2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 45 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 188350
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 48 5 11 2 0 0 81 13 6567

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 Organization 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 Public Service 76 17 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 187710
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 74 18 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 6552
2017 Public Service 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 173972
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 67 23 4 3 1 0 2 92 4 5714
2014 Public Service 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 91 4 181921
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 63 23 6 3 2 1 2 88 5 5770

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 38 9 10 3 0 0 78 14 188104
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 35 42 10 11 3 0 0 77 13 6568
2019 Public Service 43 35 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 181461
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 37 7 10 4 0 0 78 15 6418
2017 Public Service 39 36 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 174178
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 39 36 8 11 6 0 0 76 17 5712
2014 Public Service 40 35 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 181828
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 37 8 11 6 0 0 75 17 5770

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 39 12 11 4 0 1 73 15 187496
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 40 12 14 5 0 0 69 18 6548
2019 Public Service 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 181032
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 41 11 14 5 0 0 70 19 6401
2018 Public Service 25 45 10 14 6 0 1 70 20 161510
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 47 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 6862
2017 Public Service 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 23 174231
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 26 38 11 15 10 0 0 64 25 5717
2014 Public Service 24 39 12 16 9 0 0 63 25 181873
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 37 13 19 12 0 1 56 31 5768

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 36 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 186897
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 43 37 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 6508
2019 Public Service 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 180486
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 6379
2017 Public Service 44 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 173739
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 5697
2014 Public Service 42 38 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 181746
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 40 40 9 8 3 0 0 81 11 5768

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 187730
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 39 30 12 11 7 0 0 70 19 6556
2019 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 181242
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 39 32 12 10 6 0 0 71 16 6412
2018 Public Service 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 161141
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 36 35 13 10 6 0 1 72 15 6859
2017 Public Service 41 33 10 9 6 0 1 74 15 174019
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 37 32 12 10 8 0 1 70 18 5704
2014 Public Service 36 34 12 10 7 0 1 71 16 181787
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 33 14 12 9 0 1 64 21 5767

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 188177
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 39 39 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 6570
2019 Public Service 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 181595
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 40 40 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 6416
2018 Public Service 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 160671
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 36 43 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 6846
2017 Public Service 33 44 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 174203
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 40 42 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 5712
2014 Public Service 30 44 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 181850
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 44 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 5766

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 36 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 188210
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 35 16 13 6 0 0 65 20 6565
2019 Public Service 28 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 181492
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 26 37 16 13 7 0 0 64 20 6408
2018 Public Service 26 34 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 161141
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 37 17 12 9 1 0 61 21 6851
2017 Public Service 25 35 16 13 10 0 0 61 24 174142
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 26 35 15 13 11 0 0 61 24 5711
2014 Public Service 21 35 17 15 11 0 0 57 26 181788
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20 35 18 15 11 0 0 55 27 5765

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 41 11 9 3 0 0 76 13 187222
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 42 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 6537
2019 Public Service 32 42 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 180719
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 44 13 11 5 0 0 71 15 6383
2018 Public Service 29 41 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 161312
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 44 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 6862
2017 Public Service 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 174083
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 43 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 5706

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 36 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 187373
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 6539
2019 Public Service 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 180781
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 41 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 6391
2018 Public Service 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 161313
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 42 42 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 6869
2017 Public Service 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 173996
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 39 41 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 5702
2014 Public Service 38 40 12 6 4 1 0 79 10 181765
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 41 13 7 4 1 0 75 11 5765

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 187805
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 36 13 11 6 0 0 69 17 6557
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 181182
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 6403
2018 Public Service 29 37 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 160988
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 40 14 11 7 0 0 69 17 6866
2017 Public Service 28 37 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 173998
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 37 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 5709

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 186823
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 54 33 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 6518
2019 Public Service 52 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 180371
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 54 34 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 6383
2018 Public Service 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 160125
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 54 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 6837
2017 Public Service 52 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 173795
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 56 33 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 5704
2014 Public Service 59 29 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 181719
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 59 29 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 5763

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 34 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 187289
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 40 12 10 5 0 0 73 14 6533
2019 Public Service 30 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 180719
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 40 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 6385
2018 Public Service 27 38 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 160686
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 42 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 6847
2017 Public Service 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 173615
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 42 11 10 6 0 0 72 17 5696
2014 Public Service 21 40 14 14 10 0 0 62 25 181784
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 22 41 14 13 9 0 0 64 23 5763

