2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Electoral Events and Innovation

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 37 45 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 188350
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 47 41 4 5 3 0 0 89 7 616
2020 Elections Canada 44 44 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 40 48 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 76 17 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 187710
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 77 18 2 1 1 0 0 95 2 613
2020 Elections Canada 76 18 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 80 13 3 1 1 2 0 95 2 112

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 38 9 10 3 0 0 78 14 188104
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 40 39 9 7 3 0 1 80 11 617
2020 Elections Canada 39 38 10 8 3 0 1 79 12 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 37 37 11 10 4 0 2 75 14 113

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 33 39 12 11 4 0 1 73 15 187496
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 43 38 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 613
2020 Elections Canada 40 41 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 36 51 10 4 0 0 0 87 4 113

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 45 36 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 186897
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 46 37 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 613
2020 Elections Canada 44 38 10 5 2 0 1 82 8 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 41 37 12 6 2 0 2 80 7 111

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 187730
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 51 31 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 616
2020 Elections Canada 49 32 10 5 4 1 0 82 9 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 47 30 13 6 2 1 0 78 9 113

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 188177
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 45 38 11 3 3 0 0 84 5 615
2020 Elections Canada 44 41 10 2 3 0 0 85 5 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 37 47 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 111

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 33 36 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 188210
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 44 34 14 5 3 0 0 79 7 615
2020 Elections Canada 42 36 13 5 2 0 0 79 8 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 40 33 18 5 3 1 0 74 8 112

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 35 41 11 9 3 0 0 76 13 187222
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 40 43 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 610
2020 Elections Canada 38 45 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 458
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 35 47 13 4 2 0 0 82 5 111

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 36 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 187373
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 60 31 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 611
2020 Elections Canada 58 34 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 459
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 54 40 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 111

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 187805
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 45 35 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 614
2020 Elections Canada 43 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 8 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 42 37 14 5 2 0 0 78 7 112

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 186823
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 56 31 10 2 1 0 1 87 2 612
2020 Elections Canada 54 34 10 1 1 0 0 88 2 460
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 48 42 8 1 1 0 0 90 2 112

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 34 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 187289
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 41 39 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 611
2020 Elections Canada 39 41 11 6 2 0 1 81 8 460
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 38 43 10 6 1 1 1 82 7 111

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 37 33 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 187895
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 43 37 13 5 3 0 0 80 8 613
2020 Elections Canada 41 39 12 5 2 0 0 80 8 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 36 40 14 7 1 1 0 77 8 111

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 36 39 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 186744
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 46 39 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 611
2020 Elections Canada 44 40 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 39 43 14 3 1 0 0 82 4 112

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 46 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 188122
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 51 36 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 615
2020 Elections Canada 49 39 9 3 1 0 0 88 4 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 44 44 10 1 1 0 0 88 2 113

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 32 16 8 5 0 1 70 13 187208
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 42 31 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 609
2020 Elections Canada 40 29 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 459
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 35 37 19 5 2 0 1 74 7 112

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 10 24 35 20 9 1 1 30 34 188088
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 7 23 35 22 10 1 2 33 31 614
2020 Elections Canada 8 22 37 21 9 1 1 31 31 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 8 22 34 27 7 0 2 34 30 113

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 8 15 26 29 19 2 2 50 23 187380
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 4 11 23 30 27 4 2 60 15 612
2020 Elections Canada 4 11 25 31 25 3 1 58 16 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 5 18 24 30 22 2 0 52 23 112

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 13 21 31 20 11 2 2 32 36 187586
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 7 15 33 25 15 4 1 42 24 613
2020 Elections Canada 8 17 33 25 13 4 1 40 26 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 6 15 40 24 12 3 0 37 22 113

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 14 30 29 17 1 2 48 21 187162
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 5 13 24 35 20 1 1 57 19 609
2020 Elections Canada 6 15 26 33 18 1 1 52 21 459
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 7 14 28 39 13 0 0 52 20 111

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 Organization 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 Public Service 12 19 27 23 15 1 2 40 32 187650
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 7 15 24 26 23 3 2 51 24 611
2020 Elections Canada 8 18 25 25 20 3 1 47 27 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 7 18 26 34 13 3 0 48 26 112

