2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 119. Do you identify as an Indigenous person?

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.

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	54	37	3	4	1	91	6	445
2020	Indigenous	46	46	8	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	56	34	3	6	1	90	7	468

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	83	17	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	83	13	2	0	0	0	97	1	445
2020	Indigenous	77	16	0	0	0	8	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	82	12	4	1	1	0	95	2	465

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	67	33	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	30	4	6	2	88	8	445
2020	Indigenous	77	15	0	8	0	92	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	33	7	3	1	88	5	468
2019	Indigenous	74	9	9	8	0	83	8	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	65	27	4	4	1	91	5	482

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	39	44	17	0	0	0	83	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	38	42	7	8	4	1	81	12	445
2020	Indigenous	31	46	8	16	0	0	77	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	39	6	7	2	0	85	9	466
2019	Indigenous	24	59	16	0	0	0	84	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	41	40	7	10	2	0	81	12	484

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	59	41	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	30	6	3	2	1	88	5	445
2020	Indigenous	50	50	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2020	Non-Indigenous	63	28	6	2	2	0	91	3	459
2019	Indigenous	40	60	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	62	29	5	3	1	0	90	4	482

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	92	8	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	26	6	5	2	86	7	445
2020	Indigenous	53	23	8	16	0	77	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	64	27	5	3	2	91	4	465
2019	Indigenous	63	19	18	0	0	82	0	11
2019	Non-Indigenous	64	25	5	4	2	89	6	485

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	71	29	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	54	33	8	4	2	87	5	445
2020	Indigenous	77	23	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	30	7	4	2	88	5	467
2019	Indigenous	41	59	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	33	8	6	2	84	8	485

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	73	14	0	13	0	87	13	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	34	8	6	4	82	10	445
2020	Indigenous	38	30	16	16	0	69	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	47	33	9	7	3	81	10	468
2019	Indigenous	32	43	16	9	0	75	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	38	11	7	4	77	12	483

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	60	40	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	46	39	7	7	1	85	8	445
2020	Indigenous	54	46	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	38	9	5	2	84	7	467
2019	Indigenous	57	34	0	9	0	91	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	40	11	7	4	78	12	483

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	31	4	2	1	93	3	445
2020	Indigenous	58	42	0	0	0	100	0	12
2020	Non-Indigenous	60	32	5	2	1	92	3	466
2019	Indigenous	41	59	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	53	37	6	2	2	90	4	483

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	65	35	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	51	34	6	6	3	85	9	445
2020	Indigenous	31	69	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	33	7	7	3	83	10	468
2019	Indigenous	23	68	9	0	0	91	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	35	9	6	5	80	11	483

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	71	29	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	67	25	6	2	0	92	2	445
2020	Indigenous	62	38	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	68	24	6	1	1	92	2	464
2019	Indigenous	67	33	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	65	27	4	3	1	92	4	481

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	71	29	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	50	36	8	4	2	0	86	6	445
2020	Indigenous	37	55	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	34	7	6	2	0	85	8	466
2019	Indigenous	23	59	0	18	0	0	82	18	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	44	37	10	6	3	1	81	9	482

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	71	16	13	0	0	0	87	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	54	32	8	4	2	0	86	6	445
2020	Indigenous	53	39	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	30	7	5	3	0	85	8	467
2019	Indigenous	49	26	16	9	0	0	75	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	48	34	10	4	3	1	83	7	483

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	79	21	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	36	5	4	2	88	6	445
2020	Indigenous	46	54	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	30	8	4	1	87	5	463
2019	Indigenous	49	34	9	9	0	82	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	49	37	7	5	2	86	7	480

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	79	21	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	31	6	3	1	90	4	445
2020	Indigenous	69	31	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	65	23	7	3	2	88	5	466
2019	Indigenous	65	35	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	61	29	5	2	2	90	5	485

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	55	36	9	0	0	0	91	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	38	38	15	6	3	1	76	9	445
2020	Indigenous	45	39	16	0	0	0	84	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	33	18	6	2	0	74	8	464
2019	Indigenous	33	42	9	7	9	0	75	16	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	35	14	5	2	0	79	7	481

