2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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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 Heterosexual 40 45 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 2816
2020 Gay or lesbian 36 42 3 15 4 0 0 79 19 100
2020 Bisexual 33 48 5 11 2 0 0 81 13 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 28 46 3 23 0 0 0 74 23 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 30 47 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 540

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 Heterosexual 75 18 4 2 1 1 0 94 3 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 72 21 3 4 0 0 1 93 4 99
2020 Bisexual 80 13 5 1 0 0 0 93 1 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 62 25 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 73 18 5 2 1 1 1 92 3 539

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 Heterosexual 35 38 10 12 3 0 1 74 15 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 32 32 10 15 12 0 0 63 27 101
2020 Bisexual 32 38 11 13 5 0 1 70 18 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 28 36 22 9 6 0 0 63 15 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 38 12 16 4 0 2 67 20 541
2019 Heterosexual 49 33 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 2872
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 23 5 11 5 0 1 79 16 96
2019 Bisexual 48 25 7 15 5 0 0 73 20 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 30 31 30 4 5 0 0 61 9 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 35 8 12 7 0 1 72 20 663

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 40 37 11 7 3 0 1 78 10 2802
2020 Gay or lesbian 46 32 4 14 5 0 0 78 19 101
2020 Bisexual 36 44 7 10 3 0 0 80 14 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 34 40 6 6 10 0 3 76 17 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 31 38 14 14 3 0 1 69 17 536
2019 Heterosexual 33 41 11 10 4 0 1 74 14 2854
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 33 4 13 7 0 1 75 21 97
2019 Bisexual 30 37 11 18 3 0 3 68 21 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 43 27 5 20 5 0 0 70 25 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 41 13 15 5 0 1 67 20 662
2018 Heterosexual 32 44 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 2632
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 45 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 94
2018 Bisexual 26 50 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 40 16 20 25 0 0 0 56 25 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 44 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 598

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 Heterosexual 46 35 10 6 2 0 1 82 8 2788
2020 Gay or lesbian 45 25 11 15 4 1 0 70 19 100
2020 Bisexual 45 37 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 41 35 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 25
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 35 14 10 3 0 1 73 13 538
2019 Heterosexual 54 32 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 2858
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 30 4 5 3 0 2 88 8 97
2019 Bisexual 44 26 12 10 6 3 0 72 15 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 55 31 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 36 9 7 4 0 1 79 11 659

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 31 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 43 30 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 100
2020 Bisexual 46 33 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 48 23 12 6 7 0 3 74 14 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 32 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 539
2019 Heterosexual 51 31 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 2863
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 25 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 97
2019 Bisexual 46 24 5 16 5 0 2 72 22 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 51 14 17 10 9 0 0 64 18 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 35 11 8 6 0 1 74 15 662
2018 Heterosexual 50 30 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 28 5 11 3 2 1 80 14 94
2018 Bisexual 51 25 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 43 32 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 32 12 9 5 1 0 74 14 599

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 Heterosexual 40 40 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 34 43 9 7 7 0 0 77 14 100
2020 Bisexual 48 32 13 3 3 1 0 80 7 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 34 34 12 16 4 0 0 68 20 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 33 40 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 542
2019 Heterosexual 39 38 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 2872
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 34 15 4 5 0 0 76 9 96
2019 Bisexual 35 31 20 7 7 0 0 66 13 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 37 23 22 13 5 0 0 60 18 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 38 15 10 7 0 0 69 17 665
2018 Heterosexual 34 42 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 2620
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 44 7 9 6 0 0 77 16 94
2018 Bisexual 26 47 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 35 46 9 0 11 0 0 80 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 37 16 10 8 0 0 67 17 598

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 Heterosexual 37 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 2815
2020 Gay or lesbian 38 33 9 12 8 0 0 71 20 100
2020 Bisexual 36 35 10 15 4 1 0 71 19 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 40 47 10 0 4 0 0 87 4 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 31 34 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 542
2019 Heterosexual 35 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 2866
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 32 9 7 7 0 0 76 14 97
2019 Bisexual 36 30 16 13 5 0 0 65 19 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 25 34 13 8 15 4 0 62 24 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 37 18 12 9 0 0 61 21 664
2018 Heterosexual 33 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 2622
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 34 16 9 6 1 0 68 16 94
2018 Bisexual 40 30 18 2 10 0 0 70 12 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 64 0 15 11 11 0 0 64 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 28 20 15 12 1 0 54 26 600

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 Heterosexual 40 40 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 2800
2020 Gay or lesbian 33 42 9 10 7 0 0 75 16 100
2020 Bisexual 34 44 9 8 3 1 0 79 12 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 24 41 15 15 4 0 0 66 19 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 41 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 538
2019 Heterosexual 37 39 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 2859
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 43 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 97
2019 Bisexual 28 47 14 9 2 0 0 75 11 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 20 45 11 9 15 0 0 65 24 18
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 41 14 12 5 0 0 70 17 663
2018 Heterosexual 35 40 11 9 4 0 0 75 14 2630
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 39 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 94
2018 Bisexual 33 41 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 40 35 5 15 5 0 0 75 20 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 36 17 11 5 0 0 66 17 600

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 Heterosexual 51 36 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 46 40 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 99
2020 Bisexual 52 37 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 38 43 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 34 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 539
2019 Heterosexual 49 35 9 4 2 0 0 84 6 2856
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 34 3 2 4 1 0 91 6 96
2019 Bisexual 52 34 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 35 30 22 8 5 0 0 66 13 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 38 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 663
2018 Heterosexual 47 40 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 2624
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 27 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 94
2018 Bisexual 50 48 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 65 16 5 14 0 0 0 80 14 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 42 11 4 3 0 0 81 7 604

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 Heterosexual 40 36 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 2811
2020 Gay or lesbian 39 33 5 16 7 0 0 73 23 101
2020 Bisexual 42 35 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 33 34 13 12 7 0 0 68 20 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 34 16 9 7 0 0 68 16 540
2019 Heterosexual 39 35 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 2862
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 35 13 4 9 0 0 74 13 97
2019 Bisexual 40 29 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 62
2019 Another sexual orientation 34 25 22 14 5 0 0 59 19 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 35 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 665
2018 Heterosexual 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 2619
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 31 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 93
2018 Bisexual 41 29 18 8 4 0 0 71 12 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 48 21 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 36 16 11 12 0 0 62 23 601

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 Heterosexual 53 33 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 2789
2020 Gay or lesbian 48 34 7 8 2 0 1 83 10 99
2020 Bisexual 51 32 5 11 1 0 0 83 12 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 49 18 23 10 0 0 0 67 10 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 536
2019 Heterosexual 51 33 11 4 2 0 0 84 5 2849
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 28 8 1 3 0 1 88 4 96
2019 Bisexual 49 30 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 62
2019 Another sexual orientation 61 21 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 37 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 659
2018 Heterosexual 48 36 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 2603
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 32 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 93
2018 Bisexual 44 28 19 8 2 0 0 72 9 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 58 25 6 5 6 0 0 83 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 37 11 7 3 0 0 78 11 599

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 Heterosexual 38 38 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 2801
2020 Gay or lesbian 37 30 12 12 8 0 1 68 21 100
2020 Bisexual 37 37 17 6 4 0 0 74 10 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 22 43 19 9 7 0 0 64 16 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 29 35 16 13 6 1 0 65 19 542
2019 Heterosexual 36 37 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 2847
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 36 15 2 8 0 0 75 10 96
2019 Bisexual 38 25 14 20 3 0 0 63 23 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 22 39 13 22 5 0 0 61 26 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 40 14 12 10 0 1 64 22 665
2018 Heterosexual 32 39 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 2613
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 30 10 11 9 0 0 70 20 94
2018 Bisexual 30 45 7 14 2 2 0 76 16 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 45 25 5 10 5 0 8 77 17 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 35 15 14 11 0 0 60 25 599

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 Heterosexual 40 35 13 8 4 0 0 75 11 2815
2020 Gay or lesbian 36 35 8 13 7 0 1 72 20 101
2020 Bisexual 39 33 14 10 4 0 0 72 15 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 31 30 23 13 3 0 0 61 16 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 32 32 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 539
2019 Heterosexual 38 34 13 8 5 0 0 73 13 2865
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 39 8 4 9 0 0 79 13 97
2019 Bisexual 40 29 15 8 7 0 0 70 15 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 34 9 18 17 14 0 8 47 34 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 31 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 666
2018 Heterosexual 36 34 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 26 12 10 11 0 0 66 22 94
2018 Bisexual 33 31 20 11 5 0 0 64 16 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 40 26 11 9 5 0 8 73 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 16 12 12 0 0 60 24 596

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 Heterosexual 41 40 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 2796
2020 Gay or lesbian 38 41 8 9 5 0 0 79 14 99
2020 Bisexual 32 41 12 9 3 1 1 75 12 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 33 37 16 6 7 0 0 71 13 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 29 42 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 538
2019 Heterosexual 38 39 12 7 3 0 1 78 10 2830
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 29 8 10 5 1 2 77 15 95
2019 Bisexual 46 26 16 8 2 0 2 74 9 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 42 23 14 4 10 8 0 70 15 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 40 15 9 7 0 1 69 16 648
2018 Heterosexual 35 37 14 8 5 0 1 72 13 2613
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 37 11 10 10 0 0 70 20 94
2018 Bisexual 38 33 17 7 4 0 2 72 11 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 59 10 9 11 11 0 0 69 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 35 16 13 9 0 1 62 21 602

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 Heterosexual 47 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 38 42 7 10 2 0 1 81 12 100
2020 Bisexual 51 30 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 32 42 9 10 7 0 0 74 17 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 41 37 12 7 3 0 0 79 9 543
2019 Heterosexual 45 37 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 2873
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 31 10 4 5 0 0 81 9 95
2019 Bisexual 43 40 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 50 32 14 0 5 0 0 82 5 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 42 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 664
2018 Heterosexual 41 38 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 2626
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 39 9 9 4 0 0 77 13 94
2018 Bisexual 40 38 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 50 19 25 5 0 0 0 69 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 38 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 603

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 Heterosexual 36 33 16 8 6 0 0 70 14 2810
2020 Gay or lesbian 39 31 16 8 5 0 0 70 14 100
2020 Bisexual 44 30 18 4 5 1 0 74 8 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 46 18 25 6 4 0 0 64 10 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 38 19 8 6 0 0 66 14 540
2019 Heterosexual 41 33 15 7 3 0 0 74 10 2858
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 30 14 3 5 0 1 78 8 94
2019 Bisexual 43 34 10 9 3 0 0 77 12 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 47 32 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 35 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 666
2018 Heterosexual 39 32 16 8 4 0 0 71 12 2629
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 26 14 3 10 0 0 74 13 94
2018 Bisexual 37 31 20 1 11 0 0 68 12 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 38 30 11 16 5 0 0 69 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 17 11 5 0 0 66 16 603

