2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Nuclear Safety 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.

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	39	4	6	1	0	90	6	552
2020	Bisexual	31	50	5	10	4	0	80	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	46	1	13	0	1	86	13	126

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	79	13	3	2	1	1	1	93	3	551
2020	Bisexual	81	10	0	0	0	9	0	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	78	12	5	3	1	1	0	91	4	126

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	45	41	8	5	1	0	1	86	6	550
2020	Bisexual	36	35	10	15	4	0	0	71	20	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	37	14	14	0	1	2	71	14	126
2019	Heterosexual	55	30	4	7	3	0	0	86	11	575
2019	Bisexual	64	17	6	12	0	0	0	82	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	36	10	9	1	0	0	80	10	145

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	48	37	7	6	1	0	1	86	7	548
2020	Bisexual	24	50	10	15	0	0	0	74	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	42	13	13	2	0	2	71	16	126
2019	Heterosexual	42	36	9	8	4	0	0	79	12	573
2019	Bisexual	22	48	12	12	6	0	0	69	18	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	35	12	15	4	1	0	69	19	145
2018	Heterosexual	41	41	9	6	2	0	0	83	9	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	29	0	12	0	0	6	87	13	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	44	6	9	5	0	0	80	14	136

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	59	32	6	3	0	0	0	91	4	548
2020	Bisexual	40	46	4	9	0	0	0	86	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	44	7	7	0	1	1	85	7	125
2019	Heterosexual	61	28	5	3	2	0	1	90	4	573
2019	Bisexual	64	30	0	6	0	0	0	94	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	33	10	5	1	0	0	84	6	142

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	57	31	5	5	2	0	0	88	7	549
2020	Bisexual	36	45	10	0	9	0	0	81	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	36	12	10	3	1	0	75	13	125
2019	Heterosexual	56	31	6	4	3	0	0	87	7	574
2019	Bisexual	52	42	0	6	0	0	0	94	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	29	7	8	5	1	0	80	13	145
2018	Heterosexual	59	29	6	4	2	0	1	89	5	535
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	29	26	6	6	0	0	63	11	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	28	13	7	3	0	0	78	10	136

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	4	1	85	6	550
2020	Bisexual	20	50	20	5	4	70	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	45	12	11	2	75	13	126
2019	Heterosexual	41	37	11	6	4	79	10	576
2019	Bisexual	46	31	11	6	6	77	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	33	14	8	7	71	14	145
2018	Heterosexual	41	41	10	6	3	82	8	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	60	11	6	0	83	6	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	41	11	10	5	74	15	136

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	39	40	8	9	3	0	1	79	13	550
2020	Bisexual	27	47	11	0	15	0	0	74	15	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	42	19	11	8	1	0	62	19	125
2019	Heterosexual	34	35	13	11	7	0	0	70	18	574
2019	Bisexual	40	48	6	0	6	0	0	88	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	32	18	12	12	1	0	58	24	143
2018	Heterosexual	34	33	16	10	6	0	0	67	17	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	44	11	6	10	0	0	73	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	29	19	14	16	0	0	52	29	136

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	44	8	4	1	0	86	5	549
2020	Bisexual	37	42	11	5	5	0	79	10	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	44	15	14	2	1	69	16	124
2019	Heterosexual	38	40	11	8	3	0	77	12	573
2019	Bisexual	22	54	12	6	6	0	76	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	33	16	18	6	1	60	24	142
2018	Heterosexual	40	38	12	7	4	0	78	10	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	44	11	0	10	0	79	10	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	41	14	14	6	0	66	20	136

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	61	31	5	2	1	0	0	92	2	548
2020	Bisexual	43	42	5	5	5	0	0	85	10	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	36	10	9	1	0	1	80	10	126
2019	Heterosexual	52	34	6	5	2	0	0	87	7	572
2019	Bisexual	46	42	0	6	6	0	0	88	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	35	11	4	4	1	0	81	8	142
2018	Heterosexual	57	32	8	3	1	0	0	89	4	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	56	4	6	0	0	0	90	6	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	31	12	6	0	0	0	82	6	135

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at 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	37	10	6	3	80	9	551
2020	Bisexual	27	48	15	11	0	75	11	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	42	14	16	6	64	22	126
2019	Heterosexual	39	36	11	9	5	75	14	574
2019	Bisexual	52	30	6	6	6	82	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	34	17	12	9	62	21	143
2018	Heterosexual	40	37	9	9	5	77	14	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	40	21	6	10	63	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	30	19	13	8	60	20	135

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	61	30	6	1	1	0	0	91	3	546
2020	Bisexual	32	37	26	0	5	0	0	69	5	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	27	13	4	1	0	1	82	5	124
2019	Heterosexual	56	33	7	3	2	0	0	89	4	573
2019	Bisexual	52	34	7	0	7	0	0	86	7	14
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	35	9	2	2	1	1	86	4	141
2018	Heterosexual	57	30	9	2	1	0	0	87	4	531
2018	Gay or lesbian	62	33	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	26	15	4	1	0	0	80	4	132

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	40	9	4	2	1	84	7	548
2020	Bisexual	42	43	5	5	5	0	85	10	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	37	14	16	6	0	65	22	125
2019	Heterosexual	40	39	9	6	5	0	79	11	567
2019	Bisexual	34	49	5	12	0	0	83	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	26	15	16	8	0	61	24	141
2018	Heterosexual	38	40	10	8	4	0	79	12	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	48	0	23	0	0	77	23	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	37	18	11	7	1	64	18	135

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	48	36	11	4	1	84	5	549
2020	Bisexual	58	21	16	5	0	79	5	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	29	16	12	9	63	21	125
2019	Heterosexual	41	34	12	8	5	75	13	573
2019	Bisexual	40	43	5	6	6	83	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	32	19	15	6	60	21	143
2018	Heterosexual	44	32	13	7	4	76	11	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	40	33	4	17	6	73	23	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	25	20	14	5	60	19	132

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	48	37	9	4	1	1	0	85	5	544
2020	Bisexual	31	50	5	10	4	0	0	80	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	44	11	13	3	0	1	72	16	124
2019	Heterosexual	41	38	12	6	3	0	0	79	9	568
2019	Bisexual	34	42	6	12	6	0	0	76	18	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	38	15	11	9	0	1	65	20	142
2018	Heterosexual	38	39	11	8	3	0	0	78	11	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	38	10	17	0	0	0	73	17	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	34	18	12	4	0	2	66	16	134