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	Indigenous	0	9	37	28	25	0	0	54	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	23	36	25	9	0	1	35	28	445
2020	Indigenous	0	23	23	16	38	0	0	54	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	19	39	24	12	0	0	36	25	466
2019	Indigenous	0	26	43	15	7	0	9	25	28	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	6	18	40	21	13	1	1	35	25	485

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	Indigenous	17	0	45	13	25	0	0	38	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	22	35	20	11	1	1	32	32	445
2020	Indigenous	8	23	23	0	46	0	0	46	30	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	10	19	37	21	11	0	1	32	30	467
2019	Indigenous	16	18	34	7	16	0	9	26	37	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	9	20	34	21	14	0	1	36	30	483

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	0	8	24	24	45	0	69	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	3	14	33	33	16	1	50	17	445
2020	Indigenous	0	8	23	23	46	0	69	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	5	11	33	33	17	0	51	16	465
2019	Indigenous	0	0	51	18	32	0	49	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	4	11	35	29	20	1	49	15	483

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	Indigenous	0	8	15	45	32	0	0	77	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	18	31	21	15	1	3	38	30	445
2020	Indigenous	0	23	16	37	24	0	0	61	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	9	17	28	25	19	0	1	45	27	467
2019	Indigenous	24	9	34	16	17	0	0	33	33	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	9	20	29	20	19	1	2	40	29	484

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	Indigenous	0	8	15	25	39	13	0	73	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	15	26	27	20	2	4	50	23	445
2020	Indigenous	0	8	23	23	46	0	0	69	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	3	9	22	34	29	2	1	65	12	463
2019	Indigenous	0	9	18	33	41	0	0	74	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	3	10	27	30	27	1	2	59	13	483

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	Indigenous	0	29	31	0	40	0	0	40	29	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	17	37	23	13	0	2	36	25	445
2020	Indigenous	0	15	16	24	46	0	0	70	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	15	40	24	14	1	0	38	21	464
2019	Indigenous	7	18	26	25	24	0	0	49	25	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	6	16	39	23	14	1	1	38	23	484

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	Indigenous	0	7	17	23	53	0	0	76	7	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	1	7	31	36	25	0	1	61	8	445
2020	Indigenous	8	0	54	0	38	0	0	38	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	2	7	30	39	22	0	0	61	9	468
2019	Indigenous	7	16	52	16	8	0	0	24	24	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	4	13	32	33	17	1	1	50	17	484

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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	Indigenous	77	23	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	38	29	10	5	3	9	6	79	9	445
2020	Indigenous	30	46	23	0	0	0	0	77	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	37	29	17	6	4	5	3	72	10	468
2019	Indigenous	25	27	29	0	10	10	0	57	11	11
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	27	15	9	5	6	2	69	14	484

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	79	21	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	66	23	4	5	2	89	7	445
2020	Indigenous	53	39	8	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	24	6	5	3	85	9	467
2019	Indigenous	57	34	0	0	9	91	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	55	26	7	7	4	81	11	483

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	84	16	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	73	21	3	3	1	94	4	445
2020	Indigenous	53	47	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	69	25	3	2	2	93	4	468
2019	Indigenous	57	34	0	0	9	91	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	61	27	5	5	2	88	7	482

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	31	3	3	0	0	94	3	445
2020	Indigenous	53	47	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	63	26	6	3	2	0	90	5	465
2019	Indigenous	57	34	9	0	0	0	91	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	52	33	8	4	2	1	86	6	484

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	Indigenous	67	24	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	25	7	4	1	3	3	88	5	445

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	Indigenous	75	8	9	0	0	8	0	90	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	23	8	4	1	3	3	86	5	445

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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	Indigenous	63	16	0	13	0	0	8	86	14	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	68	20	6	2	0	1	3	91	2	445
2020	Indigenous	76	16	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	69	22	4	2	1	0	1	93	3	469
2019	Indigenous	75	18	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	65	22	9	2	0	1	1	88	3	483

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	80	0	8	13	0	0	80	13	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	61	24	8	4	2	1	86	6	445
2020	Indigenous	70	23	0	8	0	0	92	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	29	6	5	3	0	86	8	466
2019	Indigenous	57	34	0	9	0	0	91	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	52	28	10	7	3	0	80	10	482

