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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	46	3	10	2	0	84	12	2191
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	49	7	20	0	0	73	20	72
2020	Bisexual	30	43	7	14	3	3	75	18	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	27	43	0	24	6	0	70	30	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	46	5	13	3	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 (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	44	8	9	2	0	81	11	2186
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	34	13	14	1	0	72	15	72
2020	Bisexual	20	52	15	10	3	0	72	13	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	29	21	14	36	0	0	50	36	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	40	11	15	3	1	71	18	469
2019	Heterosexual	52	32	5	7	3	0	84	10	2120
2019	Gay or lesbian	57	35	4	4	0	0	91	4	63
2019	Bisexual	46	39	6	9	0	0	86	9	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	54	27	0	14	5	0	81	19	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	35	7	8	6	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	39	10	6	2	0	82	8	2192
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	40	6	12	1	0	81	13	72
2020	Bisexual	39	38	9	9	2	3	79	12	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	39	26	11	18	6	0	65	24	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	38	14	8	5	0	73	13	470
2019	Heterosexual	42	36	10	7	4	0	79	11	2120
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	43	10	10	4	0	76	14	63
2019	Bisexual	48	32	4	10	5	0	80	16	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	51	35	9	5	0	0	86	5	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	41	13	10	5	0	71	15	510
2018	Heterosexual	39	41	10	7	3	0	80	10	1991
2018	Gay or lesbian	42	34	6	13	5	0	76	18	59
2018	Bisexual	36	44	11	10	0	0	79	10	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	60	15	15	5	5	0	75	10	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	43	15	8	6	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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	33	9	3	1	0	87	4	2169
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	33	11	7	0	0	83	7	72
2020	Bisexual	42	38	14	4	0	3	82	4	78
2020	Another sexual orientation	58	21	22	0	0	0	78	0	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	35	11	4	3	0	83	6	469
2019	Heterosexual	54	31	9	3	2	0	86	5	2110
2019	Gay or lesbian	55	16	21	7	0	0	71	7	62
2019	Bisexual	51	33	12	1	4	0	83	5	70
2019	Another sexual orientation	51	31	13	5	0	0	82	5	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	34	12	4	3	0	81	7	504
2018	Heterosexual	52	34	9	3	1	0	87	4	1981
2018	Gay or lesbian	48	32	11	7	1	0	80	8	60
2018	Bisexual	58	23	16	3	0	0	81	3	35
2018	Another sexual orientation	61	24	10	5	0	0	85	5	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	37	11	3	3	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	37	9	4	2	0	85	6	2189
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	40	8	3	3	0	87	5	72
2020	Bisexual	46	38	12	5	0	0	84	5	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	37	41	11	5	0	6	83	6	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	33	14	6	3	1	77	9	472
2019	Heterosexual	48	35	9	6	3	0	83	8	2118
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	33	8	16	0	0	76	16	63
2019	Bisexual	56	25	8	8	2	0	81	11	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	43	39	18	0	0	0	82	0	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	42	13	6	3	0	78	9	508
2018	Heterosexual	44	39	10	5	2	0	83	7	1992
2018	Gay or lesbian	39	29	24	5	3	0	68	8	61
2018	Bisexual	30	52	11	8	0	0	81	8	35
2018	Another sexual orientation	66	10	20	0	5	0	75	5	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	39	15	7	4	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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	34	18	10	5	1	67	15	2181
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	38	16	4	12	0	68	16	72
2020	Bisexual	40	33	10	9	8	0	73	17	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	27	39	15	14	6	0	66	20	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	34	19	11	8	2	61	20	468
2019	Heterosexual	35	34	16	8	5	1	70	13	2113
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	27	16	6	8	0	70	14	62
2019	Bisexual	37	30	15	13	5	1	67	18	70
2019	Another sexual orientation	58	33	4	0	5	0	91	5	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	29	21	11	7	1	61	18	509
2018	Heterosexual	32	33	18	10	6	1	66	16	2002
2018	Gay or lesbian	38	40	10	6	6	0	77	12	61
2018	Bisexual	26	27	30	11	5	0	53	16	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	30	33	20	12	0	5	67	13	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	33	20	10	6	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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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	47	16	8	3	1	74	11	2191
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	33	24	15	4	0	57	19	72
2020	Bisexual	30	48	13	6	2	0	78	8	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	5	58	11	11	15	0	63	26	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	42	22	11	4	3	63	15	472
2019	Heterosexual	21	44	20	10	3	2	66	14	2119
2019	Gay or lesbian	17	40	15	18	6	4	59	25	62
2019	Bisexual	22	45	14	12	4	2	69	17	70
2019	Another sexual orientation	19	58	14	4	5	0	77	9	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	38	20	17	8	2	54	25	510
2018	Heterosexual	21	44	19	12	4	1	65	16	1997
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	34	20	13	12	0	55	25	58
2018	Bisexual	18	48	13	17	0	3	69	17	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	19	38	8	20	10	5	60	31	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	38	24	14	6	2	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	38	18	6	2	2	74	8	2185
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	37	17	4	6	4	72	10	70
2020	Bisexual	31	39	18	6	2	4	73	8	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	21	44	15	20	0	0	65	20	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	39	20	6	5	3	67	12	470
2019	Heterosexual	31	37	18	8	3	3	70	11	2115
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	43	19	13	3	1	65	16	62
2019	Bisexual	20	40	18	15	2	6	63	18	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	25	47	14	9	5	0	72	14	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	31	26	11	7	2	55	19	508
2018	Heterosexual	29	40	19	7	3	1	70	10	1992
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	51	8	13	6	0	73	19	60
2018	Bisexual	19	45	25	9	0	2	65	10	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	38	42	10	10	0	0	80	10	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	39	26	9	5	2	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	39	10	4	3	2	82	7	2186
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	43	9	1	4	1	86	5	72
2020	Bisexual	32	44	14	7	2	1	77	9	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	30	45	5	20	0	0	76	20	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	40	16	8	3	4	72	12	470
2019	Heterosexual	40	38	12	5	2	3	80	8	2104
2019	Gay or lesbian	27	50	14	1	6	1	78	8	62
2019	Bisexual	43	34	11	9	3	0	77	12	69
2019	Another sexual orientation	46	27	9	5	4	10	80	10	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	34	20	9	7	3	63	16	506
2018	Heterosexual	41	41	11	4	2	2	83	6	1985
2018	Gay or lesbian	38	42	10	6	4	0	80	10	60
2018	Bisexual	42	43	10	5	0	0	85	5	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	64	18	5	8	5	0	82	13	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	42	17	4	4	3	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	30	7	3	2	1	88	5	2185
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	27	7	4	3	0	87	7	72
2020	Bisexual	54	35	8	3	0	0	89	3	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	43	37	9	11	0	0	80	11	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	35	10	6	5	1	79	11	470
2019	Heterosexual	53	33	8	4	2	0	86	6	2115
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	38	11	6	2	0	81	8	62
2019	Bisexual	55	32	7	3	4	0	87	6	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	46	35	10	0	9	0	81	9	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	36	14	8	5	0	73	13	509
2018	Heterosexual	49	38	8	4	2	0	86	6	1992
2018	Gay or lesbian	49	30	13	7	2	0	79	8	61
2018	Bisexual	37	45	13	3	2	0	82	5	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	74	9	10	3	5	0	82	8	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	36	17	4	4	1	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	32	12	5	3	1	79	8	2184
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	36	14	5	4	0	76	10	72
2020	Bisexual	42	37	16	4	0	0	80	4	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	32	32	16	15	5	0	63	21	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	34	17	8	5	1	69	14	469
2019	Heterosexual	43	32	13	7	4	1	75	11	2116
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	30	23	2	4	0	71	6	61
2019	Bisexual	42	31	12	9	6	0	72	15	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	37	48	0	5	9	0	86	14	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	33	20	10	8	1	61	18	509
2018	Heterosexual	38	34	16	8	4	0	73	11	1991
2018	Gay or lesbian	38	24	19	14	3	1	63	17	60
2018	Bisexual	48	24	13	9	5	0	73	14	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	68	13	4	0	14	0	81	14	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	31	22	9	7	1	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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	167
2020	Bisexual	100	14
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	56
2019	Heterosexual	100	214
2019	Bisexual	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	79
2018	Prefer not to answer	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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Bisexual	100	14
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	56
2019	Bisexual	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	78
2018	Prefer not to answer	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	167
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	73	56
2019	Heterosexual	21	79	213
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	79	78
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	237
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	81	75

