2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Privy Council Office by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	42	4	10	2	0	84	12	589
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	34	11	15	0	0	74	15	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	43	2	18	4	1	77	22	122

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	77	15	4	2	1	1	93	3	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	75	18	3	0	3	0	93	3	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	75	16	5	2	2	0	91	3	121

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	42	41	6	7	3	1	83	11	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	31	3	23	6	3	66	30	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	34	8	14	9	0	70	23	122
2019	Heterosexual	44	35	6	10	4	0	79	15	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	42	3	10	3	0	84	13	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	35	10	12	4	0	75	16	146

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	36	13	9	2	0	2	74	12	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	37	15	4	4	0	0	78	7	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	29	13	15	5	0	0	67	20	121
2019	Heterosexual	35	39	12	10	3	0	1	75	13	632
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	29	19	9	0	0	0	72	9	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	41	13	13	3	1	1	70	16	143
2018	Heterosexual	30	42	11	12	3	0	2	73	16	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	52	7	11	3	0	0	79	15	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	42	9	11	6	1	2	74	17	108

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	32	7	7	3	0	1	82	11	582
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	21	25	7	0	0	0	68	7	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	29	13	13	3	1	0	71	16	118
2019	Heterosexual	55	32	6	4	1	0	0	88	6	635
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	42	3	3	0	0	0	94	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	38	11	6	3	0	0	80	9	145

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	28	10	10	6	0	1	75	16	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	18	7	22	3	0	0	68	25	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	30	11	12	11	0	0	66	23	121
2019	Heterosexual	49	30	9	8	3	0	1	80	11	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	20	13	9	3	0	0	75	12	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	36	12	10	4	0	0	73	15	146
2018	Heterosexual	44	32	10	9	4	0	0	76	14	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	49	27	7	17	0	0	0	75	17	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	31	8	13	7	1	2	72	20	108

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	36	9	6	3	83	9	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	46	7	0	0	93	0	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	39	8	6	8	78	14	122
2019	Heterosexual	50	35	10	5	1	84	6	639
2019	Gay or lesbian	67	20	10	0	3	87	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	35	6	6	2	85	8	146
2018	Heterosexual	45	41	7	5	1	86	7	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	47	4	3	0	93	3	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	39	8	8	1	82	10	108

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	32	12	8	3	0	0	77	11	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	26	49	8	15	3	0	0	74	18	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	32	17	10	7	0	1	66	17	122
2019	Heterosexual	42	35	12	7	3	0	0	77	11	639
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	28	12	6	0	0	0	82	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	42	12	10	6	1	0	72	16	146
2018	Heterosexual	39	36	12	8	5	0	0	75	13	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	48	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	37	12	13	6	1	0	69	19	108

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	40	39	11	8	3	79	11	582
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	24	8	18	3	71	21	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	28	14	12	5	69	17	121
2019	Heterosexual	40	39	12	7	3	78	10	633
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	49	6	9	0	86	9	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	35	18	16	3	63	19	146
2018	Heterosexual	36	41	11	8	4	77	12	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	56	7	7	3	83	10	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	39	11	8	6	75	15	107

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	31	6	4	2	88	6	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	40	0	3	3	93	7	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	35	7	5	3	85	8	122
2019	Heterosexual	57	33	6	3	1	90	4	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	68	26	0	6	0	94	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	35	9	8	2	82	10	146
2018	Heterosexual	58	33	5	2	1	91	4	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	72	22	3	3	0	93	3	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	27	3	6	1	90	7	108

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	46	32	11	8	3	1	78	11	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	36	10	8	3	0	78	11	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	31	12	11	7	0	69	19	122
2019	Heterosexual	46	34	10	6	3	0	80	9	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	64	21	3	9	3	0	85	12	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	38	13	7	6	0	74	13	145
2018	Heterosexual	44	37	10	7	3	0	80	10	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	48	0	7	0	0	93	7	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	39	11	11	3	1	75	15	108

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	27	9	2	1	88	3	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	28	3	0	4	93	4	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	32	5	3	4	88	8	122
2019	Heterosexual	59	32	5	3	0	91	3	630
2019	Gay or lesbian	71	16	10	3	0	87	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	33	6	2	4	88	6	144
2018	Heterosexual	61	30	5	2	1	91	3	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	66	30	4	0	0	96	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	65	26	7	1	1	91	2	106

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	36	11	5	4	1	80	9	584
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	43	7	14	0	0	79	14	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	28	5	13	10	1	71	23	121
2019	Heterosexual	44	37	10	6	2	0	81	9	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	34	3	16	3	0	77	19	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	36	14	9	3	0	74	12	145
2018	Heterosexual	45	34	9	9	2	0	79	12	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	32	58	0	10	0	0	90	10	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	32	11	11	5	2	73	16	107

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	33	12	5	3	0	80	8	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	33	11	11	0	0	79	11	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	27	12	8	8	0	72	16	122
2019	Heterosexual	51	32	10	4	2	1	83	6	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	41	36	14	9	0	0	77	9	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	39	13	8	4	0	76	11	145
2018	Heterosexual	48	34	10	6	2	0	82	8	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	41	30	15	14	0	0	71	14	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	28	15	9	4	0	73	12	107

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	35	9	5	2	0	1	84	7	583
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	35	3	11	4	0	0	82	15	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	31	12	8	4	0	0	76	12	121
2019	Heterosexual	49	36	9	3	2	0	0	85	5	633
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	39	6	6	0	0	0	88	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	44	10	5	2	1	1	83	7	145
2018	Heterosexual	45	36	7	9	3	0	0	81	12	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	39	4	7	3	0	0	86	10	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	34	14	4	4	0	0	78	8	108

