2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of National Defence by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	48	5	12	3	0	80	15	11368
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	55	6	15	2	0	78	17	238
2020	Bisexual	29	46	6	14	5	1	75	18	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	34	53	1	4	7	0	87	11	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	43	7	16	5	0	72	21	1816

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	70	21	4	2	1	1	92	4	11342
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	22	3	3	0	1	93	4	237
2020	Bisexual	73	18	4	1	2	1	92	4	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	88	10	0	0	2	0	98	2	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	64	24	6	3	2	1	89	5	1803

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	39	9	10	3	0	78	13	11357
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	39	12	11	3	0	74	14	238
2020	Bisexual	40	36	9	10	5	1	77	14	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	41	36	10	9	4	0	77	13	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	36	11	13	5	1	71	18	1810
2019	Heterosexual	40	37	7	10	5	0	77	15	10623
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	30	12	10	6	0	72	16	209
2019	Bisexual	42	34	5	13	4	0	77	18	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	29	41	10	17	2	0	70	20	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	37	10	13	5	0	71	19	2103

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	38	12	12	5	0	1	71	17	11336
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	37	15	14	3	0	1	67	17	237
2020	Bisexual	24	41	11	18	6	0	0	65	23	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	34	32	3	19	11	0	0	66	31	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	35	15	15	7	0	1	63	22	1802
2019	Heterosexual	29	40	12	13	6	0	0	69	19	10610
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	33	6	14	13	1	0	67	27	210
2019	Bisexual	27	34	13	16	9	0	0	61	26	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	20	45	12	14	9	0	0	66	22	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	37	14	16	9	0	0	60	26	2094
2018	Heterosexual	27	42	11	13	7	0	1	69	19	8387
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	40	15	20	4	0	1	61	24	168
2018	Bisexual	22	36	13	19	10	0	0	58	29	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	10	48	12	19	10	0	0	59	29	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	39	14	16	9	0	1	60	26	1578

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	37	9	7	3	0	81	10	11308
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	44	9	8	1	0	82	9	234
2020	Bisexual	44	33	11	9	2	0	77	11	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	45	38	3	9	6	0	83	14	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	36	11	10	5	1	73	15	1794
2019	Heterosexual	43	38	8	7	3	0	82	10	10572
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	31	11	7	5	0	77	12	206
2019	Bisexual	44	33	8	8	6	0	77	14	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	40	36	10	8	5	0	77	14	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	37	13	10	5	0	72	15	2092

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	31	10	6	4	0	0	79	11	11334
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	30	14	6	3	0	1	78	8	237
2020	Bisexual	46	32	10	7	5	0	0	78	12	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	47	31	7	9	6	0	0	78	14	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	31	14	9	6	0	1	70	16	1802
2019	Heterosexual	46	32	10	6	4	0	0	79	10	10605
2019	Gay or lesbian	47	32	9	6	6	0	1	79	12	210
2019	Bisexual	50	29	8	6	6	1	0	79	13	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	37	45	13	5	0	0	0	82	5	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	31	13	8	6	0	0	72	15	2097
2018	Heterosexual	43	34	12	7	4	0	0	77	11	8368
2018	Gay or lesbian	40	32	13	7	6	0	2	74	13	168
2018	Bisexual	38	39	13	4	6	0	0	77	10	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	28	35	15	13	7	0	1	65	21	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	32	16	8	7	1	1	69	15	1575

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	39	11	7	4	0	78	11	11360
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	35	19	5	5	0	71	10	239
2020	Bisexual	34	38	12	10	6	0	71	16	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	34	33	21	6	6	0	67	12	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	35	16	10	6	0	67	16	1805
2019	Heterosexual	38	39	12	7	5	0	76	12	10631
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	36	11	11	5	0	73	16	208
2019	Bisexual	34	40	9	10	7	0	74	17	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	27	31	31	9	1	1	59	10	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	38	15	9	6	0	70	15	2106
2018	Heterosexual	36	41	11	7	5	0	76	12	8333
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	36	18	9	4	0	69	13	168
2018	Bisexual	32	44	11	7	4	0	77	12	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	27	55	8	5	4	0	82	10	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	40	14	9	7	0	69	16	1568

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	36	16	11	8	0	65	19	11366
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	34	17	12	7	0	64	19	238
2020	Bisexual	29	32	15	15	9	0	61	24	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	25	35	14	11	15	0	60	25	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	30	19	15	13	0	53	28	1811
2019	Heterosexual	25	35	18	13	9	0	61	22	10627
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	30	22	13	10	0	55	23	210
2019	Bisexual	30	34	15	13	8	0	64	21	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	23	43	17	14	4	0	65	18	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	31	20	14	13	0	52	28	2104
2018	Heterosexual	23	33	19	12	12	0	56	24	8365
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	29	23	16	9	0	53	25	168
2018	Bisexual	21	31	28	9	11	0	51	20	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	19	34	21	16	10	0	53	25	60
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	29	20	14	17	1	49	31	1578

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	42	12	10	4	0	74	14	11308
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	39	16	12	4	0	69	16	238
2020	Bisexual	27	41	14	12	5	0	68	17	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	26	42	7	16	9	0	68	25	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	38	16	13	7	0	65	19	1808
2019	Heterosexual	28	43	14	11	5	0	71	16	10591
2019	Gay or lesbian	30	36	14	13	8	0	66	20	209
2019	Bisexual	29	39	13	13	6	0	68	18	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	31	34	16	10	8	0	65	18	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	40	14	14	7	0	64	22	2100
2018	Heterosexual	28	39	15	11	7	0	67	18	8380
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	33	17	18	8	0	57	26	167
2018	Bisexual	20	43	16	14	6	1	64	20	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	28	43	15	11	4	0	70	15	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	37	19	13	9	0	60	22	1569

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	38	9	4	2	0	84	6	11323
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	37	9	5	1	0	85	6	238
2020	Bisexual	40	39	11	6	4	0	79	10	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	49	35	9	3	4	0	84	7	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	36	12	7	4	0	77	11	1804
2019	Heterosexual	42	40	10	5	3	0	82	8	10593
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	43	7	8	4	0	80	12	210
2019	Bisexual	42	35	12	6	4	0	77	10	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	42	39	9	8	2	0	81	10	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	37	13	7	4	0	76	11	2095
2018	Heterosexual	44	41	9	4	2	0	85	6	8420
2018	Gay or lesbian	38	44	11	4	3	0	82	7	169
2018	Bisexual	40	45	11	1	2	0	85	4	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	48	37	10	3	2	0	85	5	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	40	12	6	4	1	78	10	1579

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	36	13	10	7	70	16	11345
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	37	19	6	5	71	11	237
2020	Bisexual	31	34	16	10	10	65	19	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	31	30	17	9	14	61	22	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	33	16	15	10	59	25	1803
2019	Heterosexual	31	37	14	10	7	68	17	10610
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	31	18	10	9	63	19	210
2019	Bisexual	36	31	12	11	9	68	20	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	24	33	21	17	5	57	22	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	33	18	12	12	59	23	2102
2018	Heterosexual	29	38	14	11	8	67	19	8399
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	33	21	15	4	60	19	168
2018	Bisexual	24	35	21	13	6	60	19	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	36	32	20	8	3	68	11	60
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	34	18	12	12	58	24	1571

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	31	8	2	1	89	4	11277
2020	Gay or lesbian	56	30	10	2	2	86	4	235
2020	Bisexual	48	33	12	4	3	81	7	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	50	33	13	1	3	82	4	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	30	11	4	2	83	6	1800
2019	Heterosexual	56	32	8	2	2	88	4	10572
2019	Gay or lesbian	52	30	8	6	4	82	10	208
2019	Bisexual	45	37	9	6	3	81	9	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	44	35	13	7	1	79	8	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	32	11	3	3	83	6	2085
2018	Heterosexual	56	32	8	3	1	88	4	8360
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	35	11	3	4	82	7	168
2018	Bisexual	46	38	13	2	0	84	3	133
2018	Another sexual orientation	37	46	12	4	1	83	6	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	34	11	3	3	83	6	1561

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	38	12	9	6	0	72	15	11313
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	39	15	10	3	0	73	12	237
2020	Bisexual	30	36	13	13	8	0	66	21	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	26	45	13	8	7	0	72	16	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	36	16	12	10	0	62	22	1799
2019	Heterosexual	31	39	13	10	7	0	70	17	10590
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	36	12	12	8	1	67	21	208
2019	Bisexual	38	28	16	10	8	0	66	18	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	17	44	14	19	6	0	61	26	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	36	15	13	10	0	62	23	2096
2018	Heterosexual	28	39	14	11	8	0	67	19	8393
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	40	16	8	10	0	66	18	169
2018	Bisexual	31	26	26	12	5	0	57	16	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	24	52	6	12	6	0	76	19	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	37	16	12	12	0	61	24	1569

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	34	14	8	5	73	13	11347
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	33	17	8	3	72	11	237
2020	Bisexual	35	32	17	9	7	67	16	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	39	32	16	3	10	71	13	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	31	18	11	10	61	21	1807
2019	Heterosexual	34	35	15	9	6	70	15	10611
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	32	17	11	7	65	18	210
2019	Bisexual	42	22	16	10	9	64	19	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	27	39	15	15	5	65	20	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	31	18	10	11	62	21	2100
2018	Heterosexual	32	34	16	10	8	66	17	8372
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	28	16	12	10	62	22	169
2018	Bisexual	28	42	16	6	7	70	13	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	22	50	11	10	7	72	17	60
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	32	19	10	11	59	21	1575

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	40	13	9	4	0	74	13	11286
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	40	17	8	2	1	72	10	235
2020	Bisexual	31	37	14	12	5	1	69	17	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	29	40	15	7	7	1	70	15	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	32	19	13	7	0	61	20	1805
2019	Heterosexual	31	40	14	10	5	0	71	15	10526
2019	Gay or lesbian	30	37	16	11	6	0	67	17	209
2019	Bisexual	27	41	15	10	7	0	69	17	192
2019	Another sexual orientation	26	41	17	14	2	0	67	16	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	35	17	13	8	0	62	21	2078
2018	Heterosexual	30	35	16	11	7	0	66	19	8384
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	32	18	11	10	0	61	21	166
2018	Bisexual	25	39	19	10	7	0	64	17	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	22	50	13	6	9	0	72	15	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	33	18	13	11	0	58	24	1573

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	36	9	5	2	84	7	11349
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	35	11	5	3	81	8	238
2020	Bisexual	41	37	11	6	5	79	10	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	45	36	9	4	6	81	10	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	36	14	7	3	76	10	1811
2019	Heterosexual	46	38	10	4	3	83	7	10629
2019	Gay or lesbian	41	39	10	6	5	80	10	208
2019	Bisexual	40	39	10	5	5	80	10	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	36	43	16	5	0	78	5	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	37	13	5	4	77	9	2103
2018	Heterosexual	44	37	11	5	3	81	8	8402
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	37	11	12	2	75	15	169
2018	Bisexual	46	32	15	5	2	78	7	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	40	39	17	1	3	79	4	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	37	14	7	4	75	11	1577

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	33	15	7	5	0	73	12	11295
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	34	15	5	4	0	76	9	237
2020	Bisexual	41	31	15	9	4	0	73	12	226
2020	Another sexual orientation	43	21	19	6	6	6	68	12	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	33	19	8	5	1	68	14	1800
2019	Heterosexual	41	32	16	6	4	1	73	11	10505
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	25	19	5	5	1	71	10	208
2019	Bisexual	48	33	10	4	4	0	81	9	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	47	31	14	1	4	3	80	5	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	32	19	6	5	1	68	12	2088
2018	Heterosexual	39	32	16	7	5	1	72	12	8459
2018	Gay or lesbian	40	26	23	5	5	1	67	10	165
2018	Bisexual	49	23	18	7	3	0	72	10	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	36	31	20	7	6	0	67	13	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	31	17	9	6	1	68	15	1591

