2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Revenue Agency by Question 108. In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 35 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 5398
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 9228
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 81 9 9502
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 6160
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 37 12 5 3 0 0 79 8 6720
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 39 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 8173
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 8641
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 5557
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 42 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 5312
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 44 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 8181
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 43 13 8 5 0 0 75 12 8298
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 41 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 5713
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 43 12 6 2 0 0 79 8 4530
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 46 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 9144
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 46 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 8886
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 45 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 6270
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 44 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 3615
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 47 13 8 4 0 0 76 12 10158
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 46 12 8 5 0 0 75 12 9200
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 46 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 8588

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 33 12 4 2 1 1 82 5 5379
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 9215
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 37 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 9478
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 38 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 6140
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 36 14 6 3 0 0 76 9 6710
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 37 15 10 6 0 0 68 17 8150
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 8617
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 37 14 11 8 0 0 66 19 5554
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 38 14 7 3 0 0 76 9 5328
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 39 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 8216
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 39 15 13 9 0 0 64 22 8318
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 37 15 12 8 0 0 64 21 5701
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 38 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 4528
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 40 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 9136
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 38 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 8874
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 37 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 6252

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 28 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 5361
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 32 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 9156
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 31 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 9412
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 60 29 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 6099
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 31 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 6671
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 34 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 8109
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 33 10 3 2 0 0 86 5 8584
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 32 7 2 2 0 0 88 4 5508
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 33 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 5292
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 37 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 8178
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 8270
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 33 8 3 2 0 0 88 4 5674
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 34 10 3 1 0 0 85 4 4524
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 36 10 3 1 0 0 86 5 9120
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 8867
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 33 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 6257
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 26 8 2 1 0 0 90 3 3613
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 29 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 10155
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 60 29 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 9194
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 27 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 8581

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 29 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 5395
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 9236
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 38 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 9500
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 38 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 6145
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 34 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 6724
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 8163
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 8627
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 5552
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 36 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 5327
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 42 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 8231
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 41 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 8324
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 5719
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 4518
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 42 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 9102
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 42 12 6 4 0 0 79 9 8847
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 41 12 6 4 0 0 79 9 6241
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 34 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 3611
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 41 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 10159
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 41 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 9191
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 41 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 8583

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 23 5 1 1 1 0 93 2 5364
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 32 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 9194
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 34 11 4 3 0 0 81 7 9459
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 34 11 5 3 1 0 80 8 6131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 26 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 6697
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 34 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 8144
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 34 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 8632
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 34 15 7 6 0 0 71 13 5555
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 27 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 5290
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 34 15 6 4 0 0 75 11 8184
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 35 16 8 6 0 0 70 14 8315
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 35 16 8 7 1 0 68 15 5702
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 28 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 4526
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 36 15 7 4 1 0 74 11 9123
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 35 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 8874
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 35 18 10 7 1 0 65 17 6256
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 30 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 3613
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 38 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 10157
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 36 16 10 6 1 0 67 17 9202
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 38 16 10 8 0 0 65 19 8592

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 26 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 5355
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 35 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 9138
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 36 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 9417
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 36 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 6100
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 28 9 3 1 0 0 87 5 6666
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 36 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 8097
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 37 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 8588
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 36 14 9 5 0 0 71 14 5523
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 30 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 5266
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 37 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 8160
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 37 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 8270
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 37 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 5674
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 31 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 4524
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 39 14 8 4 0 0 73 13 9125
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 38 16 10 6 0 0 68 17 8879
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 17 6259
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 33 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 3612
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 39 14 8 4 0 0 75 12 10158
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 39 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 9196
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 39 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 8590

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 23 18 6 3 5 1 72 9 5386
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 26 18 9 5 3 0 67 15 9221
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 27 15 8 4 3 0 71 13 9489
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 27 13 7 4 3 1 75 12 6147
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 22 20 9 5 4 0 65 15 6726
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 25 18 12 8 3 0 60 21 8170
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 26 19 11 7 3 0 62 18 8645
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 26 16 9 6 3 1 68 16 5548
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 25 19 8 5 3 0 67 14 5309
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 27 20 11 8 3 0 59 20 8211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 26 19 12 8 3 0 60 20 8324
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 28 17 10 7 3 1 65 17 5713
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 23 19 9 5 5 0 65 15 4530
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 27 19 12 8 5 0 60 21 9121
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 28 18 12 8 4 0 60 21 8883
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 29 18 9 7 4 1 64 17 6250
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 25 18 9 6 5 0 66 15 3612
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 27 19 12 7 4 0 60 20 10161
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 28 18 11 8 4 0 61 20 9200
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 30 17 9 7 4 1 65 17 8586
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 21 16 3 2 4 11 76 6 5397
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 26 17 4 2 2 6 75 7 9229
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 26 14 4 3 1 3 79 6 9484
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 27 14 3 3 1 4 79 7 6146
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 22 19 5 3 2 9 70 9 6708
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 26 18 5 3 1 6 73 8 8166
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 28 16 4 3 1 4 76 7 8634
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 27 16 5 3 1 3 75 8 5553

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 22 6 2 1 1 2 90 3 5391
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 29 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 9221
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 30 8 4 3 0 0 84 7 9481
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 33 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 6143
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 25 7 3 1 1 1 88 4 6687
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 30 9 5 2 1 0 83 8 8132
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 32 9 6 3 1 0 81 9 8591
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 33 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 5538
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 26 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 5297
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 33 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 8154
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 35 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 8274
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 34 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 5660
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 26 6 4 1 1 1 88 6 4527
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 33 9 6 3 1 0 82 10 9136
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 36 9 7 4 1 0 79 11 8885
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 38 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 6274
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 27 6 4 1 1 0 88 6 3613
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 34 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 10159
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 35 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 9193
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 37 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 8590

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 68 21 6 2 1 1 2 91 3 5393
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 62 24 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 9239
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 61 25 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 9512
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 26 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 6161
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 23 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 6724
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 28 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 8173
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 28 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 8647
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 30 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 5559
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 24 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 5319
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 30 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 8190
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 31 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 8291
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 29 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 5677
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 21 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 4521
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 27 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 9125
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 28 10 6 5 0 0 80 10 8881
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 29 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 6254
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 26 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 3611
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 29 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 10159
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 30 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 9197
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 29 9 5 4 0 0 81 10 8582

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 20 7 1 1 11 2 89 2 5396
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 29 12 4 2 8 1 80 7 9231
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 30 14 6 4 7 0 74 11 9507
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 31 15 6 4 7 0 72 11 6164
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 24 10 2 1 9 1 86 3 6731
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 32 15 6 5 6 0 73 11 8175
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 34 16 9 6 5 0 67 16 8641
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 35 17 9 6 5 0 66 16 5559
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 26 11 2 1 9 0 84 4 5330
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 33 16 7 5 6 0 70 13 8228
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 33 17 10 8 6 0 63 19 8345
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 32 20 10 7 6 0 60 19 5726
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 24 10 2 2 12 0 84 4 4531
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 33 15 7 5 7 0 70 14 9141
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 33 16 10 9 6 0 62 20 8888
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 35 17 10 8 7 0 62 19 6280
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 27 8 2 2 11 1 87 4 3614
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 33 14 7 5 8 0 71 13 10150
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 33 16 10 7 7 0 64 18 9199
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 34 18 10 7 7 0 64 18 8587

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 23 9 2 1 6 1 88 3 5380
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 32 14 6 4 3 0 76 10 9217
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 34 15 8 5 2 0 71 14 9483
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 37 15 9 5 2 0 70 15 6150
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 26 12 3 1 5 1 83 5 6711
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 33 17 9 6 3 0 67 16 8155
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 34 18 12 8 2 0 61 20 8608
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 34 19 13 8 2 0 59 21 5551
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 28 13 4 2 5 0 80 6 5312
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 33 17 11 7 2 0 63 19 8211
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 33 18 14 10 2 0 57 25 8317
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 34 20 14 10 2 0 56 24 5703
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 27 12 5 3 7 0 79 8 4531
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 32 17 12 8 3 0 62 20 9141
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 33 18 14 11 2 0 55 26 8890
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 34 19 14 11 2 0 55 26 6277
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 30 12 4 3 5 0 81 7 3611
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 33 17 11 7 3 0 63 19 10152
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 33 18 14 10 2 0 57 25 9200
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 35 19 14 10 2 0 56 24 8586

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 27 10 3 1 9 2 83 5 5387
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 33 16 9 4 5 0 69 14 9215
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 35 18 11 5 4 0 64 17 9478
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 37 18 11 6 5 0 63 18 6142
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 26 15 5 2 10 1 75 9 6708
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 31 21 12 8 5 0 57 21 8150
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 32 21 15 9 4 0 53 24 8606
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 33 22 15 9 4 0 52 25 5532
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 29 16 7 3 8 0 71 11 5313
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 31 21 14 9 5 0 54 24 8203
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 31 21 17 11 4 0 48 30 8319
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 32 22 17 11 4 0 48 29 5703
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 27 13 8 4 12 1 71 13 4529
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 30 20 15 9 6 0 53 26 9131
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 30 20 18 13 5 0 47 32 8885
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 32 21 17 12 5 0 47 30 6271
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 29 15 7 3 11 1 71 11 3613
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 31 20 15 9 6 0 53 26 10149
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 31 20 17 11 5 0 48 30 9194
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 31 22 17 11 5 0 47 29 8582

