2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Resources Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 39 46 3 10 2 0 0 84 12 2191
2020 Gay or lesbian 24 49 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 72
2020 Bisexual 30 43 7 14 3 0 3 75 18 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 27 43 0 24 6 0 0 70 30 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 33 46 5 13 3 0 0 79 16 472

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 78 16 2 2 1 1 1 95 3 2183
2020 Gay or lesbian 74 18 3 4 0 0 1 93 4 71
2020 Bisexual 83 12 4 0 1 0 0 95 1 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 84 5 0 5 0 6 0 95 5 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 71 17 7 2 2 1 0 89 4 470

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 37 44 8 9 2 0 0 81 11 2186
2020 Gay or lesbian 37 34 13 14 1 0 0 72 15 72
2020 Bisexual 20 52 15 10 3 0 0 72 13 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 29 21 14 36 0 0 0 50 36 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 31 40 11 15 3 0 1 71 18 469
2019 Heterosexual 52 32 5 7 3 0 0 84 10 2120
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 35 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 63
2019 Bisexual 46 39 6 9 0 0 0 86 9 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 54 27 0 14 5 0 0 81 19 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 35 7 8 6 0 0 79 14 510

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 36 41 11 8 3 0 2 78 12 2185
2020 Gay or lesbian 30 49 7 12 1 0 0 80 13 70
2020 Bisexual 29 40 13 13 3 0 1 70 17 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 34 34 6 20 6 0 0 68 26 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 38 15 11 6 0 1 67 18 467
2019 Heterosexual 36 38 12 10 3 0 1 74 14 2116
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 35 16 6 3 3 1 74 9 63
2019 Bisexual 21 50 10 13 4 0 2 72 17 68
2019 Another sexual orientation 29 54 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 39 15 15 6 0 1 63 22 509
2018 Heterosexual 28 46 11 10 4 0 1 75 14 2001
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 38 12 20 5 0 3 62 26 61
2018 Bisexual 19 48 16 12 5 0 0 67 17 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 25 49 8 5 9 0 4 77 15 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 42 15 15 6 0 1 63 22 499

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 2174
2020 Gay or lesbian 47 31 8 7 4 0 3 80 11 71
2020 Bisexual 52 29 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 56 23 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 18
2020 Prefer not to answer 41 34 11 9 3 1 2 77 12 467
2019 Heterosexual 57 30 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 2112
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 21 14 6 0 0 1 80 6 62
2019 Bisexual 54 34 5 4 1 0 2 90 6 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 70 14 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 36 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 506

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 47 32 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 2182
2020 Gay or lesbian 45 28 13 6 6 1 0 74 13 72
2020 Bisexual 49 26 8 6 8 0 3 78 14 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 35 31 6 15 12 0 0 67 27 18
2020 Prefer not to answer 39 32 12 9 7 0 0 71 16 465
2019 Heterosexual 49 30 9 7 5 0 1 79 11 2111
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 23 14 2 3 4 0 80 6 63
2019 Bisexual 45 36 4 5 8 0 1 82 14 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 69 22 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 30 12 13 7 0 0 68 20 510
2018 Heterosexual 45 34 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 1998
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 33 8 10 5 0 1 76 16 61
2018 Bisexual 40 37 10 10 2 0 0 77 13 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 72 10 5 9 3 0 0 82 12 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 31 14 9 7 0 1 70 16 499

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 42 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 2192
2020 Gay or lesbian 41 40 6 12 1 0 0 81 13 72
2020 Bisexual 39 38 9 9 2 3 0 79 12 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 39 26 11 18 6 0 0 65 24 18
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 38 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 470
2019 Heterosexual 42 36 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 2120
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 43 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 63
2019 Bisexual 48 32 4 10 5 0 0 80 16 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 51 35 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 41 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 510
2018 Heterosexual 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 34 6 13 5 0 0 76 18 59
2018 Bisexual 36 44 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 60 15 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 43 15 8 6 0 0 72 13 498

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 35 38 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 2189
2020 Gay or lesbian 43 34 9 8 5 0 1 78 14 72
2020 Bisexual 35 44 11 4 1 3 3 84 5 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 48 25 5 10 11 0 0 74 22 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 27 34 17 12 9 1 0 62 21 471
2019 Heterosexual 32 36 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 2124
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 32 12 12 3 2 0 73 14 62
2019 Bisexual 36 37 8 18 1 0 0 73 19 68
2019 Another sexual orientation 38 39 13 5 5 0 0 76 10 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 33 15 15 10 1 0 59 26 507
2018 Heterosexual 31 35 15 12 8 0 0 66 19 1996
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 29 12 11 7 0 0 69 18 61
2018 Bisexual 28 36 14 11 9 3 0 66 20 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 38 39 10 0 13 0 0 78 13 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 33 19 15 13 1 0 52 29 500

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 37 41 10 9 4 0 0 78 13 2175
2020 Gay or lesbian 33 44 3 16 3 1 0 78 19 72
2020 Bisexual 31 38 15 13 2 0 0 69 16 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 48 15 16 4 17 0 0 63 22 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 43 13 9 7 0 0 72 16 470
2019 Heterosexual 33 40 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 2112
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 41 14 12 4 0 0 69 17 62
2019 Bisexual 26 49 7 13 5 0 0 75 18 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 32 49 4 9 5 0 0 81 14 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 37 13 17 8 0 0 62 25 507
2018 Heterosexual 31 41 11 11 4 0 0 73 16 2002
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 36 12 17 8 0 0 63 25 61
2018 Bisexual 21 43 14 11 11 0 0 63 23 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 27 44 10 5 14 0 0 71 19 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 42 14 14 8 1 1 64 22 500

