2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 119. Do you identify as an Indigenous person?

The results of the 2022 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
2022	Indigenous	41	46	7	6	0	87	6	15
2022	Métis	38	53	9	0	0	91	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	30	49	4	12	5	79	17	510

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	81	6	0	6	7	87	13	15
2022	Métis	91	0	0	0	9	91	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	73	20	3	2	1	94	3	505

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	50	38	0	7	6	0	0	87	13	15
2022	Métis	49	42	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	45	35	8	6	2	1	2	83	9	505
2019	Indigenous	45	55	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	56	34	4	4	2	0	0	90	6	416

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	39	21	0	25	16	59	41	15
2022	Métis	27	19	0	34	21	46	54	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	45	10	11	3	76	15	505
2019	Indigenous	69	20	11	0	0	89	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	33	45	10	10	2	78	12	414
2018	Indigenous	56	22	12	0	10	78	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	49	5	7	2	85	9	443

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
2022	Indigenous	49	12	15	10	7	7	0	66	18	15
2022	Métis	49	8	11	14	9	9	0	63	25	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	53	34	7	4	1	0	1	87	5	505
2019	Indigenous	67	33	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	32	5	4	2	0	0	89	6	413

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	31	31	25	7	6	62	13	15
2022	Métis	41	25	25	9	0	66	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	45	33	8	10	5	78	15	505
2018	Indigenous	70	30	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	44	38	7	7	3	82	11	441

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
2022	Indigenous	57	6	25	0	13	63	13	15
2022	Métis	50	8	33	0	9	58	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	38	41	11	7	3	79	10	505
2019	Indigenous	35	55	10	0	0	90	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	41	40	10	6	3	81	9	416
2018	Indigenous	49	29	12	10	0	78	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	41	42	9	5	3	83	8	440

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
2022	Indigenous	21	26	15	0	38	48	38	15
2022	Métis	20	27	19	0	34	47	34	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	30	40	11	13	6	70	19	510
2019	Indigenous	59	10	11	10	11	69	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	28	44	13	10	5	72	15	416
2018	Indigenous	17	30	22	22	9	48	31	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	28	42	16	9	4	71	13	443

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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
2022	Indigenous	44	33	0	13	10	77	23	15
2022	Métis	42	35	0	9	14	78	22	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	33	44	8	11	3	77	15	505
2019	Indigenous	49	20	11	20	0	69	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	48	10	9	2	78	11	414
2018	Indigenous	19	59	22	0	0	78	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	35	45	11	7	2	80	9	443

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	71	12	17	0	0	83	0	15
2022	Métis	86	0	14	0	0	86	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	53	37	4	5	2	89	7	505
2019	Indigenous	49	20	10	21	0	69	21	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	37	5	4	1	90	5	415
2018	Indigenous	56	31	0	13	0	87	13	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	58	35	4	2	1	94	2	443

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at 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
2022	Indigenous	24	39	15	10	13	62	23	15
2022	Métis	31	35	11	14	9	66	22	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	37	12	10	6	72	16	505
2019	Indigenous	37	42	0	21	0	79	21	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	39	12	8	5	75	13	415
2018	Indigenous	36	20	35	0	9	56	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	33	45	12	8	2	78	10	443

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
2022	Indigenous	62	13	19	0	6	75	6	15
2022	Métis	66	9	25	0	0	75	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	50	34	11	2	2	84	5	505
2019	Indigenous	37	54	10	0	0	90	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	49	37	10	2	2	86	4	413
2018	Indigenous	56	44	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	52	35	9	3	1	88	4	439

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	36	45	0	13	6	81	19	15
2022	Métis	39	52	0	9	0	91	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	39	12	9	6	74	15	505
2019	Indigenous	24	45	11	20	0	69	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	40	10	8	4	78	12	410
2018	Indigenous	36	39	13	12	0	75	12	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	42	12	8	2	79	10	443

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
2022	Indigenous	27	31	30	0	13	58	13	15
2022	Métis	19	41	31	0	9	60	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	41	10	9	4	76	13	505
2019	Indigenous	37	43	11	0	10	80	10	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	42	35	11	8	4	77	12	416
2018	Indigenous	27	42	12	10	9	69	19	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	41	13	6	3	78	10	440

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
2022	Indigenous	29	47	17	0	7	0	76	7	15
2022	Métis	30	38	23	0	9	0	68	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	40	12	8	3	1	76	12	505
2019	Indigenous	24	55	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	44	11	6	3	0	81	9	412
2018	Indigenous	48	33	0	19	0	0	81	19	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	37	42	12	7	2	0	79	9	443