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 31 9 4 1 5 1 84 6 5390
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 36 14 11 5 2 0 69 16 9233
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 39 16 12 6 2 0 66 18 9501
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 40 16 12 5 3 0 66 18 6153
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 31 13 6 2 5 0 76 9 6723
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 34 18 13 8 3 0 59 23 8155
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 35 19 16 10 2 0 54 26 8622
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 36 19 16 9 3 0 55 26 5543
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 33 14 8 3 5 0 73 12 5320
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 33 20 16 9 3 0 54 26 8224
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 33 19 17 12 2 0 50 31 8329
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 34 19 17 11 3 0 51 30 5710
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 31 12 8 4 7 0 74 13 4526
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 34 17 15 10 4 0 57 26 9134
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 34 17 17 13 3 0 51 31 8882
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 36 18 16 11 3 0 53 28 6257
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 34 13 7 3 5 0 76 11 3608
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 35 17 15 10 3 0 57 26 10151
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 34 17 17 12 3 0 52 30 9194
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 37 18 16 11 3 0 53 28 8575
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 33 14 5 2 1 2 79 7 5393
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 9233
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 37 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 9496
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 40 14 10 5 0 0 70 15 6153
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 37 15 7 3 1 0 74 10 6715
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 38 16 12 7 0 0 64 19 8170
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 38 16 13 8 0 0 63 21 8632
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 39 17 12 8 0 0 63 21 5565
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 36 17 8 4 0 1 70 12 5324
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 36 19 12 9 0 0 59 22 8200
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 36 18 14 10 0 0 58 24 8333
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 35 18 13 10 0 0 59 23 5718
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 37 17 8 3 1 1 72 12 4528
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 38 18 13 9 0 0 60 22 9136
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 37 17 15 10 0 0 57 25 8883
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 37 17 14 10 0 0 59 24 6266
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 38 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 3614
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 36 18 15 10 0 0 57 25 10157
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 37 17 16 11 0 0 56 27 9197
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 37 18 14 11 0 0 57 25 8588

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 34 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 5368
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 41 9 7 2 0 0 83 9 9181
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 43 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 9432
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 44 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 6120
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 38 9 4 1 0 0 86 6 6689
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 43 11 8 3 0 0 79 10 8138
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 45 11 9 3 0 0 78 12 8578
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 44 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 5535
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 6 5337
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 44 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 8216
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 45 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 8337
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 43 14 9 4 0 0 73 14 5724
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 39 9 4 1 0 0 86 6 4529
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 45 11 8 3 0 0 78 12 9136
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 46 11 10 4 0 0 74 14 8873
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 47 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 6266

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 24 8 3 1 2 3 87 4 5391
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 30 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 9220
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 31 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 9482
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 34 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 6143
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 28 10 4 2 1 1 84 7 6717
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 33 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 8168
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 33 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 8628
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 34 14 8 5 1 0 74 12 5557
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 31 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 5316
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 36 11 6 4 1 0 78 11 8193
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 37 12 7 5 1 0 75 13 8300
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 37 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 5680
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 31 8 6 2 1 1 84 8 4534
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 36 10 7 4 1 0 78 11 9142
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 39 12 8 5 1 0 76 13 8890
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 39 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 6277
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 31 8 5 2 1 1 85 8 3614
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 36 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 10160
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 38 11 8 5 0 0 76 14 9199
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 38 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 8593

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 38 8 7 2 0 0 84 8 5378
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 42 10 11 3 0 0 76 13 9206
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 43 11 11 3 0 1 75 14 9471
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 43 11 9 3 0 1 76 12 6135
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 41 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 6713
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 43 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 8143
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 45 11 14 5 0 0 69 19 8601
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 43 11 13 5 0 1 71 18 5531
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 45 6 10 3 0 0 80 13 5348
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 49 9 14 5 0 0 72 20 8230
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 47 10 15 7 0 0 68 22 8345
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 47 11 14 6 0 1 69 20 5736
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 41 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 4530
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 44 11 15 7 0 0 68 21 9146
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 43 11 17 8 0 0 65 24 8892
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 44 11 14 7 0 0 67 21 6269
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 43 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 3612
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 44 11 14 6 0 0 69 20 10158
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 43 11 15 8 0 0 66 23 9191
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 43 11 14 7 0 0 69 21 8586

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 19 10 2 1 4 3 86 4 5386
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 24 12 4 3 2 1 81 7 9218
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 24 12 5 4 1 1 79 8 9465
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 25 14 4 4 2 3 77 9 6123

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 29 11 4 2 5 1 81 7 5383
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 34 15 11 6 2 0 68 17 9211
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 37 17 11 7 1 0 65 18 9480
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 37 17 10 6 2 0 66 17 6139
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 30 13 7 4 3 0 75 11 6710
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 33 17 13 9 1 0 60 22 8150
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 35 18 13 10 1 0 58 24 8633
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 36 18 13 9 2 0 59 23 5558
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 32 14 8 4 3 0 74 12 5322
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 33 19 14 10 1 0 56 25 8189
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 34 18 16 12 1 0 54 28 8318
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 35 20 14 10 2 0 55 24 5692
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 30 12 8 4 4 0 74 13 4525
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 34 16 15 10 2 0 59 25 9117
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 35 17 15 11 2 0 56 26 8886
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 38 18 13 8 2 0 60 22 6263
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 32 12 9 5 4 0 74 14 3613
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 35 15 14 9 1 0 62 23 10158
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 35 16 14 10 2 0 59 25 9194
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 37 17 12 9 2 0 61 21 8590

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 28 12 6 4 5 2 77 10 5388
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 31 14 12 9 2 0 64 22 9240
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 32 15 14 11 1 1 59 25 9505
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 29 17 14 12 1 4 55 27 6160
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 29 12 9 6 4 1 72 16 6714
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 31 14 13 13 1 1 59 27 8174
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 31 15 15 14 1 1 54 30 8650
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 29 17 14 16 1 3 51 31 5555
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 31 13 9 6 3 1 71 15 5317
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 31 16 15 14 1 0 55 29 8183
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 30 16 17 16 1 1 50 34 8320
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 29 18 15 16 1 3 49 33 5697
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 29 12 9 7 5 2 71 17 4523
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 31 14 16 14 2 1 55 31 9127
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 30 15 17 17 1 1 50 34 8881
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 29 16 16 16 2 3 50 34 6272
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 30 11 10 8 4 1 70 18 3611
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 32 13 15 14 2 0 57 30 10157
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 30 14 17 17 1 1 50 35 9201
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 29 15 16 16 1 2 51 33 8586

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 19 9 3 1 1 7 86 4 5395
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 24 13 5 3 1 2 79 8 9246
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 22 13 5 3 1 3 78 9 9518
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 59 19 9 4 2 1 5 84 6 6165
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 20 8 3 2 1 5 87 5 6714
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 25 12 5 3 0 2 79 9 8161
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 25 12 5 3 1 3 78 9 8639
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 22 11 4 3 1 5 80 8 5552

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 22 11 4 2 2 6 81 7 5392
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 27 15 6 3 1 2 75 9 9233
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 25 14 5 3 1 3 78 7 9493
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 20 10 4 2 1 5 82 7 6153
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 22 14 5 3 2 4 77 8 6699
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 26 17 7 4 2 2 71 11 8143
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 25 15 6 3 2 3 74 10 8627
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 22 12 5 3 2 5 78 9 5542

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 81 5 2 1 1 3 6 96 2 5372
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 75 10 5 2 2 4 3 91 4 9214
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 73 10 5 3 3 3 4 89 6 9462
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 72 8 4 3 3 3 6 89 6 6137
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 81 6 3 1 1 3 4 95 2 6694
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 72 11 6 2 3 4 2 88 5 8128
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 68 11 6 3 4 4 3 86 7 8611
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 67 10 6 3 4 4 6 86 8 5532

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 74 10 3 1 1 2 9 95 2 5369
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 73 11 5 2 1 2 6 92 3 9218
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 73 10 5 2 2 2 7 92 3 9480
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 72 10 4 2 2 2 9 92 4 6144
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 80 6 2 1 1 2 8 96 2 6684
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 77 8 3 1 1 2 8 93 3 8128
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 74 8 4 2 2 2 9 92 4 8605
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 73 8 4 1 2 2 11 92 4 5543

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 32 17 8 3 2 2 71 11 5368
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 36 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 9190
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 38 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 9439
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 39 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 6116
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 34 17 10 5 1 1 68 15 6682
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 37 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 8135
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 38 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 8593
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 38 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 5529
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 34 18 11 5 1 1 65 17 5319
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 37 16 12 8 0 0 63 21 8203
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 38 14 13 9 0 0 64 22 8302
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 37 14 12 9 0 0 65 22 5692
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 36 17 10 5 1 1 67 15 4520
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 39 14 13 8 0 0 65 21 9103
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 40 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 8863
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 41 13 12 8 0 0 67 21 6258
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 38 17 12 5 1 1 66 18 3614
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 40 15 15 10 0 0 60 25 10161
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 40 13 15 11 0 0 61 26 9198
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 41 12 14 10 0 0 64 24 8591

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 29 18 7 3 1 1 71 10 5384
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 34 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 9214
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 35 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 9487
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 35 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 6142
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 31 19 8 4 1 1 68 13 6707
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 33 19 10 7 0 0 65 16 8167
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 35 17 10 7 0 0 67 16 8619
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 34 16 10 7 0 0 66 17 5555
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 33 18 9 5 0 1 67 14 5305
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 35 18 11 8 0 0 63 19 8186
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 35 17 11 8 0 0 63 19 8270
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 35 16 11 8 0 0 64 19 5685
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 33 18 9 5 1 1 68 14 4516
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 36 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 9113
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 35 16 12 8 0 0 63 20 8859
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 36 16 12 7 0 0 64 19 6256
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 34 19 11 5 1 1 65 16 3613
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 36 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 10159
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 36 16 13 10 0 0 62 22 9199
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 37 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 8586

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 5364
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 42 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 9113
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 9399
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 43 11 7 3 0 0 79 9 6087
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 39 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 6636
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 42 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 8051
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 42 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 8494
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 41 14 9 4 0 0 73 14 5474
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 38 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 5319
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 40 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 8188
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 38 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 8302
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 38 15 11 6 0 0 67 17 5692
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 38 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 4522
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 41 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 9110
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 40 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 8860
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 40 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 6250
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 40 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 3614
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 42 15 9 5 0 0 72 13 10158
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 40 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 9195
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 40 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 8591

