2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 102. In which province or territory do you work?

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 National Capital Region 41 39 9 7 4 0 0 80 12 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 29 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 11
2018 National Capital Region 38 42 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 32 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 35 43 10 7 6 0 0 78 12 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 62 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 44 34 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 41 23 0 6 0 0 71 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 42 35 13 5 4 1 0 78 9 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 47 30 9 7 7 1 0 77 14 322
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 62 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 55 28 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 6 23 7 0 0 0 71 7 11
2018 National Capital Region 57 30 10 2 1 0 0 86 4 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 33 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 32 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 46 36 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 6 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 47 36 11 4 3 0 0 83 6 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 33 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 50 32 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 50 27 13 5 3 2 0 78 9 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 41 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 40 34 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 38 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 48 23 15 6 6 1 0 72 12 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 National Capital Region 49 28 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 41 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 39 35 14 9 2 0 0 74 12 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 49 24 14 6 6 0 0 73 12 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 53 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 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 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 National Capital Region 40 21 20 8 7 4 0 64 16 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 19 28 6 6 0 0 60 12 11
2018 National Capital Region 35 20 25 11 7 1 0 56 19 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 33 0 0 5 7 0 94 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 38 20 14 10 10 7 1 63 22 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 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 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 National Capital Region 45 25 15 3 3 0 9 77 7 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 41 0 0 0 0 23 100 0 11

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 National Capital Region 53 21 11 4 5 4 3 79 9 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 57 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 50 29 9 4 4 2 2 83 8 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 60 23 4 5 5 1 1 85 11 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 National Capital Region 52 29 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 35 6 0 13 0 0 82 13 11
2018 National Capital Region 44 37 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 19 21 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 56 24 8 5 6 1 1 81 11 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 56 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 55 25 9 5 4 0 1 81 9 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 29 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 11
2018 National Capital Region 52 27 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 27 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 63 20 7 6 5 0 0 83 10 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 31 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 43 29 12 7 3 5 0 76 11 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 64 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 37 34 13 7 2 6 0 76 10 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 43 27 10 8 6 6 0 75 15 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 63 0 6 0 17 0 93 7 13

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 National Capital Region 41 30 11 10 5 3 0 74 15 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 76 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 32 34 15 10 6 3 0 68 16 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 41 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 42 25 13 8 8 3 0 70 17 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 62 0 6 0 9 0 94 6 13

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 National Capital Region 31 31 16 9 7 5 0 66 17 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 47 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 11
2018 National Capital Region 24 31 19 14 7 5 0 58 21 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 32 19 12 0 0 0 69 12 15
2017 National Capital Region 35 22 17 10 9 7 0 62 20 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 50 15 0 6 10 0 77 7 12

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 National Capital Region 28 35 15 13 7 1 0 64 20 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 53 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 11
2018 National Capital Region 23 36 14 19 7 1 0 60 26 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 40 5 5 9 0 0 81 14 15
2017 National Capital Region 32 29 13 11 11 4 0 64 23 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 55 22 6 0 9 0 70 6 13
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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 National Capital Region 41 33 13 9 3 0 1 75 12 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 35 29 0 6 0 0 65 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 37 38 11 11 4 0 0 75 15 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 18 0 21 5 0 0 73 27 15
2017 National Capital Region 43 31 10 6 8 1 0 75 14 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 National Capital Region 45 38 9 5 2 0 1 83 8 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 12 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 36 39 13 7 4 0 1 76 11 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 5 7 16 11 0 0 67 27 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 31 8 11 4 0 0 77 15 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 60 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 National Capital Region 43 31 11 6 6 0 3 76 13 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 35 23 6 6 0 0 65 12 11
2018 National Capital Region 43 36 11 5 3 1 2 81 8 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 22 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 15
2017 National Capital Region 47 26 9 6 7 1 5 78 13 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 71 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 National Capital Region 41 38 7 9 2 0 3 82 11 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 39 41 7 10 3 0 2 81 12 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 19 7 13 6 0 0 73 19 14
2017 National Capital Region 45 34 6 9 5 0 1 80 13 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 42 8 0 0 0 7 92 0 13

