2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Environment and Climate Change Canada by Question 118. Are you a person with a disability?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 45 9 15 4 0 0 72 19 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 49 5 10 2 0 0 82 12 4260

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 74 18 2 3 1 0 0 93 4 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 74 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 4248

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 33 11 14 4 0 0 70 18 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 41 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 4257
2019 Person with a disability 43 29 4 13 10 0 0 72 23 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 33 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 4651
2017 Person with a disability 40 34 7 9 10 0 0 74 19 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 46 36 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 4304
2014 Person with a disability 44 23 7 17 8 0 0 68 25 218
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 36 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 4385

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 34 35 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 43 10 7 2 0 1 81 9 4239
2019 Person with a disability 32 35 14 13 6 0 0 67 19 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 43 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 4642
2018 Person with a disability 24 40 8 19 9 0 1 65 27 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 48 10 10 3 0 1 76 14 4141
2017 Person with a disability 26 36 9 19 10 0 1 62 29 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 42 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 4310
2014 Person with a disability 24 36 12 18 8 1 0 61 27 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 43 12 12 4 0 0 71 17 4385

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 45 32 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 36 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 4236
2019 Person with a disability 45 35 6 9 5 0 0 80 13 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 34 7 4 1 0 0 89 5 4622
2017 Person with a disability 47 30 8 9 7 0 0 76 16 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 37 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 4296
2014 Person with a disability 48 32 5 9 6 0 0 80 15 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 50 38 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 4379

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 42 31 11 11 6 0 0 73 16 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 32 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 4247
2019 Person with a disability 45 26 9 11 8 0 1 72 19 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 32 9 6 3 0 1 81 9 4647
2018 Person with a disability 43 30 11 7 8 0 0 73 15 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 35 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 4131
2017 Person with a disability 38 32 11 10 9 0 1 71 18 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 34 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 4302
2014 Person with a disability 35 26 12 14 12 0 0 61 27 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 34 12 8 5 1 1 74 13 4383

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 41 35 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 40 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 4255
2019 Person with a disability 38 35 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 4651
2018 Person with a disability 34 36 11 9 9 0 0 70 18 223
2018 Not a person with a disability 34 45 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 4121
2017 Person with a disability 28 46 7 12 8 0 0 73 19 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 46 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 4310
2014 Person with a disability 25 41 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 31 47 11 9 3 0 0 78 12 4385

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 29 12 12 9 0 1 66 22 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 39 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 4259
2019 Person with a disability 34 28 12 15 11 0 0 62 26 249
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 38 13 9 4 0 0 73 14 4652
2018 Person with a disability 28 25 17 14 16 1 0 53 30 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 39 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 4129
2017 Person with a disability 24 30 11 14 19 0 0 55 34 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 39 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 4305
2014 Person with a disability 18 34 12 18 16 1 0 53 35 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 23 39 16 14 7 0 0 62 21 4385

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 37 12 11 4 0 0 72 15 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 43 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 4245
2019 Person with a disability 31 45 10 7 6 0 0 76 13 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 44 11 9 3 0 0 78 12 4628
2018 Person with a disability 30 34 12 15 10 0 0 63 25 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 45 13 10 3 0 0 73 14 4133
2017 Person with a disability 29 37 9 14 11 0 0 66 24 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 43 12 10 4 0 0 75 14 4307

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 35 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 38 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 4246
2019 Person with a disability 46 33 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 249
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 40 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 4640
2018 Person with a disability 47 31 10 5 6 0 1 79 12 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 43 43 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 4134
2017 Person with a disability 32 44 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 41 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 4302
2014 Person with a disability 39 37 13 5 5 0 0 76 11 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 42 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 4383

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 32 13 11 9 0 0 67 20 294
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 39 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 4249
2019 Person with a disability 37 30 11 12 10 0 0 67 22 247
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 4647
2018 Person with a disability 33 31 12 10 14 0 0 64 24 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 42 13 9 5 0 0 74 14 4130
2017 Person with a disability 27 32 10 14 17 0 0 59 31 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 41 14 9 5 0 0 72 15 4299

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 33 12 4 2 0 0 83 6 294
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 35 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 4230
2019 Person with a disability 58 23 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 249
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 34 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 4616
2018 Person with a disability 56 24 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 39 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 4108
2017 Person with a disability 49 32 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 236
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 37 8 3 1 0 0 89 4 4299
2014 Person with a disability 56 27 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 56 33 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 4384

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 36 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 42 11 7 3 0 0 80 10 4236
2019 Person with a disability 35 35 10 11 8 0 0 71 20 248
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 40 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 4636
2018 Person with a disability 31 32 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 43 13 10 5 0 0 73 15 4119
2017 Person with a disability 26 34 13 13 14 0 0 60 26 237
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 44 11 9 4 0 0 75 13 4295
2014 Person with a disability 22 38 13 15 10 1 1 61 26 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 23 45 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 4385

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 37 32 16 7 7 0 0 69 15 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 38 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 4254
2019 Person with a disability 39 29 12 11 9 1 0 68 20 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 36 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 4657
2018 Person with a disability 33 25 16 12 14 0 1 58 26 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 38 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 4111
2017 Person with a disability 28 32 12 16 12 0 0 60 28 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 37 13 9 4 0 0 73 14 4297
2014 Person with a disability 30 28 15 17 11 0 0 58 27 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 31 37 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 4383

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 35 13 11 4 0 1 71 15 292
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 43 12 7 2 0 1 79 9 4243
2019 Person with a disability 35 34 13 11 7 0 1 69 18 249
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 42 13 8 3 1 1 76 11 4610
2018 Person with a disability 31 29 16 11 12 0 1 60 24 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 38 16 11 5 0 1 68 16 4115
2017 Person with a disability 25 34 15 14 12 0 0 59 26 237
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 39 16 10 4 0 1 69 15 4296
2014 Person with a disability 29 30 13 15 12 1 0 59 27 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 41 16 10 5 0 1 68 15 4381

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 30 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 39 9 4 1 0 0 85 5 4262
2019 Person with a disability 49 29 11 7 5 0 0 78 11 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 39 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 4656
2018 Person with a disability 39 33 13 8 6 1 0 73 13 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 42 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 4131
2017 Person with a disability 34 38 10 12 5 0 0 72 18 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 42 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 4297
2014 Person with a disability 30 44 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 4382

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 30 18 10 9 0 0 62 19 292
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 35 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 4237
2019 Person with a disability 34 28 18 11 7 1 1 63 18 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 36 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 4640
2018 Person with a disability 32 29 20 7 10 1 2 63 17 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 34 19 9 6 0 1 67 15 4139
2017 Person with a disability 29 38 18 9 5 0 2 68 14 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 37 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 4311
2014 Person with a disability 24 36 20 7 12 1 0 60 19 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 31 36 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 4384

