2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Parks Canada by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 45 10 13 5 0 1 72 19 3234
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 36 18 19 6 0 0 57 25 88
2018 Bisexual 35 43 6 11 4 0 1 79 16 124
2018 Other 27 42 6 18 8 0 0 69 25 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 45 12 17 7 0 0 64 24 717

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 3227
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 37 5 2 4 1 0 89 6 89
2018 Bisexual 44 38 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 124
2018 Other 59 25 6 9 0 0 0 84 9 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 36 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 717

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 35 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 3221
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 37 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 88
2018 Bisexual 49 33 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 123
2018 Other 53 38 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 36 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 714

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 34 10 9 5 0 0 77 13 3230
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 34 15 7 7 0 1 72 13 89
2018 Bisexual 36 33 21 7 3 1 0 69 10 123
2018 Other 46 24 6 22 2 0 0 70 24 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 36 15 9 8 0 0 68 17 714

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 41 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3211
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 44 7 9 4 1 0 80 13 88
2018 Bisexual 44 40 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 124
2018 Other 51 21 15 14 0 0 0 71 14 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 38 13 9 4 0 0 73 13 715

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 37 15 12 8 0 0 65 21 3228
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 36 11 10 8 0 0 71 17 89
2018 Bisexual 37 27 17 12 4 3 0 66 16 124
2018 Other 29 33 11 14 12 0 0 63 26 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 34 17 14 13 0 0 56 27 718

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 41 14 11 6 0 0 70 16 3232
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 37 18 5 7 0 0 69 12 89
2018 Bisexual 34 47 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 124
2018 Other 19 47 6 13 14 1 0 67 27 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 40 15 16 7 0 0 62 23 715

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 38 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 3228
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 43 7 2 2 1 0 89 4 90
2018 Bisexual 57 38 2 2 0 0 1 96 2 125
2018 Other 52 34 6 2 6 0 0 86 8 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 43 8 8 3 1 0 81 11 715

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 39 12 10 7 0 0 71 16 3226
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 34 8 12 4 1 0 75 17 90
2018 Bisexual 36 42 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 125
2018 Other 35 24 14 24 4 0 0 59 28 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 39 14 14 11 0 0 61 25 713

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 33 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 3215
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 42 9 0 1 0 0 90 1 89
2018 Bisexual 54 36 8 1 0 0 0 90 1 125
2018 Other 58 15 23 4 0 0 0 74 4 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 32 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 710

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 40 11 11 7 0 0 70 19 3215
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 39 14 15 4 0 0 67 19 90
2018 Bisexual 30 40 14 10 5 1 0 70 16 125
2018 Other 34 30 12 11 12 0 0 65 23 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 41 14 12 11 0 0 63 23 715

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 35 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 3211
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 40 15 6 6 1 0 73 12 90
2018 Bisexual 35 41 12 10 1 1 0 77 11 124
2018 Other 35 30 13 10 10 1 0 66 20 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 38 16 12 10 0 0 62 22 705

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 38 14 10 5 0 0 70 15 3216
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 41 16 6 5 1 0 73 11 90
2018 Bisexual 37 38 10 12 3 0 1 75 15 125
2018 Other 33 42 4 17 4 0 0 75 21 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 40 16 12 8 0 0 64 19 716

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 36 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 3228
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 35 10 4 1 0 0 86 5 90
2018 Bisexual 50 37 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 125
2018 Other 53 25 6 16 0 0 0 79 16 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 36 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 714

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 30 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 3239
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 31 17 5 3 0 0 75 8 90
2018 Bisexual 49 32 12 3 4 0 1 81 7 124
2018 Other 44 29 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 22 10 6 1 1 61 17 716

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 21 35 22 10 1 1 32 31 3224
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 20 25 24 18 2 0 43 31 89
2018 Bisexual 4 20 30 23 18 2 3 43 25 124
2018 Other 8 24 38 18 10 0 2 29 32 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 30 37 17 6 1 1 23 40 713

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 20 26 25 15 2 1 41 32 3213
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 12 25 22 28 4 0 52 23 89
2018 Bisexual 10 12 28 25 22 1 2 48 23 125
2018 Other 11 20 23 13 22 3 8 40 34 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 21 33 20 9 2 2 30 36 706

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 25 29 15 10 2 2 26 43 3224
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 33 27 7 7 6 4 16 53 89
2018 Bisexual 15 18 25 20 16 4 2 39 34 124
2018 Other 4 33 36 15 9 2 0 25 38 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 27 31 13 6 2 3 19 48 710

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 11 29 34 19 1 3 54 16 3210
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 8 34 18 29 2 3 49 15 88
2018 Bisexual 3 5 24 31 29 3 5 66 9 123
2018 Other 2 9 30 29 22 2 5 55 13 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 16 31 30 13 1 4 45 22 708

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 21 26 19 13 1 2 33 40 3217
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 22 26 24 15 2 1 40 33 89
2018 Bisexual 12 22 17 20 25 1 4 46 35 123
2018 Other 16 22 25 15 13 2 8 31 42 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 26 27 16 7 2 2 24 48 710

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 19 26 22 17 2 3 40 33 3211
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 15 21 15 24 10 2 45 32 89
2018 Bisexual 11 16 18 20 24 6 4 49 31 124
2018 Other 6 22 31 10 22 8 0 35 31 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 22 25 20 12 4 4 34 39 704

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 23 30 17 11 2 3 30 39 3226
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 29 29 13 10 6 2 25 43 89
2018 Bisexual 12 18 26 17 19 4 4 39 33 123
2018 Other 11 26 30 13 13 4 2 27 40 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 26 32 15 6 4 3 22 44 709
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 33 19 13 10 5 2 55 24 3230
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 35 15 8 9 11 4 63 20 90
2018 Bisexual 29 24 18 11 9 6 2 58 22 124
2018 Other 15 31 21 16 8 4 4 50 27 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 34 19 16 12 4 1 50 30 713

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 33 10 13 8 0 0 70 20 3224
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 32 11 14 4 1 0 70 19 90
2018 Bisexual 34 35 11 15 5 0 0 69 20 124
2018 Other 34 25 13 16 12 0 0 59 28 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 32 11 13 13 1 0 62 27 714

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 23 19 21 16 8 2 39 40 3225
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 28 21 14 10 10 2 48 27 90
2018 Bisexual 12 24 11 23 16 11 2 42 45 124
2018 Other 21 15 22 18 15 8 2 40 36 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 22 18 23 20 8 1 32 48 713

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 39 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 3222
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 32 7 8 2 0 0 84 10 89
2018 Bisexual 45 34 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 124
2018 Other 38 41 5 8 8 0 0 79 16 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 38 12 10 6 1 0 72 16 712

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 41 12 6 3 1 0 78 9 3228
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 46 11 1 2 0 0 86 3 90
2018 Bisexual 37 44 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 125
2018 Other 38 35 12 7 6 2 0 74 14 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 42 14 9 5 2 0 72 14 714
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 35 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 3227
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 34 9 8 4 3 0 77 13 88
2018 Bisexual 44 25 11 7 10 2 0 71 18 125
2018 Other 38 31 15 8 8 0 0 69 16 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 34 13 11 10 1 0 66 21 711

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 30 11 7 5 1 0 78 11 3222
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 27 6 6 4 3 1 84 10 88
2018 Bisexual 49 27 7 10 4 1 2 78 14 123
2018 Other 51 28 13 6 0 2 0 81 6 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 33 12 9 7 2 0 71 17 706

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 75 14 3220
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 31 9 6 5 2 0 79 11 88
2018 Bisexual 43 34 13 4 5 1 1 78 9 124
2018 Other 46 25 6 21 2 0 0 71 23 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 35 10 10 8 1 0 71 18 708

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 24 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 3223
2018 Gay or lesbian 72 20 2 3 2 2 0 93 5 88
2018 Bisexual 60 18 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 122
2018 Other 56 20 21 0 2 0 0 76 2 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 30 9 4 6 2 0 81 10 708

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 28 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 3220
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 25 12 4 4 2 0 79 8 88
2018 Bisexual 48 27 9 10 5 1 1 75 15 124
2018 Other 48 21 15 14 2 0 0 69 16 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 29 12 10 8 1 0 69 18 710
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 36 17 13 6 2 4 61 20 959
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 27 22 29 16 0 0 33 45 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 34 21 15 7 2 4 54 24 205

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 31 15 9 7 5 0 67 17 3238
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 25 19 10 5 7 0 62 17 89
2018 Bisexual 37 26 13 12 5 5 2 68 19 124
2018 Other 39 20 19 15 4 2 0 61 20 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 29 18 15 10 6 1 55 26 709