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 National Capital Region 36 33 14 7 6 3 0 72 14 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 35 6 7 6 23 0 76 16 11
2018 National Capital Region 29 37 13 11 6 3 1 69 17 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 18 12 12 14 7 0 59 28 15
2017 National Capital Region 42 20 10 10 8 9 1 69 21 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 53 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 National Capital Region 28 24 12 12 14 6 4 57 29 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 12 6 28 13 23 0 39 53 11
2018 National Capital Region 20 30 14 16 13 3 3 53 31 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 26 19 10 14 7 7 49 29 15
2017 National Capital Region 24 21 12 14 18 3 8 51 35 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 43 0 0 16 10 16 79 21 12

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 National Capital Region 59 20 7 5 3 1 5 84 8 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 24 12 0 0 23 0 84 0 11

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 National Capital Region 61 7 8 5 3 2 14 80 10 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 0 12 0 7 12 0 78 7 11

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 National Capital Region 60 16 8 4 3 3 7 83 8 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11

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 National Capital Region 57 17 7 7 3 2 7 81 11 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 12 6 7 0 0 0 88 7 11

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 National Capital Region 66 8 9 4 2 5 6 83 7 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 12 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 11

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 National Capital Region 67 11 9 2 2 2 8 87 4 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11

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 National Capital Region 76 5 3 2 2 4 9 92 4 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 0 6 28 0 0 0 66 28 11

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 National Capital Region 81 3 1 2 0 2 11 97 2 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 6 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 11

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 National Capital Region 41 33 14 8 4 0 0 75 12 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 19 0 29 0 0 0 71 29 11
2018 National Capital Region 42 34 11 7 5 0 1 77 12 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 24 21 0 9 0 0 70 9 15
2017 National Capital Region 47 30 9 8 5 0 1 77 13 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 55 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 13

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 National Capital Region 45 25 20 6 3 0 1 70 9 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 40 34 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 21 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 49 28 10 6 5 1 1 78 12 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 63 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 13

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 National Capital Region 43 38 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 13 23 6 0 0 0 71 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 42 37 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 14
2017 National Capital Region 48 31 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 77 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 National Capital Region 32 40 13 7 3 5 0 76 10 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 35 23 12 0 0 0 66 12 11
2018 National Capital Region 30 39 15 8 3 4 1 73 11 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 50 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 38 31 13 7 6 5 1 73 13 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 66 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 13

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 National Capital Region 58 28 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 12 23 6 0 0 0 71 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 53 28 10 4 3 1 1 82 8 277
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 28 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 15
2017 National Capital Region 55 30 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 43 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 57 25 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 340
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 48 27 14 6 4 0 0 75 10 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 38 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 49 32 10 3 1 0 5 85 4 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 27 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 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 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 National Capital Region 67 14 4 3 7 2 3 84 11 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 41 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 11
2017 National Capital Region 61 18 4 5 3 2 7 87 8 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 32 0 9 0 0 9 91 9 13

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 National Capital Region 36 26 38 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 12 47 11
2018 National Capital Region 29 32 38 284
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 45 25 15
2017 National Capital Region 34 32 34 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 67 14 13

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 National Capital Region 9 18 55 6 10 3 115
2018 National Capital Region 8 11 62 10 6 4 86
2017 National Capital Region 7 8 55 3 17 10 111
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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 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 National Capital Region 57 32 9 0 1 0 0 90 2 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 61 32 6 1 1 0 0 93 2 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 32 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 57 29 8 3 2 0 0 87 6 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 54 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 13

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 National Capital Region 44 39 10 6 1 1 0 84 6 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 59 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 40 39 14 4 2 1 1 80 6 284
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 35 12 5 0 9 0 81 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 31 13 5 3 2 0 78 8 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 59 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 8 14 31 25 18 1 4 45 22 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 41 19 12 29 0 0 41 41 11
2018 National Capital Region 7 19 31 27 15 0 2 42 26 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 6 22 51 9 7 0 64 12 15
2017 National Capital Region 6 20 25 19 21 2 7 44 28 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 8 23 44 16 0 0 60 16 13

