2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	36	4	5	0	91	5	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	29	18	0	6	76	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	50	8	15	3	74	18	40

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	23	1	0	1	1	98	1	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	19	11	6	6	0	77	11	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	75	23	0	2	0	0	98	2	40

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	39	12	6	1	1	1	81	7	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	50	6	6	6	0	0	83	11	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	35	10	13	12	0	0	65	25	40
2019	Heterosexual	46	34	9	7	4	0	0	80	11	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	40	4	18	8	0	0	69	27	48

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	45	13	6	1	1	80	7	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	32	5	7	17	0	71	23	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	38	32	13	0	0	55	13	40
2019	Heterosexual	27	49	12	11	1	0	75	12	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	48	14	12	2	0	71	14	48
2018	Heterosexual	21	59	11	9	1	0	80	10	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	48	13	17	3	0	67	20	31

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	37	10	5	0	0	84	5	225
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	46	6	6	12	0	76	18	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	40	20	13	5	0	62	18	40
2019	Heterosexual	49	39	8	3	1	0	88	4	169
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	36	16	10	4	2	69	15	48

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	33	17	6	2	0	1	76	8	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	14	29	12	11	5	0	45	25	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	25	17	18	2	2	2	61	21	40
2019	Heterosexual	42	39	11	6	2	0	0	81	8	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	32	10	10	10	2	2	68	22	48
2018	Heterosexual	37	45	12	4	1	0	1	83	5	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	53	7	11	9	0	3	72	21	30

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	49	9	6	1	0	84	7	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	35	12	11	0	0	77	11	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	35	22	23	5	0	50	28	40
2019	Heterosexual	35	49	8	6	2	0	84	8	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	55	17	6	4	2	73	10	48
2018	Heterosexual	30	50	14	5	2	0	79	7	175
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	44	25	6	3	0	66	9	30

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	44	13	8	2	77	9	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	25	7	17	17	59	34	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	38	24	16	2	58	18	40
2019	Heterosexual	26	50	16	7	2	75	8	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	42	14	19	6	61	25	48
2018	Heterosexual	26	38	26	9	1	65	10	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	32	20	13	9	59	21	31

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	39	12	14	1	0	73	15	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	50	6	11	11	0	73	22	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	38	15	28	11	0	46	39	39
2019	Heterosexual	15	60	16	5	3	1	76	8	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	52	17	15	4	0	64	19	48
2018	Heterosexual	22	52	16	8	1	0	75	9	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	57	16	7	3	0	75	9	31

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	Heterosexual	43	41	10	4	1	0	1	85	5	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	26	0	29	0	0	0	71	29	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	43	18	13	6	0	0	63	19	40
2019	Heterosexual	31	52	12	4	2	0	0	83	5	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	56	12	6	0	0	0	82	6	48
2018	Heterosexual	34	54	9	2	0	1	0	88	2	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	45	14	7	3	0	0	76	10	30

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	39	17	10	1	71	11	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	26	5	18	11	65	29	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	37	17	25	3	55	28	40
2019	Heterosexual	27	44	18	9	2	71	12	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	37	19	19	4	58	23	47
2018	Heterosexual	27	48	17	8	1	74	9	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	35	31	7	6	56	13	31

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	35	16	2	2	0	80	4	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	5	7	17	6	0	71	22	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	50	10	15	3	0	72	18	40
2019	Heterosexual	39	47	9	4	1	0	86	5	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	40	12	2	0	2	86	2	48
2018	Heterosexual	42	47	7	3	0	0	89	3	173
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	44	16	7	0	0	77	7	31

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	41	18	13	1	0	67	14	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	30	5	11	18	0	65	29	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	34	17	20	5	0	58	25	40
2019	Heterosexual	20	50	14	11	4	1	71	14	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	38	20	26	2	0	52	28	48
2018	Heterosexual	24	41	21	12	1	1	66	14	175
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	39	16	19	6	0	59	24	31

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	34	19	11	2	68	13	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	41	0	11	12	77	23	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	32	17	17	10	56	27	40
2019	Heterosexual	29	39	17	11	5	67	15	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	52	17	11	4	68	15	48
2018	Heterosexual	29	40	16	14	1	69	15	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	39	22	9	9	60	18	31