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 33 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 187895
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 35 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 6552
2019 Public Service 34 33 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 181253
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 35 36 15 9 5 0 0 72 13 6400
2018 Public Service 31 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 160340
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 38 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 6840
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 173681
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 36 36 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 5700
2014 Public Service 27 36 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 181760
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 38 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 5766

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 36 39 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 186744
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 41 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 6524
2019 Public Service 32 39 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 179179
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 41 15 9 4 0 0 71 14 6356
2018 Public Service 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 160685
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 39 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 6851
2017 Public Service 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 173677
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 38 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 5698
2014 Public Service 28 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 181718
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 25 37 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 5764

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 188122
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 46 37 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 6566
2019 Public Service 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 181588
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 6414
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 161156
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 44 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 6865
2017 Public Service 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 173510
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 46 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 5694
2014 Public Service 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 9 181673
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 42 39 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 5762

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 32 16 8 5 0 1 70 13 187208
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 34 17 9 6 0 1 67 16 6557
2019 Public Service 39 32 17 7 4 0 1 71 12 180499
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 35 18 9 6 0 1 67 15 6402
2018 Public Service 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 161699
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 33 18 9 6 0 1 66 15 6869
2017 Public Service 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 174272
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 37 19 8 4 0 2 67 13 5715
2014 Public Service 35 34 18 7 5 0 1 70 12 181779
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 36 20 9 6 0 1 65 15 5764

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 10 24 35 20 9 1 1 30 34 188088
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 25 38 20 7 1 1 27 35 6564
2019 Public Service 10 24 35 19 9 1 1 29 35 181388
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 25 38 18 8 1 1 27 34 6417
2018 Public Service 11 26 35 18 8 1 1 27 37 161147
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 25 38 18 7 1 1 26 35 6843
2017 Public Service 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 37 173451
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 24 39 17 8 1 3 26 34 5699
2014 Public Service 12 28 36 16 7 1 2 23 40 181277
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 30 36 16 5 1 1 22 42 5744

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 8 15 26 29 19 2 2 50 23 187380
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 19 28 27 14 2 1 42 29 6544
2019 Public Service 10 18 27 24 16 2 2 42 30 180845
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 20 30 23 13 2 1 37 32 6398
2018 Public Service 12 20 28 23 13 2 2 37 33 160571
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 22 31 21 11 2 1 33 35 6820
2017 Public Service 12 19 28 21 14 3 4 37 33 173005
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 23 30 19 11 2 3 33 36 5682
2014 Public Service 13 22 29 20 11 2 3 32 37 181116
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 27 31 14 7 2 2 22 46 5745

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 13 21 31 20 11 2 2 32 36 187586
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 26 31 16 8 2 2 25 42 6555
2019 Public Service 16 23 29 18 10 2 2 29 41 181013
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 27 30 15 8 1 2 24 44 6413
2018 Public Service 17 24 29 17 9 2 3 26 43 160643
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 18 27 30 15 7 2 2 22 47 6825
2017 Public Service 17 23 29 15 9 2 4 26 43 173286
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 25 31 14 8 2 4 23 44 5690
2014 Public Service 21 25 27 14 7 2 3 23 48 181132
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 28 24 11 5 1 2 16 59 5737

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 14 30 29 17 1 2 48 21 187162
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 14 32 31 14 1 2 46 21 6543
2019 Public Service 7 15 31 28 16 1 2 46 22 180493
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 15 32 29 15 1 2 45 22 6390
2018 Public Service 8 16 32 27 14 1 2 42 25 160266
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 7 16 33 28 12 1 2 42 24 6803
2017 Public Service 8 15 31 25 14 1 4 42 25 172593
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 7 14 32 27 14 1 5 44 22 5680
2014 Public Service 9 17 33 25 12 1 3 38 27 180699
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 18 33 26 11 1 3 38 28 5730

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 Organization 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 Public Service 12 19 27 23 15 1 2 40 32 187650
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 13 21 28 23 13 1 2 37 35 6563
2019 Public Service 14 20 27 20 14 1 2 36 36 181066
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 13 20 28 22 14 2 2 37 35 6415
2018 Public Service 17 23 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 160843
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 23 29 19 10 2 2 30 40 6834
2017 Public Service 17 22 27 17 12 2 4 30 41 173223
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 22 28 17 12 2 5 30 40 5692
2014 Public Service 21 25 27 15 9 1 3 24 48 181145
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 27 23 13 7 1 2 21 55 5747

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 8 14 24 27 19 4 3 50 24 187087
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 19 26 24 15 2 2 40 33 6542
2019 Public Service 12 18 26 22 16 3 3 41 32 180618
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 13 20 27 21 14 3 2 36 36 6391
2018 Public Service 13 20 27 22 13 3 3 37 35 160300
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 22 27 20 12 3 2 33 38 6817
2017 Public Service 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 173264
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 20 27 19 12 3 5 34 37 5694
2014 Public Service 11 18 27 24 13 3 5 40 31 181040
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 21 28 21 9 2 3 32 39 5741

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 12 20 32 20 12 2 2 33 34 187395
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 23 33 17 9 2 2 27 39 6547
2019 Public Service 14 22 31 17 11 2 2 30 38 180911
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 24 31 16 10 2 2 27 41 6401
2018 Public Service 16 24 31 16 9 2 2 25 42 161001
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 25 32 14 8 2 2 23 44 6833
2017 Public Service 16 22 31 15 9 3 4 26 41 173340
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 24 32 14 8 3 4 23 43 5701
2014 Public Service 18 24 31 14 8 2 3 23 44 181146
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 25 27 27 10 6 2 3 17 54 5747

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 17 36 26 12 1 1 39 25 187956
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 18 36 24 11 1 1 36 27 6562
2019 Public Service 10 19 33 23 13 1 1 37 30 181282
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 17 33 26 13 1 1 39 27 6411
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 28 30 17 8 6 6 4 65 16 187998
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 26 32 18 10 7 4 3 62 19 6563
2019 Public Service 29 30 16 10 7 5 3 64 19 181323
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 33 15 11 7 4 2 65 19 6415
2018 Public Service 21 32 19 11 9 5 3 59 21 161064
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20 36 18 11 8 4 2 60 20 6859
2017 Public Service 26 31 16 11 9 5 4 62 21 174143
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 26 31 16 11 9 4 3 61 22 5716
2014 Public Service 28 32 15 10 8 4 3 64 20 181579
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 35 15 10 8 3 2 65 19 5768

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 28 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 187747
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 45 31 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 6556
2019 Public Service 45 29 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 181181
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 44 31 10 10 5 1 0 75 15 6413
2018 Public Service 40 31 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 160757
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 34 10 11 6 1 0 73 17 6851
2017 Public Service 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 73 17 174130
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 40 31 10 10 7 1 1 72 18 5708
2014 Public Service 41 30 10 10 7 1 0 73 18 181550
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 39 32 10 11 7 1 1 72 18 5767

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 54 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 187251
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 49 34 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 6537
2019 Public Service 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 11 181129
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 46 35 8 8 3 0 0 82 11 6397
2018 Public Service 44 36 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 160773
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 42 39 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 6851
2017 Public Service 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 173904
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 39 40 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 5705
2014 Public Service 39 40 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 181417
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 36 43 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 5767

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 35 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 186700
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 43 39 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 6519
2019 Public Service 42 36 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 181393
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 40 40 12 5 2 1 0 80 8 6419
2018 Public Service 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 77 9 161015
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 36 43 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 6856

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 Organization 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 Public Service 48 24 11 4 4 6 3 79 9 188004
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 53 24 10 4 3 4 2 82 7 6560
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 48 25 14 4 3 1 4 78 8 187985
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 48 27 14 5 3 1 3 78 8 6564
2019 Public Service 45 27 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 181574
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 45 29 14 4 3 1 3 78 7 6422

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 30 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 187915
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 42 31 12 9 5 1 0 73 15 6563
2019 Public Service 42 31 13 8 5 1 1 74 14 181505
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 40 33 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 6419
2018 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 160726
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 37 36 12 8 5 1 0 74 14 6830
2017 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 174253
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 35 11 10 5 0 0 74 16 5719
2014 Public Service 36 36 12 9 6 1 0 72 15 181472
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 36 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 5765

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 51 24 13 5 4 2 2 77 10 187690
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 51 24 13 6 4 1 1 76 10 6554

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 30 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 188026
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 44 31 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 6560
2019 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 180879
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 43 33 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 6400
2018 Public Service 42 32 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 160177
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 40 35 11 8 5 1 0 75 13 6811
2017 Public Service 42 33 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 174142
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 32 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 5711
2014 Public Service 40 34 11 9 6 1 0 75 15 181437
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 36 36 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 5768

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 61 188363
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 67 6574

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 52 17 9 3 3 5 12 83 7 188232
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 46 15 9 3 4 3 20 79 9 6574

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 56 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 188350
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 52 27 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 6572
2019 Public Service 51 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 181662
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 50 29 11 6 4 0 0 79 11 6426
2018 Public Service 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 160605
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 47 30 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 6829
2017 Public Service 49 27 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 173871
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 48 27 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 5708
2014 Public Service 46 30 11 7 6 0 0 77 13 181293
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 44 32 11 7 6 0 0 77 12 5758
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 29 13 7 5 7 0 73 13 188297
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 31 15 8 6 6 0 69 15 6574
2019 Public Service 32 31 15 8 7 6 0 68 16 181333
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 33 16 10 6 5 0 66 17 6418
2018 Public Service 28 31 17 9 8 6 0 63 19 161481
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 33 17 9 7 6 0 64 17 6865
2017 Public Service 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 174230
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 33 15 11 7 5 0 64 20 5710
2014 Public Service 24 32 17 10 8 8 0 62 20 181131
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 21 30 21 12 9 7 0 55 23 5753

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 31 14 9 7 2 0 68 17 187817
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 32 16 12 9 2 0 62 21 6550
2019 Public Service 29 31 17 12 9 3 0 62 21 180978
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 26 32 17 14 9 2 0 60 23 6405
2018 Public Service 25 31 18 13 11 2 0 58 24 161089
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 32 18 14 10 2 0 57 24 6857
2017 Public Service 24 31 17 13 11 3 0 57 25 174174
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 23 32 16 15 11 2 0 57 27 5714
2014 Public Service 21 31 19 15 12 3 0 53 27 181126
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 29 21 17 14 2 0 46 32 5747

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 26 31 17 12 8 5 0 60 21 187771
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20 31 17 17 11 4 0 53 29 6557
2019 Public Service 21 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 180782
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 18 30 20 18 11 3 0 49 30 6401
2018 Public Service 17 29 21 16 12 5 0 48 30 160960
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 29 20 18 12 4 0 47 32 6846
2017 Public Service 17 29 20 17 12 6 0 49 31 174040
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 29 19 19 13 4 0 46 34 5712
2014 Public Service 14 28 21 18 13 5 0 45 33 181064
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 25 21 23 17 4 0 36 41 5751

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 34 15 14 9 2 0 61 24 188175
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 18 31 17 19 13 2 0 50 33 6567
2019 Public Service 19 31 18 17 12 3 0 52 29 181112
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 30 19 20 13 2 0 46 34 6401
2018 Public Service 16 30 18 18 14 3 0 48 33 161278
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 13 30 19 21 14 2 0 45 36 6864
2017 Public Service 17 31 17 17 14 3 0 50 32 173985
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 30 17 19 16 3 1 47 36 5702
2014 Public Service 14 31 18 19 14 3 0 47 34 181026
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 27 20 22 18 2 0 38 41 5753

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 41 21 12 5 5 12 4 74 12 188232
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 26 19 12 7 8 17 10 62 21 6566
2019 Public Service 40 20 12 6 5 13 3 72 14 181690
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 19 13 7 7 17 8 64 19 6417
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 31 42 15 8 3 1 0 74 11 188081
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 22 43 19 11 4 1 0 65 15 6565
2019 Public Service 27 42 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 181538
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 22 44 17 11 4 1 0 67 15 6424
2018 Public Service 24 42 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 161017
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 43 20 12 5 1 0 63 17 6866
2017 Public Service 25 41 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 173974
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 22 40 19 13 6 1 0 62 19 5713
2014 Public Service 24 40 18 10 6 2 0 65 16 181189
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 38 23 14 9 2 0 53 24 5760

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 21 36 19 15 7 2 0 59 22 187137
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 34 21 20 9 2 0 49 29 6540
2019 Public Service 15 33 21 18 10 3 0 50 29 180810
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 33 22 21 9 3 0 46 31 6403

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 Organization 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 Public Service 35 36 13 8 5 3 1 73 13 187863
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 37 13 11 5 2 1 70 17 6560
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 181324
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 38 14 11 6 2 1 68 17 6424
2018 Public Service 31 38 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 161068
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 39 14 10 5 2 1 71 15 6874
2017 Public Service 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 173795
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 35 36 12 8 6 3 1 73 14 5702
2014 Public Service 36 37 11 7 4 3 1 77 12 181015
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 39 12 7 5 3 1 76 12 5755

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 36 16 6 4 2 0 74 10 187519
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 37 18 9 4 1 0 68 13 6557
2019 Public Service 32 36 18 7 5 1 0 69 12 181009
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 38 20 8 4 1 0 67 13 6408
2018 Public Service 30 38 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 160645
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 41 19 9 4 1 0 68 13 6860

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 25 18 12 10 9 2 55 25 187781
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 22 26 18 13 13 7 1 53 28 6568
2019 Public Service 21 24 19 13 13 8 2 50 29 181309
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20 27 18 14 12 7 2 51 29 6423
2018 Public Service 18 25 19 14 14 8 2 48 31 161057
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 28 19 14 12 6 1 50 29 6869
2017 Public Service 18 25 17 14 14 9 3 48 32 173820
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 28 16 15 13 8 2 52 31 5697
2014 Public Service 16 24 18 16 15 9 2 45 35 180995
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 26 18 17 15 6 1 46 35 5759

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 33 17 12 8 3 0 61 21 187687
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 35 18 13 9 1 0 60 22 6556
2019 Public Service 24 32 17 14 11 2 0 57 25 181262
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 23 35 17 14 9 2 0 59 24 6418
2018 Public Service 20 32 18 15 12 2 0 53 28 161004
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20 36 18 15 10 2 0 56 25 6870
2017 Public Service 22 32 16 14 11 3 0 57 27 173983
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 23 34 16 14 10 2 0 58 25 5709
2014 Public Service 19 31 17 16 13 3 1 52 30 180900
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 31 18 18 15 2 1 48 34 5756

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 28 15 14 14 3 2 55 29 188227
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 26 34 14 13 10 1 2 61 24 6567
2019 Public Service 22 28 15 14 16 2 2 52 32 181671
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 32 15 14 11 2 2 59 26 6434
2018 Public Service 19 27 16 16 18 2 2 48 35 161071
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 22 34 15 14 12 2 1 58 27 6872
2017 Public Service 19 27 15 16 18 3 3 48 36 174011
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 32 14 14 14 2 2 58 28 5703
2014 Public Service 16 25 15 18 22 2 2 42 42 180943
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 29 16 16 19 2 2 47 37 5759

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 Organization 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 Public Service 51 23 13 6 4 1 4 77 10 188359
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 45 24 16 7 4 1 3 72 12 6578
2019 Public Service 51 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 9 181398
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 44 26 16 6 4 1 3 73 10 6417

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 Organization 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 Public Service 47 24 14 6 4 1 3 74 11 188093
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 42 25 16 9 4 1 2 70 13 6569
2019 Public Service 44 24 16 7 5 2 4 71 12 181082
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 43 26 16 7 4 1 3 72 11 6405

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 Organization 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 Public Service 74 9 5 2 3 3 4 89 5 187576
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 76 10 5 2 2 2 3 90 5 6552
2019 Public Service 72 9 5 2 3 4 4 88 6 180710
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 75 9 5 2 2 3 4 90 5 6399

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 Organization 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 Public Service 72 11 5 2 2 2 7 91 4 187772
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 74 10 4 2 1 2 6 92 4 6557
2019 Public Service 75 7 4 1 2 2 9 92 4 180694
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 77 8 4 1 1 2 8 93 3 6397

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 41 18 9 4 4 0 68 14 187878
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 23 43 17 11 4 2 1 67 15 6566
2019 Public Service 21 40 19 10 6 4 0 63 17 181429
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 43 19 11 5 3 0 65 16 6423
2018 Public Service 20 35 22 11 8 3 0 57 20 161226
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20 39 23 10 5 3 0 60 16 6887
2017 Public Service 20 35 21 12 8 4 1 58 21 174027
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 21 39 18 13 5 3 0 62 19 5706

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 38 37 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 187243
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 39 14 8 4 1 0 74 12 6527
2019 Public Service 36 38 13 7 4 2 0 75 11 180695
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 41 15 7 3 2 0 74 11 6400
2018 Public Service 39 38 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 160801
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 41 15 6 2 2 0 77 8 6870
2017 Public Service 37 40 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 173976
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 41 13 6 3 2 1 77 9 5710
2014 Public Service 38 37 13 6 3 3 0 78 9 180874
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 40 17 7 3 3 0 73 10 5749

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 Organization 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 Public Service 41 34 13 5 3 4 1 78 8 187651
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 36 16 6 3 4 1 74 10 6547
2019 Public Service 42 34 13 4 3 3 0 79 7 180863
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 37 35 16 5 2 4 1 76 8 6402
2018 Public Service 40 36 14 4 3 3 0 78 7 160822
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 35 38 17 4 2 4 1 76 6 6872
2017 Public Service 37 35 15 4 3 4 1 76 8 173916
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 35 17 5 3 5 2 74 8 5703
2014 Public Service 40 35 14 4 3 4 1 79 7 180799
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 36 17 5 3 6 1 74 8 5745

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 Organization 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 Public Service 38 32 16 5 3 6 1 75 8 188080
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 33 19 7 3 7 1 68 11 6564

