2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Prosecution Service of Canada 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	28	46	4	18	4	74	22	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	48	0	31	0	69	31	17
2020	Bisexual	20	51	0	22	6	72	28	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	48	2	19	4	75	23	112

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	78	16	2	1	1	1	1	95	2	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	87	6	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	17
2020	Bisexual	83	17	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	81	13	4	0	1	1	0	95	1	111

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	38	9	18	5	0	68	23	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	39	6	13	19	0	62	32	17
2020	Bisexual	49	29	0	16	6	0	78	22	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	43	13	11	6	1	69	17	112
2019	Heterosexual	43	37	5	11	4	0	80	15	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	37	5	5	0	0	90	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	36	10	9	9	1	71	19	109

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	30	42	9	13	6	1	72	19	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	42	0	16	12	0	72	28	17
2020	Bisexual	28	49	6	17	0	0	78	17	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	41	11	13	7	1	68	20	112
2019	Heterosexual	25	42	9	16	7	0	67	24	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	27	40	6	22	5	0	67	27	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	38	13	19	12	1	55	32	109
2018	Heterosexual	25	46	7	15	6	1	71	22	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	39	50	11	0	0	0	89	0	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	38	13	20	13	1	55	32	130

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	37	9	11	4	0	76	15	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	30	6	11	13	0	70	24	17
2020	Bisexual	36	31	11	17	6	0	66	23	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	33	16	11	4	1	68	15	110
2019	Heterosexual	43	36	8	9	3	0	79	12	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	26	0	15	0	0	85	15	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	37	19	12	3	0	67	15	110

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	37	8	11	8	0	73	19	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	32	11	19	11	0	58	30	17
2020	Bisexual	31	39	6	12	12	0	70	24	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	28	14	14	9	1	62	24	111
2019	Heterosexual	35	32	10	13	9	0	68	22	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	17	5	10	10	0	74	20	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	31	12	10	17	1	61	27	109
2018	Heterosexual	37	38	7	9	8	0	76	17	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	24	0	4	18	0	78	22	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	24	9	15	15	2	60	31	129

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	41	9	6	3	0	0	81	9	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	61	5	5	6	0	0	84	11	17
2020	Bisexual	38	44	0	18	0	0	0	82	18	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	38	9	9	4	0	0	78	13	110
2019	Heterosexual	44	36	9	7	3	0	0	80	11	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	37	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	40	11	8	4	0	1	77	11	110
2018	Heterosexual	40	42	8	6	3	0	0	82	10	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	19	11	11	4	0	0	74	15	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	40	14	9	6	1	0	71	15	130

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	36	12	13	9	0	0	66	22	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	42	13	11	6	0	0	70	18	17
2020	Bisexual	26	40	16	18	0	0	0	66	18	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	38	14	14	8	1	1	63	22	112
2019	Heterosexual	30	34	13	12	11	0	0	64	23	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	37	10	16	0	0	0	74	16	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	26	6	24	15	1	0	54	40	110
2018	Heterosexual	26	35	15	14	11	0	0	61	24	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	24	43	15	15	4	0	0	67	19	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	31	13	14	23	1	0	50	37	130

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	44	10	10	2	0	78	12	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	42	12	11	0	0	77	11	17
2020	Bisexual	37	35	6	17	6	0	71	23	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	49	7	11	5	1	77	16	112
2019	Heterosexual	35	43	10	8	4	0	78	12	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	37	5	10	0	0	85	10	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	33	15	16	8	0	61	24	108
2018	Heterosexual	33	43	9	9	5	0	77	14	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	40	7	15	4	0	73	19	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	32	18	11	10	0	61	22	128

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	36	6	5	2	0	87	7	478
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	42	6	6	0	0	88	6	17
2020	Bisexual	48	40	6	0	6	0	88	6	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	38	5	7	1	1	87	8	112
2019	Heterosexual	48	37	8	4	3	0	86	7	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	37	11	5	0	0	84	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	40	7	5	6	0	82	11	109
2018	Heterosexual	50	36	8	4	2	1	86	6	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	33	4	8	0	0	88	8	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	34	15	5	5	0	74	11	129

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	36	14	10	8	0	69	18	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	49	6	18	0	0	76	18	17
2020	Bisexual	30	41	6	6	17	0	71	23	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	35	9	9	11	1	71	20	112
2019	Heterosexual	36	32	10	10	12	0	69	21	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	21	0	21	0	0	79	21	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	31	11	15	15	0	60	30	110
2018	Heterosexual	30	38	11	12	8	0	69	20	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	23	22	11	0	0	67	11	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	22	12	15	19	0	54	34	129

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	33	9	3	1	88	3	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	35	6	5	6	82	11	17
2020	Bisexual	52	36	6	0	6	88	6	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	30	8	5	1	86	6	111
2019	Heterosexual	60	30	7	2	1	90	3	421
2019	Gay or lesbian	63	32	5	0	0	95	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	35	7	2	3	88	5	110
2018	Heterosexual	54	36	7	2	1	91	2	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	64	23	4	8	0	87	8	25
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	34	8	4	1	87	5	129

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	38	10	9	7	0	74	16	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	49	11	13	0	0	76	13	17
2020	Bisexual	26	45	11	11	6	0	72	17	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	32	15	10	13	1	62	23	111
2019	Heterosexual	33	35	8	14	9	0	69	23	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	63	11	5	20	0	0	75	20	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	31	14	17	8	0	61	25	110
2018	Heterosexual	29	41	10	12	8	0	70	20	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	41	35	11	12	0	0	77	12	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	31	17	14	14	0	56	28	128

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	35	13	9	5	0	0	72	15	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	30	30	6	11	0	0	53	17	17
2020	Bisexual	15	44	30	0	11	0	0	59	11	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	31	22	11	4	2	0	62	16	112
2019	Heterosexual	32	33	16	11	8	0	0	65	19	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	21	0	15	6	0	0	79	21	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	24	26	10	8	0	0	56	18	110
2018	Heterosexual	31	35	15	12	6	0	1	66	18	475
2018	Gay or lesbian	51	15	18	12	4	0	0	66	16	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	30	24	10	12	0	0	54	22	130

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	43	11	13	6	0	71	19	477
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	43	0	19	11	0	70	30	17
2020	Bisexual	21	34	17	22	6	0	55	28	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	33	11	19	7	2	61	27	109
2019	Heterosexual	25	42	11	15	7	0	67	22	420
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	38	0	10	10	0	80	20	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	35	11	20	13	0	57	33	107
2018	Heterosexual	26	40	13	12	9	0	66	21	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	48	18	8	11	16	0	66	26	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	23	19	18	19	1	44	37	130