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 8 14 24 27 19 4 3 50 24 187087
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 5 13 23 28 24 5 2 55 20 608
2020 Elections Canada 6 13 26 29 21 4 2 53 20 459
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 8 15 26 28 22 2 0 50 24 112

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 12 20 32 20 12 2 2 33 34 187395
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 6 11 30 29 19 3 1 50 18 615
2020 Elections Canada 6 11 32 30 18 3 1 49 18 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 4 14 37 27 15 3 0 43 19 113

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 17 36 26 12 1 1 39 25 187956
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 3 11 32 31 20 1 2 52 15 615
2020 Elections Canada 3 13 35 30 17 0 1 48 16 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 3 11 41 28 16 0 1 45 14 113
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 28 30 17 8 6 6 4 65 16 187998
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 38 32 13 5 2 7 3 78 8 614
2020 Elections Canada 36 35 13 5 2 7 4 78 7 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 30 34 20 5 1 8 2 71 7 113

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 49 28 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 187747
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 60 26 6 6 1 0 0 86 7 615
2020 Elections Canada 58 29 6 5 1 0 0 87 7 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 54 28 8 7 1 0 1 83 8 113

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 54 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 187251
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 68 25 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 614
2020 Elections Canada 67 27 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 68 27 2 2 1 1 0 95 3 113

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 45 35 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 186700
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 56 30 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 610
2020 Elections Canada 55 31 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 54 34 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 112

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 24 11 4 4 6 3 79 9 188004
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 50 22 8 2 3 10 4 84 6 613
2020 Elections Canada 51 22 8 2 3 10 5 84 6 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 56 19 11 3 2 9 1 83 5 113
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 25 14 4 3 1 4 78 8 187985
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 56 22 12 3 2 1 4 82 5 614
2020 Elections Canada 56 22 12 3 1 1 4 82 5 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 53 22 14 6 1 1 3 78 7 113

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 46 30 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 187915
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 52 29 12 4 1 0 1 83 6 612
2020 Elections Canada 51 30 13 4 1 0 0 81 6 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 48 33 14 4 1 0 0 81 5 113

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 51 24 13 5 4 2 2 77 10 187690
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 56 24 12 3 2 1 1 82 5 615
2020 Elections Canada 55 25 12 3 2 1 1 82 5 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 57 24 14 3 1 2 0 82 4 112

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 49 30 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 188026
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 59 26 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 614
2020 Elections Canada 57 29 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 58 24 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 113

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 61 188363
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 36 64 614
2020 Elections Canada 36 64 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 46 54 113

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 52 17 9 3 3 5 12 83 7 188232
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 58 19 5 1 3 4 9 89 5 616
2020 Elections Canada 58 19 5 2 2 5 9 90 5 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 61 22 4 1 1 4 8 94 2 113

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 56 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 188350
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 61 26 8 4 1 0 0 87 6 617
2020 Elections Canada 60 26 7 5 2 0 0 86 6 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 55 32 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 113
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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 29 13 7 5 7 0 73 13 188297
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 52 30 9 3 2 5 0 86 5 616
2020 Elections Canada 49 32 10 3 2 5 0 85 5 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 40 36 11 3 1 9 0 84 4 113

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 35 31 14 9 7 2 0 68 17 187817
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 51 30 11 4 2 2 0 82 7 614
2020 Elections Canada 48 32 12 4 3 1 0 80 7 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 38 35 16 5 2 4 1 76 7 113

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 26 31 17 12 8 5 0 60 21 187771
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 38 34 15 5 3 5 0 75 9 614
2020 Elections Canada 34 36 17 6 4 4 0 73 10 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 25 35 23 7 5 6 0 64 12 112

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 25 34 15 14 9 2 0 61 24 188175
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 33 39 14 9 3 3 0 74 12 616
2020 Elections Canada 29 40 17 9 3 2 0 70 12 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 20 34 24 10 5 6 0 58 17 112