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	Indigenous	72	8	0	13	0	0	8	86	14	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	67	17	8	3	2	1	2	87	5	445
2020	Indigenous	61	16	16	8	0	0	0	77	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	64	19	10	3	2	0	1	84	6	467

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	73	27	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	64	24	6	3	2	0	89	5	445
2020	Indigenous	46	46	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	26	6	5	2	1	88	7	468
2019	Indigenous	61	29	0	10	0	0	90	10	11
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	26	7	6	3	0	83	10	485

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	Indigenous	92	8	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	78	15	3	1	0	1	2	95	1	445

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	80	8	13	0	0	0	87	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	71	19	5	2	2	0	90	4	445
2020	Indigenous	84	16	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	71	18	5	3	1	1	90	5	468
2019	Indigenous	74	9	9	9	0	0	82	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	64	23	7	4	3	0	87	6	484

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	87	5	3	1	1	3	95	3	445
2019	Indigenous	74	18	0	0	0	9	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	88	7	2	1	1	2	97	1	478

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	77	23	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	55	26	8	5	2	3	84	8	445
2020	Indigenous	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	28	7	4	2	1	87	6	467
2019	Indigenous	7	67	25	0	0	0	75	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	35	11	7	3	1	79	10	484

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	73	27	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	53	28	8	7	3	1	82	10	445
2020	Indigenous	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	29	7	5	3	0	86	7	467
2019	Indigenous	16	64	19	0	0	0	81	0	11
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	33	10	7	5	0	78	12	485

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	47	53	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	38	37	12	6	4	3	77	11	445
2020	Indigenous	38	62	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	47	34	9	6	3	1	82	9	468
2019	Indigenous	8	36	46	10	0	0	44	10	11
2019	Non-Indigenous	35	36	15	6	5	1	73	12	483

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	34	51	7	8	0	0	85	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	37	13	8	5	2	74	13	445
2020	Indigenous	38	30	16	16	0	0	69	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	38	39	10	8	3	1	78	11	469
2019	Indigenous	0	24	42	34	0	0	24	34	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	29	37	17	12	6	1	66	17	481

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	Indigenous	41	15	15	13	0	8	8	67	15	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	27	12	4	3	5	6	78	9	445
2020	Indigenous	30	31	8	23	0	0	8	67	25	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	22	10	5	3	4	7	80	9	468
2019	Indigenous	31	35	9	0	0	0	25	88	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	47	23	11	5	3	5	6	78	9	485

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	68	23	9	0	0	0	91	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	44	43	7	4	2	0	87	6	445
2020	Indigenous	45	39	8	8	0	0	84	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	37	7	4	0	0	88	4	465
2019	Indigenous	25	49	18	9	0	0	74	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	38	8	5	1	1	85	7	484

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	69	24	8	0	0	0	92	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	25	43	16	10	4	1	69	14	445
2020	Indigenous	54	38	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	42	10	8	2	2	79	11	467
2019	Indigenous	15	25	43	16	0	0	41	16	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	25	42	15	12	5	1	67	17	485

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	Indigenous	75	25	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	42	39	11	5	2	2	0	82	7	445
2020	Indigenous	53	31	8	8	0	0	0	84	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	31	10	5	2	2	1	82	8	464
2019	Indigenous	31	51	9	9	0	0	0	82	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	42	33	11	7	4	3	1	78	11	484

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	75	25	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	36	11	3	1	1	85	4	445
2020	Indigenous	38	55	7	0	0	0	93	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	29	11	3	1	1	84	5	464
2019	Indigenous	35	37	19	10	0	0	71	10	11
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	37	13	4	3	1	80	7	482

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	Indigenous	68	16	9	0	0	0	8	90	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	30	25	17	9	7	10	3	62	19	445
2020	Indigenous	8	38	30	8	0	8	8	55	9	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	22	18	12	7	8	2	60	20	468
2019	Indigenous	15	24	26	16	18	0	0	40	34	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	26	22	21	9	11	9	3	54	23	483

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	Indigenous	56	44	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	33	11	7	4	2	1	78	11	445
2020	Indigenous	23	46	23	8	0	0	0	69	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	33	10	9	4	0	0	76	13	466
2019	Indigenous	40	34	18	0	9	0	0	74	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	34	10	11	3	1	1	76	14	482

