2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Human Rights Commission 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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 28 48 5 17 2 0 0 77 18 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 27 38 8 20 7 0 0 64 27 24

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 78 14 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 70 14 7 4 5 0 0 84 9 23

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 36 42 7 12 2 0 0 79 14 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 32 23 7 0 0 0 69 7 23
2019 Heterosexual 52 37 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 20 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 15

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 39 37 13 7 2 0 1 77 9 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 25 12 10 5 5 5 70 17 24
2019 Heterosexual 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 32 7 27 7 0 0 59 34 15
2018 Heterosexual 42 42 4 10 1 0 1 84 11 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 43 9 25 7 0 0 58 32 12

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 52 30 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 17 24 8 5 0 0 63 13 24
2019 Heterosexual 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 110
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 35 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 15

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 50 31 8 9 2 1 0 81 11 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 53 26 11 0 5 0 5 83 6 23
2019 Heterosexual 62 26 4 4 3 0 1 89 7 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 15 7 7 0 0 5 86 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 61 24 5 8 1 1 1 86 9 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 0 15 9 0 9 0 74 10 12

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 56 30 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 67 19 3 5 5 0 0 86 10 24
2019 Heterosexual 58 33 5 3 2 0 0 91 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 49 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 15
2018 Heterosexual 48 41 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 41 9 9 7 0 0 74 17 12

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 47 34 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 36 11 6 6 6 0 77 12 23
2019 Heterosexual 49 29 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 49 12 14 7 0 0 68 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 49 29 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 44 0 18 15 0 0 68 32 12

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 38 41 9 11 1 0 1 79 12 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 34 9 4 11 0 0 77 14 23
2019 Heterosexual 41 40 10 7 3 0 0 80 9 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 42 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 39 35 10 14 2 1 0 74 16 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 55 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 12

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 64 28 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 73 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 23
2019 Heterosexual 59 34 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 35 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 61 31 5 2 2 0 0 92 4 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 63 19 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 31 7 9 4 0 0 79 13 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 53 23 7 0 16 0 0 77 16 23
2019 Heterosexual 54 31 10 1 4 0 0 85 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 47 7 14 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 49 33 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 39 9 10 16 0 0 65 26 11

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 65 24 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 69 20 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 23
2019 Heterosexual 67 27 4 1 2 0 0 94 3 110
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 22 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 62 30 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 47 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 51 29 8 7 3 2 0 82 10 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 51 26 4 10 10 0 0 77 19 22
2019 Heterosexual 46 42 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 27 7 20 14 0 0 59 34 15
2018 Heterosexual 53 32 5 5 4 1 0 86 9 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 47 0 18 8 0 0 74 26 11

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 57 27 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 53 27 11 4 6 0 0 80 9 23
2019 Heterosexual 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 88 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 26 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 61 28 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 37 28 18 0 0 0 54 18 11

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 41 45 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 25 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 24
2019 Heterosexual 45 40 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 27 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 48 38 6 7 1 0 0 85 8 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 54 10 8 8 0 0 74 16 11

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 61 29 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 54 27 13 5 0 0 0 81 5 24
2019 Heterosexual 53 40 3 3 2 0 0 93 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 27 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 55 31 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 47 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 11

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 26 33 22 9 9 0 1 60 18 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 23 40 12 13 7 0 5 66 21 23
2019 Heterosexual 40 27 17 9 7 0 0 67 16 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 32 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 15
2018 Heterosexual 35 35 15 9 4 1 1 71 14 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 27 18 6 15 0 0 62 21 12

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 6 18 32 32 10 1 1 43 24 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 5 3 48 34 5 5 0 41 9 24
2019 Heterosexual 6 17 35 30 11 1 0 41 24 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 20 51 15 14 0 0 28 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 8 28 28 21 12 1 3 34 37 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 18 13 25 35 0 0 60 27 12

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 14 21 29 30 1 2 61 18 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 9 12 17 32 18 9 3 57 23 24
2019 Heterosexual 4 11 23 31 29 1 1 61 16 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 14 32 27 27 0 0 54 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 4 18 31 26 17 3 1 45 23 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 16 28 22 26 0 0 48 24 12

