2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Revenue Agency by Question 105. What is your gender?

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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.

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Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 35 40 14 7 5 0 0 75 12 11680
2019 Female gender 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 17121
2019 Gender diverse 26 39 15 9 11 0 0 65 19 99
2018 Male gender 30 42 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 10870
2018 Female gender 36 43 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 16326
2018 Gender diverse 20 41 14 10 14 0 0 61 25 85
2017 Male gender 28 45 14 8 5 0 0 74 13 11519
2017 Female gender 33 45 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 17293
2017 Gender diverse 21 36 23 8 11 0 0 57 20 61
2014 Male gender 27 46 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 12426
2014 Female gender 33 46 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 19263
2011 Male gender 30 44 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 11756
2011 Female gender 36 43 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 18318
2008 Male gender 29 45 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 11029
2008 Female gender 36 44 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 17510

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 32 37 15 9 6 0 0 69 16 11649
2019 Female gender 33 37 15 10 6 0 0 70 16 17094
2019 Gender diverse 24 34 17 13 12 0 0 58 25 99
2018 Male gender 28 38 16 10 7 0 0 66 18 10881
2018 Female gender 29 39 15 11 6 0 0 68 18 16370
2018 Gender diverse 20 32 18 14 16 0 0 52 30 86
2017 Male gender 25 39 16 11 9 0 0 64 19 11509
2017 Female gender 27 38 15 12 8 0 0 65 19 17264
2017 Gender diverse 15 26 30 11 18 0 0 41 29 61

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 50 32 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 11586
2019 Female gender 55 33 9 2 1 0 0 87 4 17001
2019 Gender diverse 39 38 14 4 6 0 0 77 10 97
2018 Male gender 48 35 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 10829
2018 Female gender 52 35 9 2 1 0 0 88 4 16272
2018 Gender diverse 31 38 18 3 8 1 0 70 12 86
2017 Male gender 48 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 5 11491
2017 Female gender 54 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 17260
2017 Gender diverse 38 29 13 11 8 0 0 67 19 60
2014 Male gender 56 29 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 12422
2014 Female gender 64 28 6 2 1 0 0 91 2 19251
2011 Male gender 55 32 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 11755
2011 Female gender 62 29 6 2 1 0 0 91 2 18366

Question 16. 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
2019 Male gender 41 39 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 11665
2019 Female gender 46 37 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 17111
2019 Gender diverse 37 33 17 7 7 0 0 70 13 99
2018 Male gender 36 41 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 10898
2018 Female gender 43 40 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 16389
2018 Gender diverse 26 46 17 3 8 0 0 72 11 86
2017 Male gender 36 42 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 11475
2017 Female gender 41 41 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 17215
2017 Gender diverse 27 35 22 5 12 0 0 62 17 60
2014 Male gender 36 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 12425
2014 Female gender 44 39 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 19247
2011 Male gender 35 44 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 11764
2011 Female gender 42 42 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 18353
2008 Male gender 35 45 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 11070
2008 Female gender 43 43 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 17609

Question 51. 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
2019 Male gender 44 32 13 6 4 0 0 76 11 11657
2019 Female gender 47 32 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 17083
2019 Gender diverse 31 33 18 6 11 1 0 65 17 99
2018 Male gender 40 32 15 7 6 0 0 72 12 10851
2018 Female gender 42 34 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 16329
2018 Gender diverse 23 40 17 6 12 2 0 65 18 86
2017 Male gender 35 34 16 8 6 0 0 70 14 11500
2017 Female gender 39 35 15 7 4 1 0 74 11 17264
2017 Gender diverse 20 27 20 11 22 0 0 47 34 61
2014 Male gender 31 35 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 12426
2014 Female gender 37 37 14 8 4 1 0 74 12 19264
2011 Male gender 29 36 18 9 7 1 0 66 16 11744
2011 Female gender 33 38 16 7 4 1 0 72 12 18322

Question 52. 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
2019 Male gender 40 35 14 7 4 0 0 75 12 11605
2019 Female gender 44 34 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 16986
2019 Gender diverse 30 29 23 6 10 2 0 61 16 99
2018 Male gender 37 35 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 10825
2018 Female gender 40 36 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 16233
2018 Gender diverse 19 38 22 7 13 1 0 58 20 86
2017 Male gender 33 37 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 11502
2017 Female gender 36 37 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 17268
2017 Gender diverse 20 27 24 13 16 0 0 47 29 61
2014 Male gender 30 37 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 12428
2014 Female gender 36 39 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 19256
2011 Male gender 28 39 16 10 6 0 0 67 16 11728
2011 Female gender 32 42 15 8 4 0 0 74 12 18324
2008 Male gender 27 42 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 11054
2008 Female gender 34 43 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 17585

Question 53. 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
2019 Male gender 35 25 20 10 7 3 0 62 18 11675
2019 Female gender 37 25 17 10 6 4 0 65 17 17124
2019 Gender diverse 22 25 22 14 12 5 0 50 27 99
2018 Male gender 32 27 20 10 8 3 0 60 19 10885
2018 Female gender 35 27 17 10 7 3 0 64 18 16356
2018 Gender diverse 22 20 24 14 15 5 0 44 30 86
2017 Male gender 29 27 20 11 8 4 0 59 20 11508
2017 Female gender 33 27 18 11 7 5 0 63 18 17261
2017 Gender diverse 18 23 17 16 21 3 2 43 39 61
2014 Male gender 30 28 19 11 9 4 0 60 20 12427
2014 Female gender 33 27 17 11 6 5 0 64 18 19259
2011 Male gender 28 28 19 11 9 4 0 58 22 11730
2011 Female gender 31 28 17 11 7 5 0 63 19 18325
2008 Male gender 26 30 19 12 8 5 0 59 21 11058
2008 Female gender 31 29 15 11 7 6 0 64 19 17590
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 44 27 16 4 3 1 5 75 8 11669
2019 Female gender 43 24 18 5 3 1 6 73 8 17105
2019 Gender diverse 28 30 21 11 3 3 4 62 15 97

Question 26. 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
2019 Male gender 56 26 9 4 3 1 0 84 6 11644
2019 Female gender 53 27 10 4 3 2 1 82 7 17098
2019 Gender diverse 39 35 11 10 4 1 0 75 14 98
2018 Male gender 51 29 10 4 3 1 0 82 8 10851
2018 Female gender 49 30 10 5 3 2 1 81 9 16279
2018 Gender diverse 35 27 19 8 9 2 0 63 18 86
2017 Male gender 49 31 10 4 3 2 1 82 8 11509
2017 Female gender 47 31 11 5 3 3 1 80 9 17313
2017 Gender diverse 37 28 11 11 10 2 2 67 22 61
2014 Male gender 48 31 11 5 4 2 1 81 9 12425
2014 Female gender 47 31 11 5 3 2 1 80 9 19265
2011 Male gender 45 33 11 5 4 2 0 80 9 11749
2011 Female gender 44 32 11 6 3 2 1 79 10 18342
2008 Male gender 43 33 11 6 4 3 1 78 11 11065
2008 Female gender 45 31 11 6 4 3 1 78 10 17604

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 53 30 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 11624
2019 Female gender 52 30 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 17037
2019 Gender diverse 43 32 11 6 6 1 1 77 12 98
2018 Male gender 49 32 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 10825
2018 Female gender 48 32 9 6 3 1 0 81 10 16249
2018 Gender diverse 36 29 17 8 8 0 1 66 17 86
2017 Male gender 47 34 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 11507
2017 Female gender 46 34 9 7 4 1 0 81 11 17299
2017 Gender diverse 33 26 16 11 10 3 0 61 22 61
2014 Male gender 46 35 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 12423
2014 Female gender 46 34 8 7 4 1 0 81 10 19260
2011 Male gender 42 37 10 7 4 1 0 80 11 11736
2011 Female gender 43 36 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 18330
2008 Male gender 40 37 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 11059
2008 Female gender 43 35 9 8 5 1 0 79 12 17602

Question 31. 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
2019 Male gender 57 28 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 11686
2019 Female gender 58 26 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 17128
2019 Gender diverse 45 34 6 11 4 1 0 79 15 99
2018 Male gender 51 29 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 10871
2018 Female gender 51 29 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 16291
2018 Gender diverse 37 30 15 8 9 0 0 67 17 86
2017 Male gender 54 28 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 11500
2017 Female gender 56 26 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 17266
2017 Gender diverse 37 31 13 8 10 2 0 69 18 61
2014 Male gender 52 30 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 12425
2014 Female gender 55 28 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 19254