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	44	14	8	2	76	10	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	24	18	23	11	48	34	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	42	29	8	8	55	16	39
2019	Heterosexual	23	56	13	7	1	79	7	166
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	48	23	9	2	67	11	48
2018	Heterosexual	21	48	21	9	1	69	9	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	31	26	12	6	56	18	31

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	49	10	5	2	0	83	7	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	20	5	26	0	0	68	26	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	47	17	13	5	0	64	18	40
2019	Heterosexual	37	49	9	3	2	0	86	5	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	56	11	8	0	2	81	8	48
2018	Heterosexual	29	55	13	4	1	0	83	4	175
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	45	19	9	0	0	72	9	31

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	30	22	13	9	1	56	22	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	13	27	6	23	0	44	29	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	20	26	17	17	0	41	34	40
2019	Heterosexual	34	38	14	8	6	0	72	14	169
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	41	13	12	6	0	69	18	48
2018	Heterosexual	39	34	18	7	2	0	74	9	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	26	29	4	7	0	60	11	31

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	37	31	10	4	1	0	15	54	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	19	31	6	0	0	0	6	64	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	31	23	7	0	0	0	7	70	40
2019	Heterosexual	15	36	36	9	4	1	1	12	52	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	38	34	12	0	0	0	12	55	48
2018	Heterosexual	9	38	40	10	1	1	1	12	48	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	42	19	10	4	3	0	14	67	31

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	22	31	19	10	6	2	31	34	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	29	19	24	6	0	0	29	52	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	24	35	8	4	3	0	13	52	40
2019	Heterosexual	8	26	28	26	10	1	1	37	35	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	21	40	12	8	4	0	21	38	48
2018	Heterosexual	8	23	38	21	8	2	1	29	32	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	22	42	13	4	3	0	17	39	31

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	27	27	10	4	4	1	14	57	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	29	6	19	16	7	0	38	56	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	26	17	19	2	0	0	21	61	40
2019	Heterosexual	29	28	27	12	3	0	1	15	58	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	25	20	12	6	0	2	18	61	48
2018	Heterosexual	33	30	20	10	5	0	2	15	64	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	28	30	16	4	0	0	19	51	31

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	32	29	16	6	2	0	22	48	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	17	25	11	0	0	0	11	64	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	34	25	8	0	0	0	8	67	40
2019	Heterosexual	13	29	42	12	4	0	1	16	42	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	38	29	8	4	0	0	12	59	48
2018	Heterosexual	11	30	40	16	2	0	1	18	41	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	35	36	16	0	0	0	16	48	31

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	26	26	12	8	3	3	21	51	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	69	0	7	24	0	0	0	24	69	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	36	15	16	0	0	0	16	69	40
2019	Heterosexual	18	36	27	11	6	1	1	17	55	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	23	15	17	8	0	4	26	58	48
2018	Heterosexual	18	35	28	12	5	0	2	18	54	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	36	29	10	3	0	0	12	59	31

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	22	26	21	10	7	4	34	37	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	19	32	17	10	0	0	27	42	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	24	26	22	5	3	0	27	46	40
2019	Heterosexual	12	24	27	17	15	1	4	34	38	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	22	19	19	17	2	2	37	43	48
2018	Heterosexual	9	26	27	23	10	1	3	34	37	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	26	17	31	4	0	0	35	48	31

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	29	36	12	5	3	1	18	45	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	17	18	24	0	7	0	26	55	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	26	31	11	2	3	0	14	54	40
2019	Heterosexual	13	31	33	15	5	1	1	21	45	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	19	42	16	2	2	2	19	38	48
2018	Heterosexual	20	29	33	11	4	2	2	15	50	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	26	40	9	7	0	3	16	43	31

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	2	8	31	37	20	1	0	59	10	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	6	13	35	22	23	0	0	46	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	15	45	28	8	0	0	36	19	40
2019	Heterosexual	2	15	37	32	13	1	0	45	18	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	16	31	36	8	0	2	45	23	48

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	34	15	5	2	7	5	76	7	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	42	16	25	0	7	5	53	28	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	25	18	20	5	5	5	52	28	40
2019	Heterosexual	30	36	13	9	3	7	2	72	13	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	38	11	15	10	7	0	62	26	48
2018	Heterosexual	17	47	14	9	4	6	3	71	14	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	26	34	6	9	0	3	50	15	30

