2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 120. Which racial group 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.

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	60	32	3	5	0	92	5	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	58	33	3	4	2	90	7	255
2022	Black	72	21	0	8	0	92	8	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	62	30	8	0	0	92	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	34	55	11	0	0	89	0	10

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	78	18	2	2	0	0	96	2	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	78	16	2	2	1	1	95	3	255
2022	Black	71	23	4	3	0	0	94	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	83	17	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	69	25	3	1	0	1	95	1	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	64	27	3	3	1	2	93	4	255
2022	Black	66	28	7	0	0	0	93	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	67	28	5	0	0	0	95	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	81	19	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	42	39	9	5	3	2	83	8	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	44	38	8	6	2	1	83	8	255
2022	Black	40	47	6	4	3	0	88	7	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	41	31	28	0	0	0	72	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	52	18	0	7	8	15	82	18	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	62	30	3	4	1	93	4	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	64	26	5	3	1	92	4	255
2022	Black	66	22	6	7	0	88	7	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	73	27	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	55	37	0	0	8	100	0	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	56	23	8	11	0	1	80	11	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	60	25	5	7	3	0	85	10	255
2022	Black	67	20	9	4	0	0	87	4	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	65	22	5	8	0	0	87	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	51	34	8	0	0	8	92	0	10

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	46	36	10	7	1	82	8	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	41	42	11	3	3	83	6	255
2022	Black	41	44	9	7	0	85	7	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	54	16	30	0	0	70	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	39	29	7	26	0	67	26	10

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	53	25	10	11	0	79	11	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	44	38	9	6	3	82	9	255
2022	Black	70	12	15	3	0	82	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	48	29	9	14	0	77	14	15
2022	Middle Eastern	44	27	7	22	0	71	22	10

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	50	35	6	8	1	0	85	9	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	42	47	5	4	2	1	90	5	255
2022	Black	64	29	7	0	0	0	93	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	37	49	5	8	0	0	86	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	35	32	7	26	0	0	67	26	10

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	68	25	4	2	1	93	3	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	58	35	4	2	1	93	3	255
2022	Black	72	28	0	0	0	100	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	62	24	14	0	0	86	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	50	35	7	8	0	85	8	10

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	55	24	13	7	0	79	7	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	48	37	9	5	2	85	6	255
2022	Black	61	24	12	3	0	85	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	47	27	26	0	0	74	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	55	23	0	22	0	78	22	10

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	63	29	3	3	0	2	94	3	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	58	35	4	3	1	0	93	4	255
2022	Black	59	38	0	3	0	0	97	3	25
2022	East/Southeast Asian	62	22	16	0	0	0	84	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	50	35	0	0	0	15	100	0	10

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	35	51	3	8	2	87	10	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	40	45	7	7	2	84	8	255
2022	Black	32	59	6	3	0	91	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	42	49	5	5	0	90	5	15
2022	Middle Eastern	33	52	0	15	0	85	15	10

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	41	46	8	4	1	87	5	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	53	32	10	4	2	84	6	255
2022	Black	38	47	12	3	0	85	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	55	45	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	43	50	0	7	0	93	7	10

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	56	32	4	8	1	88	9	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	47	39	6	4	3	86	7	255
2022	Black	61	32	7	0	0	93	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	52	34	5	8	0	86	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	70	23	0	7	0	93	7	10