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 23 36 22 6 1 2 29 34 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 20 40 24 8 1 1 32 27 4254
2019 Person with a disability 13 23 32 20 7 2 2 29 38 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 22 39 21 9 1 1 31 30 4653
2018 Person with a disability 15 24 35 19 5 1 1 24 40 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 25 39 20 7 1 1 27 34 4141
2017 Person with a disability 15 20 38 14 9 1 3 24 36 236
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 22 39 19 8 1 2 28 32 4287
2014 Person with a disability 13 33 36 10 5 1 2 15 48 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 27 39 18 6 1 2 24 36 4377

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
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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 Person with a disability 6 13 25 31 18 5 1 53 21 294
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 12 26 34 19 3 1 55 18 4234
2019 Person with a disability 12 17 27 24 16 2 2 42 30 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 14 29 29 16 3 1 47 22 4636
2018 Person with a disability 16 19 30 19 10 3 2 31 38 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 19 31 26 12 2 1 39 28 4121
2017 Person with a disability 17 18 29 18 12 3 2 32 37 235
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 18 30 24 13 3 3 39 29 4283
2014 Person with a disability 14 28 28 18 7 3 2 26 44 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 10 21 32 22 10 3 2 33 33 4374

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 29 26 15 7 3 1 23 50 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 16 26 32 16 7 2 1 23 44 4253
2019 Person with a disability 24 26 25 14 7 3 2 22 52 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 26 30 15 8 2 2 24 45 4646
2018 Person with a disability 27 22 29 13 7 1 2 20 50 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 29 27 14 6 2 2 21 51 4136
2017 Person with a disability 25 25 28 12 6 2 1 19 52 236
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 27 29 12 6 1 3 19 51 4291
2014 Person with a disability 32 28 24 8 5 3 1 13 62 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 28 26 10 5 2 2 15 59 4379

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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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 Person with a disability 12 17 31 26 10 1 2 37 30 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 17 33 28 13 1 1 42 24 4237
2019 Person with a disability 10 22 32 18 15 1 3 34 33 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 18 31 28 15 1 1 44 25 4622
2018 Person with a disability 11 21 32 24 10 0 2 35 33 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 18 34 27 10 1 1 38 27 4121
2017 Person with a disability 12 21 31 24 9 1 2 35 34 234
2017 Not a person with a disability 8 17 34 24 14 1 3 39 26 4275
2014 Person with a disability 12 26 32 18 9 1 1 28 39 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 20 34 26 9 1 2 36 29 4359

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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 22 24 21 10 2 2 33 42 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 21 28 22 13 2 2 36 35 4248
2019 Person with a disability 20 19 27 15 14 2 3 30 41 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 21 29 19 13 2 2 34 36 4646
2018 Person with a disability 22 24 29 13 7 2 3 21 49 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 25 28 17 9 2 2 27 44 4135
2017 Person with a disability 28 18 26 12 10 2 4 23 49 236
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 25 28 15 10 2 3 26 45 4289
2014 Person with a disability 25 31 23 11 7 2 2 18 58 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 20 28 27 14 7 2 3 22 50 4373

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 18 18 24 21 4 4 48 32 294
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 13 25 31 20 3 2 54 20 4226
2019 Person with a disability 15 19 22 19 19 3 2 40 36 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 16 26 26 17 3 3 46 26 4633
2018 Person with a disability 15 16 33 20 10 3 3 31 33 223
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 19 29 24 12 3 2 39 31 4116
2017 Person with a disability 16 18 26 18 12 5 5 33 38 237
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 17 28 23 15 3 5 41 29 4286
2014 Person with a disability 12 16 29 23 13 4 4 39 30 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 15 29 28 13 3 4 44 25 4374

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 24 29 17 7 2 2 25 45 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 23 32 18 10 2 1 29 38 4249
2019 Person with a disability 23 20 27 16 9 3 3 26 45 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 23 30 17 10 2 2 28 41 4642
2018 Person with a disability 25 23 25 14 8 2 2 24 50 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 27 31 13 8 2 1 22 46 4134
2017 Person with a disability 27 23 27 11 6 4 2 18 53 236
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 24 30 12 7 3 4 21 47 4292
2014 Person with a disability 30 22 26 9 8 3 1 17 55 218
2014 Not a person with a disability 20 26 31 12 6 3 3 19 48 4377

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 21 37 21 9 1 1 30 32 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 17 38 27 10 0 1 38 23 4257
2019 Person with a disability 13 25 30 20 9 1 3 30 39 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 20 37 21 11 1 1 33 30 4643
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 29 16 10 7 5 4 64 18 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 33 15 6 3 7 5 73 10 4255
2019 Person with a disability 33 25 14 11 10 4 3 62 23 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 30 14 7 4 6 5 72 13 4650
2018 Person with a disability 24 26 16 12 14 7 1 55 28 227
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 35 17 8 5 6 5 66 15 4129
2017 Person with a disability 22 29 15 11 17 4 3 54 29 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 32 14 9 5 6 5 68 16 4306
2014 Person with a disability 29 25 17 12 12 2 3 57 25 218
2014 Not a person with a disability 30 32 14 8 5 6 4 70 15 4383

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 29 8 7 7 1 0 77 15 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 29 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 4247
2019 Person with a disability 45 26 7 12 9 0 0 72 21 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 30 7 6 3 1 0 83 10 4651
2018 Person with a disability 37 27 8 13 14 1 0 65 27 227
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 33 9 9 4 1 0 77 13 4119
2017 Person with a disability 37 23 9 15 16 0 0 60 30 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 46 31 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 4307
2014 Person with a disability 43 24 10 13 10 1 0 67 22 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 45 32 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 4385

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 57 28 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 62 29 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 4247
2019 Person with a disability 53 27 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 4636
2018 Person with a disability 45 34 6 7 8 1 0 79 15 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 4132
2017 Person with a disability 43 32 9 8 7 1 0 76 15 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 35 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 4306
2014 Person with a disability 43 37 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 4381

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 51 28 7 8 5 1 0 80 13 294
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 35 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 4234
2019 Person with a disability 46 31 12 8 3 1 0 78 10 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 35 8 3 1 1 0 87 5 4652
2018 Person with a disability 40 33 12 7 6 0 1 74 13 227
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 41 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 4132

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 Person with a disability 49 25 10 5 3 4 2 80 9 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 24 8 3 2 6 3 86 5 4258
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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 Person with a disability 49 26 11 6 4 1 2 78 11 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 28 11 3 1 1 2 84 5 4255
2019 Person with a disability 54 19 13 6 4 1 2 76 10 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 28 12 4 2 1 2 82 6 4650