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	167
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	85	56
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	213
2019	Bisexual	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	78
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	237
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	75

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	46	167
2020	Bisexual	64	36	14
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	57	56
2019	Heterosexual	62	38	213
2019	Bisexual	49	51	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	47	78
2018	Heterosexual	61	39	235
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	57	75

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	76	167
2020	Bisexual	34	66	14
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	80	56
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	213
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	77	78
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	235
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	79	75

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	167
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	56
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	213
2019	Bisexual	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	78
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	235
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	91	75

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	75	167
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	85	56
2019	Heterosexual	22	78	213
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	76	78
2018	Heterosexual	19	81	235
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	84	75

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	167
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	91	56
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	213
2019	Bisexual	0	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	84	78
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	235

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	167
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	213
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	78
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	235

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	167
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	213
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	78
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	235
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	88	75

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	167
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	85	56
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	213
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	78
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	235
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	88	75

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	72	167
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	64	56
2019	Heterosexual	22	78	213
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	73	78
2018	Heterosexual	21	79	235
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	71	75

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	151
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	91	68
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	226

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	80	151
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	85	68
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	84	71

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	151
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	68
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	71

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	151
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	93	68
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	91	71

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	151
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	68
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	226

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	88	151
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	93	68
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	71

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	151
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	199
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	85	71

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	151
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	89	68
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	71

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	151
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	84	68
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	71

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	68	151
2019	Heterosexual	30	70	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	66	68
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	72	71

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	151
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	68
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	226

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	49	151
2019	Heterosexual	46	54	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	51	68
2018	Heterosexual	45	55	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	53	71

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	42	151
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	45	68
2018	Heterosexual	52	48	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	61	39	71

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	151
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	93	68
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	226

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	151
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	199
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	68
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	226

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	14	14	6	4	36	8	58	17	2191
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	11	16	12	3	28	8	51	23	72
2020	Bisexual	11	20	15	10	1	34	8	54	20	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	0	27	5	6	6	46	11	62	26	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	14	18	6	6	35	7	48	21	472
2019	Heterosexual	18	14	17	6	5	31	8	53	19	2121
2019	Gay or lesbian	11	15	17	8	10	28	12	42	30	62
2019	Bisexual	17	15	11	10	9	33	5	52	30	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	13	0	18	14	4	51	0	26	38	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	14	17	8	10	32	8	42	30	509
2018	Heterosexual	16	16	20	6	5	30	6	50	18	1998
2018	Gay or lesbian	9	9	20	9	6	36	11	34	28	60
2018	Bisexual	8	10	21	7	9	28	16	32	30	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	15	14	5	0	8	49	10	70	19	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	15	24	7	8	32	5	39	24	501