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	54	33	9	1	1	2	89	2	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	48	41	7	1	3	0	89	4	255
2022	Black	48	42	10	0	0	0	90	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	49	35	16	0	0	0	84	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	59	15	11	0	0	15	87	0	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	47	31	12	9	1	77	10	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	42	31	14	8	6	72	14	255
2022	Black	48	22	22	8	0	69	8	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	55	37	0	8	0	92	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	76	17	0	7	0	93	7	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	9	37	26	12	0	3	40	22	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	9	25	31	21	14	1	1	35	34	255
2022	Black	10	12	34	24	18	0	3	43	22	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	8	0	41	32	13	0	6	48	9	15
2022	Middle Eastern	0	8	38	32	23	0	0	54	8	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	23	31	14	14	1	1	29	39	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	20	25	31	11	11	1	1	23	45	255
2022	Black	6	19	34	19	15	4	3	36	27	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	8	34	20	7	30	0	0	38	43	15
2022	Middle Eastern	8	22	43	8	19	0	0	27	30	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	5	11	34	24	25	0	1	49	16	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	7	19	31	25	16	1	1	41	27	255
2022	Black	0	20	34	12	31	0	3	44	21	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	8	0	30	30	31	0	0	61	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	0	0	24	49	27	0	0	76	0	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	7	20	27	16	24	1	4	42	29	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	16	20	30	15	18	0	2	33	36	255
2022	Black	0	24	24	19	30	0	3	51	25	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	8	20	25	16	30	0	0	46	29	15
2022	Middle Eastern	0	7	16	30	28	11	8	72	9	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	19	24	13	13	8	11	32	38	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	22	29	18	15	3	2	34	35	255
2022	Black	12	25	16	7	18	7	15	32	47	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	8	15	28	19	14	16	0	39	27	15
2022	Middle Eastern	0	0	21	33	11	11	23	68	0	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	8	17	34	24	12	4	1	38	26	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	25	34	14	11	2	3	26	38	255
2022	Black	3	24	29	17	20	5	3	40	29	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	0	14	44	25	17	0	0	43	14	15
2022	Middle Eastern	0	8	48	32	11	0	0	44	8	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	4	5	18	38	34	0	1	73	9	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	3	7	23	35	31	1	1	67	10	255
2022	Black	5	8	11	39	34	0	3	75	13	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	0	0	25	36	40	0	0	75	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	0	0	19	30	51	0	0	81	0	10

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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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	36	30	10	2	3	13	6	81	6	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	35	28	13	3	4	9	8	76	8	255
2022	Black	33	29	12	3	0	15	8	80	4	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	24	37	16	0	5	18	0	74	6	15
2022	Middle Eastern	35	29	0	0	7	29	0	90	10	10

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	63	26	2	7	1	0	89	8	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	67	22	6	3	2	1	90	5	255
2022	Black	64	20	6	10	0	0	83	10	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	54	46	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	50	43	0	7	0	0	93	7	10

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	69	25	3	1	1	95	2	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	73	21	2	2	2	94	4	255
2022	Black	64	27	6	3	0	91	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	64	36	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	63	37	0	0	0	100	0	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	64	28	4	4	0	92	4	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	64	28	5	1	1	92	3	255
2022	Black	59	35	7	0	0	93	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	70	21	9	0	0	91	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	63	30	0	7	0	93	7	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	35	25	9	14	10	6	1	65	26	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	49	30	5	3	2	5	6	88	6	255
2022	Black	19	27	18	12	14	10	0	51	29	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	52	6	0	29	14	0	0	57	43	15
2022	Middle Eastern	36	41	0	15	0	8	0	84	16	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	30	35	10	10	10	5	0	69	21	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	49	29	6	2	2	7	6	88	5	255
2022	Black	7	46	15	9	14	10	0	58	26	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	49	10	9	13	19	0	0	59	32	15
2022	Middle Eastern	30	39	8	15	0	8	0	75	16	10

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	56	26	7	8	1	2	83	9	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	65	21	7	2	1	4	90	3	255
2022	Black	57	28	0	12	3	0	85	15	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	47	35	18	0	0	0	82	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	58	7	15	8	0	11	74	9	10

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	65	24	3	4	3	0	90	8	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	52	33	8	5	2	1	85	7	255
2022	Black	69	28	0	0	3	0	97	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	70	22	8	0	0	0	92	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	52	41	7	0	0	0	93	0	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	66	19	7	5	2	1	0	86	7	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	63	21	10	3	1	1	1	87	4	255
2022	Black	61	24	13	0	3	0	0	84	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	55	29	0	8	0	7	0	91	9	15
2022	Middle Eastern	74	19	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	63	26	1	6	3	89	9	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	57	30	8	3	1	88	5	255
2022	Black	67	30	0	0	3	97	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	57	35	0	8	0	92	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	77	15	0	8	0	92	8	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	71	18	4	3	1	0	3	92	4	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	74	18	3	1	1	2	1	96	2	255
2022	Black	71	19	4	0	0	0	6	96	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	70	22	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	78	7	7	8	0	0	0	85	8	10