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	52	35	8	2	3	0	87	5	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	40	0	7	0	3	93	7	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	34	8	8	3	0	81	11	122
2019	Heterosexual	55	34	5	4	1	0	89	5	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	67	19	10	0	3	0	86	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	40	6	3	3	0	88	6	146
2018	Heterosexual	53	33	7	4	3	0	87	7	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	33	4	3	0	0	93	3	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	57	28	7	6	2	0	84	8	108

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	28	32	19	12	9	1	60	21	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	32	14	18	17	0	50	35	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	22	25	20	7	0	48	27	122
2019	Heterosexual	34	36	16	7	6	0	70	14	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	38	20	9	10	0	60	19	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	29	22	14	7	1	57	21	145
2018	Heterosexual	29	29	20	14	8	0	58	22	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	27	26	3	15	0	56	18	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	31	26	10	13	0	51	23	108

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	25	34	21	10	0	2	31	35	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	18	21	28	16	3	0	45	32	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	30	26	19	7	2	4	27	45	122
2019	Heterosexual	8	23	35	20	11	1	1	32	32	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	6	18	33	26	16	0	0	43	25	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	18	40	24	4	0	2	29	30	145
2018	Heterosexual	9	23	39	19	9	0	1	28	33	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	19	39	18	4	0	4	23	36	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	29	29	22	7	1	2	30	40	107

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	3	12	23	33	25	2	2	60	16	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	7	18	18	29	24	4	0	55	26	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	11	21	31	21	4	3	56	21	121
2019	Heterosexual	5	11	25	31	24	2	2	57	17	632
2019	Gay or lesbian	7	9	24	33	24	4	0	59	17	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	3	9	29	31	18	4	5	54	14	143
2018	Heterosexual	6	14	26	31	21	1	2	53	20	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	7	3	30	33	23	0	4	59	10	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	17	20	27	19	1	4	48	30	107

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	6	13	28	29	19	2	2	51	20	583
2020	Gay or lesbian	4	8	25	37	23	3	0	62	12	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	19	29	28	9	1	6	40	29	122
2019	Heterosexual	6	15	30	28	18	1	2	47	22	635
2019	Gay or lesbian	6	13	26	27	29	0	0	55	19	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	18	31	26	13	1	4	41	26	143
2018	Heterosexual	5	16	31	29	17	1	2	47	21	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	8	34	31	15	0	4	48	16	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	15	30	26	11	3	2	38	30	107

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	7	16	33	27	15	1	1	43	23	584
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	13	15	33	20	0	0	53	32	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	19	33	20	11	2	4	33	33	122
2019	Heterosexual	5	19	32	28	14	1	1	43	25	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	7	29	25	26	13	0	0	39	36	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	16	40	21	10	0	4	32	26	144
2018	Heterosexual	9	22	34	22	12	0	1	35	31	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	33	30	14	15	0	0	29	41	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	24	36	15	14	0	1	29	34	106

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	9	17	26	25	18	2	3	45	27	584
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	10	18	19	25	3	0	46	36	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	19	25	23	15	2	4	41	32	121
2019	Heterosexual	8	17	27	26	18	1	2	46	26	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	3	36	35	13	0	3	49	13	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	19	30	21	15	1	7	39	29	144
2018	Heterosexual	11	20	33	19	14	1	2	34	32	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	3	19	49	14	16	0	0	29	22	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	29	28	15	13	0	1	28	43	107

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	13	27	28	21	3	3	52	19	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	13	18	33	21	3	0	57	25	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	14	21	28	18	5	6	51	26	122
2019	Heterosexual	5	14	29	27	19	2	3	49	21	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	13	3	24	35	23	0	3	59	16	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	12	24	33	18	5	4	55	19	145
2018	Heterosexual	11	20	27	22	17	1	2	41	32	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	13	11	16	38	22	0	0	60	24	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	16	27	14	24	2	2	40	32	107

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	4	13	31	28	21	2	2	51	17	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	11	28	27	30	3	0	59	11	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	14	29	26	17	3	4	46	23	120
2019	Heterosexual	4	12	31	29	19	2	2	50	17	633
2019	Gay or lesbian	4	13	32	38	13	0	0	52	16	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	14	36	26	11	2	4	39	22	146
2018	Heterosexual	6	17	36	23	16	1	2	40	24	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	7	15	30	33	15	0	0	48	22	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	17	36	22	15	2	2	39	23	106

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	14	37	28	17	0	1	46	17	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	8	23	35	23	0	0	58	18	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	14	30	35	15	0	0	50	20	121
2019	Heterosexual	5	13	37	26	17	1	1	44	18	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	3	17	29	28	22	0	0	51	20	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	3	17	38	30	8	2	2	40	21	145

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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	33	25	16	8	4	8	5	67	14	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	18	10	11	3	3	15	69	18	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	21	16	8	10	13	7	57	23	121
2019	Heterosexual	36	30	14	8	4	5	3	71	14	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	34	31	16	13	3	0	3	67	16	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	25	17	10	6	8	3	63	18	146
2018	Heterosexual	34	30	15	9	3	5	4	70	13	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	39	28	7	10	0	3	12	80	12	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	33	20	4	6	10	4	66	11	107

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	55	26	6	8	4	1	81	12	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	25	3	4	3	0	89	7	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	26	9	8	8	0	75	16	121
2019	Heterosexual	53	27	8	8	4	0	80	12	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	29	12	6	0	0	82	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	19	8	8	8	0	75	17	146
2018	Heterosexual	54	27	7	8	3	0	81	12	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	38	0	3	3	0	93	7	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	29	5	9	8	2	78	17	106

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	25	6	3	2	89	5	584
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	24	7	3	0	89	3	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	29	6	7	3	84	10	120
2019	Heterosexual	59	27	7	5	2	87	6	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	33	6	12	0	82	12	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	32	5	10	2	83	13	146
2018	Heterosexual	57	31	6	5	2	88	6	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	34	7	0	0	93	0	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	35	4	5	2	89	7	105