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	Indigenous	52	39	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	54	25	10	3	4	0	5	82	7	445
2020	Indigenous	61	16	24	0	0	0	0	76	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	18	11	5	2	1	3	82	6	469
2019	Indigenous	34	34	7	8	0	0	16	82	10	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	64	17	10	5	1	0	2	83	6	484

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	Indigenous	48	28	15	0	0	0	9	84	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	20	10	2	1	1	4	86	3	445
2020	Indigenous	50	17	17	7	0	8	0	73	8	12
2020	Non-Indigenous	65	18	10	2	1	1	3	86	4	467
2019	Indigenous	57	18	9	0	0	0	16	89	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	62	19	10	2	1	2	4	86	4	479

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	Indigenous	92	0	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	80	8	3	1	1	3	4	94	2	445
2020	Indigenous	84	16	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	82	7	2	1	2	2	4	95	3	469
2019	Indigenous	75	0	9	0	0	0	16	89	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	79	6	3	1	3	4	3	92	4	481

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	Indigenous	83	0	0	0	8	0	9	91	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	79	9	2	0	1	0	8	96	2	445
2020	Indigenous	84	8	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	85	6	2	1	0	1	6	97	1	468
2019	Indigenous	84	0	0	0	0	0	16	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	86	3	2	0	0	1	7	97	1	481

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	Indigenous	33	50	9	0	8	0	0	83	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	25	33	14	14	9	1	4	61	24	445
2020	Indigenous	8	61	16	16	0	0	0	69	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	28	13	15	10	2	4	60	26	469
2019	Indigenous	8	44	18	10	19	0	0	53	29	11
2019	Non-Indigenous	26	28	14	10	16	3	3	58	28	485

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	71	29	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	42	39	10	6	2	1	82	9	445
2020	Indigenous	30	70	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	37	12	6	1	1	81	7	469
2019	Indigenous	23	59	18	0	0	0	82	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	35	43	11	7	2	2	80	9	484

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	84	16	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	55	29	7	4	3	1	85	7	445
2020	Indigenous	62	30	0	0	0	8	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	31	6	5	2	1	86	8	465
2019	Indigenous	38	26	18	18	0	0	65	18	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	35	7	5	2	0	85	8	481

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	36	6	3	1	2	89	4	445
2020	Indigenous	70	16	15	0	0	0	85	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	53	33	9	4	1	1	86	5	466
2019	Indigenous	40	26	25	9	0	0	66	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	53	33	7	2	3	2	88	5	482

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	84	8	0	0	0	8	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	45	31	17	3	0	4	79	4	445
2020	Indigenous	70	23	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	35	9	2	1	3	89	2	467

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	Indigenous	75	16	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	55	30	6	2	2	3	2	89	5	445
2020	Indigenous	53	47	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	28	7	5	1	2	1	86	6	467

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	Indigenous	0	0	9	0	53	13	25	85	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	2	2	4	4	58	4	27	88	6	445

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	Indigenous	43	8	9	0	0	32	8	85	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	23	26	18	2	2	27	3	69	5	445

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	100	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	66	26	5	3	1	91	4	445
2020	Indigenous	61	39	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	69	22	5	2	1	91	3	469
2019	Indigenous	47	44	9	0	0	91	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	64	25	5	4	1	90	5	481

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	100	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	66	24	6	2	2	90	4	445
2020	Indigenous	77	23	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	70	19	7	3	1	89	4	466
2019	Indigenous	47	26	26	0	0	74	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	64	22	9	3	1	86	5	481

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	79	21	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	27	6	4	1	89	5	445
2020	Indigenous	69	31	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	66	24	7	3	2	89	4	464
2019	Indigenous	47	35	18	0	0	82	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	62	23	8	5	1	85	7	482

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	55	23	9	0	0	13	90	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	21	11	6	4	1	79	10	445
2020	Indigenous	45	31	16	8	0	0	77	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	62	18	11	5	3	1	81	7	469
2019	Indigenous	47	18	26	9	0	0	65	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	56	21	11	7	3	2	79	10	483

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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	Indigenous	35	48	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	42	23	445
2020	Indigenous	16	45	39	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	19	48	33	469
2019	Indigenous	9	66	26	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	46	34	485

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	Non-Indigenous	16	35	24	3	14	7	150

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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
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	445

