2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Services and Procurement Canada by Question 111. Do you occupy a position in which you provide services directly to the public as a regular part of your job?

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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 51 38 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 2145
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 42 3 6 1 0 0 89 8 8956

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 76 18 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 2134
2020 Does not provide services to public 78 17 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 8926
2017 Provides services to public 61 28 5 4 2 1 0 90 5 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 66 25 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 6512
2014 Provides services to public 63 27 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 1865
2014 Does not provide services to public 65 26 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 7038

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 33 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 2135
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 38 7 6 2 0 1 86 7 8943
2019 Provides services to public 48 34 7 7 3 0 0 82 11 2404
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 35 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 8221
2017 Provides services to public 39 40 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 1850
2017 Does not provide services to public 41 38 8 9 5 0 0 79 14 6519
2014 Provides services to public 39 39 8 8 5 0 0 78 13 1867
2014 Does not provide services to public 43 38 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 7033

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 Provides services to public 38 38 11 9 3 0 1 77 12 2134
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 39 11 9 3 0 1 78 11 8921
2019 Provides services to public 30 38 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 2402
2019 Does not provide services to public 29 40 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 8199
2018 Provides services to public 26 45 9 12 7 0 0 72 19 1897
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 44 11 13 6 0 1 70 19 6867
2017 Provides services to public 26 38 12 13 11 0 0 64 24 1847
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 39 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 6524
2014 Provides services to public 24 39 14 14 8 0 0 64 23 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 25 38 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 7038

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 54 32 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 2118
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 34 7 4 1 0 0 87 5 8899
2019 Provides services to public 50 34 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2391
2019 Does not provide services to public 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 8172
2017 Provides services to public 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1843
2017 Does not provide services to public 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 6505
2014 Provides services to public 40 41 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 1864
2014 Does not provide services to public 46 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 7034

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 Provides services to public 50 30 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 2138
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 30 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 8932
2019 Provides services to public 48 31 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 2402
2019 Does not provide services to public 49 32 9 5 3 0 1 82 9 8199
2018 Provides services to public 44 34 10 6 4 0 1 79 11 1895
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 34 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 6852
2017 Provides services to public 40 34 11 8 5 0 0 75 14 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 44 35 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 6515
2014 Provides services to public 34 35 14 9 7 0 1 70 16 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 36 36 13 9 5 0 1 73 14 7035

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 45 36 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 2144
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 8942
2019 Provides services to public 41 38 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2406
2019 Does not provide services to public 37 40 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 8221
2018 Provides services to public 38 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1896
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 42 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 6822
2017 Provides services to public 33 42 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 1848
2017 Does not provide services to public 32 45 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 6526
2014 Provides services to public 30 45 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 28 45 12 9 5 0 0 73 15 7038

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 38 34 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 2144
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 37 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 8955
2019 Provides services to public 30 36 16 11 6 1 0 66 17 2399
2019 Does not provide services to public 29 38 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 8226
2018 Provides services to public 28 34 18 11 9 0 0 62 20 1896
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 35 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 6846
2017 Provides services to public 26 35 16 12 10 0 0 61 23 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 26 36 17 12 8 0 0 62 21 6525
2014 Provides services to public 22 36 19 14 10 0 0 58 23 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 21 36 19 14 9 0 0 58 23 7038

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 43 38 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 2128
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 42 10 7 2 0 0 80 10 8915
2019 Provides services to public 34 43 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 2397
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 42 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 8192
2018 Provides services to public 32 41 13 10 5 0 0 73 14 1899
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 42 13 10 5 0 0 71 16 6855
2017 Provides services to public 30 40 13 10 7 0 0 70 16 1848
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 43 13 11 6 0 0 71 16 6526

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 54 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 5 2125
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 37 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 8915
2019 Provides services to public 46 38 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 2398
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 39 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 8185
2018 Provides services to public 46 40 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 1888
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 42 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 6845
2017 Provides services to public 38 42 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 1847
2017 Does not provide services to public 37 43 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 6520
2014 Provides services to public 38 42 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 1864
2014 Does not provide services to public 35 43 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 7036

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 35 14 7 4 0 0 74 11 2142
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 37 13 8 4 0 0 76 11 8938
2019 Provides services to public 33 36 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 2402
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 38 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 8213
2018 Provides services to public 31 36 16 9 7 0 0 68 17 1883
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 39 15 9 6 0 0 69 16 6836
2017 Provides services to public 27 36 16 10 10 1 0 63 21 1849
2017 Does not provide services to public 29 37 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 6514

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 59 30 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 2130
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 33 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 8912
2019 Provides services to public 55 32 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 2388
2019 Does not provide services to public 50 34 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 8182
2018 Provides services to public 55 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1880
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 6813
2017 Provides services to public 52 35 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1847
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 6511
2014 Provides services to public 60 29 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 56 31 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 7033

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 36 35 14 10 4 0 1 72 14 2140
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 36 13 8 4 0 0 74 13 8912
2019 Provides services to public 32 35 16 10 6 1 0 68 16 2395
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 38 15 9 6 0 0 69 15 8191
2018 Provides services to public 28 38 15 11 7 0 1 67 18 1882
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 38 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 6819
2017 Provides services to public 26 39 16 11 8 0 0 66 19 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 29 39 14 11 7 0 1 68 18 6504
2014 Provides services to public 21 41 14 13 10 0 0 63 23 1867
2014 Does not provide services to public 21 41 15 14 9 0 0 63 23 7034

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 41 33 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 2136
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 33 14 7 3 0 0 75 11 8936
2019 Provides services to public 36 34 17 8 5 0 0 71 13 2400
2019 Does not provide services to public 37 34 15 8 5 0 0 71 13 8210
2018 Provides services to public 33 35 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 1880
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 35 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 6822
2017 Provides services to public 30 37 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 1846
2017 Does not provide services to public 34 35 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 6507
2014 Provides services to public 26 38 16 11 8 0 1 65 19 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 27 38 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 7038

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 43 36 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 2122
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 40 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 8868
2019 Provides services to public 37 40 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 2372
2019 Does not provide services to public 34 41 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 8118
2018 Provides services to public 34 36 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 1881
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 37 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 6828
2017 Provides services to public 32 37 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 1846
2017 Does not provide services to public 31 39 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 6505
2014 Provides services to public 28 38 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 28 41 16 10 6 0 0 69 16 7032

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 2141
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 8955
2019 Provides services to public 48 35 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 2405
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 8230
2018 Provides services to public 44 38 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 1889
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 40 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 6848
2017 Provides services to public 39 40 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 1841
2017 Does not provide services to public 39 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 6498
2014 Provides services to public 39 40 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 36 42 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 7029

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 43 32 15 6 3 0 1 76 9 2132
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 32 16 8 5 0 0 71 12 8923
2019 Provides services to public 43 32 15 7 3 0 1 75 10 2401
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 34 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 8193
2018 Provides services to public 38 33 16 7 4 0 1 72 12 1907
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 6865
2017 Provides services to public 35 34 16 9 5 0 1 70 14 1853
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 36 16 8 5 0 1 72 12 6520
2014 Provides services to public 36 33 17 7 6 0 1 69 13 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 38 34 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 7040

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 Provides services to public 8 22 33 23 11 1 2 35 31 2140
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 23 36 22 9 1 1 32 31 8942
2019 Provides services to public 10 26 33 19 11 1 1 30 37 2405
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 27 35 18 8 1 1 26 38 8217
2018 Provides services to public 13 26 32 18 9 1 2 27 40 1893
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 27 36 17 7 1 2 24 39 6851
2017 Provides services to public 16 27 29 17 7 1 3 25 45 1838
2017 Does not provide services to public 12 26 36 15 7 1 3 23 40 6497
2014 Provides services to public 14 32 33 12 6 1 2 18 47 1864
2014 Does not provide services to public 11 29 36 15 6 1 2 22 41 7028

