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

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	32	35	0	25	8	67	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	40	3	8	2	88	10	290
2020	Indigenous	32	37	7	24	0	69	24	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	35	48	4	10	2	83	12	375

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	50	42	8	0	0	92	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	81	13	3	2	0	95	2	290
2020	Indigenous	78	7	7	7	0	85	7	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	82	14	2	2	1	96	2	374

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	49	34	0	17	0	0	83	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	32	6	6	3	1	85	9	290
2020	Indigenous	16	38	30	16	0	0	54	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	45	9	13	4	0	74	17	374
2019	Indigenous	39	28	0	19	13	0	67	33	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	49	31	5	11	4	0	81	14	334

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	30	34	8	11	17	0	0	64	28	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	38	40	11	7	3	0	0	78	10	290
2020	Indigenous	18	58	16	8	0	0	0	76	8	12
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	35	12	11	2	0	1	75	13	368
2019	Indigenous	47	13	13	19	7	0	0	60	27	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	41	12	12	4	1	0	72	16	333

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	40	44	0	8	8	0	0	84	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	33	7	6	2	0	1	86	7	285
2020	Indigenous	40	37	15	8	0	0	0	77	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	37	9	7	3	1	1	81	11	371
2019	Indigenous	50	28	15	7	0	0	0	78	7	14
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	35	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	329

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	Indigenous	49	34	0	17	0	0	83	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	36	5	7	4	0	83	12	290
2020	Indigenous	32	45	8	15	0	0	77	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	31	12	9	3	1	77	11	372
2019	Indigenous	34	34	13	13	6	0	67	19	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	31	9	7	3	0	82	9	335

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	29	53	8	9	0	83	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	33	11	5	4	81	9	290
2020	Indigenous	23	47	23	7	0	70	7	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	40	9	8	3	80	11	375
2019	Indigenous	19	61	6	13	0	81	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	44	40	8	6	2	84	8	335

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	41	8	26	17	8	0	0	49	25	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	34	6	7	5	0	1	81	13	290
2020	Indigenous	9	76	0	15	0	0	0	85	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	35	9	8	3	0	0	80	10	375
2019	Indigenous	28	33	20	6	6	6	0	65	14	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	42	40	9	7	3	0	0	82	9	334

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	0	56	8	36	0	56	36	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	44	41	5	8	2	86	10	290
2020	Indigenous	40	45	15	0	0	85	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	42	11	8	1	80	9	374
2019	Indigenous	27	53	14	6	0	80	6	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	38	12	9	4	76	13	328

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	46	46	0	8	0	92	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	27	5	3	2	89	5	290
2020	Indigenous	63	30	7	0	0	93	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	35	7	3	1	89	4	373
2019	Indigenous	54	27	7	13	0	80	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	60	30	7	2	1	90	3	334

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	19	38	8	34	0	58	34	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	50	33	8	4	5	83	9	290
2020	Indigenous	31	46	0	23	0	77	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	35	10	7	4	79	11	374
2019	Indigenous	27	40	7	27	0	66	27	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	34	9	6	4	80	11	333

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	37	45	17	0	0	83	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	51	33	10	4	2	84	6	290
2020	Indigenous	42	50	0	8	0	92	8	12
2020	Non-Indigenous	52	33	10	4	1	85	5	373
2019	Indigenous	53	20	27	0	0	73	0	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	33	10	4	2	83	6	332

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	Indigenous	19	64	0	17	0	83	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	38	39	9	7	7	77	14	290
2020	Indigenous	31	30	15	15	8	61	24	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	34	10	10	3	78	12	374
2019	Indigenous	20	46	20	6	6	67	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	39	9	9	4	78	13	333

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	Indigenous	27	49	0	24	0	76	24	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	49	31	11	6	3	80	9	290
2020	Indigenous	23	46	8	7	16	69	24	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	29	13	6	4	77	10	375
2019	Indigenous	41	26	20	13	0	67	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	39	12	5	3	79	9	334

