2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	41	2	5	0	0	0	93	5	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	43	5	9	0	0	0	86	9	42

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	90	6	0	1	1	1	1	98	2	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	76	17	2	2	0	0	2	95	2	42

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	44	39	7	5	3	1	85	8	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	45	4	17	0	0	79	17	42
2019	Heterosexual	61	29	3	5	2	0	90	7	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	66	15	13	5	0	0	82	5	39

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	39	5	13	2	0	1	80	15	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	36	12	9	0	0	2	78	9	42
2019	Heterosexual	32	41	10	11	6	0	1	73	17	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	21	13	16	5	3	3	65	22	39
2018	Heterosexual	30	45	10	11	2	0	2	76	14	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	34	11	11	6	0	0	72	17	33

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	26	5	3	1	0	2	91	4	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	36	9	5	0	2	0	86	5	42
2019	Heterosexual	64	30	2	3	1	0	0	94	4	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	15	13	5	0	0	0	82	5	39

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	35	5	6	2	0	87	8	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	41	15	4	0	0	81	4	42
2019	Heterosexual	57	31	5	5	1	1	89	6	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	36	8	5	0	0	87	5	39
2018	Heterosexual	51	40	6	2	2	0	90	4	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	30	6	20	0	0	74	20	33

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	36	8	8	3	0	82	11	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	32	13	10	0	0	78	10	41
2019	Heterosexual	43	37	10	7	3	0	80	10	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	43	13	8	3	0	77	10	39
2018	Heterosexual	40	39	9	9	3	1	79	12	151
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	59	9	14	0	0	77	14	32

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	32	8	6	3	1	1	83	8	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	26	12	12	2	2	0	73	15	42
2019	Heterosexual	43	33	10	10	4	0	0	76	14	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	32	25	5	7	0	2	61	13	40
2018	Heterosexual	39	35	12	10	4	1	0	74	14	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	45	8	8	17	0	0	66	25	33

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	41	38	8	12	1	0	79	14	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	56	7	10	0	0	83	10	42
2019	Heterosexual	37	40	8	11	3	0	77	14	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	36	13	15	3	3	68	19	39
2018	Heterosexual	34	40	9	14	4	0	74	17	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	35	19	3	14	0	64	17	33

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	62	30	4	3	0	92	4	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	35	5	3	0	92	3	41
2019	Heterosexual	57	32	5	5	1	89	6	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	33	15	7	3	75	10	40
2018	Heterosexual	60	30	5	4	1	90	5	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	36	11	3	0	86	3	33

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	34	7	6	4	0	83	10	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	31	17	10	0	0	74	10	42
2019	Heterosexual	47	30	7	10	6	0	77	16	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	32	10	13	10	0	67	23	40
2018	Heterosexual	41	29	10	13	5	1	71	19	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	35	11	9	8	0	72	17	33

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	26	10	4	1	0	1	85	5	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	40	10	2	0	0	0	88	2	42
2019	Heterosexual	55	32	9	3	2	0	0	87	5	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	30	15	5	3	0	0	77	8	40
2018	Heterosexual	55	26	14	4	1	1	0	81	5	152
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	42	11	6	0	0	0	83	6	33

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	37	6	6	2	0	86	8	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	52	10	7	0	0	83	7	42
2019	Heterosexual	44	37	7	9	2	1	82	11	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	40	10	8	8	0	75	15	40
2018	Heterosexual	48	35	8	5	3	1	83	8	152
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	34	14	8	6	0	72	14	33

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	30	7	3	3	0	87	6	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	38	12	5	0	0	83	5	42
2019	Heterosexual	51	31	11	5	1	0	82	6	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	30	15	5	8	0	72	13	40
2018	Heterosexual	49	34	9	6	1	1	84	7	152
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	25	22	9	3	0	66	11	33

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	42	6	7	1	0	1	86	8	195
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	50	5	7	0	0	0	88	7	42
2019	Heterosexual	46	36	7	8	2	0	1	83	10	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	40	15	15	5	0	0	65	20	40
2018	Heterosexual	47	34	8	9	1	1	0	82	10	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	34	6	20	3	0	0	72	22	33

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	50	34	11	4	2	0	83	6	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	29	18	4	0	2	77	5	42
2019	Heterosexual	53	26	13	6	2	0	79	8	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	35	17	10	3	0	70	13	40
2018	Heterosexual	50	29	8	10	4	1	79	13	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	43	14	9	0	0	77	9	33