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 Person with a disability 44 33 7 10 6 0 0 77 16 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 32 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 4249
2019 Person with a disability 47 26 12 7 7 0 0 73 15 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 34 11 7 3 0 1 79 10 4657
2018 Person with a disability 40 29 10 8 11 0 0 70 20 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 38 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 4122
2017 Person with a disability 37 32 8 9 12 1 0 70 22 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 37 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 4309
2014 Person with a disability 33 33 11 11 10 2 0 68 21 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 38 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 4384

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 Person with a disability 49 21 12 7 8 2 1 72 16 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 25 10 4 2 1 1 83 6 4250

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 Person with a disability 47 31 8 8 5 0 0 79 14 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 32 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 4259
2019 Person with a disability 47 29 8 8 7 1 0 77 15 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 32 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 4635
2018 Person with a disability 42 28 10 9 11 0 0 70 20 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 35 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 4107
2017 Person with a disability 37 31 10 11 9 1 1 69 21 237
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 35 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 4306
2014 Person with a disability 36 32 13 7 10 1 0 69 18 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 35 10 8 4 1 0 77 13 4385

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 Person with a disability 54 46 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 56 4264

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 Person with a disability 60 17 9 2 2 5 6 86 4 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 63 19 5 1 1 3 8 92 2 4255

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 Person with a disability 52 26 9 6 6 0 0 78 13 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 26 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 4262
2019 Person with a disability 57 18 8 10 6 0 0 76 17 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 29 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 4659
2018 Person with a disability 51 21 10 6 12 0 0 72 18 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 30 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 4119
2017 Person with a disability 44 25 8 11 10 1 0 70 21 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 53 28 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 4298
2014 Person with a disability 42 24 13 11 8 1 0 67 19 218
2014 Not a person with a disability 48 30 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 4384
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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 Person with a disability 37 31 9 6 7 10 0 76 14 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 30 12 6 3 9 0 78 9 4261
2019 Person with a disability 36 24 15 7 10 8 0 65 18 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 33 14 6 4 8 0 74 11 4649
2018 Person with a disability 32 27 11 11 13 7 0 63 25 227
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 34 17 8 4 9 0 68 13 4141
2017 Person with a disability 28 27 15 11 13 7 0 59 25 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 34 15 8 5 9 0 69 14 4308
2014 Person with a disability 22 23 18 13 13 11 0 51 29 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 26 34 16 8 5 11 0 67 15 4382

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 Person with a disability 30 37 14 9 8 2 0 68 18 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 35 15 9 5 2 0 71 14 4255
2019 Person with a disability 32 25 14 11 14 4 0 59 26 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 35 17 10 6 3 0 66 17 4637
2018 Person with a disability 26 25 16 16 15 2 0 53 31 227
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 34 19 14 7 3 0 59 22 4132
2017 Person with a disability 23 29 13 15 18 3 0 53 34 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 34 19 13 8 4 0 58 22 4305
2014 Person with a disability 20 25 17 18 17 4 0 47 36 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 34 20 15 9 3 0 55 25 4382

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 Person with a disability 19 35 18 13 10 5 0 57 24 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 33 18 15 7 5 0 58 22 4245
2019 Person with a disability 23 24 17 13 16 6 0 51 31 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 32 19 15 8 6 0 55 25 4639
2018 Person with a disability 19 21 16 18 20 5 0 43 40 227
2018 Not a person with a disability 14 29 22 19 10 6 0 46 30 4129
2017 Person with a disability 15 26 16 17 17 7 0 45 37 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 29 21 17 11 6 0 47 30 4302
2014 Person with a disability 11 21 19 22 21 7 0 34 46 218
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 28 23 19 12 6 0 42 33 4382

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 Person with a disability 21 34 16 19 7 3 0 56 27 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 37 17 14 7 2 0 61 22 4261
2019 Person with a disability 21 28 12 17 18 4 0 51 36 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 33 19 17 10 3 0 53 28 4645
2018 Person with a disability 17 25 13 19 21 5 0 44 42 227
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 32 20 21 11 3 0 46 33 4136
2017 Person with a disability 14 30 12 17 23 6 0 46 41 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 32 19 18 11 4 0 49 31 4301
2014 Person with a disability 10 27 17 19 22 4 1 39 43 218
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 33 20 19 11 4 0 47 32 4379

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 Person with a disability 43 28 15 3 2 7 2 77 6 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 27 13 5 2 7 2 79 8 4260
2019 Person with a disability 51 19 8 6 3 12 1 80 10 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 25 12 5 3 10 2 78 9 4660
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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 Person with a disability 29 43 13 9 4 2 0 74 13 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 46 16 8 3 1 0 73 11 4257
2019 Person with a disability 25 42 14 12 5 2 0 68 17 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 44 17 10 3 1 0 69 13 4654
2018 Person with a disability 22 38 18 12 9 1 0 61 21 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 44 20 11 4 2 0 65 15 4144
2017 Person with a disability 20 39 14 13 11 3 0 61 24 237
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 43 19 11 4 1 0 65 16 4299
2014 Person with a disability 19 34 20 16 9 2 1 55 25 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 18 42 20 13 5 2 0 61 18 4382

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 Person with a disability 16 41 17 15 7 5 0 59 23 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 17 38 22 14 5 4 0 58 20 4218
2019 Person with a disability 14 28 25 19 10 3 0 44 31 249
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 34 23 17 7 5 0 51 25 4624

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 Person with a disability 40 34 10 7 4 3 2 77 12 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 41 11 5 2 2 1 81 8 4251
2019 Person with a disability 35 39 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 40 12 7 3 2 1 77 10 4647
2018 Person with a disability 38 31 11 10 5 4 0 72 16 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 43 12 8 3 2 1 76 11 4132
2017 Person with a disability 30 38 10 10 9 2 1 70 20 237
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 40 11 7 3 2 1 77 11 4297
2014 Person with a disability 43 31 11 8 5 2 0 76 13 218
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 41 9 5 2 2 1 83 8 4380

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 Person with a disability 37 38 14 4 4 3 0 77 8 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 39 14 3 1 2 0 81 5 4235
2019 Person with a disability 34 37 13 8 6 2 0 72 15 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 40 17 4 2 2 0 77 6 4639
2018 Person with a disability 32 35 15 9 8 1 0 68 18 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 42 19 5 2 2 0 74 7 4124

