2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Communications Security Establishment Canada

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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 43 41 4 9 4 0 0 84 12 189360
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 46 41 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 1455
2020 Public Service 37 45 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 188350
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 35 48 4 11 3 0 0 82 14 1560

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 Organization 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 Public Service 75 18 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 189320
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 73 16 3 3 2 1 2 92 5 1455
2020 Public Service 76 17 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 187710
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 74 13 5 3 2 1 2 91 4 1556

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 31 7 8 5 0 1 80 13 189140
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 31 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 1450
2020 Public Service 39 38 9 10 3 0 0 78 14 188104
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 39 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 1556
2019 Public Service 43 35 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 181461
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 33 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 1673

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 189145
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 45 36 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1455
2020 Public Service 33 39 12 11 4 0 1 73 15 187496
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 36 10 9 2 0 0 79 12 1554
2019 Public Service 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 181032
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 41 36 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 1664
2018 Public Service 25 45 10 14 6 0 1 70 20 161510
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 43 8 11 3 1 0 78 14 1516

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 33 7 6 3 0 1 83 10 189055
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 28 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 1455
2020 Public Service 45 36 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 186897
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 30 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 1543
2019 Public Service 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 180486
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 27 5 4 3 0 0 89 7 1660

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 47 30 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 189310
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 25 5 5 3 0 0 88 8 1455
2020 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 187730
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 24 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 1556
2019 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 181242
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 25 5 4 3 0 0 89 6 1674
2018 Public Service 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 161141
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1517

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 38 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 189350
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 53 33 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1455
2020 Public Service 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 188177
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1560
2019 Public Service 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 181595
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 33 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 1678
2018 Public Service 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 160671
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 48 37 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 1511

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 33 14 9 8 0 0 69 18 189425
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 34 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 1455
2020 Public Service 33 36 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 188210
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 38 9 9 4 1 0 78 13 1559
2019 Public Service 28 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 181492
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 37 37 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 1676
2018 Public Service 26 34 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 161141
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 33 36 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 1511

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 41 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 189270
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 42 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 1455
2020 Public Service 35 41 11 9 3 0 0 76 13 187222
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 33 43 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 1553
2019 Public Service 32 42 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 180719
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 42 11 11 4 0 0 74 16 1666
2018 Public Service 29 41 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 161312
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 29 42 13 11 4 0 0 71 15 1514

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 36 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 189045
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 30 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 1455
2020 Public Service 48 36 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 187373
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1555
2019 Public Service 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 180781
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1670
2018 Public Service 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 161313
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 33 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 1515

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 35 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 189285
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 47 34 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1450
2020 Public Service 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 187805
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 45 36 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1559
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 181182
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 35 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 1674
2018 Public Service 29 37 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 160988
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 36 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 1508

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 32 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 189220
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 65 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1450
2020 Public Service 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 186823
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 27 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 1556
2019 Public Service 52 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 180371
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 27 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1665
2018 Public Service 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 160125
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 27 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1494

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 34 36 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 189120
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 51 34 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 1450
2020 Public Service 34 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 187289
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 49 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1549
2019 Public Service 30 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 180719
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 45 35 8 7 4 0 0 81 12 1668
2018 Public Service 27 38 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 160686
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 39 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 1512

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 33 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 189230
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 60 28 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 1450
2020 Public Service 37 33 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 187895
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1555
2019 Public Service 34 33 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 181253
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1673
2018 Public Service 31 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 160340
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 53 32 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 1500

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 35 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 189280
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 30 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1450
2020 Public Service 36 39 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 186744
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 38 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1552
2019 Public Service 32 39 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 179179
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 36 10 7 2 0 0 80 10 1649
2018 Public Service 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 160685
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 37 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 1508

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 36 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 189380
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 30 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 1455
2020 Public Service 46 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 188122
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1558
2019 Public Service 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 181588
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 31 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1675
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 161156
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 54 33 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1508

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 31 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 189480
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 32 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 1455
2020 Public Service 37 32 16 8 5 0 1 70 13 187208
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 33 15 6 5 0 0 73 11 1558
2019 Public Service 39 32 17 7 4 0 1 71 12 180499
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 31 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 1673
2018 Public Service 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 161699
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 33 14 6 3 0 1 76 10 1518

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 10 22 34 19 11 1 3 31 33 188930
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 21 39 20 12 0 1 32 29 1450
2020 Public Service 10 24 35 20 9 1 1 30 34 188088
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 21 38 23 9 0 1 32 30 1561
2019 Public Service 10 24 35 19 9 1 1 29 35 181388
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 22 36 24 9 1 0 33 30 1671
2018 Public Service 11 26 35 18 8 1 1 27 37 161147
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 23 37 22 10 1 1 32 30 1515

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 22 30 17 11 2 5 30 38 188880
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 21 34 21 12 0 2 34 32 1450
2020 Public Service 13 21 31 20 11 2 2 32 36 187586
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 19 32 26 12 1 1 38 29 1557
2019 Public Service 16 23 29 18 10 2 2 29 41 181013
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 22 32 21 13 1 1 34 33 1672
2018 Public Service 17 24 29 17 9 2 3 26 43 160643
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 21 33 21 11 1 1 33 34 1506

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 14 29 27 18 1 5 47 22 188710
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 9 27 33 26 0 2 60 12 1450
2020 Public Service 7 14 30 29 17 1 2 48 21 187162
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 8 27 37 23 1 1 60 12 1549
2019 Public Service 7 15 31 28 16 1 2 46 22 180493
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 10 27 35 24 0 1 60 13 1661
2018 Public Service 8 16 32 27 14 1 2 42 25 160266
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 10 28 34 23 1 1 58 13 1503

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 Organization 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 Public Service 13 19 25 20 17 2 5 39 34 188690
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 21 27 18 18 1 2 36 36 1450
2020 Public Service 12 19 27 23 15 1 2 40 32 187650
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 19 28 23 16 1 1 40 32 1560
2019 Public Service 14 20 27 20 14 1 2 36 36 181066
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 21 28 20 17 1 1 38 34 1671
2018 Public Service 17 23 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 160843
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 21 28 22 15 1 1 38 33 1509

