2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada by Question 101. In what official language(s) do you provide services to the public?

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 46 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 992
2017 Provides services to public - English only 38 45 4 10 4 0 0 83 13 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 50 6 11 4 0 0 79 15 980
2014 Provides services to public - English only 39 45 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 50 4 10 3 0 0 83 12 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 37 47 3 10 3 0 0 84 12 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 48 4 6 3 0 0 88 8 827
2008 Provides services to public - English only 36 46 5 10 3 0 0 82 14 501
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 49 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 727

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 22 6 8 5 0 1 81 13 992
2017 Provides services to public - English only 82 12 2 1 1 0 1 95 2 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 23 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 979
2014 Provides services to public - English only 79 15 2 0 1 0 1 96 2 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 23 5 9 5 0 0 81 13 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 84 9 3 1 1 0 3 95 2 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 21 8 11 5 0 1 76 16 827
2008 Provides services to public - English only 85 9 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 501
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 23 8 11 8 0 0 73 19 726

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 38 8 10 5 0 0 77 15 991
2017 Provides services to public - English only 42 37 5 10 6 0 0 79 16 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 38 9 11 6 0 0 74 17 980
2014 Provides services to public - English only 41 38 6 9 6 0 0 79 15 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 36 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 39 35 8 11 7 0 0 74 19 489
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 37 9 9 4 0 0 79 13 825

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 41 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 991
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 39 10 16 9 0 0 65 25 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 40 13 15 8 0 0 64 23 981
2014 Provides services to public - English only 24 39 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 39 12 18 7 0 0 63 25 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 30 40 10 13 7 0 1 70 20 489
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 44 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 824
2008 Provides services to public - English only 21 45 10 14 10 0 0 66 24 502
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 43 15 11 5 0 1 69 16 728

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 37 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 984
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 38 7 7 3 0 0 83 11 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 40 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 975
2014 Provides services to public - English only 38 39 7 10 5 0 0 78 16 667
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 41 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 1040

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 32 13 10 6 1 0 70 17 992
2017 Provides services to public - English only 42 32 12 8 6 1 0 75 13 504
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 33 13 10 6 0 1 70 17 977
2014 Provides services to public - English only 39 32 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 34 14 12 5 0 2 68 17 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 38 36 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 488
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 38 13 10 5 1 1 71 15 827

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 38 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 995
2017 Provides services to public - English only 41 40 11 5 4 0 0 81 9 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 45 10 7 5 0 0 79 11 982
2014 Provides services to public - English only 33 44 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 44 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 42 35 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 488
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 38 10 8 6 0 0 77 13 825
2008 Provides services to public - English only 35 44 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 490
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 722

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 38 16 12 6 1 0 66 18 992
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 34 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 505
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 36 16 14 10 0 0 59 24 981
2014 Provides services to public - English only 24 32 17 14 12 0 0 56 26 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 34 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 22 32 16 14 15 0 0 54 29 489
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 37 17 18 8 0 0 58 26 827

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 43 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 990
2017 Provides services to public - English only 41 41 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 44 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 980

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 37 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 991
2017 Provides services to public - English only 56 31 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 505
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 38 8 4 3 0 0 84 7 981
2014 Provides services to public - English only 49 36 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 39 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 46 39 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 488
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 41 7 5 3 1 0 84 8 826
2008 Provides services to public - English only 51 35 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 501
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 46 36 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 728

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 35 17 11 6 0 0 67 16 992
2017 Provides services to public - English only 31 34 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 35 16 13 9 0 0 62 22 981

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 986
2017 Provides services to public - English only 65 23 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 504
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 980
2014 Provides services to public - English only 63 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 29 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 68 23 8 1 1 0 0 90 2 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 825

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 35 17 11 7 0 1 64 18 984
2017 Provides services to public - English only 29 40 12 12 6 0 1 69 19 505
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 35 15 12 10 0 0 62 22 976
2014 Provides services to public - English only 22 42 13 13 9 1 0 64 22 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 39 16 14 8 0 1 61 22 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 26 39 12 13 8 1 0 67 21 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 39 12 11 9 0 1 67 20 824

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 37 15 10 6 0 1 68 17 993
2017 Provides services to public - English only 32 37 14 12 5 0 1 69 17 505
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 34 17 10 8 0 0 64 18 979
2014 Provides services to public - English only 30 35 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 36 18 11 8 0 1 63 19 1040

