2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - FI

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 51 34 3 0 12 0 0 85 12 25
2020 FI 54 33 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 69 20 0 4 7 0 0 89 11 25
2020 FI 71 25 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 50 42 0 0 0 3 5 100 0 25
2020 FI 33 58 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24
2019 FI 32 53 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 24 50 7 8 8 3 0 76 16 25
2020 FI 21 58 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24
2019 FI 11 47 26 5 11 0 0 58 16 19
2018 FI 11 50 11 28 0 0 0 61 28 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 63 33 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 25
2020 FI 41 36 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2019 FI 37 42 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 45 37 11 0 0 7 0 88 0 25
2020 FI 50 38 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2019 FI 32 53 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2018 FI 22 50 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 25 58 11 3 0 3 0 85 3 25
2020 FI 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2019 FI 11 74 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2018 FI 17 44 28 6 6 0 0 61 11 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 22 53 11 8 0 7 0 80 8 25
2020 FI 29 33 21 17 0 0 0 63 17 24
2019 FI 16 37 26 21 0 0 0 53 21 19
2018 FI 11 11 50 17 11 0 0 22 28 18

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 28 55 5 6 7 0 0 82 13 25
2020 FI 38 33 13 13 4 0 0 71 17 24
2019 FI 5 74 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 19
2018 FI 11 33 39 11 6 0 0 44 17 18

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 40 49 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 25
2020 FI 42 38 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2019 FI 21 74 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2018 FI 22 44 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 18

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 16 62 7 11 3 0 0 79 14 25
2020 FI 21 50 13 17 0 0 0 71 17 24
2019 FI 16 47 16 21 0 0 0 63 21 19
2018 FI 17 28 33 22 0 0 0 44 22 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 40 42 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 25
2020 FI 46 42 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 24
2019 FI 26 68 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2018 FI 29 53 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 41 42 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 25
2020 FI 33 38 13 17 0 0 0 71 17 24
2019 FI 5 63 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 19
2018 FI 17 28 22 33 0 0 0 44 33 18

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 34 52 7 4 3 0 0 85 8 25
2020 FI 42 25 13 21 0 0 0 67 21 24
2019 FI 32 58 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2018 FI 22 44 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 31 46 6 9 7 0 0 78 16 25
2020 FI 29 38 21 13 0 0 0 67 13 24
2019 FI 11 74 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19
2018 FI 17 6 44 33 0 0 0 22 33 18

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 29 56 8 7 0 0 0 86 7 25
2020 FI 29 54 4 8 4 0 0 83 13 24
2019 FI 16 74 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2018 FI 24 41 18 18 0 0 0 65 18 17

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 13 58 17 8 0 0 3 74 8 25
2020 FI 17 42 29 8 4 0 0 58 13 24
2019 FI 16 53 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 19
2018 FI 6 56 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 18

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 FI 8 42 29 8 8 0 5 17 53 25
2020 FI 8 29 46 13 4 0 0 17 38 24
2019 FI 16 47 21 11 5 0 0 16 63 19
2018 FI 22 44 28 6 0 0 0 6 67 18

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 FI 9 39 44 0 4 0 4 4 51 25
2020 FI 21 21 38 13 0 0 8 14 45 24
2019 FI 26 16 37 21 0 0 0 21 42 19
2018 FI 39 22 28 6 6 0 0 11 61 18

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 7 13 59 17 4 0 0 21 20 25
2020 FI 4 29 38 21 4 0 4 26 35 24
2019 FI 16 32 47 0 5 0 0 5 47 19
2018 FI 33 11 50 6 0 0 0 6 44 18

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 FI 21 35 24 4 16 0 0 21 56 25
2020 FI 8 42 33 8 4 0 4 13 52 24
2019 FI 26 42 26 0 5 0 0 5 68 19
2018 FI 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 6 89 18

