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

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	44	2	8	2	0	0	87	10	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	58	6	3	3	0	0	89	6	72

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	81	12	1	3	2	1	0	94	5	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	72	15	6	1	3	3	0	90	4	72

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	42	6	7	1	0	86	8	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	41	13	8	3	1	76	11	72
2019	Heterosexual	42	32	7	14	4	0	74	19	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	32	10	13	5	1	72	17	88

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	39	9	11	2	0	78	13	289
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	38	21	10	4	0	65	14	71
2019	Heterosexual	34	39	11	11	5	0	73	16	248
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	44	13	17	5	1	66	22	88
2018	Heterosexual	25	48	13	11	3	1	73	14	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	50	10	0	20	0	70	20	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	51	13	16	4	0	67	20	76

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	35	7	6	1	0	86	7	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	47	13	0	4	1	83	4	71
2019	Heterosexual	55	34	6	3	2	0	89	5	248
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	40	9	7	0	0	84	7	87

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	29	9	7	2	81	10	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	42	11	11	3	75	14	72
2019	Heterosexual	52	27	7	10	4	80	14	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	38	14	10	3	73	14	88
2018	Heterosexual	46	35	10	5	4	81	9	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	70	20	0	0	10	90	10	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	37	11	12	4	74	16	76

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	36	8	7	4	81	11	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	38	16	10	6	69	16	71
2019	Heterosexual	33	42	11	9	6	74	15	248
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	42	14	17	6	64	23	88
2018	Heterosexual	29	40	13	14	4	69	18	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	20	30	30	0	40	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	37	15	20	7	59	27	75

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	40	12	8	6	0	73	15	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	36	13	10	11	3	65	22	72
2019	Heterosexual	22	46	10	16	6	0	68	22	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	41	11	17	14	1	57	31	87
2018	Heterosexual	24	38	12	15	10	0	62	25	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	10	30	30	0	0	40	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	33	20	14	14	0	51	29	76

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	42	10	12	3	0	75	16	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	40	11	17	10	0	62	27	72
2019	Heterosexual	22	43	13	17	6	0	65	23	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	44	13	17	9	0	61	26	87
2018	Heterosexual	23	42	14	11	9	0	65	21	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	30	20	30	20	0	30	50	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	45	11	17	9	1	63	27	76

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	33	9	6	2	82	9	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	33	14	11	3	72	14	72
2019	Heterosexual	39	39	10	8	4	78	12	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	43	14	13	7	66	20	86
2018	Heterosexual	36	45	10	7	2	81	9	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	40	20	10	0	70	10	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	45	5	12	3	80	14	76

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	37	13	10	5	0	73	15	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	40	11	17	10	1	62	27	72
2019	Heterosexual	29	39	12	12	8	0	68	20	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	37	14	17	15	0	54	32	87
2018	Heterosexual	27	35	17	13	8	0	62	21	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	40	20	30	0	0	50	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	37	12	26	9	0	53	36	76

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	27	12	5	2	82	6	288
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	34	12	12	0	77	12	70
2019	Heterosexual	48	36	9	5	2	84	7	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	38	18	8	1	73	9	85
2018	Heterosexual	43	37	11	7	3	79	9	194
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	45	16	5	3	76	8	75

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	43	12	9	5	74	14	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	40	7	19	10	64	29	70
2019	Heterosexual	23	46	12	12	6	69	19	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	34	20	18	9	53	28	87
2018	Heterosexual	26	41	15	11	8	66	19	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	50	30	10	0	60	10	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	36	24	18	7	51	25	76

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	36	13	7	4	76	11	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	30	18	11	10	61	21	72
2019	Heterosexual	32	40	10	10	7	73	17	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	28	23	18	9	49	28	87
2018	Heterosexual	32	36	16	9	7	69	16	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	40	10	30	0	60	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	33	19	20	9	52	29	75

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	40	9	7	5	0	80	11	289
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	37	14	17	7	1	62	24	72
2019	Heterosexual	29	45	13	10	4	0	74	13	248
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	41	15	22	1	1	61	24	86
2018	Heterosexual	26	36	25	8	5	0	62	13	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	30	20	30	10	0	40	40	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	43	14	16	12	0	58	28	76

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	36	10	6	3	81	9	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	42	6	13	7	75	20	72
2019	Heterosexual	35	45	10	6	3	81	9	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	44	14	15	2	69	17	88
2018	Heterosexual	33	39	14	10	5	71	15	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	60	20	10	0	70	10	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	51	18	14	3	64	17	76

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	37	22	11	4	0	62	15	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	35	25	15	4	0	56	20	72
2019	Heterosexual	27	34	25	9	3	1	62	12	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	33	33	9	7	0	51	16	85
2018	Heterosexual	31	39	19	5	7	0	69	12	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	40	20	0	10	0	70	10	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	41	18	14	8	0	59	22	76

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	25	42	16	7	1	0	23	35	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	26	35	10	3	3	1	13	50	71
2019	Heterosexual	15	30	34	15	4	1	1	20	46	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	24	39	14	2	0	1	16	45	88
2018	Heterosexual	15	29	37	14	5	1	0	19	44	196
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	36	37	11	0	0	1	11	52	76

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	16	25	36	17	1	2	54	21	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	23	27	18	13	3	0	32	41	71
2019	Heterosexual	16	25	26	23	8	1	0	32	42	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	26	27	20	8	1	0	29	44	88
2018	Heterosexual	17	25	29	20	7	2	1	28	43	194
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	24	28	14	4	0	3	19	53	76

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	28	31	14	9	1	0	23	45	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	27	31	10	0	1	0	10	59	71
2019	Heterosexual	28	26	25	14	5	0	1	19	55	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	31	24	14	1	0	1	15	61	88
2018	Heterosexual	19	33	27	16	4	1	0	20	52	195
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	26	20	11	1	0	1	12	68	76

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	14	41	29	11	0	0	40	19	288
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	15	46	18	4	3	0	23	29	71
2019	Heterosexual	6	18	40	26	8	1	1	34	25	248
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	11	41	30	5	1	1	35	23	88
2018	Heterosexual	9	12	40	32	7	0	0	39	21	192
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	24	31	21	5	1	1	27	41	75

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	20	31	22	12	0	0	35	34	289
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	24	28	18	10	1	0	28	43	71
2019	Heterosexual	20	23	29	16	7	2	2	24	45	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	24	32	16	2	0	0	18	49	87
2018	Heterosexual	19	25	31	19	4	1	2	24	45	195
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	21	29	14	1	0	3	16	54	76

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	1	8	22	40	25	2	2	68	9	288
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	9	22	37	20	3	3	60	17	70
2019	Heterosexual	6	15	23	38	15	2	2	55	22	247
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	15	33	26	17	2	2	45	20	88
2018	Heterosexual	5	16	32	31	12	3	1	45	22	194
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	13	34	34	1	1	1	36	28	76

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	24	36	18	8	1	0	26	37	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	29	21	15	7	1	0	23	56	71
2019	Heterosexual	19	26	35	14	4	2	0	18	46	248
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	26	40	8	2	1	1	10	49	88
2018	Heterosexual	18	25	39	13	2	2	0	16	44	194
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	36	24	9	1	1	1	11	65	76

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	15	32	31	17	1	1	48	20	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	17	35	26	13	1	0	39	26	71
2019	Heterosexual	4	10	32	32	19	1	2	52	15	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	18	23	33	18	0	0	51	26	88

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	30	19	10	8	4	3	59	20	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	33	15	11	17	3	4	54	30	72
2019	Heterosexual	21	29	19	15	10	4	1	54	26	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	24	15	31	14	3	0	39	46	88
2018	Heterosexual	14	35	19	14	13	4	1	51	29	194
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	24	20	22	17	3	0	39	41	76

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	29	9	11	7	0	73	19	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	33	16	13	14	1	56	27	72
2019	Heterosexual	38	31	9	14	8	1	69	22	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	38	9	18	10	0	62	29	87
2018	Heterosexual	30	30	12	17	10	1	60	28	193
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	32	11	20	14	0	55	34	74

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	29	7	7	3	83	10	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	42	10	15	6	69	20	69
2019	Heterosexual	42	36	9	11	3	78	14	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	39	15	15	5	66	19	88
2018	Heterosexual	40	35	10	9	5	76	14	194
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	49	11	9	7	74	16	76

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	38	9	6	4	0	82	10	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	47	14	7	4	3	73	12	70
2019	Heterosexual	38	45	9	4	3	0	84	7	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	47	15	11	5	0	69	16	88
2018	Heterosexual	34	45	12	5	3	0	79	9	194
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	47	16	11	7	0	67	17	76

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	23	8	5	6	5	2	79	12	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	27	16	13	11	3	1	58	25	72

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	29	8	3	4	0	1	85	7	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	29	11	4	10	1	0	74	14	72
2019	Heterosexual	54	30	8	4	2	1	1	85	6	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	38	11	8	2	0	1	78	10	88

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	31	14	8	5	0	1	74	12	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	29	11	16	11	0	0	62	27	71
2019	Heterosexual	40	31	14	11	3	0	0	72	14	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	38	11	11	8	0	1	69	20	87
2018	Heterosexual	35	35	12	11	6	1	0	70	17	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	40	10	20	10	0	0	60	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	35	17	13	8	0	0	61	21	75

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	25	12	7	5	1	1	75	12	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	20	17	10	13	1	3	59	23	72

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	27	7	9	6	1	1	77	15	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	27	14	10	14	0	0	62	24	72
2019	Heterosexual	42	36	10	8	2	1	0	79	11	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	40	10	13	3	0	0	74	16	88
2018	Heterosexual	41	34	10	10	4	1	0	75	15	193
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	30	10	10	20	0	0	60	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	32	9	16	5	1	0	69	22	75

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	60	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	63	72

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	68	15	5	1	1	3	6	92	2	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	19	7	3	3	3	11	85	7	72

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	65	15	7	8	2	1	1	82	11	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	29	11	4	10	1	0	74	14	71
2019	Heterosexual	50	29	9	7	4	0	0	80	12	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	40	8	13	2	0	1	77	15	88
2018	Heterosexual	47	32	9	4	7	1	0	79	12	192
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	40	10	30	0	0	0	60	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	33	13	13	7	0	0	67	20	75

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	33	13	10	6	5	70	16	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	29	22	8	15	4	52	25	72
2019	Heterosexual	19	33	16	14	14	5	54	29	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	28	25	18	13	6	41	33	88
2018	Heterosexual	15	38	17	14	13	3	55	28	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	10	20	40	20	0	20	60	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	26	24	26	13	4	34	41	76

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	33	18	11	7	0	64	18	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	25	20	16	17	0	47	33	71
2019	Heterosexual	18	30	11	21	18	2	49	40	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	20	22	24	24	0	31	48	88
2018	Heterosexual	10	34	16	23	17	1	44	40	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	10	10	30	40	0	20	70	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	19	20	32	21	4	24	56	75

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	33	19	16	9	2	56	25	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	18	26	18	17	6	35	38	71
2019	Heterosexual	11	26	19	22	19	3	38	42	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	27	17	25	23	3	33	49	88
2018	Heterosexual	7	26	22	21	20	4	34	43	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	20	20	20	40	0	20	60	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	20	22	30	21	3	24	53	76

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	35	16	14	9	1	59	24	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	32	20	13	20	3	47	33	72
2019	Heterosexual	12	29	16	23	18	2	42	42	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	23	20	28	22	3	29	51	87
2018	Heterosexual	6	33	15	23	21	1	40	45	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	10	10	30	50	0	10	80	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	3	24	11	34	26	3	27	62	76

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	19	20	15	6	13	4	50	26	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	18	22	13	13	12	3	44	30	72
2019	Heterosexual	14	19	20	16	12	15	4	40	35	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	17	23	13	10	24	2	38	31	88

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	54	12	5	1	0	81	7	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	43	16	6	11	1	67	17	71
2019	Heterosexual	16	46	15	16	8	0	61	23	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	42	13	22	13	2	52	35	88
2018	Heterosexual	14	45	15	18	7	1	59	25	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	20	10	40	10	0	40	50	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	36	17	32	11	0	41	42	76

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	15	40	21	16	6	1	56	22	288
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	32	20	18	16	3	44	35	71
2019	Heterosexual	11	33	20	22	12	2	45	35	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	27	19	26	19	2	34	47	88

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	33	9	8	5	2	1	77	13	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	29	7	17	14	3	0	61	32	72
2019	Heterosexual	31	34	16	12	5	1	0	66	17	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	34	18	10	16	3	0	54	27	87
2018	Heterosexual	26	38	16	10	8	1	0	65	18	194
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	20	10	30	0	0	10	56	33	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	39	17	19	5	3	0	58	25	75

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	34	16	9	3	1	72	12	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	30	15	14	8	3	61	23	72
2019	Heterosexual	22	35	20	12	9	2	58	21	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	31	20	20	16	0	43	36	88
2018	Heterosexual	18	38	24	11	8	1	57	20	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	30	0	40	10	0	50	50	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	31	16	32	9	0	43	41	75

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	26	20	12	14	6	1	50	28	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	14	23	14	21	11	1	34	40	72
2019	Heterosexual	17	19	18	14	22	8	2	40	40	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	9	22	19	27	11	0	23	53	88
2018	Heterosexual	12	18	21	19	18	8	3	34	42	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	50	0	20	20	10	0	56	44	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	9	24	28	26	9	0	14	59	76

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	32	15	16	7	1	0	62	23	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	26	16	26	16	1	0	42	42	70
2019	Heterosexual	20	31	12	20	14	2	0	52	35	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	26	17	20	23	1	0	40	43	87
2018	Heterosexual	13	36	22	17	12	0	0	49	29	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	30	10	30	20	0	0	40	50	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	28	25	20	18	1	1	35	39	76

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	24	15	18	17	2	4	47	37	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	14	15	28	24	1	3	30	54	72
2019	Heterosexual	17	24	14	18	22	2	2	43	43	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	14	15	23	32	5	0	27	57	88
2018	Heterosexual	10	30	16	22	19	2	2	41	42	196
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	22	20	13	37	1	3	27	52	76

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	21	13	5	4	1	3	77	10	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	27	21	5	6	0	4	67	11	72
2019	Heterosexual	50	26	11	5	2	1	4	81	8	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	28	11	8	7	0	1	74	15	88

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	25	15	5	3	0	2	76	9	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	14	31	10	6	3	3	51	16	72
2019	Heterosexual	42	25	16	6	5	2	4	71	12	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	30	17	6	10	0	2	66	16	88

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	74	10	4	3	2	5	2	91	6	289
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	10	17	4	7	8	4	68	13	72
2019	Heterosexual	70	9	4	4	4	5	4	87	9	247
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	10	10	6	6	3	5	77	12	88

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	9	3	2	1	1	9	93	3	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	14	8	3	1	6	11	85	5	72
2019	Heterosexual	79	5	2	2	2	3	8	94	4	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	78	9	3	0	1	0	8	95	1	88

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	48	14	9	3	1	0	72	13	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	30	19	21	11	1	0	48	33	72
2019	Heterosexual	21	39	20	14	3	2	0	62	17	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	43	15	19	9	5	0	55	30	88
2018	Heterosexual	15	42	23	13	5	2	0	58	18	196
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	29	28	24	7	4	1	39	32	76

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	39	10	8	5	1	77	13	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	30	16	18	11	3	53	31	71
2019	Heterosexual	26	45	15	7	6	1	72	13	248
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	38	18	14	10	1	57	24	87
2018	Heterosexual	36	42	11	6	4	1	79	10	192
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	28	24	11	8	3	57	19	76

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	40	12	3	3	2	81	6	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	41	17	8	6	1	69	14	72
2019	Heterosexual	39	38	12	5	3	3	80	8	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	40	18	8	3	2	69	12	87
2018	Heterosexual	40	41	12	3	3	2	82	6	195
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	33	20	11	4	4	64	15	76

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

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	40	13	6	2	3	0	77	9	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	30	24	7	10	1	0	59	17	72

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	32	7	8	6	2	1	79	14	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	18	14	22	14	4	1	47	38	72

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	29	9	6	3	0	83	9	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	37	8	10	8	1	73	18	72
2019	Heterosexual	43	37	11	5	4	0	80	9	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	47	14	9	8	0	69	17	88
2018	Heterosexual	44	35	12	5	4	0	79	9	195
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	39	12	13	7	0	68	20	76

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	Heterosexual	42	33	12	7	6	0	0	75	13	289
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	32	18	7	11	1	0	63	18	72
2019	Heterosexual	32	31	19	10	7	0	0	63	18	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	33	22	14	9	1	1	55	23	88
2018	Heterosexual	34	29	19	13	4	1	0	63	18	194
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	34	24	18	9	0	0	49	28	76

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	35	12	7	5	0	75	13	288
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	32	20	10	10	0	61	20	72
2019	Heterosexual	28	36	17	12	7	0	64	19	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	33	21	21	7	0	51	28	86
2018	Heterosexual	27	38	17	12	5	1	65	17	195
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	32	28	17	11	0	45	28	76

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	24	16	8	8	4	0	67	16	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	19	14	13	15	8	0	54	31	72
2019	Heterosexual	31	24	18	14	8	4	0	58	23	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	28	19	9	17	3	1	52	27	88
2018	Heterosexual	29	22	24	10	9	5	0	54	20	195
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	20	20	20	16	3	0	42	37	75

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	49	33	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	43	22	72
2019	Heterosexual	25	35	40	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	36	44	88
2018	Heterosexual	26	38	37	195
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	29	38	76

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	21	34	4	17	8	53
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	28	36	0	4	12	25
2019	Heterosexual	13	29	22	27	8	1	63
2018	Heterosexual	28	26	16	20	5	5	51
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	20	24	28	0	16	25

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Harassment

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	88	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	79	71
2019	Heterosexual	20	80	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	75	88
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	196
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	76

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	50	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	40	15
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	59	41	22
2018	Heterosexual	45	55	31

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	40	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	40	15
2019	Heterosexual	67	33	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	32	22
2018	Heterosexual	61	39	31

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	100	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	22
2018	Heterosexual	100	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	10

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	47	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	60	15
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	55	22
2018	Heterosexual	42	58	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	50	10

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	55	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	33	15
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	68	22
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	31

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	46	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	40	15
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	59	22
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	50	10

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	55	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	47	15
2019	Heterosexual	40	60	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	73	22
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	31

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	52	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	40	15
2019	Heterosexual	33	67	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	68	22
2018	Heterosexual	45	55	31

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	39	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	60	15
2019	Heterosexual	48	52	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	55	22
2018	Heterosexual	68	32	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	50	10

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	81	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	53	15
2019	Heterosexual	25	75	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	64	22
2018	Heterosexual	23	77	31

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	15
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	10

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	67	33	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	53	15
2019	Heterosexual	41	59	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	50	22
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	31

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	67	15
2018	Heterosexual	19	81	31

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	41	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	40	15
2019	Heterosexual	50	50	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	45	22
2018	Heterosexual	45	55	31

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	77	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	60	15
2019	Heterosexual	19	81	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	68	22
2018	Heterosexual	26	74	31

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	74	36
2018	Heterosexual	19	81	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	80	36
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	67	15
2019	Heterosexual	17	83	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	68	22
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	31

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	86	36

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	74	36
2019	Heterosexual	31	69	48
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	77	22
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	23	77	30

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	31

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	67	31
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	30

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	31

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	47	31
2018	Heterosexual	33	67	30

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	31
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	40	31
2018	Heterosexual	53	47	30

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	31

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	84	31

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	16	16	9	10	25	5	49	28	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	16	20	7	14	30	3	39	31	72
2019	Heterosexual	12	18	19	11	10	26	5	43	30	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	16	18	13	15	23	6	35	39	87
2018	Heterosexual	10	18	20	10	10	25	6	41	29	195
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	11	27	13	16	21	1	28	38	75

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	28	20	8	6	4	0	65	15	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	23	21	13	13	7	1	50	27	72
2019	Heterosexual	26	32	15	12	7	9	0	63	20	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	26	20	16	13	5	0	49	30	88
2018	Heterosexual	23	40	14	9	8	6	1	67	18	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	30	20	10	10	10	10	50	25	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	20	24	25	8	9	0	38	36	76

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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	80	72
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	86
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	88	76

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	36	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	43	14
2019	Heterosexual	33	67	21
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	16

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	65	35	30

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	21
2018	Heterosexual	100	16

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	60	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	64	36	14
2019	Heterosexual	33	67	21
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	16

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	53	30
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	21

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	66	30

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	21

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	70	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	50	14
2019	Heterosexual	34	66	21
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	16

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	30
2019	Heterosexual	34	66	21

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	21
2018	Heterosexual	100	16

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	21
2018	Heterosexual	100	16

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	83	30
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	21

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	76	30
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	21

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	21
2018	Heterosexual	100	16

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	14
2019	Heterosexual	100	21
2018	Heterosexual	100	16

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	21

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	70	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	64	14
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	16

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	Heterosexual	0	100	21

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	14
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	52	30
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	43	14
2019	Heterosexual	58	42	21
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	16

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	58	12

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	16	17	8	6	26	6	55	21	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	11	23	8	14	27	4	34	32	72
2019	Heterosexual	15	17	24	3	5	30	7	51	12	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	15	24	7	8	32	3	39	23	87
2018	Heterosexual	15	23	17	3	5	31	5	60	13	194
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	20	30	10	0	20	10	43	14	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	16	33	8	7	24	3	36	20	76

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	31	18	4	5	4	0	71	10	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	19	26	10	10	6	1	50	22	70
2019	Heterosexual	34	27	18	6	4	11	0	69	11	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	24	27	9	9	8	1	50	20	88
2018	Heterosexual	29	38	17	4	4	8	0	73	8	194
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	30	20	0	0	20	10	71	0	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	23	32	13	5	9	0	44	21	75

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	15	9	17	51	9	0	16	75	12

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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	Heterosexual	43	21	15	11	9	0	1	65	20	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	27	19	11	18	0	0	52	29	72

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	30	12	6	3	1	0	79	9	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	21	31	6	7	0	0	56	13	71
2019	Heterosexual	33	36	14	9	6	0	1	71	15	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	30	19	13	11	0	0	57	24	88
2018	Heterosexual	28	34	22	9	7	0	0	62	16	194
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	40	10	10	20	0	0	60	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	30	18	13	13	0	1	55	27	76

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	24	34	16	12	0	38	29	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	23	31	21	15	0	33	37	71
2019	Heterosexual	15	30	26	18	10	1	45	28	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	20	33	22	15	0	31	36	88
2018	Heterosexual	15	29	34	14	8	0	44	22	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	20	40	10	10	0	40	20	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	24	26	27	15	0	32	42	74

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	35	25	11	6	1	0	57	17	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	27	34	22	4	0	0	40	27	71
2019	Heterosexual	24	35	21	13	5	0	2	60	19	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	30	28	16	10	0	0	45	26	88
2018	Heterosexual	17	36	27	11	8	0	1	54	19	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	40	10	20	10	0	0	60	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	34	26	16	13	0	0	45	29	76

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	30	24	14	12	1	0	50	26	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	16	32	17	21	0	1	29	38	71
2019	Heterosexual	14	26	28	17	12	0	2	41	30	247
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	17	29	23	23	0	0	25	46	87
2018	Heterosexual	17	28	24	18	13	0	0	45	31	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	40	20	10	20	0	0	50	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	22	24	28	20	0	0	29	47	76

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	31	13	11	6	0	2	68	18	287
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	31	27	13	9	0	1	51	22	71
2019	Heterosexual	41	30	17	6	3	0	3	73	9	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	32	29	6	8	1	0	57	14	87
2018	Heterosexual	39	33	18	5	3	0	2	74	8	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	40	20	0	10	0	0	70	10	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	26	24	13	5	0	0	58	18	76

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	34	18	12	11	1	58	24	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	29	29	15	14	0	42	29	72
2019	Heterosexual	28	34	21	9	6	2	63	15	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	27	25	17	13	0	45	30	88
2018	Heterosexual	28	32	22	10	9	0	60	19	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	40	30	20	0	10	0	70	10	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	30	24	17	12	0	47	29	76

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	Heterosexual	32	26	16	10	13	0	4	60	24	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	22	14	12	14	0	7	56	29	71

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	35	20	11	4	0	1	65	15	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	27	31	8	15	0	1	45	24	72
2019	Heterosexual	20	35	24	12	9	0	1	56	21	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	30	24	22	10	1	0	44	32	88
2018	Heterosexual	15	38	23	16	7	0	1	54	22	193
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	40	10	30	10	0	0	50	40	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	17	33	25	11	1	1	29	37	75

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	31	26	12	8	0	1	53	20	289
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	30	24	19	15	0	0	42	35	72
2019	Heterosexual	15	25	29	18	11	1	1	41	29	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	22	21	31	15	0	0	33	46	87
2018	Heterosexual	8	36	28	14	12	1	1	45	27	193
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	10	50	30	0	0	0	20	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	22	36	21	16	0	0	28	37	76

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	28	25	9	7	0	0	59	16	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	32	20	16	17	0	0	47	33	71
2019	Heterosexual	17	30	22	15	14	1	1	48	30	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	20	16	30	15	0	0	40	44	88
2018	Heterosexual	14	31	27	13	15	0	0	45	27	193
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	10	30	10	40	0	0	20	50	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	20	29	29	12	0	0	30	41	76

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	24	15	10	7	0	0	69	16	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	22	17	15	15	0	1	52	31	72
2019	Heterosexual	37	24	18	10	9	1	0	63	19	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	26	21	14	11	1	0	53	26	87

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	Heterosexual	24	31	25	11	8	0	1	56	19	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	27	27	15	8	0	0	50	24	72

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	30	28	11	6	0	1	54	18	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	27	25	18	9	0	0	48	27	71
2019	Heterosexual	30	32	20	9	8	1	1	63	17	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	23	31	16	8	0	0	44	24	86
2018	Heterosexual	28	31	23	10	6	1	1	60	17	193
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	10	30	20	10	0	0	40	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	32	32	16	7	1	1	44	23	75

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	35	11	4	1	1	84	5	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	28	17	5	8	1	69	14	72
2019	Heterosexual	53	25	12	3	5	1	80	8	249
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	17	16	9	3	3	70	13	87
2018	Heterosexual	60	21	8	5	3	2	84	8	192
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	10	30	10	0	0	60	10	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	27	19	1	7	3	73	8	75

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	Heterosexual	34	41	15	9	2	0	0	74	11	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	33	23	13	7	0	0	58	20	70

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	15	3	1	0	1	4	95	2	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	13	14	4	3	1	8	77	7	72
2019	Heterosexual	73	14	4	1	1	1	6	94	3	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	72	17	2	2	0	0	7	95	2	88
2018	Heterosexual	75	10	6	4	1	0	4	89	5	193
2018	Gay or lesbian	80	10	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	17	11	1	3	0	5	85	4	75

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	11	2	3	4	1	2	90	8	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	12	13	3	10	3	6	73	14	72
2019	Heterosexual	65	16	7	4	5	1	2	84	9	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	23	11	9	9	0	0	70	18	88
2018	Heterosexual	67	16	5	4	7	0	2	84	11	193
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	20	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	21	16	3	8	4	1	72	11	76

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	26	9	2	2	2	87	4	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	30	10	5	4	1	81	10	72
2019	Heterosexual	45	33	14	3	2	2	80	5	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	40	14	8	6	0	72	14	86
2018	Heterosexual	48	34	11	4	4	0	81	8	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	50	10	0	10	0	80	10	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	39	13	7	8	4	71	15	75

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	20	6	7	3	0	1	84	10	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	14	14	4	13	0	1	68	17	71
2019	Heterosexual	53	18	14	8	6	0	1	72	14	248
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	26	22	9	10	0	0	59	19	88
2018	Heterosexual	45	25	11	8	10	0	0	71	18	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	30	20	20	20	10	0	0	50	30	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	28	17	12	15	3	1	54	28	75

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	11	4	0	1	25	93	1	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	11	11	0	4	23	80	5	72
2019	Heterosexual	50	13	4	0	1	32	92	2	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	20	9	3	0	24	83	5	87
2018	Heterosexual	50	12	4	2	1	31	90	4	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	10	10	10	0	20	75	13	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	14	3	0	3	33	92	4	73

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	65	22	6	1	1	0	5	91	2	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	23	7	5	4	0	3	83	10	72
2019	Heterosexual	60	22	9	3	1	1	5	87	4	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	25	14	5	2	0	6	78	7	87
2018	Heterosexual	54	26	10	6	2	1	3	83	7	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	90	10	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	22	7	8	4	1	9	79	14	74

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	67	22	4	3	3	0	1	90	6	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	61	17	13	1	8	0	0	78	10	72
2019	Heterosexual	68	15	4	4	6	1	2	85	10	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	22	10	5	1	1	1	84	6	87
2018	Heterosexual	64	18	5	5	6	1	1	84	11	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	70	20	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	15	5	7	7	1	5	80	14	75

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	25	15	9	3	1	1	72	13	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	27	20	5	1	0	0	73	7	71
2019	Heterosexual	51	28	13	4	1	1	2	81	5	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	34	8	9	3	1	1	79	13	88
2018	Heterosexual	46	29	20	3	2	1	0	75	4	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	30	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	30	15	4	4	1	3	76	8	74

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	Heterosexual	30	39	22	7	2	0	0	69	9	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	35	28	11	4	1	1	56	15	72

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	31	38	13	5	0	0	44	18	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	21	43	18	7	1	0	31	26	72
2019	Heterosexual	12	34	35	13	5	0	0	47	18	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	18	48	18	9	0	0	25	27	88
2018	Heterosexual	11	40	32	10	7	0	1	51	17	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	50	30	20	0	0	0	50	20	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	27	40	20	9	0	0	31	29	75

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	23	43	17	7	0	25	33	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	37	35	10	4	0	14	51	72
2019	Heterosexual	11	18	44	20	6	0	26	29	248
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	34	40	11	1	0	13	48	88
2018	Heterosexual	9	20	40	27	4	1	31	29	190
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	20	50	0	10	0	10	40	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	39	36	9	4	0	13	51	75

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	Heterosexual	45	40	8	3	1	1	1	87	5	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	33	13	10	7	0	0	71	17	72
2019	Heterosexual	32	40	16	6	4	3	0	74	9	250
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	53	14	7	7	0	0	73	14	88
2018	Heterosexual	26	45	18	6	3	2	0	72	9	195
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	40	30	10	10	0	0	50	20	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	41	18	14	9	0	0	58	24	76

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	Heterosexual	43	29	13	9	2	2	0	75	12	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	34	15	7	10	1	0	67	17	72

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	Heterosexual	41	28	9	12	8	1	1	71	20	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	24	14	10	23	0	1	53	34	72

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	26	13	5	4	1	1	78	8	288
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	25	17	3	13	6	0	65	17	71

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	34	15	9	6	0	70	14	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	30	16	13	13	3	57	26	72
2019	Heterosexual	18	36	20	18	7	1	54	26	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	36	17	18	16	0	49	34	88
2018	Heterosexual	12	38	23	16	9	1	51	26	196
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	20	10	30	40	0	20	70	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	29	24	16	18	1	41	35	76

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	Heterosexual	61	31	3	3	1	0	0	93	4	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	36	4	7	4	0	0	85	11	72

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	Heterosexual	62	28	4	4	2	0	0	90	6	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	34	6	4	3	1	0	87	7	70

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	32	7	5	1	1	0	86	6	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	32	16	3	0	3	1	80	3	70

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	25	5	2	1	1	3	91	3	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	23	13	3	4	5	3	79	8	72

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	66	13	3	2	1	13	2	93	3	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	18	6	1	0	16	1	92	2	72

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	Heterosexual	68	25	4	1	1	1	0	95	2	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	25	10	6	3	3	0	81	9	72

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	Heterosexual	55	25	8	7	3	1	0	82	10	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	18	17	9	15	0	0	60	24	71

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	Heterosexual	71	19	5	2	1	1	1	91	3	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	63	23	10	1	3	0	0	86	4	72

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	42	16	5	3	76	8	38
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	44	11	17	6	67	22	18
2019	Heterosexual	30	43	8	16	3	73	19	37
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	71	0	7	7	86	14	14

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	0	37
2020	Prefer not to answer	94	6	18

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	35	14	14	0	0	0	73	14	37
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	18	29	24	6	0	0	41	29	17

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	287
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	92	72

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	290
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	89	72
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	251
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	88	88

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

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	51	31

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	24	30
2019	Heterosexual	87	13	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	100	0	11

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	47	0	4	0	96	4	23
2019	Heterosexual	55	24	3	12	6	79	18	33
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	27	27	0	18	55	18	11

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	25	5	6	2	4	2	86	8	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	21	11	13	4	4	3	69	18	71

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	54	32	1	81	19	292
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	47	35	0	73	27	72

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	46	37
2020	Prefer not to answer	69	31	13

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	19	34	8	19	16	0	3	55	36	37
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	6	16	24	24	0	0	37	47	13

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	16	14	8	17	0	29	46	35	37
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	8	16	16	31	8	14	20	60	13

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	70	13	2	0	1	2	11	95	2	291
2020	Prefer not to answer	61	8	7	1	6	3	14	83	8	72
2019	Heterosexual	66	13	6	2	2	2	8	88	5	248
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	14	10	2	3	1	15	81	7	88
2018	Heterosexual	66	8	6	3	3	3	12	87	6	193
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	10	20	0	10	0	0	70	10	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	16	5	8	4	5	14	79	15	76

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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