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 43 13 9 4 1 0 74 13 984
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 35 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 38 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 980
2014 Provides services to public - English only 31 37 13 11 7 1 0 69 18 666
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 40 16 11 6 0 0 68 17 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 32 41 12 10 4 1 0 73 15 487
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 41 12 9 4 0 1 75 12 824

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 38 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 996
2017 Provides services to public - English only 50 33 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 504
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 42 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 979
2014 Provides services to public - English only 45 37 9 6 2 1 0 82 9 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 39 13 5 3 0 0 78 8 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 42 39 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 487
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 36 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 827
2008 Provides services to public - English only 39 43 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 502
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 38 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 728

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 28 16 8 3 0 1 72 11 983
2017 Provides services to public - English only 42 36 15 5 2 0 1 78 7 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 35 15 5 4 0 2 75 10 981
2014 Provides services to public - English only 39 31 17 7 4 1 1 71 11 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 32 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 37 32 17 8 5 1 1 70 13 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 33 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 827
2008 Provides services to public - English only 30 29 21 11 9 0 1 59 20 502
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 29 19 12 7 0 3 60 20 725

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 26 30 18 11 1 3 30 39 993
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 25 33 16 9 1 2 26 39 501
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 27 35 14 9 1 4 24 39 978
2014 Provides services to public - English only 14 27 35 13 8 1 2 22 42 664
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 29 33 14 6 1 3 21 44 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 15 28 29 15 11 0 2 26 44 488
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 27 33 18 7 1 3 26 39 822
2008 Provides services to public - English only 14 24 33 19 9 0 1 29 38 501
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 26 35 18 7 1 3 26 38 727

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 19 25 23 18 2 3 43 31 991
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 17 27 20 16 2 4 39 31 502
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 19 30 19 14 3 4 35 33 974
2014 Provides services to public - English only 14 17 30 20 12 3 4 35 33 662
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 22 29 18 11 3 3 31 38 1037
2011 Provides services to public - English only 12 19 28 20 16 1 4 38 33 486
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 18 28 23 13 2 5 39 30 822
2008 Provides services to public - English only 13 21 28 20 15 1 1 36 35 499
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 19 33 23 11 2 3 36 29 723

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 18 31 20 13 4 6 37 28 984
2017 Provides services to public - English only 10 16 28 22 13 3 7 39 30 502
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 19 29 19 10 3 8 33 35 976
2014 Provides services to public - English only 8 14 27 23 15 4 9 44 24 659
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 20 29 20 10 4 7 33 35 1037
2011 Provides services to public - English only 10 17 28 19 15 4 7 38 30 487
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 17 27 23 9 3 9 37 32 817
2008 Provides services to public - English only 11 17 28 21 15 2 5 39 31 497
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 21 31 19 8 3 7 30 35 726

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 14 27 23 19 2 7 47 24 982
2017 Provides services to public - English only 6 12 31 26 18 1 6 48 19 499
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 14 31 24 15 1 6 41 25 974
2014 Provides services to public - English only 11 11 30 24 16 1 6 44 23 657
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 7 18 27 25 14 1 7 43 28 1037
2011 Provides services to public - English only 8 18 31 21 17 1 5 40 27 484
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 21 30 21 10 2 6 33 35 819
2008 Provides services to public - English only 10 16 31 26 15 0 2 42 27 499
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 21 32 20 9 1 7 32 33 725

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 22 24 17 16 2 5 36 39 990
2017 Provides services to public - English only 16 17 27 18 14 2 5 35 36 500
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 23 25 15 14 2 5 31 42 979
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 19 25 19 13 1 4 34 39 663
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 24 24 17 12 1 5 30 44 1036
2011 Provides services to public - English only 23 23 26 13 11 2 4 24 48 489
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 28 22 11 8 1 7 21 55 822
2008 Provides services to public - English only 30 22 21 14 11 1 1 26 53 499
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 25 23 14 9 1 6 25 51 724

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 21 26 17 13 5 4 33 39 988
2017 Provides services to public - English only 15 17 26 22 10 3 6 35 36 500
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 22 26 15 10 4 5 28 43 978
2014 Provides services to public - English only 16 17 27 18 12 4 5 33 37 664
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 19 27 19 11 4 4 33 37 1037
2011 Provides services to public - English only 14 20 26 18 14 3 4 35 37 487
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 23 25 18 11 3 7 33 39 822
2008 Provides services to public - English only 17 23 22 18 15 2 4 34 42 499
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 28 22 19 8 3 3 28 48 726

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 18 32 21 13 4 4 37 28 985
2017 Provides services to public - English only 13 16 34 20 11 2 5 33 31 501
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 19 33 18 10 3 5 31 33 976
2014 Provides services to public - English only 11 18 30 21 11 3 5 35 32 662
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 20 33 18 11 2 4 31 34 1036

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 21 34 19 11 1 3 31 34 991
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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 19 5 6 4 0 1 85 10 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 81 8 6 0 1 0 3 92 1 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 62 22 5 6 4 0 2 85 10 983
2014 Provides services to public - English only 80 11 4 1 1 0 4 95 1 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 71 16 4 4 4 0 1 88 8 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 80 8 5 1 0 0 5 93 2 489
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 63 19 5 5 5 1 1 84 10 824
2008 Provides services to public - English only 73 8 4 1 2 1 11 93 3 501
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 15 6 6 9 0 4 78 15 728

Question 20. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 31 17 10 5 6 3 66 16 991
2017 Provides services to public - English only 32 28 15 10 10 3 2 64 21 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 34 16 9 7 5 3 65 18 983
2014 Provides services to public - English only 32 30 16 9 6 5 1 66 17 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 32 15 8 6 5 3 69 15 1041

Question 21. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 30 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 990
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 25 9 13 9 1 0 70 22 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 45 30 10 8 6 1 0 76 14 983
2014 Provides services to public - English only 43 32 8 8 7 1 0 76 15 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 31 8 6 5 1 0 80 12 1040

Question 22. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 35 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 37 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 505
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 980
2014 Provides services to public - English only 40 40 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 666
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 38 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 1039

Question 23. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 37 14 3 2 2 1 80 6 995
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 26 16 5 3 2 6 74 9 994

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 34 10 8 4 0 0 79 11 995
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 33 11 7 6 1 0 77 13 508
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 36 12 8 5 1 1 75 13 982
2014 Provides services to public - English only 39 35 11 9 5 1 1 75 13 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 34 13 8 4 1 0 74 12 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 35 36 12 10 6 1 0 72 16 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 38 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 826
2008 Provides services to public - English only 33 31 14 12 10 0 0 65 21 501
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 40 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 728

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 28 11 5 3 2 1 80 8 991
2017 Provides services to public - English only 48 31 8 6 6 1 0 80 12 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 33 11 7 4 2 0 78 11 983
2014 Provides services to public - English only 45 29 11 7 4 3 1 78 11 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 32 13 5 4 2 1 77 9 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 39 34 12 6 5 2 2 77 11 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 44 31 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 827
2008 Provides services to public - English only 40 28 12 9 8 2 0 70 18 502
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 32 14 6 4 3 1 75 11 727

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 31 11 6 2 1 0 81 9 995
2017 Provides services to public - English only 47 32 7 6 6 1 0 81 12 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 35 8 9 4 1 1 79 13 980
2014 Provides services to public - English only 44 33 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 33 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 39 35 10 9 5 0 1 75 15 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 35 11 7 3 1 0 78 10 826
2008 Provides services to public - English only 41 27 11 12 8 1 0 68 20 502
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 35 12 10 4 2 1 74 14 728

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 78 14 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 990
2017 Provides services to public - English only 83 8 5 1 1 0 2 93 2 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 74 16 4 2 3 0 1 91 5 982
2014 Provides services to public - English only 81 11 3 0 1 0 3 96 1 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 78 13 2 2 3 0 1 92 6 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 80 9 3 0 1 0 5 95 1 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 74 15 5 2 3 0 1 90 5 827
2008 Provides services to public - English only 81 5 3 1 0 1 8 95 2 501
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 73 14 3 4 4 0 3 89 8 728

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 20 10 5 6 3 7 77 12 993
2017 Provides services to public - English only 56 22 6 4 5 3 4 84 9 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 21 9 7 8 5 10 72 18 980
2014 Provides services to public - English only 55 25 7 2 5 3 3 85 8 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 24 11 5 5 5 10 76 11 1038
2011 Provides services to public - English only 58 25 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 489
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 25 12 9 8 2 7 68 19 825

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 26 9 3 2 1 0 86 6 996
2017 Provides services to public - English only 56 24 11 3 6 1 0 80 9 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 27 12 5 5 1 0 78 10 981

Question 31. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 29 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 996
2017 Provides services to public - English only 54 26 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 504
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 29 12 7 6 1 0 76 12 980
2014 Provides services to public - English only 50 29 10 5 6 0 0 79 11 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 31 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 1039

Question 33. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - English only 14 39 29 10 8 0 0 53 18 49
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 46 19 17 4 1 0 59 22 207
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Senior Management

Question 34. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 31 17 6 6 9 0 68 13 997
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 34 15 8 8 7 0 66 17 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 31 15 11 6 8 0 65 18 983
2014 Provides services to public - English only 32 33 14 6 6 8 0 71 14 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 33 16 9 3 9 0 69 13 1038
2011 Provides services to public - English only 28 30 18 8 11 5 1 61 20 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 33 16 8 7 7 1 66 16 827

Question 35. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 32 18 10 7 4 0 64 17 995
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 32 18 12 9 3 0 60 22 508
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 30 20 12 9 3 0 58 22 981
2014 Provides services to public - English only 29 34 16 9 8 4 0 66 18 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 32 20 11 7 4 0 61 18 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 23 30 18 12 14 3 0 54 27 489
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 33 21 11 8 3 0 59 20 826
2008 Provides services to public - English only 21 29 18 13 16 3 0 52 29 501
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 32 21 14 11 2 1 53 26 729

Question 36. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 29 24 11 7 8 0 54 20 991
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 32 19 13 11 5 0 55 25 504
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 31 23 13 10 7 0 52 24 979
2014 Provides services to public - English only 21 32 19 13 8 7 0 58 22 667
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 32 23 14 7 8 0 53 22 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 12 33 19 17 11 7 1 49 30 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 35 24 13 6 7 0 53 21 827
2008 Provides services to public - English only 11 25 17 25 16 6 0 39 43 500
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 29 25 20 8 8 1 42 31 726

Question 37. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 33 19 15 9 4 0 55 25 995
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 31 16 16 13 3 0 53 30 505
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 29 20 16 11 4 0 51 29 982
2014 Provides services to public - English only 20 33 19 14 10 3 0 56 25 667
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 33 21 15 9 3 0 53 25 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 16 31 17 19 13 4 0 50 33 488
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 36 19 16 7 3 0 56 24 828
2008 Provides services to public - English only 16 31 13 25 14 2 0 47 39 502
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 38 23 15 8 3 0 53 24 727

Question 38. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 23 10 6 2 6 1 80 9 993
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 44 17 7 2 1 0 73 9 993
2017 Provides services to public - English only 31 41 13 9 5 1 0 73 14 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 42 16 9 4 1 0 70 14 979
2014 Provides services to public - English only 27 43 15 8 5 2 0 72 13 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 42 17 9 3 1 0 71 12 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 25 43 18 9 3 1 0 69 13 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 44 15 8 3 1 0 75 10 826

Question 40. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 38 20 15 7 2 0 57 22 988

Question 41. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 37 11 10 4 2 0 74 14 992
2017 Provides services to public - English only 42 37 9 6 5 1 0 81 10 504
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 37 11 7 5 2 1 77 12 979
2014 Provides services to public - English only 43 36 8 6 4 2 1 81 11 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 38 11 6 3 3 0 80 9 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 41 32 11 7 4 3 1 76 12 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 36 9 5 4 3 0 81 10 826
2008 Provides services to public - English only 35 36 10 9 7 3 1 73 16 502
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 38 11 7 4 3 1 77 12 727

Question 42. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 37 16 6 4 2 0 74 10 991

Question 43. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 24 20 13 10 10 3 50 27 990
2017 Provides services to public - English only 18 27 14 13 18 8 1 49 35 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 25 16 16 13 9 3 48 33 982
2014 Provides services to public - English only 18 26 17 15 16 7 1 48 34 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 24 16 17 13 10 3 47 34 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 15 22 18 16 18 9 2 42 38 489
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 20 18 16 15 11 3 43 36 826

Question 44. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 32 20 12 11 2 0 57 23 996
2017 Provides services to public - English only 22 28 19 13 15 2 1 52 29 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 32 18 16 11 2 1 54 27 981
2014 Provides services to public - English only 16 30 19 16 15 4 1 48 33 667
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 30 20 17 13 3 0 48 31 1039
2011 Provides services to public - English only 17 30 21 18 12 2 1 48 31 489
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 36 18 15 10 2 0 56 26 825
2008 Provides services to public - English only 13 32 17 17 20 2 0 45 38 500
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 33 21 16 13 3 0 48 31 726

Question 45. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 25 32 15 13 12 2 1 59 26 996
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 24 15 16 20 3 2 47 38 505
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 27 16 16 17 3 1 49 34 978
2014 Provides services to public - English only 15 22 15 18 24 4 2 39 45 666
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 24 15 20 20 2 2 43 41 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 12 25 13 22 25 2 2 38 48 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 27 14 20 17 2 2 47 38 824
2008 Provides services to public - English only 13 27 15 20 23 2 1 41 44 502
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 33 16 16 16 2 2 51 33 726

Question 46a. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 26 16 6 4 1 5 72 10 994

Question 46b. 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 language training in my second official language

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 12 8 5 4 1 10 80 11 994

Question 46c. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 24 18 8 6 2 4 67 15 992

Question 46d. 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 developmental programs

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 22 18 11 7 3 4 62 19 988

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 17 15 10 9 3 5 63 20 993

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 64 14 9 3 2 3 5 85 6 991

Question 46g. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 69 11 7 3 3 4 4 87 6 991

Question 46h. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 71 8 5 1 2 3 9 91 3 993

Question 47. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 43 22 9 4 3 1 64 13 992
2017 Provides services to public - English only 21 37 19 13 7 4 0 60 20 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 34 22 12 8 5 0 56 21 980

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 39 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 36 10 6 3 2 0 80 10 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 40 11 5 3 1 0 80 8 982
2014 Provides services to public - English only 45 34 10 6 4 2 0 80 9 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 35 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 33 37 14 8 5 2 0 72 14 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 37 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 828

Question 49. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 33 13 2 2 3 0 82 5 989
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 31 14 3 5 3 0 78 8 505
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 36 15 3 3 2 1 78 7 982
2014 Provides services to public - English only 45 31 14 4 3 4 0 79 7 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 32 11 3 1 3 1 84 5 1039

Question 50. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 44 38 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 40 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 978
2014 Provides services to public - English only 51 31 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 43 34 11 6 7 0 0 77 12 489
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 42 38 11 5 3 0 0 81 9 825
2008 Provides services to public - English only 33 36 14 8 9 0 0 69 17 501
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 40 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 726

Question 51. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 34 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 992
2017 Provides services to public - English only 38 30 16 8 6 1 0 69 15 505
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 34 34 17 8 6 1 0 68 14 982
2014 Provides services to public - English only 33 35 16 9 6 1 0 68 15 667
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 37 17 8 5 1 0 70 13 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 33 31 18 9 8 1 0 64 18 488
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 37 18 8 6 1 0 68 14 824

Question 52. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 34 13 8 4 1 0 74 12 988
2017 Provides services to public - English only 37 34 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 36 17 8 6 0 0 68 15 978
2014 Provides services to public - English only 33 35 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 667
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 38 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 32 33 16 9 8 1 1 66 18 486
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 39 16 9 5 0 0 69 14 824
2008 Provides services to public - English only 27 42 11 11 8 0 0 69 20 502
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 40 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 728

Question 53. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 24 18 11 8 3 0 61 20 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 36 28 13 10 8 2 1 67 19 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 27 15 12 9 4 1 62 22 983
2014 Provides services to public - English only 35 24 17 11 9 3 1 61 21 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 26 18 12 10 4 1 59 23 1041
2011 Provides services to public - English only 35 25 16 8 11 3 1 63 20 486
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 27 16 12 10 3 1 61 22 824
2008 Provides services to public - English only 32 24 17 12 9 5 0 60 23 502
2008 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 25 17 15 11 5 1 54 28 726
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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 35 35 997
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 44 36 508
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 37 32 982
2014 Provides services to public - English only 20 42 38 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 36 35 1039
2011 Provides services to public - English only 21 46 33 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 38 27 827

Question 55. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 4 46 34 4 5 6 298
2017 Provides services to public - English only 17 23 34 8 9 8 104
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 34 35 7 6 8 306
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 28 30 11 9999 14 132
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 35 38 6 9999 13 294
2011 Provides services to public - English only 26 28 25 13 9999 8 105
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 40 36 5 9999 7 286
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Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 45 12 11 4 1 1 72 15 995

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 28 11 2 0 7 1 85 3 994
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Harassment

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

Question 58. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 88 994

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 54 46 121

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 55 45 121

Question 59d. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 121

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 71 121

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 65 121

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 60 121

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 60 121

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 74 121

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 55 45 121

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 68 121

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 84 121

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 90 121

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 52 121

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 81 121

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 84 121

Question 61a. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 49 120

Question 61b. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 67 120

Question 61d. 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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 82 120

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 89 120

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 85 120

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 6 94 120

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 72 120

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 83 997

Question 64. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 17 18 6 5 28 8 55 17 995
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 22 19 7 8 18 6 56 19 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 18 20 5 6 26 8 54 16 981
2014 Provides services to public - English only 21 18 21 7 7 19 6 53 19 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 17 18 17 6 5 27 10 56 17 1041

Question 65. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 28 15 6 4 13 1 71 11 996
2017 Provides services to public - English only 30 30 18 7 6 7 1 66 14 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 28 19 5 4 12 2 68 10 980
2014 Provides services to public - English only 34 24 19 7 5 10 1 65 13 669
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 28 18 5 3 16 2 69 10 1040
2011 Provides services to public - English only 35 35 13 6 6 4 1 73 13 487
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 37 36 14 4 3 5 0 77 8 826
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Discrimination

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

Question 66. 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
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 92 996

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 32 68 75

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 78 22 75

Question 67d. 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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 75

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 87 75

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 40 60 75

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 71 75

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 74 75

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 74 75

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 80 75

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 88 75

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 78 75

Question 68k. 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 Provides services to public - Both English and French 0 100 75

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 90 75

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 84 75

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 35 65 75

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 89 75

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 12 88 75

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 91 75

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 48 75

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 90 995

Question 72. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 16 19 3 4 29 8 59 11 995
2017 Provides services to public - English only 23 19 20 5 4 24 6 60 12 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 18 19 3 3 30 8 60 9 981
2014 Provides services to public - English only 23 19 20 4 4 23 6 60 11 668
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 16 16 4 2 33 9 62 9 1040

Question 73. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 26 16 4 3 13 1 72 8 995
2017 Provides services to public - English only 36 31 17 4 3 7 2 74 8 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 31 29 18 3 4 12 3 71 8 978
2014 Provides services to public - English only 36 25 18 3 4 13 1 71 8 667
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 33 28 15 4 1 17 2 75 6 1039
2011 Provides services to public - English only 39 37 12 4 3 5 0 80 7 490
2011 Provides services to public - Both English and French 43 34 12 4 2 5 0 81 6 825
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 74a. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 26 22 15 19 0 0 44 34 993
2017 Provides services to public - English only 14 17 18 19 31 0 1 31 50 508
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 11 18 18 19 32 1 2 29 52 982

Question 74b. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 19 27 27 16 11 0 1 46 27 992
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 29 27 15 8 0 0 49 24 509
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 24 28 19 11 0 1 41 31 981

Question 74c. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 30 28 22 10 6 1 4 60 17 989
2017 Provides services to public - English only 30 32 18 10 7 0 2 63 18 504
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 22 27 25 13 9 1 3 51 23 977

Question 74d. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 23 25 17 13 1 1 44 31 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 27 22 10 12 1 2 55 23 508
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 15 24 23 19 15 2 2 41 35 980

Question 74e. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 48 23 13 6 4 1 5 75 11 988
2017 Provides services to public - English only 54 24 10 3 1 1 8 84 4 508
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 41 25 14 6 3 1 9 74 11 980

Question 74f. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 30 21 11 10 0 1 58 21 993
2017 Provides services to public - English only 31 29 22 10 8 0 1 60 18 501
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 31 23 11 9 0 2 56 20 980

Question 74g. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 27 36 20 9 5 1 2 65 14 989
2017 Provides services to public - English only 34 31 17 10 5 0 2 67 16 503
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 33 22 11 6 1 2 59 18 979

Question 74h. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 26 34 23 10 6 0 2 61 16 988
2017 Provides services to public - English only 26 30 22 14 9 0 1 56 22 504
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 23 27 27 13 8 1 2 52 21 979

Question 74i. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 33 18 8 5 0 1 70 13 990
2017 Provides services to public - English only 35 31 15 9 7 0 1 68 17 503
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 29 29 22 9 7 1 3 60 17 980

Question 74j. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 38 27 17 8 8 1 1 66 16 987

Question 74k. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 28 31 20 12 7 0 1 60 20 991
2017 Provides services to public - English only 28 32 18 13 8 0 1 61 21 503
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 24 31 22 12 8 1 2 57 20 978

Question 74l. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 26 10 5 4 0 3 79 10 985
2017 Provides services to public - English only 53 25 12 3 5 0 2 80 8 503
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 47 24 16 5 4 0 3 74 9 977

Question 74m. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 16 6 2 2 1 7 89 5 987
2017 Provides services to public - English only 69 13 5 5 4 1 3 85 10 508
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 68 13 6 4 4 1 5 85 8 979

Question 74n. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 68 13 6 4 5 1 4 84 10 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 57 26 8 4 3 1 2 85 6 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 25 8 5 2 0 4 84 8 979

Question 74o. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 25 7 3 3 0 2 86 6 988
2017 Provides services to public - English only 60 19 10 4 5 0 1 80 9 505
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 56 20 9 5 6 0 4 79 11 978

Question 74p. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 61 18 9 4 5 1 2 81 9 987
2017 Provides services to public - English only 57 9 5 1 1 0 27 91 2 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 57 12 5 3 1 0 23 89 5 980

Question 74q. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 59 13 5 1 1 1 20 90 3 983
2017 Provides services to public - English only 66 18 6 3 1 1 5 89 4 504
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 62 18 7 3 1 1 7 87 5 977

Question 74r. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 18 8 2 1 0 5 87 4 990
2017 Provides services to public - English only 43 18 11 11 16 0 2 61 28 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 51 15 10 8 11 1 5 70 20 981

Question 74s. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 58 14 10 6 8 0 3 74 15 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 53 25 11 5 2 1 3 81 7 506
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 27 14 4 2 0 3 79 6 978

Question 74t. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 52 25 12 6 3 0 2 79 8 990

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 31 37 13 5 0 0 45 18 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 11 36 35 12 6 1 0 47 18 509
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 25 41 15 7 1 0 36 23 982

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 10 18 41 21 9 0 0 31 29 981
2017 Provides services to public - English only 8 18 40 25 8 1 0 34 26 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 19 41 20 10 0 1 30 28 982

Question 77. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 21 38 20 11 6 3 1 62 18 995
2017 Provides services to public - English only 19 36 20 12 7 5 0 58 20 509
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 33 24 13 11 5 1 49 25 981

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 20 35 20 14 9 2 0 56 23 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 18 37 16 17 9 2 0 57 26 509
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 13 35 21 17 11 2 0 50 29 982
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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 82 994
2017 Provides services to public - English only 20 80 507
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 82 983
2014 Provides services to public - English only 17 83 667
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 14 86 1037

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 80 20 175
2017 Provides services to public - English only 72 28 106
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 75 25 179
2014 Provides services to public - English only 75 25 112
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 75 25 148

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 49 35 6 7 2 0 0 84 9 139
2017 Provides services to public - English only 33 47 3 5 9 0 3 82 15 76
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 38 10 8 4 0 1 78 11 135
2014 Provides services to public - English only 54 35 3 6 1 0 0 89 7 85
2014 Provides services to public - Both English and French 50 33 7 7 2 1 0 84 9 111
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Compensation

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 18 28 25 13 14 2 1 19 81 992
2017 Provides services to public - English only 16 19 24 17 21 3 0 17 83 508
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 16 19 22 17 24 2 1 16 84 983

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 65 35 790

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 36 64 782

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 8 25 22 18 20 2 4 35 41 786
2017 Provides services to public - English only 11 19 14 19 30 2 5 32 52 412
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 9 19 16 19 28 1 8 31 51 807

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 4 16 18 22 33 3 5 22 59 788
2017 Provides services to public - English only 4 10 10 15 54 2 4 15 74 411
2017 Provides services to public - Both English and French 3 7 9 18 54 3 6 11 79 806

Question 87. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public - Both English and French 39 17 14 9 11 1 9 62 22 990
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