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	32	14	5	3	11	1	76	9	2189
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	30	16	6	5	3	0	72	12	72
2020	Bisexual	20	35	21	7	1	13	3	66	9	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	23	31	10	10	11	16	0	64	25	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	31	17	6	5	14	1	68	13	471
2019	Heterosexual	34	29	16	5	4	11	1	72	10	2120
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	31	22	1	9	7	1	64	12	62
2019	Bisexual	32	36	6	13	7	6	0	72	21	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	17	29	32	9	4	9	0	50	14	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	29	20	8	7	11	2	60	17	511
2018	Heterosexual	30	34	18	5	4	9	1	71	10	1991
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	32	14	16	3	15	0	61	22	60
2018	Bisexual	13	40	17	5	6	10	9	66	13	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	35	38	0	8	5	14	0	85	15	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	30	23	7	6	11	1	59	15	501

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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	95	2193
2020	Bisexual	10	90	79
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	91	471
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	2116
2019	Bisexual	9	91	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	89	511
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	1998
2018	Gay or lesbian	12	88	61
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	91	501

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	64	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	69	40
2019	Heterosexual	45	55	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	55	57
2018	Heterosexual	45	55	128
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	54	45

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	24	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	86	14	40
2019	Heterosexual	81	19	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	76	24	57
2018	Heterosexual	77	23	128
2018	Prefer not to answer	79	21	45

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	95	117
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	57
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	128

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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	40
2019	Heterosexual	100	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	57
2018	Heterosexual	100	128
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	45

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	117
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	89	57
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	128

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	99
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	128
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	45

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	117
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	128

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	75	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	77	40
2019	Heterosexual	18	82	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	81	55
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	126
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	45

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	75	40
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	70	55
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	126
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	45

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	85	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	84	40
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	84	55
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	126

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	117
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	99
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	126

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	67	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	64	40
2019	Heterosexual	33	67	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	74	55
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	126
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	80	45

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	70	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	69	40
2019	Heterosexual	33	67	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	70	55
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	126
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	67	45

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	117
2019	Heterosexual	100	99
2018	Heterosexual	100	126
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	45

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	40
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	55
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	45

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	40
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	99
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	126

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	78	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	80	40
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	89	55
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	126
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	84	45

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	117
2019	Heterosexual	100	99
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	45

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	85	117
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	83	55
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	126
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	73	45

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	40
2019	Heterosexual	100	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	55
2018	Heterosexual	100	126
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	45

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	84	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	85	40
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	82	55
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	126
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	45

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	70	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	76	40
2019	Heterosexual	25	75	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	79	53
2018	Heterosexual	33	67	128
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	85	45

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	81	117
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	53
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	128
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	85	45

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	40
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	99
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	128

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	80	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	82	40
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	80	53
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	128
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	84	45

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	99
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	128

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	117
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	128

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	117
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	99

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	40
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	87	53
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	128

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	47	117
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	45	40
2019	Heterosexual	57	43	99
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	46	53
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	128
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	48	45

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	88	108
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	119

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	44

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	119

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	96	108

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	108
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	119

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	108
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	119
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	88	44

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	108
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	119
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	44

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	68	108
2018	Heterosexual	28	72	119
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	69	44

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	108
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	119

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	54	108
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	119
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	40	44

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	108
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	44

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	27	108
2018	Heterosexual	61	39	119
2018	Prefer not to answer	69	31	44

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	108
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	119

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	108
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	119

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	13	17	3	2	40	7	60	9	2183
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	13	22	8	4	27	6	49	18	72
2020	Bisexual	13	17	16	6	2	38	7	56	15	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	5	4	4	11	6	53	16	32	54	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	12	21	3	5	39	7	47	14	470
2019	Heterosexual	20	13	19	3	2	35	8	58	9	2118
2019	Gay or lesbian	17	9	21	8	5	31	9	43	22	62
2019	Bisexual	17	17	11	8	6	34	7	57	24	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	5	5	26	5	0	59	0	23	13	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	11	22	4	6	37	7	43	18	510
2018	Heterosexual	17	15	21	3	2	35	6	54	10	1999
2018	Gay or lesbian	9	9	20	6	5	38	13	37	21	60
2018	Bisexual	8	16	13	0	9	37	16	52	19	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	11	9	5	0	5	52	19	68	16	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	13	26	6	3	35	5	43	15	497

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	31	15	3	2	12	1	76	6	2187
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	33	17	2	5	5	0	75	7	72
2020	Bisexual	19	39	20	4	1	14	3	69	7	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	21	22	10	20	6	20	0	54	33	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	28	20	5	4	14	1	66	10	471
2019	Heterosexual	36	29	16	3	2	13	1	76	6	2112
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	28	18	10	3	9	1	66	14	62
2019	Bisexual	30	37	11	10	4	8	0	73	15	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	18	37	36	0	0	9	0	60	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	25	22	5	6	15	1	60	13	509
2018	Heterosexual	31	33	18	3	2	12	1	73	6	1999
2018	Gay or lesbian	22	31	21	5	1	17	3	66	8	61
2018	Bisexual	20	30	14	5	4	18	9	68	12	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	35	34	9	5	5	13	0	79	11	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	27	24	5	3	16	1	61	10	497

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

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	4	18	19	41	14	0	10	69	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	0	0	19	54	28	0	0	100	10

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	27	16	7	5	0	2	71	13	2187
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	26	10	7	11	0	3	72	18	72
2020	Bisexual	44	22	15	11	6	0	2	68	17	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	29	28	11	6	27	0	0	57	33	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	26	15	8	11	1	3	65	19	471

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	30	19	9	7	0	1	65	16	2190
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	28	23	8	10	1	0	59	18	71
2020	Bisexual	36	24	21	13	6	0	0	61	18	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	47	27	6	14	6	0	0	74	20	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	27	23	11	9	1	1	57	20	469
2019	Heterosexual	25	29	20	11	13	0	1	55	25	2122
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	25	16	13	15	0	0	57	27	62
2019	Bisexual	23	19	27	13	17	0	0	43	30	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	27	26	17	17	9	0	4	56	27	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	27	22	12	16	0	0	50	28	509
2018	Heterosexual	21	29	22	12	13	0	1	51	26	2002
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	29	21	12	12	0	0	54	24	61
2018	Bisexual	19	24	27	8	19	0	2	45	27	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	29	24	24	9	14	0	0	53	23	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	25	23	12	19	1	1	45	31	502

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	26	29	16	10	0	0	45	26	2190
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	25	28	16	13	1	0	43	29	72
2020	Bisexual	22	26	28	10	14	0	0	48	24	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	22	11	43	20	4	0	0	33	24	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	26	27	19	11	0	1	43	30	470
2019	Heterosexual	20	31	26	14	9	0	1	51	23	2115
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	41	25	9	5	0	0	62	14	62
2019	Bisexual	19	43	18	6	14	0	0	62	20	70
2019	Another sexual orientation	26	24	32	14	5	0	0	50	19	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	28	22	19	11	0	1	47	31	508
2018	Heterosexual	16	28	27	18	11	0	0	44	29	2001
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	28	33	11	7	0	0	49	18	61
2018	Bisexual	8	26	42	14	10	0	0	34	24	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	20	44	10	9	13	0	5	66	23	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	27	29	15	14	0	1	41	30	500

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	33	22	11	6	0	1	61	17	2179
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	29	24	11	9	1	3	54	21	72
2020	Bisexual	35	30	21	6	9	0	0	64	15	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	33	22	12	30	4	0	0	54	34	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	31	21	13	10	1	2	55	23	469
2019	Heterosexual	30	32	21	10	6	0	1	63	16	2112
2019	Gay or lesbian	27	36	22	10	3	0	1	64	13	62
2019	Bisexual	24	36	21	13	5	0	1	61	18	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	36	41	13	5	4	0	0	78	10	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	29	21	14	9	0	1	55	23	505
2018	Heterosexual	21	34	23	13	8	0	1	56	21	1989
2018	Gay or lesbian	32	21	20	14	12	0	2	54	26	61
2018	Bisexual	23	32	25	10	10	0	0	55	20	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	20	34	10	25	12	0	0	53	37	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	32	24	14	10	1	2	52	24	499

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	26	23	16	12	1	1	48	28	2176
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	24	18	12	11	3	1	57	24	71
2020	Bisexual	23	17	22	21	13	3	1	42	35	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	22	26	5	37	10	0	0	48	47	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	22	23	18	15	1	2	42	34	467
2019	Heterosexual	22	27	21	16	12	1	1	50	28	2101
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	33	27	7	3	0	1	63	9	62
2019	Bisexual	19	29	23	9	21	0	0	48	30	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	26	14	29	15	9	8	0	43	26	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	24	23	18	15	1	1	43	34	508
2018	Heterosexual	17	24	26	19	13	1	1	41	32	1991
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	21	27	10	9	0	0	54	20	61
2018	Bisexual	11	26	22	31	10	0	0	37	41	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	30	24	9	20	14	0	3	56	35	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	21	25	19	16	1	2	37	37	500

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	27	16	8	5	1	3	69	14	2179
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	32	19	3	12	1	1	66	15	71
2020	Bisexual	46	20	16	9	7	0	3	67	16	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	27	36	12	15	4	0	6	67	21	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	22	16	10	7	1	5	64	18	468
2019	Heterosexual	48	26	14	6	3	1	3	76	9	2109
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	26	11	5	6	0	5	77	11	62
2019	Bisexual	35	44	9	7	4	0	2	80	11	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	56	25	10	4	0	0	4	85	5	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	22	15	9	5	0	4	70	14	506
2018	Heterosexual	42	25	16	7	5	0	5	71	13	1997
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	19	7	11	6	0	3	75	17	60
2018	Bisexual	27	44	16	5	8	0	0	71	13	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	34	20	34	5	3	0	5	57	8	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	23	17	9	5	1	8	66	15	497

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	28	23	12	10	0	1	55	22	2181
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	22	20	11	14	0	1	54	25	71
2020	Bisexual	24	29	16	12	19	0	0	53	31	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	5	22	31	16	26	0	0	27	42	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	23	28	11	12	0	1	48	24	470
2019	Heterosexual	33	30	20	9	7	0	1	64	17	2111
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	32	15	11	7	2	1	65	19	62
2019	Bisexual	31	31	16	13	9	0	0	62	22	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	43	25	14	13	5	0	0	69	18	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	28	22	14	9	0	1	55	23	506
2018	Heterosexual	30	27	22	11	9	0	1	57	20	1992
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	30	13	6	6	0	0	75	12	61
2018	Bisexual	24	25	28	8	14	0	0	50	22	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	25	29	28	14	3	0	0	54	18	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	31	21	13	9	0	1	56	23	500

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	23	15	10	9	0	8	63	20	2189
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	19	6	12	1	1	14	77	16	72
2020	Bisexual	41	20	13	6	7	0	13	71	14	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	50	7	10	11	11	0	11	63	25	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	23	22	10	10	1	7	55	21	469

