2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Energy Regulator by Question 111. Do you occupy a position in which you provide services directly to the public as a regular part of your job?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 45 46 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 47 3 8 2 0 0 86 10 290

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 82 10 0 1 3 3 0 95 5 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 78 14 3 3 1 1 0 93 4 290
2017 Provides services to public 56 19 5 9 5 0 6 80 15 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 75 12 4 2 1 2 4 93 3 204
2014 Provides services to public 62 20 3 8 3 1 3 85 11 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 75 15 5 2 1 1 1 92 3 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 41 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 42 8 8 1 0 1 83 10 290
2019 Provides services to public 32 30 14 17 5 0 1 63 22 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 32 6 13 4 0 0 77 17 262
2017 Provides services to public 42 25 7 22 4 0 0 67 26 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 28 6 13 4 0 0 78 17 205
2014 Provides services to public 39 21 2 21 16 0 0 60 38 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 36 30 8 16 10 0 0 66 26 239

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 35 38 17 7 1 2 0 75 8 90
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 39 10 12 2 0 0 75 15 287
2019 Provides services to public 29 36 15 14 6 0 0 64 20 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 30 42 12 12 5 0 0 72 16 261
2018 Provides services to public 23 37 14 18 8 0 0 60 26 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 52 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 223
2017 Provides services to public 33 39 10 13 5 0 0 73 18 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 30 37 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 204
2014 Provides services to public 29 39 9 16 5 1 0 69 21 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 32 43 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 53 33 11 2 1 0 0 86 3 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 39 7 6 1 1 0 86 7 288
2019 Provides services to public 48 35 7 8 1 0 0 84 9 97
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 34 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 261
2017 Provides services to public 46 38 6 7 4 0 0 84 11 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 60 28 4 5 3 0 0 88 7 203
2014 Provides services to public 47 40 4 4 4 0 1 88 8 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 60 31 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 239

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 54 25 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 33 9 8 2 0 0 80 11 289
2019 Provides services to public 40 27 14 14 5 0 0 66 19 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 50 31 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 262
2018 Provides services to public 37 38 12 5 8 0 0 75 12 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 36 8 8 3 0 0 81 10 224
2017 Provides services to public 44 34 2 8 12 0 0 78 20 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 31 6 9 6 0 0 80 15 204
2014 Provides services to public 36 41 5 11 6 0 0 78 17 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 47 37 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 34 6 7 2 0 0 86 9 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 37 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 288
2019 Provides services to public 26 41 16 12 5 0 0 66 17 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 41 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 261
2018 Provides services to public 26 28 18 23 5 0 0 54 28 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 43 13 14 4 0 0 69 19 223
2017 Provides services to public 39 40 6 10 5 0 0 80 14 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 29 46 10 9 5 0 0 75 14 205
2014 Provides services to public 35 46 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 41 40 9 6 5 0 0 81 10 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 34 40 10 10 6 0 0 75 15 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 38 13 9 8 0 1 70 17 290
2019 Provides services to public 16 33 19 19 13 0 0 49 32 97
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 47 8 15 7 0 0 69 22 263
2018 Provides services to public 20 31 9 16 23 0 0 52 39 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 37 17 15 8 0 0 60 23 224
2017 Provides services to public 24 29 18 19 10 1 0 53 29 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 24 44 9 14 8 0 0 69 22 205
2014 Provides services to public 20 44 11 17 8 0 0 64 25 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 30 46 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 239

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 32 40 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 42 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 288
2019 Provides services to public 22 28 19 20 10 0 0 50 31 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 20 49 10 16 5 0 0 69 21 263
2018 Provides services to public 18 38 9 15 18 0 0 57 34 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 42 15 13 8 0 0 65 21 224
2017 Provides services to public 23 44 11 19 4 0 0 67 23 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 23 46 9 15 6 0 0 69 22 205

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 56 31 6 4 3 0 0 87 8 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 33 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 290
2019 Provides services to public 30 36 14 13 6 0 0 66 20 97
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 40 9 8 5 0 0 79 12 261
2018 Provides services to public 23 45 14 14 5 0 0 68 18 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 40 43 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 224
2017 Provides services to public 29 49 8 8 4 2 0 79 12 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 37 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 205
2014 Provides services to public 47 37 6 3 6 1 0 85 9 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 49 36 8 5 1 0 0 85 7 240

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 31 14 12 3 0 0 70 15 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 38 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 289
2019 Provides services to public 23 31 20 16 10 0 0 54 27 97
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 41 10 12 10 0 0 68 22 262
2018 Provides services to public 18 25 18 17 22 0 0 43 38 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 38 15 17 4 0 0 63 22 223
2017 Provides services to public 24 42 14 10 8 2 0 67 18 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 31 36 10 12 10 0 0 68 22 204

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 62 25 8 2 3 0 0 87 6 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 30 13 7 1 0 0 79 8 284
2019 Provides services to public 43 32 15 7 2 0 0 75 9 97
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 37 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 261
2018 Provides services to public 38 27 22 8 5 0 0 65 13 63
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 43 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 221
2017 Provides services to public 59 27 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 51 36 8 1 3 0 0 87 5 205
2014 Provides services to public 60 30 3 4 2 1 0 91 6 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 62 27 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 36 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 42 11 12 6 0 0 71 19 288
2019 Provides services to public 19 40 19 11 10 0 0 59 21 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 42 11 15 7 0 0 67 22 263
2018 Provides services to public 16 31 16 22 16 0 0 47 38 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 41 18 12 4 0 0 65 16 224
2017 Provides services to public 27 49 6 15 2 0 0 76 18 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 43 9 13 7 0 0 71 20 205
2014 Provides services to public 23 40 15 13 8 0 0 63 21 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 28 49 8 11 4 0 0 77 15 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 42 37 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 35 14 9 6 0 0 71 14 290
2019 Provides services to public 24 33 18 11 13 0 0 57 24 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 38 11 12 7 0 0 71 19 263
2018 Provides services to public 22 31 15 15 17 0 0 52 32 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 37 16 13 4 0 0 67 17 222
2017 Provides services to public 27 45 11 13 4 1 0 73 17 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 34 38 10 13 4 0 0 72 18 205
2014 Provides services to public 32 37 10 12 7 1 0 70 19 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 35 41 11 9 4 0 0 76 12 239

