2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Heritage by Question 110. What is your first official language?

The results of the 2020 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. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most 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 tools, technology 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 28 56 3 11 3 0 0 84 14 496
2020 First official language - French 36 46 6 10 1 0 0 82 12 812

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 86 11 2 1 1 0 0 97 1 494
2020 First official language - French 67 25 3 2 1 1 0 93 4 809
2017 First official language - English 81 15 2 1 0 0 0 96 1 485
2017 First official language - French 59 32 4 4 0 0 0 91 5 786
2014 First official language - English 78 17 2 1 1 1 0 96 2 484
2014 First official language - French 58 33 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 879

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 32 40 10 15 3 0 1 72 18 496
2020 First official language - French 32 37 12 15 3 0 1 70 18 814
2019 First official language - English 53 30 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 453
2019 First official language - French 52 37 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 713
2017 First official language - English 52 35 4 7 2 0 0 86 10 488
2017 First official language - French 49 38 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 788
2014 First official language - English 46 34 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 484
2014 First official language - French 43 42 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 879

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 42 9 7 4 0 1 81 11 495
2020 First official language - French 39 40 11 7 1 0 2 80 8 806
2019 First official language - English 35 43 8 10 3 0 0 78 14 451
2019 First official language - French 39 40 12 5 2 0 1 80 7 713
2018 First official language - English 30 46 10 11 3 0 0 76 14 474
2018 First official language - French 33 45 11 8 2 0 1 79 9 734
2017 First official language - English 35 43 9 10 2 0 1 79 12 488
2017 First official language - French 35 44 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 789
2014 First official language - English 30 43 11 11 4 0 0 73 16 484
2014 First official language - French 32 41 14 9 3 0 1 73 12 877

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 45 35 10 7 1 0 1 81 8 493
2020 First official language - French 40 37 12 9 2 0 0 78 11 811
2019 First official language - English 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 452
2019 First official language - French 52 37 7 4 1 0 0 89 5 710
2017 First official language - English 60 31 4 2 2 0 0 91 5 488
2017 First official language - French 49 41 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 785
2014 First official language - English 53 33 7 5 1 1 0 87 7 483
2014 First official language - French 44 43 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 878

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 51 30 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 496
2020 First official language - French 51 32 9 5 3 0 0 84 7 809
2019 First official language - English 54 32 5 7 3 0 0 86 9 452
2019 First official language - French 52 34 7 4 2 0 1 87 6 712
2018 First official language - English 51 32 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 476
2018 First official language - French 49 34 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 732
2017 First official language - English 51 33 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 488
2017 First official language - French 45 35 9 6 3 0 1 81 10 786
2014 First official language - English 48 35 5 7 4 0 0 83 11 484
2014 First official language - French 41 35 12 7 3 1 2 78 10 879

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 37 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 494
2020 First official language - French 42 42 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 812
2019 First official language - English 41 40 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 454
2019 First official language - French 41 42 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 715
2018 First official language - English 40 41 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 470
2018 First official language - French 38 43 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 727
2017 First official language - English 42 41 7 7 4 0 0 83 11 487
2017 First official language - French 33 48 10 7 3 0 0 81 9 788
2014 First official language - English 32 47 9 8 4 0 0 80 11 484
2014 First official language - French 29 46 14 7 4 0 0 75 10 879

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 42 40 7 7 3 0 1 82 11 496
2020 First official language - French 43 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 815
2019 First official language - English 36 39 10 11 4 0 1 76 15 455
2019 First official language - French 38 40 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 712
2018 First official language - English 36 35 12 11 6 0 0 72 17 474
2018 First official language - French 36 40 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 731
2017 First official language - English 39 37 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 488
2017 First official language - French 33 38 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 786
2014 First official language - English 35 35 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 484
2014 First official language - French 28 40 17 10 4 0 0 69 14 879

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 44 42 5 6 1 0 0 87 8 494
2020 First official language - French 39 43 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 807
2019 First official language - English 34 42 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 455
2019 First official language - French 34 47 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 707
2018 First official language - English 36 39 8 12 4 0 0 75 17 476
2018 First official language - French 32 44 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 731
2017 First official language - English 40 39 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 487
2017 First official language - French 29 45 14 9 4 0 0 74 12 787

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 59 33 5 2 1 0 0 91 3 495
2020 First official language - French 48 41 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 811
2019 First official language - English 47 39 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 451
2019 First official language - French 45 42 9 2 1 0 0 87 4 711
2018 First official language - English 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 476
2018 First official language - French 43 45 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 734
2017 First official language - English 51 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 486
2017 First official language - French 38 46 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 788
2014 First official language - English 43 38 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 484
2014 First official language - French 36 46 11 5 1 0 0 82 6 879

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 33 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 496
2020 First official language - French 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 810
2019 First official language - English 40 39 10 8 4 0 0 78 11 454
2019 First official language - French 38 41 13 6 3 0 0 79 8 709
2018 First official language - English 42 33 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 475
2018 First official language - French 37 42 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 733
2017 First official language - English 42 35 8 8 6 1 0 78 14 486
2017 First official language - French 32 42 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 786

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 65 26 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 491
2020 First official language - French 51 38 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 813
2019 First official language - English 55 33 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 452
2019 First official language - French 51 37 8 3 1 0 0 88 5 713
2018 First official language - English 56 31 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 471
2018 First official language - French 45 41 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 726
2017 First official language - English 62 28 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 484
2017 First official language - French 46 38 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 787
2014 First official language - English 61 27 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 483
2014 First official language - French 52 36 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 879

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 44 38 8 7 3 0 1 82 9 493
2020 First official language - French 38 40 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 813
2019 First official language - English 39 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 453
2019 First official language - French 33 41 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 710
2018 First official language - English 39 37 8 9 5 0 0 77 15 473
2018 First official language - French 32 43 13 7 4 0 1 75 12 730
2017 First official language - English 44 34 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 484
2017 First official language - French 29 44 12 9 4 0 1 74 13 787
2014 First official language - English 30 42 9 13 4 0 1 73 17 484
2014 First official language - French 24 42 18 12 4 0 1 66 16 879

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 33 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 496
2020 First official language - French 45 36 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 813
2019 First official language - English 41 37 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 455
2019 First official language - French 41 36 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 709
2018 First official language - English 47 29 8 10 5 0 1 77 15 474
2018 First official language - French 37 39 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 729
2017 First official language - English 47 32 8 7 5 0 0 79 12 486
2017 First official language - French 37 41 12 7 3 0 1 78 10 786
2014 First official language - English 34 36 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 483
2014 First official language - French 28 41 16 10 4 0 1 70 14 878

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 42 43 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 493
2020 First official language - French 41 43 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 809
2019 First official language - English 38 43 9 7 3 0 0 81 9 449
2019 First official language - French 39 41 12 5 2 0 1 82 6 703
2018 First official language - English 40 36 11 7 5 0 1 76 12 475
2018 First official language - French 33 42 15 7 3 1 0 76 9 731
2017 First official language - English 44 38 7 6 4 0 1 83 10 485
2017 First official language - French 31 46 11 7 3 1 1 78 11 786
2014 First official language - English 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 77 12 483
2014 First official language - French 30 42 18 7 2 0 0 73 9 878

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 56 32 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 495
2020 First official language - French 46 40 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 811
2019 First official language - English 47 41 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 456
2019 First official language - French 45 41 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 715
2018 First official language - English 48 36 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 473
2018 First official language - French 42 44 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 735
2017 First official language - English 53 31 7 7 3 0 0 84 9 486
2017 First official language - French 40 41 12 4 2 0 0 81 7 785
2014 First official language - English 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 482
2014 First official language - French 35 44 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 879

