2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of Finance Canada by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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 Heterosexual 51 41 2 4 2 0 0 92 5 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 51 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 47 5 9 3 0 0 84 12 103

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 Heterosexual 65 19 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 23 0 0 4 0 4 95 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 19 3 7 8 0 0 83 15 101

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 Heterosexual 60 30 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 32 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 38 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 102

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 Heterosexual 37 41 10 9 3 0 1 79 11 434
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 46 18 14 0 0 0 68 14 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 33 15 10 6 0 0 70 16 101
2018 Heterosexual 29 49 10 9 2 0 1 79 11 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 31 5 23 4 0 0 68 28 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 44 14 13 7 0 1 66 20 80

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 Heterosexual 61 30 6 2 1 0 0 92 3 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 33 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 36 8 5 6 0 0 81 11 100

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 Heterosexual 43 38 8 8 2 0 0 81 11 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 60 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 34 3 12 5 0 0 80 17 103
2018 Heterosexual 41 39 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 45 0 5 5 5 0 90 10 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 38 15 11 5 0 0 68 16 80

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 Heterosexual 48 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 49 15 10 0 0 0 76 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 38 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 102
2018 Heterosexual 39 46 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 358
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 49 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 42 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 80

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 Heterosexual 38 43 9 7 2 0 0 82 10 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 54 4 10 5 0 0 81 15 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 32 5 11 7 0 1 78 17 103
2018 Heterosexual 38 36 13 7 6 0 0 74 14 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 40 0 10 9 0 0 81 19 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 34 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 78

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 Heterosexual 38 47 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 22 20 22 0 0 0 58 22 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 41 9 9 3 0 0 80 11 103
2018 Heterosexual 32 48 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 49 14 5 5 0 5 76 10 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 48 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 80

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 Heterosexual 55 33 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 30 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 102
2018 Heterosexual 55 38 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 49 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 44 2 1 4 1 0 92 5 79

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 Heterosexual 44 38 10 6 2 0 0 82 9 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 40 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 34 5 6 9 0 1 81 14 103
2018 Heterosexual 44 34 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 39 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 38 12 8 9 1 0 70 17 78

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 Heterosexual 55 34 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 28 23 4 0 0 0 72 4 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 32 8 1 2 0 2 89 3 102
2018 Heterosexual 53 37 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 47 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 32 15 4 4 0 0 77 8 78

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 Heterosexual 42 41 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 31 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 38 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 102
2018 Heterosexual 39 41 10 9 1 0 0 80 10 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 44 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 52 15 4 5 0 0 76 9 79

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 Heterosexual 40 38 11 9 2 0 0 78 10 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 31 23 10 0 0 0 67 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 37 9 5 6 0 0 80 11 103
2018 Heterosexual 38 37 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 40 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 37 19 10 6 0 0 65 16 79

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 Heterosexual 43 42 8 3 2 1 1 87 5 431
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 43 15 9 0 0 5 74 10 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 41 8 5 4 0 3 83 9 103
2018 Heterosexual 37 41 11 7 2 0 1 80 9 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 45 14 9 0 5 0 76 10 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 40 20 4 5 0 1 71 9 79

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 Heterosexual 50 37 8 4 1 0 0 88 5 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 45 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 36 7 2 4 0 0 88 6 102
2018 Heterosexual 49 40 8 3 1 0 0 89 4 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 45 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 41 14 2 6 0 0 77 9 79

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 Heterosexual 27 42 20 8 3 0 0 69 11 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 49 18 14 0 0 0 68 14 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 32 23 12 3 1 0 62 15 101
2018 Heterosexual 26 37 22 11 4 0 0 63 15 365
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 44 14 10 14 0 0 62 24 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 22 6 7 0 1 65 13 80

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 Heterosexual 4 20 42 24 8 0 1 33 25 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 28 54 4 4 0 0 9 37 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 20 37 23 10 0 3 34 28 103
2018 Heterosexual 7 19 44 22 6 0 1 28 27 366
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 25 32 19 5 5 0 25 41 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 35 37 13 4 0 1 17 46 79