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 FI 23 21 34 8 7 7 0 16 48 25
2020 FI 21 42 25 8 0 0 4 9 65 24
2019 FI 37 47 16 0 0 0 0 0 84 19
2018 FI 50 33 11 6 0 0 0 6 83 18

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 FI 9 28 33 22 8 0 0 30 37 25
2020 FI 17 25 25 25 4 4 0 30 43 24
2019 FI 28 11 39 22 0 0 0 22 39 18
2018 FI 39 33 22 6 0 0 0 6 72 18

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 FI 4 12 29 38 18 0 0 56 15 25
2020 FI 13 8 33 29 13 4 0 43 22 24
2019 FI 11 32 37 11 11 0 0 21 42 19
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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 FI 32 33 11 7 3 4 10 75 12 25
2020 FI 38 29 21 4 4 0 4 70 9 24
2019 FI 26 37 11 16 5 5 0 67 22 19
2018 FI 17 50 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 73 17 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 25
2020 FI 71 21 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 24
2019 FI 58 32 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19
2018 FI 33 39 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 71 23 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 25
2020 FI 67 29 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 FI 53 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2018 FI 33 44 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 71 25 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 25
2020 FI 54 42 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 FI 53 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2018 FI 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18

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 FI 26 31 24 3 7 0 9 63 12 25

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 FI 35 26 27 3 0 0 9 67 4 25
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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 FI 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2020 FI 63 25 4 0 4 0 4 91 4 24
2019 FI 58 32 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 40 48 3 4 5 0 0 88 9 25
2020 FI 54 42 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 FI 44 39 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2018 FI 17 33 39 11 0 0 0 50 11 18

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 FI 46 35 15 0 5 0 0 81 5 25
2020 FI 67 21 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 58 26 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 25
2020 FI 58 38 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 FI 37 63 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2018 FI 11 56 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 18

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 FI 58 34 0 4 0 4 0 96 4 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 54 35 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 25
2020 FI 79 13 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 24
2019 FI 63 26 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2018 FI 28 39 28 6 0 0 0 67 6 18

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 FI 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 34 28 16 8 10 4 0 64 20 25
2020 FI 29 21 33 8 4 4 0 52 13 24
2019 FI 5 47 16 26 0 5 0 56 28 19
2018 FI 6 28 22 17 22 6 0 35 41 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 21 40 19 12 7 0 0 61 19 25
2020 FI 25 21 33 8 13 0 0 46 21 24
2019 FI 11 21 42 21 5 0 0 32 26 19
2018 FI 0 28 33 17 22 0 0 28 39 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 17 33 20 19 10 0 0 50 30 25
2020 FI 17 33 13 25 8 4 0 52 35 24
2019 FI 5 21 32 32 5 5 0 28 39 19
2018 FI 0 22 39 17 22 0 0 22 39 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 28 30 22 17 3 0 0 58 20 25
2020 FI 13 42 21 17 8 0 0 54 25 24
2019 FI 5 37 26 11 16 5 0 44 28 19
2018 FI 6 28 39 6 22 0 0 33 28 18

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 FI 33 44 13 4 0 7 0 83 4 25
2020 FI 33 54 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2019 FI 32 32 26 5 0 5 0 67 6 19
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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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 24 61 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 25
2020 FI 33 54 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2019 FI 11 63 11 16 0 0 0 74 16 19
2018 FI 17 39 33 0 11 0 0 56 11 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 13 45 18 17 7 0 0 58 24 25
2020 FI 17 46 17 17 4 0 0 63 21 24
2019 FI 0 32 26 37 5 0 0 32 42 19

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 20 42 20 11 4 3 0 64 16 25
2020 FI 21 42 13 21 0 0 4 65 22 24
2019 FI 6 50 17 22 6 0 0 56 28 18
2018 FI 22 44 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 16 51 26 4 3 0 0 67 7 25
2020 FI 25 29 33 4 4 4 0 57 9 24
2019 FI 5 47 21 26 0 0 0 53 26 19
2018 FI 17 28 22 22 11 0 0 44 33 18

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 7 21 28 12 22 4 5 31 38 25
2020 FI 13 25 21 21 8 8 4 43 33 24
2019 FI 16 0 26 11 32 5 11 19 50 19
2018 FI 0 17 28 17 33 0 6 18 53 18

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 FI 12 51 26 7 3 0 0 63 11 25
2020 FI 32 32 23 5 5 5 0 67 10 22
2019 FI 11 53 26 11 0 0 0 63 11 19
2018 FI 6 28 22 28 17 0 0 33 44 18

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 FI 40 28 8 4 3 12 4 82 9 25
2020 FI 54 17 17 4 4 0 4 74 9 24
2019 FI 53 26 11 5 0 0 5 83 6 19

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 FI 45 24 19 7 0 0 4 73 7 25
2020 FI 58 17 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 24
2019 FI 37 26 26 5 0 5 0 67 6 19

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 FI 60 15 3 0 11 11 0 84 12 25
2020 FI 48 13 9 13 4 4 9 70 20 23
2019 FI 74 11 0 5 11 0 0 84 16 19

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 FI 60 8 7 3 0 7 15 87 4 25
2020 FI 67 8 4 0 4 4 13 90 5 24
2019 FI 68 5 5 0 5 0 16 88 6 19

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 FI 22 20 7 32 12 3 4 45 47 25
2020 FI 21 21 13 8 38 0 0 42 46 24
2019 FI 11 21 37 5 26 0 0 32 32 19
2018 FI 0 11 22 33 33 0 0 11 67 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 21 57 8 4 3 7 0 84 8 25
2020 FI 17 42 38 4 0 0 0 58 4 24
2019 FI 26 26 37 5 0 5 0 56 6 19
2018 FI 0 44 50 6 0 0 0 44 6 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 39 43 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 25
2020 FI 30 26 30 9 4 0 0 57 13 23
2019 FI 32 42 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2018 FI 17 44 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 18

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 18 47 15 7 8 4 0 68 16 25
2020 FI 33 38 17 0 4 8 0 77 5 24
2019 FI 37 42 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19
2018 FI 17 50 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 23 24 20 4 3 21 5 63 10 25
2020 FI 25 33 21 8 0 8 4 67 10 24

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 FI 31 28 12 7 3 15 4 73 13 25
2020 FI 25 33 8 17 0 8 8 70 20 24

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 FI 9 11 8 10 24 3 35 54 32 25

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 FI 9 21 15 4 7 45 0 53 20 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 55 39 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 25
2020 FI 33 46 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2019 FI 37 37 16 11 0 0 0 74 11 19
2018 FI 6 67 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 29 32 21 11 7 0 0 61 18 25
2020 FI 25 17 33 17 8 0 0 42 25 24
2019 FI 17 28 28 17 11 0 0 44 28 18
2018 FI 6 22 28 33 11 0 0 28 44 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 29 50 11 3 7 0 0 79 10 25
2020 FI 21 38 25 13 4 0 0 58 17 24
2019 FI 21 37 21 11 5 5 0 61 17 19
2018 FI 6 17 28 44 6 0 0 22 50 18

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 40 22 13 3 14 8 0 67 19 25
2020 FI 21 29 25 13 13 0 0 50 25 24
2019 FI 11 32 26 11 11 11 0 47 24 19
2018 FI 6 11 22 33 28 0 0 17 61 18
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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 FI 45 37 18 25
2020 FI 29 33 38 24
2019 FI 26 47 26 19
2018 FI 67 17 17 18

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 FI 8 34 41 16 0 0 10
2018 FI 8 8 83 0 0 0 12
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Harassment

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

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

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 FI 13 13 13 4 13 33 13 46 31 24
2019 FI 5 11 11 16 16 37 5 27 55 19
2018 FI 6 22 17 6 17 17 17 42 33 18

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 FI 26 36 4 8 7 19 0 77 18 25
2020 FI 21 25 25 13 0 17 0 55 15 24
2019 FI 21 32 16 5 16 11 0 59 24 19
2018 FI 22 39 17 11 6 6 0 65 18 18
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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
2020 FI 21 79 24

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
2020 FI 13 4 21 4 4 46 8 36 18 24
2019 FI 11 5 16 11 5 47 5 33 33 19
2018 FI 6 17 28 6 6 22 17 36 18 18

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 FI 31 29 22 3 7 8 0 65 11 25
2020 FI 21 13 33 0 4 29 0 47 6 24
2019 FI 11 28 22 11 6 22 0 50 21 18
2018 FI 6 33 28 11 6 11 6 47 20 18
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 35 26 16 12 11 0 0 61 23 25
2020 FI 42 38 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24
2019 FI 32 37 5 21 5 0 0 68 26 19
2018 FI 28 39 11 17 0 0 6 71 18 18

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 7 12 24 30 27 0 0 19 57 25
2020 FI 13 8 42 25 13 0 0 21 38 24
2019 FI 11 16 32 37 5 0 0 26 42 19
2018 FI 0 6 50 28 17 0 0 6 44 18

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 11 16 39 19 15 0 0 27 34 25
2020 FI 21 13 33 29 4 0 0 33 33 24
2019 FI 6 11 39 39 6 0 0 17 44 18
2018 FI 0 0 44 50 6 0 0 0 56 18

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 FI 3 23 20 26 27 0 0 27 53 25
2020 FI 13 9 43 13 22 0 0 22 35 23
2019 FI 0 21 32 42 5 0 0 21 47 19
2018 FI 0 6 17 39 39 0 0 6 78 18

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 35 27 4 17 11 3 3 66 29 25
2020 FI 21 29 33 17 0 0 0 50 17 24
2019 FI 21 37 32 11 0 0 0 58 11 19
2018 FI 22 17 44 6 6 6 0 41 12 18

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 38 14 11 8 15 9 4 60 27 25
2020 FI 29 21 21 21 8 0 0 50 29 24
2019 FI 37 32 21 5 5 0 0 68 11 19
2018 FI 6 29 41 18 6 0 0 35 24 17

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 FI 19 29 29 13 7 3 0 50 21 25
2020 FI 25 38 25 13 0 0 0 63 13 24
2019 FI 11 42 26 16 5 0 0 53 21 19
2018 FI 6 29 29 18 12 6 0 38 31 17

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 24 15 26 24 11 0 0 39 35 25
2020 FI 25 21 21 29 4 0 0 46 33 24
2019 FI 0 37 26 26 11 0 0 37 37 19
2018 FI 0 18 29 41 12 0 0 18 53 17

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 22 24 26 16 3 3 5 50 22 25
2020 FI 33 21 21 17 8 0 0 54 25 24
2019 FI 16 21 21 42 0 0 0 37 42 19
2018 FI 12 24 18 24 24 0 0 35 47 17

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 37 28 11 8 10 6 0 69 19 25
2020 FI 32 23 18 23 5 0 0 55 27 22
2019 FI 32 21 21 21 5 0 0 53 26 19

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 60 24 12 3 0 0 0 84 3 25
2020 FI 21 42 21 8 8 0 0 63 17 24

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 15 34 42 4 5 0 0 49 9 25
2020 FI 17 38 29 13 4 0 0 54 17 24
2019 FI 21 47 0 26 5 0 0 68 32 19
2018 FI 24 29 18 12 18 0 0 53 29 17

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 47 36 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25
2020 FI 61 30 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2019 FI 47 32 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2018 FI 47 35 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 46 39 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 25
2020 FI 43 35 17 0 4 0 0 78 4 23

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 70 20 3 3 0 0 4 93 4 25
2020 FI 57 17 13 0 0 0 13 85 0 23
2019 FI 63 5 16 5 0 0 11 76 6 19
2018 FI 71 18 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 17

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 FI 58 11 12 3 3 4 8 79 8 25
2020 FI 65 13 4 4 4 0 9 86 10 23
2019 FI 58 11 11 11 5 0 5 72 17 19
2018 FI 65 12 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 70 11 11 0 0 0 8 88 0 25
2020 FI 65 22 4 0 4 0 4 91 5 23
2019 FI 58 32 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 19
2018 FI 44 11 22 17 6 0 0 56 22 18

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 FI 69 7 8 5 3 4 4 83 9 25
2020 FI 57 22 4 4 9 0 4 82 14 23
2019 FI 58 21 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19
2018 FI 33 22 22 22 0 0 0 56 22 18

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 56 11 8 0 0 0 24 90 0 25
2020 FI 70 13 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 23
2019 FI 58 16 11 0 0 0 16 88 0 19
2018 FI 39 22 28 0 6 0 6 65 6 18

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 81 10 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 25
2020 FI 58 21 8 4 0 0 8 86 5 24
2019 FI 84 11 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2018 FI 78 11 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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 FI 72 11 5 0 4 3 4 90 5 25
2020 FI 74 13 0 9 0 0 4 91 9 23
2019 FI 68 21 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19
2018 FI 61 11 11 0 11 0 6 76 12 18

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 66 11 11 4 0 0 8 84 5 25
2020 FI 50 29 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2019 FI 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2018 FI 44 22 11 11 0 0 11 75 13 18

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 16 12 54 11 7 0 0 28 18 25
2020 FI 4 29 58 8 0 0 0 33 8 24
2019 FI 5 21 68 5 0 0 0 26 5 19
2018 FI 0 0 72 28 0 0 0 0 28 18

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 3 25 31 28 13 0 0 40 29 25
2020 FI 0 17 67 13 4 0 0 17 17 24
2019 FI 5 21 53 16 5 0 0 21 26 19
2018 FI 6 33 33 28 0 0 0 28 39 18

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 17 57 19 3 3 0 0 74 7 25
2020 FI 33 54 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2019 FI 5 53 21 21 0 0 0 58 21 19
2018 FI 11 39 39 11 0 0 0 50 11 18

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 13 34 37 16 0 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 46 38 8 3 0 5 0 88 3 25
2020 FI 50 38 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 50 22 16 9 3 0 0 72 12 25
2020 FI 29 50 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 24

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 50 26 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 25
2020 FI 58 25 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 24

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 25 52 17 3 3 0 0 76 7 25
2020 FI 29 38 25 4 4 0 0 67 8 24
2019 FI 11 32 32 26 0 0 0 42 26 19
2018 FI 0 44 17 28 11 0 0 44 39 18
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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 FI 10 90 25
2020 FI 21 79 24
2019 FI 11 89 19

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 FI 36 41 6 4 3 4 5 85 8 25
2020 FI 46 38 4 4 4 4 0 87 9 24
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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 FI 38 44 18 0 25
2020 FI 46 42 13 0 24

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 FI 58 42 10
2020 FI 45 55 11

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 FI 9 31 20 21 19 0 0 40 40 10
2020 FI 9 55 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11

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 FI 13 17 9 0 61 0 0 30 61 10
2020 FI 0 27 9 0 36 0 27 38 50 11

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 FI 26 33 7 9 15 4 5 65 27 25
2020 FI 58 8 13 17 4 0 0 67 21 24
2019 FI 53 5 11 16 5 0 11 65 24 19
2018 FI 50 28 11 0 0 6 6 88 0 18
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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 FI 36 10 0 0 54 20

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 FI 10 90 20

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 60 40 20

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 96 4 20

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 80 20 20

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 28 72 20

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 58 42 20

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 24 76 20

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 15 85 20

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 9 91 20

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 39 61 20

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 62 38 20

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 0 100 20

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 0 100 20

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 78 18 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 0 5 30 14 42 9 0 62 6 20

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FI 0 34 15 21 21 9 0 46 37 20
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