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 4 6 35 26 23 2 3 52 11 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 8 12 46 20 4 10 0 26 23 24
2019 Heterosexual 4 12 23 40 19 2 0 60 16 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 20 34 12 12 8 0 26 37 15
2018 Heterosexual 1 12 33 35 17 3 0 53 13 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 0 41 18 31 9 0 54 0 12

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 4 6 29 34 25 2 1 60 10 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 16 20 55 3 5 0 62 17 24
2019 Heterosexual 2 5 26 40 27 0 1 67 6 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 7 14 40 39 0 0 80 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 3 7 26 32 29 3 0 63 10 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 7 9 49 34 0 0 83 7 12

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 11 20 21 22 21 2 3 45 33 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 9 34 23 20 5 10 0 27 47 24
2019 Heterosexual 13 17 30 26 12 0 3 39 30 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 26 20 19 20 8 0 43 35 15
2018 Heterosexual 18 22 26 20 12 1 1 33 41 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 17 33 18 17 9 0 38 26 12

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 6 16 21 22 24 4 7 52 25 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 9 16 18 33 5 19 0 48 31 23
2019 Heterosexual 5 10 24 30 28 3 0 59 16 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 0 38 22 34 0 0 56 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 4 12 25 38 17 3 1 58 16 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 0 42 15 25 9 0 44 9 12

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 1 9 31 29 24 2 4 56 11 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 14 49 32 0 5 0 33 15 24
2019 Heterosexual 4 10 35 30 19 2 0 49 15 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 14 54 5 19 8 0 26 15 15
2018 Heterosexual 3 13 35 25 20 3 1 47 16 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 0 69 9 22 0 0 31 0 12

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 13 30 35 15 6 0 1 21 43 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 23 34 22 18 3 0 0 22 57 24
2019 Heterosexual 12 19 30 21 18 0 0 39 31 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 20 27 20 19 0 0 39 34 15
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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 38 25 14 7 3 7 6 73 12 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 39 21 19 0 9 9 3 68 10 24
2019 Heterosexual 39 31 11 11 1 4 3 75 13 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 12 0 20 7 7 15 65 35 15
2018 Heterosexual 35 27 13 9 4 8 4 70 15 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 9 18 18 23 8 9 30 49 12

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 24 5 7 1 1 0 86 9 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 58 22 8 3 9 0 0 80 12 24
2019 Heterosexual 55 34 3 5 2 1 0 90 7 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 26 7 14 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 55 25 11 7 2 1 0 80 9 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 17 18 23 0 0 0 59 23 12

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 71 23 3 3 1 0 0 94 3 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 74 17 5 3 0 0 0 91 3 24
2019 Heterosexual 66 26 4 5 0 0 0 92 5 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 14 0 14 7 0 0 80 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 63 25 10 1 0 1 0 89 1 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 22 9 16 7 0 0 68 23 12

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 58 28 6 4 1 1 0 88 5 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 61 25 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 23
2019 Heterosexual 60 35 2 2 1 1 0 95 3 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 32 15 7 7 0 0 72 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 57 32 6 3 2 1 0 90 4 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 43 7 9 7 0 0 76 17 12

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 64 22 2 4 3 3 2 90 7 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 41 27 8 0 10 14 0 79 12 24
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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 60 20 12 4 1 1 2 83 5 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 52 34 9 0 0 0 5 91 0 24
2019 Heterosexual 61 25 7 4 0 1 2 89 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 14 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15

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 56 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 26 3 12 0 5 5 83 14 24
2019 Heterosexual 49 38 8 4 0 0 0 87 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 27 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 52 33 8 4 2 2 0 86 5 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 42 9 0 17 0 0 74 17 12

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 58 23 8 6 0 4 0 84 7 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 57 16 9 3 5 3 5 81 10 24

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 56 26 9 6 1 1 0 84 7 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 61 17 0 3 9 5 5 86 14 24
2019 Heterosexual 54 32 10 4 0 0 0 87 4 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 34 14 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 57 31 4 6 1 1 0 89 7 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 59 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 12

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 43 57 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 53 47 24

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 66 13 7 1 0 5 7 91 2 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 63 10 5 0 0 12 10 93 0 24

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 68 21 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 64 10 17 3 0 0 5 78 4 24
2019 Heterosexual 61 27 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 63 26 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 23 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12
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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 60 22 5 5 2 6 0 87 8 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 20 13 3 5 12 0 75 10 24
2019 Heterosexual 47 30 12 7 2 3 0 79 9 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 7 7 20 14 0 0 59 34 15
2018 Heterosexual 51 28 14 3 3 3 0 81 6 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 8 34 7 0 0 0 58 7 12