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	25	36	20	8	0	1	29	35	11361
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	27	33	20	9	0	0	29	38	238
2020	Bisexual	14	25	36	18	5	1	1	23	40	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	13	24	33	21	7	2	1	29	38	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	27	34	18	6	1	1	24	42	1810
2019	Heterosexual	10	27	35	19	8	1	1	27	37	10626
2019	Gay or lesbian	15	29	28	20	5	0	2	26	45	209
2019	Bisexual	9	27	34	21	8	0	1	29	36	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	7	24	30	23	14	0	2	37	32	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	27	35	15	8	1	2	24	41	2100
2018	Heterosexual	10	27	34	19	8	1	1	28	38	8449
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	24	35	15	8	1	3	24	39	168
2018	Bisexual	12	20	33	19	13	2	2	33	33	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	13	22	37	26	3	0	0	28	35	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	26	35	15	7	1	2	23	41	1585

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	18	27	28	17	1	1	45	27	11307
2020	Gay or lesbian	7	16	27	33	16	0	0	49	23	237
2020	Bisexual	11	16	27	31	14	1	0	45	27	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	12	17	29	32	10	0	2	42	29	58
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	20	29	24	12	2	1	38	33	1799
2019	Heterosexual	11	20	28	24	14	1	1	39	32	10598
2019	Gay or lesbian	13	24	30	17	11	3	2	29	39	207
2019	Bisexual	11	23	17	28	20	0	1	48	34	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	17	26	23	12	19	2	1	31	44	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	21	29	20	13	2	2	34	36	2094
2018	Heterosexual	12	21	28	22	14	2	1	37	35	8415
2018	Gay or lesbian	12	18	33	20	13	2	2	35	31	167
2018	Bisexual	15	20	25	17	19	3	1	38	36	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	17	20	27	23	9	1	1	33	39	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	21	27	20	12	2	2	33	39	1581

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	24	31	17	9	1	1	27	42	11315
2020	Gay or lesbian	16	27	29	16	10	0	1	27	43	238
2020	Bisexual	14	24	30	20	10	2	1	31	38	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	23	16	28	20	12	0	2	32	39	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	25	29	16	8	2	2	25	46	1801
2019	Heterosexual	20	27	28	14	8	1	1	23	48	10611
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	25	28	14	5	1	1	20	51	207
2019	Bisexual	18	24	35	12	8	1	2	20	43	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	29	18	36	4	12	0	2	16	48	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	27	28	13	8	2	2	21	49	2093
2018	Heterosexual	22	27	27	13	8	1	2	22	50	8423
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	26	24	11	8	2	2	21	54	166
2018	Bisexual	21	24	26	15	9	4	1	25	47	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	25	19	35	13	8	1	0	21	44	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	24	27	14	6	2	2	20	51	1582

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	12	30	34	17	0	1	52	18	11300
2020	Gay or lesbian	4	15	36	32	11	0	1	44	19	237
2020	Bisexual	6	11	29	34	18	0	2	53	17	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	4	14	19	41	23	0	0	63	18	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	13	33	31	12	1	2	45	21	1800
2019	Heterosexual	5	12	31	32	17	1	2	50	18	10571
2019	Gay or lesbian	7	10	34	30	17	1	2	48	17	209
2019	Bisexual	4	10	26	34	24	1	2	59	14	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	7	12	22	29	27	0	3	57	20	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	14	32	30	15	1	2	46	21	2089
2018	Heterosexual	6	15	32	31	15	1	2	47	21	8392
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	19	26	25	14	2	4	42	31	166
2018	Bisexual	4	16	26	29	20	2	1	52	21	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	5	18	30	33	7	3	3	43	25	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	13	33	29	12	1	3	43	22	1582

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	20	28	23	13	1	1	36	35	11332
2020	Gay or lesbian	13	21	32	20	13	1	1	33	34	238
2020	Bisexual	13	21	19	24	19	1	2	45	36	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	12	18	39	21	10	0	0	32	30	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	21	29	20	10	1	1	31	40	1809
2019	Heterosexual	16	22	29	19	13	1	2	32	38	10607
2019	Gay or lesbian	18	26	25	16	14	1	1	30	44	210
2019	Bisexual	17	16	18	26	20	1	2	48	34	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	21	25	17	18	18	0	2	36	47	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	23	29	16	10	1	2	27	44	2101
2018	Heterosexual	18	25	26	17	11	1	2	29	44	8439
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	31	24	12	11	2	2	24	51	168
2018	Bisexual	14	20	28	21	14	3	0	36	36	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	24	19	25	21	7	1	3	30	44	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	25	26	14	9	1	2	24	49	1580

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	16	25	28	19	2	2	48	26	11305
2020	Gay or lesbian	8	21	27	22	18	2	2	42	30	236
2020	Bisexual	13	13	19	24	26	2	3	52	28	226
2020	Another sexual orientation	3	22	19	37	18	2	0	56	25	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	17	23	25	16	2	3	43	32	1801
2019	Heterosexual	12	19	26	23	16	2	2	40	32	10592
2019	Gay or lesbian	15	26	25	16	14	1	2	31	43	206
2019	Bisexual	16	14	24	20	22	3	1	44	31	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	9	24	28	26	12	0	2	39	33	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	20	26	21	13	2	3	36	37	2089
2018	Heterosexual	13	20	26	23	15	2	2	39	34	8406
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	21	25	23	7	2	4	32	41	168
2018	Bisexual	13	22	21	15	23	4	3	40	37	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	12	25	19	24	16	3	1	41	39	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	20	25	22	13	2	3	36	37	1580

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	23	31	19	11	1	1	31	38	11316
2020	Gay or lesbian	16	22	33	18	9	0	2	27	40	235
2020	Bisexual	17	15	31	23	12	1	0	36	33	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	19	15	30	18	15	3	0	34	35	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	22	30	16	9	3	2	27	42	1803
2019	Heterosexual	16	23	30	16	10	2	2	28	41	10595
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	24	31	13	4	2	3	18	50	210
2019	Bisexual	17	26	28	16	9	2	2	26	45	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	25	18	30	15	11	0	1	26	43	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	23	28	15	9	2	3	25	45	2088
2018	Heterosexual	19	25	29	15	9	2	2	24	45	8431
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	30	27	11	7	1	3	19	53	168
2018	Bisexual	19	24	35	11	9	2	1	20	44	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	22	16	41	12	5	1	1	18	39	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	23	29	13	8	2	3	22	47	1586

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	18	36	25	12	1	1	37	26	11340
2020	Gay or lesbian	7	24	38	23	7	0	2	30	32	236
2020	Bisexual	12	16	35	24	12	0	0	37	28	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	11	19	39	22	9	0	0	31	30	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	20	35	23	10	1	2	34	30	1812
2019	Heterosexual	9	18	33	25	13	1	2	38	28	10615
2019	Gay or lesbian	15	24	28	22	9	0	1	32	40	210
2019	Bisexual	13	23	36	16	11	0	1	28	36	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	11	14	37	25	12	0	1	38	25	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	19	33	22	11	1	2	34	31	2099

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My Work Unit

Question 19. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	34	19	11	8	3	2	61	19	11348
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	37	16	13	6	5	2	62	21	236
2020	Bisexual	20	30	19	14	10	5	3	54	26	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	11	46	10	20	4	8	1	63	26	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	29	22	12	13	4	2	50	26	1813
2019	Heterosexual	25	32	18	11	8	3	2	60	21	10613
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	30	19	12	11	2	1	57	24	210
2019	Bisexual	31	31	12	11	11	2	2	64	23	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	12	40	16	19	9	2	0	54	29	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	28	22	12	12	4	2	51	26	2103
2018	Heterosexual	19	34	21	11	11	3	2	55	23	8433
2018	Gay or lesbian	13	34	26	13	11	2	0	48	25	165
2018	Bisexual	14	33	24	13	10	4	2	50	24	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	19	30	19	12	11	6	3	53	25	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	28	23	14	13	4	1	47	29	1580

Question 20. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	31	10	10	7	1	73	17	11341
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	35	10	13	4	0	73	17	236
2020	Bisexual	39	26	12	14	9	0	65	23	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	28	38	11	15	9	0	66	23	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	26	15	14	12	1	59	25	1812
2019	Heterosexual	39	31	11	11	7	0	71	18	10604
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	23	11	10	11	1	67	21	209
2019	Bisexual	43	22	11	17	7	0	65	24	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	28	36	4	27	4	0	64	31	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	29	15	14	11	1	60	25	2102
2018	Heterosexual	34	33	11	12	10	0	67	22	8411
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	33	14	16	9	0	61	25	165
2018	Bisexual	32	33	14	14	7	0	65	21	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	34	30	12	15	8	1	65	23	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	29	15	14	13	1	58	27	1575

Question 21. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	35	8	7	3	0	0	81	11	11325
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	35	10	7	1	0	0	82	9	235
2020	Bisexual	43	30	12	10	5	0	0	73	15	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	37	42	10	11	0	0	0	79	11	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	35	12	10	6	0	0	72	16	1804
2019	Heterosexual	42	37	9	8	4	0	0	79	12	10595
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	25	10	15	7	0	0	68	22	210
2019	Bisexual	43	31	10	12	4	0	0	75	16	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	39	30	11	19	1	0	0	69	20	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	34	12	12	6	0	0	70	18	2103
2018	Heterosexual	37	40	10	8	5	0	0	77	12	8398
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	42	14	5	5	1	0	75	11	164
2018	Bisexual	34	36	15	10	5	0	1	70	15	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	29	45	13	4	6	3	0	76	11	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	36	16	10	6	0	0	67	16	1574

Question 22. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	39	12	6	3	1	0	79	9	11253
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	40	13	6	2	1	0	79	8	239
2020	Bisexual	39	39	14	4	4	0	0	78	8	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	31	48	14	6	2	0	0	79	7	59
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	37	17	8	5	1	1	69	14	1795
2019	Heterosexual	37	40	13	6	3	1	0	78	9	10614
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	32	19	6	6	0	0	69	12	210
2019	Bisexual	39	34	13	9	3	1	0	74	13	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	30	44	13	7	0	5	0	78	8	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	37	17	7	6	1	0	69	13	2101
2018	Heterosexual	33	41	14	6	4	1	0	75	11	8419
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	39	20	2	5	0	0	72	7	165
2018	Bisexual	28	43	19	5	5	0	1	71	10	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	26	36	26	4	4	3	0	65	9	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	38	21	7	6	2	0	65	14	1574

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	26	12	4	4	5	3	79	9	11319
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	25	16	3	2	5	2	77	5	238
2020	Bisexual	44	27	12	5	6	4	1	76	12	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	46	20	18	8	0	4	4	72	8	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	23	17	6	6	7	4	67	14	1804

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My 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	27	16	4	3	1	4	76	8	11348
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	26	18	5	3	0	4	73	8	238
2020	Bisexual	39	27	16	6	6	1	6	70	13	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	36	39	18	1	3	1	1	77	4	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	26	19	5	6	1	4	67	12	1811
2019	Heterosexual	40	29	18	4	4	1	4	73	8	10640
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	28	17	4	6	1	5	71	11	210
2019	Bisexual	38	29	15	7	6	1	5	71	13	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	33	31	24	10	1	0	2	64	11	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	26	23	6	5	2	4	64	11	2106

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	31	13	8	5	0	0	74	13	11341
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	33	13	10	6	0	0	71	16	235
2020	Bisexual	38	25	15	12	9	0	0	63	21	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	35	38	13	4	7	1	1	75	12	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	28	16	9	9	0	1	65	18	1810
2019	Heterosexual	37	32	15	8	6	0	1	70	15	10616
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	29	14	6	10	1	1	69	17	210
2019	Bisexual	35	31	14	12	8	0	1	66	19	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	35	28	22	9	6	0	0	63	15	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	29	18	10	8	1	0	64	18	2107
2018	Heterosexual	33	35	15	9	7	0	0	69	16	8402
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	31	21	9	5	0	1	65	14	164
2018	Bisexual	34	31	13	15	6	0	1	66	21	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	23	42	16	4	12	3	0	67	16	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	32	19	11	9	0	0	61	20	1581