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	28	38	0	25	8	0	0	67	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	45	36	10	5	3	0	0	82	8	290
2020	Indigenous	17	54	7	15	0	0	7	76	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	38	11	7	2	0	0	80	10	375
2019	Indigenous	28	37	21	7	0	7	0	70	8	14
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	40	6	11	2	0	0	81	13	332

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	28	46	17	9	0	74	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	37	6	7	2	85	9	290
2020	Indigenous	30	62	8	0	0	92	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	38	10	6	2	83	7	375
2019	Indigenous	33	54	0	13	0	87	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	48	39	8	3	2	87	5	335

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	Indigenous	50	8	17	26	0	58	26	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	32	14	7	6	73	13	290
2020	Indigenous	17	42	24	16	0	59	16	12
2020	Non-Indigenous	23	33	24	15	4	57	19	372
2019	Indigenous	35	13	32	19	0	48	19	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	25	39	21	9	5	65	14	333

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	8	17	26	19	21	0	9	43	28	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	22	38	21	13	0	1	34	28	285
2020	Indigenous	7	38	38	17	0	0	0	17	45	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	24	36	23	9	1	0	32	31	375
2019	Indigenous	21	45	0	28	0	6	0	30	70	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	9	22	38	20	9	1	1	30	32	335

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	9	41	9	0	32	0	9	36	55	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	25	36	14	9	0	2	24	39	290
2020	Indigenous	23	37	31	9	0	0	0	9	60	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	16	23	30	19	10	1	1	30	40	372
2019	Indigenous	19	26	40	0	14	0	0	14	45	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	17	24	33	15	8	2	1	24	42	334

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	Indigenous	9	8	33	18	32	0	0	50	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	21	35	19	16	0	1	35	29	290
2020	Indigenous	22	15	40	23	0	0	0	23	37	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	16	24	32	18	9	1	1	27	40	371
2019	Indigenous	19	14	33	27	0	6	0	29	35	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	13	26	33	21	7	0	0	28	39	333

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	8	26	9	16	41	0	0	58	34	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	26	26	17	14	1	3	33	40	290
2020	Indigenous	7	30	32	16	7	0	7	25	40	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	16	22	27	17	14	2	2	32	40	374
2019	Indigenous	20	20	34	20	0	6	0	21	43	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	13	20	23	19	20	3	2	41	35	333

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	8	17	25	9	31	11	0	44	28	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	21	33	18	14	3	4	34	30	290
2020	Indigenous	0	24	38	38	0	0	0	38	24	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	11	26	35	17	2	3	55	18	373
2019	Indigenous	33	13	20	21	7	6	0	30	49	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	11	16	26	23	18	4	2	44	28	334

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	25	8	27	19	21	0	0	41	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	19	35	19	12	3	1	33	31	290
2020	Indigenous	23	30	40	7	0	0	0	7	53	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	9	17	37	21	13	3	1	35	27	371
2019	Indigenous	6	33	39	7	14	0	0	21	40	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	12	20	36	18	10	3	1	29	33	335

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	0	16	25	27	32	0	0	60	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	2	4	32	33	27	0	2	61	6	290
2020	Indigenous	8	38	47	7	0	0	0	7	45	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	2	15	38	31	13	0	1	45	17	373
2019	Indigenous	13	20	28	26	13	0	0	39	33	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	3	14	36	30	16	1	1	47	16	335

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	21	26	28	8	8	9	0	51	18	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	33	33	13	6	3	6	5	75	10	290
2020	Indigenous	24	46	15	0	15	0	0	70	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	34	30	13	9	3	7	3	71	14	374
2019	Indigenous	19	20	13	13	14	20	0	49	34	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	35	30	15	7	2	9	2	73	10	334

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	Indigenous	41	35	0	16	8	0	76	24	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	61	24	8	5	2	0	86	7	290
2020	Indigenous	46	38	0	7	8	0	85	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	60	24	4	8	4	0	84	12	374
2019	Indigenous	47	20	6	14	13	0	67	27	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	56	29	6	7	2	1	85	9	334