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 National Capital Region 6 9 21 30 28 4 2 61 17 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 25 6 57 0 6 67 7 11
2018 National Capital Region 7 18 23 29 20 3 1 50 26 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 18 42 7 17 9 0 27 27 14
2017 National Capital Region 8 10 22 22 24 2 11 54 21 321
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 35 24 16 8 9 47 11 13

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 National Capital Region 6 14 27 23 24 2 4 50 21 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 13 12 12 51 0 6 67 20 11
2018 National Capital Region 8 15 32 21 17 4 3 41 25 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 14 44 19 9 9 0 30 21 15
2017 National Capital Region 10 12 24 21 21 2 9 47 25 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 42 18 0 23 9 27 10 13

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 National Capital Region 4 9 23 29 31 0 4 63 13 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 23 24 45 0 8 75 0 10
2018 National Capital Region 3 6 33 31 25 1 2 57 9 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 26 51 14 9 0 71 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 2 7 31 28 21 2 9 55 10 322
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 8 33 20 40 0 0 59 8 13

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 National Capital Region 7 16 21 27 22 1 6 53 25 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 23 25 12 35 0 0 47 28 11
2018 National Capital Region 9 21 24 24 18 2 3 44 31 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 24 39 19 17 0 0 37 24 15
2017 National Capital Region 7 14 22 16 27 2 12 50 24 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 8 12 45 28 0 7 78 8 13

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 National Capital Region 8 12 26 28 19 4 4 51 21 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 23 24 12 35 0 6 50 24 11
2018 National Capital Region 12 20 23 23 15 4 3 41 34 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 14 22 23 29 0 0 53 25 15
2017 National Capital Region 8 9 22 22 26 3 10 55 19 322
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 15 35 26 0 15 72 11 13

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 National Capital Region 6 13 23 34 20 2 2 56 19 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 14 13 0 55 0 6 58 28 10
2018 National Capital Region 9 13 34 21 17 4 2 41 23 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 43 40 9 9 0 53 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 8 10 27 19 24 3 10 48 21 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 6 37 15 24 9 9 48 7 13

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 National Capital Region 5 11 25 27 27 2 3 57 17 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 6 47 7 34 0 6 43 7 11

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 National Capital Region 30 34 16 12 5 3 0 66 17 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 68 0 26 0 0 0 74 26 10

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 National Capital Region 55 25 6 10 2 2 0 82 13 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 47 23 7 0 0 0 71 7 11
2018 National Capital Region 51 30 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15
2017 National Capital Region 58 22 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 46 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 13

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 National Capital Region 63 29 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 6 29 7 0 0 0 65 7 11
2018 National Capital Region 60 31 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 60 25 5 7 1 0 1 86 9 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 National Capital Region 53 32 10 5 1 0 0 85 5 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 29 29 7 0 0 0 65 7 11
2018 National Capital Region 51 33 10 3 1 1 1 85 5 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 National Capital Region 48 36 9 3 2 2 0 87 5 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 58 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 43 40 10 3 2 2 0 85 4 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 21 12 0 0 7 5 86 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 52 29 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 51 17 0 0 9 0 81 0 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 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 National Capital Region 49 29 12 4 1 4 1 82 6 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 23 6 34 0 0 0 59 34 11
2018 National Capital Region 41 33 13 2 3 8 1 80 5 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 14 5 5 0 0 5 89 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 21 13 4 5 7 6 75 10 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 64 12 0 0 9 0 86 0 13

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 National Capital Region 63 28 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 13 28 0 6 0 0 66 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 55 34 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 National Capital Region 58 28 7 3 3 0 1 87 6 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

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 National Capital Region 39 23 14 8 2 9 5 72 12 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 6 6 13 0 23 0 76 16 11
2018 National Capital Region 29 31 17 10 3 6 4 67 14 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 33 32 7 0 0 0 61 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 40 23 12 9 7 5 5 70 17 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 61 0 0 0 9 9 100 0 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 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 National Capital Region 38 32 15 6 4 2 3 75 10 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 53 6 0 23 0 0 71 23 11
2018 National Capital Region 37 35 10 9 5 4 0 75 14 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 27 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 27 12 8 4 3 1 75 13 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 55 0 9 0 9 8 90 10 13

