2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Secretary to the Governor General 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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	43	1	5	2	0	1	92	7	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	62	5	5	0	0	0	91	5	20

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	77	19	2	1	0	0	1	97	1	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	63	27	0	4	0	6	0	96	4	20

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	36	38	12	5	3	5	78	9	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	54	0	18	0	0	82	18	20
2019	Heterosexual	51	35	5	4	4	0	87	8	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	38	21	4	4	0	71	8	24

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	37	35	13	8	5	0	1	73	13	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	43	5	14	5	0	5	75	20	19
2019	Heterosexual	42	29	14	9	3	2	1	74	12	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	50	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	24
2018	Heterosexual	25	38	20	11	6	0	0	63	17	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	46	14	6	0	0	10	77	7	23

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	32	3	6	3	2	88	9	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	54	9	9	0	0	82	9	20
2019	Heterosexual	49	36	7	4	4	0	85	8	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	30	22	9	0	0	70	9	23

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	33	10	10	6	0	75	15	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	26	21	20	0	0	59	20	20
2019	Heterosexual	41	32	11	11	5	0	73	16	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	38	13	17	0	0	71	17	24
2018	Heterosexual	39	28	10	15	7	1	68	22	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	26	28	4	7	0	61	11	22

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	46	9	12	3	0	0	76	15	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	57	0	6	5	0	0	89	11	20
2019	Heterosexual	44	42	4	5	3	3	0	88	8	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	38	8	13	4	0	0	75	17	24
2018	Heterosexual	41	42	6	5	5	0	0	84	10	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	27	10	3	13	0	6	71	18	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	43	14	6	6	74	12	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	58	11	4	11	75	14	20
2019	Heterosexual	39	34	8	14	4	73	19	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	46	13	8	0	79	8	24
2018	Heterosexual	24	37	17	14	8	61	22	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	50	23	3	3	70	7	23

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	27	33	16	16	8	0	60	24	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	47	18	11	5	0	67	15	20
2019	Heterosexual	34	39	12	9	6	0	73	16	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	42	13	4	4	0	79	8	24
2018	Heterosexual	32	37	16	4	9	1	70	14	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	26	28	4	7	0	61	10	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	35	5	5	5	1	84	10	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	42	11	11	0	0	79	11	20
2019	Heterosexual	50	33	12	3	2	0	83	4	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	29	0	4	4	0	92	8	24
2018	Heterosexual	49	41	3	3	5	0	90	7	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	43	6	3	3	0	87	7	23

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
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	35	37	12	9	7	0	72	16	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	51	17	5	11	0	68	15	20
2019	Heterosexual	40	38	5	8	9	0	78	17	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	29	17	4	8	0	71	13	24
2018	Heterosexual	29	38	17	7	9	0	66	17	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	47	7	10	3	6	79	14	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	37	15	1	2	82	3	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	40	0	5	5	91	9	20
2019	Heterosexual	60	31	5	3	2	91	5	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	21	4	4	4	88	8	24
2018	Heterosexual	58	36	4	2	1	93	3	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	36	7	3	10	80	13	23

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	47	8	7	6	0	79	13	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	39	9	6	5	0	80	11	20
2019	Heterosexual	45	29	11	13	2	0	74	15	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	29	25	8	0	0	67	8	24
2018	Heterosexual	33	36	13	13	6	0	69	19	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	26	26	13	0	3	59	14	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	41	15	5	7	73	12	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	42	0	11	11	79	21	20
2019	Heterosexual	47	25	16	9	3	72	12	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	25	8	13	4	75	17	24
2018	Heterosexual	43	31	12	7	6	75	13	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	29	17	10	6	67	17	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	45	7	9	5	79	14	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	61	4	16	0	80	16	19
2019	Heterosexual	44	36	11	6	3	79	9	89
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	42	17	4	0	79	4	24
2018	Heterosexual	35	38	11	11	6	73	17	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	50	17	7	3	73	10	23

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	43	38	13	4	2	81	6	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	57	0	6	5	89	11	20
2019	Heterosexual	50	33	8	3	6	83	9	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	26	9	4	4	83	9	23
2018	Heterosexual	42	43	6	3	6	84	9	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	40	7	16	7	70	23	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	32	18	9	5	69	13	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	24	12	23	0	65	23	20
2019	Heterosexual	38	33	14	10	5	71	16	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	33	4	4	8	83	13	24
2018	Heterosexual	39	33	15	10	3	72	13	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	35	27	4	0	69	4	22

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	19	31	28	16	7	0	0	23	49	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	20	42	17	0	6	0	18	37	20
2019	Heterosexual	7	37	25	22	7	1	1	29	45	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	42	25	13	4	0	0	17	58	24
2018	Heterosexual	15	27	34	10	13	0	1	24	42	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	33	34	13	4	0	0	16	50	23

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	12	32	26	18	10	1	0	28	45	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	19	28	17	12	0	0	29	43	20
2019	Heterosexual	12	25	23	21	17	1	0	39	38	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	21	33	17	4	4	4	23	41	24
2018	Heterosexual	12	25	27	18	17	1	0	35	37	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	14	34	13	6	6	6	23	39	23

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	16	29	28	14	10	1	1	24	47	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	26	39	8	12	0	0	20	41	20
2019	Heterosexual	9	19	28	33	10	1	0	43	29	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	46	21	13	13	0	4	26	52	24
2018	Heterosexual	21	18	27	19	12	3	0	32	40	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	20	29	18	13	0	6	32	36	23

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	11	28	28	18	15	0	1	33	39	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	23	14	34	12	0	0	46	40	20
2019	Heterosexual	8	10	30	28	23	0	0	51	19	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	17	38	21	17	4	0	39	22	24
2018	Heterosexual	7	15	29	20	26	0	2	47	23	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	21	25	32	14	0	0	47	29	22

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	12	20	28	23	13	1	1	38	33	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	26	18	24	12	0	0	36	46	20
2019	Heterosexual	12	19	12	35	23	0	0	58	30	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	25	33	13	21	0	4	35	30	24
2018	Heterosexual	11	24	25	20	17	1	2	38	36	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	3	17	46	3	20	0	10	26	22	23

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	22	27	23	13	14	0	1	28	49	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	23	20	6	22	0	0	28	52	20
2019	Heterosexual	11	21	20	15	25	4	4	44	35	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	25	25	8	17	0	8	27	45	24
2018	Heterosexual	14	25	23	21	14	0	3	36	41	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	20	20	24	0	6	10	29	47	23

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	5	24	35	25	12	0	0	36	29	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	14	39	10	18	5	0	29	30	20
2019	Heterosexual	6	16	27	23	27	0	1	50	22	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	21	38	17	17	0	0	33	29	24
2018	Heterosexual	11	18	25	21	21	2	2	44	30	81
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	17	47	3	16	0	6	21	29	23

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	1	5	27	34	33	0	67	6	90
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	19	36	28	6	6	36	25	20
2019	Heterosexual	3	8	22	35	31	1	67	11	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	8	21	33	25	8	64	14	24

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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	26	28	20	12	8	5	1	58	21	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	47	21	0	6	17	5	65	8	20
2019	Heterosexual	42	26	13	3	12	5	0	71	15	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	13	25	21	4	0	4	48	26	24
2018	Heterosexual	29	29	16	5	11	6	5	65	17	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	29	7	11	21	7	4	57	36	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	26	12	6	5	0	77	11	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	39	11	11	0	0	79	11	20
2019	Heterosexual	57	27	5	8	4	0	84	11	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	25	13	13	4	0	71	17	24
2018	Heterosexual	52	25	8	7	6	1	78	14	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	30	0	23	7	6	68	32	23

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	54	30	6	8	2	84	10	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	29	5	11	0	84	11	19
2019	Heterosexual	63	24	4	5	4	87	8	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	42	4	8	4	83	13	24
2018	Heterosexual	52	32	8	5	3	84	7	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	57	17	6	3	74	10	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	37	10	2	4	0	83	6	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	42	15	6	0	0	79	6	20
2019	Heterosexual	57	30	3	7	4	0	87	11	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	29	17	8	0	0	75	8	24
2018	Heterosexual	49	35	9	5	3	0	84	7	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	44	13	3	3	6	79	7	23

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	48	24	12	7	3	2	3	77	10	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	25	15	0	0	11	0	83	0	20

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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	56	25	13	0	4	0	2	83	4	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	28	23	6	0	0	0	71	6	20
2019	Heterosexual	52	22	15	7	2	1	1	76	9	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	29	13	4	4	0	0	79	8	24

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	48	25	10	9	7	1	1	74	16	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	35	11	4	14	6	0	70	19	20
2019	Heterosexual	44	37	12	4	3	0	0	82	7	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	29	21	8	4	0	0	67	13	24
2018	Heterosexual	44	30	11	12	3	0	1	74	15	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	29	10	14	10	0	0	65	25	22

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	47	21	18	2	7	1	5	72	10	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	41	13	20	0	0	0	67	20	20

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	44	28	13	4	7	1	3	75	12	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	45	10	20	0	0	0	71	20	20
2019	Heterosexual	45	38	7	7	4	0	0	83	11	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	25	25	8	4	0	0	63	13	24
2018	Heterosexual	52	23	12	5	7	0	1	75	13	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	36	4	10	10	0	0	75	21	22

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	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	44	20

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	61	15	4	3	1	3	13	90	5	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	37	6	8	0	0	6	85	9	20

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	49	28	10	7	5	0	2	79	12	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	35	14	13	6	0	0	67	19	20
2019	Heterosexual	54	29	7	4	7	0	0	83	10	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	46	17	4	0	0	0	79	4	24
2018	Heterosexual	56	18	15	5	5	0	1	75	10	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	22	4	4	25	7	0	66	30	22

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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	25	28	13	24	8	1	0	54	33	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	27	11	29	9	6	0	48	41	20
2019	Heterosexual	29	24	13	20	13	0	1	53	33	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	17	13	25	17	13	0	38	48	24
2018	Heterosexual	22	31	18	16	10	3	0	54	28	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	10	13	24	17	16	0	35	49	23

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	22	23	17	23	14	1	0	45	37	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	23	14	29	9	6	0	44	41	20
2019	Heterosexual	28	21	13	18	18	1	1	50	37	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	17	17	25	17	8	0	36	45	24
2018	Heterosexual	17	29	22	13	18	1	0	46	31	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	36	7	27	17	6	0	46	47	23

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	21	18	23	21	5	0	35	46	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	20	14	34	20	0	0	32	54	20
2019	Heterosexual	23	15	15	15	29	2	1	39	46	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	4	21	33	21	4	0	22	57	24
2018	Heterosexual	12	28	15	20	24	1	0	40	45	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	3	7	23	23	31	13	0	12	62	23

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	27	12	23	16	3	0	47	40	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	34	12	28	20	0	0	40	48	20
2019	Heterosexual	19	13	18	25	21	2	1	34	47	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	8	29	21	25	8	0	18	50	24
2018	Heterosexual	12	21	17	25	25	0	0	33	50	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	14	28	21	29	7	0	15	54	22

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	67	23	9	1	0	90	1	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	61	19	9	5	6	85	5	20
2019	Heterosexual	70	19	8	3	0	90	3	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	25	13	8	0	79	8	24

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	38	13	20	10	57	30	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	35	29	15	9	47	24	20
2019	Heterosexual	28	37	13	11	10	66	21	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	29	17	29	8	46	38	24
2018	Heterosexual	18	27	28	12	15	45	27	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	43	13	30	7	50	37	23

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	20	28	15	25	9	2	50	35	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	32	17	32	14	0	38	45	20
2019	Heterosexual	16	29	16	27	10	2	46	38	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	17	25	21	17	8	32	41	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	24	19	11	10	1	60	21	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	51	14	20	5	11	57	27	20
2019	Heterosexual	44	30	6	12	8	0	74	19	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	21	17	29	0	0	54	29	24
2018	Heterosexual	26	36	12	20	6	0	62	26	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	43	7	23	7	14	57	35	23

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	27	27	28	11	7	0	0	54	18	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	20	31	19	18	0	0	32	37	20
2019	Heterosexual	32	33	17	8	7	3	0	67	15	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	13	38	17	8	0	0	38	25	24
2018	Heterosexual	28	21	35	6	8	1	1	51	14	81
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	30	10	20	10	10	0	55	33	23

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	16	17	23	18	20	6	1	35	41	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	19	11	17	29	12	6	30	57	20
2019	Heterosexual	21	18	18	17	16	8	3	43	37	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	8	42	17	8	4	4	27	27	24
2018	Heterosexual	15	20	20	17	17	7	4	39	38	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	8	14	21	22	28	7	12	67	22

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	21	32	18	16	10	3	0	55	27	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	26	50	15	5	0	0	30	20	20
2019	Heterosexual	26	28	20	12	3	8	4	61	16	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	22	30	22	0	4	0	45	23	23
2018	Heterosexual	15	35	23	18	7	2	0	51	25	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	23	36	18	10	13	0	27	32	23

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	12	25	14	19	23	1	7	40	46	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	19	20	24	24	0	12	21	55	20
2019	Heterosexual	16	26	23	15	13	2	5	45	30	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	13	21	21	25	0	4	30	48	24
2018	Heterosexual	13	24	15	17	26	1	4	40	44	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	3	17	31	33	6	6	8	73	23

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	47	24	14	4	5	1	5	76	9	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	22	20	5	5	6	6	66	10	20
2019	Heterosexual	58	17	16	7	2	0	1	75	9	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	29	8	13	0	4	0	78	13	24

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	44	26	18	3	3	1	5	74	6	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	33	10	0	5	11	0	84	5	20
2019	Heterosexual	58	18	16	5	2	2	0	77	7	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	22	17	0	0	4	9	80	0	23

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	6	6	1	3	3	3	89	5	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	73	17	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	20
2019	Heterosexual	86	6	3	1	2	2	1	94	3	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	75	4	13	0	4	4	0	83	4	24

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	78	7	3	2	2	4	3	92	5	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	83	9	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	20
2019	Heterosexual	84	5	5	2	0	0	5	93	2	89
2019	Prefer not to answer	75	0	4	0	8	4	8	86	10	24

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	41	20	5	8	3	0	67	13	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	41	15	6	9	6	0	68	16	20
2019	Heterosexual	27	42	14	10	5	1	1	70	15	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	42	21	17	0	0	0	63	17	24
2018	Heterosexual	22	46	15	11	4	2	0	70	15	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	50	27	11	13	0	0	50	23	23

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	35	34	10	12	3	5	73	16	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	39	32	11	0	5	55	11	20
2019	Heterosexual	34	39	17	4	3	4	76	7	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	17	17	8	13	4	61	22	24
2018	Heterosexual	40	38	11	8	0	4	80	8	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	24	24	14	6	6	53	21	23

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	31	25	32	7	2	2	1	58	9	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	36	20	15	5	9	0	56	22	20
2019	Heterosexual	40	36	14	2	3	6	0	80	5	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	13	25	13	8	8	4	48	24	24
2018	Heterosexual	42	37	13	3	0	6	0	83	3	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	34	24	16	0	0	0	60	16	23

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	26	30	23	12	3	4	2	60	16	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	35	25	14	0	11	0	57	15	20

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	39	30	13	9	5	1	3	71	15	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	35	21	5	0	13	0	70	6	19

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	32	11	4	5	1	80	9	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	37	8	15	0	0	77	15	20
2019	Heterosexual	48	33	10	4	6	0	81	10	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	21	25	8	4	0	63	13	24
2018	Heterosexual	39	36	14	6	6	0	74	12	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	39	18	7	7	0	68	14	22

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	30	15	20	8	2	0	56	29	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	23	23	15	11	5	0	48	27	20
2019	Heterosexual	41	29	11	10	9	0	0	70	19	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	25	8	25	4	0	0	63	29	24
2018	Heterosexual	34	30	18	8	9	0	1	65	17	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	14	26	23	7	0	0	43	30	23

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	31	17	15	10	1	1	57	26	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	28	19	15	9	0	0	57	24	20
2019	Heterosexual	39	31	14	11	5	0	0	70	16	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	21	13	25	4	0	0	58	29	24
2018	Heterosexual	29	33	21	7	9	1	0	63	16	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	20	26	20	7	0	0	46	27	23

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	34	27	9	13	10	4	3	66	24	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	36	9	0	17	12	0	71	19	20
2019	Heterosexual	40	32	13	10	5	1	0	72	15	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	33	21	13	0	0	0	67	13	24
2018	Heterosexual	42	25	14	6	11	2	2	69	17	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	31	26	10	14	6	0	48	25	23

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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	33	39	28	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	39	40	20
2019	Heterosexual	32	30	38	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	21	67	24
2018	Heterosexual	28	45	27	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	24	46	23

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	6	13	53	7	17	4	30
2019	Heterosexual	9	6	20	14	42	9	25
2018	Heterosexual	7	10	54	9	12	9	26

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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	18	82	92
2019	Heterosexual	25	75	92
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	82

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	66	17
2018	Heterosexual	34	66	21

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	66	34	21

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	17

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	17
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	21

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	17

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	17

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	17
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	21

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	66	17
2018	Heterosexual	50	50	21

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	45	17
2018	Heterosexual	38	62	21

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	40	60	17
2018	Heterosexual	28	72	21

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	43	17
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	21

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	39	61	17

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	57	17
2018	Heterosexual	62	38	21

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	21

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	17
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	21

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	21

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	36	17
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	21

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	21

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	57	43	17
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	21

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	30	70	17
2018	Heterosexual	23	77	21

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
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	21

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	21

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	70	17
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	21

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	30	70	17
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	21

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	42	58	21

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	23	77	21

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	21

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	38	62	21

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
2018	Heterosexual	34	66	21

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	Heterosexual	0	100	21

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
2018	Heterosexual	57	43	21

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	21

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	11	8	19	18	16	22	5	27	47	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	5	21	14	29	21	10	7	63	20
2019	Heterosexual	14	14	20	8	14	23	7	40	32	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	17	38	8	8	13	4	35	20	24
2018	Heterosexual	10	28	9	13	12	19	8	53	35	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	10	7	17	13	37	10	30	57	23

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	22	19	24	12	16	8	0	44	30	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	21	29	20	15	5	0	32	37	20
2019	Heterosexual	26	35	14	8	8	4	4	66	18	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	22	30	22	9	0	0	39	30	23
2018	Heterosexual	24	22	18	14	10	11	0	52	27	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	23	20	7	20	20	0	41	34	23

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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	Prefer not to answer	0	100	20
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	90
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	83

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	13	14	29	5	7	24	8	40	17	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	15	11	4	9	47	10	46	30	20
2019	Heterosexual	12	13	26	3	3	34	9	45	10	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	8	42	8	4	17	4	32	16	24
2018	Heterosexual	12	25	23	4	4	24	8	55	11	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	13	24	0	6	47	3	39	13	23

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	24	23	29	5	3	14	1	55	10	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	23	16	9	5	24	6	58	20	20
2019	Heterosexual	39	25	16	4	2	11	4	75	6	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	21	29	4	8	8	0	55	14	24
2018	Heterosexual	26	28	26	3	4	12	1	62	7	81
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	30	20	7	6	23	0	57	17	23

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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	42	30	17	5	7	0	0	72	11	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	29	33	9	6	0	0	52	15	20

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	53	29	12	2	1	0	2	85	3	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	23	11	14	12	6	0	61	27	20
2019	Heterosexual	42	27	17	7	7	0	0	69	14	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	29	17	0	4	0	0	79	4	24
2018	Heterosexual	53	23	14	7	5	0	0	75	11	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	28	4	7	4	0	7	84	12	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	30	25	15	7	53	21	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	18	21	16	23	40	39	20
2019	Heterosexual	30	24	17	23	6	54	29	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	33	21	17	0	63	17	24
2018	Heterosexual	30	26	30	11	4	55	15	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	20	37	17	7	40	24	23

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	28	18	21	9	1	52	30	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	22	26	8	21	0	45	29	20
2019	Heterosexual	40	22	15	16	5	2	64	21	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	17	17	17	4	0	63	21	24
2018	Heterosexual	34	27	18	16	5	1	62	21	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	37	33	10	3	0	53	14	23

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	24	27	20	20	8	0	1	52	28	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	9	50	5	20	0	0	26	24	20
2019	Heterosexual	25	22	30	11	10	0	2	48	21	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	46	17	13	8	0	0	63	21	24
2018	Heterosexual	22	25	23	17	9	0	3	49	27	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	24	46	3	7	6	0	40	11	23

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	21	12	8	5	2	75	13	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	27	27	14	8	0	50	23	20
2019	Heterosexual	38	28	14	12	7	2	67	19	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	25	17	4	8	0	71	13	24
2018	Heterosexual	46	21	14	7	6	6	71	14	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	32	4	14	0	14	79	17	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	26	21	10	6	2	62	16	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	17	51	4	14	0	32	17	20
2019	Heterosexual	31	30	24	6	7	1	62	14	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	21	21	21	8	0	50	29	24
2018	Heterosexual	36	21	20	13	9	1	58	22	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	22	25	25	4	7	42	31	22

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	22	14	4	6	0	11	73	12	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	14	34	5	15	0	11	40	22	20

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	29	33	23	10	3	2	0	63	13	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	37	19	12	5	0	0	64	17	20
2019	Heterosexual	40	33	19	5	2	0	1	74	7	89
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	38	25	8	4	4	0	61	13	24
2018	Heterosexual	28	32	22	10	6	0	3	62	16	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	26	17	13	10	0	6	57	25	23

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	17	39	15	20	6	1	1	58	27	90
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	27	26	14	15	0	0	45	29	20
2019	Heterosexual	25	35	20	13	6	0	1	61	19	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	22	22	17	17	0	0	43	35	23
2018	Heterosexual	24	22	25	17	8	0	4	48	27	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	24	20	17	17	0	6	43	36	23

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	29	26	24	12	6	2	0	56	19	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	22	42	5	15	6	0	35	21	20
2019	Heterosexual	28	40	13	11	7	0	1	69	18	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	21	17	17	17	0	0	50	33	24
2018	Heterosexual	28	24	16	18	11	0	2	53	30	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	33	20	7	17	0	6	53	25	23

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	46	30	12	1	7	4	0	79	9	89
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	28	20	6	11	6	0	61	18	20
2019	Heterosexual	57	25	9	6	2	0	1	83	8	88
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	21	17	4	4	0	0	75	8	24

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	27	23	14	9	0	0	54	23	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	30	28	12	8	0	0	52	20	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	31	17	7	1	3	75	8	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	29	23	0	5	0	72	5	20
2019	Heterosexual	55	30	10	4	1	1	85	5	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	29	17	4	0	0	79	4	24
2018	Heterosexual	57	25	13	4	1	1	82	5	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	31	17	10	3	6	68	14	23

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	52	25	17	3	1	1	1	78	5	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	34	26	0	0	0	0	74	0	20
2019	Heterosexual	66	17	12	4	1	0	1	84	5	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	25	17	4	4	0	0	75	8	24
2018	Heterosexual	60	20	8	6	5	0	1	81	10	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	33	10	10	3	0	6	75	14	23

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	29	14	2	2	0	0	82	5	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	37	20	12	0	0	0	68	12	20

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	76	13	4	3	1	1	1	91	5	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	64	23	0	0	0	5	8	100	0	20
2019	Heterosexual	81	9	4	0	1	0	6	95	1	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	75	8	4	0	8	0	4	87	9	24
2018	Heterosexual	72	11	9	1	1	0	6	89	2	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	23	7	0	10	0	10	82	11	23

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	66	13	10	3	5	0	2	81	9	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	71	9	5	6	0	5	5	88	7	20
2019	Heterosexual	64	14	9	6	6	0	2	80	11	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	21	13	0	8	0	0	79	8	24
2018	Heterosexual	69	7	13	2	7	0	2	78	9	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	18	7	4	14	0	7	73	19	22

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	23	10	3	0	0	1	86	3	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	63	22	11	0	0	5	0	89	0	20
2019	Heterosexual	58	29	11	0	1	0	1	88	1	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	42	8	0	4	0	0	88	4	24
2018	Heterosexual	61	26	7	5	0	0	1	88	5	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	28	13	6	6	0	6	73	14	23

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	17	14	10	5	0	71	15	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	30	15	5	6	0	74	11	20
2019	Heterosexual	63	11	12	4	7	2	76	11	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	25	33	4	8	0	54	13	24
2018	Heterosexual	50	22	13	8	6	1	72	15	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	21	6	17	17	6	58	36	23

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	10	3	1	0	25	95	1	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	0	16	0	5	24	72	6	20
2019	Heterosexual	64	16	1	1	1	18	97	2	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	17	4	0	0	29	94	0	24
2018	Heterosexual	64	15	1	1	0	19	98	1	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	10	4	0	0	40	94	0	23

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	69	23	4	1	0	0	2	95	1	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	24	9	0	5	0	0	86	5	20
2019	Heterosexual	76	19	3	0	0	0	2	97	0	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	29	4	4	0	0	0	92	4	24
2018	Heterosexual	69	23	6	1	0	2	0	93	1	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	37	3	0	0	3	10	96	0	23

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	76	12	8	0	1	0	2	91	1	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	66	20	5	5	0	5	0	90	5	20
2019	Heterosexual	74	10	5	1	4	0	6	89	5	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	79	8	4	8	0	0	0	88	8	24
2018	Heterosexual	74	8	7	3	1	0	7	88	4	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	64	6	3	7	6	0	13	81	15	23

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	40	12	4	1	1	82	6	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	29	21	6	0	5	72	7	19
2019	Heterosexual	58	26	10	3	0	3	87	3	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	22	22	9	0	0	70	9	23
2018	Heterosexual	52	29	17	0	2	0	81	2	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	27	10	13	10	6	65	24	23

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	40	24	5	3	0	0	68	8	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	45	24	6	5	6	0	63	11	20

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	30	34	15	6	0	44	21	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	30	39	16	5	6	37	22	20
2019	Heterosexual	16	38	34	8	4	0	54	12	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	33	42	8	0	0	50	8	24
2018	Heterosexual	22	31	29	14	4	0	53	18	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	33	53	6	7	0	33	13	23

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
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	10	22	36	20	10	2	30	33	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	23	51	12	5	0	17	32	20
2019	Heterosexual	10	18	26	21	26	0	46	28	90
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	9	48	22	13	0	35	17	23
2018	Heterosexual	10	17	34	20	19	0	39	27	81
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	13	53	24	0	0	24	23	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	46	12	10	3	1	75	13	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	23	21	28	0	0	51	28	20
2019	Heterosexual	16	48	16	17	0	3	66	18	91
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	38	17	17	4	4	61	22	24
2018	Heterosexual	19	39	20	11	9	1	59	21	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	48	26	13	6	0	54	20	23

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	30	35	13	13	9	0	0	65	22	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	24	28	17	5	0	0	51	21	20

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	38	27	14	11	6	1	2	68	18	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	29	27	11	12	6	0	47	24	20

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	42	31	12	7	5	1	1	75	13	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	27	25	6	0	6	0	67	6	20

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	23	22	23	18	11	2	46	29	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	36	17	9	21	0	53	30	20
2019	Heterosexual	15	38	20	10	13	4	56	24	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	13	21	21	17	0	42	38	24
2018	Heterosexual	16	29	19	21	13	1	46	35	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	30	13	20	24	6	39	47	23

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	44	7	7	0	0	0	86	7	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	34	14	9	0	0	0	77	9	20

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	38	9	12	1	1	0	78	14	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	46	8	5	5	0	0	83	9	20

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	37	42	15	5	1	1	0	79	6	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	42	23	0	5	0	0	73	5	20

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	43	39	8	6	0	0	5	85	7	90
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	45	6	0	0	0	6	93	0	19

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	74	24	2	0	0	0	0	98	0	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	77	17	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	20

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	53	36	8	2	1	0	0	89	3	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	23	19	0	0	12	0	79	0	20

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	54	25	6	8	5	1	1	81	13	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	37	11	17	0	6	0	71	18	20

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	47	37	8	4	3	0	0	84	8	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	45	5	0	5	6	0	90	5	20

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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	12	88	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	89	20

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	10	90	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	85	20
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	79	24

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	68	32	12

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	54	27	8	1	3	2	5	87	5	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	48	6	6	0	11	0	86	7	20

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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	21	63	15	1	75	25	92
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	64	20	0	79	21	20

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	61	39	20

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	42	15	6	22	15	0	0	57	37	20

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	13	22	6	26	24	0	9	38	55	20

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	50	14	8	6	7	1	14	77	14	91
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	11	11	11	5	0	5	73	16	20
2019	Heterosexual	46	22	9	8	4	1	11	77	13	92
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	13	4	13	8	0	17	70	25	24
2018	Heterosexual	53	12	11	6	8	3	7	73	15	82
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	4	23	7	10	0	17	51	21	22

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Secretary to the Governor General 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 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for 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