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 41 21 12 5 5 12 4 74 12 188232
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 66 21 8 2 1 1 0 88 3 617
2020 Elections Canada 64 22 9 3 1 1 0 88 4 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 70 17 8 4 0 2 0 88 4 113
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 31 42 15 8 3 1 0 74 11 188081
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 43 42 9 3 1 1 0 86 4 616
2020 Elections Canada 40 45 9 4 1 1 0 85 5 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 33 50 10 6 0 1 0 84 6 113

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 21 36 19 15 7 2 0 59 22 187137
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 28 45 14 8 2 3 0 75 11 612
2020 Elections Canada 24 48 14 9 3 2 0 74 12 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 16 55 12 12 2 3 0 73 15 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 35 36 13 8 5 3 1 73 13 187863
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 35 36 13 9 3 4 1 74 13 615
2020 Elections Canada 31 38 13 10 3 4 1 73 14 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 26 39 18 9 1 6 1 70 11 113

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 37 36 16 6 4 2 0 74 10 187519
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 40 38 15 3 1 3 0 80 5 611
2020 Elections Canada 36 41 16 3 1 3 0 79 5 460
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 32 40 23 3 1 2 0 73 4 112

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 24 25 18 12 10 9 2 55 25 187781
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 29 26 16 7 5 14 3 66 15 615
2020 Elections Canada 27 25 18 8 5 14 2 62 16 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 22 26 18 12 6 14 2 57 22 112

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 33 17 12 8 3 0 61 21 187687
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 37 35 14 7 3 3 0 75 11 614
2020 Elections Canada 34 36 15 8 3 3 0 73 12 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 27 37 20 11 2 3 1 67 13 113

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 24 28 15 14 14 3 2 55 29 188227
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 26 32 13 12 8 5 3 63 22 616
2020 Elections Canada 24 33 13 14 8 5 3 62 24 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 27 38 7 16 7 3 2 68 25 113

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 Organization 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 Public Service 51 23 13 6 4 1 4 77 10 188359
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 55 21 11 6 3 1 3 79 9 616
2020 Elections Canada 54 22 12 7 3 1 3 78 10 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 47 23 20 6 2 0 2 71 8 113

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 Organization 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 Public Service 47 24 14 6 4 1 3 74 11 188093
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 54 21 13 6 3 1 3 78 9 615
2020 Elections Canada 53 21 13 6 4 1 3 77 10 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 48 21 12 11 4 2 3 72 15 113

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 Organization 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 Public Service 74 9 5 2 3 3 4 89 5 187576
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 77 8 4 1 2 4 4 93 3 613
2020 Elections Canada 77 9 4 0 2 4 4 93 2 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 83 6 5 1 0 3 3 94 1 112

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 Organization 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 Public Service 72 11 5 2 2 2 7 91 4 187772
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 74 11 4 1 2 3 6 92 3 612
2020 Elections Canada 74 10 5 2 2 2 6 92 3 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 77 11 2 1 2 4 4 95 3 112

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 24 41 18 9 4 4 0 68 14 187878
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 31 43 15 5 2 3 0 77 7 613
2020 Elections Canada 29 43 17 5 2 3 0 75 8 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 25 48 18 6 0 4 0 75 6 113

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 38 37 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 187243
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 46 39 9 3 2 2 0 87 4 613
2020 Elections Canada 44 41 8 3 2 2 0 87 5 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 37 44 12 2 1 4 0 85 3 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 41 34 13 5 3 4 1 78 8 187651
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 44 32 12 3 3 6 1 81 6 613
2020 Elections Canada 41 34 12 4 3 7 1 80 7 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 43 32 14 2 1 8 0 82 3 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 38 32 16 5 3 6 1 75 8 188080
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 29 29 19 6 3 14 1 68 10 617
2020 Elections Canada 25 30 19 8 3 15 1 65 12 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 22 34 17 10 0 17 0 67 12 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 44 30 11 5 4 4 2 79 10 187541
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 47 30 10 4 2 5 2 82 6 608
2020 Elections Canada 47 30 11 4 1 6 2 82 6 459
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 48 29 12 5 0 7 0 82 5 113

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 53 31 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 187707
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 65 28 5 2 1 0 0 93 3 611
2020 Elections Canada 64 28 5 2 0 0 0 93 3 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 67 29 2 1 0 1 0 97 1 112

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 44 31 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 187475
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 54 32 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 609
2020 Elections Canada 52 33 7 5 2 1 0 85 7 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 50 36 6 6 1 1 0 87 7 113

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 42 33 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 186722
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 606
2020 Elections Canada 50 35 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 456
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 44 38 13 5 0 1 0 82 5 111

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 25 17 9 6 3 1 66 16 187915
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 43 26 18 7 3 2 1 71 11 613
2020 Elections Canada 41 27 18 6 4 2 1 71 11 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 44 23 16 9 3 2 2 70 13 113
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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 24 41 35 188494
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 24 39 36 617
2020 Elections Canada 24 39 36 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 28 39 33 113

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 17 38 28 4 6 6 45796
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 7 22 43 4 21 3 150
2020 Elections Canada 4 22 43 5 21 5 112
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 3 42 32 3 16 3 31
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 188242
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 7 93 617
2020 Elections Canada 6 94 465

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 52 18665
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 39 61 46
2020 Elections Canada 30 70 29

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 62 38 18665
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 67 33 46
2020 Elections Canada 73 27 29

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 18665
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 0 100 46
2020 Elections Canada 0 100 29

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 18665

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 18665

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 61 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 26 74 46
2020 Elections Canada 29 71 29

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 41 59 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 39 61 46
2020 Elections Canada 41 59 29

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 47 53 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 39 61 46
2020 Elections Canada 34 66 29

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 43 57 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 41 59 46
2020 Elections Canada 41 59 29

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 33 67 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 25 75 46
2020 Elections Canada 27 73 29

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 54 46 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 52 48 46
2020 Elections Canada 48 52 29

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 38 62 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 19 81 46
2020 Elections Canada 17 83 29

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 0 100 46
2020 Elections Canada 0 100 29

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18664

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 13 87 46

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 52 48 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 41 59 46
2020 Elections Canada 37 63 29

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 25 75 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 24 76 46
2020 Elections Canada 25 75 29

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 16 84 18664
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 19 81 46
2020 Elections Canada 17 83 29

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 51 49 18666
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 48 52 46
2020 Elections Canada 50 50 29

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 30 70 46
2020 Elections Canada 31 69 29

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 18666
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 14 86 46

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 80 18666
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 14 86 46
2020 Elections Canada 19 81 29

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18666

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 18666
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 11 89 46

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 40 60 46
2020 Elections Canada 31 69 29

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 17329

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 17329

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 17329

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 17329

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 17329

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 32 68 17329

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 49 51 17329

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 17329

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 57 43 17329

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 17329

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 17 17 7 6 27 7 56 19 188041
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 22 14 15 3 3 33 9 63 11 617
2020 Elections Canada 19 15 15 3 3 36 9 62 11 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 21 14 13 5 2 38 6 63 13 113

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 35 29 15 6 5 8 1 71 12 187964
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 35 28 14 4 2 15 2 76 7 617
2020 Elections Canada 32 30 15 4 2 16 2 74 7 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 32 34 10 5 1 17 0 80 8 113
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 188014
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 5 95 616
2020 Elections Canada 4 96 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 4 96 112

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 36 64 12247
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 15 85 29

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 77 23 12247
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 65 35 29
2020 Elections Canada 70 30 20

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 12247
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 0 100 29
2020 Elections Canada 0 100 20

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 19 81 29

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 28 72 12245
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 28 72 29

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 80 12245

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 17 83 12245
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 20 80 29

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 6 94 12245

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 26 74 12245
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 21 79 29
2020 Elections Canada 25 75 20

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 12245
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 17 83 29

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 12245

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 12245
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 0 100 29
2020 Elections Canada 0 100 20

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12245

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 23 77 29
2020 Elections Canada 29 71 20

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 1 99 12245
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 0 100 29
2020 Elections Canada 0 100 20

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 16 84 12245
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 18 82 29

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 0 100 12245
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 0 100 29
2020 Elections Canada 0 100 20