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 42 34 11 9 3 0 0 76 12 90
2020 Does not provide services to public 34 41 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 289
2019 Provides services to public 27 38 17 13 6 0 0 65 19 96
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 45 12 13 3 0 0 72 16 261
2018 Provides services to public 11 41 14 19 16 0 0 52 34 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 37 24 8 5 0 0 63 14 223
2017 Provides services to public 27 40 11 16 5 1 0 68 21 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 43 10 10 8 0 0 72 18 205
2014 Provides services to public 34 40 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 37 43 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 240

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 50 35 7 7 2 0 0 85 9 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 38 10 8 5 0 0 78 13 290
2019 Provides services to public 29 47 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 34 43 11 8 4 0 0 78 12 263
2018 Provides services to public 23 40 17 15 5 0 0 63 20 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 46 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 223
2017 Provides services to public 39 42 9 5 4 1 0 82 8 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 42 11 8 3 0 0 77 11 202
2014 Provides services to public 38 43 6 6 5 1 0 83 11 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 47 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 9 240

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 27 36 17 17 2 0 0 63 20 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 23 38 23 11 6 0 0 60 17 288
2019 Provides services to public 20 31 29 10 11 0 0 51 20 94
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 35 27 9 3 0 1 61 12 263
2018 Provides services to public 11 48 15 9 17 0 0 58 26 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 36 20 7 5 0 0 68 12 224
2017 Provides services to public 15 35 30 12 7 1 0 51 19 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 34 36 16 7 6 0 0 71 13 204
2014 Provides services to public 13 40 26 14 6 1 0 53 20 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 18 42 26 9 5 0 0 60 14 240

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 9 26 40 18 8 0 0 25 35 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 12 25 40 15 6 1 0 21 38 290
2019 Provides services to public 25 25 30 14 4 0 1 18 51 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 28 37 15 4 1 1 19 43 263
2018 Provides services to public 26 34 32 5 3 0 0 8 60 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 30 37 15 3 0 0 18 44 223
2017 Provides services to public 25 31 29 13 2 0 0 15 55 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 28 29 15 9 1 1 24 46 205
2014 Provides services to public 10 15 41 20 9 1 3 30 27 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 5 18 39 25 13 1 0 38 23 240

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 7 20 18 36 19 1 0 55 27 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 17 27 31 15 1 2 48 24 288
2019 Provides services to public 23 27 22 17 9 0 1 27 51 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 23 29 24 8 2 0 33 38 261
2018 Provides services to public 35 25 17 23 0 0 0 23 60 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 25 31 16 8 1 1 25 43 221
2017 Provides services to public 25 25 27 19 4 0 0 23 50 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 20 27 23 14 14 1 1 29 48 205
2014 Provides services to public 6 11 32 29 15 3 3 47 18 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 4 14 24 36 20 1 1 57 19 240

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 16 23 38 18 4 0 0 23 39 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 28 29 12 8 1 0 20 50 288
2019 Provides services to public 34 31 20 10 5 0 0 15 64 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 26 27 16 3 1 2 20 53 262
2018 Provides services to public 40 37 12 9 2 0 0 11 77 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 30 27 15 4 0 0 19 53 222
2017 Provides services to public 27 31 29 7 1 2 2 9 61 83
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 24 27 13 6 1 1 20 52 205
2014 Provides services to public 18 24 39 9 5 1 4 14 44 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 15 22 35 20 6 0 0 26 38 239

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 7 10 48 29 7 0 0 35 17 90
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 15 40 26 11 1 0 37 23 287
2019 Provides services to public 11 23 34 23 7 0 1 31 35 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 8 14 43 27 7 1 1 35 22 261
2018 Provides services to public 20 20 41 17 2 0 0 19 41 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 15 37 31 7 0 0 39 23 219
2017 Provides services to public 11 23 46 15 5 0 0 20 33 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 9 19 34 20 14 1 1 36 29 205
2014 Provides services to public 6 17 33 33 6 2 2 41 24 97
2014 Does not provide services to public 3 13 40 31 12 1 0 44 16 239

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 14 28 26 22 8 1 1 31 43 90
2020 Does not provide services to public 14 19 31 22 13 1 0 35 34 288
2019 Provides services to public 36 22 25 10 4 1 1 14 60 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 16 25 32 18 6 2 2 25 42 260
2018 Provides services to public 31 28 32 9 0 0 0 9 58 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 24 29 19 4 1 2 24 46 221
2017 Provides services to public 31 21 31 10 5 2 0 15 54 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 20 25 23 16 13 1 2 30 46 205
2014 Provides services to public 16 25 31 13 7 4 3 21 45 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 8 23 32 24 10 2 0 35 32 240

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 3 11 23 39 23 0 1 63 15 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 2 7 21 39 25 3 2 68 10 285
2019 Provides services to public 10 16 27 32 12 0 2 45 27 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 15 25 35 17 2 2 54 20 259
2018 Provides services to public 12 23 38 25 2 0 0 26 35 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 13 32 34 11 3 1 47 20 221
2017 Provides services to public 11 17 33 21 15 1 1 38 28 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 9 14 29 27 18 2 1 46 24 205
2014 Provides services to public 13 19 39 18 4 3 4 24 34 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 7 17 31 28 10 4 2 41 26 240

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 13 18 38 22 8 0 0 31 31 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 17 27 31 16 7 1 0 24 45 288
2019 Provides services to public 30 21 24 20 4 0 0 24 51 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 26 40 10 4 2 1 15 44 261
2018 Provides services to public 28 40 22 9 2 0 0 11 68 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 25 38 13 2 2 0 15 47 221
2017 Provides services to public 18 24 42 11 6 0 0 17 42 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 26 32 13 11 1 0 24 44 205
2014 Provides services to public 20 27 29 11 6 4 2 18 51 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 13 24 37 18 5 0 1 24 38 240

