2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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.

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	40	4	5	3	89	7	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	39	5	5	4	85	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	50	3	5	2	91	7	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	18	3	1	1	0	95	3	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	69	21	4	5	0	0	90	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	82	16	0	0	0	1	100	0	69

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	Heterosexual	39	41	9	7	2	0	1	81	10	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	21	10	19	5	0	0	66	25	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	38	8	6	7	1	2	79	13	71
2019	Heterosexual	55	27	6	7	5	0	0	82	12	385
2019	Bisexual	61	28	0	6	5	0	0	89	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	31	12	10	2	0	0	76	12	86

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	Heterosexual	43	39	11	5	2	0	0	82	7	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	25	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	30	11	9	1	1	1	79	10	70
2019	Heterosexual	46	35	10	6	2	0	1	82	8	382
2019	Bisexual	46	43	0	11	0	0	0	89	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	39	14	10	2	0	1	74	12	86
2018	Heterosexual	46	40	8	3	1	0	1	88	4	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	30	0	0	11	0	0	89	11	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	39	14	5	3	0	2	77	9	58

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	38	9	5	2	1	85	6	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	18	22	5	5	0	68	11	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	35	7	5	5	0	83	10	71
2019	Heterosexual	58	31	5	3	3	0	89	6	382
2019	Bisexual	74	11	5	6	4	0	85	10	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	47	11	1	1	0	87	2	86

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	Heterosexual	51	31	9	4	4	0	0	83	8	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	21	13	3	0	5	0	83	3	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	31	14	7	2	0	0	78	8	71
2019	Heterosexual	56	24	9	5	5	1	1	81	10	381
2019	Bisexual	64	13	12	7	4	0	0	77	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	39	17	6	1	1	0	75	7	86
2018	Heterosexual	54	30	7	6	2	0	1	86	7	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	20	11	0	11	0	0	78	11	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	20	23	5	4	0	0	68	9	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	38	10	3	2	85	5	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	54	6	0	0	94	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	35	17	3	4	76	7	71
2019	Heterosexual	49	31	10	6	4	80	10	384
2019	Bisexual	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	41	13	8	2	77	10	85
2018	Heterosexual	40	43	11	6	1	82	7	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	61	0	11	9	81	19	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	37	18	9	2	71	11	57

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	36	13	4	3	80	7	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	68	25	7	0	0	93	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	27	22	5	3	70	8	71
2019	Heterosexual	41	38	9	7	4	80	12	384
2019	Bisexual	53	44	0	0	4	96	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	36	13	11	4	71	16	85
2018	Heterosexual	41	37	13	7	2	79	9	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	51	20	0	9	71	9	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	30	17	9	5	69	15	58

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	45	10	4	2	84	6	491
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	34	16	5	0	79	5	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	36	13	5	2	80	7	71
2019	Heterosexual	41	38	8	10	3	79	13	382
2019	Bisexual	44	49	0	7	0	93	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	46	14	7	4	75	11	84
2018	Heterosexual	38	44	11	5	2	82	7	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	28	11	11	0	79	11	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	30	20	15	5	60	20	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	31	6	2	1	91	3	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	54	41	5	0	0	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	30	7	0	0	93	0	70
2019	Heterosexual	61	29	5	4	1	90	5	383
2019	Bisexual	76	13	7	4	0	89	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	35	6	4	0	90	4	85
2018	Heterosexual	60	34	4	1	0	95	1	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	54	0	0	0	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	50	6	3	0	90	3	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	37	12	5	3	0	81	8	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	43	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	21	17	8	3	0	72	11	71
2019	Heterosexual	46	32	11	5	5	0	78	11	384
2019	Bisexual	58	26	5	7	4	0	84	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	36	13	10	4	0	74	13	84
2018	Heterosexual	39	44	11	4	1	1	83	5	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	61	10	20	0	0	71	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	32	17	11	4	0	69	14	57

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	33	8	2	1	0	89	3	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	26	21	0	0	0	79	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	64	13	21	1	0	2	78	1	69
2019	Heterosexual	60	28	8	3	1	0	88	3	381
2019	Bisexual	81	19	0	0	0	0	100	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	31	10	3	0	0	87	3	85
2018	Heterosexual	58	32	8	2	1	0	90	2	273
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	56	8	0	0	0	92	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	31	11	3	4	0	82	7	58

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	41	10	5	3	1	83	8	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	63	31	0	6	0	0	94	6	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	28	18	7	3	2	72	10	71
2019	Heterosexual	42	35	9	9	5	0	77	14	383
2019	Bisexual	57	32	7	4	0	0	89	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	38	9	16	3	0	72	19	83
2018	Heterosexual	39	40	12	5	3	1	80	7	273
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	27	19	8	0	0	73	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	36	14	9	11	0	66	20	57

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	38	11	5	3	81	8	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	35	14	0	0	86	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	31	17	8	1	74	9	71
2019	Heterosexual	46	29	11	8	5	76	13	384
2019	Bisexual	48	30	5	13	4	77	17	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	30	18	9	8	65	17	84
2018	Heterosexual	44	38	9	5	3	82	9	271
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	45	19	8	0	73	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	30	12	15	7	65	22	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	40	8	3	2	0	87	5	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	34	9	0	0	0	91	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	35	18	5	1	1	76	6	70
2019	Heterosexual	49	32	11	5	3	0	81	8	380
2019	Bisexual	58	25	13	4	0	0	83	4	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	44	13	8	5	1	74	13	84
2018	Heterosexual	42	37	12	7	1	0	80	8	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	9	28	0	0	0	72	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	33	21	8	4	0	67	12	58