Senior management

Question 34. 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
2019 Male gender 37 30 15 6 5 7 0 72 12 11683
2019 Female gender 38 31 14 7 4 6 0 74 11 17136
2019 Gender diverse 26 21 20 9 10 14 0 55 22 98
2018 Male gender 32 30 17 7 7 7 0 67 15 10904
2018 Female gender 33 32 16 8 5 6 0 69 14 16413
2018 Gender diverse 19 17 27 7 13 16 1 44 24 86
2017 Male gender 30 30 16 8 8 8 0 66 17 11520
2017 Female gender 32 33 14 8 6 7 0 70 15 17305
2017 Gender diverse 21 26 16 10 15 10 2 54 28 61
2014 Male gender 29 32 16 8 7 9 0 66 16 12424
2014 Female gender 32 33 15 8 5 7 0 70 14 19252
2011 Male gender 23 30 20 10 9 8 0 59 20 11742
2011 Female gender 25 33 18 10 6 7 0 63 17 18347

Question 35. 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
2019 Male gender 33 31 17 9 7 3 0 66 16 11655
2019 Female gender 34 32 16 9 5 3 0 69 15 17083
2019 Gender diverse 23 31 19 11 11 6 0 57 23 98
2018 Male gender 28 31 17 11 9 3 0 61 21 10867
2018 Female gender 30 33 17 11 7 2 0 64 18 16364
2018 Gender diverse 17 20 25 12 19 7 1 40 33 86
2017 Male gender 26 30 18 12 10 3 0 59 23 11519
2017 Female gender 28 33 17 11 8 3 0 63 20 17306
2017 Gender diverse 13 22 18 17 23 5 2 37 43 60
2014 Male gender 24 32 19 13 10 3 0 58 23 12423
2014 Female gender 27 34 17 12 7 3 0 64 19 19253
2011 Male gender 20 33 20 12 12 3 0 54 25 11739
2011 Female gender 22 35 19 12 9 3 0 59 22 18320
2008 Male gender 22 33 18 12 12 2 0 57 25 11059
2008 Female gender 25 36 17 10 7 3 0 64 18 17580

Question 36. 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
2019 Male gender 24 30 20 11 8 6 0 58 21 11647
2019 Female gender 26 31 19 12 6 6 0 60 19 17063
2019 Gender diverse 11 25 26 15 14 10 0 40 31 98
2018 Male gender 20 30 21 13 10 6 0 53 25 10873
2018 Female gender 21 31 20 14 8 5 0 55 24 16352
2018 Gender diverse 12 22 25 13 22 6 1 36 37 86
2017 Male gender 19 28 20 15 12 6 0 50 28 11509
2017 Female gender 20 31 19 15 9 7 0 54 26 17292
2017 Gender diverse 10 13 28 16 23 8 2 25 43 61
2014 Male gender 16 29 21 16 11 6 0 48 29 12415
2014 Female gender 19 32 19 15 8 6 0 55 25 19249
2011 Male gender 11 32 22 17 11 7 0 46 30 11750
2011 Female gender 13 35 19 17 9 7 0 52 27 18352
2008 Male gender 10 32 20 18 12 7 0 45 33 11054
2008 Female gender 13 36 18 17 8 8 0 53 27 17588

Question 37. 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
2019 Male gender 25 33 19 12 7 3 0 61 20 11663
2019 Female gender 25 34 16 14 8 3 0 61 22 17091
2019 Gender diverse 14 30 20 18 14 5 0 46 34 98
2018 Male gender 21 34 19 14 10 3 0 56 24 10899
2018 Female gender 21 33 18 16 9 3 0 56 26 16376
2018 Gender diverse 12 24 26 13 20 6 0 38 35 86
2017 Male gender 20 34 18 13 11 4 0 56 25 11510
2017 Female gender 20 34 16 16 10 4 0 57 26 17271
2017 Gender diverse 10 20 23 15 28 3 2 31 45 61
2014 Male gender 19 34 19 14 11 3 0 55 26 12419
2014 Female gender 20 35 16 16 9 3 0 58 26 19235
2011 Male gender 15 36 19 16 10 3 0 53 27 11734
2011 Female gender 16 37 16 18 9 4 0 55 28 18340
2008 Male gender 17 41 17 14 8 3 0 60 23 11056
2008 Female gender 19 42 14 16 7 3 0 62 23 17586
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 26 38 17 11 7 0 0 64 18 11672
2019 Female gender 29 38 15 11 6 0 0 67 17 17122
2019 Gender diverse 17 44 17 14 9 0 0 61 22 99
2018 Male gender 23 36 19 11 10 0 0 59 21 10878
2018 Female gender 26 36 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 16383
2018 Gender diverse 16 32 18 14 20 0 0 48 34 86
2017 Male gender 22 37 18 13 9 0 0 59 23 11507
2017 Female gender 24 38 17 13 8 0 0 62 21 17288
2017 Gender diverse 13 30 19 20 18 0 0 43 37 61
2014 Male gender 19 35 20 14 11 0 0 55 26 12421
2014 Female gender 22 38 16 14 9 0 0 60 23 19260
2011 Male gender 17 38 18 15 11 0 0 56 26 11750
2011 Female gender 20 40 16 15 8 0 0 61 23 18367

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 35 43 11 8 3 0 0 78 10 11608
2019 Female gender 39 42 9 7 2 0 0 81 9 17046
2019 Gender diverse 30 40 13 10 8 0 0 70 17 97
2018 Male gender 32 42 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 10901
2018 Female gender 34 44 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 16399
2018 Gender diverse 25 44 13 8 11 0 0 69 19 85
2017 Male gender 31 44 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 11508
2017 Female gender 34 45 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 17278
2017 Gender diverse 20 41 24 5 10 0 0 61 15 61

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 45 33 12 6 4 1 0 79 9 11667
2019 Female gender 46 31 12 7 3 1 1 78 10 17115
2019 Gender diverse 37 36 9 8 9 1 1 74 17 98
2018 Male gender 41 36 12 6 4 1 0 77 11 10866
2018 Female gender 42 35 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 16307
2018 Gender diverse 28 34 19 6 14 0 0 62 20 86
2017 Male gender 39 38 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 11510
2017 Female gender 41 36 11 8 4 1 0 78 12 17318
2017 Gender diverse 23 44 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 61
2014 Male gender 37 38 11 8 5 1 0 76 12 12430
2014 Female gender 41 36 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 19264
2011 Male gender 33 40 13 8 5 1 0 74 14 11756
2011 Female gender 37 38 11 9 4 1 0 76 13 18348
2008 Male gender 33 39 12 9 6 0 1 73 15 11062
2008 Female gender 39 36 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 17604

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 29 41 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 11633
2019 Female gender 29 44 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 17066
2019 Gender diverse 21 43 10 18 8 0 0 64 25 98
2018 Male gender 24 46 11 13 5 0 0 70 19 10918
2018 Female gender 24 48 8 14 5 0 0 73 19 16427
2018 Gender diverse 14 38 10 25 11 0 1 53 37 86
2017 Male gender 24 43 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 11515
2017 Female gender 25 44 10 15 6 0 0 69 21 17307
2017 Gender diverse 13 33 15 21 18 0 0 46 39 61
2014 Male gender 23 42 13 14 7 0 0 66 21 12423
2014 Female gender 27 44 9 14 6 0 0 71 20 19251
2011 Male gender 25 44 13 11 6 0 1 69 17 11752
2011 Female gender 28 45 10 12 5 0 1 73 17 18342
2008 Male gender 23 45 14 11 6 0 1 68 18 11060
2008 Female gender 27 47 9 12 5 0 0 74 17 17600

Question 44. 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
2019 Male gender 28 32 18 11 9 2 0 61 21 11653
2019 Female gender 29 34 16 11 7 2 0 64 19 17109
2019 Gender diverse 20 35 13 16 16 1 0 55 32 98
2018 Male gender 23 33 19 13 11 2 0 57 24 10862
2018 Female gender 24 35 17 13 8 2 0 60 22 16347
2018 Gender diverse 12 27 21 21 15 2 1 40 38 85
2017 Male gender 23 35 17 13 10 2 0 59 24 11498
2017 Female gender 26 34 16 13 8 3 0 62 22 17275
2017 Gender diverse 15 23 22 23 16 0 2 38 40 61
2014 Male gender 23 34 17 13 11 2 0 58 24 12419
2014 Female gender 27 36 15 13 7 2 0 64 20 19263
2011 Male gender 22 37 17 13 10 1 0 59 24 11752
2011 Female gender 26 38 15 12 7 1 0 66 19 18349
2008 Male gender 20 39 17 12 10 1 0 60 23 11058
2008 Female gender 25 40 15 12 6 1 0 66 19 17601