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 57 24 10 3 3 3 0 84 6 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 33 8 10 5 3 0 76 16 24
2019 Heterosexual 43 30 13 10 3 2 0 74 13 110
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 20 14 20 7 0 0 59 27 15
2018 Heterosexual 33 42 14 7 3 1 1 76 10 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 18 18 24 0 17 0 49 29 12

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 42 34 12 6 1 4 1 80 8 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 42 8 13 5 7 0 71 20 24
2019 Heterosexual 29 37 16 11 3 4 0 69 14 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 14 27 20 14 8 0 33 37 15
2018 Heterosexual 22 32 26 14 1 4 0 57 16 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 18 35 16 0 17 0 39 19 12

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 43 31 12 10 1 2 1 76 12 155
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 44 18 0 10 3 0 71 10 24
2019 Heterosexual 29 33 18 13 4 3 0 63 18 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 14 14 27 20 0 0 39 48 15
2018 Heterosexual 23 36 17 16 5 3 0 61 21 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 30 36 16 9 9 0 33 27 12

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 66 20 12 1 1 0 0 86 2 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 67 23 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 24
2019 Heterosexual 62 28 9 1 0 0 0 90 1 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 41 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 54 35 6 3 1 2 0 90 4 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 37 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 24
2019 Heterosexual 40 42 7 9 1 1 0 83 10 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 66 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 35 43 12 7 2 1 0 78 9 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 43 9 25 0 0 0 66 25 12

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 36 30 15 11 0 5 2 71 13 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 33 20 17 0 12 0 57 19 24
2019 Heterosexual 28 32 13 20 3 4 0 63 23 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 41 27 14 7 0 0 53 20 15

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 39 32 11 8 4 4 2 75 13 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 30 7 0 15 5 0 77 16 24
2019 Heterosexual 46 32 8 11 0 1 2 80 11 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 20 14 14 0 0 7 71 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 43 30 16 7 2 2 1 74 9 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 34 0 9 15 0 18 71 29 12

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 50 33 7 6 1 3 0 86 7 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 59 8 24 4 6 0 0 67 10 22
2019 Heterosexual 44 38 11 4 1 1 1 84 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 27 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 37 41 16 4 1 2 0 79 5 109
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 28 28 8 0 0 0 64 8 11

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 36 25 9 7 6 11 7 74 15 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 17 20 6 18 17 6 44 30 23
2019 Heterosexual 32 25 13 12 5 11 3 66 19 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 28 27 0 14 0 7 56 15 15
2018 Heterosexual 29 25 21 9 3 9 4 62 13 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 18 17 9 15 18 9 45 33 12

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 33 31 15 11 2 7 1 70 14 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 19 35 7 12 13 13 0 62 30 24
2019 Heterosexual 31 32 18 9 7 3 1 66 16 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 19 14 34 14 0 0 39 48 15
2018 Heterosexual 31 31 16 15 4 2 1 64 20 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 18 25 8 25 9 0 36 37 12

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 31 28 11 15 8 4 3 63 24 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 7 18 33 7 15 10 10 32 28 24
2019 Heterosexual 25 25 15 17 9 4 4 55 29 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 27 0 20 32 0 0 47 53 15
2018 Heterosexual 18 14 20 29 8 4 6 36 42 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 8 8 18 33 18 0 27 63 12

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 48 20 15 7 2 1 6 74 10 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 36 10 0 0 5 4 89 0 24
2019 Heterosexual 60 22 10 5 1 0 3 84 6 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 20 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 15

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 51 21 16 4 1 4 4 78 5 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 20 17 0 5 5 10 74 6 24
2019 Heterosexual 62 18 9 6 0 2 3 83 7 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 20 7 20 0 7 0 71 22 15

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 84 5 3 1 2 1 4 94 3 155
2020 Prefer not to answer 74 7 5 3 10 0 0 81 13 24
2019 Heterosexual 84 7 2 0 2 2 4 96 2 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 80 0 0 7 0 7 7 92 8 15

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 71 16 4 1 1 1 7 94 2 155
2020 Prefer not to answer 89 4 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 23
2019 Heterosexual 88 3 2 0 0 0 6 98 0 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 86 0 0 0 0 7 7 100 0 15