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 35 32 17 8 7 0 0 68 15 491
2020 First official language - French 36 35 17 7 5 0 0 71 12 811
2019 First official language - English 40 32 17 7 4 0 0 73 11 452
2019 First official language - French 41 34 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 711
2018 First official language - English 46 28 15 6 5 0 0 74 11 475
2018 First official language - French 39 31 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 738
2017 First official language - English 42 35 12 6 6 0 0 77 11 488
2017 First official language - French 36 39 15 6 3 0 0 75 9 789
2014 First official language - English 36 38 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 484
2014 First official language - French 37 39 14 7 3 0 1 76 9 879

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 9 18 42 22 9 0 1 31 27 496
2020 First official language - French 8 26 38 18 8 1 1 26 35 817
2019 First official language - English 9 20 38 23 9 0 1 32 30 455
2019 First official language - French 9 29 37 17 7 0 1 24 39 716
2018 First official language - English 7 19 41 24 8 0 1 32 26 473
2018 First official language - French 8 30 38 18 4 1 1 22 39 734
2017 First official language - English 8 19 36 22 10 1 3 34 29 485
2017 First official language - French 9 26 38 16 7 1 2 24 36 785
2014 First official language - English 6 21 42 19 10 1 1 29 27 481
2014 First official language - French 8 33 38 12 6 0 3 19 42 877

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 5 7 20 40 25 1 2 67 12 493
2020 First official language - French 3 8 24 39 21 4 2 63 12 814
2019 First official language - English 6 12 27 35 16 1 2 53 19 454
2019 First official language - French 4 14 30 31 15 4 3 49 19 712
2018 First official language - English 4 15 29 34 16 1 1 51 19 470
2018 First official language - French 5 15 35 27 13 4 2 42 20 732
2017 First official language - English 6 13 25 29 19 4 4 52 20 486
2017 First official language - French 4 12 28 28 18 6 4 51 18 784
2014 First official language - English 6 17 31 28 14 2 2 44 24 481
2014 First official language - French 6 17 31 27 11 4 4 41 25 877

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 10 20 34 25 9 1 1 34 31 495
2020 First official language - French 11 25 36 16 8 2 2 25 37 814
2019 First official language - English 16 25 32 14 10 1 3 25 42 454
2019 First official language - French 17 29 35 11 7 1 2 18 47 716
2018 First official language - English 15 25 32 19 7 1 1 27 40 471
2018 First official language - French 16 30 31 13 6 3 2 19 48 732
2017 First official language - English 16 24 33 16 7 2 2 24 41 487
2017 First official language - French 17 29 33 12 6 1 3 18 47 785
2014 First official language - English 23 25 31 11 7 1 2 18 49 482
2014 First official language - French 27 31 26 7 5 1 3 12 60 877

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 9 17 35 26 12 0 1 38 27 493
2020 First official language - French 11 19 34 24 10 1 2 35 30 809
2019 First official language - English 8 16 38 24 12 0 2 37 25 453
2019 First official language - French 9 24 35 22 9 1 1 32 33 713
2018 First official language - English 5 19 37 26 12 0 0 38 25 468
2018 First official language - French 10 24 35 20 8 2 2 29 35 732
2017 First official language - English 9 16 35 23 13 1 3 38 26 485
2017 First official language - French 11 22 35 19 10 1 2 30 34 783
2014 First official language - English 6 19 39 24 11 0 2 35 26 482
2014 First official language - French 8 26 37 19 7 1 2 26 35 876

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 16 19 29 20 12 2 2 33 37 494
2020 First official language - French 13 22 27 22 12 1 3 36 37 814
2019 First official language - English 15 22 25 20 13 2 3 35 39 454
2019 First official language - French 14 27 28 18 10 1 3 29 42 713
2018 First official language - English 14 21 30 20 12 1 2 33 36 470
2018 First official language - French 16 28 27 17 9 2 2 27 46 731
2017 First official language - English 17 21 26 17 11 4 4 31 41 485
2017 First official language - French 15 28 28 15 8 1 4 24 46 784
2014 First official language - English 19 29 30 13 7 1 2 21 48 483
2014 First official language - French 19 32 26 12 7 1 3 20 53 875

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 7 11 25 33 19 3 3 55 19 493
2020 First official language - French 4 13 26 30 20 4 3 54 18 812
2019 First official language - English 10 13 31 27 16 1 2 45 23 453
2019 First official language - French 7 22 28 25 14 2 2 41 30 713
2018 First official language - English 6 16 26 30 17 2 3 50 23 472
2018 First official language - French 9 26 30 21 9 3 2 32 36 731
2017 First official language - English 8 15 25 24 19 3 5 47 26 485
2017 First official language - French 8 23 27 22 12 4 4 37 33 782
2014 First official language - English 7 17 33 26 12 2 4 40 25 483
2014 First official language - French 8 22 28 24 11 2 4 38 32 876

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 13 20 39 15 11 1 2 26 33 491
2020 First official language - French 9 17 36 25 10 3 1 36 27 812
2019 First official language - English 13 27 34 15 7 1 2 23 42 454
2019 First official language - French 12 25 38 15 8 1 2 24 38 711
2018 First official language - English 12 22 38 17 9 2 1 26 35 474
2018 First official language - French 14 25 34 14 8 4 1 23 41 734
2017 First official language - English 16 24 31 14 9 3 3 25 42 485
2017 First official language - French 13 26 31 15 8 3 3 25 42 785
2014 First official language - English 21 23 32 14 7 1 2 22 45 482
2014 First official language - French 13 28 36 12 6 2 3 19 43 877

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 6 16 40 27 10 0 1 38 22 493
2020 First official language - French 3 12 38 31 15 1 1 46 15 814
2019 First official language - English 10 19 37 22 11 0 1 33 29 455
2019 First official language - French 7 19 35 24 12 1 2 37 27 715
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My Work Unit

Question 19. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 35 29 12 6 5 7 6 74 13 494
2020 First official language - French 34 33 14 5 2 7 5 75 9 814
2019 First official language - English 39 28 11 8 5 5 5 74 14 454
2019 First official language - French 32 33 14 7 4 5 5 72 12 714
2018 First official language - English 33 29 12 9 6 7 4 71 16 475
2018 First official language - French 24 40 14 8 5 6 3 71 14 735
2017 First official language - English 37 29 8 7 8 6 5 74 17 487
2017 First official language - French 27 33 16 7 5 6 6 68 14 784
2014 First official language - English 41 29 9 7 6 4 3 76 14 483
2014 First official language - French 26 34 16 10 5 4 5 66 16 879

Question 20. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 56 27 6 6 4 1 0 83 10 495
2020 First official language - French 60 28 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 811
2019 First official language - English 54 25 8 8 4 1 0 80 12 455
2019 First official language - French 53 33 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 709
2018 First official language - English 53 28 5 9 5 0 0 81 14 475
2018 First official language - French 50 36 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 735
2017 First official language - English 56 23 7 7 6 1 0 79 14 487
2017 First official language - French 51 33 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 785
2014 First official language - English 53 27 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 483
2014 First official language - French 47 33 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 877

Question 21. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 67 23 4 5 2 0 0 90 6 490
2020 First official language - French 63 30 3 2 1 0 0 93 4 811
2019 First official language - English 65 22 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 454
2019 First official language - French 56 33 6 5 1 0 0 89 6 711
2018 First official language - English 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 470
2018 First official language - French 54 36 6 4 1 0 0 90 4 736
2017 First official language - English 56 29 4 7 4 0 0 85 10 487
2017 First official language - French 48 39 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 784
2014 First official language - English 58 28 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 484
2014 First official language - French 43 43 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 879

