2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Women and Gender Equality Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	52	2	7	2	89	9	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	46	6	17	0	76	17	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	35	10	6	7	77	13	31

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	78	17	2	1	2	1	1	96	2	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	81	12	0	6	0	0	0	94	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	73	12	9	3	4	0	0	85	6	31

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	42	9	15	4	1	72	19	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	43	46	5	6	0	0	89	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	48	12	3	13	4	71	17	31
2019	Heterosexual	43	38	9	9	2	0	81	11	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	55	0	7	0	9	92	8	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	31	11	11	16	0	62	27	26

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	49	12	12	2	1	74	15	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	41	23	0	6	6	68	7	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	55	12	16	0	0	72	16	31
2019	Heterosexual	24	41	15	14	5	1	66	20	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	33	22	9	7	0	62	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	43	20	19	3	0	58	22	26

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	44	10	8	3	0	78	12	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	35	16	0	6	0	77	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	58	20	7	3	0	71	9	31
2019	Heterosexual	44	33	12	8	3	1	77	11	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	17	0	15	0	9	84	16	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	42	20	15	0	0	66	15	26

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	Heterosexual	40	34	9	11	6	0	74	17	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	45	12	6	6	0	76	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	33	10	12	18	0	60	31	31
2019	Heterosexual	46	29	13	8	4	1	75	12	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	43	7	7	0	0	85	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	37	20	7	0	0	72	7	26

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	44	8	8	3	81	11	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	33	6	12	0	81	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	36	12	19	0	69	19	31
2019	Heterosexual	44	41	4	7	4	85	11	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	57	17	19	0	7	74	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	44	19	3	3	75	6	26

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	Heterosexual	37	38	11	9	5	0	75	14	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	23	18	19	6	0	58	25	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	39	16	9	6	0	69	15	31
2019	Heterosexual	37	37	11	12	4	1	74	15	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	38	9	0	7	0	83	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	35	12	19	7	0	63	26	26

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	Heterosexual	27	45	11	12	5	72	17	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	40	0	25	6	69	31	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	41	13	23	7	58	30	31
2019	Heterosexual	27	43	8	16	6	70	22	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	50	0	24	0	76	24	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	31	23	8	14	55	23	26

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	36	10	4	2	84	7	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	53	5	6	0	89	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	48	20	9	0	71	9	31
2019	Heterosexual	47	33	10	7	3	80	10	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	41	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	41	8	3	7	81	11	25

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	Heterosexual	42	34	12	8	5	76	13	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	29	12	18	6	64	24	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	41	12	16	10	62	26	31
2019	Heterosexual	37	40	8	10	4	78	14	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	17	9	7	7	76	15	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	35	16	10	7	67	18	26

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	33	14	3	2	81	5	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	30	12	0	0	88	0	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	45	16	6	0	78	6	31
2019	Heterosexual	50	35	12	2	2	85	4	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	41	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	37	7	6	0	87	6	26

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	43	7	12	4	77	16	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	29	12	19	0	70	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	32	24	25	6	45	31	31
2019	Heterosexual	34	44	9	8	4	79	12	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	24	0	17	0	83	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	35	12	14	7	66	22	26

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	35	11	7	6	76	13	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	17	24	12	0	64	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	46	10	19	15	56	34	31
2019	Heterosexual	43	31	14	7	6	74	12	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	50	33	0	17	0	83	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	15	32	4	13	50	18	26

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	Heterosexual	28	44	13	10	5	72	15	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	35	10	19	6	65	25	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	53	20	13	3	63	17	30
2019	Heterosexual	28	48	10	11	4	76	14	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	62	15	7	17	0	76	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	35	24	0	6	70	6	26

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	Heterosexual	43	39	9	5	3	1	83	9	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	34	18	6	0	0	76	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	37	12	21	4	0	63	25	31
2019	Heterosexual	46	39	7	4	4	0	85	8	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	24	9	0	7	0	83	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	39	19	3	3	0	75	6	26

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	Heterosexual	30	31	19	12	8	61	20	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	23	29	12	11	47	23	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	24	27	19	9	44	28	30
2019	Heterosexual	36	37	12	11	4	73	15	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	41	9	0	7	83	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	34	27	0	7	66	7	26