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	48	36	0	16	0	84	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	68	25	4	3	1	93	3	290
2020	Indigenous	54	39	0	7	0	93	7	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	65	25	4	5	1	90	6	374
2019	Indigenous	56	22	8	7	7	78	14	14
2019	Non-Indigenous	65	27	4	3	1	93	4	334

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	39	36	9	16	0	0	75	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	64	26	6	3	1	1	91	4	290
2020	Indigenous	62	23	7	8	0	0	85	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	31	6	5	1	0	88	6	371
2019	Indigenous	53	41	0	6	0	0	94	6	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	61	28	7	3	1	1	89	4	333

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	45	20	9	8	8	0	9	72	18	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	51	24	7	4	3	8	4	86	7	290

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	45	20	9	8	8	0	9	72	18	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	27	6	4	3	9	4	86	7	290

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	58	26	0	16	0	0	0	84	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	59	25	8	5	0	1	2	87	6	290
2020	Indigenous	46	38	0	16	0	0	0	84	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	60	23	8	5	1	1	2	86	6	373
2019	Indigenous	59	7	7	13	0	6	7	77	15	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	57	25	9	4	2	1	2	85	6	335

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	40	16	18	17	0	8	0	61	19	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	54	30	8	6	2	0	0	84	8	290
2020	Indigenous	39	30	0	24	7	0	0	69	31	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	29	7	5	3	0	1	85	8	373
2019	Indigenous	26	42	13	0	13	0	7	72	14	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	49	29	11	7	2	1	0	79	10	335

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	58	25	0	17	0	0	0	83	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	61	22	10	3	2	0	2	84	6	290
2020	Indigenous	46	15	23	16	0	0	0	62	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	19	9	4	3	2	1	83	7	373

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	48	17	8	9	8	0	9	72	19	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	59	26	7	6	2	0	0	86	8	290
2020	Indigenous	62	23	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	24	10	5	3	0	1	82	8	372
2019	Indigenous	52	28	0	20	0	0	0	80	20	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	26	10	7	2	1	0	81	10	332

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	75	25	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	77	17	3	1	0	1	0	95	2	290

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	29	36	17	17	0	0	65	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	64	21	7	5	3	0	85	8	290
2020	Indigenous	46	15	15	23	0	0	62	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	67	19	6	4	3	0	86	7	375
2019	Indigenous	47	27	6	13	7	0	74	20	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	59	26	7	5	2	1	85	7	334

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	91	0	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	86	6	1	2	1	0	4	96	2	290

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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	41	27	17	16	0	0	67	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	39	30	11	11	3	6	74	14	285
2020	Indigenous	23	23	23	15	0	17	54	18	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	27	9	6	2	6	82	9	375
2019	Indigenous	40	34	13	0	0	13	85	0	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	32	12	4	2	5	82	6	332

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	41	17	9	33	0	0	58	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	33	13	12	5	3	69	18	290
2020	Indigenous	8	30	24	38	0	0	38	38	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	30	13	9	2	2	76	11	375
2019	Indigenous	20	60	6	6	0	7	86	7	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	41	34	14	6	2	2	78	8	332

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	30	28	8	17	8	9	64	28	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	31	16	13	6	6	64	19	290
2020	Indigenous	16	24	24	17	8	10	45	28	12
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	33	16	11	3	4	69	14	374
2019	Indigenous	8	43	21	21	0	7	55	23	14
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	37	13	12	3	4	70	16	332

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	21	37	9	25	8	0	58	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	24	32	15	15	11	3	57	27	290
2020	Indigenous	23	54	0	15	7	0	78	22	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	33	16	17	4	2	63	21	375
2019	Indigenous	13	40	20	20	7	0	53	27	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	21	40	14	16	5	3	63	22	332

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	49	18	17	17	0	0	0	66	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	26	25	6	3	5	2	64	9	290
2020	Indigenous	23	37	22	9	0	8	0	66	10	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	35	31	16	7	3	4	3	72	11	374
2019	Indigenous	59	6	13	0	14	7	0	71	15	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	29	18	7	4	7	3	67	12	334