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 8 20 36 24 11 1 1 35 28 2815
2020 Gay or lesbian 9 21 37 20 9 0 3 30 31 101
2020 Bisexual 13 17 34 18 17 1 0 36 30 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 25 6 43 22 0 3 0 22 33 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 9 25 36 20 7 1 1 28 35 542
2019 Heterosexual 9 22 35 21 11 1 1 33 32 2866
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 18 38 25 8 1 3 34 26 95
2019 Bisexual 9 24 44 14 8 0 1 22 34 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 5 26 35 8 22 0 4 32 32 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 26 37 18 7 1 2 25 37 662
2018 Heterosexual 9 23 36 21 9 1 1 30 33 2624
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 15 37 28 6 1 1 35 27 94
2018 Bisexual 19 15 42 17 8 0 0 25 33 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 5 35 30 11 11 0 8 23 44 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 37 18 8 1 2 26 36 601

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 5 11 23 34 23 2 2 60 17 2804
2020 Gay or lesbian 10 9 19 39 22 1 1 61 19 98
2020 Bisexual 7 11 25 33 23 1 0 57 18 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 10 6 13 29 39 3 0 70 17 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 7 12 25 33 19 3 2 54 20 540
2019 Heterosexual 7 15 24 29 21 3 1 52 22 2860
2019 Gay or lesbian 6 16 20 34 18 2 3 55 24 96
2019 Bisexual 11 15 21 25 24 1 4 52 27 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 4 10 18 26 42 0 0 68 14 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 16 27 26 17 1 3 45 27 662
2018 Heterosexual 7 14 27 30 18 2 2 49 23 2616
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 7 26 28 24 1 1 53 20 94
2018 Bisexual 5 16 28 31 21 0 0 52 21 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 15 5 46 21 5 0 8 29 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 18 24 29 14 3 3 45 29 599

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 10 18 32 23 13 2 2 38 29 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 10 25 31 24 7 0 3 32 36 101
2020 Bisexual 13 17 29 22 17 2 0 40 31 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 12 19 33 11 10 3 12 24 37 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 13 24 28 21 9 3 2 32 39 539
2019 Heterosexual 14 19 32 20 10 2 2 32 34 2860
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 18 31 25 9 0 1 35 34 96
2019 Bisexual 15 19 27 16 20 0 2 37 35 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 9 13 31 17 13 4 12 36 27 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 25 30 18 7 1 3 26 43 664
2018 Heterosexual 14 21 32 19 10 2 2 30 37 2621
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 17 33 14 11 1 4 27 38 94
2018 Bisexual 20 12 25 22 16 0 5 40 34 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 11 14 35 16 11 0 14 31 28 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 24 30 17 5 2 2 23 45 602

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 7 15 31 29 16 1 1 46 22 2802
2020 Gay or lesbian 7 15 31 31 13 1 2 45 23 101
2020 Bisexual 9 14 24 29 23 1 0 53 23 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 3 19 26 24 25 0 3 50 23 25
2020 Prefer not to answer 10 17 33 28 10 1 1 39 28 541
2019 Heterosexual 7 15 31 29 16 1 1 46 23 2859
2019 Gay or lesbian 6 9 36 31 16 0 2 48 16 96
2019 Bisexual 9 14 30 25 21 0 0 46 24 62
2019 Another sexual orientation 4 15 26 21 22 0 12 50 21 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 15 33 27 12 1 2 40 25 659
2018 Heterosexual 8 16 33 27 15 1 1 42 24 2608
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 17 22 35 13 0 1 49 29 94
2018 Bisexual 13 13 27 32 14 0 2 46 27 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 0 37 25 19 20 0 0 39 37 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 20 29 26 10 2 2 37 32 602

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 11 19 26 23 18 1 2 42 31 2804
2020 Gay or lesbian 10 18 29 29 14 0 0 43 28 101
2020 Bisexual 15 23 25 17 17 2 1 36 39 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 13 16 20 21 24 0 6 48 30 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 14 23 27 22 11 1 2 35 37 541
2019 Heterosexual 12 19 27 22 16 2 2 39 32 2862
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 16 23 25 20 2 4 48 27 96
2019 Bisexual 13 20 29 17 20 1 0 37 34 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 8 14 13 32 28 0 4 63 23 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 20 30 17 13 1 3 31 37 662
2018 Heterosexual 15 21 28 20 12 1 2 34 37 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 22 28 16 17 0 3 34 38 94
2018 Bisexual 19 16 27 16 18 3 2 35 36 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 5 21 25 14 21 5 8 41 30 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 30 18 9 2 4 28 40 604

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 7 13 23 28 23 4 3 54 21 2799
2020 Gay or lesbian 9 11 23 31 24 0 2 56 20 99
2020 Bisexual 8 14 19 32 22 4 0 57 23 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 6 17 9 30 25 12 0 63 26 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 9 17 21 27 18 4 4 50 28 537
2019 Heterosexual 9 16 26 25 19 3 2 46 27 2854
2019 Gay or lesbian 6 14 37 19 21 1 2 42 21 97
2019 Bisexual 15 11 26 19 25 3 2 46 27 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 9 9 26 30 22 0 4 54 19 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 19 27 22 15 2 3 39 32 663
2018 Heterosexual 11 18 25 24 16 3 2 43 30 2614
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 20 23 23 19 3 1 44 32 93
2018 Bisexual 16 10 25 27 15 6 0 45 29 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 4 16 16 27 16 5 17 55 25 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 21 26 19 15 4 3 37 35 601

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 8 17 33 24 14 2 2 40 25 2801
2020 Gay or lesbian 10 22 34 19 13 1 2 32 32 100
2020 Bisexual 9 15 24 30 20 1 1 52 24 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 13 14 15 13 36 6 3 54 29 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 11 21 32 21 9 3 2 33 34 542
2019 Heterosexual 10 20 33 22 12 2 2 35 30 2861
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 19 29 26 14 0 1 40 31 95
2019 Bisexual 13 23 27 20 15 0 3 35 37 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 15 18 21 34 8 0 4 44 34 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 21 35 17 10 2 3 27 36 664
2018 Heterosexual 12 21 33 20 11 2 2 32 34 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 19 33 21 8 2 1 30 36 93
2018 Bisexual 12 11 38 18 19 2 0 38 23 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 5 21 28 26 5 0 14 37 31 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 21 33 20 6 2 3 27 39 602

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 6 16 36 27 14 1 1 41 22 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 7 22 36 24 8 1 1 33 30 100
2020 Bisexual 12 16 47 14 9 1 0 24 29 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 10 19 46 15 10 0 0 25 29 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 11 19 36 24 7 1 1 32 31 541
2019 Heterosexual 6 15 31 28 17 1 1 46 22 2866
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 13 29 34 15 2 2 51 18 96
2019 Bisexual 8 16 29 28 18 1 0 46 25 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 9 0 44 29 17 0 0 47 9 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 16 35 27 12 0 2 39 25 663
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 31 30 16 6 3 9 5 70 11 2806
2020 Gay or lesbian 31 33 8 11 8 6 3 71 21 100
2020 Bisexual 36 26 20 8 1 3 5 68 10 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 25 13 22 9 3 10 19 53 17 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 25 25 23 7 5 9 6 59 14 541
2019 Heterosexual 33 30 14 7 6 5 4 70 15 2872
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 24 15 7 8 3 2 69 15 97
2019 Bisexual 37 17 18 6 8 5 9 63 16 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 13 35 9 9 14 4 16 60 29 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 32 17 9 9 6 3 62 19 665
2018 Heterosexual 28 31 16 9 6 7 4 66 16 2608
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 26 21 12 6 10 2 56 20 93
2018 Bisexual 29 32 12 14 6 2 6 67 21 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 33 21 21 5 5 5 8 63 12 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 21 10 10 7 3 54 22 604

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 Heterosexual 54 28 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 57 21 3 11 7 0 1 79 18 100
2020 Bisexual 53 27 6 6 8 0 0 80 14 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 31 50 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 26 12 8 6 2 0 74 14 538
2019 Heterosexual 51 28 8 7 5 1 0 80 12 2864
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 27 4 12 7 0 0 77 19 97
2019 Bisexual 58 15 9 12 7 0 0 73 18 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 34 43 0 8 15 0 0 77 23 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 30 9 8 8 2 1 74 17 664
2018 Heterosexual 47 32 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 2608
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 29 5 13 6 0 0 76 19 93
2018 Bisexual 44 26 11 10 9 0 0 70 19 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 63 21 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 12 12 9 1 0 67 21 600

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 62 28 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 2785
2020 Gay or lesbian 62 22 7 5 4 0 0 85 9 100
2020 Bisexual 59 30 6 3 1 1 0 90 5 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 58 26 3 6 6 0 0 84 13 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 52 31 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 540
2019 Heterosexual 55 30 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 2867
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 29 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 97
2019 Bisexual 59 23 8 9 1 0 0 82 10 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 41 40 0 14 5 0 0 81 19 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 32 6 7 5 1 0 81 12 663
2018 Heterosexual 54 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 2610
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 24 4 8 4 1 0 83 13 93
2018 Bisexual 56 28 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 46 49 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 35 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 602

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 52 33 9 3 2 1 1 86 5 2800
2020 Gay or lesbian 50 35 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 100
2020 Bisexual 50 33 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 46 44 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 34 13 5 3 2 0 78 9 538
2019 Heterosexual 49 34 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 2868
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 28 6 7 3 0 2 83 10 96
2019 Bisexual 41 33 14 3 4 1 4 78 7 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 37 28 4 4 15 4 8 74 21 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 37 13 5 5 2 1 76 11 660
2018 Heterosexual 46 37 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 2613
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 36 13 4 5 1 1 78 9 93
2018 Bisexual 43 40 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 64 15 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 38 17 7 4 1 0 72 11 604

