2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - EX

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 60 32 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 35
2022 EX-01 54 34 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 20
2020 EX 48 36 3 12 0 0 0 85 12 33
2020 EX-01 25 56 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 86 8 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 89 5 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 75 22 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 32
2020 EX-01 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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
2022 EX 65 23 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 35
2022 EX-01 50 28 5 11 6 0 0 77 17 20
2020 EX 52 30 9 3 6 0 0 82 9 33
2020 EX-01 31 50 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2019 EX 81 13 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2019 EX-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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
2022 EX 60 37 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 49 45 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 EX 56 38 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 32
2020 EX-01 33 67 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 EX 68 29 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2019 EX-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2018 EX 84 10 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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
2022 EX 65 29 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 73 18 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 33
2020 EX-01 56 31 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2019 EX 77 19 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2019 EX-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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
2022 EX 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 66 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 56 41 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 32
2020 EX-01 38 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 61 26 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 31
2019 EX-01 50 25 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2018 EX 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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
2022 EX 69 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 73 21 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 33
2020 EX-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 74 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2019 EX-01 75 13 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2018 EX 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2018 EX-01 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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
2022 EX 69 20 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 35
2022 EX-01 61 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 33
2020 EX-01 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 48 32 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 31
2019 EX-01 44 38 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 16
2018 EX 65 23 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 31
2018 EX-01 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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
2022 EX 51 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 35
2022 EX-01 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 33
2020 EX-01 44 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 55 29 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 31
2019 EX-01 44 31 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 16
2018 EX 68 26 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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
2022 EX 74 23 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 88 9 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2020 EX-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 68 29 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2019 EX-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2018 EX 94 3 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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
2022 EX 68 29 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 76 15 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2020 EX-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 55 32 3 6 3 0 0 87 10 31
2019 EX-01 50 31 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2018 EX 68 26 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 31
2018 EX-01 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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
2022 EX 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 85 12 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 33
2020 EX-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 EX-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2018 EX 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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
2022 EX 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2022 EX-01 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 70 21 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 33
2020 EX-01 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 61 29 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2019 EX-01 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 EX 80 13 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2018 EX-01 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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
2022 EX 77 9 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35
2022 EX-01 77 12 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 EX 75 22 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 32
2020 EX-01 63 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 68 19 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 31
2019 EX-01 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2018 EX 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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
2022 EX 74 23 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2020 EX-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 68 26 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 31
2019 EX-01 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2018 EX 77 19 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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
2022 EX 80 17 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32
2020 EX-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 77 13 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2019 EX-01 69 19 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2018 EX 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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
2022 EX 3 52 23 11 8 0 3 56 20 35
2022 EX-01 6 61 6 11 16 0 0 67 27 20
2020 EX 12 33 30 12 12 0 0 45 24 33
2020 EX-01 6 50 19 6 19 0 0 56 25 16
2019 EX 19 39 23 16 3 0 0 58 19 31
2019 EX-01 13 31 31 19 6 0 0 44 25 16
2018 EX 13 43 30 13 0 0 0 57 13 30
2018 EX-01 14 50 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14

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
2022 EX 12 22 34 28 3 0 0 31 34 35
2022 EX-01 11 22 28 32 6 0 0 38 33 20
2020 EX 6 18 55 12 9 0 0 21 24 33
2020 EX-01 6 25 56 13 0 0 0 13 31 16
2019 EX 10 13 48 23 3 0 3 27 23 31
2019 EX-01 0 25 50 19 6 0 0 25 25 16
2018 EX 7 13 50 23 7 0 0 30 20 30
2018 EX-01 0 15 62 15 8 0 0 23 15 13

Question 18b. 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
2022 EX 8 9 52 26 5 0 0 31 17 35
2022 EX-01 16 11 40 23 11 0 0 33 27 20
2020 EX 3 21 30 27 18 0 0 45 24 33
2020 EX-01 6 25 19 31 19 0 0 50 31 16
2019 EX 3 10 33 37 13 0 3 52 14 30
2019 EX-01 0 13 47 33 7 0 0 40 13 15
2018 EX 7 10 37 27 20 0 0 47 17 30
2018 EX-01 0 8 38 31 23 0 0 54 8 13