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	37	8	3	1	88	4	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	38	11	0	0	89	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	25	19	3	1	77	4	71
2019	Heterosexual	52	31	12	4	2	83	6	383
2019	Bisexual	74	26	0	0	0	100	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	43	10	6	1	83	7	86
2018	Heterosexual	46	39	10	3	1	85	5	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	46	0	18	0	82	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	34	18	7	4	71	11	58

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	Heterosexual	43	30	16	6	4	0	0	74	10	490
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	37	11	11	0	0	0	78	11	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	30	16	12	6	2	0	66	18	70
2019	Heterosexual	45	31	14	6	3	0	1	77	9	380
2019	Bisexual	52	33	11	4	0	0	0	86	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	28	21	7	4	0	0	69	10	85
2018	Heterosexual	49	33	12	3	2	0	1	82	6	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	10	48	8	0	0	0	44	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	24	20	2	3	0	0	75	5	58

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	Heterosexual	8	23	35	22	9	1	2	33	32	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	14	27	48	11	0	0	58	14	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	28	35	15	9	3	2	25	38	70
2019	Heterosexual	8	18	32	28	12	1	1	40	27	381
2019	Bisexual	7	23	42	10	19	0	0	29	29	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	20	32	18	14	1	3	34	33	85
2018	Heterosexual	5	20	41	24	8	0	1	33	26	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	28	54	0	18	0	0	18	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	24	42	13	9	0	0	22	35	57

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	Heterosexual	4	11	24	30	27	3	1	60	15	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	15	16	21	38	11	0	66	17	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	11	22	28	25	6	4	59	16	71
2019	Heterosexual	7	14	22	30	24	1	2	55	22	382
2019	Bisexual	4	13	23	19	41	0	0	60	17	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	20	20	25	23	4	3	52	27	85
2018	Heterosexual	6	12	27	29	23	1	2	54	18	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	38	27	0	35	0	0	35	38	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	15	32	25	13	1	4	41	25	57

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	Heterosexual	8	16	33	25	15	3	1	41	24	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	4	0	19	50	21	5	0	75	4	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	13	34	22	11	9	3	37	24	71
2019	Heterosexual	9	16	33	24	13	2	3	38	26	379
2019	Bisexual	14	12	33	29	6	7	0	37	28	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	23	27	16	18	2	4	37	35	86
2018	Heterosexual	7	18	32	26	14	2	1	41	26	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	16	35	38	10	0	0	48	16	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	28	34	10	11	0	2	22	44	57

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	Heterosexual	6	13	24	34	22	1	1	57	19	490
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	13	14	57	16	0	0	73	13	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	19	27	31	13	3	3	47	25	71
2019	Heterosexual	5	10	30	31	21	1	2	54	15	379
2019	Bisexual	0	0	37	41	21	0	0	63	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	11	31	30	20	0	1	50	18	86
2018	Heterosexual	4	13	27	33	19	1	3	54	17	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	18	10	46	18	0	0	64	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	22	23	32	18	0	0	50	27	57

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	Heterosexual	7	15	23	26	24	3	2	52	23	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	18	16	16	42	0	0	58	27	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	19	30	22	13	5	5	38	29	71
2019	Heterosexual	6	12	25	28	25	2	2	55	19	381
2019	Bisexual	4	0	36	20	40	0	0	60	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	20	27	19	18	5	5	40	30	85
2018	Heterosexual	8	19	26	22	23	1	2	46	28	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	0	27	19	26	0	0	45	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	18	30	23	13	3	4	39	29	58

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	Heterosexual	5	12	24	28	24	5	2	56	19	491
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	15	14	24	41	5	0	69	16	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	19	25	24	17	6	2	45	28	70
2019	Heterosexual	12	22	21	20	18	4	3	41	36	380
2019	Bisexual	11	17	19	12	41	0	0	53	28	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	23	20	18	19	2	8	42	36	85
2018	Heterosexual	10	21	28	20	16	4	2	38	32	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	10	18	36	18	0	0	54	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	24	25	28	11	3	0	40	34	58

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	Heterosexual	6	10	30	29	20	4	1	51	17	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	11	16	48	25	0	0	73	11	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	14	34	24	15	3	3	41	23	71
2019	Heterosexual	8	12	33	26	15	3	2	43	21	380
2019	Bisexual	11	16	26	27	14	7	0	44	29	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	13	39	20	14	3	3	35	24	85
2018	Heterosexual	8	13	36	26	14	2	1	41	22	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	16	57	0	18	0	0	18	24	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	26	31	13	12	2	2	26	41	57

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	Heterosexual	3	11	32	31	21	0	2	54	13	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	4	11	32	48	5	0	0	53	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	14	38	27	16	2	2	44	17	71
2019	Heterosexual	3	5	26	35	27	2	3	64	8	379
2019	Bisexual	4	5	58	10	23	0	0	33	9	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	16	26	33	18	0	3	52	21	86

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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	Heterosexual	40	31	12	5	2	7	3	79	8	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	36	5	3	0	11	5	90	4	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	31	18	8	3	7	9	67	12	71
2019	Heterosexual	37	31	12	6	6	5	4	74	13	383
2019	Bisexual	46	13	18	0	11	12	0	67	12	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	33	22	8	1	1	6	67	10	86
2018	Heterosexual	36	33	11	10	3	3	4	74	14	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	38	0	18	0	18	0	78	22	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	23	24	7	14	3	7	49	24	58

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	Heterosexual	61	27	6	5	1	0	0	88	6	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	78	22	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	20	8	10	4	2	2	76	15	71
2019	Heterosexual	56	26	8	4	5	0	0	83	9	383
2019	Bisexual	65	7	11	11	7	0	0	71	17	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	27	10	8	4	4	0	77	12	86
2018	Heterosexual	48	34	7	8	2	1	0	83	9	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	28	8	0	0	10	0	91	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	32	9	5	9	2	0	76	15	57