Question 45. 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
2019 Male gender 28 29 14 13 14 1 1 58 27 11688
2019 Female gender 27 30 15 13 11 2 1 60 25 17118
2019 Gender diverse 20 31 13 16 18 1 0 52 35 99
2018 Male gender 24 29 16 14 15 1 1 54 30 10860
2018 Female gender 24 31 15 15 12 2 1 57 28 16343
2018 Gender diverse 14 28 19 12 26 0 0 43 38 84
2017 Male gender 22 30 14 14 16 2 1 54 31 11504
2017 Female gender 24 30 14 16 13 2 2 56 30 17281
2017 Gender diverse 15 23 17 18 26 2 0 39 44 61
2014 Male gender 21 29 14 15 17 1 1 52 33 12423
2014 Female gender 24 31 14 15 13 2 1 56 30 19258
2011 Male gender 17 30 15 16 20 1 1 48 37 11751
2011 Female gender 20 32 14 17 14 1 2 53 32 18335
2008 Male gender 18 36 12 15 17 1 1 55 32 11059
2008 Female gender 20 37 13 15 12 2 1 59 27 17603

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 55 23 11 4 2 1 3 82 6 11655
2019 Female gender 54 23 11 5 3 1 4 80 8 17123
2019 Gender diverse 42 24 16 9 7 1 2 68 16 98

Question 46b. 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 language training in my second official language

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
2019 Male gender 62 10 6 3 3 3 13 85 7 11648
2019 Female gender 60 8 5 3 3 2 18 86 7 17113
2019 Gender diverse 54 12 6 5 6 2 15 79 13 99

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 47 24 15 6 4 2 3 74 10 11642
2019 Female gender 47 24 14 6 3 2 4 75 9 17082
2019 Gender diverse 34 25 22 7 9 3 1 61 16 99

Question 46d. 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 developmental programs

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
2019 Male gender 42 21 16 8 6 3 3 68 16 11624
2019 Female gender 43 21 15 8 5 4 5 69 14 17061
2019 Gender diverse 34 20 20 10 10 4 2 58 21 97

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

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
2019 Male gender 40 19 15 10 9 3 3 63 20 11627
2019 Female gender 42 19 15 9 7 4 5 67 17 17071
2019 Gender diverse 34 16 21 11 14 4 0 52 26 98

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

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
2019 Male gender 65 16 8 3 2 2 3 85 6 11639
2019 Female gender 63 16 9 3 2 2 5 85 6 17089
2019 Gender diverse 52 20 14 4 5 3 2 75 10 99

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 71 10 6 3 3 4 3 87 7 11626
2019 Female gender 73 10 5 2 2 4 4 90 5 17048
2019 Gender diverse 57 12 10 4 9 7 1 76 14 99

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 77 7 3 1 1 2 8 94 3 11615
2019 Female gender 75 8 3 1 2 2 9 93 3 17056
2019 Gender diverse 66 14 7 3 3 2 6 86 6 98

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 30 36 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 11625
2019 Female gender 30 37 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 17026
2019 Gender diverse 19 38 17 10 14 0 1 58 24 99
2018 Male gender 27 37 16 11 9 0 0 64 20 10859
2018 Female gender 26 37 15 13 7 0 0 64 20 16343
2018 Gender diverse 24 28 15 12 20 0 1 52 32 85
2017 Male gender 25 39 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 11486
2017 Female gender 26 39 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 17240
2017 Gender diverse 13 32 18 15 21 0 0 45 36 60
2014 Male gender 20 40 14 14 11 0 0 60 25 12427
2014 Female gender 22 41 14 14 9 0 0 63 23 19265
2011 Male gender 27 40 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 11748
2011 Female gender 28 41 12 11 6 1 0 70 17 18336

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 31 32 19 10 7 0 0 63 18 11661
2019 Female gender 34 34 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 17098
2019 Gender diverse 27 34 18 9 10 0 2 63 19 99
2018 Male gender 27 33 19 11 9 0 0 61 20 10838
2018 Female gender 31 35 17 10 6 0 0 66 17 16299
2018 Gender diverse 24 21 28 10 18 0 0 44 28 86
2017 Male gender 26 34 18 12 9 0 0 61 21 11482
2017 Female gender 31 36 16 11 6 0 1 67 17 17246
2017 Gender diverse 13 27 23 10 26 0 0 41 36 60
2014 Male gender 23 34 18 14 11 0 0 57 25 12426
2014 Female gender 28 37 15 11 7 0 0 66 19 19260

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 35 41 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 11501
2019 Female gender 37 41 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 16870
2019 Gender diverse 22 43 17 11 8 0 0 65 19 98
2018 Male gender 31 39 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 10857
2018 Female gender 33 38 14 9 5 0 0 71 14 16330
2018 Gender diverse 20 30 23 12 14 0 1 50 27 86
2017 Male gender 31 41 14 9 5 0 0 71 14 11485
2017 Female gender 32 40 13 10 5 0 0 73 14 17242
2017 Gender diverse 19 30 20 15 16 0 0 48 31 59
2014 Male gender 28 40 16 9 6 0 0 68 16 12426
2014 Female gender 32 41 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 19261
2011 Male gender 36 41 12 6 3 1 0 78 9 11737
2011 Female gender 39 41 10 7 3 1 0 81 9 18335

Question 47. 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
2019 Male gender 22 38 20 10 6 4 0 63 16 11651
2019 Female gender 22 39 20 9 4 5 1 64 14 17113
2019 Gender diverse 13 39 22 12 11 3 0 53 25 99
2018 Male gender 21 34 22 11 8 3 0 57 20 10883
2018 Female gender 21 35 23 10 6 4 0 59 17 16368
2018 Gender diverse 7 26 32 13 17 4 1 35 32 84
2017 Male gender 19 34 22 12 9 5 0 56 21 11507
2017 Female gender 21 35 21 11 6 6 1 59 18 17289
2017 Gender diverse 8 20 20 26 24 2 0 28 51 61

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 49 32 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 11649
2019 Female gender 50 32 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 17080
2019 Gender diverse 38 28 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 98
2018 Male gender 45 34 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 10886
2018 Female gender 47 34 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 16384
2018 Gender diverse 37 28 19 8 8 0 0 65 16 85
2017 Male gender 44 34 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 11502
2017 Female gender 45 35 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 17287
2017 Gender diverse 28 35 13 15 10 0 0 63 24 61
2014 Male gender 40 35 13 7 5 1 1 76 12 12422
2014 Female gender 43 36 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 19258
2011 Male gender 39 38 12 6 3 1 1 78 10 11754
2011 Female gender 43 38 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 18342

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 45 33 14 5 2 0 1 79 7 11607
2019 Female gender 46 31 15 4 2 0 1 78 7 16992
2019 Gender diverse 49 26 14 5 5 0 2 76 10 98
2018 Male gender 43 33 14 5 2 0 1 77 8 10929
2018 Female gender 44 32 15 6 3 0 1 76 8 16439
2018 Gender diverse 47 25 15 4 7 1 1 73 12 86
2017 Male gender 45 35 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 11521
2017 Female gender 44 33 13 5 2 1 2 79 7 17306
2017 Gender diverse 34 27 21 12 5 2 0 62 16 61
2014 Male gender 41 35 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 12427
2014 Female gender 43 32 16 5 2 0 1 77 8 19267
2011 Male gender 38 35 16 6 3 0 1 75 9 11757
2011 Female gender 42 33 16 5 2 0 1 76 8 18359
2008 Male gender 31 38 19 8 4 0 1 70 12 11060
2008 Female gender 35 35 18 7 3 0 1 71 10 17613

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

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
2019 Male gender 68 19 5 2 2 1 2 90 5 11655
2019 Female gender 69 18 5 3 2 1 3 90 5 17107
2019 Gender diverse 65 13 7 7 6 1 1 80 13 99
2017 Male gender 62 22 5 3 3 1 3 88 6 11507
2017 Female gender 65 21 4 3 3 1 3 90 6 17265
2017 Gender diverse 45 29 5 10 3 7 2 81 14 61
2014 Male gender 62 23 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 12426
2014 Female gender 65 21 4 3 3 1 3 90 6 19264
2011 Male gender 59 26 6 3 4 1 2 87 7 11749
2011 Female gender 63 24 4 4 3 1 2 89 7 18366

Mobility and retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 26 38 36 11704
2019 Female gender 22 42 36 17161
2019 Gender diverse 29 31 40 99
2018 Male gender 25 40 35 10944
2018 Female gender 21 45 34 16468
2018 Gender diverse 12 46 42 84
2017 Male gender 24 43 33 11520
2017 Female gender 21 46 33 17296
2017 Gender diverse 30 41 29 61
2014 Male gender 24 43 33 12428
2014 Female gender 20 47 33 19263
2011 Male gender 24 44 31 11760
2011 Female gender 21 48 31 18375