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 50 24 9 4 2 6 3 83 7 2811
2020 Gay or lesbian 48 25 8 5 8 2 5 79 13 101
2020 Bisexual 52 22 14 2 2 2 6 80 5 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 19 37 16 13 0 3 12 66 16 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 41 20 15 6 4 10 5 71 12 543
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 53 26 12 3 2 1 4 83 5 2810
2020 Gay or lesbian 48 25 16 7 2 0 3 75 9 101
2020 Bisexual 54 25 13 2 5 0 1 80 7 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 34 28 28 3 4 3 0 64 7 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 26 19 5 2 2 4 73 7 541
2019 Heterosexual 53 26 11 3 2 1 4 82 6 2873
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 19 10 4 4 1 4 81 8 96
2019 Bisexual 44 29 16 6 3 0 3 75 9 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 48 4 18 4 5 0 21 66 11 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 27 17 5 3 1 4 73 9 662

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 51 31 9 6 2 0 1 83 8 2814
2020 Gay or lesbian 41 32 12 7 9 0 0 73 15 101
2020 Bisexual 46 29 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 34 46 13 3 4 0 0 80 7 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 31 14 7 4 0 0 74 11 542
2019 Heterosexual 47 30 11 6 4 1 1 79 11 2871
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 27 12 5 6 0 1 76 11 96
2019 Bisexual 46 27 8 14 5 0 0 73 19 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 59 14 4 4 19 0 0 73 23 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 33 13 8 6 1 1 73 14 661
2018 Heterosexual 46 33 10 7 4 1 0 79 10 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 35 11 7 6 0 0 76 14 94
2018 Bisexual 51 31 5 7 4 0 2 84 10 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 45 24 25 5 0 0 0 69 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 35 12 10 6 1 1 71 17 600

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 55 24 10 4 3 2 2 82 7 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 49 21 13 6 8 1 2 72 14 101
2020 Bisexual 62 16 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 49 28 9 6 7 0 0 78 13 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 24 15 4 6 2 2 75 10 540

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 55 29 8 5 2 0 1 84 7 2814
2020 Gay or lesbian 49 23 14 7 6 0 1 72 13 101
2020 Bisexual 50 30 7 10 3 0 0 79 14 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 38 19 21 22 0 0 0 57 22 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 31 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 542
2019 Heterosexual 51 30 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 2860
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 19 8 7 3 0 1 82 10 97
2019 Bisexual 49 24 8 13 6 0 0 73 20 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 47 25 15 4 9 0 0 72 13 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 32 12 9 4 1 1 74 13 662
2018 Heterosexual 50 31 9 6 4 1 0 82 9 2602
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 34 7 6 6 0 1 80 13 93
2018 Bisexual 53 30 4 7 4 0 2 85 11 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 53 16 16 9 0 5 0 73 9 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 35 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 601

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 36 64 2815
2020 Gay or lesbian 33 67 101
2020 Bisexual 46 54 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 68 32 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 38 62 543

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 56 18 7 2 1 5 10 87 4 2816
2020 Gay or lesbian 55 20 10 2 1 5 7 86 3 101
2020 Bisexual 65 9 7 5 2 8 5 84 8 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 55 16 9 3 4 7 6 81 8 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 54 17 9 2 1 7 10 85 4 543

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 62 24 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 56 16 13 7 6 1 1 73 13 101
2020 Bisexual 59 26 4 6 5 0 0 85 11 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 42 35 19 0 4 0 0 77 4 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 56 25 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 543
2019 Heterosexual 58 25 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 2874
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 16 10 5 4 1 0 80 9 97
2019 Bisexual 53 19 12 10 5 0 0 72 16 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 54 19 4 8 15 0 0 73 23 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 29 12 5 4 1 0 78 9 663
2018 Heterosexual 55 26 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 2607
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 27 11 5 8 0 0 75 14 94
2018 Bisexual 66 13 7 9 0 3 2 83 10 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 70 5 16 4 0 5 0 79 4 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 30 11 9 6 0 0 74 14 602
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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 42 29 12 6 2 9 0 78 9 2812
2020 Gay or lesbian 45 29 10 9 4 3 0 76 13 100
2020 Bisexual 51 21 12 6 2 7 0 78 9 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 40 37 9 0 10 3 0 80 11 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 31 26 16 7 6 13 0 66 16 543
2019 Heterosexual 35 33 13 7 5 7 0 73 13 2854
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 29 13 4 4 4 2 77 9 97
2019 Bisexual 53 16 12 9 1 9 0 75 12 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 29 35 4 13 5 14 0 74 21 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 30 16 11 9 8 1 61 22 659
2018 Heterosexual 34 31 15 8 5 6 0 70 14 2633
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 34 11 6 8 5 0 73 16 94
2018 Bisexual 41 26 15 4 5 8 0 74 10 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 42 39 0 9 10 0 0 81 19 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 28 19 11 12 8 0 55 25 602

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 38 33 14 8 4 3 0 74 12 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 42 35 6 10 7 1 0 78 17 99
2020 Bisexual 49 25 10 9 3 4 0 77 13 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 34 31 13 0 14 0 9 71 15 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 29 32 15 12 7 5 0 64 20 542
2019 Heterosexual 33 33 16 9 6 3 0 68 16 2855
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 32 15 9 2 1 2 72 12 95
2019 Bisexual 37 38 11 3 4 6 0 81 8 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 28 40 0 9 18 0 4 71 29 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 31 16 14 12 4 0 57 27 658
2018 Heterosexual 31 33 16 10 8 2 0 65 18 2630
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 28 13 11 13 2 0 63 24 93
2018 Bisexual 32 36 12 13 7 0 0 68 19 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 42 38 0 4 16 0 0 80 20 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 29 20 16 14 3 0 48 31 603

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 28 33 18 11 5 5 0 64 17 2806
2020 Gay or lesbian 26 38 16 9 7 5 0 67 16 100
2020 Bisexual 32 33 17 11 4 2 0 67 16 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 9 22 40 0 17 12 0 36 19 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 20 29 21 14 8 8 0 53 25 539
2019 Heterosexual 24 31 19 13 7 5 0 59 21 2852
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 32 16 10 6 3 2 66 17 97
2019 Bisexual 32 33 12 12 6 6 0 68 19 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 21 38 8 9 14 9 0 65 25 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 29 20 17 13 6 0 48 31 660
2018 Heterosexual 22 31 20 13 9 5 0 56 23 2624
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 28 18 12 13 7 0 53 27 93
2018 Bisexual 18 42 22 8 8 0 2 62 16 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 35 35 11 4 16 0 0 70 20 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 27 20 18 14 6 0 44 35 605

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 27 37 16 12 5 2 0 66 18 2814
2020 Gay or lesbian 27 42 8 11 10 2 0 70 21 99
2020 Bisexual 29 37 14 12 7 1 0 67 19 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 13 31 16 9 23 9 0 48 35 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 18 36 18 15 10 4 0 56 26 542
2019 Heterosexual 22 33 18 15 9 3 0 57 25 2855
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 27 21 11 6 1 2 61 18 97
2019 Bisexual 31 20 17 17 10 5 0 54 29 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 16 39 18 10 17 0 0 55 27 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 30 18 22 13 3 0 45 36 660
2018 Heterosexual 19 34 18 16 11 2 0 55 27 2631
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 36 20 12 10 3 0 56 23 94
2018 Bisexual 17 46 19 14 4 0 0 64 17 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 40 21 5 14 20 0 0 61 34 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 27 17 22 19 3 0 40 42 603

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 52 25 12 4 2 5 1 81 6 2816
2020 Gay or lesbian 47 23 15 10 0 4 2 74 10 101
2020 Bisexual 45 29 19 2 0 3 1 78 2 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 32 21 31 4 6 7 0 57 10 25
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 24 12 4 2 10 1 80 6 543
2019 Heterosexual 49 24 13 5 3 5 1 78 8 2875
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 23 10 7 0 2 1 82 8 97
2019 Bisexual 51 28 14 0 1 4 1 84 1 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 35 29 14 5 13 4 0 66 19 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 26 13 5 2 9 1 77 9 662
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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 Heterosexual 34 44 14 6 2 1 0 79 7 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 37 45 9 4 6 0 0 82 9 101
2020 Bisexual 30 56 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 19 58 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 41 17 10 3 1 0 70 13 541
2019 Heterosexual 32 44 14 7 3 1 0 77 9 2871
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 39 12 4 2 3 2 82 6 96
2019 Bisexual 38 36 13 8 1 4 0 77 10 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 30 40 12 8 10 0 0 70 18 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 44 17 11 4 1 1 68 15 664
2018 Heterosexual 28 44 16 8 3 1 0 72 12 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 46 10 6 5 2 0 78 12 93
2018 Bisexual 19 65 9 4 2 2 0 85 6 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 43 25 6 15 11 0 0 68 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 42 18 12 4 1 0 64 17 603

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 Heterosexual 24 40 18 11 4 2 0 66 15 2794
2020 Gay or lesbian 23 46 12 7 8 3 0 72 16 100
2020 Bisexual 27 42 14 14 2 1 0 70 16 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 19 34 27 10 10 0 0 53 20 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 35 21 16 8 3 0 53 24 538
2019 Heterosexual 21 35 20 15 6 3 0 58 22 2859
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 43 16 14 5 1 3 65 19 96
2019 Bisexual 26 31 13 12 12 4 1 61 25 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 21 37 8 10 19 5 0 61 30 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 32 23 17 10 4 1 47 29 662

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 33 38 13 9 3 3 1 74 12 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 36 28 17 11 5 3 0 66 17 100
2020 Bisexual 33 29 10 19 5 3 0 64 26 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 22 28 21 27 3 0 0 50 30 25
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 36 17 13 6 4 2 63 19 539
2019 Heterosexual 33 36 13 10 4 3 1 72 15 2870
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 34 12 6 8 0 2 73 15 97
2019 Bisexual 31 32 8 15 7 7 0 68 23 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 24 23 16 13 15 0 9 52 31 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 34 16 14 7 4 1 61 22 662
2018 Heterosexual 31 37 14 9 5 3 1 71 15 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 38 12 6 9 2 2 71 16 93
2018 Bisexual 32 26 19 19 4 0 2 59 23 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 33 22 15 13 11 6 0 59 25 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 34 17 13 8 4 1 60 22 604

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 38 39 15 4 2 2 0 79 6 2812
2020 Gay or lesbian 42 33 15 4 4 2 0 77 8 99
2020 Bisexual 44 29 19 3 2 1 0 75 6 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 28 22 31 3 10 6 0 53 14 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 30 36 19 9 3 3 0 68 12 534
2019 Heterosexual 36 34 18 6 3 2 0 72 9 2867
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 27 20 3 2 1 0 75 5 96
2019 Bisexual 36 39 13 7 1 4 0 78 8 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 39 31 17 4 10 0 0 70 14 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 38 23 9 5 2 1 62 14 665
2018 Heterosexual 33 38 18 6 3 2 0 72 10 2620
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 40 14 3 6 1 0 77 10 93
2018 Bisexual 32 40 12 9 5 2 0 74 14 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 62 10 0 4 10 14 0 84 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 37 24 9 6 2 0 61 15 599