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	26	15	5	5	1	2	74	11	11318
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	25	18	3	4	2	2	73	8	238
2020	Bisexual	47	18	20	5	8	1	1	66	14	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	36	40	12	5	4	1	1	79	9	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	22	19	7	9	1	2	64	16	1803

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	31	11	7	5	0	0	77	12	11340
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	33	13	5	4	0	1	78	9	238
2020	Bisexual	41	26	13	9	10	1	0	68	19	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	38	35	17	0	7	1	1	75	7	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	31	14	9	8	0	1	69	17	1810
2019	Heterosexual	41	32	12	9	6	0	0	74	14	10592
2019	Gay or lesbian	41	29	10	8	10	2	0	71	18	207
2019	Bisexual	42	28	15	8	7	0	1	70	15	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	28	50	15	2	5	0	0	78	8	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	32	12	12	8	1	1	67	20	2102
2018	Heterosexual	37	33	13	9	7	0	0	71	16	8369
2018	Gay or lesbian	35	29	22	6	7	0	1	65	13	164
2018	Bisexual	37	33	13	13	4	0	1	70	17	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	22	49	9	9	9	0	2	72	19	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	30	15	13	9	1	0	63	22	1577

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	53	11373
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	63	238
2020	Bisexual	53	47	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	56	44	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	54	1812

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	18	10	3	3	2	7	83	7	11370
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	18	7	3	2	4	8	86	6	237
2020	Bisexual	52	18	7	4	5	3	10	81	11	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	60	30	4	0	0	1	4	96	0	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	19	12	4	5	3	7	77	10	1811

Question 30. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	26	10	6	4	0	0	80	10	11372
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	25	11	7	5	0	0	78	12	237
2020	Bisexual	50	25	11	6	9	0	0	74	15	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	46	29	11	4	9	0	0	75	13	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	25	13	7	8	0	1	72	15	1813
2019	Heterosexual	46	30	11	7	5	0	0	77	12	10635
2019	Gay or lesbian	47	22	15	9	6	1	0	70	15	209
2019	Bisexual	49	25	10	6	9	0	0	75	15	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	39	25	18	10	7	0	0	65	17	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	26	14	9	7	0	0	69	16	2102
2018	Heterosexual	43	29	13	8	7	0	0	72	16	8387
2018	Gay or lesbian	39	28	18	6	8	0	2	68	14	165
2018	Bisexual	41	25	16	12	7	0	0	65	19	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	45	25	11	8	9	1	0	72	17	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	29	17	8	10	0	0	65	17	1575

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Senior Management

Question 31. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	30	14	8	7	4	0	71	15	11363
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	34	14	5	7	5	0	73	13	238
2020	Bisexual	33	30	14	9	7	6	0	68	17	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	26	37	19	7	1	10	0	70	9	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	26	18	11	9	6	1	59	21	1812
2019	Heterosexual	30	33	16	10	7	3	0	66	17	10587
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	30	13	11	11	3	1	64	23	209
2019	Bisexual	33	30	13	12	7	5	0	67	20	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	19	40	20	16	3	3	0	60	19	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	28	23	12	9	4	0	54	22	2103
2018	Heterosexual	28	32	17	11	8	3	0	62	20	8459
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	32	17	14	11	3	1	57	25	167
2018	Bisexual	26	33	19	13	7	3	0	60	20	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	25	28	18	16	9	3	0	55	26	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	29	21	12	12	5	0	53	25	1588

Question 32. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	31	15	10	9	1	0	66	19	11325
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	37	15	13	6	1	0	65	19	237
2020	Bisexual	33	30	13	14	9	1	0	63	24	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	24	41	13	12	7	1	0	67	20	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	27	18	14	11	2	0	55	26	1806
2019	Heterosexual	27	33	17	12	10	1	0	60	23	10567
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	26	19	15	9	1	0	55	25	209
2019	Bisexual	31	32	17	9	8	2	0	65	18	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	24	23	28	19	5	1	0	47	24	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	27	22	15	13	2	0	49	29	2103
2018	Heterosexual	25	31	18	14	12	1	0	56	26	8431
2018	Gay or lesbian	22	26	23	14	13	1	1	49	28	166
2018	Bisexual	24	36	14	16	7	2	0	61	24	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	30	31	21	5	14	0	0	60	19	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	27	21	15	17	2	0	46	32	1584

Question 33. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	32	19	13	10	2	0	57	23	11348
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	34	23	12	9	2	0	54	22	236
2020	Bisexual	19	35	16	14	13	3	0	55	28	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	13	37	23	10	12	4	0	53	22	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	27	22	17	12	4	0	47	29	1796
2019	Heterosexual	19	30	21	16	12	3	0	50	28	10560
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	26	19	20	11	3	0	48	32	210
2019	Bisexual	20	28	22	15	9	5	0	51	26	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	15	31	19	17	13	4	0	48	32	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	26	22	18	15	4	0	42	35	2095
2018	Heterosexual	16	30	21	17	13	3	0	47	31	8430
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	27	18	18	17	3	1	44	36	165
2018	Bisexual	18	30	22	16	12	3	0	50	28	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	21	35	17	12	15	1	0	56	27	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	22	24	19	19	4	0	37	39	1583

Question 34. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	33	16	16	12	1	0	56	28	11357
2020	Gay or lesbian	20	32	16	19	13	0	0	52	32	238
2020	Bisexual	20	30	12	21	16	1	0	51	37	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	15	32	22	14	16	1	0	47	31	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	28	17	19	16	3	0	47	36	1809
2019	Heterosexual	17	31	18	18	14	1	0	49	33	10572
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	21	20	22	15	1	0	42	38	210
2019	Bisexual	18	27	17	26	12	1	0	45	38	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	8	38	25	17	12	0	0	46	29	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	25	21	20	18	3	0	39	40	2098
2018	Heterosexual	15	30	19	19	16	2	0	45	36	8441
2018	Gay or lesbian	16	24	15	26	17	1	1	41	44	167
2018	Bisexual	18	27	11	25	16	2	0	46	42	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	21	27	10	23	18	1	0	48	42	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	23	20	20	23	2	0	35	44	1582

Question 35. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	22	14	8	7	11	5	66	17	11371
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	25	14	7	8	8	4	68	17	239
2020	Bisexual	33	20	12	6	10	15	5	66	19	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	31	25	12	10	7	14	2	66	20	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	21	15	7	6	15	6	65	17	1809
2019	Heterosexual	33	22	15	7	8	11	4	65	18	10627
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	23	16	5	8	5	4	69	14	209
2019	Bisexual	38	22	13	7	7	8	4	69	16	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	29	30	10	7	4	18	3	74	13	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	22	15	7	8	13	4	64	18	2110

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Question 36. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	40	17	9	4	1	69	13	11348
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	46	19	5	4	1	72	9	236
2020	Bisexual	26	42	14	11	4	1	69	16	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	22	47	10	15	6	0	69	20	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	35	21	12	6	2	59	19	1810
2019	Heterosexual	24	41	18	10	5	1	66	15	10632
2019	Gay or lesbian	24	39	23	9	4	1	64	14	210
2019	Bisexual	28	38	22	7	5	1	66	12	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	23	35	24	14	4	0	58	18	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	35	22	14	6	2	56	21	2106
2018	Heterosexual	22	40	19	12	6	1	63	18	8429
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	42	23	13	5	0	60	17	167
2018	Bisexual	19	42	24	8	5	1	62	14	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	31	37	13	8	11	0	69	18	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	33	23	15	11	1	50	27	1583

Question 37. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	35	22	17	8	1	53	25	11311
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	35	25	17	8	3	48	27	238
2020	Bisexual	13	36	22	18	10	1	50	28	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	13	41	26	12	9	0	54	21	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	30	23	21	11	2	44	32	1805
2019	Heterosexual	13	34	23	19	10	1	47	30	10597
2019	Gay or lesbian	13	26	24	20	14	3	40	35	210
2019	Bisexual	14	26	22	24	11	2	41	36	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	6	42	22	22	6	1	49	28	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	27	24	22	14	2	38	37	2094

Question 38. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	37	14	8	5	2	1	73	13	11351
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	37	10	12	4	1	0	74	16	238
2020	Bisexual	31	33	14	14	5	3	0	66	19	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	27	44	7	9	9	0	4	74	19	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	31	17	11	10	2	1	61	21	1812
2019	Heterosexual	30	38	15	9	6	2	1	69	15	10626
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	31	13	13	7	0	0	67	20	210
2019	Bisexual	30	31	9	20	8	2	0	62	28	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	19	39	17	13	8	3	0	60	22	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	34	18	12	8	3	0	60	21	2103
2018	Heterosexual	29	39	15	10	6	1	1	69	16	8427
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	41	12	9	8	2	1	70	18	167
2018	Bisexual	28	35	18	12	6	1	1	64	18	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	28	40	13	9	7	2	0	70	16	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	36	18	10	9	2	1	62	20	1580

Question 39. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	37	16	6	4	1	0	74	10	11333
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	40	14	6	4	0	0	76	10	238
2020	Bisexual	33	32	22	8	3	1	0	66	12	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	28	45	10	9	3	0	4	77	12	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	33	20	11	7	2	0	61	18	1801
2019	Heterosexual	30	38	19	8	5	1	0	68	13	10612
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	36	14	10	7	1	0	68	18	209
2019	Bisexual	30	35	18	12	5	0	0	66	17	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	23	43	19	15	0	0	0	66	15	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	33	24	9	7	2	0	59	16	2098
2018	Heterosexual	31	37	18	8	5	1	0	68	14	8415
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	41	15	10	5	1	1	70	15	168
2018	Bisexual	34	37	15	11	2	1	0	71	14	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	30	38	13	9	9	0	1	68	18	60
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	34	23	10	9	1	0	58	19	1580

Question 40. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	30	16	10	9	5	1	62	20	11340
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	30	20	11	8	4	0	59	20	238
2020	Bisexual	25	24	17	15	13	6	0	52	29	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	17	29	17	14	14	8	0	50	31	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	22	20	14	14	6	2	47	31	1809
2019	Heterosexual	23	29	19	11	11	6	1	56	24	10610
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	28	20	13	11	4	1	54	25	210
2019	Bisexual	25	23	14	17	14	7	1	52	34	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	12	27	25	28	6	1	0	39	35	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	23	22	14	15	6	1	45	32	2104
2018	Heterosexual	22	30	19	12	12	5	1	54	25	8425
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	30	18	16	12	5	0	51	29	167
2018	Bisexual	21	28	15	19	10	7	1	52	31	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	22	26	17	13	17	6	0	51	32	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	24	23	16	15	6	1	43	33	1578

Question 41. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	33	18	11	8	2	0	61	20	11339
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	34	20	13	9	1	1	58	22	238
2020	Bisexual	25	29	18	18	9	1	0	54	27	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	25	28	21	7	16	2	1	54	24	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	27	20	15	14	3	1	49	31	1803
2019	Heterosexual	23	33	18	13	11	2	0	57	25	10610
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	27	16	15	15	1	0	54	31	210
2019	Bisexual	26	33	15	12	11	1	0	60	24	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	18	29	14	16	21	1	0	48	38	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	28	19	16	16	2	1	48	33	2102
2018	Heterosexual	22	32	19	13	12	2	0	55	26	8419
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	29	24	16	8	2	1	51	24	168
2018	Bisexual	22	26	19	22	8	2	1	50	31	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	16	28	21	14	21	0	0	44	35	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	27	21	17	16	2	0	44	34	1579

Question 42. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	24	17	14	17	2	5	48	34	11356
2020	Gay or lesbian	18	21	22	15	18	2	6	41	35	238
2020	Bisexual	21	27	15	12	20	3	2	51	33	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	28	13	15	9	35	0	0	41	44	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	20	18	16	26	2	4	36	45	1810
2019	Heterosexual	18	25	17	15	20	2	4	46	37	10637
2019	Gay or lesbian	22	20	17	17	22	2	1	43	40	209
2019	Bisexual	24	26	17	11	15	1	6	54	28	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	9	37	15	13	25	1	0	47	38	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	21	18	16	26	2	4	37	45	2104
2018	Heterosexual	16	25	17	15	22	1	4	43	39	8428
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	19	18	15	24	2	4	39	42	167
2018	Bisexual	18	22	14	21	20	2	4	42	43	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	9	16	31	11	28	3	3	27	41	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	20	18	16	29	3	2	34	47	1582