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	35	8	4	0	0	88	4	551
2020	Bisexual	40	30	26	4	0	0	70	4	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	37	13	8	1	1	78	9	126
2019	Heterosexual	44	41	8	5	2	0	85	7	576
2019	Bisexual	46	42	6	0	6	0	88	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	32	11	10	1	0	77	12	143
2018	Heterosexual	46	38	11	4	1	0	84	5	537
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	38	6	11	0	0	83	11	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	37	13	7	3	0	76	10	134

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	28	38	19	10	5	0	0	67	14	545
2020	Bisexual	46	20	15	10	9	0	0	66	19	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	34	25	12	3	1	1	59	15	123
2019	Heterosexual	36	36	17	8	3	0	0	72	11	572
2019	Bisexual	40	30	24	6	0	0	0	69	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	36	20	10	5	0	0	64	15	142
2018	Heterosexual	33	36	18	9	4	0	0	68	13	537
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	56	6	6	4	0	0	84	10	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	37	21	7	4	1	0	68	10	136

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	5	18	42	23	11	1	0	34	23	552
2020	Bisexual	4	30	35	31	0	0	0	31	34	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	21	42	24	3	1	2	28	29	126
2019	Heterosexual	7	20	38	25	10	0	0	35	27	574
2019	Bisexual	6	31	42	22	0	0	0	22	37	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	23	34	22	9	1	1	32	33	144
2018	Heterosexual	4	23	36	24	11	0	1	36	28	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	16	44	40	0	0	0	40	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	31	35	16	10	0	2	26	37	135

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	3	9	21	40	22	2	2	65	13	553
2020	Bisexual	4	15	10	30	35	5	0	68	21	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	14	28	34	16	1	3	52	19	126
2019	Heterosexual	6	11	25	34	21	2	1	56	18	570
2019	Bisexual	13	20	25	36	7	0	0	42	33	15
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	16	23	27	19	3	3	49	27	143
2018	Heterosexual	4	11	24	37	21	1	1	60	15	530
2018	Gay or lesbian	6	16	29	29	21	0	0	50	21	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	15	23	34	18	1	3	54	21	134

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	12	23	37	17	8	2	0	26	36	549
2020	Bisexual	15	31	34	15	0	0	5	16	48	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	25	28	22	5	1	1	28	42	126
2019	Heterosexual	13	24	33	20	8	1	1	29	37	574
2019	Bisexual	12	43	11	15	18	0	0	34	55	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	27	37	12	8	1	2	20	42	145
2018	Heterosexual	11	23	35	20	9	1	1	30	35	527
2018	Gay or lesbian	6	24	44	19	6	0	0	25	30	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	27	31	18	6	1	4	25	42	136

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	14	36	29	13	1	1	43	20	545
2020	Bisexual	14	0	41	25	15	0	5	42	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	14	39	31	6	0	3	37	22	125
2019	Heterosexual	3	11	34	34	16	0	1	51	15	573
2019	Bisexual	0	0	48	52	0	0	0	52	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	10	43	22	16	1	3	40	16	144
2018	Heterosexual	4	9	35	35	16	0	1	51	13	529
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	16	34	38	11	0	0	50	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	9	34	34	10	1	4	46	19	136

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	21	31	24	11	1	1	36	33	550
2020	Bisexual	20	15	35	25	5	0	0	30	35	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	25	28	21	6	1	2	28	43	126
2019	Heterosexual	13	22	28	21	13	1	1	35	36	573
2019	Bisexual	6	12	30	40	6	0	6	49	20	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	23	25	14	13	2	3	28	46	144
2018	Heterosexual	8	19	32	25	14	1	1	39	28	531
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	23	17	34	6	0	10	44	37	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	20	28	20	10	1	4	32	38	136

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	25	35	17	3	2	55	18	550
2020	Bisexual	5	22	22	36	16	0	0	52	26	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	15	32	30	12	2	4	44	23	126
2019	Heterosexual	7	14	27	30	19	2	2	51	21	575
2019	Bisexual	12	24	17	28	12	0	6	42	39	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	21	24	28	12	3	3	43	32	144
2018	Heterosexual	6	15	27	29	20	1	1	51	21	528
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	11	39	17	6	0	10	25	32	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	14	29	31	11	4	5	46	22	135

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	10	19	36	22	10	2	1	33	30	549
2020	Bisexual	24	26	30	0	10	10	0	11	55	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	19	35	20	6	1	3	28	36	123
2019	Heterosexual	11	20	34	23	10	1	1	34	32	572
2019	Bisexual	6	31	30	9	24	0	0	34	37	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	20	34	13	8	3	2	23	41	143
2018	Heterosexual	9	22	36	20	11	2	1	32	31	532
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	17	29	38	6	0	0	44	27	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	25	32	18	7	3	2	26	40	136

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	7	35	37	17	1	1	55	10	552
2020	Bisexual	5	20	40	20	15	0	0	35	25	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	15	33	32	13	1	2	46	20	126
2019	Heterosexual	9	18	33	23	15	1	1	39	27	574
2019	Bisexual	28	18	23	24	6	0	0	31	46	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	25	38	12	13	0	1	26	35	145

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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	31	32	15	9	5	5	3	68	15	549
2020	Bisexual	26	31	18	15	10	0	0	56	26	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	24	26	12	9	5	4	48	24	126
2019	Heterosexual	29	31	13	11	9	4	2	65	21	574
2019	Bisexual	18	51	6	12	12	0	0	69	24	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	30	18	16	7	8	3	54	26	144
2018	Heterosexual	25	36	14	11	6	5	4	66	19	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	44	0	6	10	11	11	80	20	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	24	26	14	10	3	2	47	25	135

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	29	7	7	4	1	82	11	549
2020	Bisexual	34	35	15	15	0	0	69	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	30	14	14	9	1	64	23	126
2019	Heterosexual	49	26	9	9	7	0	75	16	572
2019	Bisexual	31	23	9	31	6	0	54	37	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	30	11	17	4	2	67	22	144
2018	Heterosexual	41	34	8	11	5	0	75	17	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	40	27	6	11	16	0	67	27	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	25	12	15	11	0	61	26	136