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 3 12 28 32 22 0 2 56 16 90
2020 Does not provide services to public 6 17 33 29 13 1 0 43 24 289
2019 Provides services to public 7 14 24 31 21 0 2 54 22 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 12 31 31 19 1 1 51 18 261
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 27 30 19 9 10 4 1 60 20 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 29 17 12 10 4 3 57 24 290
2019 Provides services to public 16 22 18 25 16 0 2 39 42 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 31 17 16 10 5 0 55 27 261
2018 Provides services to public 8 28 22 16 22 3 2 38 39 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 32 19 16 13 4 1 50 30 222
2017 Provides services to public 13 38 16 19 8 4 2 54 29 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 24 32 15 15 7 5 1 60 23 203
2014 Provides services to public 24 29 11 17 13 4 2 56 32 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 29 38 13 8 3 5 3 74 12 239

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 44 27 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 30 9 12 9 1 0 69 22 290
2019 Provides services to public 25 30 11 20 14 0 0 55 34 97
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 33 8 13 7 1 0 73 19 263
2018 Provides services to public 22 23 11 20 23 0 0 45 44 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 32 12 16 8 0 0 64 24 219
2017 Provides services to public 26 41 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 41 31 7 11 7 3 0 74 19 204
2014 Provides services to public 33 30 9 18 7 2 0 65 26 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 41 39 7 9 2 1 0 81 12 239

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 52 31 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 32 8 9 4 0 0 80 12 288
2019 Provides services to public 30 35 15 14 5 0 0 66 19 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 36 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 263
2018 Provides services to public 25 36 9 16 14 0 0 61 30 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 39 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 222
2017 Provides services to public 31 41 11 12 6 0 0 72 18 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 46 38 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 204
2014 Provides services to public 42 38 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 50 40 5 5 1 0 0 90 5 239

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 41 39 9 6 6 0 0 80 11 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 39 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 288
2019 Provides services to public 29 40 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 45 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 262
2018 Provides services to public 23 31 22 9 14 0 0 55 23 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 49 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 222

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 Provides services to public 45 24 7 8 11 4 1 73 20 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 23 10 7 6 5 2 75 14 290
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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 Provides services to public 53 29 10 3 6 0 0 82 9 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 28 8 3 5 1 1 84 8 289
2019 Provides services to public 43 31 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 32 6 4 1 1 2 88 6 262

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 Provides services to public 42 31 13 8 6 0 0 73 13 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 30 13 10 6 0 1 70 17 290
2019 Provides services to public 33 33 14 13 7 0 0 65 20 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 34 13 10 3 0 0 74 13 263
2018 Provides services to public 26 37 14 11 11 2 0 64 22 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 34 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 222
2017 Provides services to public 33 36 16 7 6 1 0 70 13 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 33 9 13 8 1 0 69 21 205
2014 Provides services to public 32 32 12 10 9 3 2 67 20 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 35 40 10 10 3 1 1 76 13 240

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 Provides services to public 42 32 10 9 4 2 0 76 14 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 21 13 8 7 1 2 71 16 289

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 Provides services to public 51 21 8 11 8 1 0 73 19 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 28 8 9 8 1 1 74 17 290
2019 Provides services to public 36 35 11 13 5 0 0 70 18 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 36 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 260
2018 Provides services to public 32 34 8 18 6 2 0 67 25 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 32 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 220
2017 Provides services to public 40 38 12 8 2 0 0 78 11 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 43 33 8 10 5 1 0 77 15 205
2014 Provides services to public 35 38 4 14 6 1 2 75 21 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 42 40 7 7 2 1 1 83 9 240

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 Provides services to public 47 53 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 62 289

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 Provides services to public 63 16 6 1 2 3 8 89 4 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 66 16 6 1 1 3 7 91 2 288

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 Provides services to public 57 27 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 62 15 9 8 4 1 1 79 12 289
2019 Provides services to public 44 28 13 8 6 0 1 72 14 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 33 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 263
2018 Provides services to public 35 37 8 11 8 2 0 73 19 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 31 11 7 7 0 0 76 14 219
2017 Provides services to public 44 32 12 5 7 0 1 76 12 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 52 24 10 4 9 0 0 76 13 205
2014 Provides services to public 44 28 8 11 7 0 2 74 18 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 50 32 8 5 4 0 1 84 8 240
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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 Provides services to public 34 28 18 11 4 4 0 65 16 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 33 14 10 8 5 0 67 19 290
2019 Provides services to public 14 25 23 16 18 3 0 41 35 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 35 16 15 12 5 0 55 28 260
2018 Provides services to public 2 32 22 23 18 3 0 35 43 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 34 19 16 11 3 0 52 28 224
2017 Provides services to public 9 22 16 26 18 8 0 35 47 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 19 33 15 19 11 4 0 54 30 205
2014 Provides services to public 15 39 18 14 7 7 0 58 23 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 30 42 11 9 3 5 0 76 13 239

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 Provides services to public 37 33 14 10 6 1 0 70 16 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 27 30 19 13 10 0 0 58 23 288
2019 Provides services to public 15 16 16 23 29 0 0 31 53 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 32 12 21 17 2 0 49 39 261
2018 Provides services to public 2 29 14 29 26 0 0 31 55 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 30 18 23 17 2 0 41 41 222
2017 Provides services to public 7 29 11 26 25 2 0 37 52 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 27 18 22 15 0 0 45 37 205
2014 Provides services to public 13 39 18 16 10 4 0 54 27 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 24 47 11 10 5 2 0 73 15 240

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 Provides services to public 30 25 23 14 6 2 0 56 20 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 18 31 19 18 12 2 0 50 31 289
2019 Provides services to public 8 21 17 23 28 2 0 30 52 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 10 28 18 23 18 3 0 39 42 261
2018 Provides services to public 2 20 23 26 26 3 0 22 54 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 25 22 24 19 4 0 33 44 224
2017 Provides services to public 6 20 14 33 19 8 0 28 56 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 16 24 19 20 18 3 0 41 39 204
2014 Provides services to public 10 32 20 20 9 8 0 47 32 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 19 41 16 13 5 5 0 64 20 239