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 23 24 19 11 7 12 2 56 21 2804
2020 Gay or lesbian 20 33 16 13 11 7 0 57 25 101
2020 Bisexual 25 23 20 7 11 10 4 56 21 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 21 27 22 3 10 16 0 58 16 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 15 19 20 12 16 17 2 41 35 540
2019 Heterosexual 22 22 19 11 11 12 3 52 26 2865
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 22 14 15 6 16 4 57 26 96
2019 Bisexual 18 23 18 17 12 13 0 47 32 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 16 17 5 18 19 21 4 45 49 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 18 19 16 17 14 4 37 40 663
2018 Heterosexual 18 24 20 13 11 11 3 48 28 2622
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 22 24 11 16 11 2 41 31 93
2018 Bisexual 17 28 19 7 16 9 3 52 26 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 21 5 21 4 16 16 17 40 29 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 21 19 17 19 12 2 37 41 605

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 32 34 16 10 5 3 0 68 15 2805
2020 Gay or lesbian 28 35 15 14 7 1 0 64 21 101
2020 Bisexual 38 26 18 12 3 3 0 66 15 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 34 34 9 12 10 0 0 68 23 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 25 32 19 11 9 4 1 59 21 538
2019 Heterosexual 29 34 16 12 7 2 0 64 19 2861
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 34 14 10 3 2 2 72 13 96
2019 Bisexual 35 27 13 9 7 6 2 68 18 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 22 21 8 9 23 8 8 51 39 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 32 19 13 14 4 1 53 28 664
2018 Heterosexual 27 35 16 12 8 2 0 63 20 2615
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 29 17 12 14 3 0 57 26 92
2018 Bisexual 33 30 14 10 14 0 0 63 23 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 26 24 20 11 11 8 0 55 23 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 30 21 15 13 3 0 50 29 603

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 26 27 16 14 11 3 2 56 27 2816
2020 Gay or lesbian 28 27 14 14 14 2 1 57 29 101
2020 Bisexual 35 24 18 9 10 3 1 61 21 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 12 37 6 20 16 0 9 54 39 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 20 24 18 15 17 2 3 47 34 542
2019 Heterosexual 27 28 15 14 13 2 1 57 28 2870
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 28 8 15 11 3 4 63 29 97
2019 Bisexual 34 23 11 12 15 1 5 60 29 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 30 4 5 0 37 12 12 45 49 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 26 14 17 22 3 3 44 42 664
2018 Heterosexual 23 28 15 14 16 2 1 53 31 2627
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 21 12 20 21 1 2 44 43 92
2018 Bisexual 27 26 8 17 17 2 3 56 36 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 37 28 11 4 21 0 0 64 25 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 16 18 23 2 3 40 44 602

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 50 23 14 6 3 1 3 76 9 2821
2020 Gay or lesbian 60 22 7 5 2 0 4 85 7 101
2020 Bisexual 38 28 14 8 5 1 6 72 13 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 29 40 19 7 0 0 6 73 7 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 24 14 8 4 1 5 72 13 541
2019 Heterosexual 54 22 12 4 3 1 3 79 7 2871
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 20 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 96
2019 Bisexual 47 17 11 15 3 0 6 69 19 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 34 22 17 0 18 0 9 62 19 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 24 13 5 4 1 5 77 10 664

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 52 25 13 4 2 1 3 80 7 2819
2020 Gay or lesbian 48 20 22 6 1 0 4 71 7 100
2020 Bisexual 42 28 18 2 2 2 5 76 5 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 31 34 16 10 6 3 0 67 17 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 45 23 18 6 3 1 4 72 9 541
2019 Heterosexual 51 23 12 6 3 2 3 78 9 2871
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 15 14 4 2 1 0 80 6 96
2019 Bisexual 43 22 19 4 5 1 6 70 10 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 23 14 20 4 10 0 28 51 20 18
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 25 15 6 5 2 4 72 11 663

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 76 9 4 2 2 4 3 91 4 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 75 10 4 3 4 1 4 89 7 100
2020 Bisexual 72 5 7 3 1 5 6 87 5 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 61 14 15 0 3 3 3 80 4 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 71 9 5 2 3 5 4 88 5 537
2019 Heterosexual 77 7 5 2 2 4 4 91 4 2861
2019 Gay or lesbian 78 6 4 2 3 5 2 90 5 95
2019 Bisexual 71 9 3 2 1 4 9 92 4 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 46 13 0 0 14 0 27 81 19 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 12 4 4 4 5 5 86 10 663

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 76 9 4 1 1 1 7 93 2 2808
2020 Gay or lesbian 66 17 6 1 2 1 8 90 3 100
2020 Bisexual 71 11 7 5 1 3 2 86 7 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 68 19 6 4 0 0 3 90 4 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 71 10 5 1 1 3 8 92 3 542
2019 Heterosexual 81 5 2 1 1 2 8 96 2 2857
2019 Gay or lesbian 81 2 1 3 0 2 11 95 4 96
2019 Bisexual 74 1 4 1 5 1 13 88 8 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 54 0 5 9 10 0 22 70 24 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 74 7 3 1 1 3 11 94 3 659

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 26 42 17 8 3 4 0 71 11 2814
2020 Gay or lesbian 26 38 18 13 3 1 0 65 17 100
2020 Bisexual 25 44 10 15 0 6 0 73 16 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 12 52 19 7 4 3 3 69 11 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 22 34 22 13 5 5 0 59 18 541
2019 Heterosexual 25 40 19 8 4 4 0 68 13 2873
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 47 10 4 5 3 0 80 9 96
2019 Bisexual 16 40 27 16 0 0 0 57 16 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 28 26 17 5 15 4 5 60 21 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 36 20 13 8 4 1 56 22 661
2018 Heterosexual 24 37 20 9 6 4 1 64 15 2627
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 33 15 11 11 4 0 61 23 93
2018 Bisexual 24 37 26 6 4 4 0 64 10 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 37 33 14 0 16 0 0 70 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 34 23 12 10 5 0 53 23 603

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 42 38 12 5 2 2 0 82 7 2808
2020 Gay or lesbian 39 30 16 5 8 2 0 70 14 99
2020 Bisexual 38 45 7 9 1 0 0 83 10 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 29 45 16 7 3 0 0 73 11 25
2020 Prefer not to answer 30 38 18 7 4 2 0 70 11 540
2019 Heterosexual 42 38 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 2855
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 32 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 95
2019 Bisexual 43 34 10 11 1 1 0 78 12 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 24 52 4 9 5 0 5 81 15 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 37 17 9 4 3 1 69 13 660
2018 Heterosexual 47 36 10 4 2 1 0 84 5 2624
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 43 8 5 4 1 0 82 9 92
2018 Bisexual 43 37 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 59 27 4 0 10 0 0 86 10 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 38 13 8 3 3 0 75 11 599

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 46 34 11 3 2 4 0 84 5 2811
2020 Gay or lesbian 44 28 12 11 3 2 1 74 14 100
2020 Bisexual 49 29 12 6 2 2 0 79 8 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 21 32 24 7 0 8 10 63 8 25
2020 Prefer not to answer 35 37 15 3 2 7 0 77 6 541
2019 Heterosexual 51 32 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 2863
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 28 8 2 4 2 0 85 6 97
2019 Bisexual 55 32 6 5 0 3 0 89 5 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 54 22 9 5 0 0 10 85 6 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 34 14 4 3 4 1 77 8 662
2018 Heterosexual 49 34 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 2610
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 28 11 3 2 3 0 84 5 93
2018 Bisexual 46 32 18 2 2 0 0 78 4 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 56 30 4 5 0 5 0 91 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 35 15 4 2 5 1 77 7 599

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 42 34 13 4 1 6 0 80 5 2812
2020 Gay or lesbian 34 32 18 6 5 4 1 69 12 100
2020 Bisexual 44 26 14 8 2 7 0 75 10 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 12 19 36 13 0 10 9 39 16 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 31 37 17 4 1 10 0 75 6 541

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 45 32 10 4 3 4 2 82 7 2805
2020 Gay or lesbian 41 37 8 6 5 2 2 81 11 101
2020 Bisexual 44 25 10 9 8 0 4 72 17 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 19 37 25 6 11 3 0 57 18 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 30 13 7 4 7 4 72 13 539

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 58 31 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 2810
2020 Gay or lesbian 57 29 7 3 5 0 0 86 8 100
2020 Bisexual 59 25 11 3 1 0 0 84 5 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 51 32 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 48 34 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 539
2019 Heterosexual 57 30 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 2869
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 25 8 1 1 0 0 90 2 97
2019 Bisexual 60 22 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 49 27 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 34 11 7 4 1 0 77 11 661
2018 Heterosexual 53 33 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 2622
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 41 10 2 5 0 0 82 7 92
2018 Bisexual 55 26 12 7 0 0 0 80 7 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 72 5 18 0 5 0 0 77 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 38 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 600

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 51 30 12 5 3 0 0 81 7 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 54 19 15 3 9 0 0 73 12 100
2020 Bisexual 49 30 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 43 41 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 41 32 15 7 4 1 0 74 11 539
2019 Heterosexual 47 30 14 5 3 1 0 77 9 2862
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 30 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 97
2019 Bisexual 55 17 15 11 3 0 0 72 14 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 54 23 15 0 9 0 0 77 9 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 31 18 8 8 1 0 66 16 663
2018 Heterosexual 43 32 15 5 4 1 0 76 9 2617
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 27 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 91
2018 Bisexual 43 41 5 9 2 0 0 84 11 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 61 14 15 5 5 0 0 75 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 32 20 10 7 0 0 62 18 599

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 49 32 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 2790
2020 Gay or lesbian 49 27 11 6 6 0 0 76 12 101
2020 Bisexual 44 37 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 34 42 13 11 0 0 0 75 11 25
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 36 15 7 4 0 0 73 11 540
2019 Heterosexual 46 33 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 2859
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 33 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 97
2019 Bisexual 52 17 17 11 2 0 0 69 14 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 50 27 9 5 9 0 0 77 14 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 34 15 11 7 1 1 66 18 659
2018 Heterosexual 41 34 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 2606
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 26 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 92
2018 Bisexual 38 38 17 5 2 0 0 77 7 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 66 8 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 36 21 10 7 0 0 62 17 597