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 Provides services to public 5 13 25 29 23 2 2 55 19 2133
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 13 25 32 20 3 1 55 19 8910
2019 Provides services to public 11 19 28 22 17 2 2 41 31 2397
2019 Does not provide services to public 10 20 28 23 14 3 2 39 31 8193
2018 Provides services to public 11 22 26 22 13 2 2 37 35 1880
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 21 30 21 12 3 2 34 35 6831
2017 Provides services to public 15 21 28 19 10 3 4 32 39 1831
2017 Does not provide services to public 12 21 30 19 11 3 4 33 35 6486
2014 Provides services to public 13 24 29 20 9 3 3 30 40 1861
2014 Does not provide services to public 11 22 31 21 9 3 3 32 35 7022

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 Provides services to public 8 17 30 25 15 3 3 42 26 2132
2020 Does not provide services to public 12 20 31 20 12 3 3 34 34 8920
2019 Provides services to public 12 21 29 20 13 2 4 35 34 2392
2019 Does not provide services to public 15 23 30 17 10 2 3 28 40 8195
2018 Provides services to public 14 24 29 17 10 2 3 29 40 1885
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 26 29 15 8 2 4 24 45 6830
2017 Provides services to public 18 22 29 15 8 2 5 25 44 1832
2017 Does not provide services to public 18 26 29 13 7 2 5 22 47 6492
2014 Provides services to public 21 26 26 14 6 2 4 22 50 1857
2014 Does not provide services to public 21 27 27 12 6 2 4 20 51 7028

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 Provides services to public 4 11 27 32 22 1 2 56 16 2126
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 16 31 28 16 1 1 45 24 8908
2019 Provides services to public 7 14 28 28 20 1 2 49 21 2392
2019 Does not provide services to public 9 18 32 24 13 1 2 39 28 8173
2018 Provides services to public 7 16 31 28 15 1 3 44 24 1877
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 19 34 23 11 1 2 35 30 6818
2017 Provides services to public 11 16 32 23 12 1 5 37 29 1831
2017 Does not provide services to public 11 20 33 22 10 1 3 33 32 6475
2014 Provides services to public 11 19 33 23 9 1 4 34 32 1858
2014 Does not provide services to public 10 22 36 20 9 1 2 30 33 7013

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 Provides services to public 7 15 27 26 22 1 2 49 23 2127
2020 Does not provide services to public 10 18 27 24 17 1 2 43 29 8920
2019 Provides services to public 11 18 25 23 19 1 2 43 30 2399
2019 Does not provide services to public 12 20 27 22 14 2 3 38 34 8192
2018 Provides services to public 15 22 27 19 13 1 3 33 39 1893
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 24 29 18 10 1 3 29 41 6846
2017 Provides services to public 19 22 27 16 11 1 4 29 43 1835
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 24 27 17 9 2 4 28 43 6479
2014 Provides services to public 23 26 26 14 8 1 3 22 51 1862
2014 Does not provide services to public 19 27 27 14 8 1 3 23 49 7023

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 Provides services to public 6 13 23 27 23 6 3 54 21 2132
2020 Does not provide services to public 6 14 23 28 21 4 3 52 22 8896
2019 Provides services to public 14 18 25 20 17 4 2 40 34 2391
2019 Does not provide services to public 12 20 25 22 15 4 3 39 34 8171
2018 Provides services to public 15 20 26 20 12 3 3 34 38 1881
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 21 27 20 12 3 3 35 37 6829
2017 Provides services to public 18 19 24 20 11 4 5 33 41 1841
2017 Does not provide services to public 13 20 27 20 12 4 5 35 36 6496
2014 Provides services to public 14 20 27 20 11 3 4 34 37 1864
2014 Does not provide services to public 10 18 27 23 13 3 5 39 31 7022

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 Provides services to public 8 17 31 22 17 3 2 41 26 2134
2020 Does not provide services to public 11 21 32 20 12 2 1 34 33 8915
2019 Provides services to public 11 20 30 19 16 3 2 37 32 2399
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 24 32 17 10 2 2 28 39 8198
2018 Provides services to public 14 22 31 19 9 2 3 29 38 1884
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 26 32 14 7 2 2 22 45 6850
2017 Provides services to public 17 23 31 14 8 2 4 24 43 1837
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 26 32 12 7 2 3 21 45 6497
2014 Provides services to public 19 24 32 13 7 2 3 21 46 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 18 25 33 12 7 2 3 20 46 7029

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 Provides services to public 8 22 32 22 14 1 1 36 31 2140
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 19 38 23 11 1 1 35 27 8929
2019 Provides services to public 12 21 31 20 14 1 1 34 34 2402
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 21 33 22 11 1 1 33 33 8214
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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 Provides services to public 32 31 18 6 4 5 4 69 11 2146
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 31 16 6 3 7 5 71 10 8945
2019 Provides services to public 33 31 16 7 6 5 3 69 13 2402
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 31 16 7 5 6 4 69 14 8217
2018 Provides services to public 24 36 17 9 7 4 2 64 18 1896
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 34 18 9 6 7 4 63 17 6836
2017 Provides services to public 26 33 16 9 9 4 3 64 20 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 31 16 8 6 6 5 66 16 6515
2014 Provides services to public 28 33 17 10 7 3 2 64 18 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 28 34 16 9 6 4 4 67 16 7040

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 26 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 2139
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 28 7 5 3 1 0 84 8 8935
2019 Provides services to public 51 28 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 2401
2019 Does not provide services to public 50 30 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 8204
2018 Provides services to public 42 32 10 9 6 1 0 74 15 1890
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 32 9 8 5 1 0 77 13 6832
2017 Provides services to public 42 32 9 8 8 1 0 75 16 1844
2017 Does not provide services to public 46 32 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 6515
2014 Provides services to public 42 30 11 9 7 1 0 73 16 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 43 33 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 7041

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 Provides services to public 59 28 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 2140
2020 Does not provide services to public 61 29 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 8901
2019 Provides services to public 52 33 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 2402
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 33 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 8216
2018 Provides services to public 46 36 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 1893
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 37 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 6820
2017 Provides services to public 40 40 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 1846
2017 Does not provide services to public 45 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 6516
2014 Provides services to public 38 42 9 7 4 0 0 80 10 1867
2014 Does not provide services to public 42 42 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 7037

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 Provides services to public 46 34 13 3 2 2 0 81 6 2134
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 34 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 8880
2019 Provides services to public 42 37 13 4 2 1 1 80 7 2402
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 37 11 4 2 1 1 83 6 8224
2018 Provides services to public 37 39 13 5 3 2 0 78 8 1893
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 41 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 6839

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 Provides services to public 49 22 13 3 3 6 3 79 8 2146
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 23 10 3 2 7 4 83 6 8938
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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 Provides services to public 44 27 16 4 2 2 5 77 7 2143
2020 Does not provide services to public 52 24 13 3 2 1 5 81 5 8934
2019 Provides services to public 41 28 17 4 3 1 5 74 8 2410
2019 Does not provide services to public 47 27 14 4 2 1 5 78 7 8236

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 Provides services to public 49 29 12 5 3 0 1 79 8 2143
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 30 10 6 3 1 1 80 9 8936
2019 Provides services to public 43 31 12 7 5 1 1 75 12 2405
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 31 13 8 4 1 1 74 13 8222
2018 Provides services to public 37 35 13 8 5 1 1 74 13 1889
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 35 12 8 5 1 1 74 13 6833
2017 Provides services to public 37 36 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 1852
2017 Does not provide services to public 37 36 12 8 5 1 1 74 13 6520
2014 Provides services to public 38 36 12 8 5 1 1 74 13 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 36 38 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 7037

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 Provides services to public 55 22 13 4 3 2 1 79 8 2142
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 23 12 4 3 2 2 81 7 8925