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 37 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 2180
2020 Gay or lesbian 52 35 11 1 0 0 0 88 1 72
2020 Bisexual 39 47 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 47 32 6 9 6 0 0 79 15 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 43 12 5 3 0 0 81 8 468
2019 Heterosexual 42 39 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 2119
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 44 12 3 4 2 0 80 7 61
2019 Bisexual 35 44 8 7 5 0 1 80 12 69
2019 Another sexual orientation 44 45 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 40 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 505
2018 Heterosexual 42 42 10 5 1 0 0 83 7 1996
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 34 13 10 1 0 0 76 11 61
2018 Bisexual 49 33 7 9 3 0 0 82 11 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 56 29 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 42 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 501

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 40 37 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 2185
2020 Gay or lesbian 37 43 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 72
2020 Bisexual 35 44 9 6 2 3 3 83 8 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 48 26 9 0 17 0 0 74 17 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 37 15 11 8 1 0 65 20 470
2019 Heterosexual 38 35 11 10 6 0 0 73 15 2110
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 29 13 12 3 0 0 72 15 62
2019 Bisexual 34 44 6 8 7 0 0 79 15 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 37 40 13 0 10 0 0 77 10 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 31 17 15 10 0 0 58 25 507
2018 Heterosexual 35 38 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1997
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 33 10 12 8 0 0 71 19 60
2018 Bisexual 31 33 13 12 11 0 0 64 23 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 42 35 10 3 10 0 0 77 13 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 35 17 13 11 1 0 59 24 501

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 54 33 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 2169
2020 Gay or lesbian 49 33 11 7 0 0 0 83 7 72
2020 Bisexual 42 38 14 4 0 0 3 82 4 78
2020 Another sexual orientation 58 21 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 48 35 11 4 3 0 0 83 6 469
2019 Heterosexual 54 31 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 2110
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 16 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 62
2019 Bisexual 51 33 12 1 4 0 0 83 5 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 51 31 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 34 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 504
2018 Heterosexual 52 34 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 1981
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 32 11 7 1 0 0 80 8 60
2018 Bisexual 58 23 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 61 24 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 37 11 3 3 0 0 84 6 498

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 38 39 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 2175
2020 Gay or lesbian 48 35 9 5 1 0 1 84 7 72
2020 Bisexual 36 35 13 8 2 3 3 75 11 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 49 26 10 5 11 0 0 74 16 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 29 38 14 10 7 0 0 68 17 470
2019 Heterosexual 38 36 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 2117
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 36 17 8 0 0 1 75 8 62
2019 Bisexual 23 51 10 13 0 2 0 76 14 69
2019 Another sexual orientation 47 43 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 32 16 15 8 0 0 60 23 504
2018 Heterosexual 35 39 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 1989
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 44 7 9 6 1 0 77 16 61
2018 Bisexual 30 31 17 20 3 0 0 60 23 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 48 13 10 24 0 0 5 64 25 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 42 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 500

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 46 32 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 2191
2020 Gay or lesbian 52 30 11 3 4 0 0 83 7 72
2020 Bisexual 48 32 8 8 1 0 3 83 9 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 48 26 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 35 35 16 7 7 1 0 70 13 471
2019 Heterosexual 44 33 12 7 4 0 0 77 10 2112
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 28 16 7 3 0 0 75 10 62
2019 Bisexual 44 33 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 54 26 4 10 5 0 0 81 15 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 32 17 10 7 0 0 65 18 508
2018 Heterosexual 42 35 13 7 4 0 0 76 10 1989
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 39 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 61
2018 Bisexual 41 22 22 16 0 0 0 63 16 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 51 11 23 10 5 0 0 61 15 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 35 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 500

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 36 42 11 7 3 1 1 78 10 2184
2020 Gay or lesbian 40 38 10 7 4 0 2 79 11 72
2020 Bisexual 33 39 19 7 2 0 0 72 9 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 33 31 9 16 5 0 5 67 23 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 27 39 17 11 4 1 2 68 15 469
2019 Heterosexual 34 40 13 9 4 0 1 74 13 2097
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 48 11 6 0 3 0 82 7 60
2019 Bisexual 33 47 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 33 53 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 34 21 12 7 1 1 60 19 503
2018 Heterosexual 31 38 15 11 4 0 1 69 15 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 35 9 14 7 0 5 67 23 60
2018 Bisexual 40 24 23 11 3 0 0 64 14 34
2018 Another sexual orientation 44 33 10 0 8 0 5 81 8 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 33 19 15 10 1 1 55 25 501

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 2189
2020 Gay or lesbian 46 40 8 3 3 0 0 87 5 72
2020 Bisexual 46 38 12 5 0 0 0 84 5 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 37 41 11 5 0 6 0 83 6 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 33 14 6 3 1 0 77 9 472
2019 Heterosexual 48 35 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 2118
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 33 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 63
2019 Bisexual 56 25 8 8 2 0 0 81 11 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 43 39 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 42 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 508
2018 Heterosexual 44 39 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 29 24 5 3 0 0 68 8 61
2018 Bisexual 30 52 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 66 10 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 39 15 7 4 0 0 75 10 502

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 32 34 18 10 5 0 1 67 15 2181
2020 Gay or lesbian 30 38 16 4 12 0 0 68 16 72
2020 Bisexual 40 33 10 9 8 0 0 73 17 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 27 39 15 14 6 0 0 66 20 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 25 34 19 11 8 0 2 61 20 468
2019 Heterosexual 35 34 16 8 5 0 1 70 13 2113
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 27 16 6 8 0 0 70 14 62
2019 Bisexual 37 30 15 13 5 0 1 67 18 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 58 33 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 29 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 509
2018 Heterosexual 32 33 18 10 6 0 1 66 16 2002
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 40 10 6 6 0 0 77 12 61
2018 Bisexual 26 27 30 11 5 0 0 53 16 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 30 33 20 12 0 0 5 67 13 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 33 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 501

