2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 39 46 5 9 2 0 0 84 11 1368
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 34 51 4 11 1 0 0 85 12 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 34 50 3 11 3 0 0 84 13 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 79 16 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 1363
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 79 14 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 82 10 3 0 3 3 0 95 3 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 38 38 9 11 3 0 1 77 14 1363
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 36 38 8 14 2 0 2 75 16 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 34 34 8 21 0 0 3 70 22 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 36 37 12 10 4 0 1 74 14 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 36 38 15 7 4 0 1 75 11 152
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 46 22 19 5 5 0 3 69 11 37

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 48 35 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1351
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 44 33 10 10 1 2 0 78 12 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 45 26 13 10 0 5 0 75 11 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 50 29 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 1363
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 43 31 9 11 5 1 0 75 16 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 50 24 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 43 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 45 36 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 47 24 13 5 11 0 0 71 16 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 40 35 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 1367
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 37 41 8 9 5 0 0 78 13 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 47 24 5 16 8 0 0 71 24 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 34 43 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 1357
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 31 46 7 10 6 0 0 77 16 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 41 30 11 5 13 0 0 70 19 37

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 87 6 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 50 36 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 53 26 8 5 8 0 0 79 13 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 43 34 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 1366
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 44 33 12 8 4 0 0 77 12 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 47 21 8 16 8 0 0 69 24 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 53 33 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 1358
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 49 36 11 3 1 0 0 85 5 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 55 26 13 0 5 0 0 82 5 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 42 37 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 1357
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 38 39 10 7 5 0 0 77 12 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 42 26 16 5 11 0 0 69 16 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 46 32 12 7 4 0 0 78 10 1363
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 45 29 14 6 6 0 0 73 13 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 53 16 13 8 11 0 0 69 18 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 38 40 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 39 41 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 45 26 10 13 5 0 0 71 18 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 46 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1363
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 46 37 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 50 29 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 33 31 19 9 7 0 0 64 16 1366
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 29 35 20 7 7 1 1 65 14 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 37 40 18 3 3 0 0 76 5 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 7 24 37 22 9 0 0 31 31 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 10 17 43 23 8 0 0 31 27 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 5 8 41 30 16 0 0 46 13 37

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 6 13 27 33 19 2 1 53 19 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 5 10 27 39 16 2 1 56 16 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 10 11 16 40 18 3 3 61 22 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 12 24 31 21 11 1 1 32 36 1363
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 12 20 34 25 8 0 1 34 32 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 10 8 29 32 21 0 0 53 18 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 9 19 34 24 13 1 1 38 28 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 11 21 37 21 9 1 0 30 32 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 5 8 37 32 18 0 0 50 13 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 14 20 28 22 15 1 1 37 34 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 9 23 28 25 14 1 1 39 32 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 13 18 24 21 21 3 0 43 32 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 6 12 30 30 18 2 2 50 19 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 5 12 32 33 12 5 1 47 19 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 8 16 24 32 8 13 0 45 27 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 10 20 33 22 11 1 1 35 31 1357
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 12 19 33 24 10 3 1 35 31 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 16 11 18 32 18 5 0 53 28 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 6 17 39 26 12 0 0 39 22 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 5 23 39 26 8 0 0 34 27 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 8 13 40 26 13 0 0 39 21 38
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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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 31 30 17 6 4 7 5 69 12 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 27 34 15 6 7 7 5 68 15 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 32 26 13 3 13 5 8 67 18 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 57 25 7 7 3 1 0 82 11 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 55 21 8 12 4 1 0 77 16 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 66 8 11 5 5 5 0 78 11 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 62 28 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 1362
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 58 33 3 5 2 0 0 91 7 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 62 22 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 37

