2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 110. What is your first official language?

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 33 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 208
2020 First official language - French 49 37 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 214
2019 First official language - English 45 34 7 10 5 0 0 79 14 188
2019 First official language - French 38 43 11 5 4 0 0 80 8 185
2018 First official language - English 39 43 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 154
2018 First official language - French 38 40 13 6 3 0 0 77 9 161
2017 First official language - English 33 46 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 159
2017 First official language - French 35 41 12 6 5 0 0 76 11 193

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 45 38 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 209
2020 First official language - French 49 37 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 215
2019 First official language - English 47 30 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 187
2019 First official language - French 38 38 12 8 3 0 0 76 11 184
2018 First official language - English 46 34 11 4 5 1 0 80 9 156
2018 First official language - French 37 39 13 5 4 1 0 77 10 160
2017 First official language - English 54 24 9 6 6 1 0 79 12 158
2017 First official language - French 36 38 11 7 8 1 0 74 15 192

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 53 36 8 1 2 0 0 89 3 208
2020 First official language - French 59 32 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 213
2019 First official language - English 60 21 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 186
2019 First official language - French 50 34 12 3 1 0 0 83 5 183
2018 First official language - English 55 30 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 154
2018 First official language - French 58 29 9 2 2 0 0 86 4 160
2017 First official language - English 59 29 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 159
2017 First official language - French 51 35 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 193

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 53 33 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 210
2020 First official language - French 55 33 9 1 2 0 0 89 3 215
2019 First official language - English 48 30 10 7 3 0 2 80 10 188
2019 First official language - French 43 41 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 185
2018 First official language - English 45 37 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 155
2018 First official language - French 51 33 10 2 3 0 0 84 5 161
2017 First official language - English 57 27 6 5 4 0 0 84 9 157
2017 First official language - French 40 39 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 56 27 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 207
2020 First official language - French 62 22 9 4 1 1 1 86 5 213
2019 First official language - English 53 26 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 188
2019 First official language - French 45 29 16 5 3 3 0 76 8 185
2018 First official language - English 40 37 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 157
2018 First official language - French 40 30 21 6 3 1 0 70 9 158
2017 First official language - English 56 20 9 7 6 1 0 78 14 158
2017 First official language - French 37 31 20 4 8 1 0 68 12 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 54 32 7 4 3 0 0 86 6 208
2020 First official language - French 62 25 9 3 1 0 0 88 4 212
2019 First official language - English 51 27 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 187
2019 First official language - French 44 32 17 5 2 0 0 76 7 184
2018 First official language - English 39 36 11 11 3 1 0 75 14 155
2018 First official language - French 39 34 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 158
2017 First official language - English 57 21 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 159
2017 First official language - French 36 31 20 4 8 0 0 68 12 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 44 22 20 2 6 5 1 70 9 209
2020 First official language - French 55 21 12 5 3 2 1 78 9 212
2019 First official language - English 43 17 20 8 7 4 0 63 16 187
2019 First official language - French 36 25 22 7 7 3 0 63 15 185
2018 First official language - English 32 22 23 12 7 3 1 56 20 157
2018 First official language - French 40 17 24 11 7 1 1 57 18 159
2017 First official language - English 40 17 13 11 9 9 1 64 22 159
2017 First official language - French 33 27 16 9 12 3 0 62 21 194
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 60 18 9 5 0 1 5 84 6 210
2020 First official language - French 54 25 9 2 2 2 5 86 4 214
2019 First official language - English 45 27 15 3 5 1 5 76 8 188
2019 First official language - French 44 24 13 3 2 0 14 79 6 185

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 58 26 9 3 3 0 1 85 6 209
2020 First official language - French 60 26 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 213
2019 First official language - English 53 27 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 188
2019 First official language - French 50 31 7 6 4 0 2 82 10 184
2018 First official language - English 45 34 10 7 3 2 0 81 9 153
2018 First official language - French 41 42 9 4 3 1 1 84 8 160
2017 First official language - English 61 19 8 3 7 1 1 82 11 158
2017 First official language - French 47 31 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 70 15 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 209
2020 First official language - French 71 19 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 215
2019 First official language - English 58 25 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 187
2019 First official language - French 52 27 10 7 3 0 2 80 10 185
2018 First official language - English 52 28 10 7 2 1 0 80 9 154
2018 First official language - French 51 27 14 4 4 0 1 78 8 159
2017 First official language - English 69 16 5 5 5 0 0 85 11 159
2017 First official language - French 55 25 11 5 4 0 0 81 9 194

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 57 24 6 2 3 6 1 88 5 210
2020 First official language - French 52 28 10 2 1 7 0 85 4 214
2019 First official language - English 51 24 8 8 3 6 0 80 12 188
2019 First official language - French 34 38 16 6 2 3 0 75 9 184
2018 First official language - English 46 29 11 4 3 6 0 80 8 156
2018 First official language - French 29 38 15 10 2 5 0 71 13 160
2017 First official language - English 54 18 8 7 7 6 0 77 14 159
2017 First official language - French 27 39 11 10 6 7 0 71 17 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 53 29 6 5 4 3 1 85 9 209
2020 First official language - French 50 31 11 5 1 3 0 83 6 212
2019 First official language - English 47 29 6 11 4 4 0 79 15 187
2019 First official language - French 32 36 16 7 5 3 0 70 13 184
2018 First official language - English 38 32 11 9 6 4 0 73 16 156
2018 First official language - French 29 34 18 11 6 2 0 64 18 161
2017 First official language - English 55 20 7 7 7 3 0 78 15 159
2017 First official language - French 26 32 18 10 10 4 0 61 21 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 45 29 7 7 4 7 1 81 12 209
2020 First official language - French 42 34 15 4 0 6 0 80 4 215
2019 First official language - English 34 33 14 6 9 4 0 69 16 188
2019 First official language - French 28 32 17 12 4 6 0 64 17 184
2018 First official language - English 29 30 16 11 7 7 0 64 19 156
2018 First official language - French 21 30 24 15 7 2 0 52 23 159
2017 First official language - English 47 19 11 8 9 5 0 70 18 159
2017 First official language - French 19 28 22 12 9 9 0 52 23 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 33 9 10 6 4 1 74 17 209
2020 First official language - French 41 36 12 7 1 3 0 80 8 215
2019 First official language - English 31 36 13 11 8 2 0 68 19 188
2019 First official language - French 24 37 16 15 5 1 0 62 21 184
2018 First official language - English 25 35 10 20 7 2 0 61 28 156
2018 First official language - French 22 36 16 18 7 1 0 58 25 162
2017 First official language - English 40 25 9 12 10 4 0 68 23 159
2017 First official language - French 21 35 16 9 13 5 0 60 23 193
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 42 38 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 209
2020 First official language - French 49 34 11 1 4 0 0 83 5 215
2019 First official language - English 45 29 11 9 4 0 2 76 13 188
2019 First official language - French 35 38 17 7 3 0 0 73 11 184
2018 First official language - English 39 37 7 10 5 1 0 77 16 154
2018 First official language - French 34 37 13 12 4 0 0 71 16 161
2017 First official language - English 51 28 7 7 7 1 0 79 14 159
2017 First official language - French 33 37 16 5 8 1 0 71 13 193