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 Heterosexual 1 4 24 38 31 2 1 70 5 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 14 28 32 27 0 0 58 14 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 1 10 21 38 26 1 4 67 11 102
2018 Heterosexual 3 10 21 41 24 1 1 66 13 365
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 0 20 42 15 14 0 66 11 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 15 24 31 19 0 3 52 23 79

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 Heterosexual 4 14 37 30 12 1 2 43 19 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 29 35 27 9 0 0 36 29 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 11 32 25 21 0 2 47 21 102
2018 Heterosexual 7 16 35 27 13 1 2 41 23 365
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 14 39 33 0 5 0 34 25 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 22 33 19 11 1 1 31 35 79

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 Heterosexual 3 20 40 26 10 1 1 37 23 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 28 43 5 10 0 0 15 43 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 17 45 17 13 0 1 30 25 100
2018 Heterosexual 5 17 40 28 10 0 1 38 22 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 5 42 24 10 5 0 35 21 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 30 40 18 7 0 1 25 34 79

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 Heterosexual 6 12 32 30 17 2 1 48 19 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 14 41 23 13 0 4 38 20 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 16 25 27 18 0 5 47 26 103
2018 Heterosexual 7 19 31 27 12 1 2 41 28 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 5 36 20 25 5 0 47 16 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 25 24 27 10 1 3 39 36 78

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 Heterosexual 4 9 26 35 20 3 3 59 14 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 13 41 46 0 0 0 46 13 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 12 29 23 26 0 4 51 18 99
2018 Heterosexual 5 15 30 31 15 2 2 48 21 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 0 24 37 15 14 0 60 11 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 21 24 26 16 4 3 44 31 77

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 Heterosexual 4 14 33 34 13 1 1 48 18 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 20 49 18 13 0 0 31 20 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 13 28 27 18 2 3 47 24 101
2018 Heterosexual 5 14 38 27 12 1 2 40 20 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 4 34 38 10 5 0 50 15 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 18 50 13 9 0 1 22 27 79

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 Heterosexual 2 14 39 31 12 0 1 44 16 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 4 20 44 27 4 0 0 32 24 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 16 32 29 12 0 2 41 26 103
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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 Heterosexual 67 20 5 5 1 0 1 88 6 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 22 10 4 4 0 9 79 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 20 5 6 2 0 1 88 8 103

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 Heterosexual 43 28 10 4 2 6 8 82 7 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 23 10 13 0 4 4 75 15 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 25 5 6 6 6 8 81 14 103
2018 Heterosexual 30 30 11 9 3 10 6 72 15 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 23 23 5 0 17 5 65 6 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 29 14 9 10 5 7 62 22 78

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 Heterosexual 60 29 5 5 1 1 0 89 6 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 41 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 25 4 4 5 0 0 87 9 102
2018 Heterosexual 53 29 7 7 3 1 0 82 11 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 23 5 5 5 5 0 85 10 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 21 12 7 9 0 0 72 16 78

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 Heterosexual 71 22 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 19 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 23 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 103
2018 Heterosexual 66 26 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 14 5 9 0 5 0 86 9 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 25 5 3 6 0 0 86 9 79

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 Heterosexual 58 33 6 3 0 1 0 91 3 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 18 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 29 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 103
2018 Heterosexual 54 33 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 27 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 32 11 2 5 0 0 81 8 79
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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 Heterosexual 60 24 8 3 1 0 3 87 4 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 36 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 25 5 2 1 1 3 92 3 103

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 Heterosexual 47 34 10 6 2 0 0 81 8 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 32 10 8 6 1 1 77 14 103
2018 Heterosexual 42 35 10 9 3 1 0 78 12 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 39 0 19 0 5 0 80 20 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 40 6 9 6 0 0 79 15 80

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 Heterosexual 65 22 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 434
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 28 4 5 0 0 0 90 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 19 7 3 2 2 2 88 5 102
2018 Heterosexual 57 25 9 4 2 2 0 85 7 359
2018 Gay or lesbian 71 10 5 10 0 5 0 85 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 29 5 4 9 0 0 83 13 79