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	56	28	7	7	1	0	84	9	549
2020	Bisexual	39	35	5	20	0	0	74	20	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	32	9	10	6	1	75	16	125
2019	Heterosexual	48	33	6	10	3	0	81	13	575
2019	Bisexual	40	36	6	12	6	0	76	18	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	38	7	15	3	0	75	18	145
2018	Heterosexual	46	37	7	7	3	0	83	10	535
2018	Gay or lesbian	52	21	10	17	0	0	73	17	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	36	9	10	2	0	79	12	135

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	51	35	8	4	1	1	0	87	5	540
2020	Bisexual	36	50	10	0	4	0	0	85	4	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	37	13	12	4	2	0	70	17	123
2019	Heterosexual	46	38	10	4	2	0	0	84	6	573
2019	Bisexual	43	39	0	18	0	0	0	82	18	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	41	13	8	3	1	1	75	12	145
2018	Heterosexual	43	40	9	6	2	0	0	83	8	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	50	6	0	10	0	0	84	10	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	45	14	10	3	0	0	73	13	136

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	56	23	6	4	3	4	4	86	7	550
2020	Bisexual	50	30	10	0	5	0	5	84	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	20	14	9	8	7	5	65	19	126

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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	63	24	8	2	1	1	1	89	3	551
2020	Bisexual	76	14	5	5	0	0	0	90	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	35	13	2	3	1	2	80	6	126
2019	Heterosexual	58	26	8	3	1	1	2	87	5	576
2019	Bisexual	57	18	0	24	0	0	0	76	24	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	23	21	1	3	1	1	75	4	145

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	51	33	7	6	3	0	0	84	9	549
2020	Bisexual	46	25	15	5	9	0	0	71	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	31	14	11	6	1	0	69	18	126
2019	Heterosexual	51	26	10	8	5	0	1	78	13	574
2019	Bisexual	34	31	18	11	6	0	0	64	17	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	28	12	14	8	3	0	65	23	145
2018	Heterosexual	43	36	9	5	5	1	0	81	10	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	38	11	11	4	0	0	73	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	33	14	10	6	2	1	70	16	134

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	22	11	3	3	2	2	83	5	552
2020	Bisexual	60	36	0	4	0	0	0	96	4	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	26	11	8	7	1	2	73	16	126

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	58	28	7	3	2	1	1	87	6	552
2020	Bisexual	56	34	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	34	11	7	6	1	0	75	14	125
2019	Heterosexual	53	26	9	7	4	1	1	79	11	571
2019	Bisexual	37	18	27	18	0	0	0	55	18	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	27	13	13	7	1	0	66	21	144
2018	Heterosexual	49	31	10	5	3	1	1	82	8	532
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	16	6	0	23	0	0	71	23	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	35	11	9	5	1	1	75	14	135

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	45	55	549
2020	Bisexual	45	55	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	57	125

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	73	15	4	1	1	1	6	95	1	553
2020	Bisexual	80	15	0	0	0	0	5	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	19	6	2	2	3	4	91	3	126

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	65	24	4	3	2	0	1	90	6	552
2020	Bisexual	71	14	0	15	0	0	0	85	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	26	11	7	5	1	1	77	12	126
2019	Heterosexual	57	25	8	5	5	0	1	82	10	575
2019	Bisexual	46	18	23	6	6	0	0	64	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	27	16	12	6	0	1	66	18	145
2018	Heterosexual	52	29	7	6	4	1	0	82	10	532
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	27	6	0	21	0	0	73	21	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	25	15	12	5	1	1	68	17	135

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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	41	32	12	8	2	4	0	77	10	552
2020	Bisexual	31	31	15	15	4	5	0	65	20	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	35	13	10	3	6	0	71	14	126
2019	Heterosexual	32	33	16	10	5	4	0	67	16	575
2019	Bisexual	28	60	0	6	6	0	0	88	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	28	23	16	7	2	1	51	24	145
2018	Heterosexual	31	37	15	12	3	3	0	70	15	537
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	41	12	12	11	0	0	65	23	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	35	18	14	5	4	0	62	20	136

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	34	15	10	4	1	72	13	553
2020	Bisexual	20	46	15	10	9	0	66	19	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	36	23	9	7	2	59	17	126
2019	Heterosexual	26	35	16	14	7	2	62	21	573
2019	Bisexual	15	54	18	6	6	0	69	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	28	22	22	9	1	47	31	145
2018	Heterosexual	31	38	15	11	5	1	69	16	535
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	44	17	6	10	0	67	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	35	19	18	4	0	59	22	136

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	30	33	18	13	4	2	64	17	550
2020	Bisexual	20	46	20	5	9	0	66	14	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	28	30	15	8	1	46	23	124
2019	Heterosexual	20	30	23	15	8	4	52	25	575
2019	Bisexual	27	24	31	18	0	0	51	18	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	24	32	20	8	2	39	29	145
2018	Heterosexual	22	39	19	13	5	2	61	19	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	35	12	18	11	6	56	31	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	30	25	20	4	2	50	24	136

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	35	38	12	10	3	1	74	14	551
2020	Bisexual	26	45	15	10	4	0	71	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	39	26	11	4	0	60	15	126
2019	Heterosexual	23	35	16	16	8	2	59	25	576
2019	Bisexual	33	18	18	31	0	0	51	31	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	25	29	18	8	1	44	27	145
2018	Heterosexual	24	38	18	13	6	1	63	19	538
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	38	17	6	16	0	61	21	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	32	19	15	9	3	55	25	136

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	32	33	21	8	2	3	1	67	10	552
2020	Bisexual	20	50	5	20	0	5	0	74	21	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	26	22	5	3	6	4	66	9	125
2019	Heterosexual	40	26	15	8	3	8	1	71	13	573
2019	Bisexual	40	23	18	6	6	6	0	67	13	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	29	21	10	1	8	2	66	11	144

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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	48	38	10	3	1	0	86	4	552
2020	Bisexual	50	30	10	10	0	0	80	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	42	18	6	0	0	76	6	126
2019	Heterosexual	42	40	10	6	2	1	82	8	575
2019	Bisexual	39	49	0	12	0	0	88	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	35	22	10	1	0	67	11	145
2018	Heterosexual	43	41	11	3	2	0	84	5	531
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	38	4	11	0	0	84	11	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	38	18	5	2	0	76	6	134