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 41 25 17 8 5 3 0 69 14 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 38 24 16 13 10 0 0 62 22 101
2020 Bisexual 41 17 26 8 7 2 0 59 15 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 22 34 19 15 7 3 0 58 23 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 32 27 20 11 7 3 1 61 18 541
2019 Heterosexual 40 24 17 10 6 3 0 66 16 2869
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 26 14 4 6 2 0 76 10 97
2019 Bisexual 37 20 21 7 12 0 2 59 19 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 33 32 21 0 14 0 0 65 14 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 23 23 11 10 4 1 53 22 664
2018 Heterosexual 36 25 18 10 7 3 0 63 18 2627
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 21 16 13 14 1 0 57 27 93
2018 Bisexual 30 32 15 9 12 0 3 64 21 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 46 19 14 5 10 5 0 68 17 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 23 23 15 10 4 1 50 26 598
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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 26 40 34 2817
2020 Gay or lesbian 38 26 36 101
2020 Bisexual 27 44 29 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 58 22 19 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 23 34 43 540
2019 Heterosexual 30 36 33 2877
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 38 27 97
2019 Bisexual 39 15 45 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 43 31 26 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 31 43 666
2018 Heterosexual 29 38 34 2631
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 34 30 94
2018 Bisexual 42 31 27 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 35 26 39 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 31 41 599

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 14 32 38 5 6 6 732
2020 Gay or lesbian 12 33 42 0 10 3 38
2020 Bisexual 9 33 46 4 0 9 24
2020 Another sexual orientation 0 16 34 0 45 6 13
2020 Prefer not to answer 20 26 37 5 3 10 127
2019 Heterosexual 12 30 40 4 7 6 871
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 38 31 11 0 6 34
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 22 43 8 5 8 170
2018 Heterosexual 13 27 42 5 7 7 749
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 26 35 8 6 12 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 19 49 8 5 10 167
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 8 92 2816
2020 Gay or lesbian 13 87 101
2020 Bisexual 11 89 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 17 83 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 11 89 541
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 2874
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 87 97
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 659
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 2630
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 82 94
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 602

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 41 59 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 59 41 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 53 61
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 370
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 38 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 50 103
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 58 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 85

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 65 35 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 63 37 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 66 34 61
2019 Heterosexual 60 40 370
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 47 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 40 103
2018 Heterosexual 60 40 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 69 31 85

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 8 92 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 370
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 103
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 61
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 370
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 103
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 85

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 5 95 223
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 370
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 103
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 301

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 5 95 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 370
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 103
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 85

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 2 98 223
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 370
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 103
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 301

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 47 53 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 51 49 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 30 70 61
2019 Heterosexual 35 65 365
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 63 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 100
2018 Heterosexual 37 63 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 54 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 56 86

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 39 61 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 42 58 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 60 61
2019 Heterosexual 42 58 365
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 55 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 60 100
2018 Heterosexual 34 66 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 35 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 65 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 44 56 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 37 63 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 57 61
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 365
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 41 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 58 100
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 47 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 86

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 45 55 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 49 51 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 63 61
2019 Heterosexual 41 59 365
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 66 100
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 86

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 29 71 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 35 65 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 27 73 61
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 365
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 63 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 100
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 65 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 86

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 54 46 223
2020 Prefer not to answer 62 38 61
2019 Heterosexual 51 49 365
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 46 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 50 100
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 54 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 54 86

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 33 67 223
2020 Prefer not to answer 21 79 61
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 365
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 62 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 65 100
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 86

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14
2020 Bisexual 0 100 10
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 61
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 100
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 86

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 4 96 223
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 61
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 365
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 100
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 7 93 223
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 365
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 100
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 86

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 54 46 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 59 41 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 57 61
2019 Heterosexual 46 54 365
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 62 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 100
2018 Heterosexual 40 60 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 58 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 56 86

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 24 76 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 36 64 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 12 88 61
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 365
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 100
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 86

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 9 91 223
2020 Bisexual 0 100 10
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 365
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 100
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 86

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 58 42 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 44 56 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 49 51 61
2019 Heterosexual 57 43 359
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 41 98
2018 Heterosexual 55 45 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 70 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 86

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 25 75 223
2020 Prefer not to answer 23 77 61
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 359
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 68 98
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 77 86

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 9 91 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 8 92 61
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 359
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 94 98
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 86

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 12 88 223
2020 Prefer not to answer 11 89 61
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 359
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 98
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 86

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 12 88 223
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 359
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 98
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 86

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 3 97 223
2020 Bisexual 0 100 10
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 61
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 359
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 98
2018 Heterosexual 3 97 301

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 13 87 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 35 65 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 8 92 61
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 359
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 98
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 86

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 7 93 223
2020 Prefer not to answer 9 91 61
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 359
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 100 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 98
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 86

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 25 75 223
2020 Gay or lesbian 35 65 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 63 61
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 359
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 60 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 98
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 66 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67 86

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 13 87 216
2020 Bisexual 0 100 10
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 90
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 82

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 24 76 216
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 76 61
2019 Heterosexual 22 78 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 90
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 82

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 8 92 216
2020 Bisexual 0 100 10
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 90
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 82

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 9 91 216
2020 Bisexual 0 100 10
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 90
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 291

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 14 86 216
2020 Bisexual 0 100 10
2020 Prefer not to answer 11 89 61
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 90
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 82

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 14 86 216
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 90
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 82

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 12 88 216
2020 Prefer not to answer 10 90 61
2019 Heterosexual 14 86 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 90
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 82

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 6 94 216
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 91 90
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 82

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 14 86 216
2020 Prefer not to answer 10 90 61
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 90
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 82

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 28 72 216
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 66 61
2019 Heterosexual 34 66 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 90
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 82

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 8 92 216
2020 Prefer not to answer 8 92 61
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 90
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 82

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 41 59 216
2020 Prefer not to answer 52 48 61
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 90
2018 Heterosexual 47 53 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 48 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 82

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Bisexual 0 100 10
2019 Heterosexual 1 99 343
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 55 45 216
2020 Prefer not to answer 49 51 61
2019 Heterosexual 51 49 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 57 90
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 53 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 42 82

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 4 96 216
2020 Bisexual 0 100 10
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 343
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 15

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 10 90 216
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 83 61
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 343
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 90
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 76 82

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 20 15 16 4 3 34 8 61 12 2814
2020 Gay or lesbian 19 21 11 7 3 31 8 66 15 100
2020 Bisexual 19 11 18 9 2 35 5 51 19 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 6 9 16 6 4 46 12 37 24 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 13 13 17 7 4 39 8 48 20 539
2019 Heterosexual 19 16 16 6 6 28 9 55 19 2870
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 13 21 7 5 24 9 51 17 96
2019 Bisexual 12 15 22 10 6 25 9 41 25 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 13 4 14 9 5 37 18 38 31 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 11 22 6 8 33 9 37 25 662
2018 Heterosexual 17 16 20 5 5 30 7 53 16 2629
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 12 17 5 9 34 5 48 24 94
2018 Bisexual 17 21 19 4 5 28 8 58 13 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 21 20 5 9 0 31 14 74 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 12 24 6 9 31 7 38 24 599

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 38 30 15 3 2 11 1 76 6 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 32 33 16 7 3 8 1 71 11 100
2020 Bisexual 38 27 16 4 2 12 0 75 8 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 12 29 18 13 4 15 9 54 22 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 30 19 6 4 12 2 67 11 541
2019 Heterosexual 36 31 14 5 4 9 1 74 10 2868
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 25 12 9 1 9 3 75 11 96
2019 Bisexual 23 34 21 8 3 11 0 64 12 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 34 27 5 13 0 16 5 77 17 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 30 18 7 7 11 2 62 17 665
2018 Heterosexual 33 31 16 5 4 10 1 72 10 2631
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 25 21 6 5 7 2 65 13 94
2018 Bisexual 30 19 22 7 3 16 3 60 12 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 32 28 5 14 5 16 0 71 23 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 21 7 7 14 2 58 16 598
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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 5 95 2814
2020 Gay or lesbian 11 89 101
2020 Bisexual 13 87 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 19 81 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 8 92 540
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 2870
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 93 97
2019 Bisexual 11 89 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 33 67 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 665
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 2627
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 91 94
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 603

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 31 69 153
2020 Prefer not to answer 32 68 47
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 161
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 48
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 76 51

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 74 26 153
2020 Prefer not to answer 85 15 47
2019 Heterosexual 70 30 161
2019 Prefer not to answer 75 25 48
2018 Heterosexual 85 15 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 78 22 51

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 4 96 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 161
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 51

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 Heterosexual 0 100 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 47
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 48
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 51

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 13 87 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 161
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 163

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 6 94 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 161

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 4 96 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 47
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 161
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 48
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 163

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 27 73 153
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2020 Prefer not to answer 23 77 47
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 159
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 72 46
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 79 51

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 22 78 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 76 47
2019 Heterosexual 18 82 159
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 73 46
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 51

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 14 86 153
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2019 Heterosexual 17 83 159
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 46
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 163

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 163

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 34 66 153
2020 Bisexual 47 53 11
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 72 47
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 159
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 46
2018 Heterosexual 34 66 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 63 51

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 29 71 153
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 72 47
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 159
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 75 46
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 75 51

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 49 51 12
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 159
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 51

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 47
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 159

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 7 93 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 159
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 163

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 19 81 153
2020 Prefer not to answer 19 81 47
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 159
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 46
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 51

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 46
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 51

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 13 87 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 11 89 47
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 159
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 46
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 51

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 47
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 159
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 46
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 51

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 14 86 153
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2020 Prefer not to answer 22 78 47
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 159
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 85 46
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 51

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 32 68 153
2020 Prefer not to answer 15 85 47
2019 Heterosexual 30 70 157
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 65 46
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 75 51

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 13 87 153
2020 Prefer not to answer 13 87 47
2019 Heterosexual 17 83 157
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 90 46
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 51

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 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 47
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 157
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 163

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 4 96 153
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 157
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 46
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 163

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 4 96 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 157
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 163

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 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 47
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 157
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 163

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 11 89 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 10 90 47
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 157
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 163

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 7 93 153
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 157
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 163

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 52 153
2020 Gay or lesbian 56 44 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 55 45 47
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 157
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 49 46
2018 Heterosexual 53 47 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 39 51

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 136

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 Prefer not to answer 11 89 47
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 136
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 50

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 Prefer not to answer 0 100 47
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 136
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 154

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 47
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 136

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 Bisexual 0 100 11

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 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 50

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
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 136
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 154

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 Prefer not to answer 15 85 47
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 136
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 50