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 Heterosexual 57 32 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 23 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 37 2 5 3 1 2 90 8 101
2018 Heterosexual 52 32 8 7 1 0 0 84 8 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 34 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 37 7 3 9 1 0 81 12 78

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 Heterosexual 83 11 4 1 0 0 1 95 2 432
2019 Gay or lesbian 82 14 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 78 13 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 103

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 Heterosexual 46 25 10 8 3 4 4 77 12 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 18 15 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 18 8 3 8 4 5 80 12 102

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 Heterosexual 67 20 9 2 1 1 0 89 2 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 9 5 5 4 0 0 85 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 72 17 2 4 4 1 1 90 8 102
2018 Heterosexual 63 22 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 76 15 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 27 6 3 9 0 1 82 12 79

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 Heterosexual 61 28 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 13 10 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 26 6 4 3 1 1 87 7 103
2018 Heterosexual 52 28 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 20 15 0 0 5 0 85 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 33 6 5 9 0 0 80 14 79

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 Heterosexual 20 55 10 7 2 4 2 80 9 118
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 45 12 12 0 4 4 74 13 25
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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 Heterosexual 55 29 7 3 0 6 0 89 3 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 32 10 5 0 4 0 84 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 27 9 3 1 8 0 86 4 103
2018 Heterosexual 51 28 11 3 2 5 1 84 5 365
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 24 14 4 0 14 0 78 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 28 13 6 9 5 0 70 16 78

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 Heterosexual 55 32 7 2 1 1 0 89 4 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 28 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 34 10 4 1 2 0 85 5 103
2018 Heterosexual 50 33 8 4 3 1 0 84 7 365
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 24 9 9 5 9 0 74 16 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 32 15 7 10 1 0 67 17 78

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 Heterosexual 42 40 11 4 1 3 0 84 5 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 45 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 38 11 7 2 4 0 79 9 103
2018 Heterosexual 36 37 15 7 2 2 0 75 9 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 33 10 4 5 9 0 79 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 35 19 13 6 1 0 61 19 78

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 Heterosexual 26 47 14 10 1 1 0 74 12 434
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 59 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 39 12 14 5 1 0 69 19 103
2018 Heterosexual 23 41 15 14 5 1 0 66 19 366
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 29 24 9 5 14 0 56 16 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 39 15 21 9 1 0 54 30 78

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 Heterosexual 33 27 22 10 2 4 0 63 13 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 37 23 4 10 4 0 62 15 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 31 19 6 4 8 0 69 10 103
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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 Heterosexual 33 46 15 4 1 1 0 80 5 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 68 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 46 16 4 2 1 0 78 6 103
2018 Heterosexual 34 42 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 31 23 14 0 5 0 62 15 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 37 15 13 5 2 0 66 18 80

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 Heterosexual 20 45 20 8 3 4 0 68 11 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 45 23 14 0 0 0 63 14 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 43 13 15 4 5 1 66 20 102

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 Heterosexual 41 39 9 5 2 3 1 83 8 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 28 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 40 11 5 0 4 1 84 5 103
2018 Heterosexual 45 35 8 7 2 2 0 83 9 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 32 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 37 9 6 5 2 3 79 12 80

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 Heterosexual 42 40 14 2 0 2 0 83 2 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 40 15 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 37 18 1 2 2 0 79 3 103
2018 Heterosexual 43 38 15 3 1 0 0 81 4 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 23 23 5 0 5 0 71 5 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 41 12 5 6 3 0 75 12 80

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 Heterosexual 20 23 20 12 5 16 3 52 22 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 28 19 0 4 35 0 64 7 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 17 20 8 11 20 8 45 27 103
2018 Heterosexual 23 24 15 12 9 13 3 57 25 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 30 23 9 5 18 0 54 17 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 20 20 12 16 15 5 39 36 80

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 Heterosexual 31 40 12 11 2 2 0 74 14 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 55 10 4 5 4 0 80 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 28 15 16 7 1 1 62 23 102
2018 Heterosexual 33 41 13 8 4 1 0 74 13 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 28 13 5 5 5 0 76 10 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 27 18 18 11 3 0 52 29 80