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	61	26	6	4	2	87	7	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	64	27	5	2	2	91	3	255
2022	Black	68	21	4	5	3	89	8	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	57	29	14	0	0	86	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	55	38	7	0	0	93	0	10

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	88	9	1	2	0	1	97	2	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	84	9	2	3	1	1	94	4	255
2022	Black	91	6	0	0	0	3	100	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	78	22	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	93	0	7	0	0	0	93	0	10

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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	40	38	8	1	4	9	86	5	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	42	32	11	4	4	7	80	9	255
2022	Black	53	29	13	0	0	5	87	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	29	45	13	0	0	13	85	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	39	38	8	7	0	7	84	7	10

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	32	45	11	7	3	2	79	10	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	36	35	12	11	4	2	73	14	255
2022	Black	35	48	14	3	0	0	83	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	24	50	18	8	0	0	74	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	43	42	8	7	0	0	85	7	10

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	21	49	10	9	5	6	74	15	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	27	32	17	13	6	5	62	21	255
2022	Black	24	58	9	3	3	3	85	6	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	24	44	24	8	0	0	68	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	0	73	0	8	7	11	83	17	10

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	28	41	7	17	7	0	69	24	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	23	38	16	14	7	3	62	21	255
2022	Black	33	47	9	3	9	0	79	11	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	24	61	6	5	5	0	85	10	15
2022	Middle Eastern	35	16	0	49	0	0	51	49	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	30	28	24	11	1	7	62	13	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	26	28	27	10	6	2	56	17	255
2022	Black	29	28	22	14	0	7	61	15	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	15	33	32	0	5	15	57	6	15
2022	Middle Eastern	44	26	23	7	0	0	70	7	10

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	42	49	4	5	0	0	91	5	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	44	41	8	4	1	2	86	6	255
2022	Black	35	59	3	3	0	0	94	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	42	44	13	0	0	0	87	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	40	38	0	23	0	0	77	23	10

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	27	40	11	15	5	1	68	21	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	19	36	16	21	5	4	57	27	255
2022	Black	39	36	8	12	6	0	74	17	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	37	32	5	21	5	0	69	26	15
2022	Middle Eastern	24	31	23	23	0	0	55	23	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	33	34	14	11	5	3	1	69	16	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	27	42	13	11	3	3	1	72	14	255
2022	Black	20	33	26	13	8	0	0	53	21	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	42	24	12	16	0	6	0	69	17	15
2022	Middle Eastern	46	40	7	0	7	0	0	86	7	10

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	36	46	11	3	3	1	83	6	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	33	45	14	5	3	1	79	7	255
2022	Black	32	50	12	3	3	0	82	6	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	43	44	13	0	0	0	87	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	47	46	7	0	0	0	93	0	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	25	25	19	12	10	8	1	55	24	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	23	25	19	8	5	16	5	60	16	255
2022	Black	14	33	26	13	6	6	3	52	20	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	23	27	23	13	0	14	0	58	15	15
2022	Middle Eastern	44	34	0	0	15	7	0	84	16	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	34	33	10	12	7	5	0	70	19	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	25	44	16	9	3	2	1	71	13	255
2022	Black	31	43	13	10	3	0	0	74	13	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	34	25	10	16	5	9	0	65	23	15
2022	Middle Eastern	44	19	0	8	7	22	0	81	19	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	50	25	9	8	5	1	2	77	13	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	49	25	13	3	4	1	5	79	7	255
2022	Black	49	21	6	19	5	0	0	70	24	25
2022	East/Southeast Asian	59	18	10	0	0	7	5	88	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	81	8	0	11	0	0	0	89	11	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	61	19	9	6	2	4	83	8	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	57	21	13	4	2	3	81	5	255
2022	Black	71	14	11	4	0	0	85	4	25
2022	East/Southeast Asian	69	8	13	5	0	5	81	5	15
2022	Middle Eastern	58	42	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	70	8	5	2	4	7	3	88	7	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	80	8	3	1	0	3	6	96	2	255
2022	Black	68	15	0	3	6	9	0	91	9	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	71	0	19	0	0	10	0	79	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	93	0	0	0	7	0	0	93	7	10

