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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 43 3 9 2 0 0 85 11 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 34 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 46 3 15 2 0 0 80 17 216

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 68 14 6 6 4 0 2 83 10 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 10 13 0 3 0 3 84 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 19 5 5 4 0 2 86 9 213

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 34 5 12 5 0 0 78 17 1362
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 35 5 15 3 0 0 77 17 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 35 8 19 6 0 0 67 26 215

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 37 9 8 4 0 0 79 13 1354
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 36 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 36 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 215
2018 Heterosexual 36 43 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 1241
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 35 13 19 0 0 0 68 19 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 47 9 15 3 1 1 72 18 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 27 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 1352
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 25 5 3 8 0 0 84 10 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 32 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 212

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 64 25 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 1362
2019 Gay or lesbian 76 17 2 3 3 0 0 93 5 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 29 5 4 5 0 0 85 9 216
2018 Heterosexual 64 25 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 1241
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 31 17 2 6 0 0 75 8 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 36 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 34 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 1366
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 41 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 33 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 216
2018 Heterosexual 50 37 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 1237
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 44 5 3 6 0 0 85 10 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 37 12 8 3 1 0 76 11 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 37 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 41 10 17 0 0 0 72 17 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 41 11 11 7 0 0 72 18 216
2018 Heterosexual 35 37 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 1238
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 49 16 12 3 0 0 69 15 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 34 20 11 11 0 0 58 21 197

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 41 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 1357
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 36 5 16 0 0 0 79 16 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 47 11 16 4 0 0 69 20 214
2018 Heterosexual 30 42 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 1239
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 38 16 15 3 0 0 66 18 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 43 15 10 7 0 0 69 16 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1360
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 29 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 31 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 215
2018 Heterosexual 59 32 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 1241
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 39 6 6 2 0 0 85 8 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 40 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 197

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 35 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 1364
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 30 18 7 3 0 0 72 9 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 36 12 7 6 0 0 74 13 215
2018 Heterosexual 44 36 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 1236
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 31 12 3 6 0 0 79 10 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 36 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 196

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 27 7 1 1 0 0 90 3 1357
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 21 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 28 7 1 1 0 1 90 3 213
2018 Heterosexual 64 27 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 1225
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 39 0 5 3 0 0 92 8 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 27 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 194

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 34 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 1359
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 34 5 2 3 0 0 91 4 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 40 10 9 5 0 0 75 14 215
2018 Heterosexual 47 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 9 1239
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 55 6 2 13 0 0 79 15 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 44 11 9 4 0 1 76 13 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 32 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 40 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 33 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 214
2018 Heterosexual 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1228
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 44 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 33 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 196

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 36 10 6 2 0 0 81 9 1342
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 25 11 16 0 0 0 73 16 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 39 11 13 2 1 0 74 16 213
2018 Heterosexual 45 36 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 1234
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 23 10 18 3 0 0 69 21 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 41 14 7 5 1 0 74 11 197

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 31 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 1366
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 31 7 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 35 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 214
2018 Heterosexual 57 32 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 1234
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 41 5 3 6 0 0 85 10 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 38 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 198

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 30 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 1363
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 26 9 7 3 0 0 81 9 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 34 18 11 3 0 0 67 14 216
2018 Heterosexual 43 32 14 6 3 0 1 77 9 1242
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 29 12 5 8 0 0 75 13 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 39 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 199

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 22 36 24 9 1 0 34 30 1362
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 15 46 31 8 0 0 39 15 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 26 37 21 5 1 0 26 36 215
2018 Heterosexual 7 23 36 23 10 1 1 34 30 1240
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 19 37 28 7 0 0 35 29 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 25 42 15 8 1 1 24 33 198

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 16 26 28 22 1 1 51 23 1361
2019 Gay or lesbian 2 23 26 13 36 0 0 49 25 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 19 24 34 10 2 1 45 31 216
2018 Heterosexual 5 15 29 29 21 1 1 50 20 1231
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 10 28 33 23 0 0 56 16 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 22 31 27 12 2 2 40 28 196