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 36 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 209
2020 First official language - French 43 43 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 213
2019 First official language - English 50 31 8 8 2 0 2 82 10 188
2019 First official language - French 41 43 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 182
2018 First official language - English 44 30 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 155
2018 First official language - French 31 44 15 5 5 0 1 75 10 162
2017 First official language - English 52 27 6 9 5 0 0 79 15 159
2017 First official language - French 35 39 10 11 4 1 0 75 15 191

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 57 25 8 6 2 0 1 84 9 209
2020 First official language - French 56 30 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 214
2019 First official language - English 45 34 8 5 7 0 0 80 13 188
2019 First official language - French 40 28 14 8 5 0 5 71 14 185
2018 First official language - English 41 37 11 8 2 1 0 79 10 154
2018 First official language - French 42 35 11 4 4 1 3 81 8 159
2017 First official language - English 49 23 7 6 6 1 8 79 13 159
2017 First official language - French 43 32 11 6 6 1 1 76 12 193

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 48 35 5 7 3 0 1 84 11 207
2020 First official language - French 42 43 8 3 2 0 1 86 6 213
2019 First official language - English 41 39 7 9 1 0 4 83 10 186
2019 First official language - French 44 37 7 8 3 0 2 82 12 185
2018 First official language - English 35 43 5 14 2 0 1 79 16 153
2018 First official language - French 43 36 8 7 4 0 2 81 11 161
2017 First official language - English 50 31 3 12 4 0 1 81 16 159
2017 First official language - French 40 38 11 5 5 0 1 79 10 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 61 18 11 2 2 3 3 84 4 209
2020 First official language - French 62 21 11 2 1 2 1 86 3 215

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 41 35 10 6 6 3 0 78 12 210
2020 First official language - French 47 32 12 3 1 3 0 82 5 214
2019 First official language - English 35 30 11 10 9 7 0 69 19 187
2019 First official language - French 37 37 16 5 4 2 0 75 9 181
2018 First official language - English 26 35 10 13 11 4 1 64 25 157
2018 First official language - French 33 36 16 10 3 1 0 70 14 159
2017 First official language - English 47 13 6 11 9 12 1 69 24 159
2017 First official language - French 34 31 14 9 7 5 1 68 17 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 34 26 12 11 10 4 3 64 23 209
2020 First official language - French 34 25 14 11 6 4 5 66 19 214
2019 First official language - English 31 17 11 13 18 8 2 53 35 187
2019 First official language - French 21 31 14 13 11 6 5 58 26 184
2018 First official language - English 19 29 10 20 16 4 3 51 39 157
2018 First official language - French 21 30 18 12 12 3 4 54 26 161
2017 First official language - English 23 23 7 15 19 4 9 53 39 159
2017 First official language - French 24 21 16 12 17 2 7 50 32 193

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 23 11 8 4 0 4 76 12 210
2020 First official language - French 58 18 11 3 1 1 7 83 5 215
2019 First official language - English 57 21 8 6 2 1 5 83 9 187
2019 First official language - French 59 20 8 3 4 3 4 84 7 185

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 59 21 12 2 2 1 3 83 5 209
2020 First official language - French 63 20 8 1 0 2 5 90 2 215
2019 First official language - English 60 15 10 6 4 2 3 78 11 186
2019 First official language - French 60 17 7 2 2 3 10 88 4 185

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 82 4 5 1 2 3 4 92 3 210
2020 First official language - French 76 9 4 1 1 1 7 93 3 215
2019 First official language - English 80 3 4 2 3 4 4 90 6 186
2019 First official language - French 70 6 4 2 1 4 13 91 4 183

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 82 5 3 0 2 2 6 95 3 210
2020 First official language - French 75 8 3 0 0 1 13 97 0 215
2019 First official language - English 82 5 2 2 0 2 7 96 2 185
2019 First official language - French 78 2 0 3 0 2 14 95 4 184

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 36 6 4 3 0 0 86 8 208
2020 First official language - French 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 214
2019 First official language - English 44 31 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 188
2019 First official language - French 38 34 15 8 4 0 1 73 12 183
2018 First official language - English 46 30 11 7 6 1 0 76 13 155
2018 First official language - French 38 37 11 7 5 0 1 76 12 161
2017 First official language - English 57 22 6 11 4 0 1 80 15 159
2017 First official language - French 32 40 15 7 5 0 1 72 13 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 52 30 9 5 4 0 0 83 9 209
2020 First official language - French 50 32 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 215
2019 First official language - English 49 22 17 7 2 0 2 73 10 188
2019 First official language - French 39 31 22 4 4 0 0 70 8 183
2018 First official language - English 44 34 11 7 3 1 0 78 11 156
2018 First official language - French 38 34 16 7 4 0 0 72 12 160
2017 First official language - English 56 22 8 6 6 1 1 80 12 159
2017 First official language - French 37 36 14 6 5 1 1 74 11 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 51 35 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 209
2020 First official language - French 47 39 9 3 2 0 1 86 4 213
2019 First official language - English 45 35 13 6 1 0 0 80 7 187
2019 First official language - French 40 41 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 182
2018 First official language - English 45 32 12 8 3 0 0 77 10 154
2018 First official language - French 40 40 11 7 3 0 0 80 10 158
2017 First official language - English 57 25 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 159
2017 First official language - French 36 40 14 6 3 0 0 76 10 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 39 43 11 5 1 1 0 83 7 210
2020 First official language - French 39 40 12 3 0 5 0 84 4 214
2019 First official language - English 35 36 14 5 4 5 0 75 10 187
2019 First official language - French 27 44 13 8 2 5 0 75 11 185
2018 First official language - English 27 44 13 9 2 4 0 75 12 156
2018 First official language - French 30 37 18 6 3 3 2 71 10 161
2017 First official language - English 45 27 11 7 5 4 2 76 13 158
2017 First official language - French 27 35 18 6 8 5 1 66 15 194