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 Person with a disability 20 25 17 12 16 8 2 50 31 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 30 17 9 7 9 2 63 18 4240
2019 Person with a disability 25 19 20 11 17 7 2 48 30 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 28 18 11 8 10 3 58 21 4644
2018 Person with a disability 20 18 15 16 21 10 0 42 41 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 29 19 13 8 9 3 55 24 4135
2017 Person with a disability 20 19 12 12 26 9 2 44 43 237
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 27 16 13 10 11 3 54 28 4300
2014 Person with a disability 19 15 12 22 25 7 1 36 51 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 16 26 18 15 12 11 2 49 31 4383

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 Person with a disability 21 32 18 11 13 5 0 56 25 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 37 18 11 5 2 0 65 17 4249
2019 Person with a disability 22 28 16 17 14 3 0 51 31 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 36 18 12 7 3 0 61 20 4650
2018 Person with a disability 22 22 14 20 18 3 1 46 39 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 36 19 15 8 2 0 58 23 4132
2017 Person with a disability 20 29 13 20 15 3 0 50 37 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 37 16 14 8 3 1 61 22 4301
2014 Person with a disability 21 26 16 19 15 3 1 48 35 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 20 36 17 15 9 2 0 58 25 4382

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 Person with a disability 16 21 17 18 21 4 4 40 42 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 31 17 14 10 2 3 57 25 4262
2019 Person with a disability 21 21 14 12 28 1 2 44 42 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 31 15 14 12 3 2 56 27 4659
2018 Person with a disability 18 18 13 17 29 4 1 37 48 223
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 31 16 15 14 2 2 53 30 4143
2017 Person with a disability 15 17 12 22 28 4 3 34 53 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 29 15 16 16 3 3 50 34 4299
2014 Person with a disability 14 21 11 17 32 3 2 37 52 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 29 15 18 18 3 2 46 38 4383

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 Person with a disability 41 25 16 5 8 1 4 69 14 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 25 15 6 3 1 3 75 9 4266
2019 Person with a disability 37 25 17 5 10 1 5 66 16 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 50 26 12 5 2 1 3 80 7 4655

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 Person with a disability 38 22 20 10 5 2 3 64 15 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 27 13 5 2 1 3 80 7 4261
2019 Person with a disability 39 20 18 8 7 3 6 65 16 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 26 14 6 2 2 3 76 8 4644

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 Person with a disability 62 13 7 4 6 4 3 81 11 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 81 7 3 1 1 3 4 94 3 4250
2019 Person with a disability 60 10 8 7 6 5 4 77 15 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 79 7 4 1 2 3 4 93 3 4634

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 Person with a disability 50 19 13 5 6 3 4 74 12 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 79 9 3 1 0 2 7 96 1 4254
2019 Person with a disability 50 17 7 5 9 4 7 76 16 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 81 6 2 1 1 2 8 96 1 4645

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 Person with a disability 19 39 17 14 7 4 0 61 22 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 46 17 7 2 4 0 72 10 4256
2019 Person with a disability 23 36 14 13 11 2 1 61 25 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 44 19 9 3 4 0 68 12 4650
2018 Person with a disability 20 33 20 13 11 2 1 54 25 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 41 22 10 4 3 0 63 14 4134
2017 Person with a disability 14 34 20 16 11 3 1 50 29 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 41 21 11 4 4 0 63 16 4301

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 Person with a disability 36 31 16 9 6 2 0 69 15 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 42 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 4234
2019 Person with a disability 32 39 11 9 8 2 0 72 17 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 41 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 4641
2018 Person with a disability 43 29 11 7 9 1 0 73 16 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 41 11 5 1 2 0 82 6 4124
2017 Person with a disability 30 37 12 10 8 2 1 70 18 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 43 11 4 2 3 0 82 6 4299
2014 Person with a disability 40 27 16 11 5 2 0 68 16 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 42 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 4381

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 Person with a disability 34 38 13 6 5 4 0 75 12 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 37 13 4 2 5 0 81 6 4249
2019 Person with a disability 43 29 12 5 6 5 1 77 11 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 34 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 4643
2018 Person with a disability 41 28 16 6 6 3 0 71 13 227
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 37 14 4 1 5 0 80 5 4124
2017 Person with a disability 33 34 13 10 6 6 0 70 16 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 38 15 4 2 6 1 77 7 4303
2014 Person with a disability 41 28 16 6 5 4 1 72 11 218
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 36 14 3 2 7 0 80 5 4381

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 Person with a disability 32 34 17 7 3 6 0 72 10 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 35 15 5 2 7 1 77 7 4258

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 Person with a disability 45 28 11 8 4 3 1 75 13 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 33 9 4 2 4 2 84 7 4240

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 Person with a disability 45 34 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 57 32 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 4241
2019 Person with a disability 42 33 9 7 8 1 0 76 15 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 4649
2018 Person with a disability 41 30 13 9 8 0 0 71 17 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 39 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 4126
2017 Person with a disability 34 36 9 9 10 1 0 71 19 237
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 4306
2014 Person with a disability 35 31 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 44 39 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 4378

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 Person with a disability 40 33 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 34 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 4239
2019 Person with a disability 35 32 17 8 7 0 0 68 15 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 34 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 4647
2018 Person with a disability 35 28 13 13 9 1 0 64 23 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 36 16 7 3 0 0 74 10 4125
2017 Person with a disability 29 30 16 12 10 2 0 61 22 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 37 16 8 4 1 0 73 11 4302
2014 Person with a disability 24 29 22 12 11 1 1 54 23 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 38 17 11 5 1 0 66 16 4385

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 Person with a disability 38 36 13 8 6 0 0 74 14 293
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 36 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 4228
2019 Person with a disability 33 32 15 13 7 0 0 65 20 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 37 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 4622
2018 Person with a disability 33 28 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 40 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 4112
2017 Person with a disability 25 34 14 12 12 1 0 61 25 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 40 14 9 4 0 0 73 12 4295
2014 Person with a disability 23 30 19 15 11 0 1 54 27 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 26 39 18 13 4 0 0 65 17 4382

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 Person with a disability 39 25 15 9 9 3 0 66 19 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 27 17 6 3 3 1 73 10 4250
2019 Person with a disability 35 23 18 9 12 3 0 60 21 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 27 17 8 4 3 1 69 13 4660
2018 Person with a disability 31 22 23 10 10 5 1 56 21 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 34 30 19 10 5 3 1 66 15 4129
2017 Person with a disability 33 23 18 10 13 3 1 58 24 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 29 18 9 5 5 1 65 16 4298
2014 Person with a disability 28 18 23 12 12 6 1 49 26 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 29 19 12 6 5 1 61 19 4383
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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 Person with a disability 32 35 33 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 42 36 4266
2019 Person with a disability 37 32 31 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 39 34 4662
2018 Person with a disability 35 32 34 227
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 40 33 4148
2017 Person with a disability 34 31 35 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 41 33 4306
2014 Person with a disability 28 37 35 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 26 42 33 4383

