2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 105. What is your current employee status?

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	48	4	12	3	0	81	15	3596
2020	Term	50	37	3	7	3	0	88	10	517
2020	Student	58	27	0	12	0	4	88	12	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	75	19	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	3580
2020	Term	84	11	2	1	1	0	0	96	2	516
2020	Student	88	12	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	25
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	66	25	4	3	1	0	1	92	4	4167
2017	Term	74	21	2	2	1	0	0	95	3	548
2017	Student	88	8	1	3	0	0	0	96	3	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	68	23	4	3	1	0	1	92	4	4626
2014	Seasonal	71	11	0	11	0	7	0	88	12	16
2014	Term	74	21	2	2	0	0	0	95	2	438
2014	Student	84	14	0	2	0	0	0	98	2	60

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	40	9	10	3	0	78	13	3591
2020	Term	46	36	7	8	3	0	82	11	519
2020	Student	42	31	12	8	4	4	76	12	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	38	7	10	4	0	79	14	3711
2019	Term	41	39	7	9	4	0	80	13	573
2019	Student	63	26	4	6	0	0	89	6	139
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	38	7	11	6	0	76	17	4161
2017	Term	45	37	7	7	4	0	82	12	549
2017	Student	56	27	4	10	3	0	83	13	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	35	7	11	6	0	76	17	4625
2014	Seasonal	56	20	6	12	7	0	76	19	16
2014	Term	44	36	7	10	2	0	80	12	439
2014	Student	68	21	6	2	2	0	89	5	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	41	13	14	5	0	68	19	3580
2020	Term	45	37	7	7	4	0	81	11	517
2020	Student	64	20	12	0	4	0	84	4	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	39	15	17	8	0	59	26	3712
2019	Term	30	39	12	14	5	0	69	19	574
2019	Student	54	27	10	7	1	0	81	9	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	45	11	18	8	0	63	27	3885
2018	Term	28	45	6	16	5	0	73	21	533
2018	Student	56	38	1	5	0	0	94	5	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	41	13	18	10	0	59	28	4167
2017	Term	30	39	11	12	6	1	70	19	550
2017	Student	48	40	1	10	0	1	89	10	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	39	12	21	11	0	56	32	4625
2014	Seasonal	39	40	6	11	6	0	78	16	16
2014	Term	28	39	13	14	6	0	67	20	439
2014	Student	46	28	15	6	3	1	75	9	60

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	39	8	6	2	0	0	84	8	3568
2020	Term	55	32	6	4	3	0	0	87	7	514
2020	Student	69	19	4	0	4	0	4	92	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	43	40	9	6	2	0	0	83	9	3690
2019	Term	48	37	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	569
2019	Student	70	23	4	2	1	0	0	93	3	138
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	41	7	7	3	0	0	83	10	4163
2017	Term	52	36	6	5	1	0	1	88	6	549
2017	Student	74	21	2	3	0	0	0	95	3	70
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	43	39	8	7	3	0	0	82	10	4622
2014	Seasonal	31	36	12	20	0	0	0	68	20	16
2014	Term	50	37	6	5	1	0	0	87	7	439
2014	Student	63	22	8	6	0	1	0	86	6	60

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	35	11	8	4	0	0	76	13	3584
2020	Term	50	29	10	6	4	0	1	80	10	518
2020	Student	84	8	4	0	4	0	0	92	4	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	35	11	9	6	0	0	73	16	3708
2019	Term	45	31	10	9	4	1	0	77	13	573
2019	Student	67	15	10	4	1	1	1	84	5	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	35	12	10	7	0	0	71	17	3881
2018	Term	46	33	10	6	4	1	0	79	11	533
2018	Student	54	34	8	1	0	0	4	91	1	80
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	35	12	11	8	0	0	70	19	4166
2017	Term	49	30	10	5	3	1	1	81	9	548
2017	Student	58	31	4	3	1	1	1	91	4	70
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	36	12	11	8	0	0	68	19	4625
2014	Seasonal	30	27	31	12	0	0	0	57	12	16
2014	Term	46	28	12	9	3	1	1	75	12	439
2014	Student	55	21	15	2	2	2	2	80	5	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	41	13	8	3	77	11	3593
2020	Term	49	34	8	5	3	83	8	519
2020	Student	64	28	0	4	4	92	8	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	42	13	8	5	74	13	3716
2019	Term	36	41	12	6	5	77	12	574
2019	Student	44	37	12	5	1	81	7	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	46	12	10	5	73	15	3861
2018	Term	38	38	14	8	3	76	11	528
2018	Student	36	40	17	6	1	75	7	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	45	12	9	5	74	14	4171
2017	Term	38	40	10	7	5	78	12	549
2017	Student	40	50	4	1	4	91	5	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	47	12	8	5	74	14	4629
2014	Seasonal	24	65	11	0	0	89	0	16
2014	Term	38	45	8	5	4	83	9	439
2014	Student	35	42	20	3	0	77	3	60

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	38	16	12	7	0	0	65	18	3599
2020	Term	39	34	14	8	4	0	1	74	12	518
2020	Student	73	15	8	0	4	0	0	88	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	39	17	15	8	0	0	61	23	3710
2019	Term	30	37	16	11	6	1	0	67	17	574
2019	Student	50	30	12	7	0	0	0	81	7	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	35	18	16	11	0	0	56	26	3877
2018	Term	32	39	15	9	4	0	0	71	13	531
2018	Student	51	30	12	5	2	0	0	80	7	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	36	18	16	10	0	0	56	26	4172
2017	Term	31	37	18	8	5	0	1	69	13	549
2017	Student	43	44	9	3	1	0	0	87	4	70
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	34	19	16	11	0	0	53	27	4628
2014	Seasonal	12	41	29	18	0	0	0	53	18	16
2014	Term	29	39	13	10	7	1	1	69	17	439
2014	Student	54	32	4	8	0	0	1	87	8	60

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	44	12	9	3	75	13	3577
2020	Term	52	33	10	3	1	86	5	514
2020	Student	38	46	8	8	0	85	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	45	13	12	5	70	17	3691
2019	Term	36	41	10	10	2	77	13	573
2019	Student	46	38	9	7	0	84	7	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	42	14	13	6	67	19	3886
2018	Term	37	38	12	10	3	75	13	531
2018	Student	44	32	14	9	1	77	10	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	44	13	13	5	68	18	4169
2017	Term	36	42	11	8	3	77	12	546
2017	Student	42	36	13	10	0	77	10	71

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	43	41	9	4	2	0	0	85	6	3585
2020	Term	58	33	5	2	1	0	0	92	3	517
2020	Student	77	12	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	42	12	6	3	0	0	79	9	3700
2019	Term	49	40	7	3	1	0	0	89	5	573
2019	Student	49	41	8	1	1	0	0	90	1	136
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	44	10	6	2	0	0	81	8	3881
2018	Term	54	36	6	2	1	0	0	90	4	532
2018	Student	46	45	7	1	0	0	0	91	1	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	43	12	7	4	0	0	78	10	4165
2017	Term	50	38	6	3	2	0	0	88	5	549
2017	Student	44	44	4	6	0	1	1	90	6	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	42	12	6	3	1	0	79	9	4627
2014	Seasonal	33	44	11	7	5	0	0	77	12	16
2014	Term	43	39	10	5	2	1	0	83	7	439
2014	Student	57	23	14	6	0	0	0	80	6	60

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at 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	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	39	15	10	6	69	16	3584
2020	Term	43	37	10	6	4	79	10	518
2020	Student	65	19	12	0	4	85	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	39	17	12	8	64	20	3699
2019	Term	34	37	14	10	5	71	15	574
2019	Student	51	34	9	6	1	85	6	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	38	15	14	9	62	23	3870
2018	Term	36	37	11	11	5	73	15	531
2018	Student	51	33	9	7	0	84	7	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	38	16	13	10	61	23	4165
2017	Term	36	39	12	8	4	75	13	548
2017	Student	40	53	3	4	0	93	4	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	52	35	9	3	1	87	4	3573
2020	Term	62	26	7	3	1	89	4	512
2020	Student	58	21	21	0	0	79	0	24
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	36	10	3	2	84	5	3687
2019	Term	52	35	8	3	2	87	5	571
2019	Student	53	32	12	2	1	85	3	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	37	9	4	2	85	6	3853
2018	Term	53	32	10	3	2	85	5	526
2018	Student	53	36	5	5	1	89	6	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	50	37	8	3	2	87	5	4157
2017	Term	57	30	9	2	2	87	4	547
2017	Student	46	45	8	1	0	91	1	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	59	30	7	2	1	89	4	4627
2014	Seasonal	43	50	7	0	0	93	0	16
2014	Term	64	27	7	2	0	92	2	438
2014	Student	70	22	9	0	0	91	0	60

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	40	14	11	5	0	0	71	15	3566
2020	Term	40	33	13	9	4	0	1	74	13	515
2020	Student	58	19	19	0	4	0	0	77	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	42	14	12	6	0	0	67	18	3695
2019	Term	32	39	14	8	5	1	0	72	14	572
2019	Student	43	29	14	9	1	0	3	75	11	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	40	14	14	8	0	0	63	22	3864
2018	Term	28	42	15	10	5	0	0	71	15	529
2018	Student	33	35	17	10	4	0	1	69	14	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	42	13	13	7	0	0	67	20	4154
2017	Term	33	42	13	8	3	1	1	76	11	546
2017	Student	36	47	4	6	3	1	3	86	9	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	41	14	16	9	0	0	61	25	4630
2014	Seasonal	20	42	13	19	6	0	0	62	25	16
2014	Term	26	42	14	11	6	1	1	68	17	439
2014	Student	33	29	18	16	2	0	1	63	19	60