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 National Capital Region 37 39 15 5 3 1 0 77 7 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 53 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 30 40 19 6 2 2 0 72 8 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 15

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 National Capital Region 26 18 19 9 6 14 8 56 20 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 6 23 12 6 35 0 38 28 11
2018 National Capital Region 21 21 18 10 9 17 3 53 24 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 31 19 14 0 14 9 57 18 15
2017 National Capital Region 27 18 14 7 11 13 9 59 23 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 23 27 9 0 26 0 52 12 13

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 National Capital Region 61 31 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 13 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 11
2017 National Capital Region 59 33 2 4 2 0 0 92 5 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 44 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 National Capital Region 60 27 3 6 2 0 1 89 9 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 62 27 3 6 2 0 1 89 8 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 National Capital Region 61 28 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 19 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 63 27 5 3 1 0 1 90 4 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 26 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 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 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 National Capital Region 70 16 5 5 2 0 1 88 7 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 65 21 5 6 3 0 1 87 9 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 42 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 13

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 National Capital Region 75 14 4 3 2 0 1 90 6 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 67 17 5 5 1 0 5 88 7 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 33 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 13

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 National Capital Region 86 9 2 0 2 0 2 96 2 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 National Capital Region 80 12 1 1 1 0 5 96 2 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 33 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 Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 65 21 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11

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 National Capital Region 39 37 9 5 2 2 7 82 8 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 46 23 0 0 0 6 76 0 11

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 National Capital Region 57 20 8 2 1 7 6 88 3 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 34 0 0 6 0 6 93 7 11

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 National Capital Region 7 93 346
2018 National Capital Region 9 91 282

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 32 68 28
2018 National Capital Region 50 50 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 58 42 28
2018 National Capital Region 49 51 26

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 28
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 26

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
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 45 55 28
2018 National Capital Region 36 64 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 55 45 28
2018 National Capital Region 55 45 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 48 52 28
2018 National Capital Region 43 57 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 33 67 28
2018 National Capital Region 61 39 26

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 National Capital Region 38 62 28
2018 National Capital Region 44 56 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 52 48 28
2018 National Capital Region 69 31 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 38 62 28
2018 National Capital Region 31 69 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 28
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 32 68 28
2018 National Capital Region 34 66 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 26 74 28
2018 National Capital Region 27 73 26

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 National Capital Region 65 35 28
2018 National Capital Region 54 46 26

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 National Capital Region 25 75 28

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 National Capital Region 0 100 28
2018 National Capital Region 21 79 26

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 National Capital Region 16 84 28

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 National Capital Region 32 68 28

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 26

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
2018 National Capital Region 28 72 26

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
2018 National Capital Region 26 74 23

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
2018 National Capital Region 22 78 23

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
2018 National Capital Region 42 58 23

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
2018 National Capital Region 57 43 23

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
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 23

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 National Capital Region 12 88 345

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 National Capital Region 20 11 13 4 3 36 14 62 13 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 34 6 7 6 35 0 71 19 11
2018 National Capital Region 20 14 16 4 4 35 8 60 13 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 19 20 0 0 26 7 71 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 23 10 12 5 5 32 14 60 19 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 41 8 6 0 17 15 80 8 13

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 National Capital Region 34 26 16 4 3 17 2 73 8 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 41 6 7 6 23 0 76 16 11
2018 National Capital Region 30 29 18 4 4 15 1 70 9 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 21 26 0 0 7 0 72 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 34 20 14 5 5 18 2 69 13 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 54 0 0 0 8 24 100 0 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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 5 95 345
2018 National Capital Region 5 95 284
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 24 76 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 76 24 18

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 23 77 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 24 76 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 33 67 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 24 76 18

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 National Capital Region 38 62 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 24 76 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 24 76 18

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 National Capital Region 37 63 18

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 National Capital Region 43 57 18

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 National Capital Region 10 90 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 10

