2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Transportation Safety Board of Canada by Question 118. Are you a person with a disability?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 40 21 18 21 0 0 0 61 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 30 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 154

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 39 21 21 10 10 0 0 59 20 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 36 13 12 3 0 0 73 14 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 59 10 11 0 10 0 11 77 11 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 50 35 7 7 1 0 0 84 8 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 38 11 21 10 10 0 11 54 22 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 32 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 154

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 48 11 20 11 11 0 0 59 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 27 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 154

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 10 29 31 0 31 0 0 39 31 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 33 16 12 7 0 1 65 19 153

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 20 29 10 21 11 0 10 54 35 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 153

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 59 10 21 11 0 0 0 69 11 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 60 26 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 153

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 28 21 20 21 11 0 0 49 31 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 37 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 151

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 48 31 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 69 18 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 153

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 49 20 0 10 21 0 0 69 31 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 35 9 9 6 0 1 76 15 151

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 28 21 21 0 31 0 0 49 31 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 35 9 11 6 0 1 73 18 153

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 48 21 11 21 0 0 0 69 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 30 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 155

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 51 0 10 0 28 11 0 57 31 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 30 23 10 5 1 0 61 15 153

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 10 29 31 31 0 0 0 31 39 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 28 36 17 9 1 1 27 36 154

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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 10 10 41 20 0 18 0 25 25 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 13 30 29 23 1 1 52 17 153

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 31 0 21 10 10 29 0 28 43 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 13 36 18 14 2 1 33 30 153

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 10 8 41 20 11 11 0 34 20 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 12 37 27 14 1 1 41 21 155

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
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 20 29 20 10 11 11 0 23 54 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 20 32 19 12 1 1 32 36 154

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 10 10 31 20 0 18 10 28 28 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 14 25 34 17 3 3 54 19 154

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 31 11 20 0 10 29 0 14 58 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 17 39 14 14 2 0 29 31 154

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 10 31 18 21 10 11 0 34 46 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 5 16 31 35 11 1 1 47 21 154
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 28 21 10 10 21 0 11 54 34 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 20 15 11 14 5 1 57 27 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 39 30 11 0 21 0 0 69 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 20 12 8 6 2 0 74 15 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 39 31 10 10 11 0 0 69 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 28 5 9 5 1 0 82 14 154

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 28 30 21 0 21 0 0 58 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 27 11 8 1 1 0 79 10 154
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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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 28 11 10 10 11 21 10 56 30 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 23 10 5 2 1 5 83 7 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 48 11 0 10 21 11 0 66 34 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 19 7 9 6 0 1 77 15 150

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 48 21 0 21 11 0 0 69 31 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 63 18 8 8 2 0 1 82 10 155
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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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 18 10 20 10 11 31 0 41 30 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 29 18 10 8 3 0 63 19 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 18 41 0 11 31 0 0 59 41 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 28 19 13 10 1 0 57 24 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 18 31 0 10 31 10 0 54 46 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 28 18 18 10 1 0 52 29 154

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 29 20 0 0 31 21 0 61 39 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 33 16 15 15 2 0 54 30 155

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 69 11 10 0 0 11 0 89 0 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 68 22 4 1 3 3 0 92 3 155
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 51 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 39 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 20 21 8 21 20 11 0 46 46 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 28 23 24 7 3 0 45 32 155

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 51 10 10 0 11 8 11 75 13 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 32 18 12 7 1 1 63 19 154

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 31 28 10 21 0 11 0 66 23 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 32 16 13 5 3 0 66 18 153

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 31 10 0 0 31 29 0 57 43 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 21 18 14 12 8 3 51 29 153

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 38 11 0 21 31 0 0 49 51 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 36 16 8 12 2 1 63 21 154

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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 10 0 11 20 51 0 8 11 78 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 16 18 20 23 3 8 32 48 155

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
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 29 30 31 0 0 0 11 66 0 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 27 8 3 0 1 2 89 3 154

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
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 39 10 21 0 20 0 10 55 22 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 50 20 14 2 7 3 3 74 10 154

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
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To a moderate extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 21 0 10 10 21 18 20 34 50 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 71 10 4 2 4 5 4 88 7 154

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
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 20 11 21 0 0 29 20 60 0 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 84 5 3 0 0 1 7 97 0 153

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 10 31 18 21 21 0 0 41 41 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 41 17 8 6 4 1 68 15 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 21 30 29 10 11 0 0 51 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 36 13 6 4 2 0 77 10 153

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
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Strongly disagree
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 30 41 8 0 10 11 0 80 11 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 35 14 4 4 5 1 77 9 154

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 59 0 21 0 21 0 0 59 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 31 8 5 4 0 0 82 10 152

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 38 31 11 0 20 0 0 69 20 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 32 12 10 3 0 0 74 14 155

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 28 31 21 10 10 0 0 59 20 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 31 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 154

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
2019 Person with a disability 39 20 10 11 10 0 11 66 23 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 29 12 9 5 3 1 72 15 155
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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
2019 Person with a disability 31 29 41 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 49 31 155
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Harassment

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

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 0 10 0 0 21 59 10 33 67 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 21 14 8 17 22 5 47 34 155

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
2019 Person with a disability 28 0 21 0 21 21 10 40 30 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 26 16 8 12 5 1 62 21 153
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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 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
2019 Person with a disability 10 10 10 0 21 49 0 40 41 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 14 24 5 4 28 6 50 14 153

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
2019 Person with a disability 30 0 29 0 21 21 0 38 26 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 30 14 3 6 8 1 75 10 155
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Stress and Well-Being

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
2019 Person with a disability 39 10 20 11 21 0 0 49 31 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 34 14 5 7 0 1 73 12 155

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 51 29 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 34 25 13 15 0 0 47 28 155

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
2019 Person with a disability 41 39 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 37 18 11 8 0 1 63 19 153

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
2019 Person with a disability 30 8 31 10 10 0 11 43 22 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 28 21 20 16 0 1 42 36 155

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
2019 Person with a disability 51 29 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 50 29 12 4 3 1 1 81 7 155

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
2019 Person with a disability 41 29 11 10 10 0 0 69 20 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 31 17 8 3 0 1 71 12 154

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
2019 Person with a disability 18 30 11 31 11 0 0 48 41 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 31 20 9 4 0 0 67 14 154

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
(%)
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(%)
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
2019 Person with a disability 10 49 10 0 21 11 0 66 23 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 42 21 9 5 1 0 65 14 153

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 10 38 31 0 21 0 0 48 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 25 20 7 4 0 0 69 12 154

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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
2019 Person with a disability 30 39 10 11 11 0 0 69 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 20 13 7 8 0 0 72 15 154

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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
2019 Person with a disability 51 38 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 29 18 3 5 0 0 74 8 153

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
2019 Person with a disability 51 18 21 11 0 0 0 69 11 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 69 16 11 2 3 0 0 85 5 150

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
2019 Person with a disability 48 21 21 0 0 11 0 77 0 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 84 8 3 0 1 1 4 96 1 150

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
2019 Person with a disability 59 21 0 10 11 0 0 79 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 66 14 6 4 8 1 1 82 12 155

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 49 31 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 19 12 3 3 0 1 82 6 155

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
2019 Person with a disability 49 10 21 0 21 0 0 59 21 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 63 13 14 3 5 0 1 77 9 154

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
(%)
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(%)
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
2019 Person with a disability 38 0 0 0 0 0 62 100 0 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 63 9 5 1 2 0 20 90 4 154

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
2019 Person with a disability 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 77 15 3 2 1 0 3 94 3 153

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
(%)
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(%)
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
2019 Person with a disability 61 8 20 0 0 11 0 78 0 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 80 14 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 153

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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
2019 Person with a disability 38 30 11 11 0 11 0 76 12 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 23 10 3 1 1 0 86 5 154

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 0 31 39 21 10 0 0 31 31 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 31 31 12 6 1 0 50 18 153

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 31 31 18 0 10 11 0 69 11 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 39 13 7 5 1 0 75 12 154

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 10 10 39 0 41 0 0 20 41 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 28 16 17 12 1 0 55 28 152
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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 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
2019 Person with a disability 42 58 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 86 155
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Compensation

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
2019 Person with a disability 18 21 10 40 0 11 0 44 45 10
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 12 9 6 6 3 9 76 14 154
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