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 Provides services to public 54 27 10 4 3 1 0 82 8 2144
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 29 9 5 3 0 1 84 8 8932
2019 Provides services to public 47 32 10 5 4 1 0 80 9 2401
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 32 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 8192
2018 Provides services to public 44 34 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 1884
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 33 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 6808
2017 Provides services to public 42 35 9 7 6 1 0 77 14 1850
2017 Does not provide services to public 43 34 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 6519
2014 Provides services to public 41 34 11 8 6 0 0 75 13 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 40 35 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 7036

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 Provides services to public 44 56 2148
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 58 8955

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 Provides services to public 58 18 9 3 2 4 8 85 5 2146
2020 Does not provide services to public 61 18 7 2 1 4 7 89 3 8952

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 Provides services to public 63 22 8 4 3 0 0 86 7 2147
2020 Does not provide services to public 62 24 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 8955
2019 Provides services to public 53 28 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 2405
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 28 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 8230
2018 Provides services to public 48 29 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 1889
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 29 11 6 5 1 0 78 11 6827
2017 Provides services to public 50 27 11 5 6 1 0 78 11 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 52 28 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 6505
2014 Provides services to public 46 31 11 5 6 1 0 77 11 1864
2014 Does not provide services to public 47 32 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 7034
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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 Provides services to public 45 26 13 4 4 8 0 77 8 2146
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 29 12 4 2 9 0 80 7 8956
2019 Provides services to public 37 30 15 7 4 6 0 72 12 2403
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 33 16 7 4 8 0 71 12 8213
2018 Provides services to public 30 32 18 7 6 7 0 67 14 1901
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 34 17 8 5 8 0 67 14 6863
2017 Provides services to public 25 35 17 8 7 8 0 65 17 1848
2017 Does not provide services to public 26 34 17 8 5 9 0 67 15 6521
2014 Provides services to public 26 35 16 8 6 8 0 67 15 1865
2014 Does not provide services to public 23 35 17 8 5 11 0 66 15 7035

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 Provides services to public 43 30 14 6 5 3 0 75 11 2142
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 32 14 7 4 3 0 75 11 8934
2019 Provides services to public 34 30 18 9 6 3 0 66 16 2400
2019 Does not provide services to public 30 32 18 11 6 3 0 64 17 8188
2018 Provides services to public 29 31 18 11 8 3 0 62 19 1899
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 33 19 12 8 3 0 60 21 6843
2017 Provides services to public 21 34 18 13 11 3 0 57 24 1850
2017 Does not provide services to public 23 33 20 13 9 3 0 57 22 6518
2014 Provides services to public 22 31 22 13 9 3 0 55 23 1867
2014 Does not provide services to public 19 34 21 13 9 3 0 55 23 7033

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 Provides services to public 35 30 17 7 5 5 0 69 13 2141
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 34 17 9 5 5 0 68 14 8929
2019 Provides services to public 26 29 21 11 6 5 0 59 19 2393
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 31 22 12 7 6 0 56 20 8197
2018 Provides services to public 23 28 20 14 8 6 0 54 24 1899
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 29 23 15 9 6 0 50 25 6841
2017 Provides services to public 15 31 21 16 12 6 0 49 29 1849
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 30 22 16 10 6 0 49 27 6514
2014 Provides services to public 15 27 25 17 10 5 0 45 28 1867
2014 Does not provide services to public 13 30 25 16 10 6 0 46 28 7031

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 Provides services to public 35 32 16 9 6 3 0 69 15 2144
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 37 15 11 5 2 0 69 16 8950
2019 Provides services to public 25 32 18 13 8 3 0 59 22 2399
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 35 19 15 8 3 0 57 24 8196
2018 Provides services to public 22 32 19 14 10 4 0 56 25 1899
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 34 20 17 10 3 0 52 27 6852
2017 Provides services to public 16 33 19 15 12 4 0 52 28 1844
2017 Does not provide services to public 18 35 19 16 10 3 0 54 26 6513
2014 Provides services to public 16 32 21 17 11 3 0 50 29 1864
2014 Does not provide services to public 14 34 21 17 11 3 0 50 29 7031

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 Provides services to public 65 17 8 3 1 4 2 87 5 2147
2020 Does not provide services to public 57 21 10 4 1 5 2 84 5 8954
2019 Provides services to public 59 21 10 3 2 5 1 85 5 2410
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 22 10 4 2 7 2 82 6 8235
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 38 39 15 5 2 1 0 78 7 2145
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 44 15 6 2 2 0 77 8 8944
2019 Provides services to public 31 43 15 7 2 1 0 75 9 2405
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 44 18 8 3 1 0 71 11 8219
2018 Provides services to public 27 41 19 8 4 1 0 69 12 1891
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 44 19 9 4 1 0 67 13 6848
2017 Provides services to public 22 42 19 9 5 3 0 66 14 1850
2017 Does not provide services to public 23 43 18 9 4 1 0 67 14 6512
2014 Provides services to public 25 40 19 9 5 2 0 67 14 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 22 44 19 9 4 2 0 67 13 7041

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 29 39 18 9 4 2 0 69 13 2128
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 39 18 12 4 2 0 65 16 8902
2019 Provides services to public 21 37 20 14 6 2 0 60 20 2396
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 34 21 17 8 3 0 53 25 8195

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 Provides services to public 39 33 13 6 4 3 1 76 11 2137
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 37 12 7 3 3 1 76 11 8939
2019 Provides services to public 36 37 13 7 4 2 1 75 12 2399
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 38 14 9 4 2 1 73 13 8216
2018 Provides services to public 32 39 15 7 4 2 1 73 12 1891
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 40 13 8 4 2 1 73 13 6854
2017 Provides services to public 32 38 13 9 5 3 1 73 15 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 34 39 12 9 4 3 1 75 13 6497
2014 Provides services to public 37 39 12 6 3 2 1 78 10 1865
2014 Does not provide services to public 37 40 11 6 3 3 1 80 9 7035

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 Provides services to public 44 33 15 4 2 2 0 79 6 2129
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 38 16 4 2 2 0 78 6 8925
2019 Provides services to public 36 37 17 5 3 2 0 74 9 2401
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 39 19 5 3 2 0 73 8 8200
2018 Provides services to public 32 38 19 5 4 1 0 70 10 1888
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 40 19 6 3 2 0 71 10 6834

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 Provides services to public 30 24 18 9 8 10 2 61 19 2132
2020 Does not provide services to public 26 26 18 9 7 10 3 60 19 8931
2019 Provides services to public 25 24 19 12 10 8 2 54 24 2408
2019 Does not provide services to public 20 26 21 11 9 10 3 53 23 8211
2018 Provides services to public 20 27 20 12 12 7 2 52 26 1896
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 26 21 13 11 10 2 50 27 6850
2017 Provides services to public 16 24 18 14 15 9 4 46 33 1848
2017 Does not provide services to public 16 25 19 13 12 11 3 48 30 6503
2014 Provides services to public 14 26 21 14 15 8 2 44 32 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 14 24 20 16 13 11 2 44 33 7028

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 Provides services to public 36 33 15 8 5 2 0 70 14 2140
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 35 17 9 4 2 0 69 14 8920
2019 Provides services to public 31 35 17 8 7 2 0 67 15 2405
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 35 18 11 7 2 0 64 18 8202
2018 Provides services to public 25 34 19 10 9 2 0 61 20 1891
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 36 19 12 8 2 0 60 20 6843
2017 Provides services to public 26 34 17 11 9 3 0 62 20 1844
2017 Does not provide services to public 26 35 16 12 7 3 1 63 20 6511
2014 Provides services to public 22 32 19 14 11 3 0 55 25 1865
2014 Does not provide services to public 19 33 17 16 12 2 0 53 29 7028