Question 16. Overall, I like 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	44	38	9	7	1	0	82	9	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	55	0	5	6	0	89	11	17
2020	Bisexual	18	50	18	8	6	0	68	14	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	40	8	6	1	0	85	7	112
2019	Heterosexual	45	38	9	6	2	0	83	8	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	21	5	5	0	0	90	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	36	18	4	4	0	74	7	110
2018	Heterosexual	43	40	10	5	2	0	83	7	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	20	11	12	4	0	73	16	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	36	12	5	9	1	74	14	130

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	30	21	15	15	0	0	49	30	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	27	19	24	13	0	0	44	37	17
2020	Bisexual	16	0	31	29	23	0	0	16	52	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	28	25	13	13	0	1	48	26	112
2019	Heterosexual	17	33	22	14	15	0	0	50	29	421
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	11	21	10	26	0	0	43	36	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	25	20	11	15	1	1	53	27	108
2018	Heterosexual	23	31	20	12	14	0	1	54	26	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	33	20	4	18	0	0	58	22	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	29	23	10	14	0	0	53	24	130

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	6	17	34	30	11	0	1	42	23	478
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	5	46	24	13	0	0	37	17	16
2020	Bisexual	3	27	22	25	17	6	0	45	32	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	18	30	28	15	2	1	44	25	112
2019	Heterosexual	7	14	31	32	15	1	1	47	21	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	32	26	37	5	0	0	42	32	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	19	33	25	11	3	4	38	27	110
2018	Heterosexual	5	15	29	31	17	1	2	49	21	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	7	17	24	30	15	0	7	49	25	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	23	25	27	11	1	3	40	33	130

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	6	12	22	32	25	2	2	58	19	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	6	18	47	24	0	0	71	11	17
2020	Bisexual	14	0	35	29	22	0	0	51	14	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	8	33	31	19	2	4	53	12	109
2019	Heterosexual	11	15	25	26	21	1	0	48	27	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	5	11	15	31	37	0	0	69	16	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	21	30	21	12	2	4	35	33	110
2018	Heterosexual	7	17	25	29	19	2	2	49	25	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	15	21	24	25	0	4	50	27	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	22	29	20	12	2	3	33	37	130

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	16	33	29	12	1	2	42	23	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	0	49	23	16	0	0	40	11	17
2020	Bisexual	0	22	28	28	22	0	0	50	22	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	10	27	29	16	3	6	50	21	111
2019	Heterosexual	10	16	27	26	19	1	1	46	27	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	11	12	22	29	27	0	0	56	22	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	18	29	27	14	3	3	43	27	109
2018	Heterosexual	10	15	31	23	18	1	2	43	25	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	3	26	22	23	21	0	4	46	31	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	16	33	26	8	2	4	36	28	130

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	3	11	35	35	14	1	1	49	14	474
2020	Gay or lesbian	6	0	64	24	6	0	0	30	6	17
2020	Bisexual	5	12	36	18	23	6	0	44	18	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	12	37	27	15	2	2	44	17	112
2019	Heterosexual	5	11	35	33	15	0	1	49	16	423
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	11	32	40	17	0	0	57	11	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	13	34	28	15	1	4	45	19	109
2018	Heterosexual	3	10	31	37	16	0	2	55	13	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	4	4	43	27	18	0	4	47	8	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	13	28	35	11	1	5	49	21	129

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	19	22	28	19	10	2	1	30	41	478
2020	Gay or lesbian	18	25	40	5	6	0	5	12	45	17
2020	Bisexual	19	18	30	11	16	6	0	29	40	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	28	26	15	10	0	4	26	47	112
2019	Heterosexual	23	26	25	14	10	1	1	25	50	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	11	34	18	6	0	0	23	43	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	20	23	8	11	3	4	21	55	110
2018	Heterosexual	21	23	30	14	10	1	1	24	46	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	23	30	11	4	0	4	16	53	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	27	19	10	10	2	2	20	60	129

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	10	13	26	29	17	4	1	49	24	477
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	17	24	24	23	0	0	47	29	17
2020	Bisexual	17	17	22	32	6	6	0	40	37	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	15	27	25	16	3	7	45	25	112
2019	Heterosexual	19	18	24	20	15	1	2	37	39	422
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	27	32	5	11	0	0	16	52	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	16	25	13	13	2	7	28	43	110
2018	Heterosexual	13	19	25	23	17	1	2	41	33	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	2	19	45	3	0	4	50	30	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	18	23	15	13	3	4	31	45	130

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	7	16	36	23	14	2	2	39	24	477
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	18	49	0	16	6	0	18	30	17
2020	Bisexual	14	23	29	17	17	0	0	34	37	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	23	27	22	12	1	3	35	36	111
2019	Heterosexual	9	18	34	21	15	1	1	37	28	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	10	27	26	11	0	0	37	36	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	22	28	16	15	3	6	34	36	109
2018	Heterosexual	10	19	32	21	14	2	2	36	30	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	11	36	20	19	0	4	40	23	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	21	27	18	8	3	5	28	42	130

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	9	24	42	17	6	1	0	24	34	478
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	25	46	11	5	0	0	16	37	17
2020	Bisexual	11	17	41	21	11	0	0	32	27	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	27	41	12	12	2	1	25	33	112
2019	Heterosexual	14	26	32	19	9	0	1	28	40	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	27	26	16	11	21	0	0	32	52	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	24	41	13	6	1	4	19	37	110

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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	24	28	18	12	9	7	2	57	23	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	24	13	0	11	6	0	74	12	17
2020	Bisexual	5	26	17	12	28	12	0	35	46	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	24	22	16	11	9	3	44	31	112
2019	Heterosexual	23	27	17	13	13	6	1	53	28	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	32	5	5	5	0	0	85	10	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	19	21	18	15	5	4	41	35	109
2018	Heterosexual	17	31	18	16	11	5	1	52	29	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	31	15	22	20	8	4	0	48	29	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	25	16	16	23	7	2	40	43	129

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	43	26	8	12	10	1	70	22	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	44	0	5	0	0	95	5	17
2020	Bisexual	13	40	0	18	24	6	56	44	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	21	19	11	12	3	57	23	111
2019	Heterosexual	36	29	9	15	10	1	66	25	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	64	21	5	5	5	0	85	10	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	27	7	21	16	1	56	37	110
2018	Heterosexual	31	33	7	14	13	1	66	27	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	23	4	8	8	3	80	16	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	24	9	21	22	1	48	43	128

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	32	6	10	5	0	79	15	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	17
2020	Bisexual	21	43	25	11	0	0	64	11	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	35	7	5	7	1	81	12	112
2019	Heterosexual	43	33	8	9	7	0	76	16	422
2019	Gay or lesbian	74	16	0	5	5	0	90	10	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	32	9	15	4	0	72	19	108
2018	Heterosexual	38	38	9	10	5	0	76	15	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	65	27	0	0	8	0	92	8	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	31	13	14	11	0	62	25	128

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	34	12	6	5	1	0	78	11	477
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	38	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	17
2020	Bisexual	14	46	6	17	6	11	0	68	25	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	32	14	8	2	2	1	74	11	111
2019	Heterosexual	41	36	11	6	5	1	0	78	11	423
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	31	5	6	0	0	0	89	6	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	35	12	12	8	1	0	68	20	110
2018	Heterosexual	36	41	11	7	4	1	0	78	11	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	37	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	35	15	12	7	1	0	66	19	129

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	47	24	11	5	5	5	2	77	11	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	25	0	18	0	6	6	80	20	17
2020	Bisexual	26	27	0	12	29	6	0	57	43	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	19	18	8	11	6	2	60	20	112

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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	49	24	16	5	3	1	2	75	8	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	24	24	5	0	0	6	69	5	17
2020	Bisexual	37	23	17	11	0	6	6	68	12	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	27	17	6	4	0	7	71	11	112
2019	Heterosexual	44	25	18	5	4	0	4	72	9	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	63	10	16	5	0	0	6	78	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	25	15	8	6	2	7	68	16	110

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	41	30	12	9	7	1	0	72	16	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	19	0	18	18	0	0	65	35	17
2020	Bisexual	26	46	0	17	6	6	0	76	24	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	36	10	7	10	1	2	73	17	108
2019	Heterosexual	39	32	11	11	8	0	0	71	18	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	37	5	16	0	0	0	79	16	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	35	10	13	9	0	1	68	22	110
2018	Heterosexual	37	33	12	12	5	0	0	70	17	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	43	34	7	12	4	0	0	78	16	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	27	18	10	14	0	0	58	25	129

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	50	20	16	6	5	1	1	72	11	477
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	32	12	5	12	0	0	71	17	17
2020	Bisexual	33	29	10	22	0	6	0	66	24	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	29	14	5	6	3	2	74	12	110

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	26	10	9	7	1	1	73	16	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	37	0	18	12	0	0	70	30	17
2020	Bisexual	28	29	18	8	6	6	6	64	16	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	30	12	9	7	3	0	70	17	112
2019	Heterosexual	41	30	10	9	9	0	0	72	18	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	56	22	5	11	6	0	0	78	17	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	30	12	15	6	1	3	65	23	110
2018	Heterosexual	43	29	11	10	6	1	1	73	16	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	43	34	11	7	4	0	0	78	11	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	24	16	14	10	0	1	60	24	129

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	57	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	47	17
2020	Bisexual	45	55	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	59	112

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	62	16	7	3	1	2	8	88	4	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	63	25	0	0	5	6	0	95	5	17
2020	Bisexual	61	16	0	6	6	0	11	87	13	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	18	9	2	1	5	13	86	3	112

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	53	25	10	7	5	1	1	79	12	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	30	6	12	5	0	0	77	17	17
2020	Bisexual	56	14	12	12	0	0	6	75	12	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	25	9	8	5	1	3	78	13	112
2019	Heterosexual	49	28	9	6	8	0	0	77	13	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	31	5	16	0	0	0	79	16	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	26	10	12	8	0	0	70	20	110
2018	Heterosexual	50	27	11	7	5	0	0	77	12	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	26	3	8	4	0	0	85	12	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	29	13	8	13	0	0	66	21	128

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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	45	28	11	6	7	3	0	75	13	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	12	6	5	5	0	0	84	10	17
2020	Bisexual	38	22	17	6	18	0	0	60	24	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	26	12	9	8	11	1	68	18	112
2019	Heterosexual	40	29	11	10	7	3	0	71	17	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	21	5	5	5	6	0	84	11	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	32	16	8	9	5	0	65	18	110
2018	Heterosexual	41	28	15	6	6	4	0	72	12	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	27	11	4	4	4	0	80	8	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	24	17	11	14	4	0	57	26	130

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	41	28	13	7	9	2	0	70	17	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	24	6	12	5	0	0	77	17	17
2020	Bisexual	21	33	17	11	12	6	0	57	25	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	30	16	11	9	3	1	62	21	111
2019	Heterosexual	34	30	14	11	11	0	0	64	22	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	31	11	11	5	0	0	73	16	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	32	10	12	15	2	0	62	27	110
2018	Heterosexual	33	33	13	10	9	1	0	67	19	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	28	12	16	8	0	0	64	24	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	28	16	15	19	1	0	50	34	130

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	31	30	16	11	9	2	0	63	21	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	49	13	0	16	0	0	71	16	17
2020	Bisexual	12	34	12	24	12	6	0	50	38	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	30	18	19	7	5	1	53	28	110
2019	Heterosexual	25	31	16	15	11	3	0	57	26	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	16	16	16	5	5	0	61	22	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	26	9	18	17	7	0	52	38	109
2018	Heterosexual	24	30	17	15	11	4	0	55	27	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	37	4	20	13	0	0	64	33	25
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	22	23	15	23	2	0	39	38	130

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	32	30	13	14	10	1	63	24	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	31	6	11	18	0	65	29	17
2020	Bisexual	0	42	6	46	6	0	42	52	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	34	13	20	11	2	56	31	112
2019	Heterosexual	21	32	15	14	16	1	54	30	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	22	10	31	5	0	53	37	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	24	14	19	19	6	45	41	110
2018	Heterosexual	20	31	15	18	14	2	52	33	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	27	7	15	22	0	55	38	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	21	18	20	26	1	36	46	130

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	41	15	11	5	8	13	7	70	17	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	12	13	10	12	6	13	57	27	17
2020	Bisexual	19	21	6	18	24	6	6	46	47	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	14	4	7	10	18	9	72	23	112
2019	Heterosexual	42	14	9	5	11	13	5	69	20	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	26	0	0	16	0	5	83	17	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	12	10	7	9	19	9	64	23	110

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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	32	38	17	7	5	1	0	71	12	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	51	18	6	5	0	0	72	11	17
2020	Bisexual	0	83	12	6	0	0	0	83	6	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	42	14	10	3	4	0	72	13	112
2019	Heterosexual	28	39	17	8	6	1	0	68	15	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	47	0	5	16	0	0	79	21	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	38	17	11	9	1	0	63	20	108
2018	Heterosexual	23	41	20	9	5	2	0	65	14	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	32	37	4	27	0	0	0	69	27	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	37	20	12	12	0	1	56	24	130

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	20	38	17	14	8	2	59	23	477
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	36	13	18	11	0	58	29	17
2020	Bisexual	0	50	23	20	6	0	50	26	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	31	19	17	11	4	51	29	112
2019	Heterosexual	14	32	21	18	12	4	48	31	423
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	34	0	33	11	0	56	44	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	25	26	17	19	2	37	37	109

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	39	35	12	6	6	2	0	75	12	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	37	12	0	5	0	0	83	5	17
2020	Bisexual	31	35	0	17	17	0	0	66	34	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	26	14	8	9	2	1	68	18	112
2019	Heterosexual	40	34	10	8	7	1	0	74	15	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	27	10	0	5	0	0	84	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	31	13	11	11	1	0	64	22	109
2018	Heterosexual	38	35	11	8	5	2	1	75	14	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	57	28	11	4	0	0	0	85	4	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	33	9	14	12	1	0	64	26	129

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	33	15	4	5	0	0	76	10	477
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	38	17	5	0	0	0	78	5	17
2020	Bisexual	12	48	17	12	6	5	0	63	19	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	32	17	8	5	5	0	68	14	111
2019	Heterosexual	37	32	16	8	7	0	0	69	15	422
2019	Gay or lesbian	47	37	6	0	5	0	5	89	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	28	24	7	10	1	0	59	17	107
2018	Heterosexual	33	36	20	6	5	0	0	69	11	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	32	7	16	0	0	0	77	16	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	30	27	10	10	1	0	52	21	130

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	21	22	16	15	14	9	2	49	33	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	13	18	6	23	13	5	42	36	17
2020	Bisexual	17	22	6	24	21	10	0	43	50	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	23	16	11	24	9	2	43	39	112
2019	Heterosexual	18	21	14	16	19	10	1	45	40	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	16	5	5	16	16	0	69	25	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	17	17	15	24	7	1	39	43	108
2018	Heterosexual	17	22	17	17	17	9	2	44	38	474
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	21	23	7	24	0	0	46	31	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	19	10	24	28	5	1	34	55	129

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	34	14	16	12	2	1	58	28	476
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	38	13	15	12	0	0	60	27	17
2020	Bisexual	12	29	5	28	14	6	6	47	48	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	33	16	12	18	4	0	53	31	112
2019	Heterosexual	21	29	16	17	17	1	0	50	34	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	20	5	17	21	0	0	57	38	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	24	12	21	22	1	1	44	44	110
2018	Heterosexual	20	29	16	18	14	2	0	50	33	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	21	4	34	8	0	0	54	42	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	15	22	22	26	0	1	29	49	130

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	20	26	13	13	21	3	2	49	37	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	32	11	29	0	0	0	60	29	17
2020	Bisexual	12	28	0	34	26	0	0	40	60	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	26	14	18	22	3	3	42	43	111
2019	Heterosexual	19	23	14	16	25	1	2	43	42	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	21	5	21	16	0	5	56	39	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	18	6	21	34	4	2	35	58	110
2018	Heterosexual	15	23	12	18	26	2	3	40	47	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	19	11	18	22	30	0	0	30	52	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	17	11	19	40	0	2	28	61	129

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	45	24	14	8	5	1	2	72	13	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	31	24	0	6	0	0	70	6	17
2020	Bisexual	32	34	22	0	6	6	0	70	6	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	23	12	6	9	3	7	71	16	112
2019	Heterosexual	48	21	16	6	5	1	3	72	12	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	64	21	10	0	5	0	0	85	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	20	9	6	4	4	6	79	11	109

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	49	21	14	8	4	1	2	73	12	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	18	23	6	6	0	0	65	12	17
2020	Bisexual	35	16	18	21	11	0	0	51	31	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	26	20	7	5	3	6	64	13	112
2019	Heterosexual	39	25	16	8	9	1	2	65	18	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	42	27	31	0	0	0	0	69	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	28	19	6	12	1	6	59	20	110

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	5	2	3	3	3	89	5	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	88	6	0	0	0	6	0	100	0	17
2020	Bisexual	55	18	0	6	9	6	6	83	17	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	2	8	4	5	5	7	80	10	112
2019	Heterosexual	76	7	4	3	3	4	3	90	7	422
2019	Gay or lesbian	95	0	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	62	10	4	6	4	8	6	85	11	110

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	10	4	3	1	1	5	91	4	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	81	7	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	16
2020	Bisexual	66	12	10	5	0	0	6	83	5	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	7	10	4	2	3	13	82	6	112
2019	Heterosexual	81	6	1	1	2	1	7	95	3	421
2019	Gay or lesbian	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	64	6	6	0	4	6	15	88	5	109

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	40	15	10	5	3	0	69	16	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	48	18	0	5	0	0	77	5	17
2020	Bisexual	11	49	6	23	6	6	0	63	31	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	38	17	11	8	5	0	62	20	112
2019	Heterosexual	21	39	17	13	6	2	0	62	20	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	48	10	0	0	5	0	89	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	32	16	20	10	3	0	52	31	110
2018	Heterosexual	20	36	21	11	8	4	1	58	20	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	33	7	24	0	0	0	70	24	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	23	24	20	16	2	0	39	37	130

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	34	40	11	8	5	2	75	14	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	42	6	11	0	0	82	11	17
2020	Bisexual	21	37	18	17	6	0	59	24	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	36	12	10	5	4	72	16	111
2019	Heterosexual	31	40	13	7	7	2	72	15	422
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	21	11	0	5	5	83	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	28	20	8	14	2	57	23	110
2018	Heterosexual	36	38	13	7	4	1	75	12	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	35	8	8	12	4	71	21	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	32	14	9	12	2	64	22	130

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	37	14	4	4	3	0	77	9	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	30	6	11	18	0	0	65	29	17
2020	Bisexual	10	36	24	12	12	6	0	49	26	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	37	15	6	9	4	0	69	15	112
2019	Heterosexual	39	32	15	6	5	3	0	73	12	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	56	22	0	11	5	5	0	82	18	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	25	19	2	9	6	1	69	11	108
2018	Heterosexual	34	35	16	6	4	5	0	73	10	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	33	20	19	24	0	4	0	55	25	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	32	17	4	12	5	0	65	17	130

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	34	16	4	3	4	1	75	8	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	47	13	17	0	0	0	70	17	17
2020	Bisexual	5	54	12	6	18	6	0	62	26	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	28	17	5	8	5	0	68	13	112

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	29	9	5	6	4	1	79	12	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	18	6	13	5	0	0	76	18	17
2020	Bisexual	27	22	0	24	21	6	0	52	48	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	21	13	8	11	5	2	65	21	112

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	52	30	8	7	3	0	82	10	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	30	0	6	0	0	94	6	17
2020	Bisexual	43	39	0	18	0	0	82	18	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	31	10	10	1	2	78	12	112
2019	Heterosexual	49	32	6	8	5	0	81	13	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	26	5	0	0	0	95	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	33	11	11	7	0	70	18	109
2018	Heterosexual	47	36	9	5	4	0	83	8	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	27	4	15	0	0	82	15	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	39	8	11	11	0	71	22	130

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	29	13	9	7	0	71	16	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	42	5	0	6	0	89	6	17
2020	Bisexual	29	21	16	27	6	0	50	33	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	34	19	7	9	0	65	16	112
2019	Heterosexual	35	30	14	11	9	0	65	21	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	26	10	11	5	0	74	16	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	25	17	18	10	1	55	28	109
2018	Heterosexual	31	38	14	9	8	0	70	16	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	27	3	11	12	0	74	23	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	22	21	14	15	1	50	29	130

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	31	12	8	6	0	0	73	14	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	49	6	5	6	0	0	83	11	17
2020	Bisexual	26	34	11	22	6	0	0	60	28	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	42	16	7	7	0	1	70	14	108
2019	Heterosexual	34	33	13	11	9	0	0	66	20	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	26	10	6	5	0	0	79	11	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	31	21	11	11	1	0	57	22	109
2018	Heterosexual	31	39	11	11	7	0	0	70	18	475
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	26	10	8	12	0	0	70	20	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	23	22	12	16	1	0	50	28	129

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	42	22	14	11	8	4	0	66	19	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	30	19	11	6	0	0	64	17	17
2020	Bisexual	24	36	23	0	17	0	0	60	17	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	24	22	10	7	2	1	60	17	111
2019	Heterosexual	37	22	15	13	10	3	1	60	24	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	16	20	11	0	5	0	67	11	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	23	21	12	13	2	1	53	25	110
2018	Heterosexual	31	29	14	13	8	2	1	63	22	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	29	22	4	8	0	0	66	12	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	20	20	16	16	2	0	46	33	130

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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	16	49	34	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	54	22	17
2020	Bisexual	25	35	39	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	39	46	112
2019	Heterosexual	19	41	40	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	11	41	48	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	42	41	109
2018	Heterosexual	17	41	42	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	49	26	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	34	44	130

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	17	17	53	10	0	3	81
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	26	35	0	0	4	17
2019	Heterosexual	11	17	44	16	1	11	82
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	5	64	10	0	16	19
2018	Heterosexual	13	8	49	20	2	7	83
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	11	55	17	0	6	28

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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	15	85	481
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	86	112
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	425
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	84	110
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	480
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	77	129

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	36	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	48	15
2019	Heterosexual	72	28	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	71	29	17
2018	Heterosexual	61	39	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	68	32	29

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	54	46	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	48	15
2019	Heterosexual	50	50	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	35	17
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	69	31	29

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	71
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	69

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	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	100	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	29

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	69

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	71
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	69

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	69

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	64	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	40	15
2019	Heterosexual	35	65	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	63	17
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	52	29

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	64	70
2019	Heterosexual	29	71	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	70	17
2018	Heterosexual	32	68	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	55	29

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	42	58	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	62	15
2019	Heterosexual	48	52	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	52	17
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	55	45	29

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	56	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	41	15
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	62	17
2018	Heterosexual	47	53	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	49	29

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	72	70
2019	Heterosexual	35	65	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	64	17
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	72	29

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	43	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	48	15
2019	Heterosexual	51	49	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	71	29	17
2018	Heterosexual	66	34	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	63	29

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	53	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	49	15
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	71
2018	Heterosexual	41	59	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	52	29

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	100	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	17
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	29

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	17
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	69

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	17
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	69

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	40	15
2019	Heterosexual	46	54	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	59	17
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	52	29

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	81	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	59	15
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	71
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	69	29

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	70
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	71
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	69

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	57	43	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	48	15
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	71
2018	Heterosexual	53	47	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	53	29

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	82	70
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	71
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	63	29

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	17

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	84	70
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	71
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	79	29

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	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	17
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	69

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	17
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	84	29

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	70
2019	Heterosexual	11	89	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	17
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	69

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	28	72	70
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	52	15
2019	Heterosexual	33	67	71
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	30	17
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	69
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	69	29

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	66

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	66
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	82	27

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	66

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	66
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	82	27

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
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	66

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	66
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	27

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	27

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	17	83	66

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	66

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	67	15
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	66
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	63	27

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	64	15
2018	Heterosexual	47	53	66
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	59	27

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	15
2018	Heterosexual	100	66
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	27

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	50	15
2018	Heterosexual	62	38	66
2018	Prefer not to answer	74	26	27

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	66

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	12	88	66

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	17	10	8	28	7	46	28	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	6	11	13	5	24	12	55	28	17
2020	Bisexual	15	6	23	22	6	16	11	30	39	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	12	16	10	14	27	7	39	37	112
2019	Heterosexual	15	13	18	10	15	24	4	40	35	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	16	6	6	10	31	6	66	25	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	14	14	12	12	31	5	41	38	109
2018	Heterosexual	13	18	20	11	12	22	4	43	30	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	19	9	13	9	16	9	60	29	25
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	14	20	11	18	21	5	34	39	127

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	30	31	16	8	7	7	1	66	16	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	43	0	18	0	0	0	82	18	17
2020	Bisexual	19	17	18	17	12	17	0	43	36	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	26	14	9	11	10	2	61	23	111
2019	Heterosexual	28	29	16	10	9	6	1	62	21	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	32	6	5	5	5	0	83	11	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	20	19	14	9	12	1	52	26	110
2018	Heterosexual	29	29	19	11	6	7	0	62	18	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	18	0	24	4	8	0	70	30	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	26	18	13	13	10	2	51	29	128

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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	7	93	480
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	112
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	91	109
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	478
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	129

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	34
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	57	14
2018	Heterosexual	47	53	39
2018	Prefer not to answer	55	45	16

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	85	15	34
2018	Heterosexual	80	20	39

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	34
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	40
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	100	39
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	40
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	34

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	76	34
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	39

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	79	34
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	40
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	39

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	16

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	67	34
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	39

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	57	34
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	46	14
2018	Heterosexual	50	50	39

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	40
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	100	39
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	34
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	39

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	72	34
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	46	14
2018	Heterosexual	26	74	39

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	34
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	40
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	80	34
2018	Heterosexual	26	74	39

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	34
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	40
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	100	39
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	39
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	64	16

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	39

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	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	40
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

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	18	82	34
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	63	14
2018	Heterosexual	13	87	39

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	34
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2018	Heterosexual	100	39
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	16

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	34

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	39

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	27	34
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	63	14
2018	Heterosexual	60	40	39
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	48	16

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	37

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
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

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
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	37
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	37

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	47	53	37

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	37

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	54	46	37
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	58	15

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	37
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	72	28	37
2018	Prefer not to answer	67	33	15

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	37
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	15

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	17	15	15	5	6	34	7	54	20	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	13	10	6	0	42	0	72	11	17
2020	Bisexual	19	0	29	18	6	27	0	26	34	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	11	22	8	13	28	5	37	30	111
2019	Heterosexual	17	13	20	5	8	31	6	48	21	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	16	6	0	11	31	11	71	19	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	6	22	6	9	32	8	38	25	109
2018	Heterosexual	15	16	22	6	6	29	6	48	19	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	31	11	16	4	4	26	8	64	12	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	13	28	3	12	26	4	40	21	129

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	35	28	16	5	5	9	1	70	12	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	55	5	6	0	0	0	89	6	17
2020	Bisexual	19	11	24	24	12	10	0	33	40	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	22	20	5	11	13	1	59	18	111
2019	Heterosexual	36	26	16	6	6	9	1	69	13	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	48	37	0	6	5	5	0	89	11	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	17	20	8	6	17	2	58	17	110
2018	Heterosexual	32	28	19	6	5	10	1	68	12	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	22	8	4	8	8	0	79	13	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	29	22	5	9	12	0	58	17	129

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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	27	29	20	13	10	0	57	23	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	34	6	24	13	0	57	36	17
2020	Bisexual	26	23	23	16	11	0	50	28	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	23	20	25	10	2	45	35	112

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	35	27	20	10	8	1	0	63	18	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	52	5	13	6	0	0	76	19	17
2020	Bisexual	10	43	24	11	12	0	0	54	22	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	24	22	9	4	0	2	64	13	111
2019	Heterosexual	20	28	22	15	14	0	1	49	29	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	11	26	15	10	0	0	48	26	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	19	31	16	16	0	0	37	32	110
2018	Heterosexual	17	23	21	18	19	0	2	41	38	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	21	23	11	29	0	4	34	42	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	20	20	19	19	1	2	40	39	130

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	15	29	25	20	0	0	25	46	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	6	18	21	23	32	0	0	24	55	17
2020	Bisexual	6	0	28	21	45	0	0	6	66	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	24	26	22	18	0	2	34	40	112
2019	Heterosexual	8	17	27	23	25	0	0	25	48	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	11	21	22	10	36	0	0	32	46	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	21	28	16	22	1	0	34	39	109
2018	Heterosexual	11	17	31	17	22	0	1	29	40	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	7	17	34	15	23	0	4	26	39	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	19	29	20	23	0	0	28	43	130

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	23	30	25	13	7	0	1	54	20	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	34	29	25	0	0	0	46	25	17
2020	Bisexual	12	27	18	33	10	0	0	39	43	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	32	23	11	7	1	2	58	19	111
2019	Heterosexual	22	34	24	11	9	0	0	57	20	423
2019	Gay or lesbian	34	23	27	16	0	0	0	57	16	18
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	30	20	15	10	1	2	54	25	109
2018	Heterosexual	20	35	26	11	6	0	2	57	17	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	38	27	11	0	0	4	61	11	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	29	28	13	6	1	3	51	20	130

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	13	23	21	21	21	1	0	36	42	478
2020	Gay or lesbian	13	22	17	18	31	0	0	35	49	17
2020	Bisexual	6	5	29	30	31	0	0	10	60	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	16	31	18	22	1	3	27	41	112
2019	Heterosexual	12	19	17	23	29	1	0	31	52	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	5	22	16	21	36	0	0	27	57	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	16	18	18	34	1	1	30	53	109
2018	Heterosexual	12	20	22	20	24	0	1	33	44	481
2018	Gay or lesbian	4	17	31	8	36	0	4	22	45	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	23	12	15	32	0	2	40	48	127

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	25	25	20	15	14	0	1	50	29	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	28	17	13	25	0	0	45	38	17
2020	Bisexual	16	12	17	30	25	0	0	28	55	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	31	17	11	12	0	3	59	24	112
2019	Heterosexual	25	22	23	12	15	0	3	49	28	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	10	5	16	25	0	0	54	41	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	22	13	10	17	1	4	59	28	110
2018	Heterosexual	29	20	19	11	15	0	5	52	27	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	12	22	10	27	0	4	39	38	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	22	19	7	14	1	6	57	22	128

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	20	22	24	17	17	0	0	43	33	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	29	24	11	25	0	0	39	37	17
2020	Bisexual	6	10	40	34	10	0	0	16	44	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	26	27	14	15	0	1	43	30	112
2019	Heterosexual	18	26	23	13	19	0	0	45	32	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	16	10	15	20	0	0	54	36	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	26	19	13	18	2	1	49	32	110
2018	Heterosexual	21	24	24	15	15	0	0	45	31	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	10	23	12	26	0	4	36	40	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	24	25	13	17	1	1	44	30	130

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	25	23	20	14	11	6	51	27	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	18	0	0	13	5	87	13	17
2020	Bisexual	27	12	24	0	6	32	57	8	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	22	21	11	9	9	55	22	112

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	34	31	23	7	4	1	1	66	10	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	35	24	0	6	0	6	68	7	17
2020	Bisexual	18	33	27	16	6	0	0	51	22	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	41	16	8	7	0	2	70	14	110
2019	Heterosexual	28	34	21	9	8	0	0	62	17	420
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	21	31	5	5	0	0	59	10	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	33	15	12	7	0	1	66	20	110
2018	Heterosexual	27	31	22	13	5	1	1	59	18	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	21	19	11	4	0	0	66	15	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	26	19	14	12	1	2	54	26	129

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	32	35	20	8	4	1	0	68	12	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	43	18	11	5	0	0	66	16	17
2020	Bisexual	29	28	17	25	0	0	0	58	25	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	26	23	12	7	1	1	58	19	112
2019	Heterosexual	36	31	18	10	5	0	0	67	15	421
2019	Gay or lesbian	27	32	26	10	5	0	0	58	15	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	31	23	7	7	0	2	62	14	110
2018	Heterosexual	32	36	19	7	4	0	2	69	12	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	42	26	12	15	6	0	0	68	20	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	29	22	12	5	1	1	60	17	128

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	36	16	7	4	0	0	73	11	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	24	6	11	11	0	0	72	23	17
2020	Bisexual	33	29	22	16	0	0	0	62	16	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	32	19	8	4	1	1	68	12	112
2019	Heterosexual	41	30	18	8	4	0	0	71	11	422
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	21	26	10	5	0	0	58	15	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	29	19	5	8	1	1	66	14	109
2018	Heterosexual	38	33	18	6	4	0	1	72	10	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	17	23	15	0	0	0	62	15	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	26	19	12	7	1	1	62	19	128

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	42	27	12	11	7	0	1	69	18	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	19	23	0	6	0	0	70	6	17
2020	Bisexual	44	15	29	6	6	0	0	59	12	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	28	17	7	7	0	2	69	14	112
2019	Heterosexual	41	25	15	7	10	0	0	67	18	418
2019	Gay or lesbian	63	5	16	10	5	0	0	69	15	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	25	21	6	12	1	0	61	18	109

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	27	26	14	8	0	51	22	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	16	30	29	25	0	0	46	25	17
2020	Bisexual	31	24	18	16	11	0	55	27	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	31	23	11	11	3	54	23	112

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	31	22	13	9	0	0	56	22	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	18	24	13	11	0	0	52	24	17
2020	Bisexual	45	27	12	5	11	0	0	72	16	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	26	23	15	11	1	2	50	26	111
2019	Heterosexual	37	27	21	7	7	1	0	65	14	422
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	17	10	15	15	0	0	59	31	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	29	21	8	6	1	1	65	14	107
2018	Heterosexual	33	29	22	9	5	0	2	64	14	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	25	31	33	3	8	0	0	56	11	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	26	22	12	3	1	2	61	16	127

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	37	29	21	8	5	0	0	66	13	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	29	13	13	24	0	0	51	37	17
2020	Bisexual	44	28	28	0	0	0	0	72	0	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	28	25	7	6	0	3	60	14	110
2019	Heterosexual	50	24	15	6	4	0	1	75	9	420
2019	Gay or lesbian	58	31	5	5	0	0	0	90	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	22	16	3	4	0	3	76	7	110
2018	Heterosexual	51	24	14	5	4	0	2	76	9	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	58	14	15	4	8	0	0	73	12	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	24	15	2	8	1	2	74	11	129

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	21	33	24	12	9	0	54	21	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	18	48	13	0	0	39	13	17
2020	Bisexual	34	21	22	18	5	0	55	23	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	25	28	14	8	1	49	23	111

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	66	17	8	3	3	0	3	86	6	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	82	5	6	6	0	0	0	87	6	17
2020	Bisexual	60	12	11	11	0	0	6	77	11	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	15	14	3	4	1	6	78	7	110
2019	Heterosexual	72	11	6	2	3	1	6	88	5	420
2019	Gay or lesbian	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	13	6	3	0	2	9	90	3	110
2018	Heterosexual	70	15	6	2	2	0	5	89	5	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	81	4	8	7	0	0	0	85	7	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	62	15	12	2	3	1	6	83	4	128

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	74	13	5	2	4	1	1	89	6	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	77	23	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	17
2020	Bisexual	60	12	16	6	6	0	0	72	12	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	12	5	2	8	0	5	85	10	108
2019	Heterosexual	69	12	6	5	6	1	1	83	11	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	90	0	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	12	14	5	4	1	2	77	9	110
2018	Heterosexual	67	13	7	6	4	0	3	82	11	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	69	27	0	4	0	0	0	96	4	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	13	8	9	6	1	3	76	16	128

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	22	9	4	3	1	1	83	7	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	18	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	17
2020	Bisexual	38	41	11	5	6	0	0	79	10	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	28	7	2	4	0	3	87	6	111
2019	Heterosexual	51	28	12	4	4	0	1	80	8	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	64	21	10	0	5	0	0	85	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	27	19	3	3	1	2	74	6	110
2018	Heterosexual	41	35	14	6	3	0	1	77	8	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	34	11	8	0	0	0	81	8	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	37	16	6	6	0	0	73	12	130

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	60	19	10	5	4	1	1	80	10	478
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	29	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	17
2020	Bisexual	45	18	26	0	12	0	0	63	12	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	19	7	8	3	0	3	81	11	110
2019	Heterosexual	56	18	11	6	7	0	1	76	13	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	74	16	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	22	16	7	6	2	1	71	12	109
2018	Heterosexual	54	19	13	5	6	0	2	75	12	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	34	8	11	0	0	0	81	11	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	28	16	7	11	0	0	67	18	128

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	58	11	7	4	2	0	18	83	8	478
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	6	25	6	0	0	5	67	7	17
2020	Bisexual	50	18	5	0	0	0	27	93	0	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	6	7	1	2	0	23	87	4	111
2019	Heterosexual	51	15	6	2	2	0	23	86	6	422
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	10	10	0	5	0	5	84	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	4	9	3	0	1	24	85	4	110
2018	Heterosexual	49	15	8	3	1	0	24	85	5	474
2018	Gay or lesbian	42	18	17	12	0	0	11	68	13	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	15	5	6	1	0	23	85	8	127

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	55	25	12	5	1	0	2	82	6	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	36	6	13	6	0	0	75	19	17
2020	Bisexual	37	26	18	12	0	0	6	67	13	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	21	14	4	4	0	3	78	8	111
2019	Heterosexual	60	19	13	3	1	0	3	81	5	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	74	15	5	5	0	0	0	90	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	61	23	8	1	2	1	5	88	3	109
2018	Heterosexual	53	25	13	4	0	0	4	82	5	475
2018	Gay or lesbian	61	19	12	4	4	0	0	80	8	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	21	12	6	1	0	6	80	7	128

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	81	11	4	2	2	0	1	93	4	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	84	12	0	5	0	0	0	95	5	17
2020	Bisexual	70	24	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	75	16	0	3	2	1	4	95	5	111
2019	Heterosexual	79	10	4	2	3	0	3	91	4	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	89	11	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	77	13	3	1	3	1	3	94	4	109
2018	Heterosexual	69	15	5	3	3	0	4	88	6	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	88	8	0	0	4	0	0	96	4	26
2018	Prefer not to answer	67	19	3	4	3	0	4	90	7	130

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	44	28	17	7	3	1	1	73	10	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	34	24	6	0	0	0	70	6	17
2020	Bisexual	39	17	33	5	5	0	0	57	10	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	37	11	5	4	0	5	79	10	111
2019	Heterosexual	56	24	14	3	2	0	1	81	5	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	57	27	10	5	0	0	0	85	5	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	28	12	0	1	1	1	87	1	110
2018	Heterosexual	49	30	14	4	2	0	2	80	6	476
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	14	19	4	4	0	0	74	8	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	23	18	0	4	0	2	78	4	128

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	38	27	9	4	0	59	13	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	39	37	13	0	0	51	13	17
2020	Bisexual	10	64	16	5	5	0	74	10	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	41	26	7	8	1	58	15	112

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	26	37	22	9	0	0	32	31	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	12	40	30	13	0	0	17	43	17
2020	Bisexual	6	6	40	33	16	0	0	11	49	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	23	35	22	12	0	1	31	34	112
2019	Heterosexual	7	22	42	17	12	0	0	29	29	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	11	27	26	26	10	0	0	38	36	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	26	35	16	11	1	1	36	28	110
2018	Heterosexual	6	26	40	18	9	0	0	32	28	480
2018	Gay or lesbian	7	26	29	22	15	0	0	33	38	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	21	37	22	13	0	0	28	35	130

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	26	37	17	5	0	22	40	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	6	43	34	6	11	0	17	49	17
2020	Bisexual	21	58	21	0	0	0	0	79	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	26	37	14	4	2	19	43	111
2019	Heterosexual	16	25	37	16	6	0	22	41	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	26	27	22	5	0	27	46	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	25	35	12	9	1	22	43	110
2018	Heterosexual	12	23	42	17	6	0	23	35	470
2018	Gay or lesbian	15	18	33	22	11	0	33	34	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	30	26	15	6	1	21	54	128

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	41	41	11	4	3	0	82	7	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	49	6	6	5	0	82	11	17
2020	Bisexual	26	53	6	10	6	0	78	16	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	42	14	6	3	2	76	10	110
2019	Heterosexual	27	39	16	11	5	1	67	17	424
2019	Gay or lesbian	32	52	0	6	10	0	84	16	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	42	18	11	7	0	64	18	109
2018	Heterosexual	26	44	15	9	4	2	71	14	478
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	45	4	11	3	0	82	15	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	32	21	11	12	1	56	23	130

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	38	36	13	5	5	2	76	11	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	18	19	6	18	0	57	24	17
2020	Bisexual	14	51	12	12	11	0	65	23	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	31	15	10	7	5	67	17	110

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	39	28	9	12	10	1	69	22	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	25	6	11	13	0	70	24	17
2020	Bisexual	17	39	0	16	23	6	59	41	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	28	14	13	19	2	54	32	112

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	26	12	5	5	3	1	78	9	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	25	24	0	6	0	0	70	6	17
2020	Bisexual	27	39	0	5	6	22	0	86	14	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	30	16	7	7	5	1	69	14	112

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	32	16	11	9	1	0	64	20	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	13	37	11	6	0	0	46	18	17
2020	Bisexual	8	29	30	16	12	6	0	39	29	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	33	19	13	13	2	0	54	26	112
2019	Heterosexual	18	31	15	18	16	1	0	51	34	425
2019	Gay or lesbian	27	47	0	10	16	0	0	74	26	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	32	16	15	22	2	0	47	37	110
2018	Heterosexual	20	31	20	16	10	2	0	52	27	477
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	31	17	15	16	0	0	52	31	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	27	17	23	18	2	1	40	42	129

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	41	10	6	3	0	81	9	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	42	6	6	0	0	87	6	17
2020	Bisexual	48	29	12	12	0	0	76	12	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	47	9	7	3	1	81	10	112

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	38	8	7	3	0	82	10	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	42	0	6	6	0	87	13	17
2020	Bisexual	47	36	6	12	0	0	83	12	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	41	10	8	3	1	78	11	112

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	39	12	6	2	0	1	80	8	478
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	48	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	17
2020	Bisexual	39	22	16	23	0	0	0	61	23	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	38	17	4	1	2	1	77	5	111

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	49	33	10	4	2	1	2	84	6	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	48	0	6	0	0	0	94	6	17
2020	Bisexual	46	18	18	12	0	6	0	69	12	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	31	15	4	1	3	1	79	5	111

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	13	7	1	1	13	6	89	3	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	0	18	0	6	13	6	71	7	17
2020	Bisexual	52	6	0	6	0	30	6	90	10	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	9	13	2	1	18	6	79	4	111

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	53	36	6	2	1	1	91	3	478
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	38	0	6	0	5	93	7	17
2020	Bisexual	37	47	11	0	5	0	85	5	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	31	10	6	3	2	81	9	110

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	51	29	7	7	6	1	81	12	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	25	13	5	0	0	82	5	17
2020	Bisexual	32	44	0	18	0	6	80	20	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	24	10	11	10	2	68	22	111

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	29	7	6	4	83	10	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	30	5	6	13	76	19	17
2020	Bisexual	54	46	0	0	0	100	0	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	27	10	6	8	76	13	111

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	43	7	16	4	1	1	72	20	102
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	57	11	22	0	0	0	68	22	18
2019	Heterosexual	18	55	10	18	0	0	0	73	18	77
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	49	6	24	0	12	0	66	27	17

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	98	2	102
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	0	18

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	40	13	17	8	0	0	62	25	100
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	52	28	13	0	0	0	59	13	18

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	94	480
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	100	17
2020	Bisexual	11	89	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	89	111

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	13	87	479
2020	Gay or lesbian	6	94	17
2020	Bisexual	26	74	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	111
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	426
2019	Gay or lesbian	5	95	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	83	110

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	53	47	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	43	14

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	24	60
2020	Prefer not to answer	78	22	14
2019	Heterosexual	78	22	70
2019	Prefer not to answer	79	21	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	36	6	7	0	0	87	7	46
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	54	0	0	10	0	90	10	11
2019	Heterosexual	44	25	9	17	4	2	70	21	55
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	46	6	6	7	0	80	14	15

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	46	31	8	4	4	3	5	82	9	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	25	6	5	6	0	5	81	12	17
2020	Bisexual	50	33	6	0	6	6	0	88	7	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	30	6	10	4	3	5	78	15	112

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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	24	55	20	1	69	31	482
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	17	24	0	23	77	17
2020	Bisexual	43	45	12	0	51	49	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	50	23	5	69	31	112

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	41	59	118
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	60	26

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	9	20	12	16	35	2	7	32	55	119
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	22	29	13	20	0	4	35	35	25

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	4	10	9	16	56	2	4	15	76	119
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	14	7	16	58	0	0	18	75	26

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	47	17	9	5	4	2	16	78	11	481
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	15	0	6	6	0	36	80	20	17
2020	Bisexual	48	11	17	6	6	0	12	68	13	18
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	16	11	6	7	3	14	71	16	111
2019	Heterosexual	45	17	13	7	10	1	8	67	18	422
2019	Gay or lesbian	47	37	0	5	6	0	5	89	11	19
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	18	16	5	14	1	13	59	21	110
2018	Heterosexual	48	13	14	6	8	1	9	68	16	479
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	11	15	4	8	0	18	68	14	27
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	14	14	10	12	1	11	58	26	129

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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