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	35	17	8	4	0	70	13	3595
2020	Term	43	31	14	7	4	1	75	11	518
2020	Student	69	19	4	4	4	0	88	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	37	17	10	6	0	67	16	3703
2019	Term	36	36	15	8	5	1	73	13	574
2019	Student	51	24	15	9	1	0	75	9	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	37	16	11	8	0	65	19	3859
2018	Term	37	37	15	7	4	0	74	11	528
2018	Student	41	35	16	6	1	0	77	7	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	38	15	12	7	0	65	19	4154
2017	Term	39	36	15	7	3	1	75	10	548
2017	Student	53	30	10	1	3	3	85	4	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	37	16	12	8	0	64	20	4626
2014	Seasonal	19	44	13	19	6	0	62	25	16
2014	Term	35	40	13	7	5	0	75	12	439
2014	Student	45	34	7	3	8	2	81	12	60

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	43	14	8	4	0	0	74	12	3562
2020	Term	47	35	8	6	2	0	1	83	9	516
2020	Student	54	35	8	0	4	0	0	88	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	42	15	11	5	0	0	69	16	3654
2019	Term	34	42	13	8	2	1	0	77	10	561
2019	Student	53	30	12	2	0	1	1	85	2	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	39	16	13	7	0	0	63	21	3871
2018	Term	38	38	12	7	4	0	0	76	11	530
2018	Student	44	38	13	4	0	0	1	83	4	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	39	16	12	6	0	0	66	18	4156
2017	Term	39	41	12	6	3	0	0	80	8	546
2017	Student	51	38	9	1	0	0	1	90	1	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	39	17	12	6	0	0	65	18	4628
2014	Seasonal	12	56	7	12	6	0	7	73	19	16
2014	Term	38	41	11	5	4	0	0	80	9	439
2014	Student	44	47	5	2	1	0	0	91	3	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	41	10	5	2	83	7	3587
2020	Term	58	29	8	3	1	87	5	516
2020	Student	65	27	4	4	0	92	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	43	12	5	3	80	8	3715
2019	Term	45	40	7	4	3	85	8	575
2019	Student	48	35	10	6	0	83	6	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	44	12	7	3	78	10	3877
2018	Term	45	35	12	5	2	81	7	531
2018	Student	48	39	9	4	1	87	5	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	43	11	7	3	79	10	4149
2017	Term	51	31	10	4	3	83	7	547
2017	Student	46	47	4	3	0	94	3	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	42	10	5	3	81	9	4629
2014	Seasonal	57	38	5	0	0	95	0	16
2014	Term	50	37	7	4	2	87	6	439
2014	Student	48	43	6	0	2	91	2	60

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	35	19	8	4	0	0	68	13	3575
2020	Term	57	29	10	2	2	0	0	86	4	515
2020	Student	73	15	8	0	4	0	0	88	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	36	19	8	5	0	0	68	13	3693
2019	Term	55	28	12	3	1	0	0	83	4	572
2019	Student	76	17	4	1	1	0	1	94	1	136
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	34	20	9	6	0	0	65	15	3884
2018	Term	54	27	12	5	2	0	0	81	7	533
2018	Student	63	29	5	0	0	1	1	95	0	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	38	19	8	5	0	1	68	13	4171
2017	Term	50	33	12	2	2	0	0	84	4	549
2017	Student	66	27	6	0	0	0	1	94	0	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	37	21	7	4	0	1	68	12	4630
2014	Seasonal	43	52	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	16
2014	Term	49	34	12	3	1	0	1	84	4	439
2014	Student	70	22	3	2	0	0	2	94	2	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	27	37	19	6	1	1	26	36	3592
2020	Term	5	10	31	28	22	2	1	53	15	516
2020	Student	8	8	31	19	35	0	0	54	15	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	28	39	16	5	0	1	22	39	3717
2019	Term	6	21	29	25	16	2	1	42	28	571
2019	Student	5	9	30	27	27	2	0	55	14	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	30	37	16	5	0	1	21	42	3868
2018	Term	5	20	30	26	15	1	2	42	26	530
2018	Student	1	9	23	35	30	0	1	67	10	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	27	39	15	6	1	2	22	39	4152
2017	Term	6	13	30	25	17	2	6	46	21	548
2017	Student	6	10	24	35	20	3	1	58	17	70
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	28	38	16	6	0	2	22	38	4620
2014	Seasonal	13	30	25	13	19	0	0	32	43	16
2014	Term	6	23	32	22	12	2	2	36	30	438
2014	Student	0	9	42	26	23	0	0	49	9	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	19	31	26	12	1	1	39	30	3578
2020	Term	5	10	21	24	33	4	3	61	17	515
2020	Student	4	0	8	27	50	8	4	87	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	25	30	19	9	1	1	28	42	3709
2019	Term	12	20	23	20	20	4	1	42	33	571
2019	Student	4	6	11	29	44	5	1	78	11	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	26	28	18	7	1	1	25	46	3865
2018	Term	11	18	23	25	18	2	3	46	30	531
2018	Student	5	7	14	35	40	0	0	74	12	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	24	30	17	9	1	2	26	42	4151
2017	Term	9	12	23	21	25	4	7	52	23	546
2017	Student	6	5	17	27	34	9	3	68	12	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	25	32	18	8	2	2	28	40	4613
2014	Seasonal	11	12	20	18	32	7	0	54	25	16
2014	Term	13	20	26	19	12	6	4	35	37	439
2014	Student	2	7	17	42	30	2	0	73	9	59

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	24	34	18	7	1	2	27	38	3580
2020	Term	6	15	23	23	22	7	3	50	24	516
2020	Student	15	15	12	15	35	4	4	54	33	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	28	33	15	6	2	1	22	44	3710
2019	Term	13	20	27	18	16	4	3	36	35	568
2019	Student	4	18	22	13	28	10	4	48	26	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	28	32	15	5	2	2	20	46	3863
2018	Term	11	20	28	18	14	3	5	35	34	529
2018	Student	6	23	15	20	31	2	2	53	31	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	26	32	15	6	2	3	22	45	4147
2017	Term	11	16	28	18	14	7	7	36	31	546
2017	Student	9	18	23	17	19	9	6	42	31	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	27	30	14	6	2	3	21	48	4606
2014	Seasonal	17	6	32	18	13	7	7	36	27	16
2014	Term	12	26	28	13	12	4	6	27	41	437
2014	Student	10	20	18	23	25	0	4	50	31	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	14	35	33	11	1	1	45	20	3574
2020	Term	2	5	17	33	37	2	4	75	7	515
2020	Student	0	0	31	15	50	4	0	68	0	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	15	37	30	10	0	1	41	22	3702
2019	Term	2	8	21	32	31	2	3	66	11	567
2019	Student	1	1	11	24	56	3	3	85	3	137
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	16	38	28	9	1	1	37	24	3850
2018	Term	3	6	22	37	26	1	4	68	9	527
2018	Student	1	4	14	26	54	0	1	81	5	80
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	16	35	28	10	1	2	39	24	4124
2017	Term	1	6	24	31	28	3	7	66	8	540
2017	Student	0	6	13	36	36	3	6	79	6	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	16	35	29	10	1	2	40	24	4604
2014	Seasonal	0	11	32	19	38	0	0	57	11	16
2014	Term	4	9	29	30	23	3	2	56	14	438
2014	Student	1	1	13	39	43	0	2	84	2	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	23	32	21	8	0	1	30	38	3585
2020	Term	4	9	22	26	35	2	3	64	14	517
2020	Student	4	0	16	16	56	0	8	78	4	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	26	30	16	6	1	1	23	47	3714
2019	Term	7	14	23	27	23	3	3	53	22	572
2019	Student	1	8	11	28	42	6	4	78	10	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	28	29	13	5	1	1	19	52	3876
2018	Term	10	15	24	26	19	1	4	47	27	528
2018	Student	2	7	13	28	40	0	9	75	11	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	26	31	14	7	1	2	21	47	4152
2017	Term	7	11	24	24	24	3	7	53	20	540
2017	Student	6	7	17	22	37	3	9	67	14	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	28	28	14	6	1	2	21	50	4610
2014	Seasonal	11	23	0	26	32	7	0	63	37	16
2014	Term	13	22	26	17	15	4	3	35	38	439
2014	Student	5	3	21	29	38	0	3	70	8	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	16	28	28	15	1	2	44	26	3576
2020	Term	3	11	21	23	32	6	4	61	16	517
2020	Student	8	4	8	24	44	8	4	77	14	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	21	28	25	11	1	2	37	34	3704
2019	Term	8	13	24	24	23	6	2	51	23	570
2019	Student	4	8	9	19	38	16	6	74	15	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	22	28	23	10	2	2	35	37	3856
2018	Term	8	13	23	25	21	5	4	51	24	529
2018	Student	6	6	10	24	46	2	5	76	13	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	19	28	23	13	2	4	38	32	4153
2017	Term	7	12	20	22	23	8	9	54	23	546
2017	Student	3	3	11	22	39	13	9	79	7	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	17	28	26	14	2	4	42	28	4615
2014	Seasonal	6	0	12	36	39	7	0	81	6	16
2014	Term	9	12	19	23	22	7	8	53	25	437
2014	Student	3	8	4	31	43	8	3	83	12	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	22	37	19	8	2	1	28	35	3577
2020	Term	3	11	22	23	32	5	4	60	16	514
2020	Student	8	12	15	19	42	4	0	64	20	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	24	36	16	7	2	1	24	40	3704
2019	Term	8	17	28	22	18	4	2	43	27	571
2019	Student	5	12	18	15	38	9	3	60	20	133
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	26	35	15	6	2	2	21	42	3865
2018	Term	6	18	26	24	17	5	4	45	26	529
2018	Student	5	12	20	20	37	5	2	61	18	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	23	34	15	7	3	3	23	41	4150
2017	Term	7	14	27	18	20	6	8	45	24	546
2017	Student	3	12	24	17	34	6	5	57	16	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	24	33	16	7	3	3	24	41	4618
2014	Seasonal	5	20	29	19	19	0	7	41	27	16
2014	Term	9	16	27	20	16	5	7	41	28	438
2014	Student	7	16	18	20	34	2	2	56	24	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	21	40	23	8	0	1	31	29	3588
2020	Term	5	14	30	21	26	2	3	49	20	517
2020	Student	8	12	23	35	23	0	0	58	19	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	24	36	20	8	0	1	28	36	3719
2019	Term	10	18	30	22	18	1	1	41	29	573
2019	Student	4	18	27	21	28	2	0	50	22	139

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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	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	33	18	10	6	5	3	63	17	3588
2020	Term	37	30	13	9	3	4	3	73	13	518
2020	Student	42	27	0	4	8	8	12	86	14	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	32	17	12	8	4	3	61	21	3713
2019	Term	31	29	14	10	7	4	4	65	19	572
2019	Student	48	22	8	1	2	10	9	86	4	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	35	19	13	10	3	2	56	24	3880
2018	Term	26	35	15	10	6	5	4	67	17	530
2018	Student	28	33	11	6	5	9	9	74	13	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	32	17	14	9	3	3	57	25	4171
2017	Term	32	30	13	7	6	7	4	70	15	550
2017	Student	50	22	7	4	4	4	8	83	9	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	33	14	12	9	3	2	63	23	4626
2014	Seasonal	38	19	17	19	0	7	0	61	21	16
2014	Term	35	30	9	10	6	6	3	73	18	439
2014	Student	45	21	22	5	1	2	4	70	7	60

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	31	8	8	5	1	0	78	13	3587
2020	Term	52	26	8	8	5	0	0	79	13	516
2020	Student	77	12	4	4	4	0	0	88	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	31	9	10	6	1	0	75	16	3713
2019	Term	46	28	7	10	8	1	0	75	18	573
2019	Student	67	20	7	4	0	2	0	89	4	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	33	10	11	8	1	0	70	20	3871
2018	Term	40	35	10	9	6	0	0	75	15	528
2018	Student	60	25	5	9	1	0	0	85	10	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	33	10	12	7	1	0	71	19	4172
2017	Term	46	32	8	7	5	1	1	79	13	549
2017	Student	64	26	6	3	0	0	0	91	3	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	31	8	11	8	1	0	72	19	4627
2014	Seasonal	51	18	18	13	0	0	0	69	13	16
2014	Term	52	27	6	9	4	1	0	80	13	439
2014	Student	68	18	7	2	4	0	0	86	7	60

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	33	8	6	2	0	84	8	3571
2020	Term	58	27	7	6	2	0	85	8	516
2020	Student	69	23	0	8	0	0	92	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	34	9	8	3	0	80	12	3709
2019	Term	49	30	8	8	3	0	80	11	573
2019	Student	73	19	4	1	1	1	93	3	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	38	9	8	4	0	79	12	3873
2018	Term	52	31	7	8	2	0	83	9	531
2018	Student	61	32	5	1	1	0	93	2	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	41	9	9	4	0	78	13	4161
2017	Term	49	34	9	6	2	0	83	8	546
2017	Student	64	24	4	6	1	0	88	7	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	41	9	8	4	0	79	12	4627
2014	Seasonal	46	41	6	7	0	0	87	7	16
2014	Term	49	35	7	6	2	0	85	8	439
2014	Student	67	18	9	3	2	0	85	6	60

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	38	11	5	2	1	0	81	7	3562
2020	Term	48	33	12	4	2	1	0	82	6	514
2020	Student	72	20	0	4	4	0	0	92	8	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	40	12	5	3	1	0	80	9	3717
2019	Term	40	37	12	6	2	2	0	79	8	572
2019	Student	63	27	4	1	1	4	1	93	2	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	43	14	6	3	1	0	76	10	3878
2018	Term	43	37	13	5	1	1	0	81	6	531
2018	Student	56	33	10	1	0	0	0	89	1	82

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	27	12	3	4	4	3	79	8	3595
2020	Term	43	20	14	6	6	6	5	70	13	518
2020	Student	58	19	12	0	4	8	0	83	4	26

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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	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	26	13	4	3	1	3	79	7	3591
2020	Term	43	24	13	5	4	2	9	75	10	519
2020	Student	58	31	8	0	4	0	0	88	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	29	14	5	3	1	2	77	8	3711
2019	Term	44	27	15	4	4	1	5	75	9	573
2019	Student	46	20	16	6	1	2	9	74	8	139

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	33	12	7	4	0	0	77	11	3588
2020	Term	50	29	10	5	4	1	1	80	10	517
2020	Student	73	19	4	0	4	0	0	92	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	32	13	8	5	0	0	73	14	3714
2019	Term	43	32	11	7	6	1	1	76	13	573
2019	Student	55	24	10	6	3	1	0	80	9	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	36	13	9	7	0	0	71	16	3879
2018	Term	44	36	10	6	3	0	0	81	9	527
2018	Student	60	24	6	7	2	0	0	84	10	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	38	12	11	6	0	0	71	17	4174
2017	Term	43	34	12	6	3	1	1	78	9	549
2017	Student	57	23	12	7	1	0	0	80	9	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	36	13	10	6	0	0	70	16	4627
2014	Seasonal	31	45	6	18	0	0	0	77	18	16
2014	Term	47	32	10	6	4	0	1	80	10	438
2014	Student	56	19	14	10	0	1	0	76	10	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	27	13	5	4	1	1	77	10	3590
2020	Term	56	22	12	4	4	1	2	80	8	518
2020	Student	80	12	4	0	4	0	0	92	4	25

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	32	9	7	3	0	0	80	10	3592
2020	Term	57	27	8	3	3	1	1	85	7	518
2020	Student	65	27	0	4	4	0	0	92	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	34	11	8	5	1	0	76	12	3707
2019	Term	48	30	9	6	4	1	0	80	11	571
2019	Student	64	23	9	1	1	2	0	89	2	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	35	11	9	5	0	0	75	14	3866
2018	Term	47	30	11	9	3	1	0	78	11	526
2018	Student	62	28	5	4	1	0	0	90	5	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	36	10	10	6	0	0	74	16	4165
2017	Term	49	30	10	7	3	1	1	80	10	549
2017	Student	68	16	10	3	1	1	0	86	4	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	34	10	10	6	1	0	74	15	4627
2014	Seasonal	33	44	0	23	0	0	0	77	23	16
2014	Term	51	29	8	7	3	1	0	81	11	439
2014	Student	64	26	7	3	0	0	0	90	3	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	58	3592
2020	Term	27	73	517
2020	Student	50	50	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	54	19	9	3	2	4	9	84	6	3594
2020	Term	42	19	10	3	4	6	17	79	9	518
2020	Student	65	8	4	0	4	12	8	90	5	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	55	26	9	5	4	0	0	82	9	3599
2020	Term	56	27	8	5	3	0	0	84	8	518
2020	Student	69	23	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	30	11	6	5	0	0	78	11	3715
2019	Term	51	30	8	5	4	0	0	82	10	575
2019	Student	66	24	3	5	1	1	0	91	6	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	43	30	12	8	6	0	0	74	14	3878
2018	Term	53	27	10	5	5	0	0	80	10	526
2018	Student	63	24	7	5	0	0	0	88	5	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	30	11	8	7	0	0	74	15	4163
2017	Term	56	26	9	5	4	1	0	83	9	549
2017	Student	70	21	3	3	1	0	1	93	4	70
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	30	12	7	6	0	0	75	14	4627
2014	Seasonal	69	13	0	18	0	0	0	82	18	16
2014	Term	54	29	6	4	5	0	0	84	10	439
2014	Student	67	21	9	3	0	0	0	88	3	60

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	32	16	9	4	8	0	68	14	3594
2020	Term	47	26	10	3	2	10	1	82	6	519
2020	Student	81	12	0	0	4	4	0	96	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	34	19	12	7	7	0	59	21	3712
2019	Term	42	27	15	4	4	8	1	76	8	575
2019	Student	57	20	4	2	1	14	2	91	3	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	31	20	13	10	7	0	53	25	3887
2018	Term	36	33	13	6	2	7	1	76	9	531
2018	Student	53	20	6	4	0	17	0	88	4	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	31	19	14	10	8	0	53	26	4169
2017	Term	39	32	13	5	2	8	1	79	7	548
2017	Student	50	31	9	1	0	9	0	89	2	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	34	17	11	8	8	0	61	20	4627
2014	Seasonal	31	28	6	5	0	29	0	85	7	16
2014	Term	37	30	13	6	3	11	0	75	10	438
2014	Student	57	13	4	14	0	8	3	79	16	60

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	34	19	12	6	2	0	62	19	3586
2020	Term	48	27	14	4	3	4	0	78	8	515
2020	Student	77	15	4	0	4	0	0	92	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	32	21	17	10	2	0	51	28	3708
2019	Term	36	31	16	8	5	4	0	70	14	573
2019	Student	52	26	8	2	1	9	1	88	3	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	29	22	17	13	2	0	46	31	3884
2018	Term	33	32	18	9	5	4	0	67	14	529
2018	Student	51	21	7	4	1	15	1	86	6	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	31	20	18	13	3	0	47	32	4167
2017	Term	36	34	14	7	3	4	1	74	11	550
2017	Student	55	26	9	4	0	6	0	86	5	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	32	20	17	10	2	0	51	28	4629
2014	Seasonal	33	25	18	6	5	13	0	67	12	16
2014	Term	33	31	15	11	4	5	0	67	17	439
2014	Student	49	19	15	4	1	7	4	77	6	60

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	34	21	15	8	4	0	55	24	3587
2020	Term	37	27	16	7	4	7	1	70	13	516
2020	Student	69	12	0	4	4	12	0	91	9	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	29	23	19	12	5	0	43	33	3693
2019	Term	29	29	17	11	7	7	0	63	19	572
2019	Student	44	25	9	6	1	14	1	81	8	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	25	24	21	14	4	0	37	37	3872
2018	Term	23	30	22	15	4	6	1	57	20	530
2018	Student	37	23	11	6	2	20	1	75	11	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	28	22	21	14	5	0	40	37	4168
2017	Term	26	31	17	13	5	7	1	62	19	546
2017	Student	37	29	9	7	3	14	0	77	12	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	28	22	20	12	5	0	43	34	4620
2014	Seasonal	13	27	25	6	5	24	0	53	14	16
2014	Term	24	30	19	12	8	7	0	58	22	438
2014	Student	33	29	13	4	4	13	3	73	11	60

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	37	19	15	8	2	0	58	23	3595
2020	Term	41	30	13	8	4	3	1	74	13	517
2020	Student	58	27	12	4	0	0	0	85	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	30	21	21	13	3	0	44	35	3709
2019	Term	26	29	16	15	9	4	0	58	25	575
2019	Student	46	25	9	7	2	10	1	80	10	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	29	21	22	15	2	0	40	38	3882
2018	Term	23	28	21	16	8	4	0	54	25	532
2018	Student	34	33	6	9	2	16	0	80	13	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	30	20	22	14	3	0	42	37	4162
2017	Term	26	35	14	12	6	6	1	66	19	549
2017	Student	36	31	12	12	3	7	0	72	16	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	32	19	20	13	3	0	46	34	4623
2014	Seasonal	19	20	24	19	0	18	0	47	24	16
2014	Term	24	33	16	16	5	4	0	60	23	439
2014	Student	30	24	26	9	1	7	2	60	11	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	23	12	6	4	14	6	73	13	3598
2020	Term	46	13	7	6	5	16	7	77	14	516
2020	Student	58	15	8	0	4	12	4	86	5	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	23	13	7	5	16	5	68	15	3717
2019	Term	36	16	10	6	6	21	5	70	16	573
2019	Student	42	12	7	6	4	24	4	76	14	139

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Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	45	19	7	2	1	0	71	9	3591
2020	Term	50	35	11	2	1	0	0	85	3	515
2020	Student	54	31	8	0	4	4	0	88	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	45	20	9	3	1	0	68	12	3711
2019	Term	35	42	13	6	2	1	0	78	8	571
2019	Student	50	37	5	1	2	4	0	91	4	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	44	19	11	4	1	0	66	15	3872
2018	Term	34	43	13	7	2	1	0	78	9	529
2018	Student	43	41	8	5	0	3	1	87	5	80
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	44	18	10	5	1	0	67	15	4163
2017	Term	40	41	13	4	2	0	0	81	6	548
2017	Student	47	38	11	1	0	3	0	87	1	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	44	16	9	4	1	0	71	13	4629
2014	Seasonal	18	64	5	13	0	0	0	82	13	16
2014	Term	34	46	12	6	2	1	0	80	8	439
2014	Student	47	30	10	9	0	5	0	80	10	60

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	37	23	18	7	2	0	52	25	3566
2020	Term	36	35	15	7	3	3	1	74	10	515
2020	Student	58	27	4	4	4	4	0	88	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	30	21	26	13	1	0	39	39	3698
2019	Term	19	37	20	15	6	3	0	58	21	567
2019	Student	36	33	14	6	3	8	0	75	9	139

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	42	14	7	3	1	1	75	10	3582
2020	Term	47	31	10	6	3	2	1	80	9	516
2020	Student	38	46	4	4	4	4	0	88	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	43	13	8	4	1	1	74	12	3710
2019	Term	36	38	11	8	5	2	1	76	13	568
2019	Student	37	31	10	9	6	4	3	73	16	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	42	13	9	4	1	0	75	13	3877
2018	Term	38	37	12	8	4	2	1	76	12	528
2018	Student	40	33	7	9	4	5	2	79	13	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	41	11	8	4	1	1	77	12	4157
2017	Term	40	37	10	6	2	4	1	81	9	550
2017	Student	40	24	12	10	4	8	1	71	16	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	39	9	6	3	1	1	81	10	4630
2014	Seasonal	48	18	12	7	14	0	0	66	21	16
2014	Term	42	38	9	6	2	3	1	83	8	439
2014	Student	37	36	8	10	5	2	2	76	16	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	43	18	5	3	1	73	8	3578
2020	Term	48	33	12	3	2	1	82	5	516
2020	Student	54	23	15	0	4	4	80	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	41	20	7	4	1	69	11	3700
2019	Term	37	40	13	5	3	1	78	9	570
2019	Student	46	31	11	3	1	8	84	4	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	40	19	8	4	1	69	12	3866
2018	Term	40	39	14	5	2	0	79	7	527
2018	Student	39	46	8	1	1	5	89	3	80

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	29	19	15	10	6	1	53	27	3586
2020	Term	38	26	16	6	7	6	1	69	15	512
2020	Student	38	31	8	0	4	12	8	86	5	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	29	19	16	14	5	2	47	32	3700
2019	Term	24	31	17	9	9	9	1	61	21	570
2019	Student	43	20	10	6	2	13	5	77	11	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	28	19	18	15	5	2	45	35	3879
2018	Term	23	31	18	11	8	8	1	59	21	527
2018	Student	35	28	11	5	5	10	6	75	12	80
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	28	16	18	16	6	2	46	36	4155
2017	Term	24	27	18	10	9	11	2	59	21	547
2017	Student	33	27	12	4	1	13	9	78	7	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	25	17	18	17	6	1	44	37	4629
2014	Seasonal	30	25	20	18	7	0	0	55	25	16
2014	Term	22	22	18	14	10	11	2	51	28	438
2014	Student	33	22	14	9	7	8	7	64	19	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	33	21	16	9	2	0	53	26	3586
2020	Term	39	32	14	7	5	3	0	73	12	516
2020	Student	62	27	4	4	4	0	0	88	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	30	21	20	14	1	0	44	35	3715
2019	Term	27	31	17	11	10	4	1	60	22	574
2019	Student	54	27	7	3	2	6	1	87	5	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	30	21	21	16	1	0	41	37	3870
2018	Term	24	33	18	12	10	2	1	58	23	528
2018	Student	40	36	9	6	2	7	0	81	9	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	32	19	20	14	2	0	46	34	4164
2017	Term	31	31	15	12	7	4	1	64	20	549
2017	Student	47	28	9	7	1	6	1	81	9	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	32	19	20	14	2	0	46	35	4625
2014	Seasonal	7	38	11	27	13	6	0	47	41	16
2014	Term	24	31	17	13	11	4	0	57	25	438
2014	Student	31	25	21	7	6	8	2	63	14	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	29	17	17	16	1	2	48	35	3589
2020	Term	33	27	13	12	9	4	1	64	23	517
2020	Student	65	15	8	4	8	0	0	81	12	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	28	17	18	20	1	1	43	39	3717
2019	Term	25	28	16	13	14	3	2	55	28	574
2019	Student	41	24	7	5	3	7	13	81	10	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	25	18	20	21	1	1	40	42	3876
2018	Term	24	28	14	17	14	3	1	54	32	528
2018	Student	28	34	14	6	5	6	8	71	13	80
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	29	15	19	20	2	1	45	40	4160
2017	Term	27	29	14	15	10	3	1	59	26	547
2017	Student	38	19	7	10	3	6	17	73	17	70
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	26	16	20	20	2	1	42	42	4629
2014	Seasonal	7	18	18	37	20	0	0	25	57	16
2014	Term	21	24	15	15	20	3	2	47	37	439
2014	Student	26	9	24	20	13	2	8	38	36	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	25	14	6	4	1	3	75	11	3595
2020	Term	61	21	9	3	1	1	3	85	5	517
2020	Student	50	23	15	0	0	0	12	83	0	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	27	15	6	3	1	3	75	10	3714
2019	Term	57	20	11	4	3	1	5	81	7	573
2019	Student	60	18	9	1	2	1	9	87	3	139

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	27	17	7	4	1	2	71	12	3589
2020	Term	51	22	12	8	3	1	3	76	12	517
2020	Student	58	15	12	4	0	0	12	83	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	26	20	11	6	1	3	62	17	3708
2019	Term	36	25	22	5	7	2	4	64	13	572
2019	Student	56	16	9	4	4	5	7	82	8	139

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	73	10	6	3	3	4	3	88	6	3578
2020	Term	74	10	5	3	2	3	4	90	5	514
2020	Student	81	4	0	0	4	0	12	96	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	70	10	6	3	3	4	3	86	7	3695
2019	Term	71	10	5	2	4	4	4	88	7	571
2019	Student	83	6	1	1	1	4	6	98	2	139

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	72	11	5	2	2	2	6	91	4	3577
2020	Term	72	14	4	2	1	2	6	93	3	516
2020	Student	81	4	0	0	4	0	12	96	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	74	9	4	2	1	2	8	92	4	3694
2019	Term	72	9	3	2	2	3	9	92	5	574
2019	Student	80	4	3	1	1	3	9	95	2	138

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	42	20	9	4	3	0	65	14	3589
2020	Term	31	38	17	7	2	5	0	72	10	514
2020	Student	38	38	4	12	0	8	0	83	13	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	40	22	12	5	3	0	59	18	3714
2019	Term	24	40	20	8	4	4	0	66	13	575
2019	Student	38	28	16	6	2	7	3	73	9	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	34	27	13	8	3	0	51	22	3885
2018	Term	25	36	22	8	4	5	0	64	13	528
2018	Student	32	43	10	7	0	7	0	81	8	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	36	23	14	8	4	0	54	22	4167
2017	Term	29	36	19	7	4	4	1	69	11	546
2017	Student	41	31	13	9	0	3	3	77	9	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	42	15	6	3	2	76	9	3577
2020	Term	50	35	9	3	1	2	87	4	510
2020	Student	69	23	4	4	0	0	92	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	43	14	8	3	2	74	11	3702
2019	Term	45	38	8	4	4	1	84	8	570
2019	Student	62	30	4	3	0	1	93	3	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	41	13	7	3	1	77	10	3881
2018	Term	50	36	8	4	1	1	87	5	530
2018	Student	62	29	5	2	0	1	93	2	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	43	13	6	3	2	77	10	4165
2017	Term	51	34	8	4	1	1	87	5	549
2017	Student	68	28	1	1	0	1	97	1	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	38	11	5	3	2	80	8	4629
2014	Seasonal	71	24	5	0	0	0	95	0	16
2014	Term	55	31	8	4	0	1	87	5	439
2014	Student	67	22	4	2	2	1	91	5	60

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	39	14	4	3	3	0	80	6	3582
2020	Term	54	29	9	3	1	3	0	86	4	514
2020	Student	64	16	4	8	4	4	0	83	13	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	40	13	4	2	2	0	80	7	3698
2019	Term	51	29	11	3	4	2	0	81	7	571
2019	Student	60	24	6	2	1	5	1	90	4	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	39	13	4	3	2	0	80	7	3884
2018	Term	48	34	11	3	2	1	0	84	5	528
2018	Student	54	28	10	2	1	2	1	86	4	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	39	15	4	3	2	0	78	7	4164
2017	Term	50	32	11	3	1	2	1	85	4	548
2017	Student	60	31	6	1	1	0	0	91	3	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	34	11	3	3	3	0	82	6	4630
2014	Seasonal	70	23	0	0	0	0	7	100	0	16
2014	Term	54	32	10	2	0	2	0	88	2	439
2014	Student	61	23	6	5	1	2	2	88	6	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	36	17	5	2	5	1	74	8	3589
2020	Term	48	27	14	4	1	6	1	80	5	514
2020	Student	50	23	8	4	4	12	0	83	9	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	33	11	5	3	3	1	79	9	3578
2020	Term	53	27	10	4	2	2	1	83	7	511
2020	Student	81	12	4	0	4	0	0	92	4	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	36	10	5	3	0	83	7	3588
2020	Term	67	24	5	3	1	0	91	3	513
2020	Student	85	12	0	0	4	0	96	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	40	12	6	4	0	78	10	3709
2019	Term	58	29	6	4	3	0	87	6	572
2019	Student	82	13	3	0	1	1	96	1	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	39	12	7	4	0	77	11	3881
2018	Term	55	35	7	2	1	0	90	3	527
2018	Student	73	23	3	3	0	0	95	3	80
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	41	11	8	4	0	77	12	4165
2017	Term	59	30	6	3	1	0	90	4	549
2017	Student	80	20	0	0	0	0	100	0	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	37	11	6	4	0	80	9	4625
2014	Seasonal	69	25	5	0	0	0	95	0	16
2014	Term	59	28	6	4	2	0	88	6	439
2014	Student	73	18	6	1	2	0	91	3	60

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	36	17	8	5	0	71	13	3581
2020	Term	57	27	9	5	2	0	84	7	512
2020	Student	73	15	4	8	0	0	88	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	35	20	11	7	1	63	18	3709
2019	Term	46	31	12	8	3	1	77	11	572
2019	Student	68	19	6	5	2	1	87	7	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	34	21	12	8	1	59	20	3881
2018	Term	44	33	13	7	2	0	77	10	529
2018	Student	56	33	6	2	2	0	89	5	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	34	20	12	8	1	60	20	4163
2017	Term	49	29	15	4	3	0	78	7	547
2017	Student	63	33	1	3	0	0	96	3	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	37	18	11	7	1	63	18	4630
2014	Seasonal	46	31	18	5	0	0	77	5	16
2014	Term	43	34	11	8	3	0	78	11	438
2014	Student	54	29	9	4	2	0	84	7	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	39	16	8	4	0	72	12	3564
2020	Term	56	30	8	5	1	0	86	7	512
2020	Student	77	15	0	8	0	0	92	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	38	19	11	6	0	64	18	3690
2019	Term	43	33	12	8	3	1	76	12	571
2019	Student	64	27	4	2	3	1	91	5	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	36	19	13	7	0	60	21	3868
2018	Term	42	36	13	7	2	0	78	9	529
2018	Student	63	27	6	2	1	0	90	4	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	36	18	14	7	0	61	21	4165
2017	Term	46	32	14	4	3	0	79	7	549
2017	Student	58	35	4	3	0	0	93	3	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	39	17	12	6	0	64	19	4628
2014	Seasonal	46	31	18	0	5	0	77	5	16
2014	Term	40	38	12	7	3	0	78	11	438
2014	Student	55	32	10	0	2	0	87	2	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	28	20	12	7	3	0	60	20	3586
2020	Term	43	27	14	8	5	2	1	72	13	515
2020	Student	58	27	4	8	0	4	0	88	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	26	21	14	10	4	0	53	26	3715
2019	Term	33	23	19	13	8	3	1	58	22	574
2019	Student	41	16	20	9	4	6	4	62	15	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	25	22	15	12	3	0	49	28	3883
2018	Term	30	26	20	14	7	3	0	58	21	528
2018	Student	38	17	24	13	4	2	1	57	18	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	26	20	15	11	5	1	52	27	4164
2017	Term	39	23	17	10	7	4	0	64	18	548
2017	Student	38	20	15	11	4	11	0	66	17	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	28	20	14	10	5	0	54	25	4631
2014	Seasonal	25	30	20	5	7	13	0	63	14	16
2014	Term	31	25	20	10	8	5	1	60	18	439
2014	Student	33	27	20	6	10	1	2	63	17	59

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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	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	43	36	3598
2020	Term	23	46	31	517
2020	Student	23	35	42	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	40	38	3724
2019	Term	27	34	39	572
2019	Student	53	10	37	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	39	38	3888
2018	Term	29	31	40	532
2018	Student	43	18	39	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	42	36	4167
2017	Term	26	38	36	550
2017	Student	49	17	34	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	43	36	4629
2014	Seasonal	28	31	40	16
2014	Term	22	42	36	439
2014	Student	52	21	27	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	41	30	4	0	3	763
2020	Term	5	41	20	5	25	4	117
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	35	36	4	0	5	824
2019	Term	3	38	20	6	27	5	155
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	31	36	5	1	7	872
2018	Term	3	40	23	5	23	7	151
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	37	30	6	0	5	926
2017	Term	2	37	20	10	26	4	143
2017	Student	0	0	3	0	94	3	35
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	38	26	11	9999	7	977
2014	Term	5	32	20	18	9999	25	97
2014	Student	0	2	23	15	9999	60	33

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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	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	3594
2020	Term	9	91	517
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	3709
2019	Term	11	89	575
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	86	3887
2018	Term	10	90	531

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	58	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	51	444
2019	Term	61	39	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	54	538
2018	Term	66	34	51

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	60	40	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	59	41	444
2019	Term	50	50	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	62	38	538
2018	Term	47	53	51

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	444
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	538

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Term	0	100	51

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	444
2019	Term	9	91	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	538

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	444
2019	Term	15	85	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	538
2018	Term	20	80	51

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	444
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	538

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	66	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	61	436
2019	Term	46	54	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	61	537
2018	Term	42	58	51

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	58	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	59	436
2019	Term	34	66	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	56	537
2018	Term	41	59	51

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	53	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	55	436
2019	Term	48	52	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	54	537
2018	Term	31	69	51

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	61	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	63	436
2019	Term	44	56	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	60	537
2018	Term	41	59	51

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	65	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	69	436
2019	Term	17	83	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	63	537
2018	Term	29	71	51

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	49	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	52	48	436
2019	Term	55	45	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	52	537
2018	Term	53	47	51

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	65	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	66	436
2019	Term	24	76	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	71	537
2018	Term	33	67	51

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Term	0	100	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	1	99	537
2018	Term	0	100	51

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	436
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	537
2018	Term	13	87	51

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	436
2019	Term	11	89	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	87	537
2018	Term	13	87	51

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	49	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	54	436
2019	Term	49	51	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	49	537
2018	Term	46	54	51

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	84	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	74	436
2019	Term	35	65	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	74	537
2018	Term	29	71	51

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	81	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	83	436
2019	Term	20	80	64
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	86	537
2018	Term	16	84	51

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	47	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	54	46	435
2019	Term	59	41	62
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	55	45	538
2018	Term	64	36	51

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	80	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	75	435
2019	Term	32	68	62
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	72	538
2018	Term	31	69	51

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	435
2019	Term	8	92	62
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	538

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	81	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	78	435
2019	Term	19	81	62
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	78	538

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	89	435
2019	Term	18	82	62
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	87	538
2018	Term	15	85	51

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	435
2019	Term	9	91	62
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	538

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	87	435
2019	Term	20	80	62
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	89	538
2018	Term	13	87	51

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	435
2019	Term	8	92	62
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	538

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	74	341
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	75	435
2019	Term	25	75	62
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	78	538
2018	Term	25	75	51

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	89	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	404
2019	Term	14	86	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	491
2018	Term	21	79	50

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	80	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	80	404
2019	Term	41	59	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	84	491
2018	Term	28	72	50

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	404
2019	Term	11	89	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	491
2018	Term	23	77	50

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	404
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	491

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	89	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	404
2019	Term	14	86	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	491
2018	Term	19	81	50

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	404
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	491
2018	Term	12	88	50

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	404
2019	Term	11	89	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	491

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	404
2019	Term	24	76	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	491
2018	Term	14	86	50

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	82	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	87	404
2019	Term	14	86	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	87	491
2018	Term	13	87	50

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	70	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	34	66	404
2019	Term	27	73	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	71	491
2018	Term	19	81	50

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	404
2019	Term	9	91	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	491
2018	Term	14	86	50

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	51	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	50	50	404
2019	Term	52	48	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	53	491
2018	Term	39	61	50

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	1	99	404
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	491

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	58	42	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	59	41	404
2019	Term	49	51	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	54	46	491
2018	Term	40	60	50

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	404
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	491

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	319
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	87	404
2019	Term	14	86	56
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	491

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	21	19	8	5	22	6	55	19	3588
2020	Term	34	17	12	2	4	23	8	74	8	513
2020	Student	46	12	4	0	4	19	15	88	6	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	21	22	10	8	19	6	47	24	3719
2019	Term	26	20	16	6	3	19	8	64	14	574
2019	Student	29	12	9	1	1	34	14	78	4	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	22	23	11	9	17	4	46	25	3879
2018	Term	22	19	18	6	3	25	7	61	13	531
2018	Student	22	13	7	4	0	41	12	76	8	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	22	21	10	10	19	5	46	27	4169
2017	Term	27	15	13	5	4	23	11	65	15	550
2017	Student	29	13	3	3	1	30	21	85	9	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	22	20	10	9	19	5	50	24	4628
2014	Seasonal	41	5	13	7	0	20	14	70	11	16
2014	Term	25	19	17	5	4	23	7	63	13	439
2014	Student	36	3	9	4	1	25	21	73	10	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	35	17	7	4	5	0	71	11	3590
2020	Term	52	27	9	3	2	6	1	86	5	513
2020	Student	65	19	0	4	4	8	0	92	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	35	18	8	5	4	1	67	14	3715
2019	Term	43	32	10	4	3	6	2	81	8	573
2019	Student	51	16	13	1	1	15	2	82	3	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	36	19	9	5	4	1	64	15	3878
2018	Term	38	33	14	5	2	9	0	78	7	530
2018	Student	39	35	9	2	0	13	1	87	3	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	36	19	9	7	6	0	63	17	4167
2017	Term	40	29	11	5	3	10	2	78	9	549
2017	Student	52	13	7	1	0	21	6	88	2	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	34	18	7	6	6	1	67	14	4628
2014	Seasonal	35	32	18	0	0	7	7	79	0	16
2014	Term	39	34	13	4	2	8	1	79	7	438
2014	Student	44	28	9	2	0	15	2	86	3	60

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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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	3589
2020	Term	7	93	517
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	3707
2019	Term	9	91	573
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	3879
2018	Term	5	95	531
2018	Student	0	100	82

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	70	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	69	270
2019	Term	47	53	49
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	70	353

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	80	20	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	81	19	270
2019	Term	61	39	49
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	82	18	353

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	270
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	353

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	270
2018	Term	100	25

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	270
2019	Term	16	84	49
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	353

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	270
2019	Term	20	80	49
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	353

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	89	270
2019	Term	18	82	49
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	353

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	71	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	73	266
2019	Term	40	60	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	71	351

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	78	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	77	266
2019	Term	36	64	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	75	351

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	80	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	266
2019	Term	25	75	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	82	351

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	266
2019	Term	16	84	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	351

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	76	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	70	266
2019	Term	34	66	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	73	351

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	72	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	72	266
2019	Term	32	68	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	73	351

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	242
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	351

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Term	0	100	34
2018	Term	0	100	25

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	266
2019	Term	14	86	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	351

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	83	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	82	266
2019	Term	14	86	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	351

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Term	0	100	34
2018	Term	0	100	25

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	86	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	266
2019	Term	16	84	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	351

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	100	266
2018	Term	100	25

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	83	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	81	266
2019	Term	15	85	47
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	83	351

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	71	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	72	266
2019	Term	30	70	46
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	77	353

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	87	266
2019	Term	13	87	46
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	87	353

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	266
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	353

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	82	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	81	266
2019	Term	10	90	46
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	83	353

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	266
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	353

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	266
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	353

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	266
2019	Term	24	76	46
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	353

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	266
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	353

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	51	242
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	53	266
2019	Term	41	59	46
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	53	47	353

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	332

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	84	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	87	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	84	332

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	332

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	332

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	227
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	332

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	332

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	2	98	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	332

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
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	89	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	332

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	332

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	76	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	71	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	74	332

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	91	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	5	95	332

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	42	58	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	54	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	56	332

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	97	332

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	67	33	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	66	34	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	61	39	332

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination 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	Indeterminate (permanent)	7	93	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	94	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	96	332

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	86	227
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	90	223
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	12	88	332

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	20	20	4	3	28	5	59	11	3591
2020	Term	35	16	13	3	1	25	7	74	6	512
2020	Student	40	12	8	4	0	20	16	81	6	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	19	25	4	4	24	7	52	12	3709
2019	Term	26	19	17	3	3	24	7	66	9	570
2019	Student	29	12	8	1	1	36	14	81	3	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	22	26	5	4	23	4	52	13	3883
2018	Term	24	21	16	3	2	28	6	68	7	531
2018	Student	29	11	6	0	0	45	9	87	0	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	20	23	4	4	28	5	52	13	4167
2017	Term	28	17	13	2	1	30	9	73	6	547
2017	Student	33	12	9	3	0	32	12	80	5	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	20	21	4	4	27	6	57	11	4628
2014	Seasonal	35	7	12	0	0	38	7	78	0	16
2014	Term	25	19	16	3	1	29	7	68	7	439
2014	Student	40	13	6	2	0	26	12	86	4	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	34	18	4	3	8	1	72	8	3588
2020	Term	50	26	11	3	1	8	2	84	4	513
2020	Student	65	15	12	4	0	4	0	84	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	34	20	5	3	7	1	70	9	3714
2019	Term	45	29	12	2	3	7	2	81	6	572
2019	Student	50	19	9	1	1	17	4	86	4	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	36	21	5	3	7	1	68	9	3881
2018	Term	39	33	13	3	1	10	1	80	5	531
2018	Student	48	32	6	1	0	12	1	92	1	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	35	19	5	4	10	1	69	10	4163
2017	Term	44	26	12	3	1	12	1	82	4	547
2017	Student	50	21	7	3	0	14	4	88	4	71
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	34	17	4	3	9	1	73	8	4625
2014	Seasonal	43	27	12	0	0	18	0	85	0	16
2014	Term	40	32	11	2	2	12	1	83	5	438
2014	Student	44	23	7	2	0	16	8	88	3	60

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	3	10	17	21	35	13	1	15	66	71

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	26	21	13	12	1	53	25	3594
2020	Term	22	25	27	13	12	1	47	25	517
2020	Student	54	27	8	8	4	0	81	12	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	29	24	12	9	0	0	55	21	3582
2020	Term	36	27	21	8	8	0	0	63	16	517
2020	Student	38	12	27	12	12	0	0	50	23	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	28	24	14	16	0	1	46	30	3719
2019	Term	21	29	21	13	14	0	1	51	28	573
2019	Student	33	29	17	12	7	1	1	64	20	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	26	24	16	19	0	1	40	36	3887
2018	Term	15	26	28	12	19	0	0	41	31	528
2018	Student	26	35	21	7	11	0	0	61	18	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	24	22	16	21	0	1	40	37	4166
2017	Term	15	23	22	17	21	1	1	38	39	548
2017	Student	30	19	22	12	14	1	1	50	27	71

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	17	29	27	16	11	0	0	45	28	3593
2020	Term	39	31	19	6	4	0	1	70	10	514
2020	Student	50	23	23	0	4	0	0	73	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	30	28	16	10	0	0	45	26	3714
2019	Term	37	34	18	7	5	0	1	71	11	573
2019	Student	54	28	12	4	1	1	0	83	6	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	27	30	18	12	0	0	41	30	3879
2018	Term	31	33	20	9	6	0	0	64	16	528
2018	Student	39	37	20	4	1	0	0	76	5	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	28	28	18	12	0	1	42	30	4162
2017	Term	35	32	22	6	4	1	2	68	10	549
2017	Student	46	26	14	10	3	0	1	73	13	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	27	34	22	10	6	0	1	62	16	3576
2020	Term	57	25	12	2	1	1	2	84	4	513
2020	Student	65	27	4	4	0	0	0	92	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	36	22	11	6	0	1	60	17	3697
2019	Term	49	27	14	5	2	1	2	78	7	572
2019	Student	71	19	5	2	1	1	1	91	4	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	33	26	13	7	0	1	54	21	3863
2018	Term	42	30	16	7	2	0	3	74	9	526
2018	Student	60	21	11	5	1	1	0	83	6	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	33	23	13	8	0	2	55	21	4151
2017	Term	44	29	16	4	2	1	4	77	7	546
2017	Student	51	22	11	8	1	0	6	78	10	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	27	24	15	13	0	0	48	28	3576
2020	Term	40	26	19	8	5	0	1	68	13	515
2020	Student	62	15	15	4	4	0	0	77	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	25	24	18	17	0	1	41	35	3693
2019	Term	30	27	21	9	12	0	1	57	21	574
2019	Student	53	26	12	4	3	2	0	80	7	137
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	23	24	19	19	0	1	37	39	3865
2018	Term	29	23	22	13	11	0	2	53	24	525
2018	Student	38	26	20	5	6	1	4	68	12	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	24	24	20	17	1	1	38	38	4166
2017	Term	34	23	20	12	7	1	2	60	20	549
2017	Student	43	26	14	12	4	0	1	70	16	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	27	14	7	5	0	3	74	12	3560
2020	Term	53	23	15	4	3	0	2	78	7	511
2020	Student	80	8	4	0	4	0	4	92	4	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	27	13	6	4	0	5	76	11	3701
2019	Term	53	24	12	4	3	0	3	80	8	572
2019	Student	73	12	7	1	1	1	4	89	3	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	27	15	7	6	0	5	71	13	3867
2018	Term	52	23	10	5	4	0	6	80	10	524
2018	Student	63	16	9	2	2	0	7	86	5	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	28	15	7	5	0	7	71	14	4154
2017	Term	53	21	11	5	3	0	7	80	8	546
2017	Student	57	22	12	1	1	1	6	84	3	71

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	30	24	12	9	0	0	54	22	3589
2020	Term	40	27	18	8	6	0	1	67	14	513
2020	Student	58	12	19	8	4	0	0	69	12	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	26	31	22	11	9	0	1	57	20	3716
2019	Term	38	29	16	7	9	0	0	67	17	572
2019	Student	50	22	16	8	1	1	1	74	10	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	29	24	12	11	0	1	52	24	3871
2018	Term	37	29	19	6	9	0	0	67	14	528
2018	Student	46	24	17	9	2	0	1	72	11	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	31	25	14	9	0	0	52	23	4156
2017	Term	38	29	18	8	6	0	1	68	14	546
2017	Student	47	35	15	1	1	0	0	82	3	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	26	21	12	11	0	5	54	24	3580
2020	Term	43	19	17	6	6	1	8	68	13	518
2020	Student	50	19	12	4	4	4	8	78	9	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	37	21	8	4	1	1	67	12	3584
2020	Term	49	23	17	6	2	2	1	74	9	516
2020	Student	77	12	0	0	4	8	0	96	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	24	37	23	10	5	1	1	61	15	3709
2019	Term	39	32	15	7	4	1	1	73	11	570
2019	Student	56	25	13	1	1	2	1	84	2	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	37	26	11	6	1	1	56	17	3874
2018	Term	35	33	18	8	3	1	1	70	11	530
2018	Student	54	22	20	2	2	0	0	76	5	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	34	24	12	7	1	1	57	19	4151
2017	Term	39	33	14	6	3	1	3	75	10	543
2017	Student	55	23	10	8	0	0	4	81	9	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	35	25	11	6	0	1	57	18	3584
2020	Term	50	25	14	6	4	1	1	77	9	516
2020	Student	58	23	12	0	4	4	0	84	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	34	26	14	8	0	0	52	22	3712
2019	Term	38	30	19	8	4	1	1	69	12	568
2019	Student	60	20	12	4	2	1	1	82	7	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	32	28	16	8	0	1	47	24	3872
2018	Term	34	32	19	10	4	1	1	67	14	530
2018	Student	56	26	10	4	4	0	1	83	7	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	32	27	15	9	1	1	49	24	4150
2017	Term	37	32	17	8	2	1	3	72	10	546
2017	Student	45	27	11	9	5	0	3	74	14	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	34	20	11	5	0	0	64	16	3584
2020	Term	50	24	15	6	3	1	1	75	9	515
2020	Student	54	23	19	4	0	0	0	77	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	25	33	21	13	8	0	0	58	21	3705
2019	Term	39	28	17	10	5	1	0	67	15	570
2019	Student	48	24	14	9	3	1	1	74	13	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	33	25	14	8	0	1	53	22	3867
2018	Term	35	30	18	10	6	1	1	66	16	531
2018	Student	45	23	12	9	11	0	0	68	20	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	35	23	13	8	0	1	55	22	4152
2017	Term	37	32	16	8	4	1	2	72	12	547
2017	Student	40	30	10	10	7	0	3	73	17	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	28	16	8	6	0	0	70	15	3559
2020	Term	54	22	12	5	5	1	1	77	11	514
2020	Student	77	19	0	0	4	0	0	96	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	31	16	9	8	0	1	67	17	3703
2019	Term	45	25	14	9	5	1	1	72	14	569
2019	Student	59	27	7	1	3	2	1	88	4	139

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	33	22	10	6	1	63	15	3586
2020	Term	45	26	17	7	3	1	72	10	515
2020	Student	42	27	15	8	8	0	69	15	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	32	23	13	9	0	0	54	23	3584
2020	Term	44	28	19	5	3	0	0	73	9	516
2020	Student	42	35	12	12	0	0	0	77	12	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	23	30	23	13	10	1	0	54	23	3696
2019	Term	44	29	14	8	3	1	1	74	12	563
2019	Student	60	25	10	4	0	1	0	86	4	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	20	30	25	15	10	0	0	50	25	3858
2018	Term	35	31	20	9	4	1	1	67	13	525
2018	Student	46	31	19	2	2	0	0	77	5	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	33	23	12	8	0	1	55	21	4141
2017	Term	38	30	17	7	4	1	2	71	12	546
2017	Student	46	26	17	4	4	0	3	74	9	71

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	30	15	5	3	0	1	77	8	3576
2020	Term	46	28	16	5	5	0	0	75	10	511
2020	Student	64	20	8	4	4	0	0	84	8	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	28	13	6	3	0	1	78	9	3694
2019	Term	52	25	14	5	3	0	0	77	9	571
2019	Student	66	18	10	2	1	1	1	86	4	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	28	14	6	4	0	1	75	11	3854
2018	Term	49	25	12	10	3	1	1	75	12	528
2018	Student	63	21	12	2	1	0	0	84	4	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	51	27	13	6	3	0	1	78	9	4169
2017	Term	57	22	10	6	2	0	2	81	9	547
2017	Student	68	14	9	3	1	0	4	86	5	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	38	21	9	4	0	0	66	13	3566
2020	Term	37	35	20	5	3	0	1	73	8	515
2020	Student	54	12	19	8	4	4	0	68	12	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	65	20	7	2	1	1	4	89	4	3564
2020	Term	68	19	6	1	1	1	4	92	2	516
2020	Student	85	12	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	68	16	6	2	2	1	6	89	4	3703
2019	Term	70	13	7	2	2	1	5	88	4	569
2019	Student	84	8	4	1	0	1	2	96	1	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	64	19	8	3	2	1	4	86	5	3863
2018	Term	71	14	8	3	2	1	2	88	4	528
2018	Student	86	6	2	2	1	0	1	94	4	81

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	75	12	5	3	3	1	2	90	6	3574
2020	Term	76	12	6	2	2	1	2	90	4	514
2020	Student	92	4	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	25
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	67	15	7	4	4	0	2	84	9	3708
2019	Term	73	11	6	3	5	1	2	86	8	574
2019	Student	94	2	0	1	1	1	1	99	1	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	64	16	8	5	5	1	2	82	10	3863
2018	Term	72	14	5	4	4	1	2	88	7	527
2018	Student	89	7	0	2	1	0	0	96	4	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	64	17	7	4	4	1	2	84	9	4166
2017	Term	73	11	5	4	4	1	3	86	9	548
2017	Student	89	3	4	0	1	0	3	94	1	71

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	62	23	9	3	2	0	1	86	5	3565
2020	Term	70	19	6	2	2	0	1	90	4	516
2020	Student	77	8	12	0	0	0	4	88	0	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	30	12	5	3	0	1	80	8	3697
2019	Term	56	24	9	5	4	1	1	81	9	568
2019	Student	84	10	1	3	0	1	1	96	3	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	31	14	6	4	0	1	77	10	3870
2018	Term	55	25	10	4	3	0	1	82	8	531
2018	Student	71	21	5	1	2	0	0	91	4	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	30	12	5	3	0	1	79	9	4156
2017	Term	57	26	8	5	3	0	2	84	8	547
2017	Student	76	12	1	7	1	0	3	90	9	70

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	64	18	8	4	4	0	1	83	8	3572
2020	Term	73	13	7	3	3	0	1	87	6	517
2020	Student	88	0	8	0	0	0	4	92	0	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	54	23	11	6	5	0	1	78	11	3691
2019	Term	66	16	7	3	6	1	1	83	9	571
2019	Student	87	9	2	1	0	1	1	97	1	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	25	13	8	6	0	1	73	14	3866
2018	Term	62	20	9	5	4	0	1	83	8	528
2018	Student	71	24	2	0	2	0	0	95	2	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	50	24	11	8	5	0	1	76	13	4157
2017	Term	65	17	7	4	4	1	2	84	8	547
2017	Student	78	9	1	4	4	0	3	90	9	71

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	56	12	5	2	1	0	24	90	4	3582
2020	Term	71	5	2	0	0	0	21	97	1	513
2020	Student	81	0	0	0	0	0	19	100	0	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	52	14	6	2	1	0	25	87	5	3691
2019	Term	65	5	2	1	1	1	24	94	3	568
2019	Student	81	1	1	1	0	1	15	98	1	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	46	14	6	3	1	0	29	85	6	3847
2018	Term	59	6	3	1	1	0	30	93	3	526
2018	Student	62	6	1	0	1	0	30	96	2	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	15	6	2	1	1	28	86	5	4161
2017	Term	63	7	3	2	1	0	24	93	3	547
2017	Student	74	3	1	4	0	0	18	93	5	70

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	63	22	8	2	1	0	3	88	4	3595
2020	Term	77	13	4	2	1	0	2	93	2	519
2020	Student	96	4	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	60	23	8	3	1	0	4	87	4	3695
2019	Term	72	15	5	2	1	1	5	92	3	569
2019	Student	86	8	2	1	0	1	2	97	1	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	56	24	10	3	1	0	5	84	5	3859
2018	Term	67	19	6	3	2	1	3	89	5	527
2018	Student	74	17	2	0	1	0	5	96	1	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	57	23	9	3	1	1	6	86	5	4142
2017	Term	70	16	5	2	1	0	6	92	3	545
2017	Student	74	10	7	1	0	0	7	91	2	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	71	18	5	2	1	1	1	91	4	3583
2020	Term	24	16	19	16	24	0	0	40	40	519
2020	Student	50	27	12	8	4	0	0	77	12	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	69	18	6	2	2	0	2	90	5	3712
2019	Term	20	14	19	14	31	0	1	35	46	573
2019	Student	57	14	12	5	9	1	2	73	14	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	64	20	6	3	3	0	3	87	6	3872
2018	Term	16	11	17	20	35	0	1	27	56	531
2018	Student	45	17	20	7	5	0	6	66	13	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	62	21	8	3	2	1	4	86	6	4164
2017	Term	18	17	16	17	31	0	1	35	49	545
2017	Student	52	13	12	11	6	0	6	70	18	71

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	34	16	5	2	0	1	76	8	3590
2020	Term	55	28	9	4	3	0	2	84	7	518
2020	Student	58	8	23	4	4	4	0	68	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	31	13	4	2	0	1	81	6	3703
2019	Term	52	28	11	3	3	1	2	83	6	573
2019	Student	58	21	14	3	2	1	1	80	5	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	44	32	15	4	2	0	2	78	7	3867
2018	Term	51	29	12	3	3	0	1	82	6	528
2018	Student	51	30	13	2	2	0	0	82	5	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	33	13	4	2	0	2	80	6	4161
2017	Term	55	27	9	4	2	0	2	85	7	546
2017	Student	59	16	18	1	1	1	3	79	3	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	22	42	24	8	4	0	64	12	3592
2020	Term	31	35	25	5	3	0	66	9	518
2020	Student	38	35	15	0	8	4	76	8	26

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	11	34	36	14	4	0	45	18	3596
2020	Term	24	36	29	5	5	0	61	10	516
2020	Student	27	58	12	0	4	0	85	4	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	13	33	37	13	4	0	46	17	3720
2019	Term	22	38	27	8	4	0	60	12	574
2019	Student	39	38	19	3	0	1	78	3	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	31	39	15	5	0	40	20	3890
2018	Term	16	37	33	11	4	0	53	15	532
2018	Student	33	45	18	4	0	0	78	4	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	29	41	15	6	0	37	21	4173
2017	Term	17	37	34	9	2	0	55	11	550
2017	Student	23	49	24	4	0	0	72	4	71

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	21	41	21	7	0	0	28	31	3584
2020	Term	6	10	35	28	21	0	0	49	16	517
2020	Student	4	4	31	42	19	0	0	62	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	19	42	22	7	0	0	30	28	3693
2019	Term	8	13	33	30	16	0	1	46	21	567
2019	Student	2	13	33	29	22	1	0	51	15	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	10	20	41	21	8	0	0	29	30	3852
2018	Term	7	15	35	29	14	0	1	44	22	528
2018	Student	4	12	32	32	21	0	0	52	16	82
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	9	20	43	20	7	0	0	28	29	4159
2017	Term	4	12	34	33	16	1	1	49	16	546
2017	Student	4	6	23	40	26	0	1	66	10	70

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	41	43	10	4	1	1	0	85	5	3587
2020	Term	52	31	9	4	1	2	0	85	5	516
2020	Student	54	31	4	4	4	4	0	88	8	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	32	43	15	6	3	1	0	76	9	3700
2019	Term	35	35	17	8	2	2	0	72	10	566
2019	Student	36	28	17	7	2	9	1	72	10	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	44	15	7	4	1	0	74	11	3871
2018	Term	35	37	16	7	3	2	0	74	10	529
2018	Student	30	35	15	5	6	9	1	71	12	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	28	43	16	8	4	2	0	72	12	4162
2017	Term	34	36	14	5	4	5	1	75	10	550
2017	Student	24	48	11	10	1	4	1	76	12	71

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	33	36	15	9	4	2	71	14	3583
2020	Term	47	28	14	5	2	4	78	7	518
2020	Student	65	23	0	8	4	0	88	12	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	38	30	12	10	8	1	0	69	18	3591
2020	Term	43	26	12	9	7	2	1	71	17	514
2020	Student	60	24	4	8	4	0	0	84	12	25

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	29	13	4	3	2	1	79	8	3580
2020	Term	51	24	13	4	3	4	2	80	7	518
2020	Student	65	23	4	0	4	4	0	92	4	26

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	35	18	10	5	1	0	67	15	3596
2020	Term	44	30	13	8	3	1	0	75	11	516
2020	Student	62	23	4	8	4	0	0	85	12	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	21	37	19	14	8	1	0	58	22	3709
2019	Term	29	37	17	10	5	2	0	67	15	572
2019	Student	38	31	15	3	4	7	1	76	8	138
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	19	36	20	15	9	1	0	56	24	3876
2018	Term	30	38	15	10	6	1	0	69	16	531
2018	Student	31	40	14	7	2	6	0	75	11	81
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	37	19	16	11	1	0	54	27	4163
2017	Term	29	39	15	9	5	3	0	70	14	550
2017	Student	35	45	15	4	0	0	0	80	4	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	45	12	11	2	75	13	3592
2020	Term	51	34	9	5	1	85	6	518
2020	Student	54	35	8	4	0	88	4	26

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	29	41	14	11	3	1	71	14	3583
2020	Term	48	33	11	6	1	1	82	7	516
2020	Student	50	35	12	4	0	0	85	4	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	30	43	17	7	2	1	1	74	9	3561
2020	Term	47	33	13	4	2	1	0	81	5	511
2020	Student	54	27	4	8	4	4	0	84	12	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	39	41	12	5	2	1	1	81	7	3588
2020	Term	54	31	9	3	1	1	1	87	4	517
2020	Student	64	28	4	4	0	0	0	92	4	25

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	57	22	6	1	1	10	4	91	2	3592
2020	Term	63	17	5	1	1	9	5	92	2	517
2020	Student	58	15	4	8	0	12	4	86	9	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	37	8	3	1	1	0	88	4	3578
2020	Term	55	31	8	2	2	2	1	88	4	517
2020	Student	58	27	4	8	4	0	0	85	12	26

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	31	9	7	4	1	80	11	3576
2020	Term	58	24	9	4	4	1	83	8	518
2020	Student	77	12	4	4	4	0	88	8	26

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	33	10	6	3	1	80	10	3577
2020	Term	57	27	8	6	2	0	84	8	513
2020	Student	75	17	0	4	4	0	92	8	24

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	44	14	16	5	2	2	64	22	994

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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	Indeterminate (permanent)	8	92	3581
2020	Term	14	86	511
2020	Student	0	100	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	14	86	3571
2020	Term	10	90	512
2020	Student	4	96	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	18	82	3716
2019	Term	13	87	573
2019	Student	7	93	138
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	16	84	4165
2017	Term	13	87	547
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	15	85	4621
2014	Seasonal	0	100	16
2014	Term	12	88	437

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	55	497
2020	Term	28	72	50

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	80	20	497
2020	Term	67	33	48
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	82	18	652
2019	Term	79	21	76
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	76	24	684
2017	Term	60	40	70
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	74	26	683
2014	Term	80	20	54

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Indeterminate (permanent)	48	34	10	5	3	0	0	82	8	398
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	49	32	7	7	4	0	0	82	11	530
2019	Term	52	21	14	5	3	2	2	76	9	57
2017	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	35	5	8	3	0	1	83	12	517
2017	Term	50	38	5	2	0	2	2	93	3	42
2014	Indeterminate (permanent)	47	36	7	6	3	1	0	83	10	506
2014	Term	46	33	9	9	3	0	0	79	12	43

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	45	33	10	5	3	2	2	81	8	3587
2020	Term	46	31	9	5	2	3	4	83	8	517
2020	Student	54	19	12	4	4	8	0	79	8	26

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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	Indeterminate (permanent)	35	45	20	0	56	44	3603
2020	Term	24	49	21	6	67	33	519
2020	Student	62	23	12	4	27	73	26

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	31	69	1243
2020	Term	57	43	125
2020	Student	38	63	16

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	6	17	18	22	30	1	5	25	56	1238
2020	Term	14	28	18	20	14	2	3	45	36	126
2020	Student	31	19	13	25	6	0	6	53	33	16

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	4	13	17	22	41	1	2	17	65	1239
2020	Term	14	25	18	18	19	3	3	41	39	126
2020	Student	25	19	19	13	25	0	0	44	38	16

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	Indeterminate (permanent)	40	22	14	8	7	1	8	68	16	3592
2020	Term	46	18	7	3	4	5	17	82	9	519
2020	Student	54	4	4	4	4	12	19	83	11	26
2019	Indeterminate (permanent)	37	20	16	9	10	1	6	62	21	3678
2019	Term	46	19	13	5	5	2	10	73	11	563
2019	Student	53	13	9	4	4	4	13	80	10	139
2018	Indeterminate (permanent)	36	19	16	10	11	1	7	60	23	3869
2018	Term	41	18	16	7	6	2	10	67	15	532
2018	Student	43	21	7	2	5	1	21	81	9	82

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 105. What is your current employee status?

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