2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Question 118. Are you a person with a disability?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 45 5 15 6 1 0 73 21 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 44 4 11 3 0 0 82 14 4003

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 74 15 5 3 1 1 1 90 4 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 79 14 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 3992

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 35 9 16 8 0 0 67 25 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 37 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 4004
2019 Person with a disability 38 34 8 11 10 0 0 72 21 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 48 35 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 4747
2017 Person with a disability 36 31 6 15 11 0 1 67 26 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 46 34 6 10 5 0 0 80 14 4536
2014 Person with a disability 35 33 7 13 11 0 0 69 25 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 46 34 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 3831

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 31 15 21 11 0 0 53 32 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 40 11 12 5 0 1 72 17 3986
2019 Person with a disability 24 39 11 16 9 0 1 63 25 277
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 40 9 12 4 0 0 74 17 4728
2018 Person with a disability 26 34 11 20 7 1 1 61 28 274
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 44 8 13 5 0 1 74 18 4300
2017 Person with a disability 27 29 13 16 15 0 0 56 31 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 39 10 14 6 0 0 70 20 4540
2014 Person with a disability 27 31 9 16 16 1 0 58 32 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 31 39 10 13 7 0 0 71 20 3831

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 31 14 15 8 1 0 63 23 324
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 36 8 7 3 0 0 82 9 3970
2019 Person with a disability 37 35 9 10 8 0 0 73 18 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 48 35 8 6 2 0 0 84 9 4722
2017 Person with a disability 35 32 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 272
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 36 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 4527
2014 Person with a disability 34 34 10 16 6 0 0 68 22 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 36 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 3827

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 41 25 11 12 11 0 1 67 22 324
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 28 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 3986
2019 Person with a disability 42 25 11 13 9 0 0 67 22 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 29 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 4736
2018 Person with a disability 39 27 13 11 9 0 1 66 20 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 50 30 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 4287
2017 Person with a disability 38 26 13 11 12 0 1 65 23 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 50 30 8 7 4 1 1 81 11 4535
2014 Person with a disability 32 28 12 14 13 0 1 61 27 222
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 31 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 3825

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 35 11 9 10 0 0 69 19 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 36 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 4002
2019 Person with a disability 35 33 10 10 11 0 0 69 21 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 4752
2018 Person with a disability 32 34 13 12 9 0 0 66 21 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 4273
2017 Person with a disability 37 33 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 4538
2014 Person with a disability 35 37 9 9 10 0 0 73 19 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 43 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 3832

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 32 14 15 16 0 0 54 32 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 35 13 11 7 0 0 70 18 4009
2019 Person with a disability 24 30 13 15 17 0 0 54 32 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 36 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 4752
2018 Person with a disability 25 22 13 18 21 0 0 47 40 274
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 34 15 11 9 0 0 65 20 4284
2017 Person with a disability 26 23 15 18 18 0 0 49 36 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 35 14 11 7 0 0 67 19 4535
2014 Person with a disability 23 28 11 20 17 1 0 51 38 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 37 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 3829

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 35 11 14 12 0 0 63 27 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 40 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 3983
2019 Person with a disability 27 35 13 18 7 0 0 62 25 277
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 40 10 9 3 0 0 77 13 4742
2018 Person with a disability 28 34 14 11 12 0 1 62 23 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 40 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 4290
2017 Person with a disability 30 31 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 41 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 4536

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 44 35 10 5 6 0 0 79 11 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 35 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 3994
2019 Person with a disability 46 29 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 4730
2018 Person with a disability 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 6 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 50 38 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 4306
2017 Person with a disability 48 32 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 271
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 38 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 4534
2014 Person with a disability 44 32 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 46 39 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 3832

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 32 11 14 19 0 0 57 32 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 34 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 3993
2019 Person with a disability 28 25 13 15 18 0 0 53 34 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 35 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 4748
2018 Person with a disability 30 28 10 14 17 1 0 58 32 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 36 36 11 9 7 0 0 72 16 4297
2017 Person with a disability 27 29 13 13 19 0 0 55 32 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 36 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 4524

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 55 28 9 3 4 0 0 84 7 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 60 29 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 3977
2019 Person with a disability 55 27 9 4 4 0 0 83 9 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 61 28 7 2 2 0 0 89 3 4722
2018 Person with a disability 58 26 7 4 4 0 0 84 9 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 60 30 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 4257
2017 Person with a disability 58 30 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 60 30 7 2 1 0 0 91 3 4530
2014 Person with a disability 71 16 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 69 23 5 2 1 0 0 93 2 3828

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 32 15 14 15 0 0 56 29 325
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 3991
2019 Person with a disability 32 22 17 15 14 0 0 54 29 278
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 37 12 9 5 0 0 73 14 4734
2018 Person with a disability 25 34 12 13 16 0 0 59 29 269
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 37 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 4279
2017 Person with a disability 25 38 11 12 13 0 1 64 25 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 38 11 10 6 0 1 73 16 4518
2014 Person with a disability 20 33 7 21 17 1 0 54 39 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 42 12 11 7 0 0 69 18 3830

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 27 17 13 14 0 0 56 27 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 32 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 4008
2019 Person with a disability 29 29 14 14 14 0 0 58 28 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 32 14 7 4 0 0 74 12 4753
2018 Person with a disability 30 25 17 12 15 1 0 56 27 267
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 32 15 9 6 0 0 69 16 4263
2017 Person with a disability 30 34 14 10 11 0 1 65 21 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 34 13 8 5 0 1 73 13 4531
2014 Person with a disability 27 30 10 16 15 1 0 58 32 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 36 36 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 3829

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 33 14 13 10 1 0 62 24 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 38 11 8 4 0 0 78 11 3990
2019 Person with a disability 30 35 15 12 8 1 0 65 20 277
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 38 11 7 3 0 0 79 11 4681
2018 Person with a disability 32 32 13 10 11 1 0 65 22 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 35 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 4288
2017 Person with a disability 35 26 12 16 11 0 0 61 27 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 36 11 8 4 0 0 76 12 4528
2014 Person with a disability 25 30 15 15 14 0 1 56 29 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 36 13 9 5 0 0 74 13 3830

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 36 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 34 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 3993
2019 Person with a disability 40 33 8 10 8 0 0 74 18 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 50 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 4749
2018 Person with a disability 44 29 14 8 5 0 0 73 14 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 37 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 4298
2017 Person with a disability 42 32 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 38 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 4523
2014 Person with a disability 44 33 11 5 7 0 0 77 12 222
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3831