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	31	8	4	1	1	0	87	5	582
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	25	3	7	0	3	0	89	7	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	29	12	3	5	1	2	79	8	119
2019	Heterosexual	55	31	9	3	1	0	0	86	5	635
2019	Gay or lesbian	68	22	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	32	13	5	1	1	0	81	6	145
2018	Heterosexual	53	31	10	3	1	1	0	85	5	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	52	37	0	7	0	3	0	93	7	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	34	10	5	1	0	0	84	6	106

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	58	20	9	3	3	4	3	84	6	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	14	7	4	3	4	4	85	8	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	20	11	4	6	6	3	76	11	121

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	22	10	2	1	1	3	86	4	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	63	11	7	11	3	0	4	78	15	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	20	10	5	4	2	5	80	9	122
2019	Heterosexual	57	25	8	3	2	1	4	86	5	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	18	13	3	0	0	7	83	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	26	15	4	1	1	4	78	6	146

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	53	29	8	7	2	1	0	82	9	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	11	18	11	7	0	4	62	19	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	27	12	10	5	0	1	72	16	122
2019	Heterosexual	52	28	10	6	3	0	0	80	9	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	46	35	15	0	0	0	4	85	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	30	16	10	4	0	2	70	14	146
2018	Heterosexual	49	30	10	8	2	0	1	80	9	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	52	33	3	7	0	0	4	90	7	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	34	9	9	2	1	1	80	11	106

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	58	21	11	3	4	2	1	81	7	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	20	20	4	0	0	0	77	4	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	24	16	6	5	2	2	72	12	122

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	58	24	8	5	3	0	0	83	9	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	26	10	15	0	0	0	75	15	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	23	13	8	5	1	1	73	14	122
2019	Heterosexual	52	30	8	5	4	0	0	83	9	635
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	28	9	6	0	0	7	83	7	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	29	14	10	3	1	2	73	13	145
2018	Heterosexual	53	29	8	7	2	0	0	82	9	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	31	15	0	0	0	4	85	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	27	11	11	2	0	3	76	13	107

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	38	62	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	72	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	65	122

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	58	16	6	3	1	4	12	88	5	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	15	8	7	0	3	18	80	9	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	20	11	5	2	3	8	80	8	121

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	64	23	6	5	2	0	1	87	7	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	62	13	6	15	4	0	0	75	18	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	25	12	5	4	1	2	78	10	122
2019	Heterosexual	61	25	7	5	2	0	0	86	7	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	63	21	9	3	0	0	4	87	4	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	25	14	8	3	0	1	74	11	146
2018	Heterosexual	58	28	8	3	2	0	0	86	6	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	61	28	3	3	0	0	4	93	3	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	58	25	11	3	2	1	0	83	6	107

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	25	9	4	3	4	1	83	7	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	25	20	3	7	7	0	67	11	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	21	13	8	7	6	0	70	16	122
2019	Heterosexual	46	33	9	5	2	4	0	83	8	633
2019	Gay or lesbian	63	22	12	3	0	0	0	85	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	31	13	5	4	8	1	75	10	144
2018	Heterosexual	48	28	10	6	4	4	0	79	10	485
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	33	3	3	3	3	0	90	7	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	25	15	8	4	4	0	72	12	108

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	53	26	11	6	3	1	0	80	9	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	42	3	13	7	0	0	76	20	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	28	10	9	9	0	0	72	18	122
2019	Heterosexual	47	34	10	4	2	2	0	84	6	633
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	24	7	6	0	3	0	87	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	30	15	6	4	2	1	74	11	143
2018	Heterosexual	45	29	12	7	4	2	0	76	12	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	62	28	0	3	7	0	0	90	10	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	32	15	4	7	0	1	74	11	108

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	38	32	14	9	4	3	0	73	13	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	21	21	10	7	0	0	62	17	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	36	12	9	8	7	0	69	19	122
2019	Heterosexual	36	37	13	8	3	3	0	76	11	632
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	32	15	13	0	6	0	69	14	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	33	20	6	6	5	1	67	13	144
2018	Heterosexual	34	33	14	9	6	4	0	69	16	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	41	45	0	3	7	4	0	90	10	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	28	20	12	5	4	1	62	17	107

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	35	13	9	5	1	0	72	14	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	26	27	10	26	7	4	0	55	34	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	35	14	14	7	1	0	65	21	122
2019	Heterosexual	30	39	13	11	5	2	0	70	17	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	37	20	12	3	0	0	66	15	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	37	16	12	10	2	1	61	23	144
2018	Heterosexual	27	33	16	15	8	2	0	61	23	484
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	43	12	7	7	4	0	73	14	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	30	14	16	12	2	0	57	29	108

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	44	30	16	6	2	2	0	75	8	589
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	21	27	18	0	0	0	55	18	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	28	24	9	6	4	1	60	15	122
2019	Heterosexual	46	27	14	6	3	4	0	76	9	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	52	12	26	3	4	3	0	66	7	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	26	16	7	5	2	1	71	12	145

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	40	13	5	2	2	1	79	7	583
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	22	24	11	6	0	0	58	17	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	30	16	15	6	1	0	62	21	122
2019	Heterosexual	37	43	10	6	3	2	0	81	8	639
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	42	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	37	17	9	3	3	1	69	13	146
2018	Heterosexual	32	43	13	9	2	1	0	76	11	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	42	44	7	3	3	0	0	86	7	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	33	20	8	5	2	0	67	13	106

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	31	37	14	9	4	5	1	71	14	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	21	10	18	13	3	0	57	32	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	33	18	13	8	3	0	58	23	122
2019	Heterosexual	29	40	15	9	3	4	0	72	13	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	30	42	19	9	0	0	0	72	9	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	37	22	9	4	5	1	63	13	145