Question 18c. 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
2022 EX 9 28 40 23 0 0 0 23 37 35
2022 EX-01 11 28 44 16 0 0 0 16 39 20
2020 EX 3 16 53 22 6 0 0 28 19 32
2020 EX-01 0 19 63 13 6 0 0 19 19 16
2019 EX 0 23 42 23 10 0 3 33 23 31
2019 EX-01 0 25 56 6 13 0 0 19 25 16
2018 EX 7 10 33 43 7 0 0 50 17 30
2018 EX-01 0 8 46 46 0 0 0 46 8 13

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
(%)		 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 EX 14 23 32 20 9 3 0 29 38 35
2022 EX-01 16 12 34 22 11 5 0 35 29 20
2020 EX 12 27 18 30 12 0 0 42 39 33
2020 EX-01 13 19 31 19 19 0 0 38 31 16
2019 EX 6 29 32 23 6 0 3 30 37 31
2019 EX-01 0 19 44 31 6 0 0 38 19 16
2018 EX 7 33 43 7 10 0 0 17 40 30
2018 EX-01 0 38 46 0 15 0 0 15 38 13

Question 18e. 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
2022 EX 6 14 37 20 23 0 0 43 20 35
2022 EX-01 5 6 39 17 33 0 0 50 11 20
2020 EX 6 6 21 36 30 0 0 67 12 33
2020 EX-01 6 13 31 25 25 0 0 50 19 16
2019 EX 0 6 26 45 19 0 3 67 7 31
2019 EX-01 0 6 25 56 13 0 0 69 6 16
2018 EX 7 10 30 43 10 0 0 53 17 30
2018 EX-01 0 15 23 46 15 0 0 62 15 13

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
(%)		 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 EX 11 12 37 32 8 0 0 40 23 35
2022 EX-01 17 17 27 23 16 0 0 39 34 20
2020 EX 6 21 21 33 18 0 0 52 27 33
2020 EX-01 13 13 31 31 13 0 0 44 25 16
2019 EX 6 29 19 39 3 0 3 43 37 31
2019 EX-01 13 25 25 38 0 0 0 38 38 16
2018 EX 7 17 33 37 7 0 0 43 23 30
2018 EX-01 0 15 46 38 0 0 0 38 15 13

Question 18g. 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
2022 EX 6 5 29 37 23 0 0 60 11 35
2022 EX-01 11 0 39 22 27 0 0 49 11 20
2020 EX 6 9 33 30 21 0 0 52 15 33
2020 EX-01 6 19 31 31 13 0 0 44 25 16
2019 EX 3 19 26 42 6 0 3 50 23 31
2019 EX-01 0 13 38 44 6 0 0 50 13 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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 49 45 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 48 30 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 33
2020 EX-01 31 44 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2019 EX 45 39 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 31
2019 EX-01 31 50 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2018 EX 53 43 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2018 EX-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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
2022 EX 77 17 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 35
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 73 18 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 33
2020 EX-01 69 25 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 EX 68 23 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 31
2019 EX-01 56 25 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 16
2018 EX 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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
2022 EX 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 84 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 73 21 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2020 EX-01 75 13 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 48 48 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2019 EX-01 38 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 EX 63 33 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2018 EX-01 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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
2022 EX 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 67 28 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 72 19 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 32
2020 EX-01 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 EX 61 26 3 6 3 0 0 87 10 31
2019 EX-01 50 38 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2018 EX 68 29 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 77 14 0 3 0 0 6 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 71 17 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 20

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 79 12 0 3 0 0 6 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 77 11 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 20
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 92 3 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2022 EX-01 89 6 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 91 6 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2020 EX-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 83 10 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2019 EX-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

Question 26. 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
2022 EX 63 23 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 35
2022 EX-01 56 28 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 20
2020 EX 56 34 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 32
2020 EX-01 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 EX 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 30
2019 EX-01 53 33 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2018 EX 61 29 0 3 6 0 0 90 10 31
2018 EX-01 57 29 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14

Question 27. 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
2022 EX 66 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 55 34 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 EX 76 12 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 33
2020 EX-01 69 19 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16

Question 28. 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
2022 EX 66 32 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 70 24 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2020 EX-01 56 38 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 EX 65 26 3 0 6 0 0 90 6 31
2019 EX-01 63 25 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2018 EX 71 16 0 10 3 0 0 87 13 31
2018 EX-01 71 7 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 71 20 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 66 22 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 20

