2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions by Question 121. Which ethnic origins do you identify with?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 77 9 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 10
2022 Western Europe 50 43 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 36 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 27 57 0 7 8 0 0 85 15 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 77 16 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2022 Western Europe 70 27 0 2 2 0 0 97 3 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15

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

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 Northern Africa 49 44 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2022 Western Europe 45 33 11 6 2 0 3 81 8 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 50 40 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 31 46 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 32 39 15 0 7 7 0 76 8 10
2022 Western Europe 30 49 6 15 0 0 0 78 15 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 53 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 21 58 15 6 0 0 0 78 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Northern Africa 40 46 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 10
2022 Western Europe 43 45 9 2 2 0 0 88 3 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 54 34 2 9 0 0 0 88 9 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 48 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 15

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 Northern Africa 40 30 16 0 7 7 0 75 8 10
2022 Western Europe 36 38 13 4 7 2 0 75 12 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 62 27 8 2 0 0 2 90 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 26 26 27 7 14 0 0 52 21 15

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from 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 Northern Africa 40 46 0 0 7 7 0 92 8 10
2022 Western Europe 28 48 16 8 0 0 0 77 8 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 44 34 13 2 4 0 2 80 6 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 48 19 26 0 7 0 0 67 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Northern Africa 32 30 15 0 16 7 0 67 17 10
2022 Western Europe 32 49 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 48 33 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 38 34 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 15

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Northern Africa 9 61 7 15 7 0 0 71 22 10
2022 Western Europe 20 50 11 15 4 0 0 70 19 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 27 50 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 26 40 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 37 46 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 Western Europe 40 40 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 50 34 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 52 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15

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 Northern Africa 22 41 8 22 7 0 0 63 29 10
2022 Western Europe 25 45 19 9 2 0 0 70 11 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 33 38 19 6 2 0 2 73 8 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 30 49 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 15

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

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 Northern Africa 40 46 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 10
2022 Western Europe 39 38 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 26 54 13 2 3 0 2 82 5 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 48 23 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 15

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

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 Northern Africa 30 48 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 10
2022 Western Europe 26 50 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 43 14 9 3 0 2 73 13 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 20 59 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Northern Africa 32 32 15 7 14 0 0 64 21 10
2022 Western Europe 30 43 11 12 5 0 0 73 16 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 37 39 17 5 2 0 0 76 7 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 19 33 29 11 7 0 0 53 18 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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 Northern Africa 32 32 15 7 14 0 0 64 21 10
2022 Western Europe 26 46 14 13 1 0 0 72 14 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 36 54 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 19 65 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 15

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 Northern Africa 40 46 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 10
2022 Western Europe 33 36 24 3 2 2 0 71 5 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 43 38 7 9 2 0 2 82 10 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 33 29 13 17 7 0 0 62 25 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 16 59 9 16 0 0 0 76 16 10
2022 Western Europe 33 29 19 8 12 0 0 62 20 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 40 21 2 8 0 0 69 10 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 25 11 8 15 0 0 66 23 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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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 Northern Africa 0 33 40 28 0 0 0 28 33 10
2022 Western Europe 11 32 33 20 3 0 1 23 43 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 6 30 39 16 10 0 0 26 36 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 43 51 0 0 0 0 0 49 15

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 Northern Africa 7 27 59 7 0 0 0 7 35 10
2022 Western Europe 13 31 37 16 2 0 1 17 45 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 31 23 23 14 6 0 2 21 55 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 15 27 43 15 0 0 0 15 42 15

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 Northern Africa 7 31 43 19 0 0 0 19 38 10
2022 Western Europe 2 38 36 19 6 0 0 25 39 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 5 18 46 25 6 0 0 31 23 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 42 26 19 13 0 0 33 42 15

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 Northern Africa 16 23 24 31 7 0 0 38 38 10
2022 Western Europe 21 29 28 9 5 2 6 15 55 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 12 33 21 20 12 0 2 33 46 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 8 28 17 33 6 0 7 43 39 15

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 Northern Africa 17 23 48 12 0 0 0 12 40 10
2022 Western Europe 20 22 23 19 8 4 4 29 46 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 4 27 30 16 18 2 4 35 33 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 40 21 33 0 0 0 33 46 15

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 Northern Africa 7 16 51 19 0 0 7 20 25 10
2022 Western Europe 12 26 39 14 5 0 3 20 40 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 16 28 25 12 12 6 0 26 47 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 14 34 20 19 0 6 6 22 55 15

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 Northern Africa 0 14 10 44 31 0 0 76 14 10
2022 Western Europe 1 7 36 32 22 0 2 55 8 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 2 22 42 32 0 2 76 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 11 16 20 39 14 0 0 53 27 15
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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 Northern Africa 24 33 18 0 16 0 9 63 17 10
2022 Western Europe 25 34 14 12 5 6 4 65 19 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 34 25 17 4 0 8 13 74 5 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 14 39 6 7 0 0 47 14 15

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 Northern Africa 59 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 Western Europe 56 32 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 65 24 4 6 0 0 2 91 6 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 44 34 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 66 18 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2022 Western Europe 60 35 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 72 19 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 47 39 7 6 0 0 0 86 6 15

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

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 Northern Africa 42 33 9 8 8 0 0 75 16 10
2022 Western Europe 42 47 10 1 0 0 0 89 1 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 56 29 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 33 46 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15

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 Northern Africa 22 23 0 22 15 0 19 54 46 10
2022 Western Europe 45 38 5 4 5 0 3 85 10 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 51 22 9 6 2 2 9 82 8 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 39 28 0 11 7 0 15 79 21 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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 Northern Africa 12 32 0 29 8 10 9 54 46 10
2022 Western Europe 48 30 9 5 4 2 3 82 9 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 53 20 13 2 2 2 9 82 4 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 33 34 0 11 7 0 15 79 21 15
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 49 37 8 7 0 0 0 86 7 10
2022 Western Europe 55 33 7 4 0 1 0 89 4 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 57 29 8 4 0 0 2 88 4 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 33 59 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15

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

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 Northern Africa 30 40 8 7 16 0 0 70 22 10
2022 Western Europe 36 41 12 12 0 0 0 77 12 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 56 28 11 2 0 0 2 86 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 30 42 7 6 15 0 0 72 21 15

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

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 Northern Africa 49 21 8 7 16 0 0 70 22 10
2022 Western Europe 48 37 10 1 0 4 0 89 1 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 63 17 9 2 2 4 4 86 4 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 26 21 25 21 7 0 0 46 28 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 40 44 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10
2022 Western Europe 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 64 24 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 26 61 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15

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 Northern Africa 37 56 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2022 Western Europe 57 33 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 79 13 0 6 2 0 0 93 7 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 49 14 23 0 7 0 7 68 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Northern Africa 32 38 8 15 7 0 0 70 22 10
2022 Western Europe 43 36 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 63 27 6 2 0 0 2 92 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 36 43 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Northern Africa 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Western Europe 86 11 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 98 0 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 68 17 0 7 0 0 8 92 8 15
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 12 51 23 7 7 0 0 63 14 10
2022 Western Europe 32 48 11 3 0 6 0 85 3 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 44 22 12 8 2 13 0 76 11 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 24 50 18 0 8 0 0 74 8 15

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

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 Northern Africa 12 32 35 14 7 0 0 44 21 10
2022 Western Europe 21 48 16 7 6 2 0 70 14 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 39 36 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 24 29 28 0 19 0 0 54 19 15

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
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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 Northern Africa 0 61 25 7 7 0 0 61 14 10
2022 Western Europe 13 38 34 10 4 2 0 51 14 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 29 29 21 10 4 7 0 62 15 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 18 34 15 7 26 0 0 52 32 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 18 51 16 7 7 0 0 69 14 10
2022 Western Europe 20 47 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 35 43 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 24 29 7 25 15 0 0 54 40 15

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 Northern Africa 52 41 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 10
2022 Western Europe 43 42 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 55 26 13 4 0 0 2 83 4 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 14 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 15
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 21 58 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 10
2022 Western Europe 17 59 14 7 3 0 0 76 9 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 21 53 14 9 2 0 0 74 12 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 24 38 13 18 0 0 6 66 19 15

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 Northern Africa 0 45 33 15 7 0 0 45 22 10
2022 Western Europe 12 37 31 15 4 0 0 49 20 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 15 40 30 11 4 0 0 55 15 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 12 26 30 31 0 0 0 39 31 15

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 Northern Africa 0 18 38 36 8 0 0 18 44 10
2022 Western Europe 15 48 15 19 3 0 0 64 22 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 24 46 17 6 4 4 0 73 10 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 34 28 13 7 11 0 45 23 15

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 Northern Africa 0 35 34 15 15 0 0 35 30 10
2022 Western Europe 14 53 23 7 3 0 0 67 10 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 34 41 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 49 24 21 0 0 0 55 21 15

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 Northern Africa 0 32 17 21 30 0 0 32 51 10
2022 Western Europe 18 19 34 10 3 16 0 44 16 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 13 15 23 13 6 20 10 40 26 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 25 14 7 22 15 18 0 46 45 15

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 Northern Africa 0 61 16 7 15 0 0 61 23 10
2022 Western Europe 15 51 22 10 3 0 0 66 12 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 28 43 16 8 2 4 0 73 10 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 12 46 15 20 7 0 0 58 27 15

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 Northern Africa 16 16 25 34 8 0 0 32 42 10
2022 Western Europe 43 25 15 3 6 0 8 74 10 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 51 19 21 2 0 3 4 75 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 53 26 6 0 14 0 0 79 14 15

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 Northern Africa 44 16 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2022 Western Europe 40 29 13 4 7 0 7 74 12 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 59 17 20 2 0 0 2 78 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 25 6 21 0 0 7 71 23 15

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 Northern Africa 37 26 14 0 22 0 0 64 22 10
2022 Western Europe 76 7 4 2 1 0 10 92 4 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 74 10 2 2 0 2 10 96 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 47 7 25 0 0 0 21 68 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 69 9 7 0 0 0 16 92 0 10
2022 Western Europe 73 9 4 0 0 0 14 96 0 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 74 8 2 0 0 0 16 97 0 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 57 0 0 0 22 0 21 72 28 15

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 Northern Africa 9 38 16 30 8 0 0 46 37 10
2022 Western Europe 16 33 23 21 3 1 1 51 26 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 23 28 8 19 7 7 8 60 31 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 23 28 8 20 21 0 0 51 41 15

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 Northern Africa 19 52 15 0 14 0 0 70 14 10
2022 Western Europe 17 47 27 4 2 3 0 66 6 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 27 42 24 2 2 4 0 72 4 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 13 40 21 25 0 0 0 53 25 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 22 55 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 10
2022 Western Europe 19 62 11 6 1 2 0 82 8 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 46 41 6 4 2 2 0 89 5 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 18 46 15 22 0 0 0 64 22 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 19 42 9 15 15 0 0 61 30 10
2022 Western Europe 27 54 11 5 0 3 0 84 5 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 37 27 23 5 0 8 0 70 5 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 18 37 30 7 7 0 0 56 14 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 12 16 32 17 15 7 0 31 35 10
2022 Western Europe 20 34 21 5 3 16 1 66 9 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 31 28 12 8 2 18 0 73 12 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 24 29 21 11 7 7 0 58 20 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 0 42 9 9 30 10 0 47 43 10
2022 Western Europe 33 46 5 5 4 5 3 85 9 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 45 41 2 2 2 2 7 94 4 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 26 66 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 7 23 16 28 17 9 0 50 33 10
2022 Western Europe 1 0 6 8 52 1 31 89 2 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 3 2 0 18 39 0 39 93 7 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 0 0 7 58 0 34 100 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 0 39 25 0 15 21 0 49 20 10
2022 Western Europe 3 18 19 5 8 45 2 40 24 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 11 19 18 4 3 38 7 54 14 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 7 28 7 11 41 0 23 30 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 38 47 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 10
2022 Western Europe 54 37 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 59 37 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 31 36 8 25 0 0 0 68 25 15

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 Northern Africa 38 23 25 7 7 0 0 61 14 10
2022 Western Europe 32 35 20 9 3 0 0 68 12 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 46 41 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 24 36 15 11 14 0 0 60 25 15

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 Northern Africa 32 29 25 7 7 0 0 61 14 10
2022 Western Europe 29 43 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 45 40 10 2 2 0 2 86 4 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 18 42 26 0 14 0 0 60 14 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 32 29 9 23 7 0 0 61 30 10
2022 Western Europe 36 23 22 5 7 7 0 63 14 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 42 32 8 2 7 9 0 81 10 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 12 35 32 0 14 7 0 51 15 15
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Mobility and Retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 45 17 38 10
2022 Western Europe 47 27 25 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 37 38 25 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 49 24 27 15

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 Western Europe 22 24 36 3 15 0 30
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 16 28 25 0 25 5 20
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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
2022 Northern Africa 0 28 23 16 7 7 19 38 31 10

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 Western Europe 11 53 10 6 3 15 2 76 11 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 30 37 14 5 2 11 2 76 8 50
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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Western Europe 11 9 9 5 0 61 6 59 14 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 11 6 6 4 0 59 13 65 14 50

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 Western Europe 20 44 11 8 0 16 2 77 9 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 35 31 10 8 0 16 0 79 9 50
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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 Northern Africa 68 25 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 Western Europe 40 33 21 2 3 1 0 74 5 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 32 32 16 4 7 0 10 71 12 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 39 26 15 6 14 0 0 65 20 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 0 45 24 17 14 0 0 45 31 10
2022 Western Europe 9 17 26 20 28 0 0 26 48 60
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 10 25 32 22 10 0 0 36 32 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 13 28 29 14 15 0 0 41 30 15

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 Northern Africa 9 19 42 23 7 0 0 28 30 10
2022 Western Europe 6 21 37 19 17 0 1 27 36 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 11 35 38 12 4 0 0 46 16 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 19 21 20 40 0 0 0 40 40 15

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 7 8 32 38 15 0 0 14 54 10
2022 Western Europe 8 21 21 19 30 0 0 29 50 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 11 23 28 27 10 0 0 35 37 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 30 20 7 34 8 0 0 50 42 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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 Northern Africa 38 24 23 8 0 0 7 67 9 10
2022 Western Europe 33 24 18 12 12 0 2 58 24 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 36 32 17 13 2 0 0 68 15 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 39 31 7 16 7 0 0 70 23 15

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 Northern Africa 0 29 28 29 14 0 0 29 43 10
2022 Western Europe 25 23 26 12 14 0 0 48 26 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 39 21 23 7 6 3 0 62 14 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 40 24 14 8 15 0 0 64 22 15

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 28 25 16 17 14 0 0 53 31 10
2022 Western Europe 22 32 30 6 9 0 0 55 16 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 34 28 30 8 0 0 0 62 8 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 13 35 6 39 7 0 0 48 46 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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 Northern Africa 28 17 25 23 7 0 0 46 30 10
2022 Western Europe 14 32 20 18 15 0 0 47 33 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 22 32 29 12 6 0 0 53 18 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 12 7 40 33 8 0 0 19 41 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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 Northern Africa 28 18 31 15 7 0 0 47 23 10
2022 Western Europe 24 30 17 13 15 0 0 54 29 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 33 32 16 13 4 2 0 66 18 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 19 31 35 7 7 0 0 50 15 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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 Northern Africa 28 26 14 9 23 0 0 54 31 10
2022 Western Europe 45 24 24 5 3 0 0 69 8 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 56 25 6 4 4 3 2 86 8 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 37 34 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 43 33 7 17 0 0 0 76 17 10
2022 Western Europe 42 31 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 57 21 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 41 31 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15

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 Northern Africa 17 66 0 10 8 0 0 83 17 10
2022 Western Europe 20 33 25 16 6 0 0 54 22 60
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 31 28 23 15 4 0 0 59 19 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 12 53 13 14 8 0 0 66 22 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 50 31 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 10
2022 Western Europe 60 14 18 0 6 0 1 75 6 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 63 19 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 52 34 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 73 11 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 10
2022 Western Europe 61 32 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 65 28 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 45
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 80 14 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 74 9 0 7 0 0 9 92 8 10
2022 Western Europe 83 10 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 82 6 4 0 0 0 8 96 0 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 80 6 0 0 7 0 7 93 7 15

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 Northern Africa 40 28 9 7 15 0 0 68 23 10
2022 Western Europe 79 10 3 2 2 0 5 93 4 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 91 2 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 73 7 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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 Northern Africa 66 8 7 9 0 0 9 82 10 10
2022 Western Europe 67 20 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 82 13 4 2 0 0 0 95 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 47 29 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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 Northern Africa 51 18 0 7 15 0 9 75 25 10
2022 Western Europe 68 10 12 4 5 0 0 79 9 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 79 12 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 55 24 14 7 0 0 0 80 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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 Northern Africa 69 0 0 7 0 0 24 90 10 10
2022 Western Europe 58 17 3 2 2 0 19 92 4 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 71 4 4 2 0 0 18 92 3 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 55 0 0 0 7 0 38 88 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 67 9 0 7 0 0 17 91 9 10
2022 Western Europe 71 17 3 1 2 0 6 94 3 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 88 6 2 0 0 0 4 98 0 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 82 11 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 57 19 7 0 0 0 17 91 0 10
2022 Western Europe 68 13 6 0 7 0 6 85 8 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 70 10 4 4 4 0 8 87 8 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 74 0 13 0 6 0 7 80 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 44 22 9 0 16 0 8 72 18 10
2022 Western Europe 52 23 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 60 11 16 6 3 0 4 74 9 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 48 32 6 0 7 0 7 86 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 0 17 60 9 14 0 0 17 23 10
2022 Western Europe 6 20 44 22 8 0 0 26 30 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 12 26 44 18 0 0 0 38 18 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 7 23 33 30 7 0 0 30 37 15

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 Northern Africa 16 14 54 0 17 0 0 17 29 10
2022 Western Europe 5 19 46 25 5 0 0 30 24 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 23 40 21 16 0 0 37 23 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 16 21 32 24 7 0 0 31 37 15