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 54 33 8 4 2 1 0 87 5 1354
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 57 30 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 66 18 5 8 3 0 0 84 10 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 56 20 9 3 2 6 4 85 6 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 59 20 8 5 2 3 4 85 7 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 60 11 11 5 3 5 5 79 9 37
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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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 57 26 9 3 3 1 1 85 5 1363
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 59 25 7 5 3 1 1 85 8 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 61 16 11 3 8 3 0 78 11 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 50 29 10 6 4 1 0 80 11 1367
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 44 36 6 10 4 0 0 79 14 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 40 40 5 8 8 0 0 79 16 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 57 20 12 4 4 2 1 80 8 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 57 19 12 4 6 1 1 78 10 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 53 13 18 3 10 3 0 68 13 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 53 28 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 53 27 10 5 6 0 0 80 10 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 50 26 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 41 59 1369
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 37 63 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 39 61 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 60 19 6 1 1 4 9 91 3 1368
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 54 19 5 2 3 3 15 89 5 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 66 10 5 0 5 5 8 88 6 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 62 23 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 1366
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 58 26 5 6 4 1 1 85 10 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 63 21 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 38
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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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 39 33 13 5 4 6 0 76 10 1368
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 38 37 13 5 3 5 0 79 8 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 47 34 8 3 5 3 0 84 8 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 36 33 16 9 5 1 0 69 14 1362
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 37 36 15 8 3 1 0 74 10 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 50 26 16 3 5 0 0 76 8 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 25 33 19 13 6 4 0 61 20 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 28 40 15 12 3 3 0 69 15 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 42 32 3 18 3 3 0 76 22 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 22 35 18 15 8 1 0 58 23 1362
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 21 39 17 14 8 1 0 60 23 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 24 34 8 18 13 3 0 59 32 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 44 28 15 6 2 4 1 76 8 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 24 31 19 11 6 8 0 60 19 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 26 34 13 5 3 18 0 74 10 38
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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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 29 44 16 7 3 1 0 73 10 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 28 45 18 8 0 1 0 73 8 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 39 32 16 11 0 3 0 73 11 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 20 37 20 15 6 2 0 59 21 1355
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 17 37 20 21 3 1 0 55 25 152
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 32 26 16 24 3 0 0 58 26 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 36 36 12 8 5 3 1 74 13 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 35 38 9 12 3 3 0 76 15 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 40 26 16 18 0 0 0 66 18 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 37 37 16 6 3 1 0 75 8 1362
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 32 37 21 8 1 1 0 69 9 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 39 45 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 24 24 19 10 10 11 3 56 23 1367
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 21 17 18 15 10 15 5 47 31 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 34 13 26 5 11 8 3 53 18 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 28 35 17 11 6 2 1 65 18 1362
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 29 35 19 12 5 0 0 64 17 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 43 19 16 13 8 0 0 62 22 37

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 29 29 14 13 12 2 1 60 25 1366
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 32 32 11 12 9 3 1 67 22 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 40 26 8 8 13 5 0 69 22 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 52 23 14 5 3 0 3 77 9 1367
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 51 18 17 6 5 1 2 71 11 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 53 21 18 0 5 0 3 76 5 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 51 23 14 6 3 1 2 77 9 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 52 23 14 7 3 0 1 76 10 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 58 16 16 11 0 0 0 74 11 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 79 7 4 2 2 3 3 91 4 1359
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 77 9 5 1 2 3 3 91 3 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 79 5 3 3 3 8 0 91 6 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 77 9 4 1 1 2 7 94 3 1362
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 78 9 1 1 1 1 10 98 1 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 84 8 0 0 0 3 5 100 0 37

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 28 43 16 8 2 3 0 73 10 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 25 44 15 12 1 3 0 71 13 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 32 40 18 8 0 3 0 73 8 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 38 40 11 5 2 2 0 80 8 1355
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 30 45 11 9 2 2 0 77 11 152
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 36 44 6 11 3 0 0 81 14 36

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 39 38 13 4 2 4 1 80 6 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 32 34 18 8 2 5 0 70 10 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 45 26 16 5 5 3 0 73 11 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 33 34 16 6 3 7 1 73 9 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 28 36 17 7 3 9 0 70 11 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 34 29 16 8 5 8 0 69 14 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 48 31 9 4 2 4 2 83 7 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 43 32 10 5 2 5 3 82 7 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 50 24 16 0 5 3 3 78 6 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 58 31 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 52 32 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 61 18 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 49 32 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 46 36 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 55 21 10 11 3 0 0 76 13 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 48 33 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 1349
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 45 33 16 4 2 0 0 78 6 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 58 16 16 8 3 0 0 74 11 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 44 25 16 7 5 3 0 71 12 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 45 25 17 5 5 3 1 72 11 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 47 21 16 5 5 5 0 72 11 38
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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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 30 35 35 1368
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 33 34 34 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 24 42 34 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 11 39 31 2 8 8 411
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 10 43 38 8 2 0 51
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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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 9 91 1363
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 9 91 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 13 87 38