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
2022	Indigenous	40	33	15	7	6	73	13	15
2022	Métis	36	36	19	9	0	72	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	40	9	5	3	83	8	505
2019	Indigenous	24	66	10	0	0	90	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	41	10	4	2	84	6	415
2018	Indigenous	45	45	10	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	44	39	9	5	2	84	7	444

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
2022	Indigenous	15	41	29	15	0	56	15	15
2022	Métis	20	46	22	11	0	66	11	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	28	34	20	12	6	62	18	510
2019	Indigenous	26	63	11	0	0	89	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	36	19	9	4	67	13	413
2018	Indigenous	9	59	32	0	0	68	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	27	39	21	10	3	66	13	444

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
2022	Indigenous	6	45	36	12	0	0	0	12	52	15
2022	Métis	0	52	48	0	0	0	0	0	52	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	26	38	17	7	0	1	24	37	505
2019	Indigenous	10	27	11	45	0	0	8	48	40	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	8	23	31	28	9	1	0	37	32	413
2018	Indigenous	0	31	22	17	30	0	0	48	31	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	6	20	39	25	9	0	0	35	26	443

Question 18b. 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
2022	Indigenous	35	29	6	8	6	7	8	17	76	15
2022	Métis	30	39	0	11	0	9	11	14	86	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	16	24	31	17	8	0	3	26	41	505
2019	Indigenous	0	11	31	29	10	12	8	48	13	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	9	15	36	25	12	2	1	38	25	415
2018	Indigenous	12	9	41	10	29	0	0	39	20	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	8	18	34	25	13	1	1	39	26	440

Question 18c. 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
2022	Indigenous	12	47	10	14	17	0	0	31	59	15
2022	Métis	8	45	14	11	22	0	0	33	53	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	19	36	22	10	0	1	32	32	505
2019	Indigenous	0	20	31	26	23	0	0	49	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	4	14	38	32	11	1	0	43	18	415
2018	Indigenous	0	22	33	26	19	0	0	45	22	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	6	15	39	30	9	1	0	39	21	441

Question 18d. 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
2022	Indigenous	21	30	12	20	17	0	0	37	51	15
2022	Métis	19	39	8	11	22	0	0	33	59	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	17	23	30	18	9	1	2	28	41	505
2019	Indigenous	0	8	44	28	0	12	8	35	10	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	21	33	17	12	1	1	29	37	415

Question 18e. 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
2022	Indigenous	6	30	21	35	9	0	0	43	36	15
2022	Métis	0	40	27	22	11	0	0	33	40	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	21	31	24	9	3	3	35	32	505
2019	Indigenous	11	21	50	11	0	0	8	12	34	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	14	23	30	19	12	3	0	32	38	411
2018	Indigenous	23	0	42	26	9	0	0	35	23	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	11	23	31	22	10	1	2	33	35	442

Question 18f. 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
2022	Indigenous	12	29	15	36	8	0	0	44	41	15
2022	Métis	0	38	19	32	11	0	0	42	38	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	24	33	20	7	1	1	27	39	510
2018	Indigenous	0	42	17	12	29	0	0	41	42	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	10	19	40	22	9	1	0	31	29	442

Question 18g. 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
2022	Indigenous	9	16	34	12	29	0	0	42	25	15
2022	Métis	11	22	36	0	31	0	0	31	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	21	36	25	9	1	2	35	28	510
2019	Indigenous	11	32	20	29	0	0	8	31	47	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	10	20	38	22	11	0	0	33	29	413

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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
2022	Indigenous	33	36	0	7	12	0	12	78	22	15
2022	Métis	35	31	0	9	8	0	16	79	21	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	26	36	18	6	3	5	5	69	10	510
2019	Indigenous	39	42	9	0	0	11	0	90	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	30	12	10	4	7	5	71	16	413
2018	Indigenous	9	41	34	9	0	0	9	54	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	23	37	15	12	4	7	3	66	17	444

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
2022	Indigenous	66	21	0	6	0	7	93	7	15
2022	Métis	63	20	0	8	0	9	91	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	55	32	6	5	1	1	87	6	510
2019	Indigenous	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	31	6	7	3	1	83	10	416
2018	Indigenous	48	33	0	19	0	0	81	19	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	49	34	10	4	3	1	83	7	443