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 Northern Africa 21 38 17 0 17 7 0 63 18 10
2022 Western Europe 14 47 26 6 4 2 0 63 11 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 17 52 17 8 3 4 0 71 12 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 12 41 8 33 7 0 0 53 39 15

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 0 16 54 30 0 10
2022 Western Europe 12 24 40 21 4 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 11 39 39 10 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 26 58 7 8 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 56 22 15 0 7 0 0 77 7 10
2022 Western Europe 49 33 10 5 2 2 0 83 6 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 54 27 11 0 2 2 4 86 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 32 36 7 11 14 0 0 68 25 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 38 31 16 7 7 0 0 70 14 10
2022 Western Europe 35 33 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 51 27 13 4 2 2 2 81 5 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 68 8 0 18 0 0 74 18 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 38 46 9 0 7 0 0 84 7 10
2022 Western Europe 41 41 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 64 25 7 2 0 2 0 91 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 27 55 0 11 7 0 0 82 18 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 10 67 9 0 14 0 0 77 14 10
2022 Western Europe 12 47 20 11 7 2 0 60 19 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 21 58 13 6 0 2 0 81 6 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 6 49 15 23 7 0 0 56 29 15

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 Western Europe 12 51 18 15 4 0 0 63 20 25
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 56 26 10 8 0 0 56 18 10
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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 Northern Africa 17 83 10
2022 Western Europe 3 97 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 7 93 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 14 86 15

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 7 62 9 16 7 0 0 69 23 10
2022 Western Europe 36 36 9 4 4 5 5 81 9 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 45 2 2 0 0 4 96 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 20 34 25 7 7 0 7 58 15 15
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Compensation

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 23 48 29 0 10
2022 Western Europe 20 71 9 0 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 30 55 12 2 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 49 45 6 0 15

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 Western Europe 60 40 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 72 28 15

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 Western Europe 24 46 9 7 8 0 6 74 16 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 8 34 22 6 17 5 7 48 27 15

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 Western Europe 7 16 6 17 24 8 22 33 57 15
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 0 34 15 31 0 20 0 57 15

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 58 0 12 16 7 0 7 62 24 10
2022 Western Europe 46 18 11 3 3 2 17 79 7 65
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 32 22 12 2 4 2 26 75 8 50
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 52 8 7 7 0 0 27 81 10 15
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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 Northern Africa 74 17 0 0 8 10
2022 Western Europe 40 22 7 2 29 45
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 50 29 5 4 11 45
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 67 18 0 0 16 10

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 Northern Africa 61 39 10
2022 Western Europe 46 54 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 71 29 45
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 34 66 10

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 Northern Africa 49 51 10
2022 Western Europe 59 41 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 63 37 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 36 64 10

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 Northern Africa 59 41 10
2022 Western Europe 83 17 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 82 18 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 82 18 10

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 Northern Africa 40 60 10
2022 Western Europe 60 40 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 64 36 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 84 16 10

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 Northern Africa 26 74 10
2022 Western Europe 32 68 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 28 72 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 83 10

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 Northern Africa 26 74 10
2022 Western Europe 54 46 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 47 53 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 45 55 10

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 Northern Africa 0 100 10
2022 Western Europe 33 67 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 17 83 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 17 83 10

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 Northern Africa 11 89 10
2022 Western Europe 18 82 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 9 91 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 8 92 10

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 Northern Africa 0 100 10
2022 Western Europe 8 92 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 9 91 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 20 80 10

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 Northern Africa 18 82 10
2022 Western Europe 33 67 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 32 68 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 16 84 10

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 Northern Africa 33 67 10
2022 Western Europe 38 62 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 28 72 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 19 81 10

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 Northern Africa 0 100 10
2022 Western Europe 2 98 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 0 100 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 100 10

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 Northern Africa 24 76 10
2022 Western Europe 2 98 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 11 89 40
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 8 92 10

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 Northern Africa 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Western Europe 66 26 0 3 2 0 2 95 5 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 85 4 7 0 0 0 4 93 0 45
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10

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 Northern Africa 9 21 24 29 8 9 0 41 33 10
2022 Western Europe 4 12 25 16 39 4 0 57 17 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 11 8 20 14 34 5 9 56 22 45
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 16 16 35 9 24 0 0 33 32 10

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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Northern Africa 0 0 20 20 51 9 0 78 0 10
2022 Western Europe 6 29 25 17 21 2 0 39 36 50
2022 Ethnic Origin n.i.e. 7 34 20 18 17 5 0 36 43 45
2022 Two or more Ethnic Origins, Europe only 0 32 16 24 18 0 9 47 35 10
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