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 very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	80	6	4	1	0	9	94	1	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	80	4	3	0	2	11	96	1	255
2022	Black	80	6	4	0	0	11	96	0	25
2022	East/Southeast Asian	71	5	8	0	0	16	90	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	28	31	15	9	8	8	0	64	19	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	29	38	11	12	7	1	3	69	20	255
2022	Black	22	37	25	5	0	10	0	66	6	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	21	19	23	16	13	9	0	44	32	15
2022	Middle Eastern	44	20	8	0	7	22	0	81	9	10

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	29	46	12	9	1	2	77	10	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	35	47	12	3	2	1	82	5	255
2022	Black	19	44	25	3	3	6	67	6	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	38	44	10	8	0	0	81	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	36	49	0	15	0	0	85	15	10

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	46	36	8	8	1	0	83	9	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	43	43	9	3	1	1	87	4	255
2022	Black	47	36	11	6	0	0	83	6	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	45	34	5	16	0	0	79	16	15
2022	Middle Eastern	69	31	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	26	43	14	9	3	5	73	13	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	35	41	12	6	2	3	79	8	255
2022	Black	28	36	14	15	0	7	69	16	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	16	52	19	8	5	0	68	13	15
2022	Middle Eastern	30	56	7	7	0	0	86	7	10

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	19	18	31	17	4	11	42	23	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	31	25	29	5	2	7	61	8	255
2022	Black	22	17	38	14	3	5	41	18	25
2022	East/Southeast Asian	21	12	35	10	8	14	39	21	15
2022	Middle Eastern	15	17	45	15	0	7	35	16	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	36	19	15	16	8	5	0	58	26	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	45	36	6	3	1	5	5	89	4	255
2022	Black	23	19	23	18	9	8	0	45	30	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	47	12	20	0	21	0	0	59	21	15
2022	Middle Eastern	42	33	8	8	0	8	0	82	9	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	7	11	13	10	39	7	13	62	22	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	1	3	7	7	40	5	37	80	7	255
2022	Black	7	8	15	13	31	7	19	59	21	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	0	18	14	5	43	7	13	60	23	15
2022	Middle Eastern	14	0	15	0	62	8	0	68	16	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	14	21	4	5	41	1	49	15	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	22	27	1	2	34	3	53	5	255
2022	Black	14	24	11	8	0	42	0	66	15	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	10	5	27	0	13	45	0	28	24	15
2022	Middle Eastern	15	0	26	7	0	52	0	31	14	10

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	66	29	2	2	1	95	3	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	62	31	3	2	1	93	3	255
2022	Black	72	23	6	0	0	94	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	68	32	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	77	16	0	7	0	93	7	10

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	53	33	10	2	1	87	3	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	56	30	7	5	2	85	8	255
2022	Black	47	39	12	3	0	85	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	55	29	16	0	0	84	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	54	39	0	7	0	93	7	10

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	51	34	7	7	0	85	7	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	54	30	8	5	3	84	8	255
2022	Black	41	44	12	3	0	85	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	55	32	5	8	0	87	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	62	31	0	7	0	93	7	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	43	22	15	11	4	5	0	69	15	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	48	26	11	6	5	2	1	77	11	255
2022	Black	40	22	15	14	0	10	0	69	15	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	29	18	27	19	0	8	0	51	21	15
2022	Middle Eastern	62	31	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	10

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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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	47	27	26	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	34	45	21	255
2022	Black	51	25	24	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	40	13	46	15
2022	Middle Eastern	37	41	22	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	45	25	13	10	7	35
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	38	35	2	10	3	85
2022	Black	0	57	15	12	17	0	15