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	70	24	2	2	1	0	95	3	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	86	8	5	0	0	0	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	32	9	3	2	2	87	5	70
2019	Heterosexual	58	27	6	5	5	0	85	10	381
2019	Bisexual	58	25	4	6	7	0	84	13	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	34	6	4	0	0	90	4	86
2018	Heterosexual	54	35	7	3	0	1	90	3	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	45	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	29	6	9	6	0	80	15	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	31	8	2	1	1	88	3	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	82	13	6	0	0	0	94	0	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	35	13	3	0	2	84	3	70
2019	Heterosexual	52	30	9	6	2	2	84	8	379
2019	Bisexual	53	35	0	13	0	0	87	13	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	41	11	3	1	0	85	4	86
2018	Heterosexual	50	37	9	2	1	0	88	3	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	47	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	34	20	4	4	1	72	8	58

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	Heterosexual	52	21	8	2	3	10	4	85	6	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	63	21	0	0	0	11	5	100	0	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	27	15	4	4	14	3	72	10	71

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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	Heterosexual	57	22	12	3	2	1	3	83	5	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	16	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	22	14	3	2	3	9	79	5	71
2019	Heterosexual	54	24	11	3	2	2	4	83	5	385
2019	Bisexual	69	15	0	4	7	0	6	89	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	24	19	5	0	2	1	75	5	85

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	Heterosexual	52	31	11	4	1	0	1	84	5	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	17	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	25	16	6	0	2	0	78	6	70
2019	Heterosexual	50	32	10	4	3	1	0	83	7	382
2019	Bisexual	67	20	0	13	0	0	0	87	13	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	32	15	11	4	0	0	70	15	84
2018	Heterosexual	52	32	10	5	1	0	0	84	6	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	44	0	18	10	0	0	72	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	32	10	13	4	0	0	73	16	58

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	Heterosexual	57	24	11	3	2	1	1	84	5	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	19	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	24	21	5	0	3	0	73	5	71

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	Heterosexual	59	27	8	3	1	0	1	87	5	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	28	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	23	15	5	2	1	0	78	7	71
2019	Heterosexual	55	27	10	4	3	1	0	83	7	382
2019	Bisexual	63	20	0	7	11	0	0	83	17	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	27	12	7	5	0	1	76	12	85
2018	Heterosexual	52	34	8	5	1	0	0	87	6	273
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	35	10	0	10	0	0	80	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	22	20	10	5	0	0	64	16	58

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	Heterosexual	35	65	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	45	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	64	69

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	Heterosexual	59	19	5	1	2	4	9	90	4	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	84	7	5	0	0	4	0	94	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	18	10	0	6	6	7	81	7	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	27	6	3	2	89	5	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	86	9	5	0	0	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	23	17	5	2	77	6	71
2019	Heterosexual	59	26	7	6	3	85	9	384
2019	Bisexual	64	25	0	4	7	89	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	26	11	12	4	73	16	85
2018	Heterosexual	57	28	11	3	2	85	4	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	18	0	18	10	72	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	28	12	12	10	66	21	57

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	30	8	3	2	5	86	5	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	36	0	0	0	5	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	32	14	5	1	6	79	6	71
2019	Heterosexual	50	30	7	5	6	2	81	11	385
2019	Bisexual	52	27	5	4	0	12	89	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	26	14	6	5	6	74	12	85
2018	Heterosexual	40	33	11	6	4	5	77	11	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	36	10	10	0	0	80	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	38	12	12	6	7	68	19	58

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	Heterosexual	50	31	10	4	2	1	0	83	7	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	66	23	5	0	0	5	0	94	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	26	16	6	1	2	2	75	8	71
2019	Heterosexual	49	30	9	7	4	1	0	80	11	385
2019	Bisexual	49	35	7	0	4	6	0	89	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	30	11	10	5	3	0	73	15	85
2018	Heterosexual	38	40	12	6	2	1	0	80	8	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	37	17	10	0	0	0	73	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	32	25	13	4	0	0	58	17	56

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	34	14	5	4	5	76	9	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	27	16	0	0	11	82	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	37	21	6	2	6	70	8	70
2019	Heterosexual	38	33	14	6	6	3	73	13	385
2019	Bisexual	42	36	11	5	0	6	83	6	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	31	14	10	11	6	63	23	85
2018	Heterosexual	27	38	16	9	3	6	69	14	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	55	9	18	0	0	73	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	36	18	15	9	7	55	26	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	38	14	9	3	3	73	12	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	53	16	0	0	0	84	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	40	13	13	2	6	70	16	71
2019	Heterosexual	34	34	13	10	6	3	70	16	384
2019	Bisexual	29	44	11	7	4	6	77	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	28	17	11	10	7	59	22	85
2018	Heterosexual	24	40	19	9	4	3	67	14	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	38	27	18	0	8	51	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	35	20	14	10	4	53	26	58

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	Heterosexual	67	21	8	2	1	1	0	89	3	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	90	10	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	21	12	5	0	5	0	83	5	71
2019	Heterosexual	68	23	6	1	1	1	0	91	2	385
2019	Bisexual	55	33	7	0	5	0	0	88	5	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	20	10	4	1	6	2	84	6	86

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	42	8	3	1	1	87	4	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	54	35	0	0	0	11	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	46	13	4	1	2	81	5	71
2019	Heterosexual	46	40	8	2	3	0	87	5	383
2019	Bisexual	65	30	5	0	0	0	95	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	46	9	4	2	3	84	7	86
2018	Heterosexual	40	43	12	3	1	1	84	3	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	9	30	8	0	0	62	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	47	10	12	4	0	74	16	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	45	13	7	2	3	77	10	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	46	19	14	0	10	63	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	42	15	11	2	6	69	15	69
2019	Heterosexual	28	38	18	9	5	1	67	15	382
2019	Bisexual	42	29	12	17	0	0	71	17	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	28	19	20	5	6	53	27	86

