2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Radio-television and TeleCommunications Commission by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	39	2	7	0	0	0	91	7	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	57	0	9	2	0	0	88	12	43

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	72	19	4	3	1	1	0	92	4	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	25	2	2	2	0	0	93	5	43

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	47	37	8	6	2	0	84	8	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	34	21	16	4	2	58	20	43
2019	Heterosexual	51	36	5	6	1	0	88	7	298
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	38	7	15	3	0	76	18	74

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	48	33	11	6	1	1	1	82	7	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	34	12	7	2	0	2	78	10	43
2019	Heterosexual	49	39	7	3	2	0	0	88	5	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	47	14	6	3	0	0	78	9	74
2018	Heterosexual	37	47	9	6	1	0	1	85	6	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	44	12	10	4	2	1	72	15	68

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	32	8	3	1	1	88	4	322
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	39	7	7	9	0	77	16	43
2019	Heterosexual	55	35	6	2	1	0	91	3	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	39	17	10	4	0	70	14	74

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	59	26	7	6	2	0	0	85	8	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	39	7	5	5	0	2	83	10	43
2019	Heterosexual	64	25	5	3	1	1	0	90	5	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	31	12	8	1	1	0	78	10	74
2018	Heterosexual	66	23	4	5	2	0	0	89	6	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	29	9	3	4	0	1	84	7	68

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	49	35	10	4	1	84	6	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	35	16	5	2	76	7	43
2019	Heterosexual	50	37	4	5	3	87	9	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	41	14	9	6	71	15	74
2018	Heterosexual	44	40	8	6	3	84	9	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	36	15	7	5	72	13	68

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	35	9	7	3	0	81	10	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	46	11	7	7	0	75	14	43
2019	Heterosexual	37	40	11	5	6	1	78	11	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	28	10	22	4	0	64	26	74
2018	Heterosexual	39	39	11	6	6	0	78	11	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	38	13	13	9	0	65	22	66

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	46	39	8	6	2	84	8	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	41	16	10	3	71	13	42
2019	Heterosexual	38	43	8	8	2	81	10	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	41	12	14	4	70	18	73
2018	Heterosexual	37	46	10	5	2	83	7	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	44	12	9	7	73	16	68

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	60	32	5	2	1	92	3	323
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	36	2	0	5	93	5	42
2019	Heterosexual	53	37	4	4	2	91	5	298
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	43	8	4	4	84	8	74
2018	Heterosexual	58	38	2	1	0	96	2	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	43	4	2	1	93	3	68

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	47	34	9	7	3	0	81	10	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	27	12	12	5	2	71	17	43
2019	Heterosexual	47	33	8	7	6	0	80	12	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	30	15	21	3	0	61	23	74
2018	Heterosexual	40	38	12	8	2	0	78	10	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	43	15	3	9	0	73	12	66

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	55	34	8	2	1	90	2	325
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	28	12	2	2	83	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	61	30	6	2	1	91	3	298
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	42	8	5	3	84	8	74
2018	Heterosexual	53	37	6	3	1	90	4	269
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	41	11	3	1	85	4	68

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	37	9	5	3	0	0	83	7	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	34	14	10	3	0	0	74	12	42
2019	Heterosexual	45	39	9	4	3	0	0	84	7	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	33	12	13	7	1	0	67	21	74
2018	Heterosexual	43	39	9	5	3	0	0	83	8	269
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	37	5	13	8	0	2	74	21	66

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	34	10	6	4	0	0	81	9	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	27	19	5	7	0	2	69	12	43
2019	Heterosexual	47	36	8	4	4	0	0	83	9	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	24	27	12	3	0	0	58	15	74
2018	Heterosexual	44	36	10	7	2	0	0	80	10	267
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	33	13	9	8	2	0	70	17	66

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	36	9	5	2	0	0	84	7	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	49	11	5	5	0	0	79	10	43
2019	Heterosexual	49	39	8	2	1	0	1	88	3	298
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	41	19	7	3	1	0	71	10	74
2018	Heterosexual	45	36	14	4	2	0	0	81	5	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	39	22	12	4	0	0	62	16	68