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 6 18 40 26 9 1 1 35 24 2189
2020 Gay or lesbian 7 21 40 28 3 1 0 32 28 70
2020 Bisexual 6 17 37 24 10 3 3 36 25 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 6 28 24 31 11 0 0 42 34 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 11 21 38 18 8 1 2 27 34 470
2019 Heterosexual 8 21 37 24 10 1 1 34 29 2121
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 14 40 27 6 3 1 34 24 63
2019 Bisexual 12 18 35 29 5 0 1 34 31 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 0 42 31 18 8 0 0 26 42 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 24 37 21 8 1 1 29 33 508
2018 Heterosexual 7 22 39 22 8 0 1 31 30 1993
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 27 31 18 8 0 1 27 42 61
2018 Bisexual 5 27 38 22 8 0 0 30 32 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 23 35 10 28 5 0 0 33 57 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 24 34 22 5 1 2 28 37 500

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 4 11 24 35 21 3 1 59 16 2176
2020 Gay or lesbian 4 9 31 36 16 4 0 54 13 71
2020 Bisexual 5 6 24 40 20 0 5 63 12 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 6 21 22 31 20 0 0 51 26 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 8 14 27 31 15 3 3 49 23 467
2019 Heterosexual 6 14 23 33 19 3 1 55 21 2117
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 17 24 34 16 0 4 52 23 63
2019 Bisexual 9 9 22 36 22 1 1 59 18 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 5 19 20 22 26 8 0 52 26 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 17 27 27 15 5 2 44 27 507
2018 Heterosexual 6 17 27 31 15 2 2 48 24 1983
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 18 27 32 14 2 1 48 24 59
2018 Bisexual 8 24 25 16 24 3 0 41 33 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 14 5 24 29 14 15 0 50 22 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 20 29 23 12 2 4 37 32 498

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 12 22 35 20 9 1 2 29 35 2182
2020 Gay or lesbian 19 21 28 19 6 5 2 27 43 70
2020 Bisexual 13 20 34 19 10 2 3 30 34 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 12 30 36 5 16 0 0 21 42 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 12 28 33 15 7 2 2 24 42 469
2019 Heterosexual 16 24 29 18 10 2 2 29 41 2116
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 24 29 20 17 0 1 37 33 63
2019 Bisexual 17 27 35 12 7 0 2 20 45 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 14 34 19 22 10 0 0 32 48 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 30 26 14 6 2 2 20 53 504
2018 Heterosexual 18 26 31 16 6 1 2 22 45 1990
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 30 22 19 15 1 1 35 43 61
2018 Bisexual 24 24 26 10 14 3 0 25 49 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 17 19 39 15 0 5 5 16 40 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 27 27 11 5 3 4 18 53 497

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 6 15 33 30 14 1 1 45 22 2178
2020 Gay or lesbian 12 25 22 26 12 3 0 39 38 71
2020 Bisexual 5 12 32 24 23 1 3 49 18 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 0 20 47 11 22 0 0 32 20 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 10 18 33 24 11 1 2 36 30 467
2019 Heterosexual 6 15 31 27 17 1 2 46 22 2107
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 20 31 21 15 0 3 38 30 63
2019 Bisexual 7 14 25 33 17 1 1 52 22 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 4 8 29 35 23 0 0 58 13 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 18 30 24 14 1 1 39 31 509
2018 Heterosexual 9 19 31 28 12 0 2 40 28 1987
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 16 30 24 17 0 1 41 28 61
2018 Bisexual 8 22 30 8 30 3 0 39 31 34
2018 Another sexual orientation 17 10 29 24 15 0 5 41 28 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 16 34 26 7 1 3 35 29 499

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 14 20 28 22 14 1 2 37 34 2182
2020 Gay or lesbian 17 18 25 24 11 4 1 37 37 70
2020 Bisexual 13 20 18 27 15 5 3 45 35 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 10 35 29 10 11 0 6 22 47 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 18 21 30 15 11 1 4 27 41 469
2019 Heterosexual 14 20 28 21 14 2 3 36 35 2117
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 21 26 31 12 1 1 44 29 63
2019 Bisexual 15 20 25 19 16 1 4 37 37 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 14 8 16 45 17 0 0 62 23 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 24 27 17 9 2 1 28 44 506
2018 Heterosexual 16 25 28 18 10 1 2 29 42 1993
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 23 25 23 13 1 6 39 33 61
2018 Bisexual 13 40 16 8 20 3 0 29 54 34
2018 Another sexual orientation 32 14 19 20 0 0 15 23 54 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 24 26 12 8 2 4 22 50 497

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 5 12 24 31 22 3 4 56 18 2181
2020 Gay or lesbian 10 7 21 40 15 5 1 59 18 71
2020 Bisexual 7 14 27 25 22 1 4 49 22 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 5 23 11 26 28 0 6 57 31 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 10 14 25 29 15 3 4 48 26 468
2019 Heterosexual 7 14 26 26 20 3 3 49 23 2107
2019 Gay or lesbian 5 21 22 27 22 0 4 51 26 63
2019 Bisexual 12 11 21 28 22 5 0 53 25 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 14 17 10 33 18 8 0 55 35 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 19 27 23 15 4 2 41 31 504
2018 Heterosexual 8 15 29 26 16 2 4 44 25 1983
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 19 25 29 15 4 2 47 27 61
2018 Bisexual 16 15 26 7 25 11 0 37 35 34
2018 Another sexual orientation 17 15 15 29 9 5 10 45 37 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 18 26 21 14 4 5 38 33 497

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 11 21 33 20 11 2 2 32 34 2181
2020 Gay or lesbian 12 29 30 20 4 1 4 25 43 71
2020 Bisexual 10 22 32 19 10 4 4 31 35 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 9 25 35 6 25 0 0 31 34 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 15 21 33 17 7 4 2 26 38 469
2019 Heterosexual 14 23 31 18 11 2 2 30 38 2114
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 21 37 18 7 0 5 27 35 63
2019 Bisexual 17 21 29 15 13 5 0 30 40 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 18 29 18 23 13 0 0 35 46 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 28 28 15 6 2 2 22 49 506
2018 Heterosexual 17 25 33 14 8 2 3 22 44 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 23 36 19 7 0 2 26 38 61
2018 Bisexual 14 31 37 9 10 0 0 18 45 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 17 34 5 25 5 5 10 35 60 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 25 27 12 5 4 3 18 53 501