Question 55. 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
2019 Male gender 18 43 19 7 9 4 2985
2019 Female gender 23 42 17 3 10 4 3639
2019 Gender diverse 0 41 19 13 17 9 28
2018 Male gender 19 46 19 7 4 5 2698
2018 Female gender 25 45 19 3 4 5 3381
2018 Gender diverse 10 30 50 0 0 10 10
2017 Male gender 21 42 17 7 7 6 2748
2017 Female gender 27 40 15 4 7 7 3581
2017 Gender diverse 17 33 21 0 18 11 18
2014 Male gender 23 45 15 10 9999 7 2993
2014 Female gender 27 47 14 6 9999 6 3885
2011 Male gender 24 42 18 10 9999 7 2861
2011 Female gender 25 46 18 5 9999 6 3898
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 47 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 11626
2019 Female gender 50 37 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 17034
2019 Gender diverse 42 35 7 8 9 0 0 77 16 98
2018 Male gender 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 10904
2018 Female gender 48 39 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 16407
2018 Gender diverse 36 37 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 85
2017 Male gender 42 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 11504
2017 Female gender 45 40 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 17270
2017 Gender diverse 26 35 23 5 11 0 0 61 16 61
2014 Male gender 40 40 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 12420
2014 Female gender 43 41 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 19256
2011 Male gender 38 44 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 11756
2011 Female gender 39 44 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 18357
2008 Male gender 42 41 9 4 3 1 0 83 8 11063
2008 Female gender 46 40 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 17600

Question 39. 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
2019 Male gender 31 42 16 7 3 1 0 74 10 11678
2019 Female gender 34 43 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 17135
2019 Gender diverse 23 37 23 10 7 1 0 60 17 98
2018 Male gender 26 43 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 10870
2018 Female gender 30 44 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 16340
2018 Gender diverse 21 28 30 7 10 5 0 51 18 85
2017 Male gender 27 41 16 9 5 1 0 69 14 11503
2017 Female gender 31 42 14 8 4 1 0 74 12 17279
2017 Gender diverse 13 35 26 11 9 3 2 51 22 61
2014 Male gender 29 41 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 12427
2014 Female gender 35 41 14 6 2 1 0 77 8 19267
2011 Male gender 25 43 17 9 5 1 0 69 14 11741
2011 Female gender 31 43 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 18330

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 22 36 21 10 1 1 32 32 11664
2019 Female gender 9 22 36 20 10 1 2 31 32 17105
2019 Gender diverse 15 17 36 20 11 0 1 31 33 99
2018 Male gender 10 24 37 19 8 1 1 28 34 10879
2018 Female gender 10 24 36 19 9 1 2 28 35 16360
2018 Gender diverse 13 28 38 15 5 0 1 20 42 86
2017 Male gender 10 23 36 17 9 1 3 28 34 11468
2017 Female gender 10 23 35 17 9 1 4 28 35 17225
2017 Gender diverse 21 28 25 12 12 0 2 24 50 60
2014 Male gender 11 27 36 16 7 1 2 24 38 12408
2014 Female gender 10 25 36 17 8 1 3 25 37 19221
2011 Male gender 10 25 36 17 7 1 3 25 37 11728
2011 Female gender 9 25 36 17 8 1 3 27 35 18288
2008 Male gender 9 27 38 17 6 1 2 24 37 11051
2008 Female gender 8 25 37 18 8 1 2 27 34 17561

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 16 27 26 18 2 2 46 26 11627
2019 Female gender 8 16 28 27 18 2 2 47 24 17048
2019 Gender diverse 18 19 21 20 22 1 0 42 37 97
2018 Male gender 10 18 29 25 15 2 2 41 29 10850
2018 Female gender 9 17 29 25 15 2 2 41 28 16298
2018 Gender diverse 20 21 26 21 9 1 2 31 42 86
2017 Male gender 11 18 28 21 16 3 4 39 31 11445
2017 Female gender 10 17 29 21 15 3 5 39 30 17158
2017 Gender diverse 27 18 29 12 14 0 0 26 45 59
2014 Male gender 12 21 30 21 13 2 3 35 34 12392
2014 Female gender 10 19 30 22 13 2 4 38 30 19203
2011 Male gender 10 19 28 24 14 2 3 40 30 11729
2011 Female gender 9 17 30 24 15 2 4 41 27 18284
2008 Male gender 9 18 29 25 14 2 3 41 28 11033
2008 Female gender 7 16 30 26 15 3 3 43 24 17532

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 21 30 20 12 2 2 34 34 11646
2019 Female gender 10 19 31 22 13 2 3 37 30 17055
2019 Gender diverse 16 15 32 24 9 3 2 34 32 99
2018 Male gender 14 22 30 21 10 2 2 32 37 10844
2018 Female gender 11 20 31 22 12 2 3 35 32 16284
2018 Gender diverse 21 20 26 22 8 1 1 31 42 86
2017 Male gender 13 22 30 18 11 2 4 31 37 11461
2017 Female gender 11 18 30 20 12 2 5 35 32 17183
2017 Gender diverse 29 20 25 15 8 0 2 24 50 60
2014 Male gender 15 23 29 18 10 2 3 29 40 12406
2014 Female gender 11 20 31 20 11 2 4 34 33 19196
2011 Male gender 13 22 31 19 10 2 4 30 37 11731
2011 Female gender 10 19 32 21 12 2 5 36 31 18267
2008 Male gender 12 21 32 22 10 2 3 33 34 11042
2008 Female gender 8 18 32 23 12 3 4 38 28 17538

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 12 28 31 20 1 3 53 18 11609
2019 Female gender 5 11 29 30 20 1 3 52 17 17004
2019 Gender diverse 10 7 26 37 18 0 2 56 17 99
2018 Male gender 7 14 29 30 17 1 2 49 22 10817
2018 Female gender 7 13 31 28 16 1 3 47 21 16291
2018 Gender diverse 11 11 29 36 11 1 1 48 22 86
2017 Male gender 7 13 29 28 17 2 4 48 21 11406
2017 Female gender 7 13 30 26 16 1 6 46 22 17120
2017 Gender diverse 17 8 34 24 13 2 2 38 26 58
2014 Male gender 8 14 32 27 15 1 3 44 22 12383
2014 Female gender 7 14 32 27 15 1 4 44 22 19150
2011 Male gender 7 14 32 28 14 1 4 44 22 11716
2011 Female gender 6 14 31 27 15 1 5 45 21 18248
2008 Male gender 7 15 32 28 14 1 3 43 23 11030
2008 Female gender 6 13 32 29 15 1 4 46 20 17543

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 16 28 25 18 2 2 45 26 11638
2019 Female gender 9 16 28 24 18 1 3 44 26 17071
2019 Gender diverse 11 20 29 18 21 0 1 40 31 98
2018 Male gender 12 20 28 23 14 1 2 38 33 10852
2018 Female gender 12 20 29 21 14 1 3 37 33 16324
2018 Gender diverse 13 20 29 26 12 0 1 38 33 86
2017 Male gender 12 19 28 20 15 2 4 38 33 11436
2017 Female gender 12 19 28 20 15 2 5 37 33 17188
2017 Gender diverse 28 19 20 17 11 3 2 29 49 59
2014 Male gender 14 21 29 19 12 1 3 33 37 12394
2014 Female gender 13 20 29 19 13 1 4 34 35 19193
2011 Male gender 14 22 30 18 12 1 3 31 38 11731
2011 Female gender 12 21 29 19 13 1 4 33 35 18293
2008 Male gender 13 22 29 20 12 1 3 33 36 11036
2008 Female gender 11 20 29 21 14 1 4 37 32 17529

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 16 25 25 19 3 3 47 27 11604
2019 Female gender 9 16 27 23 18 3 3 44 27 17035
2019 Gender diverse 18 18 24 20 20 1 0 40 36 98
2018 Male gender 10 16 26 26 16 3 3 45 28 10829
2018 Female gender 10 18 27 24 15 3 3 42 30 16288
2018 Gender diverse 13 21 20 20 19 5 2 42 36 86
2017 Male gender 9 15 26 24 18 4 5 45 26 11456
2017 Female gender 9 17 26 22 15 4 7 42 29 17185
2017 Gender diverse 21 15 23 24 12 2 3 38 38 60
2014 Male gender 9 16 26 25 16 3 5 44 27 12392
2014 Female gender 8 16 27 24 15 3 6 44 27 19185
2011 Male gender 8 15 27 25 16 3 5 44 26 11714
2011 Female gender 9 17 27 24 15 3 6 43 28 18251
2008 Male gender 10 19 28 23 14 3 4 39 31 11047
2008 Female gender 10 19 27 22 14 3 5 39 32 17552

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 22 32 20 11 2 2 32 35 11642
2019 Female gender 10 19 34 20 13 2 2 35 30 17045
2019 Gender diverse 20 18 34 14 12 0 2 27 38 99
2018 Male gender 14 22 33 17 10 2 2 28 38 10877
2018 Female gender 11 21 34 18 11 2 3 30 34 16349
2018 Gender diverse 20 25 28 16 7 2 1 24 47 86
2017 Male gender 14 22 33 16 10 2 3 27 38 11473
2017 Female gender 11 20 33 17 11 3 5 30 33 17175
2017 Gender diverse 31 23 34 7 5 0 0 12 54 60
2014 Male gender 15 24 32 16 9 2 3 26 41 12404
2014 Female gender 12 20 34 17 10 3 4 30 34 19203