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	48	20

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	48	20

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	20

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	20

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	20

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	17	83	25

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	30	70	25

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	30	70	25

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	25	75	25

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	64	25

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	43	25

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	17	83	25

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	21	79	25

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	25

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	26	74	25

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	25

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	86	25

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	49	51	25

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	23	77	25

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	25

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	25

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	91	25

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	25

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	25

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	25

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	71	25

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	20

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	19	81	20

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	86	20

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	20

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	91	20

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	20

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	18	82	20

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	91	20

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	91	20

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	71	20

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	86	20

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	55	45	20

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	64	36	20

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	20

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	Non-Indigenous	19	11	9	3	2	44	10	68	12	445
2020	Indigenous	24	8	15	8	0	46	0	58	14	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	26	15	18	3	2	29	7	64	8	468
2019	Indigenous	30	0	8	26	9	18	9	41	48	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	20	16	16	4	5	29	10	59	15	484

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	Indigenous	86	14	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	27	10	3	1	9	0	84	5	445
2020	Indigenous	47	38	0	0	8	7	0	92	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	27	13	4	1	7	0	81	5	469
2019	Indigenous	38	9	9	18	0	18	9	64	24	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	42	30	13	5	4	6	1	77	9	484

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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
2022	Indigenous	0	100	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	445
2020	Indigenous	0	100	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	5	95	468
2019	Indigenous	0	100	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	5	95	480

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	85	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	67	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	29	71	21

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	77	23	20

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	21

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	21

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	86	20

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	20

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	20

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	20

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	20

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	20

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	71	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	67	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	69	20

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	42	58	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	58	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	60	20

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	20

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	20

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	20

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	20

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	19	81	20

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	20

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	80	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	49	51	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	59	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	64	20

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	94	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	85	20

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	20

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	20

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	94	20

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	20

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	39	61	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	24	76	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	60	20

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	94	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	0	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	18

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	18	82	20

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	18

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	0	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	18

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	0	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	18

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	18

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	18

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	18

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	94	20

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	16	84	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	33	67	18

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	0	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	0	100	18

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	65	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	57	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	50	18

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	100	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	100	21
2019	Non-Indigenous	100	18

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	64	20
2020	Non-Indigenous	76	24	21

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	20

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	21	79	20

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	Non-Indigenous	23	13	10	2	1	44	7	73	7	445
2020	Indigenous	31	0	8	8	0	54	0	66	17	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	27	15	15	1	2	32	7	70	5	469
2019	Indigenous	23	0	24	0	0	44	9	49	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	23	12	19	2	2	33	9	60	8	481

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	Indigenous	84	8	0	0	0	8	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	31	8	4	1	8	1	86	6	445
2020	Indigenous	62	16	8	0	8	7	0	83	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	28	11	2	1	7	0	85	4	467
2019	Indigenous	40	9	34	0	0	9	9	59	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	29	13	2	2	8	0	81	5	484

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	63	21	9	4	3	1	85	7	445
2020	Indigenous	45	31	24	0	0	0	76	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	63	21	10	4	1	0	85	5	466
2019	Indigenous	48	34	18	0	0	0	82	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	62	23	9	3	3	0	86	5	483

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	33	14	37	8	8	47	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	18	33	26	12	11	51	23	445
2020	Indigenous	30	23	24	16	8	53	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	21	33	23	15	8	54	23	468
2019	Indigenous	33	25	9	16	17	58	33	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	27	35	22	10	6	61	16	485

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	52	25	7	16	0	0	77	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	36	19	9	6	0	66	15	445
2020	Indigenous	38	38	8	16	0	0	77	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	37	17	11	5	0	67	15	464
2019	Indigenous	41	34	26	0	0	0	74	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	34	17	8	4	1	70	13	484

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	Indigenous	25	25	21	29	0	0	0	50	29	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	27	30	19	12	11	1	0	57	24	440
2020	Indigenous	53	16	8	16	8	0	0	69	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	30	19	14	5	1	0	62	19	467
2019	Indigenous	33	16	18	24	9	0	0	49	33	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	33	29	21	9	6	1	1	63	15	480

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	84	16	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	53	25	12	5	3	2	80	8	445
2020	Indigenous	69	16	0	16	0	0	84	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	25	14	5	3	1	77	8	462
2019	Indigenous	66	25	9	0	0	0	91	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	61	25	8	3	1	3	89	3	482