Question 22. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 64 25 5 5 2 1 0 89 7 490
2020 First official language - French 56 33 6 3 2 1 0 89 4 808
2019 First official language - English 56 32 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 456
2019 First official language - French 50 36 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 712
2018 First official language - English 56 31 5 6 1 1 0 88 7 472
2018 First official language - French 43 45 8 3 1 1 0 89 4 735

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 58 19 7 6 3 5 2 83 9 496
2020 First official language - French 58 25 7 2 2 3 3 88 4 815
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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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 64 19 8 3 2 1 3 86 5 496
2020 First official language - French 59 26 10 1 1 1 3 87 2 817
2019 First official language - English 56 26 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 455
2019 First official language - French 51 29 10 3 1 1 4 85 5 715

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 53 30 6 6 3 1 1 85 9 494
2020 First official language - French 54 32 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 815
2019 First official language - English 46 30 10 9 3 1 1 78 12 454
2019 First official language - French 45 35 10 7 1 1 1 81 8 714
2018 First official language - English 48 29 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 473
2018 First official language - French 42 36 12 5 4 1 1 79 9 735
2017 First official language - English 48 34 7 6 4 0 1 83 10 487
2017 First official language - French 40 38 11 8 2 1 0 79 10 788
2014 First official language - English 47 33 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 484
2014 First official language - French 38 39 12 7 3 0 1 78 10 878

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 64 17 9 4 4 2 1 83 8 495
2020 First official language - French 57 25 11 3 1 1 2 84 5 812

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 63 23 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 496
2020 First official language - French 59 29 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 815
2019 First official language - English 53 30 7 7 3 1 1 84 10 454
2019 First official language - French 49 34 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 715
2018 First official language - English 52 31 6 5 4 1 1 85 9 468
2018 First official language - French 46 36 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 734
2017 First official language - English 53 31 6 6 4 0 0 85 10 488
2017 First official language - French 44 40 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 788
2014 First official language - English 54 30 9 4 2 0 1 84 7 483
2014 First official language - French 43 36 12 5 2 1 0 80 8 879

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 46 54 496
2020 First official language - French 47 53 817

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 70 12 6 1 1 3 7 90 3 493
2020 First official language - French 62 21 6 2 1 4 5 91 3 815

Question 30. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 68 19 5 5 2 0 0 87 7 496
2020 First official language - French 64 23 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 816
2019 First official language - English 56 27 7 7 4 0 0 83 11 456
2019 First official language - French 56 29 9 5 1 0 0 85 7 711
2018 First official language - English 58 22 7 7 5 0 1 81 12 475
2018 First official language - French 50 31 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 734
2017 First official language - English 62 20 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 488
2017 First official language - French 53 30 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 788
2014 First official language - English 58 28 5 5 2 1 0 87 7 484
2014 First official language - French 45 34 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 878
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Senior Management

Question 31. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 52 22 8 5 3 9 1 82 9 496
2020 First official language - French 44 36 9 3 1 7 0 86 5 815
2019 First official language - English 39 32 12 7 3 7 0 77 10 452
2019 First official language - French 30 44 13 5 2 7 0 79 7 708
2018 First official language - English 43 31 11 7 2 7 0 79 9 477
2018 First official language - French 30 42 14 4 3 6 0 77 8 732
2017 First official language - English 39 31 13 6 5 6 0 75 11 487
2017 First official language - French 25 43 15 6 4 8 0 74 10 787
2014 First official language - English 33 33 16 7 3 6 1 71 11 484
2014 First official language - French 21 41 19 8 3 8 0 67 11 878

Question 32. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 46 30 10 7 4 2 0 78 12 494
2020 First official language - French 42 38 11 6 2 2 0 81 8 814
2019 First official language - English 35 35 16 8 5 2 0 71 12 451
2019 First official language - French 26 45 17 7 2 2 0 73 10 706
2018 First official language - English 38 37 12 7 4 2 0 76 11 475
2018 First official language - French 26 43 18 7 3 2 0 71 10 734
2017 First official language - English 33 35 12 10 7 3 0 70 17 487
2017 First official language - French 23 41 20 7 4 3 0 67 12 788
2014 First official language - English 30 34 18 9 6 3 1 66 15 484
2014 First official language - French 19 40 23 11 3 3 0 62 15 878

Question 33. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 34 31 14 9 6 5 1 69 16 496
2020 First official language - French 31 40 14 8 2 5 0 75 11 812
2019 First official language - English 27 33 20 9 6 6 0 63 16 448
2019 First official language - French 19 42 19 9 3 7 0 66 13 706
2018 First official language - English 25 40 14 12 4 5 0 68 17 477
2018 First official language - French 18 40 24 7 3 7 1 64 11 729
2017 First official language - English 22 36 17 14 6 5 0 62 21 487
2017 First official language - French 15 40 24 9 4 8 0 61 14 787
2014 First official language - English 20 33 18 15 7 6 0 57 24 484
2014 First official language - French 14 37 27 11 4 7 0 55 16 879

Question 34. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 31 34 13 12 7 3 0 67 19 495
2020 First official language - French 33 42 13 8 2 2 0 76 10 813
2019 First official language - English 23 37 16 15 6 3 0 62 22 450
2019 First official language - French 20 42 19 12 4 3 0 64 16 711
2018 First official language - English 23 39 12 17 6 3 0 64 24 476
2018 First official language - French 19 43 18 12 4 3 0 65 17 734
2017 First official language - English 21 41 14 13 9 4 0 63 22 487
2017 First official language - French 22 42 19 11 4 3 0 65 15 787
2014 First official language - English 22 36 14 16 8 3 0 61 25 484
2014 First official language - French 18 42 21 11 5 3 0 62 16 876

Question 35. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 72 17 8 0 0 1 1 91 1 495
2020 First official language - French 71 19 7 1 0 1 0 92 1 814
2019 First official language - English 69 20 7 1 1 3 0 92 1 454
2019 First official language - French 64 27 6 1 1 2 0 92 2 715
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 36 42 10 7 2 2 0 80 10 495
2020 First official language - French 35 48 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 814
2019 First official language - English 30 46 14 6 2 1 0 77 9 455
2019 First official language - French 29 48 14 6 1 1 0 79 6 714
2018 First official language - English 33 48 11 7 1 1 0 81 8 475
2018 First official language - French 29 50 13 6 1 1 0 79 7 735
2017 First official language - English 36 40 11 8 4 1 0 76 12 486
2017 First official language - French 28 49 14 7 1 2 0 77 9 787
2014 First official language - English 34 38 13 10 2 2 0 74 13 484
2014 First official language - French 27 48 17 4 1 2 0 76 6 879

Question 37. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 22 42 15 12 4 5 0 68 17 492
2020 First official language - French 25 47 14 7 2 4 0 76 10 812
2019 First official language - English 17 41 18 15 7 3 0 60 22 451
2019 First official language - French 18 41 22 13 3 4 0 61 17 708

Question 38. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 48 30 9 7 2 3 1 81 10 493
2020 First official language - French 47 36 9 3 2 2 1 85 5 815
2019 First official language - English 45 34 10 5 3 2 1 81 9 455
2019 First official language - French 42 39 10 5 2 1 1 82 8 714
2018 First official language - English 47 33 7 7 3 2 1 82 10 475
2018 First official language - French 45 40 7 4 3 1 0 87 7 734
2017 First official language - English 49 30 8 6 2 3 1 82 9 486
2017 First official language - French 42 40 8 5 2 2 0 84 8 788
2014 First official language - English 51 34 6 3 3 3 1 88 6 484
2014 First official language - French 43 41 7 4 2 2 1 86 7 879

