	21	15	7	57	22	1186
2017	First official language - English	28	38	12	12	10	66	22	3414
2017	First official language - French	18	40	21	13	7	59	21	1386

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	51	34	9	3	2	85	5	3245
2019	First official language - French	42	41	12	3	2	83	5	1173
2018	First official language - English	51	34	9	4	2	86	6	3265
2018	First official language - French	40	42	11	4	2	82	7	1188
2017	First official language - English	55	32	8	3	2	87	4	3405
2017	First official language - French	40	45	10	4	1	85	5	1385
2014	First official language - English	63	27	6	2	1	90	3	3728
2014	First official language - French	52	37	8	2	1	88	3	1412
2011	First official language - English	58	31	7	3	1	89	4	3862
2011	First official language - French	48	41	8	2	1	88	3	1304

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	28	41	13	11	6	0	70	17	3248
2019	First official language - French	23	39	19	11	6	1	63	18	1179
2018	First official language - English	26	41	13	12	8	0	67	20	3277
2018	First official language - French	17	39	19	17	8	0	57	24	1191
2017	First official language - English	29	42	11	11	7	0	71	18	3401
2017	First official language - French	20	41	18	14	6	0	61	20	1385
2014	First official language - English	22	42	11	15	9	0	64	24	3731
2014	First official language - French	16	38	21	15	9	0	55	24	1413
2011	First official language - English	26	41	11	13	8	0	67	21	3860
2011	First official language - French	20	43	18	12	6	1	63	18	1305

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	34	36	15	9	6	0	70	15	3252
2019	First official language - French	27	36	21	10	5	0	64	15	1183
2018	First official language - English	31	37	15	10	7	0	68	17	3280
2018	First official language - French	22	38	19	12	7	0	61	20	1182
2017	First official language - English	33	37	14	11	6	0	69	17	3404
2017	First official language - French	22	39	19	14	5	1	62	19	1384
2014	First official language - English	29	38	14	11	8	0	67	19	3728
2014	First official language - French	23	37	21	12	7	0	60	19	1412

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	31	41	13	10	5	0	72	15	3217
2019	First official language - French	25	42	19	11	3	0	67	14	1158
2018	First official language - English	29	38	14	12	7	0	67	18	3289
2018	First official language - French	20	40	19	14	7	0	60	21	1189
2017	First official language - English	31	39	13	10	6	0	70	16	3404
2017	First official language - French	21	41	21	12	4	0	62	16	1384
2014	First official language - English	30	38	15	11	6	0	68	17	3729
2014	First official language - French	21	42	21	10	5	0	64	15	1413
2011	First official language - English	34	39	13	9	4	1	74	13	3865
2011	First official language - French	28	43	16	9	3	1	72	12	1299

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	41	39	11	5	3	81	8	3265
2019	First official language - French	33	49	11	6	2	81	8	1186
2018	First official language - English	38	41	11	7	3	79	10	3291
2018	First official language - French	29	48	14	6	3	76	10	1192
2017	First official language - English	41	39	10	6	3	80	10	3402
2017	First official language - French	30	48	13	6	3	78	9	1382
2014	First official language - English	42	40	9	5	4	82	9	3730
2014	First official language - French	34	47	12	5	2	81	7	1413
2011	First official language - English	41	41	8	6	4	82	10	3865
2011	First official language - French	39	44	10	5	2	84	7	1303
2008	First official language - English	40	42	9	6	3	82	9	2670
2008	First official language - French	36	48	10	5	2	84	6	886

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	37	34	17	7	4	0	71	11	3250
2019	First official language - French	35	36	18	7	3	0	72	10	1173
2018	First official language - English	35	32	19	8	5	0	68	13	3298
2018	First official language - French	32	37	17	9	5	0	69	14	1193
2017	First official language - English	34	35	18	7	4	1	71	12	3416
2017	First official language - French	29	41	18	7	3	1	71	10	1390
2014	First official language - English	33	35	20	7	4	1	69	11	3731
2014	First official language - French	31	39	19	7	3	1	71	10	1413
2011	First official language - English	33	34	20	8	5	1	68	13	3869
2011	First official language - French	26	37	20	10	7	0	63	18	1305
2008	First official language - English	26	36	21	10	6	1	63	15	2668
2008	First official language - French	23	37	21	13	7	0	59	20	886

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	First official language - English	9	24	38	18	9	1	1	28	34	3262
2019	First official language - French	11	31	34	17	5	1	1	23	42	1186
2018	First official language - English	9	25	37	19	7	1	1	27	35	3288
2018	First official language - French	11	37	32	13	5	1	1	19	49	1184
2017	First official language - English	10	22	37	18	9	1	2	27	34	3402
2017	First official language - French	10	30	37	14	6	1	2	21	41	1383
2014	First official language - English	9	25	40	17	7	1	2	25	34	3723
2014	First official language - French	9	35	33	16	5	0	2	21	45	1410
2011	First official language - English	10	25	38	17	8	1	2	26	36	3862
2011	First official language - French	11	29	35	16	6	1	2	23	41	1304
2008	First official language - English	10	30	37	15	6	1	2	21	41	2670
2008	First official language - French	10	36	33	14	5	1	1	19	47	886

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	First official language - English	13	22	29	21	13	1	1	35	36	3257
2019	First official language - French	18	29	25	16	9	3	1	25	48	1182
2018	First official language - English	15	23	28	21	10	1	1	32	38	3282
2018	First official language - French	25	30	23	12	7	2	1	20	56	1187
2017	First official language - English	14	20	29	20	13	2	3	34	35	3397
2017	First official language - French	19	27	28	13	8	3	2	22	49	1386
2014	First official language - English	13	23	30	19	10	2	2	31	38	3719
2014	First official language - French	13	26	32	17	6	3	2	24	42	1407
2011	First official language - English	12	21	29	22	12	2	2	35	34	3856
2011	First official language - French	10	23	31	21	9	3	3	32	35	1304
2008	First official language - English	12	22	30	22	9	2	2	33	35	2666
2008	First official language - French	12	28	31	18	7	3	2	26	42	886

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	First official language - English	13	24	32	17	9	2	2	28	38	3255
2019	First official language - French	18	32	28	11	6	3	1	18	53	1183
2018	First official language - English	14	24	33	17	8	2	2	26	39	3278
2018	First official language - French	22	34	26	10	4	2	2	14	58	1188
2017	First official language - English	14	23	32	17	8	2	4	27	39	3394
2017	First official language - French	21	30	29	11	4	3	3	16	53	1385
2014	First official language - English	18	24	30	15	8	2	3	24	45	3712
2014	First official language - French	19	34	29	11	3	2	3	14	55	1406
2011	First official language - English	18	25	28	16	7	3	3	25	46	3857
2011	First official language - French	18	31	28	13	5	2	3	18	52	1302
2008	First official language - English	17	25	31	16	6	2	2	23	44	2661
2008	First official language - French	17	31	32	11	5	2	2	17	50	883