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 46 33 11 4 1 4 0 83 5 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 52 29 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 24
2019 Heterosexual 33 48 12 3 1 4 0 84 4 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 39 29 7 0 0 0 65 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 37 39 11 8 2 3 0 78 10 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 34 27 0 7 7 0 63 8 12

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 58 30 5 5 0 1 0 89 5 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 57 24 7 3 5 3 0 84 9 24
2019 Heterosexual 63 31 2 3 0 1 0 95 3 110
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 20 22 7 0 0 0 72 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 63 23 7 4 0 2 0 88 4 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 41 9 0 7 0 9 82 8 12

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 53 27 7 5 2 5 1 85 8 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 51 17 15 3 5 8 0 74 9 24
2019 Heterosexual 57 28 6 3 3 2 1 87 6 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 20 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 65 24 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 37 18 0 8 0 0 74 8 11

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 61 23 9 2 1 3 0 87 4 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 51 14 17 3 5 10 0 72 10 24

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 61 23 5 3 4 1 3 87 8 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 31 12 0 10 0 10 75 12 24

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 78 14 3 3 1 1 0 92 5 155
2020 Prefer not to answer 71 16 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 24
2019 Heterosexual 71 24 3 2 0 1 0 95 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 30 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 Heterosexual 69 23 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 33 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 70 17 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 59 27 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 24
2019 Heterosexual 60 23 12 5 0 0 0 84 5 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 15 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 58 27 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 18 16 17 0 8 0 65 18 12

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 66 24 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 38 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 24
2019 Heterosexual 60 27 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 22 14 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 5 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 26 16 9 7 0 0 68 17 12

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 63 18 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 24 21 3 5 3 0 69 9 24
2019 Heterosexual 53 23 13 6 3 1 0 77 9 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 20 19 7 14 0 0 61 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 51 22 13 8 3 3 0 75 11 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 17 8 17 17 9 0 54 37 12
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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 16 52 32 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 46 20 24
2019 Heterosexual 12 49 40 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 12 59 15
2018 Heterosexual 14 43 43 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 14 70 12

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 20 25 33 4 17 0 25
2019 Heterosexual 35 0 56 0 0 9 12
2018 Heterosexual 24 13 43 0 0 19 16
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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 5 95 158
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 113
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 12

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 29 10 11 4 2 32 12 69 11 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 20 4 16 3 5 43 8 49 18 24
2019 Heterosexual 29 9 18 5 4 28 7 59 13 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 5 27 7 0 28 7 48 10 15
2018 Heterosexual 27 18 9 4 3 31 7 74 10 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 14 18 0 15 44 9 31 32 12

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 54 21 9 4 2 8 1 84 7 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 51 12 15 0 5 17 0 75 6 24
2019 Heterosexual 54 19 14 5 2 5 2 78 7 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 26 14 14 7 7 0 64 22 15
2018 Heterosexual 50 25 12 3 2 9 0 82 5 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 26 27 15 0 0 0 58 15 12
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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 4 96 158
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 113
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 12

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 39 12 11 2 3 26 7 76 8 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 20 9 12 12 5 34 8 51 29 24
2019 Heterosexual 36 10 17 3 3 26 6 67 8 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 7 32 0 0 35 7 44 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 40 12 13 3 0 25 6 76 5 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 16 18 0 7 44 9 46 16 12

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 62 21 7 3 2 6 1 88 5 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 59 3 12 0 5 20 0 79 7 24
2019 Heterosexual 59 19 8 4 1 7 3 86 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 14 26 0 7 7 0 65 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 59 26 9 2 0 4 1 89 2 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 42 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 12
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 20 17 6 9 0 1 68 15 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 56 3 12 16 3 0 9 65 22 24

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 50 23 16 5 7 0 0 73 11 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 54 24 8 5 9 0 0 78 14 22
2019 Heterosexual 31 30 24 5 10 0 1 61 15 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 31 20 8 14 0 0 58 22 15
2018 Heterosexual 32 25 17 16 8 0 1 57 25 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 47 18 9 7 0 0 66 17 12

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 20 28 20 19 12 0 1 48 32 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 10 29 29 21 12 0 0 39 33 24
2019 Heterosexual 21 28 24 17 10 0 0 49 27 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 20 34 14 12 0 0 41 26 15
2018 Heterosexual 20 26 22 20 13 0 0 46 33 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 27 9 14 24 0 0 53 38 12