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 National Capital Region 22 10 16 2 1 35 13 62 7 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 47 6 0 6 35 0 81 9 11
2018 National Capital Region 21 12 16 2 2 40 8 63 7 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 5 14 0 0 31 20 71 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 22 7 12 2 2 41 13 64 9 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 53 19 0 0 6 16 76 0 12

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 National Capital Region 36 20 20 3 1 16 3 70 4 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 53 6 0 6 23 0 84 8 11
2018 National Capital Region 32 26 20 2 1 18 1 71 4 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 11 21 0 0 21 6 71 0 14
2017 National Capital Region 42 20 11 3 2 20 1 79 6 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 53 9 0 0 0 15 89 0 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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 17 83 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 47 11
2017 National Capital Region 18 82 324

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 85 15 57
2017 National Capital Region 88 12 50

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 National Capital Region 50 16 16 10 0 6 2 72 11 47
2017 National Capital Region 61 27 1 7 2 0 2 90 9 43
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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 National Capital Region 62 21 8 2 4 1 1 85 7 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 29 7 0 29 0 0 65 29 11
2018 National Capital Region 58 26 8 3 3 2 1 86 6 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 66 16 8 3 3 2 0 85 7 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 30 7 0 0 9 0 92 0 13

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 National Capital Region 30 45 13 6 0 5 1 80 6 83

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 National Capital Region 36 35 14 6 4 5 1 75 10 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 30 45 12 6 3 4 0 78 9 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 35 0 5 0 7 5 94 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 27 36 16 6 4 11 0 71 11 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 43 9 8 0 8 0 82 9 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 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 National Capital Region 40 30 15 7 4 4 0 73 11 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 37 0 6 0 23 0 92 8 11
2018 National Capital Region 28 42 14 9 3 2 1 72 13 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 21 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 30 36 14 10 7 2 0 68 18 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 70 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 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 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 National Capital Region 49 27 11 6 6 0 1 77 12 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 29 12 0 18 0 0 70 18 11
2018 National Capital Region 41 27 17 5 8 0 2 70 13 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 28 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 37 24 20 6 11 0 2 62 18 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 20 14 0 9 9 17 69 12 13

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 moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 30 31 22 9 6 0 1 62 16 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 51 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 22 28 22 15 11 0 1 51 27 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 21 12 14 14 0 0 60 28 15
2017 National Capital Region 28 33 22 12 4 0 1 61 17 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 24 21 16 0 0 16 55 20 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 44 29 15 7 4 0 2 74 11 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 32 32 22 8 6 0 1 64 14 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 23 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 37 34 17 9 2 0 1 72 11 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 12 9 26 0 0 16 58 31 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 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 National Capital Region 33 26 21 12 7 0 1 60 19 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 19 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 22 24 21 18 14 1 1 47 32 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 11 6 28 12 0 0 54 40 15
2017 National Capital Region 35 29 15 11 7 0 2 65 19 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 18 9 16 0 0 16 69 20 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 62 16 10 2 2 1 7 85 4 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 6 41 0 0 0 6 57 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 48 24 14 4 3 1 5 77 8 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 21 12 9 7 0 0 72 17 14
2017 National Capital Region 54 24 8 4 1 0 9 86 5 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 15 0 8 0 0 32 88 12 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 49 23 14 6 5 0 3 75 11 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 53 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 39 28 16 7 6 1 3 69 14 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 45 11 35 0 0 0 54 35 15
2017 National Capital Region 40 32 17 7 2 0 2 73 10 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 25 6 9 0 8 26 79 13 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 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 National Capital Region 40 31 19 4 2 1 3 74 6 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 25 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 38 32 16 8 4 1 1 71 13 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 19 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 44 27 15 7 4 0 3 74 11 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 54 0 6 0 0 26 93 7 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 39 33 11 10 5 0 2 74 15 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 25 7 6 0 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 32 31 19 11 5 1 1 64 17 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 47 6 5 0 0 7 88 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 40 26 18 9 4 0 2 67 14 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 12 32 8 0 0 38 35 13 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 45 28 10 9 5 1 3 75 14 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 24 13 6 0 0 0 82 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 36 33 16 8 5 1 1 70 14 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 41 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 24 14 10 5 0 2 70 16 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 15 17 6 9 0 32 53 22 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 54 21 12 5 4 0 3 78 9 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 12 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 52 27 10 4 4 0 2 82 8 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 41 30 18 5 4 1 2 73 9 276
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 21 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 15
2017 National Capital Region 55 22 11 7 2 0 2 79 9 321
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 18 15 6 8 0 24 62 18 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 74 13 5 1 2 2 3 91 3 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 12 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 66 19 7 4 2 1 2 87 6 276
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 15 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 66 22 6 1 3 0 2 90 4 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 9 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 83 5 2 2 2 1 5 94 4 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 79 9 4 1 1 2 4 94 2 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 93 0 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 79 6 6 1 1 1 6 91 3 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 74 10 6 1 1 1 6 91 3 277
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 81 7 3 2 2 1 2 92 5 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 9 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 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 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 National Capital Region 62 24 6 2 2 0 4 90 4 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 65 23 6 3 1 0 2 90 4 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 66 18 9 2 2 0 3 86 5 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 6 9 0 0 16 83 10 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 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 National Capital Region 64 12 12 4 3 0 4 79 8 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 87 7 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 58 21 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 16 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 68 14 8 4 5 0 2 83 9 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 16 0 9 0 0 17 89 11 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 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 National Capital Region 62 8 6 1 0 0 24 91 1 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 0 6 0 0 0 12 93 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 55 11 5 1 1 1 26 91 3 276
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 9 5 0 0 0 26 93 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 61 8 6 2 0 0 22 89 3 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 7 0 0 0 0 51 100 0 13

