2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Women and Gender Equality Canada by Question 112. In which province or territory do you work?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	38	48	3	8	3	86	12	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	49	44	4	4	0	92	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	40	60	0	0	0	100	0	10

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	National Capital Region	78	14	3	1	2	1	1	93	4	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	78	22	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	27
2020	New Brunswick	60	30	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	29	41	10	13	6	1	71	19	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	48	25	15	12	0	0	73	12	27
2020	New Brunswick	0	100	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	43	38	8	9	2	0	81	11	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	37	30	11	9	13	0	67	22	24

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	25	48	12	12	2	1	1	74	14	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	26	44	15	8	8	0	0	69	16	27
2020	New Brunswick	20	49	10	10	0	0	10	77	12	10
2019	National Capital Region	24	42	15	16	3	0	1	67	18	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	23	37	13	17	9	0	0	61	26	24

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	National Capital Region	33	44	11	8	4	1	0	77	12	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	39	46	8	8	0	0	0	85	8	26
2020	New Brunswick	30	70	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	41	35	13	10	1	0	1	76	11	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	41	29	17	9	4	0	0	70	13	24

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	36	36	8	12	8	0	72	20	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	53	31	12	4	0	0	84	4	25
2020	New Brunswick	50	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	46	32	11	7	4	1	78	11	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	49	21	17	9	4	0	70	13	24

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	National Capital Region	36	43	9	10	3	79	13	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	36	7	12	0	81	12	27
2020	New Brunswick	30	70	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	43	40	7	6	3	83	10	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	32	50	4	9	4	83	13	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	35	37	11	12	5	0	72	17	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	37	37	18	8	0	0	74	8	27
2020	New Brunswick	51	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	37	38	9	11	5	1	75	16	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	38	40	9	9	4	0	78	13	24

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	National Capital Region	25	43	10	17	5	68	22	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	33	37	19	4	8	70	12	27
2020	New Brunswick	20	50	10	10	10	70	20	10
2019	National Capital Region	27	40	10	17	6	67	23	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	28	42	9	12	9	71	21	24

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	42	38	13	6	2	80	8	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	51	41	4	4	0	92	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	49	40	0	0	10	90	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	49	33	9	7	3	81	9	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	37	42	13	4	4	78	9	24

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	National Capital Region	37	34	11	12	6	70	18	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	44	41	15	0	0	85	0	27
2020	New Brunswick	40	40	20	0	0	80	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	38	37	10	10	4	76	15	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	41	13	8	9	71	16	24

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	National Capital Region	42	34	17	5	2	76	7	191
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	59	37	4	0	0	96	0	27
2020	New Brunswick	80	20	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	51	35	9	3	1	86	5	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	37	51	12	0	0	88	0	24

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	30	41	9	16	4	0	71	20	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	38	39	15	4	4	0	77	8	26
2020	New Brunswick	50	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	39	39	8	9	4	1	79	13	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	21	58	4	9	9	0	78	17	24

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	37	33	11	12	8	69	19	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	44	33	19	4	0	77	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	40	60	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	43	32	13	6	6	74	12	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	42	23	22	4	9	65	13	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	23	46	14	13	4	68	18	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	42	38	7	4	8	81	12	26
2020	New Brunswick	40	30	20	10	0	70	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	32	45	10	10	4	77	14	153
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	31	38	17	9	4	70	13	24

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	38	38	11	9	4	0	76	13	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	52	29	12	4	0	4	84	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	51	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	46	36	10	6	3	0	82	9	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	41	42	13	0	4	0	83	4	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	27	28	22	13	8	56	22	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	48	23	4	4	70	8	27
2020	New Brunswick	49	30	20	0	0	80	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	36	35	13	11	5	71	16	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	58	33	4	0	4	91	4	24

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	National Capital Region	20	35	30	11	3	1	0	14	56	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	12	38	15	26	0	7	3	29	55	27
2020	New Brunswick	20	20	40	20	0	0	0	20	41	10
2019	National Capital Region	12	27	38	15	7	0	0	23	39	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	17	21	31	17	13	0	0	30	38	24