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	First official language - English	5	11	32	32	17	1	1	50	17	3243
2019	First official language - French	6	20	36	25	11	1	1	37	26	1184
2018	First official language - English	6	12	34	31	14	1	2	47	19	3268
2018	First official language - French	8	23	38	22	7	1	1	30	31	1181
2017	First official language - English	6	12	32	31	15	1	3	47	19	3373
2017	First official language - French	8	20	36	23	9	1	3	34	29	1378
2014	First official language - English	6	14	32	31	13	1	3	46	21	3709
2014	First official language - French	7	20	39	23	8	1	1	33	28	1407
2011	First official language - English	7	14	32	28	15	1	3	45	22	3850
2011	First official language - French	10	24	33	20	8	2	3	29	36	1302
2008	First official language - English	7	15	34	28	13	1	2	42	23	2654
2008	First official language - French	10	26	39	14	8	1	2	22	38	886

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	First official language - English	17	22	29	18	11	1	1	30	40	3261
2019	First official language - French	17	27	26	18	9	1	2	28	46	1184
2018	First official language - English	19	25	29	17	9	1	1	26	44	3288
2018	First official language - French	25	31	26	11	6	1	1	17	56	1190
2017	First official language - English	17	23	30	16	10	1	3	28	41	3395
2017	First official language - French	19	28	28	14	8	1	3	22	49	1383
2014	First official language - English	19	25	28	16	9	1	2	25	46	3717
2014	First official language - French	21	31	28	11	5	1	2	17	53	1407
2011	First official language - English	19	26	29	14	8	2	2	24	46	3859
2011	First official language - French	22	27	27	14	6	1	3	21	51	1304
2008	First official language - English	17	25	30	16	9	2	2	26	43	2662
2008	First official language - French	20	31	26	13	7	0	3	21	52	884

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	First official language - English	11	17	27	24	15	3	2	41	30	3252
2019	First official language - French	12	23	24	24	11	3	2	37	37	1181
2018	First official language - English	11	18	27	25	14	2	3	40	31	3274
2018	First official language - French	17	25	26	19	10	2	2	30	43	1185
2017	First official language - English	9	16	27	24	16	3	5	44	27	3403
2017	First official language - French	13	24	26	20	11	3	4	33	40	1382
2014	First official language - English	9	15	28	26	16	2	4	45	26	3720
2014	First official language - French	10	20	25	25	13	3	4	41	32	1407
2011	First official language - English	10	17	29	23	15	3	4	41	28	3853
2011	First official language - French	11	23	27	20	13	3	4	35	36	1301
2008	First official language - English	12	19	28	22	12	2	4	37	34	2664
2008	First official language - French	13	25	23	21	11	3	4	34	41	885

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	First official language - English	13	21	34	18	10	3	1	30	35	3249
2019	First official language - French	13	27	34	14	8	3	1	23	42	1179
2018	First official language - English	13	23	33	17	9	2	2	28	37	3281
2018	First official language - French	14	30	34	12	6	2	2	19	46	1187
2017	First official language - English	13	20	33	16	11	3	4	28	36	3398
2017	First official language - French	15	26	34	14	6	3	2	21	43	1383
2014	First official language - English	14	22	32	16	9	3	3	27	39	3723
2014	First official language - French	12	26	34	15	6	4	4	22	41	1408

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	First official language - English	12	23	35	19	10	1	1	29	36	3266
2019	First official language - French	8	22	34	23	11	1	1	34	31	1185

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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	81	10	4	1	1	3	95	1	3264
2019	First official language - French	51	25	7	8	5	3	78	14	1181
2017	First official language - English	81	10	4	1	1	3	94	2	3415
2017	First official language - French	50	25	7	9	6	3	77	15	1390
2014	First official language - English	82	9	3	1	1	3	95	2	3728
2014	First official language - French	57	20	5	7	8	2	79	15	1413
2011	First official language - English	80	10	4	1	1	4	94	2	3867
2011	First official language - French	55	20	6	9	7	3	77	17	1303
2008	First official language - English	76	8	4	1	2	9	92	3	2668
2008	First official language - French	54	17	7	9	10	3	73	20	885

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	First official language - English	29	29	15	12	8	4	3	63	21	3263
2019	First official language - French	21	36	19	10	5	4	5	62	17	1182
2018	First official language - English	21	34	17	13	9	3	2	59	24	3295
2018	First official language - French	15	36	22	11	9	4	3	55	22	1189
2017	First official language - English	26	31	15	12	9	3	3	61	23	3418
2017	First official language - French	18	34	19	13	8	5	3	56	22	1389
2014	First official language - English	30	32	12	12	9	2	2	65	22	3727
2014	First official language - French	22	35	17	12	7	4	3	61	21	1413

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	45	28	8	11	7	1	73	18	3262
2019	First official language - French	45	35	9	6	3	1	82	9	1185
2018	First official language - English	38	31	9	13	9	0	69	22	3286
2018	First official language - French	38	38	11	6	5	1	77	12	1186
2017	First official language - English	40	29	9	13	7	1	70	20	3419
2017	First official language - French	37	40	10	8	4	0	78	12	1388
2014	First official language - English	43	28	8	12	9	1	71	21	3728
2014	First official language - French	42	37	9	7	4	0	79	12	1412

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	47	31	8	9	4	79	13	3259
2019	First official language - French	48	37	9	4	2	85	6	1184
2018	First official language - English	45	34	8	9	4	79	13	3294
2018	First official language - French	37	46	9	5	3	83	8	1184
2017	First official language - English	41	37	9	9	4	78	14	3405
2017	First official language - French	34	48	9	6	3	82	9	1388
2014	First official language - English	40	37	9	9	4	78	14	3728
2014	First official language - French	37	47	9	4	2	85	6	1413

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	42	37	10	6	3	1	80	9	3267
2019	First official language - French	37	43	13	3	2	1	81	5	1183
2018	First official language - English	37	40	13	6	3	1	78	9	3296
2018	First official language - French	28	46	17	5	3	1	75	8	1187

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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	First official language - English	49	26	14	5	4	1	2	77	9	3262
2019	First official language - French	38	34	16	4	2	2	5	77	6	1183

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	First official language - English	42	30	12	9	6	1	0	73	15	3265
2019	First official language - French	37	37	15	7	4	1	0	74	11	1183
2018	First official language - English	40	34	11	9	6	0	0	74	15	3291
2018	First official language - French	30	41	14	8	7	0	0	71	15	1190
2017	First official language - English	38	34	11	10	6	0	0	73	16	3419
2017	First official language - French	28	44	14	9	4	0	0	72	14	1390
2014	First official language - English	37	34	12	10	6	0	0	72	16	3729
2014	First official language - French	30	38	15	11	5	0	1	69	16	1411
2011	First official language - English	32	36	12	12	7	0	0	69	19	3866
2011	First official language - French	33	40	14	8	4	0	0	74	12	1304
2008	First official language - English	29	35	13	11	10	1	1	65	22	2672
2008	First official language - French	28	38	15	11	7	0	0	66	18	885

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	First official language - English	49	27	11	6	5	1	0	77	11	3267
2019	First official language - French	41	37	12	5	2	2	0	80	7	1185
2018	First official language - English	46	29	11	7	5	1	0	77	12	3288
2018	First official language - French	34	40	14	6	4	1	0	75	11	1186
2017	First official language - English	45	30	10	7	6	1	0	76	13	3416
2017	First official language - French	33	40	14	6	4	3	0	76	10	1387
2014	First official language - English	45	29	11	8	5	2	1	75	13	3731
2014	First official language - French	34	38	15	7	3	2	0	74	10	1411
2011	First official language - English	40	29	13	9	6	2	1	71	16	3866
2011	First official language - French	39	39	12	6	3	2	0	79	9	1304
2008	First official language - English	38	29	13	9	8	3	0	69	18	2670
2008	First official language - French	32	36	14	10	5	2	0	70	16	886