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	Heterosexual	35	36	12	9	3	4	1	75	13	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	26	12	5	0	0	0	83	5	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	31	20	15	2	3	0	62	17	70
2019	Heterosexual	39	30	14	9	5	2	1	71	15	385
2019	Bisexual	56	13	19	11	0	0	0	69	11	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	28	21	11	7	5	3	58	20	85
2018	Heterosexual	33	38	14	7	6	1	2	73	13	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	35	10	10	8	0	0	72	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	38	24	11	6	1	0	59	17	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	39	13	3	2	3	82	4	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	28	5	5	0	11	88	6	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	30	29	6	1	0	64	7	68
2019	Heterosexual	43	31	16	5	4	0	74	9	383
2019	Bisexual	46	44	7	4	0	0	89	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	35	21	9	3	4	66	12	86
2018	Heterosexual	34	40	16	7	1	2	76	8	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	28	0	18	0	0	82	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	40	18	5	6	0	71	11	58

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	Heterosexual	30	26	14	7	6	14	3	67	16	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	20	10	0	5	26	0	79	7	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	20	33	7	4	13	4	47	13	71
2019	Heterosexual	29	20	17	11	9	10	3	57	23	381
2019	Bisexual	35	13	24	23	4	0	0	49	27	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	14	24	14	9	16	3	43	28	86
2018	Heterosexual	21	25	20	12	8	9	5	53	23	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	27	19	18	0	10	0	59	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	20	16	16	19	11	5	39	42	57

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	Heterosexual	37	34	14	7	4	3	0	74	12	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	25	22	0	0	3	0	78	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	38	17	9	0	3	0	73	9	71
2019	Heterosexual	39	31	13	10	4	2	1	72	14	382
2019	Bisexual	57	31	6	7	0	0	0	87	7	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	28	17	12	5	8	0	62	19	86
2018	Heterosexual	37	38	14	6	3	1	1	76	9	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	27	0	18	0	10	0	80	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	34	17	11	10	1	2	61	22	58

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	Heterosexual	26	33	12	12	8	5	4	64	22	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	22	16	17	0	10	5	60	20	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	26	18	17	7	2	1	56	25	71
2019	Heterosexual	29	24	13	14	13	4	4	57	28	384
2019	Bisexual	48	16	19	7	4	7	0	69	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	22	17	18	9	7	2	51	30	86
2018	Heterosexual	24	29	16	15	12	2	3	55	28	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	18	0	18	36	0	10	40	60	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	27	19	12	16	0	9	49	30	58

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	Heterosexual	56	20	11	6	3	0	3	80	9	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	5	16	3	0	4	0	80	3	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	26	17	5	4	2	2	74	9	71
2019	Heterosexual	57	19	11	4	3	0	5	81	8	385
2019	Bisexual	53	19	12	4	0	5	7	82	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	29	10	5	3	2	7	80	9	85

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	Heterosexual	53	21	12	6	3	1	3	78	10	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	18	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	18	18	3	1	3	3	76	4	71
2019	Heterosexual	61	17	10	4	2	2	4	83	7	382
2019	Bisexual	54	37	4	0	0	5	0	96	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	23	12	5	1	2	5	81	7	85

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	Heterosexual	79	8	4	0	2	3	4	93	2	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	91	5	0	0	3	0	0	97	3	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	69	9	7	0	3	7	6	89	4	71
2019	Heterosexual	75	8	5	2	2	3	5	90	4	382
2019	Bisexual	75	13	7	0	0	5	0	93	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	66	9	5	3	0	6	10	90	4	85

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	Heterosexual	75	11	4	1	2	2	6	93	3	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	95	0	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	12	5	3	2	6	5	89	5	71
2019	Heterosexual	79	6	3	1	0	1	10	95	1	384
2019	Bisexual	77	0	7	9	0	0	7	83	10	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	8	6	1	1	4	12	89	3	84

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	Heterosexual	32	45	15	4	2	3	0	79	6	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	39	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	38	24	7	1	3	0	66	9	70
2019	Heterosexual	32	37	16	8	3	3	0	72	12	385
2019	Bisexual	35	39	13	12	0	0	0	75	12	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	44	19	8	3	2	0	69	12	85
2018	Heterosexual	29	45	16	5	2	3	1	76	8	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	27	37	8	0	0	0	55	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	36	22	16	4	2	2	57	20	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	38	8	2	2	2	88	4	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	54	5	0	0	0	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	41	18	7	0	3	75	7	70
2019	Heterosexual	51	32	12	3	2	0	83	5	383
2019	Bisexual	49	29	7	16	0	0	77	16	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	40	13	7	1	0	80	8	86
2018	Heterosexual	50	39	9	1	0	1	90	1	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	45	10	0	0	0	90	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	35	22	6	1	6	70	7	58

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	Heterosexual	45	31	12	3	3	6	0	81	6	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	42	6	5	0	14	0	87	6	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	32	14	5	2	8	2	76	8	71
2019	Heterosexual	50	28	12	4	1	3	1	82	6	384
2019	Bisexual	40	34	17	0	4	6	0	78	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	28	13	5	1	7	5	78	7	86
2018	Heterosexual	48	33	11	3	1	4	0	85	4	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	28	10	0	0	8	0	89	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	42	19	4	0	7	0	76	4	58

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	Heterosexual	30	29	18	6	3	13	1	68	10	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	22	8	16	0	32	0	64	24	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	29	23	5	3	17	0	61	11	71

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	Heterosexual	48	29	10	4	2	5	2	82	6	490
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	24	0	0	0	5	0	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	31	16	7	2	7	2	73	10	70