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	36	9	3	1	87	4	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	42	7	7	2	83	10	43
2019	Heterosexual	58	31	6	4	1	89	6	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	40	12	8	3	77	11	74
2018	Heterosexual	47	38	8	5	1	85	6	269
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	44	9	4	4	83	8	68

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	36	12	6	3	79	9	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	45	14	7	2	77	9	43
2019	Heterosexual	50	36	9	3	2	86	5	298
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	37	12	6	0	82	6	73
2018	Heterosexual	47	37	11	4	1	85	5	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	36	15	4	3	78	7	68

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	3	14	41	27	14	0	1	42	17	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	17	31	29	11	5	3	43	23	42
2019	Heterosexual	3	13	36	33	13	0	1	46	17	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	19	38	22	8	1	1	31	30	74
2018	Heterosexual	4	14	37	30	13	0	1	44	19	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	22	30	26	14	1	1	41	28	67

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	2	7	15	37	36	1	1	75	9	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	10	9	41	33	2	0	76	15	42
2019	Heterosexual	2	7	20	41	27	2	1	70	9	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	7	37	38	13	3	3	54	7	74
2018	Heterosexual	4	8	27	39	21	0	1	61	12	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	9	31	32	18	3	3	53	14	67

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	7	13	33	28	18	1	0	46	20	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	22	16	30	22	2	0	53	30	42
2019	Heterosexual	5	15	33	28	17	1	1	46	20	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	24	25	30	11	3	1	42	32	73
2018	Heterosexual	7	13	36	28	14	1	1	43	21	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	16	28	20	21	2	0	42	30	67

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	3	8	35	34	19	0	1	54	11	325
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	9	26	36	19	2	0	56	17	43
2019	Heterosexual	2	8	35	32	23	1	0	55	10	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	1	18	32	36	11	1	1	48	20	73
2018	Heterosexual	2	11	36	35	16	0	1	51	13	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	10	37	37	15	0	2	52	10	66

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	6	16	25	27	22	2	1	51	24	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	10	24	31	23	0	2	55	20	43
2019	Heterosexual	5	15	28	26	24	1	2	51	20	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	16	33	20	12	3	6	35	28	74
2018	Heterosexual	5	16	36	23	19	1	0	43	21	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	23	24	25	14	0	5	41	34	67

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	7	25	31	29	2	2	62	12	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	7	16	35	25	0	5	63	20	43
2019	Heterosexual	4	12	22	30	24	3	5	59	17	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	12	30	22	20	6	3	46	21	73
2018	Heterosexual	6	14	33	22	22	1	2	46	20	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	14	30	28	17	1	2	46	23	67

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	5	10	34	27	20	3	1	49	15	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	14	28	26	21	4	0	49	22	43
2019	Heterosexual	4	11	31	31	20	1	2	53	15	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	19	30	28	9	4	4	40	27	74
2018	Heterosexual	4	9	37	31	16	2	1	48	14	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	19	45	19	10	1	0	29	25	67

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	12	32	29	21	1	1	51	17	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	2	11	49	21	18	0	0	38	13	43
2019	Heterosexual	2	10	25	35	26	1	2	62	12	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	10	32	31	19	0	1	51	17	73

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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	30	30	18	5	4	8	5	69	10	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	30	23	5	0	2	7	69	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	30	29	21	7	3	5	5	66	11	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	24	25	16	4	8	4	50	22	74
2018	Heterosexual	30	35	15	9	4	6	1	70	14	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	35	15	11	7	12	6	60	21	68

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	58	25	7	5	4	1	84	9	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	30	5	2	5	0	89	7	43
2019	Heterosexual	52	29	9	6	4	0	82	10	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	30	9	17	3	0	72	20	73
2018	Heterosexual	50	31	7	9	3	1	81	11	269
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	24	15	9	8	2	66	18	68

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	60	29	6	3	1	89	4	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	42	7	0	2	91	2	43
2019	Heterosexual	55	34	7	3	1	89	4	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	35	10	5	1	84	7	74
2018	Heterosexual	52	34	8	5	1	86	6	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	39	9	11	1	80	12	68

