2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 181595
2019 Transport Canada 36 39 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 3840
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 41 42 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 17 67 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 12

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 181182
2019 Transport Canada 34 36 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 3829
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 43 40 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 40 7 7 7 0 0 78 15 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 180371
2019 Transport Canada 51 34 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 3809
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 46 38 11 4 0 0 0 84 5 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 47 38 7 0 7 0 0 85 7 13

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 181588
2019 Transport Canada 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 3847
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 42 44 7 5 1 0 0 86 6 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 15 77 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 13

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 31 15 8 6 1 0 70 15 181212
2019 Transport Canada 40 31 15 7 6 1 0 72 13 3836
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 46 36 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 54 32 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 37 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 180546
2019 Transport Canada 38 34 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 3820
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 46 38 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 54 24 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 13

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 25 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 181559
2019 Transport Canada 36 26 18 10 7 3 1 64 18 3843
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 37 29 16 11 5 2 0 68 16 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 54 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 13
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 27 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 181574
2019 Transport Canada 50 26 13 5 3 1 2 79 8 3841
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 61 24 11 3 0 0 0 85 3 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 68 8 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 27 11 6 4 2 1 78 10 181318
2019 Transport Canada 51 26 11 6 5 1 1 78 11 3839
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 53 31 8 4 1 2 1 86 5 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 30 47 7 0 7 7 0 84 8 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 180879
2019 Transport Canada 46 30 10 7 6 0 1 77 13 3831
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 47 33 8 9 2 0 0 80 12 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 54 32 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 51 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 181662
2019 Transport Canada 53 26 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 3846
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 55 28 9 4 3 0 0 83 8 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 46 23 23 0 7 0 0 69 7 13

Senior management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 31 15 8 7 6 0 68 16 181333
2019 Transport Canada 32 32 16 8 6 6 0 68 15 3843
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 45 33 10 3 3 7 0 83 6 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 46 32 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 13

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 31 17 12 9 3 0 62 21 180978
2019 Transport Canada 28 33 17 11 8 2 0 63 20 3836
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 41 40 9 5 2 2 0 83 8 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 180782
2019 Transport Canada 20 30 21 14 9 5 0 53 25 3832
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 30 38 15 11 2 3 0 70 14 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 38 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 13

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 19 31 18 17 12 3 0 52 29 181112
2019 Transport Canada 18 31 19 17 11 3 0 50 30 3844
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 22 33 18 19 6 2 0 56 25 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 46 23 7 0 0 0 69 7 13
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 28 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 181492
2019 Transport Canada 31 37 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 3837
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 43 37 8 8 3 0 0 80 12 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 46 32 7 7 7 0 0 78 15 13

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 42 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 180719
2019 Transport Canada 29 42 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 3821
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 36 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 47 31 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 31 13 8 5 1 1 74 14 181505
2019 Transport Canada 44 30 12 7 6 0 1 75 13 3845
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 45 36 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 46 24 7 15 7 0 0 70 22 13

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 181032
2019 Transport Canada 26 36 13 16 10 0 0 61 25 3831
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 39 34 13 12 2 0 0 73 14 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 54 39 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 13

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 24 32 17 14 11 2 0 57 25 181262
2019 Transport Canada 22 30 19 14 11 3 0 54 26 3835
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 32 36 15 11 4 2 0 69 15 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 39 23 31 7 0 0 0 62 7 13

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 22 28 15 14 16 2 2 52 32 181671
2019 Transport Canada 21 28 17 14 16 3 2 52 31 3844
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 32 30 14 13 7 3 1 64 22 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 39 38 8 7 0 7 0 83 8 13

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 51 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 9 181398
2019 Transport Canada 53 24 12 5 3 1 4 80 8 3828
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 46 28 16 4 2 2 2 77 7 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 54 22 8 0 0 7 7 90 0 13

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 56 11 7 4 5 2 14 79 12 181293
2019 Transport Canada 52 12 8 6 7 3 13 76 15 3833
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 49 12 13 6 11 1 8 67 19 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 54 16 16 0 0 0 15 81 0 13

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 44 24 16 7 5 2 4 71 12 181082
2019 Transport Canada 40 24 17 8 6 2 4 67 15 3820
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 53 26 11 4 2 1 3 82 7 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 62 16 7 0 0 0 15 91 0 13