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
2019 Heterosexual 8 92 136
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 50

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 Prefer not to answer 24 76 47
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 136
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 76 50

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 Bisexual 0 100 11
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 136
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 50

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 Gay or lesbian 44 56 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 53 47 47
2019 Heterosexual 44 56 136
2018 Heterosexual 44 56 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 61 50

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Gay or lesbian 0 100 12
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 50

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 Gay or lesbian 40 60 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 64 36 47
2019 Heterosexual 61 39 136
2018 Heterosexual 54 46 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 69 31 50

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 50

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 Prefer not to answer 13 87 47
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 136
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 50

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 20 16 16 2 2 37 7 64 7 2814
2020 Gay or lesbian 26 9 18 3 3 39 3 60 9 100
2020 Bisexual 21 16 13 3 4 37 5 64 14 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 15 9 22 9 0 41 3 43 17 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 15 10 19 3 3 43 7 50 12 539
2019 Heterosexual 21 15 17 3 3 33 9 61 9 2865
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 13 22 6 2 28 10 52 13 96
2019 Bisexual 16 18 20 9 0 28 9 53 15 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 13 13 10 4 15 38 8 48 35 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 14 23 2 4 36 9 45 12 661
2018 Heterosexual 19 15 19 3 3 34 7 58 9 2620
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 13 11 1 5 44 5 66 13 93
2018 Bisexual 28 14 16 4 0 32 6 68 7 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 22 14 10 4 0 37 14 72 8 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 12 23 4 4 36 8 45 14 600

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 38 31 15 2 2 11 1 78 5 2810
2020 Gay or lesbian 41 25 15 6 3 10 1 74 9 100
2020 Bisexual 41 28 9 8 2 11 1 78 12 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 27 29 21 10 0 13 0 64 11 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 30 32 18 3 3 13 2 73 6 539
2019 Heterosexual 39 29 14 3 2 12 2 79 5 2871
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 26 11 5 1 9 2 80 7 95
2019 Bisexual 34 36 11 11 1 4 3 75 13 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 34 30 9 14 5 8 0 69 21 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 30 19 4 4 14 2 67 10 664
2018 Heterosexual 35 31 17 3 3 11 1 75 6 2621
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 30 13 2 3 12 3 78 6 93
2018 Bisexual 39 24 15 6 0 15 1 74 7 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 37 11 22 14 0 16 0 57 17 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 27 23 4 4 17 1 62 10 598

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

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 5 29 10 28 26 2 6 53 40
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 0 10 9 37 34 10 0 83 11
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 44 24 15 8 8 0 2 69 16 2820
2020 Gay or lesbian 52 21 11 7 7 1 1 75 14 101
2020 Bisexual 53 25 11 7 1 0 2 80 9 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 59 30 0 7 3 0 0 89 11 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 38 23 16 10 11 0 1 63 21 541

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 43 29 16 7 4 0 1 72 12 2808
2020 Gay or lesbian 33 37 17 7 6 1 0 70 13 101
2020 Bisexual 34 35 15 7 8 0 1 70 15 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 19 43 13 18 7 0 0 62 26 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 32 29 19 10 7 1 1 62 18 540
2019 Heterosexual 28 28 20 11 11 0 1 57 23 2871
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 30 23 14 11 0 1 52 25 97
2019 Bisexual 15 34 19 17 16 0 0 49 33 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 23 34 14 9 13 0 8 61 24 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 28 20 11 14 0 2 54 25 664
2018 Heterosexual 25 27 21 13 12 0 2 53 25 2622
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 21 27 13 15 1 1 44 28 93
2018 Bisexual 18 30 21 17 8 2 4 52 26 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 17 15 11 42 15 0 0 32 57 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 24 22 14 15 0 2 48 30 599

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 20 28 25 15 10 1 0 49 26 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 21 28 25 15 10 0 1 49 26 101
2020 Bisexual 17 28 28 18 8 1 0 46 26 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 19 22 37 6 16 0 0 40 23 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 15 25 29 17 13 0 1 41 30 542
2019 Heterosexual 23 29 26 14 8 0 1 52 22 2868
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 29 23 11 8 0 2 56 20 96
2019 Bisexual 11 39 26 16 8 0 0 50 24 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 26 31 13 18 4 0 8 62 24 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 31 28 14 10 0 1 47 25 664
2018 Heterosexual 17 28 29 15 11 0 1 45 26 2629
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 30 18 15 16 1 1 50 32 92
2018 Bisexual 13 29 25 21 13 0 0 41 34 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 11 35 39 5 10 0 0 46 15 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 28 21 10 1 1 40 32 604

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 29 29 20 13 7 1 1 59 20 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 30 26 24 10 8 0 2 57 19 100
2020 Bisexual 29 34 18 8 10 1 0 63 18 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 31 22 23 16 6 0 3 54 23 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 28 23 15 9 0 1 53 24 539
2019 Heterosexual 28 31 23 10 6 0 1 61 16 2856
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 35 13 14 2 0 3 70 17 97
2019 Bisexual 26 36 20 9 7 0 3 64 16 61
2019 Another sexual orientation 35 43 5 4 9 0 4 81 14 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 30 24 11 9 0 2 56 20 655
2018 Heterosexual 23 30 25 13 8 0 1 54 21 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 30 19 12 10 1 1 59 22 93
2018 Bisexual 26 26 28 10 10 0 0 52 20 46
2018 Another sexual orientation 16 33 19 27 5 0 0 49 32 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 25 16 9 1 2 49 25 601

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 28 25 21 14 10 1 1 54 25 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 23 36 17 10 14 0 1 59 24 100
2020 Bisexual 35 20 11 21 10 1 1 56 32 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 30 38 6 13 13 0 0 68 26 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 22 23 26 14 13 1 2 46 27 537
2019 Heterosexual 25 27 22 14 11 1 1 53 25 2858
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 26 24 11 9 0 2 55 20 95
2019 Bisexual 28 28 15 19 10 0 0 56 29 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 31 34 10 0 8 0 17 78 10 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 25 25 14 13 1 2 47 28 659
2018 Heterosexual 22 25 23 16 12 0 1 48 29 2625
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 20 22 15 12 1 1 50 27 93
2018 Bisexual 28 20 29 13 10 0 0 48 23 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 14 37 14 30 5 0 0 51 35 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 24 25 17 13 1 3 43 31 600

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 44 24 15 8 5 1 4 71 14 2806
2020 Gay or lesbian 50 26 10 4 7 0 3 78 12 101
2020 Bisexual 40 32 13 5 8 1 1 73 13 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 43 35 12 3 3 0 4 81 7 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 39 25 17 8 7 0 4 67 16 538
2019 Heterosexual 53 23 11 5 3 1 4 79 9 2860
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 26 7 5 1 0 7 86 7 97
2019 Bisexual 52 19 8 4 11 1 5 76 16 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 53 17 12 0 0 0 17 85 0 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 24 16 5 4 0 5 74 9 659
2018 Heterosexual 47 22 15 6 4 0 6 74 11 2613
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 21 6 9 5 1 6 78 16 90
2018 Bisexual 46 30 7 2 9 0 7 81 12 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 49 15 26 5 5 0 0 64 10 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 23 16 6 5 2 10 70 12 599

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 28 28 22 12 10 0 0 57 22 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 33 32 15 11 8 0 0 65 20 99
2020 Bisexual 27 30 20 9 13 1 0 58 22 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 25 35 37 0 3 0 0 59 3 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 29 21 12 13 0 2 54 25 542
2019 Heterosexual 37 29 18 8 6 0 0 67 15 2864
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 34 13 7 8 0 2 71 15 97
2019 Bisexual 36 25 21 8 11 0 0 60 18 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 43 22 16 4 10 0 5 68 15 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 28 21 10 8 0 2 59 19 663
2018 Heterosexual 33 27 21 10 8 0 1 61 18 2628
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 26 12 15 6 2 0 66 22 91
2018 Bisexual 31 20 17 14 18 0 0 51 32 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 16 21 47 5 10 0 0 38 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 26 25 12 9 0 2 53 21 600

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 Heterosexual 34 22 18 10 9 0 7 60 20 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 50 18 13 7 4 0 9 74 12 101
2020 Bisexual 39 23 12 12 10 0 5 64 23 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 43 34 6 7 0 0 10 85 8 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 24 19 10 13 0 6 55 24 540

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 38 33 17 7 3 1 1 72 10 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 35 36 14 12 2 0 1 71 14 101
2020 Bisexual 33 34 18 11 1 3 0 68 13 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 34 32 21 6 7 0 0 66 13 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 30 33 21 9 4 1 2 65 14 541
2019 Heterosexual 32 34 20 8 4 1 1 67 12 2867
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 27 24 5 5 0 2 66 10 97
2019 Bisexual 27 41 21 6 5 0 0 68 12 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 40 24 18 4 10 0 4 66 14 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 35 23 11 7 0 2 58 18 661
2018 Heterosexual 28 34 21 10 4 1 1 63 15 2618
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 32 24 12 6 1 0 58 18 93
2018 Bisexual 29 26 28 10 5 0 2 56 15 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 42 21 17 15 5 0 0 63 21 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 31 26 13 8 1 3 52 21 596

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 30 33 22 9 5 1 1 64 14 2802
2020 Gay or lesbian 30 31 20 15 3 1 0 62 18 101
2020 Bisexual 34 33 10 13 10 0 0 67 23 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 25 31 21 9 13 0 0 56 22 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 33 22 13 6 1 1 58 19 539
2019 Heterosexual 29 32 22 11 5 0 1 62 16 2872
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 33 14 9 7 1 3 69 16 97
2019 Bisexual 30 26 29 9 4 0 2 57 14 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 40 23 22 10 4 0 0 64 14 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 31 26 12 8 0 1 53 21 661
2018 Heterosexual 23 33 24 12 6 1 1 57 19 2615
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 39 19 10 9 1 0 62 19 93
2018 Bisexual 29 23 28 6 13 2 0 52 20 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 20 31 21 17 11 0 0 52 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 27 25 15 8 1 3 49 24 598

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 42 21 17 14 6 1 0 63 20 101
2020 Bisexual 38 25 17 15 6 0 0 63 20 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 25 28 18 13 16 0 0 53 29 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 29 34 18 11 5 1 1 65 17 537
2019 Heterosexual 33 31 19 10 6 1 1 65 15 2864
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 25 15 7 9 0 1 69 16 97
2019 Bisexual 23 28 24 21 4 0 0 51 25 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 40 23 17 5 14 0 0 64 19 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 32 22 12 7 0 2 58 20 659
2018 Heterosexual 29 32 20 10 6 0 1 63 17 2618
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 30 21 13 7 1 0 59 19 93
2018 Bisexual 32 21 25 8 15 0 0 53 22 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 31 11 37 10 11 0 0 42 20 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 29 22 14 9 1 2 54 23 595