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	33	33	13	2	2	0	15	52	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	37	39	12	0	0	0	12	49	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	48	13	7	4	0	3	11	77	31
2019	Heterosexual	14	28	35	18	5	0	0	23	42	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	31	50	9	9	0	0	19	31	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	25	39	4	13	0	0	17	43	25

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	25	26	27	3	2	0	31	42	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	6	23	29	12	23	6	0	38	31	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	22	36	7	7	0	3	14	49	31
2019	Heterosexual	20	29	24	17	6	3	0	24	51	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	22	17	19	17	19	7	0	38	41	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	23	28	12	12	0	0	24	48	26

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	22	35	18	4	3	0	23	41	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	23	16	25	17	0	0	42	42	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	20	36	13	0	0	3	13	50	31
2019	Heterosexual	19	26	33	15	5	2	1	20	46	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	15	7	36	33	9	0	0	43	22	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	16	38	4	12	0	0	16	46	26

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	30	33	12	4	2	0	16	51	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	30	19	0	23	0	0	23	58	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	19	16	13	0	4	3	14	69	31
2019	Heterosexual	15	20	32	24	7	1	1	32	36	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	22	9	43	17	9	0	0	26	31	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	21	20	16	12	0	0	29	52	26

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	21	27	20	9	2	1	30	42	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	29	12	25	11	0	0	36	53	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	23	22	10	4	0	3	14	63	31
2019	Heterosexual	15	14	27	29	12	2	2	42	30	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	15	22	28	26	9	0	0	35	36	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	26	16	25	8	0	0	33	52	26

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	25	27	16	5	5	1	22	49	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	25	25	20	7	5	0	28	46	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	17	29	9	10	4	3	21	47	31
2019	Heterosexual	12	27	23	23	9	4	2	34	42	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	22	15	19	19	19	7	0	40	39	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	11	32	24	12	0	0	36	31	26

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	15	36	23	6	3	0	30	32	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	25	11	24	12	23	5	0	38	37	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	23	20	22	0	0	3	22	57	31
2019	Heterosexual	12	21	31	23	8	4	1	32	36	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	17	7	50	0	26	0	0	26	24	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	23	32	8	20	0	0	29	40	26

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	Heterosexual	3	12	28	41	16	0	57	15	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	24	24	23	25	0	47	29	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	19	41	28	10	3	39	19	31
2019	Heterosexual	8	19	22	33	18	0	51	28	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	22	9	62	7	0	69	22	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	21	16	32	31	0	63	21	26

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	26	19	7	2	11	6	67	11	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	30	12	12	0	12	10	68	16	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	28	22	7	3	13	16	54	15	31
2019	Heterosexual	32	32	14	6	4	8	5	73	11	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	29	9	20	0	11	11	63	26	10
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	26	24	6	4	11	0	61	12	26

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	22	6	8	4	1	83	11	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	12	6	6	6	0	81	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	29	10	17	0	0	73	17	31
2019	Heterosexual	59	26	7	4	4	1	85	8	143
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	16	10	8	0	21	77	10	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	32	11	15	3	0	71	19	26

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	66	26	3	5	1	91	6	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	24	0	6	0	94	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	38	10	4	0	86	4	30
2019	Heterosexual	66	23	4	4	2	89	7	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	47	45	0	0	8	92	8	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	39	19	3	0	78	3	26

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	30	7	3	1	1	88	4	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	24	6	0	6	0	88	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	43	6	6	4	0	84	10	31
2019	Heterosexual	57	30	5	6	2	0	87	8	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	66	16	8	0	10	0	82	10	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	35	20	3	0	0	77	3	26

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	23	8	2	2	2	3	87	5	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	25	12	0	0	5	6	87	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	37	7	4	0	10	4	88	4	31

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	21	10	3	1	1	1	85	5	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	12	12	0	6	0	0	82	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	35	10	3	3	0	7	83	7	31
2019	Heterosexual	54	24	13	6	1	0	1	79	7	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	55	9	19	17	0	0	0	65	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	35	12	10	0	0	0	78	10	26

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	30	8	6	2	0	0	84	8	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	25	13	0	7	0	0	80	7	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	28	13	9	6	4	0	71	16	31
2019	Heterosexual	43	31	11	11	2	1	1	75	14	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	48	0	9	0	7	9	89	11	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	18	30	8	7	0	0	54	15	26