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
2022	Indigenous	87	13	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Métis	83	17	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	32	3	2	1	94	3	510
2018	Indigenous	38	62	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	60	31	4	3	1	91	4	443

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
2022	Indigenous	80	6	7	0	0	7	93	0	15
2022	Métis	82	0	9	0	0	9	90	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	36	6	4	1	0	88	5	510
2019	Indigenous	59	41	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	48	38	8	3	2	0	86	6	415
2018	Indigenous	38	27	25	10	0	0	65	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	46	42	7	4	1	1	88	5	442

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
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
2022	Indigenous	64	19	10	0	0	0	7	89	0	15
2022	Métis	60	17	14	0	0	0	9	85	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	30	8	7	4	6	4	79	12	505

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
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
2022	Indigenous	70	13	10	0	7	0	0	83	7	15
2022	Métis	60	17	14	0	9	0	0	77	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	37	31	10	8	4	6	4	75	13	510

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. 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
2022	Indigenous	62	23	9	0	7	0	0	84	7	15
2022	Métis	57	22	11	0	9	0	0	79	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	51	28	11	3	2	1	3	82	6	510
2019	Indigenous	59	20	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	30	9	3	4	1	4	83	7	416

Question 26. 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
2022	Indigenous	42	21	16	21	0	0	0	63	21	15
2022	Métis	39	11	22	28	0	0	0	50	28	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	38	35	14	9	4	0	0	73	13	510
2019	Indigenous	37	31	32	0	0	0	0	68	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	38	10	9	4	1	1	76	13	413
2018	Indigenous	39	30	12	19	0	0	0	69	19	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	41	39	9	8	2	1	1	81	10	441

Question 27. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	63	21	17	0	0	0	83	0	15
2022	Métis	58	19	22	0	0	0	78	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	55	27	8	4	4	1	83	8	505

Question 28. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	50	33	17	0	0	0	83	0	15
2022	Métis	50	27	22	0	0	0	78	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	49	37	5	6	3	0	86	8	505
2019	Indigenous	49	41	11	0	0	0	89	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	32	8	7	3	1	82	9	412
2018	Indigenous	46	35	0	19	0	0	81	19	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	48	35	6	8	2	0	84	10	437

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
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
2022	Indigenous	85	9	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	15
2022	Métis	80	11	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	68	22	5	1	1	2	1	93	2	510

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	60	33	0	0	7	0	93	7	15
2022	Métis	47	44	0	0	9	0	91	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	27	12	6	3	0	79	8	510
2019	Indigenous	57	22	11	0	0	11	88	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	32	9	5	3	0	83	8	416
2018	Indigenous	48	22	12	10	9	0	69	19	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	50	31	9	5	4	0	82	9	442

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	87	13	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Métis	83	17	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	81	14	2	1	1	1	96	2	510
2019	Indigenous	90	0	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	84	9	3	1	2	0	94	3	412

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Senior Management

Question 32. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	37	21	10	7	19	7	62	27	15
2022	Métis	33	27	14	9	8	9	67	19	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	35	14	9	5	3	71	15	510
2019	Indigenous	59	20	0	20	0	0	80	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	34	10	5	4	3	81	9	415
2018	Indigenous	48	35	0	0	9	9	91	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	40	39	7	7	4	2	81	11	444

Question 33. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	25	12	25	0	31	7	40	33	15
2022	Métis	33	0	33	0	25	9	37	27	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	30	17	18	14	1	50	32	510
2019	Indigenous	51	20	9	10	11	0	71	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	29	36	14	14	7	0	65	21	415
2018	Indigenous	48	20	13	10	9	0	68	19	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	33	34	14	12	7	1	67	19	443

Question 34. 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
2022	Indigenous	25	6	25	6	31	7	33	40	15
2022	Métis	33	0	25	8	25	9	37	36	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	24	17	26	19	1	37	45	510
2019	Indigenous	28	43	11	10	9	0	71	18	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	16	37	17	16	11	2	54	28	414
2018	Indigenous	39	20	32	9	0	0	59	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	19	37	17	15	10	2	57	25	443

Question 35. 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
2022	Indigenous	16	18	24	0	35	7	37	37	15
2022	Métis	22	8	31	0	29	9	33	32	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	26	19	20	18	2	42	38	510
2019	Indigenous	28	32	0	29	11	0	60	40	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	17	36	18	17	11	2	54	28	415
2018	Indigenous	10	38	35	0	9	9	52	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	17	40	17	16	9	1	58	25	444

