2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of Finance Canada by Question 115. Do you work in one of the following designated bilingual areas of Quebec or Ontario?

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 40 30 0 13 17 0 0 70 30 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 59 29 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 16

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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 94 0 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 38 26 0 26 5 0 6 68 32 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 45 25 4 13 13 0 0 70 26 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 27 37 0 31 6 0 0 64 36 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 35 39 13 6 6 0 0 74 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 59 20 17 0 5 0 0 79 5 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 52 31 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 44 34 12 0 5 6 0 83 5 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 56 26 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 45 34 6 9 6 0 0 79 14 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 42 39 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 41 34 12 9 5 0 0 75 13 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 38 42 6 13 0 0 0 80 13 16

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 32 47 6 0 14 0 0 79 14 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 39 35 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 52 34 0 6 9 0 0 86 14 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 44 36 13 6 0 0 0 80 6 16

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 40 24 32 5 0 0 0 64 5 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 31 45 17 0 6 0 0 76 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 44 44 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 34 50 6 6 5 0 0 84 10 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 30 25 38 6 0 0 0 56 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 57 11 26 6 0 0 0 68 6 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 48 33 6 0 13 0 0 81 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 57 6 26 10 0 0 0 64 10 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 38 42 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 56 25 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 55 39 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 38 42 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 30 32 19 19 0 0 0 62 19 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 6 0 59 31 0 0 5 32 6 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 6 38 27 23 0 6 0 24 47 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 6 18 18 45 13 0 0 59 23 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 19 6 37 19 13 6 0 34 26 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 0 9 60 19 7 0 5 28 9 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 6 6 50 6 19 6 7 28 14 16

Question 18d. 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
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 6 22 13 32 7 9 11 49 34 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 12 20 13 42 7 6 0 52 34 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 11 6 23 23 24 0 13 53 20 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 6 0 32 32 20 11 0 57 7 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 16 23 14 34 13 0 0 47 39 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 7 14 32 14 14 19 0 35 26 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 0 11 30 46 0 9 5 53 13 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 6 6 49 26 6 6 0 34 14 16
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 44 12 20 5 6 6 8 65 12 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 30 19 25 13 6 0 6 52 21 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 58 17 20 0 6 0 0 75 6 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 55 6 6 13 20 0 0 61 33 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 81 0 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 55 12 13 19 0 0 0 68 19 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 69 12 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 48 33 6 0 6 6 0 86 7 16

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 18 32 15 14 10 11 0 56 27 15

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 26 35 6 6 10 17 0 73 19 15
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 32 44 13 0 0 0 11 86 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 67 6 13 6 0 0 7 79 7 16

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 43 27 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 44 36 13 0 6 0 0 80 6 16

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 52 11 5 17 9 6 0 68 27 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 54 27 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 51 19 11 14 5 0 0 70 19 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 68 26 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 53 0 21 0 0 11 15 72 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 57 13 6 20 0 0 5 73 21 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 81 13 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 59 5 0 19 0 18 0 77 23 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 49 32 6 0 6 6 0 86 7 16

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 46 24 9 5 6 11 0 79 11 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 55 32 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 16

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 40 18 0 14 10 18 0 71 29 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 27 49 6 6 6 6 0 80 13 16

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 34 32 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 38 24 6 19 6 6 0 67 27 16

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 30 24 15 19 0 12 0 62 21 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 55 12 13 0 6 13 0 77 7 16
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 14 61 6 13 0 0 6 80 14 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 24 44 12 13 0 6 0 73 14 16

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 14 17 33 14 16 6 0 33 32 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 26 36 12 13 13 0 0 62 26 16

Question 39. 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
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Don't know
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 30 39 9 0 5 18 0 84 5 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 58 23 0 6 13 0 0 81 19 16

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 45 25 14 0 5 11 0 79 5 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 68 13 0 0 13 6 0 86 14 16

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 19 18 33 6 13 11 0 41 21 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 30 0 38 6 19 6 0 32 28 16

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 35 22 23 9 5 6 0 61 14 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 50 24 13 0 6 6 0 79 7 16

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
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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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 73 6 9 0 6 6 0 84 6 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 45 17 19 6 0 6 6 71 7 16

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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 59 18 12 0 5 6 0 82 5 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 62 0 19 0 6 6 6 71 7 16

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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 79 0 0 0 5 17 0 95 5 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 75 0 6 0 13 0 6 80 14 16

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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 58 21 0 0 16 6 0 83 17 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 89 4 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16