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 40 22 21 6 8 0 3 64 15 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 48 16 4 9 5 0 69 14 23
2019 Heterosexual 37 31 19 8 4 0 2 68 13 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 24 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 35 31 16 13 4 0 2 67 17 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 27 0 8 24 0 8 65 35 12

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 20 27 18 17 14 1 2 49 32 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 18 24 25 12 21 0 0 42 33 24
2019 Heterosexual 20 21 24 26 8 1 0 42 34 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 27 20 7 19 0 0 54 26 15
2018 Heterosexual 19 23 19 24 14 0 1 42 39 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 17 8 6 32 0 0 54 38 12

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 46 22 17 6 8 0 1 68 14 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 31 27 19 3 9 5 5 65 14 24
2019 Heterosexual 51 23 11 9 4 1 3 76 13 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 83 5 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 15
2018 Heterosexual 49 25 10 5 5 0 5 78 11 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 17 0 15 0 0 9 84 16 11

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 30 27 15 17 11 0 0 57 28 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 25 26 24 9 12 0 5 53 21 24
2019 Heterosexual 39 29 19 8 4 1 0 69 12 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 39 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 38 23 15 12 9 0 2 62 22 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 26 9 31 7 0 0 53 38 12

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 34 16 17 12 10 0 10 56 25 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 35 20 16 4 9 0 17 66 15 24

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 46 28 17 3 3 2 1 77 6 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 32 15 0 14 5 0 69 15 24
2019 Heterosexual 41 35 16 5 0 2 1 78 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 56 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 35 38 16 9 1 1 0 74 10 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 28 18 8 9 0 0 65 17 11

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 30 23 5 5 2 1 66 10 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 22 48 15 5 5 5 0 73 11 24
2019 Heterosexual 27 41 24 5 2 0 1 69 7 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 32 20 14 7 0 0 59 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 26 31 23 15 5 0 0 57 20 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 19 20 9 8 0 0 63 17 11

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 44 30 14 8 2 1 2 75 10 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 31 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 24
2019 Heterosexual 44 31 16 7 1 0 1 76 8 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 22 20 14 7 0 0 59 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 36 36 15 10 3 0 0 72 12 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 38 28 0 8 0 0 64 8 11

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 56 21 12 7 3 1 1 78 10 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 60 7 14 8 10 0 0 67 19 24
2019 Heterosexual 62 20 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 35 7 0 14 0 0 80 14 15

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 34 34 17 10 5 0 0 68 14 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 29 29 17 16 9 0 0 57 25 24

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 39 29 15 10 5 1 1 69 16 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 41 29 5 9 0 0 58 13 24
2019 Heterosexual 48 29 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 19 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 32 39 14 11 4 0 0 71 15 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 18 35 9 0 0 0 56 9 11

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 50 28 15 4 3 0 1 78 7 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 57 22 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 24
2019 Heterosexual 69 18 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 67 22 5 4 2 0 1 90 5 108
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 37 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 11

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 20 32 23 11 13 0 0 52 24 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 13 24 22 19 22 0 0 37 41 24

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 12 9 1 2 1 5 88 3 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 70 16 7 3 0 4 0 89 4 24
2019 Heterosexual 82 11 3 1 1 0 3 95 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 85 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 Heterosexual 82 10 2 2 0 0 5 96 2 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 83 9 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11

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 83 5 4 0 3 0 4 92 4 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 67 16 3 3 10 0 0 83 13 24
2019 Heterosexual 88 4 2 1 4 0 1 93 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 80 7 0 7 0 0 7 93 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 84 5 5 2 0 0 4 92 2 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 19 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 11

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 78 12 5 2 2 0 2 91 3 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 71 16 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 24
2019 Heterosexual 71 16 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 80 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 60 27 6 2 4 0 1 88 6 109
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 17 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 12

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 76 12 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 69 5 16 0 5 0 5 78 6 24
2019 Heterosexual 73 14 10 1 2 0 1 87 3 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 42 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 73 15 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 16 0 8 9 0 0 82 18 12

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 66 8 7 2 1 0 17 89 3 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 66 7 5 0 5 0 17 88 6 24
2019 Heterosexual 71 5 7 2 0 0 15 90 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 56 14 4 2 1 1 22 91 4 109
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 6 0 7 0 0 33 89 11 12