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	66	27	4	2	1	93	3	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	85	15	0	0	0	100	0	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	37	9	1	0	90	1	70
2019	Heterosexual	64	26	5	3	2	89	5	382
2019	Bisexual	61	25	7	8	0	86	8	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	30	12	4	1	82	6	86
2018	Heterosexual	60	32	6	1	1	92	2	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	80	10	10	0	0	90	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	22	17	5	4	75	8	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	33	7	3	2	1	87	5	491
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	25	5	0	0	0	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	31	12	7	3	0	79	9	70
2019	Heterosexual	54	25	12	5	4	0	79	9	383
2019	Bisexual	61	25	7	8	0	0	86	8	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	27	12	9	5	0	74	14	86
2018	Heterosexual	48	32	12	5	2	1	81	7	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	9	38	0	0	0	62	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	28	25	6	6	0	64	12	57

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	34	8	2	2	0	87	4	489
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	25	11	0	0	0	89	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	34	12	5	3	0	80	8	70
2019	Heterosexual	51	30	8	7	4	0	81	11	381
2019	Bisexual	61	25	4	11	0	0	86	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	30	11	7	5	1	77	12	86
2018	Heterosexual	47	36	11	5	2	0	83	6	274
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	19	20	8	0	0	72	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	34	18	11	6	0	65	17	58

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	Heterosexual	43	26	18	6	3	2	1	71	10	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	27	21	0	0	0	0	79	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	23	13	17	3	6	1	64	22	70
2019	Heterosexual	44	24	12	7	9	1	2	71	17	383
2019	Bisexual	49	19	13	10	11	0	0	67	20	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	28	18	7	7	7	0	66	15	86
2018	Heterosexual	41	26	17	9	5	1	1	69	14	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	18	19	0	8	0	0	72	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	19	21	15	14	1	3	48	30	58

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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	Heterosexual	24	39	36	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	49	20	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	28	48	71
2019	Heterosexual	33	31	37	385
2019	Bisexual	45	12	43	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	20	49	85
2018	Heterosexual	30	28	42	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	61	10	29	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	19	52	58

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	Heterosexual	8	24	39	2	23	4	120
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	13	69	6	6	0	17
2019	Heterosexual	15	13	32	1	30	9	123
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	11	44	3	25	18	27
2018	Heterosexual	13	21	39	6	15	6	84
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	19	51	7	6	3	17

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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	Heterosexual	7	93	497
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	91	71
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	385
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	86
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	277
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	58

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	61	35
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	39
2018	Heterosexual	62	38	30

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	71	29	35
2019	Heterosexual	59	41	39
2018	Heterosexual	52	48	30

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	35
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	30

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	73	35
2019	Heterosexual	39	61	39
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	30

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	60	35
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	39
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	30

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	62	35
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	45	11
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	30

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	64	35
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	59	11
2018	Heterosexual	44	56	30

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	Heterosexual	28	72	35
2019	Heterosexual	29	71	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	56	11
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	30

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	53	35
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	39
2018	Heterosexual	54	46	30

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	78	35
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	39
2018	Heterosexual	41	59	30

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	35
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	30

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	39

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	35
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	55	35
2019	Heterosexual	56	44	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	58	11
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	30

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	75	35
2019	Heterosexual	35	65	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	81	35
2019	Heterosexual	18	82	39

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	Heterosexual	50	50	35
2019	Heterosexual	54	46	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	53	11
2018	Heterosexual	61	39	30

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	Heterosexual	33	67	35
2019	Heterosexual	26	74	39
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	30

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	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

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
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	39

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	Heterosexual	38	62	35
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	39
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	30

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	Heterosexual	24	76	29

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	19	81	29

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	29

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	Heterosexual	15	85	29

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
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	29

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	Heterosexual	34	66	29

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

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	Heterosexual	36	64	29

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	29

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
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

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	Heterosexual	23	14	14	2	3	34	10	65	9	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	19	5	6	0	41	9	78	11	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	13	22	7	3	32	4	50	15	71
2019	Heterosexual	23	12	13	6	4	28	13	60	17	385
2019	Bisexual	27	19	6	13	7	15	13	64	28	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	9	17	6	3	31	17	51	16	85
2018	Heterosexual	18	16	16	6	2	35	7	58	14	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	9	8	10	0	26	10	72	16	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	19	22	1	6	36	9	47	13	58

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	Heterosexual	36	28	13	3	2	16	2	78	6	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	29	11	0	0	32	0	84	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	30	25	5	1	11	3	64	6	71
2019	Heterosexual	39	26	15	5	3	11	1	74	9	382
2019	Bisexual	59	9	15	11	0	7	0	73	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	24	15	9	3	16	3	67	14	86
2018	Heterosexual	31	30	17	6	2	13	1	71	10	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	20	18	10	0	8	0	70	11	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	34	12	4	6	20	1	73	12	58

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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	Heterosexual	5	95	497
2020	Bisexual	0	100	12
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	385
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	85
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	26
2019	Heterosexual	38	62	20
2018	Heterosexual	50	50	10

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	68	32	26
2019	Heterosexual	71	29	20
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	10

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	26
2019	Heterosexual	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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	Heterosexual	0	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	80	26

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	73	26
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	20

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	29	71	20

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	78	26
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	20
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	77	26
2019	Heterosexual	41	59	20

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	81	26

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	26
2019	Heterosexual	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	26
2019	Heterosexual	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	74	26

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	Heterosexual	0	100	26
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	80	26
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	26
2019	Heterosexual	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	25	75	20

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	Heterosexual	25	75	26

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	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	20

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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	Heterosexual	58	42	26
2019	Heterosexual	71	29	20

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16

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
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	16

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	16
2018	Heterosexual	52	48	10