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	33	6	2	2	1	90	4	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	30	18	2	0	0	79	2	43
2019	Heterosexual	51	37	6	4	2	0	88	6	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	33	15	7	0	0	78	7	74
2018	Heterosexual	46	41	7	4	2	0	88	5	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	39	13	7	3	1	77	10	68

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	51	24	12	3	2	6	3	82	5	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	30	9	2	4	7	7	81	8	43

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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	58	25	9	4	1	1	1	85	6	323
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	23	7	2	0	0	0	91	2	43
2019	Heterosexual	56	26	11	3	1	1	2	85	4	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	26	8	5	1	0	1	85	7	74

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	54	27	11	4	3	0	1	82	7	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	27	14	4	0	0	0	81	4	43
2019	Heterosexual	50	30	11	5	4	1	0	81	8	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	29	11	14	4	3	0	71	18	74
2018	Heterosexual	45	39	6	7	2	0	1	85	9	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	33	16	10	5	0	0	70	15	67

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	61	20	8	5	3	2	1	83	9	324
2020	Prefer not to answer	63	7	18	2	2	2	5	75	5	43

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	29	7	5	3	1	1	85	8	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	34	3	10	0	0	3	87	10	42
2019	Heterosexual	58	28	7	6	1	0	0	85	7	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	38	12	7	6	1	0	75	13	72
2018	Heterosexual	49	33	8	6	3	0	2	83	8	267
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	37	9	8	5	0	0	77	13	66

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	43	57	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	41	43

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	20	7	2	1	4	8	89	2	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	18	0	3	0	2	17	97	3	43

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	23	6	5	2	1	87	7	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	63	30	3	2	2	0	93	5	42
2019	Heterosexual	61	22	11	4	2	0	83	6	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	23	7	14	6	0	74	19	74
2018	Heterosexual	55	27	8	5	3	2	84	8	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	28	9	9	8	0	75	16	67

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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	44	32	8	8	3	3	1	80	11	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	25	4	10	0	12	0	84	11	43
2019	Heterosexual	35	39	8	9	3	5	1	79	13	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	42	16	10	4	4	0	69	14	74
2018	Heterosexual	38	38	13	7	2	1	0	77	10	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	40	14	11	1	5	0	73	12	67

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	43	36	8	8	4	1	0	80	12	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	28	16	7	0	5	2	75	8	43
2019	Heterosexual	40	38	10	7	3	1	0	79	11	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	37	17	14	4	3	0	64	19	73
2018	Heterosexual	39	38	11	8	3	1	0	78	11	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	33	20	11	5	3	0	64	16	67

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	41	11	7	3	4	77	11	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	27	22	5	0	4	73	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	32	41	13	7	2	4	76	10	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	30	25	12	6	5	55	19	74
2018	Heterosexual	33	42	14	7	3	2	76	10	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	29	32	9	1	7	55	11	67

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	39	13	6	5	2	75	12	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	36	22	14	0	0	64	14	43
2019	Heterosexual	27	39	17	9	6	2	68	15	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	33	24	18	7	4	49	26	73
2018	Heterosexual	26	44	15	9	6	1	70	15	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	32	29	14	5	3	50	20	67

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	52	27	15	4	2	0	0	79	6	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	27	19	5	0	0	2	75	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	47	34	13	4	1	1	1	83	4	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	33	11	4	3	4	0	81	7	74

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	44	11	5	1	0	83	6	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	46	9	5	0	0	86	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	40	43	11	4	1	1	84	5	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	43	17	5	5	0	73	11	74
2018	Heterosexual	36	45	10	8	1	0	81	8	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	48	18	6	0	2	75	6	68

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	45	12	8	2	1	77	10	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	42	20	2	0	2	77	3	43
2019	Heterosexual	23	46	18	7	3	2	71	11	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	31	32	12	6	5	47	19	73

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	36	36	15	5	4	3	1	74	10	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	28	10	14	4	5	0	70	20	43
2019	Heterosexual	34	32	15	11	4	3	1	68	16	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	25	15	17	5	1	1	62	23	74
2018	Heterosexual	31	39	14	11	2	3	0	72	13	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	39	15	9	5	3	3	70	15	68

