2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Border Services Agency by Question 110. What is your first official language?

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 28 46 5 15 6 0 0 74 21 5753
2020 First official language - French 33 46 7 12 3 0 0 78 15 2101

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 77 15 4 1 2 0 1 94 3 5734
2020 First official language - French 59 29 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 2097
2017 First official language - English 69 19 6 2 2 1 2 90 4 5267
2017 First official language - French 44 38 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 1908
2014 First official language - English 68 20 5 2 2 1 1 90 4 6845
2014 First official language - French 44 39 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 2419

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 34 38 8 13 7 0 0 72 20 5737
2020 First official language - French 35 37 10 13 4 0 1 73 17 2093
2019 First official language - English 31 33 8 17 11 0 0 64 28 5197
2019 First official language - French 33 36 10 14 7 0 0 69 21 2031
2017 First official language - English 26 32 8 19 15 0 0 58 34 5278
2017 First official language - French 25 38 12 14 11 0 0 63 25 1908
2014 First official language - English 26 33 8 17 16 0 0 59 33 6845
2014 First official language - French 28 38 11 14 9 0 0 66 23 2417

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 23 36 13 19 9 0 0 59 28 5722
2020 First official language - French 27 41 13 13 5 0 1 68 18 2086
2019 First official language - English 17 36 13 21 13 0 0 53 34 5184
2019 First official language - French 20 38 16 17 8 0 0 59 25 2033
2018 First official language - English 12 41 11 22 14 0 0 53 36 4597
2018 First official language - French 14 39 16 19 11 0 0 53 30 1638
2017 First official language - English 12 31 11 24 21 0 0 43 46 5280
2017 First official language - French 13 34 17 20 16 0 0 47 36 1910
2014 First official language - English 11 31 12 24 21 0 0 43 45 6849
2014 First official language - French 14 36 17 20 12 0 1 50 33 2417

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 37 35 10 12 7 0 0 72 18 5705
2020 First official language - French 39 36 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 2084
2019 First official language - English 31 35 11 14 9 0 0 66 23 5162
2019 First official language - French 35 39 11 10 5 0 0 74 14 2029
2017 First official language - English 27 36 11 15 10 0 0 64 25 5263
2017 First official language - French 27 44 12 11 6 0 0 71 16 1903
2014 First official language - English 28 37 11 14 9 0 0 65 24 6844
2014 First official language - French 30 43 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 2416

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 35 29 12 12 12 0 0 65 23 5729
2020 First official language - French 42 30 13 9 6 0 1 73 14 2093
2019 First official language - English 31 30 11 14 14 0 0 61 27 5177
2019 First official language - French 34 35 13 9 9 0 1 69 18 2035
2018 First official language - English 27 32 13 14 13 0 0 60 26 4589
2018 First official language - French 30 33 16 12 9 0 1 63 21 1633
2017 First official language - English 26 30 12 14 18 0 0 55 32 5277
2017 First official language - French 26 35 16 12 9 0 1 62 22 1908
2014 First official language - English 24 31 13 15 16 0 0 55 31 6847
2014 First official language - French 25 34 18 12 10 0 1 60 22 2417

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 33 36 12 10 8 0 0 69 19 5741
2020 First official language - French 36 37 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 2100
2019 First official language - English 29 38 13 11 9 0 0 67 20 5207
2019 First official language - French 32 40 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 2040
2018 First official language - English 24 41 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 4568
2018 First official language - French 27 41 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 1623
2017 First official language - English 24 41 12 13 11 0 0 65 23 5276
2017 First official language - French 25 43 16 9 7 0 0 69 16 1911
2014 First official language - English 25 41 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 6850
2014 First official language - French 24 46 15 9 6 0 0 71 15 2419

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 25 32 14 15 14 0 0 57 29 5740
2020 First official language - French 30 33 17 12 7 0 0 63 19 2096
2019 First official language - English 19 32 15 18 17 0 0 51 35 5195
2019 First official language - French 25 33 18 14 10 0 0 58 24 2038
2018 First official language - English 15 29 16 19 21 0 0 44 40 4587
2018 First official language - French 19 32 20 16 13 0 0 51 29 1631
2017 First official language - English 14 28 15 20 23 0 0 42 43 5274
2017 First official language - French 16 35 20 15 13 0 0 51 28 1910
2014 First official language - English 14 28 15 20 22 0 0 42 42 6850
2014 First official language - French 16 35 21 17 11 0 0 51 28 2418

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 28 38 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 5695
2020 First official language - French 29 42 15 9 4 0 0 71 14 2085
2019 First official language - English 24 38 14 15 9 0 0 62 24 5171
2019 First official language - French 25 42 16 12 5 0 0 67 17 2029
2018 First official language - English 19 37 16 17 11 0 0 56 28 4595
2018 First official language - French 22 39 18 13 8 0 0 62 20 1636
2017 First official language - English 19 37 16 17 12 0 0 56 28 5277
2017 First official language - French 18 44 18 13 7 0 0 62 20 1907

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 37 36 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 5717
2020 First official language - French 38 40 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 2089
2019 First official language - English 32 37 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 5158
2019 First official language - French 32 42 13 8 5 0 0 74 12 2028
2018 First official language - English 30 40 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 4584
2018 First official language - French 29 45 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 1623
2017 First official language - English 27 37 14 11 11 1 0 64 23 5274
2017 First official language - French 25 45 15 9 5 0 0 70 15 1905
2014 First official language - English 27 36 15 11 10 1 0 64 21 6847
2014 First official language - French 25 43 16 9 5 1 0 69 14 2418

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 26 32 13 14 15 0 0 58 29 5728
2020 First official language - French 30 35 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 2090
2019 First official language - English 22 30 15 16 17 0 0 52 33 5178
2019 First official language - French 25 35 17 13 9 0 0 60 23 2030
2018 First official language - English 16 31 14 18 20 0 0 48 38 4568
2018 First official language - French 19 34 21 15 12 0 0 52 26 1620
2017 First official language - English 16 28 15 18 23 0 0 43 42 5278
2017 First official language - French 17 36 20 14 14 0 0 53 28 1911

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 32 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 5697
2020 First official language - French 50 34 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 2084
2019 First official language - English 47 33 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 5150
2019 First official language - French 45 37 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 2024
2018 First official language - English 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 4547
2018 First official language - French 43 38 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 1615
2017 First official language - English 46 34 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 5253
2017 First official language - French 41 39 12 4 2 0 0 81 7 1906
2014 First official language - English 54 29 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 6842
2014 First official language - French 50 34 11 3 2 0 0 85 4 2419

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 26 34 13 14 12 0 0 61 26 5705
2020 First official language - French 29 34 18 10 8 0 0 63 18 2093
2019 First official language - English 21 33 14 16 15 0 0 55 31 5179
2019 First official language - French 22 37 17 12 11 0 0 60 23 2033
2018 First official language - English 17 33 13 18 19 0 0 50 37 4566
2018 First official language - French 19 35 19 15 12 0 0 54 27 1618
2017 First official language - English 16 33 13 19 19 0 0 50 37 5248
2017 First official language - French 16 36 18 17 12 0 0 53 29 1905
2014 First official language - English 14 34 13 18 21 0 0 48 39 6852
2014 First official language - French 14 35 20 18 12 0 1 50 31 2420

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 30 16 12 12 0 0 61 24 5728
2020 First official language - French 33 33 17 9 8 0 0 66 17 2097
2019 First official language - English 25 29 16 14 15 0 0 54 30 5191
2019 First official language - French 27 32 19 12 10 0 0 60 21 2034
2018 First official language - English 19 30 16 16 18 0 0 50 34 4541
2018 First official language - French 21 34 18 13 13 0 0 55 26 1612
2017 First official language - English 20 28 16 17 18 0 0 48 35 5249
2017 First official language - French 19 33 20 15 12 0 0 53 27 1906
2014 First official language - English 18 31 16 16 19 0 0 49 35 6847
2014 First official language - French 20 33 21 14 11 0 0 54 25 2417

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 28 38 15 12 8 0 0 66 19 5678
2020 First official language - French 30 39 18 9 4 0 0 69 13 2061
2019 First official language - English 23 36 17 14 10 0 0 59 24 5116
2019 First official language - French 25 39 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 2005
2018 First official language - English 20 31 18 17 15 0 0 51 31 4565
2018 First official language - French 20 34 23 14 9 0 0 54 23 1612
2017 First official language - English 19 31 17 17 15 0 0 51 32 5245
2017 First official language - French 17 36 23 15 9 0 0 54 24 1906
2014 First official language - English 19 33 17 16 15 0 0 52 31 6846
2014 First official language - French 19 39 22 13 8 0 0 58 21 2419

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 39 36 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 5738
2020 First official language - French 43 39 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 2100
2019 First official language - English 36 38 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 5202
2019 First official language - French 37 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 2039
2018 First official language - English 31 40 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 4578
2018 First official language - French 32 43 14 6 3 0 0 76 10 1621
2017 First official language - English 29 39 15 10 7 0 0 69 17 5243
2017 First official language - French 30 43 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 1904
2014 First official language - English 34 39 13 8 7 0 0 73 14 6850
2014 First official language - French 32 44 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 2419