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	21	46	17	0	16	0	67	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	27	51	13	8	1	0	77	10	290
2020	Indigenous	7	70	7	15	0	0	78	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	42	11	9	3	0	77	11	374
2019	Indigenous	41	40	6	13	0	0	81	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	46	10	4	1	1	85	6	335

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	12	46	0	34	8	0	58	42	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	36	14	22	13	1	51	35	290
2020	Indigenous	7	46	24	15	7	0	53	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	27	43	15	11	3	1	71	14	371
2019	Indigenous	20	47	20	0	13	0	67	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	23	41	16	13	5	2	65	18	334

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	21	34	0	25	20	0	0	55	45	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	35	14	9	3	2	1	73	13	285
2020	Indigenous	15	55	8	15	8	0	0	70	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	31	10	13	4	3	1	73	17	374
2019	Indigenous	47	21	13	13	0	6	0	72	14	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	28	12	11	4	4	1	72	16	334

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	41	25	18	16	0	0	66	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	39	38	17	3	2	1	78	5	290
2020	Indigenous	30	40	7	22	0	0	70	22	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	32	17	7	1	0	76	7	375
2019	Indigenous	29	29	21	15	0	7	62	16	14
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	33	15	5	2	1	77	7	332

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	30	28	9	8	25	0	0	58	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	19	24	15	13	8	16	4	55	26	290
2020	Indigenous	30	23	15	7	24	0	0	53	32	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	20	13	12	8	15	2	61	23	374
2019	Indigenous	7	26	26	7	20	13	0	39	31	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	24	25	17	8	8	17	2	60	19	331

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	48	27	9	8	8	0	75	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	32	32	14	14	6	2	66	20	290
2020	Indigenous	15	15	24	23	15	7	33	41	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	31	18	11	5	3	66	16	374
2019	Indigenous	20	13	40	7	13	6	36	22	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	37	13	12	4	4	70	16	335

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	30	27	26	17	0	0	0	57	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	29	14	7	6	1	3	73	13	290
2020	Indigenous	39	30	16	15	0	0	0	69	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	26	17	8	5	1	3	68	14	375
2019	Indigenous	33	14	19	27	6	0	0	47	34	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	48	22	16	6	4	0	4	73	10	335

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	41	16	18	16	9	0	0	57	25	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	24	11	6	4	2	3	79	10	290
2020	Indigenous	30	40	15	15	0	0	0	70	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	26	14	6	3	1	3	76	9	375
2019	Indigenous	47	27	14	6	6	0	0	73	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	24	11	3	2	1	3	82	6	333

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	67	17	8	0	8	0	0	84	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	75	8	4	2	2	4	6	92	4	290
2020	Indigenous	62	23	7	0	7	0	0	85	7	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	79	6	3	2	1	6	3	93	4	375
2019	Indigenous	80	7	0	6	6	0	0	87	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	80	7	2	2	1	4	4	95	3	333

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	75	17	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	74	8	4	1	1	1	11	93	2	290
2020	Indigenous	68	8	0	0	7	0	16	91	9	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	77	9	5	1	1	2	6	93	2	373
2019	Indigenous	59	22	0	0	6	0	13	93	7	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	81	5	1	2	1	1	8	95	4	332

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	27	31	9	8	25	0	0	58	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	26	31	7	15	15	4	2	61	31	290
2020	Indigenous	15	8	15	47	15	0	0	23	62	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	24	25	17	17	11	4	2	52	30	375
2019	Indigenous	14	26	14	7	33	6	0	42	43	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	27	14	14	10	4	1	59	26	335

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	38	29	9	16	8	0	67	24	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	32	47	8	9	2	2	81	11	290
2020	Indigenous	8	45	24	7	16	0	52	24	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	46	14	6	2	2	78	8	373
2019	Indigenous	34	39	20	6	0	0	73	6	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	33	43	13	6	1	4	79	8	335