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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	Heterosexual	24	15	14	3	1	35	8	69	7	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	25	11	0	0	36	9	81	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	14	30	2	0	34	3	51	2	71
2019	Heterosexual	22	11	16	3	3	31	15	60	10	385
2019	Bisexual	25	13	26	0	0	15	20	60	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	9	27	1	1	28	17	48	3	86
2018	Heterosexual	19	17	17	2	0	37	8	65	5	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	9	8	10	0	26	20	67	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	11	22	0	6	43	9	42	12	57

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	Heterosexual	37	28	14	3	1	15	2	79	5	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	35	11	0	0	26	0	86	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	25	24	5	0	17	2	64	6	71
2019	Heterosexual	43	24	15	4	2	11	2	77	6	383
2019	Bisexual	51	7	25	4	0	13	0	66	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	27	18	3	1	17	3	73	5	86
2018	Heterosexual	33	31	15	4	0	14	2	77	5	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	49	11	20	11	0	9	0	66	12	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	29	20	2	8	20	1	62	13	57

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	25	15	6	7	2	71	13	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	33	5	4	0	0	90	4	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	24	17	14	7	0	62	22	71

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	27	18	6	6	0	70	12	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	24	11	15	5	0	68	21	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	23	24	4	7	0	64	11	71
2019	Heterosexual	43	24	18	7	6	1	67	14	384
2019	Bisexual	54	30	7	9	0	0	84	9	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	27	15	14	10	1	61	24	86
2018	Heterosexual	39	26	17	8	7	1	66	16	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	44	9	20	0	0	71	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	41	14	4	11	2	70	16	57

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	Heterosexual	25	26	25	15	9	0	0	51	24	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	26	19	9	9	0	0	63	18	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	25	19	19	14	3	0	46	35	71
2019	Heterosexual	30	27	22	12	8	1	0	58	20	381
2019	Bisexual	28	26	27	14	0	5	0	57	15	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	19	31	11	11	1	0	46	23	86
2018	Heterosexual	25	26	28	13	6	0	1	52	19	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	28	20	18	8	0	0	54	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	28	29	13	11	0	0	47	24	56

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	Heterosexual	34	29	19	10	6	1	1	64	17	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	34	13	10	0	0	0	77	10	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	28	12	11	11	5	0	65	23	70
2019	Heterosexual	39	28	18	10	4	1	0	67	14	381
2019	Bisexual	40	13	34	7	0	5	0	57	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	34	18	10	6	0	1	66	16	86
2018	Heterosexual	31	31	23	10	4	0	1	62	14	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	16	29	39	8	8	0	0	45	16	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	31	22	10	8	0	0	60	18	57

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	Heterosexual	34	25	21	12	6	1	1	60	19	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	37	3	12	15	0	0	69	27	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	24	27	14	8	3	2	48	24	71
2019	Heterosexual	35	28	18	11	8	0	0	63	19	380
2019	Bisexual	42	12	29	7	4	5	0	58	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	18	20	11	12	3	1	55	24	86
2018	Heterosexual	32	22	20	16	8	0	1	55	25	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	26	20	20	16	0	0	44	36	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	24	24	10	12	0	2	54	22	58

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	Heterosexual	48	26	14	5	5	0	1	75	10	489
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	16	14	10	3	0	0	73	13	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	23	16	13	6	3	0	64	20	69
2019	Heterosexual	50	23	13	4	5	1	3	76	10	381
2019	Bisexual	47	27	14	7	0	0	5	78	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	18	20	7	7	1	3	64	14	86
2018	Heterosexual	48	26	15	3	4	0	4	77	8	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	65	0	18	8	0	0	9	71	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	21	19	5	5	0	3	70	10	58

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	Heterosexual	34	31	17	9	8	1	1	65	17	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	63	19	9	5	3	0	0	82	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	28	17	16	12	2	0	55	28	71
2019	Heterosexual	42	23	19	8	7	1	0	66	16	382
2019	Bisexual	35	43	13	0	9	0	0	77	9	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	25	20	9	7	0	1	63	17	86
2018	Heterosexual	36	28	21	8	7	0	1	65	14	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	8	18	9	18	0	0	55	27	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	21	23	8	9	3	0	59	18	58

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	Heterosexual	37	22	19	9	7	1	5	63	17	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	30	11	4	0	0	0	85	4	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	30	15	9	8	2	3	66	18	71

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	Heterosexual	41	33	16	6	2	0	1	75	8	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	26	9	0	0	0	4	91	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	31	18	6	1	3	2	73	8	71
2019	Heterosexual	40	31	16	10	2	1	0	72	12	379
2019	Bisexual	47	27	17	0	4	5	0	78	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	22	24	9	7	0	3	59	16	84
2018	Heterosexual	34	32	22	8	2	0	2	68	10	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	28	25	0	0	0	0	75	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	27	20	14	10	2	0	56	24	56

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	Heterosexual	34	32	21	9	4	0	0	66	13	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	41	5	3	0	0	0	91	3	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	31	22	14	8	2	0	55	23	70
2019	Heterosexual	38	31	16	9	4	1	1	70	13	379
2019	Bisexual	42	22	13	13	4	5	0	68	18	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	33	28	5	8	0	0	60	12	85
2018	Heterosexual	29	32	24	12	3	0	1	61	15	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	19	36	8	0	0	0	56	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	26	22	24	3	0	0	51	27	56

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	Heterosexual	40	33	17	6	3	0	0	74	9	491
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	36	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	38	17	7	2	2	1	73	9	71
2019	Heterosexual	41	32	12	9	5	1	1	74	14	379
2019	Bisexual	39	39	0	7	11	5	0	82	18	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	30	15	13	13	0	0	60	25	85
2018	Heterosexual	35	29	20	12	3	0	0	65	15	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	43	20	8	0	0	0	72	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	28	11	19	9	0	3	60	28	56