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	38	40	13	5	2	2	0	80	7	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	39	19	0	4	2	0	76	4	43
2019	Heterosexual	38	35	18	7	0	1	0	74	8	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	35	25	5	6	4	0	62	12	73
2018	Heterosexual	30	47	15	7	1	0	0	77	8	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	50	20	6	3	3	1	70	9	67

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	26	23	17	10	11	11	3	56	24	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	18	17	8	12	26	7	46	29	42
2019	Heterosexual	23	18	23	13	8	11	3	48	25	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	18	26	16	16	12	3	34	36	73
2018	Heterosexual	17	23	20	15	9	12	5	48	28	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	13	19	15	15	19	7	34	41	68

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	36	39	12	6	5	2	0	77	11	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	25	12	12	2	2	2	73	15	43
2019	Heterosexual	33	41	12	9	5	0	0	75	14	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	35	18	12	10	5	0	58	23	74
2018	Heterosexual	30	41	16	7	5	1	0	72	12	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	38	26	10	9	3	0	54	19	68

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	29	26	19	12	10	1	3	58	23	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	29	16	11	16	2	2	55	29	43
2019	Heterosexual	26	32	13	13	13	1	2	60	27	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	25	10	22	15	4	7	47	42	74
2018	Heterosexual	25	35	12	11	12	2	3	63	24	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	29	16	11	27	2	5	43	41	68

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	58	19	12	3	3	1	3	81	7	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	14	21	11	7	2	9	56	21	43
2019	Heterosexual	60	22	9	3	2	1	3	85	5	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	24	16	7	4	1	1	72	12	74

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	64	18	9	3	1	1	4	86	4	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	21	7	2	2	0	9	88	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	64	19	6	3	2	2	3	88	5	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	19	23	1	3	3	1	72	5	74

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	75	9	2	4	3	3	4	90	7	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	74	10	0	0	0	5	12	100	0	42
2019	Heterosexual	78	6	2	4	3	2	4	90	7	295
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	10	14	4	4	5	3	76	9	74

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	77	9	4	1	1	2	7	95	2	324
2020	Prefer not to answer	79	5	3	0	0	0	14	97	0	43
2019	Heterosexual	82	5	2	1	0	0	10	97	2	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	5	4	1	1	1	19	91	3	74

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	34	45	12	5	2	2	0	80	7	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	30	26	7	4	2	0	62	12	43
2019	Heterosexual	33	50	10	5	1	1	1	84	6	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	38	21	9	4	4	1	65	14	73
2018	Heterosexual	35	38	15	5	4	1	1	75	10	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	35	25	5	5	0	3	63	11	67

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	39	12	4	2	1	0	82	6	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	44	7	7	4	5	3	81	12	42
2019	Heterosexual	41	43	9	3	2	2	0	85	6	298
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	36	18	10	3	7	1	65	14	71
2018	Heterosexual	45	40	7	6	2	0	0	85	7	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	42	7	8	4	3	0	80	12	68

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	42	35	11	5	2	5	0	80	8	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	35	14	9	4	0	2	72	13	43
2019	Heterosexual	41	39	9	5	2	3	1	83	7	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	43	18	3	4	4	3	73	7	74
2018	Heterosexual	42	38	12	5	1	2	0	82	6	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	40	17	5	3	5	0	74	8	68

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	38	34	14	5	2	6	1	78	7	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	36	16	7	2	7	0	73	10	43

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	32	10	4	3	4	1	82	8	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	26	7	5	7	9	5	79	13	42

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	29	4	4	1	0	0	91	5	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	31	7	2	4	0	0	87	6	43
2019	Heterosexual	62	28	7	3	1	0	0	90	3	297
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	39	8	4	1	0	3	86	5	74
2018	Heterosexual	59	34	5	1	1	0	0	93	2	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	45	5	3	3	1	0	88	6	66