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 12 18 24 19 16 5 6 40 33 188925
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 20 24 20 18 2 3 40 34 1445
2020 Public Service 8 14 24 27 19 4 3 50 24 187087
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 11 24 30 25 2 2 57 18 1554
2019 Public Service 12 18 26 22 16 3 3 41 32 180618
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 16 26 26 20 2 1 47 26 1664
2018 Public Service 13 20 27 22 13 3 3 37 35 160300
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 14 28 28 20 2 1 50 21 1498

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 21 30 16 12 3 4 31 37 188950
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 20 34 18 13 1 1 32 33 1450
2020 Public Service 12 20 32 20 12 2 2 33 34 187395
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 17 31 26 14 1 1 40 27 1552
2019 Public Service 14 22 31 17 11 2 2 30 38 180911
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 19 34 22 13 1 1 36 29 1672
2018 Public Service 16 24 31 16 9 2 2 25 42 161001
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 20 35 23 10 1 1 34 30 1514

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 6 13 32 26 18 1 3 46 20 189115
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 10 30 33 21 0 1 55 15 1450
2020 Public Service 7 17 36 26 12 1 1 39 25 187956
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 14 33 31 16 0 1 47 20 1558
2019 Public Service 10 19 33 23 13 1 1 37 30 181282
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 18 32 25 14 0 1 39 28 1677
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 29 28 16 7 6 7 6 67 16 189180
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 28 10 6 4 6 5 78 11 1455
2020 Public Service 28 30 17 8 6 6 4 65 16 187998
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 30 14 6 3 5 4 74 11 1557
2019 Public Service 29 30 16 10 7 5 3 64 19 181323
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 29 12 8 3 4 4 74 13 1675
2018 Public Service 21 32 19 11 9 5 3 59 21 161064
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 33 13 8 5 5 4 71 14 1512

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 26 7 6 5 1 0 81 12 189185
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 66 22 4 4 3 1 0 89 7 1450
2020 Public Service 49 28 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 187747
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 24 7 7 3 1 0 84 10 1557
2019 Public Service 45 29 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 181181
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 24 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1667
2018 Public Service 40 31 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 160757
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 53 27 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1511

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 59 28 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 189215
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 70 22 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 1455
2020 Public Service 54 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 187251
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 67 25 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 1546
2019 Public Service 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 11 181129
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 28 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 1668
2018 Public Service 44 36 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 160773
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 31 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 1508

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 33 10 4 3 2 0 83 7 189240
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 65 27 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 1455
2020 Public Service 45 35 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 186700
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 31 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 1544
2019 Public Service 42 36 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 181393
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 30 6 3 1 1 0 89 5 1670
2018 Public Service 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 77 9 161015
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 53 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1513

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 Organization 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 Public Service 43 26 10 5 5 7 5 77 11 189315
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 22 6 3 3 4 4 87 7 1455

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 Organization 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 Public Service 42 26 11 6 4 7 5 76 11 189330
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 22 7 4 2 5 4 87 6 1455
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 46 27 13 4 3 1 6 79 7 189285
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 70 20 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 1455
2020 Public Service 48 25 14 4 3 1 4 78 8 187985
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 65 21 7 3 1 1 2 89 4 1560
2019 Public Service 45 27 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 181574
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 21 10 2 1 1 2 86 4 1677

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 189340
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 28 10 6 4 0 0 80 11 1450
2020 Public Service 46 30 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 187915
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 49 30 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 1560
2019 Public Service 42 31 13 8 5 1 1 74 14 181505
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 47 29 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 1679
2018 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 160726
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 34 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 1514

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 24 11 5 4 2 1 79 9 189190
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 67 17 7 3 3 1 1 86 7 1455
2020 Public Service 51 24 13 5 4 2 2 77 10 187690
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 21 8 4 3 2 1 85 7 1557

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 51 30 9 6 4 1 1 81 10 189005
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 24 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 1455
2020 Public Service 49 30 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 188026
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 26 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 1559
2019 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 180879
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 53 28 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 1671
2018 Public Service 42 32 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 160177
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 31 8 7 3 1 0 82 10 1514

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 Organization 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 Public Service 61 20 6 3 4 2 4 87 7 189360
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 81 13 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 1455

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 57 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 10 189335
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 65 22 5 4 3 0 0 88 8 1450
2020 Public Service 56 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 188350
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 66 21 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 1563
2019 Public Service 51 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 181662
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 25 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 1677
2018 Public Service 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 160605
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 54 26 9 6 5 0 0 80 10 1511

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 82 10 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 189420
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 82 6 2 2 3 0 4 93 5 1455
2019 Public Service 80 10 4 1 2 0 3 93 3 180870
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 79 8 4 3 3 0 3 90 6 1671
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 28 13 7 7 8 0 71 15 189360
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 29 11 5 3 9 0 79 9 1455
2020 Public Service 39 29 13 7 5 7 0 73 13 188297
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 46 27 11 6 3 7 0 79 10 1560
2019 Public Service 32 31 15 8 7 6 0 68 16 181333
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 29 12 9 4 6 0 74 14 1676
2018 Public Service 28 31 17 9 8 6 0 63 19 161481
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 33 33 16 9 4 6 0 70 13 1517

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 32 29 15 10 10 3 0 64 21 189310
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 33 14 10 5 3 0 70 15 1455
2020 Public Service 35 31 14 9 7 2 0 68 17 187817
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 32 13 8 5 2 0 74 13 1559
2019 Public Service 29 31 17 12 9 3 0 62 21 180978
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 32 14 12 6 2 0 67 18 1672
2018 Public Service 25 31 18 13 11 2 0 58 24 161089
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 30 35 16 12 5 2 0 66 18 1514

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 28 17 14 11 6 0 55 27 189290
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 24 32 16 15 7 6 0 60 23 1450
2020 Public Service 26 31 17 12 8 5 0 60 21 187771
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 28 33 16 14 6 4 0 63 21 1558
2019 Public Service 21 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 180782
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 33 18 15 8 4 0 56 25 1673
2018 Public Service 17 29 21 16 12 5 0 48 30 160960
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 32 21 17 8 5 0 53 25 1514

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 31 15 14 12 3 0 57 27 189355
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 24 32 15 15 10 3 0 58 26 1455
2020 Public Service 25 34 15 14 9 2 0 61 24 188175
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 35 13 15 9 2 0 62 24 1563
2019 Public Service 19 31 18 17 12 3 0 52 29 181112
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 31 17 20 11 3 0 50 32 1676
2018 Public Service 16 30 18 18 14 3 0 48 33 161278
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 16 33 18 20 11 2 0 50 31 1519