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 61 25 5 6 3 0 0 85 9 208
2020 First official language - French 59 26 5 7 2 0 1 86 10 212
2019 First official language - English 58 27 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 188
2019 First official language - French 56 28 6 7 1 0 0 85 8 185
2018 First official language - English 52 28 10 4 5 0 1 81 9 154
2018 First official language - French 51 30 10 5 3 1 1 82 7 158
2017 First official language - English 57 30 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 159
2017 First official language - French 48 32 10 5 2 0 2 82 8 194

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 40 28 19 6 7 0 0 68 13 209
2020 First official language - French 42 31 18 6 3 0 0 73 8 214
2019 First official language - English 53 29 12 3 3 0 0 83 6 186
2019 First official language - French 61 21 10 6 1 0 0 82 7 181
2018 First official language - English 47 32 13 5 4 0 0 79 8 156
2018 First official language - French 48 26 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 162
2017 First official language - English 51 30 9 2 0 0 8 89 2 159
2017 First official language - French 46 35 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 194

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 39 61 209
2020 First official language - French 40 60 215

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 65 9 8 2 0 4 11 87 3 209
2020 First official language - French 66 13 7 1 0 3 10 91 2 215

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 24 37 39 209
2020 First official language - French 21 44 35 215
2019 First official language - English 38 27 35 187
2019 First official language - French 34 25 41 185
2018 First official language - English 31 28 41 157
2018 First official language - French 30 38 33 162
2017 First official language - English 33 30 37 159
2017 First official language - French 34 37 29 194

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 17 27 44 4 4 4 51
2020 First official language - French 7 19 59 0 13 2 47
2019 First official language - English 9 17 43 10 18 3 60
2019 First official language - French 8 17 64 3 5 3 64
2018 First official language - English 7 13 51 16 10 3 48
2018 First official language - French 12 6 72 5 0 4 51
2017 First official language - English 5 9 43 3 30 11 52
2017 First official language - French 14 8 59 6 3 11 68
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 62 33 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 207
2020 First official language - French 62 32 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 215
2019 First official language - English 59 31 8 0 1 0 0 91 1 188
2019 First official language - French 57 31 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 184
2018 First official language - English 63 30 5 1 1 1 0 93 2 156
2018 First official language - French 58 33 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 161
2017 First official language - English 65 25 4 4 2 0 0 91 5 159
2017 First official language - French 45 36 13 3 2 0 0 81 5 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 47 37 8 5 2 2 0 85 6 208
2020 First official language - French 46 38 10 3 0 2 0 86 4 214
2019 First official language - English 45 38 8 8 1 1 0 83 9 188
2019 First official language - French 41 43 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 185
2018 First official language - English 41 41 10 5 3 1 0 83 8 157
2018 First official language - French 37 36 19 4 2 1 1 75 6 162
2017 First official language - English 53 25 10 5 5 2 0 80 10 159
2017 First official language - French 33 39 16 5 3 3 0 74 9 194

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 5 12 34 30 17 1 2 48 17 210
2020 First official language - French 4 21 34 26 11 1 3 38 27 214
2019 First official language - English 7 8 34 28 18 0 5 48 16 187
2019 First official language - French 7 22 26 23 18 2 2 42 30 184
2018 First official language - English 7 11 32 30 16 1 2 48 19 154
2018 First official language - French 6 26 27 26 13 0 1 40 33 160
2017 First official language - English 5 12 24 22 27 1 10 54 19 158
2017 First official language - French 8 28 27 18 14 2 3 34 38 193

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 2 8 16 41 28 2 3 72 10 210
2020 First official language - French 2 11 15 37 25 6 4 69 14 213
2019 First official language - English 7 7 18 28 34 4 2 66 14 187
2019 First official language - French 5 11 23 30 23 5 3 57 18 183
2018 First official language - English 7 19 20 27 24 1 2 53 26 154
2018 First official language - French 8 14 28 27 17 5 0 47 23 162
2017 First official language - English 7 8 13 25 32 1 13 67 18 158
2017 First official language - French 9 12 32 20 16 4 7 40 24 191

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 3 11 30 31 21 1 2 54 15 209
2020 First official language - French 4 15 24 33 15 3 7 53 21 213
2019 First official language - English 6 11 28 25 24 2 4 52 18 187
2019 First official language - French 7 17 24 20 25 2 4 48 26 185
2018 First official language - English 3 14 38 23 17 2 3 42 18 155
2018 First official language - French 12 16 29 18 16 6 2 37 30 161
2017 First official language - English 7 7 24 22 26 2 13 56 16 159
2017 First official language - French 14 18 26 18 14 4 5 36 35 194

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 5 6 24 37 26 0 2 64 11 209
2020 First official language - French 2 9 29 36 20 0 4 58 11 212
2019 First official language - English 5 5 19 34 33 1 4 70 10 187
2019 First official language - French 3 12 26 24 29 0 5 56 16 183
2018 First official language - English 2 6 30 32 27 1 3 61 9 156
2018 First official language - French 4 5 35 32 21 2 1 55 9 161
2017 First official language - English 1 6 31 26 23 1 13 56 8 157
2017 First official language - French 5 7 33 28 21 2 4 53 12 193

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 7 11 31 26 21 1 3 49 19 209
2020 First official language - French 8 18 21 23 24 2 4 50 28 213
2019 First official language - English 6 15 23 27 24 1 4 54 22 187
2019 First official language - French 8 18 19 27 20 2 7 52 28 184
2018 First official language - English 7 16 29 23 20 3 4 45 24 156
2018 First official language - French 10 24 21 26 16 1 3 43 36 162
2017 First official language - English 5 10 22 19 29 2 14 56 17 158
2017 First official language - French 10 18 23 16 24 2 8 44 30 193

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 2 8 24 34 25 5 3 64 10 209
2020 First official language - French 4 9 23 24 28 6 5 59 16 214
2019 First official language - English 6 10 23 32 24 3 4 59 16 188
2019 First official language - French 9 15 30 23 15 5 3 41 27 183
2018 First official language - English 12 10 22 26 23 3 4 52 24 154
2018 First official language - French 11 27 25 19 11 5 3 32 41 162
2017 First official language - English 7 4 17 24 32 3 14 67 12 158
2017 First official language - French 9 15 26 20 19 4 6 44 27 192

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 6 10 22 35 21 4 2 60 18 210
2020 First official language - French 1 14 29 28 21 4 4 53 16 213
2019 First official language - English 7 9 19 39 23 1 2 64 17 187
2019 First official language - French 5 17 28 25 19 3 3 47 23 183
2018 First official language - English 6 13 32 25 20 3 1 47 20 155
2018 First official language - French 11 12 36 19 14 4 4 36 25 162
2017 First official language - English 7 10 22 17 30 2 12 55 19 159
2017 First official language - French 11 10 33 19 17 4 7 40 24 194

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 4 13 33 29 19 0 2 50 17 210
2020 First official language - French 4 11 30 33 18 1 3 53 16 213
2019 First official language - English 3 11 28 25 29 1 2 56 15 187
2019 First official language - French 6 14 22 27 25 2 4 55 21 185

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 29 39 12 8 6 5 1 73 14 207
2020 First official language - French 37 36 14 8 1 3 0 76 9 212
2019 First official language - English 30 35 16 10 4 4 0 68 15 187
2019 First official language - French 27 36 16 14 5 2 0 64 19 183

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 59 25 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 209
2020 First official language - French 66 24 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 214
2019 First official language - English 52 22 9 12 3 3 0 77 15 187
2019 First official language - French 55 31 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 185
2018 First official language - English 48 27 10 9 5 2 0 76 14 156
2018 First official language - French 53 30 7 7 3 0 1 84 9 161
2017 First official language - English 63 17 8 4 6 1 1 82 10 159
2017 First official language - French 49 29 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 68 22 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 208
2020 First official language - French 69 26 2 3 1 0 0 95 3 211
2019 First official language - English 60 29 5 3 3 0 0 89 5 186
2019 First official language - French 63 28 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 184
2018 First official language - English 55 34 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 156
2018 First official language - French 60 31 6 1 1 0 1 92 2 161
2017 First official language - English 64 22 5 6 2 0 1 87 8 159
2017 First official language - French 53 31 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 62 25 6 2 2 3 1 90 4 208
2020 First official language - French 58 34 7 0 0 0 0 92 1 212
2019 First official language - English 54 28 10 6 1 1 0 83 7 188
2019 First official language - French 48 35 11 4 0 1 0 84 4 183
2018 First official language - English 50 33 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 156
2018 First official language - French 52 33 10 2 1 1 2 87 3 161

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 35 9 4 0 2 0 86 5 209
2020 First official language - French 57 30 9 1 0 2 0 89 2 214
2019 First official language - English 49 39 5 3 2 2 0 90 4 187
2019 First official language - French 46 35 12 3 2 2 0 83 5 185
2018 First official language - English 41 41 9 5 1 3 1 84 6 157
2018 First official language - French 45 37 11 1 3 3 1 85 4 157
2017 First official language - English 59 24 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 159
2017 First official language - French 42 36 12 5 3 3 0 79 8 194

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 43 31 13 4 2 7 0 80 7 209
2020 First official language - French 52 29 7 3 2 5 1 87 5 215
2019 First official language - English 52 25 9 6 2 5 2 82 8 187
2019 First official language - French 43 35 13 5 0 3 0 80 6 185
2018 First official language - English 41 28 15 6 2 8 1 75 8 156
2018 First official language - French 42 33 10 1 3 9 1 83 5 157
2017 First official language - English 52 15 11 2 6 6 8 78 9 159
2017 First official language - French 34 31 15 5 4 8 3 73 10 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 69 24 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 209
2020 First official language - French 72 23 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 213
2019 First official language - English 66 24 8 1 1 0 0 90 2 187
2019 First official language - French 58 32 7 0 2 0 0 91 2 184
2018 First official language - English 60 30 5 2 3 0 0 91 5 155
2018 First official language - French 52 34 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 159
2017 First official language - English 66 21 5 5 3 0 1 88 7 159
2017 First official language - French 47 37 10 1 4 1 0 84 6 194

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 57 19 7 2 4 5 6 86 7 210
2020 First official language - French 57 22 6 3 2 4 5 87 6 215

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 37 29 15 4 3 12 1 75 8 210
2020 First official language - French 42 25 15 3 2 12 2 77 6 215

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 51 27 8 4 2 6 2 85 6 209
2020 First official language - French 49 30 6 2 3 4 6 88 5 212

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 37 23 14 10 2 7 8 71 13 208
2020 First official language - French 34 34 13 3 2 7 7 79 6 215
2019 First official language - English 39 24 15 7 3 11 2 72 11 186
2019 First official language - French 39 22 13 9 3 8 7 71 14 185
2018 First official language - English 28 29 18 11 6 5 3 61 19 156
2018 First official language - French 28 35 15 7 3 6 5 72 12 160
2017 First official language - English 48 19 11 7 8 4 4 72 16 159
2017 First official language - French 29 29 16 9 6 6 6 66 17 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 45 30 13 6 2 4 1 79 8 210
2020 First official language - French 40 41 6 6 3 4 1 85 9 210
2019 First official language - English 43 30 11 5 6 3 2 77 11 185
2019 First official language - French 31 38 18 5 3 2 3 72 9 184
2018 First official language - English 38 38 8 9 4 3 0 78 14 156
2018 First official language - French 39 30 12 9 5 4 1 73 14 162
2017 First official language - English 52 22 11 5 5 3 1 78 11 158
2017 First official language - French 35 32 14 11 4 2 1 70 16 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 25 16 4 1 5 0 79 5 208
2020 First official language - French 47 35 10 2 1 4 0 86 4 214
2019 First official language - English 41 32 18 6 2 2 0 74 9 184
2019 First official language - French 32 48 14 2 3 2 0 81 5 184
2018 First official language - English 34 40 15 5 3 2 0 76 9 157
2018 First official language - French 28 36 25 6 2 2 0 66 8 158