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
2022 EX 71 20 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2022 EX-01 66 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 79 18 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2020 EX-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 58 29 3 3 3 0 3 90 7 31
2019 EX-01 63 25 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2018 EX 68 23 0 6 3 0 0 90 10 31
2018 EX-01 64 21 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 88 3 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 35
2022 EX-01 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 EX 87 10 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2019 EX-01 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 69 23 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 35
2022 EX-01 78 11 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 EX 67 27 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2020 EX-01 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 55 29 3 13 0 0 0 84 13 31
2019 EX-01 44 38 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2018 EX 65 29 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 31
2018 EX-01 64 29 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

Question 33. 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
2022 EX 66 20 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 35
2022 EX-01 67 11 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 20
2020 EX 67 24 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2020 EX-01 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 65 16 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 31
2019 EX-01 63 13 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 16
2018 EX 68 23 0 3 6 0 0 90 10 31
2018 EX-01 57 29 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14

Question 34. 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
2022 EX 52 34 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 35
2022 EX-01 51 33 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 20
2020 EX 61 33 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2020 EX-01 38 50 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 68 16 6 6 3 0 0 84 10 31
2019 EX-01 56 25 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2018 EX 61 32 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Question 35. 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
2022 EX 51 32 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 35
2022 EX-01 33 45 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 20
2020 EX 61 33 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 33
2020 EX-01 44 44 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 48 32 10 3 6 0 0 81 10 31
2019 EX-01 44 31 13 6 6 0 0 75 13 16
2018 EX 48 39 3 0 10 0 0 87 10 31
2018 EX-01 43 36 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14

Question 36. 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
2022 EX 36 34 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 35
2022 EX-01 33 50 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 20
2020 EX 48 27 15 6 0 0 3 78 6 33
2020 EX-01 50 31 6 6 0 0 6 87 7 16
2019 EX 32 45 16 6 0 0 0 77 6 31
2019 EX-01 38 50 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 51 35 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 35
2022 EX-01 44 39 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 20
2020 EX 58 33 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 33
2020 EX-01 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 52 32 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 31
2019 EX-01 44 38 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2018 EX 52 45 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 29 71 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 38. 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
2022 EX 32 31 11 26 0 0 0 63 26 35
2022 EX-01 33 22 11 33 0 0 0 56 33 20
2020 EX 30 42 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 33
2020 EX-01 19 44 31 6 0 0 0 63 6 16
2019 EX 32 35 16 13 3 0 0 68 16 31
2019 EX-01 25 31 31 13 0 0 0 56 13 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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 71 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 67 28 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 55 36 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 33
2020 EX-01 25 63 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2019 EX-01 40 33 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2018 EX 84 13 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 40. 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
2022 EX 63 26 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 35
2022 EX-01 61 28 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 EX 55 33 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 33
2020 EX-01 38 44 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2019 EX 55 29 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 31
2019 EX-01 38 44 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2018 EX 71 23 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 31
2018 EX-01 79 14 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor 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 EX 48 29 6 6 3 0 9 84 9 35
2022 EX-01 44 39 6 0 5 0 6 88 6 20
2020 EX 48 24 9 12 3 0 3 75 16 33
2020 EX-01 31 38 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16
2019 EX 42 19 10 6 10 6 6 70 19 31
2019 EX-01 38 19 6 13 6 13 6 69 23 16
2018 EX 55 16 13 3 10 0 3 73 13 31
2018 EX-01 50 14 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14

Question 42. 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
2022 EX 60 29 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 35
2022 EX-01 50 39 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 EX 67 18 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 33
2020 EX-01 50 25 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 16
2019 EX 65 23 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 31
2019 EX-01 56 31 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2018 EX 81 16 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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
2022 EX 46 34 11 6 0 0 3 83 6 35
2022 EX-01 23 55 11 12 0 0 0 78 12 20
2020 EX 70 12 12 0 3 0 3 84 3 33
2020 EX-01 63 13 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 16
2019 EX 48 16 16 13 3 0 3 67 17 31
2019 EX-01 38 25 13 19 0 0 6 67 20 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 EX 72 22 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 62 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 81 13 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 32
2020 EX-01 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 EX 81 10 3 3 0 0 3 93 3 31
2019 EX-01 75 13 0 6 0 0 6 93 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 EX 91 3 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 88 9 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 33
2020 EX-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 83 0 10 3 0 0 3 86 3 30
2019 EX-01 80 0 13 0 0 0 7 86 0 15

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 EX 91 6 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 35
2022 EX-01 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 94 3 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 33
2020 EX-01 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 81 3 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 31
2019 EX-01 75 6 0 0 0 0 19 100 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 EX 29 38 12 9 8 0 3 70 18 35
2022 EX-01 29 41 18 0 11 0 0 71 11 15
2020 EX 52 30 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 33
2020 EX-01 44 38 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2019 EX 45 32 3 6 6 3 3 83 14 31
2019 EX-01 44 44 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2018 EX 71 13 3 0 10 0 3 87 10 31
2018 EX-01 71 21 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

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 EX 67 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2022 EX-01 58 30 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2020 EX 61 27 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 33
2020 EX-01 44 44 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2019 EX 55 39 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2019 EX-01 44 50 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2018 EX 84 13 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 EX 68 26 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 EX 55 33 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 33
2020 EX-01 38 50 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 55 32 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 31
2019 EX-01 56 25 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2018 EX 58 39 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 EX 51 34 6 6 0 3 0 88 6 35
2022 EX-01 50 38 0 6 0 6 0 94 6 20
2020 EX 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 33
2020 EX-01 44 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 48 39 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 31
2019 EX-01 44 31 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 16
2018 EX 58 35 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 EX 54 40 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 55 39 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 52 45 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2020 EX-01 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 EX 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2022 EX-01 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 73 18 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 33
2020 EX-01 63 19 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16

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 EX 3 0 0 3 80 0 15 96 4 35
2022 EX-01 0 0 0 5 89 0 6 100 0 20

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 EX 36 38 17 3 0 6 0 78 3 35
2022 EX-01 43 28 11 6 0 11 0 81 7 20

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 EX 74 20 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 72 22 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 EX 76 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 33
2020 EX-01 63 25 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 EX 80 13 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2019 EX-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 EX 87 7 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 30
2018 EX-01 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 EX 77 17 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 78 16 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 70 27 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 33
2020 EX-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 80 10 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2019 EX-01 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 EX 87 6 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Question 54. 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
2022 EX 69 23 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35
2022 EX-01 67 22 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 EX 74 23 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2020 EX-01 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 EX 71 19 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2019 EX-01 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 EX 81 16 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 31
2018 EX-01 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 EX 71 14 6 3 5 0 0 86 8 35
2022 EX-01 67 22 0 6 5 0 0 89 11 20
2020 EX 79 9 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 33
2020 EX-01 69 13 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2019 EX 68 10 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 31
2019 EX-01 50 19 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2018 EX 77 10 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 31
2018 EX-01 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
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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 EX 37 43 20 35
2022 EX-01 44 40 16 20
2020 EX 15 52 33 33
2020 EX-01 13 63 25 16
2019 EX 23 45 32 31
2019 EX-01 38 31 31 16
2018 EX 16 61 23 31
2018 EX-01 14 50 36 14

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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, to retire
(%)		 Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 23 31 23 16 0 7 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 57. 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 EX 0 100 33
2020 EX-01 0 100 16

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
2022 EX 48 21 6 0 3 20 3 89 4 35
2022 EX-01 39 17 6 0 5 33 0 84 8 20
2020 EX 36 24 18 0 0 15 6 77 0 33
2020 EX-01 25 25 19 0 0 25 6 73 0 16
2019 EX 45 29 13 3 0 3 6 82 4 31
2019 EX-01 31 31 25 0 0 0 13 71 0 16
2018 EX 45 29 6 3 3 6 6 85 7 31
2018 EX-01 50 21 14 0 7 0 7 77 8 14

Question 63. 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
2022 EX 68 17 6 0 6 3 0 88 6 35
2022 EX-01 66 22 0 0 5 6 0 94 6 20
2020 EX 61 27 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 33
2020 EX-01 50 31 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2019 EX 65 23 3 6 3 0 0 87 10 31
2019 EX-01 56 25 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 16
2018 EX 74 19 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 64 29 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
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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 64. 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
2019 EX 0 100 31
2019 EX-01 0 100 16
2018 EX 0 100 31
2018 EX-01 0 100 14