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	25	9	2	2	0	0	87	4	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	28	10	0	5	2	0	85	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	63	24	7	2	3	0	0	87	6	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	41	10	1	3	0	3	86	4	73
2018	Heterosexual	62	24	10	3	1	0	0	86	4	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	33	12	2	6	2	0	79	9	68

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	59	28	9	2	2	0	0	87	4	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	33	12	0	5	2	0	83	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	57	29	6	6	2	0	0	87	7	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	44	7	4	3	0	3	86	7	73
2018	Heterosexual	57	30	9	4	1	0	0	87	5	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	36	14	9	1	0	0	76	10	67

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	56	22	11	5	3	3	0	81	8	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	30	26	0	5	4	0	68	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	49	30	8	7	3	2	0	81	10	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	37	8	8	3	3	3	80	11	74
2018	Heterosexual	51	27	9	7	3	3	0	80	11	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	28	18	10	4	2	2	67	15	68

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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	19	49	32	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	37	49	43
2019	Heterosexual	23	44	33	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	26	43	74
2018	Heterosexual	27	42	31	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	39	36	68

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	24	46	5	1	10	63
2019	Heterosexual	16	38	39	2	2	4	69
2018	Heterosexual	13	41	34	0	5	6	73
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	11	40	0	14	16	17

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Harassment

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	86	43
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	80	74
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	269
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	68

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	47	36
2019	Heterosexual	79	21	29
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	33

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	49	51	36
2019	Heterosexual	45	55	29
2018	Heterosexual	63	37	33

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

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	36
2019	Heterosexual	100	29
2018	Heterosexual	100	33

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	36
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	29

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	36
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	33

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	64	36
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	29
2018	Heterosexual	36	64	33

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	64	36
2019	Heterosexual	25	75	29
2018	Heterosexual	50	50	33

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	48	36
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	29
2018	Heterosexual	62	38	33

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	62	36
2019	Heterosexual	41	59	29
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	33

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	41	59	36
2019	Heterosexual	21	79	29
2018	Heterosexual	23	77	33

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	45	36
2019	Heterosexual	61	39	29
2018	Heterosexual	73	27	33

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	60	36
2019	Heterosexual	41	59	29
2018	Heterosexual	42	58	33

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	36
2019	Heterosexual	100	29
2018	Heterosexual	100	33

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

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	56	36
2019	Heterosexual	34	66	29
2018	Heterosexual	38	62	33

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	78	36
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	33

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	29
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	33

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	73	27	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	53	15
2018	Heterosexual	49	51	33

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	31	69	36
2019	Heterosexual	38	62	29
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	33

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	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	33

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	17	83	36

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	33

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
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	33

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	36

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	19	81	36
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	54	15
2018	Heterosexual	33	67	33

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
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	29
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	33

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	29
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	33

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	20	80	33

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
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	29
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	33

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
2019	Heterosexual	38	62	29
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	33

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
2019	Heterosexual	52	48	29
2018	Heterosexual	61	39	33

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
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	29
2018	Heterosexual	54	46	33

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	29

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	16	19	5	4	28	6	57	14	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	16	9	2	4	40	12	68	14	43
2019	Heterosexual	17	18	18	5	3	33	7	58	13	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	9	23	12	10	27	8	30	34	74
2018	Heterosexual	19	17	16	7	3	30	7	58	16	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	11	27	1	5	31	13	41	11	66

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	29	18	4	2	9	0	73	7	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	28	14	5	7	20	2	66	15	43
2019	Heterosexual	34	33	16	5	2	10	1	75	7	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	20	24	11	7	16	3	48	22	74
2018	Heterosexual	32	39	15	5	3	6	0	76	8	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	36	23	6	3	15	0	63	10	67

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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	328
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	74
2018	Heterosexual	6	94	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	92	66

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	16
2018	Heterosexual	54	46	15

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

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	19
2019	Heterosexual	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	100	15

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	19
2019	Heterosexual	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	100	15

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	19
2019	Heterosexual	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	100	15

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	64	19
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	16

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	19
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	16

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	19

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	57	19
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	15

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	19
2019	Heterosexual	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	100	15

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
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	74	19