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 31 15 13 9 2 0 62 23 3228
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 29 12 19 6 4 0 61 27 89
2018 Bisexual 32 31 11 15 8 2 1 65 24 124
2018 Other 38 22 12 18 8 2 0 61 27 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 31 19 17 13 3 0 50 30 710

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 31 19 17 11 4 0 51 29 3230
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 36 11 23 10 5 0 54 34 89
2018 Bisexual 24 19 25 18 8 4 1 46 28 124
2018 Other 28 20 17 21 8 6 0 51 30 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 21 20 16 6 0 39 39 709

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 31 17 19 13 2 0 50 33 3230
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 26 25 21 11 2 0 42 33 89
2018 Bisexual 19 22 16 29 9 4 1 43 40 123
2018 Other 15 24 9 26 19 6 0 42 48 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 26 17 25 20 2 0 37 46 709
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 42 15 9 4 1 0 72 13 3232
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 43 11 10 5 2 0 73 16 89
2018 Bisexual 28 50 9 8 4 1 0 78 13 124
2018 Other 44 21 12 19 4 0 0 65 23 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 39 17 13 7 1 0 63 20 715

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 37 13 9 5 1 1 72 14 3235
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 32 13 12 7 1 0 68 20 88
2018 Bisexual 36 32 7 14 7 3 1 71 22 124
2018 Other 31 40 9 13 8 0 0 71 20 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 36 14 13 8 3 1 64 21 714

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 38 17 9 4 1 0 69 13 3215
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 39 15 10 5 2 0 69 16 89
2018 Bisexual 39 28 17 11 3 0 2 68 15 125
2018 Other 27 39 20 12 2 0 0 66 13 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 37 23 13 6 2 0 57 19 710

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 28 17 14 12 6 1 54 27 3229
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 26 23 8 9 5 2 56 19 89
2018 Bisexual 22 26 13 14 15 9 0 53 33 125
2018 Other 25 30 8 15 13 6 4 61 30 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 19 16 20 7 1 41 38 714

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 31 18 16 11 2 0 54 28 3234
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 29 14 18 7 5 1 59 26 89
2018 Bisexual 26 31 16 10 12 5 0 60 23 124
2018 Other 23 16 16 33 10 2 0 40 44 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 29 20 19 15 3 0 44 36 713

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 30 16 17 15 2 2 50 33 3227
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 20 20 12 13 3 3 52 27 89
2018 Bisexual 25 26 18 10 14 5 1 55 26 125
2018 Other 13 17 31 21 18 0 0 30 39 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 26 18 21 21 2 2 38 43 714

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 40 18 11 6 2 0 63 18 3237
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 42 20 9 4 3 2 65 14 89
2018 Bisexual 28 34 19 12 7 1 0 62 19 125
2018 Other 24 26 24 20 6 0 0 49 26 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 34 24 14 10 3 0 51 24 715

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 37 15 5 3 3 0 76 8 3206
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 36 11 3 2 4 0 84 4 88
2018 Bisexual 40 31 18 5 2 3 0 74 8 125
2018 Other 34 24 8 28 4 1 0 59 33 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 36 18 8 4 5 1 69 12 708

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 41 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 3211
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 47 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 89
2018 Bisexual 42 37 12 5 2 2 0 80 8 125
2018 Other 32 39 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 39 17 9 4 3 0 70 13 709

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 3211
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 35 12 2 3 0 0 83 5 89
2018 Bisexual 51 32 8 4 2 2 0 85 7 124
2018 Other 50 24 18 4 4 0 0 74 8 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 42 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 710

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 31 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 3209
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 33 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 89
2018 Bisexual 44 36 12 4 2 2 0 81 6 125
2018 Other 35 34 19 7 4 0 0 70 12 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 33 19 10 7 1 0 65 16 708

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 34 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 3201
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 32 14 5 4 1 0 76 9 89
2018 Bisexual 38 34 16 7 4 1 0 72 11 125
2018 Other 38 20 18 21 4 0 0 58 25 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 35 18 13 7 1 0 62 21 708

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 26 16 10 6 2 1 66 17 3214
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 29 18 5 4 3 3 71 10 88
2018 Bisexual 31 26 21 7 11 3 0 59 19 125
2018 Other 41 20 30 6 0 2 0 63 6 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 26 18 11 8 5 0 61 20 711
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 37 36 3208
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 26 36 86
2018 Bisexual 44 25 31 124
2018 Other 26 20 54 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 33 42 708