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 41 21 16 8 6 3 4 67 16 180682
2019 Transport Canada 37 22 16 9 8 3 5 64 19 3816
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 50 22 12 6 5 2 4 76 11 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 62 16 0 0 0 7 15 100 0 13

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 43 17 13 9 9 3 5 65 20 180933
2019 Transport Canada 41 18 14 9 8 3 6 66 19 3820
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 70 14 5 2 0 2 7 92 3 231
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 62 8 0 0 0 7 22 100 0 13

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 65 15 8 3 2 2 5 86 6 180964
2019 Transport Canada 62 16 8 4 2 3 6 85 7 3824
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 76 14 4 1 0 0 4 94 2 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 54 32 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 13

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 72 9 5 2 3 4 4 88 6 180710
2019 Transport Canada 72 9 5 2 3 4 5 89 6 3824
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 78 8 3 2 1 4 4 94 3 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 70 0 7 0 0 15 7 90 0 13

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 75 7 4 1 2 2 9 92 4 180694
2019 Transport Canada 75 7 3 2 1 2 10 93 3 3811
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 79 5 4 2 1 1 8 93 3 232
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 78 0 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 13

Empowerment

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 30 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 180719
2019 Transport Canada 33 38 13 10 6 0 0 72 15 3814
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 42 41 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 47 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 33 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 181253
2019 Transport Canada 36 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 3828
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 41 37 10 8 2 0 0 79 11 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 54 15 0 7 0 0 77 7 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 39 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 179179
2019 Transport Canada 32 40 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 3766
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 40 44 9 5 0 0 1 85 6 231
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 41 42 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 40 19 10 6 4 0 63 17 181429
2019 Transport Canada 21 42 19 9 5 3 0 66 14 3838
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 22 46 18 6 3 3 0 71 10 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 39 30 7 0 0 0 62 7 13

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 181242
2019 Transport Canada 49 31 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 3835
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 50 33 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 46 32 7 7 7 0 0 78 15 13

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

Survey year Organization Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 32 17 7 4 0 1 71 12 180499
2019 Transport Canada 35 33 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 3810
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 37 38 14 7 4 0 0 75 12 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 70 15 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 13

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 57 20 8 4 5 2 4 82 10 181432
2019 Transport Canada 61 20 7 5 5 2 2 83 10 3843
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 54 23 7 6 3 5 3 83 10 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 53 23 8 0 0 15 0 90 0 13

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 38 35 181906
2019 Transport Canada 28 36 36 3846
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 35 28 37 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 22 54 13

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 15 33 29 6 12 6 49800
2019 Transport Canada 14 26 35 7 11 7 1110
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 6 29 40 7 9 9 83
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 180781
2019 Transport Canada 42 39 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 3822
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 48 39 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 30 62 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 13

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 42 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 181538
2019 Transport Canada 23 42 19 10 5 2 0 66 15 3840
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 33 46 12 7 1 0 0 79 8 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 47 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 13

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 24 35 19 9 1 1 29 35 181388
2019 Transport Canada 9 25 38 18 7 1 1 26 35 3831
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 8 18 40 24 7 1 2 32 26 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 17 8 41 17 17 0 0 34 25 12

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 18 27 24 16 2 2 42 30 180845
2019 Transport Canada 9 17 27 27 16 2 1 45 28 3824
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 1 5 23 43 25 1 1 70 7 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 8 25 33 17 17 0 0 34 33 12

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 23 29 18 10 2 2 29 41 181013
2019 Transport Canada 15 25 32 17 8 1 1 25 42 3820
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 13 26 34 15 12 1 1 27 39 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 17 41 17 8 17 0 0 25 58 12

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 15 31 28 16 1 2 46 22 180493
2019 Transport Canada 7 16 33 30 13 1 1 44 23 3817
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 8 19 39 25 8 0 0 33 27 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 17 33 16 26 8 0 0 34 50 12

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 Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 20 27 20 14 1 2 36 36 181066
2019 Transport Canada 15 22 26 20 13 2 2 34 38 3827
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 7 17 30 29 15 1 1 45 25 232
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 16 8 17 25 25 0 8 55 26 12

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 18 26 22 16 3 3 41 32 180618
2019 Transport Canada 10 16 26 25 16 3 3 44 28 3821
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 6 13 30 31 16 1 2 49 20 232
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 8 9 33 34 8 0 8 45 19 12