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 65 23 7 2 0 1 2 90 3 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 76 12 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 24
2019 Heterosexual 68 16 8 2 3 0 4 87 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 27 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 60 24 10 2 3 0 2 85 5 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 74 7 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 11

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 70 17 5 3 3 1 2 89 5 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 69 14 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 24
2019 Heterosexual 87 4 4 0 2 0 3 94 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 20 8 0 0 0 7 91 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 85 7 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 109
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 47 28 17 4 3 0 2 76 7 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 36 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 24
2019 Heterosexual 63 22 13 1 1 0 0 85 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 14 7 0 0 0 14 92 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 44 29 22 3 2 0 0 73 5 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 48 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 12

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 28 41 22 7 2 0 0 69 9 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 10 47 31 9 3 0 0 57 12 24

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 15 34 31 16 4 0 0 49 20 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 7 33 43 9 8 0 0 40 17 24
2019 Heterosexual 19 42 26 12 1 0 0 61 13 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 34 39 14 0 0 7 44 15 15
2018 Heterosexual 14 37 26 17 4 1 0 52 22 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 26 14 0 24 0 0 62 24 12

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 12 24 31 22 11 0 0 33 36 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 8 16 40 27 9 0 0 36 24 24
2019 Heterosexual 8 11 38 33 10 0 0 43 19 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 19 41 20 14 0 7 36 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 9 20 37 25 8 0 0 33 29 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 13 26 26 18 0 0 44 30 12

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 52 33 8 5 1 1 0 87 5 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 50 31 10 0 5 5 0 85 5 24
2019 Heterosexual 56 29 9 4 0 2 0 87 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 34 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 56 35 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 67 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 54 26 10 6 2 1 0 81 9 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 29 13 0 5 8 0 80 6 24

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 58 22 9 5 6 1 0 80 11 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 51 14 17 7 5 0 5 69 13 24

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 65 20 8 3 1 2 0 87 5 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 68 14 4 0 5 4 5 90 6 23

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 52 30 11 6 2 0 0 82 8 155
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 36 12 0 5 0 0 83 5 24
2019 Heterosexual 43 33 13 9 1 1 0 77 10 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 49 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 40 35 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 18 27 16 7 0 0 50 23 12

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 57 31 7 4 1 1 1 89 4 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 53 36 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 24

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 32 12 4 2 3 1 82 6 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 49 34 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 24

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 48 27 18 4 0 1 3 78 4 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 54 38 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 24

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 26 8 2 0 2 3 89 2 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 75 15 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 24

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 80 11 5 0 0 3 1 95 0 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 84 7 5 0 0 3 0 95 0 24

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 52 32 8 5 0 3 1 87 6 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 58 19 5 8 5 0 5 81 14 24

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 60 23 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 69 17 0 3 5 0 5 91 9 24

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 67 22 6 1 1 2 0 91 3 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 76 12 3 0 5 4 0 91 5 24

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 24 32 33 4 3 5 0 59 6 44
2019 Heterosexual 25 55 11 6 0 3 0 83 6 31

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 97 3 44

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 23 21 18 28 10 0 0 44 38 43
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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 11 89 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 16 84 23

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 21 79 157
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 58 23
2019 Heterosexual 36 64 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 15

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 64 36 35
2020 Prefer not to answer 26 74 10

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 91 9 35
2020 Prefer not to answer 79 21 10
2019 Heterosexual 94 6 41

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 33 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 32
2019 Heterosexual 65 22 2 11 0 0 0 87 11 38

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 65 23 5 4 2 1 2 90 5 156
2020 Prefer not to answer 77 7 10 0 0 0 5 89 0 24
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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 57 18 1 71 29 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 56 22 5 77 23 24

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 54 46 38

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 32 20 17 8 15 0 8 57 25 38

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 11 9 13 14 19 4 28 31 50 38

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 49 15 9 6 6 1 14 75 14 158
2020 Prefer not to answer 36 8 8 12 8 0 28 61 28 24
2019 Heterosexual 46 14 13 8 11 0 8 65 21 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 0 0 0 20 0 14 76 24 15
2018 Heterosexual 44 14 14 9 11 0 8 63 22 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 35 17 0 0 0 8 82 0 12
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