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 34 16 6 4 0 1 73 11 5702
2020 First official language - French 45 31 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 2084
2019 First official language - English 35 33 19 7 5 0 1 69 12 5164
2019 First official language - French 45 33 14 5 4 0 0 78 9 2031
2018 First official language - English 34 33 18 8 5 0 2 68 14 4592
2018 First official language - French 40 33 14 7 4 0 1 74 12 1636
2017 First official language - English 35 33 17 7 4 0 3 71 12 5284
2017 First official language - French 40 35 14 6 3 0 2 77 9 1908
2014 First official language - English 31 32 21 9 6 0 2 65 14 6852
2014 First official language - French 36 37 16 6 4 0 1 73 11 2419

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 16 25 33 17 7 1 1 24 42 5747
2020 First official language - French 11 29 32 19 8 1 1 27 41 2100
2019 First official language - English 17 27 31 15 8 1 1 23 45 5203
2019 First official language - French 12 28 31 18 9 1 1 27 41 2034
2018 First official language - English 20 29 31 12 5 1 1 18 51 4574
2018 First official language - French 13 33 30 14 6 1 2 21 48 1624
2017 First official language - English 21 28 32 12 5 1 2 17 50 5254
2017 First official language - French 14 30 32 13 7 1 3 21 46 1907
2014 First official language - English 20 30 31 12 4 1 2 17 51 6841
2014 First official language - French 15 34 32 12 4 1 2 16 50 2418

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 17 21 26 21 12 1 1 34 39 5722
2020 First official language - French 12 21 28 22 14 2 1 37 34 2090
2019 First official language - English 22 25 25 16 10 1 1 27 48 5196
2019 First official language - French 18 25 27 15 11 3 2 27 44 2028
2018 First official language - English 27 26 25 13 7 1 1 20 55 4557
2018 First official language - French 23 31 24 13 7 2 1 20 55 1625
2017 First official language - English 26 27 25 12 7 2 2 19 55 5253
2017 First official language - French 22 28 27 12 6 3 2 19 52 1906
2014 First official language - English 26 27 26 12 6 1 2 19 55 6840
2014 First official language - French 22 30 27 11 5 2 2 17 54 2417

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 20 23 29 16 8 1 2 25 45 5717
2020 First official language - French 18 25 30 14 8 2 2 24 46 2090
2019 First official language - English 25 25 24 14 9 1 2 24 51 5194
2019 First official language - French 21 28 26 13 7 3 2 21 51 2034
2018 First official language - English 28 26 25 12 6 2 2 18 56 4559
2018 First official language - French 27 32 23 10 5 2 2 16 61 1617
2017 First official language - English 26 25 24 13 6 2 4 20 54 5261
2017 First official language - French 27 30 23 9 5 2 3 15 61 1909
2014 First official language - English 27 26 25 12 5 2 3 18 55 6832
2014 First official language - French 27 32 24 9 4 2 3 13 62 2417

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 9 12 29 31 16 1 3 48 22 5728
2020 First official language - French 9 17 28 27 15 2 3 44 27 2090
2019 First official language - English 10 14 27 28 16 1 3 47 25 5164
2019 First official language - French 10 17 29 25 14 2 3 41 29 2026
2018 First official language - English 12 15 30 26 12 1 4 40 28 4541
2018 First official language - French 12 19 30 24 11 1 3 36 33 1619
2017 First official language - English 13 15 26 26 13 1 6 42 30 5226
2017 First official language - French 13 20 30 20 9 2 6 32 36 1904
2014 First official language - English 16 17 27 24 11 1 4 36 35 6821
2014 First official language - French 17 21 31 18 7 2 4 27 40 2413

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 19 21 28 18 11 1 1 30 41 5731
2020 First official language - French 13 22 27 20 14 1 2 36 36 2099
2019 First official language - English 29 23 22 14 10 1 1 24 53 5196
2019 First official language - French 19 26 25 16 11 2 2 28 47 2033
2018 First official language - English 36 26 21 9 6 1 1 16 63 4567
2018 First official language - French 27 29 23 11 7 1 2 19 57 1624
2017 First official language - English 36 23 21 10 6 1 2 17 61 5259
2017 First official language - French 30 28 21 11 7 1 3 18 60 1903
2014 First official language - English 35 26 21 10 5 1 2 16 63 6837
2014 First official language - French 26 29 25 11 5 1 3 16 58 2415

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 13 16 27 25 15 2 2 42 30 5705
2020 First official language - French 9 18 27 25 16 3 2 43 28 2093
2019 First official language - English 19 20 26 19 12 2 2 33 40 5172
2019 First official language - French 17 23 26 18 10 3 2 30 43 2028
2018 First official language - English 23 21 25 18 9 2 2 28 46 4541
2018 First official language - French 21 24 25 18 8 2 2 27 47 1623
2017 First official language - English 20 19 25 19 10 2 4 31 42 5251
2017 First official language - French 18 23 26 18 9 3 4 28 44 1906
2014 First official language - English 16 18 27 21 11 2 4 34 37 6836
2014 First official language - French 14 24 26 20 10 3 3 32 40 2415

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 21 23 28 16 9 2 2 26 45 5719
2020 First official language - French 13 24 31 17 10 2 2 28 39 2091
2019 First official language - English 24 25 26 13 9 1 1 23 50 5186
2019 First official language - French 17 27 29 14 9 2 2 24 46 2031
2018 First official language - English 29 25 26 11 6 1 2 17 56 4560
2018 First official language - French 22 29 30 10 6 2 2 16 52 1627
2017 First official language - English 27 24 27 10 6 2 4 17 54 5259
2017 First official language - French 19 27 30 12 5 3 3 19 49 1902
2014 First official language - English 27 24 27 11 5 2 3 17 54 6835
2014 First official language - French 19 28 31 11 5 2 3 17 50 2417

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 16 21 34 20 8 0 1 28 38 5743
2020 First official language - French 8 20 34 24 12 1 1 37 29 2098
2019 First official language - English 24 26 29 13 6 0 1 19 51 5204
2019 First official language - French 18 26 30 15 8 1 1 23 46 2038
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 22 27 18 13 13 4 3 53 28 5739
2020 First official language - French 25 31 18 10 8 5 4 61 19 2095
2019 First official language - English 21 27 17 15 15 3 2 51 31 5185
2019 First official language - French 22 32 18 11 10 5 3 58 23 2033
2018 First official language - English 13 30 20 15 17 3 2 45 34 4569
2018 First official language - French 15 32 21 14 12 3 2 50 28 1629
2017 First official language - English 17 27 17 16 18 3 3 46 36 5276
2017 First official language - French 15 30 20 13 12 4 4 50 28 1908
2014 First official language - English 24 29 16 13 13 3 2 56 27 6848
2014 First official language - French 19 32 20 12 9 4 3 56 23 2421

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 37 26 10 14 12 1 0 64 26 5718
2020 First official language - French 46 32 10 7 5 1 0 79 11 2089
2019 First official language - English 33 27 11 15 14 0 0 60 29 5187
2019 First official language - French 40 33 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 2035
2018 First official language - English 26 28 12 16 16 1 0 55 33 4556
2018 First official language - French 33 35 14 10 8 0 0 68 19 1625
2017 First official language - English 28 25 12 17 17 1 1 54 35 5268
2017 First official language - French 30 38 14 10 7 1 0 69 17 1909
2014 First official language - English 33 28 11 14 14 1 0 61 28 6846
2014 First official language - French 34 34 13 11 6 1 0 69 17 2420

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 42 32 10 10 6 0 0 75 16 5717
2020 First official language - French 49 36 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 2088
2019 First official language - English 36 34 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 5186
2019 First official language - French 40 39 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 2037
2018 First official language - English 30 37 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 4557
2018 First official language - French 32 44 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 1624
2017 First official language - English 26 37 13 15 9 0 0 63 24 5275
2017 First official language - French 27 48 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 1908
2014 First official language - English 30 40 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 6841
2014 First official language - French 29 49 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 2418

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 36 36 14 7 5 1 0 74 12 5690
2020 First official language - French 40 38 14 5 2 1 1 78 7 2081
2019 First official language - English 32 37 16 8 6 1 0 69 14 5198
2019 First official language - French 33 42 15 5 3 1 0 76 9 2034
2018 First official language - English 25 40 18 9 6 1 0 66 15 4561
2018 First official language - French 27 45 18 6 3 1 0 73 9 1624

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 43 25 12 6 7 4 2 73 14 5735
2020 First official language - French 47 28 10 4 4 5 3 81 9 2098
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 42 24 16 6 6 1 4 70 13 5736
2020 First official language - French 43 28 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 2094
2019 First official language - English 35 27 19 7 7 1 4 65 15 5202
2019 First official language - French 38 29 17 6 5 1 4 70 12 2042

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 39 29 12 10 9 1 0 68 19 5734
2020 First official language - French 40 31 13 9 6 1 1 72 14 2095
2019 First official language - English 32 29 15 12 11 0 0 62 23 5200
2019 First official language - French 35 32 16 9 7 0 1 68 16 2037
2018 First official language - English 27 32 14 13 12 0 0 60 26 4547
2018 First official language - French 28 36 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 1618
2017 First official language - English 27 33 13 14 13 0 0 60 26 5284
2017 First official language - French 25 38 18 10 8 1 0 64 18 1911
2014 First official language - English 29 33 13 13 11 0 0 62 24 6848
2014 First official language - French 27 38 17 10 7 1 1 66 17 2419