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	60	8	9	23	0	0	68	23	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	39	28	17	9	6	1	68	15	445
2020	Indigenous	37	16	31	16	0	0	53	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	32	18	10	5	0	68	15	468
2019	Indigenous	24	43	18	8	7	0	67	15	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	42	32	16	7	4	0	74	10	483

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	Indigenous	61	32	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	35	15	5	3	1	1	78	8	445
2020	Indigenous	38	47	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	35	17	6	1	0	1	77	6	468
2019	Indigenous	41	34	16	9	0	0	0	75	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	34	39	19	5	3	1	1	74	8	482

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	62	14	15	9	0	0	76	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	36	20	8	5	1	66	13	445
2020	Indigenous	46	31	15	8	0	0	77	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	36	22	10	3	0	66	12	465
2019	Indigenous	33	26	25	17	0	0	58	17	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	34	21	10	3	0	66	13	483

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	56	16	29	0	0	71	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	40	34	14	8	3	75	12	445
2020	Indigenous	46	23	30	0	0	70	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	32	16	6	3	74	9	465
2019	Indigenous	32	34	18	16	0	66	16	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	32	17	9	4	70	13	484

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	66	7	28	0	0	72	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	23	9	6	4	80	10	445
2020	Indigenous	46	23	30	0	0	70	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	53	25	13	6	3	78	9	465
2019	Indigenous	39	26	34	0	0	66	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	26	13	5	4	78	9	483

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	55	29	10	4	2	1	84	6	445
2020	Indigenous	24	45	16	16	0	0	69	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	32	21	8	4	0	67	12	467

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	39	28	23	0	9	68	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	37	19	9	6	66	15	445
2020	Indigenous	31	31	23	16	0	62	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	25	37	22	11	5	62	16	467
2019	Indigenous	7	77	8	7	0	85	7	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	36	18	7	3	72	10	484

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	93	0	7	0	0	0	93	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	64	20	10	3	3	0	85	6	445
2020	Indigenous	61	31	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	26	9	2	1	1	88	3	465
2019	Indigenous	76	24	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	74	17	7	1	1	1	91	1	483

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	93	7	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	63	27	7	1	2	90	3	445
2020	Indigenous	38	46	0	8	8	84	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	34	13	2	2	83	4	463

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	87	7	7	0	0	0	93	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	81	10	2	0	2	4	95	3	445
2020	Indigenous	77	16	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	81	13	2	2	0	2	96	2	465
2019	Indigenous	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2019	Non-Indigenous	84	7	2	1	1	5	96	1	480

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	Indigenous	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	86	7	3	1	1	1	2	95	2	445
2020	Indigenous	77	16	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	88	7	2	1	1	0	1	96	2	465
2019	Indigenous	83	8	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	79	9	4	3	2	1	2	90	6	482

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	93	0	0	0	7	0	93	7	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	76	16	5	1	0	1	94	1	445
2020	Indigenous	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	76	16	5	1	1	1	92	2	461
2019	Indigenous	66	34	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	66	23	6	2	2	1	90	4	482

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	Indigenous	92	8	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	77	13	5	1	1	1	1	92	3	440
2020	Indigenous	84	8	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	73	15	7	2	2	0	1	89	4	466
2019	Indigenous	59	32	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	66	20	6	4	3	0	1	87	7	480

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	85	0	0	0	0	15	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	66	7	4	1	0	21	93	2	440
2020	Indigenous	62	16	0	0	0	23	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	68	8	3	1	1	20	95	2	465
2019	Indigenous	41	15	0	0	0	44	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	59	12	3	1	0	24	94	2	478

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	77	17	3	1	0	2	96	1	440
2020	Indigenous	84	16	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	76	15	6	1	1	1	92	2	467
2019	Indigenous	66	34	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	75	16	6	1	0	2	93	1	479

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	Indigenous	93	7	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	78	11	4	1	3	0	2	91	5	445
2020	Indigenous	91	0	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	12
2020	Non-Indigenous	75	14	6	2	1	0	1	90	4	468
2019	Indigenous	84	16	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	75	13	5	4	2	1	1	89	6	481