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 25 12 10 35 6 881
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 33 15 5 40 2 37
2018 Bisexual 3 13 13 7 65 0 55
2018 Other 0 14 8 14 47 17 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 20 15 12 26 9 190
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Harassment

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

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 3230
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 82 88
2018 Bisexual 22 78 125
2018 Other 24 76 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 716

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 438
2018 Bisexual 42 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 132

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 437
2018 Bisexual 35 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 132

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 435
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 131

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Bisexual 0 30
2018 Other 0 10

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 436
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 131

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 436
2018 Bisexual 55 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 132

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 433
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 131

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 437
2018 Bisexual 42 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 131

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 436
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 15
2018 Bisexual 21 30
2018 Other 55 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 131

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 437
2018 Bisexual 27 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 130

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 436
2018 Bisexual 27 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 131

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 433
2018 Bisexual 25 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 131

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 440
2018 Bisexual 63 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 131

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 436
2018 Bisexual 24 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 131

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Bisexual 0 30
2018 Other 0 10

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 434
2018 Bisexual 27 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 131

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 434
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 130

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 436
2018 Bisexual 20 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 130

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 438
2018 Bisexual 29 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 132

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 435
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 130

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 439
2018 Bisexual 64 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 130

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 436
2018 Bisexual 23 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 130

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 433
2018 Bisexual 0 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 130

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 436
2018 Bisexual 0 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 130

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 434
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 130

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 434
2018 Other 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 130

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 434
2018 Bisexual 32 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 130

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 435
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 130

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 435
2018 Bisexual 24 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 132

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 406
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 123

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 407
2018 Bisexual 47 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 123

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 406
2018 Bisexual 27 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 123

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 406
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 123

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 406
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 123

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 406
2018 Bisexual 17 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 123

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 405

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 406
2018 Bisexual 20 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 123

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 407
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 123

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 406
2018 Bisexual 33 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 123

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 406
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 124

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 411
2018 Bisexual 41 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 123

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Bisexual 0 28

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 410
2018 Bisexual 57 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 125

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 408
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Bisexual 0 28

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 408
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 123

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 20 20 9 7 19 6 52 21 3223
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 20 10 7 10 24 12 57 27 89
2018 Bisexual 18 21 17 10 8 16 9 53 24 125
2018 Other 17 15 23 13 12 16 4 40 31 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 18 23 12 10 18 5 41 29 711

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 31 18 7 5 6 1 67 14 3217
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 31 20 1 6 9 0 71 8 89
2018 Bisexual 30 25 18 10 6 10 2 63 17 125
2018 Other 26 29 19 12 6 8 0 59 20 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 32 20 9 8 8 0 59 18 710
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 3212
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 94 87
2018 Bisexual 11 89 124
2018 Other 16 84 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 711

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 191
2018 Bisexual 49 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 66

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 75 194
2018 Bisexual 53 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 71 65

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 191
2018 Bisexual 0 13

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Bisexual 0 13

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 64

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 191
2018 Bisexual 43 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 65

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 190
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 64

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 190
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 65

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 191
2018 Bisexual 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 64

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 190
2018 Bisexual 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 64

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 191

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 190
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 65

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 192
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 65

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 190

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 190
2018 Bisexual 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 64

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 190
2018 Bisexual 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 64

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 190
2018 Bisexual 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 64

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 190
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 65

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Bisexual 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 64

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 192
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 66

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 192
2018 Bisexual 45 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 64

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 190
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 63

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 190
2018 Bisexual 0 13

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 191
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 63

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 190
2018 Bisexual 0 13

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 190
2018 Bisexual 0 13

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 190
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 63

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 192
2018 Bisexual 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 63

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 193
2018 Bisexual 42 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 66

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 183

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 182
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 60

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 182
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 60

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 182
2018 Bisexual 0 13

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 182

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 182
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 61

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 182
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 61

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 182
2018 Bisexual 34 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 61

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 182
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 61

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 184
2018 Bisexual 50 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 60

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Bisexual 0 13

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 184
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 63

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 184
2018 Bisexual 0 13

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 182
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 60

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 20 23 4 3 23 6 57 10 3220
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 17 14 5 6 29 13 57 19 90
2018 Bisexual 21 19 19 6 4 23 8 58 15 125
2018 Other 27 6 27 10 4 18 8 45 19 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 18 28 4 6 23 5 47 14 712