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	National Capital Region	18	24	27	22	6	2	0	29	43	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	12	29	16	27	8	4	4	39	44	25
2020	New Brunswick	10	20	40	30	0	0	0	30	30	10
2019	National Capital Region	22	26	26	15	7	3	0	23	50	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	26	23	25	13	5	0	39	37	23

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	National Capital Region	19	21	35	20	5	1	0	24	40	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	14	26	27	11	8	11	3	22	47	27
2020	New Brunswick	30	20	50	0	0	0	0	0	50	10
2019	National Capital Region	17	23	37	17	5	1	1	22	40	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	31	4	32	21	12	0	0	33	35	24

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	National Capital Region	25	26	30	12	5	2	0	17	52	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	11	30	30	10	12	4	3	23	44	27
2020	New Brunswick	0	40	40	10	10	0	0	20	40	10
2019	National Capital Region	16	21	31	23	7	1	1	30	38	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	13	4	24	34	25	0	0	59	17	24

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	National Capital Region	25	22	23	21	8	2	0	29	47	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	26	30	10	15	11	7	32	32	27
2020	New Brunswick	0	20	20	40	20	0	0	60	20	10
2019	National Capital Region	16	19	23	28	11	2	1	40	36	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	4	0	37	25	24	4	4	54	5	24

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	National Capital Region	23	23	28	15	5	5	1	21	49	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	3	27	41	14	4	7	3	21	34	27
2020	New Brunswick	0	40	30	10	10	0	10	22	44	10
2019	National Capital Region	16	28	24	18	9	3	1	29	47	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	4	12	21	29	21	9	4	57	19	24

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	National Capital Region	18	18	32	22	7	2	0	30	37	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	11	34	22	8	7	3	34	29	27
2020	New Brunswick	20	10	70	0	0	0	0	0	30	10
2019	National Capital Region	12	19	33	21	9	3	2	32	33	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	17	21	4	24	25	9	0	53	42	24

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	3	14	29	39	15	0	54	16	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	4	12	22	33	27	3	62	16	27
2020	New Brunswick	10	10	30	30	20	0	49	21	10
2019	National Capital Region	5	18	18	36	23	0	59	23	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	9	7	38	25	21	0	46	16	24

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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	National Capital Region	28	28	15	8	3	10	8	68	14	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	27	23	31	0	0	15	4	62	0	26
2020	New Brunswick	10	30	20	0	0	30	10	67	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	29	34	15	9	2	7	4	71	12	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	41	21	8	0	13	13	4	75	16	24

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	56	23	6	10	5	1	79	15	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	66	26	8	0	0	0	92	0	26
2020	New Brunswick	60	30	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	53	30	8	6	3	1	83	9	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	75	8	4	4	9	0	83	13	24

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	61	27	5	6	1	88	7	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	63	37	0	0	0	100	0	27
2020	New Brunswick	90	10	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	59	29	5	5	2	88	6	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	79	8	4	0	9	87	9	24

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	52	34	7	5	2	0	87	6	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	64	22	11	0	4	0	86	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	70	20	0	0	0	10	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	54	32	8	4	1	0	86	6	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	62	25	4	4	4	0	87	9	24

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	National Capital Region	53	26	10	2	2	3	4	85	4	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	53	33	0	4	0	7	4	96	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	70	20	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10

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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	National Capital Region	61	22	10	4	1	0	2	85	5	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	59	15	11	4	4	4	4	80	8	27
2020	New Brunswick	70	30	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	52	26	14	6	1	0	1	80	6	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	54	8	21	13	4	0	0	62	17	24

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	National Capital Region	50	30	8	8	2	1	0	81	10	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	56	22	18	0	4	0	0	78	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	51	30	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	40	31	12	10	3	2	1	74	13	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	42	33	13	8	4	0	0	74	13	24

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	National Capital Region	57	23	11	4	3	2	1	82	6	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	52	29	8	0	4	4	4	88	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	50	40	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10

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	National Capital Region	51	29	7	7	4	1	1	82	11	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	59	22	8	3	4	3	0	85	7	27
2020	New Brunswick	50	20	10	20	0	0	0	70	20	10
2019	National Capital Region	45	31	12	8	3	1	1	77	11	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	49	13	12	17	9	0	0	62	26	24