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 Person with a disability 19 26 32 8 9 6 96
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 35 24 5 14 5 979
2019 Person with a disability 13 28 35 3 18 3 93
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 28 24 5 23 5 1264
2018 Person with a disability 12 33 30 6 11 9 80
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 32 26 4 17 6 1157
2017 Person with a disability 17 15 35 12 14 7 84
2017 Not a person with a disability 16 27 28 6 19 5 1110
2014 Person with a disability 21 29 34 11 9999 5 62
2014 Not a person with a disability 14 29 31 10 9999 17 1162
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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 Person with a disability 17 83 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 4263
2019 Person with a disability 29 71 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 4653
2018 Person with a disability 26 74 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 4136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 44 56 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 57 251
2019 Person with a disability 47 53 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 55 382
2018 Person with a disability 52 48 59
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 55 400

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 75 25 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 39 251
2019 Person with a disability 69 31 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 42 382
2018 Person with a disability 75 25 59
2018 Not a person with a disability 62 38 400

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 89 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 251
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 382

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 Person with a disability 0 100 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 251

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 Person with a disability 0 100 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 251

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 48 52 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 63 251
2019 Person with a disability 32 68 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 67 377
2018 Person with a disability 44 56 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 61 401

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 55 45 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 65 251
2019 Person with a disability 55 45 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 62 377
2018 Person with a disability 48 52 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 56 401

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 66 34 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 53 251
2019 Person with a disability 62 38 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 53 377
2018 Person with a disability 64 36 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 43 57 401

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 45 55 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 65 251
2019 Person with a disability 50 50 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 63 377
2018 Person with a disability 51 49 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 36 64 401

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 Person with a disability 42 58 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 69 251
2019 Person with a disability 51 49 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 71 377
2018 Person with a disability 45 55 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 34 66 401

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 53 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 47 251
2019 Person with a disability 44 56 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 47 377
2018 Person with a disability 50 50 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 46 401

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 52 48 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 69 251
2019 Person with a disability 32 68 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 70 377
2018 Person with a disability 39 61 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 68 401

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 88 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 251
2019 Person with a disability 7 93 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 377
2018 Person with a disability 19 81 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 401

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 56 44 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 54 251
2019 Person with a disability 54 46 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 59 377
2018 Person with a disability 57 43 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 61 401

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 88 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 21 79 251
2019 Person with a disability 18 82 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 77 377
2018 Person with a disability 20 80 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 77 401

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 81 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 16 84 251
2019 Person with a disability 20 80 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 86 377
2018 Person with a disability 22 78 58
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 87 401

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 Person with a disability 57 43 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 46 251
2019 Person with a disability 69 31 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 46 376
2018 Person with a disability 60 40 59
2018 Not a person with a disability 53 47 401

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 Person with a disability 40 60 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 76 251
2019 Person with a disability 28 72 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 31 69 376
2018 Person with a disability 27 73 59
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 71 401

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 Person with a disability 17 83 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 251
2019 Person with a disability 21 79 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 376
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 59
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 401

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 Person with a disability 35 65 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 87 251
2019 Person with a disability 28 72 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 84 376
2018 Person with a disability 29 71 59
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 82 401

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 Person with a disability 14 86 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 251
2019 Person with a disability 18 82 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 87 376
2018 Person with a disability 12 88 59
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 401

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 Person with a disability 11 89 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 251
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 97 376
2018 Person with a disability 11 89 59
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 94 401

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
2019 Person with a disability 14 86 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 87 376

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 78 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 90 251
2019 Person with a disability 18 82 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 12 88 376
2018 Person with a disability 17 83 59
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 401

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 Person with a disability 19 81 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 70 251
2019 Person with a disability 19 81 74
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 75 376
2018 Person with a disability 26 74 59
2018 Not a person with a disability 26 74 401

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
2019 Person with a disability 10 90 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 362

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
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 26 74 362

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 Person with a disability 14 86 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 238
2019 Person with a disability 21 79 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 362
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 53
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 377

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
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 53
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 377

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 Person with a disability 10 90 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 238
2019 Person with a disability 18 82 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 86 362
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 53
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 87 377

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
2019 Person with a disability 7 93 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 362
2018 Person with a disability 8 92 53
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 377

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 Person with a disability 25 75 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 90 238
2019 Person with a disability 10 90 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 12 88 362
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 53
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 377

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 Person with a disability 39 61 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 71 238
2019 Person with a disability 35 65 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 70 362
2018 Person with a disability 36 64 53
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 72 377

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 Person with a disability 10 90 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 238
2019 Person with a disability 16 84 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 362

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 Person with a disability 61 39 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 50 238
2019 Person with a disability 53 47 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 56 362
2018 Person with a disability 61 39 53
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 56 377

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 Person with a disability 62 38 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 44 238
2019 Person with a disability 62 38 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 46 362
2018 Person with a disability 72 28 53
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 49 377

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 Person with a disability 15 85 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 97 238

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 Person with a disability 18 82 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 238
2019 Person with a disability 15 85 66
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 87 362
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 53
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 87 377

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 Person with a disability 19 16 13 8 8 30 6 55 25 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 17 15 4 2 36 9 62 12 4257
2019 Person with a disability 19 15 18 9 13 22 5 46 30 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 16 17 5 3 32 10 57 15 4654
2018 Person with a disability 15 15 17 7 14 27 5 43 32 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 14 17 20 6 4 32 7 51 16 4129
2017 Person with a disability 13 16 20 9 17 18 8 38 36 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 17 18 5 4 32 10 54 16 4306
2014 Person with a disability 13 16 19 9 13 26 3 42 31 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 17 17 5 4 35 9 52 16 4385

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 Person with a disability 35 30 13 8 6 6 1 71 15 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 35 15 3 2 9 1 78 6 4256
2019 Person with a disability 35 26 15 7 9 8 1 67 18 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 34 15 4 2 10 1 76 7 4660
2018 Person with a disability 28 31 14 5 15 6 1 63 21 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 36 19 5 2 10 1 71 8 4132
2017 Person with a disability 25 26 19 8 14 6 2 56 24 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 35 17 5 3 11 1 72 9 4303
2014 Person with a disability 20 25 20 11 11 12 1 51 25 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 23 33 19 5 3 16 1 68 10 4382
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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 Person with a disability 18 82 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 4254
2019 Person with a disability 20 80 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 96 4650
2018 Person with a disability 16 84 227
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 95 4135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 69 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 62 170
2019 Person with a disability 46 54 49
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 63 185
2018 Person with a disability 34 66 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 65 192

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 80 20 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 78 22 170

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 95 192

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 Person with a disability 0 100 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 170
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 49
2019 Not a person with a disability 0 100 185
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 100 192