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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 48 17 9 0 0 23 3 88 0 35
2022 EX-01 44 22 0 0 0 33 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 45 21 15 3 0 9 6 79 4 33
2020 EX-01 31 31 19 0 0 13 6 77 0 16
2019 EX 45 19 13 0 0 13 10 83 0 31
2019 EX-01 38 19 19 0 0 13 13 75 0 16
2018 EX 60 13 17 0 0 7 3 81 0 30
2018 EX-01 62 8 23 0 0 0 8 75 0 13

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
2022 EX 65 26 6 0 0 3 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 61 28 5 0 0 6 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 70 21 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2020 EX-01 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 EX 58 29 10 0 0 3 0 90 0 31
2019 EX-01 44 44 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2018 EX 90 3 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
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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 EX 82 9 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2022 EX-01 82 6 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 20
2020 EX 79 12 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2020 EX-01 63 19 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2019 EX 65 16 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 31
2019 EX-01 56 13 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 16
2018 EX 68 16 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 31
2018 EX-01 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 EX 9 34 23 17 16 0 0 43 34 35
2022 EX-01 12 38 17 17 16 0 0 50 33 20
2020 EX 6 36 18 24 15 0 0 42 39 33
2020 EX-01 6 38 13 31 13 0 0 44 44 16
2019 EX 10 29 39 16 6 0 0 39 23 31
2019 EX-01 0 19 44 25 13 0 0 19 38 16
2018 EX 0 45 35 16 3 0 0 45 19 31
2018 EX-01 0 29 50 21 0 0 0 29 21 14

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 EX 12 40 15 23 11 0 0 52 34 35
2022 EX-01 6 44 23 6 22 0 0 50 28 20
2020 EX 6 39 36 12 6 0 0 45 18 33
2020 EX-01 6 31 38 19 6 0 0 38 25 16
2019 EX 19 32 29 16 3 0 0 52 19 31
2019 EX-01 13 25 31 25 6 0 0 38 31 16
2018 EX 10 55 26 6 3 0 0 65 10 31
2018 EX-01 7 43 36 14 0 0 0 50 14 14

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 EX 20 29 26 17 8 0 0 48 25 35
2022 EX-01 16 33 34 6 11 0 0 50 16 20
2020 EX 12 42 24 18 3 0 0 55 21 33
2020 EX-01 6 50 31 13 0 0 0 56 13 16
2019 EX 19 29 35 10 6 0 0 48 16 31
2019 EX-01 13 44 38 0 6 0 0 56 6 16
2018 EX 20 23 30 17 10 0 0 43 27 30
2018 EX-01 31 8 23 31 8 0 0 38 38 13

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
(%)		 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 EX 20 26 31 20 3 0 0 46 23 35
2022 EX-01 22 29 28 16 6 0 0 50 22 20
2020 EX 15 36 18 12 18 0 0 52 30 33
2020 EX-01 19 25 31 6 19 0 0 44 25 16
2019 EX 26 26 39 6 3 0 0 52 10 31
2019 EX-01 19 31 38 6 6 0 0 50 13 16
2018 EX 20 43 23 10 3 0 0 63 13 30
2018 EX-01 23 31 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13

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 EX 20 34 20 17 9 0 0 54 25 35
2022 EX-01 11 44 17 17 11 0 0 55 27 20
2020 EX 9 42 18 18 12 0 0 52 30 33
2020 EX-01 6 38 19 25 13 0 0 44 38 16
2019 EX 16 35 26 16 6 0 0 52 23 31
2019 EX-01 6 31 25 25 13 0 0 38 38 16
2018 EX 37 33 17 7 7 0 0 70 13 30
2018 EX-01 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13

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 EX 40 36 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 35
2022 EX-01 28 44 17 6 5 0 0 72 11 20
2020 EX 48 30 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 33
2020 EX-01 31 31 31 6 0 0 0 63 6 16
2019 EX 48 29 13 3 6 0 0 77 10 31
2019 EX-01 38 38 13 6 6 0 0 75 13 16
2018 EX 48 42 3 3 3 0 0 90 6 31
2018 EX-01 29 64 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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
(%)		 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 EX 17 31 32 12 9 0 0 48 20 35
2022 EX-01 11 32 34 11 11 0 0 44 22 20
2020 EX 22 34 28 16 0 0 0 56 16 32
2020 EX-01 13 31 44 13 0 0 0 44 13 16
2019 EX 23 29 35 10 3 0 0 52 13 31
2019 EX-01 19 19 50 13 0 0 0 38 13 16
2018 EX 23 32 35 6 3 0 0 55 10 31
2018 EX-01 7 36 57 0 0 0 0 43 0 14