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	19
2019	Heterosexual	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	100	15

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	38	62	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

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	19
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	19

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

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
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	19
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16

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	74	26	19
2019	Heterosexual	69	31	16
2018	Heterosexual	64	36	15

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

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
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	16

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	50	50	16
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	15

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	56	44	15

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	68	32	15

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	15

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16

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	17	17	4	3	32	4	62	11	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	15	11	2	7	37	12	61	17	43
2019	Heterosexual	17	13	15	4	1	40	9	59	11	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	13	25	8	4	28	9	40	20	73
2018	Heterosexual	22	19	17	3	1	31	7	65	7	269
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	10	23	2	6	41	9	38	16	68

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	38	32	15	4	2	9	0	76	7	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	21	19	4	7	14	7	62	14	43
2019	Heterosexual	33	33	16	4	1	11	2	75	6	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	14	33	9	3	14	4	44	15	74
2018	Heterosexual	35	36	16	2	2	9	0	78	4	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	26	26	6	4	18	1	54	13	68

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	22	11	8	8	0	3	72	17	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	20	9	7	12	0	2	71	19	43

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	45	29	18	5	3	0	0	74	8	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	32	18	12	3	0	0	68	14	43
2019	Heterosexual	32	32	19	8	8	0	1	65	16	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	23	23	15	12	1	0	50	27	74
2018	Heterosexual	25	27	21	11	14	0	1	53	26	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	16	24	9	19	0	2	47	28	68

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	28	31	14	8	0	0	48	22	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	34	27	14	10	0	0	49	24	43
2019	Heterosexual	29	33	24	10	3	0	1	63	13	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	30	29	15	10	3	3	44	26	74
2018	Heterosexual	20	35	30	10	5	0	1	55	15	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	32	34	13	7	0	0	46	20	68

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	31	31	24	9	5	0	1	62	14	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	41	21	7	7	2	2	63	15	43
2019	Heterosexual	37	29	22	6	4	0	2	68	10	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	31	21	15	3	0	6	59	19	73
2018	Heterosexual	27	36	26	8	3	0	1	63	11	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	39	30	10	4	0	2	55	15	67

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	27	21	13	9	1	1	57	22	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	28	20	4	16	0	5	57	22	43
2019	Heterosexual	29	30	20	13	7	1	1	59	20	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	30	21	16	14	0	3	47	31	74
2018	Heterosexual	21	28	26	15	9	0	1	49	24	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	28	36	19	7	0	0	38	26	68

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	47	26	17	6	3	0	1	75	9	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	31	11	7	5	0	2	77	12	43
2019	Heterosexual	58	27	8	3	1	0	4	88	4	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	29	7	4	3	0	8	85	8	73
2018	Heterosexual	50	33	10	1	1	0	4	86	3	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	20	18	3	0	2	3	77	3	67

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	29	19	10	6	0	65	16	325
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	28	32	12	5	0	52	16	43
2019	Heterosexual	47	26	16	6	4	1	73	11	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	23	17	16	6	1	61	22	73
2018	Heterosexual	39	32	15	9	5	0	71	14	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	33	22	8	3	2	66	12	68

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	27	16	14	6	0	4	62	21	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	24	21	14	14	0	2	49	29	43

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	42	31	17	6	2	1	1	74	8	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	39	14	10	0	4	0	75	10	43
2019	Heterosexual	42	36	17	4	1	0	0	78	5	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	35	22	10	3	1	1	64	13	73
2018	Heterosexual	35	41	13	6	3	0	1	77	10	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	21	32	10	3	3	3	52	14	68

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	31	39	19	7	2	0	1	71	10	325
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	36	14	4	7	2	0	74	12	42
2019	Heterosexual	39	37	15	6	2	0	1	77	7	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	49	22	10	3	0	3	64	13	73
2018	Heterosexual	33	39	18	7	2	0	1	73	9	269
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	35	27	7	0	1	5	64	8	67

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	32	13	8	5	0	74	13	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	32	19	10	2	0	68	12	41
2019	Heterosexual	44	31	14	7	4	1	76	10	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	33	18	16	7	1	59	23	73
2018	Heterosexual	38	36	18	4	4	0	74	9	269
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	29	20	15	3	3	60	19	68