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 22 32 21 14 1 1 35 32 1362
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 23 36 27 5 0 0 32 31 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 27 32 18 6 1 1 24 43 216
2018 Heterosexual 11 21 32 22 12 1 1 35 33 1233
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 13 28 31 12 0 0 43 29 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 22 37 17 6 2 2 23 38 196

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 9 26 36 24 0 1 61 13 1354
2019 Gay or lesbian 3 10 21 31 34 0 0 66 13 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 14 31 32 18 0 1 51 17 213
2018 Heterosexual 3 10 27 34 24 0 1 60 13 1231
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 17 16 44 17 0 0 61 23 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 8 35 33 17 2 2 52 12 196

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 21 28 20 17 1 1 38 33 1360
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 18 37 22 17 0 0 39 23 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 22 26 20 10 2 2 31 42 216
2018 Heterosexual 10 21 28 23 16 1 1 40 31 1235
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 10 23 37 15 0 0 53 25 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 23 32 15 11 2 1 27 40 198

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 16 26 26 20 2 1 47 25 1356
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 15 29 33 16 0 0 49 23 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 16 23 27 16 1 2 45 31 214
2018 Heterosexual 5 15 29 28 20 2 1 50 21 1228
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 18 13 39 25 0 0 64 23 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 15 27 29 17 2 1 47 25 193

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 18 35 22 14 1 1 36 28 1363
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 28 23 33 3 0 0 36 41 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 22 32 23 6 0 2 30 37 215
2018 Heterosexual 9 20 35 24 11 1 1 35 29 1239
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 6 38 23 13 0 0 36 26 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 21 35 19 7 1 2 27 37 198

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 17 32 27 14 0 1 41 27 1367
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 30 26 16 16 0 0 32 42 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 23 36 19 9 0 1 29 35 215
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 68 13 7 5 4 0 3 83 10 1363
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 16 5 0 0 0 10 94 0 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 13 9 5 3 0 6 81 9 215

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 29 11 8 3 4 3 76 12 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 28 17 5 8 5 13 63 16 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 35 15 8 6 5 3 69 15 215
2018 Heterosexual 34 33 12 8 4 5 3 73 13 1237
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 28 28 6 5 3 6 57 13 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 35 19 9 8 4 4 61 18 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 61 23 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1358
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 32 5 3 7 3 0 85 10 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 31 8 7 3 1 0 81 11 215
2018 Heterosexual 55 27 6 7 4 0 0 82 11 1235
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 29 2 18 3 0 0 77 21 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 28 13 10 5 1 0 71 16 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 64 27 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 1361
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 29 5 3 3 0 0 90 5 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 34 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 212
2018 Heterosexual 58 30 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 1233
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 32 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 36 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 60 30 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 1359
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 43 3 2 5 3 0 90 7 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 30 10 5 0 1 1 85 5 216
2018 Heterosexual 54 35 8 2 1 0 0 89 4 1239
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 35 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 32 10 6 2 1 1 82 8 198
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 64 21 10 2 1 1 2 87 3 1366
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 39 7 0 0 0 5 93 0 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 22 10 5 0 0 2 84 6 216

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 29 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 1368
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 41 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 33 12 7 5 0 1 76 12 216
2018 Heterosexual 43 34 10 7 4 1 1 78 12 1241
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 32 20 10 10 0 0 61 20 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 33 13 10 5 1 1 71 16 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 25 7 6 2 1 1 84 9 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 29 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 24 10 8 2 2 1 80 10 216
2018 Heterosexual 54 28 8 5 4 2 0 83 9 1241
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 22 20 10 3 0 0 67 13 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 27 13 7 4 2 1 76 11 196

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 28 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 1363
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 30 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 32 10 7 3 0 1 79 11 215
2018 Heterosexual 51 31 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 1241
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 37 13 7 10 0 0 70 16 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 35 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 79 8 4 3 3 0 3 90 6 1362
2019 Gay or lesbian 82 5 3 0 0 0 10 97 0 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 79 8 4 2 2 0 5 92 5 214

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 73 15 5 2 1 2 3 92 3 1367
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 17 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 19 5 2 1 1 4 91 4 214

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 72 16 7 2 2 1 0 89 4 1367
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 16 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 17 12 2 3 1 1 82 5 215
2018 Heterosexual 63 24 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 1232
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 32 0 10 3 0 0 87 13 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 24 8 3 3 2 1 86 7 195

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 25 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 1368
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 41 3 4 3 0 0 91 7 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 23 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 214
2018 Heterosexual 55 26 8 5 4 0 0 82 10 1239
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 35 10 13 7 0 0 70 20 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 26 13 7 4 1 1 76 11 196

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 45 9 5 2 2 2 82 8 354
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 39 16 18 2 2 1 63 20 52
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 30 11 8 3 5 0 76 12 1364
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 15 5 10 3 9 0 80 14 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 28 19 11 9 7 0 58 22 216
2018 Heterosexual 35 33 15 8 4 6 0 72 12 1242
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 26 16 3 6 6 0 72 10 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 31 20 14 5 8 0 58 20 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 34 14 10 5 2 0 70 16 1360
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 10 10 18 3 4 0 67 22 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 25 16 19 12 2 0 52 31 216
2018 Heterosexual 32 35 15 11 5 2 0 68 16 1240
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 30 26 3 0 6 0 69 3 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 22 18 8 3 0 51 27 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 34 18 14 7 3 0 59 22 1362
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 30 13 9 10 5 0 65 21 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 24 22 22 15 3 0 38 39 216
2018 Heterosexual 19 33 20 16 7 5 0 55 24 1240
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 29 28 10 0 10 0 59 11 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 26 24 22 12 4 0 40 36 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 32 17 20 10 2 0 52 31 1364
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 44 9 16 12 0 0 63 28 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 28 18 21 20 3 0 39 43 216
2018 Heterosexual 16 35 17 19 10 2 0 52 30 1244
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 28 29 13 10 3 0 46 23 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 26 18 23 17 3 1 41 41 198

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 26 17 8 3 9 1 69 12 1368
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 16 24 3 0 23 10 60 4 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 27 19 8 4 8 3 65 14 216
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 39 10 7 2 1 0 80 10 1367
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 39 2 3 0 0 0 96 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 39 13 14 5 0 0 68 19 215
2018 Heterosexual 39 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 1233
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 24 15 6 3 0 0 76 10 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 35 22 7 3 0 0 68 10 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 38 17 17 6 1 0 59 23 1358
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 35 18 25 0 0 0 57 25 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 32 20 18 14 1 0 47 33 215

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 28 8 3 1 1 1 87 5 1362
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 25 3 8 3 3 0 87 11 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 34 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 216
2018 Heterosexual 54 31 8 3 1 1 1 87 5 1236
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 39 8 0 3 0 0 88 3 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 40 14 3 5 1 0 78 8 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 29 10 3 1 0 0 85 5 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 23 15 3 0 0 0 83 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 33 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 215
2018 Heterosexual 51 33 11 3 1 0 0 84 5 1236
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 31 8 3 3 0 0 85 6 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 35 18 6 5 1 0 71 11 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 24 15 12 8 8 2 62 22 1368
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 13 11 8 13 10 10 60 27 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 25 15 16 15 6 1 50 34 214
2018 Heterosexual 27 27 16 13 8 8 2 59 23 1239
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 37 15 7 10 3 2 66 18 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 22 21 16 13 8 1 45 32 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 34 12 11 6 1 0 71 17 1363
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 28 15 13 5 3 0 66 19 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 33 16 16 9 2 0 58 26 215
2018 Heterosexual 33 36 13 11 6 1 0 70 17 1232
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 28 32 7 3 0 0 58 10 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 30 19 16 13 2 1 51 30 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 31 12 10 9 1 2 69 19 1364
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 30 10 8 8 2 0 73 16 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 28 15 15 15 2 2 53 31 214
2018 Heterosexual 35 28 12 14 9 1 2 65 23 1233
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 31 24 3 3 6 2 66 7 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 28 16 17 20 0 1 46 37 198

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 21 9 2 1 0 3 87 4 1368
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 16 11 3 0 0 0 87 3 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 22 7 3 2 0 2 87 6 215

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 66 9 7 3 2 2 11 86 6 1367
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 8 3 3 10 0 3 85 12 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 13 10 3 4 2 10 81 8 215

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 61 22 9 3 2 1 3 86 5 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 15 8 3 10 0 0 80 12 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 25 14 2 2 1 3 81 4 213

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 21 10 4 2 2 4 83 6 1358
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 10 10 10 2 0 0 77 12 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 24 13 6 3 2 4 77 10 213

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 67 12 6 3 2 2 7 88 6 1366
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 8 5 0 0 4 5 94 0 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 14 9 2 3 4 9 84 6 216

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 76 12 5 1 1 1 3 93 2 1362
2019 Gay or lesbian 84 8 3 0 3 3 0 95 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 72 11 6 4 1 2 4 88 6 215

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 84 6 3 1 1 2 3 94 2 1361
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 13 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 74 7 6 2 2 5 3 89 5 213

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 85 4 2 0 0 1 7 97 1 1360
2019 Gay or lesbian 95 0 0 0 0 3 3 100 0 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 81 5 2 0 2 0 10 96 2 215

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 44 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 1367
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 36 18 3 2 3 0 77 4 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 43 19 8 3 2 0 70 11 216
2018 Heterosexual 37 40 14 5 2 2 0 78 7 1237
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 31 24 0 3 3 0 71 3 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 41 20 6 6 1 1 67 13 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 33 7 2 2 0 0 88 4 1358
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 36 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 28 10 8 3 2 0 79 10 216
2018 Heterosexual 61 29 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 1236
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 46 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 28 18 4 3 1 0 75 7 198

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 66 24 6 1 1 1 0 92 2 1361
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 31 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 25 8 7 2 4 0 82 9 214
2018 Heterosexual 63 25 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 1235
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 37 7 0 3 3 0 90 3 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 23 16 3 1 3 1 79 5 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 67 24 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 1363
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 29 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 28 11 5 3 0 0 81 7 214
2018 Heterosexual 67 24 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 1233
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 31 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 30 14 3 3 0 0 81 6 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 66 21 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 1361
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 29 7 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 216
2018 Heterosexual 65 23 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 1239
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 28 18 0 3 0 0 79 3 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 25 16 6 2 1 0 76 8 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 25 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 1364
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 24 10 3 0 0 0 88 3 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 34 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 215
2018 Heterosexual 61 26 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 1238
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 44 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 32 12 9 4 0 0 76 12 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 60 21 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 18 16 4 3 0 0 77 7 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 20 14 6 6 2 0 74 12 216
2018 Heterosexual 60 21 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 1242
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 29 12 2 6 0 0 80 8 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 24 12 7 6 3 0 74 13 199
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 43 31 1369
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 60 23 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 37 43 216
2018 Heterosexual 26 46 28 1244
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 49 29 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 39 39 199

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 62 9 5 9 5 351
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 45 14 7 0 12 47
2018 Heterosexual 14 58 12 5 6 5 330
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 38 21 9 4 5 43
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Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 42 43 8 4 2 0 2 87 6 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 26 13 0 2 0 10 84 2 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 45 8 3 2 0 4 87 5 216

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 71 18 5 1 0 4 2 94 1 1367
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 21 0 2 0 0 10 98 2 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 20 6 3 2 5 5 88 6 215
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Harassment

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

Question 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 1365
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 216
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 1241
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 195

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 50 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 32
2018 Heterosexual 55 45 91
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 45 23

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 46 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 34 32
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 91
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 55 23

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 101
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 91

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 32
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 91
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 23

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 32

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 23

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 101

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 32
2018 Heterosexual 34 66 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 43 23

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 68 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 59 32
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 59 23

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 53 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 51 32
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 46 23

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 46 32
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 46 23

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 32
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 64 23

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 55 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 48 32
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 45 23

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 68 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 58 32
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 52 23

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 32
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 92

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 101
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 92

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 101
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 92

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 32
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 50 23

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 77 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 32
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 23

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 32
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 92

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 37 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 32
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 34 23

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 72 32
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 23

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 32
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 75 23

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 82 32
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 79 23

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 101

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 32
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 92

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 101
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 92

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 76 101
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 70 32
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 92
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 75 23

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 83 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 216

Question 64. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 15 15 6 4 26 8 62 16 1368
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 23 0 13 3 41 3 72 28 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 18 20 11 8 21 6 47 26 216
2018 Heterosexual 23 18 17 6 4 26 6 60 15 1240
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 19 20 8 3 18 12 55 16 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 16 27 7 8 25 5 40 21 198

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 28 12 4 2 5 1 80 7 1363
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 29 8 13 3 4 0 75 16 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 29 19 6 6 7 1 66 13 216
2018 Heterosexual 42 30 14 5 2 6 1 77 8 1239
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 18 33 3 3 6 2 57 7 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 32 17 8 4 10 0 68 13 198
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 1366
2019 Bisexual 0 100 31
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 216
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 1243
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 197

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 57 19
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 53
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 66 14

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 80 20 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 38 19
2018 Heterosexual 88 12 53
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 41 14

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 53
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 48
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 72 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 65 19
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 56 14

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 57 19
2018 Heterosexual 45 55 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 44 14

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 48
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 48
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 52

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 80 48

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 19
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 52
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 19
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 52

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 59 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 73 19
2018 Heterosexual 50 50 53
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 66 14

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 17 83 48
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 53

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 48
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 53

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 48

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 57 48
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 41 19
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 53
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 63 14

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 1367
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 87 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 216

Question 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 14 16 3 2 30 8 66 8 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 20 18 21 0 0 38 3 65 0 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 17 23 8 3 27 5 51 16 216
2018 Heterosexual 24 16 18 3 2 32 6 64 7 1236
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 26 20 0 0 21 12 70 0 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 16 28 6 5 27 4 43 16 197

Question 73. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 24 11 3 1 7 1 83 5 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 39 10 3 0 2 0 87 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 30 19 6 3 8 0 71 9 216
2018 Heterosexual 45 29 13 3 2 8 1 81 5 1241
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 32 17 0 3 6 2 78 4 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 30 22 7 3 8 0 66 10 197
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 29 20 9 10 0 1 59 20 1366
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 32 5 18 3 0 0 74 21 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 25 15 14 18 0 0 53 32 214
2018 Heterosexual 38 31 16 8 6 0 1 70 14 1241
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 30 13 0 3 0 0 83 3 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 25 22 9 11 1 2 57 20 196

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 33 20 12 6 0 0 62 17 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 40 21 8 4 0 0 67 12 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 33 21 14 8 0 0 56 23 213
2018 Heterosexual 24 33 26 12 5 0 0 57 17 1243
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 35 14 6 20 0 0 60 26 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 37 24 9 9 1 1 58 18 195

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 31 17 5 3 0 1 75 8 1354
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 29 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 32
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 28 21 9 3 0 1 67 12 216
2018 Heterosexual 38 31 19 7 3 0 1 70 10 1238
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 27 8 11 10 0 0 71 21 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 36 16 7 4 1 2 73 11 193