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
(%)		 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 EX 34 35 17 12 3 0 0 68 15 35
2022 EX-01 22 45 17 12 5 0 0 66 17 20
2020 EX 45 36 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 33
2020 EX-01 31 50 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2019 EX 39 32 23 3 3 0 0 71 6 31
2019 EX-01 25 31 38 6 0 0 0 56 6 16
2018 EX 45 29 19 3 3 0 0 74 6 31
2018 EX-01 21 43 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 14

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 EX 60 26 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
2022 EX-01 55 40 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 EX 64 18 9 6 0 0 3 84 6 33
2020 EX-01 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2019 EX 45 29 16 3 6 0 0 74 10 31
2019 EX-01 38 31 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 16

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 EX 48 26 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 35
2022 EX-01 49 22 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 20
2020 EX 27 24 33 12 3 0 0 52 15 33
2020 EX-01 25 25 38 13 0 0 0 50 13 16

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 EX 26 28 20 20 5 0 0 54 26 35
2022 EX-01 33 32 11 18 5 0 0 66 23 20
2020 EX 6 33 36 18 6 0 0 39 24 33
2020 EX-01 6 19 44 25 6 0 0 25 31 16
2019 EX 32 16 19 16 16 0 0 48 32 31
2019 EX-01 25 6 19 31 19 0 0 31 50 16
2018 EX 19 26 32 10 13 0 0 45 23 31
2018 EX-01 7 21 50 7 14 0 0 29 21 14

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 EX 62 20 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 35
2022 EX-01 49 22 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 20
2020 EX 48 27 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 33
2020 EX-01 31 38 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16
2019 EX 87 10 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2019 EX-01 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 EX 97 0 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 EX 60 19 15 3 3 0 0 79 6 35
2022 EX-01 50 27 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 20
2020 EX 44 28 16 6 6 0 0 72 13 32
2020 EX-01 33 33 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 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 EX 91 6 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 85 9 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 33
2020 EX-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 87 0 3 0 0 0 10 96 0 31
2019 EX-01 88 0 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2018 EX 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 100 0 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 EX 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2022 EX-01 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 88 6 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 33
2020 EX-01 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 90 3 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2019 EX-01 88 0 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2018 EX 94 0 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 93 0 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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
(%)		 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 EX 68 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 70 24 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2020 EX-01 56 31 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2019 EX 58 26 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 31
2019 EX-01 44 31 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16
2018 EX 63 17 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 30
2018 EX-01 46 23 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13

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
(%)		 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 EX 79 15 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 EX 79 9 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 33
2020 EX-01 69 13 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2019 EX 71 16 3 0 6 3 0 90 7 31
2019 EX-01 56 25 6 0 6 6 0 87 7 16
2018 EX 71 23 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 EX-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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
(%)		 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 EX 59 20 18 0 3 0 0 79 3 35
2022 EX-01 41 23 30 0 6 0 0 65 6 15
2020 EX 58 21 18 3 0 0 0 79 3 33
2020 EX-01 38 31 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 16
2019 EX 40 43 13 3 0 0 0 83 3 30
2019 EX-01 38 44 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2018 EX 29 29 35 3 0 0 3 60 3 31
2018 EX-01 21 36 36 0 0 0 7 62 0 14

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 EX 82 9 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2022 EX-01 77 6 12 6 0 0 0 83 6 20
2020 EX 85 12 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2020 EX-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 68 19 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 31
2019 EX-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 EX 61 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2018 EX-01 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 EX 85 12 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 82 15 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 33
2020 EX-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 EX 90 6 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 31
2019 EX-01 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2018 EX 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 EX 57 20 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 35
2022 EX-01 44 28 22 5 0 0 0 73 5 20
2020 EX 55 27 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 33
2020 EX-01 50 19 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 16
2019 EX 52 26 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 31
2019 EX-01 44 25 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 16
2018 EX 52 32 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 31
2018 EX-01 36 43 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14