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	45	31	10	7	5	1	77	13	3258
2019	First official language - French	41	38	11	6	3	1	80	9	1181
2018	First official language - English	43	32	10	9	5	0	76	14	3281
2018	First official language - French	34	40	12	9	5	0	74	14	1187
2017	First official language - English	43	31	10	10	5	0	74	16	3411
2017	First official language - French	33	42	11	8	4	0	76	13	1389
2014	First official language - English	43	31	9	10	6	1	75	16	3729
2014	First official language - French	33	41	12	8	4	0	75	13	1412
2011	First official language - English	38	33	11	11	7	1	71	18	3862
2011	First official language - French	37	39	12	6	4	1	77	10	1304
2008	First official language - English	34	33	11	12	10	1	68	22	2665
2008	First official language - French	33	37	13	11	6	0	69	17	886

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	First official language - English	85	8	3	1	1	0	3	96	2	3254
2019	First official language - French	69	16	5	4	3	1	2	87	8	1179
2017	First official language - English	84	9	3	1	1	0	3	96	1	3411
2017	First official language - French	68	18	4	4	4	0	2	88	7	1389
2014	First official language - English	84	8	3	1	1	0	3	96	1	3730
2014	First official language - French	68	17	4	4	4	0	2	88	8	1413
2011	First official language - English	83	8	3	1	1	0	4	95	2	3861
2011	First official language - French	68	16	3	5	4	0	3	87	10	1305
2008	First official language - English	83	5	3	1	1	0	7	95	2	2668
2008	First official language - French	69	13	4	5	7	0	2	84	12	883

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	First official language - English	58	20	8	4	4	2	3	82	9	3270
2019	First official language - French	48	25	9	5	5	2	6	78	11	1185
2017	First official language - English	47	23	8	7	7	3	5	77	15	3413
2017	First official language - French	35	29	11	8	7	3	7	71	17	1388
2014	First official language - English	45	22	9	6	8	4	6	74	16	3728
2014	First official language - French	31	28	10	8	9	4	9	69	19	1412
2011	First official language - English	36	27	11	8	11	3	4	68	21	3861
2011	First official language - French	31	28	11	10	10	3	7	65	23	1306

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	60	21	9	4	5	1	82	8	3271
2019	First official language - French	54	29	10	3	4	1	84	6	1186
2018	First official language - English	55	26	10	4	5	1	81	9	3280
2018	First official language - French	43	35	11	5	5	1	78	10	1187
2017	First official language - English	54	24	10	5	5	2	79	11	3416
2017	First official language - French	44	33	12	6	4	1	78	10	1388

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	51	28	10	7	5	0	79	12	3267
2019	First official language - French	44	36	11	5	4	1	80	8	1184
2018	First official language - English	48	28	11	7	6	0	76	13	3290
2018	First official language - French	37	36	13	8	6	0	73	14	1189
2017	First official language - English	48	27	10	8	7	0	76	15	3410
2017	First official language - French	40	35	14	6	5	0	75	11	1386
2014	First official language - English	48	28	10	7	6	0	76	14	3729
2014	First official language - French	38	36	13	7	5	0	74	12	1412

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	First official language - English	19	46	12	14	5	1	1	67	20	758
2019	First official language - French	14	36	22	21	4	2	2	51	26	255

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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	First official language - English	27	31	17	12	7	6	0	62	20	3265
2019	First official language - French	20	38	21	7	6	9	0	63	14	1182
2018	First official language - English	25	30	18	12	8	7	0	59	22	3299
2018	First official language - French	14	32	23	14	9	8	0	50	25	1192
2017	First official language - English	24	31	17	12	9	7	0	59	23	3416
2017	First official language - French	17	33	21	12	9	9	0	54	23	1387
2014	First official language - English	25	32	16	11	8	8	0	63	21	3728
2014	First official language - French	18	36	20	10	5	11	0	61	16	1412
2011	First official language - English	22	29	18	13	11	7	0	56	25	3869
2011	First official language - French	18	36	19	10	6	10	1	60	18	1304

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	24	31	18	16	9	3	56	26	3258
2019	First official language - French	17	35	23	13	8	3	54	22	1181
2018	First official language - English	21	31	19	16	11	3	53	28	3293
2018	First official language - French	14	26	29	17	12	2	40	30	1194
2017	First official language - English	21	32	17	16	12	3	54	29	3413
2017	First official language - French	14	31	24	18	11	3	45	30	1390
2014	First official language - English	22	32	17	16	10	3	55	28	3730
2014	First official language - French	15	33	26	15	8	3	49	24	1413
2011	First official language - English	19	30	18	16	15	2	49	32	3865
2011	First official language - French	15	34	26	13	9	3	50	23	1305
2008	First official language - English	18	30	17	17	16	2	49	34	2670
2008	First official language - French	16	32	23	16	10	2	50	27	886

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	18	28	19	18	11	6	48	31	3244
2019	First official language - French	13	30	27	16	8	6	46	25	1179
2018	First official language - English	14	27	21	20	13	5	44	34	3290
2018	First official language - French	8	22	32	21	11	4	32	34	1186
2017	First official language - English	14	29	18	20	13	5	46	35	3412
2017	First official language - French	8	26	29	20	11	5	36	33	1387
2014	First official language - English	15	29	18	20	12	5	47	34	3724
2014	First official language - French	10	27	30	18	10	5	39	29	1409
2011	First official language - English	10	29	18	22	15	5	41	39	3864
2011	First official language - French	9	29	29	19	7	6	41	28	1304
2008	First official language - English	9	27	17	25	17	5	38	44	2673
2008	First official language - French	8	29	27	21	10	5	40	32	885

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	17	28	18	21	13	3	47	35	3261
2019	First official language - French	14	33	26	16	9	3	48	25	1182
2018	First official language - English	14	29	19	20	14	3	45	36	3296
2018	First official language - French	8	28	27	22	13	2	37	36	1192
2017	First official language - English	14	30	17	21	14	4	46	36	3409
2017	First official language - French	9	32	25	20	10	3	43	31	1388
2014	First official language - English	15	31	17	21	14	3	48	35	3725
2014	First official language - French	12	34	26	17	9	3	47	27	1412
2011	First official language - English	12	30	15	25	16	3	42	42	3863
2011	First official language - French	9	38	25	18	6	3	49	25	1305
2008	First official language - English	11	31	15	24	16	2	43	41	2670
2008	First official language - French	11	38	23	18	8	2	50	27	886

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	First official language - English	29	19	12	6	6	22	6	67	17	3265
2019	First official language - French	39	27	15	8	4	5	2	71	13	1184

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	26	43	18	9	3	1	70	12	3263
2019	First official language - French	23	47	19	7	2	1	71	9	1178
2018	First official language - English	26	43	16	10	4	1	70	14	3288
2018	First official language - French	18	46	21	10	4	1	65	14	1185
2017	First official language - English	27	42	16	9	5	1	69	14	3409
2017	First official language - French	20	48	19	8	4	0	69	12	1389
2014	First official language - English	29	42	14	9	4	1	72	13	3730
2014	First official language - French	24	48	17	7	3	1	73	10	1413
2011	First official language - English	28	41	15	9	5	1	70	14	3865
2011	First official language - French	28	45	17	6	3	1	74	10	1300