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 22 31 17 11 2 2 30 38 180911
2019 Transport Canada 16 24 33 16 8 2 1 25 41 3831
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 11 20 35 19 11 2 2 31 33 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 7 23 38 24 7 0 0 32 31 13

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

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 19 33 23 13 1 1 37 30 181282
2019 Transport Canada 10 19 33 25 12 1 1 37 30 3834
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 7 20 35 23 14 0 1 37 27 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 0 24 33 25 17 0 0 42 24 12

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 33 21 18 10 3 0 50 29 180810
2019 Transport Canada 14 33 22 18 9 3 0 49 29 3827
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 21 34 22 14 2 7 1 59 17 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 32 15 23 7 0 0 55 30 13

Respectful workplace

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 29 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 181181
2019 Transport Canada 47 29 8 8 7 1 0 77 15 3833
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 47 32 7 9 3 2 0 80 13 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 46 39 7 0 7 0 0 85 7 13

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 11 181129
2019 Transport Canada 50 31 8 7 4 0 0 82 11 3831
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 58 32 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 46 38 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 36 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 181393
2019 Transport Canada 44 37 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 3837
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 50 37 7 2 3 1 0 88 5 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 39 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 13

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 38 13 7 4 2 0 75 11 180695
2019 Transport Canada 35 40 14 5 3 2 0 77 9 3831
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 34 44 11 7 2 1 0 79 10 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 31 54 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 13

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 34 13 4 3 3 0 79 7 180863
2019 Transport Canada 39 35 15 4 2 4 1 78 6 3823
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 37 37 14 5 2 5 0 78 7 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 31 39 22 7 0 0 0 70 7 13

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 181342
2019 Transport Canada 49 33 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 3839
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 52 37 8 2 1 0 0 90 3 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 46 38 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13

Ethical workplace

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 30 16 10 7 5 3 64 19 181323
2019 Transport Canada 30 30 16 9 8 4 4 65 18 3837
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 33 28 14 8 5 7 4 69 15 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 8 16 7 7 15 8 60 19 13

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 181324
2019 Transport Canada 29 36 15 11 5 3 1 67 17 3834
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 26 35 17 14 3 4 0 64 18 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 39 23 8 15 15 0 0 62 30 13

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 18 7 5 1 0 69 12 181009
2019 Transport Canada 28 36 21 8 6 2 0 65 14 3834
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 26 37 24 9 2 2 0 64 12 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 31 31 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 24 19 13 13 8 2 50 29 181309
2019 Transport Canada 21 23 20 13 11 10 3 51 27 3832
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 16 17 19 15 11 20 3 42 33 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 31 7 17 15 7 22 0 49 29 13

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 38 44 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 181754
2019 Transport Canada 35 45 6 11 4 0 0 80 14 3842
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 36 45 3 13 2 0 0 82 15 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 46 32 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 43 35 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 181461
2019 Transport Canada 42 36 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 3841
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 40 41 6 10 2 0 0 82 13 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 69 16 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 180486
2019 Transport Canada 43 36 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3814
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 47 34 6 9 2 0 1 82 12 232
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 61 24 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 13

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 67 19 5 5 3 0 1 87 8 181425
2019 Transport Canada 65 20 6 5 2 0 1 86 8 3841
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 67 19 5 6 4 0 1 86 9 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 24 8 15 15 0 0 62 30 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 70 15 6 4 2 0 3 88 6 181428
2019 Transport Canada 68 16 6 5 2 0 2 87 7 3840
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 68 16 6 4 4 1 1 86 8 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 45 40 7 0 7 0 0 85 7 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 80 10 4 1 2 0 3 93 3 180870
2019 Transport Canada 80 10 4 2 2 0 2 93 4 3827
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 78 14 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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

Survey year Organization Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 40 20 12 6 5 13 3 72 14 181690
2019 Transport Canada 40 23 13 5 4 12 3 74 11 3845
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 40 30 19 4 0 5 1 75 4 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 31 31 31 0 0 7 0 67 0 13

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 46 9 6 2 1 2 82 8 181117
2019 Transport Canada 33 48 9 6 2 1 2 83 8 3835
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 27 55 6 6 2 0 3 85 8 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 24 68 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 53 27 9 3 2 5 2 86 5 181080
2019 Transport Canada 54 26 8 3 2 4 3 86 5 3837
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 55 27 7 2 1 5 4 89 3 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 47 46 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 181483
2019 Transport Canada 14 86 3839
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 10 90 233