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 36 21 13 6 8 14 3 68 16 209
2020 First official language - French 30 27 16 6 3 12 7 70 10 214
2019 First official language - English 27 17 19 9 6 17 5 56 20 187
2019 First official language - French 24 18 21 8 7 13 10 53 20 185
2018 First official language - English 22 24 18 11 7 16 2 56 23 155
2018 First official language - French 21 18 19 9 11 17 4 49 26 159
2017 First official language - English 35 11 12 7 11 12 11 61 23 159
2017 First official language - French 18 25 19 8 10 14 7 54 23 193

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 46 41 3 9 1 0 0 87 11 210
2020 First official language - French 51 41 2 3 3 0 0 92 6 213

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 42 34 8 9 4 2 1 78 13 210
2020 First official language - French 45 37 8 6 2 0 2 84 7 212
2019 First official language - English 61 23 2 8 3 0 2 86 12 188
2019 First official language - French 62 30 3 3 1 0 0 92 5 185
2017 First official language - English 70 18 4 6 2 0 1 89 8 159
2017 First official language - French 50 37 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 51 33 9 4 1 1 1 86 5 208
2020 First official language - French 50 36 7 3 2 1 2 88 5 214
2019 First official language - English 62 26 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 185
2019 First official language - French 60 30 8 1 1 0 0 90 2 184
2017 First official language - English 65 25 4 4 1 0 1 91 5 159
2017 First official language - French 58 28 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 194

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 90 7 2 0 1 0 0 97 1 209
2020 First official language - French 73 19 6 0 1 0 0 92 2 215
2017 First official language - English 88 8 1 1 1 0 1 97 2 159
2017 First official language - French 60 31 5 1 3 0 0 91 4 194

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 68 20 8 3 0 1 0 89 3 210
2020 First official language - French 60 22 11 3 1 2 0 84 4 214
2019 First official language - English 71 16 8 2 0 2 0 89 3 188
2019 First official language - French 59 26 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 185

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 9 91 209
2020 First official language - French 7 93 215
2019 First official language - English 9 91 188
2019 First official language - French 7 93 185
2018 First official language - English 10 90 155
2018 First official language - French 10 90 162

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 60 40 19
2020 First official language - French 58 42 16
2019 First official language - English 28 72 21
2019 First official language - French 38 62 13
2018 First official language - English 55 45 15
2018 First official language - French 43 57 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 56 44 19
2020 First official language - French 65 35 16
2019 First official language - English 57 43 21
2019 First official language - French 50 50 13
2018 First official language - English 57 43 15
2018 First official language - French 37 63 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 0 100 19
2020 First official language - French 0 100 16
2019 First official language - English 0 100 21
2019 First official language - French 0 100 13
2018 First official language - English 0 100 15
2018 First official language - French 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 0 100 19
2020 First official language - French 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 54 46 19
2020 First official language - French 41 59 16
2019 First official language - English 39 61 21
2019 First official language - French 56 44 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 58 42 19
2020 First official language - French 48 52 16
2018 First official language - English 57 43 15
2018 First official language - French 41 59 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 32 68 19
2020 First official language - French 30 70 16
2019 First official language - English 28 72 21
2019 First official language - French 61 39 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 40 60 19
2020 First official language - French 41 59 16
2018 First official language - English 51 49 15
2018 First official language - French 69 31 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 46 54 19
2020 First official language - French 47 53 16
2019 First official language - English 24 76 21
2019 First official language - French 49 51 13
2018 First official language - English 45 55 15
2018 First official language - French 35 65 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 68 32 21
2019 First official language - French 38 62 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 70 19
2020 First official language - French 42 58 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 0 100 21
2019 First official language - French 0 100 13
2018 First official language - English 0 100 15
2018 First official language - French 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 100 15
2018 First official language - French 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 40 60 19
2020 First official language - French 43 57 16
2019 First official language - English 24 76 21
2019 First official language - French 38 62 13
2018 First official language - English 39 61 15
2018 First official language - French 31 69 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 75 25 19
2020 First official language - French 56 44 16
2018 First official language - English 55 45 15
2018 First official language - French 56 44 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 50 19
2020 First official language - French 36 64 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 0 100 21
2019 First official language - French 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 24 76 21
2019 First official language - French 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 100 15
2018 First official language - French 0 100 16

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 100 13
2018 First official language - French 40 60 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 100 13
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 22 12 11 5 4 36 10 64 16 209
2020 First official language - French 28 11 9 4 1 35 11 74 9 215
2019 First official language - English 21 13 13 4 4 35 11 62 14 188
2019 First official language - French 18 12 13 4 2 35 16 60 13 185
2018 First official language - English 20 15 14 3 5 36 5 61 15 157
2018 First official language - French 21 12 16 4 3 33 10 58 13 161
2017 First official language - English 27 7 11 4 6 32 13 62 18 159
2017 First official language - French 16 15 14 7 5 30 14 54 21 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 44 19 16 4 3 13 1 74 8 209
2020 First official language - French 44 27 11 3 1 12 2 83 5 215
2019 First official language - English 33 24 18 2 4 19 1 71 7 188
2019 First official language - French 33 30 13 5 3 14 3 75 10 185
2018 First official language - English 31 28 19 3 5 14 0 69 9 156
2018 First official language - French 29 29 17 4 4 15 2 70 10 161
2017 First official language - English 38 18 9 6 5 22 2 74 14 158
2017 First official language - French 28 26 19 5 6 13 3 64 13 194

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 5 95 210
2020 First official language - French 4 96 215
2019 First official language - English 5 95 188
2019 First official language - French 5 95 184
2018 First official language - English 4 96 157
2018 First official language - French 5 95 162

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 0 100 10
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 0 100 10
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 0 100 10
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 0 100 10
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 0 100 10
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 First official language - English 0 100 10
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 23 11 12 3 1 38 11 67 9 210
2020 First official language - French 25 15 12 1 1 38 9 75 4 215
2019 First official language - English 23 15 14 1 3 32 12 68 7 187
2019 First official language - French 20 8 17 4 0 37 14 58 8 185
2018 First official language - English 22 10 15 2 3 41 8 61 10 154
2018 First official language - French 20 15 15 1 2 39 9 66 5 162
2017 First official language - English 22 4 12 2 2 43 14 60 11 159
2017 First official language - French 20 14 14 3 2 36 11 65 8 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 44 20 17 2 1 14 2 76 4 210
2020 First official language - French 46 23 15 1 1 13 1 80 3 213
2019 First official language - English 31 21 22 1 2 20 3 68 4 188
2019 First official language - French 39 23 18 4 0 13 4 74 5 183
2018 First official language - English 33 25 18 2 4 18 1 71 7 151
2018 First official language - French 31 25 21 1 1 18 2 70 3 161
2017 First official language - English 50 15 9 3 3 19 2 82 7 158
2017 First official language - French 30 29 15 3 2 20 2 75 6 193

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 7 93 206
2020 First official language - French 6 94 214

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 8 92 207
2020 First official language - French 12 88 214
2019 First official language - English 19 81 188
2019 First official language - French 18 82 185
2017 First official language - English 19 81 158
2017 First official language - French 19 81 194

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 35 65 17
2020 First official language - French 45 55 26

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 63 37 17
2020 First official language - French 77 23 26
2019 First official language - English 78 22 33
2019 First official language - French 84 16 33
2017 First official language - English 88 12 23
2017 First official language - French 83 17 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 42 20 8 21 8 0 0 62 30 11
2020 First official language - French 81 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 First official language - English 46 15 17 12 0 11 0 68 13 26
2019 First official language - French 59 17 14 6 0 0 3 79 7 28
2017 First official language - English 72 16 2 3 3 0 3 91 6 19
2017 First official language - French 47 41 2 10 0 0 0 88 10 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 62 23 7 3 0 3 2 89 4 208
2020 First official language - French 57 30 7 1 0 2 3 91 1 214
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 28 12 5 4 1 0 79 10 210
2020 First official language - French 52 32 9 4 0 2 0 86 4 214

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 53 33 7 4 1 1 0 87 5 208
2020 First official language - French 53 34 6 5 0 2 0 89 5 215

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 33 6 7 2 2 0 85 8 205
2020 First official language - French 54 32 7 5 1 1 0 87 6 213

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 52 29 12 3 1 1 0 83 5 206
2020 First official language - French 54 29 11 2 0 3 1 86 3 215

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 62 23 8 3 2 2 1 87 5 208
2020 First official language - French 61 27 5 2 1 2 1 92 3 215

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 86 10 1 0 0 3 0 99 0 208
2020 First official language - French 79 18 0 0 0 2 0 100 0 214

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 62 28 4 4 1 2 0 91 5 209
2020 First official language - French 67 22 7 2 0 1 1 91 2 213

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 61 24 7 5 2 1 0 86 8 209
2020 First official language - French 61 26 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 215

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 64 25 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 210
2020 First official language - French 68 22 6 0 1 1 0 92 2 215

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 95 5 44
2020 First official language - French 96 4 51

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 34 25 23 11 7 0 0 59 17 42
2020 First official language - French 33 28 16 19 4 0 0 61 23 49

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 36 4 4 3 2 1 89 7 209
2020 First official language - French 55 33 8 2 0 1 0 89 2 215
2019 First official language - English 33 37 12 5 5 7 1 76 10 187
2019 First official language - French 40 33 15 7 3 3 0 75 10 184
2018 First official language - English 29 46 10 5 5 5 1 79 11 157
2018 First official language - French 34 43 13 6 2 2 1 79 8 160
2017 First official language - English 27 35 14 7 5 13 0 71 13 158
2017 First official language - French 27 36 17 5 5 9 1 70 11 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 26 7 9 6 2 1 78 15 208
2020 First official language - French 52 25 10 5 5 3 1 80 10 213

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 60 24 8 4 1 3 1 86 5 210
2020 First official language - French 62 24 7 2 2 1 2 88 4 214

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 48 30 10 6 4 2 0 80 10 210
2020 First official language - French 50 33 11 3 2 0 1 84 5 215
2019 First official language - English 38 31 13 7 4 6 0 74 11 188
2019 First official language - French 39 33 17 6 4 2 0 73 10 185
2018 First official language - English 31 42 12 8 4 3 0 76 12 154
2018 First official language - French 29 39 15 11 4 1 1 69 15 161
2017 First official language - English 35 38 10 7 7 2 0 76 14 159
2017 First official language - French 23 36 17 13 8 2 0 61 22 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 32 42 13 12 0 0 0 74 12 44
2020 First official language - French 39 39 10 9 0 0 2 80 10 51
2019 First official language - English 32 39 16 5 0 8 0 77 6 38
2019 First official language - French 30 52 10 4 0 2 2 85 4 47

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 40 24 16 6 9 0 5 68 16 210
2020 First official language - French 35 24 14 12 13 0 3 61 25 214