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Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	10	90	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	7	93	255
2022	Middle Eastern	0	100	10

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	45	55	20

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	30	70	20

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	9	91	20

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

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	89	20

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

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	25	75	20

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	33	67	20

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	20	80	20

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	36	64	20

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	36	64	20

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	21	79	20

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	64	36	20

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	47	53	20

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	20

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	5	95	20

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	5	95	20

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	38	62	20

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	10	90	20

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	34	66	20

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	74	26	20

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	25	75	20

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	85	20

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	20

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	5	95	20

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	20

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	5	95	20

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	5	95	20

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	21	79	20

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	14	86	20

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	85	20

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	85	20

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

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	16	84	20

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	9	91	20

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	20

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	20

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	5	95	20

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	36	64	20

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	85	20

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	37	63	20

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	5	95	20

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	34	66	20

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

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	31	69	20

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	5	11	3	3	44	23	50	19	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	13	12	7	6	3	43	17	62	21	255
2022	East/Southeast Asian	0	10	8	0	5	58	18	43	21	15

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	29	37	16	4	2	11	2	75	7	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	36	31	13	5	2	10	2	76	9	255
2022	Black	31	45	16	3	0	6	0	80	3	30

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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	13	87	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	3	97	255

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	23	77	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	9	91	10

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	59	41	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	79	21	10

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	10	90	10

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	7	93	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	7	93	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	88	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	89	10

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	63	37	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	49	51	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	10	90	10

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	39	61	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	32	68	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	31	69	10

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	23	77	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	21	79	10

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	89	10

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	85	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	19	81	10

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	9	91	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	30	70	10

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	88	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	18	82	10

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	31	69	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	52	48	10

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	20	80	10

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	8	92	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	29	71	10

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	10	90	10

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	8	92	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	16	84	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	10	90	10

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	8	92	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	89	10

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	45	55	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	39	61	10

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	9	91	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	89	10

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	25	75	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	89	10

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	9	91	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	89	10

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	89	10

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	26	74	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	8	92	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	18	82	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	38	62	10

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	20	80	10

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	44	56	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	48	52	10

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	52	48	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	58	42	10

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	0	100	10

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	20	80	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	19	81	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	8	8	7	3	50	13	52	27	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	13	7	3	1	49	14	70	12	255
2022	East/Southeast Asian	0	10	8	5	0	66	11	42	21	15

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	27	39	13	8	2	11	0	74	11	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	35	32	14	4	2	11	2	76	7	255
2022	Black	38	33	14	9	0	6	0	76	9	30

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	40	27	16	8	5	3	70	14	80
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	59	23	9	6	2	1	83	8	255
2022	Black	33	25	20	12	5	6	62	17	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	38	22	26	0	8	5	63	9	15
2022	Middle Eastern	59	27	7	7	0	0	86	7	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	16	35	24	9	16	0	51	25	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	25	28	17	15	1	40	32	255
2022	Black	19	34	27	3	17	0	53	20	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	17	51	10	13	8	0	68	21	15
2022	Middle Eastern	26	33	34	7	0	0	59	7	10

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	30	29	19	8	12	1	60	21	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	24	28	23	14	9	1	53	23	255
2022	Black	30	24	20	12	14	0	54	26	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	33	49	10	0	8	0	81	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	48	19	24	8	0	0	68	8	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	25	21	21	13	19	0	46	33	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	17	26	23	14	20	1	43	34	255
2022	Black	31	19	18	14	17	0	50	32	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	28	13	30	12	16	0	41	29	15
2022	Middle Eastern	28	38	26	8	0	0	66	8	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	41	26	16	10	5	1	1	69	16	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	40	26	16	7	8	0	3	68	16	255
2022	Black	41	21	19	14	5	0	0	62	19	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	46	36	5	0	8	5	0	86	9	15
2022	Middle Eastern	69	16	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	10