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	20	10	4	2	1	3	83	7	11365
2020	Gay or lesbian	63	17	9	3	2	0	6	85	5	239
2020	Bisexual	51	31	9	4	3	0	2	84	7	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	56	25	4	7	4	0	3	84	12	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	22	11	5	4	1	6	78	10	1813
2019	Heterosexual	58	22	10	3	2	1	4	84	5	10620
2019	Gay or lesbian	55	23	10	2	4	0	5	82	7	209
2019	Bisexual	43	28	11	5	2	3	8	79	8	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	47	23	17	3	4	3	3	75	7	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	22	11	3	3	2	4	82	7	2104

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	23	15	6	4	1	3	74	11	11354
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	25	15	7	5	1	4	71	13	238
2020	Bisexual	40	24	16	11	6	1	2	66	18	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	40	25	6	19	7	0	3	67	27	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	23	15	9	7	1	4	67	17	1810
2019	Heterosexual	45	24	16	7	5	1	3	72	12	10606
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	23	17	8	10	1	6	63	19	210
2019	Bisexual	30	25	21	10	5	1	8	61	16	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	41	19	20	6	6	7	1	65	13	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	23	15	8	8	3	4	66	17	2097

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	9	5	2	2	2	3	90	5	11325
2020	Gay or lesbian	73	9	8	2	1	3	3	88	3	236
2020	Bisexual	74	12	5	1	4	2	2	89	6	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	68	14	4	5	0	5	3	90	5	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	11	7	4	5	4	5	83	9	1800
2019	Heterosexual	74	9	5	2	3	3	4	89	6	10557
2019	Gay or lesbian	68	10	7	6	2	2	4	84	9	210
2019	Bisexual	65	14	5	3	3	2	8	87	7	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	58	25	8	1	3	1	3	87	4	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	11	8	3	5	6	6	82	9	2091

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	11	5	2	1	2	6	91	3	11327
2020	Gay or lesbian	75	11	5	1	2	0	6	91	3	237
2020	Bisexual	68	14	7	4	1	1	5	87	5	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	61	23	3	6	0	4	3	90	7	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	66	11	6	3	3	4	8	86	7	1809
2019	Heterosexual	74	8	4	1	2	2	8	92	3	10552
2019	Gay or lesbian	67	12	4	2	4	1	11	90	6	209
2019	Bisexual	63	12	5	1	4	2	13	89	6	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	61	17	9	2	3	4	4	84	6	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	66	9	5	2	2	5	11	90	5	2093

Question 44. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	43	17	9	4	2	0	69	13	11347
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	45	22	8	2	2	2	66	10	235
2020	Bisexual	20	46	13	15	5	1	0	67	20	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	18	36	28	9	7	1	0	55	16	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	39	20	13	8	3	1	58	21	1812
2019	Heterosexual	21	43	18	10	5	3	0	66	15	10619
2019	Gay or lesbian	22	38	21	11	7	2	0	61	18	210
2019	Bisexual	19	42	15	10	8	6	0	64	20	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	9	50	15	24	1	1	0	60	25	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	37	21	13	8	3	1	57	22	2108
2018	Heterosexual	20	38	22	10	8	2	0	59	18	8427
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	37	25	7	10	1	1	57	17	168
2018	Bisexual	17	37	29	10	5	2	0	55	15	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	16	38	22	6	11	7	0	58	19	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	33	26	12	12	3	0	48	25	1579

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	38	14	7	3	1	0	76	10	11322
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	42	17	7	3	2	0	73	10	238
2020	Bisexual	30	40	20	7	3	1	0	70	10	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	22	44	17	11	4	2	0	67	16	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	35	19	9	6	3	1	64	16	1793
2019	Heterosexual	33	40	15	6	4	2	0	74	10	10587
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	39	13	12	4	0	0	71	16	209
2019	Bisexual	34	34	16	9	5	2	0	69	15	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	30	35	21	6	8	0	0	65	14	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	37	19	8	7	3	1	65	15	2096
2018	Heterosexual	37	39	15	5	3	1	0	77	9	8415
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	44	17	6	2	1	1	74	9	167
2018	Bisexual	34	38	20	5	2	2	0	72	7	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	25	45	16	4	9	1	0	71	13	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	37	19	8	6	2	0	67	14	1583

Question 46. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	34	16	4	3	3	1	77	7	11340
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	33	18	8	2	1	0	72	10	239
2020	Bisexual	27	41	15	9	4	3	0	70	14	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	32	34	9	11	6	9	0	72	18	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	31	21	6	5	5	1	65	12	1808
2019	Heterosexual	38	35	17	4	3	3	0	76	7	10587
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	37	17	5	4	1	0	73	9	208
2019	Bisexual	41	30	11	9	5	2	1	74	15	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	28	42	15	11	3	0	0	70	14	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	32	22	5	4	4	1	67	10	2095
2018	Heterosexual	38	37	16	4	3	2	0	77	7	8414
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	36	17	4	5	1	1	74	9	168
2018	Bisexual	36	33	18	7	2	4	1	73	9	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	34	36	20	4	3	3	0	72	8	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	33	23	5	5	4	1	66	10	1584

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	33	16	4	2	4	1	77	6	11359
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	39	15	6	2	5	0	75	9	237
2020	Bisexual	31	36	17	8	5	2	0	69	13	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	27	32	12	11	4	12	2	69	17	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	30	21	6	4	6	1	66	11	1807

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	31	11	4	3	2	1	81	8	11331
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	30	13	5	3	3	1	78	9	238
2020	Bisexual	42	36	10	6	5	1	0	79	11	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	33	47	4	7	6	1	2	82	14	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	29	18	7	6	4	2	68	14	1807

Question 49. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	33	7	4	2	0	0	86	7	11331
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	36	6	5	3	0	0	86	7	236
2020	Bisexual	51	30	10	7	2	0	0	81	9	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	33	47	10	5	6	0	0	79	10	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	33	14	8	5	0	0	73	13	1807
2019	Heterosexual	47	36	10	5	3	0	0	82	8	10607
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	33	9	7	2	0	0	82	9	210
2019	Bisexual	50	34	7	3	5	0	0	84	9	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	33	43	13	3	8	0	0	76	11	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	36	13	6	6	1	0	74	12	2102
2018	Heterosexual	45	37	10	5	4	0	0	82	9	8410
2018	Gay or lesbian	38	43	13	2	2	0	1	82	4	168
2018	Bisexual	40	44	11	5	0	0	0	84	5	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	42	39	8	7	4	0	0	81	11	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	38	14	6	6	0	0	73	13	1581

Question 50. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	33	13	7	5	0	0	75	12	11329
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	29	17	11	4	0	0	68	15	239
2020	Bisexual	39	30	14	11	6	0	0	69	17	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	21	50	12	13	3	1	0	72	16	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	29	19	12	9	1	0	61	20	1808
2019	Heterosexual	38	33	15	8	6	0	0	72	13	10593
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	24	17	9	7	0	0	67	16	209
2019	Bisexual	41	30	10	10	9	0	0	71	19	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	23	38	22	10	7	0	0	61	17	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	31	19	10	10	1	0	61	20	2100
2018	Heterosexual	36	32	17	8	6	0	0	69	14	8414
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	36	19	10	6	0	1	64	16	169
2018	Bisexual	31	37	14	12	5	2	0	69	17	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	41	28	17	5	8	2	0	70	13	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	30	22	11	10	1	0	57	21	1586

Question 51. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	35	13	7	5	0	0	75	12	11285
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	34	14	9	5	0	0	72	13	238
2020	Bisexual	38	35	11	14	3	0	0	72	17	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	24	47	12	10	7	0	0	71	17	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	30	19	12	8	0	0	61	20	1798
2019	Heterosexual	36	35	14	9	5	0	0	72	14	10555
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	32	15	9	7	0	0	69	16	208
2019	Bisexual	35	39	11	8	9	0	0	73	16	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	25	37	21	10	7	0	0	62	17	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	33	19	11	9	1	0	61	20	2093
2018	Heterosexual	34	34	16	9	6	0	0	69	15	8381
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	36	19	9	6	0	1	66	15	168
2018	Bisexual	30	38	16	13	2	1	0	68	16	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	26	44	15	6	8	0	0	70	14	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	32	22	11	9	0	0	58	20	1580

Question 52. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	25	16	9	6	2	0	68	15	11353
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	21	20	8	8	2	2	62	17	238
2020	Bisexual	36	20	21	11	10	2	0	58	21	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	29	28	18	6	12	8	0	62	19	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	24	20	12	10	3	1	56	24	1806
2019	Heterosexual	36	26	17	10	8	2	0	64	19	10620
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	18	14	14	13	2	0	58	27	210
2019	Bisexual	35	18	21	14	9	3	0	54	24	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	18	25	23	23	9	0	3	44	32	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	25	20	11	11	4	1	56	24	2102
2018	Heterosexual	35	25	19	10	8	2	0	62	19	8423
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	21	27	12	8	2	1	51	21	168
2018	Bisexual	31	29	13	14	10	2	2	62	24	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	26	27	23	8	15	2	0	54	23	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	27	21	10	11	3	0	55	22	1584

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	47	31	11382
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	47	30	239
2020	Bisexual	23	45	32	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	31	39	30	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	38	40	1815
2019	Heterosexual	24	45	31	10650
2019	Gay or lesbian	24	40	36	210
2019	Bisexual	30	39	31	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	31	36	34	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	36	38	2107
2018	Heterosexual	24	45	31	8468
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	38	37	167
2018	Bisexual	30	35	35	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	33	44	23	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	36	39	1587

Question 54. 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
2020	Heterosexual	33	31	23	4	4	6	2625
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	36	34	10	0	6	64
2020	Bisexual	8	33	28	10	2	18	60
2020	Another sexual orientation	5	34	48	10	0	3	21
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	29	26	5	3	11	437
2019	Heterosexual	27	30	24	5	9	6	2646
2019	Gay or lesbian	15	36	26	7	9	7	54
2019	Bisexual	4	32	33	10	18	3	64
2019	Another sexual orientation	15	20	22	0	35	8	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	23	30	6	6	9	563
2018	Heterosexual	29	28	24	5	7	6	2098
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	34	32	10	7	6	45
2018	Bisexual	13	34	31	1	10	12	45
2018	Another sexual orientation	35	25	17	4	12	8	19
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	22	31	7	6	8	399

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Harassment

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

Question 55. 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
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	11374
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	86	239
2020	Bisexual	22	78	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	16	84	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	83	1806
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	10620
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	80	208
2019	Bisexual	28	72	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	19	81	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	82	2100
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	8463
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	81	165
2018	Bisexual	26	74	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	16	84	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	1576

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	52	1183
2020	Bisexual	47	53	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	51	289
2019	Heterosexual	52	48	1330
2019	Bisexual	54	46	54
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	48	341
2018	Heterosexual	49	51	1220
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	37	27
2018	Bisexual	63	37	35
2018	Another sexual orientation	43	57	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	52	266

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	39	1183
2020	Bisexual	50	50	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	38	289
2019	Heterosexual	60	40	1330
2019	Gay or lesbian	62	38	39
2019	Bisexual	56	44	54
2019	Another sexual orientation	58	42	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	40	341
2018	Heterosexual	62	38	1220
2018	Gay or lesbian	41	59	27
2018	Bisexual	56	44	35
2018	Another sexual orientation	66	34	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	65	35	266

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	1183
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	33
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	91	289
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	1330
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	77	39
2019	Bisexual	21	79	54
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	341
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	1220
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	92	266

Question 56d. 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
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	33
2020	Bisexual	0	100	45
2019	Heterosexual	1	99	1330
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	341
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	27
2018	Bisexual	0	100	35

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	1183
2020	Bisexual	16	84	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	90	289
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	1330
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	90	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	91	341
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	1220
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	266

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	3	97	1183
2019	Heterosexual	4	96	1330
2019	Gay or lesbian	14	86	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	95	341
2018	Heterosexual	3	97	1220
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	96	266

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	96	1183
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	96	289
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	1330
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	341
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	1220
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	93	266

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	62	1183
2020	Bisexual	24	76	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	63	289
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	1307
2019	Bisexual	41	59	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	59	338
2018	Heterosexual	41	59	1220
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	56	27
2018	Bisexual	43	57	35
2018	Another sexual orientation	53	47	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	58	264

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	58	1183
2020	Bisexual	33	67	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	55	289
2019	Heterosexual	39	61	1307
2019	Bisexual	35	65	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	57	338
2018	Heterosexual	44	56	1220
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	76	27
2018	Bisexual	33	67	35
2018	Another sexual orientation	61	39	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	56	264

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	54	1183
2020	Bisexual	39	61	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	51	289
2019	Heterosexual	46	54	1307
2019	Gay or lesbian	62	38	38
2019	Bisexual	49	51	53
2019	Another sexual orientation	42	58	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	50	338
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	1220
2018	Bisexual	33	67	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	53	264

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	56	1183
2020	Bisexual	41	59	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	58	289
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	1307
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	57	38
2019	Bisexual	56	44	53
2019	Another sexual orientation	36	64	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	58	338
2018	Heterosexual	41	59	1220
2018	Bisexual	48	52	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	59	264

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	1183
2020	Bisexual	40	60	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	57	289
2019	Heterosexual	31	69	1307
2019	Bisexual	40	60	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	67	338
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	1220
2018	Bisexual	35	65	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	62	264

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	48	1183
2020	Bisexual	59	41	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	44	289
2019	Heterosexual	57	43	1307
2019	Bisexual	60	40	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	44	338
2018	Heterosexual	56	44	1220
2018	Gay or lesbian	66	34	27
2018	Bisexual	64	36	35
2018	Another sexual orientation	38	62	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	51	264

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	1183
2020	Bisexual	40	60	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	61	289
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	1307
2019	Bisexual	42	58	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	62	338
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	1220
2018	Bisexual	30	70	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	63	264

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	2	98	1183
2020	Bisexual	0	100	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	96	289
2019	Heterosexual	2	98	1307
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	38
2019	Bisexual	0	100	53
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	95	338
2018	Heterosexual	3	97	1220
2018	Prefer not to answer	2	98	264

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	1183
2020	Bisexual	15	85	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	90	289
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	1307
2019	Bisexual	22	78	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	91	338
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	1220
2018	Bisexual	27	73	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	91	264

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	85	1183
2020	Bisexual	11	89	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	79	289
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	1307
2019	Gay or lesbian	14	86	38
2019	Bisexual	20	80	53
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	85	338
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	1220
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	81	264

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	51	1183
2020	Bisexual	49	51	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	50	289
2019	Heterosexual	48	52	1307
2019	Gay or lesbian	46	54	38
2019	Bisexual	48	52	53
2019	Another sexual orientation	52	48	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	46	338
2018	Heterosexual	49	51	1220
2018	Bisexual	44	56	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	51	264

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	74	1183
2020	Bisexual	22	78	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	73	289
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	1307
2019	Bisexual	35	65	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	71	338
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	1220
2018	Bisexual	38	62	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	65	264

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	84	1183
2020	Bisexual	14	86	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	81	289
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	1307
2019	Bisexual	14	86	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	79	338
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	1220
2018	Bisexual	13	87	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	84	264

Question 58a. 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
2020	Heterosexual	54	46	1184
2020	Bisexual	72	28	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	48	289
2019	Heterosexual	53	47	1298
2019	Bisexual	58	42	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	47	336
2018	Heterosexual	47	53	1222
2018	Bisexual	53	47	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	55	45	266

Question 58b. 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
2020	Heterosexual	26	74	1184
2020	Bisexual	41	59	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	72	289
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	1298
2019	Bisexual	39	61	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	75	336
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	1222
2018	Bisexual	28	72	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	73	266

Question 58c. 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
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	1184
2020	Bisexual	10	90	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	86	289
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	1298
2019	Gay or lesbian	12	88	37
2019	Bisexual	16	84	53
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	336
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	1222
2018	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	266

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	74	1184
2020	Bisexual	18	82	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	70	289
2019	Heterosexual	23	77	1298
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	75	37
2019	Bisexual	29	71	53
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	74	336
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	1222
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	79	27
2018	Bisexual	32	68	35
2018	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	73	266

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	1184
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	289
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	1298
2019	Gay or lesbian	12	88	37
2019	Bisexual	12	88	53
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	87	336
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	1222
2018	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	86	266

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	88	1184
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	289
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	1298
2019	Bisexual	16	84	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	89	336
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	1222
2018	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	85	266

Question 58g. 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
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	1184
2020	Bisexual	23	77	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	89	289
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	1298
2019	Bisexual	21	79	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	89	336
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	1222
2018	Bisexual	25	75	35
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	85	266

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	1184
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	289
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	1298
2019	Bisexual	12	88	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	87	336
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	1222
2018	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	266

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	77	1184
2020	Bisexual	13	87	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	80	289
2019	Heterosexual	25	75	1298
2019	Gay or lesbian	18	82	37
2019	Bisexual	29	71	53
2019	Another sexual orientation	53	47	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	74	336
2018	Heterosexual	26	74	1222
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	81	27
2018	Bisexual	16	84	35
2018	Another sexual orientation	46	54	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	78	266

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	88	256
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	1155
2019	Bisexual	13	87	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	299
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	1095
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	230

Question 59b. 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
2020	Heterosexual	16	84	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	83	256
2019	Heterosexual	21	79	1155
2019	Bisexual	17	83	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	84	299
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	1095
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	74	25
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	88	230

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	91	256
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	1155
2019	Bisexual	12	88	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	93	299
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	1095
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	94	230

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	96	256
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	1155
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	95	299
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	1095
2018	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	93	230

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	256
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	1155
2019	Bisexual	15	85	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	85	299
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	1095
2018	Bisexual	18	82	32
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	230

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	92	256
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	1155
2019	Bisexual	10	90	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	299
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	1095
2018	Bisexual	0	100	32
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	230

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	93	256
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	1155
2019	Bisexual	17	83	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	299
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	1095
2018	Bisexual	18	82	32
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	91	230

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	88	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	256
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	1155
2019	Bisexual	19	81	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	87	299
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	1095
2018	Bisexual	22	78	32
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	230

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	256
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	1155
2019	Bisexual	17	83	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	299
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	1095
2018	Bisexual	13	87	32
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	86	230

Question 59j. 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
2020	Heterosexual	29	71	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	68	256
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	1155
2019	Bisexual	32	68	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	67	299
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	1095
2018	Bisexual	34	66	32
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	73	230

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	89	256
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	1155
2019	Bisexual	14	86	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	87	299
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	1095
2018	Bisexual	22	78	32
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	91	230

Question 59l. 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
2020	Heterosexual	43	57	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	55	256
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	1155
2019	Bisexual	40	60	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	54	299
2018	Heterosexual	44	56	1095
2018	Bisexual	50	50	32
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	53	230

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	2	98	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	95	256
2019	Heterosexual	2	98	1155
2019	Prefer not to answer	3	97	299
2018	Heterosexual	2	98	1095
2018	Bisexual	0	100	32
2018	Prefer not to answer	3	97	230

Question 59n. 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
2020	Heterosexual	57	43	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	43	256
2019	Heterosexual	54	46	1155
2019	Bisexual	57	43	45
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	42	299
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	1095
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	45	25
2018	Bisexual	48	52	32
2018	Another sexual orientation	53	47	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	64	36	230

Question 59o. 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
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	95	256
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	1155
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	95	299
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	1095
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	25
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	94	230

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	1051
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	256
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	1155
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	85	299
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	1095
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	79	25
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	230

Question 60. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	24	18	7	6	16	4	61	17	11352
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	24	20	9	5	19	4	56	19	237
2020	Bisexual	15	25	21	9	10	16	3	50	24	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	13	30	6	10	9	30	3	64	27	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	17	23	10	10	17	4	45	25	1808
2019	Heterosexual	21	24	20	8	8	16	4	56	20	10632
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	21	21	8	9	16	3	54	21	210
2019	Bisexual	18	18	16	12	11	19	6	48	31	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	15	26	19	17	11	8	4	47	31	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	20	23	9	12	16	4	45	26	2102
2018	Heterosexual	21	25	21	8	9	14	3	55	20	8438
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	22	24	12	10	15	2	44	27	168
2018	Bisexual	14	24	14	13	10	20	5	50	31	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	15	24	22	12	8	18	1	48	25	60
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	20	28	8	10	15	3	42	23	1572

Question 61. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	32	14	6	4	4	0	75	10	11345
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	32	20	4	4	4	1	70	8	238
2020	Bisexual	30	34	17	7	8	4	0	67	15	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	29	37	7	6	7	14	0	76	15	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	28	19	8	7	6	1	62	17	1809
2019	Heterosexual	37	33	15	7	5	4	0	73	12	10625
2019	Gay or lesbian	35	27	19	7	6	5	1	66	14	210
2019	Bisexual	33	28	16	11	7	5	0	64	19	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	30	40	15	10	4	1	0	71	15	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	30	19	7	9	5	1	63	17	2100
2018	Heterosexual	34	33	16	7	6	3	0	70	13	8438
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	37	16	11	4	3	0	67	16	168
2018	Bisexual	29	30	15	12	8	5	1	62	22	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	23	49	15	4	2	7	0	77	7	60
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	30	24	7	8	4	0	59	16	1573

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Discrimination

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

Question 62. 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
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	11363
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	95	239
2020	Bisexual	11	89	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	10	90	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	90	1805
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	10598
2019	Gay or lesbian	12	88	210
2019	Bisexual	14	86	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	17	83	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	2094
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	8439
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	89	167
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	91	1582

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	653
2020	Bisexual	41	59	24
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	62	173
2019	Heterosexual	41	59	636
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	64	197
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	550
2018	Gay or lesbian	62	38	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	61	138

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	74	26	653
2020	Bisexual	72	28	24
2020	Prefer not to answer	74	26	173
2019	Heterosexual	72	28	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	31	24
2019	Bisexual	69	31	24
2019	Another sexual orientation	64	36	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	75	25	197
2018	Heterosexual	78	22	550
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	56	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	71	29	138

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	653
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	96	173
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	636
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	96	197
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	550
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	93	138

Question 63d. 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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Gay or lesbian	100	12
2020	Bisexual	100	24
2019	Another sexual orientation	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	197
2018	Gay or lesbian	100	17

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	653
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	90	173
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	636
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	197
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	550
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	91	138

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	96	653
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	97	173
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	636
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	197
2018	Heterosexual	3	97	550
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	95	138

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	653
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	89	173
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	636
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	89	197
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	550
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	86	138

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	81	653
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	82	173
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	622
2019	Bisexual	15	85	25
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	79	192
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	552
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	85	137

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	85	653
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	81	173
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	622
2019	Bisexual	15	85	25
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	82	192
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	551
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	137

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	88	653
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	91	173
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	622
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	192
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	551
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	137

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	95	653
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	93	173
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	622
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	91	192
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	551
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	93	137

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	76	653
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	68	173
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	622
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	81	24
2019	Bisexual	39	61	25
2019	Another sexual orientation	43	57	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	71	192
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	551
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	69	137

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	75	653
2020	Bisexual	32	68	24
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	67	173
2019	Heterosexual	28	72	622
2019	Bisexual	41	59	25
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	71	192
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	551
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	55	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	70	137

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	96	173
2019	Heterosexual	1	99	622
2019	Bisexual	25	75	25
2019	Prefer not to answer	3	97	192
2018	Heterosexual	1	99	551
2018	Gay or lesbian	58	42	17