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 Provides services to public 26 33 17 13 10 1 0 59 23 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 35 17 15 12 2 0 56 27 290
2019 Provides services to public 9 18 20 20 30 2 0 28 52 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 10 33 15 24 16 2 0 44 41 261
2018 Provides services to public 0 25 11 34 29 2 0 25 64 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 31 15 24 22 1 0 38 47 223
2017 Provides services to public 6 24 16 27 22 5 0 31 52 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 11 33 12 25 16 3 0 45 42 204
2014 Provides services to public 13 25 20 27 12 3 0 39 40 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 19 39 20 14 6 2 0 59 20 240

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 Provides services to public 24 17 18 22 7 12 1 46 33 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 19 21 13 8 13 5 48 26 290
2019 Provides services to public 14 24 20 12 18 8 3 43 34 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 17 21 16 9 19 4 40 33 263
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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 Provides services to public 26 56 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 26 50 13 6 5 1 0 77 10 288
2019 Provides services to public 12 38 17 23 9 0 0 51 32 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 15 47 13 14 9 1 0 63 23 262
2018 Provides services to public 6 35 15 31 11 2 0 42 42 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 42 17 19 7 0 0 56 27 224
2017 Provides services to public 7 34 26 19 12 2 0 42 31 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 21 34 13 21 10 0 0 55 31 205
2014 Provides services to public 29 39 13 12 5 2 0 69 17 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 29 49 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 240

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 Provides services to public 20 43 18 12 7 0 0 63 19 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 14 35 22 18 8 2 0 50 27 285
2019 Provides services to public 6 31 18 24 20 0 0 37 45 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 34 20 21 12 2 0 45 34 262

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 Provides services to public 40 33 3 15 6 1 1 75 21 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 32 10 8 7 2 1 74 16 288
2019 Provides services to public 23 33 20 13 10 0 0 56 23 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 30 34 16 10 7 2 0 66 18 262
2018 Provides services to public 13 38 19 14 11 6 0 53 27 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 38 16 13 6 0 0 65 18 222
2017 Provides services to public 27 38 19 9 6 1 0 65 15 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 30 37 13 9 5 5 0 72 15 205
2014 Provides services to public 32 35 13 12 3 3 1 70 16 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 37 37 11 8 4 3 0 77 12 240

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 Provides services to public 40 30 19 10 1 0 0 70 11 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 34 34 15 10 6 1 0 69 16 288
2019 Provides services to public 17 31 21 17 13 0 0 48 30 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 34 19 13 10 2 0 57 23 262
2018 Provides services to public 8 29 22 28 12 2 0 38 41 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 38 20 15 7 0 0 58 22 221

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 Provides services to public 19 25 23 10 14 9 1 48 26 90
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 23 20 14 15 6 2 47 32 289
2019 Provides services to public 14 13 17 17 32 5 1 29 53 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 18 17 18 14 20 10 2 39 40 263
2018 Provides services to public 2 15 25 20 28 6 5 19 53 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 18 20 22 17 9 1 33 44 223
2017 Provides services to public 11 19 18 22 22 8 0 32 49 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 18 21 14 19 16 11 2 44 40 205
2014 Provides services to public 11 14 14 21 18 16 4 32 50 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 19 23 15 13 12 16 2 51 30 239

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 Provides services to public 26 34 15 16 7 2 0 61 23 89
2020 Does not provide services to public 26 29 15 19 9 2 0 56 28 289
2019 Provides services to public 19 27 13 19 21 0 0 46 40 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 18 30 14 20 15 3 0 49 36 261
2018 Provides services to public 12 25 31 14 18 0 0 37 32 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 36 20 19 12 0 0 48 32 224
2017 Provides services to public 18 36 16 22 7 0 0 54 29 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 21 37 18 13 10 2 0 59 23 205
2014 Provides services to public 26 38 8 15 10 2 0 66 26 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 32 37 12 11 5 2 0 70 17 240

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 Provides services to public 23 23 10 21 18 3 2 48 41 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 19 22 16 19 19 1 4 43 40 288
2019 Provides services to public 15 19 9 22 31 2 1 35 55 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 16 23 16 19 22 3 2 40 43 262
2018 Provides services to public 6 22 18 22 29 2 2 29 52 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 30 16 19 23 1 2 40 43 223
2017 Provides services to public 17 27 11 30 13 1 1 45 44 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 25 18 15 19 1 4 44 37 205
2014 Provides services to public 20 25 14 17 18 1 4 48 38 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 29 33 7 12 15 2 2 64 28 240

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 Provides services to public 53 17 12 7 6 0 6 74 13 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 24 15 6 4 1 4 74 10 290
2019 Provides services to public 48 21 10 12 5 0 3 72 18 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 30 11 4 2 1 4 82 7 262

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 Provides services to public 49 20 21 4 3 0 3 71 8 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 23 17 7 4 1 2 71 11 290
2019 Provides services to public 40 26 15 10 6 0 2 68 16 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 26 17 5 6 3 3 70 12 263

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 Provides services to public 66 9 12 2 3 3 4 81 6 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 69 11 4 4 3 7 2 88 7 288
2019 Provides services to public 58 8 8 5 9 5 5 74 16 96
2019 Does not provide services to public 70 10 5 4 3 5 3 87 8 262

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 Provides services to public 69 8 8 4 1 2 8 85 6 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 71 10 4 1 1 2 10 92 3 290
2019 Provides services to public 71 7 4 3 3 2 9 89 7 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 79 6 1 2 1 3 8 96 3 263

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 Provides services to public 28 45 14 9 3 1 0 74 12 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 45 15 12 6 1 0 66 19 290
2019 Provides services to public 13 37 25 16 7 1 0 51 23 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 20 42 16 15 4 3 0 64 20 263
2018 Provides services to public 6 35 20 26 9 3 0 43 37 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 39 27 13 4 2 0 55 18 223
2017 Provides services to public 14 45 20 12 6 4 0 61 18 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 23 42 17 11 4 3 0 67 15 204