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 35 16 5 2 8 1 75 7 5382
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 41 19 8 3 4 0 68 12 9218
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 42 18 9 4 3 0 68 13 9485
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 41 18 9 4 4 0 68 13 6149
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 36 19 7 3 6 1 69 10 6710
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 39 21 10 5 4 0 62 16 8155
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 39 20 11 5 4 0 62 17 8639
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 40 20 11 6 4 0 62 17 5550
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 33 21 6 3 6 1 67 10 5320
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 35 24 11 7 4 0 56 19 8202
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 34 24 12 8 3 0 54 21 8337
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 36 22 12 8 3 0 57 21 5706
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 32 18 7 4 9 1 68 12 4528
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 34 22 12 7 5 0 57 20 9128
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 34 22 12 8 5 0 55 22 8884
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 36 22 12 8 4 0 56 20 6271

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 26 8 3 2 1 1 87 5 5387
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 32 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 9211
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 9475
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 33 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 6142
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 27 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 6708
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 33 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 8149
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 34 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 8619
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 34 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 5540
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 30 9 3 1 1 0 87 5 5332
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 34 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 8207
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 36 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 8330
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 35 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 5715
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 28 8 4 2 1 1 86 5 4527
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 35 9 7 4 0 0 80 10 9128
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 36 9 8 5 0 0 77 13 8882
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 38 10 7 5 0 1 77 12 6270
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 30 9 4 2 1 1 85 6 3614
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 35 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 10157
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 37 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 9193
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 37 12 8 5 0 1 76 13 8589

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 27 7 1 0 1 2 91 2 5367
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 33 12 3 1 0 1 83 5 9184
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 34 15 5 3 0 0 76 8 9420
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 33 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 6075
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 27 9 2 0 0 2 89 2 6689
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 34 14 4 2 0 1 80 6 8132
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 34 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 8574
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 32 19 8 4 0 1 70 11 5490
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 28 9 2 1 1 1 88 3 5341
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 33 13 5 2 0 1 80 6 8236
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 34 18 7 3 0 1 72 10 8370
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 32 19 8 4 0 1 68 13 5734
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 28 8 2 1 1 2 89 3 4534
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 34 11 3 1 0 2 83 5 9143
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 36 15 5 2 0 2 77 8 8890
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 36 16 7 3 0 2 73 10 6273
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 28 10 2 1 1 2 87 3 3613
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 33 12 4 2 0 1 81 6 10163
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 35 17 6 3 0 1 74 8 9198
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 34 18 7 4 0 1 70 11 8592

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 66 5401
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 57 9248
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 56 9512
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 61 6161

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 13 11 2 1 9 20 80 4 5395
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 17 10 3 3 5 13 81 6 9240
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 18 10 2 2 5 9 84 5 9504
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 19 10 2 2 6 9 83 5 6149

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 46 36 5410
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 44 36 9251
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 48 35 9523
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 44 28 6169
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 37 38 6738
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 37 40 8193
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 44 36 8654
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 44 29 5570
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 41 37 5351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 41 37 8260
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 45 35 8383
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 46 28 5733
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 42 35 4533
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 43 36 9145
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 48 34 8884
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 47 25 6268
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 42 36 3615
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 40 37 10159
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 48 34 9200
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 50 26 8588

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 58 20 5 12 4 1034
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 64 22 4 2 4 1837
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 58 16 2 2 5 1586
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 71 18 5 2 1 3 1710
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 40 20 6 31 3 1600
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 56 24 7 4 5 1864
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 53 20 4 1 6 1707
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 69 17 6 3 1 3 1525
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 48 24 7 16 5 1125
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 57 25 6 2 5 1854
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 53 21 4 1 6 1659
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 67 20 6 3 1 4 1527
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 37 21 8 29 5 1050
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 55 22 6 5 7 1906
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 51 18 4 2 9 1666
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 70 16 5 3 1 5 1718
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 50 20 12 9999 14 815
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 61 22 8 9999 5 2335
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 53 14 8 9999 8 1654
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 66 20 4 5 9999 4 2047
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 28 5 2 1 1 0 91 3 5358
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 36 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 9194
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 36 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 9429
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 36 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 6121
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 33 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 6685
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 38 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 8132
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 8595
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 38 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 5536
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 35 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 5340
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 40 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 8230
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 41 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 8332
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 39 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 5724
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 34 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 4531
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 40 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 9126
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 42 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 8871
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 41 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 6262
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 38 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 3614
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 41 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 10154
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 42 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 9193
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 41 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 8587

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 34 7 2 1 1 0 91 3 5388
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 43 11 5 1 1 0 82 6 9229
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 45 13 5 2 1 0 80 7 9490
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 45 13 4 2 1 0 81 6 6154
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 37 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 6724
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 44 17 7 3 1 0 74 10 8173
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 45 17 7 3 1 0 73 10 8637
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 44 17 7 3 1 0 72 10 5565
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 41 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 5320
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 44 17 8 3 1 0 71 12 8185
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 44 17 10 4 1 0 69 14 8322
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 43 19 8 4 1 0 69 12 5697
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 37 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 4529
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 42 15 9 4 1 0 72 13 9129
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 43 16 10 6 1 0 68 15 8872
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 42 17 9 5 1 0 68 14 6267
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 37 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 3614
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 41 15 6 3 1 0 76 10 10161
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 41 16 7 4 1 0 72 11 9199
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 43 16 7 4 1 0 73 10 8592

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 15 27 28 19 3 4 50 21 5382
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 21 36 22 10 1 1 33 31 9228
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 24 38 20 7 0 1 27 34 9503
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 26 39 18 6 0 1 24 36 6158
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 14 29 27 19 2 3 49 21 6703
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 22 36 21 10 1 1 32 32 8152
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 25 39 17 6 0 1 24 36 8641
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 28 39 16 5 0 1 20 40 5559
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 15 31 26 17 2 3 46 22 5320
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 24 36 21 8 1 2 29 34 8198
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 27 38 16 6 0 1 22 39 8330
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 29 39 14 5 0 1 19 42 5704
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 12 30 25 19 3 7 48 19 4507
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 21 36 19 10 1 4 31 32 9096
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 27 37 14 7 1 2 21 41 8859
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 29 38 12 5 1 2 18 43 6244
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 14 30 25 17 3 6 46 21 3606
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 23 36 19 8 1 3 28 34 10141
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 29 37 14 6 1 2 21 42 9182
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 31 38 12 4 0 2 17 44 8576

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 7 16 29 35 6 5 72 10 5375
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 12 25 32 22 2 2 56 18 9190
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 12 27 34 18 2 2 53 18 9477
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 13 29 33 16 1 2 51 19 6130
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 10 20 27 30 4 3 62 17 6671
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 16 28 27 17 2 2 45 26 8128
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 18 30 26 13 1 2 41 28 8615
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 20 32 25 11 1 1 38 30 5546
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 11 21 27 27 4 3 58 19 5291
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 17 29 26 14 2 2 41 29 8172
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 31 24 11 1 2 36 31 8308
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 21 34 22 10 1 1 33 33 5690
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 10 21 23 28 5 7 58 19 4498
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 17 28 21 16 2 5 40 30 9075
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 20 31 21 12 2 3 34 33 8824
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 21 34 19 10 2 3 31 34 6222
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 11 21 23 26 6 7 57 20 3602
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 19 29 23 14 2 3 39 30 10126
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 21 31 21 11 2 3 33 35 9169
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 22 34 20 9 2 2 30 34 8572

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 9 22 27 26 7 7 60 14 5364
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 15 30 28 16 2 3 46 23 9209
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 19 35 24 10 1 2 35 30 9485
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 20 36 21 10 1 2 31 31 6142
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 12 26 26 22 3 5 52 20 6688
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 19 31 22 13 1 2 36 31 8142
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 23 33 19 9 1 2 29 37 8621
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 25 34 18 7 1 2 26 40 5540
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 13 26 28 20 4 4 51 20 5293
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 20 31 22 11 1 3 35 33 8161
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 23 32 19 8 1 2 28 39 8306
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 25 33 17 6 1 2 24 42 5678
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 12 25 21 22 5 8 50 21 4508
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 20 30 20 12 2 5 35 33 9068
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 21 33 18 9 1 3 28 37 8845
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 23 32 17 7 2 3 26 40 6239
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 13 25 22 20 5 8 48 24 3601
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 19 30 21 12 2 4 35 33 10125
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 23 31 19 8 1 3 28 39 9175
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 23 33 17 8 1 3 26 40 8574

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 3 12 29 42 4 8 81 5 5355
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 8 24 36 24 1 3 63 12 9192
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 12 32 33 15 0 2 49 18 9455
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 15 36 30 11 1 1 42 21 6119
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 5 16 32 38 2 6 75 7 6675
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 10 28 33 20 1 3 55 16 8126
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 14 34 30 13 1 2 43 21 8583
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 17 38 25 9 1 2 35 26 5515
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 6 17 32 34 3 5 72 10 5289
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 12 29 32 17 1 3 51 19 8158
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 16 35 28 11 1 2 39 25 8290
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 19 38 23 8 1 1 32 30 5678
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 5 16 28 35 3 10 72 10 4481
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 11 27 29 18 1 6 52 19 9047
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 15 35 27 12 1 3 40 24 8801
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 19 36 23 8 1 3 32 30 6211
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 6 18 29 31 3 10 69 10 3591
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 11 28 30 19 1 5 52 18 10115
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 15 35 27 11 1 3 39 25 9154
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 19 38 22 8 1 2 31 30 8545

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 6 15 29 38 4 6 75 8 5368
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 12 25 32 22 1 2 55 18 9186
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 17 32 27 14 1 2 42 26 9482
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 19 33 25 12 1 2 38 28 6137
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 7 17 30 35 3 4 71 11 6678
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 15 29 27 17 1 2 46 25 8133
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 21 32 22 11 1 2 34 33 8625
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 23 34 19 8 1 2 28 38 5560
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 9 20 30 30 3 5 64 14 5300
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 19 30 24 13 1 2 39 30 8177
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 24 31 19 8 1 2 28 40 8314
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 27 31 16 7 0 2 24 44 5699
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 8 18 25 32 4 10 66 13 4493
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 17 28 23 16 1 5 41 29 9071
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 22 31 18 9 1 3 28 40 8843
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 25 31 15 7 1 3 24 44 6233
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 8 19 25 30 4 10 64 13 3597
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 18 29 22 15 1 4 39 30 10129
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 23 32 17 9 1 2 27 41 9172
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 26 31 15 7 1 2 23 46 8566