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 51 49 23324
2019 Transport Canada 54 46 530
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 48 52 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 60 40 23324
2019 Transport Canada 59 41 530
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 76 24 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 23324
2019 Transport Canada 7 93 530
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 23324
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 23324
2019 Transport Canada 6 94 530
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 23324
2019 Transport Canada 8 92 530
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 23324
2019 Transport Canada 3 97 530
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Transport Canada 39 61 524
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 44 56 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Transport Canada 42 58 524
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 48 52 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 47 53 23086
2019 Transport Canada 46 54 524
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 40 60 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 58 23086
2019 Transport Canada 42 58 524
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 56 44 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 31 69 23086
2019 Transport Canada 36 64 524
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 36 64 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 55 45 23086
2019 Transport Canada 55 45 524
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 72 28 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 64 23086
2019 Transport Canada 34 66 524
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 44 56 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 23086
2019 Transport Canada 2 98 524
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 23086
2019 Transport Canada 10 90 524

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 23086
2019 Transport Canada 9 91 524

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 51 23086
2019 Transport Canada 48 52 524
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 56 44 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 23086
2019 Transport Canada 22 78 524

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 23086
2019 Transport Canada 14 86 524

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 48 22957
2019 Transport Canada 53 47 519
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 40 60 24

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 73 22957
2019 Transport Canada 28 72 519
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 28 72 24

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 22957
2019 Transport Canada 11 89 519

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 79 22957
2019 Transport Canada 23 77 519
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 20 80 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 22957
2019 Transport Canada 7 93 519

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 22957
2019 Transport Canada 8 92 519
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 22957
2019 Transport Canada 11 89 519
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 20 80 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 22957
2019 Transport Canada 11 89 519

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 22957
2019 Transport Canada 25 75 519
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 32 68 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 21361
2019 Transport Canada 9 91 479
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 80 21361
2019 Transport Canada 22 78 479
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 36 64 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Transport Canada 8 92 479

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 21361
2019 Transport Canada 6 94 479
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Transport Canada 11 89 479
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 21361
2019 Transport Canada 9 91 479

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Transport Canada 10 90 479
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 28 72 24

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 21361
2019 Transport Canada 8 92 479

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2019 Transport Canada 10 90 479

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 68 21361
2019 Transport Canada 29 71 479
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 40 60 24

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Transport Canada 8 92 479

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 52 21361
2019 Transport Canada 46 54 479
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 64 36 24

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 21361
2019 Transport Canada 3 97 479
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 24

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 56 44 21361
2019 Transport Canada 58 42 479
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 60 40 24

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 21361
2019 Transport Canada 5 95 479

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2019 Transport Canada 13 87 479

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 82 181223
2019 Transport Canada 17 83 3832
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 13 87 233

Question 64. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 17 19 8 8 23 7 51 22 181570
2019 Transport Canada 17 16 20 7 7 26 8 49 21 3840
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 14 13 20 6 4 34 8 47 18 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 8 16 7 0 37 8 58 14 13

Question 65. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 30 16 7 5 8 1 69 13 181533
2019 Transport Canada 32 29 17 6 5 9 1 68 13 3840
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 29 25 19 6 4 17 0 66 11 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 31 32 15 0 7 15 0 74 9 13

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 181371
2019 Transport Canada 7 93 3847
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 7 93 235

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 38 62 12977
2019 Transport Canada 41 59 272
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 48 52 15

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 76 24 12977
2019 Transport Canada 71 29 272

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 12977
2019 Transport Canada 4 96 272
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 12977
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 15

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 12977
2019 Transport Canada 10 90 272

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2019 Transport Canada 8 92 272

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2019 Transport Canada 9 91 272

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 12755
2019 Transport Canada 25 75 267

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 80 12755
2019 Transport Canada 18 82 267

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 12755
2019 Transport Canada 15 85 267

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 12755
2019 Transport Canada 6 94 267

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Transport Canada 27 73 267

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Transport Canada 33 67 267
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 39 61 15

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 12755
2019 Transport Canada 3 97 267
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 15

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 12755
2019 Transport Canada 4 96 267
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 15

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 12755
2019 Transport Canada 8 92 267

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 85 12755
2019 Transport Canada 13 87 267
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 33 67 15

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 1 99 12755
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 15

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 83 12755
2019 Transport Canada 13 87 267

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 0 100 12755
2019 Transport Canada 0 100 267
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 15