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	44	31	13	13	0	0	0	74	13	15
2022	Métis	34	32	17	17	0	0	0	66	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	26	12	2	1	1	2	85	3	510
2019	Indigenous	27	63	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	58	28	9	1	2	1	1	88	3	415

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	31	27	6	23	13	0	58	36	15
2022	Métis	33	27	0	30	9	0	60	40	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	24	45	15	9	7	0	70	16	505
2019	Indigenous	51	29	0	10	11	0	80	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	27	44	14	9	5	0	71	15	415
2018	Indigenous	36	32	23	9	0	0	68	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	36	42	12	7	2	1	79	10	437

Question 38. 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
2022	Indigenous	0	23	9	25	44	0	23	69	15
2022	Métis	0	22	11	33	34	0	22	67	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	26	20	29	20	1	32	49	510
2019	Indigenous	16	45	20	19	0	0	60	19	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	34	18	21	12	1	49	33	414

Question 39. 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
2022	Indigenous	47	37	10	7	0	0	0	83	7	15
2022	Métis	38	40	14	9	0	0	0	78	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	39	12	6	4	3	0	77	11	510
2019	Indigenous	37	32	0	20	11	0	0	69	31	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	38	7	7	2	1	1	84	9	415
2018	Indigenous	48	31	0	22	0	0	0	78	22	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	53	34	7	4	1	1	1	88	5	438

Question 40. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	29	21	25	13	6	7	53	20	15
2022	Métis	22	27	25	17	0	9	54	19	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	30	40	16	8	4	1	72	12	510
2019	Indigenous	69	0	11	20	0	0	69	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	37	10	4	2	1	83	7	412
2018	Indigenous	48	31	9	13	0	0	78	13	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	52	33	9	4	1	0	85	5	436

Question 41. 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
2022	Indigenous	23	23	6	17	6	12	13	61	31	15
2022	Métis	22	31	0	23	8	0	17	63	37	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	25	20	11	8	14	3	54	22	505
2019	Indigenous	37	0	42	11	11	0	0	37	21	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	22	30	14	12	8	11	3	61	23	415
2018	Indigenous	30	20	41	0	9	0	0	51	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	30	25	15	12	6	9	3	62	21	438

Question 42. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	25	25	21	12	17	0	50	30	15
2022	Métis	33	17	19	8	23	0	50	31	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	42	16	14	7	1	63	21	510
2019	Indigenous	49	31	0	20	0	0	80	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	28	37	14	14	6	1	66	20	414
2018	Indigenous	17	61	0	13	9	0	78	22	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	29	41	13	11	5	1	71	16	437

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
2022	Indigenous	41	30	17	6	6	0	0	71	12	15
2022	Métis	30	31	23	8	8	0	0	61	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	44	25	16	5	5	2	4	73	10	510
2019	Indigenous	47	40	0	0	0	0	12	100	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	53	26	11	4	4	0	2	80	8	414

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
2022	Indigenous	53	9	23	0	16	0	0	62	16	15
2022	Métis	38	11	30	0	21	0	0	49	21	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	24	10	7	3	2	3	80	10	510
2019	Indigenous	34	44	10	0	0	0	12	89	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	23	13	5	2	1	3	80	7	413

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
2022	Indigenous	72	9	13	0	0	7	0	86	0	15
2022	Métis	63	11	17	0	0	9	0	81	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	71	10	3	3	2	6	5	92	5	510

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
2022	Indigenous	62	19	0	0	7	0	13	92	8	15
2022	Métis	57	25	0	0	9	0	9	90	10	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	72	8	3	1	1	3	10	93	3	510
2019	Indigenous	88	0	0	0	0	0	12	100	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	84	4	1	0	1	1	8	97	1	413

Question 44. 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
2022	Indigenous	27	23	0	25	25	0	0	50	50	15
2022	Métis	20	30	0	17	33	0	0	50	50	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	25	32	13	15	12	2	2	59	28	510
2019	Indigenous	28	22	19	11	20	0	0	50	31	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	28	28	13	17	12	1	2	57	30	416
2018	Indigenous	30	17	25	19	9	0	0	48	28	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	25	32	14	11	12	2	3	61	24	436