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 41 22 12 5 4 12 5 76 10 189400
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 35 32 18 5 2 7 2 73 8 1455
2020 Public Service 41 21 12 5 5 12 4 74 12 188232
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 28 15 6 3 8 2 73 10 1558
2019 Public Service 40 20 12 6 5 13 3 72 14 181690
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 35 26 17 8 3 9 2 68 12 1680
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 29 41 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 189220
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1455
2020 Public Service 31 42 15 8 3 1 0 74 11 188081
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 40 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1560
2019 Public Service 27 42 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 181538
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 39 10 8 3 1 0 79 11 1678
2018 Public Service 24 42 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 161017
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 40 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 1508

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 18 32 18 18 11 2 0 51 30 189225
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 38 16 15 7 2 0 61 23 1455
2020 Public Service 21 36 19 15 7 2 0 59 22 187137
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 27 39 15 13 5 1 0 67 18 1560
2019 Public Service 15 33 21 18 10 3 0 50 29 180810
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 20 36 18 17 7 1 0 57 25 1669

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 Organization 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 Public Service 31 36 13 9 6 3 1 70 16 189215
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 31 9 4 2 1 1 85 6 1450
2020 Public Service 35 36 13 8 5 3 1 73 13 187863
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 54 31 8 4 2 1 1 87 5 1562
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 181324
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 29 8 4 2 1 0 87 6 1674
2018 Public Service 31 38 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 161068
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 33 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 1511

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 36 16 6 5 2 0 72 12 189180
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 31 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 1450
2020 Public Service 37 36 16 6 4 2 0 74 10 187519
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 31 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 1559
2019 Public Service 32 36 18 7 5 1 0 69 12 181009
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 29 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 1676
2018 Public Service 30 38 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 160645
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 49 33 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 1509

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 25 17 11 11 11 3 56 25 189290
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 26 13 9 7 8 2 67 19 1455
2020 Public Service 24 25 18 12 10 9 2 55 25 187781
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 25 14 9 6 9 2 66 18 1553
2019 Public Service 21 24 19 13 13 8 2 50 29 181309
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 31 24 15 12 9 8 2 60 24 1677
2018 Public Service 18 25 19 14 14 8 2 48 31 161057
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 26 17 13 9 8 1 57 25 1513

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 28 33 15 11 9 3 0 63 21 189390
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 37 36 10 10 5 1 0 74 15 1455
2020 Public Service 27 33 17 12 8 3 0 61 21 187687
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 35 11 8 5 1 0 74 14 1554
2019 Public Service 24 32 17 14 11 2 0 57 25 181262
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 35 33 12 12 6 1 0 69 19 1673
2018 Public Service 20 32 18 15 12 2 0 53 28 161004
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 31 35 14 12 7 1 0 67 19 1505

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 Organization 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 Public Service 48 23 13 5 5 1 5 76 10 189340
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 22 9 4 3 1 4 83 8 1455
2020 Public Service 51 23 13 6 4 1 4 77 10 188359
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 60 23 9 3 3 0 2 85 6 1563
2019 Public Service 51 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 9 181398
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 21 9 2 1 0 3 87 4 1678

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 Organization 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 Public Service 47 22 13 6 5 2 4 74 12 189285
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 20 9 3 2 1 3 85 6 1455
2020 Public Service 47 24 14 6 4 1 3 74 11 188093
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 21 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 1561
2019 Public Service 44 24 16 7 5 2 4 71 12 181082
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 60 22 10 3 2 1 3 85 5 1673

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 Organization 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 Public Service 71 9 4 2 3 4 6 89 6 189220
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 79 6 3 2 2 3 5 93 4 1455
2020 Public Service 74 9 5 2 3 3 4 89 5 187576
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 83 6 4 1 2 2 3 93 3 1557
2019 Public Service 72 9 5 2 3 4 4 88 6 180710
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 82 6 4 1 1 2 3 93 3 1669

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 Organization 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 Public Service 70 9 4 2 2 2 11 91 5 189245
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 80 6 2 1 1 1 9 96 2 1455
2020 Public Service 72 11 5 2 2 2 7 91 4 187772
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 83 7 2 1 1 1 5 96 2 1559
2019 Public Service 75 7 4 1 2 2 9 92 4 180694
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 84 4 2 0 1 1 8 97 1 1671

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 32 12 13 13 3 2 60 28 189315
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 32 7 11 9 1 2 73 20 1455
2020 Public Service 24 28 15 14 14 3 2 55 29 188227
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 31 12 10 8 1 2 69 18 1560
2019 Public Service 22 28 15 14 16 2 2 52 32 181671
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 35 30 12 10 10 1 2 67 21 1674
2018 Public Service 19 27 16 16 18 2 2 48 35 161071
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 28 13 14 10 1 1 62 25 1507

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 37 17 9 6 4 1 66 17 189295
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 39 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 1455
2020 Public Service 24 41 18 9 4 4 0 68 14 187878
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 41 9 5 2 2 0 83 7 1559
2019 Public Service 21 40 19 10 6 4 0 63 17 181429
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 44 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 1679
2018 Public Service 20 35 22 11 8 3 0 57 20 161226
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 35 40 15 5 3 1 0 76 8 1510

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 38 36 12 7 5 2 0 75 12 189310
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 33 6 2 2 1 0 90 5 1455
2020 Public Service 38 37 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 187243
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 32 6 4 2 1 0 88 5 1549
2019 Public Service 36 38 13 7 4 2 0 75 11 180695
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 54 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1670
2018 Public Service 39 38 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 160801
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 29 8 2 1 1 0 88 4 1511

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 Organization 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 Public Service 39 35 12 5 3 6 1 79 8 189185
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 34 7 3 2 3 1 87 5 1455
2020 Public Service 41 34 13 5 3 4 1 78 8 187651
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 27 8 3 1 3 1 87 4 1556
2019 Public Service 42 34 13 4 3 3 0 79 7 180863
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 64 25 6 2 1 2 0 91 3 1671
2018 Public Service 40 36 14 4 3 3 0 78 7 160822
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 25 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 1510

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 26 19 5 3 12 2 69 9 189305
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 28 15 2 1 10 1 79 4 1450
2020 Public Service 38 32 16 5 3 6 1 75 8 188080
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 46 26 13 5 2 8 1 79 7 1562