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 Heterosexual 31 31 16 9 7 3 2 66 17 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 23 15 9 5 4 5 69 15 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 23 9 17 15 1 3 58 33 103
2018 Heterosexual 35 28 13 10 10 3 2 66 21 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 26 13 10 5 5 5 70 16 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 25 11 19 20 4 1 48 41 80

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 Heterosexual 45 28 15 5 2 1 3 76 8 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 27 19 0 0 0 9 79 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 21 17 5 3 0 5 74 8 103

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 Heterosexual 67 10 9 4 4 1 6 83 8 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 23 10 13 0 0 9 75 15 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 10 12 5 2 0 7 80 7 103

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 Heterosexual 60 23 10 2 1 1 3 86 3 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 15 27 5 0 0 9 65 6 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 26 16 4 1 1 5 79 5 103

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 Heterosexual 61 17 10 3 2 2 5 84 6 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 23 4 5 4 4 5 85 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 22 17 6 4 2 7 71 11 103

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 Heterosexual 78 7 4 2 1 2 6 93 3 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 19 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 17 5 3 0 3 7 91 3 103

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 Heterosexual 85 6 3 1 1 1 3 95 3 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 81 15 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 78 7 5 3 1 1 5 90 5 103

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 Heterosexual 84 5 3 1 0 3 4 95 2 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 18 10 0 0 4 5 90 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 76 6 4 4 2 4 5 89 6 102

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 Heterosexual 88 2 1 0 0 2 7 98 1 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 14 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 82 5 3 0 0 0 10 97 0 102

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 Heterosexual 27 45 17 6 2 3 0 74 8 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 36 37 4 0 0 0 58 4 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 57 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 103
2018 Heterosexual 29 42 18 6 2 2 0 73 8 365
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 35 23 0 5 5 0 71 5 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 32 25 9 6 4 0 58 16 80

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 Heterosexual 35 44 11 7 2 1 0 80 9 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 58 20 9 4 0 0 67 13 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 42 13 11 2 0 0 75 13 102
2018 Heterosexual 42 38 10 6 2 1 0 81 8 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 36 9 14 0 5 0 75 15 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 42 13 5 5 5 0 76 10 80

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 Heterosexual 36 40 12 5 1 5 0 81 6 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 36 14 14 4 0 0 68 18 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 45 9 5 4 5 0 82 9 103
2018 Heterosexual 38 41 13 4 1 3 0 81 5 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 44 14 5 0 9 0 79 5 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 30 10 4 8 7 1 77 12 80

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 Heterosexual 64 28 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 23 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 39 1 3 3 0 0 93 6 103
2018 Heterosexual 62 31 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 9 18 9 0 5 0 71 9 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 30 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 78

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 Heterosexual 60 29 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 434
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 23 18 10 0 0 0 71 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 37 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 103
2018 Heterosexual 57 32 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 14 10 10 4 5 0 74 15 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 39 11 4 8 1 0 77 11 80

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 Heterosexual 58 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 27 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 41 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 103
2018 Heterosexual 55 34 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 23 5 5 4 5 0 86 9 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 37 14 5 6 0 0 75 12 79

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 Heterosexual 49 28 12 5 3 2 0 79 9 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 15 23 14 0 0 4 62 15 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 31 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 103
2018 Heterosexual 50 26 11 7 3 3 0 78 10 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 36 4 14 4 0 0 78 18 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 26 21 6 10 2 1 61 17 80
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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 Heterosexual 33 34 34 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 18 13 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 28 35 103
2018 Heterosexual 29 35 36 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 23 28 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 26 35 80

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 Heterosexual 8 33 45 8 0 5 140
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 29 40 8 3 14 38
2018 Heterosexual 9 36 32 9 8 6 104
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 45 36 0 19 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 23 51 10 0 3 31
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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 Heterosexual 29 47 9 6 2 1 6 81 9 434
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 45 14 4 10 0 0 72 14 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 49 11 8 1 0 8 78 10 102