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 18 33 24 14 1 1 39 28 11656
2019 Female gender 8 17 34 25 14 1 2 40 25 17093
2019 Gender diverse 14 20 31 27 7 0 1 35 34 99

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 20 35 21 15 7 2 0 56 23 11625
2019 Female gender 20 38 18 16 6 2 0 59 22 17040
2019 Gender diverse 14 32 24 19 9 3 0 47 29 98

Respectful workplace

Question 21. 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
2019 Male gender 54 27 8 6 4 1 0 83 9 11639
2019 Female gender 49 29 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 17059
2019 Gender diverse 28 41 9 11 11 1 0 70 22 98
2018 Male gender 47 30 9 7 5 1 0 78 12 10861
2018 Female gender 43 32 9 9 5 1 0 77 15 16341
2018 Gender diverse 31 27 12 13 15 2 0 59 28 85
2017 Male gender 49 30 8 6 5 1 0 80 11 11512
2017 Female gender 45 31 9 8 5 1 0 77 14 17303
2017 Gender diverse 31 29 16 10 11 3 0 62 22 61
2014 Male gender 51 28 8 7 5 1 0 80 12 12420
2014 Female gender 49 29 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 19259

Question 22. 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
2019 Male gender 57 31 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 11638
2019 Female gender 51 33 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 17085
2019 Gender diverse 32 36 6 19 7 1 0 69 25 98
2018 Male gender 51 35 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 10854
2018 Female gender 46 37 7 7 3 0 0 84 9 16354
2018 Gender diverse 30 36 19 7 6 2 0 68 13 86
2017 Male gender 47 39 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 11503
2017 Female gender 43 40 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 17258
2017 Gender diverse 28 40 14 10 5 3 0 70 15 61
2014 Male gender 46 40 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 12426
2014 Female gender 44 41 7 6 2 0 0 85 9 19247

Question 23. 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
2019 Male gender 45 36 12 3 2 2 1 82 6 11663
2019 Female gender 41 36 13 4 2 2 1 79 7 17111
2019 Gender diverse 24 43 17 5 7 5 0 69 13 97
2018 Male gender 38 39 14 4 3 2 1 79 7 10879
2018 Female gender 35 40 15 5 3 2 1 78 8 16370
2018 Gender diverse 15 42 21 8 9 3 1 60 19 86

Question 48. 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
2019 Male gender 42 36 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 11613
2019 Female gender 43 37 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 17021
2019 Gender diverse 26 37 13 13 6 4 0 67 19 99
2018 Male gender 46 36 11 4 3 1 0 83 7 10856
2018 Female gender 48 37 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 16317
2018 Gender diverse 27 32 21 6 11 2 0 61 18 86
2017 Male gender 42 38 11 4 3 2 0 82 7 11508
2017 Female gender 44 38 10 4 2 2 0 83 6 17288
2017 Gender diverse 26 38 16 5 5 9 0 71 11 61
2014 Male gender 45 35 11 5 3 2 0 82 8 12425
2014 Female gender 48 35 9 4 2 2 0 85 6 19261
2011 Male gender 34 39 14 6 4 2 0 75 10 11737
2011 Female gender 36 40 13 6 4 2 0 77 10 18336

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 50 32 11 3 2 2 0 84 5 11622
2019 Female gender 52 32 9 3 1 2 0 86 4 17044
2019 Gender diverse 32 32 17 7 7 3 2 68 14 99
2018 Male gender 48 34 11 3 2 2 0 84 5 10868
2018 Female gender 51 35 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 16316
2018 Gender diverse 34 30 19 6 9 2 0 66 15 86
2017 Male gender 42 36 13 3 3 3 1 81 6 11501
2017 Female gender 44 35 12 3 2 3 0 82 5 17261
2017 Gender diverse 32 27 20 5 3 13 0 68 9 60
2014 Male gender 47 33 11 3 2 3 0 83 6 12420
2014 Female gender 52 32 9 3 2 2 0 86 4 19254

Question 50. 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
2019 Male gender 52 32 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 11670
2019 Female gender 54 32 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 17095
2019 Gender diverse 34 31 16 10 8 1 0 66 18 97
2018 Male gender 48 34 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 10843
2018 Female gender 50 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 16292
2018 Gender diverse 37 29 16 6 11 1 0 67 16 86
2017 Male gender 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 10 11514
2017 Female gender 47 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 17286
2017 Gender diverse 25 35 18 11 9 1 0 61 21 61
2014 Male gender 46 34 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 12422
2014 Female gender 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 19254
2011 Male gender 38 38 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 11718
2011 Female gender 41 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 9 18289
2008 Male gender 34 41 12 7 5 1 0 76 13 11059
2008 Female gender 38 43 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 17586

Ethical workplace

Question 20. 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
2019 Male gender 36 30 15 6 4 5 3 72 11 11639
2019 Female gender 31 31 17 8 5 5 3 67 15 17104
2019 Gender diverse 20 27 23 13 9 5 3 51 24 97
2018 Male gender 26 35 19 7 5 5 2 66 14 10877
2018 Female gender 23 35 20 9 6 5 2 62 16 16369
2018 Gender diverse 14 31 21 11 14 6 4 50 27 86
2017 Male gender 32 33 15 6 5 5 3 71 12 11506
2017 Female gender 28 33 16 9 6 5 4 67 16 17302
2017 Gender diverse 21 25 21 10 14 5 3 51 26 61
2014 Male gender 36 32 14 7 5 4 3 73 12 12426
2014 Female gender 33 33 14 8 5 4 3 71 14 19263

Question 41. 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
2019 Male gender 37 36 14 7 4 2 1 75 11 11650
2019 Female gender 37 37 12 7 3 2 1 76 11 17099
2019 Gender diverse 31 27 16 14 7 3 2 61 23 99
2018 Male gender 35 38 14 7 4 2 1 75 11 10860
2018 Female gender 36 39 12 7 3 2 1 77 11 16354
2018 Gender diverse 28 33 19 5 12 2 1 63 17 85
2017 Male gender 38 37 12 6 4 2 1 78 10 11486
2017 Female gender 40 37 10 6 3 3 1 80 9 17262
2017 Gender diverse 28 35 10 13 10 2 3 66 24 61
2014 Male gender 42 37 10 5 3 2 1 81 8 12422
2014 Female gender 46 36 8 5 2 2 1 84 7 19261
2011 Male gender 36 37 13 6 4 3 1 76 11 11736
2011 Female gender 39 38 10 6 3 3 1 80 9 18310
2008 Male gender 29 39 14 8 5 4 1 71 14 11054
2008 Female gender 34 38 11 8 4 5 1 76 12 17588

Question 42. 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
2019 Male gender 39 36 15 5 4 1 0 77 8 11647
2019 Female gender 38 37 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 17055
2019 Gender diverse 20 41 21 8 8 2 0 62 16 98
2018 Male gender 37 37 15 6 4 1 0 75 9 10846
2018 Female gender 37 39 14 6 3 1 0 76 9 16286
2018 Gender diverse 25 29 23 8 15 0 0 54 24 85

Question 43. 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
2019 Male gender 27 26 18 10 10 8 2 59 22 11657
2019 Female gender 24 27 18 13 10 7 2 55 25 17115
2019 Gender diverse 17 22 20 17 17 7 0 42 37 99
2018 Male gender 23 28 18 12 11 7 1 56 24 10865
2018 Female gender 21 28 19 14 11 6 1 53 27 16354
2018 Gender diverse 12 15 24 12 31 6 1 29 46 85
2017 Male gender 22 27 17 12 11 9 2 55 26 11498
2017 Female gender 21 27 17 15 11 8 2 53 29 17253
2017 Gender diverse 8 21 25 15 29 0 2 30 45 61
2014 Male gender 20 26 18 13 13 8 1 52 29 12423
2014 Female gender 20 27 17 15 12 7 1 52 30 19252
2011 Male gender 16 25 19 14 13 10 2 47 31 11748
2011 Female gender 16 26 18 16 13 8 2 47 33 18364

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 40 44 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 11682
2019 Female gender 43 44 3 8 2 0 0 87 10 17154
2019 Gender diverse 35 43 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 97
2017 Male gender 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 11518
2017 Female gender 35 48 3 10 3 0 0 83 13 17323
2017 Gender diverse 17 46 7 13 18 0 0 63 31 61
2014 Male gender 33 48 5 10 4 0 0 81 13 12429
2014 Female gender 40 47 3 8 2 0 0 86 11 19261
2011 Male gender 36 48 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 11751
2011 Female gender 42 47 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 18364
2008 Male gender 35 49 4 8 3 0 0 85 11 11060
2008 Female gender 41 48 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 17607