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	38	38	0	16	8	0	76	24	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	46	33	9	7	4	1	79	11	290
2020	Indigenous	23	38	15	0	7	17	73	9	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	39	8	5	2	1	85	7	375
2019	Indigenous	28	33	7	20	6	6	65	28	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	48	35	7	5	2	2	85	7	333

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	75	9	0	8	8	0	84	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	37	38	11	7	2	4	79	9	290
2020	Indigenous	23	23	22	8	7	17	54	19	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	35	9	5	2	2	84	7	373
2019	Indigenous	47	13	13	6	13	7	64	21	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	35	11	1	1	2	87	2	333

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	40	26	9	8	8	9	72	18	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	32	24	23	6	2	13	64	10	290
2020	Indigenous	23	30	15	8	7	17	63	19	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	37	31	18	5	2	5	73	8	375

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	58	34	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	45	32	9	4	2	6	2	84	6	290
2020	Indigenous	22	39	7	16	7	0	8	66	25	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	53	26	5	5	3	6	2	86	8	374

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	8	8	0	18	41	8	17	79	21	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	2	4	10	8	44	5	26	76	9	290

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	0	8	55	0	8	29	0	11	11	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	17	16	5	1	44	3	58	12	290

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	67	25	0	8	0	92	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	59	31	4	4	2	90	6	290
2020	Indigenous	30	38	15	9	7	68	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	65	25	5	3	2	91	5	374
2019	Indigenous	60	20	13	6	0	81	6	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	66	24	6	3	1	90	3	333

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	67	8	0	17	8	0	75	25	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	49	29	15	5	2	0	78	7	290
2020	Indigenous	45	15	8	32	0	0	60	32	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	28	11	6	2	0	82	7	372
2019	Indigenous	54	20	13	7	6	0	74	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	52	32	9	5	2	1	84	7	333

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	47	11	9	25	8	58	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	33	8	9	2	81	12	290
2020	Indigenous	30	30	8	24	7	60	32	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	51	31	8	7	2	83	9	371
2019	Indigenous	54	27	7	13	0	80	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	32	10	4	2	84	6	335

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	40	25	8	9	17	0	66	26	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	40	20	18	13	5	4	63	19	290
2020	Indigenous	30	23	24	16	7	0	53	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	23	15	10	4	4	69	15	374
2019	Indigenous	40	27	19	14	0	0	66	14	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	44	21	17	9	4	5	69	13	334

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Mobility and Retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	37	28	35	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	23	36	290
2020	Indigenous	70	15	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	31	39	374
2019	Indigenous	53	13	34	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	32	30	38	335

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Yes, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	31	44	5	11	3	115

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Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	290

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	53	15

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	42	15

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	27	73	15

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	86	15

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	53	15

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	52	15

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	40	15

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	40	60	15

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	54	46	15

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	38	15

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	80	15

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	15

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	85	15

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	45	55	15

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	15

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	64	15

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	56	44	15

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	15

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	80	15

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	15

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	15

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	32	68	15

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	80	15

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	71	15

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	15

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	15

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	15

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	66	15

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	15

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	43	15

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	88	15

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	69	31	15

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	48	15

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	22	78	15

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	8	10	5	5	43	14	53	24	285
2020	Indigenous	23	7	8	9	7	38	7	55	30	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	18	13	12	7	4	38	8	57	21	375
2019	Indigenous	6	13	13	0	14	33	21	42	30	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	19	12	16	7	3	34	9	54	19	333

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	Non-Indigenous	36	28	14	4	3	14	1	75	8	290
2020	Indigenous	23	30	17	7	0	15	7	69	10	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	37	29	14	5	2	12	1	76	8	375
2019	Indigenous	46	6	13	14	0	20	0	66	17	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	42	22	16	6	3	11	1	72	10	335

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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	Non-Indigenous	5	95	290

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

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	87	13	15

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

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	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	15

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	65	15

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	86	15

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	15

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	86	15

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	85	15

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	71	15

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	40	60	15

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	15

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	15

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	15

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	15

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	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	45	55	15