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	25	8	7	5	1	80	12	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	32	10	5	7	2	78	12	43
2019	Heterosexual	55	25	11	4	5	1	80	9	298
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	22	20	11	10	1	59	21	73

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	34	22	8	6	0	0	64	14	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	31	14	25	7	0	2	54	32	43

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	33	41	16	6	2	0	1	75	8	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	32	16	17	6	0	2	60	24	43
2019	Heterosexual	50	31	11	6	2	0	1	81	8	298
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	36	21	7	5	0	1	66	13	73
2018	Heterosexual	38	34	21	4	2	0	1	72	6	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	36	23	5	3	2	3	69	8	67

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	57	27	10	4	2	0	1	85	6	325
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	18	16	5	4	0	7	73	9	43
2019	Heterosexual	61	23	8	2	4	0	1	85	6	298
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	27	19	3	4	0	1	74	7	72
2018	Heterosexual	57	23	14	4	1	0	1	81	5	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	12	17	5	3	1	8	72	9	66

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	43	31	15	8	3	0	0	74	11	325
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	24	21	5	11	0	2	62	16	42

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	10	6	1	1	0	6	92	2	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	12	5	2	2	0	12	90	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	79	9	1	0	2	0	8	96	2	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	11	1	1	1	0	20	95	4	73
2018	Heterosexual	79	13	3	1	1	0	3	96	2	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	9	9	2	2	1	14	85	4	68

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	75	10	6	3	3	0	3	88	6	325
2020	Prefer not to answer	70	9	4	4	0	0	12	90	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	75	9	7	3	4	1	1	85	7	301
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	18	6	6	6	1	6	81	12	74
2018	Heterosexual	74	12	7	1	4	0	2	88	5	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	57	17	9	4	3	1	9	82	8	67

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	67	19	8	3	1	0	1	87	5	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	63	23	2	2	0	0	10	95	3	43
2019	Heterosexual	58	27	9	4	2	0	1	85	6	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	27	11	6	1	1	1	82	7	74
2018	Heterosexual	49	28	14	3	4	0	1	78	7	268
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	18	21	3	1	0	5	74	4	68

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	69	13	7	4	4	1	2	84	9	325
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	23	2	7	0	0	10	90	7	43
2019	Heterosexual	63	20	7	6	4	0	1	84	10	295
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	18	15	9	4	1	1	71	13	72
2018	Heterosexual	55	21	13	4	5	0	2	78	9	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	17	18	10	3	0	5	67	14	68

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	61	16	4	2	1	0	16	92	4	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	72	0	0	2	0	0	26	97	3	43
2019	Heterosexual	55	18	6	2	1	1	18	90	4	298
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	13	7	1	0	1	28	88	2	73
2018	Heterosexual	54	17	5	1	1	0	22	91	3	267
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	17	5	4	0	0	31	86	6	67

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	73	17	4	0	1	0	4	95	1	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	9	5	0	5	0	19	88	6	43
2019	Heterosexual	74	17	5	1	1	0	3	94	2	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	62	18	5	1	1	1	10	91	3	72
2018	Heterosexual	68	19	5	1	1	0	5	93	3	268
2018	Prefer not to answer	69	12	4	3	1	1	9	91	5	68

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	81	10	4	2	1	1	2	93	3	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	77	7	5	2	4	2	2	88	7	43
2019	Heterosexual	82	8	3	1	3	0	3	94	4	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	76	7	4	4	4	0	5	87	9	74
2018	Heterosexual	75	13	3	2	3	0	4	91	6	270
2018	Prefer not to answer	72	7	4	6	2	0	9	87	9	68

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	46	33	13	4	2	0	2	81	6	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	35	5	5	5	4	2	84	11	43
2019	Heterosexual	56	23	16	3	2	0	1	80	5	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	37	17	3	1	1	4	77	4	74
2018	Heterosexual	45	30	17	4	3	0	1	76	7	269
2018	Prefer not to answer	57	18	14	6	1	0	4	78	8	68