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 30 70 12247
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 23 77 29
2020 Elections Canada 30 70 20

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 12247

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 17 83 12247

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2020 Elections Canada 0 100 20

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 6 94 12247

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 52 12247
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 59 41 29
2020 Elections Canada 49 51 20

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 15 85 11497

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 28 72 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 46 54 11497

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 63 37 11497

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 22 17 18 4 4 29 6 60 12 187795
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 24 15 16 2 1 34 8 67 6 616
2020 Elections Canada 19 17 16 3 1 37 7 65 7 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 22 19 13 3 0 38 5 72 5 113

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 36 30 16 4 3 9 1 73 9 187913
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 36 28 15 3 1 16 1 77 5 617
2020 Elections Canada 32 29 16 3 1 17 1 75 5 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 32 34 13 3 0 17 1 80 3 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 6 21 17 39 12 1 10 66 3416
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 34 25 18 11 11 0 1 60 22 188246
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 44 25 15 7 7 0 2 70 14 615
2020 Elections Canada 45 24 15 7 7 0 2 70 14 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 45 27 15 5 7 0 1 72 13 112

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 28 19 10 9 0 1 62 19 187765
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 43 26 18 6 6 0 0 69 13 614
2020 Elections Canada 44 24 18 6 7 0 0 69 13 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 35 28 20 8 8 0 0 63 16 113

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 21 27 25 15 11 0 1 48 26 188096
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 25 26 23 15 10 0 0 51 25 614
2020 Elections Canada 22 25 25 16 12 0 0 47 28 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 17 24 32 15 12 0 0 41 27 113

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 31 29 20 11 7 0 2 61 18 187628
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 35 29 18 10 7 1 1 65 17 611
2020 Elections Canada 31 30 19 12 7 1 1 62 19 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 27 32 22 9 9 0 1 59 19 112

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 24 21 14 12 1 1 52 26 187371
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 33 25 21 13 7 1 1 59 20 614
2020 Elections Canada 29 25 22 13 8 1 1 56 22 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 31 21 23 16 7 1 0 52 24 113

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 23 13 7 5 0 4 74 13 187251
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 48 25 15 6 5 1 1 74 11 606
2020 Elections Canada 45 24 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 458
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 40 29 19 6 6 0 1 69 12 112

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 27 21 12 10 0 1 58 21 187793
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 34 30 17 9 8 1 1 64 18 612
2020 Elections Canada 32 28 20 11 9 0 1 61 19 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 28 28 22 12 11 0 0 56 22 112

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 23 18 10 9 0 6 60 21 187713
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 38 23 18 9 7 1 5 64 17 612
2020 Elections Canada 39 22 18 10 6 1 5 64 17 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 32 19 19 15 10 1 5 53 27 112

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 33 19 8 5 1 1 68 13 187500
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 42 33 16 5 2 0 1 76 8 613
2020 Elections Canada 38 34 18 6 2 0 1 73 8 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 32 35 21 9 1 0 1 68 11 112

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 26 32 22 12 7 1 1 59 19 187397
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 33 32 21 10 4 0 0 65 14 611
2020 Elections Canada 29 34 22 11 4 0 0 63 15 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 20 39 21 13 7 0 0 59 20 112

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 187439
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 40 34 17 7 3 0 0 74 9 611
2020 Elections Canada 35 37 17 6 3 0 0 73 9 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 24 46 20 7 3 0 0 70 10 110

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 26 14 8 6 1 1 72 14 187021
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 51 27 11 7 3 0 1 80 9 614
2020 Elections Canada 48 30 10 7 3 0 1 79 10 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 43 35 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 112

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 30 21 11 6 0 1 61 17 187621
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 30 30 25 10 5 0 0 60 15 612
2020 Elections Canada 28 31 25 10 6 0 0 59 16 460
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 27 29 23 15 5 0 1 56 21 112

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 28 31 22 12 8 0 1 59 19 187551
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 37 32 18 6 5 0 0 70 12 613
2020 Elections Canada 34 34 19 6 5 0 0 69 11 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 37 35 17 3 7 0 0 72 11 111

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 28 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 186877
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 50 27 14 4 3 1 1 79 7 614
2020 Elections Canada 49 28 14 4 3 1 2 78 8 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 45 26 16 5 6 0 3 73 11 112

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 35 20 8 4 0 0 68 13 187065
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 37 36 17 6 3 0 0 73 10 614
2020 Elections Canada 34 36 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 25 42 20 5 7 0 0 68 12 112

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 68 17 7 2 2 1 4 89 4 186977
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 69 17 6 3 1 1 4 90 4 611
2020 Elections Canada 68 17 6 3 1 1 4 89 4 460
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 70 13 10 0 1 0 6 88 1 110

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 76 10 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 186882
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 81 8 3 2 2 1 3 93 3 607
2020 Elections Canada 81 8 3 2 2 1 3 93 3 457
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 84 8 3 1 1 1 2 95 2 110

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 20 7 3 2 0 2 89 4 186557
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 74 16 6 1 0 0 2 92 1 607
2020 Elections Canada 73 16 7 1 0 0 2 91 2 456
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 68 19 12 0 1 0 1 87 1 112

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 Organization 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 Public Service 66 16 8 4 4 0 1 84 9 186974
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 74 14 5 3 2 0 1 89 6 611
2020 Elections Canada 72 14 6 4 2 0 2 87 6 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 68 21 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 111

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 Organization 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 Public Service 61 11 4 2 1 0 21 91 3 187272
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 69 11 5 1 1 0 13 93 2 612
2020 Elections Canada 67 13 6 1 1 0 13 92 2 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 62 15 6 1 1 0 14 90 2 112

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 Organization 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 Public Service 68 18 7 2 1 0 3 89 4 187971
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 75 14 5 2 1 0 3 92 2 616
2020 Elections Canada 73 14 6 2 1 0 4 91 3 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 65 19 10 1 0 1 4 89 1 113

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 68 16 7 4 4 0 2 86 8 188032
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 57 18 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 615
2020 Elections Canada 56 19 13 5 6 0 2 76 11 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 53 20 15 5 6 0 1 73 12 113

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 30 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 188018
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 51 28 13 4 3 0 1 80 7 617
2020 Elections Canada 48 28 15 4 3 0 1 77 8 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 42 30 19 5 3 0 1 73 8 113

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 Organization 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 Public Service 27 40 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 188168
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 32 43 18 6 2 0 0 75 7 617
2020 Elections Canada 30 44 17 6 2 0 0 75 8 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 24 45 20 9 2 0 0 69 11 113

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 33 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 188144
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 19 33 33 12 3 0 0 52 15 617
2020 Elections Canada 17 33 34 13 3 0 0 50 17 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 15 32 37 13 4 0 0 46 17 113

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 11 20 38 21 9 0 0 31 31 187534
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 7 17 39 25 12 0 0 37 24 612
2020 Elections Canada 8 18 39 24 11 0 0 35 26 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 9 14 42 24 12 0 0 36 23 112

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 40 39 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 187949
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 31 37 19 6 3 4 0 71 9 615
2020 Elections Canada 27 40 20 7 3 4 0 69 10 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 20 36 27 11 3 3 1 58 14 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 35 32 14 10 6 3 0 70 16 187564
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 37 32 15 8 3 6 0 73 11 615
2020 Elections Canada 33 34 17 8 3 5 0 70 12 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 23 32 23 14 4 5 0 57 19 113

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 28 12 11 8 1 1 69 20 187730
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 43 29 9 12 5 1 1 74 17 613
2020 Elections Canada 41 31 10 13 5 0 0 72 18 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 38 31 13 14 3 0 1 70 17 113

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 27 13 4 4 3 1 79 8 187225
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 52 28 9 4 2 4 1 84 6 615
2020 Elections Canada 52 29 10 4 2 3 0 84 6 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 49 29 14 3 1 4 1 81 4 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 34 33 15 10 7 2 0 68 17 188058
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 42 34 14 5 3 1 0 77 8 616
2020 Elections Canada 40 36 14 6 3 1 0 76 10 464
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 37 34 16 11 3 0 0 70 13 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 39 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 188293
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 50 37 7 4 2 1 0 88 5 614
2020 Elections Canada 48 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 38 45 10 3 3 0 1 84 6 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 38 37 12 9 4 1 0 76 13 187495
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 49 36 8 5 2 1 0 86 7 614
2020 Elections Canada 46 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 463
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 38 42 10 7 3 0 1 80 10 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 35 37 17 6 3 1 1 74 9 186885
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 43 35 16 2 1 1 2 80 4 611
2020 Elections Canada 40 38 16 3 2 0 2 80 4 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 31 35 21 3 4 2 4 70 8 112

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 45 34 12 4 2 1 1 81 7 187583
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 57 32 6 2 1 1 1 91 3 613
2020 Elections Canada 56 34 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 46 38 10 2 0 1 4 87 2 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 65 18 6 1 1 7 3 92 2 187791
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 81 15 1 0 1 0 0 98 1 614
2020 Elections Canada 80 17 1 0 0 0 1 98 0 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 82 16 1 0 0 0 1 99 0 113

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 50 33 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 187455
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 50 31 9 4 2 3 1 84 6 612
2020 Elections Canada 49 34 8 4 1 2 1 86 6 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 39 41 9 7 0 1 3 83 8 113

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 50 29 9 7 5 1 0 80 12 187389
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 55 31 4 5 3 0 1 87 9 613
2020 Elections Canada 55 32 5 5 3 0 1 87 8 461
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 53 36 3 5 2 0 1 90 7 112

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 52 28 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 187701
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 61 27 6 2 2 1 1 90 4 612
2020 Elections Canada 60 29 6 2 2 1 1 90 4 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 51 35 5 4 3 2 1 88 6 113

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 23 47 13 12 3 1 1 71 15 44705
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 29 45 12 11 4 0 0 73 14 194
2020 Elections Canada 25 45 14 12 4 0 0 70 16 157
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 18 36 18 19 9 0 0 54 28 45

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 89 11 44722
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 94 6 195
2020 Elections Canada 94 6 158
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 91 9 45

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 35 18 18 8 0 0 56 26 41680
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 24 31 14 24 8 0 0 54 32 184
2020 Elections Canada 20 30 14 27 9 0 0 50 36 149
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 15 24 17 26 18 0 0 39 44 41
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 187153
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 8 92 609
2020 Elections Canada 8 92 457
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 8 92 113

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 187417
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 11 89 609
2020 Elections Canada 11 89 458
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 8 92 113

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 50 50 24105
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 37 63 66
2020 Elections Canada 37 63 50

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 79 21 24104
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 79 21 66
2020 Elections Canada 74 26 50

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 19149
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 49 45 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 52
2020 Elections Canada 42 50 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 37

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 30 9 5 3 2 3 82 8 187986
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 53 31 7 5 1 2 2 87 6 613
2020 Elections Canada 51 34 7 5 1 1 2 88 5 462
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 48 35 7 5 0 3 1 87 6 113
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 29 50 20 1 63 37 188516
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 25 54 17 3 68 32 617
2020 Elections Canada 24 57 17 3 71 29 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 27 52 19 2 66 34 113

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 37 63 53712
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 51 49 157
2020 Elections Canada 49 51 110
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 57 43 30

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 20 17 20 26 1 4 34 49 53684
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 12 28 12 27 17 0 2 42 46 157
2020 Elections Canada 8 32 13 27 17 0 2 41 46 110
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 3 32 7 37 21 0 0 36 58 30

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 16 15 21 36 1 3 24 60 53711
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 8 14 15 28 22 1 12 25 58 157
2020 Elections Canada 7 14 14 30 21 2 13 24 60 110
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 3 14 10 33 20 3 16 22 65 30

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 Organization 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 Public Service 45 18 12 7 6 2 10 71 15 188101
2020 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer 44 18 12 5 4 3 13 74 11 617
2020 Elections Canada 43 18 14 5 4 3 14 73 10 465
2020 Electoral Events and Innovation 42 20 13 6 3 4 13 74 10 113
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