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	21	79	15

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	22	78	15

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	86	15

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

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	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

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	Non-Indigenous	8	92	15

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	15

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	23	77	15

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	38	15

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	23	77	15

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	Non-Indigenous	8	92	15

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	15

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	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	16	84	15

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	32	68	15

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	15

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	69	15

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	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	53	47	15

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	15

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	53	15

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	10	12	2	2	48	11	62	10	290
2020	Indigenous	15	15	7	0	7	47	7	67	17	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	20	10	15	2	2	41	9	60	9	375
2019	Indigenous	13	6	14	0	6	40	21	49	16	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	21	10	15	2	1	41	10	62	7	333

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	49	35	0	8	8	0	0	84	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	39	26	16	4	2	13	0	75	6	290
2020	Indigenous	15	37	7	16	0	24	0	70	21	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	28	13	3	2	14	2	79	6	375
2019	Indigenous	40	6	14	7	6	27	0	63	18	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	21	16	1	2	14	1	78	3	334

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	25	37	29	0	9	0	62	9	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	33	14	8	7	3	70	15	285
2020	Indigenous	23	39	15	23	0	0	62	23	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	33	16	7	4	0	73	11	371
2019	Indigenous	7	27	20	33	6	6	36	42	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	25	35	18	9	12	0	60	21	335

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	29	12	34	25	0	0	41	25	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	14	24	29	17	15	0	38	32	290
2020	Indigenous	16	15	39	15	15	0	31	30	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	11	19	29	25	15	1	30	40	374
2019	Indigenous	7	22	43	14	14	0	29	28	14
2019	Non-Indigenous	14	23	31	19	14	0	37	33	335

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	20	21	42	8	9	0	0	41	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	22	26	27	14	10	0	1	48	25	290
2020	Indigenous	16	47	7	15	15	0	0	63	30	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	17	22	28	18	15	1	0	39	33	373
2019	Indigenous	15	36	28	21	0	0	0	51	21	14
2019	Non-Indigenous	14	28	30	15	13	0	0	42	27	335

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	28	38	9	16	9	0	0	66	25	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	18	21	28	19	13	0	1	39	33	285
2020	Indigenous	31	32	15	15	7	0	0	63	22	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	20	19	24	21	15	1	0	40	36	372
2019	Indigenous	13	34	20	26	7	0	0	47	33	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	18	26	25	17	13	0	0	45	31	334

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	50	17	17	17	0	0	66	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	24	15	9	7	3	67	17	290
2020	Indigenous	47	23	23	7	0	0	70	7	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	29	20	12	8	1	60	20	372
2019	Indigenous	30	49	0	0	14	7	85	15	14
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	29	17	8	7	1	68	15	334

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	0	57	26	17	0	57	17	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	26	24	26	12	12	50	24	285
2020	Indigenous	16	39	15	15	15	55	30	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	17	29	24	17	13	46	30	373
2019	Indigenous	14	26	13	28	19	40	47	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	25	30	22	14	9	55	23	333

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	41	17	8	25	8	0	0	59	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	37	31	15	9	7	0	0	68	17	290
2020	Indigenous	0	46	39	15	0	0	0	46	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	32	22	8	4	0	1	66	12	375
2019	Indigenous	27	47	6	19	0	0	0	74	19	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	33	31	21	9	5	1	0	65	14	333

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	30	19	9	25	17	0	0	49	42	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	32	24	9	5	1	1	61	14	290
2020	Indigenous	0	40	30	22	7	0	0	40	30	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	23	35	25	10	6	1	0	58	17	374
2019	Indigenous	13	34	33	13	7	0	0	47	20	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	23	36	24	11	6	1	0	59	17	330

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	18	20	17	19	26	0	0	38	45	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	35	14	10	4	0	1	71	14	285
2020	Indigenous	0	40	60	0	0	0	0	40	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	34	31	21	10	5	0	0	65	14	375
2019	Indigenous	7	35	43	15	0	0	0	42	15	14
2019	Non-Indigenous	27	36	20	12	5	1	0	63	17	331