Question 64h. 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
2020	Heterosexual	1	99	653
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	96	192
2018	Heterosexual	1	99	551
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	96	137

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	653
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	93	173
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	622
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	192
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	551
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	88	137

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	84	653
2020	Bisexual	39	61	24
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	83	173
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	622
2019	Bisexual	23	77	25
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	192
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	551
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	81	137

Question 64k. 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
2020	Heterosexual	1	99	653
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2019	Heterosexual	1	99	622
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	24
2019	Bisexual	0	100	25
2018	Heterosexual	1	99	551
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	17

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	653
2020	Bisexual	19	81	24
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	82	173
2019	Heterosexual	18	82	622
2019	Bisexual	24	76	25
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	83	192
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	551
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	82	137

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Bisexual	0	100	24
2019	Heterosexual	1	99	622
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	24
2019	Bisexual	0	100	25
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	192
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	137

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	72	653
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	77	173
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	622
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	77	24
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	76	192
2018	Heterosexual	26	74	551
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	72	137

Question 65a. 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
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	653
2020	Bisexual	44	56	24
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	66	173
2019	Heterosexual	35	65	617
2019	Bisexual	47	53	24
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	72	190
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	549
2018	Gay or lesbian	39	61	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	74	137

Question 65b. 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
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	653
2020	Bisexual	28	72	24
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	83	173
2019	Heterosexual	18	82	617
2019	Bisexual	30	70	24
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	87	190
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	549
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	137

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	95	653
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	92	173
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	617
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	94	190
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	549
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	95	137

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	653
2020	Bisexual	27	73	24
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	77	173
2019	Heterosexual	20	80	617
2019	Bisexual	27	73	24
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	83	190
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	549
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	86	137

Question 65e. 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
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	653
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	93	173
2019	Heterosexual	4	96	617
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	96	190
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	549
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	93	137

Question 65f. 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
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	653
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	95	173
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	617
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	94	190
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	549
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	137

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	653
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	95	173
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	617
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	81	24
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	91	190
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	549
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	94	137

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	653
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	88	173
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	617
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	190
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	549
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	137

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	56	653
2020	Bisexual	29	71	24
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	54	173
2019	Heterosexual	45	55	617
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	49	190
2018	Heterosexual	47	53	550
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	51	137

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	598
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	96	161
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	538
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	95	164
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	498
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	94	124

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	84	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	83	161
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	538
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	164
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	498
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	86	124

Question 66c. 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
2020	Heterosexual	5	95	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	97	161
2019	Heterosexual	3	97	538
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	95	164
2018	Heterosexual	3	97	498

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	3	97	598
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	97	161
2019	Heterosexual	4	96	538
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	95	164
2018	Heterosexual	2	98	498
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	96	124

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	95	598
2019	Heterosexual	4	96	538
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	96	164
2018	Heterosexual	3	97	498
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	124

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	95	598
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	93	161
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	538
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	96	164
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	498
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	95	124

Question 66g. 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
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	93	161
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	538
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	94	164
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	498
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	92	124

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	85	161
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	538
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	164
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	498
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	86	124

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	84	161
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	538
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	91	164
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	498
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	124

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	73	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	69	161
2019	Heterosexual	22	78	538
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	80	164
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	498
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	73	124

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	91	161
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	538
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	164
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	498
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	88	124

Question 66l. 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
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	49	161
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	538
2019	Another sexual orientation	57	43	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	57	164
2018	Heterosexual	41	59	499
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	57	124

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	2	98	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	96	161
2019	Heterosexual	1	99	538
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	3	97	498
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	93	124

Question 66n. 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
2020	Heterosexual	64	36	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	63	37	161
2019	Heterosexual	62	38	538
2019	Another sexual orientation	58	42	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	47	164
2018	Heterosexual	70	30	498
2018	Gay or lesbian	52	48	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	57	43	124

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	96	598
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	95	161
2019	Heterosexual	2	98	538
2019	Another sexual orientation	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	96	164
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	498
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	16
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	95	124

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	598
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	161
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	538
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	85	164
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	498
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	124

Question 67. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	24	20	4	3	19	4	65	9	11346
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	24	21	5	3	20	3	62	11	237
2020	Bisexual	20	28	22	5	4	18	3	62	11	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	15	24	12	10	6	30	3	59	23	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	17	26	6	6	21	4	50	15	1808
2019	Heterosexual	24	21	23	4	4	19	5	59	11	10636
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	24	24	5	7	19	2	55	15	209
2019	Bisexual	23	21	16	12	6	16	6	56	24	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	17	27	19	19	6	6	6	50	28	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	18	28	5	6	20	4	47	16	2103
2018	Heterosexual	22	24	24	4	4	18	3	59	10	8438
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	26	28	6	5	19	3	50	14	163
2018	Bisexual	16	21	23	6	3	28	3	54	13	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	19	25	20	7	4	21	3	58	15	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	18	33	5	5	20	3	45	13	1578

Question 68. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	32	16	4	3	5	1	76	7	11331
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	36	15	5	3	6	0	76	8	236
2020	Bisexual	35	33	17	6	4	4	1	72	10	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	29	34	14	9	4	10	0	69	14	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	27	22	6	5	8	2	63	12	1812
2019	Heterosexual	39	30	17	4	3	6	1	74	8	10623
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	30	20	4	5	5	1	70	9	210
2019	Bisexual	36	26	16	10	6	4	1	66	18	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	26	34	18	17	3	3	0	61	20	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	27	22	5	6	9	1	63	12	2092
2018	Heterosexual	35	32	19	4	4	5	1	72	8	8427
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	38	21	7	2	3	0	68	10	164
2018	Bisexual	27	31	26	6	3	7	0	62	10	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	34	40	10	3	4	8	1	82	7	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	28	27	5	5	7	1	60	11	1578

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

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	2	9	20	19	39	8	1	13	65	131
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	0	43	13	30	14	0	0	50	27

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	30	23	13	10	0	0	53	24	11372
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	31	23	17	9	0	1	52	25	239
2020	Bisexual	25	22	22	19	12	0	0	47	31	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	28	27	20	16	9	0	0	55	25	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	24	24	15	17	1	1	43	33	1815

Question 70b. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	28	19	11	9	0	0	61	20	11348
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	30	21	12	7	0	0	60	19	237
2020	Bisexual	28	30	20	11	10	0	1	59	21	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	37	29	18	5	10	0	0	66	16	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	25	18	13	13	1	1	56	26	1804
2019	Heterosexual	24	25	20	13	17	0	1	49	30	10630
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	20	20	18	20	0	1	40	39	210
2019	Bisexual	21	23	21	16	17	0	1	44	34	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	13	27	21	20	20	0	0	40	40	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	24	22	12	20	1	1	45	33	2106
2018	Heterosexual	20	23	21	15	20	0	1	43	35	8478
2018	Gay or lesbian	16	18	25	16	24	0	0	34	41	164
2018	Bisexual	12	21	18	17	32	0	0	34	48	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	20	19	18	13	28	1	1	39	42	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	22	21	15	23	0	1	40	39	1586

Question 70c. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	29	23	13	8	0	0	56	21	11349
2020	Gay or lesbian	26	26	22	16	10	0	0	53	25	238
2020	Bisexual	27	31	18	11	13	0	0	59	24	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	23	32	23	15	7	0	0	55	22	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	27	23	15	11	0	1	51	26	1806
2019	Heterosexual	26	30	23	12	8	0	0	57	20	10628
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	27	25	14	8	0	0	53	22	209
2019	Bisexual	29	28	19	12	10	0	2	58	22	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	25	30	28	14	3	0	0	55	17	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	28	24	12	11	1	1	53	23	2103
2018	Heterosexual	22	29	27	13	8	0	1	51	22	8469
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	21	29	17	9	0	2	45	26	163
2018	Bisexual	21	31	25	10	12	0	0	53	22	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	24	34	19	7	14	1	1	59	22	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	27	28	15	9	0	1	48	24	1589

Question 70d. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	31	19	9	5	0	1	68	13	11319
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	34	17	9	4	0	1	70	14	237
2020	Bisexual	37	29	18	10	5	0	0	66	16	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	32	38	13	3	7	0	7	75	11	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	30	19	9	7	1	1	64	16	1802
2019	Heterosexual	35	32	19	8	5	0	1	68	13	10576
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	30	21	8	4	0	1	66	12	208
2019	Bisexual	45	20	20	8	5	0	2	66	13	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	41	32	16	8	0	0	2	75	8	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	31	20	8	6	1	1	65	15	2088
2018	Heterosexual	29	32	21	10	5	0	1	63	16	8421
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	26	19	18	5	0	3	57	23	164
2018	Bisexual	38	24	22	9	7	0	1	63	16	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	32	35	19	9	4	1	1	68	13	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	31	23	10	6	0	3	59	17	1576

Question 70e. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	24	21	15	13	0	1	51	28	11305
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	25	21	16	15	0	1	47	32	237
2020	Bisexual	28	22	20	11	17	1	1	51	29	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	30	23	15	13	19	0	0	53	32	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	23	22	14	16	1	1	48	30	1799
2019	Heterosexual	23	24	21	15	15	0	1	48	31	10592
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	21	20	17	21	0	0	42	38	210
2019	Bisexual	33	17	21	12	17	0	1	50	29	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	22	15	21	24	17	0	0	38	41	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	22	21	16	20	1	1	42	36	2092
2018	Heterosexual	20	23	23	17	16	0	1	44	33	8440
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	20	24	21	17	0	1	37	39	163
2018	Bisexual	25	20	23	13	19	0	0	45	32	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	22	17	32	10	16	1	2	40	27	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	22	21	16	19	1	2	42	36	1584

Question 70f. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	23	10	4	4	0	4	81	8	11315
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	19	8	6	2	0	7	82	9	237
2020	Bisexual	58	21	8	4	4	0	3	83	9	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	54	23	11	3	7	0	2	79	10	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	20	12	6	4	1	6	77	11	1798
2019	Heterosexual	57	21	10	4	2	0	5	83	6	10598
2019	Gay or lesbian	57	19	12	3	2	0	7	82	5	208
2019	Bisexual	63	17	9	3	3	0	5	84	6	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	54	21	16	0	2	0	7	81	3	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	20	10	5	4	1	8	80	9	2090
2018	Heterosexual	53	22	11	5	3	0	6	80	8	8454
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	23	9	6	3	0	9	80	10	163
2018	Bisexual	54	24	10	4	2	2	4	83	6	133
2018	Another sexual orientation	48	22	14	7	1	1	6	76	9	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	21	12	5	3	1	10	78	9	1573

Question 70g. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	28	17	8	6	0	1	69	14	11323
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	30	18	8	5	0	2	68	13	238
2020	Bisexual	32	28	19	12	8	0	1	61	20	226
2020	Another sexual orientation	35	30	9	9	15	0	2	67	24	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	24	21	9	8	0	2	60	18	1805
2019	Heterosexual	42	29	17	7	5	0	1	72	12	10593
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	28	16	5	7	0	1	72	12	208
2019	Bisexual	37	29	16	5	12	0	1	67	17	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	33	31	23	8	5	0	0	63	13	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	28	17	8	6	1	1	69	14	2097
2018	Heterosexual	38	28	19	9	6	0	1	67	15	8460
2018	Gay or lesbian	41	27	18	9	4	0	1	69	13	165
2018	Bisexual	35	20	25	9	10	0	0	55	19	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	39	19	15	8	12	3	3	62	22	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	28	20	9	9	1	2	61	18	1586

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	25	17	8	7	6	67	16	11346
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	21	13	4	4	10	77	9	238
2020	Bisexual	36	18	14	11	10	12	61	23	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	38	23	14	7	9	9	67	18	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	23	18	10	9	7	60	20	1805