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 43 23 15 7 9 1 2 68 17 5732
2020 First official language - French 42 26 15 7 6 2 2 71 14 2089

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 42 29 11 8 8 1 1 72 17 5734
2020 First official language - French 43 32 12 7 5 0 1 76 12 2096
2019 First official language - English 35 30 14 12 9 0 1 65 22 5168
2019 First official language - French 36 35 13 9 6 1 0 72 14 2028
2018 First official language - English 30 32 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 4530
2018 First official language - French 30 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 1606
2017 First official language - English 31 31 12 14 12 1 0 62 26 5274
2017 First official language - French 28 40 15 9 7 1 1 68 17 1907
2014 First official language - English 30 33 13 13 11 1 0 64 24 6847
2014 First official language - French 29 38 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 2421

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 34 66 5752
2020 First official language - French 38 62 2100

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 43 16 11 5 7 5 14 72 15 5736
2020 First official language - French 45 22 10 4 4 5 10 79 10 2097

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 48 25 10 7 8 0 1 74 16 5745
2020 First official language - French 50 28 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 2099
2019 First official language - English 40 27 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 5203
2019 First official language - French 40 33 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 2036
2018 First official language - English 35 28 14 11 12 0 0 63 23 4545
2018 First official language - French 36 30 16 9 9 0 0 66 18 1616
2017 First official language - English 36 27 14 11 12 0 0 63 23 5267
2017 First official language - French 36 33 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 1905
2014 First official language - English 37 28 13 10 11 0 0 65 21 6843
2014 First official language - French 35 34 16 8 6 0 0 70 14 2417
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 26 25 15 12 15 6 0 55 29 5743
2020 First official language - French 30 29 17 7 7 9 0 66 16 2102
2019 First official language - English 21 26 17 14 18 5 0 49 33 5200
2019 First official language - French 22 32 20 9 9 8 0 59 20 2036
2018 First official language - English 15 24 18 17 22 4 0 41 40 4598
2018 First official language - French 16 32 22 13 11 6 0 51 26 1632
2017 First official language - English 14 23 17 16 23 6 0 39 42 5281
2017 First official language - French 13 31 24 13 11 8 0 48 26 1911
2014 First official language - English 15 25 17 16 21 6 0 42 40 6845
2014 First official language - French 15 32 23 12 10 8 0 51 23 2420

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 22 26 15 15 20 2 0 48 36 5734
2020 First official language - French 25 32 19 13 9 2 0 59 22 2095
2019 First official language - English 18 24 16 18 23 2 0 42 42 5188
2019 First official language - French 19 30 20 16 13 3 0 50 29 2035
2018 First official language - English 12 20 15 21 30 1 0 32 52 4587
2018 First official language - French 14 27 21 17 19 2 0 42 37 1630
2017 First official language - English 11 20 14 21 32 2 0 32 54 5277
2017 First official language - French 10 25 23 19 19 3 0 37 40 1912
2014 First official language - English 11 21 16 21 29 2 0 33 51 6850
2014 First official language - French 12 27 24 19 16 2 0 40 35 2418

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 16 24 16 19 22 4 0 41 42 5731
2020 First official language - French 19 28 23 16 10 4 0 49 27 2088
2019 First official language - English 12 20 17 21 26 3 0 33 49 5186
2019 First official language - French 14 25 22 19 14 5 0 41 35 2029
2018 First official language - English 8 17 16 24 33 2 0 25 59 4580
2018 First official language - French 10 22 26 19 20 3 0 32 41 1621
2017 First official language - English 8 16 14 24 34 4 0 25 60 5276
2017 First official language - French 7 20 27 22 20 4 0 28 44 1904
2014 First official language - English 7 18 16 24 32 3 0 26 58 6845
2014 First official language - French 8 21 26 23 18 4 0 30 43 2419

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 15 27 15 19 21 2 0 43 42 5747
2020 First official language - French 20 32 20 15 11 2 0 53 27 2091
2019 First official language - English 12 21 15 21 28 2 0 34 50 5193
2019 First official language - French 14 29 21 17 16 3 0 44 34 2034
2018 First official language - English 7 20 14 23 33 2 0 28 58 4593
2018 First official language - French 10 25 22 20 20 2 0 36 41 1628
2017 First official language - English 8 20 13 22 34 3 0 29 58 5270
2017 First official language - French 8 27 24 18 20 3 0 36 39 1910
2014 First official language - English 8 22 15 23 30 2 0 30 55 6845
2014 First official language - French 8 28 24 21 16 3 0 37 38 2417

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 33 19 11 6 8 18 6 68 18 5738
2020 First official language - French 47 24 14 7 5 2 0 73 12 2100
2019 First official language - English 34 18 11 7 8 18 4 66 19 5208
2019 First official language - French 47 25 13 6 5 3 1 75 11 2040
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 21 38 18 13 9 1 0 60 22 5738
2020 First official language - French 23 42 20 9 4 1 0 67 14 2094
2019 First official language - English 17 36 19 16 10 1 0 54 27 5195
2019 First official language - French 21 41 21 11 5 1 0 62 16 2033
2018 First official language - English 13 36 20 18 13 1 0 49 31 4585
2018 First official language - French 15 37 24 15 8 1 0 53 23 1623
2017 First official language - English 15 33 19 17 15 1 0 49 32 5272
2017 First official language - French 15 38 24 13 9 1 0 54 22 1906
2014 First official language - English 17 37 20 13 12 1 0 55 25 6850
2014 First official language - French 18 42 22 10 6 1 0 61 16 2421

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 12 27 19 24 17 1 0 39 41 5705
2020 First official language - French 15 32 23 19 8 2 0 48 28 2083
2019 First official language - English 8 21 18 27 25 1 0 30 52 5169
2019 First official language - French 9 29 25 21 13 2 0 39 35 2032

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 27 35 15 11 9 2 1 64 21 5731
2020 First official language - French 26 39 16 9 5 3 1 68 15 2098
2019 First official language - English 24 35 16 12 10 2 1 61 23 5192
2019 First official language - French 24 39 16 12 7 2 1 65 19 2026
2018 First official language - English 22 38 16 13 10 2 1 61 23 4585
2018 First official language - French 21 42 19 11 7 1 0 63 18 1631
2017 First official language - English 27 37 14 10 9 3 1 66 20 5264
2017 First official language - French 23 43 15 10 6 2 1 68 16 1908
2014 First official language - English 31 36 12 10 8 3 1 69 18 6847
2014 First official language - French 25 43 14 10 5 3 1 70 16 2420

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 24 32 20 13 10 1 0 57 23 5728
2020 First official language - French 26 41 20 7 4 2 0 69 11 2087
2019 First official language - English 20 33 21 14 12 1 0 53 26 5182
2019 First official language - French 22 39 22 9 7 1 0 62 16 2030
2018 First official language - English 16 34 22 14 13 1 0 50 28 4573
2018 First official language - French 19 36 26 10 9 1 0 55 19 1629

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 18 21 16 16 21 6 2 42 41 5735
2020 First official language - French 19 26 19 14 10 9 3 51 28 2091
2019 First official language - English 15 21 16 17 25 5 2 38 45 5195
2019 First official language - French 16 27 19 14 13 7 3 48 30 2034
2018 First official language - English 11 21 18 19 26 4 1 34 47 4584
2018 First official language - French 14 28 21 14 16 6 2 45 33 1631
2017 First official language - English 14 20 15 20 25 5 2 36 48 5269
2017 First official language - French 11 27 21 16 15 7 3 43 34 1906
2014 First official language - English 12 21 15 19 26 6 1 36 48 6851
2014 First official language - French 11 25 20 16 15 9 3 42 35 2418

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 17 26 18 18 19 2 0 44 38 5735
2020 First official language - French 20 30 21 15 12 2 0 51 27 2091
2019 First official language - English 14 23 16 20 25 2 0 37 46 5192
2019 First official language - French 15 28 21 18 15 2 0 45 34 2028
2018 First official language - English 9 21 17 22 30 1 0 30 53 4589
2018 First official language - French 10 25 21 22 20 2 0 36 43 1631
2017 First official language - English 8 20 15 24 31 2 0 29 56 5280
2017 First official language - French 9 24 21 24 19 3 0 34 44 1906
2014 First official language - English 9 21 16 22 29 2 0 31 53 6844
2014 First official language - French 11 25 24 21 16 2 0 37 39 2418

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 17 24 14 17 24 2 2 43 43 5744
2020 First official language - French 20 26 18 15 15 4 2 49 32 2096
2019 First official language - English 14 22 15 17 29 2 1 37 48 5208
2019 First official language - French 17 26 18 16 19 2 1 45 36 2041
2018 First official language - English 10 21 14 20 33 1 1 31 54 4588
2018 First official language - French 13 23 20 18 23 2 2 37 42 1625
2017 First official language - English 9 19 13 20 35 2 2 29 58 5279
2017 First official language - French 11 22 18 20 23 3 3 36 45 1907
2014 First official language - English 11 20 14 20 33 2 1 32 54 6849
2014 First official language - French 11 27 17 19 20 3 2 40 42 2418