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	28	39	16	14	2	1	0	68	16	548
2020	Bisexual	15	40	5	31	9	0	0	56	39	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	42	21	20	2	2	1	56	23	125
2019	Heterosexual	15	37	20	19	8	2	0	53	27	573
2019	Bisexual	15	24	17	31	6	6	0	42	39	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	26	20	29	10	3	1	39	40	145

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	45	30	12	6	4	2	1	77	11	550
2020	Bisexual	36	35	4	15	9	0	0	71	25	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	39	19	12	3	3	1	64	16	126
2019	Heterosexual	41	38	10	5	4	2	1	81	9	575
2019	Bisexual	40	54	0	6	0	0	0	94	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	39	13	8	3	4	1	74	12	144
2018	Heterosexual	45	38	6	8	2	1	1	84	10	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	21	11	6	16	0	0	67	21	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	39	13	4	3	4	1	79	8	136

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	46	34	14	4	2	1	0	80	6	550
2020	Bisexual	36	25	25	5	9	0	0	61	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	45	23	9	2	1	0	66	10	125
2019	Heterosexual	39	39	13	6	3	0	0	78	9	570
2019	Bisexual	22	48	18	6	0	6	0	74	7	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	34	22	11	4	2	1	62	16	144
2018	Heterosexual	40	40	12	5	2	0	0	80	7	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	27	11	6	10	0	0	73	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	36	14	8	4	1	0	73	13	134

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	26	24	19	11	8	8	3	57	22	550
2020	Bisexual	31	10	25	10	14	10	0	46	27	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	17	24	20	11	13	3	35	37	126
2019	Heterosexual	24	26	18	13	12	6	2	54	27	575
2019	Bisexual	17	34	12	24	6	6	0	54	33	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	21	26	19	12	7	2	38	34	144
2018	Heterosexual	22	26	19	14	11	8	1	52	27	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	17	11	17	16	6	10	47	39	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	20	21	19	13	7	1	41	36	136

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	32	35	15	11	6	1	0	68	17	547
2020	Bisexual	31	30	34	5	0	0	0	61	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	27	23	20	13	1	0	43	34	125
2019	Heterosexual	29	36	13	13	8	1	0	66	21	576
2019	Bisexual	28	54	6	12	0	0	0	82	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	30	23	22	9	1	1	45	31	145
2018	Heterosexual	33	37	13	11	5	1	0	70	17	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	44	17	6	10	0	0	67	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	32	15	16	9	1	0	60	25	136

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	21	25	20	16	14	1	3	48	31	552
2020	Bisexual	15	45	15	15	9	0	0	61	25	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	21	22	22	22	4	1	30	46	125
2019	Heterosexual	20	24	15	17	20	1	3	46	39	576
2019	Bisexual	22	48	6	0	18	6	0	74	20	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	19	21	22	25	1	1	30	48	145
2018	Heterosexual	21	29	16	18	14	1	1	51	33	535
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	29	17	16	21	0	6	43	39	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	21	15	18	25	4	1	39	45	136

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	50	26	12	5	2	0	5	80	8	553
2020	Bisexual	55	20	10	5	4	0	5	80	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	25	13	11	2	1	6	71	15	125
2019	Heterosexual	58	24	11	3	1	1	2	85	4	576
2019	Bisexual	63	24	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	23	13	5	2	1	3	79	7	145

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	58	23	11	4	1	1	3	83	5	552
2020	Bisexual	50	26	15	0	10	0	0	75	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	31	21	6	2	1	4	70	8	126
2019	Heterosexual	52	25	12	5	3	1	2	79	8	576
2019	Bisexual	45	18	24	6	6	0	0	63	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	28	18	8	5	4	4	66	14	143

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	77	7	5	2	1	3	4	91	3	549
2020	Bisexual	85	10	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	13	7	3	7	7	5	80	12	126
2019	Heterosexual	77	7	4	2	2	4	3	91	5	574
2019	Bisexual	66	34	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	64	8	9	3	4	8	3	81	9	144

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	76	10	2	1	0	1	9	96	1	551
2020	Bisexual	71	9	5	0	5	0	10	89	6	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	72	12	4	1	2	2	7	92	4	126
2019	Heterosexual	81	5	2	1	0	2	8	96	1	574
2019	Bisexual	82	12	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	72	6	3	3	0	4	12	93	3	145

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	31	45	15	6	1	2	1	78	7	551
2020	Bisexual	20	56	15	9	0	0	0	76	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	39	24	12	4	3	0	59	16	126
2019	Heterosexual	28	43	16	9	4	2	0	71	13	575
2019	Bisexual	23	46	18	12	0	0	0	69	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	39	21	14	5	3	1	59	20	144
2018	Heterosexual	30	37	19	8	4	2	0	69	12	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	50	11	21	6	0	0	61	27	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	36	24	15	4	0	0	57	19	136

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	44	40	9	5	1	1	85	6	552
2020	Bisexual	36	45	5	15	0	0	80	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	36	19	10	3	1	68	13	123
2019	Heterosexual	41	39	11	6	2	1	81	8	572
2019	Bisexual	24	63	12	0	0	0	88	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	39	17	8	4	1	71	13	144
2018	Heterosexual	50	35	8	4	1	1	87	5	532
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	23	21	0	10	0	69	10	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	33	17	7	4	1	72	11	136

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	57	30	8	3	1	1	0	88	4	551
2020	Bisexual	51	39	5	0	0	4	0	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	31	13	11	4	0	1	72	15	126
2019	Heterosexual	49	33	11	3	1	3	0	85	4	574
2019	Bisexual	57	31	6	0	0	6	0	93	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	36	19	6	1	6	0	73	7	145
2018	Heterosexual	51	32	11	3	0	3	0	85	4	532
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	44	11	0	10	0	0	79	10	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	34	16	5	5	3	1	73	11	136

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	29	6	2	1	2	0	91	2	551
2020	Bisexual	75	10	5	4	5	0	0	85	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	34	11	5	2	2	2	81	8	124

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	53	26	8	5	2	3	3	84	8	551
2020	Bisexual	50	41	4	5	0	0	0	91	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	32	16	9	6	6	1	66	16	125

