2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 118. Are you a person with a disability?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 38 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 34 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 436

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 82 11 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 82 12 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 433

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 52 41 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 32 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 437
2019 Person with a disability 55 29 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 65 26 4 4 1 0 0 91 4 465
2017 Person with a disability 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 62 27 4 5 1 0 0 89 7 456
2014 Person with a disability 55 21 14 0 9 0 0 77 9 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 67 25 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 38 2 9 2 0 0 86 11 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 40 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 434
2019 Person with a disability 24 42 12 14 8 0 0 66 22 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 40 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 467
2018 Person with a disability 49 13 4 21 13 0 0 62 34 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 42 7 8 2 0 0 82 11 416
2017 Person with a disability 42 37 0 17 4 0 0 79 21 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 40 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 455
2014 Person with a disability 47 26 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 40 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 57 32 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 63 28 5 2 2 0 0 91 3 427
2019 Person with a disability 41 32 11 8 8 0 0 72 16 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 63 29 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 466
2017 Person with a disability 68 24 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 66 28 3 2 0 0 1 94 2 455
2014 Person with a disability 60 31 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 67 27 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 471

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 Person with a disability 60 31 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 64 26 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 433
2019 Person with a disability 51 23 8 7 8 4 0 76 16 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 65 25 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 467
2018 Person with a disability 64 23 4 4 4 0 0 87 9 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 67 27 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 417
2017 Person with a disability 51 37 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 64 26 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 455
2014 Person with a disability 75 12 4 4 4 0 0 88 9 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 52 30 8 6 3 1 0 83 10 470

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 55 35 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 29 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 435
2019 Person with a disability 47 30 4 11 8 0 0 78 19 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 468
2018 Person with a disability 46 41 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 35 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 413
2017 Person with a disability 72 20 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 39 6 5 4 0 0 84 10 453
2014 Person with a disability 47 41 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 40 39 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 29 20 12 2 0 0 67 14 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 34 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 436
2019 Person with a disability 28 23 14 23 12 0 0 51 35 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 466
2018 Person with a disability 39 14 21 9 17 0 0 52 26 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 37 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 417
2017 Person with a disability 44 9 12 25 9 0 0 53 34 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 32 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 455
2014 Person with a disability 34 27 9 16 15 0 0 60 31 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 31 36 14 12 6 0 0 67 18 470

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 49 2 7 7 0 0 84 14 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 37 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 435
2019 Person with a disability 31 23 23 15 7 0 0 54 23 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 466
2018 Person with a disability 27 51 9 8 4 0 0 78 13 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 41 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 416
2017 Person with a disability 51 28 4 9 8 0 0 79 17 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 39 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 455

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 57 34 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 60 32 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 434
2019 Person with a disability 47 31 15 4 4 0 0 78 7 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 38 5 2 2 0 0 91 3 466
2018 Person with a disability 53 38 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 60 32 5 3 1 0 0 92 3 416
2017 Person with a disability 59 29 8 4 0 0 0 87 4 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 53 35 6 3 3 0 0 89 5 453
2014 Person with a disability 47 46 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 52 35 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 470

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 22 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 35 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 436
2019 Person with a disability 43 26 11 0 19 0 0 69 19 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 36 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 466
2018 Person with a disability 36 42 4 4 13 0 0 78 18 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 36 9 7 5 0 0 80 12 415
2017 Person with a disability 38 34 12 16 0 0 0 72 16 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 36 9 8 6 0 0 76 14 454

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 63 23 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 68 25 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 433
2019 Person with a disability 66 23 4 0 8 0 0 89 8 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 65 28 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 464
2018 Person with a disability 75 16 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 66 26 5 2 0 0 0 92 3 409
2017 Person with a disability 79 16 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 64 27 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 453
2014 Person with a disability 79 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 70 22 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 471

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 48 23 17 7 5 0 0 71 11 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 36 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 434
2019 Person with a disability 27 31 15 20 8 0 0 57 27 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 38 10 5 2 1 0 82 8 465
2018 Person with a disability 30 27 13 17 13 0 0 57 30 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 37 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 415
2017 Person with a disability 40 34 4 13 9 0 0 73 22 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 36 9 6 4 0 0 80 11 454
2014 Person with a disability 46 27 9 15 4 0 0 73 19 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 42 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 471

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 Person with a disability 58 22 11 5 5 0 0 80 9 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 31 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 435
2019 Person with a disability 39 34 15 4 8 0 0 73 12 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 34 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 466
2018 Person with a disability 45 30 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 50 33 9 4 3 0 0 83 8 409
2017 Person with a disability 37 37 13 4 8 0 0 74 13 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 33 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 454
2014 Person with a disability 52 21 4 19 4 0 0 73 23 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 34 12 8 3 0 0 76 11 470