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 5 13 36 31 14 0 1 46 18 2186
2020 Gay or lesbian 9 12 39 29 8 0 2 39 21 71
2020 Bisexual 8 15 40 26 10 1 0 36 23 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 11 24 10 45 10 0 0 55 35 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 4 16 39 25 14 1 1 40 20 470
2019 Heterosexual 6 15 32 30 15 1 2 46 21 2117
2019 Gay or lesbian 2 22 45 17 11 0 3 29 25 63
2019 Bisexual 9 19 34 18 18 0 2 36 29 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 8 34 18 22 18 0 0 40 42 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 15 38 24 11 2 1 37 24 510
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 31 30 17 7 5 7 4 68 13 2191
2020 Gay or lesbian 34 27 14 13 4 3 4 66 19 71
2020 Bisexual 30 24 14 11 5 9 8 65 19 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 31 27 20 5 11 6 0 61 17 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 23 31 16 9 7 9 6 63 19 469
2019 Heterosexual 34 27 13 10 6 6 5 68 18 2118
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 29 16 4 6 3 12 69 12 63
2019 Bisexual 31 32 11 6 5 7 8 74 13 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 21 16 28 4 13 18 0 45 21 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 24 18 11 12 7 4 54 26 511
2018 Heterosexual 25 33 16 10 6 6 4 65 18 1996
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 26 16 10 6 6 5 65 18 61
2018 Bisexual 29 24 15 16 2 13 0 61 22 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 43 14 5 3 14 10 10 72 22 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 33 20 12 7 6 5 56 21 500

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 52 27 8 7 4 1 0 80 12 2184
2020 Gay or lesbian 64 17 9 4 5 0 0 81 10 71
2020 Bisexual 48 27 8 8 5 1 3 78 14 78
2020 Another sexual orientation 38 30 11 5 16 0 0 68 21 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 45 27 11 9 7 1 0 74 15 470
2019 Heterosexual 50 27 8 8 5 1 0 78 14 2117
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 26 5 12 6 0 0 77 18 63
2019 Bisexual 46 30 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 33 33 17 13 5 0 0 65 18 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 27 10 11 13 2 0 65 25 511
2018 Heterosexual 44 30 10 9 6 1 1 75 15 1994
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 26 8 13 7 0 0 72 20 61
2018 Bisexual 26 41 3 20 9 2 0 68 30 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 68 12 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 29 13 14 8 3 1 64 22 499

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 59 28 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 2181
2020 Gay or lesbian 61 31 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 71
2020 Bisexual 58 26 5 6 2 3 0 86 9 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 63 16 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 51 32 7 6 3 1 0 83 10 465
2019 Heterosexual 55 31 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 2117
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 26 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 63
2019 Bisexual 50 42 1 4 2 0 0 92 6 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 42 41 4 4 9 0 0 82 13 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 31 9 10 4 0 0 76 15 509
2018 Heterosexual 50 34 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 26 3 14 4 0 0 79 18 61
2018 Bisexual 43 31 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 63 23 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 34 9 8 4 1 1 79 12 497

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 53 33 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 2175
2020 Gay or lesbian 64 24 8 1 3 0 0 88 4 70
2020 Bisexual 49 32 13 4 0 0 3 83 4 78
2020 Another sexual orientation 48 35 5 12 0 0 0 83 12 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 37 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 462
2019 Heterosexual 51 31 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 2122
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 25 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 63
2019 Bisexual 51 36 9 1 3 0 0 88 4 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 33 49 4 4 9 0 0 83 13 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 34 14 9 4 1 0 74 13 510
2018 Heterosexual 45 38 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 36 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 61
2018 Bisexual 48 32 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 63 23 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 41 12 7 4 2 1 77 11 500

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 53 23 8 3 3 6 3 85 7 2187
2020 Gay or lesbian 65 18 7 3 3 3 3 87 6 71
2020 Bisexual 48 26 8 7 1 7 3 81 9 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 60 5 5 10 5 10 4 76 18 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 22 9 5 5 8 6 78 12 470
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 57 24 10 3 2 1 2 83 6 2189
2020 Gay or lesbian 60 19 10 5 3 0 3 81 8 72
2020 Bisexual 53 26 5 5 1 4 6 88 7 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 48 36 0 10 6 0 0 84 16 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 48 30 10 4 4 1 3 81 8 471
2019 Heterosexual 53 26 12 4 2 0 3 82 6 2116
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 23 7 3 3 3 1 87 6 63
2019 Bisexual 48 22 10 8 4 2 6 76 13 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 46 14 27 0 9 0 4 62 9 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 28 14 7 4 0 2 74 11 511

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 30 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 2188
2020 Gay or lesbian 56 20 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 72
2020 Bisexual 53 30 6 5 2 1 3 87 7 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 59 5 16 5 11 0 4 67 17 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 34 13 7 7 1 0 72 15 471
2019 Heterosexual 43 32 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 2115
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 25 15 13 3 0 0 69 16 62
2019 Bisexual 40 38 6 14 2 0 0 78 16 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 26 46 9 8 10 0 0 72 18 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 33 14 9 8 1 0 69 17 509
2018 Heterosexual 40 35 11 8 4 0 1 76 13 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 38 14 7 8 0 0 71 15 61
2018 Bisexual 33 33 12 13 8 0 0 66 22 35
2018 Another sexual orientation 58 14 5 18 5 0 0 72 23 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 35 16 10 6 1 0 67 17 498

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 53 24 12 4 4 1 1 79 9 2188
2020 Gay or lesbian 58 19 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 72
2020 Bisexual 64 16 13 2 2 0 3 82 5 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 58 16 10 0 11 4 0 78 11 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 24 13 6 7 2 2 72 14 469

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 52 29 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 2193
2020 Gay or lesbian 60 25 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 72
2020 Bisexual 55 27 8 7 0 0 3 84 7 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 48 25 11 5 11 0 0 73 16 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 31 13 7 6 1 0 74 13 469
2019 Heterosexual 48 30 9 8 4 1 1 79 12 2110
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 37 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 62
2019 Bisexual 45 32 5 14 2 1 0 78 16 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 37 43 9 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 31 14 10 7 1 0 69 17 506
2018 Heterosexual 43 34 11 8 4 0 0 78 12 1980
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 22 19 11 5 0 0 65 16 61
2018 Bisexual 44 28 5 17 6 0 0 73 22 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 63 14 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 35 14 11 7 1 0 69 17 496

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 41 59 2194
2020 Gay or lesbian 19 81 71
2020 Bisexual 34 66 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 45 55 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 63 472

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 59 17 6 2 1 4 11 90 3 2190
2020 Gay or lesbian 65 14 8 1 1 0 11 88 3 72
2020 Bisexual 69 12 6 1 1 4 6 91 2 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 76 5 0 0 4 4 10 95 5 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 57 18 8 2 2 5 9 87 5 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 60 24 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 2192
2020 Gay or lesbian 61 22 6 5 4 0 1 84 10 72
2020 Bisexual 62 24 7 2 1 0 3 89 4 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 58 16 9 6 10 0 0 74 16 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 53 28 7 6 5 1 0 82 11 471
2019 Heterosexual 53 28 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 2121
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 22 16 8 3 0 0 74 10 63
2019 Bisexual 60 28 6 5 1 0 0 88 7 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 30 56 5 4 0 5 0 90 5 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 30 14 7 7 0 0 73 13 511
2018 Heterosexual 49 28 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 1990
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 27 6 18 5 0 0 72 22 61
2018 Bisexual 41 29 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 68 14 0 10 8 0 0 82 18 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 29 14 7 7 1 0 71 14 497
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 41 30 11 5 3 10 0 78 9 2189
2020 Gay or lesbian 40 26 11 11 0 13 0 76 12 72
2020 Bisexual 45 23 11 7 1 10 3 78 9 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 27 26 16 9 6 16 0 63 18 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 27 31 18 7 5 11 0 66 14 471
2019 Heterosexual 34 31 15 8 5 8 0 70 13 2122
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 41 9 14 3 12 0 71 19 62
2019 Bisexual 30 25 15 15 5 9 0 60 23 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 9 42 8 9 15 17 0 62 29 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 31 20 10 10 9 0 56 22 511
2018 Heterosexual 30 32 17 8 6 7 0 66 15 1997
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 27 9 7 13 10 0 68 22 60
2018 Bisexual 21 31 14 23 3 8 0 57 28 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 48 34 8 0 10 0 0 82 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 30 19 12 8 10 0 55 23 497

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 37 34 14 7 5 3 0 73 13 2189
2020 Gay or lesbian 38 33 17 8 3 1 0 72 11 72
2020 Bisexual 39 33 12 9 4 1 3 74 14 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 18 34 16 5 21 6 0 55 28 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 25 34 17 14 7 3 0 60 22 471
2019 Heterosexual 30 33 16 11 6 4 0 65 18 2116
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 38 22 8 6 9 0 61 15 62
2019 Bisexual 31 27 13 12 15 2 0 59 28 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 23 32 18 9 14 4 0 57 25 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 27 21 17 11 3 0 49 29 511
2018 Heterosexual 25 35 17 13 7 2 0 61 21 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 36 10 17 8 3 0 64 26 60
2018 Bisexual 22 33 10 20 7 8 0 60 30 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 49 24 9 8 10 0 0 73 18 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 30 19 16 13 4 0 49 31 500

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 26 35 17 11 5 6 0 64 17 2186
2020 Gay or lesbian 18 44 17 15 3 4 0 64 18 72
2020 Bisexual 27 30 17 13 5 6 3 62 19 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 5 22 21 31 15 5 0 29 49 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 18 30 19 16 9 8 0 52 27 469
2019 Heterosexual 21 30 20 14 9 7 0 55 24 2113
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 39 26 17 3 7 0 50 22 62
2019 Bisexual 20 26 16 16 11 11 0 52 30 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 9 24 14 5 19 30 0 47 34 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 25 23 21 12 7 0 40 36 506
2018 Heterosexual 17 30 21 17 9 6 0 50 27 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 30 17 29 4 8 0 45 36 60
2018 Bisexual 13 31 13 19 16 8 0 48 38 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 34 10 23 18 15 0 0 44 33 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 21 20 15 8 0 39 38 498

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 26 38 15 13 6 2 0 66 19 2191
2020 Gay or lesbian 18 51 13 12 6 1 0 70 18 72
2020 Bisexual 27 28 18 17 5 3 3 58 23 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 12 20 26 20 17 5 0 34 38 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 18 37 14 16 11 4 0 58 28 470
2019 Heterosexual 19 31 18 17 10 4 0 53 28 2117
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 34 22 16 12 9 0 46 31 62
2019 Bisexual 18 30 18 17 12 4 0 50 31 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 4 43 4 14 14 20 0 60 35 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 23 18 25 17 4 0 38 43 509
2018 Heterosexual 16 31 20 20 11 2 0 47 33 2000
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 25 24 24 9 5 0 41 35 60
2018 Bisexual 25 23 9 17 21 5 0 50 40 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 20 19 5 34 17 5 0 41 54 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 25 20 21 19 5 0 37 42 497