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	28	5	3	1	0	91	4	553
2020	Bisexual	71	20	9	0	0	0	91	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	38	11	6	1	0	81	8	125
2019	Heterosexual	56	32	7	4	1	0	88	5	575
2019	Bisexual	40	60	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	43	17	3	3	1	77	6	145
2018	Heterosexual	58	33	5	3	1	0	91	4	535
2018	Gay or lesbian	52	27	6	6	10	0	79	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	36	10	6	3	1	82	8	135

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	32	11	3	1	0	85	4	553
2020	Bisexual	51	29	15	5	0	0	80	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	31	18	6	2	1	73	9	125
2019	Heterosexual	47	30	13	5	3	1	78	9	573
2019	Bisexual	51	43	0	6	0	0	94	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	35	27	8	3	1	61	12	145
2018	Heterosexual	48	34	11	4	2	0	83	6	531
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	37	0	0	18	0	82	18	15
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	29	21	8	4	0	67	12	136

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	51	34	10	3	1	0	85	4	545
2020	Bisexual	56	29	15	0	0	0	85	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	34	19	9	2	0	71	11	123
2019	Heterosexual	43	35	12	8	2	0	78	10	573
2019	Bisexual	40	49	11	0	0	0	89	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	37	19	14	3	1	64	17	144
2018	Heterosexual	46	38	10	5	1	0	84	7	528
2018	Gay or lesbian	52	33	0	0	16	0	84	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	33	17	10	5	0	67	15	135

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	45	27	17	6	4	1	1	73	10	552
2020	Bisexual	31	36	19	5	9	0	0	66	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	24	22	9	7	3	1	61	17	124
2019	Heterosexual	37	27	16	11	7	2	0	65	18	576
2019	Bisexual	34	37	18	5	6	0	0	70	11	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	27	22	14	5	5	0	56	20	145
2018	Heterosexual	41	26	18	10	4	2	0	68	14	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	23	16	11	6	0	0	67	17	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	24	17	12	13	3	1	56	26	136

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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	22	45	33	552
2020	Bisexual	40	25	35	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	39	41	126
2019	Heterosexual	30	36	34	576
2019	Bisexual	30	18	52	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	43	35	145
2018	Heterosexual	21	42	36	538
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	27	56	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	37	33	136

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	25	29	33	5	5	4	122
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	29	43	12	4	0	25
2019	Heterosexual	17	19	34	7	18	5	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	19	53	9	8	6	32
2018	Heterosexual	20	32	33	3	11	3	112
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	21	50	7	13	2	41

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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	8	92	551
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	83	125
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	574
2019	Bisexual	31	69	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	144
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	536
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	136

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	79	21	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	48	21
2019	Heterosexual	68	32	63
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	60	15
2018	Heterosexual	51	49	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	56	19

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	40	60	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	38	21
2019	Heterosexual	51	49	63
2019	Prefer not to answer	66	34	15
2018	Heterosexual	65	35	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	66	34	19

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	63

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	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	21
2019	Heterosexual	100	63
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	15
2018	Heterosexual	100	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	19

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	21

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
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	76	19

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	52	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	48	21
2019	Heterosexual	45	55	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	57	14
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	68	19

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	62	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	67	21
2019	Heterosexual	50	50	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	64	36	14
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	51	19

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	45	55	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	38	21
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	42	14
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	37	19

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	67	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	43	21
2019	Heterosexual	49	51	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	43	14
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	67	19

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	31	69	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	52	21
2019	Heterosexual	45	55	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	57	14
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	55	19

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	52	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	38	21
2019	Heterosexual	46	54	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	57	14
2018	Heterosexual	56	44	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	70	30	19

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	74	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	52	21
2019	Heterosexual	34	66	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	65	14
2018	Heterosexual	34	66	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	44	19

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	21
2019	Heterosexual	100	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2018	Heterosexual	100	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	19

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	21
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	67

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	62
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	67

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	52	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	33	21
2019	Heterosexual	49	51	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	64	36	14
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	65	35	19

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	72	42
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	62
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	67
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	67	19

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	42
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	62
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	67

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	48	52	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	43	21
2019	Heterosexual	61	39	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	58	14
2018	Heterosexual	54	46	66
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	57	19

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	14	86	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	62	21
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	62
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	66

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	42
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	66

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	76	21
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	62
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	66
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	71	19

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
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	62
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	66

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	Heterosexual	8	92	62
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	21
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	62
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	66

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	62
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	66

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	43	57	42
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	76	21
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	62
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	66

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	63

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
2019	Heterosexual	18	82	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	63

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14

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	14

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	63

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
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	57
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	63

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
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	57
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	63

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	Heterosexual	44	56	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	58	14
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	69	16

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
2019	Heterosexual	50	50	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	64	36	14
2018	Heterosexual	52	48	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	37	16

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

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
2019	Heterosexual	58	42	57
2018	Heterosexual	50	50	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	37	16

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	Heterosexual	14	86	57
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	63

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	22	18	13	8	5	27	7	62	19	550
2020	Bisexual	20	5	10	20	9	34	0	39	46	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	15	23	4	8	33	8	41	20	126
2019	Heterosexual	20	17	16	9	8	24	6	53	24	576
2019	Bisexual	11	15	12	31	6	18	6	35	49	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	9	18	14	10	24	10	37	36	145
2018	Heterosexual	21	20	16	8	5	23	7	58	19	535
2018	Gay or lesbian	6	12	23	6	17	30	6	29	36	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	14	21	6	9	28	4	47	22	134

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	43	32	13	5	2	5	1	79	8	553
2020	Bisexual	41	25	5	10	9	9	0	73	22	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	30	20	6	6	10	2	63	14	125
2019	Heterosexual	38	30	14	7	4	6	0	73	12	576
2019	Bisexual	11	52	18	12	0	6	0	67	13	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	28	19	12	5	8	2	60	19	144
2018	Heterosexual	38	31	15	5	3	6	1	74	9	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	40	29	6	16	10	0	0	69	26	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	30	22	4	7	9	0	64	12	134

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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	7	93	552
2020	Bisexual	0	100	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	85	125
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	576
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	144
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	536
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	136

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	58	36
2019	Heterosexual	41	59	32
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	70	17
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	35

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	86	14	36

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

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	36
2019	Heterosexual	100	32
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	17
2018	Heterosexual	100	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Heterosexual	100	32
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	17
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	35