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 31 18 5 3 9 1 71 8 3215
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 28 12 7 4 11 3 73 13 89
2018 Bisexual 31 28 17 3 4 12 4 70 9 125
2018 Other 33 23 25 16 2 2 0 56 18 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 30 23 5 6 10 1 62 12 713
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 23 23 17 23 0 0 37 40 3230
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 13 30 21 25 0 0 24 46 90
2018 Bisexual 10 24 24 17 25 0 0 34 42 125
2018 Other 8 29 21 20 21 0 0 37 42 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 16 22 19 30 1 1 28 49 710

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 28 27 14 8 0 0 51 22 3227
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 22 22 23 7 0 0 48 30 89
2018 Bisexual 29 35 16 10 10 0 0 63 20 125
2018 Other 20 29 33 14 2 0 2 50 16 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 21 28 17 13 1 1 42 30 712

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 30 21 8 4 0 2 67 12 3213
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 23 17 10 8 1 3 64 19 90
2018 Bisexual 48 28 16 3 3 0 2 78 6 125
2018 Other 50 27 13 6 2 0 2 78 9 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 31 23 10 5 1 3 60 16 706

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 25 23 16 16 0 1 45 32 3215
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 25 22 17 17 1 0 43 34 89
2018 Bisexual 21 26 18 17 18 0 0 48 35 125
2018 Other 11 35 26 17 11 0 0 46 28 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 18 25 20 20 0 1 34 41 708

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 26 14 6 4 0 3 75 11 3211
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 20 22 5 3 0 0 71 7 90
2018 Bisexual 62 21 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 125
2018 Other 56 18 15 0 12 0 0 74 12 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 26 18 9 6 1 6 65 16 702

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 28 22 11 9 0 1 58 20 3225
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 28 19 12 8 1 0 61 20 90
2018 Bisexual 30 30 24 9 7 0 0 60 15 125
2018 Other 24 41 13 4 19 0 0 65 23 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 28 24 11 11 0 1 53 23 707

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 34 22 10 6 0 1 61 16 3218
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 25 24 14 7 1 0 54 21 90
2018 Bisexual 29 32 22 9 6 0 0 62 16 125
2018 Other 27 36 26 5 6 0 0 63 11 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 29 27 13 9 0 1 51 21 709

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 32 22 12 6 0 1 60 18 3212
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 26 23 18 4 0 2 54 22 89
2018 Bisexual 34 28 27 6 4 0 1 63 10 125
2018 Other 31 41 20 4 2 0 2 73 6 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 30 26 16 8 1 1 50 24 710

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 33 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 3210
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 25 22 7 7 0 0 65 13 90
2018 Bisexual 38 26 18 9 8 0 0 64 18 125
2018 Other 21 28 33 11 6 0 0 49 17 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 31 20 15 8 0 1 55 24 711

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 33 18 8 3 0 1 70 12 3208
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 32 19 4 5 0 0 71 10 90
2018 Bisexual 40 39 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 125
2018 Other 31 40 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 28 20 11 3 1 1 64 15 711

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 27 11 5 4 0 1 81 9 3212
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 21 20 5 1 0 1 74 6 89
2018 Bisexual 48 27 12 8 4 0 0 75 13 125
2018 Other 50 30 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 27 13 6 4 1 1 76 10 710

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 71 15 5 2 2 1 4 90 4 3211
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 16 8 0 1 2 3 90 1 90
2018 Bisexual 70 14 10 3 1 1 1 85 5 124
2018 Other 60 27 6 2 5 0 0 87 7 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 17 6 3 2 2 5 88 6 705

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 70 14 7 3 4 0 2 86 7 3209
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 22 3 1 3 0 1 92 4 90
2018 Bisexual 62 21 8 6 2 1 0 83 9 124
2018 Other 60 23 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 16 8 6 4 1 3 80 11 708

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 31 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 3223
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 29 9 5 6 0 0 80 10 89
2018 Bisexual 47 35 12 5 1 0 0 83 6 125
2018 Other 34 35 23 6 2 0 0 69 8 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 33 15 4 4 0 0 76 8 711

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 24 12 6 6 0 1 76 11 3212
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 19 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 89
2018 Bisexual 45 31 10 7 6 1 0 77 13 124
2018 Other 46 25 11 8 10 0 0 71 18 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 27 12 7 9 1 0 72 16 711