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 51 25 12 6 5 1 1 77 11 2806
2020 Gay or lesbian 55 23 7 8 7 0 0 78 15 99
2020 Bisexual 46 19 21 5 8 1 0 66 13 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 52 19 22 3 4 0 0 71 7 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 41 28 16 6 7 1 1 70 13 540
2019 Heterosexual 48 25 13 7 5 1 1 74 12 2866
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 29 8 3 6 0 0 83 9 97
2019 Bisexual 34 32 17 11 4 0 1 68 15 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 48 20 17 0 15 0 0 67 15 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 27 17 10 8 0 1 64 19 662

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 29 32 23 10 6 0 0 61 16 2812
2020 Gay or lesbian 23 25 29 14 9 0 0 48 23 101
2020 Bisexual 26 26 22 8 18 0 0 52 25 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 16 28 30 15 10 0 0 45 25 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 34 25 12 5 0 1 58 17 540

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 31 33 21 9 5 0 1 64 14 2810
2020 Gay or lesbian 28 33 24 7 7 0 1 61 14 101
2020 Bisexual 36 32 13 7 11 0 0 69 18 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 23 48 10 10 6 0 4 74 16 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 25 31 21 14 7 0 1 57 22 540
2019 Heterosexual 38 30 19 8 4 0 1 69 12 2857
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 31 18 6 2 0 1 73 8 97
2019 Bisexual 29 23 29 14 4 1 0 53 18 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 36 36 14 4 10 0 0 72 14 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 29 22 10 5 0 1 63 15 660
2018 Heterosexual 29 33 21 10 5 0 1 63 15 2608
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 29 21 7 6 1 0 66 13 92
2018 Bisexual 30 18 25 10 14 3 0 49 25 46
2018 Another sexual orientation 37 34 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 31 24 9 7 2 1 59 17 589

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 29 14 5 2 0 1 78 7 2795
2020 Gay or lesbian 39 28 16 5 12 0 0 67 17 101
2020 Bisexual 35 42 13 9 2 0 0 76 11 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 49 31 9 7 0 0 3 83 7 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 30 18 7 2 1 2 72 9 537
2019 Heterosexual 58 23 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 2855
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 17 10 4 2 0 2 83 7 95
2019 Bisexual 53 19 14 8 7 0 0 72 14 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 54 18 17 5 0 0 5 77 5 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 25 14 7 4 1 3 74 11 659
2018 Heterosexual 55 22 11 6 3 0 3 79 9 2609
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 18 8 7 7 1 0 79 14 92
2018 Bisexual 57 17 19 4 3 0 0 73 7 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 50 26 13 6 6 0 0 76 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 23 14 4 5 1 4 76 10 593

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 Heterosexual 31 34 21 8 4 0 1 66 13 2800
2020 Gay or lesbian 29 29 29 9 4 0 0 58 13 101
2020 Bisexual 25 29 35 7 5 0 0 54 12 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 9 41 44 3 3 0 0 50 6 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 33 25 11 7 0 1 57 18 538

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 70 16 6 2 1 1 4 90 4 2797
2020 Gay or lesbian 62 23 7 6 0 0 3 88 6 101
2020 Bisexual 69 16 9 1 3 0 1 86 5 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 81 3 3 3 3 0 7 90 6 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 65 17 9 2 1 1 4 87 3 538
2019 Heterosexual 77 10 4 1 1 1 6 94 3 2861
2019 Gay or lesbian 79 8 2 2 1 0 8 95 3 97
2019 Bisexual 68 12 5 3 8 0 4 84 11 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 76 4 5 0 5 0 10 89 6 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 13 5 1 2 2 9 91 3 662
2018 Heterosexual 72 13 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 2612
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 12 6 3 4 2 4 86 8 93
2018 Bisexual 73 13 6 2 3 0 3 89 6 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 62 24 4 0 0 0 10 95 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 16 8 1 2 2 6 88 4 594

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 80 8 4 2 2 1 3 92 4 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 77 12 4 7 0 0 0 90 7 99
2020 Bisexual 77 11 2 2 2 1 4 93 5 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 68 15 7 4 3 0 3 86 7 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 77 11 3 2 3 1 2 91 5 538
2019 Heterosexual 74 11 5 3 4 1 2 88 7 2859
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 11 5 4 3 0 3 88 7 96
2019 Bisexual 67 20 4 7 3 0 0 87 9 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 63 5 4 10 19 0 0 67 29 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 13 7 4 5 0 4 83 9 661
2018 Heterosexual 72 11 6 3 3 1 4 87 7 2613
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 19 5 4 3 1 4 86 8 93
2018 Bisexual 60 15 15 0 6 0 3 78 7 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 54 22 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 14 8 4 5 2 5 82 10 597

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 72 19 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 2796
2020 Gay or lesbian 73 19 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 101
2020 Bisexual 68 26 4 1 0 0 0 94 1 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 66 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 66 23 5 2 1 0 2 91 3 538
2019 Heterosexual 60 24 9 3 2 0 1 85 5 2854
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 21 10 2 2 0 3 86 4 97
2019 Bisexual 58 32 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 32 40 9 5 9 0 5 76 15 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 29 8 3 3 0 3 85 6 657
2018 Heterosexual 58 25 10 3 2 0 1 84 6 2618
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 28 8 4 2 1 2 85 7 93
2018 Bisexual 45 39 14 0 2 0 0 84 2 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 40 21 33 0 5 0 0 61 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 25 12 6 3 0 2 78 9 595

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 70 16 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 2800
2020 Gay or lesbian 72 11 4 8 5 0 0 83 12 101
2020 Bisexual 71 16 5 3 5 0 0 87 8 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 77 7 9 3 4 0 0 84 7 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 62 19 8 4 4 1 2 84 8 538
2019 Heterosexual 63 18 8 4 4 0 1 83 9 2850
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 14 10 8 5 0 2 77 13 97
2019 Bisexual 65 18 10 4 4 0 0 83 8 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 55 8 4 19 14 0 0 63 33 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 22 11 5 6 1 2 78 11 659
2018 Heterosexual 58 21 9 5 5 0 2 80 10 2607
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 23 5 6 10 1 2 78 17 93
2018 Bisexual 68 14 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 47
2018 Another sexual orientation 60 26 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 18 15 8 8 0 3 68 16 591

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 62 12 4 1 1 0 20 93 2 2796
2020 Gay or lesbian 64 11 8 0 0 0 17 90 0 100
2020 Bisexual 76 8 2 0 0 0 14 98 0 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 69 3 3 0 0 0 24 95 0 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 60 12 3 1 1 1 22 93 3 541
2019 Heterosexual 60 12 5 2 1 1 19 90 4 2837
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 12 4 1 0 0 31 93 1 97
2019 Bisexual 62 9 1 0 0 0 27 98 0 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 55 4 0 0 4 0 37 93 7 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 13 4 2 0 0 24 91 3 655
2018 Heterosexual 53 14 5 2 1 0 24 89 4 2594
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 16 5 0 0 1 24 94 0 92
2018 Bisexual 61 7 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 55 16 0 5 0 0 24 93 7 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 11 4 2 1 1 32 90 4 590

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 72 18 5 1 1 1 3 93 2 2810
2020 Gay or lesbian 79 13 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 101
2020 Bisexual 77 16 2 1 1 1 2 95 2 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 81 0 13 3 0 0 3 84 3 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 66 20 7 2 1 1 4 90 3 541
2019 Heterosexual 72 15 6 1 1 0 4 91 3 2855
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 12 6 0 0 0 7 94 0 96
2019 Bisexual 75 11 6 4 1 0 3 88 6 62
2019 Another sexual orientation 67 14 5 0 0 0 14 94 0 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 17 8 2 2 1 6 88 4 654
2018 Heterosexual 66 19 7 2 1 0 5 89 3 2601
2018 Gay or lesbian 67 22 6 1 0 1 3 93 1 93
2018 Bisexual 54 15 10 2 0 0 19 85 3 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 61 25 5 0 0 0 8 94 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 18 10 2 1 1 9 86 3 595

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 75 13 6 2 2 1 2 90 4 2811
2020 Gay or lesbian 72 9 10 3 5 2 0 82 8 100
2020 Bisexual 76 12 6 1 2 1 1 90 4 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 60 21 3 12 3 0 0 81 15 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 68 18 5 3 3 1 2 89 6 543
2019 Heterosexual 78 11 4 2 3 1 2 91 5 2855
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 8 7 1 4 0 3 87 6 97
2019 Bisexual 67 5 13 8 3 0 4 75 11 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 74 12 0 0 5 0 9 95 5 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 14 7 3 2 0 5 88 5 661
2018 Heterosexual 74 13 5 2 2 0 3 90 4 2618
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 18 4 4 3 1 3 88 8 93
2018 Bisexual 56 15 6 8 10 0 5 75 19 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 67 14 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 16 6 2 2 1 6 88 5 598

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 46 29 16 5 2 0 1 76 8 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 49 27 13 9 2 0 0 77 11 100
2020 Bisexual 36 31 20 3 9 0 0 67 12 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 35 22 30 6 7 0 0 57 13 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 41 30 16 7 3 0 2 73 10 539
2019 Heterosexual 55 25 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 2856
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 23 10 5 3 0 6 81 9 97
2019 Bisexual 34 36 14 11 1 1 3 73 13 63
2019 Another sexual orientation 50 23 9 8 0 0 10 81 9 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 27 13 4 2 0 4 81 6 657
2018 Heterosexual 50 26 15 4 2 0 3 78 7 2617
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 35 14 8 3 1 1 74 12 93
2018 Bisexual 25 20 35 9 7 0 4 47 17 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 48 23 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 28 16 5 3 1 5 75 8 595

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 Heterosexual 29 41 21 6 2 0 0 70 9 2814
2020 Gay or lesbian 25 35 26 9 5 0 0 60 14 101
2020 Bisexual 19 43 23 8 6 1 0 63 14 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 19 39 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 41 24 6 5 1 0 65 11 543

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 16 34 33 12 4 0 0 51 16 2815
2020 Gay or lesbian 12 42 29 11 5 0 0 54 17 101
2020 Bisexual 10 35 40 9 7 0 0 45 16 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 13 40 27 14 6 0 0 53 20 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 11 31 36 17 5 0 0 42 22 542
2019 Heterosexual 19 36 33 9 3 0 0 55 12 2873
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 37 25 8 4 0 0 62 13 97
2019 Bisexual 15 39 29 9 8 0 0 54 17 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 41 18 24 13 4 0 0 59 18 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 32 34 15 5 1 0 45 20 665
2018 Heterosexual 15 34 34 13 4 0 0 50 17 2632
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 27 33 19 6 0 1 42 25 92
2018 Bisexual 10 33 36 19 2 0 0 43 21 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 11 44 25 10 11 0 0 54 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 29 38 15 6 0 1 40 21 604

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 9 18 37 25 11 0 0 35 27 2810
2020 Gay or lesbian 8 21 38 24 8 0 0 33 30 101
2020 Bisexual 11 29 38 19 3 0 0 22 40 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 17 21 21 38 3 0 0 41 38 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 15 20 36 20 8 0 0 29 35 542
2019 Heterosexual 7 14 38 28 13 0 0 41 21 2848
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 12 32 34 13 0 0 47 21 94
2019 Bisexual 11 19 43 17 10 0 0 26 31 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 13 9 28 38 12 0 0 50 22 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 18 42 19 8 0 1 28 30 658
2018 Heterosexual 7 18 36 26 12 0 0 38 25 2603
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 23 38 20 9 0 0 29 33 93
2018 Bisexual 20 16 17 25 22 0 0 47 35 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 16 21 33 11 19 0 0 30 37 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 21 38 19 10 0 0 29 33 593

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 Heterosexual 51 36 8 3 1 1 0 88 3 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 46 34 8 10 2 1 0 81 12 101
2020 Bisexual 45 44 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 40 25 6 7 10 3 9 74 19 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 41 13 2 2 1 0 83 5 541
2019 Heterosexual 43 37 11 4 2 2 0 82 7 2865
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 30 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 96
2019 Bisexual 29 37 17 6 4 7 0 71 11 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 34 49 4 9 0 5 0 86 9 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 42 14 5 4 3 1 76 10 664
2018 Heterosexual 42 39 11 4 2 2 0 82 7 2624
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 32 9 4 2 4 0 84 6 94
2018 Bisexual 48 24 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 65 5 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 36 16 6 5 4 0 72 11 600

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 Heterosexual 41 33 13 7 3 3 0 76 11 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 31 35 12 14 7 2 0 67 21 100
2020 Bisexual 34 41 9 7 5 3 0 78 13 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 49 21 16 3 11 0 0 70 14 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 32 34 15 10 5 3 0 69 16 539

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 43 28 11 10 6 2 1 73 16 2806
2020 Gay or lesbian 36 29 9 15 10 0 0 65 26 101
2020 Bisexual 41 27 7 13 13 0 0 67 26 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 21 24 22 26 7 0 0 45 33 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 31 28 12 16 10 2 1 61 26 541

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 54 26 11 3 2 3 1 83 5 2800
2020 Gay or lesbian 46 31 10 6 7 0 0 77 13 101
2020 Bisexual 57 21 10 6 3 2 1 80 9 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 31 34 10 9 4 3 9 74 15 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 29 14 6 3 4 1 75 10 535

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 Heterosexual 41 33 14 8 4 1 0 74 12 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 32 37 10 10 11 1 0 69 21 101
2020 Bisexual 34 41 11 2 6 5 0 80 8 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 34 40 9 6 7 3 0 76 14 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 32 32 17 12 6 1 0 64 18 541
2019 Heterosexual 33 35 15 9 6 1 0 70 15 2870
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 35 11 6 11 1 0 71 17 96
2019 Bisexual 25 44 13 9 8 0 0 69 17 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 32 40 0 15 13 0 0 72 28 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 34 17 13 10 2 0 59 24 664
2018 Heterosexual 31 37 15 9 6 2 0 69 16 2631
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 36 13 7 11 3 0 67 19 94
2018 Bisexual 37 23 17 17 4 2 0 61 21 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 40 35 14 11 0 0 0 75 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 31 20 14 11 2 1 53 26 602

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 Heterosexual 40 41 10 6 1 1 0 82 8 2818
2020 Gay or lesbian 32 45 6 15 1 1 0 78 16 101
2020 Bisexual 39 38 8 10 2 3 0 79 13 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 30 40 10 14 3 3 0 73 17 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 31 42 15 8 4 1 0 73 12 542

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 Heterosexual 38 38 12 7 2 1 0 78 10 2805
2020 Gay or lesbian 32 40 10 14 2 2 0 73 17 101
2020 Bisexual 31 48 12 5 1 3 0 82 6 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 25 40 12 13 3 3 4 70 17 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 42 14 8 6 1 0 72 14 539

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 34 38 17 6 2 1 1 74 8 2789
2020 Gay or lesbian 25 35 26 9 4 2 0 61 12 101
2020 Bisexual 31 38 18 9 1 3 0 71 10 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 31 25 21 19 0 3 0 58 20 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 40 22 7 4 2 1 66 11 541

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 35 11 3 1 2 1 85 4 2806
2020 Gay or lesbian 45 35 11 5 2 1 1 82 7 99
2020 Bisexual 44 28 19 4 2 3 0 74 6 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 47 13 27 0 7 6 0 64 8 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 39 34 17 3 3 2 1 76 6 540

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 74 18 4 1 0 3 1 95 1 2810
2020 Gay or lesbian 72 17 2 4 1 4 0 93 5 101
2020 Bisexual 81 10 0 0 1 5 2 99 1 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 59 22 3 0 0 16 0 96 0 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 65 20 5 1 1 8 1 93 2 540

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 Heterosexual 57 33 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 2807
2020 Gay or lesbian 50 35 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 101
2020 Bisexual 55 37 4 3 0 0 0 92 3 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 49 16 13 10 3 9 0 71 15 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 35 9 4 1 3 1 85 6 542

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 53 28 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 48 28 9 7 8 0 0 76 15 101
2020 Bisexual 47 30 9 5 9 0 0 77 14 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 27 35 9 15 4 9 0 68 21 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 30 12 8 6 2 0 73 15 538

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 Heterosexual 60 26 8 3 1 2 0 88 4 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 53 29 10 4 5 0 0 82 8 101
2020 Bisexual 64 22 8 6 0 1 0 86 6 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 37 32 13 3 4 12 0 78 8 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 51 30 10 5 2 2 1 83 7 543

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 27 51 11 8 2 0 1 79 10 753
2020 Gay or lesbian 25 46 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 28
2020 Prefer not to answer 23 43 13 13 4 2 2 68 18 133
2019 Heterosexual 27 44 13 11 2 2 2 74 13 736
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 41 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 22
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 56 12 10 4 3 2 73 14 148

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 99 1 754
2020 Gay or lesbian 96 4 28
2020 Prefer not to answer 95 5 133

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 Heterosexual 20 36 19 16 8 0 0 57 24 741
2020 Gay or lesbian 34 36 15 12 4 0 0 70 15 27
2020 Prefer not to answer 19 32 18 19 12 0 0 51 31 126
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 9 91 2813
2020 Gay or lesbian 11 89 99
2020 Bisexual 10 90 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 6 94 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 11 89 540

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 10 90 2809
2020 Gay or lesbian 8 92 100
2020 Bisexual 21 79 81
2020 Another sexual orientation 9 91 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 12 88 540
2019 Heterosexual 13 87 2871
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 86 97
2019 Bisexual 25 75 64
2019 Another sexual orientation 36 64 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 659

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 42 58 270
2020 Bisexual 89 11 15
2020 Prefer not to answer 52 48 65

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 77 23 271
2020 Bisexual 84 16 15
2020 Prefer not to answer 73 27 65
2019 Heterosexual 81 19 377
2019 Bisexual 79 21 17
2019 Prefer not to answer 78 22 87

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 Heterosexual 43 39 8 6 2 0 1 83 9 208
2020 Bisexual 50 19 0 24 7 0 0 69 31 12
2020 Prefer not to answer 39 40 10 0 4 0 8 85 4 47
2019 Heterosexual 59 25 4 8 3 0 1 84 11 298
2019 Bisexual 58 34 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 38 4 9 5 0 3 81 15 69

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 50 31 9 4 1 3 3 85 6 2812
2020 Gay or lesbian 45 39 1 7 6 2 0 86 13 99
2020 Bisexual 49 27 10 3 9 0 1 77 13 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 39 38 6 6 0 0 11 86 7 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 36 36 11 7 2 4 3 78 10 543
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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 25 58 17 1 70 30 2820
2020 Gay or lesbian 35 54 11 0 60 40 101
2020 Bisexual 34 42 23 1 55 45 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 41 46 13 0 53 47 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 47 24 1 63 37 542

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 46 54 695
2020 Gay or lesbian 69 31 32
2020 Bisexual 32 68 27
2020 Another sexual orientation 56 44 11
2020 Prefer not to answer 36 64 154

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 16 24 16 19 19 1 6 43 40 694
2020 Gay or lesbian 19 30 5 13 25 0 8 53 41 32
2020 Bisexual 14 21 10 11 24 3 16 44 43 27
2020 Another sexual orientation 17 15 16 16 15 0 21 40 39 11
2020 Prefer not to answer 12 25 10 18 29 2 4 39 50 154

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 10 19 14 22 30 1 3 31 54 694
2020 Gay or lesbian 8 31 6 23 27 0 5 41 53 32
2020 Bisexual 3 25 7 18 34 3 9 32 60 27
2020 Another sexual orientation 8 0 46 8 23 0 15 10 36 11
2020 Prefer not to answer 7 16 9 21 42 0 5 24 67 154

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 47 16 12 7 5 2 12 73 13 2808
2020 Gay or lesbian 52 14 11 11 5 1 6 71 17 101
2020 Bisexual 43 20 10 7 9 2 9 71 18 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 49 12 9 10 6 0 13 70 19 26
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 16 15 9 8 3 10 64 19 543
2019 Heterosexual 42 18 14 10 9 1 7 64 21 2814
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 19 14 5 11 0 11 66 18 92
2019 Bisexual 38 11 12 15 13 1 10 55 32 62
2019 Another sexual orientation 35 14 4 15 14 0 18 60 35 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 21 13 10 12 2 8 61 25 652
2018 Heterosexual 41 17 14 9 9 1 9 64 20 2631
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 21 10 10 9 1 8 67 22 94
2018 Bisexual 46 13 9 7 9 2 13 70 19 48
2018 Another sexual orientation 26 24 19 14 10 0 5 54 26 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 15 15 11 13 1 8 58 26 599
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