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 Provides services to public 30 30 15 10 10 2 2 63 21 2144
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 31 15 11 9 3 2 62 21 8958
2019 Provides services to public 28 31 16 11 12 2 1 60 24 2408
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 32 15 12 11 2 2 60 24 8231
2018 Provides services to public 24 32 16 12 14 2 1 57 27 1886
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 30 16 14 13 2 2 55 28 6851
2017 Provides services to public 22 31 15 13 15 3 2 55 29 1851
2017 Does not provide services to public 23 29 15 15 13 3 3 55 29 6515
2014 Provides services to public 16 26 17 15 20 3 3 45 37 1867
2014 Does not provide services to public 15 26 17 18 20 2 2 43 39 7035

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 Provides services to public 54 22 12 5 2 1 4 79 8 2148
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 22 12 5 3 1 4 79 8 8952
2019 Provides services to public 58 21 10 4 2 1 3 83 7 2405
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 22 11 4 3 1 4 81 7 8228

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 Provides services to public 50 24 13 6 3 1 3 77 10 2143
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 23 13 5 2 1 3 79 8 8944
2019 Provides services to public 48 22 16 5 4 1 2 73 10 2401
2019 Does not provide services to public 50 22 14 5 4 1 4 76 9 8198

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 Provides services to public 76 9 5 2 2 3 3 90 4 2136
2020 Does not provide services to public 78 8 4 2 2 3 4 92 4 8918
2019 Provides services to public 72 9 6 3 3 3 3 88 6 2392
2019 Does not provide services to public 75 8 5 2 3 3 4 90 5 8194

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 Provides services to public 72 12 6 1 1 2 6 91 3 2143
2020 Does not provide services to public 78 9 3 1 1 2 7 95 2 8923
2019 Provides services to public 77 8 4 2 1 2 6 93 3 2390
2019 Does not provide services to public 78 6 3 1 1 2 9 95 2 8182

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 Provides services to public 28 38 20 6 4 4 1 69 10 2133
2020 Does not provide services to public 27 41 17 7 3 5 1 71 11 8936
2019 Provides services to public 24 38 21 8 4 4 1 66 13 2404
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 40 20 9 3 5 1 66 13 8223
2018 Provides services to public 22 35 24 8 6 4 0 60 16 1893
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 37 23 9 6 4 0 61 15 6857
2017 Provides services to public 19 36 22 10 8 5 0 58 19 1848
2017 Does not provide services to public 21 36 22 9 6 5 0 60 17 6513

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 Provides services to public 47 33 11 4 3 2 0 81 7 2130
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 38 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 8923
2019 Provides services to public 43 35 13 4 3 2 0 80 7 2393
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 40 12 5 2 2 0 80 7 8195
2018 Provides services to public 43 37 13 3 3 2 0 81 6 1894
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 39 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 6834
2017 Provides services to public 39 39 13 4 3 2 0 80 7 1847
2017 Does not provide services to public 39 41 11 4 2 3 0 83 6 6511
2014 Provides services to public 38 39 12 5 3 3 0 79 8 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 37 40 13 5 2 3 0 79 7 7033

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 Provides services to public 49 31 12 3 2 3 1 83 5 2134
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 34 11 3 1 4 0 84 4 8930
2019 Provides services to public 47 34 12 3 2 2 0 83 5 2403
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 35 12 3 2 3 0 83 5 8192
2018 Provides services to public 42 36 14 2 3 3 0 80 5 1891
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 37 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 6837
2017 Provides services to public 35 38 15 4 3 4 1 77 8 1848
2017 Does not provide services to public 40 36 14 3 2 5 1 80 5 6513
2014 Provides services to public 40 38 12 3 3 4 1 82 6 1863
2014 Does not provide services to public 39 38 13 3 2 5 1 81 5 7035

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 Provides services to public 45 29 15 3 2 5 1 79 5 2143
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 33 14 3 2 6 1 80 5 8943

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 Provides services to public 49 27 11 4 3 4 2 81 7 2140
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 31 9 3 2 4 2 84 6 8929

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 Provides services to public 61 27 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 2139
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 30 6 2 1 0 0 90 4 8937
2019 Provides services to public 53 32 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 2406
2019 Does not provide services to public 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 8220
2018 Provides services to public 47 37 9 3 4 0 0 85 7 1889
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 37 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 6831
2017 Provides services to public 42 39 9 4 4 1 0 82 9 1850
2017 Does not provide services to public 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 6512
2014 Provides services to public 43 38 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 1864
2014 Does not provide services to public 42 40 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 7030

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 Provides services to public 52 28 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 2139
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 31 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 8921
2019 Provides services to public 44 30 15 6 4 1 0 74 11 2403
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 33 15 7 5 1 0 72 12 8216
2018 Provides services to public 38 32 16 7 6 1 0 71 13 1894
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 34 17 8 6 1 0 68 14 6828
2017 Provides services to public 32 32 18 8 8 1 0 65 17 1847
2017 Does not provide services to public 31 34 18 9 6 1 0 66 15 6507
2014 Provides services to public 26 37 18 10 8 1 0 64 18 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 23 39 20 11 7 1 0 62 18 7034

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 Provides services to public 50 30 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 2121
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 34 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 8893
2019 Provides services to public 42 33 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 2394
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 35 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 8197
2018 Provides services to public 36 35 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 1885
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 37 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 6822
2017 Provides services to public 29 37 16 10 7 1 0 67 16 1847
2017 Does not provide services to public 31 37 17 10 6 0 0 68 15 6512
2014 Provides services to public 26 38 18 11 6 1 0 64 18 1865
2014 Does not provide services to public 24 40 19 10 6 0 0 65 16 7033

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 Provides services to public 44 22 18 8 5 3 1 69 13 2136
2020 Does not provide services to public 41 26 17 8 5 3 1 69 13 8927
2019 Provides services to public 37 25 19 9 8 2 0 64 17 2404
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 25 19 11 7 4 1 61 19 8230
2018 Provides services to public 33 24 21 10 8 3 0 59 19 1892
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 26 21 11 8 3 1 58 20 6842
2017 Provides services to public 28 28 18 11 11 4 1 59 22 1849
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 26 20 12 9 4 1 58 21 6518
2014 Provides services to public 26 26 20 12 10 5 1 55 24 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 24 27 21 13 9 5 1 54 24 7035
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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 Provides services to public 20 44 35 2145
2020 Does not provide services to public 23 43 33 8961
2019 Provides services to public 25 38 36 2412
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 39 34 8237
2018 Provides services to public 24 40 36 1901
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 39 33 6866
2017 Provides services to public 26 40 34 1850
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 40 32 6519
2014 Provides services to public 28 39 32 1866
2014 Does not provide services to public 29 38 34 7035

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 Provides services to public 15 38 33 1 5 6 441
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 39 31 3 6 7 2089
2019 Provides services to public 13 34 35 3 8 7 619
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 33 34 4 10 5 2226
2018 Provides services to public 15 30 37 6 5 7 459
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 32 36 4 6 7 1922
2017 Provides services to public 17 29 34 6 7 7 476
2017 Does not provide services to public 20 28 35 5 8 5 1846
2014 Provides services to public 24 24 32 7 9999 13 531
2014 Does not provide services to public 20 29 34 8 9999 10 2059
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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 Provides services to public 9 91 2141
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 8949
2019 Provides services to public 12 88 2409
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 89 8222
2018 Provides services to public 15 85 1904
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 88 6858

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 44 56 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 55 707
2019 Provides services to public 48 52 290
2019 Does not provide services to public 44 56 878
2018 Provides services to public 53 47 273
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 52 839

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 62 38 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 41 707
2019 Provides services to public 62 38 290
2019 Does not provide services to public 64 36 878
2018 Provides services to public 61 39 273
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 42 839

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 8 92 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 93 707
2019 Provides services to public 6 94 290
2019 Does not provide services to public 7 93 878
2018 Provides services to public 7 93 273
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 839

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 Provides services to public 8 92 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 91 707
2019 Provides services to public 8 92 290
2019 Does not provide services to public 7 93 878
2018 Provides services to public 5 95 273
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 92 839

