2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Service Commission of Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	47	6	12	3	79	16	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	43	14	25	0	60	25	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	42	7	21	7	64	29	84

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	67	24	4	4	2	0	91	5	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	87	4	4	0	4	0	92	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	28	2	4	4	1	89	9	86

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	41	10	12	4	0	75	15	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	55	14	0	4	0	82	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	34	10	16	8	4	65	25	86
2019	Heterosexual	52	33	3	8	4	0	85	12	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	30	13	6	7	0	73	14	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	36	6	7	5	0	82	12	125

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	38	9	10	3	0	1	78	13	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	51	0	8	4	0	8	86	14	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	38	18	8	6	0	0	68	14	86
2019	Heterosexual	40	34	12	8	4	0	1	75	13	491
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	40	6	6	0	0	3	87	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	44	13	10	2	0	1	74	12	125
2018	Heterosexual	29	46	9	8	5	1	2	77	14	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	42	39	4	12	0	0	4	84	12	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	41	16	10	2	0	1	71	13	90

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	37	8	5	3	0	0	83	8	429
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	19	14	5	4	0	0	76	10	21
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	35	15	9	7	0	0	69	16	86
2019	Heterosexual	58	31	5	4	2	0	0	89	6	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	65	28	0	0	6	0	0	94	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	41	8	3	0	1	1	89	3	124

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	28	9	5	4	0	1	82	9	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	56	18	9	9	8	0	0	75	17	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	30	11	12	10	0	1	66	22	85
2019	Heterosexual	58	28	6	5	2	1	0	86	7	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	71	19	0	4	6	0	0	90	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	33	13	9	3	0	0	76	12	125
2018	Heterosexual	49	32	7	7	4	0	1	82	11	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	61	35	0	4	0	0	0	96	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	55	31	8	6	1	0	0	86	7	90

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	32	12	8	5	75	13	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	29	27	4	0	69	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	48	8	12	7	73	19	86
2019	Heterosexual	39	39	11	7	4	78	11	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	45	16	0	6	77	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	46	7	11	2	80	13	124
2018	Heterosexual	35	41	11	7	5	76	13	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	48	34	14	4	0	82	4	23
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	47	14	5	5	76	10	90

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	39	11	9	4	0	0	77	12	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	18	19	4	0	0	0	77	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	39	16	10	6	0	0	68	16	86
2019	Heterosexual	37	37	13	9	3	0	0	75	13	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	33	3	17	3	0	0	77	20	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	41	12	12	4	0	1	71	17	125
2018	Heterosexual	33	33	18	10	6	1	0	66	16	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	32	41	19	7	0	0	0	73	7	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	37	16	16	7	0	1	61	24	89

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	38	9	8	4	0	79	12	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	30	9	4	4	0	82	8	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	43	6	14	6	0	74	20	86
2019	Heterosexual	38	37	12	9	4	0	75	13	497
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	36	6	7	3	0	84	11	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	47	9	7	3	0	81	10	125
2018	Heterosexual	34	38	13	9	6	1	72	15	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	38	42	6	4	10	0	81	14	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	39	20	8	3	0	69	11	89

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	32	7	4	1	0	0	87	6	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	28	10	0	4	0	0	86	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	41	6	3	1	0	1	90	4	86
2019	Heterosexual	47	40	7	3	2	1	0	88	5	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	31	11	6	3	0	0	79	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	40	11	5	0	0	0	84	5	124
2018	Heterosexual	45	39	10	3	3	0	0	84	6	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	29	4	0	4	0	4	92	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	44	14	1	0	0	0	85	1	90

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	34	11	9	5	0	0	75	14	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	33	5	8	0	0	0	87	8	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	40	8	12	9	0	0	71	21	86
2019	Heterosexual	39	37	11	8	3	1	0	77	12	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	33	10	7	3	0	0	80	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	46	11	11	4	0	1	74	15	125
2018	Heterosexual	37	33	14	10	5	0	0	70	15	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	40	44	12	4	0	0	0	84	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	47	18	8	6	0	0	67	15	90

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	32	10	5	2	0	84	6	428
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	44	10	4	0	0	86	4	21
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	37	8	2	3	0	87	5	85
2019	Heterosexual	51	34	9	5	1	0	85	6	494
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	39	9	6	0	0	84	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	39	12	5	0	1	83	5	125
2018	Heterosexual	46	35	12	5	2	0	81	7	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	24	14	0	4	0	83	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	50	13	1	2	0	84	3	89

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	37	11	11	2	0	0	76	13	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	13	23	0	8	0	0	69	8	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	46	14	7	4	0	0	75	11	85
2019	Heterosexual	36	39	12	9	4	0	0	75	13	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	30	13	15	4	0	0	68	19	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	44	13	6	4	1	1	76	10	124
2018	Heterosexual	33	40	12	8	6	0	1	74	14	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	41	12	6	7	0	0	75	14	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	44	12	13	5	1	0	70	18	90

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	33	12	9	4	0	0	76	13	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	18	9	18	4	0	0	68	23	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	40	11	9	9	0	0	71	18	86
2019	Heterosexual	41	33	13	9	3	0	0	75	12	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	56	7	7	4	0	0	82	11	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	50	14	6	1	0	2	79	7	124
2018	Heterosexual	33	38	13	10	6	0	0	71	15	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	56	18	4	4	0	4	74	8	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	41	21	5	6	1	0	69	11	90

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	38	10	9	3	0	78	12	428
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	14	15	14	0	0	72	14	21
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	46	13	9	5	0	73	13	86
2019	Heterosexual	38	43	11	6	2	0	82	7	494
2019	Gay or lesbian	47	31	12	10	0	0	78	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	45	11	6	4	1	79	10	123
2018	Heterosexual	36	37	15	6	5	1	73	11	417
2018	Gay or lesbian	35	50	8	0	8	0	84	8	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	43	18	9	3	1	69	12	90