Question 70i. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	34	18	8	4	0	1	69	13	11341
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	33	21	7	3	1	1	69	10	237
2020	Bisexual	32	30	21	8	9	0	0	62	17	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	33	32	14	11	4	3	1	68	17	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	30	21	10	7	1	2	60	18	1808
2019	Heterosexual	30	35	20	8	5	0	1	67	13	10596
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	36	18	11	7	0	0	65	18	210
2019	Bisexual	30	37	15	12	6	1	0	67	18	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	25	40	21	11	3	0	1	66	13	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	31	21	10	7	1	1	60	18	2098
2018	Heterosexual	27	33	23	10	6	0	1	61	16	8434
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	37	22	12	5	0	0	61	17	167
2018	Bisexual	28	35	20	12	4	0	1	63	17	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	27	30	24	4	8	1	6	61	13	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	30	23	12	8	1	2	55	21	1572

Question 70j. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	33	21	11	6	0	0	62	16	11322
2020	Gay or lesbian	25	34	20	11	8	0	1	60	19	237
2020	Bisexual	28	27	25	12	8	0	0	55	19	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	33	27	13	12	10	3	1	63	23	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	30	21	13	9	1	1	56	22	1801
2019	Heterosexual	25	34	22	12	6	0	1	60	18	10583
2019	Gay or lesbian	24	26	27	16	6	0	2	50	22	208
2019	Bisexual	21	34	25	9	9	0	2	56	19	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	31	32	25	7	4	0	1	64	12	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	30	23	13	9	1	1	54	23	2096
2018	Heterosexual	23	32	24	13	7	0	1	56	20	8420
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	28	21	17	9	0	2	52	27	167
2018	Bisexual	27	29	19	18	6	0	1	57	24	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	22	26	28	12	4	1	6	52	17	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	29	26	13	10	0	2	51	23	1577

Question 70k. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	32	18	9	6	0	0	67	15	11318
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	31	17	10	5	1	0	67	16	238
2020	Bisexual	29	31	18	13	8	0	0	61	22	226
2020	Another sexual orientation	32	40	12	6	10	0	0	72	16	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	29	20	11	9	1	1	60	20	1801
2019	Heterosexual	33	31	19	10	6	0	1	64	17	10572
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	32	21	11	10	1	1	58	21	207
2019	Bisexual	28	33	18	8	11	0	0	62	19	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	25	40	19	8	7	0	1	65	15	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	30	21	11	9	1	1	58	20	2095
2018	Heterosexual	29	31	21	11	7	0	1	61	18	8408
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	30	25	13	8	0	0	54	21	168
2018	Bisexual	34	26	20	14	7	0	0	60	21	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	32	19	26	12	4	1	5	55	17	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	27	22	12	11	1	2	53	24	1574

Question 70l. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	26	13	8	7	0	0	72	15	11311
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	30	16	7	6	1	1	71	13	237
2020	Bisexual	40	27	16	9	8	0	0	67	17	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	35	32	15	5	13	0	0	67	18	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	27	16	10	10	1	1	63	20	1796
2019	Heterosexual	42	27	15	8	7	0	1	69	16	10579
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	29	14	10	9	0	0	67	19	210
2019	Bisexual	39	27	13	10	10	0	0	66	20	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	37	29	25	9	1	0	0	65	10	55
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	25	16	10	11	1	1	62	21	2090

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	30	18	9	5	0	0	68	14	11331
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	29	23	14	6	0	0	57	20	238
2020	Bisexual	30	31	18	12	9	0	0	61	21	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	37	24	20	12	7	0	0	61	19	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	30	19	11	7	1	1	62	18	1803

Question 70n. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	31	18	9	5	0	1	68	13	11334
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	31	21	12	6	0	1	61	18	236
2020	Bisexual	37	32	16	8	6	0	0	69	14	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	44	23	10	13	9	2	0	68	22	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	32	19	10	7	1	1	63	17	1807
2019	Heterosexual	38	33	16	7	4	0	1	72	11	10554
2019	Gay or lesbian	30	34	20	8	6	0	1	65	14	210
2019	Bisexual	37	30	16	14	3	0	0	67	17	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	36	24	24	12	3	0	0	61	15	55
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	31	18	9	6	1	2	66	15	2091
2018	Heterosexual	33	32	19	10	4	0	1	66	15	8405
2018	Gay or lesbian	32	28	16	19	4	0	1	61	23	166
2018	Bisexual	33	28	24	8	6	0	1	62	14	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	24	35	23	9	6	1	3	61	15	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	31	19	10	6	1	2	64	16	1567

Question 70o. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	29	14	5	2	0	1	79	7	11291
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	28	15	5	3	0	2	77	8	235
2020	Bisexual	43	30	16	7	4	0	1	73	11	226
2020	Another sexual orientation	53	29	10	6	1	2	0	82	7	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	28	16	7	5	0	1	72	12	1793
2019	Heterosexual	52	26	13	5	3	0	1	79	8	10547
2019	Gay or lesbian	47	27	16	3	6	0	1	74	9	210
2019	Bisexual	49	26	17	5	4	0	0	75	9	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	38	35	25	1	1	0	0	73	2	55
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	27	14	6	5	1	2	75	11	2090
2018	Heterosexual	52	26	13	5	2	0	2	80	7	8383
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	28	17	3	5	0	2	75	8	165
2018	Bisexual	42	37	14	6	1	0	0	78	8	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	41	34	9	5	7	1	3	78	12	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	25	15	6	4	1	3	73	11	1567

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	35	20	8	4	0	67	13	11301
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	33	19	8	7	1	65	16	238
2020	Bisexual	36	26	19	13	6	0	62	19	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	31	28	23	7	11	0	59	18	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	29	23	10	7	1	59	18	1796

Question 70q. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	68	18	6	2	1	1	3	90	4	11289
2020	Gay or lesbian	69	18	4	2	2	1	4	91	4	236
2020	Bisexual	67	16	8	4	0	0	5	87	4	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	62	20	13	2	3	2	0	83	4	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	18	9	3	2	1	4	84	6	1802
2019	Heterosexual	70	14	6	2	2	1	5	90	4	10536
2019	Gay or lesbian	67	13	5	2	5	1	7	87	7	209
2019	Bisexual	64	19	7	2	3	0	5	87	5	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	59	27	9	3	3	0	0	85	6	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	15	8	2	3	2	7	86	6	2089
2018	Heterosexual	67	17	7	2	2	0	3	88	4	8403
2018	Gay or lesbian	62	17	8	2	3	0	7	86	6	167
2018	Bisexual	60	24	10	4	1	0	1	85	5	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	49	29	9	2	4	1	6	84	6	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	61	17	9	3	3	1	6	84	6	1566

Question 70r. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	78	11	4	3	3	1	1	90	5	11284
2020	Gay or lesbian	76	10	5	2	3	1	2	90	5	236
2020	Bisexual	73	10	7	5	5	0	0	83	10	226
2020	Another sexual orientation	74	13	7	1	1	0	3	90	3	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	14	6	4	5	1	3	84	9	1798
2019	Heterosexual	73	13	6	3	4	0	1	87	7	10587
2019	Gay or lesbian	65	17	7	3	7	0	1	82	10	210
2019	Bisexual	57	19	7	7	8	0	1	78	15	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	53	22	19	1	5	0	0	75	6	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	15	8	5	6	1	3	81	11	2094
2018	Heterosexual	69	13	7	4	4	1	2	85	8	8403
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	21	11	0	4	0	4	84	4	166
2018	Bisexual	60	15	12	7	4	0	2	77	11	135
2018	Another sexual orientation	58	15	7	4	5	1	8	82	10	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	62	15	9	4	5	1	3	81	10	1568

Question 70s. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	22	8	3	2	0	1	87	5	11261
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	24	9	1	4	0	1	86	5	236
2020	Bisexual	59	24	9	4	3	0	1	84	7	226
2020	Another sexual orientation	56	30	6	8	0	0	0	86	8	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	26	10	4	3	1	2	83	7	1790
2019	Heterosexual	54	28	11	4	3	0	1	83	7	10564
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	28	13	5	7	0	1	74	13	208
2019	Bisexual	45	31	12	7	3	0	1	77	11	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	43	36	14	4	3	0	0	78	8	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	30	11	5	4	1	2	80	9	2089
2018	Heterosexual	52	28	11	5	3	0	1	81	8	8445
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	34	17	7	4	0	2	72	11	164
2018	Bisexual	46	30	12	8	4	0	0	76	12	133
2018	Another sexual orientation	41	31	14	3	6	1	4	76	9	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	31	12	5	4	0	2	78	9	1579

Question 70t. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	18	8	5	4	0	1	83	9	11298
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	26	7	3	3	0	1	87	6	235
2020	Bisexual	57	22	10	4	6	0	1	80	10	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	55	21	14	6	3	0	2	77	9	58
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	20	9	6	7	1	1	77	14	1795
2019	Heterosexual	58	21	10	5	5	0	1	80	10	10544
2019	Gay or lesbian	56	22	8	5	8	0	1	79	13	210
2019	Bisexual	56	17	12	6	9	0	1	74	15	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	54	33	10	2	0	0	0	87	2	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	20	12	7	7	1	2	73	14	2092
2018	Heterosexual	52	23	12	7	6	0	1	75	13	8422
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	22	20	6	6	0	2	68	12	164
2018	Bisexual	52	19	15	9	5	0	0	71	14	133
2018	Another sexual orientation	46	26	8	8	7	1	4	76	16	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	24	13	8	8	0	2	71	16	1574

Question 70u. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	12	5	2	1	0	17	90	4	11322
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	17	2	1	0	0	24	95	2	236
2020	Bisexual	65	9	3	1	1	0	21	94	3	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	47	6	3	0	3	0	42	90	5	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	13	5	2	1	1	22	89	4	1794
2019	Heterosexual	58	13	5	2	1	0	20	90	4	10530
2019	Gay or lesbian	50	9	7	3	3	0	29	82	8	206
2019	Bisexual	59	9	5	2	2	1	23	88	6	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	46	12	1	3	0	0	38	93	5	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	13	6	2	1	1	23	87	5	2082
2018	Heterosexual	54	13	6	2	1	0	24	88	4	8376
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	13	12	3	1	1	33	76	6	164
2018	Bisexual	56	11	4	2	1	0	26	91	3	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	44	18	1	2	1	1	33	94	4	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	13	6	2	1	0	29	86	5	1566

Question 70v. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	68	21	6	2	1	0	2	90	3	11344
2020	Gay or lesbian	67	18	7	1	1	0	5	90	3	237
2020	Bisexual	68	16	5	3	3	0	5	88	6	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	61	18	7	6	3	0	4	83	9	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	63	21	8	2	1	1	3	87	4	1807
2019	Heterosexual	68	19	6	2	1	0	3	90	3	10553
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	22	8	3	2	0	5	86	6	208
2019	Bisexual	61	22	10	4	1	0	3	85	5	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	57	22	17	1	0	0	3	82	1	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	19	8	2	1	1	5	87	4	2087
2018	Heterosexual	63	21	7	2	1	0	5	89	4	8396
2018	Gay or lesbian	58	20	7	2	1	1	11	88	4	163
2018	Bisexual	65	24	6	2	0	0	3	91	2	133
2018	Another sexual orientation	52	20	9	2	5	1	11	82	8	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	58	20	8	3	2	0	8	86	6	1564

Question 70w. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	14	4	2	2	0	1	92	4	11359
2020	Gay or lesbian	76	11	8	1	1	0	2	90	2	237
2020	Bisexual	71	14	7	4	3	0	1	86	6	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	71	12	1	4	8	0	3	86	12	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	17	6	3	3	1	3	88	6	1802
2019	Heterosexual	75	13	5	2	2	0	2	91	4	10577
2019	Gay or lesbian	72	12	3	6	2	1	4	88	8	210
2019	Bisexual	66	15	9	5	3	0	3	83	8	194
2019	Another sexual orientation	53	23	7	8	5	3	1	79	14	56
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	14	5	2	3	1	4	89	6	2096
2018	Heterosexual	71	14	6	3	3	0	3	89	5	8426
2018	Gay or lesbian	69	16	5	4	2	0	5	89	6	163
2018	Bisexual	69	11	11	2	5	1	2	82	6	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	66	22	1	1	5	1	4	92	7	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	66	15	6	3	3	1	6	87	6	1576