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 Heterosexual 54 24 8 1 0 6 7 90 2 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 37 0 4 4 13 0 90 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 25 10 3 1 5 7 85 4 103
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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 Heterosexual 5 95 435
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 103
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 365
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 80

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 21
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 25

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 76 24 21
2018 Heterosexual 71 29 25

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 Heterosexual 0 100 21
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 25

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 21
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 25

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 21
2018 Heterosexual 46 54 25

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 66 21
2018 Heterosexual 60 40 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 21
2018 Heterosexual 63 37 25

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 62 21
2018 Heterosexual 45 55 25

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 Heterosexual 34 66 21
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 25

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 21
2018 Heterosexual 48 52 25

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 21
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 25

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 21
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 25

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 21

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 38 62 21
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 25

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 Heterosexual 38 62 21
2018 Heterosexual 45 55 25

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 Heterosexual 0 100 21

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 21

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 Heterosexual 48 52 21
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 25

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 76 21

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 21
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 24

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 47 21
2018 Heterosexual 62 38 24

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 21
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 24

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 42 21
2018 Heterosexual 61 39 24

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 21

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 Heterosexual 8 92 439
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 102

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 Heterosexual 18 11 13 4 1 40 14 63 10 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 18 5 10 0 53 5 64 24 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 8 17 3 4 39 13 51 14 102
2018 Heterosexual 18 15 12 3 4 39 9 63 14 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 5 9 0 5 63 9 51 17 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 10 16 0 10 39 11 48 20 80

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 Heterosexual 35 28 16 2 0 16 2 77 3 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 37 23 0 0 18 0 72 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 34 15 4 4 13 3 73 9 103
2018 Heterosexual 34 33 15 4 2 12 0 76 7 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 9 37 0 5 12 0 53 5 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 29 17 3 9 17 1 65 14 80
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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 Heterosexual 4 96 437
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 103
2018 Heterosexual 2 98 360
2018 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 80

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 Heterosexual 0 100 17

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 64 17

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 17

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 53 17

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 17

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 Heterosexual 0 100 17

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 17

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 17

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 17

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 Heterosexual 70 30 17

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 17

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 17

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 59 41 17

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 17

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 42 17

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 17

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 Heterosexual 4 96 436
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 103

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 Heterosexual 19 10 14 1 1 41 13 63 6 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 18 0 10 0 54 0 78 22 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 10 16 2 4 43 9 55 12 102
2018 Heterosexual 19 16 14 2 1 40 8 67 6 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 0 18 5 5 53 9 26 25 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 11 19 0 5 42 10 50 11 80

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 Heterosexual 36 26 16 1 1 18 2 77 3 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 40 10 4 0 10 0 85 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 30 17 3 3 16 4 71 7 103
2018 Heterosexual 34 33 14 2 2 15 0 79 4 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 4 32 5 9 12 0 48 16 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 30 20 2 4 20 3 66 8 80
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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 Heterosexual 28 35 19 9 10 0 0 63 19 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 22 32 10 14 0 0 44 24 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 21 23 12 18 0 1 47 30 103
2018 Heterosexual 25 29 25 12 8 0 1 55 20 365
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 27 33 26 9 0 0 31 36 22
2018 Bisexual 28 25 9 0 39 0 0 53 39 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 23 22 14 16 1 1 46 31 79

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 Heterosexual 15 30 35 15 4 0 0 45 20 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 37 26 32 4 0 0 37 37 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 34 32 14 5 0 1 49 19 102
2018 Heterosexual 11 27 37 15 9 0 1 38 24 365
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 30 28 33 5 0 0 35 38 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 32 29 21 9 0 1 40 31 78

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 Heterosexual 20 35 27 13 5 0 0 55 18 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 32 26 27 4 0 0 42 32 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 39 24 13 7 0 1 56 20 101
2018 Heterosexual 16 31 33 14 5 0 1 48 18 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 29 41 15 0 5 0 40 16 21
2018 Bisexual 16 27 47 0 10 0 0 43 10 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 34 26 17 12 0 1 45 29 78

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 Heterosexual 26 33 25 10 6 0 0 59 16 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 29 33 19 0 0 0 47 19 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 34 24 12 6 2 1 56 19 103
2018 Heterosexual 22 29 28 14 6 0 1 52 20 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 35 28 19 5 0 0 49 24 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 23 29 12 12 0 3 46 24 79

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 Heterosexual 32 36 17 9 3 0 2 70 13 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 42 22 0 9 0 0 69 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 37 18 9 8 0 3 64 17 103
2018 Heterosexual 25 35 23 10 4 0 3 62 15 358
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 49 23 10 5 0 0 62 14 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 33 17 12 8 0 4 62 20 79

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 Heterosexual 21 34 25 13 6 0 0 55 19 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 37 28 4 9 0 0 59 13 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 40 19 10 12 0 2 57 23 103
2018 Heterosexual 23 31 28 11 7 0 1 54 17 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 26 46 0 10 0 0 45 10 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 31 20 9 15 0 1 55 25 79

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 Heterosexual 34 40 17 6 2 0 1 75 8 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 45 26 20 0 0 0 54 20 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 39 21 8 4 0 2 67 12 102
2018 Heterosexual 28 37 23 8 3 0 1 66 11 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 51 18 5 9 5 0 66 15 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 35 22 12 5 2 0 61 17 79

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 Heterosexual 23 43 24 7 2 0 1 67 9 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 32 50 9 0 0 0 41 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 39 23 5 8 0 3 63 13 103
2018 Heterosexual 18 44 23 11 2 0 1 63 14 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 32 24 15 10 5 0 49 26 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 31 24 18 8 1 0 49 26 79

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 Heterosexual 32 40 19 7 2 0 0 72 9 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 32 40 5 9 0 0 46 14 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 36 21 8 4 1 2 66 12 103
2018 Heterosexual 26 34 25 10 4 0 1 61 15 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 46 19 9 14 0 0 58 23 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 27 27 13 8 2 0 51 21 79

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 Heterosexual 54 26 12 6 2 0 0 81 7 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 33 19 15 0 0 0 66 15 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 25 16 4 6 1 1 74 10 103

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 Heterosexual 35 38 18 6 2 0 0 73 8 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 18 39 9 0 0 0 51 9 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 26 22 4 1 3 1 72 5 103
2018 Heterosexual 27 39 22 10 2 0 1 66 12 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 41 36 4 5 0 0 55 9 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 30 27 4 6 2 0 62 10 79

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 Heterosexual 71 18 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 15 9 14 0 0 0 77 14 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 24 13 1 2 1 2 84 3 103
2018 Heterosexual 63 23 7 2 2 0 2 88 4 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 32 5 9 9 0 0 77 18 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 36 7 9 5 1 1 78 14 79

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 Heterosexual 85 7 2 0 0 1 5 98 0 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 9 4 0 0 0 10 95 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 79 8 4 0 1 2 7 94 1 102
2018 Heterosexual 79 12 2 2 1 0 5 95 2 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 23 0 0 9 5 9 89 11 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 22 2 1 1 4 3 95 3 79

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 Heterosexual 87 6 2 2 1 0 2 95 3 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 10 10 0 0 0 4 90 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 79 7 6 3 2 0 4 89 5 103
2018 Heterosexual 81 11 4 1 1 1 2 94 2 363
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 19 9 0 5 5 5 84 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 70 15 1 5 6 1 1 87 12 79

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 Heterosexual 74 16 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 18 10 10 4 0 0 76 15 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 26 6 1 0 0 2 93 1 100
2018 Heterosexual 64 23 9 2 1 0 1 88 3 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 28 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 19 9 5 1 0 3 85 7 79

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 Heterosexual 71 18 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 14 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 15 8 2 4 1 1 86 6 102
2018 Heterosexual 60 21 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 28 18 4 0 0 0 77 4 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 20 12 1 13 0 1 74 14 79

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 Heterosexual 61 12 2 1 0 0 23 95 2 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 9 0 5 0 0 32 93 7 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 10 7 1 1 1 18 89 3 102
2018 Heterosexual 54 11 6 1 1 0 26 89 3 359
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 9 10 0 0 0 36 84 0 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 12 4 1 1 0 22 92 4 78

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 Heterosexual 73 16 7 1 0 0 2 92 1 435
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 26 14 10 0 0 5 75 10 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 17 10 4 2 1 4 84 6 103
2018 Heterosexual 65 23 7 2 1 0 3 90 2 358
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 33 10 4 0 0 4 85 4 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 68 19 7 0 1 0 5 92 1 79

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 Heterosexual 87 7 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 81 15 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 82 8 4 2 1 0 4 93 3 102
2018 Heterosexual 85 8 2 1 1 0 3 96 3 361
2018 Gay or lesbian 95 0 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 74 13 3 1 4 0 5 92 5 78

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 Heterosexual 55 28 11 3 1 0 1 84 5 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 51 4 5 0 0 0 90 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 31 14 0 1 0 3 85 1 103
2018 Heterosexual 52 27 14 3 2 0 1 81 5 359
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 19 21 13 0 0 0 66 13 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 28 10 1 5 0 3 83 6 79

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 Heterosexual 18 39 33 8 1 0 0 58 9 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 32 32 23 0 0 0 46 23 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 37 32 8 3 1 1 57 11 103
2018 Heterosexual 13 36 38 12 1 0 0 49 13 366
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 44 36 14 5 0 0 44 19 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 28 36 16 9 1 0 38 25 80

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 Heterosexual 6 16 43 27 7 0 0 35 22 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 19 34 23 9 0 0 32 34 21
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 20 39 28 7 1 1 35 25 102
2018 Heterosexual 5 15 44 27 9 0 1 36 20 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 18 32 19 17 0 0 36 33 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 19 49 15 6 1 0 22 29 78

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 Heterosexual 28 47 13 7 1 4 0 78 9 436
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 55 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 40 22 8 1 2 1 69 9 102
2018 Heterosexual 32 46 13 4 2 3 0 81 6 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 32 19 13 5 0 0 63 18 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 44 19 5 1 6 0 73 7 80

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 Heterosexual 30 41 15 10 2 3 0 73 12 437
2019 Gay or lesbian 4 54 19 14 9 0 0 58 23 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 36 20 11 2 3 1 66 13 102
2018 Heterosexual 27 42 16 10 3 2 0 71 13 364
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 49 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 37 24 8 7 5 0 58 16 80
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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 Heterosexual 9 91 439
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 82 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 103

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 97 3 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 80 20 15

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 Heterosexual 54 40 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 39
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
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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 Heterosexual 25 32 23 10 8 1 0 25 75 438
2019 Gay or lesbian 4 18 54 10 10 0 4 5 95 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 29 24 11 17 2 1 16 84 102
2018 Heterosexual 28 28 23 9 8 3 0 29 71 365
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 14 29 28 9 5 5 11 89 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 22 21 9 14 1 0 33 67 80

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 Heterosexual 53 47 323
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 44 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 37 83

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 Heterosexual 40 60 318
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 45 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 82
2018 Heterosexual 31 69 250
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 59 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 72 53

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 Heterosexual 19 30 15 14 11 3 8 55 28 320
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 14 26 15 11 0 15 40 30 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 24 13 21 17 1 11 42 44 83
2018 Heterosexual 16 32 13 17 14 1 7 52 34 251
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 42 29 12 12 0 5 45 25 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 17 17 31 17 4 10 26 55 53

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 Heterosexual 4 14 15 18 34 5 10 22 61 319
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 15 15 24 35 0 10 17 66 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 3 17 10 19 36 5 11 23 65 83
2018 Heterosexual 3 13 13 21 40 3 8 18 68 252
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 0 5 35 48 0 11 0 94 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 5 17 19 48 2 10 6 76 53

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 Heterosexual 44 18 14 9 7 1 7 68 17 434
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 18 14 10 5 5 9 67 17 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 16 14 11 17 3 9 54 31 103
2018 Heterosexual 46 20 14 9 5 1 7 71 15 362
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 31 9 4 14 0 9 70 20 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 9 17 9 11 5 5 59 22 79
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