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 Provides services to public 38 32 11 14 3 1 0 71 18 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 39 11 9 8 1 0 72 17 288
2019 Provides services to public 23 38 18 11 8 1 0 62 20 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 45 14 7 7 1 0 71 15 260
2018 Provides services to public 27 38 13 9 13 2 0 65 22 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 38 15 7 4 1 0 74 11 220
2017 Provides services to public 31 45 9 9 4 2 0 77 13 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 36 42 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 204
2014 Provides services to public 37 35 12 9 5 1 0 73 14 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 46 40 6 6 1 1 0 87 7 240

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 Provides services to public 41 38 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 40 13 4 4 2 0 78 9 290
2019 Provides services to public 35 38 12 8 3 3 0 76 11 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 37 13 4 5 3 0 78 9 261
2018 Provides services to public 29 34 17 9 6 5 0 66 16 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 38 13 3 4 2 0 79 7 221
2017 Provides services to public 31 41 12 8 5 4 0 74 13 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 40 39 13 2 3 2 0 81 6 203
2014 Provides services to public 42 32 17 3 2 2 1 77 5 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 48 36 7 4 1 4 0 88 5 240

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 Provides services to public 38 31 15 7 4 4 0 73 12 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 39 15 6 5 2 0 73 11 289

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 Provides services to public 39 26 12 10 10 2 1 68 21 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 30 7 11 7 2 2 75 18 288

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 Provides services to public 49 37 8 3 3 0 0 86 7 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 29 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 289
2019 Provides services to public 29 42 15 7 7 0 0 70 14 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 37 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 263
2018 Provides services to public 28 35 12 12 12 0 0 63 25 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 37 12 5 3 0 0 79 9 222
2017 Provides services to public 40 35 12 9 2 1 0 76 12 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 45 34 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 204
2014 Provides services to public 39 39 11 4 6 0 1 79 10 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 54 37 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 240

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 Provides services to public 45 35 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 31 15 7 8 0 0 70 16 288
2019 Provides services to public 24 30 22 13 9 0 1 55 23 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 32 18 11 8 1 0 63 19 262
2018 Provides services to public 15 38 15 17 12 2 0 55 30 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 29 22 13 5 0 0 60 18 221
2017 Provides services to public 24 36 22 11 6 1 0 61 17 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 33 35 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 205
2014 Provides services to public 34 43 11 6 5 1 0 77 11 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 47 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 240

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 Provides services to public 43 34 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 33 15 8 7 0 0 70 16 287
2019 Provides services to public 20 37 18 16 8 0 0 57 24 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 34 17 13 7 0 0 62 20 261
2018 Provides services to public 12 34 25 15 12 2 0 47 28 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 37 19 12 7 0 0 62 18 221
2017 Provides services to public 19 44 20 9 7 1 0 63 17 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 33 34 15 13 5 1 0 67 17 204
2014 Provides services to public 30 50 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 240

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 Provides services to public 42 26 14 8 6 4 0 71 14 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 23 16 9 11 5 0 63 21 290
2019 Provides services to public 23 27 20 11 13 5 0 53 26 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 24 18 12 9 4 0 58 23 263
2018 Provides services to public 20 23 22 11 17 6 0 47 30 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 22 23 14 10 4 0 51 25 222
2017 Provides services to public 32 24 12 12 13 5 2 60 27 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 34 24 16 15 6 4 1 61 22 205
2014 Provides services to public 35 29 18 5 8 4 0 67 14 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 45 30 8 6 5 3 1 79 12 240
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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 Provides services to public 18 57 26 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 23 43 33 290
2019 Provides services to public 23 40 37 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 24 35 41 262
2018 Provides services to public 27 34 39 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 35 38 223
2017 Provides services to public 26 45 29 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 24 37 39 204
2014 Provides services to public 22 43 35 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 18 46 36 240

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 Provides services to public 25 31 31 6 6 0 16
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 23 35 3 13 10 68
2019 Provides services to public 13 26 22 30 4 4 23
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 29 24 24 8 4 63
2018 Provides services to public 24 24 29 18 0 6 17
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 25 18 23 4 9 62
2017 Provides services to public 23 14 32 23 5 5 22
2017 Does not provide services to public 23 12 19 29 9 8 48
2014 Provides services to public 5 32 23 23 9999 17 22
2014 Does not provide services to public 19 23 12 30 9999 16 43
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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 Provides services to public 14 86 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 85 288
2019 Provides services to public 23 77 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 81 263
2018 Provides services to public 28 72 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 88 224

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 61 39 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 49 43
2019 Provides services to public 50 50 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 58 50
2018 Provides services to public 67 33 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 62 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 47 53 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 41 43
2019 Provides services to public 68 32 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 66 34 50
2018 Provides services to public 67 33 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 69 31 26

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 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 43
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 50
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 45 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 51 43
2019 Provides services to public 41 59 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 30 70 50
2018 Provides services to public 61 39 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 69 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 45 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 53 43
2019 Provides services to public 27 73 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 60 50
2018 Provides services to public 39 61 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 50 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 45 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 57 43 43
2019 Provides services to public 32 68 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 54 50
2018 Provides services to public 56 44 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 46 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 61 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 51 43
2019 Provides services to public 41 59 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 36 64 50
2018 Provides services to public 72 28 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 46 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 39 61 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 44 43
2019 Provides services to public 32 68 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 68 50
2018 Provides services to public 39 61 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 54 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 37 63 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 44 43
2019 Provides services to public 59 41 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 44 56 50
2018 Provides services to public 61 39 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 65 35 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 45 55 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 78 50
2018 Provides services to public 56 44 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 81 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 43

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 19 81 43

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 45 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 63 37 43
2019 Provides services to public 50 50 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 58 50
2018 Provides services to public 61 39 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 42 26

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
2019 Provides services to public 64 36 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 54 50
2018 Provides services to public 50 50 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 54 26

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 Provides services to public 36 64 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 16 84 50

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 27 73 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 18 82 50
2018 Provides services to public 39 61 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 65 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 14 86 43

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
2019 Provides services to public 27 73 22
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 72 50

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
2018 Provides services to public 35 65 17
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 75 24

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
2018 Provides services to public 47 53 17
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 63 24

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 17
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 24

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
2018 Provides services to public 65 35 17
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 50 24