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 Person with a disability 56 26 14 2 2 0 0 82 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 31 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 431
2019 Person with a disability 40 36 12 7 4 0 0 77 12 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 37 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 464
2018 Person with a disability 34 48 9 0 8 0 0 82 8 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 36 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 417
2017 Person with a disability 50 29 0 17 4 0 0 79 21 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 36 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 454
2014 Person with a disability 38 26 24 12 0 0 0 64 12 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 43 34 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 470

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 62 27 5 5 2 0 0 89 7 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 66 23 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 434
2019 Person with a disability 51 37 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 28 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 468
2018 Person with a disability 60 18 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 59 30 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 417
2017 Person with a disability 67 25 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 53 35 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 452
2014 Person with a disability 64 19 4 9 4 0 0 83 12 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 51 31 12 5 2 0 0 82 7 471

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 28 27 5 0 0 0 68 5 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 34 17 6 2 0 0 74 8 433
2019 Person with a disability 33 29 23 11 4 0 0 62 15 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 36 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 465
2018 Person with a disability 31 34 22 9 4 0 0 65 13 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 43 36 13 5 3 0 0 80 8 417
2017 Person with a disability 38 37 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 39 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 455
2014 Person with a disability 22 53 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 35 38 15 8 4 0 0 73 11 471

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 Person with a disability 7 24 40 18 10 0 0 28 31 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 18 38 24 13 0 0 37 24 434
2019 Person with a disability 12 15 38 23 8 0 4 33 28 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 18 40 21 14 1 1 35 24 468
2018 Person with a disability 4 27 42 18 9 0 0 27 31 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 21 39 23 9 0 0 32 29 415
2017 Person with a disability 9 25 33 21 8 0 5 30 35 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 20 41 19 9 1 1 29 29 454
2014 Person with a disability 12 17 26 21 9 11 4 35 34 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 5 22 38 23 10 0 2 34 27 471

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 Person with a disability 5 20 15 33 26 0 0 60 25 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 2 7 20 38 32 1 1 71 9 433
2019 Person with a disability 8 4 20 26 35 4 4 66 12 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 11 23 33 28 1 1 63 14 466
2018 Person with a disability 9 23 8 27 33 0 0 60 32 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 15 28 30 20 2 0 51 20 414
2017 Person with a disability 4 21 20 21 29 0 5 52 27 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 7 10 29 30 23 1 1 53 17 450
2014 Person with a disability 4 9 26 34 13 11 4 55 14 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 16 28 30 16 1 2 47 24 471

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 18 48 12 13 0 0 25 28 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 20 36 21 12 0 1 34 30 436
2019 Person with a disability 12 22 47 12 4 0 4 16 35 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 20 33 21 15 0 1 36 30 466
2018 Person with a disability 18 36 24 18 4 0 0 22 53 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 24 36 18 10 0 1 28 36 415
2017 Person with a disability 25 21 29 12 13 0 0 25 46 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 27 31 12 7 0 1 20 49 453
2014 Person with a disability 25 17 22 16 4 11 4 24 50 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 24 34 15 9 0 2 24 41 470

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 Person with a disability 7 20 27 29 18 0 0 46 27 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 10 34 33 18 0 0 52 14 433
2019 Person with a disability 12 11 29 19 25 0 4 46 25 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 11 36 29 20 0 1 49 14 467
2018 Person with a disability 9 10 36 31 14 0 0 45 19 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 12 34 36 14 0 0 51 15 414
2017 Person with a disability 9 21 9 45 13 4 0 60 31 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 7 12 37 29 12 0 1 42 20 455
2014 Person with a disability 9 8 25 26 17 11 4 51 20 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 5 12 43 29 12 0 1 40 17 468

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 Person with a disability 16 20 24 22 15 0 2 38 37 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 17 28 25 20 0 1 46 26 435
2019 Person with a disability 27 11 19 11 28 0 4 40 40 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 20 30 21 18 2 1 40 29 467
2018 Person with a disability 22 18 28 22 10 0 0 32 40 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 21 31 23 12 1 0 36 32 415
2017 Person with a disability 17 17 24 24 13 0 5 39 36 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 22 32 21 10 1 1 32 35 454
2014 Person with a disability 12 21 30 13 8 11 4 25 40 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 18 27 31 15 8 0 1 23 45 469

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 Person with a disability 7 16 20 29 29 0 0 58 23 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 2 9 22 34 30 2 1 66 11 431
2019 Person with a disability 4 11 19 31 31 0 4 64 16 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 10 27 30 27 1 1 59 13 466
2018 Person with a disability 9 18 18 37 19 0 0 55 27 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 16 26 32 19 1 1 52 22 411
2017 Person with a disability 9 13 8 31 26 4 10 65 26 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 6 10 28 31 21 2 3 54 17 454
2014 Person with a disability 0 12 26 29 13 11 9 52 15 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 6 13 26 30 22 1 2 53 20 471