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	75	36

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	78	36
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	31
2018	Heterosexual	17	83	35

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	36

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	53	36
2019	Heterosexual	36	64	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	49	16
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	35

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	75	36
2019	Heterosexual	48	52	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	62	16
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	68	16

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Heterosexual	100	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	100	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

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	36
2019	Heterosexual	100	31
2018	Heterosexual	100	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	36
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	31

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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	18
2019	Heterosexual	100	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	100	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	100	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	68	16

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	16	84	36
2019	Heterosexual	31	69	29
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	63	16
2018	Heterosexual	17	83	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	68	16

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
2019	Heterosexual	21	79	29

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	36
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	29

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
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	35

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	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Heterosexual	100	29
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

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	64	36	36
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	29
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	56	16
2018	Heterosexual	68	32	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	62	38	16

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	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

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	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	34

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	15
2018	Heterosexual	100	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	15

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	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	66	15

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	34

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	Prefer not to answer	46	54	15
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	40	15

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	15
2018	Heterosexual	100	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	15

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	Prefer not to answer	66	34	15
2018	Heterosexual	65	35	34

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	34

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	25	17	13	4	3	31	8	69	11	552
2020	Bisexual	31	10	5	5	5	39	5	73	18	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	16	22	6	7	35	7	41	21	124
2019	Heterosexual	25	16	14	4	3	30	8	67	11	576
2019	Bisexual	23	15	18	6	0	18	18	61	10	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	11	25	8	4	27	8	43	19	145
2018	Heterosexual	26	16	16	2	3	30	8	67	8	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	23	11	0	4	44	0	72	8	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	9	25	4	5	34	4	44	15	136

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	48	30	9	5	1	6	1	83	7	550
2020	Bisexual	41	34	5	5	5	9	0	83	11	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	34	15	11	5	8	2	66	17	124
2019	Heterosexual	45	27	12	4	3	9	2	80	7	575
2019	Bisexual	36	34	6	12	0	12	0	79	14	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	21	24	8	3	11	3	59	13	145
2018	Heterosexual	41	31	14	2	3	9	1	80	5	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	40	23	17	10	4	6	0	67	15	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	22	26	5	4	10	0	61	10	136

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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	42	31	14	9	3	0	1	74	12	550
2020	Bisexual	50	35	5	5	5	0	0	85	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	31	19	10	8	1	3	62	18	126

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	61	24	9	3	2	0	0	85	6	548
2020	Bisexual	51	20	10	9	5	5	0	75	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	24	13	7	3	1	2	76	11	126
2019	Heterosexual	54	25	11	5	4	0	0	79	10	575
2019	Bisexual	33	35	26	7	0	0	0	67	7	15
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	22	18	10	4	0	2	67	14	142
2018	Heterosexual	48	31	12	4	4	0	1	80	8	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	29	16	0	11	0	0	73	11	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	31	20	9	4	0	0	67	13	136

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	17	25	28	18	12	0	0	43	30	551
2020	Bisexual	5	26	31	20	19	0	0	31	39	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	19	33	21	12	1	1	33	34	126
2019	Heterosexual	19	34	23	14	8	1	0	54	23	575
2019	Bisexual	22	30	37	6	6	0	0	51	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	30	26	10	17	1	2	45	27	145
2018	Heterosexual	17	29	29	15	9	0	1	47	25	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	34	38	6	0	0	0	56	6	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	23	26	18	14	0	0	42	32	136

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	26	33	23	10	7	0	1	60	17	548
2020	Bisexual	36	30	15	5	14	0	0	66	19	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	35	29	13	7	1	1	50	21	125
2019	Heterosexual	30	37	19	8	5	1	1	68	13	573
2019	Bisexual	52	23	24	0	0	0	0	76	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	31	19	13	8	1	1	59	22	145
2018	Heterosexual	28	34	25	7	4	0	2	63	12	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	40	10	17	0	0	0	73	17	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	31	22	13	7	1	1	57	21	136

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	22	27	22	14	12	1	1	50	27	549
2020	Bisexual	10	45	15	15	14	0	0	56	29	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	23	25	18	13	2	2	42	32	125
2019	Heterosexual	23	28	22	15	11	1	1	52	26	572
2019	Bisexual	34	23	18	12	12	0	0	57	24	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	22	23	16	20	1	2	40	37	145
2018	Heterosexual	23	29	23	15	8	0	1	53	24	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	48	23	6	0	0	0	71	6	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	25	12	16	18	1	1	52	35	134

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	41	28	16	7	6	0	2	70	14	547
2020	Bisexual	56	20	9	0	9	0	5	80	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	34	18	6	9	0	2	66	15	123
2019	Heterosexual	54	26	12	4	2	1	1	82	6	575
2019	Bisexual	43	39	12	6	0	0	0	82	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	24	17	4	7	1	3	71	11	144
2018	Heterosexual	46	28	16	5	2	0	2	76	7	532
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	34	11	0	0	0	10	87	0	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	27	15	9	5	1	1	70	14	133

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	25	32	22	13	8	0	0	57	21	550
2020	Bisexual	15	20	20	20	24	0	0	36	44	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	26	24	15	14	0	1	47	29	126
2019	Heterosexual	38	34	16	7	5	1	0	73	12	572
2019	Bisexual	24	45	12	18	0	0	0	69	18	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	26	17	10	11	1	1	62	21	145
2018	Heterosexual	35	31	19	9	5	0	0	66	15	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	39	40	16	0	6	0	0	79	6	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	30	15	11	8	0	1	65	20	135

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	32	30	16	8	7	0	7	67	16	546
2020	Bisexual	25	36	20	0	9	0	10	68	11	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	30	12	13	12	1	8	60	28	124

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	39	34	18	5	2	1	1	75	7	546
2020	Bisexual	25	35	30	10	0	0	0	60	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	40	16	16	5	1	1	62	21	124
2019	Heterosexual	32	38	18	6	5	1	1	71	11	574
2019	Bisexual	12	51	18	12	6	0	0	63	18	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	33	25	13	8	1	1	52	22	145
2018	Heterosexual	30	34	23	9	3	0	1	65	12	530
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	53	12	0	12	0	0	76	12	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	29	29	14	3	1	2	53	17	135