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	31	39	22	5	2	1	0	71	7	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	49	22	7	3	0	0	69	10	43

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	15	36	36	10	3	0	0	51	13	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	47	37	7	2	2	0	52	10	43
2019	Heterosexual	22	39	31	7	1	0	0	61	8	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	30	42	15	3	0	1	39	18	74
2018	Heterosexual	19	32	40	7	2	0	0	51	9	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	24	44	16	4	0	0	35	21	68

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	6	18	37	28	10	0	39	24	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	2	19	55	19	5	0	24	21	43
2019	Heterosexual	4	10	40	28	18	0	46	14	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	25	32	25	8	1	33	34	74
2018	Heterosexual	3	14	39	27	18	0	45	16	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	19	51	13	9	0	22	27	66

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	39	8	2	2	1	0	89	3	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	29	14	4	0	5	0	81	5	43
2019	Heterosexual	37	43	15	2	2	1	0	81	4	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	38	15	11	4	4	1	68	16	74
2018	Heterosexual	39	43	11	4	2	1	0	83	6	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	32	17	8	1	0	0	74	9	68

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	32	13	6	3	1	0	77	9	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	38	16	5	3	3	3	75	7	42

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	26	11	9	5	0	0	74	14	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	31	6	9	12	5	0	71	22	43

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	58	26	8	3	2	2	1	86	6	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	36	7	0	5	5	2	88	5	43

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	43	33	14	5	3	1	0	77	9	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	43	10	9	4	0	2	76	14	43
2019	Heterosexual	38	41	12	6	2	1	0	79	8	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	34	20	12	6	1	0	61	18	74
2018	Heterosexual	36	40	16	5	3	0	0	77	8	272
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	36	25	3	8	1	0	63	11	68

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	51	33	10	5	1	0	0	84	6	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	49	5	2	0	0	0	93	2	43

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	45	34	12	5	2	1	0	80	7	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	55	5	2	0	0	0	93	2	42

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	44	36	10	6	1	1	2	83	7	324
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	39	7	5	0	7	7	86	6	43

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	57	27	9	3	1	2	2	87	4	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	48	4	0	3	0	2	93	3	43

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	78	17	3	1	0	0	0	96	1	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	87	8	2	0	0	0	2	97	0	43

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	63	29	6	2	0	0	0	92	2	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	66	22	7	2	0	2	0	90	3	43

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	61	23	8	6	2	0	0	83	8	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	31	4	7	7	2	0	80	15	43

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	68	24	5	1	2	0	0	92	3	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	27	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	43

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	31	45	15	7	2	0	0	76	9	119
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	49	10	22	0	0	0	68	22	10
2019	Heterosexual	21	51	14	12	0	1	1	73	13	108
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	27	28	9	0	10	5	56	11	22

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	100	0	119
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	0	10

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	28	20	20	9	1	1	50	30	119
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	17	42	9	10	0	0	39	19	10

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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	326
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	95	43

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	325
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	84	43
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	302
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	78	73

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	46	54	29

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	94	6	29
2019	Heterosexual	76	24	40

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	43	3	7	0	0	0	89	7	27
2019	Heterosexual	69	20	3	7	0	0	0	90	7	29

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	56	27	10	2	1	2	2	86	4	327
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	24	9	5	5	5	3	80	10	42

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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	27	62	10	0	70	30	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	54	7	0	58	42	43

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	52	48	89
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	54	17

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	24	27	16	15	10	0	8	55	27	89
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	24	29	17	7	6	0	43	26	17

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	17	13	14	22	24	1	8	34	51	89
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	30	18	11	24	0	12	39	40	17

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	51	18	11	7	5	1	8	75	13	328
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	16	12	12	8	0	11	64	22	43
2019	Heterosexual	46	18	14	8	6	1	7	69	15	297
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	19	15	15	16	0	8	50	34	74
2018	Heterosexual	41	12	13	12	10	2	10	61	25	271
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	12	21	11	21	1	9	42	35	68

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Radio-television and TeleCommunications Commission by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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