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	33	26	9	4	0	0	60	13	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	43	29	9	0	0	0	62	9	42
2019	Heterosexual	33	38	21	5	3	0	0	70	8	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	27	43	5	3	0	0	50	8	40
2018	Heterosexual	31	40	18	5	4	1	1	72	10	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	38	19	10	3	0	0	68	13	33

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	10	26	38	18	6	2	1	25	37	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	44	28	9	5	0	2	15	56	42
2019	Heterosexual	11	22	39	20	8	1	0	28	33	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	38	40	7	7	0	0	15	45	40
2018	Heterosexual	8	26	36	18	6	1	4	25	37	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	32	38	16	0	0	3	16	44	33

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	3	11	27	33	21	3	1	57	14	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	7	28	31	28	0	0	60	12	42
2019	Heterosexual	8	18	24	29	20	2	0	50	26	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	28	42	15	5	0	0	20	38	40
2018	Heterosexual	15	24	26	20	11	1	4	32	41	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	33	32	10	3	3	3	14	53	33

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	12	14	39	23	9	1	1	33	27	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	31	33	17	7	5	2	26	38	42
2019	Heterosexual	14	19	28	23	14	2	1	38	34	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	32	43	10	2	0	3	13	44	40
2018	Heterosexual	19	21	31	18	8	1	3	27	41	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	23	40	18	3	0	3	21	38	33

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	8	22	33	23	12	1	1	35	31	195
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	26	36	24	5	0	2	29	33	42
2019	Heterosexual	7	16	30	26	19	1	2	46	23	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	31	26	20	8	0	0	28	47	39
2018	Heterosexual	8	16	33	30	10	1	3	41	25	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	11	43	37	0	0	3	38	17	33

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	13	22	26	21	14	2	3	37	36	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	30	30	19	5	2	4	26	43	42
2019	Heterosexual	9	22	25	16	25	2	1	43	31	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	28	28	20	0	0	0	20	53	40
2018	Heterosexual	16	24	26	19	8	1	5	29	44	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	22	44	13	0	5	3	14	39	33

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	4	12	29	28	19	3	5	51	18	195
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	12	38	28	15	2	2	45	15	42
2019	Heterosexual	7	18	25	25	22	2	1	49	26	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	15	37	22	2	2	0	25	36	40
2018	Heterosexual	16	25	26	19	7	2	5	28	44	152
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	26	31	6	0	8	6	7	57	31

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	11	14	31	26	13	2	2	41	26	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	2	14	52	15	15	2	0	30	17	42
2019	Heterosexual	11	20	30	23	14	1	1	38	31	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	28	31	23	5	0	0	28	41	39
2018	Heterosexual	14	19	34	20	8	3	3	29	35	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	6	19	51	16	5	3	0	22	25	33

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	12	31	33	19	1	1	52	16	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	2	7	31	45	15	0	0	60	9	42
2019	Heterosexual	4	10	25	37	23	1	1	61	14	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	17	35	27	12	0	2	41	23	40

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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	41	29	12	4	1	8	6	81	5	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	22	22	7	0	12	4	65	8	42
2019	Heterosexual	51	22	12	5	2	2	6	78	8	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	25	15	10	10	0	5	63	21	40
2018	Heterosexual	35	34	10	8	5	4	5	75	14	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	41	8	8	9	6	0	73	18	33

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	66	22	5	5	1	1	0	90	6	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	22	10	7	3	3	2	80	10	41
2019	Heterosexual	62	22	5	8	3	1	0	85	10	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	18	8	10	10	3	0	71	21	39
2018	Heterosexual	50	27	6	11	5	1	1	78	16	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	34	3	6	11	0	0	80	17	32

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	74	21	1	3	0	0	96	3	194
2020	Prefer not to answer	73	17	5	3	0	2	92	3	41
2019	Heterosexual	65	26	4	5	1	0	91	5	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	23	5	8	5	0	82	13	40
2018	Heterosexual	57	29	7	3	4	1	86	6	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	41	9	6	0	0	85	6	31

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	28	3	4	0	1	0	94	4	195
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	38	5	2	0	5	0	92	3	42
2019	Heterosexual	61	26	6	5	1	1	0	88	6	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	23	15	8	8	0	0	70	15	40
2018	Heterosexual	53	34	6	4	2	0	1	88	6	152
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	33	14	3	0	0	0	83	3	33