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	37	33	14	9	3	3	1	72	13	584
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	25	11	7	3	3	0	78	11	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	20	15	15	6	7	2	61	23	120
2019	Heterosexual	37	32	14	8	4	4	1	72	13	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	29	6	9	3	6	3	80	13	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	36	17	10	6	3	1	66	17	146
2018	Heterosexual	38	33	12	10	3	3	1	74	14	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	43	35	11	8	3	0	0	77	11	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	26	14	5	10	1	2	71	15	107

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	42	33	16	4	2	2	0	77	6	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	15	24	7	3	3	0	64	11	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	27	15	12	5	3	0	67	18	121
2019	Heterosexual	38	38	13	5	3	3	0	79	8	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	52	3	3	3	3	0	91	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	29	23	7	5	1	1	65	12	146
2018	Heterosexual	40	36	15	7	2	1	0	76	9	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	39	4	3	3	0	0	89	7	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	29	16	7	3	2	0	74	10	108

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	27	18	21	9	8	12	5	55	20	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	14	21	8	7	15	0	58	17	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	13	22	13	12	13	4	44	30	121
2019	Heterosexual	24	22	20	11	8	11	4	54	22	635
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	20	29	9	3	11	7	50	14	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	14	24	10	12	16	6	42	27	145
2018	Heterosexual	24	20	17	13	10	12	5	52	28	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	29	15	7	13	7	4	60	23	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	17	26	12	8	13	6	43	25	108

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	34	31	16	8	5	5	1	70	14	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	26	35	18	3	11	7	0	66	15	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	25	15	15	11	3	0	57	27	122
2019	Heterosexual	31	35	15	9	7	4	0	68	17	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	32	16	10	9	0	0	65	20	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	31	19	10	10	2	2	60	21	146
2018	Heterosexual	29	33	13	12	7	4	1	66	20	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	31	34	25	0	10	0	0	65	10	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	33	18	13	6	5	0	60	20	108

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	26	14	15	11	5	2	57	28	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	23	7	33	11	0	4	47	45	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	17	16	20	17	3	4	42	40	122
2019	Heterosexual	22	26	16	14	15	4	2	52	31	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	13	16	24	9	4	6	46	37	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	23	17	16	17	3	3	47	35	145
2018	Heterosexual	24	25	18	15	13	3	2	51	30	484
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	26	30	7	13	4	4	45	22	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	22	23	14	17	2	3	43	33	108

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	51	24	11	8	3	0	4	77	11	589
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	24	8	0	4	0	0	89	4	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	17	16	13	6	0	2	65	19	122
2019	Heterosexual	54	24	13	4	2	0	2	80	7	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	76	12	7	3	3	0	0	88	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	28	17	6	2	1	5	73	9	146

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	56	20	13	5	1	1	3	80	6	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	29	11	10	0	0	0	79	10	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	21	12	4	8	0	4	76	12	121
2019	Heterosexual	55	23	11	3	3	1	3	82	7	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	64	20	0	9	3	0	3	87	13	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	22	11	6	3	1	7	79	10	146

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	7	4	1	1	2	5	93	3	584
2020	Gay or lesbian	85	8	0	0	4	4	0	96	4	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	78	6	3	1	4	4	3	91	5	121
2019	Heterosexual	80	8	3	2	1	3	3	93	4	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	83	3	7	0	0	4	4	93	0	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	77	9	3	2	0	4	6	95	2	146

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	79	9	3	0	0	1	8	96	0	583
2020	Gay or lesbian	81	8	7	0	0	0	4	92	0	26
2020	Prefer not to answer	75	11	4	0	2	3	5	94	2	121
2019	Heterosexual	83	6	2	0	0	2	7	98	0	629
2019	Gay or lesbian	74	10	0	0	0	0	16	100	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	81	7	1	1	0	1	10	99	1	146

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	32	44	11	8	2	2	0	79	10	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	49	7	14	0	7	0	77	15	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	39	14	5	11	2	0	70	16	122
2019	Heterosexual	33	44	13	3	2	4	0	81	5	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	30	44	17	6	3	0	0	74	9	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	44	12	8	2	1	2	77	11	144
2018	Heterosexual	36	37	19	6	1	1	0	73	7	484
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	49	0	7	8	0	0	86	14	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	27	22	10	4	6	0	61	16	107

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	49	33	9	4	2	2	0	84	7	584
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	33	7	14	0	3	0	78	15	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	41	10	6	4	2	0	79	10	121
2019	Heterosexual	47	38	9	3	1	2	0	86	4	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	43	4	3	0	3	0	93	3	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	41	11	4	3	1	1	81	7	145
2018	Heterosexual	45	38	10	4	1	1	0	84	5	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	51	39	3	7	0	0	0	90	7	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	42	9	2	3	1	0	85	6	107

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	47	32	9	4	2	5	1	84	7	584
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	33	11	14	7	3	0	67	21	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	27	13	8	3	8	2	74	12	122
2019	Heterosexual	49	33	10	3	2	3	0	85	4	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	40	39	9	9	0	0	3	81	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	30	12	7	2	6	1	76	10	144
2018	Heterosexual	45	32	13	5	2	3	0	80	7	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	36	4	3	3	3	0	89	7	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	32	12	2	3	5	0	83	4	108

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	42	29	14	5	2	8	0	77	8	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	25	21	10	3	11	0	61	15	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	31	12	6	4	11	1	75	12	121

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	52	26	10	3	2	4	2	84	5	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	15	11	4	3	10	11	77	9	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	23	15	5	6	5	2	72	12	121

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	28	5	3	1	0	91	4	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	29	3	7	0	3	89	7	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	32	8	7	4	1	82	10	122
2019	Heterosexual	60	31	5	2	2	0	91	4	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	73	22	6	0	0	0	94	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	32	9	6	1	1	84	7	146
2018	Heterosexual	57	32	8	2	1	0	89	3	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	69	27	0	3	0	0	97	3	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	57	33	6	2	2	0	90	4	107

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	55	26	11	5	2	1	81	7	582
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	28	6	14	4	0	76	18	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	30	17	7	4	0	72	11	121
2019	Heterosexual	52	32	10	3	2	0	84	6	633
2019	Gay or lesbian	62	22	11	6	0	0	84	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	27	14	7	4	1	75	11	145
2018	Heterosexual	48	30	13	6	2	0	78	8	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	64	26	0	10	0	0	90	10	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	30	14	8	4	1	73	13	107

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	27	11	5	1	1	0	83	6	582
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	39	15	8	0	0	0	78	8	26
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	32	12	9	5	0	0	73	15	121
2019	Heterosexual	52	34	8	5	1	0	0	85	7	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	68	16	12	4	0	0	0	84	4	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	36	10	7	2	0	1	81	9	144
2018	Heterosexual	45	35	13	5	2	0	0	80	7	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	35	3	3	3	0	0	90	7	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	29	12	9	3	0	0	76	13	106

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	50	23	13	8	3	2	0	75	11	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	15	3	24	7	11	0	61	35	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	25	16	14	7	3	2	62	21	122
2019	Heterosexual	49	24	13	8	3	2	0	75	12	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	62	16	13	6	0	3	0	80	7	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	22	21	6	7	1	2	65	13	146
2018	Heterosexual	45	24	14	10	3	2	1	71	14	485
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	29	7	0	0	8	4	92	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	19	18	14	7	3	1	60	22	107

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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	35	31	35	589
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	23	29	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	26	37	122
2019	Heterosexual	41	25	34	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	23	36	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	26	35	146
2018	Heterosexual	40	26	34	485
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	27	37	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	23	40	108

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	5	20	53	3	6	12	214
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	14	73	0	7	6	14
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	20	56	6	2	7	46
2019	Heterosexual	5	19	53	7	10	6	267
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	0	93	0	0	7	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	28	40	0	15	14	57
2018	Heterosexual	10	14	61	4	5	6	199
2018	Gay or lesbian	22	31	47	0	0	0	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	2	14	60	5	2	18	38

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Harassment

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	587
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	91	121
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	635
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	89	146
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	484
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	92	107

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	54	45
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	32	16
2018	Heterosexual	61	39	48

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	63	37	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	46	11
2019	Heterosexual	56	44	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	48	16
2018	Heterosexual	56	44	48

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	45

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	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	66
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	48

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	66

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	68	45
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	51	16
2018	Heterosexual	33	67	47

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	45
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	57	16
2018	Heterosexual	38	62	47

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	30	70	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	57	11
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	49	16
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	47

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	67	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	51	11
2019	Heterosexual	41	59	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	55	16
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	47

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	22	78	45
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	64	16
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	47

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	38	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	57	11
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	42	16
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	47

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	45
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	57	16
2018	Heterosexual	23	77	47

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	100	47

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	47

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	45
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	65

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	50	11
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	46	16
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	47

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	74	45
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	66	16
2018	Heterosexual	23	77	47

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	87	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	65
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	47

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	49	51	45
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	65
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	46	16
2018	Heterosexual	57	43	48

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	18	82	45
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	65
2018	Heterosexual	36	64	48

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	16	84	65

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	14	86	45
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	65

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
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	48

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	65

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	65
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	48

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	45
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	53	11
2019	Heterosexual	39	61	65
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	48

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	32	68	48

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	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
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	48

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	48

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	48

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	48

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	14	86	48

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	48

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
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	48

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	45	11
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	48

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
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	48

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	46	11
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	48

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	12	13	4	3	36	10	62	13	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	12	17	0	3	39	10	60	7	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	11	15	3	12	36	6	47	26	122
2019	Heterosexual	23	17	14	8	3	24	11	62	16	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	18	13	11	10	3	32	14	55	24	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	16	17	8	6	29	8	51	21	146
2018	Heterosexual	25	16	19	4	2	26	7	61	10	486
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	16	21	0	0	25	11	67	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	15	19	2	5	32	9	57	12	108

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	42	24	14	4	2	13	1	77	7	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	19	11	10	3	26	0	68	18	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	27	15	6	8	14	2	65	17	122
2019	Heterosexual	42	26	15	5	2	9	2	76	7	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	24	16	9	3	0	0	72	12	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	29	14	8	4	12	2	70	14	145
2018	Heterosexual	36	32	17	3	2	10	1	75	6	485
2018	Gay or lesbian	39	40	11	0	0	11	0	88	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	27	14	2	4	11	1	77	8	108

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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	95	588
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	93	122
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	636
2019	Prefer not to answer	3	97	146
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	484
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	96	108

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	78	29
2019	Heterosexual	23	77	44
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	27

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	27	29
2019	Heterosexual	72	28	44
2018	Heterosexual	70	30	27

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	29
2019	Heterosexual	100	44
2018	Heterosexual	100	27

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	44
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	27

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	27

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	66	29
2019	Heterosexual	34	66	43
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	26

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	76	29
2019	Heterosexual	23	77	43
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	26

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	71	29
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	43

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	81	29

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	73	29
2019	Heterosexual	38	62	43
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	26

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	81	29
2019	Heterosexual	33	67	43
2018	Heterosexual	28	72	26

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	26

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	43

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	78	29
2018	Heterosexual	21	79	26

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	29
2019	Heterosexual	100	43
2018	Heterosexual	100	26

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	26

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	22	78	43

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	77	29
2019	Heterosexual	33	67	43
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	27

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	27

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	43

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	27

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	27

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	53	29
2019	Heterosexual	56	44	43
2018	Heterosexual	50	50	27

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	36	64	27

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	27

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	82	29

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	63	29
2018	Heterosexual	44	56	27

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	27

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	45	29
2018	Heterosexual	59	41	27

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	23	14	13	2	2	38	9	69	7	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	11	3	7	3	49	7	68	24	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	10	20	5	5	37	6	47	18	122
2019	Heterosexual	24	15	14	3	2	30	11	68	8	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	15	7	27	4	0	29	18	42	7	29
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	15	19	3	3	34	8	59	9	146
2018	Heterosexual	26	16	18	1	1	30	8	67	4	484
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	19	11	0	0	33	10	81	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	15	21	0	2	37	6	59	4	107

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	43	24	14	3	1	14	1	79	5	589
2020	Gay or lesbian	26	24	11	11	4	24	0	66	19	26
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	26	18	4	5	18	2	68	11	122
2019	Heterosexual	42	27	12	4	2	12	2	80	6	635
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	28	22	3	0	3	0	74	4	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	26	20	2	2	16	2	71	4	146
2018	Heterosexual	40	29	16	3	1	11	1	78	4	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	31	45	15	0	0	3	7	84	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	30	13	3	4	13	2	77	8	107

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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	32	28	19	10	10	1	60	20	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	31	15	4	20	0	62	23	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	26	21	13	16	2	49	30	122

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	30	16	5	5	0	0	74	10	584
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	26	7	4	4	0	0	85	7	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	37	16	10	5	1	0	69	14	121
2019	Heterosexual	30	30	20	10	8	0	1	61	18	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	19	26	10	16	0	0	48	26	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	36	22	12	6	1	1	60	18	146
2018	Heterosexual	27	35	20	9	7	0	2	64	16	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	25	11	12	22	0	0	55	34	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	25	33	8	9	0	3	49	17	107

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	21	24	26	18	11	0	1	45	29	589
2020	Gay or lesbian	15	31	25	11	18	0	0	47	28	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	18	27	20	14	0	1	38	34	121
2019	Heterosexual	21	34	24	13	7	0	1	55	20	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	14	32	32	17	6	0	0	45	22	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	29	33	12	13	1	1	41	25	146
2018	Heterosexual	13	25	35	17	10	0	1	38	27	484
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	29	33	19	10	0	0	37	29	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	22	27	18	20	0	1	34	39	108

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	28	23	12	7	0	2	57	20	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	39	6	17	8	0	0	69	25	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	19	25	21	10	1	1	44	31	122
2019	Heterosexual	26	35	21	12	4	0	1	62	16	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	24	23	27	20	6	0	0	47	26	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	31	28	11	12	1	1	48	24	145
2018	Heterosexual	15	30	30	14	10	0	1	45	24	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	16	24	31	23	7	0	0	39	30	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	29	26	15	14	0	1	44	30	107

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	29	26	22	13	9	0	1	56	22	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	23	18	22	15	0	0	45	37	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	22	24	16	13	3	2	45	30	122
2019	Heterosexual	27	29	22	12	7	1	1	57	20	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	48	6	20	6	0	0	68	26	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	35	19	15	9	1	1	56	25	145
2018	Heterosexual	17	29	27	13	12	0	1	47	26	484
2018	Gay or lesbian	12	30	39	16	3	0	0	42	19	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	24	18	18	19	1	0	44	38	108

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	35	24	18	12	9	0	2	61	21	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	31	3	18	14	0	4	64	33	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	23	20	16	12	1	2	51	29	121
2019	Heterosexual	41	29	15	9	4	0	2	72	14	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	40	18	24	6	12	0	0	58	18	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	31	17	10	10	1	2	62	20	145
2018	Heterosexual	29	29	22	11	7	0	2	59	18	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	33	27	7	7	0	0	59	13	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	20	14	14	9	1	3	61	24	108

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	26	20	15	11	0	0	54	25	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	21	17	18	14	0	0	51	32	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	24	27	15	15	1	1	41	31	122
2019	Heterosexual	31	32	18	12	7	0	1	63	19	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	18	17	19	9	0	0	54	29	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	26	25	12	12	0	1	51	24	146
2018	Heterosexual	22	31	21	15	10	0	0	53	25	485
2018	Gay or lesbian	23	25	27	15	11	0	0	48	25	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	23	22	19	11	0	1	48	30	108

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	36	17	19	9	10	9	58	21	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	18	19	4	4	7	72	8	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	20	13	11	12	11	59	26	122

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	43	31	15	7	2	0	2	75	9	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	28	14	8	4	0	0	74	12	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	31	16	11	5	1	1	68	16	122
2019	Heterosexual	36	36	18	6	3	0	1	73	9	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	40	21	16	3	0	0	60	19	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	33	23	9	5	1	2	62	14	146
2018	Heterosexual	30	38	23	5	3	0	1	69	8	484
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	57	8	12	3	0	0	77	16	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	32	21	6	5	1	3	67	11	108

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	30	33	21	11	4	0	1	64	15	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	26	25	11	7	0	0	56	18	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	33	17	16	8	2	2	58	24	122
2019	Heterosexual	29	34	23	10	3	0	1	64	13	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	27	19	12	4	0	0	65	16	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	38	21	13	5	1	1	61	19	144
2018	Heterosexual	20	35	27	12	5	0	1	56	17	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	16	40	25	12	7	0	0	56	19	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	35	23	10	6	1	2	60	16	108

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	28	18	8	4	0	1	70	12	581
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	25	10	26	7	0	0	57	33	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	30	15	12	9	1	2	63	21	122
2019	Heterosexual	37	30	21	9	4	0	1	67	12	636
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	38	12	18	0	0	0	69	18	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	35	17	12	8	1	1	63	20	146
2018	Heterosexual	32	36	18	9	4	0	1	68	13	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	51	4	11	3	0	0	81	14	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	32	19	5	6	1	0	70	11	108

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	53	24	12	6	3	1	0	78	9	583
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	22	11	12	4	0	0	74	15	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	25	11	8	7	0	2	74	15	122
2019	Heterosexual	51	26	13	5	4	0	1	78	9	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	63	21	13	3	0	0	0	84	3	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	30	12	7	5	1	2	75	13	145

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	39	27	20	9	4	1	66	14	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	18	39	24	18	0	0	57	18	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	34	11	16	10	2	62	26	122

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	39	32	18	7	3	0	1	72	10	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	26	18	11	7	0	0	63	18	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	38	12	11	6	1	2	70	18	122
2019	Heterosexual	43	33	15	6	2	0	1	77	8	637
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	37	7	14	0	0	0	79	14	29
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	38	19	7	5	1	1	69	12	146
2018	Heterosexual	36	33	19	9	2	0	0	69	11	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	43	20	11	0	0	0	69	11	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	30	19	9	6	1	1	65	15	107

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	54	28	12	4	2	0	1	82	6	580
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	46	8	3	3	0	0	85	7	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	28	13	9	3	2	2	75	12	122
2019	Heterosexual	58	24	11	4	3	0	1	83	7	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	26	7	7	4	0	0	83	10	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	21	14	5	3	1	3	76	9	145
2018	Heterosexual	52	24	13	6	4	0	1	77	10	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	43	29	17	0	11	0	0	72	11	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	24	16	7	6	1	2	70	13	106

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	34	16	6	2	0	1	76	8	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	35	24	3	3	0	0	69	7	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	24	22	12	3	1	1	62	16	119

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	77	13	5	1	1	0	4	94	2	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	19	4	0	0	0	7	96	0	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	10	9	2	2	2	6	85	5	122
2019	Heterosexual	78	12	3	1	1	0	5	95	2	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	77	11	3	0	0	0	9	97	0	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	72	12	8	2	1	1	6	89	3	144
2018	Heterosexual	73	14	6	1	1	0	4	91	3	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	27	7	0	0	0	7	93	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	72	10	7	2	1	1	7	89	3	107

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	84	7	3	2	1	0	2	94	3	584
2020	Gay or lesbian	75	15	0	7	0	0	3	93	7	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	79	3	5	4	2	2	5	88	6	121
2019	Heterosexual	74	11	6	3	2	1	2	88	5	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	89	9	0	3	0	0	0	97	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	75	9	6	1	4	1	4	88	6	146
2018	Heterosexual	81	10	4	2	1	0	2	93	3	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	83	13	0	0	0	0	3	100	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	77	4	4	2	5	2	6	87	8	108

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	77	16	5	1	0	0	1	93	2	582
2020	Gay or lesbian	78	18	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	13	7	6	3	1	3	84	9	121
2019	Heterosexual	60	26	8	4	1	0	1	86	5	631
2019	Gay or lesbian	55	36	6	3	0	0	0	91	3	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	21	12	3	3	1	3	82	6	145
2018	Heterosexual	62	23	9	3	2	0	1	86	5	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	57	33	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	58	26	9	4	0	1	2	86	4	108

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	74	14	7	3	1	0	1	89	4	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	75	11	0	11	4	0	0	85	15	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	64	16	8	2	8	0	2	81	10	121
2019	Heterosexual	67	17	7	5	3	0	1	85	8	631
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	25	0	6	0	0	0	94	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	19	13	3	6	0	2	78	8	144
2018	Heterosexual	68	17	8	3	2	0	1	87	5	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	69	21	7	3	0	0	0	89	3	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	15	12	6	5	1	2	77	11	108

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	71	8	2	1	0	0	19	96	1	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	8	7	0	0	0	24	91	0	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	10	3	5	1	0	22	88	7	122
2019	Heterosexual	62	11	3	1	0	0	22	94	2	629
2019	Gay or lesbian	57	3	0	0	0	0	40	100	0	29
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	14	5	3	1	1	24	88	5	146
2018	Heterosexual	55	13	5	1	1	0	25	91	3	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	8	0	0	0	0	32	100	0	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	8	4	5	0	1	29	88	7	105

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	15	5	1	1	0	2	93	2	589
2020	Gay or lesbian	86	7	4	0	3	0	0	93	3	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	70	16	7	0	1	1	5	91	1	122
2019	Heterosexual	73	15	7	2	1	0	3	91	2	631
2019	Gay or lesbian	62	29	4	0	0	0	6	96	0	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	16	8	1	1	0	7	90	2	144
2018	Heterosexual	66	21	7	1	1	0	4	91	2	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	52	25	19	0	0	0	3	80	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	22	6	2	3	1	4	89	5	106

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	75	12	4	3	3	0	3	90	6	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	82	3	10	0	4	0	0	86	4	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	12	4	5	7	2	3	84	12	121
2019	Heterosexual	75	9	7	3	4	0	1	86	7	631
2019	Gay or lesbian	70	17	3	6	3	0	0	87	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	11	4	5	4	0	5	86	10	145
2018	Heterosexual	76	11	4	3	3	0	4	90	5	482
2018	Gay or lesbian	71	14	4	7	4	0	0	85	11	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	80	4	3	5	3	1	4	89	8	108

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	54	27	12	4	1	0	1	83	5	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	54	30	8	4	4	0	0	84	8	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	26	17	2	3	2	2	77	6	122
2019	Heterosexual	59	25	10	3	2	0	1	85	5	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	66	15	13	6	0	0	0	81	6	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	26	9	3	2	1	4	84	6	146
2018	Heterosexual	54	30	11	2	1	0	2	85	4	484
2018	Gay or lesbian	61	13	19	7	0	0	0	74	7	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	22	15	6	1	1	2	78	7	107

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	39	20	5	2	0	0	73	7	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	40	24	7	7	0	0	62	15	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	44	19	7	6	1	2	66	14	122

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	31	36	15	4	0	0	45	19	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	16	23	26	35	0	0	0	39	35	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	22	39	16	8	0	1	36	24	120
2019	Heterosexual	19	34	35	10	2	0	0	53	12	638
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	32	46	9	3	0	0	42	12	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	36	36	14	5	1	0	45	19	145
2018	Heterosexual	11	33	37	13	5	0	0	45	18	483
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	41	37	4	7	0	0	52	11	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	19	37	13	15	0	1	34	28	107

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	10	19	40	22	8	0	30	29	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	35	28	18	8	0	26	46	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	22	40	14	8	2	23	37	121
2019	Heterosexual	5	20	39	26	10	0	36	25	633
2019	Gay or lesbian	3	16	51	21	10	0	31	19	30
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	17	45	20	8	0	28	27	146
2018	Heterosexual	9	20	39	24	8	0	32	29	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	7	16	38	28	11	0	39	23	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	28	36	9	12	0	21	42	104

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	42	37	12	5	2	2	81	7	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	21	15	10	7	7	66	18	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	34	13	5	9	2	73	14	122
2019	Heterosexual	43	37	12	4	2	2	82	6	639
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	44	12	7	3	4	78	10	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	40	16	5	4	1	75	9	145
2018	Heterosexual	39	42	11	5	1	1	82	6	485
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	33	10	10	0	0	80	10	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	38	12	4	2	2	82	6	108

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	32	12	7	3	3	76	11	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	14	8	28	4	7	57	35	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	28	12	12	9	4	66	22	122

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	26	12	10	4	1	74	14	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	14	7	15	11	3	67	26	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	29	9	17	13	2	60	30	122

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	57	22	12	4	2	2	1	82	6	583
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	10	14	11	4	3	3	70	16	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	30	11	6	7	3	1	75	13	120

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	31	13	9	3	1	0	75	12	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	25	17	11	4	3	0	67	16	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	32	17	7	14	0	0	62	21	122
2019	Heterosexual	36	37	15	8	3	2	0	74	11	639
2019	Gay or lesbian	14	45	16	19	3	4	0	61	22	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	34	21	11	7	3	0	60	18	146
2018	Heterosexual	33	37	15	10	5	1	0	70	15	484
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	37	15	17	3	0	0	65	20	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	37	14	9	8	2	1	68	17	108

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	38	8	6	2	1	0	83	9	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	25	7	18	7	12	4	62	30	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	41	13	8	3	1	1	75	11	122

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	34	10	8	4	1	0	78	12	582
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	22	3	15	14	15	4	60	36	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	38	15	12	3	2	1	70	15	122

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	38	13	5	3	1	1	79	8	581
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	15	21	18	8	12	0	47	29	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	34	21	6	5	4	2	66	12	121

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	31	11	2	2	2	1	85	4	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	26	10	11	0	12	4	75	13	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	30	9	8	4	3	3	78	13	122

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	72	17	5	1	1	3	0	93	2	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	56	22	3	0	0	18	0	96	0	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	20	8	0	1	6	1	91	1	122

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	31	9	5	1	3	1	84	7	587
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	42	10	4	7	7	0	77	12	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	34	10	6	4	3	0	79	11	121

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	27	7	5	3	1	0	84	8	585
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	21	10	8	4	0	0	78	11	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	29	7	9	8	1	2	76	17	121

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	26	6	8	3	1	0	83	11	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	25	3	29	0	0	0	68	29	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	30	13	8	5	1	1	74	13	121

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	10	10	4	1	1	75	14	154
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	48	17	13	0	3	0	69	13	35
2019	Heterosexual	36	44	10	5	2	1	2	82	8	159
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	42	15	17	0	0	0	68	17	30

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	95	5	154
2020	Prefer not to answer	90	10	35

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	23	33	19	14	10	0	1	57	24	147
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	31	18	19	15	0	0	48	35	32

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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	6	94	583
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	90	120

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	8	92	586
2020	Gay or lesbian	4	96	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	90	121
2019	Heterosexual	12	88	634
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	80	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	81	145

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	32	68	48

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	88	12	48
2019	Heterosexual	87	13	76
2019	Prefer not to answer	91	9	27

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	50	30	9	7	0	3	2	84	7	41
2019	Heterosexual	58	25	7	6	2	2	0	85	8	64
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	39	7	4	4	4	0	84	8	25

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	53	28	8	3	1	3	4	87	4	589
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	38	4	7	0	4	0	88	8	27
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	29	10	6	2	3	5	80	9	120

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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	25	54	19	2	68	32	589
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	53	22	4	71	29	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	51	18	1	64	36	122

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	44	56	149
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	62	36

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	20	23	14	18	19	2	5	45	40	149
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	20	19	16	21	5	3	38	41	37

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	11	14	19	22	30	0	3	27	54	149
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	24	14	22	29	5	0	33	53	37

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	45	19	12	7	6	1	10	73	14	588
2020	Gay or lesbian	69	18	7	3	0	0	4	90	4	28
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	20	16	6	8	0	7	68	15	122
2019	Heterosexual	45	20	13	7	7	1	6	70	15	632
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	13	21	10	6	0	6	61	17	31
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	21	16	8	13	2	6	60	23	141
2018	Heterosexual	45	20	16	8	5	0	6	69	13	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	8	15	14	7	3	3	62	23	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	20	13	7	13	1	3	66	21	108

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Privy Council Office 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