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	First official language - English	12	31	19	23	12	2	0	44	36	3246
2019	First official language - French	10	31	24	23	9	2	0	42	33	1180

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	First official language - English	34	40	12	8	5	1	1	75	13	3256
2019	First official language - French	23	46	16	8	4	2	1	71	12	1183
2018	First official language - English	36	39	11	8	4	1	1	77	12	3287
2018	First official language - French	23	46	16	10	4	1	0	70	14	1191
2017	First official language - English	39	37	10	7	4	2	1	79	11	3407
2017	First official language - French	25	47	12	10	3	2	1	74	14	1386
2014	First official language - English	45	35	8	6	3	1	1	82	9	3732
2014	First official language - French	30	48	10	7	3	2	1	79	10	1412
2011	First official language - English	39	35	10	7	5	3	1	76	13	3863
2011	First official language - French	31	41	11	8	5	3	1	76	13	1301
2008	First official language - English	29	31	13	12	9	5	1	64	22	2667
2008	First official language - French	21	40	15	12	6	5	1	65	19	885

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	32	38	17	7	4	1	71	11	3254
2019	First official language - French	24	46	21	5	3	2	71	8	1176
2018	First official language - English	33	38	17	7	4	1	71	12	3275
2018	First official language - French	22	46	22	7	3	1	68	10	1190

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	First official language - English	19	26	18	15	15	6	1	49	32	3250
2019	First official language - French	15	35	20	13	8	6	3	54	24	1181
2018	First official language - English	17	27	18	17	15	5	2	47	34	3288
2018	First official language - French	13	32	22	15	11	5	2	48	28	1190
2017	First official language - English	18	25	16	17	16	6	2	47	36	3404
2017	First official language - French	12	34	18	15	10	8	2	51	28	1384
2014	First official language - English	18	23	16	18	17	6	1	45	38	3731
2014	First official language - French	13	29	21	16	12	7	2	46	31	1411
2011	First official language - English	15	23	16	19	18	8	2	42	41	3869
2011	First official language - French	14	31	19	15	9	10	2	51	27	1305

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	18	28	19	18	14	2	48	33	3265
2019	First official language - French	16	32	23	18	9	2	49	27	1185
2018	First official language - English	14	31	18	19	16	1	46	36	3284
2018	First official language - French	11	29	26	19	13	2	41	33	1187
2017	First official language - English	18	31	16	19	14	2	50	34	3414
2017	First official language - French	13	34	25	17	9	2	48	26	1385
2014	First official language - English	16	31	16	20	15	2	48	36	3729
2014	First official language - French	11	33	25	19	10	2	45	29	1409
2011	First official language - English	15	31	17	20	16	1	46	36	3867
2011	First official language - French	13	34	24	19	8	2	48	27	1302
2008	First official language - English	14	33	17	19	15	1	47	35	2670
2008	First official language - French	12	30	27	19	11	1	43	30	886

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	First official language - English	18	27	15	17	20	1	2	47	38	3267
2019	First official language - French	14	29	21	17	14	3	2	46	33	1183
2018	First official language - English	16	26	16	19	20	2	1	43	40	3286
2018	First official language - French	12	25	21	19	19	2	2	39	39	1190
2017	First official language - English	19	28	13	18	19	2	2	48	39	3406
2017	First official language - French	13	31	18	17	16	3	2	46	35	1386
2014	First official language - English	17	25	13	20	22	1	1	43	44	3731
2014	First official language - French	13	28	22	18	15	2	2	43	34	1412
2011	First official language - English	15	26	14	19	23	1	2	43	43	3866
2011	First official language - French	14	31	22	17	14	1	2	46	31	1303
2008	First official language - English	16	32	13	18	19	1	1	49	38	2670
2008	First official language - French	14	35	19	16	12	2	1	51	30	885

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	First official language - English	48	26	14	5	3	1	3	77	8	3263
2019	First official language - French	45	25	14	6	4	1	5	74	11	1185

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	First official language - English	50	13	9	6	7	3	12	74	16	3260
2019	First official language - French	51	14	11	6	5	2	11	75	12	1184

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	First official language - English	35	26	20	9	6	2	3	64	16	3260
2019	First official language - French	35	22	20	11	7	2	4	60	19	1181

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	First official language - English	33	24	19	11	7	3	3	61	19	3250
2019	First official language - French	33	21	18	13	7	3	5	59	21	1179

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	First official language - English	32	19	17	13	13	3	4	55	28	3258
2019	First official language - French	30	16	16	16	15	2	5	49	33	1177

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	First official language - English	62	16	8	4	4	2	4	83	9	3255
2019	First official language - French	59	16	9	4	3	2	5	82	8	1177

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	First official language - English	71	10	6	3	3	4	3	87	6	3248
2019	First official language - French	70	10	6	3	3	3	5	87	7	1179

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	First official language - English	75	8	4	2	2	2	8	92	4	3250
2019	First official language - French	72	9	4	1	2	2	10	92	3	1177

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	First official language - English	21	41	19	11	5	3	0	64	16	3266
2019	First official language - French	13	37	27	13	4	5	1	53	17	1182
2018	First official language - English	18	36	24	11	8	3	0	56	19	3292
2018	First official language - French	12	31	31	14	7	5	0	45	23	1194
2017	First official language - English	20	38	20	12	7	3	0	59	20	3411
2017	First official language - French	14	31	28	14	7	6	0	47	23	1387

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	35	40	12	7	4	1	77	11	3256
2019	First official language - French	29	45	15	5	2	2	76	8	1175
2018	First official language - English	40	38	12	7	2	1	79	9	3292
2018	First official language - French	31	47	13	5	3	1	79	8	1193
2017	First official language - English	38	39	12	6	3	1	79	9	3416
2017	First official language - French	30	47	14	5	2	3	79	7	1384
2014	First official language - English	45	35	10	6	3	1	81	9	3732
2014	First official language - French	33	45	13	4	2	3	80	6	1411
2011	First official language - English	32	39	14	7	6	2	72	13	3863
2011	First official language - French	29	45	15	6	2	4	76	8	1305

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	First official language - English	43	35	12	4	3	3	0	81	7	3252
2019	First official language - French	35	44	13	4	2	2	1	80	6	1178
2018	First official language - English	43	35	13	4	3	2	0	80	7	3292
2018	First official language - French	33	46	12	4	2	2	0	81	7	1193
2017	First official language - English	43	35	13	4	3	2	0	80	7	3412
2017	First official language - French	30	44	16	3	3	3	1	77	6	1387
2014	First official language - English	50	30	11	3	2	2	0	83	6	3731
2014	First official language - French	37	42	12	3	2	3	1	83	5	1413

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	45	35	10	6	4	0	81	10	3260
2019	First official language - French	38	42	12	4	3	0	81	7	1182
2018	First official language - English	44	36	11	6	4	0	80	9	3289
2018	First official language - French	32	45	13	6	4	0	77	10	1191
2017	First official language - English	43	36	9	7	4	0	80	11	3412
2017	First official language - French	32	46	12	7	3	0	78	10	1388
2014	First official language - English	48	33	9	6	4	0	81	10	3729
2014	First official language - French	36	44	13	4	3	0	80	7	1410
2011	First official language - English	37	37	12	7	6	1	75	13	3860
2011	First official language - French	33	43	15	6	3	0	76	9	1303
2008	First official language - English	31	40	13	9	7	0	71	16	2670
2008	First official language - French	27	42	18	8	5	0	69	13	883