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 EX 6 26 63 3 3 0 0 31 6 35
2022 EX-01 11 21 62 0 5 0 0 33 5 20
2020 EX 15 21 45 15 3 0 0 36 18 33
2020 EX-01 19 19 31 25 6 0 0 38 31 16
2019 EX 10 35 35 19 0 0 0 45 19 31
2019 EX-01 6 19 50 25 0 0 0 25 25 16
2018 EX 6 45 39 10 0 0 0 52 10 31
2018 EX-01 7 43 43 7 0 0 0 50 7 14

Question 74. 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
2022 EX 0 25 49 20 6 0 0 26 25 35
2022 EX-01 0 27 46 16 11 0 0 27 27 20
2020 EX 6 28 50 13 3 0 0 16 34 32
2020 EX-01 13 27 47 13 0 0 0 13 40 15
2019 EX 6 16 45 26 6 0 0 32 23 31
2019 EX-01 6 25 44 19 6 0 0 25 31 16
2018 EX 0 26 55 13 6 0 0 19 26 31
2018 EX-01 0 36 50 7 7 0 0 14 36 14

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 EX 59 35 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 35
2022 EX-01 54 40 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 20
2020 EX 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2020 EX-01 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 EX 74 23 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2019 EX-01 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 EX 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 31
2018 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 20 49 20 11 0 35
2022 EX-01 11 61 16 11 0 20

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 EX 74 14 9 0 3 0 0 89 3 35
2022 EX-01 72 16 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 20
2020 EX 70 18 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 33
2020 EX-01 63 19 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16

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 EX 57 21 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 35
2022 EX-01 60 18 11 5 6 0 0 78 11 20
2020 EX 52 24 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 33
2020 EX-01 38 44 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 16

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 EX 68 26 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 66 29 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 20
2020 EX 73 21 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2020 EX-01 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 EX 60 34 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 EX-01 56 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 EX 61 24 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 33
2020 EX-01 44 44 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2019 EX 48 35 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 31
2019 EX-01 38 44 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2018 EX 65 29 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 31
2018 EX-01 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health 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
2022 EX 34 57 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 35
2022 EX-01 27 61 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 20
2020 EX 48 33 0 15 3 0 0 82 18 33
2020 EX-01 38 44 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 16
2019 EX 42 52 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 31
2019 EX-01 44 50 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
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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 EX 6 94 35
2022 EX-01 6 94 20
2020 EX 3 97 33
2020 EX-01 6 94 16
2019 EX 6 94 31
2019 EX-01 13 88 16

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 EX 62 35 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2022 EX-01 55 40 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 EX 85 9 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 33
2020 EX-01 75 13 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
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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 EX 6 86 8 0 35
2022 EX-01 6 78 17 0 20
2020 EX 9 88 3 0 33
2020 EX-01 13 81 6 0 16

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 EX 60 6 6 3 6 0 20 82 11 35
2022 EX-01 61 0 11 5 6 0 17 73 14 20
2020 EX 73 6 6 3 3 0 9 87 7 33
2020 EX-01 69 13 6 0 6 0 6 87 7 16
2019 EX 74 3 10 6 0 0 6 83 7 31
2019 EX-01 81 6 0 6 0 0 6 93 7 16
2018 EX 81 13 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 31
2018 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)		 40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)		 60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)		 80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)		 Other Please specify
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 13 35 30 23 0 30
2022 EX-01 18 37 26 18 0 15

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 68 32 35
2022 EX-01 72 28 20

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 52 48 35
2022 EX-01 50 50 20

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 94 6 35
2022 EX-01 88 12 20

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 83 17 35
2022 EX-01 78 22 20

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 46 54 35
2022 EX-01 46 54 20

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 80 20 35
2022 EX-01 78 22 20

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 46 54 35
2022 EX-01 44 56 20

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 14 86 35
2022 EX-01 11 89 20

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 11 89 35
2022 EX-01 11 89 20

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 71 29 35
2022 EX-01 67 33 20

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 29 71 35
2022 EX-01 28 72 20

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 0 100 35
2022 EX-01 0 100 20

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 EX 3 97 35
2022 EX-01 6 94 20

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
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 EX 77 17 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 EX-01 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
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 EX 8 11 20 20 35 0 6 58 21 35
2022 EX-01 11 22 22 6 40 0 0 46 33 20

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
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 EX 17 34 26 12 11 0 0 23 52 35
2022 EX-01 22 40 21 6 11 0 0 17 62 20
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