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	36	18	7	3	1	1	72	10	2189
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	27	20	6	1	1	1	72	7	72
2020	Bisexual	27	41	20	10	1	0	0	69	11	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	26	26	27	22	0	0	0	51	22	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	37	21	9	5	1	1	64	15	468
2019	Heterosexual	29	36	21	8	4	1	1	66	12	2115
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	39	27	10	2	0	0	62	11	62
2019	Bisexual	26	36	25	8	4	0	1	63	12	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	27	50	14	0	8	0	0	78	8	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	34	20	12	10	1	0	57	23	508
2018	Heterosexual	24	36	25	8	5	1	1	61	13	1991
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	35	22	8	4	0	4	65	12	61
2018	Bisexual	22	44	18	16	0	0	0	66	16	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	29	35	10	9	17	0	0	64	27	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	29	27	15	7	1	2	50	22	495

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	37	21	8	4	0	1	67	12	2188
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	29	25	9	3	1	1	62	12	72
2020	Bisexual	37	34	17	8	3	0	0	71	12	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	22	24	48	0	6	0	0	46	6	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	30	25	11	9	1	1	55	20	469
2019	Heterosexual	26	35	22	11	5	0	1	62	16	2116
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	31	39	6	1	0	0	53	8	62
2019	Bisexual	24	36	27	7	6	0	0	60	14	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	14	39	28	10	5	0	4	55	16	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	32	25	12	9	1	1	53	22	507
2018	Heterosexual	21	35	25	12	5	0	1	57	18	1992
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	35	28	7	9	1	2	53	17	60
2018	Bisexual	21	38	23	16	2	0	0	59	18	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	24	29	24	18	5	0	0	53	23	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	33	23	17	8	0	2	51	25	498

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	35	19	7	4	0	1	69	12	2184
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	35	23	8	1	1	2	66	10	69
2020	Bisexual	28	31	25	12	4	0	0	59	16	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	26	27	25	11	11	0	0	53	22	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	33	19	11	9	1	1	60	20	469
2019	Heterosexual	30	33	20	11	5	0	1	63	16	2114
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	33	27	14	4	0	0	54	18	62
2019	Bisexual	20	35	22	14	8	0	0	55	22	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	9	46	18	14	9	0	4	58	24	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	31	23	12	10	1	0	54	23	499
2018	Heterosexual	26	32	24	11	6	0	1	59	17	1991
2018	Gay or lesbian	22	29	19	17	9	0	4	53	27	61
2018	Bisexual	15	46	16	11	12	0	0	61	23	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	15	38	15	33	0	0	0	53	33	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	31	26	13	10	1	1	50	23	498

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	29	14	7	4	0	0	75	11	2178
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	22	16	3	4	3	1	76	7	72
2020	Bisexual	53	28	12	2	5	0	0	81	7	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	48	10	16	15	11	0	0	58	27	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	26	13	9	10	1	0	68	19	470
2019	Heterosexual	45	25	16	8	5	0	1	71	13	2113
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	23	19	7	3	0	0	71	10	62
2019	Bisexual	45	33	5	13	4	0	0	78	17	69
2019	Another sexual orientation	50	18	17	5	5	0	4	71	11	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	26	19	9	11	0	1	61	20	506

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	31	25	10	6	58	17	2184
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	39	16	13	8	63	21	72
2020	Bisexual	25	31	21	13	10	56	23	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	10	38	32	10	11	48	20	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	27	25	14	8	53	22	470

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	35	22	10	4	0	0	64	14	2183
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	32	27	4	7	0	0	62	10	72
2020	Bisexual	27	35	20	11	7	0	0	62	18	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	21	34	20	15	11	0	0	55	25	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	32	22	12	5	0	1	60	17	467
2019	Heterosexual	36	33	18	8	4	0	1	70	12	2103
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	47	16	3	3	0	0	78	6	62
2019	Bisexual	29	38	19	8	5	0	0	67	13	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	25	34	14	22	0	0	4	62	23	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	32	19	11	4	1	1	64	16	500
2018	Heterosexual	28	33	22	11	5	0	1	62	16	1982
2018	Gay or lesbian	32	23	28	8	5	0	4	57	13	61
2018	Bisexual	37	21	24	18	0	0	0	58	18	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	29	38	20	0	10	0	3	70	10	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	35	22	9	7	1	2	60	17	494

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	31	14	4	2	0	1	80	6	2176
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	34	13	7	3	0	0	77	10	72
2020	Bisexual	35	35	15	12	2	0	0	70	15	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	39	19	20	22	0	0	0	58	22	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	29	19	6	3	0	2	71	9	467
2019	Heterosexual	59	22	11	4	2	0	1	82	7	2102
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	25	10	4	1	0	0	84	6	62
2019	Bisexual	43	34	16	3	2	0	2	78	5	70
2019	Another sexual orientation	76	4	9	10	0	0	0	81	10	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	29	11	5	3	1	1	81	8	506
2018	Heterosexual	54	25	11	5	3	0	2	80	9	1982
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	19	12	5	12	0	2	70	17	60
2018	Bisexual	50	28	12	5	5	0	0	79	10	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	39	31	5	0	9	0	16	83	11	20
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	25	17	5	3	1	1	74	9	493

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	38	21	7	4	0	68	11	2179
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	37	22	9	6	0	62	16	72
2020	Bisexual	24	36	20	15	6	0	59	21	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	21	23	26	20	10	0	44	30	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	36	23	7	5	1	64	13	468