Question 45. 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
2022	Indigenous	29	24	34	0	14	0	53	14	15
2022	Métis	22	24	36	0	18	0	46	18	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	23	41	20	10	5	1	65	15	505
2019	Indigenous	24	55	11	10	0	0	80	10	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	22	53	11	9	3	3	77	12	416
2018	Indigenous	19	46	25	10	0	0	65	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	26	45	16	7	3	3	74	10	436

Question 46. 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
2022	Indigenous	31	27	17	12	14	0	58	26	15
2022	Métis	33	19	14	16	18	0	52	34	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	28	42	15	8	6	1	71	14	510
2019	Indigenous	24	66	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	40	11	6	3	1	80	9	413
2018	Indigenous	48	42	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	46	42	6	4	2	1	88	5	440

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
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
2022	Indigenous	31	27	6	29	0	7	62	31	15
2022	Métis	33	27	8	22	0	9	67	25	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	27	43	14	8	3	5	74	11	510
2018	Indigenous	36	41	13	0	10	0	77	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	47	37	11	2	1	2	86	3	441

Question 48. 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 the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
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
2022	Indigenous	40	0	41	6	6	7	0	43	13	15
2022	Métis	44	0	30	8	8	9	0	49	18	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	19	23	25	11	6	16	1	50	20	510

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
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
2022	Indigenous	52	25	17	0	7	0	0	76	7	15
2022	Métis	52	25	14	0	9	0	0	77	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	37	9	6	4	4	3	79	11	510

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
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
2022	Indigenous	0	0	24	13	33	9	23	66	0	15
2022	Métis	0	0	23	9	35	11	22	66	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	2	5	13	7	41	5	27	71	11	505

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
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
2022	Indigenous	0	12	20	23	6	40	0	20	47	15
2022	Métis	0	8	18	21	0	52	0	17	45	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	14	22	3	5	46	4	40	17	510

Question 52. 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
2022	Indigenous	37	38	13	6	6	75	12	15
2022	Métis	41	42	17	0	0	83	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	38	6	6	2	86	8	510
2019	Indigenous	46	43	0	11	0	89	11	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	60	30	6	3	1	90	4	413
2018	Indigenous	48	33	19	0	0	81	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	58	34	5	2	1	92	3	441

Question 53. 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
2022	Indigenous	31	15	19	29	6	0	46	35	15
2022	Métis	33	11	25	30	0	0	44	30	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	35	12	10	6	1	72	16	510
2019	Indigenous	37	32	20	11	0	0	69	11	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	44	30	14	8	4	0	75	11	414
2018	Indigenous	36	45	10	9	0	0	81	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	46	34	11	6	3	1	81	9	440

Question 54. 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
2022	Indigenous	31	28	16	19	6	0	59	25	15
2022	Métis	33	29	22	17	0	0	62	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	33	36	13	12	6	1	69	18	510
2019	Indigenous	49	20	20	11	0	0	69	11	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	32	12	8	5	0	75	13	413
2018	Indigenous	36	45	10	9	0	0	81	9	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	43	38	10	6	3	0	81	9	439

Question 55. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	37	21	0	26	16	0	58	42	15
2022	Métis	33	27	0	26	14	0	60	40	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	25	16	12	9	3	62	22	510
2019	Indigenous	46	22	21	11	0	0	68	11	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	29	15	9	7	2	69	16	415
2018	Indigenous	45	12	25	19	0	0	56	19	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	40	26	20	8	5	1	67	13	440

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Mobility and Retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	7	47	46	15
2022	Métis	9	46	45	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	38	31	505
2019	Indigenous	43	16	42	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	19	44	37	415
2018	Indigenous	20	42	38	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	15	47	37	443

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Yes, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	34	42	7	2	6	150

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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 acts, comments or displays 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 57. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	510
2019	Indigenous	0	100	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	8	92	415

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	65	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	62	38	32

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	63	37	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	49	51	32

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	40

Question 58d. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	32

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	40

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	2	98	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	32

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	40

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	71	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	68	32

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	28	72	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	29	71	32

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	59	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	25	75	32

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	64	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	64	32

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	80	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	85	32

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	53	47	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	50	32

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	80	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	22	78	32

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	32

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	3	97	40

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	32

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	57	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	34	66	32

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	40

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	21	79	40

Question 60a. What actions 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	59	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	54	32

Question 60b. What actions 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	86	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	17	83	32

Question 60c. What actions 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	85	32

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	40

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	40

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	2	98	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	32

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	88	40

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	94	40

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	40	60	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	68	32