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 43 26 16 5 2 6 2 75 8 2194
2020 Gay or lesbian 37 38 16 7 1 1 0 76 8 72
2020 Bisexual 41 28 13 8 1 10 0 76 10 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 36 37 17 5 6 0 0 72 11 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 39 26 17 6 3 6 3 72 10 471
2019 Heterosexual 37 26 17 6 3 10 1 71 10 2123
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 25 24 11 11 1 2 53 23 62
2019 Bisexual 39 25 13 8 6 8 1 71 15 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 23 28 19 4 0 25 0 69 6 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 24 17 7 4 11 1 68 13 509
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 26 47 16 8 3 1 0 74 11 2191
2020 Gay or lesbian 24 33 24 15 4 0 0 57 19 72
2020 Bisexual 30 48 13 6 2 0 0 78 8 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 5 58 11 11 15 0 0 63 26 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 19 42 22 11 4 3 0 63 15 472
2019 Heterosexual 21 44 20 10 3 2 0 66 14 2119
2019 Gay or lesbian 17 40 15 18 6 4 0 59 25 62
2019 Bisexual 22 45 14 12 4 2 0 69 17 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 19 58 14 4 5 0 0 77 9 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 38 20 17 8 2 0 54 25 510
2018 Heterosexual 21 44 19 12 4 1 0 65 16 1997
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 34 20 13 12 0 0 55 25 58
2018 Bisexual 18 48 13 17 0 3 0 69 17 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 19 38 8 20 10 5 0 60 31 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 38 24 14 6 2 0 54 21 503

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 19 41 20 12 4 4 0 62 17 2178
2020 Gay or lesbian 15 31 27 12 8 7 0 50 21 71
2020 Bisexual 16 43 16 11 4 5 5 66 16 78
2020 Another sexual orientation 10 33 10 26 16 5 0 46 44 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 14 33 25 15 8 4 0 50 24 466
2019 Heterosexual 15 34 23 16 6 6 0 52 24 2112
2019 Gay or lesbian 6 28 27 20 9 9 0 38 32 62
2019 Bisexual 9 36 21 21 6 7 0 49 29 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 23 18 23 23 5 8 0 45 30 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 24 29 22 12 3 0 35 35 505

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 29 37 15 11 4 3 2 69 16 2187
2020 Gay or lesbian 28 32 16 15 4 4 0 63 20 72
2020 Bisexual 24 40 13 15 5 2 1 66 20 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 16 39 5 30 0 10 0 61 33 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 25 35 15 10 9 4 1 63 20 470
2019 Heterosexual 29 37 14 11 5 3 2 70 16 2121
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 37 15 9 6 6 0 68 16 62
2019 Bisexual 21 39 14 17 5 4 0 63 22 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 33 35 5 14 5 8 0 74 21 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 32 16 15 9 5 1 58 25 509
2018 Heterosexual 29 39 15 10 4 2 1 69 15 1996
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 40 11 4 5 4 2 78 10 60
2018 Bisexual 24 41 14 14 0 8 0 70 15 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 28 49 5 15 3 0 0 77 18 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 37 17 12 7 4 2 61 20 501

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 34 38 18 6 2 2 0 74 8 2185
2020 Gay or lesbian 32 37 17 4 6 4 0 72 10 70
2020 Bisexual 31 39 18 6 2 4 0 73 8 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 21 44 15 20 0 0 0 65 20 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 26 39 20 6 5 3 0 67 12 470
2019 Heterosexual 31 37 18 8 3 3 0 70 11 2115
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 43 19 13 3 1 0 65 16 62
2019 Bisexual 20 40 18 15 2 6 0 63 18 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 25 47 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 31 26 11 7 2 0 55 19 508
2018 Heterosexual 29 40 19 7 3 1 0 70 10 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 51 8 13 6 0 0 73 19 60
2018 Bisexual 19 45 25 9 0 2 0 65 10 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 38 42 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 39 26 9 5 2 0 59 14 499

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 25 23 18 11 8 12 3 56 22 2188
2020 Gay or lesbian 21 22 20 12 10 14 1 51 26 70
2020 Bisexual 21 32 13 15 6 13 1 61 24 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 22 32 15 25 6 0 0 55 31 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 15 22 19 14 13 11 5 45 32 470
2019 Heterosexual 21 23 19 12 10 12 3 52 26 2119
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 22 10 17 14 10 11 48 39 62
2019 Bisexual 16 25 15 18 14 9 3 47 37 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 33 19 15 19 9 5 0 55 30 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 16 21 12 17 13 2 41 34 510
2018 Heterosexual 19 25 19 13 11 10 2 50 27 1997
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 15 26 9 13 15 10 37 28 60
2018 Bisexual 14 32 15 9 14 15 0 54 28 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 15 30 13 5 13 25 0 59 23 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 21 21 15 16 12 2 39 36 503

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 25 35 17 12 7 3 0 63 20 2187
2020 Gay or lesbian 25 39 15 12 6 4 0 66 18 72
2020 Bisexual 27 28 20 12 9 4 0 57 22 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 29 35 11 16 10 0 0 63 26 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 28 22 15 13 4 1 47 29 471
2019 Heterosexual 23 32 18 14 9 4 0 57 23 2119
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 45 25 10 7 1 1 56 18 62
2019 Bisexual 21 32 12 17 13 4 0 55 32 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 29 39 5 18 11 0 0 67 28 19
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 28 15 20 19 2 0 45 39 510
2018 Heterosexual 19 34 19 15 10 2 0 55 26 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 37 15 16 12 3 0 55 29 60
2018 Bisexual 14 38 16 10 17 5 0 54 29 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 29 34 5 10 18 0 5 66 29 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 30 20 18 16 3 0 43 36 503

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 23 26 17 15 13 3 3 52 30 2191
2020 Gay or lesbian 28 26 14 16 8 5 2 58 26 72
2020 Bisexual 21 23 14 18 10 5 9 50 33 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 30 34 15 6 11 5 0 67 17 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 13 24 18 18 22 3 3 39 43 472
2019 Heterosexual 22 27 14 15 16 2 3 52 33 2123
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 21 18 8 18 6 1 53 28 62
2019 Bisexual 17 33 10 13 16 6 5 55 33 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 4 34 13 9 14 13 13 51 32 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 21 16 16 27 3 1 39 45 510
2018 Heterosexual 19 27 14 17 18 2 3 49 36 1998
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 26 14 14 16 6 1 53 32 60
2018 Bisexual 10 28 8 15 23 5 10 45 46 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 20 27 10 14 25 0 5 49 41 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 24 17 15 29 2 2 36 46 503