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 Organization 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 Public Service 42 30 9 5 4 6 3 79 11 189055
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 28 5 3 3 4 2 89 6 1455
2020 Public Service 44 30 11 5 4 4 2 79 10 187541
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 24 6 4 2 3 2 87 6 1557

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 Organization 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 Public Service 4 6 12 7 40 6 25 69 14 188970
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 3 9 5 52 5 24 79 9 1450

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 Organization 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 Public Service 12 16 22 4 4 37 5 49 13 189150
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 16 15 17 3 4 40 4 57 13 1455

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 33 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 189395
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 66 25 4 3 2 0 0 91 4 1455
2020 Public Service 53 31 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 187707
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 67 24 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 1559
2019 Public Service 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 181342
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 65 25 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 1673
2018 Public Service 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 160659
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 64 25 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1507

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 42 31 12 8 6 0 0 73 14 189320
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 26 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 1455
2020 Public Service 44 31 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 187475
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 65 23 7 3 1 0 0 89 5 1554
2019 Public Service 39 31 15 8 6 1 0 70 15 181212
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 64 22 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 1671
2018 Public Service 35 32 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 160754
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 24 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 1515

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 33 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 189285
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 30 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1455
2020 Public Service 42 33 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 186722
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1545
2019 Public Service 37 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 180546
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 60 26 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1673
2018 Public Service 33 34 16 10 7 0 0 68 16 160146
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 28 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1513

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 Organization 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 Public Service 36 25 16 10 8 4 1 64 19 189355
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 21 9 8 3 3 0 80 11 1455
2020 Public Service 39 25 17 9 6 3 1 66 16 187915
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 60 21 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 1560
2019 Public Service 34 25 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 181559
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 21 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 1677
2018 Public Service 31 25 19 12 9 3 0 59 22 161050
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 21 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 1518
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 33 29 189400
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 38 26 1455
2020 Public Service 24 41 35 188494
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 44 31 1562
2019 Public Service 27 38 35 181906
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 43 32 1681
2018 Public Service 27 39 35 161647
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 44 30 1520

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 Organization 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 Public Service 13 42 24 6 9 7 70775
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 61 10 7 3 6 520
2020 Public Service 17 38 28 4 6 6 45796
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 65 16 3 1 5 396
2019 Public Service 15 33 29 6 12 6 49800
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 61 9 5 9 6 425
2018 Public Service 17 33 30 6 8 6 43390
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 55 14 6 5 5 396
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 189295
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 1455
2020 Public Service 11 89 188242
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 1560
2019 Public Service 14 86 181483
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 1677
2018 Public Service 15 85 161503
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 1513

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 54 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 47 53 115
2020 Public Service 48 52 18665
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 46 54 98
2019 Public Service 51 49 23324
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 48 52 146
2018 Public Service 51 49 22721
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 45 123

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 59 41 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 45 115
2020 Public Service 62 38 18665
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 42 98
2019 Public Service 60 40 23324
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 42 146
2018 Public Service 62 38 22735
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 48 123

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 115
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 98
2019 Public Service 8 92 23324
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 146
2018 Public Service 8 92 22696
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 123

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 115
2020 Public Service 5 95 18665
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 98
2019 Public Service 5 95 23324
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 146
2018 Public Service 5 95 22696
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 123

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 115
2020 Public Service 7 93 18665
2019 Public Service 6 94 23324
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 146
2018 Public Service 6 94 22696
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 123

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 97 115
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665
2019 Public Service 9 91 23324
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 146
2018 Public Service 10 90 22712

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 115
2020 Public Service 4 96 18665
2019 Public Service 4 96 23324
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 146
2018 Public Service 4 96 22694

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 37 63 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 77 115
2020 Public Service 39 61 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 61 98
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 33 67 146
2018 Public Service 40 60 22709
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 62 124

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 40 60 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 28 72 115
2020 Public Service 41 59 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 41 59 98
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 66 146
2018 Public Service 40 60 22697
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 29 71 124

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 54 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 58 115
2020 Public Service 47 53 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 45 55 98
2019 Public Service 47 53 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 48 52 146
2018 Public Service 46 54 22698
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 45 55 124

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 41 59 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 68 115
2020 Public Service 43 57 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 33 67 98
2019 Public Service 42 58 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 57 146
2018 Public Service 41 59 22706
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 35 65 124

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 68 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 75 115
2020 Public Service 33 67 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 62 98
2019 Public Service 31 69 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 66 146
2018 Public Service 33 67 22690
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 64 124

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 55 45 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 47 53 115
2020 Public Service 54 46 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 48 98
2019 Public Service 55 45 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 48 52 146
2018 Public Service 56 44 22722
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 48 52 124

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 34 66 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 24 76 115
2020 Public Service 38 62 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 62 98
2019 Public Service 36 64 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 66 146
2018 Public Service 36 64 22699
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 68 124

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 1 99 115
2020 Public Service 2 98 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 98
2019 Public Service 2 98 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 146
2018 Public Service 2 98 22678

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 115
2020 Public Service 8 92 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 98
2019 Public Service 10 90 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 146
2018 Public Service 10 90 22693
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 86 124

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 115
2020 Public Service 13 87 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 87 98
2019 Public Service 12 88 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 146
2018 Public Service 13 87 22689
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 124

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 51 49 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 50 115
2020 Public Service 52 48 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 49 51 98
2019 Public Service 49 51 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 47 53 146
2018 Public Service 48 52 22704
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 58 124

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 77 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 115
2020 Public Service 25 75 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 17 83 98
2019 Public Service 26 74 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 22 78 146
2018 Public Service 27 73 22702
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 82 124

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 74 115
2020 Public Service 16 84 18664
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 98
2019 Public Service 16 84 23086
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 146
2018 Public Service 15 85 22687
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 86 124

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 49 51 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 54 46 115
2020 Public Service 51 49 18666
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 45 98
2019 Public Service 52 48 22957
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 38 146
2018 Public Service 51 49 22718
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 44 124

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 77 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 77 115
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 27 73 98
2019 Public Service 27 73 22957
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 29 71 146
2018 Public Service 27 73 22701
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 29 71 124

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 115
2020 Public Service 9 91 18666
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 98
2019 Public Service 9 91 22957
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 146
2018 Public Service 8 92 22688
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 124

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 115
2020 Public Service 20 80 18666
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 87 98
2019 Public Service 21 79 22957
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 146
2018 Public Service 20 80 22699
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 17 83 124

