2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Grain Commission by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	47	5	16	2	77	18	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	28	11	20	0	69	20	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	44	6	19	3	73	21	66

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	77	16	3	1	1	1	94	2	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	89	0	11	0	0	0	89	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	69	23	6	0	0	2	93	0	64

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	41	10	10	1	0	79	11	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	62	0	0	10	0	90	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	38	13	10	5	2	71	15	66
2019	Heterosexual	44	38	7	9	3	0	82	11	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	41	9	18	6	0	67	24	83

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	40	8	5	1	1	87	6	272
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	42	13	6	3	0	77	10	65
2019	Heterosexual	40	46	4	7	3	0	86	10	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	49	6	14	0	0	80	14	83
2018	Heterosexual	45	40	4	8	2	1	85	10	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	51	6	11	0	0	82	11	63

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	37	4	7	1	0	87	9	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	79	11	0	0	10	0	90	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	45	6	11	3	0	79	14	65
2019	Heterosexual	54	36	5	5	0	0	90	5	259
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	47	6	6	1	1	87	7	83

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	29	11	9	3	77	12	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	41	20	10	0	70	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	33	23	7	5	65	12	65
2019	Heterosexual	42	34	13	8	3	76	11	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	40	18	6	6	70	12	82
2018	Heterosexual	44	33	13	6	4	77	10	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	33	13	12	5	70	17	63

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	42	5	5	1	0	89	6	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	21	29	0	10	0	61	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	44	15	2	2	2	82	3	65
2019	Heterosexual	38	42	11	5	3	0	81	8	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	49	10	5	5	0	81	9	83
2018	Heterosexual	38	47	9	2	3	0	85	5	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	43	9	12	0	0	79	12	63

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	37	13	9	4	0	74	13	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	51	11	0	0	0	89	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	37	24	5	8	0	63	13	65
2019	Heterosexual	31	37	16	12	4	0	68	15	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	31	19	12	7	2	61	20	82
2018	Heterosexual	31	38	17	10	4	0	69	14	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	37	23	15	5	0	57	20	63

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	44	41	8	6	1	86	6	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	19	10	10	0	80	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	46	13	9	2	76	11	64
2019	Heterosexual	38	43	6	10	3	82	12	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	41	11	11	2	76	13	81
2018	Heterosexual	38	40	12	9	1	78	10	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	47	6	8	4	82	13	63

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	59	31	5	4	1	0	91	5	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	79	21	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	39	7	2	0	0	92	2	63
2019	Heterosexual	55	37	6	1	1	0	92	2	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	43	6	6	3	1	85	8	81
2018	Heterosexual	50	40	7	2	1	0	91	3	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	42	5	5	0	0	91	5	62

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	41	38	11	6	3	0	79	10	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	29	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	45	16	5	6	0	73	11	65
2019	Heterosexual	37	38	12	8	5	0	75	13	258
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	43	12	7	8	1	72	15	82
2018	Heterosexual	35	43	10	9	3	0	78	12	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	42	11	13	4	0	71	17	62

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	31	6	2	0	92	2	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	30	11	10	0	79	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	52	5	0	0	95	0	64
2019	Heterosexual	58	32	8	2	0	90	2	255
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	39	6	1	2	90	4	82
2018	Heterosexual	56	35	7	1	1	91	2	225
2018	Prefer not to answer	55	34	9	2	0	89	2	62

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	38	12	7	2	79	9	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	41	0	0	10	90	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	40	5	13	7	75	20	63
2019	Heterosexual	36	37	13	11	4	73	15	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	48	8	6	9	78	15	82
2018	Heterosexual	36	41	11	8	4	76	13	225
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	39	13	21	5	62	26	62

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	37	12	8	2	79	9	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	19	22	0	10	68	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	33	13	11	8	67	20	64
2019	Heterosexual	39	33	15	7	5	72	13	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	30	16	9	6	70	15	82
2018	Heterosexual	40	36	10	8	5	76	13	228
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	39	23	7	5	65	12	61

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	42	9	6	1	84	7	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	11	9	20	0	71	20	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	46	17	10	2	71	11	64
2019	Heterosexual	38	39	14	7	1	78	9	259
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	44	18	6	3	72	9	82
2018	Heterosexual	41	36	14	7	2	77	9	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	46	16	10	1	73	11	62

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	53	36	6	2	2	0	90	4	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	32	9	20	0	0	71	20	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	47	13	2	2	0	84	3	65
2019	Heterosexual	45	38	11	4	2	0	83	6	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	43	7	8	2	1	82	11	83
2018	Heterosexual	46	41	7	4	2	0	87	7	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	48	6	7	2	0	85	9	62

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	32	16	7	3	0	74	10	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	19	40	0	11	0	49	11	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	37	23	6	3	0	68	9	63
2019	Heterosexual	44	31	15	5	2	2	77	8	258
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	32	25	13	2	0	60	15	81
2018	Heterosexual	44	31	14	5	3	2	77	8	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	36	8	10	3	2	79	14	62

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	4	21	34	28	11	0	1	40	25	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	10	32	19	30	9	0	0	39	42	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	22	45	18	11	0	0	29	26	65
2019	Heterosexual	6	18	37	27	9	1	0	37	25	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	20	40	19	8	1	0	27	32	83
2018	Heterosexual	5	18	45	20	12	0	1	32	23	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	28	32	12	14	2	5	28	37	62

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	2	9	27	34	25	2	2	61	11	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	9	21	20	39	0	0	59	20	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	16	32	30	16	2	2	48	19	65
2019	Heterosexual	3	16	29	31	19	1	1	51	19	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	17	33	24	16	1	0	41	26	83
2018	Heterosexual	2	10	27	35	23	2	2	59	13	228
2018	Prefer not to answer	3	13	32	33	12	4	2	49	17	62

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	8	17	30	26	14	1	3	42	27	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	10	11	41	9	30	0	0	39	21	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	15	39	23	6	0	3	30	29	65
2019	Heterosexual	13	17	28	25	15	1	2	41	30	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	21	28	15	13	1	1	29	42	83
2018	Heterosexual	13	15	35	23	12	0	1	36	28	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	26	32	15	13	3	2	29	37	62

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	2	6	23	39	26	1	2	67	9	270
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	29	9	21	30	0	11	57	33	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	5	27	47	18	0	0	65	8	63
2019	Heterosexual	3	4	24	40	27	0	3	69	7	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	14	35	25	19	1	1	45	18	81
2018	Heterosexual	3	5	24	41	24	1	2	67	8	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	1	17	34	29	13	2	4	44	20	62

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	7	17	29	29	16	1	1	46	24	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	10	41	9	20	20	0	0	40	51	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	27	25	30	7	0	2	38	36	65
2019	Heterosexual	7	18	28	25	18	2	2	44	27	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	23	25	16	13	3	1	30	43	82
2018	Heterosexual	6	20	28	26	17	0	1	44	27	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	24	38	12	15	2	2	28	32	62

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	1	9	23	30	31	4	2	65	11	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	19	21	11	27	0	0	39	41	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	11	30	36	17	2	0	55	15	63
2019	Heterosexual	3	9	20	29	32	3	4	65	13	259
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	16	26	20	22	9	0	47	24	83
2018	Heterosexual	3	7	20	35	31	1	4	69	10	228
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	5	30	23	25	8	6	55	11	61

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	6	11	31	30	18	2	1	50	18	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	31	29	19	20	0	0	39	31	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	19	34	24	14	2	2	39	25	65
2019	Heterosexual	8	19	27	23	19	2	3	43	28	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	22	30	13	17	5	1	32	36	82
2018	Heterosexual	10	12	30	26	19	2	1	47	23	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	16	26	27	14	7	0	43	29	62

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	3	12	40	28	16	0	1	44	16	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	10	11	11	50	17	0	0	67	21	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	18	45	17	12	2	2	30	24	65
2019	Heterosexual	6	13	26	37	15	0	1	54	20	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	16	33	25	21	0	0	46	21	81

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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	28	35	14	12	3	5	2	68	17	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	21	29	10	11	0	11	45	23	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	36	30	3	5	3	2	60	8	65
2019	Heterosexual	30	33	17	12	5	2	2	65	17	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	33	17	10	9	4	2	62	20	83
2018	Heterosexual	26	36	22	7	6	2	2	64	13	228
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	40	15	14	5	5	0	65	19	63

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	49	31	6	11	4	0	80	15	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	33	0	19	0	0	81	19	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	34	8	11	7	0	73	18	63
2019	Heterosexual	44	31	8	12	5	0	75	16	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	31	9	12	4	0	76	15	83
2018	Heterosexual	45	30	9	8	7	0	75	16	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	26	11	17	5	2	67	22	63

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	27	7	7	2	0	85	9	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	69	9	11	0	11	0	78	11	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	27	8	2	5	0	85	7	65
2019	Heterosexual	48	34	6	9	3	0	82	12	259
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	29	8	10	6	0	76	15	83
2018	Heterosexual	49	34	7	7	3	0	83	10	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	41	8	9	3	2	80	13	62

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	37	11	5	1	1	83	6	272
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	35	15	10	2	0	73	12	63
2019	Heterosexual	44	37	10	5	4	0	82	9	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	47	10	3	2	2	85	6	83
2018	Heterosexual	43	36	11	5	3	0	80	9	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	45	16	5	2	2	77	7	63

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	54	23	12	2	2	6	1	83	4	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	19	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	32	5	9	3	4	3	81	14	66

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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	48	27	14	4	1	1	5	80	5	273
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	30	20	8	0	1	5	70	9	65
2019	Heterosexual	47	24	16	5	2	2	4	75	7	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	27	16	4	4	1	5	74	9	83

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	50	31	12	6	1	1	0	81	7	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	32	9	10	0	0	0	81	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	32	20	5	6	0	0	69	11	65
2019	Heterosexual	42	32	11	10	3	1	1	76	13	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	35	14	8	4	0	0	74	12	83
2018	Heterosexual	43	37	9	8	3	0	0	80	11	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	38	11	11	1	0	0	77	12	63

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	50	28	11	6	3	1	0	80	8	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	11	10	0	19	11	0	68	21	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	29	19	9	0	0	3	70	10	65

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	55	26	11	7	1	0	0	81	8	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	19	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	32	16	9	5	0	2	69	14	65
2019	Heterosexual	47	31	10	6	4	1	1	79	11	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	32	11	11	5	1	0	72	16	81
2018	Heterosexual	46	35	6	10	3	0	0	81	13	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	38	14	10	5	0	0	72	14	63

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	30	70	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	81	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	63	65

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	44	19	14	2	2	4	15	77	5	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	11	9	0	10	11	11	76	13	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	18	19	5	4	3	8	68	10	65

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	61	22	9	5	3	0	0	83	8	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	30	0	10	10	0	0	80	20	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	24	18	13	2	0	2	67	14	65
2019	Heterosexual	49	27	13	6	4	1	0	77	10	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	34	11	8	3	0	0	77	12	83
2018	Heterosexual	48	30	12	5	4	0	0	79	10	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	42	14	8	3	0	0	75	11	63

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	31	15	5	2	4	78	7	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	22	31	19	0	0	50	19	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	32	23	8	3	6	63	12	66
2019	Heterosexual	40	26	16	7	7	4	69	14	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	33	21	6	5	7	66	11	83
2018	Heterosexual	32	36	17	8	3	4	71	11	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	39	20	8	5	3	67	13	63

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	15	7	4	2	0	74	11	273
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	31	30	11	2	0	0	57	13	65
2019	Heterosexual	30	28	19	12	8	3	0	60	21	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	25	27	13	6	5	0	52	20	82
2018	Heterosexual	30	36	13	14	4	2	1	68	18	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	35	18	15	7	0	0	60	22	62

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	25	37	16	14	5	3	0	63	20	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	40	32	10	9	0	0	49	19	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	31	28	16	5	0	0	51	21	66
2019	Heterosexual	20	28	22	10	14	5	0	51	26	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	25	22	15	9	8	0	50	26	82
2018	Heterosexual	21	27	23	19	5	4	1	50	26	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	34	22	19	7	1	0	52	26	63

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	43	13	13	4	1	69	18	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	43	19	21	0	0	61	21	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	35	22	18	6	0	54	24	66
2019	Heterosexual	20	31	21	14	11	3	53	25	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	28	23	15	14	3	46	30	83
2018	Heterosexual	18	37	16	20	6	3	57	27	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	32	17	23	8	1	51	32	63

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	35	22	13	5	5	12	8	71	12	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	31	0	9	11	0	0	80	20	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	33	14	2	8	8	8	72	12	66
2019	Heterosexual	32	24	17	5	5	12	5	67	12	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	24	16	7	4	19	3	66	14	83

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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	34	45	15	3	2	1	80	5	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	21	0	19	0	0	81	19	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	47	18	9	2	0	71	11	66
2019	Heterosexual	26	47	15	8	2	1	74	10	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	51	15	12	2	0	71	14	83
2018	Heterosexual	34	41	16	7	1	1	75	9	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	43	11	13	2	2	74	15	63

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	44	18	10	2	0	0	70	12	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	9	22	10	19	0	0	49	29	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	42	25	16	2	0	0	57	18	65
2019	Heterosexual	15	40	23	14	6	1	1	56	21	259
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	27	25	26	7	4	0	40	35	82

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	42	38	11	5	1	1	1	82	7	270
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	30	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	41	12	10	3	0	1	75	13	66
2019	Heterosexual	40	40	12	5	2	1	0	80	7	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	45	7	7	5	1	2	80	12	83
2018	Heterosexual	49	34	9	5	2	0	1	84	7	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	38	12	10	1	1	1	76	11	63

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	33	17	3	1	1	0	78	5	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	21	10	0	9	0	0	81	9	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	40	20	5	2	0	0	73	7	66
2019	Heterosexual	39	40	13	6	1	0	0	79	7	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	40	16	3	4	1	1	76	7	83
2018	Heterosexual	41	40	13	4	1	0	1	82	5	227
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	35	19	5	2	0	0	75	6	63

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	32	26	15	9	8	9	1	64	19	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	33	10	10	9	11	9	64	23	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	31	21	12	8	6	0	55	22	66
2019	Heterosexual	26	30	18	12	8	5	1	59	22	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	33	19	13	11	7	1	53	26	82
2018	Heterosexual	29	33	15	9	8	4	2	66	18	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	29	28	7	13	1	3	50	21	62

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	28	35	19	11	4	2	0	65	16	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	30	11	11	19	0	0	59	30	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	37	23	16	5	2	0	56	21	66
2019	Heterosexual	25	37	15	14	7	2	0	62	22	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	33	23	18	10	1	0	49	28	83
2018	Heterosexual	31	32	21	10	5	1	1	64	15	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	35	17	17	6	0	0	60	23	63

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	22	28	18	13	15	2	2	52	29	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	21	11	11	29	0	0	49	39	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	33	14	17	12	0	5	55	31	65
2019	Heterosexual	22	27	15	14	17	3	2	52	32	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	26	15	23	22	1	1	39	46	83
2018	Heterosexual	25	24	22	15	12	0	3	50	27	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	30	11	15	29	0	0	45	43	63

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	25	13	5	3	1	3	78	8	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	29	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	32	10	11	6	3	0	72	18	66
2019	Heterosexual	46	30	14	5	2	0	3	79	7	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	31	12	5	6	4	1	76	11	83

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	28	12	8	2	0	3	78	10	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	21	11	10	9	0	0	71	19	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	36	18	9	1	2	0	71	11	66
2019	Heterosexual	43	29	14	6	3	2	4	76	9	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	32	20	6	5	1	1	69	11	82

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	80	10	4	1	0	1	3	94	2	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	63	20	5	1	5	5	1	88	7	66
2019	Heterosexual	77	10	6	1	0	3	2	92	2	258
2019	Prefer not to answer	66	18	2	1	2	7	2	94	4	83

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	73	13	5	1	0	3	6	94	1	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	90	0	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	64	21	8	2	0	3	1	90	2	66
2019	Heterosexual	78	11	2	1	1	2	5	95	2	257
2019	Prefer not to answer	75	5	4	1	2	2	10	91	4	83

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	27	42	17	8	3	3	1	71	11	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	40	22	10	0	0	0	68	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	31	28	8	3	3	0	59	12	66
2019	Heterosexual	24	43	19	8	3	2	1	69	12	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	38	28	9	5	3	0	56	15	82
2018	Heterosexual	24	40	20	10	4	1	0	65	14	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	35	31	8	5	1	0	56	13	63

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	42	38	11	6	2	1	0	81	8	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	29	11	11	0	0	0	78	11	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	39	20	8	3	0	0	68	12	66
2019	Heterosexual	35	43	10	7	4	1	0	79	11	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	37	19	6	2	0	1	73	8	83
2018	Heterosexual	49	34	11	3	1	1	0	85	4	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	44	12	8	0	0	0	80	8	62

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	45	37	10	4	1	2	1	85	5	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	62	27	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	44	18	1	3	2	2	76	5	66
2019	Heterosexual	46	39	11	2	1	2	0	86	3	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	38	16	1	1	0	1	82	2	83
2018	Heterosexual	55	31	9	2	1	2	0	88	3	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	39	16	2	0	5	0	82	2	62

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	37	26	21	6	2	7	1	69	9	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	40	0	0	10	21	0	87	13	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	36	30	5	2	2	0	63	6	66

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	46	35	9	6	1	2	1	83	7	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	30	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	33	11	6	5	1	0	77	11	66

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	33	6	3	1	89	4	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	19	10	0	0	90	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	34	8	5	2	85	7	66
2019	Heterosexual	52	34	9	2	3	86	5	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	39	16	2	1	81	3	82
2018	Heterosexual	56	30	9	3	1	87	4	227
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	39	14	6	0	80	6	62

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	33	12	5	1	0	82	6	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	0	19	31	0	0	49	31	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	31	22	9	3	0	65	13	66
2019	Heterosexual	40	34	14	9	3	0	74	12	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	41	23	6	5	0	67	11	83
2018	Heterosexual	51	28	11	6	3	1	80	9	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	34	20	11	2	0	67	13	62

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	31	12	6	2	80	8	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	22	9	20	0	71	20	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	31	29	5	2	65	6	66
2019	Heterosexual	38	33	17	7	4	72	11	259
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	49	17	7	4	72	11	82
2018	Heterosexual	47	36	8	7	2	83	9	226
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	41	16	4	6	74	10	61

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	45	28	10	8	4	3	1	76	13	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	31	0	10	9	11	0	79	21	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	20	22	16	8	0	0	55	24	66
2019	Heterosexual	38	24	15	13	8	3	0	64	21	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	29	23	12	8	2	1	55	21	82
2018	Heterosexual	40	25	16	13	5	1	1	66	18	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	32	20	13	8	1	0	58	22	62

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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	16	51	33	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	30	51	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	48	30	66
2019	Heterosexual	21	48	31	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	39	42	83
2018	Heterosexual	16	51	33	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	36	47	63

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	26	7	47	2	9	8	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	7	27	14	7	15	14
2019	Heterosexual	20	16	34	2	15	14	58
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	18	46	6	6	6	17
2018	Heterosexual	18	15	38	6	18	5	39
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	18	18	9	0	35	11

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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	11	89	274
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	89	65
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	80
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	63

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	29
2019	Heterosexual	63	37	36
2018	Heterosexual	65	35	20

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	59	41	29
2019	Heterosexual	48	52	36
2018	Heterosexual	56	44	20

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	36

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	29
2019	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	20

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	0	100	29
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

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
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	36
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	20

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	36

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	66	29
2019	Heterosexual	49	51	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	55	11
2018	Heterosexual	58	42	20

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	56	29
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	36
2018	Heterosexual	51	49	20

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	47	53	29
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	36
2018	Heterosexual	59	41	20

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	48	29
2019	Heterosexual	48	52	36
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	20

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	33	67	29
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	36
2018	Heterosexual	36	64	20

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	47	29
2019	Heterosexual	58	42	36
2018	Heterosexual	56	44	20

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	55	29
2019	Heterosexual	34	66	36
2018	Heterosexual	51	49	20

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	29
2019	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	20

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	36
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	20

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	36

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	45	29
2019	Heterosexual	35	65	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	47	11
2018	Heterosexual	33	67	20

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	80	29
2019	Heterosexual	33	67	36
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	20

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	29
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	36

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	55	45	29
2019	Heterosexual	57	43	35
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	47	11
2018	Heterosexual	59	41	20

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	38	62	29
2019	Heterosexual	46	54	35
2018	Heterosexual	44	56	20

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
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	35

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	18	82	29

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	17	83	29
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	35

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
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

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
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	35

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	30	70	29
2019	Heterosexual	23	77	35
2018	Heterosexual	26	74	20

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

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
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	19

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
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

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
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	19

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	Heterosexual	0	100	19

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
2018	Heterosexual	42	58	19

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
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	19

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	21	20	18	5	3	24	8	62	12	273
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	20	29	8	2	16	6	50	13	66
2019	Heterosexual	23	23	18	9	5	18	3	59	18	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	27	20	9	6	17	0	58	18	82
2018	Heterosexual	24	18	21	6	5	22	4	57	14	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	25	23	11	5	15	6	51	20	63

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	37	34	13	5	3	8	0	77	9	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	39	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	26	22	10	2	6	1	64	12	66
2019	Heterosexual	42	33	12	6	4	3	0	77	10	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	37	22	3	1	3	0	73	5	83
2018	Heterosexual	38	31	17	5	2	7	1	74	8	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	38	14	9	2	4	0	74	12	63

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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	3	97	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	10
2019	Heterosexual	3	97	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	92	82
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	231

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	10

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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
2018	Heterosexual	53	47	10

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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	10

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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	10

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	0	100	10

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	0	100	10

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	0	100	10

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	0	100	10

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	0	100	10

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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	24	22	18	2	1	27	6	69	5	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	0	26	0	0	51	0	47	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	17	25	3	2	24	7	55	7	65
2019	Heterosexual	27	20	20	1	2	23	6	67	4	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	23	28	5	2	18	0	58	9	83
2018	Heterosexual	25	19	19	3	2	27	5	65	6	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	33	23	5	2	20	4	60	9	61

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	39	33	16	4	1	7	0	78	6	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	29	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	31	24	2	2	9	3	68	4	66
2019	Heterosexual	47	30	12	2	1	6	0	83	4	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	30	25	4	1	5	0	69	5	83
2018	Heterosexual	42	31	14	2	2	8	2	80	4	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	37	21	5	0	6	0	72	5	61

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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	25	27	21	15	12	0	52	27	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	19	31	11	11	10	42	24	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	22	34	6	14	3	45	21	66

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	32	17	7	6	1	69	14	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	31	9	23	0	0	69	23	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	38	21	12	7	0	60	19	65
2019	Heterosexual	30	32	20	10	7	0	62	18	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	37	19	11	12	0	57	24	83
2018	Heterosexual	25	27	22	13	11	0	53	25	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	35	27	7	9	1	56	16	62

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	20	29	26	17	7	0	0	50	25	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	22	10	19	40	0	0	31	59	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	30	31	18	7	0	0	45	24	66
2019	Heterosexual	24	35	22	12	5	1	1	61	17	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	27	40	11	8	1	1	39	20	83
2018	Heterosexual	18	37	26	12	7	0	0	55	18	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	32	26	15	9	0	2	49	25	61

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	31	15	8	3	0	1	74	10	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	0	29	10	9	0	11	46	21	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	40	19	8	3	0	3	68	12	65
2019	Heterosexual	42	33	16	7	1	0	2	77	7	259
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	31	25	6	5	1	1	63	11	83
2018	Heterosexual	39	37	13	6	4	0	0	77	10	227
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	35	22	7	4	0	5	64	13	61

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	25	18	18	11	0	0	53	29	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	11	21	27	32	0	0	19	59	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	27	21	22	18	0	0	40	39	65
2019	Heterosexual	32	28	15	14	9	0	2	61	23	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	22	26	16	14	1	1	42	31	83
2018	Heterosexual	26	32	19	12	11	0	0	58	23	229
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	26	21	16	13	0	2	49	29	62

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	24	16	7	9	0	1	67	17	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	19	19	0	23	0	10	54	25	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	30	14	13	10	0	2	62	24	65
2019	Heterosexual	52	21	10	9	5	0	3	76	14	258
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	31	14	11	5	1	1	69	16	83
2018	Heterosexual	51	20	15	7	5	0	2	72	12	230
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	24	13	5	7	0	1	73	13	61

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	27	23	14	9	0	54	23	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	9	40	11	0	0	49	11	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	32	22	15	12	1	50	27	66
2019	Heterosexual	32	31	20	10	6	0	64	16	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	38	24	10	11	1	54	21	82
2018	Heterosexual	31	28	19	13	8	0	60	21	228
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	28	19	16	10	0	54	26	62

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	25	17	9	9	7	63	19	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	20	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	36	15	11	12	2	61	23	65

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	34	15	8	4	0	1	72	13	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	32	9	10	0	0	0	81	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	35	27	5	2	0	3	65	7	66
2019	Heterosexual	32	37	18	8	4	1	1	70	12	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	39	22	4	6	1	1	67	10	83
2018	Heterosexual	29	42	17	7	4	1	0	71	11	227
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	38	27	10	6	0	5	54	17	61

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	34	22	6	3	0	0	68	9	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	20	31	10	0	0	0	59	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	37	29	5	3	0	3	62	8	66
2019	Heterosexual	28	36	19	13	3	0	1	64	17	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	35	23	9	7	3	0	60	17	82
2018	Heterosexual	27	38	23	8	4	0	1	64	12	224
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	35	22	6	9	2	0	61	16	62

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	34	16	4	3	0	1	76	7	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	19	20	10	0	0	0	70	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	40	14	9	3	0	2	73	13	64
2019	Heterosexual	37	33	17	8	5	0	0	70	13	259
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	29	20	13	6	1	0	61	19	83
2018	Heterosexual	29	38	20	9	3	0	0	67	12	227
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	30	16	17	6	0	1	60	24	61

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	29	12	4	5	0	1	79	9	270
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	21	9	10	0	0	0	81	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	29	16	8	5	0	0	72	13	66
2019	Heterosexual	45	26	18	6	4	1	0	72	10	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	25	20	7	8	3	0	64	16	83

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	36	19	8	4	1	68	12	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	9	21	9	10	0	61	19	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	35	27	9	3	0	61	12	66

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	37	18	8	3	0	0	72	10	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	21	27	0	0	0	0	73	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	40	24	4	3	2	3	66	8	66
2019	Heterosexual	41	33	16	7	3	0	0	75	9	258
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	35	17	8	6	1	2	68	15	82
2018	Heterosexual	38	34	17	5	6	0	0	72	11	224
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	35	21	6	6	0	1	66	12	61

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	34	14	5	1	0	0	80	6	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	22	30	0	10	0	0	60	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	39	18	9	1	0	0	71	10	66
2019	Heterosexual	53	28	15	3	1	0	0	81	4	258
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	39	18	5	5	1	0	72	10	83
2018	Heterosexual	57	24	11	5	3	0	0	82	8	225
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	36	12	5	2	0	1	80	8	60

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	37	15	7	2	75	10	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	31	9	0	10	81	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	38	28	12	2	59	14	66

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	74	14	5	1	1	0	4	92	2	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	73	9	9	0	10	0	0	81	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	29	12	2	0	0	4	85	2	66
2019	Heterosexual	72	14	6	2	1	0	5	91	3	258
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	16	6	0	2	4	6	90	3	83
2018	Heterosexual	74	14	7	2	1	1	0	89	4	227
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	29	3	2	3	0	3	91	6	62

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	79	9	6	1	2	0	2	91	3	273
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	19	7	0	5	1	1	88	5	66
2019	Heterosexual	72	15	5	5	3	0	1	87	8	258
2019	Prefer not to answer	69	14	3	4	6	3	1	87	10	82
2018	Heterosexual	78	10	6	4	2	0	0	89	5	227
2018	Prefer not to answer	58	28	3	5	3	0	1	88	9	61

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	65	22	7	3	1	1	89	4	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	29	10	22	0	0	68	22	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	30	6	3	3	3	87	7	65
2019	Heterosexual	56	27	11	3	2	1	83	5	257
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	28	8	6	7	1	78	13	83
2018	Heterosexual	56	30	11	2	1	0	86	3	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	44	8	7	4	1	82	10	63

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	20	8	5	2	0	1	84	7	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	11	0	9	20	0	0	71	29	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	29	15	3	3	0	1	78	6	66
2019	Heterosexual	52	26	10	5	5	0	2	79	10	257
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	26	11	6	7	0	0	77	13	83
2018	Heterosexual	54	21	15	5	4	0	0	76	9	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	27	20	3	8	1	1	68	12	63

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	12	5	2	1	0	20	89	5	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	29	0	11	0	0	30	84	16	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	20	8	7	0	0	11	83	8	66
2019	Heterosexual	57	14	8	2	2	0	18	86	4	257
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	18	4	1	5	0	14	88	7	82
2018	Heterosexual	58	13	5	1	0	1	21	91	2	227
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	30	5	2	2	1	13	90	4	63

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	74	17	3	2	0	0	3	94	3	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	11	9	10	0	0	0	81	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	27	10	0	0	1	3	90	0	66
2019	Heterosexual	69	19	7	1	0	0	4	92	1	258
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	18	3	1	2	1	4	93	4	83
2018	Heterosexual	71	18	6	1	1	1	4	93	1	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	61	24	9	2	2	0	3	86	4	62

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	26	11	4	3	0	1	82	7	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	36	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	30	12	7	3	0	5	78	10	66
2019	Heterosexual	46	27	12	5	9	0	2	74	14	259
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	24	19	6	11	1	1	63	18	83
2018	Heterosexual	61	23	7	5	4	0	1	84	9	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	22	13	4	4	1	3	79	7	63

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	33	17	3	3	0	1	78	5	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	30	29	10	0	0	0	61	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	23	26	6	0	0	5	66	7	66
2019	Heterosexual	53	30	12	3	1	1	2	84	4	259
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	43	10	2	3	2	5	83	6	83
2018	Heterosexual	46	33	13	6	1	0	1	80	7	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	37	17	4	2	0	0	77	6	62

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	47	23	4	3	70	7	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	51	10	10	0	80	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	37	25	9	3	63	12	66

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	43	31	9	4	0	56	13	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	9	32	49	0	10	0	41	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	29	36	15	2	0	48	16	65
2019	Heterosexual	21	30	36	11	2	0	51	13	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	22	45	15	6	0	34	21	83
2018	Heterosexual	18	36	35	7	4	0	54	11	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	25	35	15	3	1	46	18	63

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	19	36	26	12	0	39	25	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	10	31	29	22	9	0	31	41	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	15	53	17	12	0	29	18	66
2019	Heterosexual	6	14	39	26	13	0	40	20	257
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	21	42	19	5	1	24	34	82
2018	Heterosexual	7	14	42	26	11	0	37	21	228
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	26	35	21	9	0	30	34	62

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	39	10	4	1	2	84	5	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	62	38	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	45	14	2	2	0	82	3	66
2019	Heterosexual	36	45	11	6	1	2	83	6	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	43	12	9	1	3	77	11	82
2018	Heterosexual	34	48	12	3	2	1	83	5	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	52	12	3	0	4	84	3	62

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	42	9	9	4	2	0	78	13	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	39	0	11	0	11	0	87	13	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	37	16	6	3	3	2	74	10	66

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	32	9	12	9	0	0	71	21	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	42	9	11	0	0	0	81	11	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	24	17	14	8	3	2	59	23	66

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	31	12	4	3	2	1	80	7	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	10	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	27	25	6	1	3	0	67	8	66

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	38	12	9	4	1	74	13	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	9	41	0	0	0	59	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	36	19	5	7	2	70	12	66
2019	Heterosexual	26	39	18	13	3	1	65	17	262
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	38	21	13	7	4	57	21	83
2018	Heterosexual	31	41	14	10	4	1	72	14	231
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	45	22	7	5	2	65	13	62

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	43	5	5	1	89	6	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	21	0	41	0	59	41	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	50	8	12	2	78	14	66

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	39	7	11	3	78	14	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	20	10	29	0	61	29	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	46	8	16	3	73	19	66

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	42	12	4	2	0	82	6	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	10	10	20	11	0	59	31	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	43	17	7	3	2	73	10	65

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	34	6	4	2	1	88	6	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	21	11	19	0	0	71	19	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	45	8	10	2	0	81	11	65

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	66	17	5	0	9	4	94	1	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	81	11	9	0	0	0	91	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	27	13	2	6	5	84	2	66

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	35	10	3	1	2	86	5	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	40	9	0	0	0	91	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	43	12	5	2	1	82	7	63

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	31	8	6	2	84	8	271
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	30	9	0	0	91	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	32	15	10	5	69	15	64

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	32	5	9	2	1	84	11	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	32	9	22	0	0	69	22	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	35	9	16	5	0	70	21	66

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	45	11	13	0	1	0	75	14	84
2019	Heterosexual	24	50	13	8	1	1	1	76	10	75
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	53	8	21	0	4	0	71	21	25

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	71	29	84

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	34	22	8	7	0	0	63	15	62

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	81	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	93	66

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	273
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	81	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	93	66
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	261
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	89	83

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

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	51	24

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	91	9	24

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	41	10	0	4	0	0	86	4	22

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	33	8	6	1	2	2	84	8	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	30	9	0	0	0	11	90	0	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	31	15	10	3	2	3	70	14	66

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	51	23	1	67	33	274
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	46	32	0	68	32	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	40	24	1	54	46	66

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	47	67

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	42	11	12	6	3	4	68	19	67

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	39	24	10	10	3	2	53	22	67

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	16	3	5	0	2	12	90	6	272
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	11	30	10	0	0	0	60	10	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	23	15	0	2	0	12	81	2	65
2019	Heterosexual	63	18	7	4	1	1	6	87	6	260
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	28	8	6	4	5	8	79	11	83
2018	Heterosexual	58	18	8	7	1	1	8	82	8	228
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	13	13	2	3	3	14	78	5	63

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Grain Commission 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