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 6 13 22 36 14 6 73 11 5363
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 10 21 31 25 4 3 60 17 9157
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 11 25 32 21 2 3 56 18 9433
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 13 27 32 17 3 3 52 20 6112
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 10 18 23 31 8 5 61 19 6662
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 16 27 24 18 3 2 45 27 8123
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 18 29 25 13 2 3 40 30 8602
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 31 24 11 1 2 36 33 5539
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 11 20 24 28 8 4 58 20 5291
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 16 26 26 16 3 3 44 28 8153
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 19 29 25 12 2 2 38 32 8297
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 22 30 23 10 2 3 34 35 5683
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 9 17 20 29 11 9 61 18 4506
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 15 25 23 18 4 6 46 26 9079
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 18 28 24 13 2 5 39 30 8837
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 21 29 22 10 2 4 34 34 6234
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 9 17 22 27 10 10 61 17 3596
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 15 25 25 18 3 6 47 25 10128
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 17 28 26 13 2 5 41 29 9168
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 20 30 24 11 1 4 37 31 8560

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 9 24 26 27 6 5 59 14 5358
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 16 33 24 15 2 2 41 25 9193
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 19 37 22 10 1 2 33 29 9460
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 21 38 20 9 2 2 30 31 6124
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 13 27 24 23 4 3 50 20 6675
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 20 33 21 11 2 2 33 33 8139
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 23 36 18 8 1 2 27 36 8619
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 23 37 16 6 2 2 24 38 5543
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 14 28 24 20 4 3 48 22 5313
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 22 33 18 10 2 2 29 36 8190
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 23 35 16 7 2 2 24 40 8332
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 26 35 15 6 2 2 21 42 5704
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 12 27 21 21 6 6 48 21 4515
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 21 32 17 11 2 5 30 35 9078
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 23 35 15 7 2 3 24 39 8845
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 25 35 14 6 2 3 21 42 6227
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 14 28 20 19 6 6 44 24 3602
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 20 32 18 11 2 4 31 35 10138
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 23 34 16 8 2 3 26 39 9176
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 25 35 14 6 2 3 22 41 8563

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 13 32 26 22 2 2 50 17 5383
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 17 36 26 13 0 1 39 24 9225
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 17 40 25 11 0 1 37 23 9502
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 16 39 27 11 1 1 39 21 6151
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 15 30 26 22 1 2 49 21 6700
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 18 33 24 13 1 1 37 29 8154
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 18 36 23 11 1 1 35 28 8629
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 18 35 25 11 1 1 37 27 5555

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 35 10 5 1 4 1 83 6 5366
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 40 16 11 3 1 0 69 15 9192
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 43 18 11 4 1 0 66 15 9448
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 45 17 11 4 1 0 68 15 6123
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 36 16 9 3 4 0 72 12 6688
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 37 19 16 7 2 0 56 24 8121
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 37 21 18 8 1 0 53 26 8601
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 37 22 18 8 1 0 51 27 5539

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 70 20 5 2 1 2 1 92 3 5372
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 29 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 9222
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 30 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 9467
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 31 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 6145
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 23 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 6703
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 29 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 8132
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 31 9 9 5 1 0 77 14 8615
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 30 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 5537
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 26 7 4 2 1 0 86 7 5331
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 32 10 9 6 1 0 76 15 8193
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 34 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 8303
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 32 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 5686
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 25 6 3 2 1 0 88 6 4530
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 30 9 8 5 1 0 77 13 9139
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 32 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 8890
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 34 9 7 5 1 0 78 13 6271
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 24 5 4 2 1 0 88 6 3614
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 28 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 10160
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 30 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 9194
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 30 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 8585

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 76 18 3 1 1 1 1 95 2 5359
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 58 31 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 9198
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 33 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 9439
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 32 5 5 2 0 0 88 6 6122
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 68 24 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 6709
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 34 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 8148
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 35 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 8608
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 35 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 5546
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 28 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 5320
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 38 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 8196
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 40 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 8312
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 5691
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 30 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 4524
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 40 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 9131
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 42 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 8874
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 6247
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 31 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 3611
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 39 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 10153
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 43 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 9197
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 42 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 8584

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 26 9 2 1 3 2 88 3 5343
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 35 12 3 2 2 1 82 5 9163
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 37 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 9411
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 37 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 6097
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 30 11 2 1 2 1 85 3 6718
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 37 14 4 2 2 1 80 6 8169
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 39 13 4 3 2 0 79 8 8629
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 38 13 5 3 2 0 79 8 5548
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 33 14 2 1 3 1 82 4 5331
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 42 15 4 3 2 1 77 7 8207
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 43 15 6 3 2 0 76 9 8331
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 40 14 5 3 2 0 77 8 5693

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 28 6 2 1 2 0 90 3 5365
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 37 10 5 2 2 0 82 7 9171
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 39 12 6 3 2 0 80 9 9454
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 40 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 6122
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 31 7 3 1 1 0 88 4 6688
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 38 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 8125
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 39 13 7 3 2 0 76 10 8580
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 38 14 7 4 2 0 75 11 5531
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 28 6 2 1 1 0 92 2 5292
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 38 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 8192
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 38 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 8304
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 40 12 4 2 1 0 81 7 5697
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 29 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 4531
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 39 10 4 2 2 0 83 7 9135
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 40 12 5 3 2 0 79 8 8886
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 42 13 5 3 2 0 79 8 6261
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 27 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 3613
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 35 9 4 2 2 0 86 6 10160
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 36 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 9194
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 39 11 5 3 2 0 81 7 8590

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 25 6 2 1 4 1 91 3 5372
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 33 11 3 1 3 0 85 4 9216
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 35 11 3 2 2 0 84 5 9479
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 35 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 6129
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 26 7 2 1 2 0 91 2 6706
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 33 11 3 2 2 0 84 5 8125
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 35 12 3 2 2 0 83 5 8600
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 35 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 5523
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 28 6 1 1 2 0 92 2 5297
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 35 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 8183
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 36 11 3 2 2 0 83 6 8315
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 37 11 3 2 2 0 84 5 5702
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 28 8 2 1 4 1 89 3 4523
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 36 13 3 2 3 0 81 6 9127
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 37 14 4 3 3 0 79 7 8871
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 39 14 4 2 3 1 80 6 6255
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 25 5 1 1 2 0 93 2 3608
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 31 9 2 2 3 0 87 4 10161
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 34 11 4 2 3 0 82 6 9194
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 36 12 3 2 2 0 83 5 8582

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 76 19 3 1 0 1 0 96 1 5387
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 58 31 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 9201
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 9472
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 7 6144
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 71 23 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 6706
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 34 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 8152
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 36 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 8632
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 5562
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 25 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 5280
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 36 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 8176
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 38 10 5 4 0 0 80 9 8300
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 38 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 5692
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 25 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 4531
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 38 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 9129
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 8888
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 41 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 6265
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 71 24 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 3612
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 34 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 10155
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 36 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 9192
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 38 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 8588

Anti-racism

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 18 11 3 3 8 4 82 6 5389
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 24 13 4 3 7 4 77 9 9228
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 24 12 4 3 5 3 78 8 9485
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 25 13 3 3 5 3 79 7 6158

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 24 8 2 1 6 1 88 3 5377
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 31 13 3 2 4 1 81 5 9222
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 34 13 3 2 3 0 81 6 9491
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 34 12 3 2 3 1 83 5 6151

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 25 8 3 2 4 2 87 5 5371
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 30 11 5 3 4 2 80 9 9203
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 31 11 6 4 3 2 79 10 9463
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 31 11 5 4 4 3 79 9 6132

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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 15 32 10 17 18 2 26 34 61
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 10 21 15 34 17 1 16 58 184
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 9 27 19 32 9 0 14 57 200
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 1 7 20 18 39 15 0 10 67 95

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 24 13 2 1 10 7 81 3 5388
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 33 17 6 3 6 4 71 10 9223
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 34 19 7 4 5 3 67 12 9472
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 35 19 6 4 5 3 68 11 6148
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 27 13 3 2 7 5 79 6 6713
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 31 17 8 5 5 3 67 14 8145
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 32 17 9 6 4 2 65 17 8622
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 33 17 9 6 5 2 67 15 5551
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 31 17 5 3 7 4 73 8 5330
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 35 21 9 6 5 3 62 15 8197
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 36 21 11 7 5 2 59 19 8329
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 37 20 9 6 4 2 63 16 5702
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 27 12 4 2 8 6 79 7 4531
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 33 16 8 6 5 4 67 15 9139
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 34 16 9 7 5 3 65 18 8883
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 36 16 9 6 4 3 67 16 6269
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 25 10 4 2 7 5 82 7 3614
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 32 14 8 5 4 3 71 13 10159
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 35 14 9 6 4 2 69 16 9198
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 36 15 7 5 3 2 71 13 8590

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 29 9 5 2 4 2 83 7 5384
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 36 12 7 3 2 1 77 10 9225
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 38 13 6 3 2 1 77 10 9475
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 38 12 7 3 2 1 77 10 6137
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 31 10 6 2 3 2 81 9 6716
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 38 13 8 4 2 1 75 12 8150
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 39 14 7 4 2 1 74 11 8612
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 38 15 8 4 2 1 73 12 5559
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 34 10 5 2 2 1 82 8 5320
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 38 14 8 4 2 1 74 11 8180
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 41 13 7 4 2 1 75 12 8327
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 40 13 7 4 1 1 75 11 5699
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 30 9 5 2 4 1 83 8 4519
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 37 11 6 3 3 1 80 9 9122
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 39 11 7 4 2 1 77 11 8868
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 39 13 6 3 2 1 77 10 6255
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 31 6 3 2 2 1 89 5 3610
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 36 9 5 2 2 1 84 7 10161
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 38 10 5 3 2 1 82 8 9198
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 38 9 6 3 2 1 82 8 8586

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 28 7 1 0 2 1 91 2 5374
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 36 12 4 2 1 0 82 5 9197
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 38 13 5 2 1 0 80 7 9470
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 39 13 4 2 1 0 80 7 6131
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 33 10 2 1 1 0 86 3 6699
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 38 17 6 3 1 0 75 9 8140
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 39 16 7 4 1 0 72 11 8610
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 38 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 5540
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 34 10 2 1 1 0 87 3 5292
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 39 16 6 3 1 0 74 9 8170
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 40 15 7 4 1 0 73 12 8309
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 39 16 7 4 1 0 72 11 5674

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 25 13 4 2 10 3 77 8 5377
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 28 17 11 7 7 2 61 20 9216
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 28 18 13 9 6 2 56 24 9489
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 29 17 12 9 7 2 58 23 6147
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 25 15 6 4 10 3 70 12 6710
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 26 19 13 10 7 1 54 26 8162
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 27 18 15 13 6 2 50 30 8640
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 28 19 13 12 5 2 52 27 5549
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 27 16 7 5 9 2 68 13 5315
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 28 20 14 11 6 1 52 27 8191
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 28 19 15 14 5 1 48 31 8329
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 29 19 14 12 5 2 51 28 5700
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 25 14 8 5 14 3 68 15 4523
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 27 17 14 11 8 1 53 28 9116
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 26 17 16 14 7 1 48 33 8866
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 29 17 14 12 6 3 52 29 6259
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 26 15 8 5 13 2 67 16 3611
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 27 18 15 12 8 1 51 29 10160
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 26 18 16 15 7 1 47 34 9193
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 28 17 15 13 6 2 51 30 8583

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 36 2 5 1 0 0 92 5 5404
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 44 4 8 2 0 0 87 10 9239
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 48 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 9505
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 48 4 10 2 0 0 84 12 6162

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 33 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 5392
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 37 8 8 2 0 0 81 10 9228
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 40 7 8 2 0 0 82 10 9505
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 40 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 6156
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 31 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 6717
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 36 7 9 4 0 0 81 12 8156
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 38 7 10 5 0 0 79 14 8621
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 37 6 9 5 0 0 79 14 5559
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 31 5 5 2 0 0 87 7 4531
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 36 7 11 5 0 0 78 15 9134
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 37 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 8879
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 37 7 11 8 0 0 74 19 6274
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 31 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 3612
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 35 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 10161
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 36 7 10 6 0 0 77 16 9191
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 36 6 10 6 0 0 78 16 8589

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 29 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 5377
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 36 8 6 1 0 0 84 8 9174
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 9431
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 37 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 6103
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 30 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 6688
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 37 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 8122
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 37 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 8589
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 8 5527
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 31 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 4526
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 38 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 9110
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 40 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 8869
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 40 8 6 2 0 0 84 9 6255
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 32 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 3612
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 37 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 10148
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 9191
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 8585

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 88 10 1 1 1 0 0 97 2 5378
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 83 13 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 9218
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 79 16 2 1 1 1 1 96 2 9483
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 77 16 3 1 1 1 1 95 2 6153
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 85 12 2 1 0 0 1 97 1 4531
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 74 19 3 2 1 0 1 95 3 9129
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 70 20 3 2 1 1 1 93 3 8863
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 67 24 4 2 1 1 2 93 3 6263
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 85 12 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 3615
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 77 17 2 2 1 0 1 95 2 10163
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 73 19 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 9197
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 71 21 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 8590

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 14 7 3 2 24 4 82 8 5386
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 17 9 6 5 20 6 73 14 9242
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 19 11 6 5 18 6 71 14 9504
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 19 11 6 5 19 6 71 14 6162
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 12 8 5 5 26 4 75 14 6721
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 16 10 6 7 19 5 70 17 8176
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 19 11 6 7 17 5 69 17 8652
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 18 11 7 6 18 5 69 17 5562

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 5408
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 9239
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 9508
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 6157
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 6731
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 8182
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 8623
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 5556
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 5345
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 8248
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 8359
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 5731

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 46 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 52 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 57 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 58 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 43 448
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 45 921
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 54 1123
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 58 709
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 35 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 46 1024
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 51 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 61 774

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 61 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 41 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 64 36 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 70 30 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 58 448
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 44 921
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 35 1123
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 35 709
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 58 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 41 1024
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 35 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 67 33 774

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 896
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 98 448
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 921
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 1123
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 709
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 98 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 1024
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 774

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 100 213
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 603
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 1123
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 709
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 100 1024
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 774

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 94 448
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 921
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 1123
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 709
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 94 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 1024
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 774

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 79 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 85 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 448
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 921
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 1123
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 709
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 85 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 86 1024
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 774

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 448
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 921
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 1123
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 709
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 1024
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 774

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 63 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 66 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 63 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 65 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 75 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 62 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 62 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 63 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 65 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 64 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 63 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 64 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 73 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 63 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 63 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 58 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 76 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 63 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 58 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 62 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 71 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 65 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 59 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 60 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 72 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 63 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 59 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 52 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 76 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 59 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 58 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 54 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 74 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 63 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 55 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 55 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 63 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 61 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 58 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 55 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 59 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 60 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 57 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 57 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 59 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 60 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 57 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 59 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 83 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 74 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 85 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 73 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 84 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 75 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 69 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 49 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 47 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 46 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 53 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 48 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 47 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 47 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 50 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 41 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 57 43 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 46 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 50 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 72 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 67 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 64 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 63 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 75 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 70 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 66 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 63 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 74 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 68 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 62 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 66 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 99 713
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 99 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 99 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 99 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 1 99 707
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 99 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 99 1210

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 87 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 87 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 88 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 88 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 58 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 54 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 49 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 45 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 64 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 53 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 50 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 51 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 63 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 55 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 49 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 50 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 74 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 79 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 83 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 77 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 79 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 81 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 78 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 77 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 86 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 86 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 602
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 87 446
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 84 917
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 1115
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 84 707
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 84 364
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 1210
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 771

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 59 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 56 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 49 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 54 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 60 444
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 54 912
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 53 1114
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 55 706
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 57 362
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 53 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 52 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 54 771

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 80 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 77 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 74 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 83 444
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 78 912
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 1114
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 706
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 79 362
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 75 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 896
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 98 444
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 912
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 1114
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 706
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 98 362
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 90 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 80 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 76 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 444
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 78 912
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 74 1114
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 74 706
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 87 362
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 79 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 76 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 94 444
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 912
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 1114
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 706
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 362
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 444
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 912
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 1114
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 706
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 362
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 87 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 86 444
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 86 912
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 1114
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 706
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 87 362
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 86 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 444
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 912
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 1114
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 706
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 362
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 58 213
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 68 713
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 76 896
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 603
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 65 444
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 69 912
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 1114
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 706
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 65 362
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 71 1023
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 1212
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 771

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 79 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 86 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 81 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 85 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 702

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 69 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 77 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 67 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 74 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 84 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 68 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 78 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 84 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 79 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 85 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 90 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 702

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 702

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 83 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 84 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 79 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 86 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 79 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 88 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 84 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 84 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 78 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 72 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 71 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 80 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 70 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 75 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 73 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 702

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 94 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 702

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 66 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 53 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 54 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 57 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 62 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 51 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 52 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 55 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 57 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 56 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 52 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 57 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 99 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 832
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 99 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 1032
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 99 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 1129

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 59 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 48 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 47 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 44 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 60 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 45 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 43 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 46 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 57 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 48 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 58 42 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 60 40 702

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 98 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 98 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 702

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 86 204
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 86 683
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 832
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 548
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 90 432
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 860
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 1032
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 652
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 90 351
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 959
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 1129
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 702

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 12 10 1 1 27 12 81 3 5389
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 19 15 4 3 25 8 67 10 9227
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 19 17 6 4 24 6 61 14 9497
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 21 17 6 5 23 4 61 15 6149
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 14 13 3 1 26 11 73 6 6727
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 18 19 6 5 23 7 57 16 8171
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 18 20 8 7 22 5 52 21 8643
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 21 18 7 8 20 4 56 20 5567
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 16 16 2 1 25 9 71 5 5334
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 20 22 6 5 22 6 55 15 8210
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 20 23 7 8 20 4 49 20 8332
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 24 22 7 6 19 3 54 17 5709
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 14 11 2 2 30 14 75 6 4534
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 19 19 5 5 24 8 58 15 9141
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 20 20 7 8 21 5 52 20 8888
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 23 22 6 6 20 4 55 17 6273
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 15 12 2 1 30 12 74 5 3615
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 20 18 5 5 23 7 60 14 10160
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 21 20 7 7 21 5 55 18 9192
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 24 20 7 6 19 3 58 16 8590

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 21 6 1 1 9 2 91 2 5380
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 30 13 3 2 7 1 80 6 9232
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 32 14 5 3 5 1 77 8 9497
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 33 13 5 3 5 0 78 8 6149
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 24 9 2 1 8 1 87 3 6726
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 31 14 5 3 6 1 75 9 8179
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 31 16 6 5 5 0 72 11 8636
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 32 14 6 5 4 0 74 12 5562
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 26 10 2 1 8 1 85 3 5330
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 32 17 5 4 7 1 72 10 8212
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 33 18 7 6 5 0 68 13 8332
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 35 17 6 5 5 0 71 11 5709
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 25 9 2 1 12 2 86 4 4527
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 32 16 5 4 8 1 74 9 9132
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 34 16 6 5 6 1 70 13 8880
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 36 16 6 5 5 1 71 11 6262
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 27 9 2 1 11 1 87 3 3613
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 32 14 5 3 8 1 76 8 10151
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 33 16 6 5 6 1 71 12 9187
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 35 15 5 4 5 0 73 10 8585

Discrimination

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 5399
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 9234
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 9500
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 6142
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 6733
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 8170
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 8632
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 5553
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 5350
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 8240
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 8342
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 5719

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 68 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 68 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 63 228
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 64 571
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 727
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 76 464
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 55 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 67 626
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 755
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 74 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 51 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 74 26 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 80 20 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 81 19 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 46 228
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 76 24 571
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 81 19 727
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 85 15 464
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 41 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 75 25 626
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 80 20 755
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 84 16 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 644
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 571
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 727
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 626
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 755

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 100 144
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 411
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 755
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 228
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 571
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 727
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 464
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 626
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 755
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 79 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 85 228
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 571
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 727
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 464
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 84 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 626
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 755
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 86 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 88 228
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 571
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 727
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 464
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 626
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 755
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 59 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 65 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 69 643
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 77 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 60 221
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 64 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 67 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 64 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 71 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 82 432

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 68 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 75 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 79 643
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 75 221
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 74 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 82 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 68 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 73 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 432

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 72 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 76 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 643
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 82 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 81 221
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 78 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 76 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 78 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 432

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 643
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 90 221
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 432

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 85 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 79 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 79 643
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 62 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 82 221
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 73 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 54 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 77 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 75 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 77 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 60 432

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 87 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 77 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 643
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 83 221
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 72 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 74 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 82 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 71 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 73 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 432

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 643
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 221
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 432

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 99 643
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 99 718
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 757

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 643
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 411
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 718
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 432

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 83 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 643
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 221
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 432

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 99 528
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 99 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 99 718
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 757

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 86 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 643
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 221
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 84 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 79 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 432

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 100 144
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 100 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 100 190

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 88 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 84 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 82 643
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 85 221
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 558
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 82 718
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 458
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 86 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 84 620
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 432

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 77 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 74 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 70 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 71 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 78 218
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 76 553
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 711
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 68 457
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 81 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 76 625
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 72 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 71 431

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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 90 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 218
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 553
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 711
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 457
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 625
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 86 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 411
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 553
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 711
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 625
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 757

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 81 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 76 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 88 218
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 82 553
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 711
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 77 457
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 86 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 85 625
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 79 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 218
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 553
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 711
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 457
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 98 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 625
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 98 218
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 553
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 711
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 457
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 95 625
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 90 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 218
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 553
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 711
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 457
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 87 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 625
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 94 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 218
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 553
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 711
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 457
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 625
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 50 144
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 46 528
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 56 644
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 54 411
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 48 218
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 47 553
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 49 711
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 52 457
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 42 190
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 46 625
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 53 757
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 52 431

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 90 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 94 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 94 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 78 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 85 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 69 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 84 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 69 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 84 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 590
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 93 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 400
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 696

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 378
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 624
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 96 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 97 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 94 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 93 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 80 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 85 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 86 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 84 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 93 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 88 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 94 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 94 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 79 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 73 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 74 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 85 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 73 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 77 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 81 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 78 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 78 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 75 399

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 590
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 89 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 68 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 52 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 55 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 59 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 66 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 57 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 53 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 58 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 63 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 60 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 56 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 59 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 99 590
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 99 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 624
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 100 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 98 399

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 55 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 40 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 60 40 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 35 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 53 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 40 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 63 37 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 36 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 51 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 39 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 66 34 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 67 33 399

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 97 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 95 378
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 96 624
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 98 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 97 696

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 87 138
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 505
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 590
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 378
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 208
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 88 501
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 624
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 400
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 86 184
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 593
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 89 696
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 399

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 13 10 1 1 27 10 82 2 5387
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 19 16 3 2 26 6 69 8 9222
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 20 18 3 3 27 5 65 10 9484
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 21 18 4 3 26 3 65 10 6148
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 14 12 1 1 27 10 77 4 6717
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 17 20 4 4 25 7 60 11 8172
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 18 21 5 5 25 5 57 14 8630
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 20 20 5 5 22 4 60 13 5547
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 17 15 1 1 25 7 75 3 5333
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 19 22 4 3 24 5 58 10 8226
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 20 25 4 5 23 3 54 12 8331
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 23 24 4 4 22 3 58 10 5713
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 16 12 1 1 31 10 77 3 4532
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 20 19 3 3 28 6 63 9 9138
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 20 22 4 4 26 5 57 11 8879
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 23 22 4 3 24 4 60 10 6272
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 15 11 1 1 33 10 78 3 3616
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 18 18 3 2 29 7 64 8 10147
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 19 22 4 3 27 5 58 10 9197
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 22 22 3 3 24 4 62 9 8591

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 22 6 1 1 8 2 91 2 5385
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 30 13 3 2 7 1 80 6 9229
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 32 14 4 3 6 1 79 7 9498
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 33 14 3 3 5 0 79 6 6151
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 22 9 1 1 8 1 88 2 6720
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 29 15 3 3 8 1 76 7 8168
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 30 16 4 4 7 1 74 9 8625
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 30 16 4 4 6 0 75 8 5547
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 26 10 1 1 8 1 87 2 5338
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 32 18 4 3 8 1 73 7 8235
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 33 19 5 4 6 1 71 9 8331
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 34 18 4 3 6 1 73 8 5711
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 25 8 1 1 12 2 88 3 4528
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 32 15 3 3 9 1 77 7 9122
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 33 17 4 4 8 1 74 8 8858
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 35 17 4 3 7 1 75 7 6250
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 26 9 1 1 11 2 88 2 3613
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 31 14 3 2 10 1 79 5 10146
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 32 16 4 3 9 1 75 7 9196
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 34 16 4 3 8 1 76 7 8578

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 5331
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 9184
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 9466
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 6145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 5342
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 87 9196
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 9482
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 84 6140
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 6727
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 83 8174
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 8641
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 82 5563
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 4526
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 83 9134
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 8884
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 6260
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 90 3606
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 84 10141
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 9178
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 84 8581

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 59 459
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 51 1238
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 60 40 1576
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 35 964

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 79 21 460
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 81 19 1238
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 83 17 1573
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 84 16 966
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 81 19 783
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 82 18 1378
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 84 16 1636
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 82 18 997
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 80 20 501
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 80 20 1531
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 81 19 1723
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 80 20 1071
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 82 18 366
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 84 16 1588
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 79 21 1529
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 80 20 1335

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 31 4 7 1 2 0 87 8 368
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 33 8 6 2 0 0 84 9 992
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 33 7 8 3 0 0 83 10 1308
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 35 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 805
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 30 7 5 2 1 1 86 7 635
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 33 7 11 4 0 0 78 16 1120
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 34 7 10 6 0 0 77 16 1367
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 34 4 10 6 0 0 79 16 809
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 34 6 5 2 1 2 87 7 402
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 35 6 7 5 0 0 82 13 1227
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 38 6 9 5 1 0 80 14 1394
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 38 5 8 5 0 0 82 12 850
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 30 4 4 2 0 0 91 5 302
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 33 4 6 3 0 0 86 9 1338
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 33 6 7 5 1 0 82 12 1210
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 32 6 7 4 0 1 83 12 1068

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 25 8 2 1 3 5 88 4 5382
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 29 8 4 1 2 3 85 6 9231
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 29 8 4 2 2 2 85 6 9499
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 53 30 7 4 2 2 3 86 6 6161
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 26 10 4 1 6 1 83 6 5376
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 34 14 7 3 3 0 75 11 9200
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 35 13 7 3 3 0 75 11 9479
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 36 12 7 3 3 0 77 10 6133

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 33 7 4 1 1 1 89 4 5397
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 39 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 9246
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 42 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 9515
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 43 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 6163

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 30 8 4 1 1 1 87 5 5372
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 37 11 7 2 1 0 80 9 9206
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 40 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 9476
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 40 10 6 1 1 0 83 7 6124

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 29 11 3 1 1 2 84 4 5359
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 38 15 4 1 1 1 79 6 9177
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 41 16 4 1 1 1 79 5 9439
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 39 15 4 1 1 1 80 5 6121

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 26 7 2 0 2 2 91 2 5372
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 35 10 3 1 1 1 86 4 9214
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 36 10 3 1 1 1 85 4 9469
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 36 10 4 1 1 1 85 5 6127

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 12 3 0 0 8 3 96 1 5388
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 65 17 5 1 0 8 3 93 1 9225
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 18 5 1 0 7 3 93 1 9487
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 18 5 0 1 7 4 93 1 6132

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 24 6 2 1 3 1 90 3 5372
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 32 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 9196
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 33 6 2 1 1 0 90 3 9472
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 59 30 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 6123

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 24 8 4 2 2 1 86 6 5373
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 30 9 6 3 1 0 81 10 9195
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 29 9 6 4 1 0 82 9 9469
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 30 8 7 4 1 0 80 11 6132

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 21 6 1 1 1 1 91 2 5379
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 58 28 8 3 1 1 1 87 5 9222
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 59 28 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 9471
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 59 29 6 3 1 1 0 89 4 6130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 93 7 28
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 96 4 673
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 98 2 1936
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 98 2 1761

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 35 18 15 9 0 0 58 23 26
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 40 18 16 7 0 0 59 23 646
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 41 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 1897
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 43 14 13 5 0 0 68 18 1724

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 30 9 3 1 4 1 87 4 5392
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 39 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 9228
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 41 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 9494
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 41 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 6155
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 34 14 6 2 3 0 77 9 6719
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 41 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 8160
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 43 14 6 3 1 0 77 9 8634
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 44 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 5538
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 35 13 6 2 3 0 78 8 5342
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 43 14 6 3 2 0 76 10 8229
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 43 14 7 3 1 0 76 10 8316
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 44 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 5690
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 38 14 6 3 7 1 74 10 4527
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 43 15 8 5 3 0 71 13 9119
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 44 15 7 5 2 0 72 12 8869
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 44 15 6 4 3 0 74 11 6248

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 23 11 8 4 3 1 76 12 5376
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 28 12 10 7 2 1 71 17 9213
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 29 12 10 7 1 1 71 17 9483
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 30 12 10 8 2 1 69 19 6139

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 21 10 2 1 6 2 86 3 5359
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 27 13 3 2 3 1 81 6 9210
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 28 12 4 2 3 1 81 6 9449
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 28 13 4 3 4 1 79 7 6121

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 29 11 3 2 3 1 83 5 5383
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 34 15 7 4 2 0 73 11 9231
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 36 16 7 4 2 0 73 11 9498
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 36 15 7 4 2 0 73 12 6146
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 34 15 7 3 2 0 74 10 6726
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 37 18 11 6 1 0 64 18 8171
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 37 18 12 8 1 0 62 20 8634
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 38 17 11 7 2 0 64 19 5554
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 35 15 7 3 2 0 76 9 5343
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 38 18 11 7 2 0 63 19 8221
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 38 17 13 9 2 0 61 22 8344
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 39 17 12 8 2 0 63 20 5694
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 41 14 8 3 3 0 74 12 4531
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 41 18 13 8 2 0 60 21 9132
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 39 18 15 10 2 0 56 25 8873
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 40 19 13 9 2 0 58 23 6263