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	61	19	7	3	0	6	4	89	3	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	21	14	5	0	8	2	78	6	42

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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	70	17	7	3	0	0	3	90	3	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	71	22	5	2	0	0	0	93	2	42
2019	Heterosexual	62	22	10	4	1	1	1	85	5	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	30	20	3	2	0	2	74	5	40

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	56	29	6	5	3	0	0	86	9	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	28	12	2	0	0	0	86	2	42
2019	Heterosexual	47	30	12	8	3	0	0	77	11	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	25	23	7	5	0	0	65	13	40
2018	Heterosexual	44	32	10	7	5	0	2	77	12	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	33	8	11	3	3	0	77	14	33

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	63	22	7	3	2	2	0	87	6	194
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	23	5	7	2	5	2	85	10	42

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	58	29	3	6	2	1	2	90	8	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	31	7	2	0	2	0	90	2	42
2019	Heterosexual	49	33	5	9	3	1	0	83	12	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	38	20	5	5	0	0	70	10	40
2018	Heterosexual	51	28	9	7	4	1	1	80	11	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	33	14	8	6	3	0	71	15	33

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	38	62	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	53	42

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	59	19	4	1	2	3	12	92	3	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	26	5	0	0	5	15	94	0	42

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	70	20	5	4	1	0	0	90	6	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	29	10	2	0	0	0	88	2	42
2019	Heterosexual	61	25	6	6	1	1	0	87	7	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	22	13	13	5	3	0	69	18	40
2018	Heterosexual	50	29	11	3	5	1	1	81	8	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	28	17	3	9	3	0	71	12	33

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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	51	30	7	4	2	7	0	87	6	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	40	3	2	2	10	0	92	5	42
2019	Heterosexual	40	42	8	5	3	2	0	84	8	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	20	25	7	8	5	0	58	16	40
2018	Heterosexual	46	31	12	6	3	3	1	79	9	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	38	14	8	6	6	0	70	15	33

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	36	5	5	2	2	1	88	7	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	38	7	3	0	5	0	90	3	42
2019	Heterosexual	43	35	11	7	2	2	0	80	9	185
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	25	18	23	3	0	0	57	25	40
2018	Heterosexual	40	33	10	11	4	3	0	75	15	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	42	11	17	6	3	0	64	24	32

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	32	12	11	1	7	0	74	14	195
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	35	13	7	0	10	0	78	7	42
2019	Heterosexual	32	34	14	10	6	4	0	69	16	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	32	17	23	10	0	0	50	33	40
2018	Heterosexual	27	32	14	14	8	4	1	62	24	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	39	17	12	9	3	0	61	21	32

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	36	35	11	11	3	4	74	15	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	36	15	15	0	7	68	16	42
2019	Heterosexual	26	33	14	17	6	3	61	24	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	45	13	20	5	0	62	25	40
2018	Heterosexual	32	33	13	15	5	1	66	21	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	36	8	20	9	0	63	28	33

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	28	30	20	9	3	9	1	65	14	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	35	27	9	0	2	0	63	10	42
2019	Heterosexual	34	21	24	9	2	9	1	61	12	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	27	17	13	5	13	0	60	20	40

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	38	5	4	1	0	0	89	5	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	45	8	2	0	0	0	90	2	42
2019	Heterosexual	57	36	3	3	0	0	0	94	3	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	30	20	5	3	0	0	72	8	40
2018	Heterosexual	44	40	8	3	3	1	1	85	7	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	51	8	11	0	0	0	80	11	33

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	35	40	9	9	3	3	77	13	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	54	19	7	0	0	73	7	42
2019	Heterosexual	27	40	15	12	4	2	68	16	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	35	18	20	5	0	57	25	40

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	46	32	9	9	2	2	1	80	11	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	31	3	7	2	8	0	87	10	42
2019	Heterosexual	44	35	9	6	4	2	1	81	10	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	30	8	20	5	5	0	65	27	40
2018	Heterosexual	49	27	11	8	3	3	1	78	11	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	30	11	14	3	0	0	72	17	33

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	38	8	3	0	1	0	89	4	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	31	10	5	0	2	0	85	5	42
2019	Heterosexual	52	36	7	3	2	1	0	88	5	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	30	10	10	10	2	0	69	21	40
2018	Heterosexual	52	35	9	1	1	1	1	88	3	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	33	8	8	0	0	0	83	8	33