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 82 12755
2019 Transport Canada 21 79 267

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12647
2019 Transport Canada 30 70 261

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 12647
2019 Transport Canada 16 84 261

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Transport Canada 5 95 261

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 83 12647
2019 Transport Canada 17 83 261

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Transport Canada 3 97 261

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 12647
2019 Transport Canada 7 93 261

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2019 Transport Canada 6 94 261
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 0 100 15

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2019 Transport Canada 9 91 261

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 51 12647
2019 Transport Canada 48 52 261
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 54 46 15

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 11129
2019 Transport Canada 7 93 223

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 85 11129
2019 Transport Canada 17 83 223

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2019 Transport Canada 3 97 223

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Transport Canada 2 98 223

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2019 Transport Canada 5 95 223

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 11129
2019 Transport Canada 6 94 223

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2019 Transport Canada 8 92 223

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 11129
2019 Transport Canada 8 92 223

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 73 11129
2019 Transport Canada 23 77 223

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 11129
2019 Transport Canada 6 94 223

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 55 11129
2019 Transport Canada 38 62 223

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 11129

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 62 38 11129
2019 Transport Canada 64 36 223

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Transport Canada 4 96 223

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129
2019 Transport Canada 12 88 223

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 181243
2019 Transport Canada 8 92 3833
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 8 92 235

Question 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 16 21 4 4 27 7 55 13 181334
2019 Transport Canada 18 14 21 3 4 31 8 53 12 3841
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 17 12 21 3 3 37 7 52 11 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 8 16 7 0 37 8 58 14 13

Question 73. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 28 17 4 4 10 1 72 9 181260
2019 Transport Canada 33 28 18 4 3 13 1 71 9 3834
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 30 25 19 5 1 19 0 69 7 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 31 23 31 7 0 7 0 59 8 13

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 181509
2019 Transport Canada 15 85 3841
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 12 88 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 0 100 13

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 81 19 29087
2019 Transport Canada 79 21 579
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 70 30 27

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 32 6 9 4 0 0 80 13 23401
2019 Transport Canada 44 33 7 10 4 1 1 79 14 452
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 21 54 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 19
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 59 23 9 3 4 1 0 83 8 181710
2019 Transport Canada 62 21 8 3 4 1 0 84 8 3846
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 67 20 8 3 1 1 0 89 4 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 61 16 8 0 0 15 0 90 0 13

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 45 14 12 4 2 2 68 17 41266
2019 Transport Canada 17 44 17 13 5 3 2 64 19 969
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 13 44 17 17 3 6 0 60 21 64

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 31 40 15 8 4 2 0 73 12 181158
2019 Transport Canada 26 38 18 9 5 4 0 66 14 3828
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 22 40 15 15 3 5 0 65 19 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 31 39 15 7 0 7 0 76 8 13

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 25 35 17 13 9 2 0 61 22 181482
2019 Transport Canada 24 36 19 12 7 2 0 61 20 3839
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 24 36 18 14 5 3 0 62 20 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 16 31 7 7 0 0 54 15 13

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 Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 24 27 20 12 15 0 1 52 28 181595
2019 Transport Canada 22 27 20 12 17 0 1 49 30 3844
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 19 28 19 10 24 0 0 47 34 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 25 26 16 8 17 0 8 55 27 12

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 22 29 25 14 10 0 1 51 24 181495
2019 Transport Canada 20 30 25 14 10 0 1 50 24 3838
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 18 28 34 15 4 0 0 47 19 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 39 0 15 7 0 0 77 23 13

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 30 30 20 10 7 0 2 62 17 180654
2019 Transport Canada 28 32 21 10 7 0 1 61 17 3827
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 18 34 28 13 5 0 0 53 19 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 31 31 23 7 7 0 0 62 15 13

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 24 24 21 15 14 1 1 49 29 180774
2019 Transport Canada 23 26 22 14 13 1 1 50 28 3823
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 26 27 26 15 5 0 2 54 20 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 47 31 0 7 7 0 7 84 16 13

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 22 11 5 4 0 5 78 10 180845
2019 Transport Canada 51 26 11 5 3 0 4 80 9 3830
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 40 31 15 8 3 0 2 73 12 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 54 16 8 7 7 0 7 76 16 13

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 29 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 181228
2019 Transport Canada 35 30 19 9 7 0 1 65 16 3836
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 23 35 22 10 10 0 0 59 19 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 47 15 7 7 0 0 70 15 13