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 Organization 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 Public Service 44 30 11 5 4 4 2 79 10 187541
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 46 33 10 5 3 2 1 81 8 6553

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 31 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 187707
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 48 34 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 6546
2019 Public Service 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 181342
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 45 36 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 6417
2018 Public Service 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 160659
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 6864
2017 Public Service 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 174074
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 36 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 5713
2014 Public Service 42 37 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 180763
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 36 39 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 5754

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 44 31 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 187475
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 32 14 7 4 0 0 74 11 6546
2019 Public Service 39 31 15 8 6 1 0 70 15 181212
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 39 33 15 8 5 0 0 73 13 6415
2018 Public Service 35 32 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 160754
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 35 35 16 9 5 1 0 70 14 6862
2017 Public Service 33 32 16 9 8 1 0 66 17 173925
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 33 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 5708
2014 Public Service 28 35 17 11 8 1 0 63 19 180897
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 23 35 19 13 9 1 0 58 23 5756

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 42 33 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 186722
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 34 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 6523
2019 Public Service 37 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 180546
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 36 35 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 6402
2018 Public Service 33 34 16 10 7 0 0 68 16 160146
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 38 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 6857
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 173991
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 35 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 5708
2014 Public Service 27 36 17 12 7 0 0 64 20 180844
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 21 35 19 16 9 0 0 56 25 5753

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 Organization 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 Public Service 39 25 17 9 6 3 1 66 16 187915
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 39 26 16 9 6 3 2 68 15 6560
2019 Public Service 34 25 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 181559
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 37 27 17 10 6 3 1 66 16 6422
2018 Public Service 31 25 19 12 9 3 0 59 22 161050
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 29 18 10 6 3 1 65 16 6880
2017 Public Service 30 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 22 173970
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 29 18 10 6 3 1 64 17 5713
2014 Public Service 28 26 19 13 10 4 1 57 24 180861
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 27 20 12 9 4 1 57 22 5753
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 24 41 35 188494
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 23 44 33 6575
2019 Public Service 27 38 35 181906
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 25 43 32 6426
2018 Public Service 27 39 35 161647
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 44 32 6848
2017 Public Service 26 40 34 174196
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 22 45 33 5716
2014 Public Service 26 40 34 180859
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 25 44 31 5751

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 17 38 28 4 6 6 45796
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 42 20 7 7 6 1527
2019 Public Service 15 33 29 6 12 6 49800
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 33 20 9 15 6 1589
2018 Public Service 17 33 30 6 8 6 43390
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 22 36 20 10 6 6 1662
2017 Public Service 18 30 29 6 10 6 45785
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 23 34 19 6 10 9 1334
2014 Public Service 18 32 30 10 9999 11 47681
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 30 19 12 9999 12 1447
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 188242
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 13 87 6570
2019 Public Service 14 86 181483
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 86 6421
2018 Public Service 15 85 161503
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 85 6878

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 52 18665
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 49 51 690
2019 Public Service 51 49 23324
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 50 50 844
2018 Public Service 51 49 22721
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 52 48 972

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 62 38 18665
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 67 33 690
2019 Public Service 60 40 23324
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 59 41 844
2018 Public Service 62 38 22735
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 61 39 968

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 690
2019 Public Service 8 92 23324
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 844
2018 Public Service 8 92 22696
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 958

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 18665
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 99 690
2019 Public Service 5 95 23324
2018 Public Service 5 95 22696
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 99 958

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 18665
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 690
2019 Public Service 6 94 23324
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 844
2018 Public Service 6 94 22696
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 958

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18665
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 690
2019 Public Service 9 91 23324
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 844
2018 Public Service 10 90 22712
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 960

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 18665
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 690
2019 Public Service 4 96 23324
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 844
2018 Public Service 4 96 22694
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 959

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 39 61 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 35 65 690
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 42 58 836
2018 Public Service 40 60 22709
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 42 58 963

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 41 59 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 59 690
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 62 836
2018 Public Service 40 60 22697
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 59 962

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 47 53 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 44 56 690
2019 Public Service 47 53 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 45 55 836
2018 Public Service 46 54 22698
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 44 56 961

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 43 57 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 42 58 690
2019 Public Service 42 58 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 62 836
2018 Public Service 41 59 22706
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 62 965

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 33 67 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 70 690
2019 Public Service 31 69 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 67 836
2018 Public Service 33 67 22690
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 68 957

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 54 46 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 55 45 690
2019 Public Service 55 45 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 58 42 836
2018 Public Service 56 44 22722
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 58 42 969

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 38 62 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 62 690
2019 Public Service 36 64 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 62 836
2018 Public Service 36 64 22699
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 66 966

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2 98 690
2019 Public Service 2 98 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 99 836
2018 Public Service 2 98 22678
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 99 956

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 690
2019 Public Service 10 90 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 836
2018 Public Service 10 90 22693
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 958

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 86 690
2019 Public Service 12 88 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 836
2018 Public Service 13 87 22689
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 13 87 959

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 52 48 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 51 49 690
2019 Public Service 49 51 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 48 52 836
2018 Public Service 48 52 22704
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 43 57 960

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 25 75 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 71 690
2019 Public Service 26 74 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 69 836
2018 Public Service 27 73 22702
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 35 65 962

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 16 84 18664
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 85 690
2019 Public Service 16 84 23086
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 13 87 836
2018 Public Service 15 85 22687
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 86 958

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 51 49 18666
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 51 49 690
2019 Public Service 52 48 22957
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 55 45 835
2018 Public Service 51 49 22718
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 51 49 962

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 69 690
2019 Public Service 27 73 22957
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 34 66 835
2018 Public Service 27 73 22701
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 69 961

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 18666
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 88 690
2019 Public Service 9 91 22957
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 835
2018 Public Service 8 92 22688
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 958

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 80 18666
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 81 690
2019 Public Service 21 79 22957
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 83 835
2018 Public Service 20 80 22699
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 86 962

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 690
2019 Public Service 10 90 22957
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 88 835
2018 Public Service 10 90 22689
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 959

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 18666
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 690
2019 Public Service 7 93 22957
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 835
2018 Public Service 7 93 22692
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 959

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 18666
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 83 690
2019 Public Service 14 86 22957
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 18 82 835
2018 Public Service 14 86 22692
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20 80 960

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 18666
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 690
2019 Public Service 12 88 22957
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 88 835
2018 Public Service 11 89 22688
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 958

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 18666
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 73 690
2019 Public Service 26 74 22957
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 25 75 835
2018 Public Service 27 73 22709
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 70 965

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 85 630
2019 Public Service 11 89 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 778
2018 Public Service 11 89 21200
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 913

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 21 79 630
2019 Public Service 20 80 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 22 78 778
2018 Public Service 19 81 21197
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 22 78 909

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 91 630
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 778
2018 Public Service 10 90 21191
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 909

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 630
2019 Public Service 7 93 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 778
2018 Public Service 7 93 21189
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 909

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 630
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 778
2018 Public Service 10 90 21189
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 909

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 630
2019 Public Service 9 91 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 778
2018 Public Service 9 91 21189
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 910

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 630
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 778
2018 Public Service 10 90 21188
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 910

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 84 630
2019 Public Service 12 88 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 86 778
2018 Public Service 11 89 21193
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 911

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 88 630
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 778
2018 Public Service 12 88 21192
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 91 910

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 32 68 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 67 630
2019 Public Service 32 68 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 71 778
2018 Public Service 30 70 21199
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 73 913

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 10 90 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 630
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 778
2018 Public Service 9 91 21189
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 908

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 49 51 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 50 50 630
2019 Public Service 48 52 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 47 53 778
2018 Public Service 47 53 21214
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 43 57 917

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2 98 630
2019 Public Service 2 98 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2 98 778
2018 Public Service 2 98 21187
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 99 909

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 57 43 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 59 41 630
2019 Public Service 56 44 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 55 45 778
2018 Public Service 56 44 21220
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 58 42 917

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 630
2019 Public Service 4 96 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 778
2018 Public Service 4 96 21191
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 911

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 88 630
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 88 778
2018 Public Service 13 87 21192
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 88 910

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 20 17 17 7 6 27 7 56 19 188041
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 18 20 18 9 7 23 5 52 23 6564
2019 Public Service 18 17 19 8 8 23 7 51 22 181570
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 20 19 10 8 19 6 50 24 6414
2018 Public Service 16 19 21 8 8 23 5 48 22 161102
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 22 22 9 8 20 4 49 21 6861
2017 Public Service 16 18 19 7 8 24 7 50 22 174189
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 20 21 9 9 19 6 48 23 5714
2014 Public Service 16 19 20 7 7 24 7 50 22 180780
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 23 21 9 8 20 5 50 23 5745

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 29 15 6 5 8 1 71 12 187964
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 31 17 8 5 7 1 67 14 6562
2019 Public Service 34 30 16 7 5 8 1 69 13 181533
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 33 17 8 5 6 1 69 14 6416
2018 Public Service 29 31 18 7 6 7 1 66 14 161060
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 35 18 7 5 6 1 67 13 6855
2017 Public Service 28 31 17 7 6 9 1 66 15 173958
2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 27 31 19 8 6 8 1 63 15 5705
2014 Public Service 26 30 19 7 6 11 1 64 14 180720
2014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 32 20 8 6 8 1 62 16 5747
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 188014
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 7 93 6565
2019 Public Service 8 92 181371
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 7 93 6416
2018 Public Service 8 92 161188
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 7 93 6867

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 36 64 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 59 373
2019 Public Service 38 62 12977
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 59 419
2018 Public Service 36 64 11806
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 62 411

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 77 23 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 79 21 373
2019 Public Service 76 24 12977
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 74 26 419
2018 Public Service 77 23 11826
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 71 29 418

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 91 373
2019 Public Service 4 96 12977
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 4 96 419
2018 Public Service 4 96 11797
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 410

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 99 373
2019 Public Service 3 97 12977
2018 Public Service 4 96 11797
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2 98 410

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 373
2019 Public Service 8 92 12977
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 91 419
2018 Public Service 7 93 11798
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 410

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 91 373
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 419
2018 Public Service 9 91 11802
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 88 410

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 373
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 419
2018 Public Service 8 92 11798
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 411

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 28 72 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 15 85 373
2019 Public Service 26 74 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 88 417
2018 Public Service 25 75 11790
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 84 411

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 20 80 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 91 373
2019 Public Service 20 80 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 417
2018 Public Service 20 80 11790
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 13 87 412

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 17 83 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 373
2019 Public Service 16 84 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 417
2018 Public Service 15 85 11786
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 412

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 6 94 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 373
2019 Public Service 6 94 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 417
2018 Public Service 6 94 11784
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 411

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 26 74 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 67 373
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 71 417
2018 Public Service 26 74 11787
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 23 77 411

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 27 73 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 43 57 373
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 40 60 417
2018 Public Service 29 71 11792
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 38 62 415

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 373
2019 Public Service 4 96 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 417
2018 Public Service 4 96 11783
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 411

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 373
2019 Public Service 2 98 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 99 417
2018 Public Service 2 98 11782

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 8 92 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 373
2019 Public Service 8 92 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 417
2018 Public Service 8 92 11785
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 413

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 83 373
2019 Public Service 15 85 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 83 417
2018 Public Service 15 85 11787
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 16 84 414

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 1 99 12245
2019 Public Service 1 99 12755
2018 Public Service 1 99 11782

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 16 84 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 13 87 373
2019 Public Service 17 83 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 90 417
2018 Public Service 17 83 11791
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 86 411

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 0 100 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 0 100 373
2019 Public Service 0 100 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 0 100 417
2018 Public Service 0 100 11783

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 18 82 12245
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 88 373
2019 Public Service 18 82 12755
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 81 417
2018 Public Service 19 81 11797
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20 80 414

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 30 70 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 76 373
2019 Public Service 29 71 12647
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 70 412
2018 Public Service 29 71 11822
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 67 416

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 14 86 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 86 373
2019 Public Service 14 86 12647
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 83 412
2018 Public Service 15 85 11810
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 81 414

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 373
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 412
2018 Public Service 5 95 11809
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 7 93 414

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 17 83 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 83 373
2019 Public Service 17 83 12647
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 86 412
2018 Public Service 17 83 11817
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 86 416

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 4 96 373
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 412
2018 Public Service 4 96 11805
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 4 96 411

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 6 94 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 7 93 373
2019 Public Service 6 94 12647
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 4 96 412
2018 Public Service 6 94 11807
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 411

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 373
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 91 412
2018 Public Service 9 91 11806
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 91 412

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 373
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 412
2018 Public Service 9 91 11808
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 91 411

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 48 52 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 52 48 373
2019 Public Service 49 51 12647
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 53 47 412
2018 Public Service 49 51 11821
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 47 53 414

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 344
2019 Public Service 6 94 11129
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 371
2018 Public Service 5 95 11053
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 392

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 15 85 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 81 344
2019 Public Service 15 85 11129
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 18 82 371
2018 Public Service 13 87 11052
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20 80 391

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 344
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 4 96 371
2018 Public Service 3 97 11049
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 391

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 344
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2 98 371
2018 Public Service 2 98 11050
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 392

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 344
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129
2019 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 4 96 371
2018 Public Service 3 97 11051
2018 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3 97 391

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 344
2019 Public Service 4