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 29 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 209
2020 First official language - French 49 24 17 6 2 1 1 75 8 214
2019 First official language - English 46 29 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 188
2019 First official language - French 50 25 12 3 7 0 2 77 10 185
2018 First official language - English 40 27 18 5 8 0 2 68 13 156
2018 First official language - French 42 27 14 7 7 0 3 72 14 161
2017 First official language - English 37 24 24 5 8 1 1 62 14 159
2017 First official language - French 37 22 15 7 13 0 5 62 22 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 21 25 26 14 13 0 0 47 27 208
2020 First official language - French 19 28 26 18 8 0 0 48 26 215
2019 First official language - English 30 34 21 10 4 0 0 65 14 188
2019 First official language - French 30 29 24 9 7 0 2 59 16 183
2018 First official language - English 25 32 16 18 8 0 1 58 26 157
2018 First official language - French 21 23 26 15 14 0 1 45 29 161
2017 First official language - English 28 40 19 8 3 0 1 69 12 159
2017 First official language - French 26 25 25 16 5 1 2 53 22 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 38 31 16 8 5 0 1 69 14 209
2020 First official language - French 32 34 19 12 3 0 1 66 15 212
2019 First official language - English 50 28 12 5 4 0 0 79 10 186
2019 First official language - French 38 31 18 7 3 0 2 71 11 185
2018 First official language - English 37 31 21 5 3 0 2 70 9 155
2018 First official language - French 28 29 24 12 7 0 1 58 19 159
2017 First official language - English 47 32 11 8 1 0 1 80 9 158
2017 First official language - French 27 34 23 11 3 0 2 63 14 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 28 26 20 14 10 1 1 55 25 208
2020 First official language - French 28 30 20 11 10 0 1 59 21 213
2019 First official language - English 33 30 20 11 4 0 0 64 16 188
2019 First official language - French 36 22 21 10 9 0 2 59 20 185
2018 First official language - English 28 23 20 17 10 1 0 52 28 157
2018 First official language - French 18 26 20 18 17 1 1 44 35 160
2017 First official language - English 41 30 12 9 6 0 2 72 16 158
2017 First official language - French 28 27 18 15 8 1 3 58 24 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 47 24 12 7 8 0 2 73 15 207
2020 First official language - French 47 27 13 6 5 0 2 76 11 215
2019 First official language - English 65 14 8 2 2 2 6 86 5 187
2019 First official language - French 57 17 14 2 2 1 7 80 4 185
2018 First official language - English 47 28 13 5 3 1 4 79 8 154
2018 First official language - French 48 21 16 5 4 1 5 73 10 161
2017 First official language - English 59 26 7 2 1 1 5 89 3 159
2017 First official language - French 46 21 9 7 1 0 15 79 10 193

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 33 30 18 9 10 0 0 63 19 210
2020 First official language - French 39 28 18 10 5 0 1 67 14 214
2019 First official language - English 47 27 15 5 4 0 2 75 9 188
2019 First official language - French 48 21 14 7 6 0 3 71 14 185
2018 First official language - English 35 32 17 12 3 0 1 67 16 154
2018 First official language - French 39 25 17 7 8 1 4 67 15 160
2017 First official language - English 40 31 18 7 2 0 2 73 9 157
2017 First official language - French 38 30 15 8 3 1 4 72 12 193

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 22 16 11 12 0 8 57 26 208
2020 First official language - French 37 23 20 8 5 0 7 65 14 213

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 45 28 17 5 2 1 2 75 8 209
2020 First official language - French 50 28 16 3 0 1 1 80 4 215
2019 First official language - English 46 28 19 3 2 2 1 76 5 187
2019 First official language - French 36 32 19 5 2 0 4 72 8 183
2018 First official language - English 44 26 15 8 4 2 1 72 13 156
2018 First official language - French 34 35 17 8 4 1 1 71 12 157
2017 First official language - English 50 23 13 8 4 0 2 75 12 157
2017 First official language - French 34 33 18 7 3 0 5 71 10 193

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 36 36 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 210
2020 First official language - French 36 34 20 6 3 1 1 71 9 213
2019 First official language - English 44 31 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 188
2019 First official language - French 37 34 10 10 5 0 3 73 16 183
2018 First official language - English 34 32 18 8 4 2 2 69 13 156
2018 First official language - French 29 32 19 13 6 0 1 61 19 158
2017 First official language - English 48 24 14 8 5 0 2 73 13 157
2017 First official language - French 29 29 25 10 3 0 4 60 14 193

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 49 28 12 9 2 0 1 77 11 209
2020 First official language - French 49 30 13 4 1 1 1 81 6 215
2019 First official language - English 49 25 12 7 5 1 0 76 12 187
2019 First official language - French 41 31 9 9 4 1 5 76 15 183
2018 First official language - English 41 29 17 6 5 2 1 72 11 156
2018 First official language - French 31 37 17 9 6 0 1 68 15 158
2017 First official language - English 53 20 13 8 5 0 1 73 14 157
2017 First official language - French 35 27 17 11 6 1 4 65 17 193

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 59 24 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 210
2020 First official language - French 61 21 10 3 2 1 2 85 5 214
2019 First official language - English 61 19 10 5 4 1 0 82 8 188
2019 First official language - French 48 23 13 5 5 0 5 74 11 183

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 35 22 9 2 0 0 66 11 210
2020 First official language - French 31 34 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 215

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 41 29 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 210
2020 First official language - French 42 35 11 7 3 1 1 78 10 215
2019 First official language - English 54 30 10 2 3 1 0 85 5 185
2019 First official language - French 51 26 11 5 4 0 4 79 10 183
2018 First official language - English 45 28 17 5 2 2 2 76 7 155
2018 First official language - French 37 32 18 6 5 0 2 70 11 156
2017 First official language - English 62 20 10 4 2 1 2 84 6 157
2017 First official language - French 45 25 12 10 3 0 4 73 14 191

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 28 12 4 3 0 2 80 7 210
2020 First official language - French 56 25 11 2 2 0 2 84 5 214
2019 First official language - English 75 13 6 2 1 2 0 90 3 185
2019 First official language - French 73 12 7 1 2 1 5 89 3 183
2018 First official language - English 64 19 9 3 2 2 2 85 5 156
2018 First official language - French 68 19 5 5 2 0 2 89 7 155
2017 First official language - English 66 25 4 2 3 0 1 91 5 158
2017 First official language - French 66 19 8 1 2 0 4 89 4 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 32 39 19 8 2 0 1 72 9 208
2020 First official language - French 39 38 14 6 2 0 1 78 8 215