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	National Capital Region	39	61	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	55	27
2020	New Brunswick	40	60	10

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	National Capital Region	53	22	5	4	2	5	10	88	6	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	44	18	11	0	0	4	22	85	0	27
2020	New Brunswick	80	10	0	0	0	10	0	100	0	10

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	National Capital Region	53	27	7	9	4	1	0	81	12	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	43	4	4	4	0	0	88	8	27
2020	New Brunswick	60	30	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	54	24	8	7	6	0	1	79	13	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	54	21	13	8	4	0	0	74	13	24

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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	National Capital Region	36	31	10	9	2	12	0	76	13	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	37	29	15	3	0	11	4	78	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	60	20	0	10	0	10	0	88	12	10
2019	National Capital Region	35	40	10	10	1	3	0	77	12	153
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	24	4	9	9	9	0	76	19	24

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	28	37	12	13	9	3	66	22	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	29	30	11	0	0	59	11	27
2020	New Brunswick	50	40	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	30	38	14	12	4	1	69	17	153
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	42	20	9	13	9	9	67	23	24

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	14	32	19	20	12	3	48	33	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	22	26	23	0	7	47	24	27
2020	New Brunswick	30	30	30	10	0	0	60	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	14	40	16	19	8	3	56	28	153
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	36	16	9	4	4	69	14	24

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	17	36	17	19	9	2	54	29	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	33	26	19	0	7	52	20	27
2020	New Brunswick	30	40	10	10	0	10	77	12	10
2019	National Capital Region	13	35	17	22	10	3	49	34	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	25	29	11	17	13	4	57	31	24

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	National Capital Region	42	30	17	7	3	1	0	72	10	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	47	11	27	4	11	0	0	59	15	27
2020	New Brunswick	51	20	30	0	0	0	0	70	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	49	28	9	8	3	2	1	79	12	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	51	12	24	13	0	0	0	63	13	24

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	27	43	15	10	4	1	70	15	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	26	37	15	15	0	7	68	16	27
2020	New Brunswick	40	49	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	28	40	11	16	3	2	70	19	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	28	32	9	17	13	0	61	31	24

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	12	33	19	21	12	2	46	34	190
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	30	26	22	4	4	46	27	27
2020	New Brunswick	0	70	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	9	36	18	22	13	1	46	36	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	25	33	8	21	9	4	61	31	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	25	38	12	16	2	5	67	20	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	27	35	15	4	4	16	74	9	26
2020	New Brunswick	40	20	10	20	0	10	66	23	10
2019	National Capital Region	27	21	14	24	11	5	50	36	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	28	16	22	25	9	0	44	34	24

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	28	38	20	10	4	0	0	67	13	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	33	26	7	4	8	0	60	12	27
2020	New Brunswick	40	30	20	10	0	0	0	70	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	20	32	19	18	7	3	1	54	26	151
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	37	21	25	12	4	0	0	58	17	24

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	National Capital Region	18	24	16	13	9	17	3	52	28	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	18	18	22	7	7	23	4	50	20	27
2020	New Brunswick	20	20	10	30	0	10	10	50	38	10
2019	National Capital Region	18	17	26	15	7	15	4	43	26	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	25	16	12	12	17	13	4	50	35	24

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	National Capital Region	18	31	19	16	7	8	1	55	25	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	18	30	30	15	0	7	0	52	16	27
2020	New Brunswick	30	49	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	24	32	21	11	7	6	0	59	19	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	24	32	26	4	9	4	0	59	14	24

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	National Capital Region	18	26	20	17	13	5	1	47	32	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	19	31	19	19	0	12	0	57	21	26
2020	New Brunswick	10	40	30	0	0	20	0	62	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	26	29	11	16	9	6	2	60	28	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	21	24	22	12	17	4	0	47	30	24

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	National Capital Region	43	29	15	3	4	1	5	77	8	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	18	7	8	0	0	7	84	8	27
2020	New Brunswick	49	10	10	20	10	0	0	60	30	10
2019	National Capital Region	58	19	11	4	5	0	3	80	9	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	58	21	9	0	4	0	9	86	5	24

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	National Capital Region	42	25	20	6	2	1	4	70	9	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	44	26	15	4	4	0	7	76	8	27
2020	New Brunswick	80	10	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	45	23	19	4	2	1	6	74	6	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	53	21	13	4	4	0	4	77	9	24

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	National Capital Region	75	9	5	3	2	4	3	90	4	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	79	3	7	0	0	0	11	92	0	27
2019	National Capital Region	77	5	5	1	2	2	7	91	3	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	78	0	0	0	9	5	9	90	10	23

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	National Capital Region	79	9	4	0	1	2	5	95	1	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	78	11	0	0	0	0	11	100	0	26
2020	New Brunswick	90	10	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	81	7	2	1	0	0	10	97	1	153
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	66	3	9	4	0	4	13	84	5	24

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	National Capital Region	20	47	18	10	4	2	0	68	14	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	49	8	14	0	7	0	77	15	27
2020	New Brunswick	40	50	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	27	46	13	10	3	1	0	74	13	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	34	29	8	4	0	4	57	13	24

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	National Capital Region	35	44	10	8	2	1	80	10	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	48	33	11	3	0	4	85	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	70	20	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	47	33	11	7	2	1	80	9	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	50	24	17	9	0	0	74	9	24

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	44	36	13	5	0	2	81	6	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	36	4	7	0	7	88	8	27
2020	New Brunswick	80	20	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	56	28	6	6	1	3	86	7	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	57	16	17	4	4	0	74	9	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	47	36	10	4	2	2	85	5	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	53	40	0	4	0	3	96	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	80	20	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

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	National Capital Region	49	30	10	4	3	1	3	83	7	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	53	29	11	4	0	4	0	85	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	51	40	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	53	33	7	6	1	86	7	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	36	4	0	0	96	0	27
2020	New Brunswick	80	20	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	56	30	9	3	2	86	5	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	67	29	4	0	0	96	0	24

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	National Capital Region	28	31	15	12	14	1	59	25	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	42	40	7	11	0	0	82	11	27
2020	New Brunswick	50	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	34	31	20	6	10	0	65	16	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	54	9	29	4	4	0	62	8	24

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	National Capital Region	27	35	16	12	9	1	63	21	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	33	11	11	0	0	78	11	27
2020	New Brunswick	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	34	38	15	7	7	0	71	13	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	47	23	22	4	5	0	70	9	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	28	25	18	13	13	4	55	27	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	25	29	8	0	7	60	8	27
2020	New Brunswick	60	10	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	29	29	17	14	8	2	60	23	153
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	41	16	31	8	4	0	57	12	24

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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	National Capital Region	46	24	30	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	18	44	38	27
2020	New Brunswick	10	30	60	10
2019	National Capital Region	40	25	35	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	25	46	24

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	National Capital Region	5	20	64	4	6	1	91
2019	National Capital Region	7	15	54	5	15	4	63

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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	National Capital Region	11	89	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	100	27
2019	National Capital Region	15	85	155

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	24	76	21
2019	National Capital Region	48	52	24

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	National Capital Region	74	26	24

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	21
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	24

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	National Capital Region	0	100	21

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	National Capital Region	0	100	21
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	24

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	21
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	24

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	28	72	21
2019	National Capital Region	40	60	24

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	49	51	21
2019	National Capital Region	36	64	24

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	54	46	21
2019	National Capital Region	50	50	24

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	44	56	21
2019	National Capital Region	43	57	24

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	National Capital Region	40	60	21
2019	National Capital Region	22	78	24

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	32	68	21
2019	National Capital Region	50	50	24

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	National Capital Region	23	77	24

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	21
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	24

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	21

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	53	47	21
2019	National Capital Region	31	69	24

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	National Capital Region	21	79	24

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	National Capital Region	42	58	21
2019	National Capital Region	54	46	24

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	National Capital Region	38	62	21
2019	National Capital Region	20	80	24

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
2019	National Capital Region	22	78	24

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
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	24

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	24	76	21

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	National Capital Region	30	70	21
2019	National Capital Region	26	74	24

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
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	24

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
2019	National Capital Region	21	79	24

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
2019	National Capital Region	26	74	24

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
2019	National Capital Region	32	68	24

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	National Capital Region	40	60	24

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	24

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	National Capital Region	61	39	24

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
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	24

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	12	14	16	7	2	40	8	52	17	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	12	0	19	4	0	46	20	34	10	26
2020	New Brunswick	20	10	20	0	0	40	10	60	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	9	14	23	10	9	29	6	35	29	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	12	12	29	4	4	21	17	40	14	24

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	National Capital Region	27	28	19	10	2	13	2	64	14	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	38	36	12	3	0	7	4	83	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	51	40	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	25	32	18	8	7	11	0	64	16	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	41	17	13	12	4	13	0	66	19	24

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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	National Capital Region	7	93	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	100	27
2020	New Brunswick	0	100	10
2019	National Capital Region	8	92	155

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	37	63	13

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	13

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	11

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	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	11

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	11

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	13

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	55	45	13
2019	National Capital Region	52	48	11

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	11

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	40	60	13

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	13

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	11

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	11

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	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	11

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	11

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	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	11

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	National Capital Region	0	100	13

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	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	11

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	National Capital Region	61	39	13
2019	National Capital Region	46	54	11

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	National Capital Region	0	100	13

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	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	10

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	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	10

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	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	10

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
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	10

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	National Capital Region	46	54	13

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
2020	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	10

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	National Capital Region	0	100	13
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	10

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
2019	National Capital Region	0	100	10

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	National Capital Region	16	16	16	4	2	40	6	60	11	191
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	3	15	3	0	48	15	50	9	27
2020	New Brunswick	30	0	10	0	0	50	10	75	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	12	11	27	4	3	36	7	40	12	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	8	25	0	9	21	17	45	14	24

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	National Capital Region	33	30	20	5	1	11	1	71	7	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	42	36	8	3	0	11	0	88	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	60	40	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	37	23	17	7	3	13	0	69	11	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	41	12	17	0	9	22	0	66	11	24

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	50	16	14	13	3	1	3	69	17	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	78	4	11	0	4	0	4	85	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	40	40	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10

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	National Capital Region	37	25	19	13	6	0	0	62	19	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	56	14	11	15	0	3	0	73	16	27
2020	New Brunswick	20	30	30	10	10	0	0	50	20	10
2019	National Capital Region	31	27	23	10	8	0	1	59	18	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	34	28	20	0	17	0	0	62	17	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	11	20	29	18	22	31	40	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	22	28	20	15	37	35	27
2020	New Brunswick	10	10	50	30	0	20	30	10
2019	National Capital Region	17	28	24	23	8	45	31	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	43	15	42	0	0	58	0	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	13	21	28	12	25	1	34	38	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	26	19	19	22	15	0	44	37	27
2020	New Brunswick	10	20	60	0	10	0	30	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	19	28	24	18	11	0	47	29	153
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	55	21	12	9	4	0	75	13	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	15	20	22	22	22	1	34	44	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	15	16	36	22	12	0	30	34	27
2020	New Brunswick	20	50	10	20	0	0	70	20	10
2019	National Capital Region	19	21	26	22	11	0	41	33	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	42	25	21	8	4	0	67	13	24

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	26	21	27	11	14	2	47	25	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	44	16	21	4	8	7	64	13	27
2020	New Brunswick	50	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	36	32	13	10	7	1	69	18	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	70	17	4	4	5	0	87	9	23

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	23	30	15	14	18	1	53	32	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	33	18	22	11	15	0	51	26	27
2020	New Brunswick	40	30	10	10	10	0	70	20	10
2019	National Capital Region	33	33	19	8	7	1	66	15	153
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	46	21	29	0	4	0	67	4	24

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	National Capital Region	31	18	20	9	11	1	10	55	23	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	20	12	8	12	0	4	67	21	26
2020	New Brunswick	20	41	0	20	10	0	10	67	33	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	19	34	22	18	6	0	54	24	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	33	23	18	4	0	55	22	27
2020	New Brunswick	50	20	10	10	0	10	77	12	10
2019	National Capital Region	26	33	25	9	6	0	59	16	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	48	13	27	3	9	0	60	13	23

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	National Capital Region	12	25	26	20	16	1	0	38	36	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	26	18	26	23	4	4	0	46	27	27
2020	New Brunswick	20	30	41	10	0	0	0	49	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	25	29	22	16	8	0	1	54	24	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	44	13	26	8	9	0	0	57	17	23

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	19	27	27	16	12	0	46	28	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	29	23	25	19	4	0	52	23	27
2020	New Brunswick	30	30	20	0	20	0	59	20	10
2019	National Capital Region	24	30	21	11	14	1	54	25	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	31	18	8	14	0	60	22	23

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	National Capital Region	39	29	16	10	7	1	0	68	16	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	63	12	15	10	0	0	0	75	10	27
2020	New Brunswick	51	40	0	0	0	10	0	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	44	27	13	10	6	0	1	71	16	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	56	18	13	9	5	0	0	74	13	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	25	34	22	13	6	59	19	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	56	11	19	14	0	67	14	27
2020	New Brunswick	10	0	59	20	10	10	30	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	33	32	21	8	6	65	14	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	37	27	14	19	4	63	22	27
2020	New Brunswick	10	20	40	20	10	30	30	10
2019	National Capital Region	37	38	16	5	5	75	10	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	44	30	12	9	5	74	14	23

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	National Capital Region	47	26	16	6	3	1	2	75	9	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	56	26	10	4	4	0	0	82	7	27
2019	National Capital Region	55	25	9	5	6	0	0	80	11	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	17	9	5	9	0	0	77	14	23

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	National Capital Region	35	37	19	5	3	0	0	72	8	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	48	34	15	4	0	0	0	82	4	27

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	National Capital Region	69	19	6	1	1	0	4	92	2	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	77	8	8	4	0	0	4	88	4	26
2019	National Capital Region	75	14	3	1	2	1	3	93	4	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	65	14	12	0	5	0	5	82	5	23

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	National Capital Region	75	11	2	5	3	0	4	89	9	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	92	4	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	27
2019	National Capital Region	65	16	8	1	4	1	4	85	6	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	87	0	0	4	9	0	0	87	13	24

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	71	20	5	1	2	2	92	3	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	81	11	8	0	0	0	92	0	26
2019	National Capital Region	60	23	13	1	1	3	85	2	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	83	4	4	4	4	0	87	9	24

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	63	16	8	7	6	1	79	13	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	70	15	4	8	3	0	85	11	27
2019	National Capital Region	63	14	9	7	4	3	79	12	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	66	13	8	4	9	0	79	13	24

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	62	10	4	3	0	20	90	5	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	70	4	0	0	0	26	100	0	27
2019	National Capital Region	61	13	4	1	0	21	94	2	153
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	71	7	4	0	4	13	90	5	24

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	National Capital Region	77	12	6	1	1	0	3	92	2	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	81	15	0	4	0	0	0	96	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	60	20	0	0	0	10	10	100	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	74	14	4	1	1	0	6	93	2	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	83	9	0	4	4	0	0	91	9	24

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	National Capital Region	71	10	8	5	4	0	2	83	9	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	63	11	11	8	4	3	0	76	12	27
2020	New Brunswick	30	20	30	0	10	0	10	55	12	10
2019	National Capital Region	69	15	5	3	3	0	5	88	6	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	71	13	0	3	13	0	0	84	16	24

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	47	26	18	6	1	3	75	7	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	48	26	14	4	8	0	74	12	27
2020	New Brunswick	20	30	50	0	0	0	50	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	59	18	15	5	1	2	78	7	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	62	16	17	4	0	0	78	4	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	25	41	25	8	1	66	10	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	33	34	22	7	4	67	11	27
2020	New Brunswick	0	70	30	0	0	70	0	10

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	9	24	33	24	10	0	33	34	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	14	26	36	16	8	0	41	23	27
2020	New Brunswick	0	50	40	10	0	0	50	10	10
2019	National Capital Region	13	34	34	16	3	0	47	19	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	30	33	25	4	4	4	65	9	24

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	16	26	29	23	6	29	42	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	8	19	36	30	7	37	27	27
2020	New Brunswick	0	20	70	10	0	10	20	10
2019	National Capital Region	11	24	29	22	13	36	35	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	4	13	24	37	21	58	17	24

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	26	45	15	11	3	0	71	15	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	38	37	15	7	0	3	78	7	27
2020	New Brunswick	60	10	30	0	0	0	70	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	21	35	18	14	7	5	59	23	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	20	37	17	13	4	9	62	19	24

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	National Capital Region	22	33	17	18	7	3	57	26	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	22	34	22	15	4	3	58	19	27
2020	New Brunswick	40	50	10	0	0	0	90	0	10

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	National Capital Region	37	34	12	11	4	1	1	72	16	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	50	33	4	12	0	0	0	84	12	24
2020	New Brunswick	40	20	30	10	0	0	0	60	10	10

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	National Capital Region	47	34	8	5	3	3	1	84	8	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	25	3	3	0	4	4	93	3	27
2020	New Brunswick	60	20	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10

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	National Capital Region	23	30	18	15	13	1	1	54	28	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	34	34	22	7	0	3	0	70	7	27
2020	New Brunswick	30	60	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	National Capital Region	16	33	21	18	10	2	0	50	28	155
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	21	28	38	4	4	4	0	51	9	24

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	42	40	10	6	1	1	1	84	7	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	42	25	19	11	0	0	3	69	11	27
2020	New Brunswick	70	20	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	40	35	15	7	2	1	1	76	9	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	34	44	7	11	0	0	3	81	11	27
2020	New Brunswick	51	30	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10

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	National Capital Region	36	38	18	4	1	2	2	76	5	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	38	34	14	11	0	0	3	74	11	27
2020	New Brunswick	20	40	41	0	0	0	0	59	0	10

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	National Capital Region	55	27	12	2	1	2	2	85	3	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	45	26	14	11	0	0	3	74	11	27
2020	New Brunswick	50	10	30	0	0	10	0	67	0	10

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	National Capital Region	73	17	3	2	1	3	1	93	3	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	56	37	0	4	0	0	3	96	4	27
2020	New Brunswick	70	0	10	10	0	10	0	78	11	10

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	National Capital Region	44	43	7	2	1	3	0	90	3	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	53	29	3	8	0	0	7	88	8	27
2020	New Brunswick	60	20	0	10	10	0	0	80	20	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	55	27	6	7	3	84	10	192
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	52	33	11	3	0	86	3	27
2020	New Brunswick	50	40	0	0	10	90	10	10

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	63	24	5	4	2	3	1	90	5	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	60	14	7	15	0	4	0	77	15	27
2020	New Brunswick	80	20	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	19	40	15	19	6	0	0	59	26	65
2019	National Capital Region	28	43	12	12	2	0	2	73	15	41

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	100	0	65

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	19	21	20	20	20	0	0	39	40	65

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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	National Capital Region	6	94	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	14	86	26
2020	New Brunswick	0	100	10

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	National Capital Region	12	88	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	0	100	27
2020	New Brunswick	0	100	10
2019	National Capital Region	18	82	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	31	69	24

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	National Capital Region	40	60	22

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	National Capital Region	73	27	23
2019	National Capital Region	84	16	28

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	National Capital Region	59	29	6	5	0	0	0	89	5	17
2019	National Capital Region	51	30	10	4	5	0	0	81	9	22

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	National Capital Region	58	25	7	3	2	3	2	88	5	193
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	42	33	7	4	3	7	4	84	8	27
2020	New Brunswick	60	40	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

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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	National Capital Region	33	50	16	1	60	40	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	26	56	14	4	68	32	27
2020	New Brunswick	30	40	20	10	57	43	10

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	National Capital Region	34	66	64

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	National Capital Region	17	22	16	14	22	1	8	43	40	64

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	National Capital Region	15	11	9	28	32	0	4	28	63	64

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	National Capital Region	40	23	11	8	7	2	9	70	17	194
2020	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	49	7	11	4	0	3	25	79	5	27
2020	New Brunswick	10	30	0	20	10	0	30	57	43	10
2019	National Capital Region	38	20	16	10	7	1	9	64	19	154
2019	Quebec (excluding National Capital Region)	47	25	3	4	4	0	16	86	10	24

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Women and Gender Equality Canada by Question 112. In which province or territory do you work?

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 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

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