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	33	33	17	10	7	1	66	17	3259
2019	First official language - French	31	34	20	10	5	1	66	14	1183
2018	First official language - English	30	33	18	11	7	1	64	18	3292
2018	First official language - French	23	34	23	11	8	0	57	19	1193
2017	First official language - English	32	33	17	10	7	1	65	18	3410
2017	First official language - French	24	36	22	12	6	1	60	18	1386
2014	First official language - English	29	36	16	11	7	1	66	18	3731
2014	First official language - French	23	39	22	10	4	1	63	15	1412
2011	First official language - English	28	36	19	10	7	1	64	17	3869
2011	First official language - French	26	40	21	8	4	1	67	12	1304

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	31	35	16	11	6	0	67	17	3244
2019	First official language - French	28	40	19	9	4	1	68	13	1177
2018	First official language - English	29	36	16	12	6	0	65	19	3282
2018	First official language - French	21	37	23	13	6	0	58	19	1189
2017	First official language - English	31	35	15	12	7	0	66	19	3413
2017	First official language - French	22	36	23	13	5	1	59	18	1387
2014	First official language - English	28	38	15	12	7	0	66	19	3728
2014	First official language - French	22	41	22	10	4	0	64	14	1413
2011	First official language - English	26	38	16	13	7	0	64	20	3870
2011	First official language - French	22	43	22	9	4	0	65	13	1305
2008	First official language - English	24	41	14	13	8	0	65	21	2666
2008	First official language - French	23	41	18	13	5	0	64	17	885

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	First official language - English	28	24	20	14	10	3	1	54	25	3267
2019	First official language - French	24	28	22	13	8	5	0	54	22	1181
2018	First official language - English	26	24	20	15	11	3	0	52	27	3291
2018	First official language - French	19	27	25	15	10	4	0	48	26	1194
2017	First official language - English	27	24	19	14	11	5	0	55	26	3409
2017	First official language - French	20	28	22	14	9	6	1	52	25	1388
2014	First official language - English	25	27	19	13	11	4	0	55	25	3731
2014	First official language - French	21	29	22	12	8	6	1	55	21	1413
2011	First official language - English	27	25	18	14	11	5	0	55	26	3868
2011	First official language - French	22	29	22	11	9	7	0	55	22	1305
2008	First official language - English	22	28	18	15	10	5	0	54	27	2669
2008	First official language - French	22	31	17	14	10	6	0	57	26	884

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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	First official language - English	26	34	40	3268
2019	First official language - French	20	46	33	1187
2018	First official language - English	25	35	40	3299
2018	First official language - French	21	46	33	1195
2017	First official language - English	24	38	38	3417
2017	First official language - French	21	48	32	1386
2014	First official language - English	23	39	38	3731
2014	First official language - French	19	51	30	1412
2011	First official language - English	23	41	36	3867
2011	First official language - French	18	56	26	1304

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	First official language - English	15	32	29	4	16	5	820
2019	First official language - French	14	32	32	5	12	5	234
2018	First official language - English	17	31	30	6	10	6	808
2018	First official language - French	15	31	38	4	5	7	244
2017	First official language - English	17	35	26	6	11	5	823
2017	First official language - French	18	34	29	8	6	5	285
2014	First official language - English	16	35	25	11	9999	13	839
2014	First official language - French	16	39	26	12	9999	7	273
2011	First official language - English	18	33	31	7	9999	10	909
2011	First official language - French	18	30	35	7	9999	10	245

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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	First official language - English	37	47	7	4	1	1	2	87	6	3256
2019	First official language - French	24	54	13	6	1	1	2	80	7	1184

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	First official language - English	57	27	7	3	2	3	2	88	5	3255
2019	First official language - French	47	37	7	2	1	3	2	89	3	1180

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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	First official language - English	12	88	3262
2019	First official language - French	10	90	1181
2018	First official language - English	13	87	3299
2018	First official language - French	13	87	1194

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	51	49	391
2019	First official language - French	49	51	123
2018	First official language - English	50	50	431
2018	First official language - French	45	55	161

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	57	43	391
2019	First official language - French	58	42	123
2018	First official language - English	59	41	431
2018	First official language - French	63	37	161

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	9	91	391
2019	First official language - French	7	93	123
2018	First official language - English	10	90	431
2018	First official language - French	7	93	161

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	First official language - English	11	89	391
2019	First official language - French	8	92	123
2018	First official language - English	13	87	431
2018	First official language - French	7	93	161

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	4	96	391
2019	First official language - French	4	96	123

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	42	58	386
2019	First official language - French	35	65	120
2018	First official language - English	41	59	431
2018	First official language - French	35	65	160

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	39	61	386
2019	First official language - French	45	55	120
2018	First official language - English	43	57	431
2018	First official language - French	43	57	160

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	46	54	386
2019	First official language - French	47	53	120
2018	First official language - English	46	54	431
2018	First official language - French	41	59	160

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	39	61	386
2019	First official language - French	35	65	120
2018	First official language - English	40	60	431
2018	First official language - French	42	58	160

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	First official language - English	29	71	386
2019	First official language - French	30	70	120
2018	First official language - English	39	61	431
2018	First official language - French	26	74	160

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	49	51	386
2019	First official language - French	65	35	120
2018	First official language - English	46	54	431
2018	First official language - French	58	42	160

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	32	68	386
2019	First official language - French	35	65	120
2018	First official language - English	28	72	431
2018	First official language - French	31	69	160

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	5	95	386
2019	First official language - French	6	94	120
2018	First official language - English	8	92	431
2018	First official language - French	4	96	160

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	10	90	386
2019	First official language - French	15	85	120
2018	First official language - English	13	87	431
2018	First official language - French	14	86	160

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	49	51	386
2019	First official language - French	41	59	120
2018	First official language - English	50	50	431
2018	First official language - French	50	50	160

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	29	71	386
2019	First official language - French	24	76	120
2018	First official language - English	28	72	431
2018	First official language - French	24	76	160

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	18	82	386
2019	First official language - French	17	83	120
2018	First official language - English	16	84	431
2018	First official language - French	11	89	160

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	First official language - English	54	46	384
2019	First official language - French	57	43	119
2018	First official language - English	55	45	431
2018	First official language - French	58	42	161

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	First official language - English	25	75	384
2019	First official language - French	30	70	119
2018	First official language - English	27	73	431
2018	First official language - French	30	70	161

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	First official language - English	7	93	384
2019	First official language - French	12	88	119
2018	First official language - English	10	90	431
2018	First official language - French	8	92	161

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	First official language - English	20	80	384
2019	First official language - French	25	75	119
2018	First official language - English	19	81	431
2018	First official language - French	24	76	161

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	First official language - English	11	89	384
2019	First official language - French	17	83	119
2018	First official language - English	13	87	431
2018	First official language - French	15	85	161

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	First official language - English	5	95	384
2019	First official language - French	12	88	119
2018	First official language - English	8	92	431
2018	First official language - French	10	90	161

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	15	85	384
2019	First official language - French	11	89	119
2018	First official language - English	11	89	431
2018	First official language - French	13	87	161

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	12	88	384
2019	First official language - French	12	88	119
2018	First official language - English	9	91	431
2018	First official language - French	9	91	161

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	First official language - English	26	74	384
2019	First official language - French	24	76	119
2018	First official language - English	25	75	431
2018	First official language - French	16	84	161

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	9	91	362
2019	First official language - French	11	89	103
2018	First official language - English	10	90	399
2018	First official language - French	10	90	146

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	First official language - English	21	79	362
2019	First official language - French	30	70	103
2018	First official language - English	19	81	399
2018	First official language - French	14	86	146

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	8	92	362
2019	First official language - French	8	92	103
2018	First official language - English	8	92	399
2018	First official language - French	10	90	146

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	7	93	362
2019	First official language - French	6	94	103
2018	First official language - English	6	94	399
2018	First official language - French	8	92	146

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	12	88	362
2019	First official language - French	14	86	103
2018	First official language - English	12	88	399
2018	First official language - French	15	85	146

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	9	91	362
2019	First official language - French	12	88	103
2018	First official language - English	10	90	399
2018	First official language - French	8	92	146

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	First official language - English	5	95	362
2019	First official language - French	11	89	103
2018	First official language - English	6	94	399
2018	First official language - French	7	93	146

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	10	90	362
2019	First official language - French	14	86	103
2018	First official language - English	9	91	399
2018	First official language - French	12	88	146

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	First official language - English	11	89	362
2019	First official language - French	20	80	103
2018	First official language - English	12	88	399
2018	First official language - French	15	85	146

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	First official language - English	33	67	362
2019	First official language - French	32	68	103
2018	First official language - English	30	70	399
2018	First official language - French	25	75	146

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	First official language - English	8	92	362
2019	First official language - French	11	89	103
2018	First official language - English	9	91	399
2018	First official language - French	11	89	146

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	First official language - English	52	48	362
2019	First official language - French	46	54	103
2018	First official language - English	47	53	399
2018	First official language - French	43	57	146

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	First official language - English	60	40	362
2019	First official language - French	52	48	103
2018	First official language - English	57	43	399
2018	First official language - French	39	61	146

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	First official language - English	13	87	362
2019	First official language - French	15	85	103
2018	First official language - English	15	85	399
2018	First official language - French	13	87	146

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	First official language - English	16	84	3257
2019	First official language - French	12	88	1180

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	First official language - English	18	20	20	10	8	18	6	50	23	3269
2019	First official language - French	14	23	20	7	5	23	8	53	18	1185
2018	First official language - English	17	21	21	10	8	18	4	49	23	3295
2018	First official language - French	11	23	22	9	8	22	5	46	23	1190
2017	First official language - English	16	20	20	10	10	19	6	48	26	3417
2017	First official language - French	12	23	19	9	8	23	6	50	23	1388
2014	First official language - English	19	21	19	9	9	19	5	52	23	3730
2014	First official language - French	13	23	20	10	6	21	8	50	22	1413

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	First official language - English	33	31	17	8	5	5	1	68	14	3265
2019	First official language - French	27	40	19	5	3	6	1	71	9	1183
2018	First official language - English	29	33	18	9	5	5	1	67	14	3295
2018	First official language - French	21	42	19	8	5	5	0	66	14	1187
2017	First official language - English	28	31	17	9	6	7	1	65	17	3416
2017	First official language - French	20	42	18	7	5	8	1	67	13	1387
2014	First official language - English	32	32	17	7	6	6	1	68	13	3729
2014	First official language - French	23	40	18	7	4	7	0	68	12	1412
2011	First official language - English	31	36	15	8	5	4	0	70	14	3868
2011	First official language - French	28	43	15	6	3	5	0	75	10	1303

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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	First official language - English	8	92	3257
2019	First official language - French	6	94	1183
2018	First official language - English	8	92	3292
2018	First official language - French	8	92	1193

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	35	65	247
2019	First official language - French	34	66	76
2018	First official language - English	36	64	282
2018	First official language - French	20	80	97

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	77	23	247
2019	First official language - French	79	21	76
2018	First official language - English	78	22	282
2018	First official language - French	87	13	97

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	First official language - English	11	89	247
2019	First official language - French	6	94	76
2018	First official language - English	9	91	282
2018	First official language - French	8	92	97

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	12	88	247
2019	First official language - French	9	91	76

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	30	70	242
2019	First official language - French	24	76	75
2018	First official language - English	28	72	281
2018	First official language - French	32	68	96

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	24	76	242
2019	First official language - French	24	76	75
2018	First official language - English	25	75	281
2018	First official language - French	27	73	96

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	18	82	242
2019	First official language - French	12	88	75
2018	First official language - English	20	80	281
2018	First official language - French	12	88	96

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	8	92	242
2019	First official language - French	9	91	75
2018	First official language - English	10	90	281
2018	First official language - French	11	89	96

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	35	65	242
2019	First official language - French	19	81	75
2018	First official language - English	29	71	281
2018	First official language - French	21	79	96

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	31	69	242
2019	First official language - French	21	79	75
2018	First official language - English	33	67	281
2018	First official language - French	15	85	96

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	8	92	242
2019	First official language - French	7	93	75

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	15	85	242
2019	First official language - French	26	74	75
2018	First official language - English	14	86	281
2018	First official language - French	18	82	96

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	16	84	242
2019	First official language - French	13	87	75
2018	First official language - English	14	86	281
2018	First official language - French	6	94	96

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	16	84	242
2019	First official language - French	25	75	75
2018	First official language - English	14	86	281
2018	First official language - French	23	77	96

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	First official language - English	28	72	242
2019	First official language - French	29	71	74
2018	First official language - English	22	78	282
2018	First official language - French	27	73	97

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	First official language - English	13	87	242
2019	First official language - French	11	89	74
2018	First official language - English	13	87	282
2018	First official language - French	15	85	97

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	17	83	242
2019	First official language - French	18	82	74
2018	First official language - English	14	86	282
2018	First official language - French	22	78	97

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	8	92	242
2019	First official language - French	8	92	74
2018	First official language - English	5	95	282
2018	First official language - French	7	93	97

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	First official language - English	12	88	242
2019	First official language - French	10	90	74
2018	First official language - English	8	92	282
2018	First official language - French	5	95	97

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	10	90	242
2019	First official language - French	8	92	74
2018	First official language - English	8	92	282
2018	First official language - French	9	91	97

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	First official language - English	46	54	242
2019	First official language - French	48	52	74
2018	First official language - English	56	44	282
2018	First official language - French	44	56	97

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	6	94	204
2019	First official language - French	11	89	65
2018	First official language - English	4	96	268
2018	First official language - French	9	91	90

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	15	85	204
2019	First official language - French	12	88	65
2018	First official language - English	18	82	268
2018	First official language - French	10	90	90

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	3	97	204
2019	First official language - French	0	100	65

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	8	92	204
2019	First official language - French	12	88	65
2018	First official language - English	8	92	268
2018	First official language - French	11	89	90

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	6	94	204
2019	First official language - French	9	91	65
2018	First official language - English	7	93	268
2018	First official language - French	6	94	90

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination 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	First official language - English	27	73	204
2019	First official language - French	25	75	65
2018	First official language - English	26	74	268
2018	First official language - French	22	78	90

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	6	94	204
2019	First official language - French	13	87	65
2018	First official language - English	4	96	268
2018	First official language - French	9	91	90

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	46	54	204
2019	First official language - French	36	64	65
2018	First official language - English	45	55	268
2018	First official language - French	37	63	90

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	64	36	204
2019	First official language - French	57	43	65
2018	First official language - English	63	37	268
2018	First official language - French	53	47	90

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	11	89	204
2019	First official language - French	10	90	65
2018	First official language - English	13	87	268
2018	First official language - French	13	87	90

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	First official language - English	10	90	3259
2019	First official language - French	9	91	1183

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	First official language - English	20	18	23	4	4	24	7	55	12	3261
2019	First official language - French	15	22	21	4	3	27	8	57	10	1178
2018	First official language - English	20	21	24	5	4	23	4	55	12	3296
2018	First official language - French	12	24	24	5	3	27	5	53	11	1193
2017	First official language - English	19	18	22	4	4	26	6	55	12	3412
2017	First official language - French	13	23	20	4	3	32	5	57	11	1388
2014	First official language - English	21	18	22	4	4	26	6	58	11	3731
2014	First official language - French	13	25	19	4	3	30	7	60	11	1411

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	First official language - English	36	30	18	5	3	7	1	72	9	3264
2019	First official language - French	28	37	19	4	2	8	1	72	7	1183
2018	First official language - English	31	33	20	5	3	7	1	70	9	3293
2018	First official language - French	21	43	21	4	3	8	1	70	8	1194
2017	First official language - English	33	30	18	5	4	10	1	71	9	3409
2017	First official language - French	22	41	17	5	3	12	1	72	9	1387
2014	First official language - English	35	31	17	4	3	9	1	74	8	3728
2014	First official language - French	24	41	16	4	2	12	1	74	7	1410
2011	First official language - English	36	36	14	4	3	6	0	77	8	3868
2011	First official language - French	30	45	15	4	1	6	0	79	5	1303

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	20	30	23	13	14	0	50	27	3270
2019	First official language - French	17	25	23	16	18	1	42	35	1183
2018	First official language - English	14	28	25	14	18	1	43	32	3299
2018	First official language - French	11	21	24	20	23	1	33	43	1190
2017	First official language - English	18	26	22	15	17	1	45	33	3411
2017	First official language - French	11	18	22	17	29	2	30	48	1389

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	22	31	24	13	9	0	53	23	3265
2019	First official language - French	18	27	30	16	9	0	45	25	1183
2018	First official language - English	18	29	27	15	11	0	47	26	3290
2018	First official language - French	12	24	33	19	11	0	36	31	1192
2017	First official language - English	20	29	24	15	11	1	50	26	3413
2017	First official language - French	11	27	33	18	11	0	38	29	1384

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	First official language - English	33	33	19	8	5	0	1	67	13	3253
2019	First official language - French	21	34	24	13	5	1	1	56	19	1177
2018	First official language - English	27	33	22	10	6	0	1	61	17	3277
2018	First official language - French	15	30	30	16	8	0	1	46	24	1186
2017	First official language - English	28	33	19	11	6	1	3	63	17	3405
2017	First official language - French	16	30	29	15	8	1	2	47	24	1377

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	First official language - English	20	26	23	15	16	0	1	46	31	3253
2019	First official language - French	18	23	23	19	14	1	1	42	34	1172
2018	First official language - English	17	24	23	17	17	0	1	41	35	3281
2018	First official language - French	13	21	25	20	20	0	1	35	40	1183
2017	First official language - English	18	24	22	17	15	1	2	44	33	3416
2017	First official language - French	14	22	25	22	15	1	1	36	38	1385

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	First official language - English	50	26	11	5	4	0	4	79	9	3258
2019	First official language - French	43	25	15	7	5	0	6	72	13	1176
2018	First official language - English	45	27	13	6	5	0	5	75	11	3282
2018	First official language - French	36	25	18	7	7	0	8	66	15	1184
2017	First official language - English	43	26	13	6	4	0	7	75	11	3407
2017	First official language - French	33	28	17	8	6	1	7	66	16	1379

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	First official language - English	30	31	20	10	9	0	1	61	19	3266
2019	First official language - French	26	30	25	10	8	1	1	56	19	1183
2018	First official language - English	26	30	22	12	10	0	0	56	22	3285
2018	First official language - French	23	27	26	11	13	0	1	50	24	1189
2017	First official language - English	25	32	23	12	8	0	0	57	20	3404
2017	First official language - French	21	28	26	15	10	0	0	49	25	1384

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	First official language - English	28	36	21	9	5	1	1	65	14	3260
2019	First official language - French	25	34	23	12	3	1	1	61	15	1179
2018	First official language - English	23	36	24	10	5	1	1	60	16	3292
2018	First official language - French	18	35	28	13	5	0	1	54	18	1186
2017	First official language - English	26	34	22	10	6	1	1	61	16	3396
2017	First official language - French	21	33	25	14	5	1	1	56	19	1384

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	First official language - English	23	33	24	12	7	0	0	56	20	3262
2019	First official language - French	22	32	25	13	7	1	1	54	21	1179
2018	First official language - English	20	33	25	14	7	1	1	53	21	3292
2018	First official language - French	14	29	30	18	8	0	1	44	26	1184
2017	First official language - English	20	33	23	13	8	1	1	54	22	3398
2017	First official language - French	16	29	29	16	8	1	1	46	24	1384

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	First official language - English	29	32	19	12	7	0	0	61	20	3258
2019	First official language - French	25	32	22	13	6	1	1	58	19	1178
2018	First official language - English	24	33	22	13	7	0	1	57	20	3286
2018	First official language - French	17	32	27	16	7	0	1	49	24	1186
2017	First official language - English	24	34	20	12	8	0	1	59	20	3402
2017	First official language - French	18	34	25	13	7	1	1	54	21	1383

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	First official language - English	39	29	15	9	7	0	0	69	16	3256
2019	First official language - French	34	31	17	10	6	1	1	67	16	1177

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	First official language - English	29	30	20	11	8	0	0	60	20	3246
2019	First official language - French	25	28	23	13	10	1	1	54	23	1174
2018	First official language - English	24	31	23	13	8	0	0	55	22	3273
2018	First official language - French	19	28	26	16	9	0	1	48	26	1184
2017	First official language - English	26	32	21	11	8	1	1	59	19	3393
2017	First official language - French	19	34	25	12	8	0	2	54	20	1381

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	First official language - English	51	28	13	5	3	0	1	79	8	3243
2019	First official language - French	49	25	14	7	3	1	2	77	9	1182
2018	First official language - English	48	28	14	6	3	0	1	77	9	3278
2018	First official language - French	42	28	14	8	5	0	2	72	14	1179
2017	First official language - English	53	26	11	5	3	0	1	80	8	3415
2017	First official language - French	48	26	14	7	2	0	2	76	10	1387

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	First official language - English	70	14	6	2	2	1	5	90	4	3251
2019	First official language - French	65	17	7	2	1	1	7	89	4	1181
2018	First official language - English	67	17	8	3	2	1	3	87	5	3282
2018	First official language - French	60	22	8	3	2	1	5	86	5	1182

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	First official language - English	69	14	7	4	4	0	2	85	8	3257
2019	First official language - French	68	14	6	4	4	1	3	85	9	1183
2018	First official language - English	67	15	7	4	4	1	2	84	9	3281
2018	First official language - French	63	16	7	5	6	0	3	82	11	1185
2017	First official language - English	68	16	6	4	4	1	2	86	8	3412
2017	First official language - French	62	17	7	6	5	1	3	82	11	1388

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	52	30	10	5	3	1	82	7	3250
2019	First official language - French	52	24	13	6	3	1	78	9	1175
2018	First official language - English	46	31	13	5	3	1	79	9	3287
2018	First official language - French	48	27	13	6	5	1	75	11	1188
2017	First official language - English	51	30	10	5	3	1	82	8	3401
2017	First official language - French	46	28	13	7	4	2	76	11	1388

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	57	22	10	5	5	1	80	10	3244
2019	First official language - French	60	18	10	5	5	1	79	11	1177
2018	First official language - English	50	25	12	7	6	1	75	12	3285
2018	First official language - French	50	24	11	8	7	1	75	14	1183
2017	First official language - English	54	23	10	6	5	1	78	11	3403
2017	First official language - French	52	21	11	8	6	3	75	14	1388

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	First official language - English	55	12	5	2	1	0	23	89	4	3243
2019	First official language - French	54	11	5	2	1	1	27	89	4	1174
2018	First official language - English	48	14	6	3	1	0	29	87	5	3269
2018	First official language - French	49	11	5	3	2	0	30	85	7	1178
2017	First official language - English	51	14	5	2	1	0	26	88	5	3411
2017	First official language - French	46	14	6	3	2	1	29	85	6	1382

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	First official language - English	62	22	8	2	1	1	4	88	4	3245
2019	First official language - French	66	18	7	2	1	0	5	89	3	1177
2018	First official language - English	57	24	9	3	2	0	5	85	5	3278
2018	First official language - French	60	20	10	3	1	0	5	85	5	1181
2017	First official language - English	59	22	8	2	1	1	6	87	4	3392
2017	First official language - French	58	22	8	4	1	0	6	86	5	1381

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	First official language - English	60	19	8	4	7	0	2	80	12	3261
2019	First official language - French	68	14	7	3	4	1	3	85	7	1184
2018	First official language - English	55	20	8	6	8	0	3	78	14	3290
2018	First official language - French	64	15	8	4	5	0	3	82	10	1187
2017	First official language - English	55	21	9	5	6	1	3	79	12	3408
2017	First official language - French	60	18	8	4	5	0	4	81	10	1387

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	50	30	12	3	2	1	82	6	3254
2019	First official language - French	48	30	14	4	2	2	80	6	1181
2018	First official language - English	45	32	14	4	2	2	79	7	3284
2018	First official language - French	45	32	16	4	2	2	78	6	1185
2017	First official language - English	48	32	11	4	2	2	82	6	3405
2017	First official language - French	43	31	16	5	2	2	76	8	1387

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	16	34	34	11	4	51	15	3271
2019	First official language - French	14	33	36	13	3	47	16	1184
2018	First official language - English	12	33	36	14	5	45	19	3302
2018	First official language - French	9	29	42	16	4	38	20	1194
2017	First official language - English	11	31	39	13	6	42	19	3419
2017	First official language - French	8	28	43	16	5	36	21	1390

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	9	18	40	23	9	0	32	28	3247
2019	First official language - French	7	18	39	26	10	0	36	24	1173
2018	First official language - English	10	19	40	22	8	0	31	29	3262
2018	First official language - French	7	20	39	23	10	0	34	27	1192
2017	First official language - English	9	19	42	22	8	1	30	28	3404
2017	First official language - French	5	19	42	23	11	0	34	25	1386

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	34	40	14	6	3	2	76	10	3254
2019	First official language - French	27	44	18	6	2	2	73	9	1171
2018	First official language - English	32	41	14	7	3	2	74	11	3287
2018	First official language - French	25	47	17	7	3	1	73	10	1186
2017	First official language - English	30	41	14	8	5	2	73	13	3412
2017	First official language - French	24	44	19	7	3	3	70	10	1385

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	25	36	17	13	8	1	61	21	3255
2019	First official language - French	18	39	23	13	6	2	58	18	1186
2018	First official language - English	23	36	17	14	8	1	59	23	3286
2018	First official language - French	16	38	23	14	9	1	54	23	1195
2017	First official language - English	20	37	16	14	10	1	58	25	3413
2017	First official language - French	13	38	23	15	9	1	52	24	1385

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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	First official language - English	17	83	3266
2019	First official language - French	14	86	1183
2017	First official language - English	16	84	3411
2017	First official language - French	14	86	1388
2014	First official language - English	16	84	3726
2014	First official language - French	12	88	1408

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	First official language - English	83	17	570
2019	First official language - French	80	20	171
2017	First official language - English	74	26	562
2017	First official language - French	74	26	197
2014	First official language - English	75	25	577
2014	First official language - French	72	28	163

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	First official language - English	53	28	7	7	5	0	0	81	12	465
2019	First official language - French	41	38	10	7	2	1	1	81	9	133
2017	First official language - English	49	33	4	8	3	0	1	84	12	417
2017	First official language - French	44	40	7	7	2	1	0	84	9	145
2014	First official language - English	48	35	6	7	4	1	0	83	11	434
2014	First official language - French	44	38	9	7	1	0	0	82	8	117

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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	First official language - English	20	36	21	11	9	2	0	21	79	3258
2019	First official language - French	20	30	24	13	11	1	0	20	80	1181
2018	First official language - English	25	29	22	11	10	2	0	25	75	3302
2018	First official language - French	19	26	25	15	13	1	1	19	81	1197
2017	First official language - English	24	27	22	12	12	3	0	25	75	3417
2017	First official language - French	18	24	25	15	15	2	1	19	81	1388

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	First official language - English	54	46	2521
2019	First official language - French	63	37	931

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	First official language - English	46	54	2483
2019	First official language - French	38	62	915
2018	First official language - English	40	60	2405
2018	First official language - French	31	69	947

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	First official language - English	11	24	20	19	19	1	7	38	40	2492
2019	First official language - French	8	19	21	22	20	2	8	30	46	916
2018	First official language - English	12	24	18	19	21	1	5	38	43	2410
2018	First official language - French	6	22	20	21	22	1	8	31	47	953
2017	First official language - English	10	24	15	18	24	2	7	37	46	2469
2017	First official language - French	7	17	17	19	28	2	10	27	54	1100

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	First official language - English	6	18	20	19	29	2	6	26	52	2494
2019	First official language - French	5	14	19	24	29	1	7	21	58	917
2018	First official language - English	5	14	17	21	36	2	5	20	61	2415
2018	First official language - French	2	13	17	24	38	1	5	16	66	953
2017	First official language - English	3	12	13	18	47	2	5	16	70	2468
2017	First official language - French	3	8	13	22	47	1	6	12	74	1098

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	First official language - English	41	20	15	8	9	1	6	66	18	3231
2019	First official language - French	35	19	17	10	10	1	9	59	22	1170
2018	First official language - English	39	19	15	9	10	1	7	63	21	3281
2018	First official language - French	33	18	17	11	10	1	10	57	24	1194

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2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 98. What is your first official language?

Survey Themes

My Job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

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

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

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

My Work Unit

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

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

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

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

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

My Immediate Supervisor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Management

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

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

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

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

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

My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

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

Question 41. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

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

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

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

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

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

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

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Mobility and Retention

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

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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

Harassment