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	35	10	7	3	81	9	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	54	27	9	5	4	82	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	45	8	8	3	81	11	86
2019	Heterosexual	43	39	9	6	3	82	9	497
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	36	13	0	3	84	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	44	12	8	0	80	8	125
2018	Heterosexual	39	40	11	7	3	79	10	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	43	11	0	0	89	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	55	14	4	3	79	7	90

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	29	14	8	5	0	0	73	14	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	14	0	8	8	0	0	84	16	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	35	10	9	12	1	1	68	22	86
2019	Heterosexual	48	31	14	3	4	0	0	79	7	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	57	27	3	10	3	0	0	84	13	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	32	16	7	4	0	0	73	11	124
2018	Heterosexual	44	29	13	8	5	0	1	74	13	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	30	11	8	4	0	0	77	12	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	25	16	7	5	0	0	72	12	89

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	21	34	26	8	0	0	34	32	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	4	21	37	33	4	0	0	38	25	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	39	26	10	9	0	2	19	54	86
2019	Heterosexual	8	16	41	22	11	0	2	34	24	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	7	9	32	24	28	0	0	52	16	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	27	35	20	11	1	2	32	33	125
2018	Heterosexual	9	21	35	20	11	1	2	32	31	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	23	32	22	12	0	0	34	34	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	26	36	17	9	1	0	27	37	88

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	11	27	33	21	3	1	56	17	428
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	5	26	32	27	0	0	59	14	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	18	31	30	11	1	1	43	26	85
2019	Heterosexual	6	14	27	27	22	3	2	51	21	492
2019	Gay or lesbian	4	9	12	38	33	3	0	74	14	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	20	25	30	16	3	1	48	25	124
2018	Heterosexual	9	16	29	25	17	1	3	44	27	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	4	12	17	42	22	4	0	66	16	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	28	29	19	9	2	0	29	41	89

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	24	31	18	10	2	1	28	39	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	32	37	4	17	0	0	22	41	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	24	32	14	3	1	2	18	50	86
2019	Heterosexual	13	23	31	19	11	2	2	31	37	492
2019	Gay or lesbian	13	29	27	14	17	0	0	31	42	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	24	27	18	12	2	3	32	40	125
2018	Heterosexual	14	26	31	14	11	2	2	26	41	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	8	55	8	16	0	0	24	22	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	24	27	18	7	3	2	26	46	89

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	19	27	32	15	0	0	47	26	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	4	13	23	42	18	0	0	60	17	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	9	35	23	9	1	2	33	30	85
2019	Heterosexual	5	12	30	32	20	0	1	52	17	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	3	32	29	35	0	0	65	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	11	34	33	15	2	1	49	16	123
2018	Heterosexual	5	17	31	28	15	1	2	45	23	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	6	9	31	47	8	0	0	55	15	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	16	36	29	13	1	0	43	20	89

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	20	26	25	14	1	2	39	34	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	9	23	24	26	0	0	51	26	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	27	27	14	8	1	0	23	50	86
2019	Heterosexual	9	12	29	26	20	2	3	48	22	490
2019	Gay or lesbian	3	12	10	30	33	10	3	71	18	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	18	31	24	16	3	1	42	26	123
2018	Heterosexual	12	23	25	22	15	1	3	39	36	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	4	19	29	25	17	6	0	45	24	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	14	29	30	8	1	0	39	32	88

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	17	28	27	19	3	1	48	23	429
2020	Gay or lesbian	13	27	5	23	32	0	0	54	41	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	12	32	29	9	2	2	40	26	86
2019	Heterosexual	9	22	26	22	14	5	2	39	33	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	11	11	13	29	20	16	0	58	27	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	28	21	20	13	5	2	36	42	121
2018	Heterosexual	18	23	25	17	13	2	2	31	43	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	12	21	17	33	8	10	0	45	36	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	19	26	15	11	4	0	28	45	89

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	20	32	22	12	2	1	35	32	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	24	39	18	10	0	0	28	33	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	17	29	21	7	1	1	29	41	86
2019	Heterosexual	9	19	33	22	12	3	2	35	30	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	13	18	20	37	12	0	0	49	31	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	20	27	25	12	2	3	39	32	125
2018	Heterosexual	10	20	36	17	12	3	2	30	32	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	7	16	53	10	8	6	0	19	25	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	23	30	15	9	5	1	25	42	90

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	27	33	22	7	1	0	29	38	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	31	51	4	0	0	0	4	45	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	28	30	17	4	0	0	22	48	86
2019	Heterosexual	13	28	30	17	9	1	1	27	42	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	6	25	44	22	4	0	0	25	31	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	30	28	15	5	0	2	20	52	123

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	34	14	8	3	5	5	72	12	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	32	10	4	0	4	9	84	5	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	40	12	8	4	11	4	72	14	87
2019	Heterosexual	34	32	13	6	5	6	4	73	12	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	30	33	17	6	3	3	7	71	11	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	36	11	8	6	9	2	72	15	125
2018	Heterosexual	25	33	15	10	5	7	5	65	17	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	33	11	13	0	8	0	73	15	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	37	15	14	3	2	11	63	20	89

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	26	6	5	4	1	0	86	9	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	73	18	0	5	4	0	0	91	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	35	7	7	6	1	0	80	13	85
2019	Heterosexual	58	26	8	6	2	0	0	85	8	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	52	38	4	3	3	0	0	90	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	33	11	5	3	0	1	81	9	125
2018	Heterosexual	50	29	7	8	4	1	0	81	12	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	58	33	6	4	0	0	0	90	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	34	4	9	3	2	0	83	12	89