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 2 25 37 18 17 0 0 36 27 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 14 39 24 14 1 0 39 21 432
2019 Person with a disability 8 8 39 27 16 0 4 44 16 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 17 38 23 14 1 1 37 23 467
2018 Person with a disability 13 13 30 26 19 0 0 45 26 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 22 40 19 10 0 0 29 31 414
2017 Person with a disability 17 8 42 12 13 4 5 27 28 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 22 32 21 7 1 2 29 38 452
2014 Person with a disability 21 9 21 21 12 11 4 40 35 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 14 22 35 17 9 1 2 27 37 471

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 Person with a disability 2 2 45 31 20 0 0 51 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 2 7 30 38 23 0 0 61 9 436
2019 Person with a disability 8 4 43 31 15 0 0 45 12 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 13 32 33 17 1 1 50 18 467
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 33 20 2 11 0 2 66 14 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 29 16 6 3 5 3 72 10 436
2019 Person with a disability 23 26 8 19 20 4 0 51 41 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 28 16 8 4 6 2 70 13 466
2018 Person with a disability 14 36 28 0 13 5 4 55 15 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 32 14 10 4 5 3 69 15 415
2017 Person with a disability 25 33 21 4 8 5 5 64 13 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 30 14 8 5 6 2 71 14 456
2014 Person with a disability 35 17 12 0 17 4 15 64 21 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 28 14 9 5 2 3 70 15 470

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 20 7 2 13 0 0 78 16 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 25 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 435
2019 Person with a disability 38 19 8 15 16 4 0 60 32 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 27 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 466
2018 Person with a disability 47 18 9 9 13 4 0 67 23 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 53 28 7 6 5 0 0 81 11 413
2017 Person with a disability 59 33 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 30 6 7 6 0 0 81 13 455
2014 Person with a disability 43 17 0 17 12 11 0 67 33 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 51 27 8 8 5 0 0 78 13 470

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 56 27 7 0 11 0 0 82 11 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 69 25 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 436
2019 Person with a disability 50 23 4 19 4 0 0 73 24 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 27 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 465
2018 Person with a disability 49 38 0 4 8 0 0 87 13 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 60 30 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 412
2017 Person with a disability 47 41 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 56 32 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 454
2014 Person with a disability 58 17 4 17 4 0 0 75 21 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 53 33 6 7 2 0 0 86 8 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 51 33 2 7 6 0 0 84 13 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 64 26 6 2 1 0 0 90 4 433
2019 Person with a disability 31 27 19 11 8 4 0 60 20 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 34 7 3 2 1 0 87 5 467
2018 Person with a disability 35 26 20 14 4 0 0 62 18 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 55 34 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 415

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 22 9 0 9 0 2 82 9 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 65 19 7 3 1 3 2 89 4 437
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 74 15 7 5 0 0 0 89 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 69 23 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 437
2019 Person with a disability 48 30 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 66 21 9 2 0 1 1 89 2 466

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 44 29 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 29 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 434
2019 Person with a disability 35 35 15 4 12 0 0 70 15 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 28 9 7 3 0 0 81 9 465
2018 Person with a disability 44 31 8 9 8 0 0 74 18 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 31 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 417
2017 Person with a disability 55 29 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 49 34 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 455
2014 Person with a disability 51 12 13 15 9 0 0 63 24 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 45 31 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 470

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 62 15 7 9 7 0 0 78 16 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 64 19 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 435

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 57 22 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 27 5 4 2 0 1 89 6 436
2019 Person with a disability 50 34 11 0 4 0 0 84 4 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 57 26 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 467
2018 Person with a disability 54 20 13 8 4 0 0 74 13 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 60 26 5 7 3 0 0 86 9 414
2017 Person with a disability 55 37 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 31 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 455
2014 Person with a disability 56 17 0 16 0 11 0 82 18 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 52 27 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 469

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 53 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 61 437

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 76 9 11 2 0 0 2 87 2 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 72 12 4 2 1 1 8 93 3 437

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 60 24 2 11 0 0 2 86 11 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 73 17 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 436
2019 Person with a disability 54 27 8 0 11 0 0 81 11 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 65 22 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 467
2018 Person with a disability 40 39 0 17 4 0 0 79 21 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 63 23 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 417
2017 Person with a disability 51 33 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 62 24 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 456
2014 Person with a disability 56 28 0 8 9 0 0 84 16 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 58 24 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 470
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 29 11 5 7 0 0 77 11 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 28 7 4 1 1 0 88 6 435
2019 Person with a disability 27 43 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 36 11 6 2 1 0 80 9 467
2018 Person with a disability 54 9 16 4 13 4 0 65 18 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 36 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 418
2017 Person with a disability 33 42 0 12 8 0 5 78 22 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 42 34 10 7 6 2 0 78 12 456
2014 Person with a disability 34 38 4 0 8 15 0 85 9 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 32 13 10 7 1 0 70 17 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 55 24 5 11 5 0 0 80 16 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 58 29 7 4 3 0 0 87 7 435
2019 Person with a disability 31 27 15 11 16 0 0 58 27 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 34 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 467
2018 Person with a disability 54 13 8 4 13 8 0 72 18 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 36 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 417
2017 Person with a disability 33 42 0 8 13 0 5 78 22 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 37 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 454
2014 Person with a disability 34 50 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 35 33 12 12 7 1 0 69 19 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 44 29 16 5 7 0 0 73 11 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 35 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 436
2019 Person with a disability 23 23 19 23 11 0 0 46 34 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 37 16 5 5 1 0 74 10 465
2018 Person with a disability 41 26 8 4 13 8 0 72 18 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 41 13 11 4 1 0 71 15 417
2017 Person with a disability 25 35 9 13 9 5 5 66 24 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 38 14 11 7 3 0 67 18 456
2014 Person with a disability 30 39 12 4 4 11 0 77 9 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 26 33 16 15 7 2 0 61 23 470