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 16 7 2 1 0 20 87 5 3203
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 9 7 3 1 0 20 87 5 89
2018 Bisexual 62 6 4 3 1 0 25 91 5 125
2018 Other 48 14 0 6 0 0 32 91 9 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 17 6 2 1 1 20 88 4 704

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 28 11 4 2 0 3 82 6 3212
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 21 15 5 2 0 1 78 7 89
2018 Bisexual 36 35 15 10 2 0 1 72 13 125
2018 Other 44 26 15 9 0 0 6 74 10 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 26 12 4 3 1 4 80 7 706

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 19 12 7 9 0 2 71 17 3219
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 21 19 3 10 0 2 67 13 89
2018 Bisexual 39 15 17 9 17 0 2 56 27 125
2018 Other 32 21 13 18 12 0 4 55 31 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 19 12 8 12 1 3 67 21 711

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 31 13 3 2 0 1 82 5 3221
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 39 12 2 1 0 3 85 3 89
2018 Bisexual 45 28 17 7 3 0 1 73 10 125
2018 Other 24 35 23 14 4 0 2 59 17 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 32 13 3 2 1 3 81 6 711

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 33 33 13 5 0 0 49 17 3233
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 30 39 18 0 0 0 43 18 89
2018 Bisexual 10 40 33 17 1 0 0 50 17 125
2018 Other 8 38 30 20 4 0 0 46 24 43
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 25 37 20 6 0 0 37 26 715

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 18 37 23 12 0 0 35 27 3209
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 25 39 19 6 0 0 25 36 90
2018 Bisexual 11 19 39 27 4 0 0 31 31 125
2018 Other 8 22 41 25 4 0 0 29 30 43
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 23 38 18 8 0 0 26 36 709

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 40 18 12 6 3 0 63 18 3226
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 39 15 19 2 8 0 61 23 90
2018 Bisexual 17 29 17 19 15 3 0 47 35 125
2018 Other 20 26 10 24 21 0 0 45 45 43
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 41 18 12 8 2 1 61 21 716

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 37 18 14 7 2 0 60 22 3230
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 39 21 13 7 1 0 58 20 89
2018 Bisexual 16 33 21 16 12 3 0 50 29 125
2018 Other 10 36 15 28 10 0 0 46 38 43
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 32 21 15 13 2 0 50 29 717
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Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 26 24 15 15 2 0 19 81 3228
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 32 25 13 18 1 0 11 89 88
2018 Bisexual 18 24 26 11 19 2 0 18 82 125
2018 Other 19 10 24 26 15 5 0 20 80 43
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 24 21 15 22 2 0 15 85 710

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 2505
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 77
2018 Bisexual 43 100
2018 Other 48 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 576

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 2505
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 76
2018 Bisexual 48 99
2018 Other 56 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 576

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 2498
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 75
2018 Bisexual 37 99
2018 Other 46 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 574

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 2508
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 76
2018 Bisexual 56 99
2018 Other 50 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 576

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 2493
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 75
2018 Bisexual 6 99
2018 Other 5 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 573

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 2503
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 75
2018 Bisexual 27 99
2018 Other 46 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 576

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 2507
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 75
2018 Bisexual 27 99
2018 Other 40 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 575

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 38 19 11 5 23 2425
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 45 21 11 1 18 73
2018 Bisexual 0 46 22 11 5 15 96
2018 Other 0 31 19 11 11 29 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 29 16 12 5 33 534

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 2511
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 66 77
2018 Bisexual 41 59 100
2018 Other 35 65 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 572

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 26 17 20 19 1 3 41 41 2524
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 27 14 18 26 1 4 39 46 77
2018 Bisexual 15 26 14 18 25 1 1 42 44 100
2018 Other 17 21 13 18 30 0 0 38 49 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 20 16 21 28 1 3 31 52 580

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 13 17 21 35 3 6 19 62 2525
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 8 11 22 44 2 10 13 75 77
2018 Bisexual 7 21 13 19 34 1 5 29 56 100
2018 Other 0 8 27 13 44 0 9 8 62 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 10 17 20 43 2 4 15 67 578

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 20 15 9 9 1 7 64 19 3218
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 16 23 8 18 0 6 47 29 89
2018 Bisexual 26 21 22 12 9 3 7 53 23 124
2018 Other 28 18 24 17 7 2 4 49 26 43
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 15 18 10 14 3 9 52 28 716
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