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	65	29	2	2	2	0	94	4	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	23	5	6	12	0	77	18	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	28	14	9	0	0	77	9	40
2019	Heterosexual	55	32	6	5	2	1	88	7	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	37	4	15	0	2	81	15	48
2018	Heterosexual	51	36	7	6	1	0	87	7	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	38	14	6	8	0	72	14	31

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	67	27	3	1	1	95	2	225
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	17	0	18	7	75	25	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	40	2	4	0	93	4	40
2019	Heterosexual	56	35	7	2	1	91	2	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	34	6	6	0	88	6	47
2018	Heterosexual	52	38	5	4	0	91	4	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	37	10	6	6	78	12	31

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	33	9	3	1	1	87	4	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	22	18	12	7	0	63	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	35	20	7	0	0	73	7	40
2019	Heterosexual	43	45	8	1	2	0	88	4	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	38	11	4	0	2	84	4	47
2018	Heterosexual	40	45	12	3	0	0	85	3	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	51	22	3	3	0	72	6	31

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	28	7	2	0	6	4	90	2	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	6	17	0	7	5	18	69	9	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	27	7	0	10	3	2	82	11	40

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	30	11	2	1	0	3	85	3	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	47	5	0	6	0	0	89	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	34	7	7	2	0	0	84	9	40
2019	Heterosexual	51	34	9	2	1	1	2	88	2	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	27	10	6	0	0	0	83	6	48

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	38	9	3	1	2	0	86	4	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	25	11	7	11	0	0	72	17	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	34	14	10	2	0	0	74	12	40
2019	Heterosexual	39	42	12	4	2	0	1	82	6	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	43	6	13	2	2	0	78	16	47
2018	Heterosexual	34	47	13	4	1	0	0	82	6	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	42	19	6	3	0	3	72	9	31

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	27	14	3	1	2	1	81	4	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	25	7	5	16	0	0	72	22	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	20	18	4	7	0	0	71	11	40

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	37	9	3	1	0	87	3	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	23	0	12	16	0	72	28	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	33	5	10	5	0	81	14	40
2019	Heterosexual	39	46	8	5	2	1	85	7	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	46	6	15	4	0	75	19	48
2018	Heterosexual	39	47	8	5	1	1	87	5	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	45	13	9	3	3	74	12	31

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	46	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	59	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	45	40

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	23	6	1	0	5	7	91	2	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	23	11	6	0	12	0	81	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	13	3	7	2	12	4	85	12	40

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	29	8	3	1	0	0	88	5	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	18	12	6	5	0	0	77	11	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	21	13	7	5	2	0	74	12	40
2019	Heterosexual	46	39	9	3	2	0	0	85	5	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	37	12	8	4	0	0	75	13	48
2018	Heterosexual	46	36	11	5	2	0	0	82	7	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	41	17	9	6	0	3	67	15	31

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	41	13	6	1	6	0	78	8	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	17	6	11	18	7	0	63	31	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	32	23	21	0	8	0	53	22	40
2019	Heterosexual	12	49	18	11	2	6	1	66	14	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	32	17	21	9	7	0	50	31	47
2018	Heterosexual	19	42	20	7	4	8	0	66	12	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	19	30	13	15	11	0	34	32	31

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	36	21	8	3	1	1	68	11	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	12	23	5	23	0	0	48	29	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	32	27	24	6	0	0	44	30	40
2019	Heterosexual	17	40	26	12	4	2	1	58	16	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	30	23	19	10	0	0	48	29	48
2018	Heterosexual	18	42	25	9	5	1	0	61	13	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	22	26	17	19	3	0	37	37	31

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	34	20	14	3	3	1	60	18	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	25	11	12	28	0	0	49	40	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	22	40	20	5	5	0	31	27	40
2019	Heterosexual	9	40	28	13	4	5	1	52	18	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	35	21	21	11	4	0	45	33	48
2018	Heterosexual	15	31	34	12	4	4	0	48	17	175
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	14	43	10	16	4	0	28	27	31

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	50	14	4	2	1	79	6	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	36	0	11	23	0	66	34	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	41	22	8	8	0	62	16	40
2019	Heterosexual	9	46	26	11	6	2	56	17	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	38	17	23	10	2	49	34	48
2018	Heterosexual	14	39	28	12	5	1	54	18	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	25	23	21	13	0	43	34	30

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	33	13	0	1	1	0	86	1	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	22	25	0	0	0	0	75	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	30	13	0	5	0	0	82	5	40
2019	Heterosexual	42	33	18	4	1	2	1	77	5	170
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	25	14	6	0	4	0	79	6	48

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	47	16	7	1	2	1	76	8	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	25	47	18	0	11	0	0	72	11	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	46	17	11	3	0	0	69	14	40
2019	Heterosexual	18	56	15	10	1	1	0	74	11	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	52	8	13	2	0	0	77	15	48
2018	Heterosexual	19	49	20	8	4	0	0	68	12	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	41	25	13	7	0	0	56	19	31

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	39	22	11	3	4	63	15	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	13	36	18	23	11	0	49	34	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	32	20	33	5	0	42	38	40
2019	Heterosexual	11	38	34	13	2	1	50	16	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	31	21	32	6	0	41	38	48

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	43	14	10	4	3	0	71	15	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	43	11	6	11	0	0	72	17	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	52	12	19	2	0	0	66	22	40
2019	Heterosexual	20	40	17	15	7	2	0	61	22	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	52	11	17	6	2	0	65	24	48
2018	Heterosexual	26	47	10	13	4	1	1	73	17	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	38	19	17	6	3	0	58	23	31

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	46	15	4	2	3	0	78	6	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	53	12	6	0	0	0	82	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	44	32	8	0	0	0	60	8	40
2019	Heterosexual	20	44	23	10	1	1	1	65	11	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	45	19	11	6	0	0	64	17	47
2018	Heterosexual	21	47	21	7	2	2	0	70	9	175
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	26	29	28	3	0	0	40	30	30

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	23	26	14	6	12	2	46	23	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	18	11	0	22	26	0	55	30	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	30	18	18	21	2	2	41	40	40
2019	Heterosexual	8	19	23	17	11	15	6	35	35	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	23	17	15	14	17	4	43	36	48
2018	Heterosexual	13	24	25	18	8	10	2	42	30	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	19	23	18	21	7	6	30	44	31

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	38	20	12	3	2	64	15	222
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	25	11	31	11	0	47	42	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	42	24	10	10	2	55	20	40
2019	Heterosexual	17	52	19	8	3	1	70	11	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	46	19	11	7	2	62	18	47
2018	Heterosexual	18	44	23	10	5	1	62	14	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	52	17	9	8	0	65	18	31

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	25	19	16	10	3	2	53	27	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	18	0	42	18	0	0	40	60	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	15	25	22	18	3	2	31	42	39
2019	Heterosexual	20	32	20	17	9	1	2	53	26	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	23	13	30	20	6	0	33	53	48
2018	Heterosexual	10	28	27	20	12	2	1	39	33	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	10	30	32	15	0	3	22	48	31

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	21	17	4	3	1	4	75	7	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	74	13	0	5	7	0	0	88	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	22	10	11	5	0	5	73	17	40
2019	Heterosexual	45	25	17	5	4	1	4	73	9	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	19	9	8	6	0	6	75	15	47

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	23	13	6	2	1	3	78	8	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	12	12	5	6	7	0	75	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	23	20	5	0	0	5	73	6	39
2019	Heterosexual	47	28	13	5	2	2	3	79	7	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	25	17	8	4	0	4	69	13	47

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	74	9	7	3	1	2	5	89	4	223
2020	Gay or lesbian	68	7	6	13	6	0	0	75	19	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	11	0	8	3	2	8	88	12	40
2019	Heterosexual	77	9	3	1	3	2	4	93	4	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	8	4	10	2	6	6	82	14	48

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 very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	77	9	3	1	2	7	96	1	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	77	5	6	0	12	0	94	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	71	6	5	0	2	16	94	0	40
2019	Heterosexual	80	6	2	1	1	10	97	1	169
2019	Prefer not to answer	71	8	0	0	4	17	100	0	48

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	44	26	7	1	3	65	8	225
2020	Gay or lesbian	16	43	17	11	7	7	63	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	41	14	18	6	3	61	25	40
2019	Heterosexual	16	49	24	7	2	2	66	10	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	42	21	10	4	6	62	15	48
2018	Heterosexual	16	39	33	6	1	5	58	7	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	36	32	9	3	9	52	13	31

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	51	14	3	0	1	82	3	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	43	11	7	18	0	64	25	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	38	25	16	0	0	59	16	40
2019	Heterosexual	30	44	18	6	1	1	74	8	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	46	18	10	4	0	67	15	48
2018	Heterosexual	28	53	14	3	1	2	82	3	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	47	6	13	6	4	74	19	30

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	43	11	1	0	2	87	2	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	16	18	7	7	0	68	13	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	42	8	6	0	5	86	6	40
2019	Heterosexual	34	51	9	2	2	1	86	5	170
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	46	14	8	0	7	76	9	48
2018	Heterosexual	27	53	14	4	1	1	81	4	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	53	3	0	8	10	87	9	31

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	42	15	3	0	8	80	3	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	40	24	0	7	7	67	7	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	50	5	10	0	8	83	11	40

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	41	8	6	1	3	3	83	8	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	23	23	7	0	0	0	70	7	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	38	14	10	3	5	2	71	14	40

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	41	6	2	1	0	91	3	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	37	11	12	6	0	71	18	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	49	23	0	0	0	77	0	40
2019	Heterosexual	45	42	9	2	1	0	88	3	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	59	6	6	2	2	85	8	48
2018	Heterosexual	36	52	10	1	1	0	89	1	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	62	4	3	8	0	85	11	31

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	31	15	8	2	1	74	11	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	48	12	11	6	0	71	17	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	40	17	26	3	0	54	29	40
2019	Heterosexual	38	40	14	6	2	0	78	8	170
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	40	22	15	4	0	60	19	47
2018	Heterosexual	32	41	19	7	1	0	73	8	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	42	20	11	6	0	62	17	31

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	34	17	7	2	1	74	9	225
2020	Gay or lesbian	18	59	0	12	11	0	77	23	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	48	26	11	6	0	58	17	39
2019	Heterosexual	34	42	15	5	2	1	77	8	170
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	42	23	8	4	0	64	13	48
2018	Heterosexual	29	45	17	8	1	0	74	9	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	40	24	12	3	0	61	15	30

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	28	17	10	4	2	1	67	15	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	18	12	5	18	0	0	64	23	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	33	26	15	19	0	0	41	33	40
2019	Heterosexual	36	26	21	8	5	2	1	65	13	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	30	20	13	16	2	0	50	30	47
2018	Heterosexual	30	33	21	9	3	4	1	65	13	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	22	24	29	6	7	0	37	37	31

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	43	32	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	22	30	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	34	29	40
2019	Heterosexual	22	44	33	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	33	32	47
2018	Heterosexual	27	49	24	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	19	44	31

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	15	48	10	13	1	56
2019	Heterosexual	13	21	41	15	5	5	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	19	45	23	0	6	17
2018	Heterosexual	11	26	42	7	8	6	45
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	8	60	9	0	7	12

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Harassment

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	226
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	80	48
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	84	31

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	43	14

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	10

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	10

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	10

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	63	14

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	14

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	58	14

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	10

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	14

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	51	14

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	55	14

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	63	14

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	16	15	3	1	42	9	62	8	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	17	0	7	11	37	16	61	39	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	19	12	10	5	40	7	49	29	40
2019	Heterosexual	13	16	16	5	2	36	12	56	14	170
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	8	15	6	10	33	15	39	32	48
2018	Heterosexual	11	19	20	3	1	36	10	55	9	175
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	7	23	12	13	33	3	27	38	31

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	37	12	6	0	14	1	78	7	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	36	18	12	6	0	0	64	18	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	29	18	7	8	16	2	59	18	40
2019	Heterosexual	26	44	14	5	2	8	0	76	8	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	33	19	4	10	12	0	62	16	48
2018	Heterosexual	20	46	18	4	1	10	1	74	5	175
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	37	20	13	6	8	3	56	21	31

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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	95	227
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	48
2018	Heterosexual	3	97	176
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	13

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	46	11

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	15	17	2	0	45	5	61	6	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	10	18	11	12	6	31	11	50	31	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	23	12	2	3	45	7	63	11	40
2019	Heterosexual	12	18	16	2	1	43	7	61	6	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	11	15	7	4	43	11	45	22	47
2018	Heterosexual	11	18	19	2	2	38	10	57	6	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	16	27	6	9	32	0	39	22	31

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	38	16	1	0	15	1	79	2	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	41	6	12	6	7	0	75	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	43	20	0	3	17	0	72	3	40
2019	Heterosexual	24	41	16	4	1	14	1	76	5	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	28	24	4	4	17	4	60	10	47
2018	Heterosexual	19	45	20	4	1	10	1	72	5	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	33	20	17	3	14	0	54	22	31

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	13	12	7	7	1	74	14	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	76	12	12	0	0	0	88	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	13	8	13	13	0	66	26	40

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	31	19	6	4	1	0	70	11	225
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	5	6	7	17	0	5	69	25	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	29	16	3	18	0	0	64	20	39
2019	Heterosexual	40	28	19	5	7	0	1	68	13	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	35	8	4	19	0	2	68	23	48
2018	Heterosexual	36	30	17	9	5	1	3	68	14	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	53	6	6	15	0	0	72	22	30

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	17	27	21	25	27	45	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	6	19	12	18	45	25	63	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	7	21	29	35	15	64	39
2019	Heterosexual	14	18	38	18	12	32	30	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	21	17	23	21	40	43	48
2018	Heterosexual	12	21	41	18	8	33	26	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	10	36	26	19	19	45	31

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	21	28	22	15	0	0	35	38	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	6	25	12	7	50	0	0	31	57	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	13	14	31	36	0	0	20	66	39
2019	Heterosexual	10	22	30	22	14	1	1	33	37	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	17	29	19	21	0	0	31	40	48
2018	Heterosexual	10	20	40	24	6	0	0	30	30	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	12	27	23	25	0	0	25	48	31

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	16	29	21	19	1	0	30	41	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	14	0	18	57	0	0	25	75	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	12	23	17	37	0	0	23	54	38
2019	Heterosexual	15	21	25	20	18	0	1	37	38	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	16	17	25	25	2	2	31	52	48
2018	Heterosexual	11	23	32	21	11	1	1	35	33	175
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	17	18	33	20	7	0	24	57	31

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	25	21	15	11	1	0	53	26	225
2020	Gay or lesbian	25	20	19	7	23	0	6	48	32	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	20	24	17	17	0	0	42	34	40
2019	Heterosexual	35	25	21	9	7	0	2	61	17	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	21	24	4	7	0	0	66	11	46
2018	Heterosexual	33	34	21	6	4	1	1	68	10	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	24	32	13	7	0	3	46	21	31

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	26	21	16	9	1	0	54	25	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	25	17	5	12	0	0	65	17	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	9	29	21	13	0	2	36	34	40
2019	Heterosexual	27	26	27	14	6	0	0	53	20	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	21	18	8	11	0	0	63	19	48
2018	Heterosexual	25	29	26	13	6	1	1	54	19	175
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	28	30	4	16	0	0	50	20	30

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	25	17	16	8	3	57	25	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	6	11	10	0	23	72	13	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	23	23	15	15	0	47	30	40

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	33	24	9	4	1	0	63	13	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	49	6	16	12	0	0	66	28	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	22	24	27	15	0	0	34	42	40
2019	Heterosexual	18	38	28	11	5	1	0	56	15	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	27	23	17	9	2	0	51	26	48
2018	Heterosexual	17	34	36	10	1	1	1	52	11	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	29	26	20	12	0	0	42	32	31

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	26	23	24	9	1	0	44	33	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	19	13	12	38	0	0	36	50	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	10	27	29	30	0	0	14	58	40
2019	Heterosexual	13	29	32	19	7	1	0	42	26	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	23	29	22	15	0	0	34	37	48
2018	Heterosexual	12	26	37	18	7	0	1	38	25	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	10	56	9	16	0	0	19	25	31

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	27	22	15	7	0	56	22	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	19	11	28	18	0	43	46	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	9	22	40	19	0	19	59	40
2019	Heterosexual	19	33	25	18	5	0	52	23	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	29	12	19	15	0	54	33	48
2018	Heterosexual	14	38	29	12	7	1	51	20	173
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	29	22	16	15	0	46	31	31

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	21	15	10	4	1	0	70	15	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	12	7	0	28	0	7	62	30	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	17	26	18	8	0	0	48	26	39
2019	Heterosexual	36	37	17	5	5	0	0	73	10	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	21	20	8	11	0	0	61	18	48

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	28	23	13	6	58	19	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	25	17	12	17	54	30	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	38	12	15	21	52	36	40

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	27	20	16	11	0	54	27	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	11	5	36	23	0	35	59	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	26	19	25	15	0	41	40	40
2019	Heterosexual	23	30	28	16	3	0	53	19	169
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	39	13	14	8	0	64	23	48
2018	Heterosexual	24	33	22	16	4	1	58	20	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	27	25	16	17	0	42	33	31

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	25	10	5	1	1	1	83	6	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	12	18	7	6	0	0	69	13	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	35	8	21	10	0	0	60	32	39
2019	Heterosexual	57	20	13	6	4	0	0	77	10	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	17	13	8	11	0	0	69	19	48
2018	Heterosexual	55	18	16	7	4	0	1	73	11	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	20	14	3	22	0	0	62	25	31

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	32	11	3	1	0	85	4	225
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	31	24	0	0	0	76	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	38	13	5	13	3	68	18	39

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	15	7	1	0	1	4	92	1	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	18	13	0	0	12	0	86	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	66	13	10	2	2	0	5	84	5	39
2019	Heterosexual	76	10	5	1	1	2	5	93	1	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	74	10	2	4	4	0	6	89	8	48
2018	Heterosexual	72	15	6	0	2	1	4	92	2	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	20	11	0	6	0	4	83	6	31

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	83	9	2	2	1	0	3	95	3	224
2020	Gay or lesbian	63	7	7	6	12	5	0	74	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	70	14	5	2	0	0	9	92	3	39
2019	Heterosexual	70	17	4	3	3	1	2	89	7	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	71	10	10	0	6	0	2	83	6	48
2018	Heterosexual	79	11	6	1	1	0	2	92	2	171
2018	Prefer not to answer	58	16	4	13	9	0	0	75	21	31

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	77	14	4	2	1	3	93	3	225
2020	Gay or lesbian	75	7	12	6	0	0	82	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	10	5	14	0	9	79	15	39
2019	Heterosexual	60	23	9	5	2	1	84	7	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	22	10	6	2	0	81	8	48
2018	Heterosexual	58	25	11	5	1	1	83	6	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	23	21	3	7	0	69	10	30

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	10	8	3	2	0	1	86	6	224
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	12	0	17	12	0	0	70	30	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	10	8	17	5	0	5	68	23	39
2019	Heterosexual	60	21	8	7	4	1	1	82	11	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	29	4	13	6	0	0	77	19	48
2018	Heterosexual	62	20	10	7	1	0	1	83	7	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	26	10	7	16	0	0	68	23	30

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	67	7	4	2	1	1	19	92	3	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	0	11	13	0	0	26	67	18	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	10	5	2	0	0	28	89	3	39
2019	Heterosexual	49	13	9	3	1	1	24	83	5	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	64	5	6	2	0	0	24	90	3	47
2018	Heterosexual	55	8	9	3	1	1	23	84	5	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	15	10	3	0	0	20	84	4	30

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	12	5	2	1	0	3	91	3	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	83	6	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	69	13	7	5	0	0	5	87	6	40
2019	Heterosexual	76	16	2	3	1	1	2	95	4	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	79	10	0	4	0	0	7	95	5	47
2018	Heterosexual	75	16	3	2	1	0	3	94	2	173
2018	Prefer not to answer	69	10	14	4	0	0	3	82	4	30

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	68	15	9	3	4	1	84	7	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	26	11	5	0	0	83	5	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	19	2	0	6	8	91	7	40
2019	Heterosexual	69	12	7	7	3	2	83	10	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	13	6	6	4	2	83	11	48
2018	Heterosexual	69	13	6	5	3	4	85	9	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	68	11	6	7	3	6	83	10	30

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	29	15	3	2	0	1	80	4	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	12	42	0	0	0	0	58	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	13	16	13	8	0	0	63	21	40
2019	Heterosexual	59	23	11	5	1	1	1	83	6	170
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	21	8	4	4	0	2	83	9	48
2018	Heterosexual	52	25	14	5	1	0	3	79	6	174
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	17	13	7	3	0	7	76	11	30

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	42	18	7	2	73	9	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	25	23	12	0	64	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	24	24	15	11	49	27	40

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	27	42	17	6	36	23	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	7	25	28	18	22	32	40	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	2	13	30	39	16	15	55	40
2019	Heterosexual	10	29	41	19	2	38	21	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	19	34	21	10	36	31	48
2018	Heterosexual	8	24	51	15	2	32	17	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	18	43	20	8	28	29	31

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	21	38	24	8	1	33	29	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	22	43	24	0	0	24	33	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	32	32	11	4	0	15	53	40
2019	Heterosexual	4	21	38	22	15	0	37	25	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	17	37	13	13	2	26	36	48
2018	Heterosexual	3	18	43	28	8	0	36	21	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	20	36	31	7	0	38	25	31

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	50	11	2	2	1	84	4	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	32	11	11	6	0	72	17	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	46	18	11	3	0	69	14	39
2019	Heterosexual	21	43	22	8	4	2	65	13	171
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	52	25	8	4	0	62	12	47
2018	Heterosexual	16	53	24	5	0	2	70	5	177
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	38	26	14	3	3	56	18	31

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	36	17	12	3	2	68	15	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	37	0	11	18	0	71	29	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	47	15	21	8	0	56	29	40

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	33	12	10	4	1	73	15	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	36	0	24	10	0	66	34	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	30	18	20	5	0	56	26	39

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	40	9	4	1	1	86	5	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	23	5	18	0	5	76	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	40	20	7	3	2	69	10	40

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	42	17	8	3	1	72	11	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	11	0	19	17	0	64	36	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	31	22	20	11	0	46	31	40
2019	Heterosexual	17	43	21	13	5	0	61	18	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	28	23	21	10	0	46	31	48
2018	Heterosexual	18	47	20	12	1	1	66	14	176
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	29	30	13	15	0	42	28	31

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	41	4	2	93	3	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	18	17	0	83	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	48	14	3	83	3	40

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	43	5	3	1	91	4	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	30	11	0	0	89	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	50	9	3	3	85	6	40

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	37	12	3	1	1	85	4	224
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	31	18	0	0	0	82	0	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	38	18	6	0	0	76	6	39

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	33	6	2	1	1	3	92	2	226
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	23	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	50	8	3	0	3	0	89	3	40

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	74	22	1	3	0	99	1	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	88	7	6	0	0	94	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	33	0	3	2	100	0	40

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	40	10	3	2	3	85	5	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	35	6	11	0	0	83	11	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	45	17	8	0	0	75	8	40

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	32	7	5	2	1	86	7	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	19	11	11	5	0	72	17	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	33	17	15	5	0	62	20	40

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	31	6	1	1	1	92	1	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	29	5	6	0	0	89	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	47	15	2	3	0	80	5	40

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	42	24	8	7	0	61	15	68
2019	Heterosexual	6	46	28	14	4	2	53	18	54
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	31	28	22	6	7	40	30	14

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	0	68

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	27	22	23	9	0	0	46	31	68

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	96	225
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	92	40

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	7	93	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	90	40
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	170
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	48

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

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	24

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	79	21	24
2019	Heterosexual	73	27	15

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	47	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	19
2019	Heterosexual	45	37	9	9	0	0	0	82	9	11

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	37	7	3	1	2	4	88	5	227
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	30	11	5	0	5	0	82	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	50	9	2	2	5	0	86	5	40

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	56	16	1	68	32	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	51	19	0	64	36	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	55	2	0	56	44	40

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	63	60

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	38	12	15	18	0	4	54	34	59

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	2	22	9	17	27	0	23	30	58	60

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	15	13	5	5	1	16	73	12	228
2020	Gay or lesbian	37	18	0	7	28	0	11	61	39	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	9	3	9	17	0	15	66	30	39
2019	Heterosexual	55	9	11	6	4	1	13	75	12	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	6	2	15	12	0	17	66	32	48
2018	Heterosexual	56	12	10	1	4	2	15	82	6	175
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	6	3	7	16	0	14	70	27	31

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.