Question 39. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 48 31 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 494
2020 First official language - French 47 37 11 2 1 2 0 86 3 812
2019 First official language - English 48 32 13 4 2 1 0 81 6 451
2019 First official language - French 44 39 12 3 1 1 0 84 4 712
2018 First official language - English 46 37 12 3 2 1 0 84 4 469
2018 First official language - French 43 42 10 3 1 1 0 85 4 730

Question 40. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 23 23 14 12 9 15 3 57 26 494
2020 First official language - French 26 25 20 9 5 12 3 60 16 812
2019 First official language - English 21 24 17 12 10 12 4 53 26 453
2019 First official language - French 20 25 21 12 7 11 4 53 23 712
2018 First official language - English 20 23 19 14 10 11 3 50 28 476
2018 First official language - French 20 27 19 11 8 12 2 55 22 732
2017 First official language - English 20 23 16 15 11 12 3 50 31 485
2017 First official language - French 15 21 22 11 10 15 6 45 27 786
2014 First official language - English 20 19 18 15 10 13 4 47 30 484
2014 First official language - French 12 24 22 13 11 14 4 45 29 878

Question 41. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 28 33 17 12 7 3 0 63 19 494
2020 First official language - French 32 37 17 8 2 3 0 72 10 809
2019 First official language - English 22 35 13 18 8 4 1 60 26 453
2019 First official language - French 28 37 18 10 5 2 0 67 14 709
2018 First official language - English 24 35 16 16 6 2 0 60 23 475
2018 First official language - French 24 42 19 8 4 2 0 68 12 734
2017 First official language - English 28 33 12 13 7 6 1 65 22 488
2017 First official language - French 29 42 15 7 2 4 0 75 9 785
2014 First official language - English 25 34 16 15 7 2 1 61 22 484
2014 First official language - French 23 42 19 9 4 2 1 67 14 877

Question 42. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 21 29 14 14 14 3 3 55 30 496
2020 First official language - French 29 32 15 12 6 3 3 65 19 816
2019 First official language - English 19 28 14 19 15 3 2 50 36 453
2019 First official language - French 23 32 18 12 10 2 2 58 23 714
2018 First official language - English 20 27 15 20 13 2 2 50 35 475
2018 First official language - French 25 32 18 13 8 3 2 59 22 735
2017 First official language - English 20 24 12 20 14 5 4 49 37 486
2017 First official language - French 20 33 17 14 9 4 3 57 25 787
2014 First official language - English 17 23 15 23 16 2 2 42 41 484
2014 First official language - French 14 30 19 18 12 4 3 47 33 879

Question 43a. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 47 23 12 9 5 1 3 73 14 496
2020 First official language - French 52 20 14 6 3 1 4 76 9 815
2019 First official language - English 56 22 12 4 3 0 3 81 7 453
2019 First official language - French 53 24 12 4 2 1 3 81 7 714

Question 43b. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 56 22 12 3 3 2 3 81 6 494
2020 First official language - French 55 23 12 4 2 2 3 81 6 814
2019 First official language - English 52 26 13 3 2 1 3 81 6 454
2019 First official language - French 56 19 13 3 3 1 4 79 7 714

Question 43c. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 76 8 2 2 3 5 4 92 6 494
2020 First official language - French 82 7 3 1 1 2 4 94 3 810
2019 First official language - English 76 9 4 2 2 4 4 92 4 452
2019 First official language - French 78 7 3 2 2 3 5 93 4 714

Question 43d. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 73 12 3 1 2 1 7 94 3 494
2020 First official language - French 76 10 4 1 0 2 7 94 2 812
2019 First official language - English 83 4 2 1 2 1 8 95 3 451
2019 First official language - French 80 6 1 1 1 1 11 97 2 707

Question 44. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 32 44 13 5 3 2 1 78 9 495
2020 First official language - French 30 44 17 4 1 4 0 77 6 813
2019 First official language - English 23 50 15 9 2 2 0 74 11 455
2019 First official language - French 24 45 17 6 2 5 0 73 8 711
2018 First official language - English 29 39 16 9 4 3 0 70 13 474
2018 First official language - French 26 44 20 5 2 3 0 73 7 735
2017 First official language - English 30 41 14 9 4 3 0 73 13 484
2017 First official language - French 22 42 22 5 3 5 0 68 8 785

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 43 38 8 7 2 1 0 83 10 495
2020 First official language - French 45 41 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 810
2019 First official language - English 42 40 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 453
2019 First official language - French 45 40 9 4 1 1 0 87 5 708
2018 First official language - English 46 37 9 6 1 2 0 84 7 475
2018 First official language - French 46 41 6 3 1 2 0 89 5 729
2017 First official language - English 48 37 6 6 3 1 0 85 8 485
2017 First official language - French 40 46 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 788
2014 First official language - English 49 34 9 3 2 2 0 85 6 484
2014 First official language - French 38 43 12 3 1 3 0 84 4 879

Question 46. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 44 33 11 6 2 3 1 80 9 493
2020 First official language - French 50 35 7 2 1 4 0 89 3 814
2019 First official language - English 49 33 11 4 2 1 0 84 6 451
2019 First official language - French 49 38 8 2 0 3 0 90 2 714
2018 First official language - English 47 35 9 6 1 3 0 84 7 471
2018 First official language - French 45 41 8 3 1 3 0 88 4 731
2017 First official language - English 46 30 12 4 2 5 0 80 7 488
2017 First official language - French 40 41 9 3 1 5 0 86 4 784
2014 First official language - English 48 30 11 4 2 6 0 82 5 482
2014 First official language - French 39 42 13 1 1 4 0 84 2 879

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 44 33 11 5 3 3 1 80 8 494
2020 First official language - French 52 33 8 2 1 4 0 88 3 812

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 28 6 8 3 4 2 82 11 494
2020 First official language - French 54 31 5 3 2 3 2 89 5 814

Question 49. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 62 26 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 496
2020 First official language - French 65 28 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 814
2019 First official language - English 59 30 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 453
2019 First official language - French 57 35 5 2 1 0 0 92 2 713
2018 First official language - English 58 31 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 475
2018 First official language - French 55 36 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 729
2017 First official language - English 57 32 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 488
2017 First official language - French 49 41 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 788
2014 First official language - English 56 31 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 484
2014 First official language - French 44 46 8 1 0 0 0 90 2 875

Question 50. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 58 26 9 4 3 0 0 84 6 496
2020 First official language - French 63 25 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 808
2019 First official language - English 55 29 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 453
2019 First official language - French 58 31 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 711
2018 First official language - English 55 30 9 3 2 1 0 85 5 471
2018 First official language - French 56 30 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 731
2017 First official language - English 53 30 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 486
2017 First official language - French 50 34 11 2 2 1 0 84 4 782
2014 First official language - English 44 33 14 7 2 1 0 77 9 484
2014 First official language - French 37 44 14 3 1 1 0 82 4 879

Question 51. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 56 29 7 4 3 0 0 85 7 493
2020 First official language - French 60 28 7 3 2 0 0 88 4 809
2019 First official language - English 50 33 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 450
2019 First official language - French 55 33 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 707
2018 First official language - English 49 35 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 473
2018 First official language - French 51 35 9 3 1 0 0 87 5 731
2017 First official language - English 51 32 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 488
2017 First official language - French 45 39 11 3 1 0 0 84 5 787
2014 First official language - English 42 36 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 483
2014 First official language - French 36 46 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 878

Question 52. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 23 12 6 5 4 1 76 11 496
2020 First official language - French 59 23 10 4 1 2 0 84 5 812
2019 First official language - English 45 22 15 9 5 2 1 70 15 456
2019 First official language - French 55 25 9 6 2 3 0 83 8 713
2018 First official language - English 47 24 15 8 5 1 1 72 13 474
2018 First official language - French 52 25 13 5 2 2 0 80 8 732
2017 First official language - English 39 25 16 10 6 3 0 66 17 485
2017 First official language - French 45 28 13 5 3 6 0 77 9 783
2014 First official language - English 41 23 18 10 4 4 1 67 15 483
2014 First official language - French 38 32 16 7 4 4 1 73 11 879
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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 26 37 37 496
2020 First official language - French 26 43 31 817
2019 First official language - English 38 27 35 456
2019 First official language - French 34 37 30 715
2018 First official language - English 37 32 31 476
2018 First official language - French 32 41 27 736
2017 First official language - English 39 27 35 488
2017 First official language - French 30 42 28 787
2014 First official language - English 33 31 36 483
2014 First official language - French 34 35 31 878

Question 54. 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
2020 First official language - English 17 24 39 5 4 10 131
2020 First official language - French 21 42 25 2 2 9 212
2019 First official language - English 13 27 36 3 14 7 172
2019 First official language - French 16 39 26 4 10 5 238
2018 First official language - English 13 28 32 6 16 5 172
2018 First official language - French 15 42 25 3 5 10 235
2017 First official language - English 10 22 29 5 23 11 186
2017 First official language - French 11 34 32 5 8 9 242
2014 First official language - English 13 27 32 11 9999 16 159
2014 First official language - French 13 40 35 4 9999 9 299
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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 55. 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
2020 First official language - English 11 89 496
2020 First official language - French 8 92 814
2019 First official language - English 12 88 455
2019 First official language - French 10 90 714
2018 First official language - English 10 90 475
2018 First official language - French 9 91 736

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 43 57 55
2020 First official language - French 49 51 62
2019 First official language - English 46 54 55
2019 First official language - French 54 46 74
2018 First official language - English 51 49 50
2018 First official language - French 45 55 68

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 58 42 55
2020 First official language - French 60 40 62
2019 First official language - English 59 41 55
2019 First official language - French 59 41 74
2018 First official language - English 63 37 50
2018 First official language - French 72 28 68

Question 56d. 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 First official language - English 0 100 55
2019 First official language - French 0 100 74
2018 First official language - English 0 100 50
2018 First official language - French 0 100 68

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 29 71 55
2020 First official language - French 40 60 62
2019 First official language - English 36 64 53
2019 First official language - French 39 61 74
2018 First official language - English 44 56 50
2018 First official language - French 23 77 68

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 48 52 55
2020 First official language - French 41 59 62
2019 First official language - English 34 66 53
2019 First official language - French 40 60 74
2018 First official language - English 33 67 50
2018 First official language - French 45 55 68

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 46 54 55
2020 First official language - French 41 59 62
2019 First official language - English 40 60 53
2019 First official language - French 38 62 74
2018 First official language - English 42 58 50
2018 First official language - French 46 54 68

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 47 53 55
2020 First official language - French 46 54 62
2019 First official language - English 42 58 53
2019 First official language - French 40 60 74
2018 First official language - English 32 68 50
2018 First official language - French 38 62 68

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 36 64 55
2020 First official language - French 22 78 62
2019 First official language - English 22 78 53
2019 First official language - French 24 76 74
2018 First official language - English 32 68 50
2018 First official language - French 21 79 68

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 46 54 55
2020 First official language - French 63 37 62
2019 First official language - English 51 49 53
2019 First official language - French 60 40 74
2018 First official language - English 63 37 50
2018 First official language - French 64 36 68

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 31 69 55
2020 First official language - French 37 63 62
2019 First official language - English 26 74 53
2019 First official language - French 37 63 74
2018 First official language - English 26 74 50
2018 First official language - French 29 71 68

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 0 100 53
2019 First official language - French 0 100 74

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 50 55
2020 First official language - French 48 52 62
2019 First official language - English 38 62 53
2019 First official language - French 44 56 74
2018 First official language - English 40 60 50
2018 First official language - French 39 61 68

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 20 80 55
2020 First official language - French 18 82 62
2019 First official language - English 28 72 53
2019 First official language - French 27 73 74
2018 First official language - English 15 85 50
2018 First official language - French 18 82 68

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 18 82 55
2020 First official language - French 14 86 62
2019 First official language - English 14 86 53
2019 First official language - French 14 86 74

Question 58a. 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
2020 First official language - English 42 58 55
2020 First official language - French 72 28 62
2019 First official language - English 55 45 52
2019 First official language - French 58 42 74
2018 First official language - English 52 48 50
2018 First official language - French 53 47 68

Question 58b. 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
2020 First official language - English 23 77 55
2020 First official language - French 19 81 62
2019 First official language - English 30 70 52
2019 First official language - French 27 73 74
2018 First official language - English 33 67 50
2018 First official language - French 31 69 68

Question 58c. 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
2020 First official language - English 13 87 55
2020 First official language - French 15 85 62
2019 First official language - English 13 87 52
2019 First official language - French 9 91 74

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 28 72 55
2020 First official language - French 17 83 62
2019 First official language - English 14 86 52
2019 First official language - French 16 84 74
2018 First official language - English 16 84 50
2018 First official language - French 10 90 68

Question 58e. 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
2018 First official language - English 9 91 50
2018 First official language - French 9 91 68

Question 58g. 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
2020 First official language - English 14 86 55
2020 First official language - French 14 86 62
2019 First official language - English 16 84 52
2019 First official language - French 14 86 74
2018 First official language - English 16 84 50
2018 First official language - French 15 85 68

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 18 82 55
2020 First official language - French 14 86 62
2019 First official language - English 16 84 52
2019 First official language - French 21 79 74

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 24 76 55
2020 First official language - French 23 77 62
2019 First official language - English 34 66 52
2019 First official language - French 16 84 74
2018 First official language - English 30 70 50
2018 First official language - French 19 81 68

Question 59b. 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
2018 First official language - English 16 84 49
2018 First official language - French 18 82 67

Question 59i. 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
2018 First official language - English 15 85 49
2018 First official language - French 8 92 67

Question 59j. 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
2018 First official language - English 33 67 49
2018 First official language - French 20 80 67

Question 59l. 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
2018 First official language - English 51 49 49
2018 First official language - French 39 61 67

Question 59n. 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
2018 First official language - English 65 35 49
2018 First official language - French 31 69 67

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 14 86 49
2018 First official language - French 13 87 67

Question 60. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 15 14 14 5 5 40 7 54 20 496
2020 First official language - French 20 17 13 4 2 38 7 66 11 813
2019 First official language - English 17 15 18 10 4 30 7 51 21 455
2019 First official language - French 18 18 18 4 4 30 9 58 13 713
2018 First official language - English 14 12 20 6 4 35 7 46 19 474
2018 First official language - French 17 17 17 5 3 35 6 58 13 731
2017 First official language - English 14 15 14 6 6 35 10 52 22 485
2017 First official language - French 13 18 17 5 3 35 9 55 14 789
2014 First official language - English 20 13 15 5 5 34 8 57 18 483
2014 First official language - French 11 18 19 5 4 34 10 51 16 877

Question 61. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 36 30 12 5 4 12 0 76 10 495
2020 First official language - French 38 33 12 3 2 11 1 81 5 814
2019 First official language - English 41 30 14 6 2 6 1 76 9 455
2019 First official language - French 36 37 14 3 2 7 0 79 6 714
2018 First official language - English 34 29 18 5 2 11 2 72 7 476
2018 First official language - French 33 40 12 4 1 10 1 81 6 731
2017 First official language - English 32 32 14 6 4 11 2 73 12 484
2017 First official language - French 28 35 17 3 2 13 1 73 7 788
2014 First official language - English 34 25 19 4 3 14 1 70 8 483
2014 First official language - French 24 34 18 4 2 16 2 71 7 877
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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 62. 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
2020 First official language - English 9 91 495
2020 First official language - French 4 96 813
2019 First official language - English 8 92 454
2019 First official language - French 5 95 714
2018 First official language - English 5 95 471
2018 First official language - French 5 95 733

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 48 52 42
2020 First official language - French 42 58 35
2019 First official language - English 34 66 37
2019 First official language - French 46 54 38
2018 First official language - English 20 80 25
2018 First official language - French 43 57 40

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 81 19 42
2020 First official language - French 74 26 35
2019 First official language - English 75 25 37
2019 First official language - French 71 29 38

Question 63d. 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
2020 First official language - English 0 100 42
2020 First official language - French 0 100 35
2019 First official language - English 0 100 37
2019 First official language - French 0 100 38
2018 First official language - English 0 100 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 40

Question 63f. 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 0 100 37
2019 First official language - French 0 100 38

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 27 73 42
2020 First official language - French 28 72 35
2019 First official language - English 31 69 37
2019 First official language - French 24 76 34
2018 First official language - English 20 80 25
2018 First official language - French 25 75 39

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 37 63 42
2020 First official language - French 14 86 35

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 18 82 42
2020 First official language - French 14 86 35
2019 First official language - English 15 85 37
2019 First official language - French 15 85 34

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 62 42
2020 First official language - French 28 72 35
2019 First official language - English 45 55 37
2019 First official language - French 28 72 34
2018 First official language - English 45 55 25
2018 First official language - French 33 67 39

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 22 78 37
2019 First official language - French 18 82 34

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 100 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 39

Question 64h. 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
2018 First official language - English 0 100 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 39

Question 64k. 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
2020 First official language - English 0 100 42
2020 First official language - French 0 100 35
2019 First official language - English 0 100 37
2019 First official language - French 0 100 34

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 24 76 42
2020 First official language - French 17 83 35
2019 First official language - English 20 80 37
2019 First official language - French 14 86 34

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 0 100 42
2020 First official language - French 0 100 35
2019 First official language - English 0 100 37
2019 First official language - French 0 100 34
2018 First official language - English 0 100 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 39

Question 65a. 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
2020 First official language - English 33 67 42
2020 First official language - French 41 59 35
2019 First official language - English 27 73 37
2019 First official language - French 42 58 34
2018 First official language - English 31 69 25
2018 First official language - French 37 63 40

Question 65b. 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
2018 First official language - English 20 80 25
2018 First official language - French 22 78 40

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 62 42
2020 First official language - French 45 55 35
2019 First official language - English 58 42 37
2019 First official language - French 43 57 34
2018 First official language - English 48 52 25
2018 First official language - French 37 63 40

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 100 24
2018 First official language - French 0 100 39

Question 66j. 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
2018 First official language - English 42 58 24
2018 First official language - French 23 77 39

Question 66l. 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
2018 First official language - English 67 33 24
2018 First official language - French 52 48 39

Question 66n. 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
2018 First official language - English 79 21 24
2018 First official language - French 65 35 39

Question 67. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 17 11 16 5 3 43 5 54 15 495
2020 First official language - French 21 16 13 2 1 40 6 69 7 812
2019 First official language - English 17 12 20 5 3 37 7 52 13 454
2019 First official language - French 19 18 17 1 3 32 9 64 6 713
2018 First official language - English 17 12 19 4 2 41 6 54 11 468
2018 First official language - French 17 18 15 3 1 39 7 64 8 733
2017 First official language - English 18 12 15 3 3 41 8 58 11 487
2017 First official language - French 13 21 17 2 2 38 9 62 6 788
2014 First official language - English 19 9 20 2 2 41 7 55 7 483
2014 First official language - French 11 16 19 2 1 41 10 56 5 879

Question 68. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 37 29 14 4 4 12 0 76 8 492
2020 First official language - French 41 33 12 3 1 11 1 83 4 811
2019 First official language - English 44 27 14 4 2 9 1 78 7 454
2019 First official language - French 38 35 13 2 2 9 1 81 4 714
2018 First official language - English 36 28 16 3 1 13 2 76 5 472
2018 First official language - French 32 37 14 3 1 12 1 80 4 732
2017 First official language - English 37 30 12 3 2 15 2 80 5 487
2017 First official language - French 27 39 14 1 2 15 2 79 4 785
2014 First official language - English 37 24 17 2 1 17 1 75 4 484
2014 First official language - French 23 37 15 2 1 19 3 78 3 878

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 8 0 0 18 56 9 8 10 90 11
2020 First official language - French 0 0 41 20 30 10 0 0 55 10
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 39 22 15 11 10 0 2 62 22 496
2020 First official language - French 40 21 16 13 7 0 3 64 20 814

Question 70b. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 32 32 18 11 6 0 0 64 17 493
2020 First official language - French 31 29 20 12 6 0 1 61 19 809
2019 First official language - English 23 31 24 9 12 0 1 55 21 454
2019 First official language - French 22 29 22 11 14 0 1 52 26 716
2018 First official language - English 19 28 23 14 14 0 2 48 29 475
2018 First official language - French 21 23 24 15 14 0 2 45 30 735
2017 First official language - English 20 25 21 14 20 0 0 46 34 488
2017 First official language - French 20 17 22 17 20 0 3 38 39 785

Question 70c. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 17 28 21 18 15 0 1 45 34 494
2020 First official language - French 16 24 30 17 12 0 0 40 29 813
2019 First official language - English 19 34 25 11 11 0 0 53 22 454
2019 First official language - French 18 28 29 16 8 0 0 46 25 715
2018 First official language - English 17 28 30 14 10 0 0 46 25 474
2018 First official language - French 15 24 32 19 10 0 0 38 29 733
2017 First official language - English 19 28 27 13 13 0 0 47 26 488
2017 First official language - French 14 26 30 18 11 0 1 40 29 788

Question 70d. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 22 31 26 11 9 0 0 53 21 494
2020 First official language - French 20 27 27 17 9 0 0 47 26 813
2019 First official language - English 26 33 24 10 7 0 0 58 17 450
2019 First official language - French 22 30 26 13 8 0 1 53 21 709
2018 First official language - English 21 33 25 12 7 0 1 55 19 475
2018 First official language - French 17 29 26 18 9 0 1 46 27 733
2017 First official language - English 27 28 22 12 9 0 1 56 21 488
2017 First official language - French 17 27 26 19 10 0 2 44 30 784

Question 70e. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 22 24 26 14 13 0 1 47 28 493
2020 First official language - French 23 24 25 16 11 0 1 47 28 807
2019 First official language - English 23 26 25 13 13 0 0 49 26 450
2019 First official language - French 22 26 26 14 10 0 1 49 25 712
2018 First official language - English 20 29 24 15 10 1 1 50 26 474
2018 First official language - French 18 25 25 18 12 1 1 44 30 733
2017 First official language - English 22 27 24 13 12 1 2 50 26 488
2017 First official language - French 18 22 26 19 13 0 2 41 33 788

Question 70f. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 41 28 15 8 7 0 2 69 16 494
2020 First official language - French 40 26 16 9 6 0 3 68 15 808
2019 First official language - English 50 25 12 7 4 0 2 77 11 452
2019 First official language - French 48 25 12 6 4 0 5 76 11 714
2018 First official language - English 46 27 13 7 5 0 2 75 12 472
2018 First official language - French 40 26 15 8 5 0 6 70 14 729
2017 First official language - English 44 24 13 6 6 1 6 73 12 487
2017 First official language - French 36 24 17 7 5 0 10 68 13 787

Question 70g. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 24 28 21 14 14 0 0 52 27 493
2020 First official language - French 33 24 23 10 9 0 0 57 20 815
2019 First official language - English 32 31 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 453
2019 First official language - French 35 31 19 7 7 0 1 67 14 711
2018 First official language - English 28 31 20 11 9 0 1 59 20 475
2018 First official language - French 30 26 23 10 10 0 1 57 20 730
2017 First official language - English 25 29 26 9 10 0 1 55 19 486
2017 First official language - French 30 28 20 14 6 0 1 59 20 787

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 22 19 11 13 0 6 55 25 493
2020 First official language - French 29 23 22 13 7 1 5 56 21 810

Question 70i. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 33 35 19 7 5 0 1 69 12 495
2020 First official language - French 36 35 19 7 2 1 1 71 9 812
2019 First official language - English 26 36 22 11 4 1 0 63 15 456
2019 First official language - French 32 36 20 7 4 0 1 69 11 713
2018 First official language - English 27 35 22 10 5 0 1 63 15 474
2018 First official language - French 26 34 23 11 3 1 1 62 14 734
2017 First official language - English 31 28 21 12 7 0 2 61 19 487
2017 First official language - French 28 33 21 11 4 1 2 63 15 785

Question 70j. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 24 35 25 9 7 0 1 59 16 493
2020 First official language - French 26 35 24 10 4 1 1 62 14 810
2019 First official language - English 21 36 24 14 3 0 0 58 18 456
2019 First official language - French 26 36 22 11 5 0 1 62 16 711
2018 First official language - English 19 40 24 10 6 0 1 60 16 475
2018 First official language - French 22 32 30 11 4 1 1 55 15 733
2017 First official language - English 24 35 19 12 9 1 1 60 21 486
2017 First official language - French 23 30 25 14 6 1 2 55 20 784

Question 70k. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 35 33 16 10 6 0 1 69 15 495
2020 First official language - French 36 31 19 10 3 0 0 68 13 807
2019 First official language - English 27 33 22 12 6 0 0 60 18 456
2019 First official language - French 32 32 20 8 6 0 1 65 14 712
2018 First official language - English 26 33 19 13 7 0 1 60 20 472
2018 First official language - French 25 32 25 12 4 0 1 58 16 734
2017 First official language - English 30 28 20 12 8 0 2 59 21 487
2017 First official language - French 26 30 23 14 6 0 2 57 20 786

Question 70l. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 52 26 10 7 5 0 1 78 12 494
2020 First official language - French 53 24 14 6 3 0 1 77 9 809
2019 First official language - English 46 27 15 7 4 0 1 74 12 456
2019 First official language - French 50 25 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 709

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 28 30 22 13 6 0 0 59 19 493
2020 First official language - French 31 30 22 12 6 0 0 61 17 811

Question 70n. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 26 34 22 12 5 0 1 60 17 495
2020 First official language - French 32 28 24 11 4 1 0 60 15 814
2019 First official language - English 34 32 21 9 4 0 1 66 13 452
2019 First official language - French 35 33 19 8 3 0 1 69 12 708
2018 First official language - English 31 34 22 9 4 0 1 65 13 469
2018 First official language - French 29 31 22 11 5 0 2 61 16 730
2017 First official language - English 32 33 18 7 8 0 1 66 15 484
2017 First official language - French 31 31 22 9 4 0 2 63 14 786

Question 70o. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 40 34 14 8 3 0 1 76 11 492
2020 First official language - French 47 25 16 7 2 1 2 75 9 807
2019 First official language - English 58 24 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 453
2019 First official language - French 62 22 9 4 1 0 2 86 5 709
2018 First official language - English 53 27 12 4 3 0 2 82 6 476
2018 First official language - French 53 26 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 730
2017 First official language - English 56 25 10 5 2 0 2 83 7 487
2017 First official language - French 58 23 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 787

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 21 45 21 8 6 0 0 65 14 494
2020 First official language - French 35 36 21 6 3 0 0 70 9 811

Question 70q. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 68 17 6 2 2 1 4 90 4 494
2020 First official language - French 64 19 9 2 1 0 5 88 3 810
2019 First official language - English 84 6 4 1 2 0 3 93 3 454
2019 First official language - French 74 11 3 1 1 1 9 94 2 710
2018 First official language - English 77 12 3 1 1 0 6 95 2 474
2018 First official language - French 70 14 6 1 1 0 7 91 2 732

Question 70r. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 78 9 3 3 3 1 3 91 6 495
2020 First official language - French 83 7 4 2 1 0 3 93 3 813
2019 First official language - English 76 10 7 3 3 0 2 88 5 452
2019 First official language - French 74 11 6 2 3 1 2 88 6 705
2018 First official language - English 76 11 5 2 2 2 3 90 5 472
2018 First official language - French 74 11 5 3 3 1 4 89 6 732
2017 First official language - English 79 8 5 3 3 0 2 89 6 487
2017 First official language - French 73 11 5 2 3 1 5 90 5 786

Question 70s. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 68 20 5 3 2 0 1 89 5 491
2020 First official language - French 74 14 6 2 2 0 2 90 3 807
2019 First official language - English 57 28 9 4 1 0 1 86 5 452
2019 First official language - French 59 24 9 3 3 0 2 85 5 707
2018 First official language - English 60 27 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 472
2018 First official language - French 59 23 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 734
2017 First official language - English 58 29 8 1 2 0 2 88 4 487
2017 First official language - French 59 22 10 4 1 0 4 85 5 788

Question 70t. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 67 16 8 5 4 0 1 84 8 492
2020 First official language - French 74 13 6 4 2 0 2 88 6 807
2019 First official language - English 58 23 8 6 4 0 1 82 10 449
2019 First official language - French 68 14 8 4 4 0 2 84 8 705
2018 First official language - English 56 21 12 5 5 0 0 78 11 474
2018 First official language - French 62 16 9 8 3 0 2 80 11 731
2017 First official language - English 59 21 7 5 6 0 2 81 11 485
2017 First official language - French 62 16 10 5 3 0 4 81 8 785

Question 70u. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 57 11 5 1 1 0 26 91 3 494
2020 First official language - French 63 10 5 3 1 0 18 89 5 808
2019 First official language - English 56 14 5 2 1 0 22 90 4 450
2019 First official language - French 60 12 5 2 1 0 20 89 4 704
2018 First official language - English 53 16 6 1 1 0 25 91 2 471
2018 First official language - French 54 12 6 3 1 0 25 87 5 730
2017 First official language - English 55 13 4 1 1 0 27 92 3 485
2017 First official language - French 57 13 3 2 1 0 23 91 5 786

Question 70v. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 68 20 6 2 1 0 4 91 3 496
2020 First official language - French 78 14 5 1 0 0 3 94 1 817
2019 First official language - English 74 16 6 0 1 0 4 93 1 453
2019 First official language - French 76 14 4 1 0 0 4 94 2 703
2018 First official language - English 68 19 6 1 1 0 6 92 1 472
2018 First official language - French 73 15 5 2 1 0 5 92 3 731
2017 First official language - English 67 19 6 1 1 0 6 92 2 483
2017 First official language - French 69 16 5 1 0 0 8 93 1 784

Question 70w. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 69 18 5 3 3 0 2 89 7 496
2020 First official language - French 78 12 4 2 2 1 1 92 4 816
2019 First official language - English 71 13 5 4 6 0 2 85 10 455
2019 First official language - French 77 9 5 2 2 0 3 90 4 708
2018 First official language - English 68 16 4 3 6 0 3 87 9 475
2018 First official language - French 73 11 6 3 3 0 4 88 6 734
2017 First official language - English 61 15 7 6 6 0 5 81 12 487
2017 First official language - French 68 13 6 4 3 0 5 86 8 789

Question 70x. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 36 34 18 6 3 0 1 72 10 496
2020 First official language - French 47 28 15 6 2 0 1 76 9 817
2019 First official language - English 47 30 15 3 3 0 1 78 6 455
2019 First official language - French 52 27 14 3 2 0 1 81 5 708
2018 First official language - English 45 29 17 5 2 0 1 75 8 473
2018 First official language - French 44 26 17 6 3 0 3 73 10 731
2017 First official language - English 49 28 13 4 3 0 3 80 7 484
2017 First official language - French 50 25 15 5 2 0 3 78 7 784

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 23 43 23 7 4 0 0 66 11 496
2020 First official language - French 29 39 22 8 1 0 0 68 10 814

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 12 32 37 14 5 0 0 44 19 496
2020 First official language - French 14 34 35 13 4 0 0 48 18 817
2019 First official language - English 16 36 37 7 3 0 0 52 10 455
2019 First official language - French 19 33 35 10 2 0 0 52 13 714
2018 First official language - English 12 36 36 11 4 0 0 48 16 476
2018 First official language - French 13 32 37 15 3 0 0 46 18 736
2017 First official language - English 9 37 35 12 5 0 0 47 17 487
2017 First official language - French 10 29 42 13 6 0 0 39 19 788

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 10 21 39 22 7 0 0 30 31 495
2020 First official language - French 8 21 36 22 12 0 0 35 29 813
2019 First official language - English 7 20 40 24 9 0 1 33 27 449
2019 First official language - French 5 17 36 28 13 0 0 42 22 708
2018 First official language - English 8 17 41 24 10 0 0 34 25 469
2018 First official language - French 6 19 38 24 12 0 0 36 26 728
2017 First official language - English 8 19 41 23 8 0 0 31 28 487
2017 First official language - French 6 19 38 23 13 0 0 37 25 787

Question 74. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 42 42 9 5 1 1 0 84 7 493
2020 First official language - French 44 41 9 4 0 2 0 87 4 816
2019 First official language - English 48 38 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 453
2019 First official language - French 45 43 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 708
2018 First official language - English 48 39 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 473
2018 First official language - French 46 43 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 730
2017 First official language - English 44 40 7 4 3 2 0 86 7 485
2017 First official language - French 36 47 10 3 1 3 0 85 5 786

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 34 14 9 2 2 0 74 12 494
2020 First official language - French 38 37 11 7 4 3 0 77 11 813

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 48 27 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 494
2020 First official language - French 51 29 8 7 3 1 0 81 10 814

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 60 24 8 4 3 2 0 85 7 491
2020 First official language - French 58 25 8 4 1 2 1 86 6 811

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 39 37 10 8 4 2 0 77 13 493
2020 First official language - French 42 36 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 816
2019 First official language - English 34 40 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 454
2019 First official language - French 35 43 13 5 3 1 0 78 8 713
2018 First official language - English 37 38 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 474
2018 First official language - French 33 42 14 8 2 1 0 76 10 737
2017 First official language - English 28 42 11 11 6 2 0 72 17 487
2017 First official language - French 21 51 15 9 4 1 0 73 12 788

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 39 41 9 10 1 0 0 80 11 494
2020 First official language - French 39 48 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 816

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 37 9 11 3 1 0 76 14 493
2020 First official language - French 36 45 10 7 1 1 0 82 8 808

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 36 37 17 7 2 1 1 74 9 493
2020 First official language - French 34 41 16 5 1 1 2 78 6 809

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 53 29 10 3 2 2 1 85 5 494
2020 First official language - French 48 40 8 2 0 1 1 90 2 813

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 87 8 1 0 0 3 1 98 1 493
2020 First official language - French 78 19 2 1 0 1 0 98 1 814

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 56 33 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 495
2020 First official language - French 57 34 6 2 0 1 0 92 2 813

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 63 24 5 4 3 1 0 88 7 495
2020 First official language - French 56 31 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 813

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 61 24 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 494
2020 First official language - French 55 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 813

Question 84. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 26 50 8 13 1 1 1 78 14 140
2020 First official language - French 17 53 16 9 3 0 1 71 13 274
2019 First official language - English 24 55 6 11 1 2 1 82 12 132
2019 First official language - French 24 51 14 9 0 0 2 77 9 228

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 100 0 139
2020 First official language - French 99 1 274

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 20 34 18 18 9 1 0 54 27 139
2020 First official language - French 12 31 27 18 11 0 1 43 30 271
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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.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 9 91 492
2020 First official language - French 8 92 815

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 11 89 495
2020 First official language - French 11 89 815
2019 First official language - English 14 86 454
2019 First official language - French 15 85 713
2017 First official language - English 15 85 488
2017 First official language - French 14 86 787
2014 First official language - English 14 86 483
2014 First official language - French 12 88 878

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 71 29 58
2020 First official language - French 41 59 91

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 81 19 58
2020 First official language - French 75 25 91
2019 First official language - English 82 18 64
2019 First official language - French 87 13 107
2017 First official language - English 82 18 76
2017 First official language - French 89 11 118
2014 First official language - English 80 20 68
2014 First official language - French 84 16 105

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 30 4 9 6 0 0 81 15 47
2020 First official language - French 44 40 8 5 2 0 1 85 7 68
2019 First official language - English 57 31 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 53
2019 First official language - French 61 27 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 87
2017 First official language - English 57 28 7 3 5 0 0 85 8 62
2017 First official language - French 48 37 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 104
2014 First official language - English 61 27 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 55
2014 First official language - French 55 34 1 6 0 1 3 93 6 88

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 60 25 5 3 3 2 3 89 6 496
2020 First official language - French 53 31 6 5 1 1 3 88 6 817
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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 28 47 25 1 63 37 496
2020 First official language - French 31 54 14 1 64 36 817

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 70 138
2020 First official language - French 41 59 252

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 15 34 14 15 19 1 2 50 35 137
2020 First official language - French 23 30 17 15 8 2 6 57 25 252

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 5 22 11 19 40 1 2 28 61 137
2020 First official language - French 10 18 18 22 28 2 2 28 52 251

Question 97. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 45 16 14 6 7 2 9 69 15 496
2020 First official language - French 36 18 16 10 8 1 10 61 21 817
2019 First official language - English 37 22 14 9 11 1 7 63 22 441
2019 First official language - French 33 19 15 13 13 0 7 56 28 703
2018 First official language - English 38 17 17 10 9 1 9 61 20 474
2018 First official language - French 32 16 17 13 13 1 8 52 29 733
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