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	26	7	2	2	2	1	88	5	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	10	6	6	6	0	0	81	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	19	25	3	6	0	7	63	10	31

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	29	7	5	3	1	0	85	8	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	5	5	12	6	0	0	77	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	35	13	6	9	4	4	69	17	31
2019	Heterosexual	46	29	12	8	4	1	1	76	12	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	62	22	7	9	0	0	0	83	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	38	12	20	3	0	0	66	23	26

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	64	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	65	31

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	18	5	1	1	4	10	91	3	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	12	12	6	0	12	24	71	10	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	41	3	13	0	4	9	81	15	31

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	28	6	6	3	0	0	85	9	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	23	6	6	6	0	0	81	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	31	7	15	10	4	0	67	26	31
2019	Heterosexual	52	28	6	7	6	0	1	81	13	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	52	31	0	7	9	0	0	83	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	15	27	12	3	0	0	58	15	26

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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	Heterosexual	40	29	9	8	3	10	1	77	12	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	24	12	12	0	0	0	76	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	30	25	12	0	10	0	59	13	31
2019	Heterosexual	34	40	8	11	2	4	0	78	14	143
2019	Gay or lesbian	52	26	15	0	0	7	0	84	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	31	19	11	3	4	0	65	15	26

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	35	12	12	7	2	68	20	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	35	12	6	12	0	70	18	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	39	19	9	9	7	60	20	31
2019	Heterosexual	28	39	15	12	3	3	68	16	143
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	41	7	7	0	0	85	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	30	20	10	7	0	62	18	26

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	32	19	18	11	4	51	30	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	23	19	12	19	0	51	30	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	20	31	24	12	4	31	37	31
2019	Heterosexual	15	40	17	18	7	4	57	26	143
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	52	0	15	7	0	78	22	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	32	27	26	7	0	40	33	26

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	38	16	17	8	3	59	25	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	29	12	31	0	6	55	33	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	26	32	16	16	7	32	34	31
2019	Heterosexual	13	36	15	23	10	3	50	34	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	43	9	15	7	0	69	22	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	24	24	18	22	0	36	40	26

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	25	19	7	3	1	0	70	11	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	29	0	6	5	0	0	88	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	19	24	9	9	4	0	57	18	31
2019	Heterosexual	52	22	11	10	2	2	1	76	13	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	57	19	9	7	7	0	0	76	15	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	31	15	4	0	0	0	81	4	26

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	44	10	11	4	1	75	15	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	47	19	12	0	0	70	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	42	23	10	9	4	57	20	31
2019	Heterosexual	28	40	8	17	6	1	69	23	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	48	33	0	0	0	67	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	27	20	18	3	0	59	21	26

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	14	36	18	19	11	2	51	30	181
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	22	12	35	6	6	43	43	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	26	30	19	16	4	33	36	31
2019	Heterosexual	11	39	13	24	11	3	51	36	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	16	19	33	17	15	0	35	31	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	24	28	12	24	0	36	36	26

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	34	13	17	2	7	0	65	21	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	41	6	19	0	11	0	72	21	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	50	15	10	4	3	0	71	14	31
2019	Heterosexual	26	24	12	23	11	4	0	52	36	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	7	45	24	15	0	0	9	58	16	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	8	32	12	17	7	0	35	31	26

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	35	20	10	4	1	65	14	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	22	42	6	0	0	51	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	56	16	3	6	0	75	9	31
2019	Heterosexual	23	30	20	17	7	3	54	25	142
2019	Gay or lesbian	9	50	19	22	0	0	59	22	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	20	24	12	13	3	50	25	26

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	21	18	14	7	18	2	52	26	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	22	19	19	0	19	11	47	26	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	26	14	15	20	10	4	44	40	31
2019	Heterosexual	16	18	21	16	11	13	4	42	32	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	17	19	26	15	7	16	0	43	26	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	4	32	24	3	22	0	25	35	26

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	32	19	15	6	7	1	57	23	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	23	23	12	0	6	6	60	14	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	38	20	20	13	4	0	46	33	30
2019	Heterosexual	21	35	18	12	7	6	0	60	21	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	9	43	7	0	7	0	46	8	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	19	31	15	7	0	0	47	23	26

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	28	15	19	11	5	2	52	32	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	25	12	29	18	11	5	0	39	30	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	14	53	6	13	4	0	25	20	30
2019	Heterosexual	24	32	11	15	12	6	1	59	29	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	43	17	9	24	0	7	0	64	26	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	26	18	24	8	0	4	48	33	26

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	27	13	7	4	0	3	75	11	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	29	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	13	26	3	9	7	13	53	14	31
2019	Heterosexual	57	17	12	5	5	0	3	77	11	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	22	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	62	15	7	0	8	0	8	84	8	26

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	20	23	5	2	1	2	70	7	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	36	10	6	6	0	0	77	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	45	6	6	6	4	13	78	14	31
2019	Heterosexual	45	22	20	4	3	2	5	72	7	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	47	29	0	17	0	0	7	82	18	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	29	23	0	3	0	9	71	4	25

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	79	8	4	2	2	2	3	91	5	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	5	18	0	0	6	0	81	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	9	6	3	4	13	13	82	9	31
2019	Heterosexual	78	5	1	1	4	3	7	93	6	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	85	7	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	0	15	8	0	4	8	74	9	26

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	83	6	4	0	1	1	4	94	1	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	18	0	0	0	6	5	100	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	22	3	0	0	7	13	96	0	30
2019	Heterosexual	80	6	3	1	1	0	9	95	2	143
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	15	9	7	0	0	9	82	8	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	66	11	0	0	0	4	19	100	0	26

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	50	14	8	4	3	0	73	13	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	29	17	12	0	0	0	70	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	37	30	9	7	0	0	55	16	30
2019	Heterosexual	25	48	15	10	2	0	0	73	12	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	31	17	0	7	7	0	74	8	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	39	24	11	6	4	4	55	19	26

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	42	9	5	2	1	83	8	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	52	12	6	0	0	81	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	39	13	13	6	0	68	19	31
2019	Heterosexual	47	33	12	7	1	1	80	8	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	40	0	7	7	0	85	15	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	14	20	14	0	0	66	14	26

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	35	8	4	1	2	86	5	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	28	30	0	0	0	70	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	42	19	7	3	3	70	10	31
2019	Heterosexual	52	28	10	4	2	3	83	7	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	78	15	0	7	0	0	93	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	59	18	8	10	4	0	78	14	26

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	Heterosexual	54	34	5	3	2	2	90	5	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	28	30	0	0	0	70	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	46	12	3	6	3	77	10	31

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	30	7	3	3	2	3	87	7	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	30	12	6	0	0	11	80	7	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	26	22	10	0	3	4	66	10	31

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	Heterosexual	58	33	4	3	2	91	5	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	35	12	6	0	82	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	29	17	16	0	67	16	30
2019	Heterosexual	59	29	7	3	2	88	5	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	38	0	7	0	93	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	34	19	3	0	78	3	26

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	Heterosexual	32	35	14	9	11	0	67	19	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	12	22	19	0	0	59	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	23	20	15	18	4	44	35	31
2019	Heterosexual	36	31	19	5	10	0	67	14	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	17	17	15	7	0	62	22	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	35	28	3	9	0	59	13	26

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	37	13	11	7	0	69	18	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	12	22	19	0	0	59	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	36	20	15	13	4	51	28	31
2019	Heterosexual	36	37	13	6	8	0	73	14	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	35	33	17	15	0	0	69	15	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	43	24	3	6	0	67	9	26

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	Heterosexual	32	23	22	12	8	3	57	21	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	24	10	12	12	0	66	24	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	26	10	15	22	10	48	41	31
2019	Heterosexual	29	31	21	11	8	1	60	19	143
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	16	9	15	7	7	66	23	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	28	15	16	9	3	57	27	26

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	29	32	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	19	35	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	23	24	31
2019	Heterosexual	35	26	39	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	43	19	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	19	38	26

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	21	58	6	9	1	72
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	6	82	0	7	0	17
2019	Heterosexual	8	10	57	6	15	3	52
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	39	44	0	0	7	11

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Harassment

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	92	183
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	145

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	48	52	19

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	15

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	Heterosexual	0	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	19

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	Heterosexual	0	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	19

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	Heterosexual	0	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	19

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	19

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	38	62	19

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	38	15
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	19

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	52	15
2019	Heterosexual	52	48	19

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	39	15
2019	Heterosexual	50	50	19

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	65	15
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	19

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	54	15
2019	Heterosexual	59	41	19

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	36	64	19

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	15
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	19

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	19

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	15

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	45	15
2019	Heterosexual	35	65	19

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	61	15
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	19

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	25	75	19

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	15

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	Heterosexual	0	100	19

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	33	67	19

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	Heterosexual	0	100	19

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	Heterosexual	35	65	19

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	Heterosexual	51	49	19

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	Heterosexual	0	100	19

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	Heterosexual	56	44	19

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	Heterosexual	0	100	19

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	12	15	6	2	45	8	53	15	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	10	12	12	0	35	17	48	26	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	17	32	6	4	25	13	32	16	31
2019	Heterosexual	10	11	22	9	8	29	9	35	29	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	7	26	7	15	36	9	13	39	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	16	36	3	6	23	4	38	13	26

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	29	17	9	1	11	1	69	12	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	5	24	6	6	17	0	56	15	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	33	22	7	6	10	7	58	15	31
2019	Heterosexual	27	27	19	9	6	12	0	62	17	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	33	17	0	15	17	0	63	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	36	8	14	3	3	0	74	18	26

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Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	184
2020	Bisexual	0	100	11
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	80	26

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	55	13
2019	Heterosexual	57	43	11

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	11

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	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	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
2019	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	53	13
2019	Heterosexual	53	47	11

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	57	43	11

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	11

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	Heterosexual	0	100	11

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

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	53	47	13
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	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	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	10

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	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	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
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	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
2020	Heterosexual	38	62	13
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	54	46	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	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	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	Heterosexual	18	13	13	3	3	43	7	62	12	182
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	0	24	12	0	35	17	26	24	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	26	23	3	0	28	14	56	5	31
2019	Heterosexual	15	10	24	2	4	34	11	45	11	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	7	0	33	0	0	59	0	18	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	12	36	10	4	22	0	36	18	26

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	29	17	3	2	11	0	76	5	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	29	24	12	0	0	0	65	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	52	12	9	0	7	4	76	10	31
2019	Heterosexual	36	23	18	4	4	15	0	70	9	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	50	9	17	7	0	17	0	71	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	23	11	14	4	7	0	68	20	26

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	15	12	10	3	1	2	74	14	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	12	18	24	0	0	6	56	25	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	13	23	11	7	3	7	56	19	31

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	23	20	11	7	0	0	62	18	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	31	17	18	34	0	0	0	48	34	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	25	16	17	7	3	0	60	24	31
2019	Heterosexual	29	26	26	8	9	0	1	56	17	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	31	33	0	17	0	0	50	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	11	11	16	27	0	0	46	43	26

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	Heterosexual	11	19	32	18	19	30	38	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	30	12	40	6	42	46	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	20	16	19	38	26	57	31
2019	Heterosexual	20	26	27	19	8	46	27	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	33	24	17	7	52	24	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	22	19	38	0	43	38	26

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	Heterosexual	13	22	32	13	20	1	34	33	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	23	12	12	29	23	0	36	52	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	13	16	9	49	0	26	58	31
2019	Heterosexual	24	26	21	18	11	0	50	29	142
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	35	7	7	31	0	54	38	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	31	26	20	7	0	47	27	26

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	Heterosexual	16	21	21	22	20	1	37	42	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	17	19	24	28	0	30	52	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	13	24	22	28	0	26	51	31
2019	Heterosexual	21	23	26	20	11	0	43	31	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	28	19	15	31	7	0	47	38	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	19	20	23	14	0	43	37	26

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	Heterosexual	29	22	26	8	14	1	52	22	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	0	23	18	11	0	48	29	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	17	28	12	19	7	36	34	30
2019	Heterosexual	36	34	12	9	8	2	71	17	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	29	9	0	7	0	83	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	26	15	11	0	0	73	11	26

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	24	28	16	14	17	1	53	31	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	18	29	6	17	0	48	23	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	33	17	18	19	0	46	37	31
2019	Heterosexual	36	26	20	8	9	1	62	17	143
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	48	0	0	7	0	93	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	34	27	8	0	0	65	8	26

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	19	18	11	12	1	8	55	25	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	12	24	6	5	0	11	61	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	26	23	20	10	0	10	41	33	30

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	Heterosexual	22	33	22	16	5	1	56	21	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	31	17	24	0	0	59	24	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	28	17	29	16	0	38	45	31
2019	Heterosexual	27	37	23	7	7	0	64	13	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	22	9	24	0	0	67	24	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	16	34	15	7	0	44	22	26

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	25	26	19	13	1	0	41	33	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	6	35	12	35	12	0	0	41	47	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	19	22	16	33	0	0	29	49	31
2019	Heterosexual	25	31	22	14	6	0	1	57	21	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	50	0	17	15	0	0	69	31	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	31	20	12	13	0	0	55	25	26

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	28	25	15	11	0	0	49	26	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	18	47	24	0	0	0	29	24	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	19	29	6	23	3	0	40	30	31
2019	Heterosexual	21	33	21	12	12	0	1	55	24	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	26	17	24	26	7	0	0	43	33	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	24	27	4	22	0	0	48	26	26

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	25	15	9	6	1	0	70	15	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	19	30	12	0	0	0	58	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	39	15	3	13	0	0	69	16	31
2019	Heterosexual	45	28	11	10	6	0	1	73	16	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	52	16	24	7	0	0	0	69	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	28	23	14	3	0	0	59	18	26

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	Heterosexual	29	30	23	13	5	59	19	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	11	19	29	6	46	35	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	33	35	6	7	52	13	31

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	Heterosexual	30	33	22	10	6	63	15	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	20	23	7	7	64	13	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	29	32	0	4	65	4	31
2019	Heterosexual	37	40	13	5	5	77	10	143
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	31	15	9	7	69	16	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	32	34	4	3	59	7	26

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	Heterosexual	45	26	18	5	3	1	2	73	8	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	24	11	6	0	0	0	83	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	35	15	4	0	0	0	81	4	31
2019	Heterosexual	56	25	9	4	6	0	1	82	10	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	52	24	7	0	7	0	9	84	8	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	27	13	8	11	0	0	68	19	25

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	35	20	6	3	72	8	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	29	19	6	5	70	11	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	42	25	7	0	68	7	31

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	15	5	2	1	0	4	92	3	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	30	6	0	0	0	5	93	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	35	9	0	0	0	4	90	0	31
2019	Heterosexual	72	16	3	2	3	0	4	91	5	143
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	15	0	9	7	0	0	84	16	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	16	11	0	0	3	7	87	0	26

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	80	10	2	2	3	0	3	93	6	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	12	12	5	0	0	0	83	5	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	61	19	0	13	4	0	4	83	17	31
2019	Heterosexual	70	13	5	1	6	1	3	86	8	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	71	22	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	61	15	16	9	0	0	0	76	9	25

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	72	18	6	1	2	1	91	3	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	94	0	6	0	0	0	94	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	66	31	0	0	0	4	100	0	31
2019	Heterosexual	63	18	12	2	2	2	83	4	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	78	7	15	0	0	0	85	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	31	12	0	0	0	88	0	25

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	Heterosexual	66	15	8	4	6	1	82	10	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	18	0	19	6	0	75	25	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	22	6	10	10	0	75	19	31
2019	Heterosexual	66	12	7	8	6	1	79	14	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	62	15	7	17	0	0	76	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	61	20	19	0	0	0	81	0	25

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	7	4	2	1	21	90	4	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	20	0	5	0	30	93	7	16
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	24	0	4	0	13	96	4	31
2019	Heterosexual	63	11	3	1	1	21	93	3	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	83	7	0	0	0	9	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	23	12	0	0	11	86	0	25

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	80	10	4	1	0	1	3	94	2	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	12	17	0	6	0	0	76	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	78	16	3	0	0	0	4	97	0	31
2019	Heterosexual	76	12	4	2	2	0	5	92	4	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	78	15	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	77	19	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	25

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	68	10	10	5	5	2	80	10	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	75	6	6	6	6	0	81	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	22	10	3	0	4	87	3	31
2019	Heterosexual	66	17	5	3	5	4	86	9	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	84	7	9	0	0	0	91	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	84	4	4	4	0	4	91	4	25

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	Heterosexual	47	23	20	7	2	2	71	9	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	51	24	19	6	0	0	75	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	39	19	0	0	0	81	0	31
2019	Heterosexual	57	19	15	6	2	2	78	7	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	31	0	0	9	0	91	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	13	16	0	0	4	83	0	25

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	Heterosexual	24	38	30	7	1	62	8	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	40	6	6	6	81	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	52	13	13	0	74	13	31

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	Heterosexual	10	29	32	19	10	0	39	30	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	17	35	23	6	0	36	29	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	13	42	32	9	0	17	41	31
2019	Heterosexual	16	34	30	16	4	1	50	20	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	9	43	24	17	7	0	52	24	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	35	46	3	0	0	51	3	26

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	Heterosexual	15	20	34	24	6	30	35	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	18	48	16	6	22	30	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	51	13	23	4	27	61	31
2019	Heterosexual	11	23	30	25	11	36	34	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	15	19	31	26	9	36	33	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	18	31	35	15	51	18	26

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	Heterosexual	32	40	12	12	4	0	71	16	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	29	22	30	12	6	0	52	19	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	55	22	6	0	3	71	6	31
2019	Heterosexual	18	37	15	16	8	6	59	25	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	9	26	31	9	7	17	43	20	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	38	12	15	3	0	70	18	26

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	Heterosexual	25	37	12	17	8	2	63	25	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	22	42	6	6	0	46	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	20	34	16	6	11	37	25	30

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	34	11	10	2	0	0	77	12	182
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	41	11	6	6	0	0	76	12	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	32	17	12	13	3	4	56	27	31

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	32	5	4	2	3	2	89	6	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	24	5	0	6	0	0	89	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	33	23	3	7	3	3	65	10	30

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	Heterosexual	28	34	13	12	12	1	0	63	25	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	36	18	5	23	0	0	54	29	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	20	42	13	9	3	4	31	23	31
2019	Heterosexual	16	33	23	16	9	3	0	51	25	145
2019	Gay or lesbian	9	54	7	7	15	7	0	69	23	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	24	20	26	6	0	0	48	32	26

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	38	8	7	2	0	0	83	9	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	42	12	6	0	0	0	82	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	42	16	3	0	4	6	79	3	31

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	37	10	9	3	0	0	79	12	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	35	19	0	6	0	0	75	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	32	29	6	0	4	6	61	7	31

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	40	14	6	1	1	1	78	7	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	36	24	0	0	0	0	76	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	33	35	0	0	4	6	61	0	31

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	29	10	3	1	1	1	85	4	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	30	25	0	0	0	0	75	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	31	19	0	0	7	10	77	0	31

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	18	2	2	1	2	0	96	3	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	81	19	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	32	12	3	0	7	6	83	3	31

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	39	4	4	1	3	1	91	6	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	42	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	53	11	0	0	4	3	88	0	31

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	Heterosexual	60	27	5	4	3	88	7	183
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	35	6	6	0	88	6	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	38	10	15	4	72	19	31

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	66	21	3	5	2	3	0	89	7	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	23	6	0	6	6	0	87	7	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	36	15	0	0	0	3	85	0	31

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	39	17	17	4	2	60	22	51
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	62	0	29	8	0	62	38	13
2019	Heterosexual	30	39	11	14	5	0	69	20	35

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	0	51
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	0	13

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	30	13	18	21	0	0	48	39	51
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	17	53	16	8	0	0	23	24	13

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	93	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	95	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	97	31

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	90	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	11	89	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	31
2019	Heterosexual	21	79	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	24	76	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	74	26

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

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	53	17

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	39	18
2019	Heterosexual	73	27	29

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	Heterosexual	65	26	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	11
2019	Heterosexual	60	24	11	0	5	0	0	84	5	20

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	28	6	2	1	4	3	90	3	184
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	36	0	0	6	0	5	93	7	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	23	18	3	3	0	0	76	6	31

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	51	15	1	61	39	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	34	24	30	12	41	59	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	45	20	3	59	41	31

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	68	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	81	10

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	15	19	15	26	2	10	31	47	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	30	9	30	11	0	9	45	45	10

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	15	13	22	38	0	3	25	61	61
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	11	18	30	11	0	19	27	51	10

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	21	12	9	7	2	11	68	18	185
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	17	6	6	6	6	12	77	15	17
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	19	13	10	3	4	16	67	16	31
2019	Heterosexual	36	19	15	9	8	1	12	63	20	144
2019	Gay or lesbian	33	17	17	17	17	0	0	50	33	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	19	14	20	14	0	0	51	35	26

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Women and Gender Equality Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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