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 26 24 16 11 0 0 49 27 1359
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 25 27 24 3 0 0 46 26 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 29 19 16 17 0 2 46 34 214
2018 Heterosexual 21 27 27 15 8 0 0 49 23 1234
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 38 14 10 10 0 0 67 20 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 31 21 15 15 1 1 49 30 195

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 61 23 7 3 1 0 3 87 5 1359
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 15 3 3 3 0 0 92 5 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 21 12 4 2 0 4 81 6 214
2018 Heterosexual 60 23 10 4 1 0 2 85 5 1240
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 29 8 0 3 0 2 88 3 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 25 7 3 2 1 4 87 5 195

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 29 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 1361
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 15 16 5 3 0 0 77 8 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 33 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 215
2018 Heterosexual 45 29 15 7 4 0 0 75 11 1239
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 43 23 0 6 0 2 70 7 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 31 25 7 4 1 1 64 11 194

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 35 17 5 4 0 0 74 9 1364
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 43 5 5 12 0 0 77 17 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 35 19 11 4 0 0 66 15 216
2018 Heterosexual 34 36 19 8 2 1 0 71 10 1240
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 28 33 6 3 0 0 58 10 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 34 22 8 6 1 1 63 15 198

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 37 22 9 5 0 0 64 13 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 50 15 11 3 0 0 72 13 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 32 24 15 5 0 0 55 20 216
2018 Heterosexual 26 36 22 11 4 0 0 63 15 1238
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 36 20 13 6 0 0 61 19 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 40 22 11 7 1 0 60 18 197

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 32 21 10 5 0 0 64 15 1364
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 27 18 10 3 0 0 69 13 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 33 18 15 6 0 0 61 22 216
2018 Heterosexual 30 34 22 11 4 0 0 64 15 1236
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 29 17 15 10 0 0 59 24 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 33 19 13 8 2 1 59 21 198

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 50 27 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 22 5 16 10 0 0 70 25 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 23 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 213

Question 74k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 34 16 8 2 0 0 73 11 1360
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 49 15 6 0 0 0 80 6 32
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 26 21 10 1 0 1 68 11 213
2018 Heterosexual 32 35 21 9 3 0 0 67 12 1232
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 31 29 7 3 0 0 61 10 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 33 24 5 5 1 2 64 11 196

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 60 21 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 1356
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 18 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 21 13 9 6 0 1 72 15 215
2018 Heterosexual 57 20 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 1231
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 18 19 12 10 0 0 59 21 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 22 12 12 6 1 2 70 18 196

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 81 8 3 1 1 0 5 95 2 1356
2019 Gay or lesbian 79 5 10 3 0 0 3 87 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 75 10 5 2 3 0 6 89 5 216
2018 Heterosexual 79 10 5 2 1 0 3 92 3 1238
2018 Gay or lesbian 74 3 8 6 0 0 8 84 7 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 16 7 4 3 1 4 85 7 194

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 81 9 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 18 5 5 0 0 3 89 5 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 14 10 2 3 0 3 84 5 214
2018 Heterosexual 80 11 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 1234
2018 Gay or lesbian 79 12 3 0 0 0 5 96 0 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 68 17 6 2 3 1 2 88 5 198

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 68 22 6 2 0 0 1 91 3 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 33 6 2 2 0 2 90 4 215
2018 Heterosexual 64 25 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 1242
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 19 18 0 3 0 0 79 3 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 32 11 4 1 1 0 84 4 197

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 68 17 8 4 2 0 1 85 6 1360
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 24 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 17 9 6 5 0 2 79 12 214
2018 Heterosexual 63 20 9 4 3 0 1 84 7 1243
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 26 3 10 10 0 0 77 19 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 24 10 4 5 1 0 80 9 198

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 66 11 3 1 0 0 19 94 1 1351
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 3 4 0 0 0 31 94 0 33
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 11 7 1 0 0 21 90 2 210
2018 Heterosexual 60 11 5 1 0 0 23 92 2 1232
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 17 0 0 0 0 39 100 0 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 14 5 1 0 1 25 92 2 194

Question 74r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 80 12 3 1 0 0 4 95 1 1358
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 13 3 8 0 0 4 89 8 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 70 12 5 2 0 0 11 91 3 214
2018 Heterosexual 76 14 3 1 0 0 5 96 1 1240
2018 Gay or lesbian 77 10 0 0 3 0 10 96 4 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 77 11 5 0 1 1 6 94 1 197

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 87 6 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 1360
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 8 0 12 8 0 0 80 20 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 84 8 2 1 1 0 3 95 3 215
2018 Heterosexual 86 7 2 1 1 0 2 95 2 1243
2018 Gay or lesbian 85 6 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 82 10 2 1 1 1 4 96 2 199

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 65 24 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 1364
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 25 13 3 0 0 3 84 3 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 29 9 2 1 0 1 88 4 215
2018 Heterosexual 61 25 9 3 1 0 1 87 3 1240
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 26 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 28 9 3 1 1 2 86 5 199

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 38 29 7 1 0 0 63 9 1368
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 33 48 5 0 0 0 47 5 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 37 36 11 2 0 0 51 14 216
2018 Heterosexual 23 40 28 7 1 0 0 63 9 1240
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 31 33 15 6 0 0 46 21 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 33 35 10 4 1 0 50 15 199

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 14 36 28 17 0 0 45 19 1364
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 37 16 38 9 0 0 47 37 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 23 36 22 10 0 0 32 32 215
2018 Heterosexual 4 13 37 30 16 0 0 46 17 1236
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 24 35 22 6 0 0 28 37 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 14 43 21 13 1 0 33 24 197

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 36 11 5 1 2 0 82 6 1366
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 33 5 13 0 3 0 81 13 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 45 17 4 4 2 0 74 8 215
2018 Heterosexual 44 38 10 4 1 3 0 85 5 1238
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 39 18 3 3 2 0 75 7 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 41 16 7 2 3 0 73 10 199

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 37 12 7 3 1 0 79 10 1365
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 33 5 16 0 3 0 79 16 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 38 19 10 6 1 1 64 17 215
2018 Heterosexual 39 37 12 7 3 2 0 78 10 1243
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 34 25 6 3 0 0 65 10 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 37 25 8 3 2 0 64 11 198
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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 1366
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 93 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 216

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 83 17 140
2019 Prefer not to answer 92 8 28

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 34 2 8 1 0 0 90 9 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 50 4 22 4 0 0 70 26 26
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Compensation

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 34 22 10 7 2 1 24 76 1367
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 45 22 10 0 0 0 23 77 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 32 24 12 12 3 0 17 83 215
2018 Heterosexual 36 31 19 7 5 2 1 37 63 1239
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 42 15 0 3 0 3 38 62 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 33 22 9 5 2 2 28 72 199

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

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 38 1036
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 34 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 39 176

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

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 1029
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 60 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 71 176
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 747
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 68 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 78 136

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

Question 85. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 26 17 17 18 1 5 45 37 1028
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 32 7 13 25 0 0 55 38 25
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 21 17 22 22 1 8 33 48 175
2018 Heterosexual 23 23 19 16 10 2 7 50 29 749
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 24 21 14 11 0 11 48 28 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 25 19 13 14 1 5 52 28 134

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

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 8 15 16 10 17 4 30 34 41 1032
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 21 19 3 3 10 35 51 13 26
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 11 16 12 21 5 26 29 48 175
2018 Heterosexual 11 13 13 12 11 6 33 40 38 751
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 0 16 9 5 0 59 26 34 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 17 17 6 13 5 33 42 32 137

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 16 9 6 6 1 8 77 13 1363
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 8 5 10 5 3 5 77 17 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 20 11 6 12 1 10 68 20 215
2018 Heterosexual 60 15 7 5 4 1 8 82 10 1242
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 10 10 0 3 0 18 84 4 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 13 7 9 6 2 11 75 17 197
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