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 Provides services to public 20 16 15 9 10 29 1 52 26 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 16 17 9 11 26 5 44 30 288
2019 Provides services to public 9 16 23 12 13 21 5 34 34 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 13 17 18 11 11 26 5 43 31 261
2018 Provides services to public 5 15 25 11 15 25 5 28 37 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 16 21 11 11 23 5 39 31 221
2017 Provides services to public 8 12 25 11 14 26 5 29 36 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 21 15 19 8 6 25 6 52 21 205
2014 Provides services to public 13 9 21 11 13 30 3 33 36 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 16 19 15 5 4 33 9 60 15 240

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 Provides services to public 35 26 18 11 6 4 0 63 17 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 31 27 20 9 8 4 0 61 18 290
2019 Provides services to public 17 29 28 10 13 3 0 47 24 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 31 11 14 7 9 0 64 23 262
2018 Provides services to public 12 31 18 17 11 11 0 48 31 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 35 17 12 7 6 0 62 20 223
2017 Provides services to public 19 28 25 11 8 9 0 52 21 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 32 13 8 5 6 1 72 14 205
2014 Provides services to public 24 29 16 14 8 8 0 58 24 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 36 34 13 5 2 9 1 78 7 240
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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 Provides services to public 13 87 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 87 289
2019 Provides services to public 13 87 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 8 92 259
2018 Provides services to public 17 83 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 94 223

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 58 42 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 67 33 38

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 21

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 Provides services to public 0 100 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 38
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 21
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 11
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 14

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 58 42 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 55 38
2018 Provides services to public 45 55 11
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 65 14

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 58 42 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 26 74 38

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 50 50 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 76 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 21

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 21

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 21

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 16 84 38

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 76 38

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 38
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 21
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 11
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 14

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 16 84 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 38
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 21
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 11
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 14

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 21

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 13
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 21

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Provides services to public 54 46 13
2019 Does not provide services to public 63 37 21

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 Provides services to public 18 17 21 6 7 29 3 52 18 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 18 14 17 9 8 27 6 49 25 289
2019 Provides services to public 10 17 21 6 10 32 3 42 25 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 16 16 24 4 4 29 6 50 12 262
2018 Provides services to public 6 22 25 6 8 31 3 42 21 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 20 21 4 5 28 6 54 13 223
2017 Provides services to public 9 14 24 7 8 32 6 38 25 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 22 13 20 2 2 35 6 59 8 205
2014 Provides services to public 16 8 21 3 5 42 5 45 15 100
2014 Does not provide services to public 20 16 16 2 0 39 7 67 4 239

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 Provides services to public 33 30 20 3 7 8 0 68 11 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 28 20 6 6 3 1 66 13 287
2019 Provides services to public 25 21 27 4 9 12 1 53 15 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 28 18 7 4 10 0 68 13 262
2018 Provides services to public 13 30 24 13 6 14 0 50 22 63
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 35 20 5 4 7 0 69 9 223
2017 Provides services to public 20 34 20 6 7 12 1 62 15 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 31 16 2 2 9 1 78 5 205
2014 Provides services to public 29 25 18 4 3 21 0 68 9 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 38 34 14 1 0 13 0 83 1 240
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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 Provides services to public 39 19 21 8 12 0 1 58 20 90
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 22 15 12 10 0 1 63 22 290

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 Provides services to public 42 33 16 4 3 1 0 76 8 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 26 17 6 4 1 1 72 10 288
2019 Provides services to public 32 30 13 12 10 0 2 64 23 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 34 16 10 6 1 1 67 17 262
2018 Provides services to public 33 29 17 8 11 0 2 63 19 63
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 33 23 11 9 0 0 58 20 224
2017 Provides services to public 42 21 21 7 8 0 0 63 15 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 32 27 17 12 10 1 0 60 22 204

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 Provides services to public 13 27 33 16 11 0 0 40 27 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 22 33 17 14 0 0 36 32 289
2019 Provides services to public 9 22 30 19 18 0 1 32 38 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 15 30 26 19 10 0 1 45 29 261
2018 Provides services to public 8 19 40 18 15 0 0 27 32 62
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 29 30 18 9 0 0 43 27 224
2017 Provides services to public 6 31 26 19 19 0 0 36 38 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 11 34 26 14 13 0 0 46 28 205

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 Provides services to public 26 35 28 7 4 0 0 61 12 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 19 32 26 15 6 1 0 52 21 288
2019 Provides services to public 17 30 20 18 13 0 1 47 32 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 23 35 23 13 5 0 1 59 18 262
2018 Provides services to public 8 31 34 17 11 0 0 38 28 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 37 23 12 9 0 0 55 21 224
2017 Provides services to public 9 33 38 9 11 0 0 42 20 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 21 35 18 13 11 1 1 58 24 204

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 Provides services to public 22 25 20 15 18 0 0 47 34 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 18 27 27 14 12 1 0 46 27 288
2019 Provides services to public 11 15 28 20 25 0 1 27 45 97
2019 Does not provide services to public 13 26 28 19 12 0 2 40 31 259
2018 Provides services to public 8 29 20 18 25 0 0 37 43 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 26 24 21 13 0 0 41 35 224
2017 Provides services to public 5 21 27 25 22 0 0 26 47 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 18 22 24 16 19 1 0 41 35 204

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 Provides services to public 29 33 19 8 8 0 3 65 16 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 29 15 13 7 0 1 65 20 285
2019 Provides services to public 31 31 23 5 7 1 1 64 12 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 30 19 7 4 0 2 69 11 261
2018 Provides services to public 35 22 22 9 9 0 3 59 19 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 35 19 6 2 0 0 72 9 223
2017 Provides services to public 17 45 23 5 8 2 0 63 13 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 40 27 15 7 7 1 2 70 14 204

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 Provides services to public 23 37 17 8 15 0 1 60 23 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 21 31 21 15 11 0 1 53 26 288
2019 Provides services to public 21 33 23 13 8 0 1 55 21 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 32 22 10 8 0 2 59 18 261
2018 Provides services to public 23 23 26 12 15 0 0 46 28 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 34 23 11 7 0 0 59 18 223
2017 Provides services to public 19 34 21 19 6 1 0 54 25 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 25 32 20 12 11 0 0 57 23 204

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 Provides services to public 30 29 12 11 13 0 4 63 25 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 23 16 11 13 0 5 58 25 288

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 Provides services to public 32 39 19 7 2 0 1 71 10 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 25 31 23 12 7 0 1 57 19 289
2019 Provides services to public 17 28 28 15 11 0 1 45 27 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 20 36 21 13 9 1 0 57 23 263
2018 Provides services to public 9 28 31 17 14 0 0 38 31 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 34 24 18 7 0 1 50 25 221
2017 Provides services to public 13 40 22 19 6 0 0 53 25 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 20 30 24 16 9 0 0 50 26 205

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 Provides services to public 26 34 21 11 8 0 0 60 19 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 18 31 27 14 10 0 1 49 24 288
2019 Provides services to public 15 21 25 22 15 0 1 37 38 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 13 27 28 19 12 1 0 41 31 259
2018 Provides services to public 3 26 25 23 22 2 0 30 45 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 32 33 15 11 0 0 41 26 221
2017 Provides services to public 5 27 24 26 19 0 0 32 45 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 16 24 25 19 15 1 0 40 34 205

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 Provides services to public 36 26 24 5 8 1 0 63 13 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 31 24 12 10 0 0 55 22 288
2019 Provides services to public 15 20 29 16 18 0 1 36 35 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 31 16 20 13 1 0 51 33 262
2018 Provides services to public 8 26 31 15 20 0 0 34 35 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 27 28 17 14 0 0 42 31 221
2017 Provides services to public 8 30 26 15 20 0 0 38 36 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 15 28 19 20 16 1 0 44 37 205

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 Provides services to public 44 24 20 6 8 0 0 67 13 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 23 13 13 9 0 1 66 22 288
2019 Provides services to public 28 21 21 15 14 0 0 49 29 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 36 26 18 9 9 1 0 63 18 261

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 Provides services to public 24 28 25 17 7 0 0 52 23 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 25 30 25 11 8 0 1 55 19 288

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 Provides services to public 25 33 21 14 6 0 2 59 20 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 23 28 28 12 8 0 1 51 20 288
2019 Provides services to public 27 22 30 8 13 0 0 49 21 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 32 22 12 6 1 1 60 18 259
2018 Provides services to public 15 29 31 14 8 2 2 46 22 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 31 24 13 6 0 0 57 19 220
2017 Provides services to public 19 31 22 18 8 0 2 51 27 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 29 30 23 11 7 1 0 59 18 204

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 Provides services to public 51 31 9 6 2 0 2 83 8 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 33 13 4 2 0 1 81 6 288
2019 Provides services to public 52 18 15 5 8 0 2 71 13 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 26 11 5 3 0 2 80 9 259
2018 Provides services to public 47 22 20 6 2 0 3 71 8 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 59 21 10 4 4 0 2 82 8 220
2017 Provides services to public 55 26 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 58 22 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 203

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 Provides services to public 32 38 18 10 2 0 0 70 12 90
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 39 17 9 3 0 0 70 12 288

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 Provides services to public 64 19 9 0 1 2 6 89 1 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 73 14 4 3 1 0 5 92 4 289
2019 Provides services to public 67 18 6 3 1 0 5 89 4 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 75 13 2 1 1 1 7 95 2 262
2018 Provides services to public 65 12 8 6 2 0 8 83 8 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 76 12 6 2 1 0 3 90 3 220

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 Provides services to public 72 12 8 1 3 1 3 87 5 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 71 11 5 4 6 1 2 85 10 288
2019 Provides services to public 55 15 10 9 9 1 1 71 19 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 63 18 7 3 5 1 2 84 9 262
2018 Provides services to public 54 22 6 5 12 0 2 77 17 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 64 16 9 3 6 1 1 82 9 221
2017 Provides services to public 61 16 11 2 8 1 0 79 11 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 76 12 4 3 3 0 1 90 7 204

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 Provides services to public 67 20 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 29 10 4 2 0 2 83 6 290
2019 Provides services to public 37 36 17 5 3 0 1 74 8 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 35 13 4 3 0 1 80 7 260
2018 Provides services to public 42 38 9 3 5 0 3 83 8 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 35 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 223
2017 Provides services to public 54 32 8 2 4 0 0 86 6 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 51 34 7 6 2 0 1 86 8 204

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 Provides services to public 71 14 8 3 4 0 0 85 8 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 58 20 7 7 6 0 2 79 13 288
2019 Provides services to public 42 16 18 11 10 0 2 59 22 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 50 21 15 7 6 0 1 72 13 260
2018 Provides services to public 34 28 14 11 12 2 0 63 23 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 26 12 9 11 0 1 67 21 223
2017 Provides services to public 42 27 12 9 9 0 0 69 19 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 24 8 10 7 0 1 74 17 204

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 Provides services to public 68 10 3 0 0 1 18 96 0 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 52 12 6 0 2 0 28 88 3 289
2019 Provides services to public 51 14 5 2 1 0 27 89 4 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 14 5 2 1 0 30 89 4 260
2018 Provides services to public 48 9 6 0 0 0 36 90 0 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 13 3 3 1 0 29 89 6 220
2017 Provides services to public 52 19 4 4 1 1 19 90 6 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 53 13 6 1 1 0 26 89 4 205

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 Provides services to public 57 28 9 2 3 0 1 86 6 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 67 20 6 2 1 0 5 91 3 290
2019 Provides services to public 49 23 13 8 3 0 3 75 12 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 61 22 8 1 1 1 6 89 2 261
2018 Provides services to public 43 28 11 8 3 0 8 77 12 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 24 8 6 2 0 3 84 8 222
2017 Provides services to public 46 30 13 4 4 0 4 79 7 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 63 24 6 3 1 0 3 89 5 202

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 Provides services to public 66 20 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 65 22 6 2 5 0 1 87 7 290
2019 Provides services to public 58 17 8 6 5 2 3 80 12 98
2019 Does not provide services to public 67 17 5 3 5 1 2 87 9 261
2018 Provides services to public 55 22 6 3 8 3 3 82 11 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 64 19 5 5 5 0 2 84 11 223
2017 Provides services to public 54 22 8 11 4 0 1 77 14 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 62 21 10 2 4 0 1 84 6 204

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 Provides services to public 42 32 14 7 2 1 1 75 10 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 24 16 10 3 0 1 70 13 287
2019 Provides services to public 39 33 14 5 5 1 2 75 10 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 28 12 5 0 1 2 82 5 262
2018 Provides services to public 45 30 20 2 0 2 2 77 2 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 29 18 3 3 0 0 76 6 223
2017 Provides services to public 55 26 11 4 4 0 1 82 7 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 56 28 9 4 1 0 2 85 5 203

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 Provides services to public 27 38 18 11 3 1 1 67 14 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 27 39 25 7 2 0 0 66 9 290

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 Provides services to public 14 34 34 12 4 1 0 49 17 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 11 28 39 15 7 0 0 39 22 289
2019 Provides services to public 9 26 36 16 12 0 0 35 28 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 12 32 38 15 4 0 0 44 19 262
2018 Provides services to public 2 32 35 14 17 0 0 34 31 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 38 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 224
2017 Provides services to public 8 20 44 17 10 1 0 29 27 84
2017 Does not provide services to public 10 32 39 13 6 0 0 42 19 204

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 Provides services to public 8 23 45 14 10 0 0 24 31 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 14 27 37 17 6 0 0 22 40 290
2019 Provides services to public 15 23 44 12 4 1 0 16 39 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 12 20 43 19 5 0 0 24 33 260
2018 Provides services to public 11 31 38 16 3 2 0 19 43 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 22 41 22 5 0 0 27 32 218
2017 Provides services to public 8 33 40 13 6 0 0 19 41 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 9 24 38 25 5 0 0 29 32 205

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 Provides services to public 47 38 8 3 3 1 0 86 7 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 38 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 290
2019 Provides services to public 28 39 18 8 5 1 0 68 13 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 29 46 13 5 4 2 0 77 10 261
2018 Provides services to public 15 46 18 9 8 3 0 63 17 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 44 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 223
2017 Provides services to public 18 39 19 13 8 4 0 59 22 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 25 51 14 4 3 3 0 78 7 204

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 Provides services to public 42 37 11 4 4 1 0 80 9 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 29 15 10 4 2 0 71 14 288

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 Provides services to public 39 29 10 8 13 1 0 69 21 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 26 10 12 10 1 1 66 23 289

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 Provides services to public 53 26 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 25 15 4 6 2 1 74 10 286

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 Provides services to public 35 34 18 8 4 1 0 69 12 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 33 14 10 8 1 0 67 19 290
2019 Provides services to public 15 30 22 18 14 0 0 45 32 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 39 18 18 8 1 0 56 26 262
2018 Provides services to public 8 28 26 18 17 3 0 37 37 65
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 38 22 15 12 0 0 51 27 224
2017 Provides services to public 9 28 29 21 12 0 0 38 33 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 33 19 19 9 3 0 52 29 204

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 Provides services to public 61 31 3 2 2 0 0 92 4 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 58 32 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 290

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 Provides services to public 65 29 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 90
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 29 4 4 2 1 0 89 7 290

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 Provides services to public 58 28 8 3 1 0 1 88 5 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 32 9 6 1 1 0 84 6 287

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 Provides services to public 63 24 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 24 7 3 2 2 4 88 5 290

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 Provides services to public 63 17 2 4 0 12 1 92 5 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 64 13 4 1 1 15 2 93 2 290

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 Provides services to public 69 25 4 0 1 1 0 94 1 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 64 25 6 3 1 2 0 90 4 290

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 Provides services to public 52 27 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 23 9 7 7 1 0 77 14 288

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 Provides services to public 68 22 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 70 19 6 2 1 1 1 90 4 290

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 31 49 0 10 10 0 0 79 21 10
2020 Does not provide services to public 27 43 20 8 2 0 0 69 10 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 100 0 10
2020 Does not provide services to public 98 2 48

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 31 28 31 10 0 0 0 59 10 10
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 34 15 17 4 0 0 64 21 47
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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 Provides services to public 8 92 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 93 286

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 Provides services to public 15 85 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 91 288
2019 Provides services to public 20 80 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 13 87 262
2017 Provides services to public 24 76 85
2017 Does not provide services to public 19 81 205
2014 Provides services to public 24 76 99
2014 Does not provide services to public 10 90 240

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 Provides services to public 29 71 14
2020 Does not provide services to public 67 33 27

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 69 31 13
2020 Does not provide services to public 78 22 27
2019 Provides services to public 90 10 20
2019 Does not provide services to public 91 9 33
2017 Provides services to public 75 25 20
2017 Does not provide services to public 88 13 40
2014 Provides services to public 96 4 23
2014 Does not provide services to public 84 16 25

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
2019 Provides services to public 44 22 11 6 17 0 0 67 22 18
2019 Does not provide services to public 56 24 7 10 3 0 0 79 14 29
2017 Provides services to public 60 20 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 31 3 11 3 0 3 82 15 35
2014 Provides services to public 45 23 14 14 5 0 0 68 18 22
2014 Does not provide services to public 53 42 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21

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 Provides services to public 52 25 4 10 2 6 0 82 13 91
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 24 7 7 3 3 2 82 11 289
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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 Provides services to public 15 62 21 2 81 19 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 13 49 36 2 78 22 290

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 55 45 14
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 41 39

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 30 33 7 15 7 0 7 68 24 14
2020 Does not provide services to public 18 23 10 26 20 0 3 42 47 39

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 22 13 7 0 22 0 35 54 34 14
2020 Does not provide services to public 10 13 16 16 21 3 22 31 48 39

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 Provides services to public 68 12 3 1 0 2 14 95 1 92
2020 Does not provide services to public 67 13 4 0 3 2 11 92 4 289
2019 Provides services to public 62 10 12 3 3 0 10 80 7 99
2019 Does not provide services to public 62 14 6 2 2 3 10 88 5 259
2018 Provides services to public 66 9 2 5 3 3 13 89 9 64
2018 Does not provide services to public 59 11 7 4 4 4 12 83 9 223
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