Question 44. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 33 31 0 26 5 6 0 68 32 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 42 25 20 6 6 0 0 67 13 16

Question 45. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 28 42 16 14 0 0 0 70 14 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 25 40 14 0 14 7 0 70 15 15

Question 46. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 41 37 0 11 10 0 0 79 21 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 52 20 0 7 14 7 0 78 22 15

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 24 35 9 6 21 6 0 62 29 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 52 13 0 7 14 14 0 76 24 15

Question 48. 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 the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 12 37 30 6 6 9 0 55 12 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 48 11 0 7 21 14 0 68 32 15

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 39 31 0 6 16 9 0 77 23 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 59 13 7 0 21 0 0 72 21 15

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 5 6 10 6 29 11 32 64 18 15

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 0 10 11 0 11 60 8 32 34 15

Question 52. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 64 23 9 5 0 0 0 87 5 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 73 20 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2019 I do not work in one of these areas 56 18 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 11

Question 53. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 45 36 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 52 34 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 45 25 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 52 34 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15

Question 55. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 51 5 15 8 10 11 0 63 20 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 38 41 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 15
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 33 34 33 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 27 34 39 15
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays 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 62. 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 I do not work in one of these areas 14 14 13 0 14 40 6 50 25 15

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 34 25 6 0 7 28 0 82 10 15
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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 69. 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
(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 15 12 13 0 14 40 6 50 25 15

Question 70. 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 I do not work in one of these areas 41 17 6 0 7 28 0 82 10 15
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 31 45 5 11 0 0 8 83 12 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 60 19 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 15

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 18 36 20 0 15 11 0 61 16 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 20 32 13 34 0 0 0 53 34 15

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 24 48 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 27 39 14 20 0 0 0 66 20 15

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 29 21 22 20 0 0 8 54 22 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 34 12 20 21 14 0 0 45 34 15

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 52 21 6 14 0 0 8 79 15 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 37 26 22 7 7 0 0 63 14 14

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 46 20 6 14 6 0 8 72 21 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 7 48 24 0 20 0 0 56 20 15

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 45 11 26 6 5 0 8 61 11 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 42 31 6 14 0 7 0 78 15 15

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 35 23 17 17 0 0 8 63 18 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 41 39 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 19 44 18 14 5 0 0 63 19 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 48 25 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 48 14 27 0 0 11 0 69 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 48 39 0 0 7 7 0 93 7 15

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 40 26 20 13 0 0 0 66 13 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 51 15 7 19 7 0 0 66 27 14

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 40 15 11 6 9 11 8 68 19 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 34 25 34 7 0 0 0 59 7 15

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 39 17 14 0 5 11 14 75 6 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 65 28 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 51 38 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 61 19 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 15

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 61 15 0 11 5 0 8 83 17 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 82 0 6 0 5 0 8 89 5 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 76 0 6 11 7 0 0 76 18 15

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 67 13 12 0 0 0 8 87 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 61 20 7 4 7 0 0 82 11 15

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 67 9 6 6 5 0 8 82 11 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 53 22 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 15

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 72 9 6 0 0 0 12 93 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 81 0 7 4 0 0 7 87 5 15

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 79 16 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 82 7 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 15

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 75 21 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 15

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 58 16 12 0 6 0 8 81 6 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 46 36 11 0 7 0 0 82 7 15

Question 73. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 18 19 40 19 5 0 0 37 24 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 6 39 35 13 7 0 0 45 20 15

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
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(%)
Rarely
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 5 6 54 13 23 0 0 36 10 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 13 19 45 19 4 0 0 23 32 16

Question 75. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 6 44 14 11 10 15 0 58 25 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 48 45 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 25 5 41 18 11 15

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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 47 34 10 0 0 9 0 89 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 53 27 7 0 7 7 0 85 7 15

Question 78. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 43 26 0 5 20 6 0 74 26 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 46 12 7 21 7 7 0 62 30 15

Question 79. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 43 18 0 19 9 11 0 69 31 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 61 18 0 7 7 7 0 85 15 15

Question 80. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 22 41 16 10 5 6 0 67 16 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 42 44 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 15
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 83. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 26 74 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 7 93 15

Question 87. 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 47 34 0 10 0 0 9 89 11 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 61 24 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
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Compensation

Question 88. 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
(%)
Total responses
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 6 77 17 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 7 79 14 0 15

Question 92. 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 department or agency 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
2022 I do not work in one of these areas 37 7 0 0 0 17 38 100 0 15
2020 I do not work in one of these areas 26 25 14 14 0 0 22 65 18 15
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