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 38 7 11 5 0 0 78 16 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 39 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 437
2019 Person with a disability 20 12 26 27 15 0 0 31 42 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 38 17 11 5 1 0 67 16 464
2018 Person with a disability 28 22 21 9 13 8 0 54 23 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 26 39 12 13 9 0 0 66 22 417
2017 Person with a disability 16 34 17 25 4 5 0 52 30 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 34 13 13 10 1 0 64 23 454
2014 Person with a disability 30 25 9 21 4 11 0 62 29 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 24 33 15 18 9 2 0 58 27 470

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 51 24 9 7 0 2 7 83 7 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 23 9 6 3 4 7 80 10 436
2019 Person with a disability 50 15 8 0 4 11 12 84 5 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 23 11 5 3 5 6 78 9 468
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 38 9 5 0 0 0 87 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 37 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 433
2019 Person with a disability 39 34 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 39 8 5 1 1 0 86 6 467
2018 Person with a disability 41 25 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 47 8 7 2 0 0 84 9 416
2017 Person with a disability 38 41 4 17 0 0 0 79 17 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 41 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 456
2014 Person with a disability 39 34 12 4 0 11 0 81 5 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 40 10 8 3 1 0 79 11 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 27 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 43 10 8 2 2 0 80 10 435
2019 Person with a disability 19 23 27 11 16 4 0 44 28 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 43 15 12 5 1 0 68 16 468

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 55 26 9 5 5 0 0 81 9 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 32 10 6 2 2 1 82 8 433
2019 Person with a disability 32 23 16 11 8 7 4 61 21 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 34 10 7 3 2 0 79 10 467
2018 Person with a disability 45 31 12 4 4 0 4 79 9 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 37 7 7 2 1 0 83 10 416
2017 Person with a disability 37 54 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 35 7 6 2 1 1 84 8 456
2014 Person with a disability 56 12 8 0 13 11 0 77 14 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 48 32 8 6 3 2 1 82 9 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 60 22 13 2 2 0 0 82 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 31 11 3 1 1 0 84 5 432
2019 Person with a disability 40 17 40 0 4 0 0 56 4 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 38 11 4 3 1 0 81 7 465
2018 Person with a disability 50 25 9 4 13 0 0 75 17 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 35 14 3 3 1 0 80 6 417

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 20 19 9 14 7 0 55 25 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 22 18 12 6 8 2 60 20 436
2019 Person with a disability 12 4 23 8 31 19 4 20 50 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 23 21 10 9 8 3 55 21 466
2018 Person with a disability 22 13 26 9 21 9 0 39 33 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 25 18 11 11 8 2 56 24 418
2017 Person with a disability 20 21 13 17 21 4 5 45 41 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 20 15 15 14 8 4 50 32 454
2014 Person with a disability 26 26 12 9 28 0 0 52 36 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 26 17 16 14 6 2 49 33 469

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 34 36 8 9 12 0 0 71 21 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 34 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 435
2019 Person with a disability 20 40 4 18 16 4 0 61 35 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 34 11 10 3 1 1 76 13 465
2018 Person with a disability 27 32 17 13 12 0 0 58 25 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 34 10 9 4 1 0 77 13 416
2017 Person with a disability 50 24 9 4 8 0 5 78 13 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 36 7 7 4 2 0 81 12 456
2014 Person with a disability 47 14 4 28 8 0 0 60 36 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 33 12 9 6 2 1 72 16 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 24 11 18 23 0 0 49 41 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 29 13 15 8 2 5 61 25 437
2019 Person with a disability 12 20 19 8 38 0 4 33 48 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 29 14 10 15 3 2 59 27 467
2018 Person with a disability 18 21 4 14 42 0 0 39 56 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 27 16 13 14 0 2 56 27 416
2017 Person with a disability 29 12 4 21 21 0 13 47 48 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 25 13 17 13 2 3 55 31 455
2014 Person with a disability 34 35 5 4 23 0 0 69 27 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 25 14 17 19 2 2 48 38 470

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 65 13 14 9 0 0 0 78 9 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 19 11 4 2 1 3 83 6 437
2019 Person with a disability 54 7 24 0 4 0 11 69 4 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 63 19 9 5 1 0 2 84 6 467

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 55 25 16 5 0 0 0 80 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 65 17 10 2 1 1 3 86 4 434
2019 Person with a disability 47 19 11 7 4 0 11 74 13 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 19 9 2 1 2 4 87 3 462

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 75 9 5 2 5 2 2 88 7 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 83 7 2 0 2 2 4 95 3 437
2019 Person with a disability 50 16 7 0 12 0 16 77 14 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 81 5 3 1 3 4 3 93 4 464

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 77 9 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 85 5 2 0 0 1 6 98 0 436
2019 Person with a disability 58 19 12 4 0 0 8 83 4 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 88 2 1 0 0 1 7 98 1 464

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 36 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 38 11 5 1 1 0 82 6 436
2019 Person with a disability 30 30 19 16 4 0 0 61 20 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 44 11 6 2 2 0 81 8 467
2018 Person with a disability 22 23 34 4 17 0 0 45 21 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 35 14 6 4 1 0 76 10 417
2017 Person with a disability 24 29 21 9 8 8 0 59 18 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 40 12 6 5 2 1 76 11 455

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 24 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 31 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 433
2019 Person with a disability 35 39 14 4 8 0 0 74 12 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 50 35 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 464
2018 Person with a disability 49 31 4 8 9 0 0 80 17 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 34 5 5 1 1 0 89 6 415
2017 Person with a disability 46 33 9 4 8 0 0 79 13 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 50 36 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 455
2014 Person with a disability 42 42 4 4 8 0 0 84 12 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 53 29 10 5 2 2 0 84 7 471

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 21 11 7 2 0 0 79 9 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 34 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 435
2019 Person with a disability 47 26 8 11 8 0 0 73 19 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 33 7 2 2 2 0 88 4 465
2018 Person with a disability 54 22 20 4 0 0 0 75 4 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 38 8 4 1 0 0 86 5 416
2017 Person with a disability 51 24 8 4 9 4 0 78 13 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 31 12 3 2 2 1 82 6 455
2014 Person with a disability 38 50 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 51 28 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 471

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 61 25 4 2 2 5 0 91 5 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 36 9 1 1 2 0 88 2 436

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 62 16 11 7 2 0 2 80 9 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 29 7 4 1 2 1 87 6 435

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 62 24 2 9 2 0 0 86 11 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 69 23 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 437
2019 Person with a disability 40 44 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 65 25 6 4 1 0 0 90 4 465
2018 Person with a disability 52 27 4 17 0 0 0 79 17 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 65 26 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 415
2017 Person with a disability 55 33 4 0 8 0 0 87 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 29 5 5 2 0 0 89 7 456
2014 Person with a disability 70 9 4 4 12 0 0 79 17 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 58 30 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 470

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 73 15 5 5 2 0 0 89 7 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 70 20 7 3 1 0 0 89 3 434
2019 Person with a disability 47 30 11 4 8 0 0 77 11 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 65 21 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 464
2018 Person with a disability 54 25 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 60 26 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 414
2017 Person with a disability 59 24 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 58 29 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 455
2014 Person with a disability 67 20 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 21
2014 Not a person with a disability 51 29 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 67 24 0 2 7 0 0 91 9 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 65 24 7 3 1 0 0 89 3 432
2019 Person with a disability 43 39 7 0 11 0 0 81 11 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 23 8 6 1 0 0 85 6 466
2018 Person with a disability 57 26 0 13 4 0 0 83 17 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 58 27 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 414
2017 Person with a disability 67 21 4 0 8 0 0 87 8 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 58 27 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 455
2014 Person with a disability 64 24 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 49 31 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 66 16 5 7 7 0 0 82 14 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 19 12 4 2 1 0 81 7 437
2019 Person with a disability 54 27 4 4 11 0 0 81 16 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 21 12 7 2 2 0 78 9 466
2018 Person with a disability 50 21 17 4 9 0 0 70 13 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 20 12 7 4 2 0 75 12 417
2017 Person with a disability 58 12 4 4 8 8 5 81 15 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 18 15 6 5 4 0 73 11 456
2014 Person with a disability 68 15 5 0 12 0 0 83 12 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 49 20 13 9 5 3 0 72 15 470
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 42 33 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 48 34 437
2019 Person with a disability 19 44 37 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 47 34 468
2018 Person with a disability 26 31 44 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 46 34 417
2017 Person with a disability 34 49 17 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 44 32 456
2014 Person with a disability 40 42 18 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 20 43 37 471