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 Person with a disability 15 85 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 170
2019 Person with a disability 14 86 49
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 185

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
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 49
2019 Not a person with a disability 5 95 185
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 95 192

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 83 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 170

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 15 85 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 21 79 170
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 70 183
2018 Person with a disability 15 85 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 79 193

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 87 193

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 183
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 95 193

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 71 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 72 170
2019 Person with a disability 42 58 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 78 183
2018 Person with a disability 29 71 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 72 193

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 75 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 64 170
2019 Person with a disability 40 60 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 70 183
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 70 193

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 96 183

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 90 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 170
2019 Person with a disability 9 91 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 183

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 14 86 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 17 83 170
2019 Person with a disability 16 84 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 85 183
2018 Person with a disability 18 82 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 83 193

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
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 100 193

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 71 29 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 97 183

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 170

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 90 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 77 170
2018 Person with a disability 12 88 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 79 193

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 Person with a disability 47 53 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 65 170
2019 Person with a disability 55 45 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 72 182
2018 Person with a disability 50 50 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 70 193

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 Person with a disability 29 71 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 90 170
2019 Person with a disability 24 76 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 86 182
2018 Person with a disability 20 80 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 83 193

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 Person with a disability 10 90 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 97 170

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 Person with a disability 27 73 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 170
2019 Person with a disability 27 73 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 87 182
2018 Person with a disability 31 69 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 14 86 193

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 Person with a disability 9 91 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 170
2019 Person with a disability 9 91 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 96 182

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 Person with a disability 12 88 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 97 170
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 97 182

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 75 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 170
2019 Person with a disability 14 86 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 182

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 Person with a disability 29 71 54
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 51 170
2019 Person with a disability 27 73 50
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 51 182
2018 Person with a disability 32 68 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 50 50 193

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 Person with a disability 0 100 47
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 165

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 Person with a disability 12 88 47
2020 Not a person with a disability 21 79 165
2018 Person with a disability 16 84 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 78 187

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
2018 Person with a disability 15 85 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 187

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 Person with a disability 20 80 47
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 90 165
2019 Person with a disability 14 86 38
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 164

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 82 47
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 165
2018 Person with a disability 22 78 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 187

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 Person with a disability 31 69 47
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 72 165
2019 Person with a disability 24 76 38
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 75 164
2018 Person with a disability 41 59 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 76 187

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 Person with a disability 10 90 47
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 165
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 38
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 94 164
2018 Person with a disability 13 87 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 187

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 Person with a disability 45 55 47
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 49 165
2019 Person with a disability 43 57 38
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 58 164
2018 Person with a disability 59 41 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 61 187

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 Person with a disability 63 37 47
2020 Not a person with a disability 64 36 165
2019 Person with a disability 67 33 38
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 45 164
2018 Person with a disability 73 27 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 63 37 187

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 Person with a disability 18 82 47
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 165

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 Person with a disability 17 17 14 5 8 34 6 56 21 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 16 15 2 2 39 7 64 8 4248
2019 Person with a disability 18 15 19 8 8 26 4 48 24 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 15 17 3 2 37 10 61 8 4646
2018 Person with a disability 16 12 20 4 12 30 7 44 24 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 16 21 3 2 36 7 55 7 4131
2017 Person with a disability 13 14 17 7 10 31 8 45 27 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 16 18 2 2 38 9 58 7 4299
2014 Person with a disability 15 12 20 10 6 32 5 43 26 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 15 18 2 2 42 9 56 8 4385

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 Person with a disability 32 32 13 7 6 9 1 72 14 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 35 15 3 2 10 1 79 5 4257
2019 Person with a disability 34 28 15 6 7 8 1 69 14 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 32 14 3 1 12 1 79 5 4656
2018 Person with a disability 28 30 14 5 13 9 0 64 20 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 35 19 3 2 12 1 73 5 4127
2017 Person with a disability 22 32 16 6 8 12 3 65 16 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 33 17 3 1 15 2 74 5 4301
2014 Person with a disability 24 21 17 11 5 20 1 57 21 219
2014 Not a person with a disability 26 31 17 3 2 20 2 73 6 4384
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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 Person with a disability 30 27 16 12 13 0 1 57 26 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 27 16 8 7 0 2 68 15 4260

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 Person with a disability 17 31 23 17 12 0 0 48 29 294
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 32 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 4249
2019 Person with a disability 15 21 22 15 28 0 0 35 43 253
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 30 22 13 13 0 1 51 27 4659
2018 Person with a disability 13 20 20 17 30 0 0 33 47 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 25 24 15 19 0 1 41 34 4143
2017 Person with a disability 11 21 21 16 30 0 0 32 46 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 24 21 16 22 0 2 40 39 4302

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 Person with a disability 17 23 26 18 16 0 0 40 34 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 17 27 27 18 11 0 0 44 29 4251
2019 Person with a disability 19 22 28 14 16 0 1 42 30 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 30 28 15 9 0 0 48 24 4655
2018 Person with a disability 15 23 29 17 15 0 0 38 32 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 27 30 19 11 0 0 39 30 4130
2017 Person with a disability 13 26 29 17 12 0 2 40 30 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 28 29 17 11 0 1 42 28 4300

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 Person with a disability 20 30 25 15 9 0 0 50 25 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 31 22 13 7 0 1 57 20 4250
2019 Person with a disability 28 21 22 14 14 0 1 49 28 247
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 33 22 11 6 0 1 61 17 4641
2018 Person with a disability 18 28 25 15 11 1 1 47 27 222
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 33 25 14 8 0 1 52 22 4125
2017 Person with a disability 18 31 20 21 7 0 3 51 29 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 33 22 12 8 0 2 56 21 4299

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 Person with a disability 19 26 18 16 18 2 1 46 36 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 21 26 23 17 12 0 1 48 29 4240
2019 Person with a disability 22 20 17 16 23 1 1 43 40 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 25 24 16 12 0 1 47 28 4633
2018 Person with a disability 15 20 23 20 19 1 2 36 40 223
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 24 26 19 15 0 1 39 34 4120
2017 Person with a disability 15 19 24 21 16 3 1 36 39 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 16 24 24 18 15 1 2 41 34 4305

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 Person with a disability 39 26 12 10 9 0 4 68 19 292
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 28 16 9 5 0 3 70 14 4242
2019 Person with a disability 39 26 13 7 6 2 7 71 15 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 28 13 6 4 0 4 76 10 4638
2018 Person with a disability 41 26 13 9 7 1 3 69 17 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 28 16 8 5 0 4 70 14 4129
2017 Person with a disability 39 27 16 6 4 1 7 71 11 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 30 15 7 4 0 7 72 12 4300