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 42 58 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 50 50 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 66 34 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 4 96 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 0 100 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 14

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
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 14

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
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 5 95 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 38 62 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 50 50 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 49 51 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 36 64 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 59 41 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 57 43 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 37 63 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 43 57 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 38 62 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 36 64 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 51 49 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 36 64 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 34 66 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 36 64 14

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

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 8 92 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 14 86 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 55 45 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 50 50 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 20 80 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 20 80 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 63 37 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 30 70 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 36 64 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 12 88 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 16 84 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 13 87 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 9 91 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 9 91 127
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 12 88 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 24 76 127

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 11 89 116
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 25 75 116
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 36 64 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 8 92 116
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 9 91 116

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 11 89 116

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 8 92 116

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 14 86 116

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 10 90 116

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 15 85 116

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 24 76 116

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 14 86 116

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 45 55 116

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 4 96 116
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 57 43 17329
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 59 41 630
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 49 51 116
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 57 43 14

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
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 14

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 14 86 116

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 18 16 17 7 5 30 7 54 19 1363
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 13 12 19 8 6 35 7 43 24 152
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 19 8 17 8 8 28 11 45 27 36

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 32 31 17 6 2 10 1 71 9 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 29 27 18 10 3 10 1 64 15 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 35 24 16 11 5 5 3 65 18 37
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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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 5 95 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 7 93 154

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 27 73 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 55 45 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 86 14 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 100 0 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 0 100 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 3 97 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 99 373
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 0 100 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 7 93 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 20 80 70

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 14 86 70

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 19 81 70

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

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 28 72 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 54 46 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 27 73 70

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

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

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 6 94 70

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 17 83 70

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
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 26 74 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 0 100 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 10 90 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 34 66 70

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 8 92 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 5 95 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 373
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 26 74 70

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
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 6 94 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 7 93 373
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 10 90 70
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 12247
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 11 89 373
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 7 93 70

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
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 51 49 70

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
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 20 80 63

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

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 0 100 63
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

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

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
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 8 92 63

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 7 93 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 5 95 344
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 14 86 63

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 14 86 344
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 15 85 63
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 11 89 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 94 344
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 12 88 63

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 28 72 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 26 74 344
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 27 73 63

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9 91 344
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 7 93 63

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 46 54 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 49 51 344
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 47 53 63

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 2 98 11497
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 63 37 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 63 37 344
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 66 34 63
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 55 45 11

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 4 96 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 4 96 344
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 0 100 11

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 11497
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 13 87 344

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination 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 22 17 18 4 4 29 6 60 12 187795
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20 20 19 5 3 28 5 59 12 6552
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 20 14 19 3 2 36 6 59 8 1359
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 15 14 19 3 3 41 5 52 12 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 18 16 13 3 5 37 8 62 14 38

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

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 30 16 4 3 9 1 73 9 187913
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 32 18 5 3 9 1 71 9 6566
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 35 29 18 3 2 12 1 73 6 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 34 27 15 5 4 14 1 72 11 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 42 26 16 3 8 5 0 72 11 38

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year 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 2 6 21 17 39 12 1 10 66 3416
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 5 15 22 31 18 8 8 72 60
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 0 9 22 0 41 28 0 12 58 14
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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 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 34 25 18 11 11 0 1 60 22 188246
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 28 20 13 10 0 1 57 23 6572
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 39 26 15 11 8 0 2 66 19 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 43 25 12 14 6 0 1 68 21 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 42 34 3 16 5 0 0 76 21 38

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related 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 33 28 19 10 9 0 1 62 19 187765
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 28 21 13 14 0 0 52 27 6553
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 32 30 20 11 7 0 1 62 18 1358
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 28 34 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 24 39 16 13 8 0 0 63 21 38

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

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 21 27 25 15 11 0 1 48 26 188096
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 19 27 26 17 11 0 0 46 28 6568
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 15 26 27 18 13 0 0 42 32 1366
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 15 25 30 17 13 0 0 40 30 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 18 26 29 18 8 0 0 45 26 38

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

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 31 29 20 11 7 0 2 61 18 187628
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 31 21 12 6 0 1 61 18 6553
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 22 29 24 14 9 0 1 52 23 1362
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 16 32 26 14 12 1 0 48 26 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 24 39 26 5 5 0 0 63 11 38

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

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 27 24 21 14 12 1 1 52 26 187371
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 25 24 21 15 12 0 2 50 28 6537
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 23 24 21 18 14 0 1 47 32 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 24 22 19 23 10 1 1 47 33 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 26 18 18 29 5 3 0 46 35 38

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

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 48 23 13 7 5 0 4 74 13 187251
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 41 27 16 8 6 0 2 70 14 6550
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 40 25 16 9 6 0 3 67 16 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 28 30 21 12 9 0 1 58 21 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 34 34 18 11 3 0 0 68 13 38

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

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 30 27 21 12 10 0 1 58 21 187793
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 27 23 13 12 0 0 51 25 6557
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 28 26 22 12 11 0 0 54 24 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 16 28 24 18 14 0 0 44 32 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 16 32 34 11 8 0 0 47 18 38

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 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 33 23 18 10 9 0 6 60 21 187713
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 23 18 11 9 0 7 60 21 6562
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 32 21 18 11 10 0 7 57 23 1362
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 31 17 18 14 12 0 8 52 29 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 26 16 18 21 11 0 8 46 34 38

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 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 33 33 19 8 5 1 1 68 13 187500
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 34 21 10 4 0 1 65 14 6549
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 33 35 19 8 4 0 1 68 12 1359
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 30 32 23 10 4 1 0 63 14 152
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 40 34 16 5 5 0 0 74 11 38

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

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 26 32 22 12 7 1 1 59 19 187397
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 25 34 22 12 6 0 1 60 18 6552
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 24 36 23 11 5 0 0 60 17 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 24 34 26 13 3 0 0 58 16 152
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 34 32 24 8 3 0 0 66 11 38

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

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 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 187439
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 33 19 11 6 0 0 64 17 6551
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 31 32 21 10 6 0 0 63 16 1359
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 31 28 24 12 5 0 0 59 17 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 45 29 11 13 3 0 0 74 16 38

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

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 45 26 14 8 6 1 1 72 14 187021
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 42 29 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 6540
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 47 27 14 7 5 0 1 75 12 1358
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 39 36 12 8 3 0 1 76 12 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 40 42 8 5 5 0 0 82 11 38

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

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 30 30 21 11 6 0 1 61 17 187621
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 30 22 10 6 0 1 62 16 6550
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 30 30 23 11 5 0 0 60 17 1357
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 24 31 24 15 6 0 0 55 22 152
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 29 29 24 13 5 0 0 58 18 38

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

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 28 31 22 12 8 0 1 59 19 187551
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 32 22 11 6 0 0 60 18 6553
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 27 31 23 12 6 0 0 59 18 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 31 31 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 37 34 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 38

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

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 48 28 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 186877
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 45 30 15 6 3 0 1 75 9 6539
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 51 29 11 5 1 0 1 81 7 1356
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 46 26 20 5 2 0 1 73 7 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 46 27 19 5 0 0 3 75 6 37

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 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 33 35 20 8 4 0 0 68 13 187065
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 29 35 22 10 5 0 0 63 15 6536
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 27 36 23 10 4 0 0 63 14 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 24 30 33 10 3 1 0 55 12 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 18 42 29 11 0 0 0 61 11 38

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? 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 68 17 7 2 2 1 4 89 4 186977
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 68 16 6 3 2 1 5 89 5 6537
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 70 16 5 2 1 0 6 91 4 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 70 15 4 3 0 1 7 92 3 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 82 11 3 3 0 0 3 95 3 38

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or 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 76 10 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 186882
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 75 11 6 3 3 1 2 88 6 6540
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 80 9 3 2 2 1 3 92 5 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 79 8 5 2 1 1 3 91 3 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 82 5 5 0 5 0 3 89 5 38

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

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 67 20 7 3 2 0 2 89 4 186557
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 60 25 9 3 3 0 1 85 6 6520
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 67 20 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 1358
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 65 19 12 1 2 0 1 84 3 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 66 16 16 0 3 0 0 82 3 38

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 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 66 16 8 4 4 0 1 84 9 186974
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 61 19 10 5 4 0 1 80 9 6538
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 67 15 8 4 4 0 1 83 8 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 61 19 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 68 13 8 5 5 0 0 82 11 38

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 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 61 11 4 2 1 0 21 91 3 187272
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 59 16 7 2 1 0 15 88 4 6540
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 63 12 5 2 1 0 17 91 3 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 63 11 8 1 2 0 15 87 4 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 63 8 8 3 3 0 16 84 6 38

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 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 68 18 7 2 1 0 3 89 4 187971
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 64 21 8 2 1 0 2 88 4 6551
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 73 16 5 1 1 0 3 92 2 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 68 21 6 2 0 1 1 91 2 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 68 18 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 38

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

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 68 16 7 4 4 0 2 86 8 188032
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 69 15 7 4 4 0 1 85 8 6567
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 71 15 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 77 15 5 2 2 0 0 92 4 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 78 11 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 37

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal 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 46 30 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 188018
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 45 31 14 6 3 0 0 77 8 6564
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 43 31 18 5 3 0 1 74 8 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 44 27 19 7 3 0 0 71 10 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 47 29 13 11 0 0 0 76 11 38

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 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 27 40 22 7 4 0 0 67 11 188168
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 26 42 22 7 3 0 0 69 10 6567
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 31 41 20 6 2 0 0 73 7 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 26 45 22 4 3 0 0 72 6 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 29 45 24 3 0 0 0 74 3 38

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 33 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 188144
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 12 34 36 13 5 0 0 46 18 6573
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 12 35 35 12 6 0 0 47 18 1368
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 10 34 36 15 5 0 0 44 20 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 16 34 29 16 5 0 0 50 21 38

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

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 11 20 38 21 9 0 0 31 31 187534
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 20 39 22 9 0 0 31 30 6560
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 10 21 38 22 9 0 0 30 32 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 10 26 37 19 8 0 0 26 37 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 11 26 29 21 13 0 0 34 37 38

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health 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 40 39 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 187949
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 36 39 13 7 4 2 0 76 11 6565
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 44 41 9 3 1 1 0 86 4 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 40 44 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 50 39 5 3 3 0 0 89 5 38

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 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 32 14 10 6 3 0 70 16 187564
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 33 15 11 7 2 0 66 19 6551
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 39 37 11 7 3 2 0 78 11 1358
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 37 36 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 47 37 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 38

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

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 28 12 11 8 1 1 69 20 187730
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 37 29 12 13 9 1 0 66 22 6553
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 44 28 11 9 6 1 0 73 16 1362
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 46 24 14 10 7 0 0 70 17 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 60 18 8 11 3 0 0 79 13 38

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

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 27 13 4 4 3 1 79 8 187225
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 46 28 14 6 4 3 0 76 10 6538
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 55 25 10 4 2 2 0 83 7 1359
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 56 23 13 5 2 1 0 80 7 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 58 16 18 5 3 0 0 74 8 38

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 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 33 15 10 7 2 0 68 17 188058
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 34 17 11 7 1 0 65 18 6570
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 37 37 14 7 4 1 0 74 11 1366
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 34 41 13 9 3 1 0 76 11 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 42 32 21 3 3 0 0 74 5 38

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 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 39 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 188293
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 32 38 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 6573
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 41 41 10 6 1 1 0 83 7 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 41 34 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 45 32 11 13 0 0 0 76 13 38

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 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 12 9 4 1 0 76 13 187495
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 33 36 14 11 5 1 0 70 16 6559
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 41 37 12 8 1 1 0 79 9 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 35 35 15 12 1 2 0 72 13 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 34 42 11 10 0 3 0 78 11 38

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 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 37 17 6 3 1 1 74 9 186885
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 30 37 17 9 5 1 1 68 14 6528
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 38 35 18 5 1 1 1 75 6 1352
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 33 37 19 6 3 1 1 71 9 153
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 29 45 18 5 3 0 0 74 8 38

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 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 34 12 4 2 1 1 81 7 187583
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 40 35 13 6 3 1 1 77 10 6557
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 50 33 11 3 1 1 2 85 4 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 50 32 12 2 1 1 2 85 3 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 55 29 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 38

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 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 65 18 6 1 1 7 3 92 2 187791
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 52 17 8 1 1 13 7 87 2 6554
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 74 16 4 0 0 4 1 95 0 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 75 16 4 2 0 4 0 94 2 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 74 18 3 0 0 5 0 97 0 38

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 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 50 33 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 187455
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 42 33 11 7 5 2 0 77 12 6558
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 54 33 7 3 1 1 1 89 4 1365
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 50 33 8 7 1 1 0 83 8 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 47 40 8 3 3 0 0 87 5 38

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

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 50 29 9 7 5 1 0 80 12 187389
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 48 32 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 6558
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 55 28 8 5 2 0 1 85 7 1366
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 60 23 8 8 1 0 0 82 9 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 68 18 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 38

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 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 28 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 187701
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 45 30 10 8 6 0 0 75 14 6555
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 59 28 8 3 1 1 1 88 4 1361
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 56 25 11 4 3 1 0 82 6 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 65 19 8 3 5 0 0 84 8 37

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

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 23 47 13 12 3 1 1 71 15 44705
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 17 44 15 16 7 0 1 62 23 2182
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 25 47 10 12 2 2 0 74 15 432
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 24 51 4 16 6 0 0 75 21 51
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 18 55 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 89 11 44722
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 65 35 2182
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 99 1 432
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 98 2 50
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 91 9 11

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 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 35 18 18 8 0 0 56 26 41680
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 18 36 18 20 8 0 0 54 28 1896
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 21 33 20 18 8 0 0 54 26 426
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 14 33 12 26 14 0 0 47 41 49
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 0 30 20 40 10 0 0 30 50 10
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 9 91 187153
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 7 93 6534
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 7 93 1357
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 5 95 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 3 97 38

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 13 87 187417
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 8 92 6545
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 10 90 1360
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 11 89 154
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 13 87 38

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 50 50 24105
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 44 56 549
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 52 48 144
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 53 47 17

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 79 21 24104
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 79 21 548
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 81 19 144
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 88 12 17

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

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 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 19149
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 49 34 7 6 3 0 0 84 10 431
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 50 36 7 3 2 1 1 88 5 116
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 53 20 7 13 0 0 7 79 14 15

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

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 30 9 5 3 2 3 82 8 187986
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 43 32 10 6 3 3 4 79 10 6559
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 51 32 7 3 2 2 3 88 5 1364
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 51 30 9 5 1 1 3 85 5 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 58 26 8 0 3 0 5 89 3 38
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 29 50 20 1 63 37 188516
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 40 41 18 1 50 50 6580
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 32 51 17 0 62 38 1369
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 36 50 14 0 58 42 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 45 47 8 0 51 49 38

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Public Service 37 63 53712
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 31 69 2420
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 38 62 436
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 46 54 56
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 29 71 17

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 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 11 20 17 20 26 1 4 34 49 53684
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 10 24 15 22 26 1 3 35 49 2416
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 16 25 17 20 17 1 5 43 39 435
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 16 28 14 18 18 0 5 47 38 56
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 18 29 0 35 18 0 0 47 53 17

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 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 7 16 15 21 36 1 3 24 60 53711
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 6 19 16 23 34 1 1 25 58 2419
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 8 19 15 24 30 0 3 29 56 434
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 9 26 18 13 33 0 2 35 46 55
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 12 24 6 35 24 0 0 35 59 17

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 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 45 18 12 7 6 2 10 71 15 188101
2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 43 19 14 7 8 1 7 68 16 6574
2020 National Capital Region (NCR) - Headquarters 44 20 15 7 6 1 7 69 14 1368
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy 39 30 17 6 4 1 3 71 11 155
2020 NCR HQ - Strategic Policy - International and Intergovernmental Affairs / Economics, Statistics and Data Governance 45 26 13 8 5 3 0 73 14 38
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