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 37 27 9 9 0 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 30 22 0 6 7 80
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 32 24 2 10 5 106
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 37 27 11 9999 12 93
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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 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 18 20 0 5 25 7 64 7 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 14 18 4 2 30 7 63 8 436
2019 Person with a disability 8 11 35 8 13 22 4 26 27 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 16 14 4 5 29 10 61 15 467
2018 Person with a disability 23 9 30 12 8 18 0 39 25 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 17 19 5 6 26 7 56 16 415
2017 Person with a disability 24 20 21 4 4 17 9 60 12 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 14 19 4 5 29 8 55 14 455
2014 Person with a disability 25 18 16 0 9 33 0 63 13 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 16 20 4 6 25 8 56 15 470

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 19 20 2 2 7 2 73 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 28 12 4 1 7 0 81 5 437
2019 Person with a disability 32 19 18 16 8 7 0 55 26 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 30 12 5 3 6 1 79 8 467
2018 Person with a disability 27 27 30 4 4 8 0 59 9 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 29 13 4 3 5 0 78 8 415
2017 Person with a disability 37 42 4 8 4 0 5 83 13 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 40 29 13 4 4 8 1 77 9 455
2014 Person with a disability 25 40 16 0 9 11 0 72 10 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 29 16 4 4 8 0 73 10 470
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 82 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 97 436

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 15 16 0 5 27 7 69 7 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 15 15 2 2 33 6 70 6 437
2019 Person with a disability 12 7 39 0 12 26 4 27 17 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 12 18 2 2 34 9 62 7 464
2018 Person with a disability 28 4 38 0 8 21 0 40 11 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 14 21 2 3 32 6 59 8 415
2017 Person with a disability 20 24 13 0 13 26 5 64 18 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 13 17 2 1 40 6 63 6 454
2014 Person with a disability 38 17 4 4 4 21 11 82 12 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 23 13 20 2 0 35 7 63 4 471

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 24 7 2 2 11 0 87 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 28 11 2 1 7 0 84 4 435
2019 Person with a disability 31 22 20 4 12 11 0 60 18 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 29 13 2 2 8 1 82 4 467
2018 Person with a disability 29 23 35 4 0 8 0 57 5 22
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 26 13 4 2 8 0 79 6 416
2017 Person with a disability 37 38 4 4 13 0 5 79 17 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 31 13 1 2 11 1 81 4 453
2014 Person with a disability 51 30 4 0 4 0 11 91 5 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 24 17 4 0 11 1 76 5 471
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 22 18 9 16 0 0 57 25 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 32 15 8 4 0 0 72 13 434

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 38 7 7 2 0 0 84 10 43
2020 Not a person with a disability 64 20 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 436
2019 Person with a disability 58 20 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 24 9 2 3 0 0 86 5 466
2018 Person with a disability 35 26 22 4 4 0 8 66 9 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 57 26 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 416
2017 Person with a disability 38 40 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 23 13 6 4 0 1 76 11 453

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 27 22 22 7 0 0 48 29 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 33 23 14 8 0 0 55 22 436
2019 Person with a disability 35 21 15 15 11 0 4 57 27 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 26 35 22 10 5 0 0 62 16 468
2018 Person with a disability 18 30 29 14 9 0 0 48 23 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 37 28 10 7 0 1 55 17 415
2017 Person with a disability 26 41 17 16 0 0 0 67 16 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 31 29 12 6 0 0 53 18 455

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 30 18 14 7 0 0 61 21 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 37 17 11 4 0 0 68 15 432
2019 Person with a disability 27 35 16 0 19 0 4 65 19 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 34 17 9 3 0 1 71 12 467
2018 Person with a disability 26 34 22 14 4 0 0 60 18 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 36 23 9 3 0 0 65 12 415
2017 Person with a disability 33 30 21 5 8 4 0 65 13 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 37 21 10 4 0 1 65 14 455

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 31 20 21 4 0 0 55 25 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 29 18 13 5 1 0 63 18 435
2019 Person with a disability 35 21 16 12 11 0 4 58 24 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 29 21 9 6 1 1 63 15 464
2018 Person with a disability 22 43 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 28 23 12 8 1 1 56 20 413
2017 Person with a disability 42 25 20 8 4 0 0 67 13 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 28 22 13 7 0 1 57 20 453

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 51 24 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 25 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 430
2019 Person with a disability 51 35 7 4 0 0 4 88 4 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 24 8 2 1 0 3 89 3 465
2018 Person with a disability 39 42 14 0 0 0 4 85 0 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 59 23 10 4 1 0 3 84 5 415
2017 Person with a disability 54 12 13 4 0 4 13 80 4 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 27 11 3 2 0 5 84 5 453

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 26 13 18 2 0 0 66 20 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 32 18 9 5 0 0 67 14 436
2019 Person with a disability 36 25 27 0 12 0 0 61 12 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 33 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 467
2018 Person with a disability 26 43 27 4 0 0 0 69 4 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 33 15 6 4 0 0 74 10 414
2017 Person with a disability 22 47 27 4 0 0 0 69 4 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 35 19 5 5 0 0 70 11 453

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 29 11 16 4 0 4 67 21 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 30 19 8 8 0 3 65 16 436

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 33 18 5 5 0 0 73 9 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 35 17 6 0 0 1 77 6 436
2019 Person with a disability 30 27 23 4 16 0 0 57 20 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 39 18 4 2 1 1 75 7 465
2018 Person with a disability 14 49 17 16 4 0 0 63 20 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 39 18 8 3 0 1 71 11 418
2017 Person with a disability 39 35 9 13 4 0 0 73 18 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 32 21 9 5 0 0 64 14 454

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 45 27 5 7 0 0 62 11 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 35 21 10 2 0 0 67 12 433
2019 Person with a disability 20 39 19 12 7 0 4 60 20 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 33 21 10 3 0 0 66 13 466
2018 Person with a disability 17 41 25 13 4 0 0 58 17 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 36 26 9 4 0 0 60 13 416
2017 Person with a disability 34 30 22 9 4 0 0 64 13 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 23 38 20 12 7 0 0 61 19 453

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 20 24 5 11 0 0 59 16 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 33 16 6 2 0 0 76 8 433
2019 Person with a disability 39 42 4 4 11 0 0 81 15 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 32 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 467
2018 Person with a disability 27 18 42 8 4 0 0 45 13 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 30 22 8 4 1 1 65 13 417
2017 Person with a disability 34 49 4 13 0 0 0 82 13 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 32 18 9 7 1 0 66 16 454

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 41 27 18 9 5 0 0 68 14 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 25 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 434
2019 Person with a disability 48 13 23 12 4 0 0 61 16 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 27 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 467

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 39 25 14 14 9 0 0 63 23 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 33 21 7 3 0 0 68 11 436

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 34 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 37 23 11 5 0 0 61 16 436
2019 Person with a disability 23 47 15 12 4 0 0 69 15 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 37 18 7 3 0 0 73 10 467
2018 Person with a disability 39 27 17 4 13 0 0 66 17 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 38 22 9 3 0 1 66 12 415
2017 Person with a disability 30 44 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 33 23 8 4 0 0 65 12 454

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 22 16 0 2 0 2 81 2 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 62 27 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 433
2019 Person with a disability 63 26 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 74 17 7 1 0 0 1 92 1 466
2018 Person with a disability 61 13 18 4 0 0 4 77 4 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 69 18 7 2 2 0 1 88 4 417
2017 Person with a disability 67 20 4 0 4 0 4 91 4 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 70 17 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 454

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 37 23 2 2 0 0 73 5 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 34 12 2 3 0 0 84 5 432

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 64 23 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 82 12 2 1 0 0 3 97 1 433
2019 Person with a disability 61 24 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 85 6 2 1 0 0 5 97 1 463
2018 Person with a disability 44 26 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 84 9 3 1 0 0 3 96 1 416

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 77 14 7 0 2 0 0 91 2 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 88 6 2 1 1 0 2 97 2 433
2019 Person with a disability 60 12 8 4 8 4 4 78 13 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 80 9 4 3 2 1 1 91 5 465
2018 Person with a disability 66 13 4 8 0 4 4 86 9 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 80 8 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 417
2017 Person with a disability 75 12 4 0 0 4 4 96 0 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 78 11 5 2 1 1 1 91 3 455

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 69 20 7 2 2 0 0 89 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 76 16 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 430
2019 Person with a disability 57 12 16 4 4 4 4 75 8 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 67 24 5 2 1 0 1 91 3 465
2018 Person with a disability 44 47 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 61 27 7 3 1 0 1 88 4 417
2017 Person with a disability 63 21 8 4 0 0 4 87 4 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 62 27 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 455

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 62 16 7 7 7 2 0 79 14 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 74 15 7 1 1 0 1 90 3 434
2019 Person with a disability 53 28 8 4 4 0 4 84 7 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 66 20 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 463
2018 Person with a disability 48 21 18 8 0 4 0 72 9 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 62 21 8 6 2 0 1 83 8 416
2017 Person with a disability 71 12 4 4 4 0 4 87 9 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 63 19 11 4 3 0 1 83 6 454

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 71 7 0 2 0 0 20 97 3 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 67 9 3 1 1 0 20 94 2 433
2019 Person with a disability 48 12 4 0 0 0 36 93 0 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 12 3 1 0 0 24 94 2 462
2018 Person with a disability 44 12 4 0 0 0 40 93 0 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 14 7 1 0 0 30 89 1 414
2017 Person with a disability 49 16 0 0 0 0 34 100 0 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 53 12 5 1 0 0 28 91 2 454

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 70 14 9 0 5 0 2 86 5 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 77 15 6 1 0 0 1 93 2 436
2019 Person with a disability 65 16 4 8 0 0 8 88 8 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 75 16 6 0 0 0 2 93 1 462
2018 Person with a disability 79 4 4 8 0 0 4 87 9 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 67 21 8 1 0 0 3 90 1 414
2017 Person with a disability 63 25 4 0 4 0 4 91 4 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 71 18 4 2 1 0 3 93 3 451

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 66 18 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 76 14 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 435
2019 Person with a disability 72 12 4 4 8 0 0 84 12 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 75 13 5 4 2 0 1 90 6 464
2018 Person with a disability 73 18 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 74 15 5 3 1 0 1 90 4 417
2017 Person with a disability 66 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 72 18 6 1 2 0 1 91 4 455

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 24 25 11 4 0 0 59 16 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 28 14 4 0 0 0 81 5 436
2019 Person with a disability 36 31 8 16 4 4 0 70 21 25
2019 Not a person with a disability 63 26 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 466
2018 Person with a disability 39 31 18 13 0 0 0 69 13 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 55 29 11 3 1 0 1 85 4 413
2017 Person with a disability 41 30 16 0 8 0 4 75 9 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 55 28 11 3 2 0 1 84 5 455

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 35 18 9 2 0 0 71 11 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 49 11 4 1 0 0 83 5 436

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 26 40 18 0 0 0 42 18 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 42 29 9 1 0 0 61 10 437
2019 Person with a disability 19 47 15 7 11 0 0 66 19 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 41 25 8 1 0 0 66 9 468
2018 Person with a disability 4 51 27 17 0 0 0 56 17 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 43 27 8 2 0 0 63 10 418
2017 Person with a disability 26 38 20 8 8 0 0 63 16 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 13 44 33 7 3 0 0 58 9 456

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 20 49 11 14 0 0 24 27 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 16 42 27 9 0 0 36 21 434
2019 Person with a disability 15 15 35 27 8 0 0 35 29 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 14 40 30 12 0 0 42 18 462
2018 Person with a disability 13 13 44 26 4 0 0 30 26 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 14 39 28 13 0 0 42 20 415
2017 Person with a disability 0 21 50 24 4 0 0 29 21 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 14 43 27 10 0 0 37 20 456

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 40 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 36 5 2 0 1 0 92 2 435
2019 Person with a disability 27 43 16 4 8 4 0 72 12 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 36 6 3 1 2 0 90 4 466
2018 Person with a disability 44 34 14 4 4 0 0 78 9 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 60 29 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 413
2017 Person with a disability 56 30 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 23
2017 Not a person with a disability 49 40 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 455

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 57 25 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 29 7 5 1 2 0 87 7 434

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 45 26 16 7 7 0 0 71 14 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 25 10 10 4 1 0 77 13 435

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 54 25 16 2 0 2 0 81 2 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 65 20 10 2 1 1 0 87 3 435

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 33 5 12 5 0 0 79 16 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 31 11 4 2 0 0 84 6 437
2019 Person with a disability 11 51 23 0 11 4 0 65 12 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 36 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 468
2018 Person with a disability 27 36 13 13 9 4 0 65 22 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 34 10 5 4 1 0 80 10 416
2017 Person with a disability 37 37 9 8 8 0 0 75 17 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 42 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 455

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 61 30 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 63 30 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 437

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 66 27 2 2 2 0 0 93 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 64 26 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 433

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 62 25 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 29 9 1 0 1 1 90 2 433

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 66 27 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 66 24 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 436

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 75 9 2 0 0 9 5 97 0 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 76 13 3 1 0 3 4 96 1 435

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 64 13 18 2 0 2 0 80 2 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 64 25 6 2 0 2 0 91 3 436

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 29 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 69 19 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 433

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 74 17 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 77 16 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 435

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 41 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 131

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 100 0 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 99 1 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 44 37 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 31 11 16 7 0 0 65 24 129
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 89 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 436

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 64 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 436
2019 Person with a disability 42 58 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 466
2017 Person with a disability 51 49 24
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 88 455
2014 Person with a disability 38 62 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 10 90 470

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 88 12 16
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 67 26

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 94 6 16
2020 Not a person with a disability 81 19 26
2019 Person with a disability 90 10 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 77 23 36
2017 Person with a disability 100 0 12
2017 Not a person with a disability 75 25 57
2014 Not a person with a disability 84 16 45

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 27 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 33 14 0 0 0 5 85 0 21
2019 Person with a disability 49 32 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 30 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 28
2017 Person with a disability 68 17 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 12
2017 Not a person with a disability 61 35 2 0 2 0 0 95 2 43
2014 Not a person with a disability 58 40 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 38

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 65 14 12 7 0 0 2 81 7 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 65 22 7 3 0 1 2 90 3 437
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 5 66 27 2 94 6 45
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 80 13 1 93 7 437

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 65 14 7 0 7 2 4 85 8 44
2020 Not a person with a disability 58 16 6 3 2 2 13 87 6 433
2019 Person with a disability 61 4 8 11 8 0 8 71 20 26
2019 Not a person with a disability 61 13 10 5 4 0 8 80 9 465
2018 Person with a disability 44 9 26 4 0 9 8 63 5 23
2018 Not a person with a disability 69 9 9 3 4 0 6 83 7 416
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