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	35	25	16	8	5	9	2	67	15	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	31	14	12	0	16	8	65	16	41
2019	Heterosexual	35	26	14	10	6	6	3	66	18	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	25	20	8	18	15	5	44	32	40
2018	Heterosexual	31	25	16	13	10	1	4	59	24	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	19	11	22	11	8	8	47	40	33

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	42	30	11	8	4	4	1	76	13	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	30	15	14	0	0	2	70	15	42
2019	Heterosexual	38	34	7	11	6	3	1	75	17	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	32	13	15	10	2	2	60	26	40
2018	Heterosexual	32	33	11	11	8	3	1	68	21	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	33	8	17	14	0	0	61	31	33

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	33	31	11	8	11	4	3	68	21	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	29	12	19	12	3	2	55	33	42
2019	Heterosexual	34	25	13	11	12	3	3	62	24	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	15	15	18	20	2	2	45	40	40
2018	Heterosexual	20	27	13	13	20	1	5	50	36	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	19	11	27	22	0	9	33	55	33

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	55	19	12	6	4	1	4	77	11	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	33	14	0	7	0	4	78	7	42
2019	Heterosexual	53	24	13	4	2	0	3	80	7	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	30	13	0	7	2	2	79	8	40

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	59	18	14	4	2	1	3	80	5	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	24	24	0	0	0	2	76	0	42
2019	Heterosexual	59	26	7	3	1	2	3	89	4	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	23	18	5	7	0	2	69	13	40

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	86	3	2	0	1	3	4	96	2	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	75	5	5	3	3	5	5	89	6	41
2019	Heterosexual	82	9	2	1	1	3	3	97	2	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	5	3	2	15	7	5	77	20	40

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	85	5	2	0	1	1	6	97	1	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	90	3	2	0	0	0	5	98	0	42
2019	Heterosexual	88	5	0	0	1	2	4	99	1	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	64	10	10	3	3	3	8	83	6	39

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	43	42	8	5	1	1	0	86	6	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	49	13	7	0	0	3	80	8	41
2019	Heterosexual	39	41	11	6	2	1	1	81	8	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	38	17	5	8	10	0	67	14	40
2018	Heterosexual	32	40	15	6	3	3	1	75	9	152
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	30	25	6	9	0	0	60	14	33

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	61	31	5	3	0	1	92	3	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	39	5	8	0	0	87	8	42
2019	Heterosexual	55	35	4	4	2	0	90	6	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	35	5	18	5	5	71	24	40
2018	Heterosexual	56	36	4	2	2	1	92	4	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	30	8	3	5	3	83	9	33

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	29	7	3	0	3	0	90	3	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	28	8	2	0	2	0	90	2	42
2019	Heterosexual	66	24	6	3	1	1	1	91	3	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	23	23	5	0	5	0	71	5	40
2018	Heterosexual	60	28	4	2	3	3	0	91	5	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	38	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	33

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

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	24	9	3	0	4	1	88	3	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	34	5	3	0	5	0	92	3	41

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	59	24	5	5	1	4	2	89	6	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	30	12	10	0	7	0	76	11	42

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	20	2	4	1	0	93	4	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	34	5	5	0	0	90	5	41
2019	Heterosexual	64	28	4	3	1	0	91	4	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	28	18	5	5	0	72	10	40
2018	Heterosexual	60	29	3	5	3	1	90	8	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	55	20	11	9	6	0	75	14	33

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	62	24	8	3	2	1	87	5	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	28	19	2	2	0	76	5	42
2019	Heterosexual	54	26	10	9	1	0	80	10	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	22	30	8	8	0	55	15	40
2018	Heterosexual	52	18	14	10	5	0	71	15	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	30	11	11	11	0	66	23	33

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	60	24	10	3	2	1	86	5	195
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	29	13	10	0	0	78	10	41
2019	Heterosexual	53	28	8	10	1	0	81	11	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	20	25	8	10	0	57	18	40
2018	Heterosexual	47	28	14	6	5	0	74	12	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	30	17	11	8	0	64	20	33

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	30	11	8	4	2	1	77	12	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	36	17	12	2	2	0	68	14	42
2019	Heterosexual	43	23	13	10	7	4	0	68	18	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	17	23	10	10	3	2	55	21	40
2018	Heterosexual	38	18	13	17	13	1	1	57	30	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	30	19	14	17	3	0	49	32	33

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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	32	28	40	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	36	40	42
2019	Heterosexual	36	28	37	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	27	37	40
2018	Heterosexual	41	23	36	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	22	39	33

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	8	37	29	8	14	5	62
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	30	50	0	10	10	10
2019	Heterosexual	7	21	34	9	24	4	67
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	29	43	15	0	7	14
2018	Heterosexual	6	19	33	8	28	6	64
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	14	72	7	0	0	12

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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	4	96	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	42
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	82	40
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	77	33

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	63	37	19

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	53	47	19

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
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	19
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	19
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
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	37	63	19
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	16

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	19
2018	Heterosexual	40	60	16

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	19
2018	Heterosexual	66	34	16

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	48	52	19
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	16

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	19
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	16

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	19

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	16

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	19

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	19

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	16

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	19
2018	Heterosexual	58	42	16

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	32	68	19
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	16

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	14

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	14

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	62	38	14

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	35	18	14	2	1	22	7	75	5	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	12	17	0	0	32	5	73	0	41
2019	Heterosexual	38	18	14	8	1	14	7	71	11	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	18	15	8	13	10	10	56	25	40
2018	Heterosexual	30	23	13	7	5	17	5	68	15	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	19	17	11	3	22	0	60	18	33

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	62	21	7	2	1	7	0	90	3	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	64	26	5	2	0	2	0	93	2	42
2019	Heterosexual	65	20	10	2	1	2	1	87	3	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	30	15	8	5	5	0	71	13	40
2018	Heterosexual	60	25	8	1	3	3	1	88	4	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	34	8	6	0	3	0	85	6	33

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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	3	97	198
2019	Heterosexual	3	97	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	83	40
2018	Heterosexual	7	93	154

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
2018	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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	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
2018	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
2018	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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	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
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	11

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

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
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	11

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	11

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	39	18	11	2	0	24	5	80	4	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	14	14	2	2	31	5	70	7	42
2019	Heterosexual	39	15	15	3	1	18	9	74	5	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	15	20	3	10	15	10	56	17	40
2018	Heterosexual	32	18	17	3	3	20	6	69	8	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	19	17	6	0	28	3	68	8	33

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	63	21	5	3	0	7	0	91	4	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	64	26	5	3	0	3	0	92	3	41
2019	Heterosexual	69	16	9	3	1	2	1	87	4	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	28	15	5	3	5	3	76	8	40
2018	Heterosexual	55	27	8	1	3	5	1	88	3	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	25	17	6	0	6	0	76	6	33

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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	57	24	9	2	6	0	3	83	8	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	15	14	14	12	2	0	59	27	42

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	51	22	16	9	2	0	1	73	11	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	33	21	4	5	3	0	69	10	42
2019	Heterosexual	33	34	15	10	7	0	1	68	17	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	33	20	15	10	0	0	54	26	39
2018	Heterosexual	23	28	23	11	13	0	2	53	24	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	32	22	11	8	0	5	57	20	33

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	25	27	18	14	0	42	32	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	31	24	24	9	2	42	34	42
2019	Heterosexual	18	38	22	14	9	0	56	22	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	26	36	26	3	0	36	28	39
2018	Heterosexual	15	29	30	17	6	2	45	24	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	35	34	17	3	0	47	20	33

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	31	27	15	7	1	50	22	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	36	31	7	12	0	50	19	42
2019	Heterosexual	25	37	19	12	6	2	63	18	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	23	33	23	5	5	35	30	39
2018	Heterosexual	22	34	25	12	6	2	57	18	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	35	38	9	3	0	51	11	33

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	23	27	16	14	1	1	43	30	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	29	19	17	19	3	2	43	37	42
2019	Heterosexual	22	29	21	17	10	1	1	51	27	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	25	25	10	20	0	0	45	30	40
2018	Heterosexual	17	28	24	17	13	0	1	45	30	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	37	22	27	6	3	0	44	34	33

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	23	23	11	7	1	0	58	19	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	33	12	17	7	0	5	62	25	42
2019	Heterosexual	48	26	15	8	1	0	2	76	9	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	28	15	8	5	0	0	72	13	39
2018	Heterosexual	44	30	14	5	2	0	4	77	8	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	48	13	3	3	3	3	80	6	33

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	26	22	16	9	0	1	53	26	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	36	24	14	9	0	2	52	24	42
2019	Heterosexual	37	28	19	9	7	0	1	65	16	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	36	20	15	8	0	0	57	23	39
2018	Heterosexual	31	30	24	8	4	0	3	62	13	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	27	35	8	8	3	0	47	17	33

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	39	14	18	12	10	0	8	58	23	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	22	29	5	15	0	10	47	22	41

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	38	13	6	2	0	0	78	8	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	27	12	12	3	0	3	73	15	41
2019	Heterosexual	36	36	19	6	2	0	1	72	8	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	28	26	5	8	0	5	59	14	39
2018	Heterosexual	28	39	18	10	3	1	1	68	13	152
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	32	17	20	3	0	3	59	23	33

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	26	26	29	13	7	0	0	52	20	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	28	38	17	5	0	3	39	22	42
2019	Heterosexual	22	36	21	12	8	0	0	59	20	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	38	18	21	5	0	5	54	27	39
2018	Heterosexual	15	35	25	13	10	1	1	51	23	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	31	35	6	9	0	3	50	15	33

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	34	33	19	9	5	0	1	67	14	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	37	15	19	0	0	3	65	20	41
2019	Heterosexual	27	31	24	12	5	0	0	58	18	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	20	33	21	3	18	0	5	56	22	39
2018	Heterosexual	27	33	17	16	6	1	1	60	22	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	36	24	11	6	0	3	58	18	33

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	20	15	4	4	2	77	8	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	20	9	19	0	3	71	19	42
2019	Heterosexual	55	21	13	7	4	0	75	11	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	32	13	8	10	0	70	18	40

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	31	22	8	6	0	1	65	13	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	32	18	9	7	0	0	66	17	41

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	31	21	9	5	0	0	65	14	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	33	19	12	7	0	0	62	19	42
2019	Heterosexual	39	31	17	7	7	0	0	69	14	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	33	25	10	8	0	0	56	18	39
2018	Heterosexual	35	25	24	10	5	1	1	61	15	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	34	29	8	0	0	0	63	8	33

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	59	21	10	5	3	0	1	81	8	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	29	19	2	3	0	0	76	5	42
2019	Heterosexual	72	16	4	5	1	0	1	89	6	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	24	13	3	3	0	0	81	5	38
2018	Heterosexual	61	20	10	3	4	1	1	82	8	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	72	18	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	32

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	31	18	7	5	0	0	70	12	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	39	14	5	0	0	0	81	5	41

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	86	5	3	2	1	0	4	95	3	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	83	10	0	3	0	0	5	97	3	42
2019	Heterosexual	85	5	2	2	2	0	5	95	3	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	12	5	2	5	2	2	87	8	40
2018	Heterosexual	83	8	1	1	1	1	4	96	3	152
2018	Prefer not to answer	64	27	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	33

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	89	5	1	1	1	1	2	96	3	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	85	2	7	2	0	0	3	90	3	42
2019	Heterosexual	80	11	6	0	1	0	2	92	1	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	13	8	3	12	2	2	76	16	40
2018	Heterosexual	75	12	5	1	6	1	2	89	7	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	30	14	0	6	0	0	81	6	33

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	81	13	4	0	1	1	0	95	1	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	73	17	5	0	0	3	2	95	0	42
2019	Heterosexual	64	26	6	1	2	0	2	92	2	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	37	10	0	2	5	2	86	3	40
2018	Heterosexual	56	33	5	3	1	1	1	91	4	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	32	14	0	0	0	6	85	0	33

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	78	9	8	2	2	1	0	87	4	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	13	12	0	2	5	0	85	2	41
2019	Heterosexual	63	21	10	4	1	0	2	85	5	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	15	18	3	8	5	3	69	11	39
2018	Heterosexual	58	23	8	5	6	1	1	82	10	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	19	20	6	3	3	3	69	9	32

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	10	4	0	0	1	10	96	0	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	61	14	0	0	5	0	20	94	6	42
2019	Heterosexual	66	9	3	1	1	0	21	95	1	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	15	5	0	0	3	21	93	0	39
2018	Heterosexual	60	10	2	2	0	1	26	94	3	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	23	13	0	0	0	25	83	0	33

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	11	4	1	1	1	3	94	2	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	74	14	5	0	0	3	5	95	0	42
2019	Heterosexual	79	13	4	0	0	0	4	95	0	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	22	5	0	0	2	7	94	0	40
2018	Heterosexual	71	17	4	1	0	1	5	94	1	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	65	26	3	0	0	0	6	97	0	33

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	73	14	5	4	4	1	1	88	7	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	71	15	7	3	3	0	2	87	5	41
2019	Heterosexual	76	11	4	4	4	0	2	88	8	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	13	7	2	8	0	2	82	10	40
2018	Heterosexual	63	12	6	8	5	0	5	79	14	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	69	17	3	0	6	3	3	91	6	33

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	25	19	4	3	1	1	75	6	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	14	21	0	2	2	2	75	2	42
2019	Heterosexual	59	21	13	3	2	1	2	81	5	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	59	20	13	5	0	0	3	82	5	39
2018	Heterosexual	53	23	13	6	3	0	3	78	8	153
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	37	23	3	0	0	3	73	3	33

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	38	18	6	3	1	0	73	9	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	44	25	5	0	3	0	70	5	41

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	13	36	34	13	3	0	1	50	16	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	24	48	10	2	2	0	39	12	42
2019	Heterosexual	18	36	34	7	4	0	0	54	12	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	23	47	18	2	0	0	33	20	40
2018	Heterosexual	16	29	40	12	3	0	1	45	15	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	37	37	14	6	0	0	43	20	33

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	12	21	34	24	9	0	0	33	33	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	4	31	43	17	4	0	0	22	36	42
2019	Heterosexual	8	20	38	24	10	0	1	35	28	186
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	28	42	7	10	0	2	18	39	40
2018	Heterosexual	4	23	36	25	11	1	0	36	27	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	3	27	53	11	6	0	0	17	30	33

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	36	6	4	1	2	0	89	4	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	49	2	3	0	0	0	95	3	41
2019	Heterosexual	44	39	8	6	2	2	0	84	8	187
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	39	18	8	3	0	0	72	10	39
2018	Heterosexual	34	47	10	4	2	3	1	84	6	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	47	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	32

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	29	9	7	2	3	0	82	9	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	35	5	5	0	5	0	90	5	42

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	50	25	9	10	4	2	0	77	14	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	24	17	14	2	2	0	66	17	42

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	61	22	8	2	1	4	1	88	3	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	26	21	0	0	5	0	77	0	42

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	46	33	11	7	2	1	0	80	9	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	33	19	2	0	2	0	78	3	42
2019	Heterosexual	39	36	11	8	4	2	0	76	13	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	28	18	13	5	3	0	63	19	39
2018	Heterosexual	34	37	11	12	4	1	1	72	16	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	50	8	14	6	0	0	72	20	33

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	63	31	3	3	0	0	0	93	3	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	39	2	2	0	2	0	95	2	42

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	67	26	4	4	0	0	0	93	4	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	34	5	0	0	2	0	95	0	42

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	57	27	12	3	0	0	1	85	3	195
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	41	7	0	0	2	2	93	0	42

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	69	22	8	1	0	0	1	91	1	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	32	7	0	0	3	2	93	0	41

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	76	13	5	0	0	5	2	95	0	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	66	26	5	0	0	2	0	95	0	42

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	72	20	4	3	0	2	0	93	3	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	27	2	0	0	3	0	98	0	41

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	26	5	3	1	2	0	91	4	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	27	17	3	2	0	0	78	5	41

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	77	15	5	3	0	1	0	93	3	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	30	2	0	3	0	0	95	3	42

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	48	2	7	0	0	0	91	7	43
2019	Heterosexual	30	44	9	7	2	2	5	80	10	43

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	44

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	39	41	9	7	5	0	0	80	12	44

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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	5	95	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	88	42

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	7	93	196
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	90	42
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	188
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	70	40

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	36	64	14

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	85	15	14
2019	Heterosexual	84	16	25

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	92	8	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Heterosexual	47	34	5	5	0	0	9	90	5	21

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	31	3	1	1	1	5	95	2	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	29	14	0	0	3	5	85	0	42

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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	32	48	16	4	60	40	198
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	36	22	0	46	54	42

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	38	62	64
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	67	18

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	34	30	10	14	11	2	0	66	25	64
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	34	5	11	12	0	0	72	22	18

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	13	17	14	22	29	0	5	31	54	64
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	33	0	28	22	0	0	50	50	18

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	54	16	8	4	4	2	12	81	10	197
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	18	22	2	0	0	0	75	2	42
2019	Heterosexual	55	16	10	5	5	1	8	78	11	184
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	29	16	5	3	0	10	74	9	38
2018	Heterosexual	50	20	10	8	3	0	8	77	12	154
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	30	8	0	6	0	6	85	6	33

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

Question 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 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 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

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

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