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	Heterosexual	51	29	11	6	3	0	1	80	9	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	26	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	25	10	11	1	2	0	77	12	71
2019	Heterosexual	53	26	10	6	4	0	1	80	10	380
2019	Bisexual	65	13	13	0	4	5	0	82	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	28	13	13	4	0	0	70	17	85

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	31	24	9	5	61	14	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	38	16	11	7	66	18	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	25	27	13	6	54	19	70

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	Heterosexual	38	34	17	6	5	0	0	72	11	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	32	20	3	0	0	0	77	3	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	24	26	11	7	2	0	55	18	71
2019	Heterosexual	49	30	13	5	2	1	1	80	7	375
2019	Bisexual	43	44	7	0	0	6	0	93	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	18	27	9	8	1	0	56	17	85
2018	Heterosexual	42	29	20	6	3	0	1	71	9	274
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	19	9	9	0	0	0	82	9	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	34	19	5	4	0	0	72	9	55

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	Heterosexual	52	29	12	3	3	1	1	82	6	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	16	22	9	0	0	5	67	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	24	23	5	3	3	2	67	8	70
2019	Heterosexual	66	15	8	5	3	1	1	83	9	378
2019	Bisexual	71	13	4	6	0	5	0	90	6	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	21	11	7	3	2	4	77	11	85
2018	Heterosexual	66	18	6	4	2	0	3	88	6	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	91	0	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	64	13	13	4	0	3	2	82	4	56

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	38	16	5	3	0	75	8	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	27	26	5	4	0	64	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	30	17	12	2	2	69	14	70

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	Heterosexual	71	17	5	2	1	1	3	91	3	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	74	6	5	4	0	5	5	89	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	18	3	3	3	2	9	90	6	70
2019	Heterosexual	76	9	4	2	1	1	5	92	3	377
2019	Bisexual	77	13	4	5	0	0	0	91	5	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	73	15	6	0	4	2	1	90	4	83
2018	Heterosexual	81	9	3	2	0	0	4	95	2	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	91	0	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	79	8	5	0	3	0	6	92	3	56

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	Heterosexual	82	8	3	2	2	1	3	93	4	488
2020	Gay or lesbian	93	0	0	0	3	0	4	97	3	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	71	14	5	0	0	3	7	94	0	70
2019	Heterosexual	77	12	3	2	5	1	2	91	6	381
2019	Bisexual	84	4	0	0	7	0	5	93	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	17	6	4	0	2	5	89	5	85
2018	Heterosexual	76	13	5	2	2	1	2	91	4	274
2018	Gay or lesbian	80	0	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	73	10	6	4	2	2	4	88	6	56

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	Heterosexual	74	17	6	1	0	0	2	92	1	490
2020	Gay or lesbian	80	16	0	0	0	0	4	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	72	17	7	0	2	0	3	91	2	69
2019	Heterosexual	67	20	8	3	2	0	1	87	5	377
2019	Bisexual	52	33	6	0	4	0	5	90	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	28	11	1	1	0	4	87	2	84
2018	Heterosexual	53	33	7	5	2	0	1	86	7	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	72	18	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	18	13	5	4	2	2	77	9	58

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	Heterosexual	75	14	5	3	3	0	1	90	6	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	82	0	5	5	3	0	4	85	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	22	7	2	0	2	3	91	2	69
2019	Heterosexual	70	16	6	4	3	0	1	86	7	380
2019	Bisexual	60	13	11	4	7	0	5	78	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	26	14	6	2	0	3	77	9	84
2018	Heterosexual	59	23	9	5	3	0	2	83	8	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	64	16	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	21	18	9	6	0	2	67	15	58

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	Heterosexual	70	11	5	1	1	0	12	92	2	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	66	14	0	5	0	0	15	94	6	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	12	4	0	0	2	14	95	0	70
2019	Heterosexual	69	9	3	1	1	0	16	94	2	379
2019	Bisexual	84	0	0	0	0	0	16	100	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	10	8	0	1	1	21	89	1	83
2018	Heterosexual	59	12	6	2	1	0	20	89	3	274
2018	Gay or lesbian	69	11	0	0	0	0	20	100	0	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	5	5	2	0	0	36	89	3	57

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	Heterosexual	75	15	5	2	0	0	3	92	2	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	68	14	10	0	3	0	4	86	3	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	76	11	6	2	0	0	6	92	2	71
2019	Heterosexual	78	13	5	1	0	0	2	94	1	379
2019	Bisexual	72	6	11	0	0	0	12	88	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	17	6	2	1	1	6	90	3	84
2018	Heterosexual	72	16	6	1	1	0	3	92	2	274
2018	Gay or lesbian	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	70	6	8	2	0	2	13	89	2	58

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	Heterosexual	56	18	13	6	5	0	1	75	11	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	68	22	5	0	5	0	0	89	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	15	11	4	3	0	4	80	8	71
2019	Heterosexual	54	14	12	7	11	0	2	69	18	381
2019	Bisexual	55	0	7	22	11	0	5	58	35	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	17	15	11	12	1	3	60	24	85
2018	Heterosexual	58	16	8	6	9	0	3	76	15	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	73	0	10	9	8	0	0	73	17	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	11	16	5	16	2	4	61	22	58

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	27	12	4	3	0	81	7	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	25	11	0	0	0	89	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	35	15	3	3	4	79	6	71
2019	Heterosexual	62	23	8	3	2	2	86	5	381
2019	Bisexual	45	37	12	5	0	0	82	5	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	24	7	1	2	4	90	3	84
2018	Heterosexual	56	24	13	2	3	2	82	5	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	73	18	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	26	12	4	1	2	84	5	58

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	44	18	5	2	0	75	7	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	44	5	4	0	0	91	4	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	35	16	11	0	2	73	11	71