Question 61a. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	32

Question 61b. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	27	73	40

Question 61c. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	40

Question 61d. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	94	40

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	91	40

Question 61f. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	88	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	32

Question 61g. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	85	32

Question 61h. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	18	82	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	32

Question 61i. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	40

Question 61j. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	32	68	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	68	32

Question 61k. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	40

Question 61l. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	40	60	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	50	32

Question 61m. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	32

Question 61n. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	52	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	46	32

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	2	98	40

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	40
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	85	32

Question 62. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	14	13	4	4	45	10	55	16	505
2019	Indigenous	20	0	11	11	11	38	10	39	41	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	19	15	14	6	3	34	9	59	16	416
2018	Indigenous	27	0	0	0	22	39	12	56	44	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	21	15	14	5	3	33	9	62	14	444

Question 63. 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
2022	Indigenous	43	15	22	6	7	6	0	62	14	15
2022	Non-Indigenous	27	38	14	5	4	12	2	75	10	510
2019	Indigenous	58	11	11	10	11	0	0	69	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	32	11	5	1	10	1	81	7	416
2018	Indigenous	36	20	13	10	9	12	0	64	21	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	39	33	16	5	1	6	0	77	6	444

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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	94	510

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	59	25

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	71	29	25

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	25

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	25

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	28	72	25

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	65	25

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	69	25

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	25	75	25

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	25

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	17	83	25

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	18	82	25

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	25

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	25

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	16	84	25

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	91	25

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	16	84	25

Question 67a. What actions 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	66	25

Question 67b. What actions 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	3	97	25

Question 67c. What actions 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	3	97	25

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	25

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	25

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	25

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	25

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	52	25

Question 68a. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	25

Question 68b. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	3	97	25

Question 68c. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	25

Question 68d. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	25

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	25

Question 68f. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 68g. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	3	97	25

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	25

Question 68i. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	25

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	17	83	25

Question 68k. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	3	97	25

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	65	25

Question 68m. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 68n. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	42	25

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	25

Question 69. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	14	14	3	3	45	8	57	12	505
2019	Indigenous	29	11	11	0	10	31	10	66	16	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	12	15	2	1	42	8	65	6	416
2018	Indigenous	19	0	13	0	0	56	12	59	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	22	13	16	0	1	38	11	67	3	442

Question 70. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	26	35	16	4	3	15	2	72	9	510
2019	Indigenous	58	21	0	0	10	11	0	89	11	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	32	12	2	1	12	2	83	3	414
2018	Indigenous	45	20	13	0	10	12	0	74	12	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	39	35	15	2	0	8	1	82	2	444

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	46	15	24	0	15	0	61	15	15
2022	Métis	45	11	32	0	11	0	56	11	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	46	25	13	7	7	1	72	15	505
2019	Indigenous	40	0	29	9	22	0	40	30	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	30	9	4	5	1	82	9	413
2018	Indigenous	48	17	25	0	10	0	65	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	43	31	15	6	4	0	75	10	440

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	9	20	49	6	16	0	28	22	15
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	26	27	17	20	0	35	38	505
2019	Indigenous	20	38	30	12	0	0	58	12	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	13	29	30	16	12	1	42	28	413
2018	Indigenous	9	45	0	47	0	0	53	47	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	10	23	32	22	13	0	33	35	440

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	8	39	13	19	21	0	47	40	15
2022	Métis	11	44	17	9	19	0	55	28	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	28	26	17	14	0	43	31	505
2019	Indigenous	20	55	24	0	0	0	76	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	19	36	23	14	7	1	55	22	414

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	14	29	22	13	22	0	0	43	34	15
2022	Métis	11	30	22	17	21	0	0	41	37	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	22	27	20	18	1	1	34	38	505
2019	Indigenous	10	47	43	0	0	0	0	57	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	25	29	15	14	0	1	41	30	413
2018	Indigenous	0	38	27	12	23	0	0	38	35	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	11	28	24	20	16	0	0	40	36	438

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	30	23	31	0	9	7	57	9	15
2022	Métis	32	22	25	0	11	9	60	13	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	28	30	19	11	10	1	59	21	505
2019	Indigenous	59	21	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	30	19	8	6	1	67	14	414
2018	Indigenous	38	41	22	0	0	0	78	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	29	29	24	10	7	0	58	17	441