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 115
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 98
2019 Public Service 10 90 22957
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 146
2018 Public Service 10 90 22689
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 124

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 115
2020 Public Service 8 92 18666
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 98
2019 Public Service 7 93 22957
2018 Public Service 7 93 22692
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 124

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 115
2020 Public Service 13 87 18666
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 16 84 98
2019 Public Service 14 86 22957
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 86 146
2018 Public Service 14 86 22692
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 86 124

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 115
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 16 84 98
2019 Public Service 12 88 22957
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 146
2018 Public Service 11 89 22688
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 124

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 71 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 27 73 115
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 79 98
2019 Public Service 26 74 22957
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 24 76 146
2018 Public Service 27 73 22709
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 74 124

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 105
2020 Public Service 11 89 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 93
2019 Public Service 11 89 21361
2018 Public Service 11 89 21200
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 117

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 33 67 105
2020 Public Service 18 82 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 77 93
2019 Public Service 20 80 21361
2018 Public Service 19 81 21197
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 79 117

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 105
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 93
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 10 90 21191
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 87 117

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 6 94 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 97 105
2020 Public Service 7 93 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 93
2019 Public Service 7 93 21361
2018 Public Service 7 93 21189
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 117

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 17 83 105
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 93
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 10 90 21189
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 117

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 87 105
2020 Public Service 8 92 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 93
2019 Public Service 9 91 21361
2018 Public Service 9 91 21189
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 117

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 105
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 79 93
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 10 90 21188
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 82 117

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 14 86 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 105
2020 Public Service 13 87 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 93
2019 Public Service 12 88 21361
2018 Public Service 11 89 21193
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 117

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 17 83 105
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 82 93
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2018 Public Service 12 88 21192
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 117

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 71 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 22 78 105
2020 Public Service 32 68 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 33 67 93
2019 Public Service 32 68 21361
2018 Public Service 30 70 21199
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 27 73 117

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 105
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 93
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2018 Public Service 9 91 21189
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 117

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 45 55 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 66 105
2020 Public Service 49 51 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 54 46 93
2019 Public Service 48 52 21361
2018 Public Service 47 53 21214
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 45 55 117

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 105
2020 Public Service 2 98 17329
2019 Public Service 2 98 21361
2018 Public Service 2 98 21187

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 56 44 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 49 51 105
2020 Public Service 57 43 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 64 36 93
2019 Public Service 56 44 21361
2018 Public Service 56 44 21220
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 43 117

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 105

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 105
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 93
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2018 Public Service 13 87 21192
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 117

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 16 14 13 6 7 34 10 54 22 189180
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 19 17 9 7 5 35 8 63 21 1455
2020 Public Service 20 17 17 7 6 27 7 56 19 188041
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 15 13 6 4 31 8 63 15 1561
2019 Public Service 18 17 19 8 8 23 7 51 22 181570
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 24 16 15 7 5 26 8 60 18 1680
2018 Public Service 16 19 21 8 8 23 5 48 22 161102
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 18 18 6 5 26 6 57 17 1515

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 32 30 13 6 5 12 2 72 12 189205
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 31 9 5 2 9 1 82 8 1455
2020 Public Service 35 29 15 6 5 8 1 71 12 187964
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 30 12 4 3 9 1 79 7 1561
2019 Public Service 34 30 16 7 5 8 1 69 13 181533
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 45 28 13 4 3 6 1 78 8 1675
2018 Public Service 29 31 18 7 6 7 1 66 14 161060
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 30 15 6 2 6 1 75 9 1514
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 189205
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 1455
2020 Public Service 7 93 188014
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 1559
2019 Public Service 8 92 181371
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 1678
2018 Public Service 8 92 161188
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 1517

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 30 70 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 64 85
2020 Public Service 36 64 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 37 63 76
2019 Public Service 38 62 12977
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 41 59 76
2018 Public Service 36 64 11806
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 64 75

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 75 25 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 76 24 85
2020 Public Service 77 23 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 83 17 76
2019 Public Service 76 24 12977
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 75 25 76
2018 Public Service 77 23 11826
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 82 18 75

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 4 96 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 85
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2019 Public Service 4 96 12977
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 76
2018 Public Service 4 96 11797

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 85
2020 Public Service 3 97 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 76
2019 Public Service 3 97 12977
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 76
2018 Public Service 4 96 11797
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 75

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 85
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247
2019 Public Service 8 92 12977
2018 Public Service 7 93 11798

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 85
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 76
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2018 Public Service 9 91 11802

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 85
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 76
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 76
2018 Public Service 8 92 11798

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 27 73 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 77 85
2020 Public Service 28 72 12245
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 22 78 76
2019 Public Service 26 74 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 76
2018 Public Service 25 75 11790
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 74

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 19 81 85
2020 Public Service 20 80 12245
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 75 76
2019 Public Service 20 80 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 86 76
2018 Public Service 20 80 11790
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 74

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 17 83 85
2020 Public Service 17 83 12245
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 76
2019 Public Service 16 84 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 76
2018 Public Service 15 85 11786

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 85
2020 Public Service 6 94 12245
2019 Public Service 6 94 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 76
2018 Public Service 6 94 11784

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 24 76 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 64 85
2020 Public Service 26 74 12245
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 27 73 76
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 30 70 76
2018 Public Service 26 74 11787
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 74 74

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 27 73 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 28 72 85
2020 Public Service 27 73 12245
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 48 52 76
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 58 76
2018 Public Service 29 71 11792
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 48 52 74

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 85
2020 Public Service 4 96 12245
2019 Public Service 4 96 12755
2018 Public Service 4 96 11783

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 85
2020 Public Service 2 98 12245
2019 Public Service 2 98 12755
2018 Public Service 2 98 11782
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 74

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 1 99 85
2020 Public Service 8 92 12245
2019 Public Service 8 92 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 76
2018 Public Service 8 92 11785
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 74

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 15 85 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 85
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 76
2019 Public Service 15 85 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 76
2018 Public Service 15 85 11787
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 74

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 85
2020 Public Service 1 99 12245
2019 Public Service 1 99 12755
2018 Public Service 1 99 11782

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 87 85
2020 Public Service 16 84 12245
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 76
2019 Public Service 17 83 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 76
2018 Public Service 17 83 11791
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 86 74

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 0 100 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 85
2020 Public Service 0 100 12245
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 76
2019 Public Service 0 100 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 76
2018 Public Service 0 100 11783
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 74

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 21 79 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 85
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 76
2019 Public Service 18 82 12755
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 82 76
2018 Public Service 19 81 11797
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 74

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 31 69 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 68 85
2020 Public Service 30 70 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 61 76
2019 Public Service 29 71 12647
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 66 76
2018 Public Service 29 71 11822
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 49 51 75

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 88 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 86 85
2020 Public Service 14 86 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 75 76
2019 Public Service 14 86 12647
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 76
2018 Public Service 15 85 11810
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 17 83 75

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 85
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 76
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 76
2018 Public Service 5 95 11809
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 16 84 75

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 85
2020 Public Service 17 83 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 86 76
2019 Public Service 17 83 12647
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 76
2018 Public Service 17 83 11817
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 79 75

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 85
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 76
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2018 Public Service 4 96 11805
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 75

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 85
2020 Public Service 6 94 12247
2019 Public Service 6 94 12647
2018 Public Service 6 94 11807
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 75

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 6 94 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 85
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 76
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2018 Public Service 9 91 11806
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 87 75

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 85
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 76
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 76
2018 Public Service 9 91 11808
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 75

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 50 50 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 51 49 85
2020 Public Service 48 52 12247
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 57 76
2019 Public Service 49 51 12647
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 50 76
2018 Public Service 49 51 11821
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 33 67 75

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 80
2020 Public Service 5 95 11497
2019 Public Service 6 94 11129
2018 Public Service 5 95 11053

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 79 80
2020 Public Service 15 85 11497
2019 Public Service 15 85 11129
2018 Public Service 13 87 11052
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 16 84 70

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 80
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2018 Public Service 3 97 11049

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 80
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2018 Public Service 2 98 11050

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 80
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2018 Public Service 3 97 11051

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 4 96 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 97 80
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2018 Public Service 4 96 11049
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 70

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 79 80
2020 Public Service 7 93 11497
2019 Public Service 7 93 11129
2018 Public Service 7 93 11051
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 19 81 70

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 80
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2018 Public Service 11 89 11053
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 70

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 88 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 80
2020 Public Service 11 89 11497
2019 Public Service 10 90 11129
2018 Public Service 11 89 11055

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 26 74 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 20 80 80
2020 Public Service 28 72 11497
2019 Public Service 27 73 11129
2018 Public Service 27 73 11058
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 75 70

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 80
2020 Public Service 9 91 11497
2019 Public Service 9 91 11129
2018 Public Service 9 91 11054
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 70

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 44 56 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 41 59 80
2020 Public Service 46 54 11497
2019 Public Service 45 55 11129
2018 Public Service 45 55 11069
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 48 52 70

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 80
2020 Public Service 2 98 11497
2019 Public Service 2 98 11129
2018 Public Service 2 98 11050

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 63 37 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 60 40 80
2020 Public Service 63 37 11497
2019 Public Service 62 38 11129
2018 Public Service 64 36 11072
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 64 36 70

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 80

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 80
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2018 Public Service 13 87 11050
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 70

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 18 15 16 4 4 35 7 58 14 189260
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 17 11 3 3 39 6 70 10 1455
2020 Public Service 22 17 18 4 4 29 6 60 12 187795
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 15 14 3 2 35 6 68 9 1557
2019 Public Service 20 16 21 4 4 27 7 55 13 181334
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 14 17 4 2 30 8 64 9 1677
2018 Public Service 18 18 24 4 4 26 5 53 12 161075
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 16 19 3 3 31 6 60 9 1510

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 30 14 5 4 12 2 74 10 189275
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 32 10 3 2 9 1 84 5 1450
2020 Public Service 36 30 16 4 3 9 1 73 9 187913
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 29 12 3 2 9 1 81 5 1560
2019 Public Service 36 28 17 4 4 10 1 72 9 181260
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 49 25 12 4 2 8 1 81 6 1676
2018 Public Service 30 31 19 5 4 10 1 69 10 161053
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 29 14 3 2 8 1 78 6 1515

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 3 6 21 16 37 16 1 11 63 3610
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 0 21 11 28 40 0 0 66 20
2020 Public Service 2 6 21 17 39 12 1 10 66 3416
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 0 13 19 56 13 0 0 86 16
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Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 31 27 17 9 12 0 2 60 23 188410
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 30 15 7 8 0 1 70 15 1445
2020 Public Service 33 28 19 10 9 0 1 62 19 187765
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 27 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 1560
2019 Public Service 24 27 20 12 15 0 1 52 28 181595
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 30 28 19 10 11 0 1 59 22 1676
2018 Public Service 21 24 22 14 18 0 1 46 32 161369
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 30 17 8 6 0 1 68 14 1514

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 20 27 25 14 13 0 1 48 27 188540
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 24 32 23 11 9 0 1 57 20 1450
2020 Public Service 21 27 25 15 11 0 1 48 26 188096
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 28 29 23 12 8 0 0 57 20 1558
2019 Public Service 22 29 25 14 10 0 1 51 24 181495
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 28 33 21 12 6 0 0 61 18 1674
2018 Public Service 18 27 28 16 11 0 1 45 27 161255
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 33 26 11 6 0 0 56 17 1515

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 29 29 20 11 9 1 3 60 20 188305
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 33 14 7 4 0 1 74 11 1450
2020 Public Service 31 29 20 11 7 0 2 61 18 187628
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 29 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 1552
2019 Public Service 30 30 20 10 7 0 2 62 17 180654
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 30 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 1664
2018 Public Service 25 29 24 13 8 0 2 55 21 160603
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 32 18 7 4 0 1 70 11 1507

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 23 22 21 15 16 1 2 47 31 188585
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 19 23 23 17 17 0 1 42 35 1450
2020 Public Service 27 24 21 14 12 1 1 52 26 187371
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 25 23 14 11 0 1 51 25 1551
2019 Public Service 24 24 21 15 14 1 1 49 29 180774
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 22 26 23 16 12 0 1 49 28 1669
2018 Public Service 20 23 23 17 15 1 1 44 32 160732
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 28 26 15 9 0 0 49 24 1506

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 22 11 6 5 1 7 76 12 188760
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 22 9 4 3 0 4 83 7 1450
2020 Public Service 48 23 13 7 5 0 4 74 13 187251
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 22 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 1550
2019 Public Service 52 22 11 5 4 0 5 78 10 180845
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 22 8 3 2 0 3 87 5 1669
2018 Public Service 46 23 13 6 4 0 6 75 11 160698
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 23 9 4 1 0 3 85 5 1512