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	35	34	10	3	0	53	14	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	41	16	11	5	0	68	16	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	24	39	21	0	0	40	21	71
2019	Heterosexual	25	32	31	10	2	0	57	12	385
2019	Bisexual	23	30	36	7	4	0	54	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	31	32	14	5	0	50	18	85
2018	Heterosexual	19	38	31	12	1	0	56	13	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	18	45	10	0	0	45	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	37	33	15	5	2	47	20	58

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	Heterosexual	6	16	39	27	12	0	0	39	22	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	18	42	15	16	0	0	31	27	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	23	35	15	11	2	1	26	38	71
2019	Heterosexual	7	14	31	31	17	0	0	48	21	382
2019	Bisexual	6	26	49	12	7	0	0	19	32	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	21	37	20	11	0	0	31	32	85
2018	Heterosexual	6	11	37	30	15	0	1	46	17	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	56	17	17	10	0	0	27	56	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	26	22	26	17	0	0	43	35	58

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	Heterosexual	32	38	17	5	3	4	0	73	8	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	16	39	15	9	6	16	0	65	17	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	35	27	13	0	0	2	59	13	71
2019	Heterosexual	30	32	20	8	4	7	1	66	12	383
2019	Bisexual	25	40	12	22	0	0	0	65	22	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	21	19	19	5	12	1	51	28	85
2018	Heterosexual	23	45	19	7	3	4	0	71	10	273
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	36	26	10	0	0	0	64	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	34	31	12	2	6	0	53	14	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	32	15	7	3	5	74	11	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	32	17	0	5	16	74	6	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	32	19	13	1	6	64	15	70

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	Heterosexual	44	31	8	11	5	0	1	76	16	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	24	13	17	5	0	0	65	22	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	18	14	19	5	2	5	59	26	71

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	Heterosexual	54	27	8	4	2	4	1	85	7	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	24	20	0	0	6	0	79	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	37	13	3	0	2	3	83	3	70

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	Heterosexual	45	33	13	5	3	1	0	79	9	496
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	35	15	5	0	0	0	80	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	38	22	4	3	2	2	71	7	71
2019	Heterosexual	34	34	17	7	5	3	0	70	13	383
2019	Bisexual	25	48	16	11	0	0	0	74	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	29	17	15	11	1	0	56	26	85
2018	Heterosexual	23	46	18	8	2	2	0	71	11	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	48	16	20	8	0	0	56	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	28	24	12	9	3	0	53	22	58

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	36	6	3	2	0	88	5	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	40	5	5	4	0	85	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	41	10	6	0	3	84	6	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	36	6	5	2	0	86	7	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	56	25	10	5	4	0	80	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	36	14	5	0	3	81	5	71

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	Heterosexual	44	35	14	2	2	1	2	81	4	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	20	27	0	0	0	0	73	0	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	33	25	2	0	3	3	71	2	71

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	Heterosexual	58	33	4	2	1	0	1	93	3	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	40	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	26	15	0	0	3	0	85	0	71

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	Heterosexual	82	15	1	0	1	0	1	98	1	495
2020	Gay or lesbian	84	16	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	77	17	2	1	0	3	0	97	1	70

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	Heterosexual	51	32	7	4	2	3	1	86	7	492
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	21	15	0	0	5	0	84	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	28	23	5	0	5	0	70	6	71

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	32	3	5	3	1	88	8	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	66	19	10	5	0	0	85	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	32	10	6	4	2	79	10	71

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	Heterosexual	61	27	5	3	2	1	1	90	5	493
2020	Gay or lesbian	69	25	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	29	12	1	0	3	0	86	1	71

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	Heterosexual	27	44	12	13	4	0	0	72	17	156
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	53	14	4	0	0	0	82	4	22
2019	Heterosexual	25	35	20	10	3	4	3	64	14	107
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	34	31	15	5	0	5	46	21	24

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	Heterosexual	93	7	157
2020	Prefer not to answer	95	5	22

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	Heterosexual	24	29	14	24	9	0	0	53	33	147
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	40	13	24	0	0	0	63	24	21

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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	Heterosexual	7	93	490
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	95	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	85	71

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	Heterosexual	10	90	491
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	95	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	71
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	383
2019	Bisexual	28	72	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	85

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	Heterosexual	33	67	49
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	47	10

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	80	20	49
2020	Prefer not to answer	80	20	10
2019	Heterosexual	86	14	43
2019	Prefer not to answer	74	26	12

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	Heterosexual	46	49	3	3	0	0	0	95	3	39
2019	Heterosexual	60	23	6	8	0	2	0	85	9	37

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	Heterosexual	54	32	7	4	1	1	1	88	5	494
2020	Gay or lesbian	73	11	11	0	0	5	0	89	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	30	8	8	0	6	5	81	9	71

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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	Heterosexual	24	56	17	3	70	30	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	43	15	0	50	50	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	52	15	6	66	34	71

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	Heterosexual	53	47	120
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	55	19

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	Heterosexual	12	31	12	26	18	0	2	44	44	120
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	23	20	29	16	0	6	30	48	19

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	Heterosexual	9	15	14	27	21	2	13	28	56	120
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	11	20	36	21	0	6	18	60	19

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	Heterosexual	46	18	12	4	4	3	14	76	9	497
2020	Gay or lesbian	62	14	8	4	0	0	11	86	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	16	16	6	7	6	14	63	17	71
2019	Heterosexual	48	16	14	5	5	0	10	72	12	381
2019	Bisexual	39	12	23	7	7	0	12	59	15	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	20	11	5	8	3	13	72	15	85
2018	Heterosexual	48	21	10	5	6	1	9	77	13	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	44	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	16	5	6	13	2	19	71	23	58

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

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.

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

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

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

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

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

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

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

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

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

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).

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

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

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

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

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)

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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