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	21	33	15	16	15	0	55	31	15
2022	Métis	20	28	19	21	11	0	48	32	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	25	28	24	12	12	0	53	24	510
2019	Indigenous	27	40	32	0	0	0	68	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	27	22	12	8	1	58	20	415
2018	Indigenous	43	44	13	0	0	0	87	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	27	22	27	13	10	0	50	23	437

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	14	45	6	22	13	0	0	59	35	15
2022	Métis	11	52	8	21	9	0	0	63	29	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	24	32	22	11	10	1	1	56	21	510
2018	Indigenous	36	54	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	32	35	21	6	4	1	1	68	11	443

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	8	24	34	15	19	0	32	34	15
2022	Métis	11	16	45	19	9	0	27	29	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	17	28	26	14	13	1	46	28	505
2019	Indigenous	28	27	35	10	0	0	55	10	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	24	34	26	9	6	1	59	15	414
2018	Indigenous	39	33	28	0	0	0	72	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	27	32	25	11	4	1	60	15	443

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	14	12	29	25	19	0	26	44	15
2022	Métis	11	16	39	25	9	0	27	34	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	24	36	19	10	10	1	61	21	510
2019	Indigenous	26	12	54	0	9	0	38	9	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	29	35	22	9	5	1	65	13	411
2018	Indigenous	56	32	12	0	0	0	88	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	33	35	18	10	3	1	68	13	443

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	14	35	6	16	22	0	7	53	41	15
2022	Métis	11	38	8	14	20	0	9	54	37	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	32	14	8	8	1	1	70	16	505
2019	Indigenous	45	24	11	10	11	0	0	69	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	30	17	7	6	0	1	70	13	414

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	56	0	15	13	17	0	56	30	15
2022	Métis	57	0	11	9	23	0	57	32	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	28	16	8	3	1	72	11	505

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	18	22	16	15	22	7	0	44	39	15
2022	Métis	16	22	22	11	20	9	0	42	35	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	33	19	11	7	0	1	62	19	505
2018	Indigenous	45	33	12	0	10	0	0	78	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	32	34	21	10	3	0	1	66	13	442

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	62	24	7	0	0	0	7	93	0	15
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	24	9	3	2	1	4	85	6	505
2019	Indigenous	55	32	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	64	20	9	3	1	0	2	87	4	409
2018	Indigenous	65	0	25	0	10	0	0	65	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	70	16	8	3	1	0	2	88	4	439

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	56	22	9	0	0	14	90	0	15
2022	Métis	57	14	11	0	0	18	86	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	35	12	3	1	1	84	4	510

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	55	25	0	0	7	0	13	92	8	15
2022	Métis	57	25	0	0	9	0	9	90	10	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	73	12	4	1	2	1	7	92	3	505
2019	Indigenous	88	0	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	81	10	2	1	1	0	6	96	2	412
2018	Indigenous	77	0	23	0	0	0	0	77	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	83	9	3	1	0	0	4	95	1	443

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	80	6	0	0	7	0	7	93	7	15
2022	Métis	82	0	0	0	9	0	9	90	10	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	77	8	5	2	1	2	4	92	3	505
2019	Indigenous	69	11	11	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	78	10	3	1	2	1	4	93	4	414
2018	Indigenous	68	13	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	79	10	4	1	2	0	4	93	3	443

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	68	10	15	0	7	0	0	78	7	15
2022	Métis	57	14	20	0	9	0	0	71	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	26	6	2	1	0	2	90	4	510
2019	Indigenous	82	9	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	55	26	12	2	2	1	2	83	5	413
2018	Indigenous	68	22	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	54	27	12	4	1	0	2	83	5	442

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	68	12	0	0	20	0	0	80	20	15
2022	Métis	66	16	0	0	18	0	0	82	18	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	59	19	10	6	3	0	2	81	9	505
2019	Indigenous	58	31	0	11	0	0	0	89	11	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	59	18	11	7	4	1	1	79	11	411
2018	Indigenous	59	22	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	51	27	12	6	3	0	1	79	9	440

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	76	6	0	0	0	17	100	0	15
2022	Métis	77	0	0	0	0	23	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	61	16	5	3	1	13	89	5	505
2019	Indigenous	82	0	9	0	0	10	91	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	22	8	1	1	13	88	3	412
2018	Indigenous	72	9	9	0	0	10	90	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	49	21	7	3	1	18	86	5	438

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	68	10	15	0	0	7	84	0	15
2022	Métis	57	14	20	0	0	9	78	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	70	17	6	1	1	6	92	2	505