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 50 25 13 5 3 1 4 79 8 2195
2020 Gay or lesbian 68 15 5 4 4 1 3 86 8 72
2020 Bisexual 47 26 11 6 4 0 6 77 11 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 33 25 31 6 6 0 0 58 11 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 22 17 4 5 2 3 72 10 471
2019 Heterosexual 52 24 12 4 2 1 4 80 7 2121
2019 Gay or lesbian 61 18 11 6 0 0 4 83 6 62
2019 Bisexual 49 29 5 6 2 1 7 85 9 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 44 41 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 22 16 5 4 1 5 73 10 509

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 27 13 5 3 1 3 78 9 2190
2020 Gay or lesbian 47 29 11 8 3 0 3 78 11 72
2020 Bisexual 36 28 23 6 4 0 3 66 11 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 39 29 21 5 5 0 0 68 10 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 25 16 7 5 2 2 71 12 472
2019 Heterosexual 48 24 13 5 3 2 4 77 9 2112
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 23 13 6 3 0 4 78 9 61
2019 Bisexual 39 24 15 10 2 3 6 70 14 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 47 35 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 25 20 7 7 2 4 65 14 508

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 78 7 4 2 2 3 4 92 4 2188
2020 Gay or lesbian 71 12 8 4 1 3 1 86 6 71
2020 Bisexual 72 10 6 5 2 2 3 87 7 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 65 20 0 6 0 9 0 93 7 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 70 9 3 4 4 6 3 88 8 469
2019 Heterosexual 78 7 4 2 2 3 4 92 4 2111
2019 Gay or lesbian 73 8 10 2 2 2 4 86 3 62
2019 Bisexual 70 12 4 3 0 5 6 93 3 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 68 19 5 0 0 8 0 94 0 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 10 5 5 5 6 4 83 11 507

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 76 10 3 1 1 2 7 95 2 2190
2020 Gay or lesbian 84 7 4 0 0 3 3 96 0 72
2020 Bisexual 69 16 6 1 0 0 7 92 1 77
2020 Another sexual orientation 81 10 0 0 4 0 5 95 5 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 70 10 5 1 2 4 7 90 4 470
2019 Heterosexual 80 5 2 0 1 2 9 96 1 2114
2019 Gay or lesbian 80 7 0 0 0 1 11 100 0 61
2019 Bisexual 79 5 1 1 1 1 11 96 3 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 82 14 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 5 4 2 2 4 10 91 5 503

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 25 46 16 6 3 4 0 74 10 2193
2020 Gay or lesbian 32 49 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 72
2020 Bisexual 16 55 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 20 33 6 30 5 0 6 56 38 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 18 38 22 11 5 5 1 60 17 471
2019 Heterosexual 23 43 19 8 3 4 1 69 12 2118
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 52 14 6 0 6 0 79 7 62
2019 Bisexual 19 47 17 13 3 0 0 66 17 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 11 55 5 24 4 0 0 67 28 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 39 22 12 8 4 0 56 21 509
2018 Heterosexual 23 41 21 7 5 3 0 66 12 2001
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 39 25 5 1 3 0 67 7 60
2018 Bisexual 30 31 23 11 3 3 0 63 13 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 29 34 13 14 5 5 0 66 20 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 38 23 12 8 6 0 54 21 504

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 41 39 10 4 3 2 0 82 7 2186
2020 Gay or lesbian 41 43 9 1 4 1 0 86 5 72
2020 Bisexual 32 44 14 7 2 1 0 77 9 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 30 45 5 20 0 0 0 76 20 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 40 16 8 3 4 0 72 12 470
2019 Heterosexual 40 38 12 5 2 3 0 80 8 2104
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 50 14 1 6 1 0 78 8 62
2019 Bisexual 43 34 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 69
2019 Another sexual orientation 46 27 9 5 4 10 0 80 10 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 34 20 9 7 3 0 63 16 506
2018 Heterosexual 41 41 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 1985
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 42 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 60
2018 Bisexual 42 43 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 64 18 5 8 5 0 0 82 13 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 42 17 4 4 3 0 74 8 501

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 41 36 11 4 2 5 1 83 6 2187
2020 Gay or lesbian 43 33 10 7 5 1 1 78 12 72
2020 Bisexual 29 38 14 10 2 6 0 72 13 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 31 28 10 15 5 11 0 66 23 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 33 35 15 7 2 7 1 73 10 468
2019 Heterosexual 44 35 12 3 1 4 0 83 5 2113
2019 Gay or lesbian 35 46 8 5 2 4 0 85 7 61
2019 Bisexual 28 51 9 7 2 1 2 81 10 70
2019 Another sexual orientation 39 21 19 13 9 0 0 60 22 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 34 17 6 6 5 1 69 13 503
2018 Heterosexual 41 38 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 1990
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 39 12 8 5 3 0 75 13 60
2018 Bisexual 34 33 22 9 2 0 0 67 11 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 59 22 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 39 16 5 3 5 0 74 9 501

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

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

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 35 32 16 5 2 9 1 74 8 2193
2020 Gay or lesbian 29 29 13 11 12 5 1 62 25 72
2020 Bisexual 22 31 17 13 4 12 0 61 20 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 15 29 5 16 14 21 0 55 38 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 26 30 19 8 3 12 2 65 12 471

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 45 31 10 4 2 5 2 82 7 2184
2020 Gay or lesbian 51 30 11 1 5 1 0 82 7 72
2020 Bisexual 42 38 9 6 2 2 0 82 8 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 42 33 5 10 4 6 0 79 15 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 35 28 12 8 5 7 4 71 15 470

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 58 30 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 2185
2020 Gay or lesbian 60 27 7 4 3 0 0 87 7 72
2020 Bisexual 54 35 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 43 37 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 35 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 470
2019 Heterosexual 53 33 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 2115
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 38 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 62
2019 Bisexual 55 32 7 3 4 0 0 87 6 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 46 35 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 36 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 509
2018 Heterosexual 49 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 30 13 7 2 0 0 79 8 61
2018 Bisexual 37 45 13 3 2 0 0 82 5 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 74 9 10 3 5 0 0 82 8 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 36 17 4 4 1 0 75 8 499

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 47 32 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 2184
2020 Gay or lesbian 40 36 14 5 4 0 0 76 10 72
2020 Bisexual 42 37 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 32 32 16 15 5 0 0 63 21 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 35 34 17 8 5 1 0 69 14 469
2019 Heterosexual 43 32 13 7 4 1 0 75 11 2116
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 30 23 2 4 0 0 71 6 61
2019 Bisexual 42 31 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 37 48 0 5 9 0 0 86 14 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 33 20 10 8 1 0 61 18 509
2018 Heterosexual 38 34 16 8 4 0 0 73 11 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 24 19 14 3 1 0 63 17 60
2018 Bisexual 48 24 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 68 13 4 0 14 0 0 81 14 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 22 9 7 1 0 61 16 501

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 45 34 11 6 3 0 0 80 8 2167
2020 Gay or lesbian 39 35 18 4 4 0 0 74 8 71
2020 Bisexual 37 40 17 4 0 0 3 79 4 79
2020 Another sexual orientation 32 22 26 11 5 5 0 56 17 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 33 36 18 8 5 1 0 69 12 465
2019 Heterosexual 41 34 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 2109
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 40 18 5 4 0 0 73 9 61
2019 Bisexual 40 33 11 11 5 0 0 73 17 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 43 34 4 5 9 4 0 80 15 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 36 17 14 7 0 0 63 21 509
2018 Heterosexual 37 37 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 1980
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 34 18 9 4 0 0 68 13 61
2018 Bisexual 35 41 8 7 9 0 0 76 16 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 54 22 10 5 10 0 0 75 14 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 37 20 11 6 1 0 63 17 499

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 42 25 16 8 4 3 1 70 13 2188
2020 Gay or lesbian 33 34 17 7 5 4 1 70 12 72
2020 Bisexual 34 30 16 15 0 5 0 67 16 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 19 28 11 21 16 5 0 50 39 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 31 23 21 11 8 5 1 58 20 471
2019 Heterosexual 37 25 19 11 6 2 1 64 17 2118
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 17 27 15 5 3 2 51 21 62
2019 Bisexual 37 20 19 12 9 2 0 59 22 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 32 28 21 4 14 0 0 61 19 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 25 21 12 9 6 1 55 23 511
2018 Heterosexual 34 27 18 11 6 3 1 64 17 1990
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 38 17 13 9 1 0 61 22 61
2018 Bisexual 25 34 17 18 5 0 2 60 23 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 49 17 5 15 14 0 0 66 29 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 28 23 10 10 3 1 55 21 501
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 25 42 33 2193
2020 Gay or lesbian 31 41 27 72
2020 Bisexual 44 27 29 80
2020 Another sexual orientation 31 36 33 19
2020 Prefer not to answer 27 36 37 470
2019 Heterosexual 29 39 32 2124
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 28 30 62
2019 Bisexual 42 36 23 71
2019 Another sexual orientation 36 36 28 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 33 37 511
2018 Heterosexual 27 42 31 2004
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 34 38 61
2018 Bisexual 43 17 40 36
2018 Another sexual orientation 28 48 24 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 36 504

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 20 23 35 4 13 5 541
2020 Bisexual 5 20 23 8 39 5 33
2020 Prefer not to answer 21 21 37 7 4 10 127
2019 Heterosexual 17 21 32 9 17 5 611
2019 Bisexual 17 22 16 6 26 12 30
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 20 32 10 11 10 150
2018 Heterosexual 19 23 32 6 14 5 541
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 22 54 8 5 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 14 34 5 14 9 142
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 8 92 2192
2020 Bisexual 15 85 80
2020 Prefer not to answer 12 88 467
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 2115
2019 Bisexual 15 85 71
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 508
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 89 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 502

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 47 53 167
2020 Bisexual 41 59 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 53 56
2019 Heterosexual 47 53 214
2019 Bisexual 47 53 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 52 79
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 63 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 65 35 167
2020 Bisexual 44 56 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 67 33 56
2019 Heterosexual 62 38 214
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 36 79
2018 Heterosexual 60 40 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 68 32 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 13 87 167
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 214
2019 Bisexual 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 79
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 167
2020 Bisexual 0 100 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 56
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 214
2019 Bisexual 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 214
2019 Bisexual 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 92 79
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 237

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Bisexual 0 100 14
2019 Heterosexual 3 97 214
2019 Bisexual 0 100 11
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 237

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Prefer not to answer 14 86 56
2019 Heterosexual 4 96 214
2019 Bisexual 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 43 57 167
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 60 56
2019 Heterosexual 36 64 213
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 64 78
2018 Heterosexual 39 61 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 60 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 39 61 167
2020 Bisexual 41 59 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 60 56
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 213
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 60 78
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 54 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 52 48 167
2020 Bisexual 37 63 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 53 56
2019 Heterosexual 45 55 213
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 50 78
2018 Heterosexual 46 54 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 43 57 167
2020 Bisexual 45 55 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 50 50 56
2019 Heterosexual 42 58 213
2019 Bisexual 44 56 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 48 78
2018 Heterosexual 39 61 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 58 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 36 64 167
2020 Bisexual 45 55 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 60 56
2019 Heterosexual 31 69 213
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 60 78
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 64 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 44 56 167
2020 Bisexual 66 34 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 55 45 56
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 213
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 47 78
2018 Heterosexual 50 50 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 35 65 167
2020 Bisexual 36 64 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 72 56
2019 Heterosexual 32 68 213
2019 Bisexual 45 55 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 76 78
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Bisexual 0 100 14
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 56
2019 Bisexual 0 100 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 3 97 167
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 213
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 14 86 167
2020 Prefer not to answer 14 86 56
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 213
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 78
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 52 167
2020 Prefer not to answer 61 39 56
2019 Heterosexual 44 56 213
2019 Bisexual 45 55 11
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 50 78
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 59 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 25 75