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 27 20 8 10 1 1 61 19 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 30 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 3997
2019 Person with a disability 39 21 21 8 10 0 0 61 19 276
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 29 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 4709
2018 Person with a disability 37 25 14 13 10 1 1 63 23 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 30 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 4304
2017 Person with a disability 34 29 16 11 8 0 3 65 19 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 32 16 7 4 0 3 72 12 4544
2014 Person with a disability 30 25 18 10 14 0 2 56 25 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 32 31 19 9 7 0 1 64 17 3829

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 21 30 19 8 1 1 28 41 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 21 34 22 12 1 1 34 31 3995
2019 Person with a disability 14 25 33 17 10 0 1 27 40 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 22 33 21 13 1 1 35 31 4738
2018 Person with a disability 13 26 34 17 9 1 1 27 39 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 22 34 22 11 1 2 34 32 4289
2017 Person with a disability 15 26 29 17 11 2 1 28 42 267
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 20 33 19 13 1 5 35 31 4516
2014 Person with a disability 17 22 29 20 8 1 3 29 41 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 10 24 36 18 8 1 3 27 36 3824

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 17 25 22 15 3 2 39 35 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 14 25 29 21 2 2 52 23 3991
2019 Person with a disability 15 20 28 20 12 2 2 34 36 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 16 27 26 20 2 2 48 24 4722
2018 Person with a disability 13 21 29 20 14 3 0 35 35 268
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 17 28 24 17 2 2 43 27 4266
2017 Person with a disability 14 21 23 20 17 1 3 39 37 268
2017 Not a person with a disability 8 16 26 22 20 2 5 46 26 4500
2014 Person with a disability 19 24 20 18 12 4 4 33 46 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 9 18 29 24 15 2 4 41 28 3819

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 21 23 20 13 3 3 35 41 325
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 16 31 23 16 2 3 41 27 3990
2019 Person with a disability 16 20 29 17 12 1 4 30 39 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 19 28 22 16 2 3 41 30 4729
2018 Person with a disability 16 20 22 24 14 1 2 40 37 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 19 29 23 14 2 3 39 30 4273
2017 Person with a disability 16 18 31 16 13 1 5 31 36 267
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 17 28 21 15 2 7 39 30 4514
2014 Person with a disability 18 23 22 20 12 3 3 34 43 221
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 20 30 20 12 2 4 34 34 3822

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 13 24 30 19 2 3 51 23 324
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 8 26 34 24 1 3 60 13 3972
2019 Person with a disability 8 14 30 26 18 1 3 46 23 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 9 26 33 25 1 2 60 13 4714
2018 Person with a disability 7 12 29 28 22 1 1 51 20 269
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 10 28 33 21 1 3 57 14 4254
2017 Person with a disability 8 12 28 25 20 1 6 49 22 267
2017 Not a person with a disability 4 8 26 31 23 1 6 58 13 4489
2014 Person with a disability 13 12 23 31 15 1 4 49 27 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 5 11 30 30 18 1 4 51 17 3798

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 14 24 19 14 2 2 34 42 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 18 26 22 18 1 2 42 32 3996
2019 Person with a disability 22 20 22 18 14 1 5 33 44 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 18 25 20 19 1 2 40 34 4730
2018 Person with a disability 21 21 26 16 10 2 3 28 45 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 21 24 20 15 1 3 36 39 4291
2017 Person with a disability 26 17 20 17 15 3 3 33 45 268
2017 Not a person with a disability 16 19 25 17 17 1 5 37 37 4515
2014 Person with a disability 28 26 16 16 9 2 3 26 57 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 23 26 16 13 1 3 30 43 3820

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 18 19 22 20 2 2 44 36 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 14 22 27 22 3 3 53 24 3975
2019 Person with a disability 14 20 25 20 15 1 4 37 36 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 16 25 23 20 2 3 46 28 4714
2018 Person with a disability 16 20 26 20 15 2 2 36 38 269
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 17 26 22 17 3 4 42 30 4259
2017 Person with a disability 17 17 26 19 14 3 5 36 36 269
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 16 23 21 20 3 7 45 30 4514
2014 Person with a disability 20 19 26 16 14 2 3 31 41 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 11 16 24 24 17 2 5 44 29 3811

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 20 27 17 13 4 1 32 40 323
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 18 32 22 16 2 2 39 28 3985
2019 Person with a disability 20 18 31 16 11 1 2 28 40 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 18 31 21 17 2 2 39 29 4727
2018 Person with a disability 17 24 29 16 12 1 2 29 41 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 18 31 21 14 2 3 37 30 4283
2017 Person with a disability 17 24 27 13 14 3 2 29 43 267
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 17 30 20 15 3 6 38 29 4516
2014 Person with a disability 20 22 25 18 8 4 3 28 46 222
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 21 32 18 12 2 4 31 35 3818

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 20 33 19 11 1 0 30 37 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 18 34 25 14 0 1 39 26 3993
2019 Person with a disability 14 14 28 30 13 0 1 43 28 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 13 31 28 20 1 2 49 20 4726
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 24 18 13 18 3 2 48 33 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 30 18 11 9 5 3 59 21 4000
2019 Person with a disability 21 25 13 19 17 3 2 48 38 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 29 16 12 9 4 2 61 22 4749
2018 Person with a disability 19 25 12 18 20 4 2 46 40 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 31 19 13 10 4 2 55 25 4291
2017 Person with a disability 25 26 12 11 19 2 4 55 32 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 30 14 12 10 4 3 60 24 4537
2014 Person with a disability 22 25 9 22 17 4 2 50 41 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 31 14 12 10 3 2 63 23 3832

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 21 9 16 20 2 0 55 36 325
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 29 11 11 8 1 0 70 19 3996
2019 Person with a disability 33 19 14 13 20 0 0 53 33 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 29 10 11 7 1 0 71 19 4743
2018 Person with a disability 28 23 9 14 24 1 0 52 39 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 34 31 12 12 10 1 1 66 22 4280
2017 Person with a disability 31 20 12 17 18 2 1 52 36 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 29 10 11 8 1 1 70 19 4536
2014 Person with a disability 30 24 6 17 21 1 1 55 39 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 29 10 12 9 0 0 69 21 3829

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 28 8 14 9 1 0 69 23 324
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 33 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 3983
2019 Person with a disability 37 32 10 12 8 0 0 69 20 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 34 8 9 4 0 0 79 12 4743
2018 Person with a disability 33 33 11 14 8 0 0 67 23 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 36 9 9 5 0 0 78 14 4277
2017 Person with a disability 32 32 10 14 12 0 1 65 26 269
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 39 8 9 4 0 1 79 13 4530
2014 Person with a disability 36 32 13 13 6 0 0 68 20 222
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 38 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 3831

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 30 15 13 9 2 0 61 24 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 37 12 6 3 1 0 78 9 3974
2019 Person with a disability 32 29 12 14 11 3 0 63 25 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 36 12 6 3 1 1 78 9 4742
2018 Person with a disability 29 33 13 11 12 1 0 63 23 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 39 14 6 4 2 1 75 10 4287

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 42 20 12 7 10 7 2 68 18 325
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 25 11 5 4 4 2 78 10 4003
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 20 20 5 9 2 6 62 16 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 24 17 5 4 2 6 73 10 4001
2019 Person with a disability 38 19 18 8 9 2 6 61 19 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 25 17 5 4 1 6 73 9 4761

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 23 14 12 12 0 1 61 25 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 29 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 4005
2019 Person with a disability 34 24 17 15 10 0 0 58 25 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 29 13 7 5 0 1 74 13 4753
2018 Person with a disability 35 25 10 16 10 1 1 62 27 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 32 12 10 6 0 1 72 16 4280
2017 Person with a disability 36 25 15 11 12 1 0 62 24 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 33 11 9 6 1 1 74 15 4541
2014 Person with a disability 38 23 12 13 11 2 1 63 24 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 33 10 8 6 1 0 75 14 3831

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 39 19 17 9 11 3 2 61 21 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 22 13 5 5 2 2 76 11 3983

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 39 25 12 13 10 0 0 64 24 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 28 11 8 5 0 1 76 13 4002
2019 Person with a disability 38 25 14 10 11 1 0 64 21 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 29 10 8 5 1 1 77 13 4736
2018 Person with a disability 37 22 11 14 13 1 1 61 28 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 31 10 9 6 1 1 74 15 4271
2017 Person with a disability 34 27 13 12 13 0 0 62 25 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 32 9 8 6 1 1 76 14 4541
2014 Person with a disability 32 32 10 10 15 0 1 65 25 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 31 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 3831

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 51 49 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 58 4003

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 17 11 6 8 2 7 73 15 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 16 9 4 4 3 12 80 9 4003

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 48 20 8 11 12 0 0 68 23 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 23 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 4001
2019 Person with a disability 45 26 12 7 10 0 0 70 17 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 27 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 4756
2018 Person with a disability 42 19 14 10 13 1 1 63 23 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 26 11 7 6 0 1 76 13 4284
2017 Person with a disability 45 19 12 10 12 1 1 65 22 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 54 25 9 5 6 0 0 80 11 4537
2014 Person with a disability 39 22 16 10 12 0 1 62 22 222
2014 Not a person with a disability 51 26 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 3833
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 20 13 13 16 7 0 54 31 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 30 14 8 5 5 0 72 13 4010
2019 Person with a disability 26 27 16 11 14 6 0 57 26 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 31 15 7 5 4 1 72 13 4746
2018 Person with a disability 29 27 16 11 13 4 0 58 25 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 32 15 9 6 4 0 68 16 4298
2017 Person with a disability 30 24 11 12 16 6 1 58 30 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 32 14 9 6 5 1 70 15 4543
2014 Person with a disability 26 28 12 13 15 5 1 57 30 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 30 35 15 9 6 5 1 68 16 3830

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 18 16 16 18 5 0 48 35 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 30 14 11 7 2 0 67 19 3994
2019 Person with a disability 24 24 17 16 16 2 0 50 33 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 31 16 11 6 2 0 66 17 4737
2018 Person with a disability 25 26 13 18 15 2 0 53 34 274
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 31 17 11 8 2 0 63 19 4285
2017 Person with a disability 25 23 13 16 18 3 1 51 36 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 33 15 11 7 3 1 65 19 4538
2014 Person with a disability 25 24 14 14 21 1 0 50 35 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 33 17 13 8 2 0 62 21 3829

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 20 19 18 17 7 0 42 38 325
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 30 18 14 8 4 0 59 23 3995
2019 Person with a disability 15 24 17 19 19 6 0 42 40 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 30 19 14 7 4 1 58 22 4731
2018 Person with a disability 19 25 21 15 16 4 0 46 33 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 30 21 14 8 4 0 55 23 4279
2017 Person with a disability 19 27 12 19 17 5 1 49 38 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 31 18 14 9 5 1 57 24 4530
2014 Person with a disability 20 18 15 18 24 5 0 40 44 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 30 18 17 9 5 0 54 27 3830

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 23 15 22 20 4 0 41 43 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 33 15 16 10 2 0 58 27 3997
2019 Person with a disability 15 21 13 26 21 4 0 38 48 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 31 17 17 10 2 0 55 28 4740
2018 Person with a disability 19 19 18 19 23 2 0 38 43 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 30 18 18 11 3 0 52 30 4291
2017 Person with a disability 16 26 12 19 20 5 1 45 42 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 31 17 16 10 4 1 54 28 4535
2014 Person with a disability 15 22 13 17 27 6 0 40 47 222
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 32 17 18 11 2 0 53 30 3829

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 13 9 7 13 24 9 57 29 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 15 10 8 11 17 11 60 26 3995
2019 Person with a disability 30 13 9 9 13 18 9 59 29 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 14 10 7 11 18 8 62 24 4762
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 33 21 10 9 4 0 58 20 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 41 16 8 3 1 0 72 12 3996
2019 Person with a disability 26 32 21 12 7 2 0 60 19 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 40 15 8 3 1 0 74 10 4762
2018 Person with a disability 28 32 13 17 8 2 0 61 26 274
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 41 18 9 4 1 0 69 13 4285
2017 Person with a disability 27 30 19 14 7 2 1 59 22 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 40 16 9 4 2 1 71 13 4532
2014 Person with a disability 32 30 15 10 10 2 0 63 21 222
2014 Not a person with a disability 31 39 16 8 4 2 0 71 13 3833

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 26 19 22 18 4 0 39 42 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 35 18 17 8 2 0 55 26 3990
2019 Person with a disability 13 28 17 23 17 3 0 41 41 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 36 19 17 7 2 0 56 24 4735

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 30 15 12 14 3 1 58 27 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 35 13 9 6 3 1 71 15 4000
2019 Person with a disability 33 32 9 12 12 3 0 67 24 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 35 14 9 5 2 1 72 14 4750
2018 Person with a disability 32 28 15 11 13 2 0 61 24 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 36 15 8 5 2 1 71 13 4291
2017 Person with a disability 30 32 9 13 10 4 2 66 25 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 35 12 8 5 3 1 75 13 4527
2014 Person with a disability 39 29 12 6 8 4 2 72 16 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 35 12 7 4 2 1 77 12 3831

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 29 17 14 13 5 0 53 28 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 34 20 8 4 2 0 68 12 3987
2019 Person with a disability 29 25 20 15 9 2 0 56 24 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 35 19 8 4 1 0 70 12 4738
2018 Person with a disability 29 29 15 13 13 2 0 59 26 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 37 18 9 5 1 0 68 14 4283

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 15 14 18 29 5 1 35 50 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 25 18 12 11 8 1 55 26 3992
2019 Person with a disability 20 16 10 18 29 5 2 38 50 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 23 18 13 12 8 2 52 28 4753
2018 Person with a disability 15 22 13 14 27 6 2 41 45 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 26 19 13 13 6 2 51 28 4299
2017 Person with a disability 19 16 14 19 26 5 1 37 48 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 25 16 12 13 8 3 55 28 4525
2014 Person with a disability 15 20 13 14 29 8 0 38 47 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 23 25 17 14 13 7 1 52 30 3829

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 20 17 15 21 4 0 44 38 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 31 17 12 8 3 1 61 21 3990
2019 Person with a disability 22 24 14 16 21 3 1 47 39 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 31 17 13 9 3 1 61 22 4741
2018 Person with a disability 21 23 14 18 21 3 1 46 40 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 32 18 13 9 2 1 59 23 4285
2017 Person with a disability 24 23 15 17 19 2 1 48 36 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 33 15 11 8 3 2 64 20 4531
2014 Person with a disability 20 19 12 15 29 4 1 41 46 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 26 32 15 13 10 2 1 60 24 3831

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 14 16 15 35 4 3 29 54 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 21 25 15 16 16 3 5 50 34 4004
2019 Person with a disability 14 16 11 20 33 2 4 33 56 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 24 16 16 16 2 4 48 35 4761
2018 Person with a disability 12 16 14 21 31 3 3 30 55 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 24 17 17 18 2 4 45 37 4290
2017 Person with a disability 14 18 15 16 32 2 3 34 50 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 24 15 15 17 3 6 48 36 4533
2014 Person with a disability 14 14 10 13 46 2 2 29 61 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 16 22 16 18 22 2 4 41 42 3829

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 45 22 10 8 10 0 4 70 19 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 22 10 4 3 1 4 82 7 4004
2019 Person with a disability 44 25 13 5 9 1 2 71 15 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 23 10 4 2 1 4 83 6 4745

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 19 21 13 11 1 4 53 25 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 24 15 7 4 1 3 72 12 3996
2019 Person with a disability 32 20 19 10 13 2 2 55 24 278
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 23 16 7 4 2 4 72 12 4741

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 54 12 10 8 8 4 4 72 17 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 76 9 5 2 2 2 4 91 4 3989
2019 Person with a disability 49 15 11 5 11 6 4 71 17 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 75 9 4 2 2 3 5 91 4 4719

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 17 10 9 11 4 5 68 21 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 75 10 4 2 1 1 7 93 3 3996
2019 Person with a disability 50 14 10 6 10 4 6 70 19 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 77 6 3 1 1 2 9 95 2 4729

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 33 15 16 12 7 0 53 30 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 40 15 9 4 3 0 71 13 4000
2019 Person with a disability 17 33 17 16 12 5 0 53 30 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 41 16 9 4 3 1 71 13 4749
2018 Person with a disability 20 24 22 13 16 4 0 46 30 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 37 21 10 6 3 0 63 16 4291
2017 Person with a disability 21 29 16 13 14 5 1 53 29 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 37 17 9 6 4 1 66 15 4526

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 28 16 16 13 2 0 55 29 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 36 13 8 4 2 0 74 12 3979
2019 Person with a disability 29 29 14 15 11 3 0 59 26 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 37 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 4725
2018 Person with a disability 32 32 13 10 11 2 0 66 21 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 38 12 5 3 2 0 79 8 4283
2017 Person with a disability 34 33 15 9 7 1 0 68 16 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 38 11 5 2 2 0 81 7 4536
2014 Person with a disability 35 28 14 13 8 3 0 65 21 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 45 35 11 5 2 2 0 81 8 3829

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 22 22 9 11 7 0 55 22 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 32 17 5 3 5 1 74 9 3993
2019 Person with a disability 34 23 18 10 9 5 1 60 20 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 33 13 4 2 3 1 80 6 4734
2018 Person with a disability 35 29 17 6 8 4 0 67 15 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 32 15 4 3 3 1 77 7 4285
2017 Person with a disability 33 26 18 9 6 6 1 64 16 271
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 32 15 4 3 4 1 77 7 4523
2014 Person with a disability 41 22 15 8 9 5 0 66 18 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 45 32 13 3 2 4 1 81 5 3829

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 23 25 7 9 9 1 55 18 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 29 20 5 3 7 1 69 10 3994

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 30 13 9 11 4 1 66 21 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 30 11 6 3 3 2 79 10 3995

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 30 15 11 8 0 0 66 20 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 31 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 4005
2019 Person with a disability 39 24 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 31 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 4744
2018 Person with a disability 38 34 7 12 9 0 0 72 21 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 36 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 4279
2017 Person with a disability 36 33 11 11 9 0 0 69 20 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 50 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 7 4535
2014 Person with a disability 41 30 10 8 11 0 0 70 20 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 52 32 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 3829

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 22 19 16 14 1 0 51 30 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 30 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 3994
2019 Person with a disability 30 21 19 14 15 0 0 52 29 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 30 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 4747
2018 Person with a disability 31 23 15 16 15 0 0 55 31 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 31 16 7 5 1 0 71 13 4286
2017 Person with a disability 37 22 12 13 14 1 1 60 28 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 33 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 4530
2014 Person with a disability 31 30 10 13 15 1 0 62 28 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 35 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 3831

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 26 16 15 15 0 0 54 30 323
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 33 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 3979
2019 Person with a disability 31 22 17 15 14 0 0 54 29 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 32 12 8 4 0 0 76 11 4727
2018 Person with a disability 29 26 17 16 12 0 0 55 28 268
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 34 14 7 5 0 0 73 12 4248
2017 Person with a disability 34 27 12 18 9 1 0 61 27 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 35 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 4543
2014 Person with a disability 32 28 12 15 13 0 0 61 27 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 36 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 3830

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 20 18 15 16 2 1 50 32 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 25 15 9 6 3 1 69 16 3998
2019 Person with a disability 31 19 14 17 13 4 1 53 32 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 24 15 9 6 3 1 68 16 4755
2018 Person with a disability 31 19 13 15 17 4 0 53 33 269
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 25 16 10 7 2 1 66 17 4292
2017 Person with a disability 31 20 19 12 12 5 1 54 25 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 24 15 10 6 4 1 67 17 4530
2014 Person with a disability 36 18 13 13 17 3 0 56 31 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 40 24 15 10 7 3 0 67 18 3830
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 30 37 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 40 36 4009
2019 Person with a disability 40 22 39 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 36 36 4769
2018 Person with a disability 30 31 39 274
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 37 36 4308
2017 Person with a disability 29 29 41 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 39 36 4544
2014 Person with a disability 30 30 39 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 26 38 35 3832

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 15 28 37 6 5 9 109
2020 Not a person with a disability 19 37 28 4 5 8 971
2019 Person with a disability 14 34 33 3 9 6 110
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 36 24 4 9 8 1310
2018 Person with a disability 18 29 35 7 1 9 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 35 27 6 6 7 1170
2017 Person with a disability 13 25 33 8 3 18 85
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 31 24 5 13 7 1158
2014 Person with a disability 19 20 36 11 9999 14 67
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 35 28 6 9999 9 1014
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 73 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 87 4006
2019 Person with a disability 36 64 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 86 4755
2018 Person with a disability 33 67 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 85 4306

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 55 45 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 57 43 491
2019 Person with a disability 49 51 102
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 45 659
2018 Person with a disability 54 46 88
2018 Not a person with a disability 59 41 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 72 28 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 60 40 491
2019 Person with a disability 79 21 102
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 41 659
2018 Person with a disability 63 37 88
2018 Not a person with a disability 57 43 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 6 94 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 491
2019 Person with a disability 5 95 102
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 659
2018 Person with a disability 13 87 88
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 94 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 1 99 491

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 Person with a disability 6 94 102
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 94 659
2018 Person with a disability 8 92 88
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 93 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 491
2018 Person with a disability 6 94 88
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 93 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 491
2019 Person with a disability 7 93 102
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 96 659

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 62 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 65 491
2019 Person with a disability 36 64 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 64 652
2018 Person with a disability 42 58 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 67 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 59 41 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 61 491
2019 Person with a disability 48 52 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 61 652
2018 Person with a disability 48 52 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 62 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 69 31 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 47 491
2019 Person with a disability 64 36 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 49 652
2018 Person with a disability 64 36 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 53 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 54 46 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 55 491
2019 Person with a disability 55 45 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 61 652
2018 Person with a disability 47 53 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 62 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 50 50 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 65 491
2019 Person with a disability 42 58 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 68 652
2018 Person with a disability 43 57 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 68 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 55 45 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 46 491
2019 Person with a disability 53 47 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 49 652
2018 Person with a disability 44 56 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 50 50 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 65 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 60 491
2019 Person with a disability 37 63 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 66 652
2018 Person with a disability 31 69 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 34 66 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 1 99 491
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 2 98 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 652
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 5 95 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 491
2019 Person with a disability 14 86 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 652
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 71 29 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 48 491
2019 Person with a disability 61 39 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 53 652
2018 Person with a disability 64 36 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 53 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 81 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 77 491
2019 Person with a disability 25 75 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 77 652
2018 Person with a disability 24 76 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 80 624

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 70 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 16 84 491
2019 Person with a disability 23 77 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 17 83 652
2018 Person with a disability 10 90 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 85 624

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 42 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 58 42 491
2019 Person with a disability 45 55 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 42 646
2018 Person with a disability 50 50 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 55 45 622

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 68 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 69 491
2019 Person with a disability 26 74 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 71 646
2018 Person with a disability 35 65 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 72 622

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 91 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 491
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 646
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 622

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 68 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 82 491
2019 Person with a disability 26 74 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 82 646
2018 Person with a disability 29 71 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 82 622

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 87 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 87 491
2019 Person with a disability 13 87 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 646
2018 Person with a disability 17 83 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 622

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 90 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 491
2019 Person with a disability 13 87 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 94 646
2018 Person with a disability 10 90 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 95 622

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 90 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 15 85 491
2019 Person with a disability 8 92 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 646
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 87 622

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 84 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 90 491
2019 Person with a disability 20 80 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 646
2018 Person with a disability 19 81 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 622

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 74 89
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 76 491
2019 Person with a disability 29 71 101
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 77 646
2018 Person with a disability 23 77 90
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 75 622

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 7 93 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 607
2018 Person with a disability 10 90 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 589

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 91 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 21 79 457
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 77 607
2018 Person with a disability 13 87 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 79 589

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
2019 Person with a disability 9 91 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 607
2018 Person with a disability 6 94 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 589

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
2019 Person with a disability 6 94 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 607
2018 Person with a disability 7 93 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 589

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 89 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 457
2019 Person with a disability 9 91 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 607
2018 Person with a disability 12 88 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 589

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 Person with a disability 11 89 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 457
2019 Person with a disability 6 94 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 607
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 589

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
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 87 607
2018 Person with a disability 19 81 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 589

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 Person with a disability 16 84 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 15 85 457
2019 Person with a disability 16 84 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 607
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 589

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 81 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 457
2019 Person with a disability 22 78 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 12 88 607
2018 Person with a disability 16 84 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 589

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 51 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 67 457
2019 Person with a disability 41 59 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 31 69 607
2018 Person with a disability 32 68 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 73 589

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 88 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 457
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 607
2018 Person with a disability 6 94 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 589

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 61 39 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 50 457
2019 Person with a disability 67 33 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 51 607
2018 Person with a disability 56 44 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 55 589

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 63 37 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 39 457
2019 Person with a disability 63 37 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 42 607
2018 Person with a disability 64 36 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 57 43 589

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 93 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 457
2019 Person with a disability 8 92 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 97 607

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 81 80
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 457
2019 Person with a disability 25 75 88
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 607
2018 Person with a disability 15 85 81
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 589

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 15 12 18 16 22 15 3 32 46 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 19 18 8 7 21 6 54 21 4006
2019 Person with a disability 13 13 22 13 18 17 5 33 39 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 18 20 9 7 18 8 52 21 4761
2018 Person with a disability 14 19 19 13 18 13 4 39 38 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 21 22 9 8 17 5 50 21 4291
2017 Person with a disability 17 17 17 13 21 11 5 40 41 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 21 19 9 8 16 6 53 22 4539
2014 Person with a disability 14 15 15 14 21 17 4 37 44 222
2014 Not a person with a disability 23 23 20 8 8 14 4 56 20 3830

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 18 20 15 19 5 1 43 36 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 28 19 8 5 7 1 65 14 3996
2019 Person with a disability 24 23 19 15 12 6 0 51 28 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 29 17 7 5 6 1 70 12 4752
2018 Person with a disability 26 24 18 13 13 5 0 53 28 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 30 19 7 5 5 1 66 13 4287
2017 Person with a disability 30 22 16 16 11 4 1 55 29 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 32 16 7 5 5 1 69 13 4538
2014 Person with a disability 25 28 15 14 10 7 1 58 26 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 33 15 6 4 4 0 73 11 3830
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 77 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 3999
2019 Person with a disability 26 74 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 94 4747
2018 Person with a disability 27 73 268
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 94 4295

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 54 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 57 223
2019 Person with a disability 34 66 73
2019 Not a person with a disability 48 52 265
2018 Person with a disability 40 60 72
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 56 234

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 84 16 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 70 30 223
2019 Person with a disability 84 16 73
2019 Not a person with a disability 76 24 265
2018 Person with a disability 73 27 72
2018 Not a person with a disability 69 31 234

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 6 94 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 223

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 73
2019 Not a person with a disability 0 100 265

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 8 92 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 223
2019 Person with a disability 10 90 73
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 265
2018 Person with a disability 11 89 72
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 97 234

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
2018 Person with a disability 7 93 72
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 234

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 89 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 223
2019 Person with a disability 9 91 73
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 265

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 90 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 77 223
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 72
2019 Not a person with a disability 17 83 257
2018 Person with a disability 7 93 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 82 234

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 6 94 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 87 223

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 73 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 65 223
2019 Person with a disability 21 79 72
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 67 257
2018 Person with a disability 33 67 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 71 234

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 78 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 64 223
2019 Person with a disability 13 87 72
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 70 257
2018 Person with a disability 24 76 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 67 234

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 93 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 97 223

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 14 86 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 223
2019 Person with a disability 10 90 72
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 257

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 78 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 78 223
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 72
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 85 257
2018 Person with a disability 13 87 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 85 234

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 100 234

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 67 33 72
2019 Not a person with a disability 5 95 257

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 223
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 100 234

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 77 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 19 81 223
2019 Person with a disability 25 75 72
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 77 257
2018 Person with a disability 17 83 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 78 234

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 54 46 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 65 223
2019 Person with a disability 42 58 71
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 72 254
2018 Person with a disability 38 62 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 73 235

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 74 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 87 223
2019 Person with a disability 21 79 71
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 86 254
2018 Person with a disability 23 77 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 87 235

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 87 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 223
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 71
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 96 254

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 70 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 223
2019 Person with a disability 29 71 71
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 86 254
2018 Person with a disability 27 73 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 235

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 90 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 223
2019 Person with a disability 7 93 71
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 94 254
2018 Person with a disability 10 90 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 235

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 90 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 223
2019 Person with a disability 13 87 71
2019 Not a person with a disability 5 95 254
2018 Person with a disability 12 88 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 97 235

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
2019 Person with a disability 7 93 71
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 254
2018 Person with a disability 10 90 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 82 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 223
2019 Person with a disability 20 80 71
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 254
2018 Person with a disability 11 89 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 235

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 67 76
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 55 223
2019 Person with a disability 36 64 71
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 48 254
2018 Person with a disability 44 56 73
2018 Not a person with a disability 53 47 235

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 93 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 211

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 8 92 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 80 211
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 52
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 85 224

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
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 52
2019 Not a person with a disability 2 98 224

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 91 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 211

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 Person with a disability 9 91 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 211

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 12 88 64
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 227

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 84 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 211
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 52
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 224
2018 Person with a disability 11 89 64
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 227

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 14 86 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 211
2019 Person with a disability 19 81 52
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 224
2018 Person with a disability 16 84 64
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 227

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 42 58 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 74 211
2019 Person with a disability 33 67 52
2019 Not a person with a disability 26 74 224
2018 Person with a disability 35 65 64
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 76 227

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 6 94 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 211
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 52
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 224
2018 Person with a disability 8 92 64
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 227

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 65 35 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 58 211
2019 Person with a disability 57 43 52
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 59 224
2018 Person with a disability 56 44 64
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 55 227

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 62 38 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 65 35 211
2019 Person with a disability 62 38 52
2019 Not a person with a disability 63 37 224
2018 Person with a disability 74 26 64
2018 Not a person with a disability 69 31 227

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 14 86 68
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 211
2019 Person with a disability 14 86 52
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 87 224
2018 Person with a disability 7 93 64
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 227

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 11 23 12 16 18 2 35 36 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 18 22 5 3 24 6 57 12 3994
2019 Person with a disability 15 13 23 9 16 19 4 37 32 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 17 23 4 3 22 8 57 10 4750
2018 Person with a disability 16 19 26 9 14 12 4 42 27 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 20 27 4 3 19 6 54 10 4288
2017 Person with a disability 17 15 21 12 11 16 7 42 30 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 20 22 3 3 24 8 60 9 4536
2014 Person with a disability 13 16 22 8 12 23 7 41 28 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 23 21 22 3 2 22 7 61 8 3831

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 17 20 14 16 10 0 44 33 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 27 20 6 3 9 1 67 10 3996
2019 Person with a disability 28 19 19 10 13 10 0 53 26 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 27 18 4 2 8 2 73 7 4746
2018 Person with a disability 27 24 17 11 13 7 1 56 26 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 30 21 5 3 8 1 69 8 4288
2017 Person with a disability 29 25 19 11 8 6 2 58 21 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 30 17 4 3 9 2 74 7 4537
2014 Person with a disability 27 24 15 10 9 13 1 60 22 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 32 16 3 2 8 1 77 5 3831
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 20 22 14 27 0 1 37 41 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 30 23 11 11 0 1 55 23 4002

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 23 18 13 20 1 0 48 33 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 27 21 11 11 0 1 56 23 3995
2019 Person with a disability 16 18 18 14 32 0 0 35 47 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 26 20 13 19 0 1 47 33 4752
2018 Person with a disability 14 15 20 15 35 1 1 29 51 274
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 23 21 15 20 0 1 43 35 4307
2017 Person with a disability 21 17 15 17 29 0 2 39 46 272
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 22 19 16 21 0 2 43 38 4529

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 26 20 17 15 0 1 47 32 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 28 23 13 10 0 1 54 23 4003
2019 Person with a disability 22 25 25 13 13 0 2 48 26 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 28 24 12 8 0 1 56 20 4753
2018 Person with a disability 21 27 26 12 13 1 0 49 25 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 28 25 13 9 0 1 52 23 4300
2017 Person with a disability 22 19 26 16 15 0 1 42 31 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 27 22 13 9 0 1 55 22 4531

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 27 22 9 8 0 2 60 17 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 29 16 7 4 0 2 72 11 3984
2019 Person with a disability 34 29 19 8 8 1 2 64 17 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 30 16 6 3 0 2 74 10 4724
2018 Person with a disability 33 27 22 10 8 0 1 60 18 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 31 19 8 4 1 2 68 12 4281
2017 Person with a disability 32 25 20 11 8 0 3 59 20 268
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 29 17 8 3 0 4 70 12 4511

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 21 17 18 22 1 0 43 40 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 24 18 14 12 0 1 56 26 3997
2019 Person with a disability 20 21 18 17 20 1 3 43 38 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 24 19 14 14 1 1 53 28 4732
2018 Person with a disability 22 18 23 13 22 1 1 41 36 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 24 21 14 14 1 1 49 29 4281
2017 Person with a disability 23 17 16 19 22 1 3 41 43 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 22 19 14 14 1 3 51 30 4523

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 50 24 10 5 4 1 5 79 10 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 57 21 9 4 4 0 4 82 9 3986
2019 Person with a disability 54 18 15 3 3 0 7 77 7 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 61 20 8 3 3 1 5 85 6 4734
2018 Person with a disability 55 18 9 5 4 1 7 80 10 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 56 20 11 4 3 1 6 81 8 4273
2017 Person with a disability 50 20 9 5 6 1 9 78 12 271
2017 Not a person with a disability 54 20 10 3 3 0 9 82 7 4523

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 21 19 14 16 0 1 51 30 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 28 18 8 7 0 0 67 15 3995
2019 Person with a disability 31 25 20 12 12 0 0 56 24 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 29 15 8 6 0 1 71 13 4740
2018 Person with a disability 27 25 21 13 12 1 2 53 25 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 27 18 8 6 0 1 67 15 4288
2017 Person with a disability 27 26 19 15 11 0 1 54 26 270
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 30 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 4526

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 17 20 11 16 1 7 50 29 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 23 17 9 8 0 6 64 18 4004

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 26 21 14 12 1 1 51 27 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 32 16 8 3 1 1 72 12 3997
2019 Person with a disability 24 32 23 7 12 0 1 57 20 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 34 16 6 4 1 1 74 10 4736
2018 Person with a disability 23 28 23 15 9 1 1 52 25 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 34 19 8 4 1 2 68 12 4294
2017 Person with a disability 26 32 21 10 8 1 2 59 19 272
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 30 18 8 4 1 3 69 13 4521

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 27 19 14 15 1 0 52 29 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 31 19 9 5 0 1 67 14 3996
2019 Person with a disability 19 33 25 11 10 0 1 53 22 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 33 19 9 4 1 1 68 13 4738
2018 Person with a disability 23 28 24 13 11 0 1 51 24 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 33 21 10 5 1 2 64 15 4291
2017 Person with a disability 23 28 22 15 9 0 2 53 24 271
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 31 20 10 4 1 2 65 15 4523

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 26 15 11 17 1 1 56 28 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 30 16 9 4 0 1 71 13 3998
2019 Person with a disability 27 25 21 14 11 0 1 53 26 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 30 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 4737
2018 Person with a disability 29 24 20 16 10 0 1 54 26 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 30 19 9 5 1 2 67 14 4283
2017 Person with a disability 28 24 18 15 11 1 1 54 27 271
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 30 17 10 5 1 2 68 15 4518

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 34 19 18 11 17 0 0 54 28 323
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 25 13 7 6 0 1 74 13 3993
2019 Person with a disability 33 24 14 13 15 0 1 58 28 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 25 13 7 5 1 1 74 12 4726

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 23 23 12 17 0 0 48 29 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 31 18 10 6 0 1 66 16 3998

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 31 17 11 12 1 1 60 23 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 31 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 3998
2019 Person with a disability 31 31 22 9 5 0 1 63 15 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 31 16 8 4 0 1 72 11 4710
2018 Person with a disability 32 28 17 12 10 1 0 60 23 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 31 20 7 4 0 1 68 12 4267
2017 Person with a disability 32 33 11 13 7 1 3 68 20 270
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 31 18 8 4 1 2 69 13 4513

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 37 24 19 7 11 0 2 62 18 324
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 27 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 3981
2019 Person with a disability 35 32 15 7 9 1 0 68 17 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 23 10 4 3 0 1 84 6 4715
2018 Person with a disability 46 21 15 9 7 1 2 69 16 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 58 22 10 4 3 0 2 82 7 4270
2017 Person with a disability 41 25 16 9 5 0 4 68 15 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 22 10 4 2 0 3 84 6 4525

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 30 23 13 12 0 1 52 25 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 33 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 3989

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 43 23 11 9 10 1 2 68 20 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 73 14 5 2 1 1 4 91 3 3994
2019 Person with a disability 46 18 13 9 10 1 3 67 20 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 76 11 4 1 1 1 6 93 2 4727
2018 Person with a disability 42 21 16 9 10 1 1 64 19 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 74 13 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 4274

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 57 13 11 7 10 1 1 71 18 325
2020 Not a person with a disability 76 11 4 3 3 1 2 90 6 3985
2019 Person with a disability 45 17 12 10 13 1 1 64 23 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 72 12 6 3 4 1 2 87 7 4742
2018 Person with a disability 46 18 12 9 12 2 1 66 22 270
2018 Not a person with a disability 70 13 6 3 4 1 3 86 7 4288
2017 Person with a disability 54 15 11 5 9 2 3 73 15 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 71 13 7 3 3 1 3 87 6 4540

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 52 19 12 6 8 1 1 73 15 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 62 22 8 3 3 0 1 86 6 3980
2019 Person with a disability 43 28 12 9 8 0 0 71 16 278
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 28 10 4 3 0 1 82 7 4725
2018 Person with a disability 42 27 15 5 9 1 1 70 15 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 28 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 4289
2017 Person with a disability 44 29 13 6 5 1 2 75 11 271
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 28 11 4 3 0 2 81 7 4527

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 20 9 9 15 0 0 67 23 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 65 18 8 4 4 0 1 84 8 3974
2019 Person with a disability 48 15 14 8 14 0 0 64 22 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 63 19 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 4719
2018 Person with a disability 37 24 14 13 11 1 0 62 24 273
2018 Not a person with a disability 57 22 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 4281
2017 Person with a disability 45 20 13 9 11 1 1 66 20 272
2017 Not a person with a disability 61 19 8 4 4 0 2 83 8 4529

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 56 6 1 2 2 1 32 92 6 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 9 3 1 1 0 24 92 3 3994
2019 Person with a disability 49 11 3 1 1 1 34 91 4 278
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 10 4 2 1 0 24 92 3 4713
2018 Person with a disability 51 10 3 2 2 1 32 89 6 267
2018 Not a person with a disability 52 10 4 2 1 0 31 90 4 4254
2017 Person with a disability 48 8 5 1 3 1 35 87 6 272
2017 Not a person with a disability 54 11 4 2 1 0 28 90 4 4526

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 62 20 10 3 3 0 2 84 6 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 65 20 8 3 1 0 3 88 4 4005
2019 Person with a disability 57 23 8 1 1 0 9 88 3 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 68 19 7 2 1 0 4 90 3 4717
2018 Person with a disability 54 24 10 3 2 0 7 84 6 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 62 21 8 2 1 0 5 88 4 4272
2017 Person with a disability 55 20 6 4 3 0 12 86 7 272
2017 Not a person with a disability 64 19 7 2 1 0 7 89 3 4493

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 65 18 7 2 4 0 2 86 7 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 74 15 4 2 2 0 2 91 4 4007
2019 Person with a disability 61 15 8 2 7 1 5 82 10 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 75 13 5 2 3 1 3 91 4 4739
2018 Person with a disability 62 16 7 3 5 2 6 84 9 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 72 13 5 3 2 0 4 90 5 4278
2017 Person with a disability 55 18 8 6 6 1 7 79 12 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 69 14 6 3 3 1 5 88 6 4534

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 28 18 10 9 1 1 62 19 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 29 14 4 2 0 1 80 6 4006
2019 Person with a disability 36 26 23 6 6 0 2 63 13 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 26 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 4715
2018 Person with a disability 31 29 19 9 8 1 2 63 17 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 28 13 4 2 0 2 81 6 4277
2017 Person with a disability 35 34 15 7 5 0 5 72 12 273
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 29 10 3 1 0 3 85 5 4521

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 36 23 11 11 0 0 55 22 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 41 19 7 3 0 0 72 10 4008

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 26 33 18 14 0 0 35 32 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 19 35 30 11 4 0 0 55 15 4003
2019 Person with a disability 12 24 34 17 13 0 0 36 30 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 35 29 9 3 0 0 58 12 4765
2018 Person with a disability 10 21 35 22 10 1 0 32 33 271
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 35 32 11 3 0 0 54 14 4299
2017 Person with a disability 11 23 34 18 13 0 0 34 31 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 33 32 10 5 0 1 52 15 4541

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 21 33 15 5 0 0 20 47 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 18 38 21 11 0 0 32 29 3994
2019 Person with a disability 26 22 33 12 5 1 0 18 49 280
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 17 36 24 14 0 0 38 27 4708
2018 Person with a disability 25 26 29 13 5 1 0 19 52 269
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 18 37 22 13 0 0 36 27 4233
2017 Person with a disability 20 27 33 10 9 0 1 19 47 272
2017 Not a person with a disability 8 17 37 23 14 0 1 37 26 4516

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 37 16 10 8 1 0 65 19 325
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 38 13 6 2 1 0 79 9 4005
2019 Person with a disability 31 34 14 10 9 2 0 66 20 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 37 14 5 2 2 0 78 8 4748
2018 Person with a disability 32 33 14 13 7 1 0 66 20 269
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 37 13 6 2 2 0 78 9 4285
2017 Person with a disability 31 34 15 11 8 1 1 66 19 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 40 12 6 3 3 1 78 9 4533

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 20 19 14 18 3 0 48 33 326
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 31 15 11 6 3 0 68 17 3996

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 24 10 12 20 2 0 57 33 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 28 11 11 9 1 1 69 20 3992

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 21 15 7 11 5 0 65 19 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 27 12 5 4 3 1 79 9 3985

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 23 16 14 23 3 0 46 38 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 32 15 10 7 1 0 67 17 3998
2019 Person with a disability 19 24 15 22 19 2 0 43 42 282
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 35 17 10 6 1 0 66 17 4754
2018 Person with a disability 21 24 14 18 20 3 0 46 39 269
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 35 15 12 6 1 0 66 19 4294
2017 Person with a disability 22 30 12 15 19 2 1 53 35 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 38 16 12 7 2 1 64 20 4532

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 36 9 11 9 1 0 71 20 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 40 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 4011

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 32 13 11 7 1 0 68 18 325
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 37 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 3991

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 29 24 8 8 1 1 59 17 325
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 38 16 7 2 0 1 75 9 3990

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 37 28 14 11 8 2 1 66 19 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 35 11 5 3 1 1 81 8 3993

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 55 12 12 1 1 15 4 82 3 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 16 7 1 2 12 8 87 4 3996

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 43 28 10 10 7 2 0 72 17 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 33 10 6 3 2 0 82 8 3996

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 39 27 8 11 13 2 0 67 25 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 30 8 7 5 1 0 80 12 3992

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 28 9 11 10 1 0 69 22 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 30 8 8 4 0 0 79 12 3996

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 42 5 18 13 4 4 61 34 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 47 13 12 3 1 1 72 15 774
2019 Person with a disability 35 28 6 23 9 0 0 63 31 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 44 12 10 3 2 1 73 14 829

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 82 18 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 89 11 777

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 5 24 16 18 35 0 2 30 54 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 28 18 25 15 0 0 41 40 706
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 81 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 3985

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 43 57 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 3991
2019 Person with a disability 50 50 281
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 4752
2017 Person with a disability 46 54 274
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 86 4525
2014 Person with a disability 51 49 223
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 88 3822

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

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

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 85 15 142
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 67 303

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 71 29 142
2020 Not a person with a disability 75 25 305
2019 Person with a disability 78 22 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 81 19 541
2017 Person with a disability 82 18 130
2017 Not a person with a disability 79 21 643
2014 Person with a disability 81 19 114
2014 Not a person with a disability 76 24 461

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 37 27 10 22 5 0 0 64 27 100
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 38 5 5 2 1 0 87 7 231
2019 Person with a disability 34 34 5 15 10 2 0 70 26 108
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 27 5 8 1 1 1 86 9 432
2017 Person with a disability 40 36 8 7 7 0 1 77 15 108
2017 Not a person with a disability 58 28 5 6 2 0 1 87 8 507
2014 Person with a disability 45 34 6 10 4 1 0 79 14 93
2014 Not a person with a disability 53 33 6 5 1 0 1 87 6 352

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 26 10 13 11 2 0 66 25 327
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 29 10 6 3 2 3 80 9 3999
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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 43 32 24 1 42 58 329
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 46 16 1 56 44 4013

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 67 142
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 65 1446

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 23 15 16 33 1 5 32 52 142
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 20 17 17 28 1 6 33 48 1445

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 5 14 14 15 50 1 0 20 66 142
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 15 14 22 41 1 1 22 64 1446

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 15 14 12 16 2 6 55 30 328
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 20 14 9 8 2 9 65 19 4000
2019 Person with a disability 31 13 19 10 21 2 6 47 33 279
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 17 15 10 12 1 6 60 24 4677
2018 Person with a disability 31 9 14 15 25 2 4 43 42 272
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 17 14 11 13 1 7 59 26 4287
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