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	68	23	9	0	0	0	91	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	27	9	6	1	1	85	7	440
2020	Indigenous	37	39	8	16	0	0	77	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	52	27	15	5	1	0	79	6	468
2019	Indigenous	41	34	17	9	0	0	74	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	62	26	7	2	1	1	89	4	482

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	33	30	37	0	0	63	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	40	35	7	3	54	11	445
2020	Indigenous	37	24	23	16	0	61	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	17	41	31	10	1	59	11	469
2019	Indigenous	32	26	24	18	0	58	18	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	24	42	25	8	1	66	9	485

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	8	8	31	20	33	53	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	14	43	25	13	38	19	445
2020	Indigenous	0	23	30	23	23	46	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	16	43	26	9	35	22	466
2019	Indigenous	0	36	38	18	8	26	36	11
2019	Non-Indigenous	5	14	40	29	12	42	18	480

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	71	29	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	40	8	5	2	2	85	7	445
2020	Indigenous	61	39	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	37	5	2	0	1	93	2	467
2019	Indigenous	56	35	9	0	0	0	91	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	37	7	3	1	2	88	5	483

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	31	31	30	8	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	37	35	12	4	445

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	79	21	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	72	17	7	2	1	1	90	3	445
2020	Indigenous	69	16	8	8	0	0	84	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	64	21	11	2	1	2	87	2	466

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	72	28	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	23	6	8	5	0	81	13	445
2020	Indigenous	61	16	8	8	8	0	77	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	25	11	9	4	1	76	13	467

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	77	23	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	66	23	4	4	3	90	7	445
2020	Indigenous	84	16	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	67	20	6	5	1	88	6	465

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	70	22	8	0	0	0	92	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	36	8	6	2	1	84	8	445
2020	Indigenous	45	39	16	0	0	0	84	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	52	31	10	5	2	0	84	7	469
2019	Indigenous	47	35	9	9	0	0	82	9	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	42	37	12	5	3	1	80	8	485

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	Non-Indigenous	27	54	4	8	4	1	1	83	13	140

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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	Indigenous	0	100	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	445
2020	Indigenous	8	92	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	9	91	468
2019	Indigenous	8	92	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	10	90	483

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	78	22	35

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	84	16	35

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	27	0	9	0	3	0	90	10	30

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	Indigenous	85	8	0	0	0	0	7	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	27	5	2	2	1	2	90	4	445
2020	Indigenous	61	39	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	66	21	7	3	0	1	2	89	4	468

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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	Indigenous	8	70	22	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	85	9	2	445
2020	Indigenous	16	84	0	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	78	15	1	469

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	59	41	20

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	39	18	12	16	0	0	16	68	19	20

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	7	13	19	28	12	15	17	65	20

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	Indigenous	59	16	0	0	0	9	16	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	54	9	5	3	2	4	23	86	7	445
2020	Indigenous	50	26	7	9	0	0	8	82	9	12
2020	Non-Indigenous	59	15	6	3	2	2	12	87	6	465
2019	Indigenous	33	24	17	0	0	0	26	77	0	12
2019	Non-Indigenous	61	12	9	5	4	0	7	80	10	482

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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	Indigenous	27	73	0	0	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	29	6	4	3	375

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	Indigenous	68	32	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	66	34	400

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	Indigenous	45	55	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	57	400

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	Indigenous	76	24	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	72	28	400

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	Indigenous	48	52	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	54	46	400

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	Indigenous	8	92	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	24	76	400

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	Indigenous	33	67	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	57	400

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	Indigenous	17	83	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	18	82	400

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	Indigenous	14	86	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	80	400

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	Indigenous	15	85	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	400

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	Indigenous	28	72	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	27	73	400

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	Indigenous	38	62	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	27	73	400

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	Indigenous	8	92	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	400

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	Indigenous	8	92	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	86	400

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	Indigenous	84	16	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	87	9	3	0	0	0	0	96	1	400

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	Indigenous	8	44	0	17	23	0	8	43	57	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	17	13	18	41	4	2	63	23	400

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	Indigenous	8	25	37	13	17	0	0	30	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	26	18	15	32	2	0	47	34	400

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 119. Do you identify as an Indigenous person?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

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

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

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).

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

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.

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

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

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.

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources