2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission by Question 118. Are you a person with a disability?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 53 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 40 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 668

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 84 8 4 2 0 0 2 94 2 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 78 13 4 3 1 1 1 93 4 668

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 43 14 14 0 0 0 73 14 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 41 8 6 1 0 1 84 7 667
2019 Person with a disability 35 35 10 12 8 0 0 70 20 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 31 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 712
2017 Person with a disability 34 29 11 14 11 0 0 63 26 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 50 35 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 768
2014 Person with a disability 38 20 4 26 13 0 0 57 39 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 50 30 8 7 5 0 0 79 12 631

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 41 14 12 4 2 2 69 17 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 38 8 7 1 0 1 83 9 664
2019 Person with a disability 32 43 13 5 8 0 0 75 13 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 36 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 709
2018 Person with a disability 31 51 7 4 8 0 0 82 12 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 42 8 7 2 0 1 83 9 682
2017 Person with a disability 26 51 9 6 6 0 3 79 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 46 37 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 770
2014 Person with a disability 28 38 13 13 9 0 0 66 21 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 48 34 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 41 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 34 6 3 0 0 0 90 4 664
2019 Person with a disability 47 33 7 5 8 0 0 80 13 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 60 29 6 3 1 0 1 90 5 707
2017 Person with a disability 54 26 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 66 28 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 768
2014 Person with a disability 50 17 9 20 4 0 0 67 25 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 70 24 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 41 31 16 6 6 0 0 73 12 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 32 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 666
2019 Person with a disability 55 20 13 10 0 3 0 77 10 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 31 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 711
2018 Person with a disability 50 12 17 3 8 0 10 68 12 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 57 29 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 682
2017 Person with a disability 40 29 11 14 6 0 0 69 20 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 55 29 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 769
2014 Person with a disability 38 25 4 17 16 0 0 62 33 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 52 29 10 6 2 0 0 81 9 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 52 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 39 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 667
2019 Person with a disability 47 20 8 10 15 0 0 67 25 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 37 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 712
2018 Person with a disability 31 32 12 18 8 0 0 63 26 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 680
2017 Person with a disability 31 37 20 6 6 0 0 69 11 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 42 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 770
2014 Person with a disability 37 46 4 4 9 0 0 83 13 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 42 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 56 12 8 4 2 0 76 12 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 39 11 10 5 0 1 75 14 665
2019 Person with a disability 34 28 10 13 15 0 0 62 28 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 35 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 709
2018 Person with a disability 30 23 19 11 18 0 0 53 29 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 33 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 680
2017 Person with a disability 14 34 20 23 9 0 0 49 31 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 36 14 13 8 1 0 65 20 770
2014 Person with a disability 16 45 0 21 17 0 0 61 39 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 31 18 14 10 0 0 58 23 632

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 44 18 8 4 0 0 71 12 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 44 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 664
2019 Person with a disability 27 33 12 15 13 0 0 60 28 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 39 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 707
2018 Person with a disability 37 30 4 14 11 4 0 70 26 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 36 40 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 683
2017 Person with a disability 23 34 20 23 0 0 0 57 23 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 43 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 769

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 56 29 4 10 2 0 0 84 12 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 58 32 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 664
2019 Person with a disability 42 30 10 10 8 0 0 72 18 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 35 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 706
2018 Person with a disability 50 19 25 7 0 0 0 69 7 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 56 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 682
2017 Person with a disability 34 46 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 50 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 768
2014 Person with a disability 34 44 4 9 9 0 0 78 18 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 46 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 632

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 42 11 13 2 0 0 74 15 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 37 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 667
2019 Person with a disability 30 35 13 8 15 0 0 65 23 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 36 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 709
2018 Person with a disability 35 25 19 11 11 0 0 60 21 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 36 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 682
2017 Person with a disability 21 29 32 9 9 0 0 50 18 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 36 13 9 6 0 0 73 15 769

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 51 29 18 2 0 0 0 80 2 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 30 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 662
2019 Person with a disability 57 28 5 0 8 3 0 87 8 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 33 7 3 2 0 0 88 4 704
2018 Person with a disability 48 30 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 57 29 11 2 1 0 0 86 3 674
2017 Person with a disability 49 34 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 29 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 767
2014 Person with a disability 83 13 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 64 25 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 48 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 39 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 663
2019 Person with a disability 35 26 10 13 16 0 0 61 29 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 37 11 7 5 0 0 76 13 701
2018 Person with a disability 33 30 4 18 15 0 0 63 33 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 36 41 11 8 3 0 0 77 12 679
2017 Person with a disability 26 34 26 6 6 0 3 62 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 40 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 766
2014 Person with a disability 12 46 17 12 13 0 0 58 25 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 45 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 48 21 16 13 2 0 0 69 15 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 35 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 664
2019 Person with a disability 35 32 8 15 10 0 0 67 25 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 34 14 8 5 0 0 72 14 708
2018 Person with a disability 45 18 18 12 8 0 0 63 19 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 32 14 9 4 0 0 74 13 679
2017 Person with a disability 29 34 17 11 6 3 0 65 18 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 35 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 767
2014 Person with a disability 25 29 8 21 17 0 0 54 39 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 33 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 33 25 8 2 0 0 65 10 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 659
2019 Person with a disability 32 32 11 14 11 0 0 64 25 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 38 13 7 4 0 0 77 11 704
2018 Person with a disability 33 30 18 7 12 0 0 64 18 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 38 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 678
2017 Person with a disability 23 43 14 11 6 3 0 68 18 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 42 36 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 767
2014 Person with a disability 33 37 0 21 9 0 0 70 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 36 38 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 630

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 44 34 14 8 0 0 0 79 8 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 35 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 668
2019 Person with a disability 44 25 8 13 8 3 0 71 21 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 711
2018 Person with a disability 44 26 12 14 4 0 0 70 18 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 39 11 4 1 0 0 84 6 682
2017 Person with a disability 31 37 20 6 6 0 0 69 11 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 35 9 6 2 0 0 83 7 764
2014 Person with a disability 41 38 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 45 37 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 631

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 24 36 8 10 0 0 46 18 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 38 19 10 4 0 0 67 14 661
2019 Person with a disability 20 41 22 10 7 0 0 60 17 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 35 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 705
2018 Person with a disability 41 31 4 18 7 0 0 72 24 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 37 19 8 3 0 0 70 12 684
2017 Person with a disability 31 31 23 6 6 0 3 65 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 40 16 6 3 0 0 74 10 769
2014 Person with a disability 17 25 50 3 4 0 0 42 8 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 32 42 19 5 3 0 0 73 8 632

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 8 23 41 23 6 0 0 28 31 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 19 41 23 10 1 1 33 25 669
2019 Person with a disability 13 23 30 17 15 3 0 33 36 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 20 38 24 10 0 1 34 28 710
2018 Person with a disability 14 40 27 19 0 0 0 19 55 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 24 36 24 11 0 1 35 28 679
2017 Person with a disability 3 31 34 20 9 0 3 29 35 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 6 19 37 24 9 1 3 35 26 760
2014 Person with a disability 9 29 38 25 0 0 0 25 38 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 23 38 21 7 1 2 29 31 632

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 14 23 38 19 2 0 59 18 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 10 22 39 22 2 2 63 14 670
2019 Person with a disability 18 5 26 35 13 3 0 49 24 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 13 25 33 21 2 1 55 20 705
2018 Person with a disability 12 15 35 23 15 0 0 38 27 25
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 12 24 36 21 1 1 59 16 676
2017 Person with a disability 3 14 34 31 9 6 3 44 19 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 3 10 22 34 23 3 5 61 15 757
2014 Person with a disability 13 17 21 33 15 0 0 49 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 3 9 23 37 23 2 3 63 12 630

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 30 31 18 2 0 2 20 49 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 23 35 18 8 2 1 27 37 667
2019 Person with a disability 13 41 18 17 10 3 0 27 55 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 23 35 19 8 1 1 28 37 711
2018 Person with a disability 12 21 41 23 0 4 0 24 33 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 23 34 19 9 1 1 29 36 673
2017 Person with a disability 11 34 29 14 6 0 6 21 48 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 20 34 20 10 1 3 32 32 762
2014 Person with a disability 17 30 25 28 0 0 0 28 47 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 26 32 17 7 1 2 24 42 631

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 17 39 23 9 0 2 33 27 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 14 37 29 12 1 1 42 20 661
2019 Person with a disability 8 10 33 38 12 0 0 50 17 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 11 37 32 16 0 1 48 15 708
2018 Person with a disability 12 11 18 60 0 0 0 60 22 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 8 36 34 15 1 2 50 13 676
2017 Person with a disability 0 6 44 38 9 0 3 48 6 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 3 13 34 31 15 1 2 48 17 758
2014 Person with a disability 4 26 42 16 12 0 0 28 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 7 13 34 31 14 1 1 45 20 628

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 31 31 11 6 0 2 17 51 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 21 31 24 11 1 1 36 33 667
2019 Person with a disability 20 28 20 19 10 3 0 30 49 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 21 28 20 13 1 2 35 36 708
2018 Person with a disability 18 22 33 19 8 0 0 27 40 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 19 31 24 14 1 2 38 30 678
2017 Person with a disability 20 28 14 26 6 3 3 33 51 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 17 28 25 14 1 3 41 30 759
2014 Person with a disability 21 38 20 20 0 0 0 20 59 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 18 29 26 11 1 3 39 31 630

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 18 22 33 14 2 2 49 29 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 13 27 34 16 2 3 53 19 667
2019 Person with a disability 8 13 25 35 19 0 0 54 20 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 15 26 29 18 2 3 49 24 710
2018 Person with a disability 12 24 26 30 8 0 0 38 36 25
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 14 28 29 18 2 2 50 21 675
2017 Person with a disability 9 11 49 20 9 0 3 29 21 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 13 25 29 20 3 5 54 19 761
2014 Person with a disability 9 13 12 33 29 0 4 65 22 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 2 5 22 38 26 2 5 68 8 632

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 20 41 16 4 2 0 20 38 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 19 36 21 10 2 1 33 31 665
2019 Person with a disability 31 26 16 17 8 3 0 26 58 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 19 35 22 10 1 1 33 31 709
2018 Person with a disability 14 30 22 23 4 7 0 29 47 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 22 36 20 10 2 1 31 32 679
2017 Person with a disability 17 23 37 14 6 0 3 21 41 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 18 34 21 12 3 4 36 29 763
2014 Person with a disability 34 13 32 21 0 0 0 21 47 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 10 22 34 21 9 2 3 31 33 632

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 17 43 21 13 0 2 35 22 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 8 34 37 17 1 1 55 11 669
2019 Person with a disability 18 23 28 19 12 0 0 32 41 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 19 34 22 14 1 1 37 28 710
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 21 27 8 6 9 2 54 15 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 31 16 10 6 4 3 65 17 666
2019 Person with a disability 32 12 23 20 13 0 0 44 33 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 32 14 11 8 5 3 63 21 710
2018 Person with a disability 15 19 30 7 22 7 0 37 31 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 34 16 12 6 4 4 64 20 679
2017 Person with a disability 17 11 34 17 14 0 6 30 33 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 36 13 9 7 5 3 68 18 770
2014 Person with a disability 20 16 4 33 21 0 4 38 57 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 31 16 11 9 3 2 62 21 631

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 44 6 8 6 0 0 81 14 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 28 9 9 5 1 0 78 14 666
2019 Person with a disability 48 10 10 13 18 0 0 59 31 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 28 10 11 6 0 0 74 17 709
2018 Person with a disability 33 35 4 14 14 0 0 67 29 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 32 9 12 6 0 0 72 19 681
2017 Person with a disability 26 23 14 26 11 0 0 49 37 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 31 8 9 6 1 1 77 15 770
2014 Person with a disability 37 16 4 13 30 0 0 53 43 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 30 11 12 7 0 0 69 19 631

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 55 27 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 29 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 665
2019 Person with a disability 39 30 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 35 6 11 3 0 0 80 13 712
2018 Person with a disability 37 41 8 3 12 0 0 78 14 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 36 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 681
2017 Person with a disability 26 50 6 3 15 0 0 76 18 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 46 37 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 767
2014 Person with a disability 40 26 9 17 9 0 0 66 26 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 631

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 34 18 4 4 0 0 74 8 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 36 8 6 2 1 0 84 7 656
2019 Person with a disability 42 28 5 10 13 0 3 71 23 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 39 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 710
2018 Person with a disability 26 45 11 4 14 0 0 71 18 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 41 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 681

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 19 8 5 8 6 8 76 15 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 23 8 5 3 5 3 83 9 667
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 57 25 10 2 0 2 4 88 2 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 60 26 9 2 2 0 1 87 4 668
2019 Person with a disability 59 18 13 8 3 0 0 77 10 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 26 10 3 2 1 3 85 5 713

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 43 31 11 10 6 0 0 73 15 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 33 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 666
2019 Person with a disability 42 27 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 27 10 9 5 1 1 75 15 711
2018 Person with a disability 22 48 0 12 14 4 0 73 27 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 35 11 6 5 1 0 79 10 678
2017 Person with a disability 26 40 14 6 9 6 0 70 15 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 34 9 6 4 0 1 80 11 770
2014 Person with a disability 46 16 3 26 9 0 0 62 34 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 34 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 631

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 50 19 10 8 7 0 6 73 16 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 57 23 11 4 3 1 2 82 7 669

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 44 35 9 2 8 2 0 81 10 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 29 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 667
2019 Person with a disability 45 20 15 13 8 0 0 65 20 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 26 10 8 4 1 0 76 13 707
2018 Person with a disability 27 34 8 19 7 7 0 65 27 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 32 10 5 3 1 1 81 9 677
2017 Person with a disability 37 29 14 6 9 6 0 70 15 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 49 31 8 6 4 1 1 82 10 768
2014 Person with a disability 33 29 13 12 13 0 0 62 25 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 46 31 9 8 5 0 1 78 13 631

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 42 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 57 666

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 77 8 8 4 2 0 2 86 6 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 71 17 4 1 1 1 6 94 1 670

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 60 24 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 63 24 5 5 3 0 1 87 8 669
2019 Person with a disability 47 20 15 8 10 0 0 67 18 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 25 9 7 5 0 1 79 12 712
2018 Person with a disability 42 20 15 0 23 0 0 62 23 25
2018 Not a person with a disability 50 28 8 7 4 1 0 80 12 679
2017 Person with a disability 46 20 20 3 9 3 0 68 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 53 28 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 767
2014 Person with a disability 45 25 9 13 9 0 0 70 21 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 49 28 9 8 5 0 0 77 13 631
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 25 16 16 8 8 0 58 25 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 33 12 8 2 5 0 77 11 669
2019 Person with a disability 19 43 20 5 10 3 0 64 16 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 32 17 11 6 4 0 65 18 713
2018 Person with a disability 19 27 19 22 7 7 0 49 31 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 37 15 11 4 3 0 69 16 683
2017 Person with a disability 14 29 23 11 17 6 0 46 30 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 35 17 13 7 5 0 62 21 767
2014 Person with a disability 11 30 16 21 21 0 0 41 43 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 32 19 17 7 5 0 55 25 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 38 19 16 10 4 0 54 26 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 35 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 670
2019 Person with a disability 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 49 30 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 34 17 14 7 2 0 60 22 710
2018 Person with a disability 21 31 23 15 10 0 0 52 25 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 37 15 12 5 1 0 68 17 682
2017 Person with a disability 14 28 23 14 20 0 0 43 34 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 36 18 12 7 2 0 61 20 768
2014 Person with a disability 8 29 12 26 26 0 0 37 51 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 34 22 16 7 0 0 55 23 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 37 18 18 14 2 0 50 32 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 32 20 13 4 2 0 62 17 666
2019 Person with a disability 15 22 23 25 15 0 0 37 41 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 29 24 16 8 4 0 50 25 712
2018 Person with a disability 14 22 31 18 14 0 0 37 33 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 37 19 14 5 3 0 61 20 680
2017 Person with a disability 3 31 26 26 9 6 0 36 36 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 34 19 14 8 6 0 56 23 768
2014 Person with a disability 0 25 20 34 21 0 0 25 56 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 14 33 23 18 8 4 0 49 27 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 41 21 8 12 2 0 59 20 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 39 14 11 3 1 0 72 13 668
2019 Person with a disability 12 32 18 27 10 0 0 45 38 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 33 18 16 8 2 0 57 25 713
2018 Person with a disability 18 27 30 14 11 0 0 45 25 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 37 17 13 6 2 0 63 20 685
2017 Person with a disability 14 29 14 23 20 0 0 43 43 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 35 18 13 7 3 0 60 21 766
2014 Person with a disability 0 45 13 25 17 0 0 45 42 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 18 33 18 20 10 1 0 52 30 632

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 31 21 8 0 6 2 69 8 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 32 21 8 2 4 1 67 11 669
2019 Person with a disability 33 28 18 5 0 16 0 72 6 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 26 16 9 3 8 1 70 13 710
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 42 37 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 39 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 669
2019 Person with a disability 38 27 30 3 3 0 0 65 5 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 40 11 7 2 0 0 81 9 712
2018 Person with a disability 26 49 18 3 4 0 0 75 7 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 43 40 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 676
2017 Person with a disability 26 43 20 9 0 3 0 71 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 38 10 5 1 0 0 83 7 769
2014 Person with a disability 42 25 25 0 9 0 0 67 9 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 43 37 11 6 2 1 0 80 9 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 22 29 27 4 2 0 38 32 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 42 15 14 2 1 0 68 17 665
2019 Person with a disability 12 27 20 33 8 0 0 40 41 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 35 20 20 8 2 0 50 29 710

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 48 21 6 14 8 4 0 72 22 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 33 14 7 4 2 1 75 11 667
2019 Person with a disability 37 28 8 5 18 5 0 68 24 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 38 11 6 3 2 1 80 9 711
2018 Person with a disability 30 34 12 18 7 0 0 64 25 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 38 8 6 2 1 1 84 9 681
2017 Person with a disability 26 34 20 9 6 3 3 64 15 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 34 9 4 2 2 1 84 7 765
2014 Person with a disability 41 29 4 9 9 9 0 77 19 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 49 35 8 4 3 1 1 85 7 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 33 21 11 2 4 0 64 14 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 36 16 4 2 1 0 78 6 666
2019 Person with a disability 27 32 20 5 13 3 0 61 18 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 38 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 706
2018 Person with a disability 15 42 29 4 11 0 0 57 14 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 40 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 678

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 21 23 23 8 11 0 39 35 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 23 20 12 9 9 4 53 24 667
2019 Person with a disability 12 18 26 23 18 3 0 31 42 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 25 19 13 11 7 2 52 27 712
2018 Person with a disability 15 4 22 8 45 7 0 21 56 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 26 19 15 10 8 2 51 27 681
2017 Person with a disability 3 26 9 20 26 11 6 34 55 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 23 19 15 12 7 2 49 29 769
2014 Person with a disability 12 21 11 17 39 0 0 33 56 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 24 17 15 13 9 1 49 32 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 31 21 12 15 2 0 51 27 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 34 17 13 6 1 0 63 20 663
2019 Person with a disability 29 33 10 13 15 0 0 62 28 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 26 36 15 14 8 1 0 63 22 713
2018 Person with a disability 19 33 8 22 18 0 0 52 40 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 35 14 12 5 1 0 69 17 681
2017 Person with a disability 29 28 11 11 17 3 0 59 29 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 33 11 8 4 1 1 77 12 768
2014 Person with a disability 37 12 13 13 26 0 0 49 39 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 35 33 11 11 8 1 0 69 19 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 23 17 25 19 4 0 36 46 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 25 21 17 15 2 3 45 33 668
2019 Person with a disability 15 22 20 3 35 5 0 39 40 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 23 16 19 20 1 2 44 40 713
2018 Person with a disability 12 22 19 12 33 0 4 35 46 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 27 15 18 16 2 1 49 35 681
2017 Person with a disability 9 17 20 17 31 3 3 27 52 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 26 15 16 16 2 3 51 33 768
2014 Person with a disability 9 26 19 0 47 0 0 34 47 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 22 16 18 20 2 3 43 40 632

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 44 33 12 6 2 0 4 80 8 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 25 12 6 2 0 5 78 9 670
2019 Person with a disability 42 30 15 0 7 0 5 76 8 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 23 10 3 1 1 3 85 5 713

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 19 18 8 0 0 2 74 8 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 25 13 4 1 1 3 81 5 669
2019 Person with a disability 40 17 15 13 5 3 8 63 20 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 26 13 5 3 2 2 78 9 711

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 75 6 6 2 6 6 0 86 8 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 73 9 5 2 2 4 4 89 5 666
2019 Person with a disability 70 3 0 5 10 8 5 83 17 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 74 9 5 3 2 4 3 90 5 709

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 59 19 6 6 6 2 2 82 12 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 77 9 2 0 1 1 9 96 1 668
2019 Person with a disability 60 17 8 10 3 0 3 79 13 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 81 5 2 1 0 3 9 97 1 710

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 42 19 8 2 0 0 71 10 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 44 17 7 2 2 0 74 9 668
2019 Person with a disability 27 23 23 15 10 3 0 51 26 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 43 16 10 4 2 0 69 14 711
2018 Person with a disability 26 27 33 3 12 0 0 53 14 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 37 19 9 4 1 0 67 13 680
2017 Person with a disability 17 34 23 17 9 0 0 51 26 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 40 18 9 4 3 1 68 13 766

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 44 19 9 2 0 0 69 11 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 39 10 6 1 1 0 82 7 666
2019 Person with a disability 24 30 23 10 13 0 0 54 23 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 40 12 6 2 2 0 81 8 708
2018 Person with a disability 33 34 19 7 7 0 0 67 13 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 34 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 679
2017 Person with a disability 23 49 20 6 3 0 0 71 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 38 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 766
2014 Person with a disability 32 39 9 13 9 0 0 70 21 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 47 32 10 6 2 1 0 81 9 632

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 31 19 4 6 0 2 71 10 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 31 7 5 1 1 0 86 6 668
2019 Person with a disability 34 41 13 5 5 3 0 77 10 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 33 13 3 1 4 0 83 4 711
2018 Person with a disability 41 33 15 4 7 0 0 74 11 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 32 12 3 1 3 0 83 5 679
2017 Person with a disability 31 43 14 6 3 0 3 76 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 31 12 3 2 4 0 82 5 767
2014 Person with a disability 37 30 8 17 9 0 0 67 26 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 51 32 11 3 1 3 0 85 4 631

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 48 29 15 6 0 0 2 78 6 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 58 30 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 666

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 33 2 11 8 6 4 77 21 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 26 10 5 2 4 2 81 8 667

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 54 27 12 6 2 0 0 81 7 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 31 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 669
2019 Person with a disability 37 35 13 8 8 0 0 72 15 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 35 9 3 1 0 0 87 5 712
2018 Person with a disability 37 35 12 7 11 0 0 71 17 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 56 33 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 681
2017 Person with a disability 23 51 14 9 3 0 0 74 11 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 770
2014 Person with a disability 40 26 9 17 9 0 0 66 26 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 6 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 42 16 8 4 0 0 73 12 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 31 13 3 1 0 0 83 4 669
2019 Person with a disability 30 36 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 31 15 5 3 1 0 76 9 711
2018 Person with a disability 30 38 15 4 13 0 0 67 17 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 33 12 5 2 0 0 80 7 676
2017 Person with a disability 31 31 23 6 9 0 0 63 14 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 31 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 766
2014 Person with a disability 25 37 13 13 13 0 0 61 26 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 39 37 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 42 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 34 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 661
2019 Person with a disability 29 33 18 15 5 0 0 62 20 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 36 12 8 2 0 0 77 11 709
2018 Person with a disability 26 40 16 7 11 0 0 66 18 25
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 37 11 7 2 0 0 81 8 675
2017 Person with a disability 29 34 17 17 3 0 0 63 20 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 35 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 768
2014 Person with a disability 28 33 26 4 9 0 0 61 13 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 40 35 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 631

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 18 28 11 6 4 2 52 18 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 27 17 6 5 1 1 71 11 668
2019 Person with a disability 22 23 22 15 10 8 0 48 27 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 27 17 11 6 2 0 65 18 713
2018 Person with a disability 29 23 14 19 14 0 0 52 34 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 26 17 10 5 2 0 66 16 681
2017 Person with a disability 17 26 17 17 17 0 6 46 36 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 27 15 10 6 4 1 68 16 768
2014 Person with a disability 32 30 8 4 26 0 0 62 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 36 27 16 12 5 3 1 66 17 632
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 33 46 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 44 34 669
2019 Person with a disability 27 22 50 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 38 34 713
2018 Person with a disability 33 45 22 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 41 37 685
2017 Person with a disability 20 31 49 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 39 34 769
2014 Person with a disability 17 39 44 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 22 41 37 632

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 19 27 28 8 9 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 31 34 4 4 4 151
2019 Person with a disability 0 28 45 9 9 9 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 18 38 7 16 5 198
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 24 28 8 17 6 203
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 28 31 14 9999 6 140
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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 Person with a disability 25 75 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 668
2019 Person with a disability 28 72 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 710
2018 Person with a disability 36 64 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 683

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 62 38 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 67 33 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 62 38 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 56 57
2019 Person with a disability 55 45 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 48 75

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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 57
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 0 100 75
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 100 81

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 39 61 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 68 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 47 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 54 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 53 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 58 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 54 46 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 56 73

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 61 39 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 49 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 54 46 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 70 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 57
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 0 100 73
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 0 100 81

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 85 73

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 53 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 51 57
2019 Person with a disability 55 45 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 48 52 73

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 Person with a disability 62 38 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 49 57
2019 Person with a disability 55 45 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 61 39 72

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
2019 Person with a disability 46 54 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 66 72

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
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 85 80

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
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 80

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 Person with a disability 0 100 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 57
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 80

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 80

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 57
2019 Person with a disability 0 100 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 87 72
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 80

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 Person with a disability 38 62 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 66 57

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 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 75

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
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 75

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 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 75

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
2018 Person with a disability 0 100 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 75

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 Person with a disability 54 46 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 63 52
2018 Person with a disability 50 50 10
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 70 75

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 Person with a disability 47 53 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 50 52

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 Person with a disability 53 47 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 68 32 52

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
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 87 52

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 13 17 14 10 31 6 36 37 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 18 14 7 5 29 8 59 19 666
2019 Person with a disability 12 10 8 20 15 28 8 33 55 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 16 17 10 8 24 7 50 25 712
2018 Person with a disability 15 4 22 12 26 15 7 25 48 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 19 17 7 5 25 6 56 18 679
2017 Person with a disability 3 11 28 11 14 20 11 21 38 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 16 17 8 6 27 8 52 22 768
2014 Person with a disability 11 4 13 29 34 9 0 17 69 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 17 18 8 7 23 8 52 22 631

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 27 25 8 4 9 0 59 13 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 32 13 5 3 6 1 77 9 669
2019 Person with a disability 22 20 27 8 13 8 3 47 23 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 30 14 8 4 7 1 72 13 711
2018 Person with a disability 19 27 26 11 11 7 0 49 23 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 31 17 5 4 6 1 72 10 682
2017 Person with a disability 6 35 15 18 9 12 6 50 32 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 31 16 7 3 9 1 71 11 769
2014 Person with a disability 20 13 17 25 17 9 0 35 46 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 32 15 7 4 7 1 72 12 632
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 79 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 668
2019 Person with a disability 23 77 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 94 711
2018 Person with a disability 29 71 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 683

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 45

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 45

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 87 45

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 54 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 71 45

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 100 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 11 21 12 6 37 4 35 29 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 17 14 4 3 32 8 65 11 667
2019 Person with a disability 10 12 13 5 10 43 8 44 31 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 15 16 5 3 29 9 62 12 712
2018 Person with a disability 12 4 15 11 14 34 10 27 45 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 15 18 2 3 31 7 63 8 681
2017 Person with a disability 9 11 23 6 6 43 3 37 21 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 14 15 3 2 38 8 64 9 768
2014 Person with a disability 4 16 25 13 13 29 0 29 36 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 21 15 18 3 2 33 9 62 7 632

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 33 14 10 8 8 0 66 19 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 31 10 6 2 7 1 81 8 665
2019 Person with a disability 24 28 17 5 10 13 3 62 18 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 26 14 5 2 9 2 76 8 711
2018 Person with a disability 27 31 19 10 7 7 0 62 18 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 29 17 2 3 9 1 76 6 681
2017 Person with a disability 14 26 20 6 3 28 3 58 13 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 29 13 3 2 14 2 79 5 765
2014 Person with a disability 28 26 4 16 9 17 0 65 30 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 30 15 2 1 12 2 78 4 631
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 52 19 14 8 6 0 2 72 14 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 32 14 9 4 0 1 73 13 667

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 50 23 14 7 4 2 0 75 12 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 24 9 4 2 0 1 84 7 665
2019 Person with a disability 51 20 10 5 13 0 0 71 18 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 25 13 7 4 0 1 77 11 708
2018 Person with a disability 40 31 14 0 15 0 0 70 15 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 31 14 5 4 0 1 77 9 681
2017 Person with a disability 34 20 20 17 3 0 6 58 21 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 29 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 762

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 18 31 27 15 0 0 27 42 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 16 25 28 18 12 0 0 42 30 668
2019 Person with a disability 13 40 25 3 20 0 0 52 22 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 32 24 14 9 1 1 52 24 711
2018 Person with a disability 25 31 23 15 7 0 0 55 22 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 28 29 16 9 0 1 46 25 681
2017 Person with a disability 14 34 17 11 20 0 3 50 32 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 17 30 27 13 11 1 1 48 24 767

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 30 25 18 9 0 2 46 28 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 34 24 10 6 0 0 59 17 665
2019 Person with a disability 22 43 10 8 15 0 3 67 23 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 35 20 9 5 1 1 66 14 709
2018 Person with a disability 36 30 22 4 4 0 4 69 8 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 33 24 9 5 0 1 62 13 681
2017 Person with a disability 26 37 20 11 3 0 3 65 15 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 37 20 11 4 1 2 64 15 764

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 26 37 8 24 0 0 31 32 49
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 27 22 16 11 1 1 50 27 668
2019 Person with a disability 22 20 17 15 25 0 0 43 40 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 28 22 15 12 1 1 51 27 708
2018 Person with a disability 12 32 30 14 12 0 0 44 26 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 28 21 15 10 0 1 54 25 679
2017 Person with a disability 23 9 34 9 20 0 6 33 30 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 28 22 13 11 2 2 52 25 765

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 31 21 9 11 0 0 58 21 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 29 16 7 6 0 2 71 13 661
2019 Person with a disability 43 35 15 3 2 0 3 80 5 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 26 13 4 3 1 1 80 7 710
2018 Person with a disability 44 31 19 4 3 0 0 75 7 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 28 16 6 3 0 2 75 9 676
2017 Person with a disability 40 29 6 9 8 0 9 75 19 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 28 14 6 3 1 4 76 9 762

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 8 19 35 19 19 0 0 27 38 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 32 22 13 9 0 0 56 22 667
2019 Person with a disability 27 38 10 13 12 0 0 65 25 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 33 16 7 5 1 1 71 13 708
2018 Person with a disability 40 19 12 12 18 0 0 59 29 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 31 19 9 6 0 1 66 15 682
2017 Person with a disability 29 26 20 6 17 0 3 56 23 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 34 20 9 4 1 1 66 14 762

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 31 11 8 11 0 21 61 24 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 30 16 9 7 0 6 65 17 661

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 29 37 8 4 4 0 49 12 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 35 17 7 2 0 1 73 10 661
2019 Person with a disability 17 32 18 15 15 0 3 51 31 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 38 19 7 5 1 1 68 12 711
2018 Person with a disability 20 27 26 15 8 4 0 49 24 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 34 24 9 3 0 1 64 12 675
2017 Person with a disability 20 31 29 0 17 0 3 53 18 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 35 21 9 4 1 1 65 14 762

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 43 27 16 2 0 0 56 18 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 39 20 8 5 0 1 67 13 656
2019 Person with a disability 20 32 13 23 10 0 3 53 34 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 26 36 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 709
2018 Person with a disability 11 27 51 4 4 4 0 39 8 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 26 35 24 9 5 0 2 62 14 676
2017 Person with a disability 11 37 17 11 14 3 6 53 28 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 35 24 9 4 1 1 62 14 762

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 29 36 18 2 0 0 45 19 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 34 19 9 3 0 1 68 13 659
2019 Person with a disability 27 17 25 18 13 0 0 44 30 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 36 18 10 7 1 0 64 17 709
2018 Person with a disability 23 29 19 18 11 0 0 52 29 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 32 22 11 5 0 1 62 16 680
2017 Person with a disability 11 29 26 11 17 0 6 42 30 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 35 20 9 6 1 1 64 15 761

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 47 19 10 2 2 0 69 12 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 26 16 7 5 0 1 71 12 656
2019 Person with a disability 32 22 20 5 20 0 0 54 25 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 25 17 7 7 1 0 69 14 709

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 6 42 24 16 10 2 0 49 26 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 29 25 16 6 0 1 52 22 656

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 23 37 15 8 0 0 40 23 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 35 23 9 4 1 1 63 14 660
2019 Person with a disability 32 28 23 5 10 0 3 61 15 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 34 18 7 2 1 1 72 9 706
2018 Person with a disability 27 31 24 18 0 0 0 58 18 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 32 22 10 2 0 1 65 12 675
2017 Person with a disability 20 37 20 11 9 0 3 59 21 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 35 19 9 3 1 1 70 11 761

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 36 18 8 4 0 2 70 12 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 30 14 3 2 0 2 81 5 656
2019 Person with a disability 45 23 22 8 3 0 0 68 10 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 23 9 3 1 1 1 86 4 706
2018 Person with a disability 37 37 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 61 24 8 4 1 0 1 86 6 677
2017 Person with a disability 40 29 17 0 11 0 3 71 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 61 22 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 763

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 36 20 12 2 0 0 66 14 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 39 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 662

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 22 14 8 2 2 6 74 11 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 76 14 4 1 0 0 5 94 1 657
2019 Person with a disability 57 20 10 0 5 3 5 84 5 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 78 11 3 1 0 0 7 96 2 703
2018 Person with a disability 69 11 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 25
2018 Not a person with a disability 74 16 4 1 0 0 4 94 2 676

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 14 10 2 6 4 6 80 9 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 78 10 4 2 2 1 4 92 4 658
2019 Person with a disability 57 17 5 10 8 3 0 77 18 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 71 11 7 4 4 1 3 85 8 709
2018 Person with a disability 45 14 19 0 18 0 4 62 19 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 71 14 6 3 4 1 2 87 7 674
2017 Person with a disability 47 21 18 3 9 0 3 70 12 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 72 14 6 2 2 1 3 89 5 767

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 36 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 25 9 2 1 0 2 88 3 658
2019 Person with a disability 38 27 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 30 12 4 3 0 1 81 7 706
2018 Person with a disability 40 22 19 14 4 0 0 63 18 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 31 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 681
2017 Person with a disability 38 29 9 15 6 0 3 70 21 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 32 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 765

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 31 4 4 6 0 2 86 10 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 68 16 7 4 3 1 2 86 6 655
2019 Person with a disability 48 21 16 3 13 0 0 69 16 39
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 19 10 5 5 0 1 79 10 706
2018 Person with a disability 48 26 4 4 18 0 0 74 22 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 53 23 12 6 4 0 1 77 10 679
2017 Person with a disability 43 20 20 6 9 0 3 65 15 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 58 20 10 5 5 0 2 80 10 765

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 12 2 0 4 0 30 92 5 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 10 3 1 0 0 24 94 1 657
2019 Person with a disability 38 7 5 3 0 3 46 85 5 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 12 4 2 1 0 26 91 3 707
2018 Person with a disability 51 8 0 4 0 0 37 94 6 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 12 5 2 1 0 29 89 4 681
2017 Person with a disability 41 12 9 3 0 0 35 82 5 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 55 13 5 1 0 0 26 92 2 764

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 57 22 10 4 0 0 8 85 4 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 72 17 5 1 0 0 4 93 2 666
2019 Person with a disability 65 12 3 5 0 0 15 91 6 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 68 18 6 2 1 0 5 91 2 710
2018 Person with a disability 71 13 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 25
2018 Not a person with a disability 66 19 6 1 0 0 7 92 2 679
2017 Person with a disability 50 21 12 0 0 3 15 86 0 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 67 16 6 1 1 0 8 91 2 763