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 44 23 15 8 6 1 3 70 15 5755
2020 First official language - French 49 22 14 5 4 1 5 75 10 2097
2019 First official language - English 40 24 18 8 7 1 3 67 15 5196
2019 First official language - French 44 23 15 7 5 1 5 72 12 2035

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 35 24 19 10 8 1 3 61 20 5747
2020 First official language - French 41 22 16 9 6 1 4 67 16 2095
2019 First official language - English 30 24 20 12 10 1 3 56 23 5185
2019 First official language - French 35 22 19 10 7 1 5 61 19 2037

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 66 11 7 4 5 3 4 83 10 5731
2020 First official language - French 70 11 6 3 4 2 5 86 7 2087
2019 First official language - English 64 12 7 4 6 4 4 82 10 5185
2019 First official language - French 65 10 7 3 5 4 7 84 8 2030

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 67 11 5 3 5 2 7 85 9 5735
2020 First official language - French 68 11 6 2 3 1 9 88 5 2092
2019 First official language - English 67 9 5 3 5 3 8 85 9 5192
2019 First official language - French 67 9 4 2 3 3 12 89 6 2029

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 17 38 18 15 10 3 0 57 25 5737
2020 First official language - French 19 37 22 11 6 3 1 58 18 2096
2019 First official language - English 14 33 20 17 13 3 0 49 31 5200
2019 First official language - French 15 34 26 14 8 4 0 51 22 2039
2018 First official language - English 9 28 24 18 19 2 0 38 38 4590
2018 First official language - French 12 29 29 15 12 4 0 42 28 1632
2017 First official language - English 9 25 22 20 20 3 0 36 42 5275
2017 First official language - French 9 26 27 17 14 5 1 38 33 1905

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 26 34 17 13 9 2 0 61 22 5701
2020 First official language - French 30 39 16 9 4 2 0 71 13 2090
2019 First official language - English 23 34 18 13 10 1 0 58 24 5169
2019 First official language - French 26 40 18 8 5 2 0 69 13 2024
2018 First official language - English 22 37 19 12 9 2 0 60 21 4571
2018 First official language - French 25 41 19 8 5 2 0 68 13 1632
2017 First official language - English 22 35 19 12 10 2 0 58 23 5277
2017 First official language - French 21 46 19 7 4 3 0 70 11 1907
2014 First official language - English 27 34 17 10 8 3 0 63 19 6848
2014 First official language - French 27 41 18 6 3 4 0 71 10 2421

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 32 19 8 6 4 1 65 15 5735
2020 First official language - French 32 39 15 6 3 4 0 74 10 2085
2019 First official language - English 29 32 20 8 7 3 1 64 15 5184
2019 First official language - French 30 38 18 6 4 4 0 71 10 2031
2018 First official language - English 25 34 23 7 7 3 1 62 15 4578
2018 First official language - French 26 39 22 6 4 4 0 67 11 1629
2017 First official language - English 24 31 22 8 9 5 1 58 18 5271
2017 First official language - French 20 38 22 7 6 6 1 62 14 1909
2014 First official language - English 32 31 19 6 6 5 1 67 13 6841
2014 First official language - French 28 39 18 6 3 5 1 71 10 2420

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 32 19 7 6 5 1 65 14 5741
2020 First official language - French 30 38 18 5 3 6 0 72 9 2097

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 36 30 13 8 8 3 2 69 17 5728
2020 First official language - French 40 34 12 4 4 4 2 79 9 2091

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 37 32 13 9 8 0 0 70 17 5725
2020 First official language - French 44 35 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2090
2019 First official language - English 30 34 14 11 10 0 0 64 21 5198
2019 First official language - French 36 39 13 8 5 0 0 75 12 2036
2018 First official language - English 24 35 17 12 11 0 0 59 24 4568
2018 First official language - French 28 41 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 1624
2017 First official language - English 23 34 15 14 14 0 0 57 28 5280
2017 First official language - French 25 44 15 9 6 0 0 69 15 1908
2014 First official language - English 28 34 14 12 12 0 0 62 24 6848
2014 First official language - French 30 42 15 7 5 0 0 72 13 2418

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 26 29 18 14 13 0 0 55 27 5725
2020 First official language - French 32 32 18 10 7 0 0 64 17 2087
2019 First official language - English 22 28 19 15 16 1 0 49 32 5184
2019 First official language - French 26 30 21 12 10 1 0 57 22 2037
2018 First official language - English 15 25 22 18 19 0 0 41 37 4564
2018 First official language - French 17 30 23 16 14 1 0 47 29 1628
2017 First official language - English 15 24 19 19 23 1 0 39 42 5271
2017 First official language - French 16 31 22 16 14 1 0 47 31 1907
2014 First official language - English 16 30 18 18 18 1 0 46 36 6847
2014 First official language - French 17 34 23 14 10 1 0 52 25 2420

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 25 31 16 15 13 0 0 57 28 5690
2020 First official language - French 30 35 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 2077
2019 First official language - English 20 29 17 18 16 0 0 49 34 5174
2019 First official language - French 24 32 20 13 9 1 0 57 23 2030
2018 First official language - English 15 27 19 20 19 0 0 42 39 4547
2018 First official language - French 17 32 22 17 13 0 0 49 29 1627
2017 First official language - English 14 26 17 21 22 0 0 40 43 5272
2017 First official language - French 15 32 22 17 14 1 0 47 31 1906
2014 First official language - English 15 30 16 20 19 0 0 45 39 6846
2014 First official language - French 16 35 23 15 10 0 0 51 26 2420

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 27 23 18 15 13 3 0 53 29 5733
2020 First official language - French 31 27 18 11 9 3 0 60 21 2095
2019 First official language - English 23 23 18 17 16 3 0 47 34 5205
2019 First official language - French 24 28 19 13 12 3 0 54 26 2033
2018 First official language - English 18 22 20 19 19 2 0 40 39 4576
2018 First official language - French 20 25 22 15 15 3 0 46 31 1627
2017 First official language - English 16 21 17 18 23 4 0 39 43 5271
2017 First official language - French 19 25 20 14 17 5 0 47 32 1907
2014 First official language - English 19 23 18 17 19 4 0 44 37 6849
2014 First official language - French 19 27 22 14 13 4 1 48 29 2420
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 26 36 38 5758
2020 First official language - French 26 43 32 2101
2019 First official language - English 29 32 39 5206
2019 First official language - French 29 40 31 2042
2018 First official language - English 29 33 37 4604
2018 First official language - French 27 40 33 1637
2017 First official language - English 29 32 39 5274
2017 First official language - French 30 40 30 1908
2014 First official language - English 27 36 38 6845
2014 First official language - French 30 39 32 2421

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 20 35 28 6 6 5 1497
2020 First official language - French 16 37 31 5 4 8 554
2019 First official language - English 18 30 27 7 14 5 1495
2019 First official language - French 15 32 31 4 10 7 594
2018 First official language - English 17 31 33 8 6 5 1358
2018 First official language - French 18 29 40 4 4 5 455
2017 First official language - English 16 24 38 10 6 5 1527
2017 First official language - French 15 27 39 6 4 8 573
2014 First official language - English 14 38 31 9 9999 8 1866
2014 First official language - French 13 37 35 7 9999 8 734
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 18 82 5747
2020 First official language - French 11 89 2102
2019 First official language - English 21 79 5199
2019 First official language - French 14 86 2035
2018 First official language - English 24 76 4597
2018 First official language - French 17 83 1635

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 54 46 977
2020 First official language - French 50 50 224
2019 First official language - English 57 43 1059
2019 First official language - French 54 46 280
2018 First official language - English 54 46 1077
2018 First official language - French 52 48 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 67 33 977
2020 First official language - French 59 41 224
2019 First official language - English 66 34 1059
2019 First official language - French 57 43 280
2018 First official language - English 70 30 1077
2018 First official language - French 58 42 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 10 90 977
2020 First official language - French 13 87 224
2019 First official language - English 8 92 1059
2019 First official language - French 10 90 280
2018 First official language - English 9 91 1077
2018 First official language - French 9 91 269

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 5 95 977
2020 First official language - French 4 96 224
2019 First official language - English 5 95 1059
2019 First official language - French 3 97 280
2018 First official language - English 5 95 1077
2018 First official language - French 3 97 269

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 First official language - English 5 95 977
2020 First official language - French 4 96 224
2019 First official language - English 4 96 1059
2019 First official language - French 4 96 280
2018 First official language - English 4 96 1077
2018 First official language - French 3 97 269

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 First official language - English 17 83 977
2020 First official language - French 11 89 224
2019 First official language - English 20 80 1059
2019 First official language - French 9 91 280
2018 First official language - English 22 78 1077
2018 First official language - French 9 91 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 2 98 977
2020 First official language - French 2 98 224
2019 First official language - English 3 97 1059
2019 First official language - French 2 98 280
2018 First official language - English 3 97 1077
2018 First official language - French 3 97 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 42 58 977
2020 First official language - French 38 62 224
2019 First official language - English 44 56 1052
2019 First official language - French 31 69 275
2018 First official language - English 44 56 1078
2018 First official language - French 32 68 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 62 977
2020 First official language - French 30 70 224
2019 First official language - English 38 62 1052
2019 First official language - French 34 66 275
2018 First official language - English 39 61 1078
2018 First official language - French 38 62 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 53 47 977
2020 First official language - French 48 52 224
2019 First official language - English 53 47 1052
2019 First official language - French 53 47 275
2018 First official language - English 51 49 1078
2018 First official language - French 45 55 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 43 57 977
2020 First official language - French 43 57 224
2019 First official language - English 44 56 1052
2019 First official language - French 37 63 275
2018 First official language - English 44 56 1078
2018 First official language - French 36 64 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 33 67 977
2020 First official language - French 28 72 224
2019 First official language - English 36 64 1052
2019 First official language - French 25 75 275
2018 First official language - English 37 63 1078
2018 First official language - French 29 71 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 54 46 977
2020 First official language - French 63 37 224
2019 First official language - English 53 47 1052
2019 First official language - French 58 42 275
2018 First official language - English 55 45 1078
2018 First official language - French 57 43 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 41 59 977
2020 First official language - French 41 59 224
2019 First official language - English 41 59 1052
2019 First official language - French 40 60 275
2018 First official language - English 41 59 1078
2018 First official language - French 40 60 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 2 98 977
2020 First official language - French 3 97 224
2019 First official language - English 3 97 1052
2019 First official language - French 2 98 275
2018 First official language - English 3 97 1078
2018 First official language - French 3 97 269

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 10 90 977
2020 First official language - French 8 92 224
2019 First official language - English 12 88 1052
2019 First official language - French 9 91 275
2018 First official language - English 12 88 1078
2018 First official language - French 7 93 269

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 15 85 977
2020 First official language - French 12 88 224
2019 First official language - English 13 87 1052
2019 First official language - French 12 88 275
2018 First official language - English 12 88 1078
2018 First official language - French 11 89 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 58 42 977
2020 First official language - French 47 53 224
2019 First official language - English 60 40 1052
2019 First official language - French 52 48 275
2018 First official language - English 59 41 1078
2018 First official language - French 48 52 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 70 977
2020 First official language - French 25 75 224
2019 First official language - English 32 68 1052
2019 First official language - French 19 81 275
2018 First official language - English 31 69 1078
2018 First official language - French 21 79 269

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 16 84 977
2020 First official language - French 20 80 224
2019 First official language - English 16 84 1052
2019 First official language - French 19 81 275
2018 First official language - English 16 84 1078
2018 First official language - French 14 86 269

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 46 54 977
2020 First official language - French 51 49 224
2019 First official language - English 48 52 1046
2019 First official language - French 54 46 273
2018 First official language - English 49 51 1082
2018 First official language - French 55 45 270

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 25 75 977
2020 First official language - French 29 71 224
2019 First official language - English 29 71 1046
2019 First official language - French 29 71 273
2018 First official language - English 27 73 1082
2018 First official language - French 29 71 270

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 5 95 977
2020 First official language - French 7 93 224
2019 First official language - English 6 94 1046
2019 First official language - French 8 92 273
2018 First official language - English 7 93 1082
2018 First official language - French 7 93 270

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 22 78 977
2020 First official language - French 21 79 224
2019 First official language - English 25 75 1046
2019 First official language - French 23 77 273
2018 First official language - English 24 76 1082
2018 First official language - French 18 82 270

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
2020 First official language - English 9 91 977
2020 First official language - French 14 86 224
2019 First official language - English 8 92 1046
2019 First official language - French 13 87 273
2018 First official language - English 8 92 1082
2018 First official language - French 12 88 270

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
2020 First official language - English 12 88 977
2020 First official language - French 11 89 224
2019 First official language - English 12 88 1046
2019 First official language - French 11 89 273
2018 First official language - English 13 87 1082
2018 First official language - French 10 90 270

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 13 87 977
2020 First official language - French 17 83 224
2019 First official language - English 15 85 1046
2019 First official language - French 14 86 273
2018 First official language - English 14 86 1082
2018 First official language - French 16 84 270

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 11 89 977
2020 First official language - French 10 90 224
2019 First official language - English 11 89 1046
2019 First official language - French 14 86 273
2018 First official language - English 12 88 1082
2018 First official language - French 9 91 270

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 70 977
2020 First official language - French 28 72 224
2019 First official language - English 29 71 1046
2019 First official language - French 24 76 273
2018 First official language - English 28 72 1082
2018 First official language - French 25 75 270

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
2020 First official language - English 7 93 863
2020 First official language - French 10 90 201
2019 First official language - English 9 91 924
2019 First official language - French 12 88 247
2018 First official language - English 8 92 949
2018 First official language - French 12 88 243

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
2020 First official language - English 15 85 863
2020 First official language - French 15 85 201
2019 First official language - English 16 84 924
2019 First official language - French 18 82 247
2018 First official language - English 14 86 949
2018 First official language - French 13 87 243

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
2020 First official language - English 8 92 863
2020 First official language - French 9 91 201
2019 First official language - English 7 93 924
2019 First official language - French 10 90 247
2018 First official language - English 8 92 949
2018 First official language - French 14 86 243

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
2020 First official language - English 4 96 863
2020 First official language - French 5 95 201
2019 First official language - English 5 95 924
2019 First official language - French 8 92 247
2018 First official language - English 5 95 949
2018 First official language - French 9 91 243

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
2020 First official language - English 7 93 863
2020 First official language - French 10 90 201
2019 First official language - English 9 91 924
2019 First official language - French 5 95 247
2018 First official language - English 7 93 949
2018 First official language - French 12 88 243

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
2020 First official language - English 6 94 863
2020 First official language - French 8 92 201
2019 First official language - English 7 93 924
2019 First official language - French 12 88 247
2018 First official language - English 7 93 949
2018 First official language - French 12 88 243

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
2020 First official language - English 8 92 863
2020 First official language - French 9 91 201
2019 First official language - English 7 93 924
2019 First official language - French 10 90 247
2018 First official language - English 7 93 949
2018 First official language - French 9 91 243

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 13 87 863
2020 First official language - French 10 90 201
2019 First official language - English 11 89 924
2019 First official language - French 12 88 247
2018 First official language - English 11 89 949
2018 First official language - French 10 90 243

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
2020 First official language - English 15 85 863
2020 First official language - French 12 88 201
2019 First official language - English 10 90 924
2019 First official language - French 14 86 247
2018 First official language - English 9 91 949
2018 First official language - French 9 91 243

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
2020 First official language - English 39 61 863
2020 First official language - French 32 68 201
2019 First official language - English 38 62 924
2019 First official language - French 32 68 247
2018 First official language - English 39 61 949
2018 First official language - French 30 70 243

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 10 90 863
2020 First official language - French 16 84 201
2019 First official language - English 9 91 924
2019 First official language - French 10 90 247
2018 First official language - English 9 91 949
2018 First official language - French 11 89 243

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
2020 First official language - English 57 43 863
2020 First official language - French 51 49 201
2019 First official language - English 54 46 924
2019 First official language - French 50 50 247
2018 First official language - English 51 49 949
2018 First official language - French 43 57 243

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
2020 First official language - English 66 34 863
2020 First official language - French 58 42 201
2019 First official language - English 65 35 924
2019 First official language - French 56 44 247
2018 First official language - English 67 33 949
2018 First official language - French 54 46 243

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 4 96 863
2020 First official language - French 2 98 201
2019 First official language - English 4 96 924
2019 First official language - French 5 95 247
2018 First official language - English 4 96 949
2018 First official language - French 6 94 243

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
2020 First official language - English 12 88 863
2020 First official language - French 14 86 201
2019 First official language - English 14 86 924
2019 First official language - French 15 85 247
2018 First official language - English 12 88 949
2018 First official language - French 12 88 243

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 13 16 19 13 15 19 5 39 37 5740
2020 First official language - French 17 20 19 8 7 23 6 52 21 2100
2019 First official language - English 11 15 21 13 18 17 5 34 39 5200
2019 First official language - French 13 18 20 9 10 22 8 44 27 2039
2018 First official language - English 10 16 24 13 20 14 3 31 40 4587
2018 First official language - French 11 19 23 11 13 19 6 39 31 1630
2017 First official language - English 10 15 23 12 19 17 5 32 39 5282
2017 First official language - French 9 18 20 9 12 23 8 40 30 1911
2014 First official language - English 11 16 23 10 14 20 6 35 33 6845
2014 First official language - French 10 18 21 9 9 26 8 42 27 2418

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 22 25 20 13 12 7 1 51 27 5736
2020 First official language - French 26 31 19 8 6 9 1 64 15 2100
2019 First official language - English 21 25 20 12 14 7 1 49 29 5201
2019 First official language - French 23 33 20 9 7 8 1 61 17 2034
2018 First official language - English 16 26 22 14 16 5 0 44 32 4587
2018 First official language - French 17 32 23 11 9 7 1 54 22 1631
2017 First official language - English 16 24 22 13 16 7 1 44 32 5279
2017 First official language - French 14 33 23 9 9 10 2 54 21 1903
2014 First official language - English 16 25 23 11 13 11 1 46 27 6844
2014 First official language - French 15 30 23 9 7 15 1 54 19 2419
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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 12 88 5741
2020 First official language - French 8 92 2095
2019 First official language - English 13 87 5195
2019 First official language - French 9 91 2039
2018 First official language - English 15 85 4590
2018 First official language - French 10 90 1628

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 39 61 674
2020 First official language - French 33 67 153
2019 First official language - English 39 61 654
2019 First official language - French 37 63 180
2018 First official language - English 38 62 679
2018 First official language - French 24 76 161

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 80 20 674
2020 First official language - French 79 21 153
2019 First official language - English 77 23 654
2019 First official language - French 78 22 180
2018 First official language - English 78 22 679
2018 First official language - French 86 14 161

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 4 96 674
2020 First official language - French 3 97 153
2019 First official language - English 4 96 654
2019 First official language - French 3 97 180
2018 First official language - English 3 97 679
2018 First official language - French 3 97 161

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 3 97 679
2018 First official language - French 3 97 161

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 5 95 674
2020 First official language - French 8 92 153
2019 First official language - English 6 94 654
2019 First official language - French 6 94 180
2018 First official language - English 5 95 679
2018 First official language - French 3 97 161

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 15 85 674
2020 First official language - French 10 90 153
2019 First official language - English 16 84 654
2019 First official language - French 11 89 180
2018 First official language - English 15 85 679
2018 First official language - French 8 92 161

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 9 91 674
2020 First official language - French 6 94 153
2019 First official language - English 8 92 654
2019 First official language - French 3 97 180
2018 First official language - English 9 91 679
2018 First official language - French 10 90 161

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 29 71 674
2020 First official language - French 19 81 153
2019 First official language - English 25 75 640
2019 First official language - French 15 85 178
2018 First official language - English 26 74 679
2018 First official language - French 23 77 157

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 16 84 674
2020 First official language - French 20 80 153
2019 First official language - English 18 82 640
2019 First official language - French 17 83 178
2018 First official language - English 17 83 679
2018 First official language - French 22 78 157

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 17 83 674
2020 First official language - French 11 89 153
2019 First official language - English 17 83 640
2019 First official language - French 12 88 178
2018 First official language - English 17 83 679
2018 First official language - French 14 86 157

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 9 91 674
2020 First official language - French 4 96 153
2019 First official language - English 7 93 640
2019 First official language - French 3 97 178
2018 First official language - English 7 93 679
2018 First official language - French 5 95 157

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 25 75 674
2020 First official language - French 23 77 153
2019 First official language - English 27 73 640
2019 First official language - French 25 75 178
2018 First official language - English 20 80 679
2018 First official language - French 18 82 157

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 34 66 674
2020 First official language - French 20 80 153
2019 First official language - English 38 62 640
2019 First official language - French 21 79 178
2018 First official language - English 38 62 679
2018 First official language - French 34 66 157

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 5 95 674
2020 First official language - French 4 96 153
2019 First official language - English 6 94 640
2019 First official language - French 4 96 178
2018 First official language - English 5 95 679
2018 First official language - French 3 97 157

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 13 87 674
2020 First official language - French 10 90 153
2019 First official language - English 13 87 640
2019 First official language - French 7 93 178
2018 First official language - English 11 89 679
2018 First official language - French 9 91 157

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 27 73 674
2020 First official language - French 24 76 153
2019 First official language - English 25 75 640
2019 First official language - French 23 77 178
2018 First official language - English 25 75 679
2018 First official language - French 23 77 157

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 20 80 674
2020 First official language - French 13 87 153
2019 First official language - English 24 76 640
2019 First official language - French 18 82 178
2018 First official language - English 22 78 679
2018 First official language - French 13 87 157

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 12 88 674
2020 First official language - French 27 73 153
2019 First official language - English 14 86 640
2019 First official language - French 24 76 178
2018 First official language - English 13 87 679
2018 First official language - French 21 79 157

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 27 73 674
2020 First official language - French 29 71 153
2019 First official language - English 30 70 636
2019 First official language - French 31 69 178
2018 First official language - English 32 68 678
2018 First official language - French 29 71 161

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
2020 First official language - English 11 89 674
2020 First official language - French 12 88 153
2019 First official language - English 17 83 636
2019 First official language - French 14 86 178
2018 First official language - English 17 83 678
2018 First official language - French 13 87 161

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 3 97 674
2020 First official language - French 5 95 153
2019 First official language - English 4 96 636
2019 First official language - French 5 95 178
2018 First official language - English 4 96 678
2018 First official language - French 5 95 161

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 First official language - English 18 82 674
2020 First official language - French 18 82 153
2019 First official language - English 19 81 636
2019 First official language - French 21 79 178
2018 First official language - English 22 78 678
2018 First official language - French 16 84 161

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
2020 First official language - English 3 97 674
2020 First official language - French 5 95 153
2019 First official language - English 6 94 636
2019 First official language - French 4 96 178
2018 First official language - English 3 97 678
2018 First official language - French 5 95 161

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
2020 First official language - English 10 90 674
2020 First official language - French 13 87 153
2019 First official language - English 11 89 636
2019 First official language - French 10 90 178
2018 First official language - English 11 89 678
2018 First official language - French 6 94 161

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
2020 First official language - English 9 91 674
2020 First official language - French 13 87 153
2019 First official language - English 8 92 636
2019 First official language - French 13 87 178
2018 First official language - English 8 92 678
2018 First official language - French 10 90 161

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 8 92 674
2020 First official language - French 7 93 153
2019 First official language - English 11 89 636
2019 First official language - French 13 87 178
2018 First official language - English 8 92 678
2018 First official language - French 8 92 161

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 52 48 674
2020 First official language - French 40 60 153
2019 First official language - English 48 52 636
2019 First official language - French 41 59 178
2018 First official language - English 48 52 678
2018 First official language - French 48 52 161

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
2020 First official language - English 4 96 609
2020 First official language - French 7 93 134
2019 First official language - English 5 95 521
2019 First official language - French 11 89 146
2018 First official language - English 5 95 603
2018 First official language - French 8 92 152

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
2020 First official language - English 13 87 609
2020 First official language - French 12 88 134
2019 First official language - English 13 87 521
2019 First official language - French 7 93 146
2018 First official language - English 10 90 603
2018 First official language - French 10 90 152

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
2020 First official language - English 3 97 609
2020 First official language - French 4 96 134
2019 First official language - English 3 97 521
2019 First official language - French 4 96 146

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 2 98 521
2019 First official language - French 4 96 146
2018 First official language - English 3 97 603
2018 First official language - French 4 96 152

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 2 98 603
2018 First official language - French 4 96 152

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
2020 First official language - English 2 98 609
2020 First official language - French 4 96 134
2019 First official language - English 4 96 521
2019 First official language - French 5 95 146

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 4 96 609
2020 First official language - French 6 94 134
2019 First official language - English 6 94 521
2019 First official language - French 7 93 146
2018 First official language - English 3 97 603
2018 First official language - French 6 94 152

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
2020 First official language - English 10 90 609
2020 First official language - French 15 85 134
2019 First official language - English 10 90 521
2019 First official language - French 13 87 146
2018 First official language - English 10 90 603
2018 First official language - French 11 89 152

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
2020 First official language - English 11 89 609
2020 First official language - French 5 95 134
2019 First official language - English 10 90 521
2019 First official language - French 16 84 146
2018 First official language - English 8 92 603
2018 First official language - French 7 93 152

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
2020 First official language - English 35 65 609
2020 First official language - French 25 75 134
2019 First official language - English 32 68 521
2019 First official language - French 26 74 146
2018 First official language - English 32 68 603
2018 First official language - French 23 77 152

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
2020 First official language - English 10 90 609
2020 First official language - French 13 87 134
2019 First official language - English 10 90 521
2019 First official language - French 6 94 146
2018 First official language - English 8 92 603
2018 First official language - French 12 88 152

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
2020 First official language - English 53 47 609
2020 First official language - French 40 60 134
2019 First official language - English 50 50 521
2019 First official language - French 41 59 146
2018 First official language - English 47 53 603
2018 First official language - French 40 60 152

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 3 97 603
2018 First official language - French 4 96 152

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
2020 First official language - English 70 30 609
2020 First official language - French 54 46 134
2019 First official language - English 68 32 521
2019 First official language - French 62 38 146
2018 First official language - English 71 29 603
2018 First official language - French 58 42 152

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
2020 First official language - English 3 97 609
2020 First official language - French 6 94 134
2019 First official language - English 4 96 521
2019 First official language - French 4 96 146
2018 First official language - English 5 95 603
2018 First official language - French 6 94 152

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 11 89 609
2020 First official language - French 20 80 134
2019 First official language - English 9 91 521
2019 First official language - French 14 86 146
2018 First official language - English 14 86 603
2018 First official language - French 14 86 152

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 15 17 23 8 10 22 5 44 24 5739
2020 First official language - French 18 22 21 4 5 25 5 57 13 2098
2019 First official language - English 14 16 26 7 12 21 5 40 25 5195
2019 First official language - French 16 19 22 5 6 25 7 52 16 2028
2018 First official language - English 12 17 30 8 12 18 3 36 25 4573
2018 First official language - French 12 21 26 6 7 24 5 45 18 1637
2017 First official language - English 12 16 27 7 10 23 5 39 23 5284
2017 First official language - French 11 21 23 5 6 27 8 48 17 1910
2014 First official language - English 13 16 26 6 8 26 5 41 21 6845
2014 First official language - French 10 18 23 5 4 32 8 47 15 2419

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 24 27 21 9 9 9 1 56 20 5728
2020 First official language - French 26 32 21 5 4 10 1 66 11 2099
2019 First official language - English 24 25 23 7 10 9 1 54 20 5184
2019 First official language - French 24 33 19 6 5 11 2 65 13 2032
2018 First official language - English 18 26 26 10 12 8 1 48 23 4575
2018 First official language - French 18 33 25 7 7 10 1 57 15 1629
2017 First official language - English 20 26 24 8 10 11 2 52 21 5272
2017 First official language - French 16 33 23 5 5 14 2 60 12 1905
2014 First official language - English 19 25 23 8 9 15 1 53 19 6840
2014 First official language - French 16 31 23 5 4 19 2 60 12 2417

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

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 2 5 16 18 47 10 3 9 74 197
2020 First official language - French 5 6 13 11 53 12 0 12 73 31
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 22 21 19 15 22 0 1 43 38 5752
2020 First official language - French 29 23 20 13 14 0 1 53 27 2098

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 29 28 21 12 10 0 0 57 22 5737
2020 First official language - French 31 27 21 11 9 0 1 59 20 2098
2019 First official language - English 25 27 19 12 17 0 1 52 29 5205
2019 First official language - French 26 23 20 12 18 0 1 49 30 2035
2018 First official language - English 24 26 20 12 16 0 1 51 29 4588
2018 First official language - French 23 26 21 14 15 0 1 50 29 1627
2017 First official language - English 25 28 20 12 14 0 1 53 26 5261
2017 First official language - French 25 24 20 12 15 0 3 51 28 1909

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 23 28 24 14 11 0 1 51 25 5747
2020 First official language - French 23 26 26 14 11 0 1 49 24 2100
2019 First official language - English 22 28 23 14 13 0 1 50 27 5200
2019 First official language - French 23 27 26 14 10 0 1 50 24 2032
2018 First official language - English 17 28 25 17 13 0 1 45 30 4581
2018 First official language - French 18 26 28 17 11 0 0 43 28 1628
2017 First official language - English 18 26 24 16 14 0 1 45 30 5270
2017 First official language - French 18 24 27 16 14 0 1 42 30 1911

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 34 30 18 9 7 0 2 65 17 5731
2020 First official language - French 28 29 21 13 8 1 1 58 21 2093
2019 First official language - English 31 29 19 10 7 0 3 62 18 5167
2019 First official language - French 27 29 23 11 7 1 2 58 19 2019
2018 First official language - English 25 30 21 12 9 1 3 57 21 4543
2018 First official language - French 22 27 26 14 9 0 1 50 24 1609
2017 First official language - English 28 28 20 11 9 1 4 58 21 5256
2017 First official language - French 19 25 25 16 11 0 3 46 28 1904

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 23 23 20 17 16 1 1 47 33 5728
2020 First official language - French 27 26 21 15 11 0 1 53 26 2089
2019 First official language - English 15 19 19 18 28 0 1 34 46 5191
2019 First official language - French 19 22 22 17 18 0 1 42 36 2023
2018 First official language - English 11 15 22 20 31 0 1 27 51 4574
2018 First official language - French 13 20 25 20 21 0 1 33 42 1623
2017 First official language - English 11 16 19 21 31 1 1 28 53 5265
2017 First official language - French 12 18 22 21 25 1 1 31 47 1906

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 24 12 6 5 0 3 76 11 5729
2020 First official language - French 48 25 12 7 4 0 4 76 12 2084
2019 First official language - English 44 23 14 7 7 0 4 71 15 5183
2019 First official language - French 45 24 15 5 5 0 6 73 11 2026
2018 First official language - English 40 25 16 7 7 0 5 68 15 4568
2018 First official language - French 39 24 17 8 5 0 7 68 14 1626
2017 First official language - English 39 24 15 7 6 1 8 69 14 5262
2017 First official language - French 34 23 19 8 6 1 10 64 15 1906

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 24 26 22 14 14 0 1 50 28 5737
2020 First official language - French 31 26 22 11 9 0 1 58 20 2096
2019 First official language - English 24 26 21 12 16 0 1 50 28 5195
2019 First official language - French 30 26 22 10 10 0 1 57 21 2032
2018 First official language - English 20 24 22 15 18 0 1 45 33 4571
2018 First official language - French 24 24 24 14 13 0 1 48 27 1623
2017 First official language - English 19 26 24 15 15 0 1 46 31 5242
2017 First official language - French 24 25 24 14 11 1 1 50 25 1902

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 27 21 17 13 16 0 6 51 31 5735
2020 First official language - French 30 23 20 10 11 1 6 56 22 2089

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 27 29 22 12 9 0 1 57 21 5715
2020 First official language - French 33 30 20 10 5 1 2 65 15 2087
2019 First official language - English 22 31 23 12 11 1 1 53 23 5188
2019 First official language - French 27 33 22 10 7 1 1 61 17 2023
2018 First official language - English 16 31 26 15 11 1 1 47 26 4585
2018 First official language - French 20 32 26 13 7 0 1 53 21 1623
2017 First official language - English 18 27 24 17 13 1 1 45 31 5244
2017 First official language - French 19 30 26 14 8 1 2 51 22 1901

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 21 27 23 15 12 0 1 49 28 5722
2020 First official language - French 25 31 23 13 7 1 1 57 20 2090
2019 First official language - English 19 27 23 16 14 1 1 46 30 5188
2019 First official language - French 25 29 22 15 8 1 1 55 23 2026
2018 First official language - English 13 26 25 18 16 1 1 40 35 4586
2018 First official language - French 19 28 28 16 9 0 1 47 25 1621
2017 First official language - English 15 25 23 19 16 1 1 41 36 5246
2017 First official language - French 17 27 27 17 10 1 2 44 28 1898

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 26 28 21 13 12 0 1 54 25 5723
2020 First official language - French 29 31 22 10 6 0 1 61 16 2085
2019 First official language - English 24 27 21 14 13 0 1 51 27 5184
2019 First official language - French 28 29 22 13 8 1 1 58 21 2022
2018 First official language - English 19 26 23 17 15 0 1 45 32 4576
2018 First official language - French 22 28 26 13 9 0 1 51 22 1624
2017 First official language - English 20 26 22 16 14 1 1 47 31 5250
2017 First official language - French 23 28 23 14 10 1 2 52 24 1903

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 34 25 16 11 13 0 1 60 24 5721
2020 First official language - French 40 26 15 10 9 0 1 66 19 2083
2019 First official language - English 30 25 17 13 13 0 0 56 27 5178
2019 First official language - French 34 27 17 11 10 0 1 62 21 2017

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 30 20 10 8 0 1 61 19 5725
2020 First official language - French 32 29 23 10 5 0 1 62 15 2088

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 23 29 21 14 13 0 1 52 27 5724
2020 First official language - French 25 29 22 13 10 0 1 55 23 2088
2019 First official language - English 26 29 20 13 10 0 1 56 24 5171
2019 First official language - French 29 29 22 12 7 0 1 58 19 2013
2018 First official language - English 21 28 22 15 12 0 1 50 28 4560
2018 First official language - French 24 29 24 13 9 0 1 53 22 1618
2017 First official language - English 23 28 21 15 11 1 2 52 26 5236
2017 First official language - French 24 28 25 12 9 1 2 53 21 1901

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 43 27 16 7 6 0 1 71 14 5691
2020 First official language - French 50 24 15 5 3 0 2 76 9 2090
2019 First official language - English 41 25 16 8 9 0 1 67 17 5159
2019 First official language - French 46 25 15 7 5 0 2 73 12 2020
2018 First official language - English 39 27 16 8 8 0 1 67 16 4563
2018 First official language - French 47 24 15 8 4 0 2 72 12 1611
2017 First official language - English 41 27 16 8 6 0 1 69 15 5276
2017 First official language - French 45 24 16 8 4 0 3 71 12 1910

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 33 32 19 9 7 0 1 65 15 5707
2020 First official language - French 36 33 20 7 3 0 1 70 10 2088

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 63 16 8 4 4 1 5 84 8 5707
2020 First official language - French 64 18 8 3 2 0 5 87 4 2086
2019 First official language - English 62 14 7 4 6 1 5 82 10 5177
2019 First official language - French 62 15 7 3 3 2 8 86 6 2017
2018 First official language - English 56 18 9 5 7 1 4 77 13 4566
2018 First official language - French 58 18 11 4 3 1 5 81 7 1615

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 66 14 7 5 6 1 2 82 11 5702
2020 First official language - French 72 12 6 4 4 1 3 86 8 2088
2019 First official language - English 58 17 9 6 8 1 2 77 14 5188
2019 First official language - French 64 14 8 5 6 1 3 81 11 2032
2018 First official language - English 52 18 11 7 8 1 2 73 16 4577
2018 First official language - French 57 18 10 5 6 1 3 78 12 1623
2017 First official language - English 58 18 9 7 6 1 2 77 13 5271
2017 First official language - French 58 18 9 5 5 1 4 81 10 1904

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 57 24 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 5698
2020 First official language - French 64 20 8 3 2 0 2 86 5 2081
2019 First official language - English 46 30 13 5 4 0 1 77 9 5183
2019 First official language - French 52 26 12 5 4 0 1 79 9 2023
2018 First official language - English 42 32 14 6 4 0 1 75 10 4574
2018 First official language - French 47 30 13 5 4 0 1 77 9 1627
2017 First official language - English 44 32 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 5275
2017 First official language - French 46 28 13 6 4 1 2 77 10 1907

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 55 19 10 7 8 0 1 75 16 5713
2020 First official language - French 64 15 8 6 4 0 2 81 11 2088
2019 First official language - English 47 22 13 7 9 0 1 70 16 5151
2019 First official language - French 57 18 11 6 5 0 2 77 12 2023
2018 First official language - English 38 25 16 10 10 0 1 63 21 4556
2018 First official language - French 49 22 14 8 6 0 1 71 14 1622
2017 First official language - English 44 24 13 9 8 1 1 69 18 5268
2017 First official language - French 50 22 11 7 6 1 3 75 13 1909

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 57 11 4 2 1 0 25 89 5 5721
2020 First official language - French 63 10 5 1 1 0 20 91 3 2094
2019 First official language - English 53 11 6 2 2 0 26 87 5 5139
2019 First official language - French 58 9 5 2 1 0 24 89 5 2012
2018 First official language - English 48 12 6 2 1 0 31 86 6 4529
2018 First official language - French 52 11 6 2 2 0 26 86 5 1615
2017 First official language - English 48 12 5 2 2 0 31 87 6 5268
2017 First official language - French 51 11 5 3 2 1 28 87 6 1905

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 58 23 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 5748
2020 First official language - French 68 17 7 2 1 0 4 89 4 2098
2019 First official language - English 56 22 10 4 3 0 4 82 7 5158
2019 First official language - French 64 19 7 3 2 0 5 88 5 2029
2018 First official language - English 50 25 12 4 3 0 4 79 7 4545
2018 First official language - French 61 22 8 2 2 0 5 88 4 1614
2017 First official language - English 53 24 10 4 2 1 6 82 7 5243
2017 First official language - French 61 19 7 3 2 0 8 87 5 1896

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 68 18 6 3 3 0 2 87 6 5745
2020 First official language - French 74 13 5 2 2 1 3 90 4 2095
2019 First official language - English 69 15 6 3 4 0 3 87 7 5186
2019 First official language - French 73 12 5 2 3 0 3 89 6 2034
2018 First official language - English 66 18 6 3 4 0 3 87 7 4569
2018 First official language - French 71 14 6 2 2 0 4 89 5 1622
2017 First official language - English 62 19 7 3 4 1 4 85 7 5273
2017 First official language - French 64 18 6 3 3 1 6 88 6 1910

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 43 32 15 5 4 0 1 76 9 5750
2020 First official language - French 48 26 16 4 3 0 2 76 7 2094
2019 First official language - English 50 29 12 4 3 0 2 80 7 5168
2019 First official language - French 55 24 13 3 2 0 2 81 5 2026
2018 First official language - English 44 31 15 5 3 0 2 77 8 4565
2018 First official language - French 53 24 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 1620
2017 First official language - English 46 32 12 5 3 0 3 80 7 5266
2017 First official language - French 50 27 13 4 3 1 3 79 7 1906

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 24 37 22 9 7 0 0 61 17 5745
2020 First official language - French 28 39 21 7 4 0 0 68 11 2095

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 12 31 34 16 8 0 0 43 23 5741
2020 First official language - French 17 33 33 13 4 0 0 49 18 2098
2019 First official language - English 14 30 34 15 6 0 0 44 21 5201
2019 First official language - French 15 32 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 2037
2018 First official language - English 10 28 38 17 7 0 0 38 24 4601
2018 First official language - French 12 29 38 15 6 0 0 41 21 1642
2017 First official language - English 9 26 39 17 9 0 0 35 26 5283
2017 First official language - French 9 28 37 17 7 0 1 38 24 1910

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 15 20 38 19 7 0 0 26 36 5719
2020 First official language - French 9 17 36 25 12 0 0 37 26 2079
2019 First official language - English 14 21 38 19 8 0 0 26 35 5163
2019 First official language - French 8 18 37 24 13 0 0 37 26 2025
2018 First official language - English 15 23 39 16 6 0 0 23 38 4539
2018 First official language - French 9 20 37 22 12 0 0 35 28 1621
2017 First official language - English 13 24 39 17 6 0 0 23 38 5265
2017 First official language - French 8 20 37 22 12 0 1 35 28 1910

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 29 41 13 10 6 1 0 71 16 5747
2020 First official language - French 32 41 15 6 3 1 0 75 10 2097
2019 First official language - English 25 40 16 11 7 1 0 66 19 5184
2019 First official language - French 25 42 19 8 4 2 0 68 13 2030
2018 First official language - English 23 40 17 11 8 1 0 64 19 4581
2018 First official language - French 21 41 21 10 5 2 0 64 15 1634
2017 First official language - English 19 40 16 12 11 2 0 61 23 5277
2017 First official language - French 18 42 21 9 7 3 0 62 16 1907

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 24 30 15 14 15 2 0 55 30 5731
2020 First official language - French 28 33 17 11 8 3 0 63 20 2092

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 26 12 15 17 1 0 56 32 5740
2020 First official language - French 34 30 12 11 11 2 0 65 22 2088

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 27 15 7 8 4 1 68 16 5720
2020 First official language - French 40 31 14 6 5 3 1 74 12 2088

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 23 28 17 15 15 2 0 52 31 5746
2020 First official language - French 28 34 17 11 7 1 0 63 19 2098
2019 First official language - English 15 28 18 19 19 1 0 44 38 5204
2019 First official language - French 18 34 21 16 10 1 0 53 26 2035
2018 First official language - English 12 27 18 20 22 1 0 40 42 4587
2018 First official language - French 15 33 20 19 12 1 0 49 31 1633
2017 First official language - English 9 27 17 21 24 2 0 37 46 5275
2017 First official language - French 9 33 23 18 14 2 0 43 33 1906

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 25 35 11 17 11 0 0 60 29 5752
2020 First official language - French 27 38 16 12 6 0 0 66 18 2100

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 25 34 14 16 11 0 0 59 27 5731
2020 First official language - French 25 35 17 14 8 1 0 61 21 2085

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 28 39 18 9 5 1 1 67 14 5713
2020 First official language - French 26 39 21 8 3 1 1 67 12 2083

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 34 34 16 8 6 1 1 69 14 5725
2020 First official language - French 34 38 16 6 4 1 1 74 10 2087

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 61 15 8 1 1 9 4 88 2 5735
2020 First official language - French 61 28 6 2 2 1 0 90 4 2093

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 34 12 8 6 2 0 74 14 5721
2020 First official language - French 42 38 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 2088

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 39 29 9 11 10 1 0 69 22 5724
2020 First official language - French 42 32 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 2087

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 27 10 11 13 1 0 65 24 5742
2020 First official language - French 41 31 13 7 6 1 0 73 14 2090

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 19 50 13 12 5 1 0 70 17 1126
2020 First official language - French 21 45 19 11 3 1 0 66 15 490
2019 First official language - English 20 48 10 14 6 1 0 69 21 925
2019 First official language - French 18 42 17 15 6 0 1 61 21 436

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 79 21 1124
2020 First official language - French 89 11 491

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 16 34 16 23 11 0 0 50 34 919
2020 First official language - French 17 35 19 21 8 0 0 52 29 448
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 10 90 5719
2020 First official language - French 7 93 2095

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 17 83 5722
2020 First official language - French 14 86 2099
2019 First official language - English 22 78 5205
2019 First official language - French 16 84 2034
2017 First official language - English 25 75 5273
2017 First official language - French 18 82 1907
2014 First official language - English 20 80 6827
2014 First official language - French 14 86 2418

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 53 47 946
2020 First official language - French 41 59 295

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 78 22 948
2020 First official language - French 78 22 294
2019 First official language - English 79 21 1101
2019 First official language - French 82 18 318
2017 First official language - English 76 24 1300
2017 First official language - French 76 24 339
2014 First official language - English 77 23 1363
2014 First official language - French 71 29 335

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 41 34 9 8 6 1 0 76 15 745
2020 First official language - French 49 32 6 11 2 0 0 81 13 229
2019 First official language - English 39 34 6 11 9 0 0 73 20 868
2019 First official language - French 44 34 9 9 3 1 0 79 12 261
2017 First official language - English 40 34 6 12 7 1 0 75 19 990
2017 First official language - French 40 39 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 257
2014 First official language - English 39 34 6 12 8 0 0 73 20 1054
2014 First official language - French 44 37 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 29 11 11 7 2 2 70 19 5748
2020 First official language - French 39 34 12 8 3 2 2 76 12 2096
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 31 41 27 1 57 43 5759
2020 First official language - French 29 52 18 1 64 36 2102

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 53 47 1746
2020 First official language - French 54 46 620

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 9 20 15 21 31 1 2 31 53 1746
2020 First official language - French 8 23 18 24 22 1 5 32 49 620

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 7 18 15 20 32 1 7 27 57 1745
2020 First official language - French 8 19 18 21 27 1 7 29 52 617

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 43 19 12 7 7 3 10 70 16 5739
2020 First official language - French 40 16 14 10 6 2 12 65 19 2096
2019 First official language - English 47 16 12 8 10 1 7 68 19 5130
2019 First official language - French 41 15 13 9 11 1 11 63 23 2014
2018 First official language - English 48 15 11 8 9 2 7 69 19 4572
2018 First official language - French 47 11 11 9 10 1 11 66 21 1632
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