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	29	40	20	7	4	0	1	69	11	541
2020	Bisexual	15	41	25	15	4	0	0	56	19	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	40	20	14	6	0	1	59	20	124
2019	Heterosexual	28	36	19	11	5	1	1	65	16	573
2019	Bisexual	15	36	24	18	6	0	0	51	24	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	35	21	14	11	0	1	54	25	145
2018	Heterosexual	27	33	26	9	4	0	1	61	13	531
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	47	12	12	0	0	0	76	12	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	37	22	11	8	2	2	57	20	134

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	35	36	18	8	2	1	1	72	10	545
2020	Bisexual	20	15	14	41	9	0	0	36	50	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	30	27	12	7	0	1	53	20	123
2019	Heterosexual	30	36	19	9	6	0	0	66	15	573
2019	Bisexual	22	36	12	24	6	0	0	57	31	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	29	20	17	11	1	1	51	28	144
2018	Heterosexual	32	32	19	11	5	0	0	65	16	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	23	27	6	10	0	0	57	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	30	29	14	7	0	2	49	22	136

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	47	27	14	6	4	0	1	75	10	541
2020	Bisexual	30	35	15	9	10	0	0	65	20	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	28	25	12	7	1	2	55	20	123
2019	Heterosexual	45	26	16	5	7	1	0	71	12	573
2019	Bisexual	34	48	12	0	6	0	0	82	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	22	18	16	12	1	1	54	28	145

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	22	32	24	16	5	0	0	55	21	542
2020	Bisexual	20	15	25	35	5	0	0	35	40	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	22	30	15	11	1	2	43	26	122

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	28	35	24	9	4	1	0	63	13	545
2020	Bisexual	31	20	36	10	4	0	0	50	14	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	32	27	12	6	1	2	54	19	124
2019	Heterosexual	40	34	17	6	2	0	1	74	9	571
2019	Bisexual	24	51	18	0	6	0	0	76	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	30	23	7	6	1	3	63	13	144
2018	Heterosexual	32	34	22	10	2	0	1	66	12	528
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	17	21	11	0	0	0	67	11	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	31	21	13	4	1	3	61	17	135

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	49	30	15	4	1	0	1	80	5	538
2020	Bisexual	26	45	19	5	5	0	0	71	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	33	13	4	3	0	4	79	8	126
2019	Heterosexual	65	21	9	2	2	1	1	87	4	571
2019	Bisexual	37	45	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	25	15	7	0	1	1	78	7	144
2018	Heterosexual	63	22	8	4	1	0	1	86	5	530
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	34	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	30	9	6	3	1	2	81	10	136

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	38	13	4	3	1	80	7	542
2020	Bisexual	20	55	10	14	0	0	76	14	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	37	18	7	2	2	72	10	126

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	75	14	5	1	0	0	4	93	1	541
2020	Bisexual	70	20	0	5	0	0	5	95	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	19	7	1	1	1	7	91	2	123
2019	Heterosexual	79	10	2	1	1	1	6	96	1	569
2019	Bisexual	64	23	6	6	0	0	0	88	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	69	16	4	2	0	1	8	93	2	143
2018	Heterosexual	76	15	4	1	0	0	4	94	1	530
2018	Gay or lesbian	70	30	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	65	21	6	2	1	1	4	90	3	135

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	80	9	4	1	2	1	4	93	3	541
2020	Bisexual	76	15	5	4	0	0	0	91	4	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	16	7	3	7	2	4	83	10	124
2019	Heterosexual	73	10	7	4	3	1	2	86	7	573
2019	Bisexual	52	30	12	0	6	0	0	82	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	62	11	11	5	5	3	3	78	10	145
2018	Heterosexual	73	13	6	2	4	0	2	88	6	529
2018	Gay or lesbian	73	11	0	6	10	0	0	84	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	58	20	9	5	4	1	3	82	9	134

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	63	25	8	2	1	0	2	89	3	540
2020	Bisexual	50	35	10	0	0	0	5	89	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	29	13	2	2	2	2	83	4	126
2019	Heterosexual	51	29	11	4	3	0	1	81	7	573
2019	Bisexual	40	42	6	0	12	0	0	82	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	32	16	5	2	1	2	76	8	143
2018	Heterosexual	49	31	12	5	2	0	1	81	7	535
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	29	6	0	6	0	0	89	6	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	27	15	8	2	1	1	74	11	135

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	71	16	6	3	2	1	2	89	5	538
2020	Bisexual	66	9	20	0	0	0	5	79	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	19	10	6	8	1	2	75	15	125
2019	Heterosexual	62	19	10	3	5	0	1	81	9	570
2019	Bisexual	52	30	12	6	0	0	0	82	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	20	17	8	6	1	3	68	15	144
2018	Heterosexual	54	24	12	6	4	0	1	79	9	532
2018	Gay or lesbian	61	23	0	0	16	0	0	84	16	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	23	17	6	7	1	1	69	14	136

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	61	10	3	1	1	0	24	94	2	539
2020	Bisexual	71	9	4	0	0	0	15	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	10	2	1	1	1	26	95	2	126
2019	Heterosexual	57	10	4	1	1	1	27	92	3	571
2019	Bisexual	46	17	12	0	0	0	24	84	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	12	5	5	0	0	31	87	7	144
2018	Heterosexual	51	11	5	2	1	0	30	88	4	534
2018	Gay or lesbian	71	0	0	0	0	0	29	100	0	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	14	6	3	0	1	27	88	4	136

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	74	15	5	1	0	0	4	93	2	549
2020	Bisexual	64	26	0	5	0	0	5	95	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	26	6	1	1	1	6	92	2	125
2019	Heterosexual	71	17	4	1	1	1	5	94	2	574
2019	Bisexual	83	11	0	6	0	0	0	94	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	17	14	3	1	0	10	81	4	145
2018	Heterosexual	68	19	6	1	0	0	7	93	1	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	67	21	0	6	0	0	6	94	6	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	21	7	1	1	1	9	90	2	135

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	76	16	3	1	2	1	1	94	3	550
2020	Bisexual	71	24	0	0	5	0	0	95	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	18	4	6	1	1	2	89	7	126
2019	Heterosexual	72	14	6	3	3	1	2	88	7	574
2019	Bisexual	58	23	6	12	0	0	0	82	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	59	18	8	7	3	1	3	80	11	145
2018	Heterosexual	72	14	6	3	4	0	2	87	7	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	79	4	6	6	0	0	6	88	6	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	18	9	3	3	1	2	84	6	136

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	48	31	15	3	2	0	1	80	5	548
2020	Bisexual	25	39	15	15	5	0	0	64	20	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	33	15	6	2	1	4	75	9	125
2019	Heterosexual	60	26	9	2	1	0	2	88	3	569
2019	Bisexual	58	17	12	12	0	0	0	76	12	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	29	14	3	1	0	3	83	4	145
2018	Heterosexual	52	31	10	3	2	0	2	85	5	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	34	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	32	8	3	2	1	3	87	5	136

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	29	48	16	4	2	1	0	77	6	548
2020	Bisexual	34	26	31	4	5	0	0	60	9	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	39	27	7	1	1	1	64	8	125

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	13	37	34	13	3	0	0	51	15	550
2020	Bisexual	5	31	50	15	0	0	0	36	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	31	39	17	6	1	1	36	24	126
2019	Heterosexual	15	39	32	11	3	0	0	54	14	576
2019	Bisexual	15	31	30	18	6	0	0	46	24	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	35	33	13	10	1	0	44	23	145
2018	Heterosexual	17	37	33	10	3	0	0	54	12	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	40	38	6	4	0	0	52	10	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	33	31	17	6	2	0	45	23	136

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	9	20	40	24	8	0	0	31	29	543
2020	Bisexual	20	39	35	0	5	0	0	5	60	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	22	51	10	2	1	1	12	35	125
2019	Heterosexual	7	20	36	27	10	0	0	37	27	571
2019	Bisexual	18	12	45	24	0	0	0	24	31	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	16	42	22	5	1	1	28	30	145
2018	Heterosexual	6	15	40	29	10	0	0	39	22	533
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	4	67	17	11	0	0	29	4	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	18	45	16	10	1	0	26	29	135

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	33	4	1	0	1	94	1	551
2020	Bisexual	50	50	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	41	11	4	0	1	85	4	125
2019	Heterosexual	47	38	9	4	1	1	86	5	574
2019	Bisexual	23	58	12	6	0	0	82	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	37	15	5	3	4	77	8	144
2018	Heterosexual	55	33	9	2	1	1	89	3	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	52	44	0	4	0	0	96	4	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	37	11	4	2	3	83	5	133

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	55	31	7	5	1	1	87	6	551
2020	Bisexual	35	34	15	15	0	0	69	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	30	11	10	2	1	76	13	125

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	52	23	9	8	5	1	1	77	14	549
2020	Bisexual	41	30	19	5	5	0	0	71	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	21	11	21	12	4	1	53	35	126

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	61	23	9	3	1	2	1	87	4	546
2020	Bisexual	55	29	5	5	0	5	0	89	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	24	18	8	5	6	1	67	14	124

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	35	10	6	2	1	0	81	8	550
2020	Bisexual	26	35	24	10	5	0	0	61	15	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	34	24	9	6	4	1	60	15	126
2019	Heterosexual	33	40	12	9	5	2	0	74	14	573
2019	Bisexual	12	57	6	18	6	0	0	69	24	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	34	23	12	6	5	0	57	19	144
2018	Heterosexual	36	39	13	8	3	1	0	76	10	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	44	17	0	4	0	0	79	4	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	34	22	11	5	2	0	61	16	135

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	30	4	2	0	94	2	550
2020	Bisexual	66	29	5	0	0	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	41	7	2	1	90	2	126

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	29	5	2	0	92	2	547
2020	Bisexual	66	29	0	5	0	95	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	30	9	5	1	86	5	125

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	28	10	2	1	1	88	2	547
2020	Bisexual	51	28	15	5	0	0	80	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	34	16	3	0	1	81	3	125

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	68	24	5	2	1	0	0	92	2	548
2020	Bisexual	60	40	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	34	8	1	2	2	1	88	3	125

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	74	15	4	1	0	6	1	95	1	545
2020	Bisexual	85	15	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	20	5	1	1	7	2	93	2	124

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	22	3	1	1	0	96	1	551
2020	Bisexual	60	31	10	0	0	0	90	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	39	6	5	2	1	89	5	126

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	63	23	6	4	2	0	0	87	7	549
2020	Bisexual	65	20	10	5	0	0	0	85	5	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	26	16	12	9	2	1	62	22	126

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	74	19	5	1	0	0	0	94	1	551
2020	Bisexual	70	25	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	33	10	2	2	1	1	87	3	125

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	45	5	10	4	0	81	14	100
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	42	14	14	0	8	69	15	14
2019	Heterosexual	35	45	4	10	4	2	82	14	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	23	20	28	0	0	52	28	21

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	99	1	100
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	0	14

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	40	12	17	7	0	0	64	24	99
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	51	0	6	22	0	0	72	28	14

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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	10	90	547
2020	Bisexual	15	85	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	90	126

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	549
2020	Bisexual	5	95	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	88	125
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	576
2019	Bisexual	12	88	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	84	144

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	43	57	55

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	25	55
2019	Heterosexual	83	17	68

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	71	25	0	5	0	0	0	95	5	41
2019	Heterosexual	65	21	7	7	0	0	0	86	7	56

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	59	26	7	3	1	2	3	89	4	550
2020	Bisexual	45	34	5	0	5	10	0	89	6	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	27	9	6	4	9	5	78	12	125

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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	8	78	13	1	90	10	553
2020	Bisexual	9	81	10	0	90	10	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	65	25	4	91	9	126

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	74	26	46

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	44	29	9	11	7	0	0	73	18	45

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	22	24	4	13	15	0	22	58	36	46

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	65	11	5	4	1	3	11	88	6	550
2020	Bisexual	55	10	5	0	15	4	10	77	17	20
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	15	12	7	3	4	26	68	15	125
2019	Heterosexual	63	13	7	5	3	1	8	84	9	574
2019	Bisexual	51	31	12	0	6	0	0	82	6	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	14	13	5	6	2	12	73	12	144
2018	Heterosexual	63	9	6	5	3	1	12	84	9	536
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	6	18	6	6	0	35	53	19	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	18	6	6	7	4	9	78	15	136

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 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 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

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