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 46 35 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 11656
2019 Female gender 47 36 5 8 3 0 0 83 12 17107
2019 Gender diverse 38 33 7 11 11 0 0 71 22 99
2017 Male gender 41 35 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 11504
2017 Female gender 42 36 6 11 5 0 0 78 16 17299
2017 Gender diverse 30 38 5 7 21 0 0 67 28 61
2014 Male gender 42 35 7 9 6 0 0 77 15 12423
2014 Female gender 46 35 6 9 5 0 0 81 13 19258
2011 Male gender 41 39 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 11716
2011 Female gender 43 38 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 18311

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 11599
2019 Female gender 49 36 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 17038
2019 Gender diverse 36 38 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 98
2017 Male gender 47 37 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 11482
2017 Female gender 47 38 6 6 2 0 0 85 8 17263
2017 Gender diverse 33 43 7 3 13 2 0 77 17 61
2014 Male gender 46 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 12416
2014 Female gender 48 37 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 19248

Use of official languages

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 70 16 5 3 2 0 2 89 6 11648
2019 Female gender 72 16 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 17107
2019 Gender diverse 75 16 4 2 2 0 1 92 4 99
2017 Male gender 69 17 5 4 2 0 2 88 7 11509
2017 Female gender 72 16 4 4 2 0 2 90 6 17308
2017 Gender diverse 69 16 7 3 3 0 2 87 7 61
2014 Male gender 69 17 5 4 3 0 2 88 7 12425
2014 Female gender 73 16 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 19259
2011 Male gender 71 16 4 4 3 0 2 89 7 11743
2011 Female gender 73 15 3 4 2 0 2 90 7 18352
2008 Male gender 70 16 4 4 3 0 2 88 8 11059
2008 Female gender 73 15 3 4 3 0 1 90 7 17600

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 72 12 6 3 3 0 4 88 6 11666
2019 Female gender 74 12 5 3 2 0 4 90 5 17106
2019 Gender diverse 71 11 8 3 2 0 5 87 5 97
2017 Male gender 70 13 6 3 3 1 4 87 6 11514
2017 Female gender 74 12 5 3 2 0 4 90 5 17306
2017 Gender diverse 67 13 8 2 3 0 6 86 5 61
2014 Male gender 72 13 5 3 3 0 4 88 6 12427
2014 Female gender 76 12 4 3 2 0 3 91 5 19265
2011 Male gender 70 13 5 3 3 1 4 88 7 11738
2011 Female gender 75 12 4 3 2 0 3 90 6 18345
2008 Male gender 66 12 5 4 4 1 8 86 9 11057
2008 Female gender 72 10 4 3 4 1 7 88 7 17600

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 78 9 4 1 2 0 4 92 3 11631
2019 Female gender 80 10 4 1 1 0 4 94 3 17042
2019 Gender diverse 70 13 8 3 2 0 4 87 5 99
2017 Male gender 76 11 4 2 2 0 4 92 4 11497
2017 Female gender 79 11 3 1 1 0 4 94 3 17279
2017 Gender diverse 71 18 0 0 2 0 10 98 2 61
2014 Male gender 77 11 4 1 2 0 5 92 4 12423
2014 Female gender 80 11 3 1 2 0 4 94 3 19258
2011 Male gender 76 12 4 2 2 0 5 92 4 11743
2011 Female gender 79 10 3 1 2 0 4 93 4 18326
2008 Male gender 74 8 3 2 3 1 8 90 6 11047
2008 Female gender 80 6 3 2 2 0 7 93 4 17589

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 38 17 11 6 6 17 5 70 16 11690
2019 Female gender 37 15 10 6 6 22 4 71 16 17130
2019 Gender diverse 27 17 5 12 6 28 5 66 27 99

Collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 Male gender 34 46 10 5 2 1 1 82 7 11666
2019 Female gender 37 46 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 17088
2019 Gender diverse 33 47 12 4 3 1 1 81 7 97

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 Male gender 58 27 7 2 1 4 1 89 3 11658
2019 Female gender 59 26 7 2 1 4 1 90 3 17088
2019 Gender diverse 50 25 12 5 2 6 1 80 7 98

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 58. 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
2019 Male gender 10 90 11678
2019 Female gender 12 88 17125
2019 Gender diverse 29 71 98
2018 Male gender 11 89 10927
2018 Female gender 13 87 16439
2018 Gender diverse 22 78 85

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 46 54 1125
2019 Female gender 51 49 1992
2019 Gender diverse 57 43 30
2018 Male gender 46 54 1179
2018 Female gender 52 48 2126
2018 Gender diverse 37 63 19

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 61 39 1125
2019 Female gender 58 42 1992
2019 Gender diverse 57 43 30
2018 Male gender 65 35 1179
2018 Female gender 59 41 2126

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 1125
2019 Female gender 6 94 1992
2018 Male gender 6 94 1179
2018 Female gender 5 95 2126

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 1125
2019 Female gender 3 97 1992
2018 Male gender 5 95 1179
2018 Female gender 4 96 2126

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 11 89 1125
2019 Female gender 8 92 1992
2018 Male gender 13 87 1179
2018 Female gender 9 91 2126

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 5 95 1125
2019 Female gender 3 97 1992
2018 Male gender 5 95 1179
2018 Female gender 2 98 2126

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 38 62 1117
2019 Female gender 35 65 1983
2019 Gender diverse 37 63 30
2018 Male gender 41 59 1175
2018 Female gender 34 66 2124
2018 Gender diverse 31 69 19

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 40 60 1117
2019 Female gender 35 65 1983
2019 Gender diverse 30 70 30
2018 Male gender 42 58 1175
2018 Female gender 35 65 2124
2018 Gender diverse 52 48 19

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 39 61 1117
2019 Female gender 41 59 1983
2019 Gender diverse 40 60 30
2018 Male gender 39 61 1175
2018 Female gender 41 59 2124
2018 Gender diverse 47 53 19

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 42 58 1117
2019 Female gender 42 58 1983
2019 Gender diverse 46 54 30
2018 Male gender 43 57 1175
2018 Female gender 40 60 2124
2018 Gender diverse 48 52 19

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 25 75 1117
2019 Female gender 26 74 1983
2019 Gender diverse 30 70 30
2018 Male gender 27 73 1175
2018 Female gender 27 73 2124
2018 Gender diverse 42 58 19

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 50 50 1117
2019 Female gender 54 46 1983
2019 Gender diverse 63 37 30
2018 Male gender 53 47 1175
2018 Female gender 55 45 2124
2018 Gender diverse 47 53 19

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 32 68 1117
2019 Female gender 33 67 1983
2019 Gender diverse 37 63 30
2018 Male gender 35 65 1175
2018 Female gender 33 67 2124
2018 Gender diverse 31 69 19

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 98 1117
2019 Female gender 1 99 1983
2019 Gender diverse 0 100 30
2018 Male gender 1 99 1175
2018 Female gender 1 99 2124

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 1117
2019 Female gender 10 90 1983
2018 Male gender 5 95 1175
2018 Female gender 10 90 2124

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 11 89 1117
2019 Female gender 8 92 1983
2019 Gender diverse 17 83 30
2018 Male gender 12 88 1175
2018 Female gender 9 91 2124

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 52 48 1117
2019 Female gender 44 56 1983
2019 Gender diverse 46 54 30
2018 Male gender 52 48 1175
2018 Female gender 45 55 2124
2018 Gender diverse 74 26 19

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 19 81 1117
2019 Female gender 22 78 1983
2019 Gender diverse 17 83 30
2018 Male gender 23 77 1175
2018 Female gender 21 79 2124
2018 Gender diverse 26 74 19

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 15 85 1117
2019 Female gender 15 85 1983
2018 Male gender 13 87 1175
2018 Female gender 15 85 2124
2018 Gender diverse 31 69 19

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 38 62 1116
2019 Female gender 50 50 1976
2019 Gender diverse 37 63 30
2018 Male gender 41 59 1175
2018 Female gender 50 50 2125
2018 Gender diverse 37 63 19

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 21 79 1116
2019 Female gender 25 75 1976
2019 Gender diverse 23 77 30
2018 Male gender 23 77 1175
2018 Female gender 26 74 2125

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 5 95 1116
2019 Female gender 5 95 1976
2019 Gender diverse 0 100 30
2018 Male gender 4 96 1175
2018 Female gender 5 95 2125

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 22 78 1116
2019 Female gender 22 78 1976
2019 Gender diverse 17 83 30
2018 Male gender 22 78 1175
2018 Female gender 23 77 2125
2018 Gender diverse 26 74 19

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 91 1116
2019 Female gender 9 91 1976
2018 Male gender 10 90 1175
2018 Female gender 9 91 2125

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 1116
2019 Female gender 6 94 1976
2018 Male gender 8 92 1175
2018 Female gender 6 94 2125

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 14 86 1116
2019 Female gender 14 86 1976
2019 Gender diverse 17 83 30
2018 Male gender 13 87 1175
2018 Female gender 13 87 2125

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 90 1116
2019 Female gender 9 91 1976
2018 Male gender 10 90 1175
2018 Female gender 9 91 2125

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 33 67 1116
2019 Female gender 28 72 1976
2019 Gender diverse 36 64 30
2018 Male gender 33 67 1175
2018 Female gender 25 75 2125
2018 Gender diverse 32 68 19

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 88 1045
2019 Female gender 14 86 1853
2018 Male gender 11 89 1084
2018 Female gender 12 88 1994
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 17

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 22 78 1045
2019 Female gender 21 79 1853
2018 Male gender 17 83 1084
2018 Female gender 21 79 1994

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 90 1045
2019 Female gender 13 87 1853
2018 Male gender 11 89 1084
2018 Female gender 10 90 1994
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 17

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 5 95 1045
2019 Female gender 8 92 1853
2018 Male gender 6 94 1084
2018 Female gender 8 92 1994
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 17

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 7 93 1045
2019 Female gender 11 89 1853
2018 Male gender 8 92 1084
2018 Female gender 10 90 1994
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 17

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 8 92 1045
2019 Female gender 9 91 1853
2018 Male gender 8 92 1084
2018 Female gender 10 90 1994

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 8 92 1045
2019 Female gender 11 89 1853
2018 Male gender 8 92 1084
2018 Female gender 11 89 1994

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 88 1045
2019 Female gender 12 88 1853
2018 Male gender 10 90 1084
2018 Female gender 10 90 1994

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 88 1045
2019 Female gender 13 87 1853
2018 Male gender 11 89 1084
2018 Female gender 14 86 1994
2018 Gender diverse 29 71 17

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 30 70 1045
2019 Female gender 25 75 1853
2018 Male gender 29 71 1084
2018 Female gender 24 76 1994
2018 Gender diverse 41 59 17

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 91 1045
2019 Female gender 8 92 1853
2018 Male gender 8 92 1084
2018 Female gender 7 93 1994

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 48 52 1045
2019 Female gender 45 55 1853
2018 Male gender 47 53 1084
2018 Female gender 43 57 1994
2018 Gender diverse 47 53 17

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 98 1045
2019 Female gender 1 99 1853
2018 Male gender 2 98 1084
2018 Female gender 1 99 1994

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 56 44 1045
2019 Female gender 52 48 1853
2018 Male gender 56 44 1084
2018 Female gender 54 46 1994
2018 Gender diverse 71 29 17

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 4 96 1045
2019 Female gender 3 97 1853
2018 Male gender 4 96 1084
2018 Female gender 3 97 1994

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 11 89 1045
2019 Female gender 13 87 1853
2018 Male gender 13 87 1084
2018 Female gender 11 89 1994

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 88 11683
2019 Female gender 15 85 17122
2019 Gender diverse 23 77 97

Question 64. 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
2019 Male gender 26 19 17 5 5 23 6 63 14 11694
2019 Female gender 22 17 18 7 6 23 8 57 18 17125
2019 Gender diverse 21 18 18 10 12 18 4 49 28 98
2018 Male gender 22 20 20 5 5 22 5 58 14 10893
2018 Female gender 20 20 21 6 5 21 5 55 16 16381
2018 Gender diverse 11 14 28 6 14 23 5 34 27 85
2017 Male gender 22 20 18 5 5 24 6 60 15 11511
2017 Female gender 20 19 19 6 6 23 7 56 16 17308
2017 Gender diverse 13 10 28 11 14 21 2 30 34 61
2014 Male gender 23 21 18 5 5 23 5 61 14 12427
2014 Female gender 22 20 19 6 5 22 6 58 16 19260

Question 65. 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
2019 Male gender 44 29 13 4 3 6 1 79 8 11685
2019 Female gender 41 30 14 5 4 6 1 76 10 17130
2019 Gender diverse 24 31 23 8 7 7 0 59 16 99
2018 Male gender 38 32 16 5 4 6 1 74 9 10891
2018 Female gender 35 32 16 6 4 6 1 73 10 16382
2018 Gender diverse 23 25 30 6 13 4 0 50 19 86
2017 Male gender 37 32 14 5 4 7 1 75 9 11503
2017 Female gender 34 33 15 5 4 7 1 73 10 17283
2017 Gender diverse 16 23 23 8 10 20 0 49 22 61
2014 Male gender 37 33 14 4 4 7 1 76 8 12426
2014 Female gender 36 33 15 5 4 7 1 74 10 19237
2011 Male gender 40 38 11 5 3 3 0 80 8 11744
2011 Female gender 42 38 10 5 3 2 0 82 8 18322

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 66. 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
2019 Male gender 7 93 11676
2019 Female gender 6 94 17121
2019 Gender diverse 21 79 99
2018 Male gender 8 92 10911
2018 Female gender 7 93 16419
2018 Gender diverse 25 75 86

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 28 72 868
2019 Female gender 33 67 1061
2019 Gender diverse 37 63 22
2018 Male gender 30 70 885
2018 Female gender 34 66 1062
2018 Gender diverse 49 51 22

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 76 24 868
2019 Female gender 78 22 1061
2019 Gender diverse 69 31 22
2018 Male gender 75 25 885
2018 Female gender 78 22 1062

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 1 99 868
2019 Female gender 3 97 1061
2018 Male gender 3 97 885
2018 Female gender 2 98 1062

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 7 93 868
2019 Female gender 5 95 1061
2018 Male gender 8 92 885
2018 Female gender 5 95 1062

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 8 92 868
2019 Female gender 8 92 1061
2018 Male gender 11 89 885
2018 Female gender 7 93 1062

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 13 87 868
2019 Female gender 7 93 1061
2019 Gender diverse 22 78 22
2018 Male gender 12 88 885
2018 Female gender 7 93 1062

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 37 63 851
2019 Female gender 25 75 1047
2019 Gender diverse 31 69 20
2018 Male gender 38 62 882
2018 Female gender 22 78 1063
2018 Gender diverse 24 76 21

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 26 74 851
2019 Female gender 18 82 1047
2019 Gender diverse 31 69 20
2018 Male gender 28 72 882
2018 Female gender 17 83 1063
2018 Gender diverse 34 66 21

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 26 74 851
2019 Female gender 14 86 1047
2019 Gender diverse 26 74 20
2018 Male gender 27 73 882
2018 Female gender 12 88 1063
2018 Gender diverse 24 76 21

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 90 851
2019 Female gender 5 95 1047
2018 Male gender 8 92 882
2018 Female gender 7 93 1063

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 27 73 851
2019 Female gender 33 67 1047
2018 Male gender 24 76 882
2018 Female gender 30 70 1063
2018 Gender diverse 24 76 21

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 25 75 851
2019 Female gender 25 75 1047
2019 Gender diverse 46 54 20
2018 Male gender 28 72 882
2018 Female gender 22 78 1063

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 851
2019 Female gender 2 98 1047
2019 Gender diverse 26 74 20
2018 Male gender 6 94 882
2018 Female gender 1 99 1063
2018 Gender diverse 24 76 21

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 98 851
2019 Female gender 1 99 1047
2019 Gender diverse 31 69 20
2018 Male gender 2 98 882
2018 Female gender 1 99 1063
2018 Gender diverse 39 61 21

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 5 95 851
2019 Female gender 6 94 1047
2018 Male gender 6 94 882
2018 Female gender 6 94 1063

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 8 92 851
2019 Female gender 14 86 1047
2018 Male gender 9 91 882
2018 Female gender 13 87 1063

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 1 99 851
2019 Female gender 1 99 1047
2018 Male gender 2 98 882
2018 Female gender 1 99 1063

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 16 84 851
2019 Female gender 19 81 1047
2018 Male gender 15 85 882
2018 Female gender 21 79 1063

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 14 86 851
2019 Female gender 18 82 1047
2018 Male gender 14 86 882
2018 Female gender 19 81 1063
2018 Gender diverse 33 67 21

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 22 78 846
2019 Female gender 29 71 1036
2019 Gender diverse 31 69 20
2018 Male gender 23 77 885
2018 Female gender 29 71 1064
2018 Gender diverse 23 77 22

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 90 846
2019 Female gender 14 86 1036
2018 Male gender 11 89 885
2018 Female gender 15 85 1064
2018 Gender diverse 22 78 22

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 98 846
2019 Female gender 3 97 1036
2018 Male gender 2 98 885
2018 Female gender 4 96 1064
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 22