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 54 20 7 8 0 4 63 16 28
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 46 16 13 3 1 1 67 16 672
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 49 11 11 3 1 0 73 15 1934
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 47 11 11 3 1 0 75 14 1760
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 61 15 6 2 4 0 76 8 52
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 45 13 13 4 2 2 69 18 640
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 47 12 12 4 1 2 71 17 1732
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 47 12 12 4 1 1 71 16 1693

Work-related stress

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 19 13 7 7 0 2 73 14 5400
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 23 15 9 10 0 2 64 20 9237
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 24 16 9 10 0 2 64 20 9516
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 26 17 10 10 0 2 62 21 6162

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 26 15 6 4 1 1 74 10 5387
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 30 19 8 6 0 1 66 15 9222
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 29 16 7 5 0 1 71 13 9487
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 28 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 6143
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 28 19 8 7 0 1 65 15 6725
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 31 20 10 11 0 1 58 21 8173
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 33 18 9 9 0 1 64 18 8635
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 30 17 8 8 0 1 67 16 5557
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 29 20 9 8 1 1 63 17 5343
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 29 22 11 12 0 1 54 24 8231
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 29 22 10 11 0 1 57 21 8331
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 29 20 11 9 0 2 59 20 5712
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 28 19 11 11 1 2 58 23 4533
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 28 19 12 13 1 2 55 26 9133
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 29 19 12 11 1 2 57 23 8871
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 26 19 12 11 1 2 56 24 6254

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 30 19 8 4 1 2 68 12 5397
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 30 25 12 7 0 1 56 19 9226
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 29 26 14 9 0 1 51 23 9503
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 27 26 14 10 0 1 50 24 6153
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 31 18 7 3 0 1 71 11 6709
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 32 25 13 7 0 1 54 20 8166
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 31 26 14 9 0 1 50 24 8642
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 29 26 16 10 0 1 47 26 5561
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 30 25 9 4 0 1 62 13 5331
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 30 29 14 8 0 1 48 23 8224
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 26 29 18 11 0 1 42 29 8330
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 25 31 18 12 0 1 39 30 5703
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 31 21 8 4 1 2 66 12 4530
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 31 27 13 7 0 2 52 21 9119
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 28 28 16 10 0 1 45 27 8872
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 26 28 18 11 0 1 42 30 6259

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 21 10 4 2 2 6 82 7 5381
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 29 17 8 4 0 3 70 13 9202
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 31 21 10 6 0 2 62 16 9479
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 31 21 11 7 0 2 60 19 6148
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 23 11 4 2 1 5 82 7 6696
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 32 18 8 5 0 3 67 14 8133
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 33 21 11 7 0 2 60 18 8609
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 32 23 13 8 0 2 56 21 5537
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 26 16 6 3 1 4 73 10 5318
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 29 22 11 7 0 3 59 18 8192
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 29 25 14 9 0 2 51 23 8287
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 29 27 16 10 0 2 47 26 5691
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 25 12 6 3 1 6 76 10 4529
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 30 20 11 7 1 4 61 18 9113
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 30 23 14 8 0 3 53 23 8857
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 29 25 16 10 1 2 48 26 6249

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 20 13 6 4 4 3 75 11 5373
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 24 16 9 5 2 2 69 15 9187
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 26 19 10 7 2 2 63 17 9456
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 27 20 11 7 2 3 61 18 6135
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 22 12 5 3 2 3 79 9 6697
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 26 19 11 7 1 2 62 19 8123
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 28 20 13 10 1 2 56 23 8595
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 27 22 14 10 1 2 52 26 5528
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 25 15 7 4 2 3 74 11 5326
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 25 21 12 9 1 3 56 22 8193
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 24 23 15 11 1 2 48 28 8289
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 24 24 17 12 1 2 45 30 5686
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 23 14 7 4 3 4 73 12 4531
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 24 19 12 9 2 4 57 22 9127
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 24 21 15 11 2 4 50 28 8871
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 24 24 16 12 1 3 46 30 6253

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 15 7 2 1 2 5 90 3 5370
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 64 17 8 3 2 1 6 87 5 9183
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 58 18 9 4 3 0 7 82 8 9455
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 18 9 5 4 1 8 80 9 6137
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 76 12 4 1 1 1 6 94 2 6699
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 66 17 6 2 1 0 7 90 3 8142
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 62 17 6 3 2 1 9 88 5 8595
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 19 8 3 2 0 11 84 6 5537
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 70 15 6 1 1 1 6 92 2 5321
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 18 8 2 2 0 9 87 4 8204
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 56 19 8 4 2 1 10 84 6 8289
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 18 11 4 3 1 12 79 8 5686
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 13 5 2 1 1 12 91 3 4512
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 57 17 7 2 1 1 15 87 4 9116
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 18 8 3 2 1 16 84 6 8863
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 19 10 4 2 1 18 80 8 6237

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 26 16 7 5 1 1 71 12 5380
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 28 20 10 7 0 1 63 16 9217
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 29 20 10 8 0 1 62 18 9490
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 30 18 8 6 0 1 68 15 6146
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 26 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 6711
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 31 18 8 6 0 1 68 14 8161
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 31 18 8 7 0 1 66 15 8634
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 31 18 7 5 0 1 69 13 5552
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 25 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 5326
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 28 20 8 7 0 1 65 15 8222
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 29 21 10 8 0 1 60 18 8313
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 29 22 9 6 0 2 62 16 5701
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 27 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 4520
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 30 20 9 6 0 1 64 15 9095
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 31 22 11 7 0 1 60 18 8848
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 32 22 9 5 0 1 63 14 6224

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 21 16 7 5 1 7 70 13 5384
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 23 19 10 9 0 5 60 20 9215
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 25 20 11 10 0 4 57 22 9456
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 27 18 8 6 0 6 67 15 6130

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 26 13 3 2 2 3 81 6 5384
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 33 18 6 3 1 1 72 10 9187
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 35 19 7 3 1 1 70 11 9449
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 35 18 7 3 1 1 71 11 6119
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 28 13 4 2 1 2 79 7 6713
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 35 19 7 4 1 1 68 12 8155
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 37 20 8 5 1 1 67 13 8612
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 37 21 9 5 1 1 65 14 5558
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 30 16 6 3 1 2 75 9 5303
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 34 22 9 5 1 2 63 15 8209
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 36 24 10 6 1 1 59 16 8313
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 36 24 11 6 1 1 58 17 5687
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 27 15 5 3 1 3 75 8 4519
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 33 21 9 5 1 2 64 15 9084
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 34 23 11 6 1 2 59 17 8837
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 34 22 11 6 1 2 60 17 6220

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 28 16 6 3 2 2 75 9 5370
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 31 22 11 6 1 1 61 17 9193
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 35 23 11 6 0 1 59 17 9450
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 35 23 12 6 0 1 58 19 6124
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 28 15 6 2 1 2 75 9 6703
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 34 22 10 6 1 1 61 17 8149
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 35 23 12 7 1 1 57 19 8602
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 35 24 13 7 0 1 55 21 5552
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 29 18 8 3 1 2 69 12 5302
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 32 25 12 7 1 1 55 19 8207
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 31 26 15 9 0 1 49 24 8307
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 33 27 16 9 0 1 48 25 5683
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 27 17 7 3 1 3 73 10 4521
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 32 22 13 6 1 2 58 19 9086
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 30 24 16 9 1 2 49 26 8848
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 31 25 17 9 1 1 47 27 6225

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 26 13 6 2 1 2 77 9 5385
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 30 17 9 4 0 1 70 13 9199
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 33 17 8 4 0 1 70 13 9444
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 33 17 8 4 0 1 71 12 6119
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 28 13 6 3 1 1 77 9 6694
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 31 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 8152
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 33 18 8 5 0 1 68 14 8603
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 33 17 9 5 0 1 69 14 5542
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 28 16 8 4 1 2 72 12 5296
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 31 21 10 5 0 2 63 16 8205
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 32 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 8305
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 35 21 10 6 0 1 63 15 5686
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 28 15 7 3 1 3 74 10 4521
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 31 18 10 5 1 2 65 16 9090
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 33 20 11 6 1 2 62 18 8843
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 33 20 10 5 1 2 63 16 6221

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 22 10 4 2 2 2 84 7 5357
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 26 14 7 5 1 1 74 12 9181
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 27 13 7 5 1 1 75 12 9421
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 26 13 7 5 1 1 75 12 6106
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 24 10 5 3 1 1 81 8 6699
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 28 15 8 6 1 1 70 15 8142
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 28 16 8 7 1 1 69 15 8593
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 27 15 8 7 0 1 70 15 5548

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 30 19 9 5 1 1 66 15 5378
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 31 22 12 7 0 0 60 19 9213
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 32 23 11 6 0 1 61 17 9467
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 18 6135

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 29 22 11 7 1 1 59 19 5383
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 31 22 12 9 0 0 58 21 9212
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 32 23 13 8 0 1 56 21 9460
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 32 23 13 8 0 1 55 21 6114
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 30 18 8 4 0 1 69 13 6688
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 32 20 11 6 0 1 62 17 8116
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 33 21 11 6 0 1 60 18 8564
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 31 23 12 8 1 1 57 20 5529
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 28 22 11 5 0 1 62 16 5291
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 31 23 12 7 0 1 58 19 8194
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 31 24 14 8 0 1 53 23 8291
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 30 25 15 9 0 1 50 24 5667
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 32 19 8 5 1 2 67 14 4513
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 9070
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 31 23 14 8 1 2 54 23 8832
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 30 25 16 9 1 2 50 25 6211

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 22 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 5364
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 27 13 5 3 0 1 79 7 9170
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 28 13 4 2 0 1 81 6 9418
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 29 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 6097
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 67 19 8 3 2 0 2 88 5 6688
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 25 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 8132
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 25 12 5 4 0 2 79 9 8584
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 25 12 4 3 0 2 80 8 5525
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 64 19 9 3 2 0 3 86 5 5291
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 23 12 5 4 0 3 78 9 8162
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 24 12 6 5 0 3 76 12 8279
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 24 13 6 4 0 3 76 10 5661
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 64 20 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 4528
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 24 12 5 3 0 2 79 9 9129
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 24 13 6 4 0 3 76 10 8886
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 25 14 5 3 0 3 77 9 6260

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 30 16 5 3 0 1 76 8 5373
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 35 19 7 4 0 0 69 12 9184
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 37 20 7 4 0 1 69 12 9428
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 37 20 8 4 0 0 69 11 6103

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 14 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 5364
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 67 18 7 2 2 1 5 89 4 9183
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 17 7 2 2 0 5 89 4 9435
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 20 7 3 2 0 4 88 5 6092
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 79 10 4 1 1 1 5 94 2 6691
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 72 12 5 2 2 1 7 91 4 8121
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 69 13 5 2 2 1 7 89 5 8592
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 68 15 5 2 2 1 7 89 5 5531
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 12 5 2 1 1 4 92 3 5290
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 68 15 6 2 2 1 6 89 5 8196
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 66 15 7 3 3 1 6 86 6 8302
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 17 7 3 3 1 6 86 6 5667

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 85 6 2 1 2 1 3 94 3 5369
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 78 9 4 2 2 1 3 91 5 9174
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 78 9 4 2 2 1 3 91 5 9450
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 77 10 4 2 2 1 3 91 5 6104
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 82 8 3 2 2 1 3 93 4 6708
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 71 12 6 3 4 1 3 86 8 8151
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 14 7 4 5 1 3 84 9 8597
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 68 14 6 4 4 1 3 85 8 5542
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 78 9 4 2 2 1 4 91 4 5296
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 67 15 6 4 3 1 4 86 7 8190
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 14 7 4 5 1 3 83 9 8303
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 66 14 7 4 4 1 4 85 8 5676
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 80 8 3 2 2 1 4 93 4 4526
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 70 13 6 3 3 1 4 87 7 9123
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 66 15 6 4 3 1 4 85 8 8884
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 68 14 7 4 3 1 4 86 7 6259

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 84 8 3 2 1 1 3 95 2 5353
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 74 15 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 9163
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 71 18 6 2 1 0 2 91 3 9381
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 70 19 5 2 1 0 2 91 3 6095
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 14 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 6684
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 25 8 3 2 0 2 86 5 8117
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 28 10 3 2 0 2 84 6 8578
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 28 9 3 2 0 1 85 5 5518
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 70 18 6 2 1 0 2 90 3 5321
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 27 10 3 2 0 2 84 6 8213
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 30 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 8334
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 30 11 3 2 0 2 83 6 5703
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 16 5 2 1 0 3 92 3 4514
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 58 26 8 3 2 0 2 86 5 9116
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 29 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 8874
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 53 30 10 3 2 0 3 85 5 6267

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 82 8 3 2 1 1 2 93 4 5368
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 70 15 7 3 3 0 2 87 6 9178
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 66 17 7 4 4 0 2 85 7 9428
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 18 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 6100
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 77 11 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 6676
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 19 8 5 4 0 2 82 9 8092
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 21 9 5 5 0 2 80 11 8566
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 23 9 5 5 0 1 80 10 5525
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 14 6 3 2 0 2 88 5 5304
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 22 11 6 5 0 2 78 11 8190
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 24 12 6 6 0 1 75 13 8295
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 25 12 7 5 0 2 76 12 5682
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 13 4 2 2 1 3 91 4 4523
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 20 8 5 4 1 2 82 9 9124
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 22 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 8872
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 23 10 6 4 1 2 79 10 6257

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 74 3 1 1 0 1 20 97 1 5367
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 64 7 3 1 1 1 24 94 2 9191
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 56 11 4 2 1 0 26 91 3 9463
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 12 5 2 1 0 27 89 4 6109
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 3 1 1 0 1 19 97 1 6654
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 8 3 1 1 0 26 93 3 8088
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 13 5 2 1 0 27 88 4 8539
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 16 7 2 1 0 25 87 4 5499
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 67 4 2 1 0 1 26 96 2 5267
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 9 4 1 1 0 31 91 3 8155
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 13 6 2 1 0 31 87 5 8256
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 16 8 3 1 0 29 84 6 5654
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 4 1 1 0 1 24 97 1 4520
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 9 3 1 1 1 30 93 3 9115
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 12 5 2 1 0 32 88 4 8871
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 16 6 2 1 0 29 87 5 6253

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 13 6 3 1 1 3 89 4 5388
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 65 18 8 3 2 0 4 86 5 9237
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 63 21 8 3 1 0 4 88 4 9493
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 21 8 3 1 0 4 88 4 6157
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 12 6 3 2 0 4 89 4 6674
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 20 9 3 2 0 5 85 6 8102
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 59 22 9 2 2 0 6 86 4 8555
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 61 21 8 2 1 0 6 88 4 5530
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 67 15 8 3 2 1 5 87 5 5283
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 21 11 4 3 0 6 81 7 8181
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 23 11 3 2 0 6 83 5 8302
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 24 10 3 1 0 7 85 4 5668
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 68 13 7 3 1 1 6 88 5 4486
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 58 19 9 3 2 1 8 84 6 9088
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 21 9 3 1 1 8 85 5 8825
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 22 9 3 1 0 8 86 4 6220

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 18 16 12 15 1 1 55 28 5403
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 18 8 5 6 0 2 80 11 9243
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 72 15 5 2 2 0 2 90 5 9500
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 77 13 4 1 1 0 3 93 3 6155
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 14 14 11 20 0 1 53 32 6715
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 58 16 8 6 9 0 3 77 15 8143
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 69 15 6 3 3 1 4 88 6 8598
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 76 11 4 2 2 1 4 92 4 5533
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 14 15 13 20 1 1 50 34 5326
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 18 9 6 10 0 3 74 16 8216
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 17 7 3 4 0 4 86 8 8325
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 70 13 5 2 3 1 6 90 5 5694
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 17 15 13 18 1 2 53 32 4527
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 19 10 8 11 1 3 69 20 9135
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 58 19 8 5 5 1 5 82 10 8885
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 66 15 6 3 3 1 6 87 7 6265

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 26 13 5 3 1 1 79 7 5392
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 31 17 6 4 0 1 73 10 9239
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 32 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 9498
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 32 14 5 3 0 1 77 8 6153
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 25 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 6706
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 29 14 5 4 0 2 78 8 8125
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 31 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 8580
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 30 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 5515
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 27 13 4 2 0 2 81 6 5314
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 31 15 6 3 0 2 75 9 8208
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 30 17 5 3 0 2 74 9 8310
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 30 14 5 3 0 3 78 8 5681
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 27 10 4 2 0 2 83 6 4523
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 31 14 5 2 0 3 77 8 9120
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 33 15 5 3 0 3 76 8 8873
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 31 13 5 2 1 3 79 7 6247

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 37 18 5 3 0 0 74 8 5400
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 39 22 7 4 0 0 66 12 9240
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 41 21 6 4 0 0 69 10 9511
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 41 20 6 3 0 0 72 9 6155

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 39 27 8 2 1 0 63 10 5395
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 36 33 11 4 0 0 53 14 9238
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 34 35 11 4 0 0 50 15 9501
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 33 34 12 4 0 0 50 16 6151
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 40 26 7 2 0 0 65 9 6735
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 35 33 11 4 0 0 52 15 8193
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 34 35 12 4 0 0 49 16 8655
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 31 36 12 5 0 0 47 17 5564
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 39 29 7 2 0 0 61 9 5348
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 34 35 12 4 0 0 48 16 8252
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 30 38 15 5 0 0 42 20 8349
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 28 39 14 6 0 0 41 20 5724
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 39 31 7 3 0 0 59 10 4534
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 33 37 12 5 0 0 46 17 9146
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 28 40 15 6 0 0 39 21 8888
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 26 41 15 7 0 0 37 22 6271

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 15 36 27 13 1 0 40 23 5381
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 18 41 23 9 0 0 31 28 9206
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 19 42 22 8 0 0 29 28 9453
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 20 42 20 8 0 0 28 30 6112
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 14 34 29 15 0 0 44 21 6693
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 18 40 23 9 0 0 32 28 8119
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 41 21 8 0 0 29 30 8565
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 20 42 19 7 0 0 27 31 5492
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 13 35 28 17 0 1 45 19 5289
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 18 41 22 8 0 0 31 28 8165
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 21 41 20 7 0 0 27 32 8241
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 22 41 19 7 0 0 26 33 5622
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 12 36 28 17 0 1 46 18 4519
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 18 41 23 9 0 0 32 26 9102
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 21 42 20 7 0 0 27 31 8842
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 22 43 18 7 0 0 25 32 6249
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Pay or other compensation issues

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 51 32 8 84 16 5406
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 54 29 1 77 23 9253
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 62 23 0 80 20 9524
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 68 18 0 84 16 6174

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 67 33 492
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 57 43 1533
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 58 42 1449
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 45 795

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 11 4 1 0 8 24 92 2 5389
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 21 10 3 2 3 8 83 6 9234
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 19 9 4 3 2 8 82 8 9504
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 16 8 4 3 1 10 83 8 6162
2019 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 13 6 2 2 3 12 88 4 6680
2019 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 22 12 4 5 1 6 77 10 8099
2019 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 19 11 5 5 1 7 76 11 8569
2019 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 15 9 6 5 1 7 78 12 5507
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 14 7 2 2 3 10 86 5 5330
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 19 11 6 5 1 7 76 12 8225
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 16 11 6 5 1 7 76 13 8346
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 15 9 6 5 1 9 78 12 5702

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 27 18 14 7 4 5 57 23 493
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 23 19 19 18 2 7 39 40 1541
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 24 18 18 18 1 7 40 39 1448
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 23 21 20 17 1 8 36 41 798

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 23 20 17 12 5 6 46 32 492
2020 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 22 16 22 24 2 4 34 49 1540
2020 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 20 18 22 24 1 5 32 49 1447
2020 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 24 19 21 22 1 5 34 46 797
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