Question 70x. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	29	12	4	2	0	1	82	6	11351
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	31	11	2	3	1	2	84	5	237
2020	Bisexual	35	34	17	9	5	0	1	69	14	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	52	27	10	3	8	0	0	79	11	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	27	13	4	3	1	2	79	7	1808
2019	Heterosexual	58	25	10	3	1	0	1	85	5	10540
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	23	13	3	5	0	2	79	8	210
2019	Bisexual	38	31	16	7	5	0	2	71	12	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	38	37	9	6	6	3	0	78	13	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	26	10	3	2	1	3	84	5	2087
2018	Heterosexual	54	27	11	4	2	0	2	83	6	8412
2018	Gay or lesbian	41	35	13	4	1	0	6	81	5	164
2018	Bisexual	36	35	20	5	2	1	0	72	8	134
2018	Another sexual orientation	39	30	16	7	3	1	4	73	10	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	26	11	3	2	0	4	83	6	1569

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	41	22	7	4	67	11	11365
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	47	22	6	3	69	8	239
2020	Bisexual	17	39	26	16	3	56	18	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	22	42	27	6	3	64	9	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	38	25	10	6	59	15	1806

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	35	31	12	4	0	0	54	16	11355
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	34	40	7	4	0	0	49	12	239
2020	Bisexual	12	33	34	17	5	0	0	45	21	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	16	34	30	15	6	0	0	50	21	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	31	34	14	7	0	0	45	21	1807
2019	Heterosexual	22	35	29	10	3	0	0	57	14	10644
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	32	34	10	5	0	0	50	15	209
2019	Bisexual	15	35	30	15	6	0	0	49	21	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	19	20	39	14	7	0	0	39	22	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	31	33	12	6	1	1	48	19	2105
2018	Heterosexual	18	33	32	12	4	0	0	52	16	8486
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	27	35	13	6	0	0	45	19	167
2018	Bisexual	14	41	28	12	5	0	0	55	17	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	14	25	36	13	11	0	1	39	24	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	28	35	13	7	0	1	45	20	1590

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	18	35	25	13	0	0	37	27	11327
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	22	35	22	12	0	1	34	31	239
2020	Bisexual	17	17	34	26	5	0	0	31	35	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	14	17	39	19	10	0	0	29	32	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	21	36	19	8	0	0	28	36	1800
2019	Heterosexual	8	16	35	27	14	0	0	41	24	10492
2019	Gay or lesbian	11	19	42	15	13	0	0	28	30	205
2019	Bisexual	14	21	36	17	12	0	0	30	35	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	23	29	30	5	11	1	0	17	53	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	18	37	22	10	0	1	32	31	2077
2018	Heterosexual	9	17	35	25	14	0	0	39	26	8363
2018	Gay or lesbian	9	21	35	25	10	0	0	35	30	164
2018	Bisexual	8	27	29	25	10	0	0	35	35	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	11	22	31	25	10	0	1	35	33	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	21	35	20	10	0	1	31	34	1566

Question 74. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	39	14	6	3	1	77	9	11353
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	43	14	5	3	1	78	8	238
2020	Bisexual	28	36	18	14	4	1	65	18	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	31	38	18	10	3	0	69	13	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	37	19	8	5	2	67	13	1812
2019	Heterosexual	29	40	17	8	4	2	70	12	10612
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	40	15	7	8	0	69	16	209
2019	Bisexual	19	35	19	18	7	2	55	26	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	15	34	28	16	6	1	50	22	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	37	20	10	6	2	63	16	2095
2018	Heterosexual	28	39	18	9	5	2	68	14	8437
2018	Gay or lesbian	22	43	16	10	8	0	65	19	167
2018	Bisexual	24	36	18	13	5	3	62	19	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	18	38	21	18	4	1	57	22	62
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	37	21	9	7	4	61	16	1585

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	33	15	9	5	2	69	15	11339
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	34	14	10	5	2	70	15	239
2020	Bisexual	26	32	18	14	9	1	58	24	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	27	32	14	17	3	7	64	22	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	30	19	12	9	4	59	21	1804

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	29	13	11	8	1	0	68	19	11343
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	30	12	16	6	1	0	67	21	238
2020	Bisexual	34	32	9	14	10	1	0	67	24	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	34	35	10	7	12	1	0	70	19	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	24	16	13	15	2	1	56	29	1810

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	28	14	5	4	3	1	77	9	11287
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	30	13	5	4	3	1	78	8	237
2020	Bisexual	45	26	16	6	4	3	0	72	11	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	40	36	13	4	2	5	0	80	6	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	26	19	7	7	4	1	66	15	1803

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	34	16	10	6	1	68	16	11357
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	31	16	13	5	2	65	18	238
2020	Bisexual	27	30	17	17	8	1	57	26	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	30	31	24	7	7	1	61	15	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	29	20	13	10	2	56	24	1809
2019	Heterosexual	25	37	18	11	8	1	62	19	10627
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	35	15	18	8	3	57	27	210
2019	Bisexual	24	29	15	17	14	0	53	31	196
2019	Another sexual orientation	11	46	8	27	6	1	58	34	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	32	23	14	11	2	52	25	2101
2018	Heterosexual	24	36	18	12	8	1	61	21	8457
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	33	24	14	10	1	52	24	168
2018	Bisexual	16	33	24	14	12	1	50	26	137
2018	Another sexual orientation	25	31	18	16	10	0	56	26	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	30	23	15	11	2	50	26	1584

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	40	10	9	3	78	12	11380
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	37	11	9	2	78	11	238
2020	Bisexual	35	37	11	11	6	73	16	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	38	41	5	8	7	79	16	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	37	13	13	5	69	18	1808

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	36	11	9	4	0	76	13	11328
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	37	8	9	4	1	79	13	237
2020	Bisexual	37	33	11	11	9	0	69	20	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	36	36	8	12	7	0	72	19	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	35	14	11	7	1	68	18	1808

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	37	16	7	2	0	1	74	9	11284
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	29	22	5	1	1	0	72	6	237
2020	Bisexual	38	31	17	9	4	0	0	69	14	226
2020	Another sexual orientation	33	38	18	4	4	2	1	73	9	59
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	34	20	9	4	1	1	66	13	1794

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	34	12	5	3	1	1	79	8	11331
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	33	14	5	3	0	1	78	8	235
2020	Bisexual	44	31	17	5	3	0	0	75	8	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	44	38	5	4	7	1	0	83	12	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	32	19	7	4	1	1	70	11	1808

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	20	8	2	1	7	4	88	3	11342
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	19	7	2	2	6	3	88	4	238
2020	Bisexual	58	15	10	2	1	14	1	85	4	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	56	13	9	0	3	13	6	85	4	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	19	12	2	2	12	5	82	4	1804

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	33	13	7	3	2	76	11	11315
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	34	11	7	3	2	79	10	237
2020	Bisexual	30	32	16	10	7	4	65	18	228
2020	Another sexual orientation	32	38	10	13	7	0	70	20	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	30	17	10	6	2	67	16	1801

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	31	9	7	5	0	0	79	12	11294
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	24	13	9	2	0	0	76	11	238
2020	Bisexual	45	29	10	12	3	0	0	74	16	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	41	44	5	4	4	2	0	86	9	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	27	14	11	9	1	1	66	20	1801

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	32	9	7	5	0	78	12	11319
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	27	11	9	5	0	74	14	239
2020	Bisexual	42	29	15	7	7	0	71	14	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	40	32	15	8	4	0	73	12	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	30	15	10	8	1	67	18	1800

Question 84. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	47	11	11	3	0	0	74	14	3169
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	43	7	11	3	2	0	78	15	51
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	46	18	9	5	1	2	66	15	460
2019	Heterosexual	21	45	15	11	4	1	2	69	16	2804
2019	Gay or lesbian	35	34	11	10	9	0	0	70	19	50
2019	Bisexual	9	53	15	12	11	0	0	62	23	37
2019	Another sexual orientation	27	45	6	6	0	6	9	85	8	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	45	15	11	4	2	2	69	15	485

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	82	18	3173
2020	Gay or lesbian	83	17	52
2020	Prefer not to answer	80	20	459

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	42	15	13	5	67	17	2778
2020	Gay or lesbian	18	48	15	15	4	66	19	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	36	21	12	8	58	21	387

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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	11337
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	89	238
2020	Bisexual	11	89	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	20	80	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	85	1795

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	11338
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	88	239
2020	Bisexual	17	83	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	26	74	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	86	1797
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	10621
2019	Gay or lesbian	17	83	209
2019	Bisexual	17	83	195
2019	Another sexual orientation	17	83	57
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	84	2098

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?
A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	53	1274
2020	Gay or lesbian	62	38	28
2020	Bisexual	50	50	40
2020	Another sexual orientation	77	23	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	52	253

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	24	1271
2020	Gay or lesbian	78	22	28
2020	Bisexual	77	23	40
2020	Another sexual orientation	94	6	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	71	29	253
2019	Heterosexual	80	20	1579
2019	Gay or lesbian	76	24	36
2019	Bisexual	73	27	33
2019	Another sexual orientation	85	15	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	75	25	347

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	35	9	5	2	0	84	7	977
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	39	4	14	0	0	82	14	23
2020	Bisexual	39	26	17	19	0	0	65	19	31
2020	Another sexual orientation	39	56	0	6	0	0	94	6	14
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	40	13	7	3	1	77	10	182
2019	Heterosexual	49	32	6	8	4	0	82	12	1252
2019	Gay or lesbian	47	18	18	9	8	0	65	17	27
2019	Bisexual	39	41	4	11	6	0	79	17	25
2019	Another sexual orientation	49	21	9	13	8	0	70	21	10
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	31	9	8	5	1	78	13	256

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	31	10	5	3	2	3	80	9	11359
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	37	9	3	2	2	3	85	5	239
2020	Bisexual	43	28	15	10	3	1	1	73	12	227
2020	Another sexual orientation	36	40	4	10	4	2	4	80	15	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	29	16	7	5	3	3	70	13	1808

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	52	15	1	62	38	11380
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	48	11	3	56	44	239
2020	Bisexual	35	42	20	2	54	46	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	36	50	12	2	58	42	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	47	19	1	58	42	1811

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	3455
2020	Gay or lesbian	26	74	83
2020	Bisexual	41	59	76
2020	Another sexual orientation	32	68	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	72	565

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	21	17	20	26	1	3	34	48	3454
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	23	19	16	27	0	5	36	45	83
2020	Bisexual	11	27	19	21	22	0	0	38	43	76
2020	Another sexual orientation	8	19	21	4	44	0	4	28	51	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	18	17	20	34	1	3	26	56	563

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	17	15	21	37	1	2	24	60	3456
2020	Gay or lesbian	7	18	16	24	36	0	0	25	59	82
2020	Bisexual	6	17	13	22	40	1	1	24	63	76
2020	Another sexual orientation	4	15	33	8	40	0	0	19	48	22
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	15	13	22	45	0	1	19	68	564

Question 97. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	18	12	7	7	1	9	71	16	11365
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	17	11	8	10	1	10	67	20	239
2020	Bisexual	39	17	18	8	8	1	10	62	18	229
2020	Another sexual orientation	46	17	13	3	7	0	13	73	12	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	16	14	10	11	2	10	61	24	1810
2019	Heterosexual	41	17	14	10	11	1	6	63	23	10443
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	11	17	15	15	0	5	51	32	208
2019	Bisexual	37	19	12	11	11	1	9	62	24	192
2019	Another sexual orientation	24	18	28	17	9	0	5	44	27	55
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	17	15	11	13	1	7	57	27	2079
2018	Heterosexual	41	15	14	10	12	1	7	61	24	8427
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	13	14	12	18	0	7	53	32	165
2018	Bisexual	29	14	19	15	16	0	7	46	33	136
2018	Another sexual orientation	30	12	21	11	11	0	16	50	25	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	14	14	12	16	2	8	53	31	1573

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of National Defence by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

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

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

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

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

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

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

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Question 38. 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.

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack