2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	48	4	13	3	80	16	935
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	39	12	12	6	70	19	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	54	5	14	7	74	21	202

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	18	3	1	1	0	0	94	3	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	81	14	0	3	0	0	2	97	3	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	72	19	4	1	2	1	0	93	3	203

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	39	8	12	4	1	76	16	934
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	32	14	14	6	0	66	20	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	43	8	14	3	1	75	17	203
2019	Heterosexual	39	31	8	14	7	0	71	21	952
2019	Bisexual	35	28	5	25	6	0	63	31	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	33	8	14	11	0	66	25	244

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	41	10	11	4	0	1	75	15	931
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	37	20	5	5	0	0	70	10	56
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	38	15	15	7	1	2	63	22	201
2019	Heterosexual	29	39	13	15	4	0	0	68	20	955
2019	Bisexual	24	38	11	25	2	0	0	62	27	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	37	16	12	12	0	0	60	24	245
2018	Heterosexual	28	43	12	12	4	0	0	71	16	1006
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	50	6	18	4	0	2	72	22	50
2018	Bisexual	17	44	10	21	7	0	0	62	28	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	21	72	0	0	7	0	0	93	7	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	38	13	20	11	0	1	57	31	271

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	38	8	7	2	0	1	82	10	931
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	35	10	15	0	0	0	76	15	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	41	11	7	2	1	1	80	9	202
2019	Heterosexual	40	33	14	9	4	0	0	73	13	949
2019	Bisexual	33	43	9	11	4	0	0	76	15	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	37	12	11	10	0	0	67	21	245

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	29	8	10	4	0	0	78	14	930
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	28	15	6	4	0	2	75	10	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	28	12	13	7	0	1	68	21	204
2019	Heterosexual	47	32	10	8	3	0	0	79	11	948
2019	Bisexual	55	21	17	2	5	0	0	76	7	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	25	11	10	12	1	0	67	22	243
2018	Heterosexual	45	33	9	8	5	0	0	78	13	1000
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	34	16	4	13	0	0	67	17	50
2018	Bisexual	38	35	9	13	5	0	0	73	18	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	39	43	0	18	0	0	0	82	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	34	9	12	8	0	0	71	21	271

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	39	11	8	3	77	12	935
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	37	17	3	2	77	5	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	45	12	13	4	71	17	204
2019	Heterosexual	33	43	12	7	5	76	12	953
2019	Bisexual	32	42	9	16	2	74	17	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	34	16	10	7	67	17	245
2018	Heterosexual	33	43	11	9	4	76	13	1001
2018	Gay or lesbian	35	35	19	7	4	70	11	50
2018	Bisexual	32	27	23	8	9	60	17	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	19	46	27	0	8	65	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	41	16	7	9	68	16	270

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	36	12	10	4	0	1	75	14	935
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	39	8	9	4	0	0	80	12	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	45	9	12	6	0	0	74	18	203
2019	Heterosexual	31	37	15	12	5	0	0	68	16	953
2019	Bisexual	27	40	18	12	3	0	0	67	15	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	35	14	12	10	1	1	62	23	245
2018	Heterosexual	30	35	16	9	9	0	0	66	18	1002
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	37	12	6	10	0	2	71	17	50
2018	Bisexual	30	32	5	20	11	3	0	63	32	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	19	46	9	18	0	8	0	71	19	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	30	15	12	16	0	1	56	29	269

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	41	11	11	4	0	0	74	15	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	40	16	1	7	0	0	76	9	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	44	12	12	6	0	0	70	18	202
2019	Heterosexual	26	42	11	15	6	0	0	68	21	949
2019	Bisexual	34	29	16	16	4	0	2	64	20	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	35	14	14	12	0	0	60	25	242
2018	Heterosexual	25	38	15	14	6	0	0	64	21	1006
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	43	14	14	3	0	0	69	17	49
2018	Bisexual	32	28	13	15	9	3	0	61	25	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	18	46	19	10	8	0	0	64	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	35	16	17	10	0	0	56	28	269

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	37	8	5	1	0	85	7	928
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	36	2	4	0	0	95	4	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	46	6	6	3	0	85	9	202
2019	Heterosexual	39	42	11	6	2	0	81	8	949
2019	Bisexual	50	32	9	6	4	0	82	9	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	36	12	5	6	1	77	11	243
2018	Heterosexual	42	41	10	5	2	0	83	7	998
2018	Gay or lesbian	51	38	8	4	0	0	89	4	50
2018	Bisexual	44	40	1	10	5	0	84	14	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	45	46	9	0	0	0	91	0	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	37	8	8	4	0	79	13	271

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	36	13	8	5	0	74	13	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	51	8	5	2	0	85	7	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	42	12	9	6	1	72	15	203
2019	Heterosexual	31	40	14	10	5	0	71	14	949
2019	Bisexual	48	27	12	13	0	0	75	13	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	37	14	7	13	1	66	20	244
2018	Heterosexual	30	40	13	10	6	0	71	17	998
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	29	14	2	9	0	76	10	50
2018	Bisexual	33	38	13	9	6	0	72	16	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	29	38	25	8	0	0	67	8	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	32	15	13	14	0	58	27	271

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	34	11	4	1	0	83	5	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	26	10	4	2	0	84	6	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	33	13	5	2	1	79	7	200
2019	Heterosexual	44	39	10	5	2	0	83	7	949
2019	Bisexual	48	32	10	10	0	0	81	10	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	31	13	4	4	0	80	7	245
2018	Heterosexual	46	37	10	5	2	0	83	7	989
2018	Gay or lesbian	56	30	6	8	0	0	86	8	50
2018	Bisexual	37	43	3	14	2	0	81	16	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	30	63	0	7	0	0	93	7	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	34	15	5	3	0	77	8	271

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	41	10	10	4	0	0	76	14	929
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	39	10	7	2	0	2	81	9	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	48	11	9	4	0	0	76	13	202
2019	Heterosexual	30	39	14	11	5	0	0	69	17	950
2019	Bisexual	33	37	13	14	3	0	0	70	17	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	39	16	9	10	1	0	64	19	244
2018	Heterosexual	27	41	14	10	7	0	1	68	17	992
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	50	4	8	9	0	0	79	17	50
2018	Bisexual	28	43	5	11	13	0	0	71	24	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	16	38	30	16	0	0	0	54	16	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	35	13	15	14	1	0	58	28	271

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	37	13	6	3	0	0	78	9	932
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	40	7	7	2	0	2	83	10	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	39	13	10	5	0	0	72	15	203
2019	Heterosexual	33	37	16	9	5	0	0	71	14	952
2019	Bisexual	43	27	13	16	2	0	0	70	18	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	38	15	7	12	1	0	66	20	244
2018	Heterosexual	33	37	14	10	6	0	0	70	16	989
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	37	11	14	1	0	0	74	15	49
2018	Bisexual	26	39	6	17	9	3	0	66	27	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	29	24	32	15	0	0	0	53	15	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	32	15	14	13	0	0	59	26	269

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	39	11	11	3	0	0	75	14	922
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	43	14	8	0	2	2	77	9	56
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	41	9	12	7	1	0	71	19	202
2019	Heterosexual	28	43	13	11	3	0	1	72	15	931
2019	Bisexual	35	29	24	8	5	0	0	64	13	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	36	13	14	12	1	0	61	26	242
2018	Heterosexual	30	38	14	12	6	0	0	68	18	990
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	47	0	12	3	0	2	85	15	50
2018	Bisexual	30	26	17	15	7	2	3	59	23	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	16	29	40	8	7	0	0	45	15	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	29	16	15	14	1	1	55	29	271

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	37	11	7	2	0	81	9	932
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	38	11	3	2	0	85	4	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	43	12	6	5	0	78	11	202
2019	Heterosexual	39	40	11	6	3	0	80	9	954
2019	Bisexual	40	40	12	8	0	0	80	8	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	34	17	7	4	0	72	11	245
2018	Heterosexual	36	43	11	7	3	0	79	10	997
2018	Gay or lesbian	35	50	9	4	2	0	85	6	50
2018	Bisexual	30	29	21	6	14	0	59	20	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	25	45	8	8	7	7	75	17	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	37	17	9	5	0	69	14	270

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	31	20	12	8	0	0	61	20	930
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	34	16	11	8	0	0	64	19	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	32	18	11	11	0	1	59	23	202
2019	Heterosexual	36	33	18	9	5	0	0	69	14	950
2019	Bisexual	42	34	15	8	1	0	0	75	9	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	30	15	9	12	0	1	63	21	244
2018	Heterosexual	35	32	18	8	7	0	1	67	14	1004
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	25	21	9	9	0	2	59	19	50
2018	Bisexual	15	32	34	5	11	3	0	48	16	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	39	29	16	8	7	0	0	68	15	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	28	17	12	11	0	1	59	24	271

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	23	39	20	7	1	0	28	32	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	20	49	15	2	0	0	17	34	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	25	35	18	6	1	1	25	39	203
2019	Heterosexual	14	28	32	19	6	0	1	25	42	950
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	33	27	15	6	1	1	21	52	245
2018	Heterosexual	15	28	34	16	7	0	1	22	43	1000
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	34	35	12	4	0	1	16	48	49
2018	Bisexual	21	29	34	11	2	3	0	14	51	38
2018	Another sexual orientation	15	16	51	17	0	0	0	17	32	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	35	25	15	5	1	1	21	54	271

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	15	27	31	16	3	1	49	23	928
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	17	27	39	8	5	0	49	23	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	21	28	26	10	2	1	37	33	202
2019	Heterosexual	16	27	28	19	8	1	1	27	44	951
2019	Bisexual	15	31	29	16	8	2	0	24	47	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	21	26	16	9	4	2	26	46	243
2018	Heterosexual	18	27	29	15	8	2	1	24	46	997
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	26	26	11	6	4	1	19	54	49
2018	Bisexual	27	27	28	12	7	0	0	18	54	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	15	31	38	8	8	0	0	16	46	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	33	22	16	5	3	0	22	55	270

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	25	34	17	7	2	1	25	40	931
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	30	30	12	8	4	2	21	47	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	26	35	13	4	4	1	18	45	202
2019	Heterosexual	22	28	27	13	6	1	2	20	52	951
2019	Bisexual	23	33	28	12	4	0	0	16	56	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	25	26	9	5	4	3	16	56	246
2018	Heterosexual	23	29	29	11	5	1	1	17	53	1003
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	34	23	11	2	0	4	14	62	50
2018	Bisexual	21	30	35	10	4	0	0	14	51	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	23	33	45	0	0	0	0	0	55	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	30	26	11	3	1	1	14	59	270

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	23	34	22	7	1	0	30	36	928
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	26	19	21	10	0	0	31	49	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	18	36	23	7	0	2	31	33	203
2019	Heterosexual	13	21	31	22	10	0	2	33	36	948
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	19	31	19	9	3	2	29	38	246
2018	Heterosexual	13	23	32	21	9	1	1	31	37	997
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	28	27	15	6	0	4	22	51	50
2018	Bisexual	23	11	34	21	8	0	2	30	35	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	16	23	43	17	0	0	0	17	40	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	23	28	20	5	1	2	25	46	267

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	22	27	22	10	1	1	33	39	931
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	18	26	20	12	2	2	33	41	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	27	24	18	8	1	2	27	48	203
2019	Heterosexual	20	24	25	19	9	1	2	29	45	953
2019	Bisexual	24	21	18	23	13	0	1	36	45	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	22	19	16	10	3	3	28	51	245
2018	Heterosexual	22	22	27	18	9	1	2	27	46	998
2018	Gay or lesbian	22	25	29	12	4	2	6	17	51	50
2018	Bisexual	22	26	31	13	1	4	3	16	51	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	15	32	35	17	0	0	0	17	47	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	24	21	10	6	2	3	17	60	272

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	17	29	27	13	3	1	42	27	927
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	12	20	40	17	2	0	58	21	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	21	26	22	11	3	3	34	38	202
2019	Heterosexual	16	22	29	20	10	2	2	31	39	950
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	19	23	22	8	4	3	33	43	246
2018	Heterosexual	17	25	29	17	8	2	2	26	44	992
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	19	28	23	6	6	1	30	39	49
2018	Bisexual	18	21	34	21	4	0	3	26	40	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	31	23	15	9	8	13	0	20	62	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	20	26	17	6	3	2	25	48	269

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	22	35	16	9	2	1	26	38	929
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	31	24	18	8	0	0	26	50	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	23	34	14	8	3	1	22	43	204
2019	Heterosexual	21	25	30	14	6	1	2	21	48	954
2019	Bisexual	22	33	29	8	8	0	0	16	55	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	27	26	11	7	4	1	19	53	246
2018	Heterosexual	20	28	30	14	6	1	1	21	49	999
2018	Gay or lesbian	16	33	24	17	4	2	4	22	52	50
2018	Bisexual	22	33	24	16	2	0	3	19	56	38
2018	Another sexual orientation	14	25	32	8	8	13	0	19	45	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	26	25	11	5	2	3	16	57	271

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	26	37	20	8	0	0	29	34	934
2020	Gay or lesbian	13	33	30	19	6	0	0	25	46	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	26	35	17	7	0	1	24	40	203
2019	Heterosexual	16	23	31	19	9	0	1	28	40	955
2019	Bisexual	25	29	26	11	5	4	0	17	57	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	21	26	15	10	2	2	26	48	244

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	32	15	7	5	7	4	71	13	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	44	11	2	4	4	6	82	6	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	28	20	12	5	7	3	59	18	203
2019	Heterosexual	27	33	16	9	6	5	3	66	17	953
2019	Bisexual	29	41	6	6	8	5	6	78	15	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	27	16	10	14	8	4	55	27	246
2018	Heterosexual	24	33	15	11	7	6	4	63	20	997
2018	Gay or lesbian	12	41	17	11	9	4	5	59	22	50
2018	Bisexual	6	40	6	18	10	16	4	58	34	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	0	48	18	17	0	9	9	58	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	29	19	12	14	7	3	49	29	270

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	27	8	7	3	1	81	10	931
2020	Gay or lesbian	54	36	4	3	4	0	90	7	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	24	13	10	5	2	71	16	204
2019	Heterosexual	47	29	8	9	4	1	78	14	952
2019	Bisexual	42	31	15	11	1	0	73	13	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	29	10	9	12	3	69	21	244
2018	Heterosexual	44	29	9	10	6	1	74	17	997
2018	Gay or lesbian	42	29	9	16	4	0	70	21	50
2018	Bisexual	29	40	9	8	11	3	71	20	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	18	33	23	26	0	0	51	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	29	10	12	14	1	64	26	268

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	27	6	4	2	0	0	88	6	929
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	27	3	4	0	0	2	93	4	55
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	27	9	6	3	2	0	82	9	203
2019	Heterosexual	51	34	7	6	3	0	0	84	8	949
2019	Bisexual	49	35	7	8	1	0	0	84	9	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	29	10	10	5	1	0	76	14	245
2018	Heterosexual	49	34	7	7	2	0	0	83	9	994
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	34	7	13	2	0	0	78	15	50
2018	Bisexual	37	43	0	13	7	0	0	80	20	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	28	49	14	9	0	0	0	77	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	36	12	8	7	1	0	73	15	269

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	34	10	3	2	1	0	86	5	925
2020	Gay or lesbian	56	33	4	5	0	0	2	91	5	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	35	13	8	2	1	0	77	10	203
2019	Heterosexual	46	34	13	4	2	1	0	81	6	954
2019	Bisexual	53	28	16	2	1	0	0	81	3	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	32	14	4	7	1	0	75	11	246
2018	Heterosexual	42	40	10	5	3	1	0	82	7	999
2018	Gay or lesbian	39	43	9	7	2	0	0	82	9	50
2018	Bisexual	40	33	14	5	5	3	0	75	10	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	18	26	9	18	0	30	0	62	25	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	38	15	7	9	1	0	69	16	268

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	26	8	3	3	4	3	85	7	932
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	24	9	2	5	2	1	83	8	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	26	10	5	6	6	3	77	12	203

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	24	9	3	2	1	2	86	5	934
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	26	5	2	2	0	4	90	4	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	27	12	4	2	1	4	81	6	204
2019	Heterosexual	48	28	13	4	2	1	3	80	7	956
2019	Bisexual	50	24	10	5	5	4	2	78	11	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	32	12	3	7	2	3	76	11	246

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	29	10	8	4	0	1	78	12	936
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	46	9	3	0	2	0	87	3	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	29	12	11	5	1	1	72	15	204
2019	Heterosexual	42	30	13	9	5	1	1	73	14	953
2019	Bisexual	41	39	8	7	3	2	0	81	10	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	27	14	10	12	2	1	63	23	245
2018	Heterosexual	38	35	11	8	7	1	1	74	15	994
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	32	21	3	5	2	4	69	9	50
2018	Bisexual	31	35	9	11	12	3	0	68	23	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	46	15	15	16	7	0	0	61	24	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	31	12	12	11	2	1	64	24	271

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	23	9	4	4	2	1	83	8	930
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	27	12	2	2	0	0	84	4	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	31	11	5	6	1	2	78	11	204

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	28	8	6	4	1	0	81	10	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	39	11	1	0	0	0	87	1	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	30	9	8	5	0	0	77	14	203
2019	Heterosexual	46	29	12	7	4	1	0	77	12	951
2019	Bisexual	46	34	10	3	5	2	0	82	8	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	35	11	11	9	1	0	68	21	244
2018	Heterosexual	45	28	13	8	5	0	0	73	14	994
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	27	14	6	5	2	2	74	12	50
2018	Bisexual	39	27	5	17	10	0	3	68	27	38
2018	Another sexual orientation	54	38	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	29	11	14	10	1	0	65	24	269

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	60	934
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	57	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	51	203

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	17	7	1	1	3	8	89	3	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	68	13	5	7	0	2	5	87	8	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	20	9	1	1	4	6	88	2	204

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	24	8	6	2	0	0	83	9	935
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	31	6	7	2	0	0	86	9	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	29	6	7	5	0	0	81	12	203
2019	Heterosexual	49	31	9	7	3	0	0	80	10	955
2019	Bisexual	50	30	3	14	3	0	0	80	17	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	24	11	7	10	1	0	72	18	246
2018	Heterosexual	48	28	10	7	7	0	0	76	14	994
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	26	6	6	9	0	0	79	15	50
2018	Bisexual	42	28	8	9	9	3	0	72	19	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	61	22	8	0	8	0	0	84	8	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	28	12	12	8	1	1	67	20	269

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	31	11	6	4	6	0	77	11	934
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	40	12	5	2	3	0	80	7	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	29	18	9	3	9	0	67	14	203
2019	Heterosexual	28	37	16	9	5	6	0	69	14	949
2019	Bisexual	23	26	20	18	7	6	0	52	26	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	27	12	12	13	8	1	58	28	243
2018	Heterosexual	28	33	18	10	5	5	1	64	17	1004
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	38	25	4	5	3	0	65	9	50
2018	Bisexual	26	32	16	10	11	5	0	61	23	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	39	23	16	8	0	13	0	72	10	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	25	19	16	12	9	1	48	31	271

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	35	11	8	5	3	0	75	14	934
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	35	23	7	2	3	0	67	9	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	30	16	12	6	3	1	65	19	201
2019	Heterosexual	23	37	18	13	6	3	0	62	20	951
2019	Bisexual	23	30	16	20	6	4	0	56	27	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	29	15	14	16	5	0	53	31	246
2018	Heterosexual	25	33	19	13	8	2	0	58	22	999
2018	Gay or lesbian	12	41	18	21	7	1	0	54	28	50
2018	Bisexual	26	24	26	10	12	2	0	51	22	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	32	37	15	16	0	0	0	68	16	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	23	18	22	17	4	0	42	40	270

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	37	15	10	6	5	0	67	17	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	13	42	26	14	4	2	0	56	18	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	31	22	16	6	4	0	54	23	201
2019	Heterosexual	17	29	23	18	9	4	0	48	28	948
2019	Bisexual	18	31	9	24	11	8	0	52	38	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	23	15	19	19	6	1	43	40	244
2018	Heterosexual	15	30	23	18	9	4	0	48	28	997
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	17	24	29	17	5	0	26	49	50
2018	Bisexual	14	21	32	14	12	6	0	37	28	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	16	31	0	40	0	13	0	54	46	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	20	19	21	19	7	0	35	44	272

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	37	14	14	7	1	0	66	21	934
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	37	31	15	6	2	0	47	21	56
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	30	20	17	10	2	0	52	27	203
2019	Heterosexual	15	31	19	22	11	2	0	47	34	951
2019	Bisexual	18	30	14	17	15	6	0	51	34	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	24	15	22	20	4	1	41	43	246
2018	Heterosexual	15	28	20	23	12	1	0	44	36	1003
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	22	20	30	13	1	0	36	44	50
2018	Bisexual	11	25	7	29	20	8	0	39	53	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	8	39	0	32	0	21	0	60	40	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	22	16	26	21	4	0	34	49	271

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	24	14	5	3	5	3	76	9	934
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	27	21	2	4	2	2	73	6	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	26	13	2	3	5	3	80	6	204
2019	Heterosexual	44	24	13	7	3	6	3	75	11	956
2019	Bisexual	44	19	14	5	7	10	2	71	14	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	25	14	5	6	11	2	71	12	246

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	42	17	11	3	1	70	14	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	52	22	8	0	2	70	8	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	42	17	13	5	1	65	18	203
2019	Heterosexual	19	42	19	14	5	1	62	19	953
2019	Bisexual	25	32	17	23	2	2	58	25	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	34	16	18	10	1	55	28	247
2018	Heterosexual	21	42	18	13	6	1	63	19	1002
2018	Gay or lesbian	6	48	24	15	7	0	53	23	50
2018	Bisexual	23	42	14	16	5	0	65	21	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	0	82	9	0	9	0	82	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	39	17	19	8	1	55	28	271

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	34	19	18	8	3	53	27	926
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	44	7	19	14	5	58	34	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	34	21	19	10	3	49	30	201
2019	Heterosexual	11	27	21	25	15	1	38	40	947
2019	Bisexual	15	16	17	28	18	5	33	48	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	21	20	22	21	3	35	44	246

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	37	13	10	5	3	1	70	16	932
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	36	21	10	2	2	2	66	13	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	34	19	10	6	3	2	64	16	204
2019	Heterosexual	25	38	16	12	6	3	1	65	19	953
2019	Bisexual	29	23	21	16	8	2	2	53	25	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	33	15	13	11	2	2	59	25	246
2018	Heterosexual	25	36	16	13	5	4	1	65	19	1003
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	35	18	12	2	5	2	65	15	49
2018	Bisexual	25	24	8	24	10	4	4	54	37	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	15	35	24	17	0	9	0	55	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	32	18	9	14	2	2	57	24	270

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	38	19	7	3	3	70	10	931
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	39	24	13	2	2	61	15	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	37	21	10	4	5	64	14	203
2019	Heterosexual	22	37	24	11	5	2	60	16	949
2019	Bisexual	26	28	16	20	7	2	56	28	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	28	20	12	13	5	52	27	245
2018	Heterosexual	24	35	23	11	4	2	60	16	1000
2018	Gay or lesbian	12	42	26	17	3	0	54	20	50
2018	Bisexual	21	37	16	13	7	6	62	22	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	8	35	32	17	9	0	42	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	30	27	13	10	3	48	24	270

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	20	19	13	9	12	4	51	26	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	19	23	10	10	13	2	50	23	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	21	15	15	14	15	4	46	36	203
2019	Heterosexual	16	22	23	15	11	11	2	44	30	953
2019	Bisexual	15	16	15	14	17	20	4	40	41	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	19	18	10	20	14	4	41	37	246
2018	Heterosexual	14	21	23	14	12	12	3	41	32	997
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	22	26	6	18	13	4	40	29	50
2018	Bisexual	7	20	18	16	25	9	4	31	48	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	8	8	9	28	17	31	0	22	65	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	15	22	16	24	11	3	28	47	269

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	34	17	12	6	3	0	65	18	931
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	38	20	16	4	0	0	61	19	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	33	20	17	8	3	0	54	25	204
2019	Heterosexual	22	35	19	14	7	3	0	59	22	949
2019	Bisexual	32	29	11	15	6	6	0	66	22	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	26	15	16	16	4	1	51	33	245
2018	Heterosexual	23	34	19	13	8	3	0	59	22	1003
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	46	14	16	4	3	2	64	21	50
2018	Bisexual	12	42	13	19	12	1	0	55	31	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	18	26	31	9	9	8	0	47	19	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	33	17	15	15	3	0	51	31	271

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	32	13	12	11	3	1	62	24	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	41	17	4	10	2	4	66	15	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	33	13	16	14	4	2	55	32	202
2019	Heterosexual	22	31	16	14	13	3	1	55	28	953
2019	Bisexual	28	27	17	10	12	6	0	58	23	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	27	14	14	22	4	2	48	38	245
2018	Heterosexual	21	32	16	16	12	2	1	55	29	1000
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	35	12	15	15	5	0	55	32	50
2018	Bisexual	22	34	21	10	9	1	2	58	20	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	0	47	24	11	18	0	0	47	29	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	27	13	14	26	3	1	44	42	271

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	23	14	7	3	0	3	75	10	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	67	13	11	2	7	0	0	81	8	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	24	18	6	6	2	2	70	12	204
2019	Heterosexual	52	25	13	4	3	1	3	79	7	953
2019	Bisexual	51	28	8	4	8	2	0	80	12	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	17	14	9	3	2	7	72	13	246

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	25	15	5	2	1	3	77	8	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	31	23	5	4	0	0	68	9	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	25	18	7	5	3	0	69	12	204
2019	Heterosexual	48	24	15	5	4	2	2	74	10	949
2019	Bisexual	39	35	16	7	0	2	1	77	7	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	24	13	6	8	4	6	70	15	245

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	79	7	4	2	1	4	3	92	4	929
2020	Gay or lesbian	80	9	7	2	0	2	0	91	2	56
2020	Prefer not to answer	66	15	6	2	2	5	2	89	4	203
2019	Heterosexual	73	10	5	2	3	4	3	90	5	949
2019	Bisexual	67	18	2	0	4	8	0	93	5	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	14	6	4	8	7	5	80	13	246

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	9	4	2	1	2	6	92	3	928
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	10	4	2	3	0	10	90	6	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	69	13	5	1	3	5	5	91	4	203
2019	Heterosexual	76	7	4	1	2	2	8	93	3	950
2019	Bisexual	65	14	7	0	3	4	7	89	3	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	9	3	3	3	5	11	89	8	246

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	44	17	7	3	4	0	71	11	935
2020	Gay or lesbian	25	44	13	11	0	5	2	75	12	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	44	21	10	2	6	1	64	13	204
2019	Heterosexual	17	43	20	10	4	4	1	64	15	948
2019	Bisexual	28	28	12	26	5	0	0	56	31	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	38	17	13	9	7	0	57	25	246
2018	Heterosexual	18	40	22	11	4	4	0	61	16	1001
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	34	25	13	5	1	4	54	20	50
2018	Bisexual	16	38	19	17	9	0	0	55	26	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	9	17	34	9	17	14	0	30	30	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	32	23	17	11	5	1	46	30	271

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	41	11	7	3	2	0	79	10	929
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	42	17	7	2	2	2	73	10	56
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	38	14	9	4	4	0	72	14	203
2019	Heterosexual	33	42	14	7	2	2	0	76	9	950
2019	Bisexual	32	33	23	10	1	0	0	65	12	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	34	14	12	10	3	0	62	23	246
2018	Heterosexual	40	41	11	5	2	2	0	81	7	995
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	52	17	5	6	1	0	71	12	50
2018	Bisexual	32	38	15	12	2	0	0	71	14	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	15	45	32	0	0	8	0	65	0	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	44	14	8	5	3	0	71	14	270

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	36	12	5	2	5	0	80	7	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	45	11	13	4	2	2	72	17	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	38	13	6	5	6	1	73	12	204
2019	Heterosexual	37	41	12	5	2	3	0	81	7	951
2019	Bisexual	33	31	26	7	3	0	0	64	11	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	35	15	8	6	6	0	69	15	246
2018	Heterosexual	37	40	12	6	2	3	0	80	8	997
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	45	17	9	0	3	2	72	10	50
2018	Bisexual	25	47	10	8	9	0	0	73	17	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	22	29	23	26	0	0	0	51	26	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	39	13	7	4	6	1	74	12	268

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	35	14	5	3	6	0	76	9	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	40	16	7	4	3	2	72	12	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	38	19	5	4	8	1	69	10	204

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	33	10	4	4	3	1	81	9	930
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	36	9	4	2	3	2	85	6	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	31	10	10	7	5	2	71	18	204

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	34	7	4	1	0	0	87	5	928
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	42	5	8	0	0	2	87	8	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	34	9	9	1	2	0	80	10	203
2019	Heterosexual	44	39	10	4	2	0	0	83	6	953
2019	Bisexual	49	32	11	7	1	0	0	81	8	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	35	11	6	8	2	0	74	14	247
2018	Heterosexual	46	38	10	4	2	1	0	84	6	998
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	46	10	2	6	0	0	83	8	50
2018	Bisexual	35	39	12	10	4	0	0	74	14	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	24	52	16	8	0	0	0	76	8	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	41	14	9	5	0	0	72	14	270

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	33	17	9	5	1	0	69	14	932
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	37	14	12	2	2	0	72	14	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	31	19	15	7	1	1	59	22	204
2019	Heterosexual	27	32	22	11	7	1	0	60	18	951
2019	Bisexual	33	36	12	15	4	0	0	68	19	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	28	17	11	15	2	0	55	27	247
2018	Heterosexual	30	32	19	12	6	1	0	63	18	996
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	32	22	15	13	0	0	50	28	49
2018	Bisexual	19	43	24	3	11	0	0	62	14	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	8	16	46	0	16	13	0	28	19	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	27	25	14	13	2	0	47	28	270

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	36	15	8	5	0	72	13	926
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	36	26	7	0	0	68	7	56
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	37	18	14	5	1	63	19	204
2019	Heterosexual	27	37	19	11	6	0	64	18	950
2019	Bisexual	34	32	13	19	3	0	65	22	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	32	17	10	14	2	58	24	244
2018	Heterosexual	29	36	17	11	5	1	66	17	996
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	36	26	13	9	1	52	22	50
2018	Bisexual	21	36	24	9	10	0	58	19	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	8	25	45	14	8	0	33	22	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	28	24	17	11	0	48	28	270

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	25	19	11	7	3	0	61	19	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	27	26	11	3	0	0	60	14	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	24	18	20	9	4	1	51	31	203
2019	Heterosexual	26	26	21	14	9	3	0	54	24	954
2019	Bisexual	32	25	21	11	7	2	1	59	19	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	21	21	12	17	5	0	47	31	247
2018	Heterosexual	27	27	18	13	10	4	0	56	25	1001
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	14	37	17	13	0	0	34	29	50
2018	Bisexual	24	22	28	7	14	4	1	49	22	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	8	31	33	0	15	13	0	45	18	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	21	27	15	14	3	0	41	31	267

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	30	36	936
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	40	32	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	25	37	204
2019	Heterosexual	38	27	36	954
2019	Bisexual	46	11	44	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	20	45	246
2018	Heterosexual	41	26	32	1004
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	24	32	50
2018	Bisexual	63	14	23	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	54	30	15	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	24	38	272

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	29	41	4	2	11	319
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	25	46	7	2	8	78
2019	Heterosexual	8	25	45	5	10	8	358
2019	Bisexual	0	34	33	0	16	17	24
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	10	53	8	13	7	87
2018	Heterosexual	10	29	39	5	9	8	414
2018	Bisexual	0	35	33	10	17	4	25
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	27	40	3	4	16	107

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Harassment

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	86	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	88	204
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	954
2019	Bisexual	15	85	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	81	244
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	1000
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	82	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	77	268

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	72	25
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	55	47
2018	Heterosexual	47	53	147
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	56	64

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	27	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	61	39	25
2019	Heterosexual	62	38	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	80	20	47
2018	Heterosexual	59	41	147
2018	Prefer not to answer	62	38	64

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	83
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	124
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	147
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	64

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	25
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	47
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	64

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	83
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	124
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	147

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	Heterosexual	6	94	83
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	87	47
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	147
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	86	64

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	4	96	124

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	61	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	50	25
2019	Heterosexual	39	61	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	46	46
2018	Heterosexual	38	62	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	54	64

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	49	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	58	25
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	50	46
2018	Heterosexual	42	58	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	47	64

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	52	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	58	25
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	40	46
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	57	43	64

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	63	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	47	25
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	46	46
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	68	64

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	63	25
2019	Heterosexual	31	69	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	59	46
2018	Heterosexual	38	62	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	56	64

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	50	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	71	29	25
2019	Heterosexual	60	40	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	37	46
2018	Heterosexual	51	49	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	69	31	64

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	58	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	50	25
2019	Heterosexual	35	65	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	54	46
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	69	64

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	25
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	64

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	25
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	83	46
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	148

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	74	25
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	82	46
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	64

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	47	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	60	25
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	56	46
2018	Heterosexual	45	55	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	48	64

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	82	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	75	25
2019	Heterosexual	26	74	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	65	46
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	68	64

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	83
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	81	46
2018	Heterosexual	17	83	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	64

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	46	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	49	25
2019	Heterosexual	59	41	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	55	46
2018	Heterosexual	65	35	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	48	63

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	73	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	64	25
2019	Heterosexual	20	80	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	73	46
2018	Heterosexual	26	74	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	75	63

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	78	25
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	46
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	63

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	85	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	79	25
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	83	46
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	63

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	83
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	46
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	92	63

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	83

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	83
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	81	46
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	63

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	82	83
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	46
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	75	63

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	79	83
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	76	25
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	124
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	71	46
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	148
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	74	63

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	78
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	144

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	78
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	62

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	78
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	144

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
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	62

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	78
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	91	62

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	62

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	79	78
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	62

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	78
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	89	62

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	88	78
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	86	62

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	78
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	63	62

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	78
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	82	62

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	49	78
2018	Heterosexual	47	53	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	40	62

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	62

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	46	78
2018	Heterosexual	65	35	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	65	35	62

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
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	144

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	84	78
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	144
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	62

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	16	17	7	5	31	6	53	20	935
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	20	18	8	9	28	8	45	27	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	15	22	9	6	28	5	45	22	204
2019	Heterosexual	14	17	21	7	8	26	7	46	22	957
2019	Bisexual	14	11	8	14	7	33	13	46	39	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	12	23	8	13	24	7	36	30	247
2018	Heterosexual	12	18	21	9	7	27	6	45	24	1002
2018	Gay or lesbian	6	15	25	9	12	24	9	32	31	50
2018	Bisexual	8	20	17	18	7	28	2	40	36	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	9	22	8	36	0	25	0	41	49	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	10	23	13	16	23	6	26	42	271

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	28	19	6	4	12	1	66	12	935
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	28	17	14	7	11	0	57	24	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	27	19	11	5	14	1	59	19	202
2019	Heterosexual	25	32	19	7	5	11	1	64	14	953
2019	Bisexual	30	14	15	17	5	15	4	54	28	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	22	23	10	12	13	1	48	25	244
2018	Heterosexual	21	32	20	10	6	10	1	61	17	1001
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	34	27	9	10	8	4	47	22	50
2018	Bisexual	27	26	20	10	7	11	0	59	19	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	15	45	8	16	0	15	0	71	19	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	22	25	12	12	12	2	44	27	271

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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	935
2020	Bisexual	12	88	49
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	91	204
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	954
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	90	50
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	246
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	1002
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	90	50
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	88	269

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	64	54
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	67	18
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	60
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	67	34
2018	Heterosexual	32	68	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	58	34

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	77	23	54
2019	Heterosexual	74	26	60
2019	Prefer not to answer	82	18	34
2018	Heterosexual	85	15	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	72	28	34

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	34
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	68

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	34

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	54
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	60
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	85	34

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	60
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	77	34

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	60

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	53
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	55	18
2019	Heterosexual	31	69	59
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	52	34
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	55	34

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	53
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	66	18
2019	Heterosexual	26	74	59
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	58	34
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	71	34

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	59
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	76	34
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	68

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	59
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	34

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	71	53
2019	Heterosexual	29	71	59
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	83	34
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	74	34

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	68	53
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	71	18
2019	Heterosexual	29	71	59
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	78	34
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	71	34

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	34

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	53
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	34

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	73	18
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	59
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	68

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	79	53
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	68	18
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	59
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	81	34
2018	Heterosexual	17	83	68

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	34

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	85	53
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	59
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	80	34

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	34
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	34

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	53
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	59
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	34
2018	Heterosexual	19	81	68

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	68	54
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	49	18
2019	Heterosexual	36	64	59
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	69	33
2018	Heterosexual	28	72	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	53	34

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	54
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	67	18
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	59
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	79	34

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
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	59

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	54
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	59
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	68

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	33

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	54
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	59
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	68

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	59
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	82	33
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	86	34

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	60	54
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	69	18
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	59
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	52	33
2018	Heterosexual	51	49	68
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	67	34

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	63

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	63

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	63

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	Heterosexual	11	89	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	85	32

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	63

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	85	32

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	28	72	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	63	32

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
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	63

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	49	51	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	50	32

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	63
2018	Prefer not to answer	55	45	32

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
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	63

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	19	17	4	3	35	5	61	11	935
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	20	20	5	6	31	10	48	18	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	13	22	8	4	34	5	44	20	202
2019	Heterosexual	15	16	23	4	3	30	8	51	12	954
2019	Bisexual	16	8	13	8	7	43	4	46	28	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	11	24	5	10	29	7	38	24	247
2018	Heterosexual	13	18	23	4	5	32	6	49	14	1002
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	14	30	6	6	28	8	35	18	50
2018	Bisexual	9	16	24	5	2	41	3	45	13	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	8	27	9	0	24	32	0	52	34	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	11	29	7	8	31	6	32	23	272

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	30	18	5	3	13	1	70	9	932
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	40	16	9	2	10	0	70	12	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	30	23	6	3	12	1	62	11	203
2019	Heterosexual	25	30	20	4	3	15	2	67	8	953
2019	Bisexual	23	16	15	9	7	26	3	56	23	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	22	25	6	8	14	2	53	17	245
2018	Heterosexual	22	31	20	5	5	15	1	64	11	999
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	30	17	12	7	21	2	53	25	50
2018	Bisexual	25	27	22	10	5	11	0	58	17	39
2018	Another sexual orientation	8	45	0	15	8	23	0	69	31	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	24	27	6	8	17	3	49	17	270

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

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	0	12	11	49	28	0	0	83	18

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	27	17	8	7	1	67	15	933
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	23	19	9	13	3	59	22	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	26	20	7	15	1	57	22	203

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	30	21	8	6	0	1	64	14	932
2020	Gay or lesbian	25	32	20	16	7	0	0	57	23	57
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	27	20	10	11	0	1	58	22	204
2019	Heterosexual	21	27	22	15	14	0	1	49	29	955
2019	Bisexual	20	23	25	8	21	0	3	45	29	53
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	25	19	14	22	0	1	43	37	247
2018	Heterosexual	18	24	23	17	16	0	2	43	34	998
2018	Gay or lesbian	14	23	21	22	19	0	0	37	41	50
2018	Bisexual	11	26	10	16	37	0	0	37	53	40
2018	Another sexual orientation	17	15	16	15	22	13	0	38	43	12
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	26	21	13	19	0	2	45	33	269

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	23	26	19	16	0	0	39	36	934
2020	Gay or lesbian	16	22	25	15	23	0	0	37	38	56
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	22	25	16	19	0	0	40	36	203
2019	Heterosexual	20	26	25	17	11	0	0	47	28	955
2019	Bisexual	31	22	23	22	3	0	0	52	25	53
2019	Prefer not to answer

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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