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 34 27 18 10 10 0 1 62 20 188815
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 41 29 15 7 7 0 1 71 14 1445
2020 Public Service 30 27 21 12 10 0 1 58 21 187793
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 37 27 19 10 7 0 0 65 16 1558
2019 Public Service 34 29 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 181228
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 46 29 14 7 4 0 0 76 11 1672
2018 Public Service 30 27 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 161068
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 30 16 6 4 0 0 73 11 1510

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 30 18 8 7 1 2 65 16 188615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 41 32 15 6 5 0 1 74 11 1445
2020 Public Service 33 33 19 8 5 1 1 68 13 187500
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 33 17 8 4 0 0 72 12 1557
2019 Public Service 30 34 20 9 5 1 1 65 15 181070
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 34 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 1675
2018 Public Service 25 33 23 10 6 1 1 59 17 160799
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 33 36 20 8 3 1 0 69 11 1515

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 30 20 11 9 1 2 58 21 188835
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 37 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 1450
2020 Public Service 26 32 22 12 7 1 1 59 19 187397
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 31 33 20 11 5 0 0 65 16 1559
2019 Public Service 25 32 22 12 7 1 1 58 19 180996
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 27 37 22 10 4 0 0 64 14 1675
2018 Public Service 21 31 25 14 8 1 1 53 22 160760
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 37 22 11 5 0 0 62 16 1512

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 29 17 9 8 1 2 65 17 188925
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 31 18 9 7 0 1 66 16 1450
2020 Public Service 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 187439
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 35 31 18 10 5 0 0 66 16 1558
2019 Public Service 31 31 19 10 7 0 1 63 17 180843
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 32 20 10 5 0 0 64 16 1675
2018 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 19 160624
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 29 33 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 1511

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 25 13 7 8 1 2 72 15 188715
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 25 12 6 4 0 1 77 11 1445
2020 Public Service 45 26 14 8 6 1 1 72 14 187021
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 51 26 12 6 4 0 0 77 10 1552
2019 Public Service 42 27 15 8 7 1 1 69 16 180767
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 26 11 7 4 0 1 77 12 1673

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 26 12 5 4 0 2 78 10 188820
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 53 28 10 4 3 0 1 82 7 1450
2020 Public Service 30 30 21 11 6 0 1 61 17 187621
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 28 33 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 1561

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 32 30 19 9 7 0 1 63 17 188645
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 31 19 7 5 0 1 69 12 1450
2020 Public Service 28 31 22 12 8 0 1 59 19 187551
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 34 18 9 3 0 0 70 12 1559
2019 Public Service 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 180372
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 33 17 8 2 0 1 73 10 1666
2018 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 18 160191
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 35 21 9 3 0 0 67 12 1504

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 56 20 10 5 6 1 3 79 11 188425
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 22 10 4 4 0 2 82 8 1445
2020 Public Service 48 28 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 186877
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 27 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 1548
2019 Public Service 52 24 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 180439
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 20 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 1666
2018 Public Service 50 25 13 6 4 0 2 76 10 160099
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 20 11 7 5 0 1 76 12 1504

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 Organization 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 Public Service 46 31 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 188820
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 51 31 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 1450
2020 Public Service 33 35 20 8 4 0 0 68 13 187065
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 35 34 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 1546

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 70 12 4 2 2 1 8 90 5 188835
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 79 8 3 1 1 0 7 95 2 1445
2020 Public Service 68 17 7 2 2 1 4 89 4 186977
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 77 12 4 1 1 0 4 93 3 1551
2019 Public Service 71 13 5 2 2 1 6 90 5 180422
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 80 8 3 1 1 0 5 94 3 1667
2018 Public Service 67 16 7 3 3 1 5 87 6 160330
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 77 10 5 2 2 0 3 91 4 1509

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 73 10 5 3 4 1 5 89 7 188850
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 79 8 4 1 2 1 4 93 3 1445
2020 Public Service 76 10 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 186882
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 84 7 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 1553
2019 Public Service 70 12 6 4 4 1 2 85 8 180981
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 79 10 5 2 1 0 2 91 4 1673
2018 Public Service 67 14 7 4 4 1 3 84 9 160420
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 78 12 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 1508

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 19 6 2 2 0 3 89 5 188805
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 72 19 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 1450
2020 Public Service 67 20 7 3 2 0 2 89 4 186557
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 74 17 5 1 1 0 1 92 3 1551
2019 Public Service 56 26 10 4 3 0 1 84 6 180466
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 66 24 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 1674
2018 Public Service 52 27 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 160968
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 26 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 1516

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 Organization 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 Public Service 65 16 7 4 5 1 3 84 9 188595
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 73 14 5 3 3 0 2 89 6 1450
2020 Public Service 66 16 8 4 4 0 1 84 9 186974
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 73 14 7 3 2 0 1 87 5 1552
2019 Public Service 59 19 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 180189
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 66 17 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 1667
2018 Public Service 53 22 11 6 6 0 1 76 12 160500
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 21 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 1517

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 Organization 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 Public Service 62 10 4 1 1 0 21 92 3 188605
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 68 10 3 1 1 0 17 94 2 1445
2020 Public Service 61 11 4 2 1 0 21 91 3 187272
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 69 10 3 1 1 0 16 94 2 1555
2019 Public Service 58 12 5 2 1 0 22 90 4 179719
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 65 11 4 1 0 0 19 94 2 1654
2018 Public Service 52 13 6 2 1 0 26 88 4 159765
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 12 4 1 0 0 24 93 2 1501

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 Organization 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 Public Service 68 16 6 2 2 1 6 90 4 188425
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 80 11 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 1445
2020 Public Service 68 18 7 2 1 0 3 89 4 187971
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 79 12 4 1 1 0 4 95 1 1556
2019 Public Service 66 18 7 2 1 0 5 89 4 180276
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 78 12 4 1 0 0 5 95 2 1666
2018 Public Service 61 20 9 3 2 0 6 86 4 160250
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 77 14 3 0 0 0 5 96 1 1512

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 14 6 4 5 1 4 84 9 189075
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 86 6 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 1450
2020 Public Service 68 16 7 4 4 0 2 86 8 188032
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 85 10 3 1 1 0 1 96 2 1558
2019 Public Service 68 14 6 4 5 0 3 85 9 180902
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 86 7 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 1669
2018 Public Service 64 15 7 4 5 0 4 83 10 160852
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 86 7 2 1 1 0 2 95 3 1519