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 Person with a disability 22 25 24 17 11 0 1 48 28 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 29 23 14 9 0 0 53 23 4255
2019 Person with a disability 25 23 19 14 17 1 1 49 32 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 31 22 10 6 0 1 61 17 4648
2018 Person with a disability 24 23 21 13 18 0 0 47 32 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 30 24 12 8 0 1 55 21 4141
2017 Person with a disability 22 26 24 17 11 0 0 48 28 237
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 33 23 11 7 0 1 59 18 4291

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 Person with a disability 26 18 19 15 13 0 9 48 31 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 24 18 10 9 0 8 59 21 4251

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 Person with a disability 24 35 23 12 5 0 1 60 17 294
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 36 20 7 3 1 1 69 11 4252
2019 Person with a disability 24 29 20 12 13 2 1 54 25 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 37 20 8 4 1 1 66 13 4649
2018 Person with a disability 21 29 24 15 9 0 1 51 25 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 36 26 10 5 0 1 59 15 4116
2017 Person with a disability 17 28 24 17 13 1 1 45 30 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 33 24 10 5 0 2 60 16 4284

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 Person with a disability 22 30 24 12 9 1 1 54 22 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 37 23 9 5 0 1 63 14 4236
2019 Person with a disability 21 33 22 9 13 1 2 55 22 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 35 23 10 5 0 1 61 16 4645
2018 Person with a disability 19 30 22 17 12 0 0 49 29 223
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 35 26 13 6 1 1 54 20 4117
2017 Person with a disability 16 28 25 16 12 1 2 46 29 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 34 24 13 6 0 1 56 19 4287

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 Person with a disability 25 35 18 11 9 0 1 61 20 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 35 18 9 4 0 1 69 13 4243
2019 Person with a disability 29 27 20 13 12 0 0 56 25 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 33 22 10 5 0 1 63 15 4635
2018 Person with a disability 24 30 18 16 11 0 0 54 27 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 33 25 12 6 0 1 57 19 4116
2017 Person with a disability 22 26 19 18 14 1 0 49 32 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 34 22 11 6 0 1 60 17 4293

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 Person with a disability 43 21 14 13 8 1 0 65 21 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 28 12 6 4 0 1 78 10 4234
2019 Person with a disability 38 22 18 9 12 0 1 61 22 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 28 14 6 4 0 1 75 11 4632

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 Person with a disability 26 25 27 13 8 0 0 51 22 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 33 22 11 5 0 0 63 15 4250

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 Person with a disability 21 28 28 9 12 0 1 50 22 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 35 22 11 5 0 0 62 16 4251
2019 Person with a disability 27 29 22 13 9 0 1 56 22 247
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 34 19 9 4 0 1 68 13 4622
2018 Person with a disability 27 24 25 13 12 0 0 51 24 222
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 34 24 10 6 0 1 60 16 4100
2017 Person with a disability 20 25 29 14 8 1 2 47 23 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 35 21 10 5 1 1 63 15 4288

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 Person with a disability 39 28 17 9 5 0 1 68 15 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 31 15 4 2 0 1 79 6 4229
2019 Person with a disability 41 26 13 8 10 0 1 68 19 249
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 25 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 4629
2018 Person with a disability 39 27 15 11 7 1 1 66 18 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 27 13 5 3 0 1 80 7 4106
2017 Person with a disability 44 24 17 8 7 0 1 68 14 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 56 26 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 4300

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 Person with a disability 21 30 23 13 12 0 1 51 25 294
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 39 21 8 4 0 0 66 13 4238

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 Person with a disability 44 27 17 6 5 1 1 72 11 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 73 15 5 2 1 1 5 93 2 4233
2019 Person with a disability 43 24 15 6 8 1 3 69 15 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 77 11 3 1 1 1 7 95 2 4634
2018 Person with a disability 50 24 7 8 8 1 2 76 17 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 72 15 5 1 1 1 5 92 3 4112

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 Person with a disability 64 16 6 5 5 2 2 83 10 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 84 8 3 1 2 1 3 94 3 4227
2019 Person with a disability 58 14 9 4 13 1 1 74 17 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 78 10 4 2 3 1 3 91 5 4645
2018 Person with a disability 57 15 10 3 12 0 2 74 16 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 75 12 4 2 3 1 3 90 5 4112
2017 Person with a disability 53 19 10 8 7 2 2 75 15 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 76 11 4 3 2 0 3 91 5 4303

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 Person with a disability 63 21 8 3 4 1 1 86 6 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 69 20 6 2 1 0 2 90 3 4218
2019 Person with a disability 53 24 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 26 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 4629
2018 Person with a disability 44 29 17 4 5 0 0 73 9 222
2018 Not a person with a disability 56 27 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 4142
2017 Person with a disability 45 32 12 5 4 0 1 78 9 236
2017 Not a person with a disability 56 28 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 4298

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 Person with a disability 56 20 8 5 9 2 1 77 14 293
2020 Not a person with a disability 68 17 7 3 3 0 1 87 6 4235
2019 Person with a disability 54 15 11 8 11 0 1 70 19 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 63 20 8 4 3 0 1 84 7 4628
2018 Person with a disability 45 19 13 10 11 1 0 65 21 222
2018 Not a person with a disability 55 23 12 5 5 0 1 78 10 4133
2017 Person with a disability 45 20 14 10 10 0 2 66 20 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 21 9 5 4 0 2 82 9 4299

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 Person with a disability 57 11 5 2 1 1 23 89 4 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 64 12 5 2 1 0 17 92 3 4244
2019 Person with a disability 51 16 4 3 2 0 24 88 7 248
2019 Not a person with a disability 60 13 5 1 1 0 19 91 3 4621
2018 Person with a disability 47 10 7 2 2 0 31 84 5 223
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 14 6 2 1 0 22 88 4 4123
2017 Person with a disability 46 13 6 2 2 0 31 86 6 236
2017 Not a person with a disability 56 14 5 2 1 0 23 90 4 4294

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 Person with a disability 63 23 7 3 1 1 3 89 4 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 73 17 5 2 0 0 3 92 2 4256
2019 Person with a disability 65 16 7 3 2 1 7 87 5 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 72 17 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 4630
2018 Person with a disability 62 21 8 2 1 0 5 87 4 223
2018 Not a person with a disability 66 20 7 2 1 0 4 91 3 4116
2017 Person with a disability 62 18 7 2 1 0 10 89 3 235
2017 Not a person with a disability 67 18 5 2 1 0 6 92 3 4279