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	Indigenous	58	8	26	0	8	0	0	66	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	23	8	4	6	0	2	81	10	285
2020	Indigenous	30	25	30	7	7	0	0	55	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	52	29	11	4	5	0	0	80	9	371
2019	Indigenous	47	28	13	6	6	0	0	74	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	25	12	7	4	1	0	76	11	332

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	29	28	16	27	0	57	27	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	59	25	9	3	4	84	6	290
2020	Indigenous	0	24	30	31	15	24	46	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	28	24	11	6	58	17	373

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	38	29	17	8	8	0	0	67	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	42	30	15	7	6	0	1	73	12	290
2020	Indigenous	7	8	40	22	23	0	0	15	45	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	28	24	13	6	0	1	57	19	373
2019	Indigenous	7	27	39	6	21	0	0	34	27	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	31	32	21	10	4	1	0	64	15	331

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	Indigenous	38	38	16	0	8	0	0	76	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	54	18	12	6	6	1	2	75	12	285
2020	Indigenous	16	53	16	15	0	0	0	70	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	31	17	8	3	0	1	73	11	372
2019	Indigenous	61	6	13	6	13	0	0	67	20	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	60	20	11	7	2	1	0	80	9	330

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	Indigenous	68	0	24	0	8	0	68	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	27	7	3	2	1	88	5	290
2020	Indigenous	15	55	15	15	0	0	70	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	39	18	12	2	0	67	14	370

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	75	17	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	73	11	4	1	4	0	6	90	5	285
2020	Indigenous	54	23	0	8	7	8	0	84	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	69	17	8	2	1	0	3	88	3	373
2019	Indigenous	66	21	7	0	6	0	0	87	6	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	79	10	3	3	1	0	4	93	3	330

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	84	8	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	80	8	3	1	2	1	4	93	3	285
2020	Indigenous	84	8	0	0	7	0	0	93	7	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	83	8	3	2	2	0	2	93	4	370
2019	Indigenous	73	13	0	0	14	0	0	86	14	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	78	10	4	3	2	0	1	90	5	334

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	67	20	6	3	1	2	89	4	285
2020	Indigenous	69	16	15	0	0	0	85	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	64	25	7	2	2	1	90	3	372
2019	Indigenous	45	27	13	14	0	0	72	14	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	65	23	8	4	1	0	88	5	335

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	66	26	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	70	16	6	3	3	1	2	89	5	285
2020	Indigenous	54	22	16	7	0	0	0	76	7	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	67	17	8	4	2	0	1	85	7	373
2019	Indigenous	53	28	6	0	13	0	0	81	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	65	20	7	5	3	0	1	85	8	335

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	75	8	0	0	0	0	17	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	17	4	2	1	0	15	92	3	290
2020	Indigenous	46	31	0	7	0	0	15	91	9	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	65	12	6	1	1	1	14	90	3	374
2019	Indigenous	60	6	0	0	0	0	34	100	0	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	63	12	3	2	1	0	20	94	3	333

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	84	16	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	67	22	6	1	2	2	91	3	290
2020	Indigenous	53	32	7	7	0	0	85	7	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	67	20	9	2	1	2	89	2	375
2019	Indigenous	73	13	6	0	0	7	93	0	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	66	23	6	2	1	2	91	3	333

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	65	19	8	0	8	0	0	84	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	75	11	5	1	4	0	3	89	6	290
2020	Indigenous	78	15	0	0	0	7	0	100	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	70	16	6	2	4	0	1	87	6	374
2019	Indigenous	66	13	7	6	6	0	0	80	13	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	75	10	5	2	5	0	2	87	7	333

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	Indigenous	44	40	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	51	27	13	6	3	0	1	78	8	285
2020	Indigenous	23	30	39	8	0	0	0	53	8	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	29	19	8	2	1	0	71	10	374
2019	Indigenous	46	28	27	0	0	0	0	73	0	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	31	13	3	1	0	1	83	4	334

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	0	20	38	42	0	20	42	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	33	37	15	5	43	19	290
2020	Indigenous	8	47	23	22	0	55	22	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	10	27	42	16	6	37	21	375
2019	Indigenous	7	33	34	20	6	40	27	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	11	32	39	16	3	42	19	334

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	17	42	31	0	9	0	9	59	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	23	42	20	7	1	27	30	290
2020	Indigenous	0	30	47	15	8	0	23	30	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	10	27	39	17	6	0	23	38	374
2019	Indigenous	20	26	27	27	0	0	27	46	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	9	20	42	21	8	0	29	29	332

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	38	25	11	19	8	0	0	63	26	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	39	12	7	4	2	1	76	12	290
2020	Indigenous	38	47	0	15	0	0	0	85	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	39	7	5	1	1	0	88	6	375
2019	Indigenous	40	20	19	13	0	7	0	65	14	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	41	9	6	3	4	0	81	9	335

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	0	27	31	42	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	23	37	25	5	290

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	58	25	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	27	5	3	1	3	0	90	5	290
2020	Indigenous	30	40	15	15	0	0	0	70	15	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	26	10	4	2	0	1	84	6	372

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	49	18	9	16	8	0	67	24	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	50	28	7	10	5	1	78	14	290
2020	Indigenous	30	15	15	33	7	0	45	40	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	28	11	8	4	1	77	12	372

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	Indigenous	58	17	17	8	0	0	75	8	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	26	6	5	2	1	87	7	290
2020	Indigenous	37	15	15	33	0	0	52	33	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	28	8	4	2	0	85	7	374

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	32	26	9	33	0	0	58	33	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	45	12	9	3	2	75	13	290
2020	Indigenous	15	46	7	32	0	0	61	32	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	30	14	11	3	1	72	15	374
2019	Indigenous	6	41	26	27	0	0	47	27	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	28	39	15	11	5	2	68	16	334

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	17	52	11	17	2	0	1	70	19	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	Indigenous	8	92	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	290
2020	Indigenous	23	77	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	10	90	373
2019	Indigenous	40	60	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	17	83	335

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	67	33	30

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	68	32	30

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	43	9	9	4	0	0	77	14	20

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	48	35	0	16	0	0	0	84	16	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	49	34	6	6	1	2	3	87	7	285
2020	Indigenous	37	23	23	16	0	0	0	60	16	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	53	29	8	4	1	3	2	86	6	375

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Compensation

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	38	62	0	0	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	23	63	12	2	290
2020	Indigenous	23	53	24	0	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	25	53	21	1	375

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	45	55	70

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	18	16	20	19	2	5	40	42	70

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	22	12	19	29	3	7	33	54	65

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	53	9	20	9	0	0	9	68	10	10
2022	Non-Indigenous	53	15	6	2	2	1	20	86	5	290
2020	Indigenous	31	22	7	24	0	0	15	62	29	13
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	22	8	5	5	1	9	80	11	373
2019	Indigenous	27	14	20	27	13	0	0	41	39	15
2019	Non-Indigenous	44	17	15	8	6	1	9	68	16	333

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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	84	2	0	3	225

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	Non-Indigenous	66	34	230

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	Non-Indigenous	20	80	230

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	Non-Indigenous	58	42	230

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	Non-Indigenous	34	66	230

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	Non-Indigenous	20	80	230

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	Non-Indigenous	43	57	230

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	Non-Indigenous	15	85	230

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	Non-Indigenous	8	92	230

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	Non-Indigenous	7	93	230

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	Non-Indigenous	20	80	230

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	Non-Indigenous	21	79	230

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	Non-Indigenous	3	97	230

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	Non-Indigenous	26	74	230

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	Non-Indigenous	85	8	4	0	0	0	2	95	1	230

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	Non-Indigenous	8	20	11	18	36	5	2	58	31	230

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	Non-Indigenous	10	19	19	19	30	2	1	51	30	230

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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