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 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 National Capital Region 75 11 6 1 1 1 6 92 2 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 70 15 6 1 1 0 6 92 2 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 21 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2017 National Capital Region 75 14 4 2 1 1 4 93 3 322
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 14 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 74 12 7 0 3 0 3 89 3 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 81 5 4 2 3 1 4 91 5 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 86 6 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 15
2017 National Capital Region 73 15 4 3 2 0 3 91 5 324
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 0 9 9 9 0 22 66 23 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 56 24 12 4 1 0 3 83 4 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 52 28 14 2 1 0 3 82 3 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 25 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2017 National Capital Region 61 23 11 3 0 0 2 85 4 323
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 13 0 9 0 0 16 90 10 13

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 29 35 24 9 2 1 0 65 11 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 47 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 19 35 31 12 2 0 0 54 14 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 20 46 12 0 0 0 42 12 14
2017 National Capital Region 17 34 36 9 3 0 1 52 12 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 49 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 8 9 35 27 19 1 1 47 17 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 13 25 0 37 0 0 37 37 10
2018 National Capital Region 6 16 37 26 14 0 0 40 22 277
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 12 55 12 21 0 0 33 12 15
2017 National Capital Region 5 12 30 36 15 0 1 51 18 322
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 32 35 33 0 0 68 0 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 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 National Capital Region 49 30 10 4 3 4 1 51 49 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 12 0 12 0 23 0 69 31 11
2018 National Capital Region 49 28 9 4 6 3 1 51 49 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 30 12 12 0 0 0 46 54 15
2017 National Capital Region 45 21 16 5 9 4 1 47 53 325
2017 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 23 12 0 9 0 0 56 44 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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 45 55 176

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 National Capital Region 68 32 176
2018 National Capital Region 68 32 132

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 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 National Capital Region 44 13 15 8 7 0 13 66 17 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 18 0 6 6 23 0 85 15 11
2018 National Capital Region 48 12 15 10 8 1 6 65 19 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 6 12 5 0 0 30 76 8 15

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 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 National Capital Region 34 20 15 10 6 1 15 64 19 173
2018 National Capital Region 36 23 12 12 11 2 5 63 24 132
2017 National Capital Region 27 24 14 11 14 1 9 56 28 169

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 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 National Capital Region 16 17 8 9 19 1 29 48 40 174
2018 National Capital Region 11 16 10 9 22 3 29 39 46 131
2017 National Capital Region 12 10 11 12 28 2 25 30 54 169
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