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	43	21	14	9	10	2	65	20	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	37	28	16	9	9	1	66	18	255
2022	Black	54	17	16	6	8	0	71	14	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	55	13	18	0	8	5	72	9	15
2022	Middle Eastern	56	28	15	0	0	0	85	0	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	26	41	15	10	6	2	69	16	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	35	30	23	7	3	1	66	11	255
2022	Black	28	40	12	15	5	0	68	20	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	41	39	5	10	0	5	84	11	15
2022	Middle Eastern	28	39	14	19	0	0	67	19	10

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	22	35	20	9	10	4	60	20	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	26	29	21	12	11	1	55	23	255
2022	Black	27	24	20	12	14	4	53	26	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	29	47	10	0	8	5	80	9	15
2022	Middle Eastern	39	23	22	16	0	0	62	16	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	35	37	12	7	8	1	72	15	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	34	37	14	8	6	1	72	14	255
2022	Black	40	32	15	3	11	0	71	13	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	26	55	5	0	8	5	85	9	15
2022	Middle Eastern	36	15	15	35	0	0	51	35	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	52	22	11	7	6	2	1	76	13	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	52	29	10	5	2	0	2	82	7	255
2022	Black	58	10	15	7	11	0	0	68	17	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	50	31	6	8	0	5	0	85	9	15
2022	Middle Eastern	47	38	8	7	0	0	0	85	7	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	49	26	13	4	3	2	3	79	7	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	51	26	15	3	4	0	1	78	7	255
2022	Black	45	28	10	7	5	0	6	77	12	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	55	18	14	0	8	5	0	77	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	38	24	30	8	0	0	0	62	8	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	43	21	16	11	6	2	66	18	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	35	35	16	10	4	1	70	14	255
2022	Black	36	15	12	20	12	6	54	34	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	55	36	0	0	8	0	92	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	52	15	24	8	0	0	67	8	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	70	11	5	0	0	3	11	94	0	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	74	17	4	1	1	1	3	94	2	255
2022	Black	64	11	8	0	0	5	12	91	0	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	82	13	0	0	0	0	5	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	84	16	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	57	24	11	4	2	2	82	6	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	70	20	7	1	1	1	91	2	255
2022	Black	62	5	18	5	5	6	71	10	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	66	34	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	37	43	11	8	0	0	80	8	10

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 very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	76	8	6	2	8	91	2	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	82	6	2	0	9	97	1	255
2022	Black	67	2	9	5	16	83	6	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	85	5	5	0	5	94	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	77	23	0	0	0	100	0	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	69	9	7	5	3	0	6	84	9	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	82	7	4	1	1	2	4	94	2	255
2022	Black	69	5	6	5	3	0	12	85	8	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	69	18	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	70	7	8	15	0	0	0	77	15	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	71	12	8	1	3	1	3	87	4	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	65	23	5	2	2	0	2	91	4	255
2022	Black	71	9	6	0	5	4	6	88	5	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	72	20	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	77	0	15	8	0	0	0	77	8	10

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	63	18	4	4	6	5	85	10	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	72	15	7	3	2	1	88	5	255
2022	Black	59	12	9	3	7	10	79	11	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	74	26	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	69	15	8	8	0	0	84	8	10

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	68	9	1	1	4	16	92	7	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	61	14	5	1	1	18	92	3	255
2022	Black	59	3	3	3	7	25	82	14	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	70	14	0	0	8	7	91	9	15
2022	Middle Eastern	77	15	0	0	0	8	100	0	10

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	73	13	5	0	3	6	91	3	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	75	13	7	1	1	3	91	2	255
2022	Black	77	6	0	0	7	10	92	8	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	86	10	0	0	0	5	100	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	65	26	8	0	0	0	92	0	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	54	14	8	12	11	0	2	69	23	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	72	14	6	1	4	1	3	89	5	255
2022	Black	49	10	8	11	23	0	0	58	34	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	50	19	5	22	0	0	5	72	23	15
2022	Middle Eastern	49	7	9	23	11	0	0	56	34	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	43	29	12	4	8	1	4	76	12	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	56	22	14	3	3	0	3	80	6	255
2022	Black	31	31	13	3	18	0	4	65	22	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	64	23	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	32	41	20	8	0	0	0	72	8	10

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	29	46	8	4	42	13	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	31	36	13	5	45	18	255
2022	Black	4	38	45	7	6	42	13	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	30	28	33	8	0	58	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	11	46	36	7	0	57	7	10

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	5	10	42	28	15	43	15	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	8	22	31	24	15	39	30	255
2022	Black	3	9	46	27	15	42	12	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	0	13	50	10	27	37	13	15
2022	Middle Eastern	7	0	23	54	15	70	7	10

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	31	49	11	8	0	2	81	8	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	42	40	9	6	2	1	83	8	255
2022	Black	23	52	11	11	0	3	77	11	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	45	26	21	8	0	0	71	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	44	38	18	0	0	0	82	0	10

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	7	26	48	14	5	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	9	32	35	19	4	255
2022	Black	4	40	46	6	5	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	19	15	47	14	5	15
2022	Middle Eastern	7	8	55	29	0	10

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	65	21	3	6	2	2	88	8	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	65	23	5	2	1	3	91	4	255
2022	Black	60	30	4	7	0	0	90	7	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	78	5	9	8	0	0	83	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	67	22	0	0	0	11	100	0	10

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	55	18	8	7	5	7	79	13	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	52	27	6	10	4	1	79	15	255
2022	Black	42	28	8	3	8	13	80	12	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	70	8	14	8	0	0	78	8	15
2022	Middle Eastern	49	32	0	7	0	11	92	8	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	59	23	7	5	3	4	85	8	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	60	26	5	5	3	0	87	8	255
2022	Black	52	29	5	5	3	6	86	9	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	70	13	17	0	0	0	83	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	57	31	0	0	0	11	100	0	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	40	43	10	4	0	2	0	85	4	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	32	44	8	11	4	1	1	77	15	255
2022	Black	38	44	12	3	0	4	0	85	3	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	56	36	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	38	55	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	10

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	24	51	17	4	4	0	0	74	8	20
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	18	47	11	12	8	2	2	68	20	90

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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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	89	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	6	94	255
2022	Black	20	80	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	0	100	15
2022	Middle Eastern	0	100	10

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	58	42	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	51	49	20

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	83	17	10
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	83	17	20

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	54	33	7	6	0	0	0	87	6	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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	55	30	7	2	1	2	2	90	4	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	57	29	4	4	1	3	2	91	5	255
2022	Black	52	32	0	3	4	7	3	93	7	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	60	24	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	15
2022	Middle Eastern	78	22	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

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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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	9	65	20	6	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	6	82	11	1	255
2022	Black	5	71	12	12	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	5	66	23	6	15
2022	Middle Eastern	15	58	27	0	10

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	63	37	20

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	17	45	11	11	17	0	0	62	27	20

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	5	12	10	23	28	0	22	22	65	20

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	44	11	7	2	4	6	27	81	9	85
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	46	12	8	3	2	4	25	82	7	255
2022	Black	39	6	7	3	0	7	38	82	5	30
2022	East/Southeast Asian	54	5	0	7	14	0	21	74	26	15
2022	Middle Eastern	43	15	0	0	0	7	35	100	0	10

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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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	20	16	0	0	64	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	46	18	4	5	27	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	55	45	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	63	37	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	50	50	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	42	58	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	88	12	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	74	26	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	44	56	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	64	36	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	24	76	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	24	76	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	27	73	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	31	69	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	4	96	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	11	89	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	85	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	26	74	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	8	92	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	88	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	15	85	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	25	75	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	34	66	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	20	80	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	6	94	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	8	92	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	3	97	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	6	94	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	97	0	0	0	3	0	0	97	3	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	83	10	5	0	3	0	0	92	3	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	3	12	18	22	45	0	0	67	15	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	3	17	18	14	41	4	3	59	21	70

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	Racialized, non-Indigenous population	12	6	33	18	27	3	0	47	18	25
2022	Non-racialized, non-Indigenous population	6	32	23	14	23	2	0	38	39	70

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 120. Which racial group do you identify with?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

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

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

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

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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