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 Provides services to public 11 89 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 2 98 707
2019 Provides services to public 6 94 290
2019 Does not provide services to public 2 98 878
2018 Provides services to public 7 93 273
2018 Does not provide services to public 2 98 839

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 6 94 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 95 707
2019 Provides services to public 4 96 290
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 95 878
2018 Provides services to public 2 98 273
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 95 839

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 42 58 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 67 707
2019 Provides services to public 35 65 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 36 64 869
2018 Provides services to public 39 61 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 62 839

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 44 56 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 60 707
2019 Provides services to public 42 58 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 55 869
2018 Provides services to public 44 56 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 61 839

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 46 54 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 55 707
2019 Provides services to public 43 57 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 52 869
2018 Provides services to public 49 51 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 55 839

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 45 55 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 57 707
2019 Provides services to public 44 56 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 58 869
2018 Provides services to public 45 55 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 58 839

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 Provides services to public 34 66 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 67 707
2019 Provides services to public 32 68 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 67 869
2018 Provides services to public 33 67 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 69 839

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 58 42 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 44 707
2019 Provides services to public 56 44 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 46 869
2018 Provides services to public 51 49 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 56 44 839

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 36 64 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 34 66 707
2019 Provides services to public 34 66 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 67 869
2018 Provides services to public 37 63 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 69 839

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 2 98 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 1 99 839

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 6 94 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 6 94 707
2019 Provides services to public 8 92 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 7 93 869
2018 Provides services to public 7 93 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 839

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 13 87 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 11 89 707
2019 Provides services to public 12 88 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 89 869
2018 Provides services to public 13 87 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 91 839

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 60 40 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 52 707
2019 Provides services to public 49 51 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 52 869
2018 Provides services to public 52 48 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 55 839

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 24 76 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 19 81 707
2019 Provides services to public 24 76 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 79 869
2018 Provides services to public 26 74 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 80 839

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 17 83 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 87 707
2019 Provides services to public 16 84 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 86 869
2018 Provides services to public 21 79 271
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 85 839

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 Provides services to public 60 40 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 46 707
2019 Provides services to public 52 48 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 45 862
2018 Provides services to public 57 43 274
2018 Does not provide services to public 55 45 839

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 Provides services to public 26 74 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 71 707
2019 Provides services to public 29 71 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 74 862
2018 Provides services to public 26 74 274
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 75 839

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 Provides services to public 15 85 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 10 90 707
2019 Provides services to public 10 90 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 89 862
2018 Provides services to public 10 90 274
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 90 839

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 Provides services to public 23 77 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 85 707
2019 Provides services to public 17 83 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 16 84 862
2018 Provides services to public 19 81 274
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 85 839

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 Provides services to public 7 93 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 707
2019 Provides services to public 9 91 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 8 92 862
2018 Provides services to public 8 92 274
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 92 839

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 Provides services to public 7 93 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 4 96 707
2019 Provides services to public 7 93 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 4 96 862
2018 Provides services to public 9 91 274
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 95 839

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 Provides services to public 14 86 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 14 86 707
2019 Provides services to public 15 85 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 13 87 862
2018 Provides services to public 14 86 274
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 86 839

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 17 83 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 12 88 707
2019 Provides services to public 13 87 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 15 85 862
2018 Provides services to public 14 86 274
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 89 839

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 Provides services to public 21 79 182
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 76 707
2019 Provides services to public 25 75 287
2019 Does not provide services to public 24 76 862
2018 Provides services to public 21 79 274
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 73 839

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 Provides services to public 12 88 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 87 677
2019 Provides services to public 11 89 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 12 88 825
2018 Provides services to public 12 88 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 86 801

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 Provides services to public 14 86 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 19 81 677
2019 Provides services to public 17 83 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 20 80 825
2018 Provides services to public 23 77 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 79 801

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 Provides services to public 14 86 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 91 677
2019 Provides services to public 11 89 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 9 91 825
2018 Provides services to public 12 88 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 90 801

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 Provides services to public 8 92 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 677
2019 Provides services to public 7 93 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 7 93 825
2018 Provides services to public 8 92 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 801

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 Provides services to public 13 87 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 87 677
2019 Provides services to public 8 92 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 89 825
2018 Provides services to public 11 89 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 90 801

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 Provides services to public 6 94 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 91 677
2019 Provides services to public 8 92 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 10 90 825
2018 Provides services to public 11 89 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 88 801

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 Provides services to public 10 90 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 16 84 677
2019 Provides services to public 15 85 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 83 825
2018 Provides services to public 10 90 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 85 801

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 Provides services to public 16 84 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 14 86 677
2019 Provides services to public 14 86 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 15 85 825
2018 Provides services to public 14 86 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 87 801

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 Provides services to public 16 84 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 85 677
2019 Provides services to public 13 87 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 13 87 825
2018 Provides services to public 14 86 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 87 801

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 Provides services to public 30 70 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 25 75 677
2019 Provides services to public 30 70 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 72 825
2018 Provides services to public 29 71 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 72 801

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 Provides services to public 15 85 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 91 677
2019 Provides services to public 13 87 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 89 825
2018 Provides services to public 10 90 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 91 801

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 Provides services to public 50 50 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 55 677
2019 Provides services to public 46 54 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 54 825
2018 Provides services to public 47 53 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 55 801

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
2019 Provides services to public 2 98 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 2 98 825

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 Provides services to public 54 46 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 50 677
2019 Provides services to public 54 46 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 50 50 825
2018 Provides services to public 48 52 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 49 801

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 Provides services to public 5 95 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 3 97 677
2019 Provides services to public 4 96 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 4 96 825
2018 Provides services to public 7 93 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 97 801

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 Provides services to public 18 82 170
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 87 677
2019 Provides services to public 10 90 265
2019 Does not provide services to public 13 87 825
2018 Provides services to public 9 91 251
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 88 801

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 Provides services to public 28 16 17 4 4 24 8 65 11 2144
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 16 16 4 3 31 8 62 12 8950
2019 Provides services to public 25 16 20 5 5 21 9 58 15 2406
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 17 18 6 5 27 9 56 17 8225
2018 Provides services to public 21 19 22 6 6 20 6 55 16 1898
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 19 20 6 5 27 7 54 16 6858
2017 Provides services to public 17 21 21 5 7 23 7 54 17 1852
2017 Does not provide services to public 15 19 18 6 5 28 9 54 18 6517
2014 Provides services to public 17 18 20 5 8 24 7 51 20 1867
2014 Does not provide services to public 14 18 20 5 5 29 8 51 17 7038

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 Provides services to public 44 26 14 3 3 10 1 78 6 2133
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 30 14 4 2 11 1 77 7 8935
2019 Provides services to public 40 27 16 4 4 8 1 74 8 2404
2019 Does not provide services to public 34 30 16 5 3 10 1 73 9 8224
2018 Provides services to public 32 32 18 5 4 7 1 70 10 1894
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 34 17 5 4 10 1 72 10 6850
2017 Provides services to public 27 34 17 5 5 10 1 69 12 1841
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 33 16 5 4 12 2 71 11 6515
2014 Provides services to public 28 27 20 6 5 12 1 64 13 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 23 32 19 5 4 15 1 66 11 7036
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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 Provides services to public 6 94 2141
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 95 8935
2019 Provides services to public 7 93 2403
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 94 8220
2018 Provides services to public 7 93 1898
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 95 6851

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 38 62 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 67 424
2019 Provides services to public 37 63 169
2019 Does not provide services to public 30 70 477
2018 Provides services to public 32 68 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 67 381

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 74 26 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 73 27 424
2019 Provides services to public 78 22 169
2019 Does not provide services to public 77 23 477
2018 Provides services to public 85 15 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 76 24 381

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 5 95 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 95 424
2019 Provides services to public 6 94 169
2019 Does not provide services to public 4 96 477

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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 424

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 Provides services to public 10 90 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 11 89 424
2019 Provides services to public 7 93 169
2019 Does not provide services to public 9 91 477
2018 Provides services to public 5 95 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 91 381

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 Provides services to public 7 93 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 6 94 424
2019 Provides services to public 8 92 169
2019 Does not provide services to public 2 98 477

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 10 90 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 91 424
2019 Provides services to public 8 92 169
2019 Does not provide services to public 10 90 477
2018 Provides services to public 7 93 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 89 381

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 20 80 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 72 424
2019 Provides services to public 19 81 167
2019 Does not provide services to public 23 77 465
2018 Provides services to public 16 84 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 85 381

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 18 82 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 78 424
2019 Provides services to public 14 86 167
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 81 465
2018 Provides services to public 17 83 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 85 381

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 9 91 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 18 82 424
2019 Provides services to public 11 89 167
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 89 465
2018 Provides services to public 10 90 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 91 381

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 6 94 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 95 424
2019 Provides services to public 3 97 167
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 94 465
2018 Provides services to public 7 93 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 97 381

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 27 73 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 72 424
2019 Provides services to public 29 71 167
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 67 465
2018 Provides services to public 28 72 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 71 381

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 15 85 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 76 424
2019 Provides services to public 23 77 167
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 79 465
2018 Provides services to public 23 77 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 78 381

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 5 95 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 2 98 381

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
2018 Provides services to public 4 96 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 1 99 381

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 7 93 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 424
2019 Provides services to public 5 95 167
2019 Does not provide services to public 4 96 465
2018 Provides services to public 5 95 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 381

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 9 91 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 18 82 424
2019 Provides services to public 12 88 167
2019 Does not provide services to public 12 88 465
2018 Provides services to public 10 90 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 87 381

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 17 83 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 85 424
2019 Provides services to public 12 88 167
2019 Does not provide services to public 15 85 465
2018 Provides services to public 18 82 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 84 381

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 26 74 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 17 83 424
2019 Provides services to public 29 71 167
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 74 465
2018 Provides services to public 29 71 123
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 74 381

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 Provides services to public 33 67 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 27 73 424
2019 Provides services to public 29 71 165
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 72 462
2018 Provides services to public 36 64 124
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 67 379

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 Provides services to public 16 84 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 14 86 424
2019 Provides services to public 12 88 165
2019 Does not provide services to public 13 87 462
2018 Provides services to public 14 86 124
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 85 379

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 Provides services to public 8 92 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 95 424
2019 Provides services to public 5 95 165
2019 Does not provide services to public 8 92 462
2018 Provides services to public 13 87 124
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 379

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 Provides services to public 18 82 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 11 89 424
2019 Provides services to public 12 88 165
2019 Does not provide services to public 15 85 462
2018 Provides services to public 22 78 124
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 87 379

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 Provides services to public 6 94 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 95 424
2019 Provides services to public 3 97 165
2019 Does not provide services to public 3 97 462
2018 Provides services to public 6 94 124
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 95 379

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 Provides services to public 6 94 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 3 97 424
2018 Provides services to public 10 90 124
2018 Does not provide services to public 4 96 379

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 Provides services to public 11 89 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 91 424
2019 Provides services to public 9 91 165
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 89 462
2018 Provides services to public 14 86 124
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 89 379

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 11 89 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 10 90 424
2019 Provides services to public 14 86 165
2019 Does not provide services to public 12 88 462
2018 Provides services to public 12 88 124
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 91 379

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 Provides services to public 42 58 128
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 50 424
2019 Provides services to public 50 50 165
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 52 462
2018 Provides services to public 41 59 124
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 52 379

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
2018 Provides services to public 6 94 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 95 363

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 Provides services to public 9 91 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 16 84 409
2018 Provides services to public 10 90 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 87 363

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 Provides services to public 4 96 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 95 409

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 Provides services to public 0 100 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 4 96 409

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 Provides services to public 7 93 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 95 409
2018 Provides services to public 4 96 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 363

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 Provides services to public 9 91 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 87 409
2018 Provides services to public 7 93 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 91 363

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 Provides services to public 15 85 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 87 409
2018 Provides services to public 17 83 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 91 363

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 Provides services to public 14 86 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 11 89 409
2018 Provides services to public 17 83 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 89 363

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 Provides services to public 30 70 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 23 77 409
2018 Provides services to public 40 60 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 73 363

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 Provides services to public 8 92 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 409
2018 Provides services to public 14 86 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 89 363

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 Provides services to public 47 53 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 60 409
2018 Provides services to public 50 50 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 57 363

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 Provides services to public 63 37 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 58 42 409
2018 Provides services to public 66 34 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 61 39 363

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
2018 Provides services to public 9 91 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 97 363

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 Provides services to public 15 85 120
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 87 409
2018 Provides services to public 18 82 113
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 86 363

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 Provides services to public 29 18 16 3 3 26 6 69 8 2135
2020 Does not provide services to public 23 16 16 2 2 34 7 66 7 8934
2019 Provides services to public 27 15 21 3 3 23 8 61 9 2406
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 16 19 3 2 31 9 60 9 8221
2018 Provides services to public 23 19 24 3 3 23 5 58 9 1896
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 19 21 3 2 31 6 58 8 6838
2017 Provides services to public 18 21 20 3 3 28 6 60 10 1848
2017 Does not provide services to public 16 19 18 2 2 35 8 61 8 6518
2014 Provides services to public 17 19 21 3 3 29 8 57 9 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 15 17 20 2 3 36 8 56 8 7033

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 Provides services to public 45 25 14 2 2 10 1 79 5 2137
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 30 14 3 2 12 1 80 5 8939
2019 Provides services to public 41 26 17 3 3 10 1 75 6 2405
2019 Does not provide services to public 36 29 17 3 2 12 2 75 6 8210
2018 Provides services to public 33 30 20 3 3 10 1 71 7 1895
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 34 17 3 2 13 1 74 6 6836
2017 Provides services to public 30 33 16 3 3 13 2 73 8 1850
2017 Does not provide services to public 31 33 15 3 2 15 2 76 6 6509
2014 Provides services to public 29 30 19 3 3 15 2 71 7 1868
2014 Does not provide services to public 25 32 18 3 2 18 2 71 6 7036

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 Provides services to public 4 4 27 20 34 12 0 9 61 25
2020 Does not provide services to public 2 9 30 13 27 18 1 13 50 119
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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 Provides services to public 36 22 18 12 11 0 1 59 23 2148
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 23 16 9 9 0 2 66 18 8951

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 Provides services to public 33 27 20 10 8 0 1 62 18 2141
2020 Does not provide services to public 34 30 19 9 7 0 1 64 16 8932
2019 Provides services to public 24 25 21 13 15 0 1 49 29 2405
2019 Does not provide services to public 23 27 22 13 13 0 1 51 26 8235
2018 Provides services to public 20 21 23 15 19 0 2 41 35 1894
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 25 24 15 17 0 1 43 32 6861
2017 Provides services to public 17 19 18 17 25 0 3 38 43 1847
2017 Does not provide services to public 19 24 21 15 19 0 3 44 35 6510

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 Provides services to public 25 27 26 13 8 0 0 52 21 2142
2020 Does not provide services to public 21 27 26 15 10 0 0 49 25 8949
2019 Provides services to public 25 29 24 13 9 0 1 54 22 2404
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 28 26 14 10 0 0 50 24 8225
2018 Provides services to public 20 25 30 14 10 0 1 46 24 1900
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 26 29 17 11 0 1 43 28 6855
2017 Provides services to public 17 26 25 17 14 0 1 44 31 1850
2017 Does not provide services to public 16 25 28 17 13 0 1 42 30 6514

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 Provides services to public 37 28 19 9 5 0 1 66 14 2138
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 29 22 12 7 0 1 58 19 8928
2019 Provides services to public 33 30 19 10 7 0 1 64 17 2388
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 29 22 13 8 0 1 56 21 8191
2018 Provides services to public 27 29 22 12 7 0 2 57 20 1889
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 28 25 15 9 0 1 50 24 6835
2017 Provides services to public 22 27 24 14 10 1 2 50 25 1846
2017 Does not provide services to public 20 28 25 15 11 0 2 48 26 6507

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 Provides services to public 35 23 20 10 9 1 1 60 19 2135
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 25 21 13 10 1 1 55 23 8914
2019 Provides services to public 27 27 19 14 11 1 1 56 25 2400
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 26 21 15 11 1 1 52 26 8196
2018 Provides services to public 23 22 23 16 14 1 1 46 30 1888
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 24 24 17 13 1 1 45 31 6825
2017 Provides services to public 17 23 24 17 17 1 2 41 34 1843
2017 Does not provide services to public 19 23 22 18 15 1 2 43 34 6513

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 Provides services to public 57 20 10 4 4 0 4 81 8 2136
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 24 13 7 5 0 4 74 13 8912
2019 Provides services to public 56 22 10 5 3 0 4 81 9 2398
2019 Does not provide services to public 49 24 12 6 4 0 4 76 11 8199
2018 Provides services to public 49 22 14 5 4 1 6 75 9 1898
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 24 15 7 5 0 5 71 13 6840
2017 Provides services to public 42 24 15 5 5 1 8 73 11 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 39 24 15 7 6 1 8 69 14 6493

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 Provides services to public 35 27 20 9 8 0 1 62 18 2142
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 27 21 12 8 0 1 59 20 8928
2019 Provides services to public 42 27 17 7 6 0 1 70 14 2392
2019 Does not provide services to public 37 29 18 9 6 0 1 67 15 8202
2018 Provides services to public 35 26 20 9 8 1 1 63 17 1890
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 27 22 10 8 0 1 60 18 6842
2017 Provides services to public 30 29 22 10 7 0 1 60 17 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 29 31 22 10 7 0 1 61 17 6499

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 35 25 19 9 8 0 5 63 17 2139
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 24 18 10 8 0 6 62 19 8943

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 Provides services to public 40 31 17 6 3 1 1 73 10 2133
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 32 17 7 3 1 1 72 10 8932
2019 Provides services to public 36 31 19 7 5 1 1 69 12 2398
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 34 20 9 5 1 1 67 13 8211
2018 Provides services to public 28 32 24 10 4 1 1 61 15 1892
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 33 24 11 5 1 1 59 16 6823
2017 Provides services to public 26 32 20 12 7 1 2 60 19 1843
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 32 22 10 6 1 2 61 17 6488

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 Provides services to public 35 31 20 9 4 1 1 67 13 2135
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 33 21 10 5 1 1 64 15 8926
2019 Provides services to public 29 31 22 11 6 1 1 61 17 2404
2019 Does not provide services to public 24 32 23 13 7 1 1 57 20 8201
2018 Provides services to public 25 29 24 14 7 0 1 55 21 1893
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 30 26 15 8 1 1 51 23 6831
2017 Provides services to public 21 29 21 14 11 1 2 52 26 1844
2017 Does not provide services to public 20 30 24 15 9 1 2 51 24 6499

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 Provides services to public 40 28 17 9 4 1 1 70 13 2136
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 31 18 8 4 0 1 69 13 8935
2019 Provides services to public 35 28 21 9 6 1 1 64 15 2400
2019 Does not provide services to public 30 31 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 8211
2018 Provides services to public 28 29 23 11 7 1 1 58 18 1893
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 31 23 13 7 0 1 56 21 6822
2017 Provides services to public 27 29 20 13 8 1 2 58 22 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 26 31 21 13 7 1 2 58 21 6500

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 Provides services to public 47 25 14 7 5 1 1 73 12 2131
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 26 13 6 4 1 1 76 11 8904
2019 Provides services to public 43 26 16 8 6 1 1 70 14 2393
2019 Does not provide services to public 44 27 15 8 6 0 1 71 14 8208

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 Provides services to public 32 29 22 10 6 0 0 62 16 2140
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 31 22 10 5 0 0 63 15 8934

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 Provides services to public 31 29 21 10 8 0 0 61 18 2133
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 18 8925
2019 Provides services to public 33 29 20 10 7 0 1 63 17 2396
2019 Does not provide services to public 30 30 22 10 6 0 1 61 17 8181
2018 Provides services to public 28 28 22 12 8 1 1 56 21 1888
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 28 23 13 8 0 1 55 21 6802
2017 Provides services to public 25 27 21 14 11 1 2 54 25 1843
2017 Does not provide services to public 25 29 22 13 9 1 2 55 23 6483

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 Provides services to public 57 24 12 3 3 0 1 82 6 2132
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 25 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 8880
2019 Provides services to public 59 21 11 4 3 0 2 82 7 2399
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 23 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 8196
2018 Provides services to public 54 23 11 5 5 0 2 79 9 1882
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 23 12 5 4 0 2 78 9 6806
2017 Provides services to public 54 24 11 5 3 0 2 80 8 1843
2017 Does not provide services to public 55 23 12 5 3 0 2 80 8 6507

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 36 33 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 2137
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 36 21 8 4 0 0 67 13 8898

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 Provides services to public 67 18 7 2 2 0 3 89 4 2135
2020 Does not provide services to public 71 16 5 1 1 0 5 92 2 8890
2019 Provides services to public 70 14 6 2 2 1 5 89 4 2393
2019 Does not provide services to public 74 12 5 2 1 1 6 92 3 8180
2018 Provides services to public 67 16 8 2 3 1 4 87 5 1887
2018 Does not provide services to public 69 15 6 2 2 1 5 90 4 6809

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 Provides services to public 79 9 4 2 2 1 3 91 4 2132
2020 Does not provide services to public 80 8 3 2 2 1 3 93 4 8878
2019 Provides services to public 72 11 6 4 4 0 3 86 8 2399
2019 Does not provide services to public 74 10 5 3 3 1 3 88 7 8215
2018 Provides services to public 69 13 6 4 4 1 2 86 8 1883
2018 Does not provide services to public 69 13 6 3 4 1 4 86 7 6810
2017 Provides services to public 69 12 6 4 4 1 4 86 8 1845
2017 Does not provide services to public 70 12 5 3 3 1 5 87 7 6508

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 Provides services to public 72 15 6 2 2 0 2 90 4 2126
2020 Does not provide services to public 72 17 6 2 1 0 2 91 3 8882
2019 Provides services to public 62 22 8 3 2 0 2 86 5 2389
2019 Does not provide services to public 61 23 8 3 2 0 2 86 5 8194
2018 Provides services to public 57 24 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 1894
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 24 10 4 2 0 2 83 7 6838
2017 Provides services to public 57 23 10 4 3 0 3 83 7 1839
2017 Does not provide services to public 57 25 8 4 2 0 3 85 6 6511

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 Provides services to public 71 13 7 3 3 0 2 86 7 2136
2020 Does not provide services to public 72 14 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 8892
2019 Provides services to public 65 16 8 5 4 0 2 83 9 2387
2019 Does not provide services to public 64 17 8 5 4 0 2 83 9 8181
2018 Provides services to public 58 18 11 5 5 0 2 78 11 1884
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 20 9 6 5 0 2 80 11 6828
2017 Provides services to public 61 17 9 5 5 0 2 80 11 1849
2017 Does not provide services to public 61 17 8 5 4 0 3 82 9 6509

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 Provides services to public 68 8 4 1 1 1 18 93 2 2138
2020 Does not provide services to public 63 11 4 2 1 0 18 92 3 8909
2019 Provides services to public 65 10 4 2 1 0 18 92 3 2380
2019 Does not provide services to public 60 12 5 2 1 0 20 90 4 8182
2018 Provides services to public 56 11 5 2 1 0 24 89 4 1873
2018 Does not provide services to public 56 12 6 2 1 0 23 88 4 6796
2017 Provides services to public 60 11 4 2 2 1 21 90 5 1844
2017 Does not provide services to public 55 12 5 2 1 0 24 89 4 6507

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 Provides services to public 68 18 7 2 2 0 2 88 4 2145
2020 Does not provide services to public 72 15 6 2 1 0 4 91 3 8931
2019 Provides services to public 68 17 8 3 2 0 3 88 4 2391
2019 Does not provide services to public 70 16 6 2 1 0 5 91 3 8190
2018 Provides services to public 59 22 10 3 1 0 4 85 5 1885
2018 Does not provide services to public 64 18 8 2 1 0 6 88 4 6808
2017 Provides services to public 60 19 9 3 2 1 5 84 6 1829
2017 Does not provide services to public 65 17 6 2 1 0 8 89 4 6479

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 Provides services to public 65 16 8 5 5 0 2 83 10 2145
2020 Does not provide services to public 70 15 6 3 3 0 2 87 6 8930
2019 Provides services to public 65 15 7 4 7 0 3 82 11 2400
2019 Does not provide services to public 70 13 6 3 4 1 3 86 7 8212
2018 Provides services to public 60 16 9 6 6 1 4 79 12 1889
2018 Does not provide services to public 66 14 7 4 4 1 4 84 8 6833
2017 Provides services to public 60 16 8 5 6 1 4 81 11 1844
2017 Does not provide services to public 66 15 7 4 3 1 5 85 7 6517

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 Provides services to public 48 27 15 5 3 0 1 76 9 2147
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 29 16 6 2 0 1 75 8 8942
2019 Provides services to public 58 23 11 4 2 0 2 83 5 2398
2019 Does not provide services to public 56 25 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 8194
2018 Provides services to public 51 28 12 4 2 0 2 81 7 1889
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 27 13 5 2 0 2 79 7 6831
2017 Provides services to public 51 27 11 4 3 0 4 81 7 1844
2017 Does not provide services to public 50 28 13 4 2 0 3 80 6 6505

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 30 39 20 7 3 0 0 69 10 2146
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 40 20 6 2 0 0 72 8 8943

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 Provides services to public 18 34 34 10 4 0 0 52 14 2149
2020 Does not provide services to public 17 35 33 11 4 0 0 51 15 8951
2019 Provides services to public 21 35 30 11 4 0 0 56 15 2404
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 33 34 12 4 0 0 50 16 8231
2018 Provides services to public 15 32 34 13 6 0 0 47 18 1901
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 32 36 14 5 0 0 45 19 6865
2017 Provides services to public 12 27 37 15 9 0 0 39 24 1849
2017 Does not provide services to public 11 28 39 15 6 0 0 39 21 6522

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 Provides services to public 10 19 38 22 10 0 0 33 29 2136
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 19 38 23 10 0 0 33 28 8933
2019 Provides services to public 8 17 36 24 13 0 0 37 26 2396
2019 Does not provide services to public 8 18 37 24 12 0 0 37 26 8181
2018 Provides services to public 10 19 38 22 10 0 0 32 29 1868
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 19 38 22 11 0 0 33 28 6769
2017 Provides services to public 11 21 36 22 9 0 1 32 32 1841
2017 Does not provide services to public 8 20 39 22 10 0 1 32 29 6502

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 51 33 10 3 1 1 0 85 4 2141
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 36 8 3 1 1 0 88 5 8941
2019 Provides services to public 39 37 13 6 2 2 0 78 9 2395
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 40 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 8204
2018 Provides services to public 35 39 15 6 3 2 0 76 9 1895
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 41 14 6 3 3 0 77 9 6859
2017 Provides services to public 23 39 17 8 6 7 0 67 14 1844
2017 Does not provide services to public 24 41 17 8 4 5 0 69 13 6513

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 46 29 12 6 4 2 0 78 10 2135
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 33 12 7 3 2 0 78 10 8916

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 Provides services to public 48 26 11 8 6 2 0 75 14 2141
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 29 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 8933

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 Provides services to public 55 24 12 3 2 3 1 82 5 2134
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 27 10 3 2 3 1 84 5 8906

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 44 29 15 6 4 1 0 74 11 2142
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 33 13 7 3 1 0 76 10 8935
2019 Provides services to public 31 34 17 11 6 1 0 66 17 2406
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 36 17 11 6 2 0 65 17 8220
2018 Provides services to public 27 36 16 11 8 1 0 64 19 1898
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 37 18 12 7 2 0 63 19 6867
2017 Provides services to public 16 38 19 13 11 3 0 56 25 1849
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 40 19 13 9 2 0 58 22 6519

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 36 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 2145
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 41 9 5 1 1 0 86 6 8965

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 48 33 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 2131
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 38 10 5 1 1 0 83 7 8929

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 Provides services to public 42 35 14 4 2 1 1 79 6 2130
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 37 17 4 1 1 1 77 6 8907

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 Provides services to public 51 31 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 2132
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 33 11 3 1 1 1 85 4 8935

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 Provides services to public 75 17 4 1 0 2 1 95 1 2141
2020 Does not provide services to public 74 18 3 1 0 3 1 95 1 8933

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 59 29 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 2135
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 31 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 8927

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 Provides services to public 56 26 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 2143
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 28 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 8917

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 60 26 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 2141
2020 Does not provide services to public 61 27 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 8930

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 Provides services to public 32 45 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 351
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 46 13 9 2 1 1 76 11 2543
2019 Provides services to public 22 44 15 12 3 2 2 69 16 394
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 45 15 10 4 2 3 70 14 2242

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 Provides services to public 96 4 350
2020 Does not provide services to public 96 4 2542

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 27 34 17 15 6 0 1 61 21 339
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 35 18 15 6 0 0 60 21 2451
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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 Provides services to public 11 89 2137
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 93 8913

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 Provides services to public 17 83 2138
2020 Does not provide services to public 12 88 8925
2019 Provides services to public 17 83 2408
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 86 8236
2017 Provides services to public 18 82 1847
2017 Does not provide services to public 15 85 6516
2014 Provides services to public 17 83 1859
2014 Does not provide services to public 14 86 7020

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 Provides services to public 47 53 360
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 56 1113

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 83 17 361
2020 Does not provide services to public 81 19 1107
2019 Provides services to public 79 21 405
2019 Does not provide services to public 81 19 1133
2017 Provides services to public 74 26 331
2017 Does not provide services to public 79 21 983
2014 Provides services to public 80 20 309
2014 Does not provide services to public 80 20 994

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 56 27 7 4 4 2 0 85 8 298
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 34 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 895
2019 Provides services to public 54 27 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 318
2019 Does not provide services to public 51 32 6 8 2 1 1 84 10 894
2017 Provides services to public 37 43 8 7 4 0 1 80 12 245
2017 Does not provide services to public 47 37 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 784
2014 Provides services to public 50 32 7 7 2 1 1 83 9 248
2014 Does not provide services to public 54 30 6 7 3 0 1 85 9 797

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 Provides services to public 54 28 8 3 2 2 2 86 5 2144
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 29 7 3 1 2 3 88 5 8945
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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 Provides services to public 31 54 14 1 63 37 2150
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 56 14 1 66 34 8965

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 Provides services to public 32 68 670
2020 Does not provide services to public 34 66 2623

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 Provides services to public 15 24 17 18 20 1 4 41 40 668
2020 Does not provide services to public 12 20 17 20 24 1 6 35 47 2623

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 Provides services to public 11 18 18 19 31 0 2 30 51 671
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 17 16 21 34 1 2 28 56 2622

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 Provides services to public 45 18 12 7 7 1 9 70 16 2146
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 18 13 7 6 1 10 71 14 8948
2019 Provides services to public 42 18 14 9 11 1 5 64 21 2369
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 18 15 10 10 1 7 63 21 8112
2018 Provides services to public 36 16 16 10 14 1 7 56 26 1898
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 16 14 11 12 1 8 59 25 6858
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