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 30 34 20 9 5 1 1 65 15 181070
2019 Transport Canada 29 37 19 8 5 0 1 67 14 3825
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 30 39 21 7 3 0 0 69 10 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 42 34 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 12

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 25 32 22 12 7 1 1 58 19 180996
2019 Transport Canada 23 34 23 12 7 0 1 57 20 3829
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 25 39 25 7 3 0 0 65 10 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 47 23 0 7 0 0 69 7 13

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 31 31 19 10 7 0 1 63 17 180843
2019 Transport Canada 27 33 20 12 8 0 1 60 19 3825
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 26 31 25 10 8 0 0 57 18 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 23 23 32 15 7 0 0 46 22 13

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 27 15 8 7 1 1 69 16 180767
2019 Transport Canada 45 27 13 8 6 0 1 73 14 3822
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 47 30 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 33 51 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 12

Question 74k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 180372
2019 Transport Canada 31 32 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 3815
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 36 34 21 5 3 0 0 70 9 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 31 30 24 7 7 0 0 61 15 13

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 24 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 180439
2019 Transport Canada 53 25 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 3817
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 49 28 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 231
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 41 50 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 71 13 5 2 2 1 6 90 5 180422
2019 Transport Canada 72 12 5 2 2 1 6 90 4 3818
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 73 11 5 4 2 0 6 89 6 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 67 17 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 70 12 6 4 4 1 2 85 8 180981
2019 Transport Canada 71 12 5 4 5 1 2 86 8 3833
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 79 10 3 2 2 1 2 92 5 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 77 8 0 0 7 0 7 92 8 13

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 56 26 10 4 3 0 1 84 6 180466
2019 Transport Canada 55 26 11 4 3 0 1 83 6 3818
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 56 29 9 2 2 0 1 87 4 234
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 68 24 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 13

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 59 19 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 180189
2019 Transport Canada 61 18 9 5 5 0 1 80 11 3817
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 60 23 9 3 5 0 1 84 7 230
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 58 12 5 2 1 0 22 90 4 179719
2019 Transport Canada 56 12 5 2 1 0 24 90 4 3797
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 58 12 6 1 0 0 22 91 2 231
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 55 28 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 11

Question 74r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 66 18 7 2 1 0 5 89 4 180276
2019 Transport Canada 65 20 7 2 1 0 3 89 3 3815
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 64 23 8 2 0 0 3 90 2 232
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 68 14 6 4 5 0 3 85 9 180902
2019 Transport Canada 73 15 5 2 2 0 3 90 5 3827
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 79 12 2 2 2 0 2 94 4 232
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 53 27 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 180485
2019 Transport Canada 53 27 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 3827
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 52 28 11 2 4 0 2 83 6 233
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 58 33 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 34 33 12 4 0 0 50 17 181789
2019 Transport Canada 16 37 32 11 4 0 0 52 15 3845
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 13 36 37 11 2 0 0 49 13 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 38 31 17 15 0 0 0 68 15 13

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 18 38 23 11 0 0 34 29 180286
2019 Transport Canada 9 17 38 24 12 0 0 36 26 3808
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 8 19 42 21 10 0 0 31 27 232
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 16 15 24 23 22 0 0 45 31 13
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 25 32 20 10 10 2 1 26 74 181161
2019 Transport Canada 23 31 21 11 11 2 1 23 77 3837
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 23 28 19 15 13 1 1 23 77 235
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 47 31 7 7 7 0 0 47 53 13

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 59 41 130118
2019 Transport Canada 62 38 2880
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 65 35 178

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 44 56 128011
2019 Transport Canada 35 65 2843
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 33 67 176

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 18 14 9 10 1 7 65 20 179367
2019 Transport Canada 40 17 14 10 11 1 7 62 23 3804
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 31 18 14 17 15 0 5 52 33 232
2019 Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance 39 15 15 22 8 0 0 54 31 13

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 23 18 17 20 2 7 39 41 128151
2019 Transport Canada 8 19 18 18 28 2 7 29 50 2847
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 5 19 12 21 36 2 6 26 61 177

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 16 17 19 31 2 9 25 56 128150
2019 Transport Canada 5 12 16 18 36 3 11 20 62 2846
2019 Policy - National Capital Region 3 10 12 18 39 2 16 16 70 177
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