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	31	5	3	1	91	4	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	91	0	5	0	4	91	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	40	5	5	0	90	5	87
2019	Heterosexual	57	34	3	4	2	91	6	492
2019	Gay or lesbian	66	31	0	3	0	97	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	43	5	8	0	87	8	125
2018	Heterosexual	53	37	2	6	2	90	7	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	23	13	4	0	82	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	38	9	2	3	86	5	89

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	35	6	5	1	1	0	88	6	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	31	0	0	4	0	0	96	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	42	4	7	2	1	0	87	9	86
2019	Heterosexual	52	35	8	3	1	1	0	87	5	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	57	36	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	50	12	3	0	1	0	85	3	125
2018	Heterosexual	45	37	9	5	3	1	1	83	8	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	57	35	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	44	7	5	4	2	0	84	9	89

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	24	8	3	4	3	1	84	7	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	14	5	4	0	0	4	90	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	29	9	5	4	2	3	81	10	86

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	26	9	4	1	0	1	86	5	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	78	14	0	0	4	0	4	96	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	20	5	10	3	0	2	81	13	86
2019	Heterosexual	56	24	10	5	2	0	3	83	7	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	55	24	11	4	0	0	7	85	4	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	27	13	6	1	2	3	79	7	125

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	33	8	6	1	0	1	85	7	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	10	30	0	4	0	0	65	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	44	9	7	4	0	0	81	11	86
2019	Heterosexual	47	33	8	7	3	1	2	81	10	494
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	47	0	10	7	0	0	83	17	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	33	15	5	5	0	0	75	10	123
2018	Heterosexual	35	38	11	8	7	0	1	74	15	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	48	37	12	4	0	0	0	84	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	41	8	8	5	1	4	78	14	88

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	24	12	6	3	1	2	79	9	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	10	17	5	4	0	4	73	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	34	12	7	6	3	0	75	13	85

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	30	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	63	23	9	0	4	0	0	87	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	39	8	6	4	0	1	83	10	86
2019	Heterosexual	52	30	9	5	3	1	1	83	8	490
2019	Gay or lesbian	51	40	4	4	0	0	0	92	4	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	30	11	3	3	1	1	82	7	125
2018	Heterosexual	44	29	14	6	5	1	1	74	11	418
2018	Gay or lesbian	57	24	9	10	0	0	0	81	10	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	45	9	1	5	0	1	84	6	88

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	57	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	56	44	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	63	87

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	19	7	2	1	3	7	90	3	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	73	9	9	0	0	10	0	91	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	23	7	5	1	6	6	85	7	87

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	25	6	5	4	0	0	86	9	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	77	4	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	31	7	6	5	0	0	82	11	87
2019	Heterosexual	57	28	7	4	4	0	0	85	8	497
2019	Gay or lesbian	70	17	4	3	7	0	0	87	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	32	8	7	3	0	0	82	10	125
2018	Heterosexual	45	31	9	8	6	1	1	77	14	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	31	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	26	8	11	4	1	2	76	15	86

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	28	10	7	1	7	0	81	9	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	14	23	4	4	4	0	68	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	30	19	9	5	9	0	64	15	87
2019	Heterosexual	39	33	12	5	3	8	0	79	9	490
2019	Gay or lesbian	41	20	8	11	3	16	0	73	17	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	43	13	5	3	7	0	77	9	125
2018	Heterosexual	37	34	13	5	3	7	1	77	9	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	23	11	8	0	13	0	78	10	23
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	35	15	6	5	15	0	69	14	90

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	35	12	10	2	1	0	75	12	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	20	24	4	4	0	0	68	9	21
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	30	24	10	10	1	0	55	20	87
2019	Heterosexual	36	38	13	6	5	2	0	76	11	490
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	25	17	10	3	13	0	66	15	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	40	17	9	3	3	1	70	13	125
2018	Heterosexual	34	34	16	10	4	2	0	69	14	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	33	12	8	0	0	0	79	8	23
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	36	23	8	8	1	0	61	16	89

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	35	11	16	4	6	67	21	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	24	23	17	4	0	55	21	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	31	24	18	10	4	46	29	87
2019	Heterosexual	25	37	15	11	5	7	67	17	489
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	34	20	13	3	10	60	18	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	42	17	12	3	9	64	17	125
2018	Heterosexual	24	33	20	11	6	6	60	18	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	22	43	18	8	0	8	71	9	23
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	30	24	14	10	8	48	26	90

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	38	10	16	4	2	69	20	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	27	42	9	0	0	50	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	33	17	25	7	1	50	33	86
2019	Heterosexual	25	37	17	12	6	3	64	19	490
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	43	9	14	7	6	67	23	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	34	23	13	9	6	52	24	125
2018	Heterosexual	19	36	18	18	6	3	56	25	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	46	33	4	8	0	55	13	23
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	29	27	17	7	2	48	24	90

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	70	19	8	2	1	1	90	3	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	68	24	5	0	0	4	95	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	27	6	7	0	1	87	7	87
2019	Heterosexual	68	23	6	2	0	1	92	2	492
2019	Gay or lesbian	56	37	6	0	0	0	94	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	29	9	1	0	4	90	1	124

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	47	9	7	1	1	0	83	8	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	46	18	10	0	0	0	72	10	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	46	15	11	2	1	1	71	13	87
2019	Heterosexual	35	45	9	8	1	2	0	82	9	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	35	46	13	3	3	0	0	81	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	54	16	8	1	1	0	75	9	125
2018	Heterosexual	35	42	12	7	2	1	0	79	9	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	50	4	17	0	0	0	79	17	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	40	18	13	2	3	0	65	16	89

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	45	19	12	3	1	66	15	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	40	23	10	9	4	56	20	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	37	16	20	12	2	51	33	87
2019	Heterosexual	20	42	18	12	4	4	65	16	492
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	36	13	15	7	9	62	24	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	41	22	18	4	4	55	22	125

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	35	8	3	3	1	1	85	7	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	32	9	0	0	5	9	90	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	34	7	5	4	2	0	83	10	87
2019	Heterosexual	42	36	9	7	2	3	1	81	10	494
2019	Gay or lesbian	40	33	14	10	3	0	0	73	13	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	33	11	13	8	3	0	68	21	124
2018	Heterosexual	33	35	13	12	4	2	2	71	16	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	43	16	19	0	0	0	66	19	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	39	16	13	6	3	2	63	20	88

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	36	10	3	1	1	0	86	4	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	32	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	40	14	6	3	1	0	76	9	85
2019	Heterosexual	41	39	14	2	2	2	0	82	5	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	44	15	7	3	0	0	75	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	46	19	6	2	2	0	72	8	124
2018	Heterosexual	39	38	14	5	2	1	1	78	8	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	39	36	21	4	0	0	0	75	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	43	19	6	5	1	0	69	11	89

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	23	18	10	6	9	4	61	19	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	26	23	0	0	9	4	74	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	21	19	20	11	10	5	42	36	87
2019	Heterosexual	22	25	20	10	8	12	3	56	21	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	18	28	24	7	6	13	4	55	16	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	22	20	19	10	11	5	42	34	125
2018	Heterosexual	19	22	18	13	11	13	5	50	29	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	27	13	8	4	16	4	69	14	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	18	23	16	12	11	3	41	32	89

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	30	15	15	6	2	0	64	21	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	36	13	10	8	0	4	67	19	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	37	17	17	5	4	0	58	23	87
2019	Heterosexual	26	38	14	13	5	3	0	67	19	491
2019	Gay or lesbian	24	40	13	11	6	6	0	68	18	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	37	21	15	10	2	0	53	25	125
2018	Heterosexual	24	35	17	12	8	3	1	61	21	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	54	9	6	8	4	0	75	15	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	29	22	16	10	5	0	50	27	89

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	28	13	17	15	2	3	52	34	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	24	10	22	14	0	8	50	39	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	19	14	26	16	4	2	40	45	87
2019	Heterosexual	21	25	15	19	13	3	3	49	35	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	20	13	16	14	3	10	51	34	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	25	21	18	20	2	2	39	40	125
2018	Heterosexual	15	25	16	17	19	3	5	44	39	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	38	16	4	12	4	4	66	17	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	17	19	19	24	6	1	33	47	89

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	19	12	6	3	1	3	78	10	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	4	4	5	0	0	15	89	6	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	16	16	6	8	0	2	69	15	87
2019	Heterosexual	53	22	11	6	3	0	5	80	9	494
2019	Gay or lesbian	64	14	13	3	3	0	3	80	7	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	26	17	6	3	0	5	73	9	124

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	22	13	7	3	1	3	76	11	425
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	19	9	9	0	0	5	81	10	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	35	14	5	2	2	1	78	8	87
2019	Heterosexual	54	20	13	5	3	1	3	78	8	494
2019	Gay or lesbian	50	26	6	10	3	0	6	80	14	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	23	26	3	2	2	3	68	5	123

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	78	8	4	2	3	2	3	90	6	429
2020	Gay or lesbian	81	4	0	0	4	0	10	95	5	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	64	12	12	3	2	4	3	82	6	87
2019	Heterosexual	79	7	4	2	3	2	4	91	5	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	80	11	3	3	0	0	3	94	3	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	11	7	2	0	5	7	90	2	125

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	8	5	1	2	2	6	92	3	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	81	9	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	70	11	7	1	1	0	10	90	2	87
2019	Heterosexual	79	7	3	0	2	0	9	94	3	491
2019	Gay or lesbian	87	7	0	0	0	0	6	100	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	11	4	0	0	2	17	95	0	125

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	44	16	9	2	2	73	11	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	33	18	18	4	0	60	22	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	49	15	15	2	2	67	17	87
2019	Heterosexual	26	44	15	8	2	4	74	10	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	18	50	12	17	0	3	70	17	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	45	26	6	1	5	66	6	125
2018	Heterosexual	26	38	19	8	4	4	68	12	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	54	14	8	0	0	79	8	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	40	19	9	5	8	64	15	89

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	33	8	6	2	1	83	9	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	47	9	5	8	0	78	13	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	42	14	9	2	3	74	11	86
2019	Heterosexual	50	35	9	3	2	1	86	5	489
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	40	3	13	0	3	84	14	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	44	14	8	1	1	77	9	123
2018	Heterosexual	49	37	7	5	1	1	87	6	418
2018	Gay or lesbian	51	41	8	0	0	0	92	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	45	8	5	3	2	84	8	90

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	35	6	2	1	1	0	90	3	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	47	9	0	8	0	0	82	8	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	35	14	11	1	2	0	73	12	86
2019	Heterosexual	58	31	8	1	0	2	0	91	1	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	65	22	7	3	3	0	0	87	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	47	5	2	0	3	2	92	2	125
2018	Heterosexual	50	35	9	2	2	2	1	87	4	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	29	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	42	13	1	2	4	0	83	3	89

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	35	8	3	2	2	0	87	5	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	26	14	14	0	9	0	69	15	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	35	17	10	0	6	1	72	10	87

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	30	7	6	2	1	2	85	9	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	42	5	9	0	0	8	85	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	24	15	14	4	2	3	65	19	87

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	30	7	1	1	91	3	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	28	0	0	0	100	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	36	15	3	0	82	3	87
2019	Heterosexual	66	26	5	2	1	92	3	492
2019	Gay or lesbian	75	15	4	3	3	90	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	44	5	4	1	89	5	125
2018	Heterosexual	57	31	6	4	2	88	6	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	69	23	8	0	0	92	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	46	7	5	2	86	7	89

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	31	13	5	2	0	80	7	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	18	23	9	0	0	68	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	33	20	16	1	1	63	17	86
2019	Heterosexual	52	30	11	4	2	1	83	6	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	29	3	4	3	3	90	7	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	35	11	8	3	0	78	11	125
2018	Heterosexual	43	32	14	6	4	1	76	10	417
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	25	4	4	4	4	88	8	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	36	19	8	4	3	68	12	89

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	32	11	8	2	0	80	9	426
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	23	13	14	0	0	73	14	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	37	23	9	2	1	66	11	84
2019	Heterosexual	48	33	12	5	2	1	81	7	494
2019	Gay or lesbian	56	32	7	3	0	3	90	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	38	10	9	5	0	77	14	124
2018	Heterosexual	39	38	12	7	3	0	78	10	418
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	35	4	8	0	4	88	8	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	41	20	9	4	0	67	13	88

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	27	13	12	5	1	0	70	17	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	46	9	5	13	0	5	72	19	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	28	23	16	6	4	1	52	23	86
2019	Heterosexual	41	23	13	11	7	4	1	67	19	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	17	21	13	6	0	0	60	19	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	18	21	13	13	3	0	52	27	125
2018	Heterosexual	34	25	17	12	8	4	1	62	21	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	31	13	4	4	4	0	78	8	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	23	25	13	12	4	1	47	26	90

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	34	29	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	31	33	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	23	37	87
2019	Heterosexual	41	27	32	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	46	31	23	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	19	41	125
2018	Heterosexual	39	29	32	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	51	39	10	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	11	48	90

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	24	57	2	3	3	161
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	29	44	0	0	8	36
2019	Heterosexual	9	20	48	3	12	8	198
2019	Gay or lesbian	15	15	53	0	17	0	14
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	29	43	2	9	13	52
2018	Heterosexual	10	25	48	3	10	4	160
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	36	49	0	0	0	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	15	66	0	2	5	37

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Harassment

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	433
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	87
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	498
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	124
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	79	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	90

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	60	40
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	46
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	65	14
2018	Heterosexual	45	55	62

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	38	40
2019	Heterosexual	68	32	46
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	50	14
2018	Heterosexual	52	48	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	44	11

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	40
2019	Heterosexual	100	46
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2018	Heterosexual	100	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	11

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	40
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	46
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	79	40
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	45
2018	Heterosexual	17	83	63

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	67	40
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	61	14
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	56	11

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	56	40
2019	Heterosexual	50	50	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	58	14
2018	Heterosexual	51	49	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	44	11

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	48	40
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	45
2018	Heterosexual	38	62	63

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	69	40
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	45
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	63

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	40	40
2019	Heterosexual	50	50	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	43	14
2018	Heterosexual	52	48	63

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	60	40
2019	Heterosexual	23	77	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	60	14
2018	Heterosexual	23	77	63

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2018	Heterosexual	100	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	11

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	40
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	82	40
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	45
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	63

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	64	40
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	56	14
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	46	11

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	45
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	88	40
2019	Heterosexual	21	79	45
2018	Heterosexual	23	77	63

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	65	35	40
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	44
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	63	14
2018	Heterosexual	54	46	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	47	11

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	69	40
2019	Heterosexual	31	69	44
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	55	11

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	44
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	63

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	40
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	85	40
2019	Heterosexual	20	80	44
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	63

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	40
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	44
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	63

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	40
2019	Heterosexual	26	74	44
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	63

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	58

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	58

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	58
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	58

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	19	81	58

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	58

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	58
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	58

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	58

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	40	14
2018	Heterosexual	33	67	58

Question 59m. 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
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	67	14
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	58
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	57	11

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	21	79	58

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	16	12	4	3	34	8	68	12	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	14	18	0	0	32	13	68	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	12	21	6	3	33	10	48	16	87
2019	Heterosexual	18	13	17	6	5	33	9	54	18	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	12	11	22	13	0	42	0	39	23	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	16	15	6	4	31	11	58	16	124
2018	Heterosexual	17	16	20	6	5	32	5	51	18	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	19	9	0	0	41	13	80	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	21	12	11	3	38	4	55	24	87

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	33	11	4	2	6	0	82	6	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	37	13	0	0	4	0	86	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	28	18	8	0	12	0	70	9	87
2019	Heterosexual	40	31	13	6	2	8	1	78	8	497
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	30	10	10	0	11	0	78	12	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	41	14	1	1	8	1	82	2	125
2018	Heterosexual	36	31	13	6	3	10	1	76	9	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	33	0	0	0	17	4	100	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	30	16	8	2	16	1	69	12	88

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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	88	87
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	496
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	91	125
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	24

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	29
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	37
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	28

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	78	22	29
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	0	10
2019	Heterosexual	74	26	37
2018	Heterosexual	74	26	28

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	28

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	29
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	10
2019	Heterosexual	100	37
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	12
2018	Heterosexual	100	28

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	37

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	67	29
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	36

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	84	29
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2019	Heterosexual	22	78	36
2018	Heterosexual	19	81	28

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	29
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	36

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	36
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	28

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	84	29
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	36
2018	Heterosexual	23	77	28

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	29
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	10
2019	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	28

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	29
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	10
2019	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	11

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	36
2018	Heterosexual	21	79	28

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	29
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	10
2019	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	28

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	36
2018	Heterosexual	17	83	28

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	10
2019	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	28

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	80	29
2019	Heterosexual	40	60	36
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	28

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	76	29
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	47	10
2019	Heterosexual	26	74	36
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	28

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	28

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	29
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	28	72	28

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	36

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	43	29
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	36
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	28

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	26

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	26

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	28	72	26

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	50	50	26

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	26

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	53	47	26

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	15	12	2	3	37	8	70	8	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	19	13	0	0	32	13	75	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	12	21	5	5	35	9	45	18	87
2019	Heterosexual	19	12	16	3	2	38	10	60	9	497
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	11	18	3	0	45	0	62	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	21	12	5	1	32	12	68	11	125
2018	Heterosexual	19	12	22	2	2	37	5	55	8	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	16	6	0	0	44	7	89	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	19	21	1	3	44	3	53	8	88

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	32	11	2	1	7	0	85	3	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	54	37	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	28	17	7	3	15	1	68	12	87
2019	Heterosexual	44	29	14	3	1	8	1	80	4	498
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	37	10	0	3	10	0	85	4	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	38	14	1	1	9	1	81	3	125
2018	Heterosexual	36	33	13	2	2	13	0	80	5	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	31	4	0	0	12	4	95	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	36	15	4	4	16	1	72	10	88

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

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	0	50	7	27	8	8	0	40	10

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	18	19	14	14	1	3	52	29	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	23	13	5	23	0	0	59	28	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	21	23	13	14	0	1	50	27	87

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	30	20	10	8	1	1	61	19	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	38	4	9	5	0	0	82	14	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	33	24	11	5	0	0	60	16	86
2019	Heterosexual	24	25	25	11	14	0	1	50	25	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	12	41	17	10	21	0	0	53	30	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	32	21	9	16	0	2	53	26	125
2018	Heterosexual	21	22	25	15	15	0	2	44	31	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	4	29	50	6	12	0	0	32	18	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	19	24	18	17	1	3	39	36	90

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	30	22	15	9	1	0	53	25	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	37	24	4	13	0	0	59	17	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	31	20	18	17	0	0	45	35	87
2019	Heterosexual	30	28	23	11	8	0	0	58	19	497
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	25	27	13	3	4	0	55	17	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	30	26	13	7	0	1	53	20	125
2018	Heterosexual	19	27	26	18	9	0	1	47	27	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	40	29	9	4	0	0	58	13	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	29	22	10	13	0	1	55	23	90

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	28	21	13	7	0	0	58	21	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	54	4	4	10	0	5	82	14	21
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	27	25	18	14	0	0	44	32	86
2019	Heterosexual	37	30	19	9	5	1	0	67	14	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	46	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	42	19	12	4	1	1	65	16	124
2018	Heterosexual	26	28	21	12	10	0	2	56	23	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	37	19	10	9	0	0	63	19	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	33	15	14	9	0	1	62	23	90

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	25	18	16	11	1	0	54	27	429
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	18	19	8	13	0	0	60	21	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	26	25	11	18	0	2	45	30	86
2019	Heterosexual	33	28	17	13	8	1	0	62	21	492
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	20	27	7	5	0	0	62	12	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	22	24	17	9	0	3	49	26	125
2018	Heterosexual	23	20	25	15	13	1	3	44	30	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	29	21	21	8	0	0	50	29	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	25	15	17	14	1	1	54	31	90

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	22	13	7	5	1	5	73	13	429
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	19	9	0	8	0	4	82	8	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	21	14	8	14	0	2	63	22	87
2019	Heterosexual	60	20	8	4	3	0	4	84	7	492
2019	Gay or lesbian	71	9	7	0	3	0	11	90	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	27	10	8	2	0	4	79	10	125
2018	Heterosexual	50	21	13	5	4	0	7	76	10	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	65	15	4	6	4	0	7	86	10	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	18	10	4	5	0	10	79	11	90

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	25	18	12	10	0	0	59	23	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	27	28	13	0	0	0	59	13	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	23	12	18	13	1	0	57	31	87
2019	Heterosexual	44	24	16	9	5	1	0	70	14	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	18	7	13	3	0	0	77	16	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	27	22	10	7	1	1	60	17	124
2018	Heterosexual	36	27	17	9	10	0	1	64	19	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	48	37	8	4	4	0	0	85	8	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	28	14	9	10	0	2	66	19	90

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	21	18	12	9	6	58	23	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	54	14	8	10	5	9	75	16	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	22	13	19	10	2	57	30	87

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	31	19	9	4	1	1	67	13	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	24	9	18	0	0	0	73	18	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	34	21	13	10	2	1	55	23	87
2019	Heterosexual	32	37	19	7	3	0	1	70	10	497
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	30	33	7	4	0	0	56	11	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	32	22	11	4	2	2	61	16	125
2018	Heterosexual	25	32	24	12	4	0	2	59	16	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	50	15	10	0	0	0	75	10	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	24	27	11	11	2	0	49	23	90

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	30	19	14	6	0	1	61	20	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	18	28	9	13	0	0	50	22	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	27	22	22	14	1	3	40	37	87
2019	Heterosexual	32	34	21	6	5	0	1	68	11	494
2019	Gay or lesbian	34	32	24	10	0	0	0	66	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	34	28	10	4	0	1	58	14	125
2018	Heterosexual	23	33	23	13	6	0	2	58	19	419
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	30	32	12	0	0	0	57	12	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	26	25	11	11	1	1	52	23	89

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	29	18	13	5	1	0	64	18	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	22	29	18	5	0	0	49	22	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	31	15	23	12	0	1	50	35	87
2019	Heterosexual	31	32	20	10	6	1	0	64	16	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	35	24	4	7	0	0	65	11	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	25	25	18	4	2	0	53	21	124
2018	Heterosexual	28	31	21	15	5	0	1	59	20	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	40	18	13	0	0	0	69	13	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	20	27	12	10	0	0	50	23	90

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	28	13	7	3	0	1	76	10	429
2020	Gay or lesbian	73	10	8	4	5	0	0	82	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	33	13	10	8	0	0	70	18	86
2019	Heterosexual	48	25	14	7	4	1	0	74	11	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	21	19	4	3	0	0	74	7	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	30	17	9	5	1	0	69	14	124

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	26	25	11	4	1	59	16	429
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	19	9	14	20	0	57	34	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	32	21	12	7	1	60	19	87

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	29	20	12	3	0	1	65	15	428
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	23	22	9	14	0	0	55	23	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	37	17	11	9	0	0	62	21	87
2019	Heterosexual	40	32	17	5	5	0	0	72	11	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	46	25	11	12	6	0	0	72	18	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	41	17	9	2	1	0	71	11	124
2018	Heterosexual	34	28	19	12	5	0	1	64	17	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	41	27	16	13	4	0	0	68	16	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	25	17	17	9	0	0	57	26	90

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	27	14	7	4	1	1	75	11	428
2020	Gay or lesbian	56	30	5	10	0	0	0	85	10	21
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	22	15	12	6	1	3	65	20	87
2019	Heterosexual	59	19	11	3	5	1	1	80	9	497
2019	Gay or lesbian	65	20	10	3	3	0	0	84	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	27	9	8	4	0	2	79	12	125
2018	Heterosexual	55	21	13	5	4	0	2	78	9	417
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	19	17	0	4	0	4	78	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	19	6	8	9	0	3	77	17	88

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	35	23	8	8	0	61	17	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	8	37	29	21	5	0	45	26	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	26	26	15	13	2	46	28	87

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	66	16	7	3	1	2	5	88	4	429
2020	Gay or lesbian	87	4	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	17	15	4	2	0	8	77	7	85
2019	Heterosexual	77	11	3	1	2	1	5	93	4	497
2019	Gay or lesbian	78	13	6	0	0	0	3	94	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	12	6	0	1	1	12	91	2	125
2018	Heterosexual	72	13	5	2	2	1	6	91	4	417
2018	Gay or lesbian	88	0	0	4	0	0	8	96	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	66	12	0	3	7	3	9	89	11	88

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	80	7	4	3	2	0	4	91	5	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	82	14	0	0	0	0	5	100	0	21
2020	Prefer not to answer	64	19	7	3	2	0	5	87	5	87
2019	Heterosexual	77	10	3	4	3	1	2	89	7	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	79	18	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	8	8	3	2	2	7	86	6	125
2018	Heterosexual	69	13	7	3	4	0	4	85	7	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	75	8	13	0	0	0	4	86	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	13	12	1	6	3	5	80	7	89

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	70	16	8	3	1	2	88	3	427
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	23	5	0	0	0	95	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	27	11	4	3	2	81	7	87
2019	Heterosexual	66	19	7	3	3	1	86	7	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	51	32	17	0	0	0	83	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	24	12	4	2	4	82	5	123
2018	Heterosexual	59	25	8	3	3	2	85	6	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	61	25	8	6	0	0	87	6	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	26	11	6	2	5	81	8	89

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	70	14	7	4	3	0	2	85	8	426
2020	Gay or lesbian	68	23	0	5	0	0	4	95	5	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	24	6	8	5	0	3	80	13	87
2019	Heterosexual	67	15	8	4	4	0	2	84	8	494
2019	Gay or lesbian	66	23	7	3	0	0	0	90	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	27	8	4	4	1	3	83	9	124
2018	Heterosexual	58	16	12	5	6	0	2	77	11	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	68	28	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	18	8	12	6	1	2	73	19	88

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	10	6	2	0	0	19	91	3	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	5	8	4	5	0	23	78	12	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	19	8	1	0	0	25	87	2	87
2019	Heterosexual	64	8	4	2	1	1	21	92	4	491
2019	Gay or lesbian	40	10	10	0	0	0	40	83	0	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	18	5	3	0	0	26	89	4	123
2018	Heterosexual	56	10	7	2	2	0	23	86	5	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	16	8	4	0	0	28	84	5	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	18	5	2	0	0	27	91	3	88

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	15	4	1	0	0	4	94	1	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	26	5	5	0	0	4	90	5	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	70	15	1	2	4	0	7	92	6	87
2019	Heterosexual	75	13	5	2	0	0	4	92	2	493
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	23	15	4	0	0	0	82	4	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	20	6	2	0	1	8	92	2	124
2018	Heterosexual	66	17	6	2	1	0	8	91	3	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	56	30	8	0	6	0	0	87	6	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	15	9	0	1	1	10	89	1	89

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	74	14	6	2	1	1	2	90	4	429
2020	Gay or lesbian	74	9	9	0	4	0	4	87	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	66	14	12	3	0	1	3	84	3	86
2019	Heterosexual	81	9	4	1	2	1	2	93	3	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	82	11	0	0	0	0	7	100	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	71	12	6	1	3	1	7	90	4	124
2018	Heterosexual	74	11	6	2	2	0	4	90	4	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	88	8	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	72	12	1	1	3	1	9	94	5	89

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	27	14	5	6	0	1	75	11	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	14	31	5	5	0	0	59	10	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	35	18	2	4	2	0	75	6	87
2019	Heterosexual	53	24	15	4	2	0	1	78	7	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	46	33	14	7	0	0	0	79	7	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	27	18	5	3	0	3	74	8	125
2018	Heterosexual	45	30	16	3	3	0	3	77	6	422
2018	Gay or lesbian	57	27	12	4	0	0	0	85	4	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	29	12	6	4	0	5	76	11	88

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	41	24	7	2	0	67	9	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	40	18	5	10	0	67	15	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	43	14	12	2	2	72	14	87

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	29	36	14	4	0	0	46	18	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	31	29	27	4	0	0	40	31	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	40	29	14	8	1	0	48	23	86
2019	Heterosexual	23	34	31	10	2	1	0	57	12	498
2019	Gay or lesbian	22	45	32	0	0	0	0	68	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	39	29	13	3	1	0	54	17	124
2018	Heterosexual	18	31	35	11	4	0	1	49	16	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	50	22	13	0	0	0	66	13	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	40	32	12	5	0	0	51	17	89

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	16	35	24	14	0	0	38	27	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	37	26	13	19	0	0	33	42	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	24	34	24	3	0	0	28	39	87
2019	Heterosexual	6	14	39	22	18	1	0	40	20	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	20	28	45	6	0	0	51	20	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	21	41	20	10	1	0	30	29	124
2018	Heterosexual	9	17	36	26	10	0	1	37	26	418
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	19	25	38	18	0	0	57	19	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	24	39	17	12	0	0	29	32	88

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	36	7	3	1	0	1	90	4	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	23	14	14	0	0	0	72	14	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	50	8	3	0	2	0	89	3	87
2019	Heterosexual	44	39	8	4	1	3	0	86	5	497
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	42	14	4	3	0	0	80	7	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	56	9	4	1	3	0	85	5	125
2018	Heterosexual	37	42	12	5	2	2	0	81	7	418
2018	Gay or lesbian	38	52	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	53	8	9	2	1	0	80	11	89

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	33	11	7	4	2	1	78	11	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	28	29	9	0	0	0	63	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	43	13	11	6	1	0	69	18	87

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	30	6	8	5	1	1	80	14	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	36	4	4	0	0	0	91	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	31	11	14	14	0	0	61	28	87

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	28	7	5	2	1	1	86	6	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	31	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	30	13	8	5	3	0	72	14	87

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	32	13	8	2	1	76	10	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	23	27	5	0	0	68	5	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	47	13	15	5	0	66	21	87
2019	Heterosexual	35	40	12	7	3	2	77	10	496
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	55	10	3	0	4	86	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	42	20	8	2	3	69	11	124
2018	Heterosexual	32	40	13	11	4	1	72	15	420
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	43	14	8	0	4	77	9	23
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	45	13	12	5	3	70	17	89

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	40	7	7	1	85	8	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	37	9	5	0	86	5	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	42	6	10	3	82	13	86

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	36	9	10	3	77	14	428
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	27	18	5	0	77	5	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	33	9	13	7	70	20	85

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	38	15	4	1	0	2	79	5	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	31	9	9	0	0	0	81	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	45	9	9	1	1	1	80	10	87

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	37	9	2	1	1	2	87	3	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	67	23	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	38	7	8	0	0	0	85	8	87

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	81	16	1	1	1	1	98	1	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	95	5	0	0	0	0	100	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	83	12	2	0	3	0	98	0	87

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	28	5	2	1	1	1	93	2	430
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	37	5	4	0	5	0	90	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	32	3	4	1	0	0	92	5	87

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	25	8	5	4	0	1	83	9	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	27	5	9	0	0	0	87	9	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	25	7	11	6	1	0	75	18	87

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	27	7	4	1	1	0	87	6	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	28	4	0	4	0	0	92	4	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	26	10	9	1	0	2	80	10	87

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	48	15	9	3	0	3	72	13	124
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	57	9	11	0	0	4	79	11	32
2019	Heterosexual	27	47	12	11	0	1	2	76	11	127
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	59	16	8	6	0	2	69	14	39

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	0	124
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	0	32

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	26	20	22	9	1	1	48	32	124
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	31	20	21	8	0	0	51	29	32

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	429
2020	Gay or lesbian	13	87	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	86

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	80	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	18	82	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	72	86
2019	Heterosexual	20	80	495
2019	Gay or lesbian	16	84	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	80	125

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?
A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	36	84
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	49	24

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	82	18	84
2020	Prefer not to answer	93	7	25
2019	Heterosexual	92	8	100
2019	Prefer not to answer	91	9	25

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	34	14	2	0	84	2	71
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	28	11	12	0	77	12	23
2019	Heterosexual	53	32	2	6	7	85	13	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	29	10	5	0	85	5	23

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	27	5	4	2	2	2	89	6	432
2020	Gay or lesbian	68	28	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	31	7	11	1	0	0	80	12	87

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	50	16	1	60	40	433
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	35	18	0	43	57	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	54	17	0	66	34	87

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	68	149
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	40	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	57	25

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	20	16	23	15	1	6	42	41	149
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	32	11	0	18	0	8	69	20	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	24	12	24	28	0	12	27	60	25

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	21	12	25	29	1	4	31	57	148
2020	Gay or lesbian	20	0	32	8	40	0	0	20	47	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	19	14	13	45	0	4	24	61	25

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	19	18	12	7	1	8	60	21	431
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	32	8	9	0	0	19	79	11	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	15	17	13	9	3	6	57	25	87
2019	Heterosexual	33	15	17	14	13	1	8	52	29	484
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	13	14	11	15	0	15	53	30	29
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	21	16	10	16	2	6	54	29	124
2018	Heterosexual	33	16	15	12	16	0	8	53	31	421
2018	Gay or lesbian	13	21	25	12	16	0	14	39	32	24
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	16	10	11	16	1	9	59	31	90

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Service Commission of Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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