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 Person with a disability 59 20 9 4 5 2 1 81 9 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 71 16 6 3 2 1 2 89 5 4250
2019 Person with a disability 60 14 6 4 10 1 4 79 15 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 71 15 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 4641
2018 Person with a disability 56 18 8 6 7 1 4 78 14 222
2018 Not a person with a disability 70 15 5 3 3 0 3 88 7 4135
2017 Person with a disability 55 18 10 3 7 1 5 78 11 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 67 16 6 4 4 1 4 86 8 4304

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 Person with a disability 27 30 23 11 6 1 2 59 17 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 31 16 5 2 0 1 77 8 4256
2019 Person with a disability 35 29 20 8 7 1 1 65 15 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 29 12 3 1 0 2 82 5 4636
2018 Person with a disability 29 29 25 9 6 0 2 59 16 223
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 31 16 4 2 0 2 78 6 4135
2017 Person with a disability 29 30 19 10 9 0 3 60 20 235
2017 Not a person with a disability 49 31 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 4298

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 Person with a disability 23 34 26 10 6 0 0 57 17 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 43 24 7 3 0 0 67 9 4259

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 Person with a disability 8 29 31 21 11 0 0 36 32 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 35 38 12 3 0 0 47 15 4256
2019 Person with a disability 10 25 34 21 10 0 0 35 31 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 37 33 11 3 0 0 53 14 4660
2018 Person with a disability 6 23 39 18 15 0 0 28 33 225
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 34 38 14 4 0 0 44 18 4135
2017 Person with a disability 5 21 45 18 12 0 0 25 30 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 33 40 13 5 0 0 42 18 4304

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 Person with a disability 20 23 30 21 5 0 0 27 43 294
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 20 40 23 9 0 0 32 28 4246
2019 Person with a disability 20 23 35 13 8 0 0 22 43 250
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 17 40 26 11 0 0 37 23 4638
2018 Person with a disability 23 23 34 12 7 0 0 20 46 224
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 20 39 24 9 0 0 34 27 4113
2017 Person with a disability 17 27 35 14 7 0 0 21 44 237
2017 Not a person with a disability 6 19 41 24 9 0 0 34 25 4299

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 Person with a disability 38 43 8 7 2 1 0 82 10 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 41 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 4246
2019 Person with a disability 28 43 12 7 7 2 0 73 14 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 43 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 4637
2018 Person with a disability 32 40 13 7 6 3 0 73 13 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 45 14 6 2 3 0 78 8 4139
2017 Person with a disability 18 43 15 11 9 4 0 63 21 239
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 44 17 8 4 5 0 69 13 4306

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 Person with a disability 29 36 14 12 6 4 0 67 18 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 35 15 8 3 2 0 74 11 4248

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 Person with a disability 35 31 10 10 14 1 0 66 24 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 32 11 10 4 1 0 75 14 4245

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 Person with a disability 45 29 12 5 6 3 0 77 11 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 28 10 3 2 2 0 86 5 4238

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 Person with a disability 29 33 17 12 7 1 0 62 20 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 37 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 4261
2019 Person with a disability 22 35 11 15 14 3 0 58 31 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 40 16 9 4 2 0 70 14 4658
2018 Person with a disability 24 31 14 10 19 2 0 56 30 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 39 18 12 5 2 0 65 17 4138
2017 Person with a disability 15 32 14 17 20 2 0 48 38 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 42 17 13 7 2 0 62 20 4303

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 Person with a disability 31 45 10 11 2 1 0 76 13 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 44 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 4260

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 Person with a disability 33 41 12 10 4 1 0 74 14 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 40 14 9 3 1 0 74 12 4238

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 Person with a disability 25 38 21 11 3 1 0 64 14 293
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 39 19 8 2 1 1 70 11 4223

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 Person with a disability 43 34 14 3 3 2 2 80 5 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 38 11 4 1 1 1 83 6 4245

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 Person with a disability 72 15 6 0 0 5 0 93 0 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 68 19 4 1 0 5 2 94 2 4255

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 Person with a disability 49 35 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 296
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 36 6 2 0 1 0 91 3 4235

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 Person with a disability 47 31 6 7 7 0 1 79 14 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 31 7 5 2 1 0 87 7 4234

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 Person with a disability 49 29 8 7 3 2 1 81 10 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 31 8 4 2 1 0 87 5 4250

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 Person with a disability 23 41 15 14 3 0 3 67 18 69
2020 Not a person with a disability 21 51 12 11 2 1 1 74 14 1344
2019 Person with a disability 21 24 13 19 20 2 2 47 40 54
2019 Not a person with a disability 17 44 18 12 3 2 2 65 17 1358

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 Person with a disability 96 4 69
2020 Not a person with a disability 95 5 1343

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 Person with a disability 16 36 22 17 8 1 0 53 25 67
2020 Not a person with a disability 19 34 22 18 6 1 1 54 24 1278
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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 Person with a disability 15 85 293
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 4243

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 Person with a disability 41 59 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 4245
2019 Person with a disability 56 44 252
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 4655
2017 Person with a disability 56 44 238
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 88 4300
2014 Person with a disability 55 45 218
2014 Not a person with a disability 11 89 4373

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 Person with a disability 95 5 124
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 72 288

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 81 19 123
2020 Not a person with a disability 80 20 290
2019 Person with a disability 87 13 141
2019 Not a person with a disability 87 13 451
2017 Person with a disability 78 22 133
2017 Not a person with a disability 74 26 500
2014 Person with a disability 89 11 119
2014 Not a person with a disability 79 21 500

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 Person with a disability 46 31 7 12 5 0 0 77 16 100
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 33 9 4 1 1 0 87 4 233
2019 Person with a disability 45 37 5 7 6 0 0 82 13 123
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 31 6 6 2 0 0 87 7 389
2017 Person with a disability 47 34 7 9 2 1 0 82 11 103
2017 Not a person with a disability 56 34 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 372
2014 Person with a disability 45 34 4 10 6 0 1 79 16 106
2014 Not a person with a disability 63 25 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 395

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 Person with a disability 48 28 10 7 5 0 2 77 12 295
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 34 7 4 1 3 3 88 5 4261
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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 Person with a disability 38 38 24 0 50 50 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 50 18 1 62 38 4268

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 Person with a disability 36 64 114
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 66 1299

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 Person with a disability 6 18 14 21 35 2 4 26 59 114
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 19 16 22 27 1 5 30 52 1296

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 Person with a disability 3 14 14 16 50 2 1 17 68 114
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 14 15 25 37 1 2 20 65 1299

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 Person with a disability 33 20 15 10 11 1 9 60 24 297
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 19 12 6 4 1 11 74 12 4260
2019 Person with a disability 36 15 16 15 12 1 6 54 29 251
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 19 14 8 8 1 8 67 18 4623
2018 Person with a disability 31 19 11 11 17 1 10 56 32 226
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 19 13 9 9 1 9 65 20 4133
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