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	60	8	6	10	16	0	0	68	26	15
2022	Métis	55	11	0	14	21	0	0	66	34	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	78	11	5	2	1	0	2	92	3	510
2019	Indigenous	80	10	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	78	12	3	2	1	1	3	94	3	413
2018	Indigenous	87	13	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	82	11	3	1	2	0	2	94	3	442

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022	Indigenous	44	27	12	0	10	7	76	11	15
2022	Métis	42	19	16	0	14	9	68	15	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	51	28	14	2	2	2	80	5	510
2019	Indigenous	57	23	0	11	10	0	80	20	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	35	9	3	1	1	87	4	413
2018	Indigenous	45	42	13	0	0	0	87	0	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	50	27	16	4	1	2	78	6	443

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	8	15	37	41	0	23	41	15
2022	Métis	11	19	33	37	0	30	37	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	26	46	16	6	32	22	510
2019	Indigenous	8	70	22	0	0	78	0	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	11	36	39	11	3	47	14	416
2018	Indigenous	36	22	32	10	0	58	10	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	10	29	43	15	3	39	18	444

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
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
2022	Indigenous	13	34	31	6	16	22	47	15
2022	Métis	9	29	33	8	22	30	37	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	21	45	17	8	25	30	505
2019	Indigenous	0	11	61	8	20	28	11	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	6	19	41	25	8	33	26	412
2018	Indigenous	0	20	42	29	9	38	20	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	7	20	42	23	8	31	27	437

Question 75. 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
2022	Indigenous	55	10	16	19	0	0	66	19	15
2022	Métis	49	14	21	17	0	0	63	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	32	48	11	7	3	0	79	10	505
2019	Indigenous	46	44	0	0	10	0	90	10	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	23	49	15	7	3	2	74	11	414

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	6	30	45	19	0	15
2022	Métis	0	31	52	17	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	28	38	21	5	510

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
2022	Indigenous	69	25	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	15
2022	Métis	67	25	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	56	29	8	4	2	2	1	87	6	510

Question 78. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	75	7	10	8	0	0	82	8	15
2022	Métis	67	9	14	11	0	0	75	11	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	49	29	7	10	4	1	79	14	510

Question 79. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Métis	67	33	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	27	5	5	2	87	8	510

Question 80. 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
2022	Indigenous	25	6	15	32	23	0	31	54	15
2022	Métis	33	0	11	34	22	0	33	56	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	23	39	16	13	6	2	64	20	505
2019	Indigenous	38	0	31	20	11	0	38	31	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	43	17	13	6	1	64	19	415

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	52	14	14	5	1	0	66	20	240

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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 83. 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
2022	Indigenous	42	58	15
2022	Métis	48	52	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	505
2019	Indigenous	30	70	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	85	416

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	65	35	55

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	77	23	55

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	40	34	10	6	4	0	5	78	11	45

Question 87. 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
2022	Indigenous	69	25	0	0	0	0	6	100	0	15
2022	Métis	67	33	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	36	4	5	2	2	4	89	7	510

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Compensation

Question 88. 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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	23	64	13	0	15
2022	Métis	21	61	17	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	80	12	2	510

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	59	30

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

Question 90. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	22	18	24	13	13	4	6	45	29	30

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

Question 91. 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
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	7	11	15	26	4	31	20	62	30

Question 92. 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 department or agency 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
2022	Indigenous	52	6	21	0	0	0	22	74	0	15
2022	Métis	52	8	19	0	0	0	21	76	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	10	5	2	2	3	29	86	7	505
2019	Indigenous	36	24	11	0	29	0	0	60	29	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	15	9	5	5	0	9	79	11	410
2018	Indigenous	52	0	9	19	9	12	0	59	31	10
2018	Non-Indigenous	61	12	8	6	3	1	10	81	10	442

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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	59	6	0	2	33	165

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	66	170

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	53	170

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	77	23	170

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	42	170

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	64	170

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	33	67	170

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	170

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	16	84	170

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	88	170

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	22	78	170

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	26	74	170

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	170

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	170

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
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
2022	Non-Indigenous	76	18	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	170

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
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
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	19	14	18	32	4	5	56	29	170

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
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
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	33	17	16	21	3	1	38	44	170

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 119. Do you identify as an Indigenous person?

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... too many approval stages.

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

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

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

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

Question 18g. 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 safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

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

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Question 39. 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 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

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

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources