2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Resources 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 30 41 6 18 5 0 0 71 23 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 46 4 10 2 0 0 84 12 2648

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 75 15 5 1 2 1 0 92 3 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 77 16 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 2636

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

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
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 38 9 15 6 1 0 70 21 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 43 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 2640
2019 Person with a disability 44 28 7 11 9 0 1 73 20 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 33 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 2650
2017 Person with a disability 44 37 4 8 6 0 1 82 14 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 37 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 2545
2014 Person with a disability 36 29 11 11 12 0 1 65 23 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 46 34 6 8 5 0 0 80 13 2785

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 26 36 13 15 8 0 2 64 23 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 41 11 9 3 0 1 77 12 2636
2019 Person with a disability 23 35 15 16 10 0 1 59 26 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 38 13 11 3 0 1 73 14 2642
2018 Person with a disability 23 36 16 20 5 0 1 59 25 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 45 12 11 4 0 1 73 15 2499
2017 Person with a disability 28 35 14 12 9 0 2 64 22 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 41 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 2545
2014 Person with a disability 26 29 20 14 10 0 1 55 25 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 26 39 14 14 7 0 1 65 20 2784

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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 34 10 9 5 1 1 75 14 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 34 8 6 2 0 1 85 7 2624
2019 Person with a disability 41 30 8 13 4 0 3 74 18 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 31 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 2635
2017 Person with a disability 51 27 9 9 2 0 1 79 12 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 56 32 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 2536
2014 Person with a disability 46 31 5 6 10 1 1 79 16 151
2014 Not a person with a disability 49 36 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 2785

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
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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 40 31 7 9 8 1 3 74 18 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 32 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 2632
2019 Person with a disability 42 24 14 8 13 0 0 66 20 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 30 10 7 5 0 1 78 12 2642
2018 Person with a disability 45 29 6 8 10 0 2 75 19 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 34 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 2496
2017 Person with a disability 42 31 7 11 8 2 0 74 19 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 32 10 7 5 0 1 77 13 2541
2014 Person with a disability 35 29 13 12 10 0 1 64 22 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 34 13 8 4 1 1 74 13 2786

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 32 43 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 39 10 7 2 0 0 80 9 2646
2019 Person with a disability 32 32 15 16 4 0 0 64 20 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 37 10 7 5 0 0 78 11 2650
2018 Person with a disability 27 37 19 11 7 0 0 63 18 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2488
2017 Person with a disability 35 36 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 45 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 2547
2014 Person with a disability 30 40 9 12 9 0 0 70 21 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 31 45 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 2787

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 27 31 16 15 9 1 0 60 24 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 38 12 9 5 0 0 73 14 2646
2019 Person with a disability 22 30 18 17 12 1 0 53 30 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 36 13 12 6 0 0 68 19 2646
2018 Person with a disability 20 26 18 15 18 0 2 47 34 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 35 15 12 8 0 0 64 20 2493
2017 Person with a disability 28 30 18 14 9 1 0 59 23 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 2544
2014 Person with a disability 19 31 18 19 13 1 0 50 32 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 36 16 14 10 0 0 59 24 2785

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 40 9 12 8 0 1 70 20 200
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 41 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 2633
2019 Person with a disability 23 31 15 16 12 1 1 56 29 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 31 40 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 2637
2018 Person with a disability 21 29 12 22 12 2 1 52 35 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 2500
2017 Person with a disability 32 35 10 15 7 1 0 67 23 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 41 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 2544

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
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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 42 40 8 5 6 0 0 82 10 201
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2635
2019 Person with a disability 36 34 12 9 6 1 1 72 15 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 40 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 2640
2018 Person with a disability 34 38 10 13 5 0 0 72 18 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 41 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 2497
2017 Person with a disability 39 39 11 6 4 0 1 78 11 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 39 10 6 3 1 0 80 10 2545
2014 Person with a disability 44 34 12 3 5 3 1 80 8 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 40 12 7 3 1 0 79 10 2785

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 30 12 16 9 0 0 63 25 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 37 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 2641
2019 Person with a disability 25 29 14 18 13 1 0 55 31 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 35 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 2637
2018 Person with a disability 22 29 16 15 17 0 0 51 33 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 2498
2017 Person with a disability 29 27 15 16 13 0 0 57 29 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 38 12 10 7 0 0 70 17 2544

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
(%)
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 51 29 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 200
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 33 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 2624
2019 Person with a disability 52 23 15 6 3 0 1 76 9 150
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 32 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 2633
2018 Person with a disability 43 37 13 2 4 0 0 80 7 139
2018 Not a person with a disability 52 34 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 2479
2017 Person with a disability 50 27 17 5 1 0 1 78 5 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 2540
2014 Person with a disability 61 27 8 2 3 0 0 88 5 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 58 30 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 2785

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
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 35 14 12 8 2 0 65 20 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 12 2631
2019 Person with a disability 26 36 9 15 12 1 1 63 28 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 36 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 2638
2018 Person with a disability 24 38 13 15 10 0 0 62 26 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 40 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 2488
2017 Person with a disability 28 38 14 11 7 2 0 68 18 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 40 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 2535
2014 Person with a disability 14 47 14 14 11 0 0 61 24 151
2014 Not a person with a disability 24 43 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 2786

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
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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 32 36 15 7 7 1 1 70 15 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 32 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 2648
2019 Person with a disability 35 31 17 10 7 0 1 66 17 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 33 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 2638
2018 Person with a disability 27 35 21 8 10 0 0 61 18 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 34 14 8 4 0 0 75 12 2488
2017 Person with a disability 37 33 17 10 4 0 0 70 14 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 35 11 8 5 0 0 76 12 2535
2014 Person with a disability 25 41 13 15 6 0 0 66 21 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 36 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 2787

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
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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 29 34 15 12 6 2 2 65 19 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 41 12 8 3 1 1 77 10 2640
2019 Person with a disability 22 35 21 10 11 0 1 58 21 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 39 14 9 4 0 1 73 13 2617
2018 Person with a disability 19 33 22 19 7 1 0 52 26 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 37 16 11 5 0 1 67 17 2491
2017 Person with a disability 29 31 15 15 7 3 1 62 22 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 38 14 11 5 0 1 70 16 2540
2014 Person with a disability 29 29 17 14 9 0 1 59 24 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 36 16 12 7 1 1 64 19 2785

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 37 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 2646
2019 Person with a disability 40 31 16 9 5 0 0 71 13 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 36 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 2646
2018 Person with a disability 28 37 17 11 8 0 0 65 18 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 43 39 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 2493
2017 Person with a disability 40 32 14 8 6 1 0 72 14 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 2537
2014 Person with a disability 31 42 10 12 5 0 1 73 16 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 40 11 7 2 0 0 79 10 2786

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

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
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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 28 33 20 11 7 0 2 61 18 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 34 18 10 6 0 1 67 16 2634
2019 Person with a disability 34 28 17 12 8 0 1 63 20 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 34 17 8 5 0 1 69 14 2643
2018 Person with a disability 27 31 22 9 9 0 2 59 18 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 33 18 10 6 0 1 66 16 2503
2017 Person with a disability 34 30 17 12 4 1 2 66 17 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 36 17 9 5 0 1 69 14 2547
2014 Person with a disability 29 32 17 13 8 0 1 61 22 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 36 17 10 6 0 1 66 16 2788

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
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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 12 22 35 20 9 1 1 29 35 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 18 40 25 8 1 1 34 25 2642
2019 Person with a disability 13 25 33 20 7 1 1 27 40 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 21 37 24 9 1 1 34 29 2649
2018 Person with a disability 15 26 39 12 4 0 3 16 43 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 22 38 23 7 1 1 31 31 2492
2017 Person with a disability 11 22 37 21 5 0 4 27 35 138
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 24 36 19 9 0 3 29 33 2533
2014 Person with a disability 15 24 46 9 5 0 1 14 40 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 9 26 39 17 6 1 2 24 36 2779

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 10 13 29 29 16 2 1 46 24 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 11 25 35 20 3 2 58 16 2627
2019 Person with a disability 12 14 27 30 11 5 1 43 28 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 14 24 32 19 3 1 54 21 2645
2018 Person with a disability 10 21 33 19 9 2 5 31 33 139
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 18 27 30 14 2 2 46 25 2480
2017 Person with a disability 11 22 30 21 9 2 4 33 35 138
2017 Not a person with a disability 7 17 27 25 15 3 5 44 26 2529
2014 Person with a disability 12 20 29 24 11 1 2 36 33 151
2014 Not a person with a disability 9 19 32 23 11 3 3 35 31 2773

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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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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 14 23 35 15 8 3 2 25 39 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 23 34 19 8 1 2 28 37 2634
2019 Person with a disability 19 23 24 18 6 3 6 27 46 149
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 25 29 17 9 1 2 27 43 2643
2018 Person with a disability 24 25 30 13 6 0 2 19 50 139
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 26 30 15 6 2 2 22 47 2486
2017 Person with a disability 22 26 25 11 5 2 8 18 54 139
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 26 28 12 7 2 4 21 49 2536
2014 Person with a disability 26 28 23 13 5 3 2 19 57 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 29 25 9 4 1 3 14 61 2777

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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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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 20 28 27 13 1 2 42 29 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 16 33 29 14 1 1 43 23 2629
2019 Person with a disability 10 18 29 20 19 1 3 41 29 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 16 31 27 17 1 1 45 23 2637
2018 Person with a disability 12 23 30 23 7 0 5 31 37 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 18 32 27 12 1 2 40 28 2485
2017 Person with a disability 12 20 27 21 15 1 4 38 33 139
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 17 32 26 13 1 3 41 26 2520
2014 Person with a disability 9 17 37 25 7 1 4 34 27 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 9 18 36 25 9 1 2 35 28 2768

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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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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 21 29 16 12 2 2 29 40 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 14 20 28 21 13 1 2 36 35 2635
2019 Person with a disability 19 23 30 12 11 2 4 24 44 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 20 27 21 13 2 2 36 35 2643
2018 Person with a disability 25 24 28 13 6 0 4 20 51 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 25 27 17 10 1 3 28 44 2488
2017 Person with a disability 23 24 30 8 9 2 5 18 50 137
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 23 27 17 10 1 3 29 43 2536
2014 Person with a disability 26 22 30 10 9 1 2 20 50 151
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 26 28 13 6 1 3 20 51 2780

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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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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 12 30 23 19 3 2 45 24 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 12 24 31 20 3 4 55 19 2634
2019 Person with a disability 12 23 26 19 15 4 3 36 37 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 15 26 26 20 3 3 49 24 2632
2018 Person with a disability 15 13 32 19 11 3 6 34 31 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 16 28 25 16 3 4 44 27 2480
2017 Person with a disability 18 17 25 14 16 3 5 34 39 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 16 24 25 16 3 6 45 28 2534
2014 Person with a disability 13 16 23 25 13 3 7 43 31 151
2014 Not a person with a disability 7 15 26 29 15 2 7 48 24 2779

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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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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 15 26 30 13 10 4 2 25 44 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 21 33 20 10 2 3 32 34 2635
2019 Person with a disability 23 21 31 14 6 2 4 21 46 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 24 30 17 10 2 2 29 40 2642
2018 Person with a disability 30 20 29 12 5 0 4 17 53 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 26 32 14 7 2 3 22 45 2492
2017 Person with a disability 19 31 24 12 6 4 3 20 54 137
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 25 30 13 7 3 4 22 46 2531
2014 Person with a disability 27 24 28 7 7 4 2 15 55 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 24 27 28 11 5 1 3 17 54 2782

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
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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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 16 38 28 7 2 2 36 24 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 13 36 30 14 0 1 45 18 2640
2019 Person with a disability 10 19 35 20 12 1 3 33 30 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 15 33 29 15 1 2 44 22 2648
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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
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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 24 30 13 13 10 5 5 60 25 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 30 17 7 5 7 4 68 13 2644
2019 Person with a disability 27 25 15 10 14 5 5 58 26 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 27 14 10 7 6 5 66 19 2649
2018 Person with a disability 14 31 21 10 16 5 3 49 28 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 33 16 10 6 7 4 64 18 2496
2017 Person with a disability 24 34 15 11 11 3 3 61 24 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 31 15 9 8 6 4 65 19 2547
2014 Person with a disability 30 22 11 15 12 7 3 58 31 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 30 30 14 9 8 5 3 66 18 2788

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
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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
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 44 27 9 8 12 0 0 71 20 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 27 8 8 4 1 0 80 12 2638
2019 Person with a disability 40 24 10 11 13 0 1 65 25 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 48 27 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 2648
2018 Person with a disability 39 17 10 18 14 1 1 56 33 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 30 10 10 6 1 1 74 16 2493
2017 Person with a disability 38 22 10 15 12 3 0 62 28 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 31 9 8 6 1 0 75 15 2545
2014 Person with a disability 30 30 12 13 11 4 0 62 25 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 32 9 9 7 1 0 74 17 2788

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
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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 48 32 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 201
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 28 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 2633
2019 Person with a disability 38 35 6 11 9 0 1 74 20 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 31 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 2646
2018 Person with a disability 34 30 11 14 9 0 1 65 24 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 50 34 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 2492
2017 Person with a disability 38 34 8 14 5 1 0 72 20 139
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 2544
2014 Person with a disability 40 37 12 4 7 0 0 77 11 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 43 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 2787

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 41 32 11 10 3 3 0 75 13 199
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 34 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 2623
2019 Person with a disability 38 31 12 11 8 0 0 69 20 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 50 32 10 6 2 1 0 82 7 2651
2018 Person with a disability 28 33 18 12 7 0 1 62 19 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 39 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 2494

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 44 21 10 6 8 6 5 73 15 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 23 8 3 3 7 4 84 7 2641
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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 23 9 7 6 3 3 77 14 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 25 10 3 2 1 2 83 6 2645
2019 Person with a disability 46 24 15 5 8 1 2 72 13 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 26 12 4 2 1 3 81 7 2646

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 40 28 14 7 8 0 2 69 16 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 31 11 6 4 1 0 78 10 2644
2019 Person with a disability 39 18 15 12 13 1 1 59 25 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 33 11 8 5 1 1 75 13 2643
2018 Person with a disability 37 20 18 13 11 0 1 57 24 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 36 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 2487
2017 Person with a disability 36 32 14 8 8 1 1 69 16 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 35 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 2543
2014 Person with a disability 37 30 10 10 13 0 0 68 22 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 36 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 2787

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 47 23 13 4 10 1 2 72 15 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 24 12 5 4 1 1 79 9 2642

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 29 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 29 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 2647
2019 Person with a disability 36 28 13 10 11 1 1 66 21 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 31 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 2635
2018 Person with a disability 38 23 13 14 12 0 0 61 26 139
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 34 11 8 4 0 0 76 12 2475
2017 Person with a disability 40 30 13 8 6 2 1 73 14 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 32 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 2542
2014 Person with a disability 37 24 12 12 11 4 0 64 24 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 34 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 2786

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 42 58 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 61 2650

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 61 17 5 2 4 4 8 88 6 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 17 7 2 1 4 10 89 3 2647

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 24 10 6 7 0 1 76 14 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 60 24 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 2648
2019 Person with a disability 45 22 14 7 11 1 1 68 18 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 28 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 2654
2018 Person with a disability 43 20 17 10 10 0 0 63 20 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 28 11 8 5 1 0 77 13 2486
2017 Person with a disability 41 28 11 8 8 2 1 71 17 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 50 28 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 2545
2014 Person with a disability 43 22 9 10 14 1 1 66 24 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 48 29 11 7 5 1 0 78 11 2787
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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 26 24 16 10 8 16 0 59 21 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 30 12 5 3 10 0 77 10 2645
2019 Person with a disability 24 23 16 15 11 10 1 53 29 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 31 31 16 8 5 8 0 68 15 2652
2018 Person with a disability 18 30 19 12 11 9 0 53 25 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 31 17 9 6 8 0 65 16 2496
2017 Person with a disability 20 27 16 12 13 11 0 53 28 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 34 16 10 6 9 0 66 17 2548
2014 Person with a disability 19 26 16 9 15 13 1 53 29 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 23 34 17 10 5 11 0 64 17 2787

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 25 29 17 13 12 5 0 57 26 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 34 15 8 5 3 0 72 13 2645
2019 Person with a disability 22 23 19 18 15 2 1 47 34 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 32 17 12 7 4 0 63 20 2645
2018 Person with a disability 16 21 25 18 17 3 0 38 36 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 35 17 14 8 3 0 60 22 2496
2017 Person with a disability 16 30 13 21 15 6 0 48 38 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 34 18 13 8 4 0 59 22 2543
2014 Person with a disability 18 25 17 16 18 7 0 46 36 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 32 20 16 9 3 0 53 26 2786

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 14 28 21 18 10 9 0 47 31 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 34 17 12 5 6 0 63 18 2639
2019 Person with a disability 15 20 20 16 18 9 1 39 39 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 29 20 15 9 7 0 52 26 2638
2018 Person with a disability 9 22 19 25 19 6 0 33 47 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 29 21 18 10 6 0 48 29 2496
2017 Person with a disability 12 26 19 18 17 9 0 41 39 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 16 30 20 16 10 8 0 50 29 2545
2014 Person with a disability 12 23 19 16 22 6 0 38 41 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 28 22 19 12 7 0 43 33 2786

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 18 34 18 16 12 3 0 53 28 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 38 14 13 7 2 0 65 21 2645
2019 Person with a disability 10 20 22 23 19 4 1 32 45 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 31 18 18 11 4 0 51 30 2645
2018 Person with a disability 7 23 16 30 20 4 0 31 52 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 29 20 20 12 3 0 46 34 2499
2017 Person with a disability 16 24 14 25 15 5 0 42 43 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 16 31 19 18 11 4 0 50 31 2548
2014 Person with a disability 15 21 13 22 24 5 0 38 48 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 31 19 20 13 3 0 46 34 2786

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 45 22 18 3 3 8 1 73 7 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 27 16 5 2 6 2 74 8 2650
2019 Person with a disability 40 24 16 6 2 12 1 72 9 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 26 17 6 3 10 1 70 11 2651
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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 22 43 20 7 7 1 0 66 14 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 46 16 8 3 1 0 72 11 2647
2019 Person with a disability 15 42 23 12 4 3 0 59 17 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 43 19 12 4 2 0 64 16 2647
2018 Person with a disability 19 31 23 19 8 1 0 50 27 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 44 20 12 4 1 0 64 16 2499
2017 Person with a disability 23 41 17 12 6 1 0 64 18 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 42 20 11 4 2 0 64 16 2542
2014 Person with a disability 27 31 18 13 8 3 1 60 22 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 43 20 10 5 2 0 65 15 2787

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 14 34 20 18 11 3 0 50 30 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 39 21 12 4 4 0 61 17 2625
2019 Person with a disability 11 27 24 18 15 4 1 40 34 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 32 24 18 7 6 0 49 26 2635

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 21 36 15 13 9 4 1 60 24 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 37 15 11 5 3 2 68 16 2643
2019 Person with a disability 26 35 11 11 12 3 2 65 24 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 36 14 11 5 3 2 68 17 2649
2018 Person with a disability 21 41 12 18 7 1 0 62 26 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 38 16 10 4 3 1 68 15 2497
2017 Person with a disability 30 34 13 14 8 1 1 65 22 139
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 39 12 10 5 4 1 72 15 2538
2014 Person with a disability 42 25 11 9 11 1 1 69 20 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 39 11 8 4 4 1 76 13 2783

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 23 39 19 7 7 4 0 65 15 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 38 18 6 2 2 0 73 9 2638
2019 Person with a disability 24 35 21 10 7 1 1 61 17 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 36 19 9 4 3 0 68 13 2641
2018 Person with a disability 20 36 22 13 7 1 0 57 21 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 41 20 7 3 2 0 68 11 2491

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 15 22 18 16 16 11 2 42 37 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 23 18 11 8 12 3 55 23 2641
2019 Person with a disability 14 19 14 16 23 10 4 38 46 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 22 20 12 11 12 3 50 27 2646
2018 Person with a disability 11 20 21 17 24 6 1 33 44 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 25 20 13 11 11 3 49 28 2499
2017 Person with a disability 15 16 16 15 23 14 2 36 45 139
2017 Not a person with a disability 16 24 17 14 12 13 3 48 32 2540
2014 Person with a disability 15 17 11 16 27 13 1 37 50 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 21 18 15 15 13 2 43 36 2785

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 15 32 18 17 16 3 0 48 33 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 34 18 12 8 3 0 61 21 2643
2019 Person with a disability 15 25 19 16 21 3 1 42 38 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 32 18 15 10 3 0 56 26 2647
2018 Person with a disability 12 27 21 21 17 2 0 40 39 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 34 19 16 11 2 0 53 27 2495
2017 Person with a disability 12 29 20 15 20 4 1 42 37 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 34 17 15 11 3 0 56 27 2542
2014 Person with a disability 14 26 15 14 24 5 2 43 41 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 17 31 17 18 13 3 0 50 32 2787

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 20 13 20 25 2 5 38 48 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 26 17 16 14 3 3 51 31 2647
2019 Person with a disability 15 15 16 15 34 3 3 32 51 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 26 15 15 17 3 3 50 34 2651
2018 Person with a disability 12 21 10 18 33 5 1 35 54 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 26 15 16 20 2 3 47 37 2500
2017 Person with a disability 10 22 14 16 30 4 5 35 50 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 17 24 15 18 20 3 3 44 41 2543
2014 Person with a disability 6 18 14 13 44 2 2 26 60 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 21 14 20 26 3 3 36 49 2783

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 42 25 21 3 6 0 2 69 9 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 8 2650
2019 Person with a disability 41 24 19 6 6 2 2 67 13 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 24 13 4 2 1 4 80 7 2650

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 39 24 16 8 10 2 1 65 19 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 27 13 5 3 1 3 77 9 2647
2019 Person with a disability 44 14 14 12 11 2 2 61 24 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 25 15 5 3 2 4 75 9 2638

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 12 10 6 6 3 2 77 12 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 77 8 3 2 2 4 4 92 4 2642
2019 Person with a disability 55 16 8 7 8 4 2 77 15 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 76 8 4 2 2 4 4 91 5 2638

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 52 19 12 4 6 3 4 77 10 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 76 10 3 1 1 2 7 95 1 2642
2019 Person with a disability 55 16 10 4 8 5 2 76 13 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 81 5 2 1 1 2 9 96 1 2636

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 17 38 20 11 8 5 0 59 20 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 45 16 7 3 4 0 73 10 2649
2019 Person with a disability 14 36 21 16 9 4 1 52 26 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 43 19 9 4 4 0 67 13 2646
2018 Person with a disability 17 29 28 10 13 3 0 48 24 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 41 21 8 5 4 0 65 14 2506
2017 Person with a disability 20 34 17 13 9 6 1 58 24 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 39 19 10 5 5 1 64 16 2543

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 29 41 12 9 6 3 0 72 16 201
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 39 11 5 3 3 0 81 8 2643
2019 Person with a disability 32 31 17 9 8 4 0 65 18 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 38 13 6 3 2 0 77 9 2628
2018 Person with a disability 31 37 12 6 10 3 0 71 17 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 41 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 2486
2017 Person with a disability 29 44 12 6 5 4 0 75 12 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 40 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 2546
2014 Person with a disability 33 32 14 6 11 5 0 68 18 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 40 38 12 4 2 3 0 81 6 2783

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 34 13 9 3 6 1 73 13 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 36 11 4 2 6 1 81 7 2640
2019 Person with a disability 35 32 10 10 7 5 1 71 18 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 36 13 4 2 4 0 81 6 2635
2018 Person with a disability 34 35 14 8 6 3 0 71 14 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 38 14 3 2 4 0 80 5 2490
2017 Person with a disability 39 31 14 6 3 6 1 75 10 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 37 14 3 2 7 0 79 6 2542
2014 Person with a disability 40 28 9 6 8 8 0 74 16 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 36 13 2 2 6 0 82 4 2786

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 29 27 19 6 4 14 1 65 12 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 32 16 6 3 9 1 73 9 2649

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 33 35 11 7 7 5 2 72 16 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 31 10 5 3 5 2 81 8 2638

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 40 36 10 7 6 2 0 77 13 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 30 7 3 2 1 0 87 5 2640
2019 Person with a disability 36 34 16 8 6 1 0 70 14 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 50 33 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2643
2018 Person with a disability 29 38 16 7 9 0 1 68 16 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 2492
2017 Person with a disability 37 35 14 6 7 1 1 73 14 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 38 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 2546
2014 Person with a disability 32 38 10 9 10 1 0 71 19 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 45 36 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 2782

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 30 37 18 6 8 0 0 68 14 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 32 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 2636
2019 Person with a disability 29 31 21 8 10 1 1 61 18 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 32 14 8 4 1 0 73 12 2644
2018 Person with a disability 27 28 25 10 11 0 0 55 20 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 33 17 8 4 1 0 71 12 2491
2017 Person with a disability 24 34 20 7 13 2 0 59 20 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 34 16 8 5 1 0 71 13 2545
2014 Person with a disability 28 27 22 12 10 1 1 56 22 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 37 18 10 6 1 0 65 17 2787

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 30 37 18 7 8 1 0 68 15 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 35 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 2616
2019 Person with a disability 27 33 23 9 7 1 0 60 17 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 35 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 2637
2018 Person with a disability 23 34 21 11 11 0 0 57 22 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 37 16 8 4 0 0 73 12 2481
2017 Person with a disability 24 35 24 9 8 0 1 59 16 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 37 15 8 4 0 0 72 13 2546
2014 Person with a disability 29 29 21 9 11 1 1 59 20 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 37 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 2785

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 35 24 14 9 11 6 0 63 21 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 25 17 9 4 3 1 68 14 2643
2019 Person with a disability 27 27 21 10 12 2 2 55 23 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 24 19 11 6 3 1 62 18 2648
2018 Person with a disability 25 25 21 12 15 3 0 50 28 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 28 19 11 6 3 1 63 18 2489
2017 Person with a disability 24 29 18 12 12 5 0 55 25 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 27 18 11 6 5 1 62 19 2543
2014 Person with a disability 32 21 18 9 14 5 1 57 24 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 27 20 11 8 5 1 59 20 2784
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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 33 32 35 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 41 33 2648
2019 Person with a disability 32 33 35 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 37 33 2654
2018 Person with a disability 29 30 42 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 41 32 2508
2017 Person with a disability 32 33 35 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 41 33 2548
2014 Person with a disability 25 37 38 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 40 33 2785

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 20 15 34 12 12 8 67
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 23 35 4 12 6 668
2019 Person with a disability 15 24 33 8 7 13 48
2019 Not a person with a disability 17 20 31 9 18 6 777
2018 Person with a disability 17 17 42 2 5 17 41
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 21 33 6 15 5 687
2017 Person with a disability 15 21 38 2 14 10 45
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 17 36 6 17 6 670
2014 Person with a disability 19 13 60 8 9999 0 38
2014 Not a person with a disability 18 23 34 11 9999 14 754
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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 20 80 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 2644
2019 Person with a disability 26 74 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 2644
2018 Person with a disability 29 71 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 2497

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 46 54 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 53 207
2019 Person with a disability 43 57 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 53 279
2018 Person with a disability 40 60 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 51 288

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 71 29 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 63 37 207
2019 Person with a disability 61 39 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 61 39 279
2018 Person with a disability 74 26 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 61 39 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 94 279

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 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 207
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 0 100 279

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 89 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 207

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 33 67 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 57 207
2019 Person with a disability 33 67 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 64 277
2018 Person with a disability 31 69 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 60 288

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 43 57 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 61 207
2019 Person with a disability 35 65 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 61 277
2018 Person with a disability 51 49 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 59 288

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 68 32 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 52 207
2019 Person with a disability 56 44 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 56 277
2018 Person with a disability 60 40 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 56 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 57 43 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 58 207
2019 Person with a disability 52 48 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 58 277
2018 Person with a disability 57 43 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 63 288

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 50 50 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 66 207
2019 Person with a disability 34 66 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 67 277
2018 Person with a disability 33 67 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 63 288

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 44 56 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 51 207
2019 Person with a disability 48 52 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 48 277
2018 Person with a disability 51 49 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 54 288

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 34 66 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 67 207
2019 Person with a disability 40 60 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 31 69 277
2018 Person with a disability 36 64 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 72 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 277
2018 Person with a disability 11 89 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 19 81 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 288

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 67 33 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 52 207
2019 Person with a disability 53 47 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 55 277
2018 Person with a disability 61 39 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 60 288

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 21 79 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 74 207
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 78 277
2018 Person with a disability 23 77 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 79 288

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 277
2018 Person with a disability 13 87 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 288

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 35 65 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 44 207
2019 Person with a disability 63 37 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 41 277
2018 Person with a disability 49 51 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 57 43 286

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 29 71 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 77 207
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 76 277
2018 Person with a disability 30 70 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 76 286

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 22 78 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 78 207
2019 Person with a disability 35 65 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 79 277
2018 Person with a disability 29 71 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 83 286

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 13 87 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 90 207
2019 Person with a disability 18 82 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 277

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 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 207

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 88 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 207

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 17 83 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 207
2018 Person with a disability 19 81 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 286

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 35 65 42
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 71 207
2019 Person with a disability 25 75 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 77 277
2018 Person with a disability 30 70 40
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 77 286

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 83 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 19 81 188
2018 Person with a disability 15 85 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 81 276

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
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 276

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 0 100 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 276

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 23 77 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 188
2018 Person with a disability 15 85 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 276

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 26 74 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 188
2018 Person with a disability 24 76 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 276

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 46 54 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 66 188
2018 Person with a disability 32 68 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 69 276

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 16 84 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 188
2018 Person with a disability 20 80 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 276

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 62 38 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 50 188
2018 Person with a disability 60 40 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 43 57 276

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 67 33 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 41 188
2018 Person with a disability 61 39 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 53 47 276

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 14 86 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 188
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 276

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 16 13 15 11 8 32 4 45 31 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 17 14 15 6 4 36 8 57 17 2647
2019 Person with a disability 11 18 21 8 15 20 7 40 32 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 17 14 17 7 6 32 8 51 20 2649
2018 Person with a disability 11 12 23 11 18 22 3 31 39 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 14 16 20 6 5 31 6 49 19 2497
2017 Person with a disability 10 20 25 11 14 18 3 38 31 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 17 18 6 7 31 8 51 20 2544
2014 Person with a disability 13 13 20 10 16 20 7 37 36 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 17 17 6 5 31 8 53 19 2787

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 25 29 17 11 7 11 1 61 20 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 32 14 5 3 11 1 75 9 2646
2019 Person with a disability 25 31 18 8 10 8 1 61 20 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 29 16 6 4 11 1 70 11 2650
2018 Person with a disability 20 30 21 7 14 8 0 54 23 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 33 18 5 4 9 1 69 10 2491
2017 Person with a disability 22 34 18 8 12 6 1 60 21 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 33 15 6 5 10 1 70 12 2544
2014 Person with a disability 29 22 15 11 13 10 1 56 26 151
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 31 18 5 4 14 1 68 11 2784
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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 82 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 2647
2019 Person with a disability 22 78 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 5 95 2646
2018 Person with a disability 28 72 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 94 2498

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 28 72 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 60 144
2019 Person with a disability 37 63 33
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 54 141
2018 Person with a disability 41 59 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 51 149

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 69 31 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 77 23 144
2018 Person with a disability 85 15 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 75 25 149

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 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 144
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 33
2019 Not a person with a disability 0 100 141
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 100 149

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 19 81 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 144

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 79 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 77 144
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 33
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 78 139

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 17 83 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 80 144
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 73 148

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 80 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 144

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 33
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 139
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 148

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 67 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 68 144
2019 Person with a disability 25 75 33
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 67 139
2018 Person with a disability 24 76 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 78 148

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 74 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 69 144
2019 Person with a disability 15 85 33
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 63 139

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 80 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 78 144
2018 Person with a disability 13 87 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 83 148

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 68 32 33
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 96 139

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 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 144
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 33
2019 Not a person with a disability 0 100 139
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 100 148

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 14 86 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 14 86 144
2019 Person with a disability 21 79 33
2019 Not a person with a disability 12 88 139
2018 Person with a disability 15 85 37
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 87 148

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 23 77 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 71 144
2019 Person with a disability 25 75 32
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 76 138
2018 Person with a disability 33 67 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 70 149

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
2018 Person with a disability 22 78 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 149

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 19 81 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 17 83 144
2019 Person with a disability 36 64 32
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 87 138
2018 Person with a disability 17 83 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 149

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 17 83 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 144

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 58 42 37
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 48 144
2019 Person with a disability 45 55 32
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 42 138
2018 Person with a disability 50 50 38
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 46 149

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
2018 Person with a disability 18 82 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 83 142

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 97 142

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 142

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
2018 Person with a disability 24 76 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 142

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
2018 Person with a disability 17 83 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 142

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
2018 Person with a disability 41 59 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 72 142

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
2018 Person with a disability 64 36 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 51 142

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
2018 Person with a disability 67 33 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 62 38 142

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 13 14 23 7 7 33 4 43 21 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 13 17 3 2 40 7 59 10 2638
2019 Person with a disability 13 14 21 8 10 29 5 41 27 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 13 19 3 3 35 8 55 11 2647
2018 Person with a disability 9 11 28 8 11 29 4 30 29 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 15 22 4 2 35 6 53 10 2496
2017 Person with a disability 12 17 27 5 7 32 1 42 18 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 16 18 3 2 38 7 56 10 2546
2014 Person with a disability 13 16 18 7 11 30 5 44 28 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 14 18 3 2 40 8 56 9 2787

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 22 32 21 6 7 11 1 61 15 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 31 16 3 2 13 1 75 7 2642
2019 Person with a disability 28 25 20 10 7 10 1 59 19 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 29 17 4 2 13 1 73 7 2640
2018 Person with a disability 23 25 27 7 8 10 0 53 17 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 32 19 3 2 13 1 72 6 2497
2017 Person with a disability 25 31 22 3 5 14 0 65 9 138
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 31 16 3 2 14 2 74 6 2544
2014 Person with a disability 29 22 18 5 10 16 1 61 17 152
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 31 18 3 2 18 2 72 6 2785
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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 36 25 14 10 13 0 3 63 23 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 27 16 7 6 0 2 70 14 2644

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 25 26 17 14 16 1 0 51 31 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 29 20 9 7 0 1 64 16 2642
2019 Person with a disability 23 20 17 13 26 0 1 43 39 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 29 21 11 13 0 1 54 25 2651
2018 Person with a disability 17 16 24 13 28 1 1 33 42 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 29 22 12 13 0 1 51 26 2504
2017 Person with a disability 19 27 21 13 18 0 2 47 32 139
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 26 21 12 13 0 2 54 25 2540

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 19 20 30 16 14 0 1 40 30 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 27 28 16 10 0 0 45 26 2646
2019 Person with a disability 22 28 20 19 11 0 1 50 30 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 31 26 14 9 0 1 51 23 2642
2018 Person with a disability 17 25 28 13 17 0 0 42 30 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 28 28 17 11 0 1 43 29 2502
2017 Person with a disability 18 26 23 22 10 0 1 45 32 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 27 26 16 11 0 1 46 28 2542

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 24 30 20 16 8 0 3 56 24 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 32 22 11 7 1 1 60 18 2634
2019 Person with a disability 30 23 19 18 6 1 3 56 25 150
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 32 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 2639
2018 Person with a disability 20 27 25 14 12 0 2 48 26 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 34 23 13 8 0 1 56 21 2489
2017 Person with a disability 24 27 21 16 10 0 2 52 27 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 30 22 13 8 1 2 56 21 2537

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 24 15 23 19 15 1 2 41 35 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 21 26 23 16 12 1 2 48 29 2629
2019 Person with a disability 23 15 24 18 18 1 2 39 37 150
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 27 22 16 12 1 1 49 29 2631
2018 Person with a disability 18 17 25 19 18 0 4 36 39 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 23 26 19 13 1 1 41 33 2491
2017 Person with a disability 10 24 23 17 21 1 5 36 40 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 22 25 18 15 1 2 41 33 2542

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 40 24 16 7 7 0 5 68 15 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 26 16 9 6 1 3 68 15 2632
2019 Person with a disability 48 19 17 4 3 0 8 73 8 150
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 26 13 6 4 0 3 76 10 2637
2018 Person with a disability 44 20 16 8 7 0 5 68 15 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 25 16 8 5 1 5 70 13 2493
2017 Person with a disability 39 26 15 7 3 0 10 73 11 138
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 25 14 8 5 1 8 71 14 2540

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 23 21 29 13 12 0 1 45 26 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 27 23 12 10 0 1 54 22 2635
2019 Person with a disability 27 25 24 13 10 0 2 52 23 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 30 20 10 7 0 1 63 18 2637
2018 Person with a disability 24 29 19 9 17 0 1 55 27 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 28 22 11 9 0 1 57 20 2491
2017 Person with a disability 20 31 23 16 10 1 0 51 26 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 28 22 12 7 0 1 59 19 2539

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 24 21 21 11 10 2 11 51 24 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 23 16 9 9 0 8 63 20 2644

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 34 23 14 4 0 0 59 18 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 36 18 7 3 1 1 71 10 2641
2019 Person with a disability 21 29 24 14 9 1 2 51 24 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 36 21 9 5 1 1 65 14 2643
2018 Person with a disability 18 26 32 15 7 1 2 45 22 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 35 25 9 5 1 1 60 14 2487
2017 Person with a disability 23 26 26 15 8 0 1 50 23 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 32 22 12 5 1 1 60 17 2534

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 25 28 26 12 9 0 0 53 21 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 36 21 8 4 1 1 66 13 2642
2019 Person with a disability 18 28 30 15 7 0 1 47 22 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 35 23 11 5 0 1 61 16 2642
2018 Person with a disability 20 22 27 18 11 0 2 43 30 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 35 25 13 6 1 1 56 19 2490
2017 Person with a disability 19 30 25 15 10 0 1 49 25 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 31 23 13 7 1 1 57 20 2535

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 24 33 17 15 9 2 0 58 25 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 34 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 2636
2019 Person with a disability 22 28 22 16 10 1 1 51 27 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 33 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 2631
2018 Person with a disability 20 22 26 16 14 0 2 43 31 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 32 24 11 6 0 1 58 18 2490
2017 Person with a disability 24 28 21 16 9 0 1 53 26 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 30 22 12 6 1 1 59 18 2539

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 38 24 16 10 10 1 0 63 21 201
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 28 14 7 5 1 0 74 12 2634
2019 Person with a disability 31 24 20 14 9 0 1 56 24 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 25 16 8 6 0 1 70 14 2638

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 21 26 28 15 9 0 1 48 24 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 31 24 11 6 0 0 58 17 2638

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 24 25 26 18 6 0 0 50 24 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 35 21 10 4 0 0 64 14 2635
2019 Person with a disability 37 30 15 12 2 0 3 70 15 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 34 18 8 4 0 1 69 12 2623
2018 Person with a disability 30 29 16 17 6 0 2 61 23 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 33 22 10 5 0 1 62 16 2477
2017 Person with a disability 23 38 15 14 8 1 1 62 23 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 32 20 10 5 1 2 65 15 2534

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 44 26 14 11 4 0 1 71 15 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 31 15 4 2 0 1 78 6 2628
2019 Person with a disability 45 21 13 10 7 1 4 69 18 150
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 24 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 2629
2018 Person with a disability 47 23 15 6 6 0 3 73 12 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 52 25 12 5 4 0 2 79 9 2474
2017 Person with a disability 47 25 13 6 4 0 4 76 11 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 58 22 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 2546

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 25 34 19 12 9 0 0 60 21 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 38 21 7 4 0 0 67 11 2633

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 52 26 9 4 6 1 2 80 11 201
2020 Not a person with a disability 71 16 5 2 0 1 5 93 2 2634
2019 Person with a disability 52 17 14 5 8 0 4 71 14 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 79 9 4 1 1 1 6 94 2 2628
2018 Person with a disability 49 21 12 4 9 0 5 74 14 139
2018 Not a person with a disability 73 13 5 1 1 1 5 92 3 2486

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 65 13 9 5 7 0 2 79 12 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 80 9 4 2 2 1 3 92 4 2625
2019 Person with a disability 55 15 10 6 10 1 2 73 17 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 75 11 5 3 3 1 2 88 6 2640
2018 Person with a disability 43 21 15 7 13 0 1 65 20 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 71 14 5 3 3 1 3 88 6 2488
2017 Person with a disability 56 19 8 7 7 1 2 78 15 139
2017 Not a person with a disability 73 12 5 3 3 1 2 88 7 2545

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 61 21 7 7 2 0 1 84 9 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 67 21 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 2625
2019 Person with a disability 53 30 8 3 4 0 2 85 7 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 25 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 2637
2018 Person with a disability 37 38 10 7 5 0 2 78 12 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 55 28 10 4 3 0 1 83 6 2496
2017 Person with a disability 51 28 7 8 5 0 1 80 13 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 56 28 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 2547

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 16 13 6 7 0 2 74 13 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 67 17 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 2630
2019 Person with a disability 44 22 13 10 8 1 1 68 19 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 61 19 9 5 4 0 1 81 9 2631
2018 Person with a disability 36 20 22 9 12 0 1 57 21 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 22 12 6 4 0 1 77 11 2485
2017 Person with a disability 49 17 9 12 11 1 1 68 23 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 19 10 6 4 0 2 80 10 2546

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 56 10 4 0 0 2 28 94 0 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 64 12 5 2 1 0 16 91 3 2638
2019 Person with a disability 51 8 5 2 3 0 30 85 7 148
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 12 6 1 1 0 17 90 3 2622
2018 Person with a disability 53 7 8 4 3 0 25 80 8 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 14 6 2 1 0 22 89 3 2470
2017 Person with a disability 51 11 4 3 1 1 30 88 6 138
2017 Not a person with a disability 57 15 4 2 1 0 21 91 3 2542

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 71 12 5 2 1 1 7 91 3 201
2020 Not a person with a disability 74 15 5 1 0 0 3 93 2 2646
2019 Person with a disability 71 13 6 2 0 0 7 91 3 150
2019 Not a person with a disability 76 14 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 2636
2018 Person with a disability 70 13 7 1 0 0 9 91 2 137
2018 Not a person with a disability 70 17 5 2 0 1 5 92 2 2487
2017 Person with a disability 68 15 5 2 1 1 7 91 4 138
2017 Not a person with a disability 72 14 4 2 1 0 7 93 2 2536

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 63 14 9 4 7 0 3 80 11 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 70 16 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 2642
2019 Person with a disability 62 13 9 2 7 1 7 80 10 152
2019 Not a person with a disability 73 13 5 3 3 0 3 89 6 2645
2018 Person with a disability 58 15 8 4 9 1 6 77 14 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 69 14 6 3 4 0 3 86 8 2488
2017 Person with a disability 59 17 6 6 6 1 4 81 12 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 67 15 6 3 4 0 4 85 8 2549

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 33 28 19 8 9 1 1 62 18 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 29 14 4 2 0 1 79 7 2645
2019 Person with a disability 37 26 21 9 4 1 1 64 14 151
2019 Not a person with a disability 57 26 11 3 1 0 2 85 4 2635
2018 Person with a disability 38 26 21 9 4 0 2 65 13 139
2018 Not a person with a disability 50 29 14 3 1 0 2 81 5 2489
2017 Person with a disability 30 25 25 9 6 1 3 58 15 139
2017 Not a person with a disability 53 30 11 3 1 0 2 85 4 2546

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 37 26 8 5 0 1 60 13 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 43 22 6 3 0 0 70 8 2648

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 39 16 7 0 0 37 24 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 35 35 13 4 0 0 48 17 2643
2019 Person with a disability 13 24 36 18 8 0 0 37 27 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 37 33 10 3 0 0 53 14 2653
2018 Person with a disability 7 26 37 15 14 0 0 34 30 141
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 33 37 14 3 0 0 46 17 2503
2017 Person with a disability 5 24 38 28 5 1 0 29 33 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 13 32 37 13 6 0 0 44 18 2551

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 21 37 17 5 0 0 22 41 201
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 20 38 23 9 0 0 32 29 2633
2019 Person with a disability 15 26 35 15 9 0 0 23 41 148
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 17 38 26 11 0 0 38 24 2634
2018 Person with a disability 17 22 39 14 8 0 0 22 40 139
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 19 39 24 11 0 0 35 26 2482
2017 Person with a disability 14 29 36 17 3 0 1 20 44 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 6 19 38 25 12 0 0 37 25 2543

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 32 41 13 7 3 3 0 76 10 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 43 11 4 1 2 0 83 6 2647
2019 Person with a disability 24 42 16 6 8 3 1 69 15 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 43 14 7 3 3 0 76 10 2644
2018 Person with a disability 24 44 15 11 6 1 0 68 17 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 45 16 8 3 2 0 73 11 2499
2017 Person with a disability 23 35 18 11 9 5 0 61 20 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 23 43 16 9 4 5 0 69 14 2546

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 33 15 10 7 5 0 66 18 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 35 13 8 4 3 0 74 12 2639

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 34 26 10 12 16 2 0 62 28 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 29 11 11 6 2 1 72 18 2641

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 26 11 4 6 7 2 77 11 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 27 11 3 3 3 1 82 7 2641

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 27 34 14 13 9 3 0 63 23 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 36 14 8 4 2 0 74 12 2646
2019 Person with a disability 20 32 15 15 16 1 1 53 32 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 36 17 12 6 2 0 64 18 2647
2018 Person with a disability 16 31 19 17 15 1 0 48 33 140
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 37 18 13 6 2 0 62 20 2500
2017 Person with a disability 14 25 16 18 21 5 1 41 42 141
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 41 16 14 7 2 0 62 22 2545

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 40 42 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 42 8 5 1 0 0 86 7 2650

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 42 38 11 6 1 2 0 81 8 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 39 9 5 2 1 0 85 6 2639

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 30 35 21 5 4 2 3 68 9 200
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 38 17 6 2 1 1 75 8 2638

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 44 32 12 5 4 2 2 79 9 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 33 10 3 1 1 2 85 4 2641

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 71 16 4 0 0 6 2 95 1 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 73 16 4 0 0 5 2 95 1 2641

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 46 34 8 6 2 2 1 83 9 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 33 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 2641

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 46 27 11 7 8 0 0 74 14 202
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 28 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 2635

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 48 30 11 5 4 1 1 80 9 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 60 27 6 3 1 1 1 90 4 2647

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 20 43 17 17 2 0 0 64 20 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 49 15 11 2 1 1 72 13 814
2019 Person with a disability 21 40 17 13 3 2 4 66 17 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 44 15 11 4 4 3 67 17 790

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 97 3 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 96 4 815

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 7 35 37 11 10 0 0 42 21 43
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 37 18 15 5 1 1 60 21 787
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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 14 86 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 2626

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 37 63 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 2635
2019 Person with a disability 46 54 153
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 2650
2017 Person with a disability 55 45 140
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 89 2548
2014 Person with a disability 45 55 151
2014 Not a person with a disability 10 90 2781

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 88 12 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 78 195

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 83 17 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 80 20 195
2019 Person with a disability 80 20 71
2019 Not a person with a disability 84 16 259
2017 Person with a disability 82 18 79
2017 Not a person with a disability 76 24 294
2014 Person with a disability 81 19 67
2014 Not a person with a disability 78 22 274

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 40 5 4 3 2 0 87 8 63
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 32 6 4 3 1 1 87 7 156
2019 Person with a disability 47 32 5 10 5 0 0 79 15 58
2019 Not a person with a disability 60 29 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 215
2017 Person with a disability 50 31 5 8 5 2 0 82 13 65
2017 Not a person with a disability 57 29 6 4 2 0 1 88 5 223
2014 Person with a disability 60 25 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 55
2014 Not a person with a disability 54 34 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 215

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 30 7 5 7 1 2 81 12 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 29 8 4 2 4 3 86 6 2645
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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 37 45 18 0 55 45 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 47 19 2 59 41 2652

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 24 76 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 65 863

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 10 8 20 17 40 1 4 18 60 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 19 14 25 31 1 3 27 58 862

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 7 13 8 18 51 0 3 21 71 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 15 14 22 42 1 2 20 66 862

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 35 15 10 10 12 4 13 61 27 203
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 17 12 6 5 2 12 73 13 2643
2019 Person with a disability 35 12 8 13 22 1 9 52 39 149
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 18 13 8 8 1 9 68 17 2621
2018 Person with a disability 28 10 16 10 21 2 12 45 36 142
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 17 12 8 8 2 10 70 17 2492
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