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 17 83 846
2019 Female gender 22 78 1036
2018 Male gender 16 84 885
2018 Female gender 21 79 1064

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 4 96 846
2019 Female gender 5 95 1036
2019 Gender diverse 0 100 20
2018 Male gender 3 97 885
2018 Female gender 4 96 1064

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 5 95 846
2019 Female gender 6 94 1036
2018 Male gender 6 94 885
2018 Female gender 6 94 1064

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 8 92 846
2019 Female gender 8 92 1036
2018 Male gender 9 91 885
2018 Female gender 9 91 1064

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 94 846
2019 Female gender 7 93 1036
2018 Male gender 7 93 885
2018 Female gender 7 93 1064

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 55 45 846
2019 Female gender 48 52 1036
2019 Gender diverse 49 51 20
2018 Male gender 55 45 885
2018 Female gender 46 54 1064
2018 Gender diverse 46 54 22

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 7 93 769
2019 Female gender 7 93 917
2018 Male gender 4 96 831
2018 Female gender 7 93 991
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 21

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 13 87 769
2019 Female gender 16 84 917
2018 Male gender 11 89 831
2018 Female gender 14 86 991

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 4 96 769
2019 Female gender 4 96 917
2018 Male gender 3 97 831
2018 Female gender 3 97 991
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 21

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 98 769
2019 Female gender 2 98 917
2018 Male gender 2 98 831
2018 Female gender 2 98 991
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 21

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 98 769
2019 Female gender 4 96 917
2018 Male gender 2 98 831
2018 Female gender 4 96 991
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 21

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 3 97 769
2019 Female gender 4 96 917
2018 Male gender 3 97 831
2018 Female gender 5 95 991
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 21

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 4 96 769
2019 Female gender 9 91 917
2018 Male gender 4 96 831
2018 Female gender 8 92 991

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 90 769
2019 Female gender 9 91 917
2018 Male gender 9 91 831
2018 Female gender 10 90 991

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 8 92 769
2019 Female gender 9 91 917
2018 Male gender 8 92 831
2018 Female gender 12 88 991

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 27 73 769
2019 Female gender 21 79 917
2018 Male gender 24 76 831
2018 Female gender 20 80 991
2018 Gender diverse 37 63 21

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 91 769
2019 Female gender 7 93 917
2018 Male gender 9 91 831
2018 Female gender 8 92 991

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 44 56 769
2019 Female gender 42 58 917
2018 Male gender 42 58 831
2018 Female gender 41 59 991
2018 Gender diverse 42 58 21

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 98 769
2019 Female gender 1 99 917
2018 Male gender 2 98 831
2018 Female gender 2 98 991
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 21

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 63 37 769
2019 Female gender 59 41 917
2018 Male gender 66 34 831
2018 Female gender 61 39 991
2018 Gender diverse 61 39 21

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 4 96 769
2019 Female gender 3 97 917
2018 Male gender 3 97 831
2018 Female gender 3 97 991
2018 Gender diverse 0 100 21

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 11 89 769
2019 Female gender 11 89 917
2018 Male gender 14 86 831
2018 Female gender 12 88 991

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 91 11670
2019 Female gender 8 92 17110
2019 Gender diverse 20 80 97

Question 72. 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
2019 Male gender 28 18 17 4 4 24 6 65 11 11660
2019 Female gender 25 17 19 4 3 25 7 62 10 17116
2019 Gender diverse 24 17 15 6 11 20 7 56 24 99
2018 Male gender 24 20 21 3 4 23 5 61 10 10901
2018 Female gender 23 20 23 3 3 24 5 60 9 16388
2018 Gender diverse 14 8 29 5 14 25 5 31 27 86
2017 Male gender 22 21 18 3 4 26 5 63 10 11509
2017 Female gender 22 19 20 3 3 27 6 62 8 17297
2017 Gender diverse 16 13 26 5 6 30 3 44 16 61
2014 Male gender 23 20 19 3 3 27 5 62 9 12424
2014 Female gender 23 19 19 3 2 27 6 63 8 19258

Question 73. 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
2019 Male gender 45 27 13 3 3 7 1 79 7 11662
2019 Female gender 43 28 14 3 2 7 1 78 6 17109
2019 Gender diverse 30 27 18 5 11 8 2 63 17 99
2018 Male gender 38 31 16 4 3 7 1 75 8 10909
2018 Female gender 37 32 17 3 3 7 1 75 7 16398
2018 Gender diverse 25 21 31 3 14 5 0 49 19 84
2017 Male gender 37 32 14 4 3 8 1 77 8 11488
2017 Female gender 37 32 15 3 2 9 1 77 6 17256
2017 Gender diverse 23 27 18 6 5 21 0 63 14 61
2014 Male gender 38 32 14 3 3 9 1 77 7 12423
2014 Female gender 39 31 15 3 2 9 1 78 5 19243
2011 Male gender 41 37 11 4 3 4 0 81 7 11735
2011 Female gender 45 37 10 3 1 4 0 85 5 18321

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.

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 13 87 11687
2019 Female gender 19 81 17128
2019 Gender diverse 23 77 99
2017 Male gender 14 86 11506
2017 Female gender 19 81 17279
2017 Gender diverse 33 67 61
2014 Male gender 12 88 12413
2014 Female gender 17 83 19223

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 78 22 1519
2019 Female gender 85 15 3200
2019 Gender diverse 74 26 23
2017 Male gender 76 24 1557
2017 Female gender 83 17 3254
2017 Gender diverse 85 15 20
2014 Male gender 75 25 1513
2014 Female gender 84 16 3312

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

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
2019 Male gender 45 32 8 8 5 1 0 78 14 1167
2019 Female gender 46 33 6 10 5 0 0 80 15 2705
2019 Gender diverse 26 55 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 16
2017 Male gender 43 39 6 7 4 1 1 83 11 1185
2017 Female gender 45 36 5 8 5 1 0 82 13 2679
2017 Gender diverse 47 36 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 17
2014 Male gender 47 34 7 6 5 1 0 82 12 1132
2014 Female gender 53 32 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 2795
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 30. 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
2019 Male gender 62 23 8 3 3 1 0 86 5 11688
2019 Female gender 62 21 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 17140
2019 Gender diverse 50 30 7 4 7 3 0 82 11 99
2018 Male gender 55 26 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 10841
2018 Female gender 55 26 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 16258
2018 Gender diverse 43 23 17 6 9 2 0 68 15 86
2017 Male gender 55 26 10 4 3 2 0 83 7 11507
2017 Female gender 57 24 10 4 3 2 0 82 7 17288
2017 Gender diverse 35 39 8 3 10 5 0 78 14 61

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 22 46 15 11 4 1 1 69 15 1773
2019 Female gender 23 48 10 13 4 1 1 72 17 2280
2019 Gender diverse 33 34 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15

Question 77. 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
2019 Male gender 33 40 15 6 3 2 0 75 10 11671
2019 Female gender 37 41 12 6 2 2 0 79 8 17090
2019 Gender diverse 18 34 23 15 8 2 0 53 24 99
2018 Male gender 31 41 16 6 3 2 0 74 10 10891
2018 Female gender 35 42 12 6 2 1 0 79 9 16371
2018 Gender diverse 14 37 13 16 18 2 0 52 34 86
2017 Male gender 24 43 17 7 5 4 0 70 13 11494
2017 Female gender 29 43 14 7 4 3 0 75 11 17253
2017 Gender diverse 11 40 14 17 14 2 2 53 32 61

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 28 36 18 10 6 2 0 65 16 11676
2019 Female gender 29 37 16 10 6 2 0 67 17 17124
2019 Gender diverse 12 28 22 18 13 5 1 43 33 99
2018 Male gender 25 38 18 11 7 2 0 64 18 10892
2018 Female gender 26 38 16 11 6 2 0 66 18 16393
2018 Gender diverse 11 30 30 9 21 0 0 41 30 86
2017 Male gender 18 40 19 13 8 2 0 60 21 11506
2017 Female gender 20 40 17 13 8 2 0 62 21 17279
2017 Gender diverse 6 27 25 18 21 2 2 34 40 61

Work-related stress

Question 74a. 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
2019 Male gender 32 30 19 9 10 0 1 63 19 11677
2019 Female gender 32 31 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 17127
2019 Gender diverse 23 27 16 19 15 0 1 50 34 98
2018 Male gender 27 29 21 10 11 0 1 57 22 10901
2018 Female gender 28 30 21 10 10 0 1 58 20 16394
2018 Gender diverse 19 35 20 12 14 0 0 54 26 86
2017 Male gender 27 27 20 12 12 1 2 55 24 11511
2017 Female gender 27 28 19 12 11 1 2 57 24 17265
2017 Gender diverse 22 10 31 13 23 0 2 32 36 61

Question 74b. 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 moderat