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 51 26 12 4 3 1 3 80 7 189020
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 23 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 1450
2020 Public Service 46 30 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 188018
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 24 12 4 2 0 1 81 7 1558
2019 Public Service 53 27 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 180485
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 64 25 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 1673
2018 Public Service 48 29 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 160646
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 25 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 1516

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 31 37 13 6 0 0 43 19 189420
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 40 34 10 3 0 0 53 13 1455
2020 Public Service 14 33 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 188144
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 35 32 11 3 0 0 54 15 1559
2019 Public Service 17 34 33 12 4 0 0 50 17 181789
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 22 38 30 8 1 0 0 61 9 1679
2018 Public Service 13 31 36 14 5 0 0 45 19 161633
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 22 38 29 8 2 0 0 61 10 1516

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 9 19 39 21 11 0 0 32 29 188990
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 17 38 24 14 0 0 38 24 1450
2020 Public Service 11 20 38 21 9 0 0 31 31 187534
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 18 35 26 13 0 0 39 26 1558
2019 Public Service 10 18 38 23 11 0 0 34 29 180286
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 15 36 27 16 0 0 43 21 1674
2018 Public Service 10 20 38 22 10 0 0 32 30 159815
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 14 37 28 15 0 0 44 19 1510

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 40 14 8 5 3 0 72 13 189260
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 40 10 6 3 2 0 82 9 1455
2020 Public Service 40 39 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 187949
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 34 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 1557
2019 Public Service 31 40 15 8 4 2 0 73 12 181158
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 37 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 1675
2018 Public Service 29 40 16 8 4 2 0 71 13 161108
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 39 11 4 1 3 0 83 5 1514

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Organization Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 28 35 19 6 189320
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 16 34 32 15 3 1455

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 26 10 4 3 3 1 83 7 189380
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 69 19 5 2 1 2 1 91 4 1450
2020 Public Service 48 27 13 4 4 3 1 79 8 187225
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 21 8 3 2 3 0 87 5 1556

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 26 9 9 8 2 1 73 18 189330
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 22 7 7 5 1 0 82 12 1455
2020 Public Service 39 28 12 11 8 1 1 69 20 187730
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 51 27 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 1556

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 54 28 7 5 5 1 1 83 10 189380
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 70 20 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 1455
2020 Public Service 50 29 9 7 5 1 0 80 12 187389
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 64 23 6 4 2 1 0 88 7 1553

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 Organization 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 Public Service 29 37 13 10 8 2 0 68 19 189260
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 40 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 1455
2020 Public Service 34 33 15 10 7 2 0 68 17 188058
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 46 32 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 1560
2019 Public Service 25 35 17 13 9 2 0 61 22 181482
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 37 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 1674
2018 Public Service 23 35 18 13 10 2 0 59 23 161341
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 37 37 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 1518

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 19 50 13 13 4 1 0 69 18 46350
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 51 9 11 2 1 0 77 13 400
2020 Public Service 23 47 13 12 3 1 1 71 15 44705
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 49 6 9 2 0 1 83 10 411
2019 Public Service 21 45 14 12 4 2 2 68 17 41266
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 44 10 7 2 2 2 80 10 430
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 189195
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 87 1455
2020 Public Service 13 87 187417
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 1558
2019 Public Service 16 84 181509
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 1676

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 58 42 24010
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 45 195
2020 Public Service 50 50 24105
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 41 137

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 74 26 23985
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 83 17 195
2020 Public Service 79 21 24104
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 85 15 136
2019 Public Service 81 19 29087
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 84 16 182

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 33 7 8 5 1 0 80 13 17915
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 33 3 5 5 1 1 87 10 165
2020 Public Service 48 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 19149
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 51 35 4 8 1 1 0 87 9 115
2019 Public Service 48 32 6 9 4 0 0 80 13 23401
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 47 37 4 10 1 0 1 85 11 150

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 31 8 5 3 3 3 83 9 189205
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 25 4 2 1 2 3 92 3 1450
2020 Public Service 48 30 9 5 3 2 3 82 8 187986
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 23 6 2 1 2 2 90 4 1562
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 59 16 1 189385
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 59 22 2 1455
2020 Public Service 29 50 20 1 188516
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 31 47 22 1 1563

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 61 41220
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 44 260
2020 Public Service 37 63 53712
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 41 59 490

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 Organization 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 Public Service 10 19 14 19 32 2 5 31 54 41220
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 27 9 19 20 3 4 49 41 260
2020 Public Service 11 20 17 20 26 1 4 34 49 53684
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 19 26 12 21 19 0 3 46 41 489

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 Organization 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 Public Service 6 16 13 19 40 2 4 24 63 41155
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 15 8 9 18 6 34 40 47 260
2020 Public Service 7 16 15 21 36 1 3 24 60 53711
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 14 11 16 17 2 28 38 47 490

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 Organization 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 Public Service 43 15 9 5 5 4 18 75 13 189270
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 54 12 7 3 4 3 16 82 9 1450
2020 Public Service 45 18 12 7 6 2 10 71 15 188101
2020 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 16 8 4 4 2 9 82 9 1560
2019 Public Service 42 18 14 9 10 1 7 65 20 179367
2019 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 17 9 6 7 1 8 76 14 1671
2018 Public Service 42 16 13 9 11 1 8 63 22 161026
2018 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 14 7 6 4 1 9 81 11 1515
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 35 31 11 7 15 85135
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 31 26 24 5 855

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 71 29 110775
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 86 14 1355

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 62 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 48 1345

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 54 46 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 42 1345

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 44 56 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 64 36 1345

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 26 74 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 45 55 1345

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 62 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 49 51 1345

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 20 80 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 74 1345

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 28 72 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 66 1345

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 20 80 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 77 1345

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 68 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 72 28 1345

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 33 67 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 20 80 1345

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 1345

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 1345

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 66 14 5 2 3 1 10 89 5 110635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 71 12 5 1 2 0 8 91 3 1355

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 Organization 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 Public Service 7 14 16 14 35 4 12 57 24 110615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 20 13 13 29 3 10 48 36 1355

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 9 20 17 14 29 5 6 49 32 110635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 27 16 12 25 4 3 39 44 1350
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