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 77 11 5 1 2 0 5 92 3 209
2020 First official language - French 70 19 4 0 0 1 5 95 0 215
2019 First official language - English 86 7 2 0 3 1 2 95 3 187
2019 First official language - French 79 6 2 3 0 1 8 93 4 183
2018 First official language - English 81 6 4 1 1 2 5 93 2 156
2018 First official language - French 79 11 3 1 1 1 3 95 2 157

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 84 4 4 1 2 0 3 92 4 210
2020 First official language - French 83 9 2 1 2 0 4 95 3 211
2019 First official language - English 79 8 5 1 1 2 4 93 2 187
2019 First official language - French 75 7 7 2 2 0 7 89 4 185
2018 First official language - English 77 8 4 1 2 3 4 92 4 154
2018 First official language - French 73 10 8 2 1 0 6 88 3 158
2017 First official language - English 87 6 1 2 2 0 1 95 4 158
2017 First official language - French 74 8 6 3 2 2 5 88 5 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 70 19 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 209
2020 First official language - French 77 15 5 1 0 0 2 94 1 215
2019 First official language - English 59 29 6 2 3 0 1 89 5 187
2019 First official language - French 63 20 7 3 1 0 6 88 5 184
2018 First official language - English 59 26 9 2 2 1 1 87 4 155
2018 First official language - French 67 20 6 3 1 0 3 90 4 159
2017 First official language - English 67 17 9 1 2 0 3 87 4 157
2017 First official language - French 61 19 9 4 2 0 4 84 7 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 73 13 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 209
2020 First official language - French 74 13 7 2 1 0 2 89 4 215
2019 First official language - English 69 12 11 1 4 0 2 83 6 186
2019 First official language - French 61 12 12 7 3 0 5 77 10 182
2018 First official language - English 60 22 10 3 3 1 1 84 6 155
2018 First official language - French 59 18 9 6 5 0 3 80 11 159
2017 First official language - English 71 11 7 5 6 0 1 83 11 158
2017 First official language - French 62 18 8 4 4 0 4 84 8 192

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 62 8 7 1 0 0 21 89 2 209
2020 First official language - French 72 7 3 1 1 0 16 93 3 215
2019 First official language - English 70 6 6 1 0 0 17 92 1 184
2019 First official language - French 56 9 6 0 0 0 28 91 1 184
2018 First official language - English 51 12 4 0 1 1 31 93 2 155
2018 First official language - French 59 11 6 2 1 1 21 90 3 156
2017 First official language - English 64 10 3 2 1 0 20 93 4 159
2017 First official language - French 57 5 9 2 1 0 27 85 3 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 69 15 7 2 2 0 6 89 3 210
2020 First official language - French 78 14 4 1 0 0 3 95 1 215
2019 First official language - English 80 10 7 0 0 2 1 93 0 187
2019 First official language - French 70 12 5 2 2 0 9 90 4 185
2018 First official language - English 69 20 6 1 0 1 4 93 1 155
2018 First official language - French 69 11 7 2 1 0 8 88 4 158
2017 First official language - English 77 14 4 1 1 1 3 94 2 156
2017 First official language - French 70 14 4 2 2 1 7 91 4 193

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 74 13 5 3 4 0 2 88 7 210
2020 First official language - French 76 12 4 3 1 1 2 91 4 215
2019 First official language - English 77 11 6 1 4 0 1 89 5 186
2019 First official language - French 74 12 8 0 2 0 5 90 2 185
2018 First official language - English 77 8 3 3 5 1 4 89 8 155
2018 First official language - French 84 4 5 3 1 0 5 91 4 159
2017 First official language - English 67 21 3 3 3 0 2 90 6 158
2017 First official language - French 76 9 4 3 2 1 5 90 5 194

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 45 28 20 3 3 0 1 74 6 210
2020 First official language - French 53 27 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 215
2019 First official language - English 53 28 14 3 0 0 1 82 4 186
2019 First official language - French 62 20 9 4 1 0 4 86 5 184
2018 First official language - English 50 29 14 2 1 0 4 82 3 155
2018 First official language - French 55 26 14 2 1 0 2 82 3 159
2017 First official language - English 59 25 13 2 1 0 0 84 3 158
2017 First official language - French 62 21 7 5 0 0 4 86 6 193

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 30 41 19 8 2 0 0 72 9 210
2020 First official language - French 31 44 19 2 3 0 0 76 5 215

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 19 35 31 11 3 0 0 54 14 210
2020 First official language - French 17 31 39 10 4 0 0 48 14 215
2019 First official language - English 28 40 19 9 1 2 0 69 11 188
2019 First official language - French 30 33 27 7 3 0 0 63 10 185
2018 First official language - English 23 32 33 10 3 0 0 55 12 157
2018 First official language - French 16 34 34 14 2 0 0 50 16 160
2017 First official language - English 21 36 33 6 3 0 1 58 9 159
2017 First official language - French 13 33 37 11 3 1 1 48 15 194

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 9 15 40 24 12 0 0 36 24 209
2020 First official language - French 9 14 41 22 14 0 0 36 22 212
2019 First official language - English 8 9 38 26 17 2 0 44 17 184
2019 First official language - French 8 9 32 25 23 0 2 49 18 183
2018 First official language - English 8 16 36 26 13 1 0 39 24 154
2018 First official language - French 5 15 39 24 17 0 0 41 21 158
2017 First official language - English 6 9 30 43 11 0 1 55 15 157
2017 First official language - French 6 14 31 27 19 1 1 47 21 193
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Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 20 57 21 2 74 26 209
2020 First official language - French 16 67 17 1 81 19 215

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 50 50 41
2020 First official language - French 67 33 33

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 44 19 12 6 5 3 11 72 13 208
2020 First official language - French 43 18 11 7 4 2 14 73 14 215
2019 First official language - English 46 11 13 9 7 2 11 66 18 187
2019 First official language - French 43 15 14 6 7 0 14 68 15 182
2018 First official language - English 51 14 13 8 6 2 6 71 15 154
2018 First official language - French 49 9 16 10 8 0 8 63 20 162

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 27 19 18 14 13 0 8 50 30 41
2020 First official language - French 42 26 12 9 7 0 3 71 17 33

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 First official language - English 6 15 27 7 27 0 19 25 42 40
2020 First official language - French 21 23 13 12 20 0 11 49 36 33
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