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	70	17	5	2	1	1	5	92	3	2179
2020	Gay or lesbian	76	15	6	4	0	0	0	91	4	72
2020	Bisexual	71	14	8	0	0	0	7	91	0	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	80	15	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	66	18	5	2	1	1	6	91	3	468
2019	Heterosexual	78	9	4	1	1	1	6	94	2	2103
2019	Gay or lesbian	81	7	3	1	0	0	8	95	2	62
2019	Bisexual	82	9	5	1	0	0	3	94	1	70
2019	Another sexual orientation	77	13	0	4	0	0	6	96	4	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	73	11	5	2	2	1	6	90	4	506
2018	Heterosexual	73	13	5	2	1	1	5	92	3	1987
2018	Gay or lesbian	82	12	0	3	2	0	2	95	5	61
2018	Bisexual	81	8	6	0	2	0	2	91	2	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	58	10	0	10	3	0	19	84	16	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	66	16	8	2	1	1	6	88	3	496

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	81	9	3	2	2	1	3	92	4	2175
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	14	8	1	4	0	1	87	5	71
2020	Bisexual	81	10	6	2	0	0	1	92	2	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	63	26	6	5	0	0	0	89	5	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	72	9	6	4	3	1	5	86	7	468
2019	Heterosexual	76	10	6	3	2	0	2	89	6	2115
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	27	8	2	3	3	0	87	5	60
2019	Bisexual	75	12	5	4	2	0	2	88	7	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	72	15	9	5	0	0	0	87	5	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	14	6	6	7	1	2	82	13	506
2018	Heterosexual	72	13	5	3	3	1	2	88	7	1988
2018	Gay or lesbian	57	13	10	10	1	2	6	76	12	61
2018	Bisexual	67	15	11	5	2	0	0	82	7	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	77	5	5	0	8	0	5	87	8	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	62	18	6	2	6	1	5	85	9	498

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	69	20	6	3	1	1	90	4	2173
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	21	5	5	1	3	88	7	72
2020	Bisexual	58	28	10	2	1	0	86	3	78
2020	Another sexual orientation	58	26	11	5	0	0	84	5	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	25	9	4	2	2	86	6	470
2019	Heterosexual	60	25	9	3	2	1	86	4	2112
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	37	12	1	0	1	86	2	62
2019	Bisexual	60	25	12	2	1	0	85	3	70
2019	Another sexual orientation	49	29	22	0	0	0	78	0	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	26	13	5	3	1	79	8	506
2018	Heterosexual	54	28	10	3	3	1	83	6	1995
2018	Gay or lesbian	41	25	22	6	4	0	67	11	61
2018	Bisexual	49	34	12	5	0	0	83	5	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	57	24	0	5	5	10	89	11	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	29	9	4	3	1	84	7	499

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	68	17	7	4	3	0	1	86	7	2178
2020	Gay or lesbian	67	11	12	4	3	0	4	81	7	70
2020	Bisexual	70	17	9	4	0	0	0	87	4	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	64	20	6	11	0	0	0	83	11	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	61	18	9	4	6	1	2	81	10	469
2019	Heterosexual	62	19	9	5	4	0	1	82	9	2107
2019	Gay or lesbian	64	17	11	4	3	0	0	81	8	62
2019	Bisexual	60	17	15	7	1	0	0	77	8	68
2019	Another sexual orientation	35	38	17	9	0	0	0	73	9	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	23	11	6	8	1	1	75	14	506
2018	Heterosexual	55	21	12	6	4	0	1	77	11	1986
2018	Gay or lesbian	49	19	24	6	3	0	0	67	9	61
2018	Bisexual	57	15	10	8	8	0	2	74	16	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	49	19	5	14	8	0	5	72	23	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	25	12	7	6	1	2	74	13	497

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	65	12	4	1	1	0	16	92	3	2185
2020	Gay or lesbian	66	15	3	4	0	0	13	92	5	71
2020	Bisexual	57	6	8	2	0	0	27	86	3	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	50	0	7	0	0	0	43	88	0	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	13	6	1	2	1	20	89	4	469
2019	Heterosexual	63	12	5	2	1	0	17	91	3	2096
2019	Gay or lesbian	67	8	9	2	1	0	12	86	3	62
2019	Bisexual	65	10	3	0	0	0	23	97	0	70
2019	Another sexual orientation	54	4	6	0	0	0	35	91	0	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	12	7	2	2	1	18	87	4	504
2018	Heterosexual	54	14	7	2	1	0	22	87	4	1975
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	11	6	1	1	0	22	89	4	61
2018	Bisexual	50	14	3	2	0	0	31	93	3	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	59	11	0	0	0	0	30	100	0	20
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	15	5	2	1	1	24	90	3	495

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	15	4	1	0	0	3	94	2	2189
2020	Gay or lesbian	74	16	1	5	0	0	4	94	5	72
2020	Bisexual	71	13	10	1	2	0	3	86	3	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	68	5	10	0	0	0	18	88	0	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	71	16	6	2	0	1	5	91	2	471
2019	Heterosexual	77	13	4	1	1	0	4	94	2	2108
2019	Gay or lesbian	74	20	1	2	0	0	3	97	2	62
2019	Bisexual	76	17	6	0	0	0	1	94	0	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	86	14	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	13	7	1	1	1	6	90	3	506
2018	Heterosexual	70	17	6	2	0	0	5	92	2	1987
2018	Gay or lesbian	78	10	5	0	0	0	7	95	0	61
2018	Bisexual	68	17	9	0	0	0	5	91	0	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	61	14	20	0	0	0	5	79	0	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	71	15	4	1	1	1	8	94	2	496