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 69 16 6 4 2 0 4 88 6 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 75 17 3 2 2 1 1 93 4 667
2019 Person with a disability 62 13 3 8 10 3 3 79 19 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 69 14 6 4 3 1 2 86 7 710
2018 Person with a disability 63 14 8 3 12 0 0 78 15 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 70 14 7 3 4 0 2 86 7 680
2017 Person with a disability 53 29 9 3 3 0 3 85 6 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 71 12 7 3 3 0 4 86 6 765

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 27 28 6 4 0 2 62 10 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 32 14 4 2 0 1 80 6 665
2019 Person with a disability 30 33 25 8 3 0 3 64 10 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 60 26 9 2 1 0 2 88 3 706
2018 Person with a disability 45 18 3 14 19 0 0 63 33 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 31 11 3 1 0 3 84 4 680
2017 Person with a disability 23 43 20 3 8 0 3 68 12 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 51 29 12 3 2 1 3 82 5 763

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 42 29 4 6 0 0 61 10 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 45 19 5 2 1 0 75 6 664

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 24 44 23 9 0 0 24 32 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 36 35 13 3 0 0 49 16 666
2019 Person with a disability 3 22 43 18 15 0 0 25 32 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 39 32 11 3 0 0 54 14 713
2018 Person with a disability 14 15 42 11 18 0 0 30 29 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 38 33 11 3 1 0 53 14 683
2017 Person with a disability 9 23 40 11 14 0 3 32 26 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 13 34 39 9 5 0 0 47 14 770

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 31 33 13 0 0 0 13 54 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 20 43 21 7 0 0 28 29 659
2019 Person with a disability 22 32 28 17 0 0 0 17 55 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 18 38 27 9 0 0 36 25 707
2018 Person with a disability 23 19 46 8 4 0 0 12 42 25
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 15 42 26 10 0 0 36 22 679
2017 Person with a disability 23 23 37 9 3 3 3 12 48 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 17 42 25 10 0 1 35 22 767

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 34 13 5 0 0 0 81 5 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 57 35 5 2 0 1 0 93 2 666
2019 Person with a disability 19 43 13 12 10 3 0 64 23 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 38 11 4 1 2 0 85 5 710
2018 Person with a disability 23 49 11 11 7 0 0 72 18 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 53 33 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 682
2017 Person with a disability 20 49 17 3 6 3 3 73 9 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 41 8 2 1 2 0 88 4 769

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 34 38 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 31 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 666

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 34 28 2 17 19 0 0 62 36 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 22 11 10 6 2 1 73 16 666

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 19 17 11 2 4 0 69 14 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 58 23 10 3 1 3 1 85 5 661

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 31 26 15 6 4 0 51 22 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 34 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 666
2019 Person with a disability 17 35 13 20 10 5 0 55 32 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 31 39 14 9 5 2 0 71 14 709
2018 Person with a disability 12 37 22 8 22 0 0 49 29 26
2018 Not a person with a disability 36 38 15 8 2 1 0 75 11 682
2017 Person with a disability 6 38 15 15 21 3 3 47 37 34
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 44 13 10 4 2 0 71 15 768

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 44 4 2 0 2 0 94 2 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 62 31 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 666

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 38 6 2 0 2 0 92 2 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 62 29 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 662

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 32 13 4 0 2 0 83 4 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 29 11 3 0 0 1 86 3 662

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 54 31 11 0 0 2 2 88 0 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 65 26 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 663

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 74 6 8 2 0 9 2 89 2 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 72 17 4 1 0 6 1 95 1 659

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 54 32 8 2 0 4 0 90 2 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 69 25 4 1 0 1 0 95 1 667

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 32 4 13 11 0 0 72 24 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 23 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 665

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 54 23 17 2 4 0 0 77 6 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 72 22 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 667
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 69 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 663

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 41 59 52
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 665
2019 Person with a disability 48 52 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 711
2017 Person with a disability 37 63 35
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 89 765
2014 Person with a disability 59 41 24
2014 Not a person with a disability 9 91 631

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 95 5 21
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 75 50

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 76 24 21
2020 Not a person with a disability 72 28 50
2019 Person with a disability 100 0 17
2019 Not a person with a disability 80 20 76
2017 Person with a disability 77 23 13
2017 Not a person with a disability 83 17 86
2014 Person with a disability 71 29 14
2014 Not a person with a disability 86 14 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 56 31 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2020 Not a person with a disability 69 22 3 6 0 0 0 92 6 36
2019 Person with a disability 47 35 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17
2019 Not a person with a disability 66 23 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 61
2017 Person with a disability 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 57 27 4 10 3 0 0 84 12 71
2014 Person with a disability 69 10 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Not a person with a disability 72 19 2 6 0 0 0 91 6 47

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 28 6 8 6 4 2 80 14 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 26 8 3 1 4 4 87 4 665
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 64 22 0 83 17 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 77 14 2 91 9 669

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 51 17 4 4 6 5 13 84 12 53
2020 Not a person with a disability 58 12 7 4 1 3 14 85 7 666
2019 Person with a disability 45 18 22 5 10 0 0 63 15 40
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 14 8 5 3 2 9 82 9 708
2018 Person with a disability 38 4 8 8 19 4 19 54 35 25
2018 Not a person with a disability 60 11 6 5 4 2 11 82 10 683
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