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	70	16	6	3	3	0	2	88	6	2189
2020	Gay or lesbian	67	20	5	0	4	0	4	90	4	72
2020	Bisexual	59	13	11	6	8	0	3	74	14	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	84	0	0	5	11	0	0	84	16	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	16	9	2	3	1	2	85	6	469
2019	Heterosexual	74	12	5	3	3	0	3	89	6	2118
2019	Gay or lesbian	75	10	6	0	7	0	2	86	7	62
2019	Bisexual	59	21	11	1	6	0	2	82	7	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	63	15	4	0	10	0	8	84	11	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	12	5	5	3	1	4	87	9	507
2018	Heterosexual	70	14	6	3	4	0	3	86	8	1991
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	12	8	7	10	0	5	74	18	61
2018	Bisexual	54	22	9	4	8	2	0	78	12	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	80	5	0	0	5	0	10	94	6	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	66	14	7	3	5	1	4	84	8	496

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	30	14	4	3	0	1	79	7	2190
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	26	11	1	4	1	1	83	6	72
2020	Bisexual	39	30	18	8	3	1	1	70	12	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	29	29	11	20	11	0	0	58	31	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	26	17	6	3	1	2	73	9	471
2019	Heterosexual	57	27	11	3	1	0	1	85	4	2109
2019	Gay or lesbian	64	17	14	2	0	3	0	83	2	62
2019	Bisexual	49	26	16	5	1	2	1	78	6	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	38	29	19	4	9	0	0	67	14	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	22	15	3	2	1	3	79	5	505
2018	Heterosexual	50	28	14	4	2	0	1	80	6	1988
2018	Gay or lesbian	49	32	15	4	0	0	0	81	4	61
2018	Bisexual	29	40	19	10	0	0	2	70	10	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	46	20	24	11	0	0	0	65	11	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	28	15	2	1	1	4	80	4	499

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	44	21	5	2	0	71	7	2191
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	42	18	10	1	1	70	12	72
2020	Bisexual	16	35	28	13	8	0	51	21	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	10	48	16	5	20	0	58	26	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	38	27	7	3	1	62	10	472

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	36	35	13	3	49	16	2188
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	26	41	17	3	39	20	72
2020	Bisexual	11	25	46	11	8	36	19	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	0	14	49	37	0	14	37	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	33	35	14	7	44	21	470
2019	Heterosexual	18	37	32	11	3	55	14	2125
2019	Gay or lesbian	8	52	33	6	1	60	7	62
2019	Bisexual	14	39	32	13	2	53	15	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	5	50	35	4	5	56	9	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	31	37	13	7	42	20	509
2018	Heterosexual	13	34	36	13	4	47	17	2001
2018	Gay or lesbian	13	35	46	6	0	48	6	61
2018	Bisexual	9	22	51	16	3	31	18	35
2018	Another sexual orientation	0	49	42	5	5	49	9	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	29	36	16	7	41	23	504

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	19	39	24	9	0	33	28	2177
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	30	30	21	10	0	31	39	72
2020	Bisexual	12	20	31	26	10	0	36	33	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	21	25	22	32	0	0	32	46	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	24	37	20	5	1	26	37	469
2019	Heterosexual	6	17	37	27	12	0	39	23	2108
2019	Gay or lesbian	5	25	36	24	10	0	35	29	61
2019	Bisexual	8	17	38	27	11	0	37	25	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	9	13	46	10	22	0	32	22	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	20	39	21	8	0	29	32	504
2018	Heterosexual	7	18	39	24	11	0	36	26	1985
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	15	52	23	10	0	33	15	61
2018	Bisexual	10	18	36	21	15	0	36	28	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	5	20	33	37	5	0	42	25	20
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	21	39	20	9	0	30	31	496

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	43	10	4	1	2	0	84	5	2193
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	41	14	6	3	0	0	77	8	72
2020	Bisexual	26	48	9	10	1	5	0	78	12	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	28	37	25	10	0	0	0	65	10	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	42	14	5	3	2	0	77	8	470
2019	Heterosexual	32	42	14	6	3	3	0	77	9	2117
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	50	12	11	1	0	0	75	13	62
2019	Bisexual	19	53	15	5	2	5	0	76	8	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	23	42	21	14	0	0	0	65	14	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	43	16	9	6	3	0	69	15	508
2018	Heterosexual	28	45	15	7	3	2	0	75	10	1995
2018	Gay or lesbian	22	41	18	15	1	3	0	64	17	61
2018	Bisexual	5	50	27	5	5	2	6	60	11	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	36	33	5	18	0	9	0	75	19	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	43	18	9	4	3	0	67	14	503

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	35	13	7	3	3	76	11	2185
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	28	13	13	4	0	70	17	72
2020	Bisexual	30	39	11	10	7	3	71	18	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	22	17	15	30	16	0	39	46	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	34	16	10	6	4	67	16	470

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	29	10	10	6	2	1	72	17	2184
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	21	10	17	4	0	0	69	21	72
2020	Bisexual	44	21	9	14	11	0	1	66	24	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	43	25	6	10	11	5	0	72	22	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	30	11	12	11	2	1	65	23	472

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	27	10	3	3	4	1	83	6	2182
2020	Gay or lesbian	62	19	11	3	1	0	3	84	5	72
2020	Bisexual	53	19	18	4	1	5	0	75	6	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	49	36	5	5	0	5	0	90	5	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	27	13	4	6	5	1	76	10	472

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	36	13	8	4	1	75	12	2194
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	40	12	11	3	0	75	13	72
2020	Bisexual	31	37	13	12	3	4	70	16	78
2020	Another sexual orientation	28	32	14	20	6	0	60	26	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	34	17	11	8	3	63	19	470
2019	Heterosexual	29	36	16	11	6	2	66	17	2119
2019	Gay or lesbian	25	37	17	14	3	4	65	18	62
2019	Bisexual	20	42	17	18	2	0	62	21	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	18	46	9	21	5	0	64	26	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	32	20	17	9	2	53	27	509
2018	Heterosexual	26	38	17	13	5	2	65	18	1996
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	42	25	15	2	3	57	17	59
2018	Bisexual	11	39	16	23	6	5	53	31	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	40	33	10	12	5	0	73	17	21
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	35	21	15	11	3	52	27	503

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	43	7	5	1	0	87	6	2193
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	39	7	8	1	1	83	9	72
2020	Bisexual	35	44	10	5	3	3	81	9	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	52	17	15	12	4	0	69	16	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	41	11	8	2	1	79	10	472

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	39	8	4	1	0	86	6	2188
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	34	10	5	4	1	81	9	72
2020	Bisexual	34	45	10	3	2	5	84	6	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	52	22	15	6	4	0	75	10	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	36	15	6	3	1	76	9	467

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	39	16	6	1	1	2	77	7	2181
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	33	21	3	5	1	0	71	8	72
2020	Bisexual	22	35	27	10	2	4	0	60	13	79
2020	Another sexual orientation	27	20	32	5	10	0	6	50	16	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	35	22	8	2	1	1	68	10	470

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	33	9	3	1	1	2	87	4	2185
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	27	13	3	1	1	4	82	4	72
2020	Bisexual	45	28	17	2	3	3	2	77	6	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	52	16	11	5	5	0	11	77	11	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	33	15	3	2	2	2	79	5	471

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	16	3	1	5	2	96	1	2187
2020	Gay or lesbian	82	10	6	0	3	0	94	0	71
2020	Bisexual	71	13	12	0	2	2	88	0	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	79	4	0	0	16	0	100	0	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	69	17	6	0	6	2	93	0	470

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	31	6	3	1	3	0	89	4	2186
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	44	4	1	0	0	1	95	1	71
2020	Bisexual	45	30	12	8	4	1	0	76	12	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	32	58	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	37	9	4	1	2	0	85	5	469

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	28	8	4	2	1	85	7	2183
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	22	5	5	3	0	87	8	70
2020	Bisexual	58	22	7	11	2	0	80	13	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	64	10	6	15	6	0	73	21	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	32	9	7	6	1	77	14	468

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	27	6	3	1	1	1	91	4	2192
2020	Gay or lesbian	56	26	10	7	1	0	0	82	8	71
2020	Bisexual	57	27	10	2	2	1	0	85	5	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	53	17	6	15	4	5	0	73	21	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	29	9	3	3	2	1	84	6	470

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	49	13	10	2	1	1	74	13	667
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	58	14	17	0	0	0	69	17	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	46	16	14	3	1	0	66	17	138
2019	Heterosexual	18	47	14	11	3	4	3	70	15	635
2019	Gay or lesbian	24	45	20	8	0	3	0	71	8	25
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	32	16	14	10	4	5	56	26	152

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	96	4	668
2020	Gay or lesbian	97	3	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	96	4	138

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	36	21	15	5	1	1	59	20	645
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	34	20	18	6	0	0	56	24	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	39	14	19	8	1	0	58	28	133

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	2177
2020	Gay or lesbian	4	96	71
2020	Bisexual	8	92	77
2020	Another sexual orientation	5	95	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	92	469

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	2184
2020	Gay or lesbian	10	90	71
2020	Bisexual	11	89	78
2020	Another sexual orientation	20	80	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	88	471
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	2121
2019	Gay or lesbian	9	91	62
2019	Bisexual	13	87	71
2019	Another sexual orientation	13	87	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	510

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?
A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	192
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	61	55

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	82	18	192
2020	Prefer not to answer	77	23	55
2019	Heterosexual	85	15	238
2019	Bisexual	80	20	10
2019	Prefer not to answer	75	25	72

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	37	5	5	2	1	1	87	8	156
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	22	8	2	5	0	0	85	7	43
2019	Heterosexual	57	30	4	7	1	0	0	87	8	201
2019	Prefer not to answer	61	26	6	2	5	0	0	87	7	55

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	30	7	3	2	3	3	87	6	2190
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	19	13	3	3	2	3	81	6	72
2020	Bisexual	53	31	6	7	0	2	1	87	7	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	64	30	0	6	0	0	0	94	6	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	27	11	6	4	5	3	77	11	470

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	49	18	1	60	40	2195
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	55	8	1	61	39	72
2020	Bisexual	27	46	15	13	63	37	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	34	36	30	0	52	48	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	40	24	2	53	47	472

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	67	715
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	69	25
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	64	166

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	17	14	25	31	1	3	27	59	716
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	16	11	27	42	0	4	17	71	25
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	16	18	24	34	1	2	21	60	165

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	16	13	21	42	1	2	22	65	715
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	8	8	19	61	0	4	8	84	25
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	10	16	25	43	1	2	13	70	166

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	17	12	6	5	2	11	74	13	2186
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	14	16	9	7	3	11	63	19	71
2020	Bisexual	35	19	13	4	5	1	23	71	12	80
2020	Another sexual orientation	25	23	10	5	11	4	22	65	22	19
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	18	11	6	9	2	14	68	18	472
2019	Heterosexual	44	17	13	8	8	1	9	69	17	2100
2019	Gay or lesbian	46	23	9	6	11	3	3	73	18	62
2019	Bisexual	49	11	11	8	8	1	11	68	18	69
2019	Another sexual orientation	39	17	0	0	9	19	17	86	14	20
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	18	15	9	14	2	8	58	25	502
2018	Heterosexual	45	16	12	8	7	2	10	70	17	1990
2018	Gay or lesbian	51	17	7	6	9	0	10	76	16	61
2018	Bisexual	34	15	9	15	10	2	15	59	30	36
2018	Another sexual orientation	46	16	10	5	15	0	8	68	21	20
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	16	14	8	12	2	11	62	23	502

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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