2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	50	4	11	5	80	16	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	50	2	14	6	78	20	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	40	2	22	2	75	23	50

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	21	4	3	1	0	92	4	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	84	12	2	0	0	1	98	0	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	24	2	0	0	0	98	0	50

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	33	8	7	4	1	2	81	11	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	41	9	1	0	0	1	90	1	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	38	6	4	0	3	6	89	5	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	33	5	3	2	0	0	90	5	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	57	29	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	49

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	44	9	10	3	0	78	13	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	40	13	11	6	1	69	17	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	45	4	23	4	0	68	27	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	45	9	8	2	0	81	10	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	44	11	9	9	2	70	19	48

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	33	8	3	2	1	87	5	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	25	8	10	0	0	82	10	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	42	8	0	4	0	88	4	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	32	4	3	1	0	91	5	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	54	32	8	2	4	0	86	6	49

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	30	9	10	6	76	15	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	38	5	11	3	81	14	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	41	9	8	4	78	13	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	37	7	7	3	83	10	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	31	8	8	0	84	8	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	39	11	8	3	78	11	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	41	12	7	1	80	8	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	41	12	9	4	75	14	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	41	8	6	3	84	9	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	39	18	10	2	71	12	49

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	39	12	12	8	0	69	19	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	37	9	19	4	0	68	23	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	32	11	14	8	2	66	23	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	43	14	9	4	0	73	13	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	47	12	9	2	0	78	11	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	47	7	11	4	78	15	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	30	11	12	2	75	14	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	40	9	16	2	72	19	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	51	10	9	1	80	10	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	33	18	6	4	72	10	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	37	5	4	2	90	5	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	35	2	6	2	90	8	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	26	8	11	2	79	13	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	35	3	5	1	90	6	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	39	10	2	0	88	2	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	39	11	9	7	73	16	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	26	15	14	6	65	20	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	42	12	15	4	68	20	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	38	13	8	4	75	12	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	44	13	11	2	75	12	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	33	12	3	2	83	5	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	32	6	2	1	90	3	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	43	9	4	4	83	8	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	35	10	2	2	86	4	326
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	46	11	6	0	84	6	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	39	12	9	5	74	14	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	36	9	12	7	72	19	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	46	12	7	4	76	12	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	41	10	9	4	78	12	324

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	41	10	9	5	76	14	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	44	12	4	5	79	9	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	42	7	13	4	76	17	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	33	13	7	4	76	12	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	40	8	8	4	80	12	49

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	41	10	10	3	1	77	13	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	36	15	8	3	0	74	11	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	41	15	6	6	0	73	12	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	43	11	5	2	0	82	7	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	44	11	5	9	0	76	14	48

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	39	10	5	3	82	8	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	39	12	5	2	81	8	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	38	5	9	4	81	14	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	41	10	3	2	85	5	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	54	4	10	0	86	10	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	33	22	13	7	58	20	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	41	14	9	3	74	12	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	35	20	8	7	65	15	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	36	21	10	4	64	15	327

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	27	40	15	6	0	1	21	39	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	26	36	18	12	0	0	30	34	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	23	27	29	7	0	2	36	36	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	26	30	27	7	1	1	34	35	327

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	25	33	16	6	0	3	22	44	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	23	27	17	13	2	3	32	40	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	17	17	31	11	0	8	45	36	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	17	37	25	9	1	1	35	27	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	5	12	29	30	15	6	2	49	19	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	23	36	19	8	0	1	28	36	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	13	35	28	15	0	0	43	21	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	12	13	34	28	13	0	0	41	25	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	16	40	30	9	0	0	39	20	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	8	30	43	11	4	0	56	12	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	25	30	18	7	1	2	25	44	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	25	27	16	14	1	2	31	41	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	15	31	28	18	0	0	46	23	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	23	35	15	10	1	2	26	38	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	14	25	35	8	2	0	44	31	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	23	33	21	8	3	2	31	35	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	3	18	25	36	10	5	4	50	23	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	18	27	25	15	2	4	42	29	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	24	30	20	12	2	1	33	37	324
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	18	20	33	17	4	8	0	23	41	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	25	34	19	6	1	1	25	41	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	23	28	19	14	0	1	33	38	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	10	20	32	27	8	2	2	36	31	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	19	43	20	8	1	1	28	28	325
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	18	40	23	9	4	0	33	26	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	20	37	27	8	0	2	35	27	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	20	30	22	15	1	0	38	31	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	20	36	17	15	2	2	33	29	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	20	37	23	12	0	0	35	28	326
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	19	39	21	6	0	0	27	34	49

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	37	17	5	3	4	6	72	9	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	38	14	10	4	5	4	69	16	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	31	22	5	4	11	4	64	10	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	34	12	9	5	6	3	72	15	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	20	12	14	0	12	7	67	18	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	32	6	5	0	1	89	5	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	28	8	5	4	0	83	9	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	36	8	2	4	0	86	6	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	33	6	7	3	1	85	9	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	28	6	6	2	2	85	9	49

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	63	32	3	1	0	0	95	2	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	65	27	2	4	2	0	92	5	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	32	0	0	4	0	96	4	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	29	4	4	1	0	91	6	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	61	32	2	2	0	2	96	2	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	36	6	4	0	0	89	5	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	25	8	3	2	0	87	5	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	39	6	4	4	0	86	8	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	38	7	4	2	0	87	6	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	35	10	4	0	2	86	4	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	29	8	6	4	6	3	80	11	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	34	9	4	3	6	5	82	8	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	18	8	17	9	10	8	59	32	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	31	10	7	4	5	3	77	12	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	26	12	9	3	6	3	73	14	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	25	6	11	11	12	9	66	27	50

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	28	9	2	2	0	3	86	5	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	23	11	7	1	2	5	80	8	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	34	16	7	4	0	0	72	12	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	29	9	2	3	0	4	85	6	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	53	22	14	0	4	2	4	80	5	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	33	15	9	3	0	0	72	13	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	34	10	8	6	0	0	76	14	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	50	6	10	4	0	0	80	14	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	39	9	10	3	1	1	78	13	326
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	39	13	2	4	0	2	81	6	49

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	26	10	4	3	1	83	7	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	26	5	7	3	1	85	9	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	51	37	4	4	4	0	88	8	50

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	35	6	5	2	0	86	7	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	41	3	6	1	0	89	7	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	43	4	6	4	0	86	10	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	32	8	5	3	1	84	8	326

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	20	5	1	1	2	1	93	2	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	19	4	1	1	1	0	94	2	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	32	2	0	4	2	0	94	4	50

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	26	12	5	2	0	0	80	8	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	29	8	8	2	0	1	82	10	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	33	15	4	4	0	0	77	8	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	30	9	5	3	1	0	84	8	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	45	11	2	0	0	2	87	2	49

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	79	15	3	1	0	0	95	2	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	90	4	0	1	0	4	99	1	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	78	15	3	0	4	0	93	4	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	83	10	3	1	3	1	93	4	325
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	91	6	3	0	0	0	97	0	49

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	35	15	10	5	3	69	16	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	29	14	8	4	4	73	12	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	36	6	6	6	5	81	13	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	34	11	5	4	2	79	10	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	31	14	4	2	2	80	6	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	27	18	18	16	2	47	35	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	32	14	16	13	0	57	28	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	35	13	15	10	2	61	26	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	35	15	12	7	0	65	19	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	33	7	22	6	0	65	28	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	23	17	25	21	2	35	47	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	23	17	30	15	1	38	46	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	16	33	15	20	14	2	50	35	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	38	17	15	11	2	56	27	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	31	12	20	16	4	50	38	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	25	20	21	18	2	39	40	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	24	17	19	19	2	43	40	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	42	13	15	14	0	59	28	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	38	19	15	11	1	55	26	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	33	14	24	8	2	53	33	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	29	13	3	1	0	0	83	4	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	15	5	0	0	1	9	95	0	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	19	14	0	0	2	0	86	0	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	31	9	1	1	1	0	89	2	329

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	42	15	11	7	67	18	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	42	14	12	6	69	18	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	57	8	6	8	79	13	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	44	12	10	6	72	16	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	50	12	8	2	79	10	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	24	21	29	20	1	29	50	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	21	14	35	20	1	30	55	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	38	11	17	27	0	45	45	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	35	19	21	11	0	48	33	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	35	8	25	14	0	52	39	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	39	12	7	3	2	0	78	10	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	31	14	7	5	5	1	71	13	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	48	10	8	6	3	3	75	15	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	35	8	6	2	1	0	83	9	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	52	2	11	2	0	2	84	14	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	38	16	9	4	2	70	13	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	38	20	3	7	0	70	10	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	44	15	4	4	0	77	8	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	33	11	5	2	1	82	7	325
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	47	10	2	2	2	85	4	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	24	20	10	8	13	4	53	22	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	23	18	11	10	12	2	55	24	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	10	34	19	11	8	16	2	54	23	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	31	13	14	7	11	4	61	24	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	29	24	2	13	10	2	56	17	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	43	17	11	6	1	65	17	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	33	14	19	11	2	55	31	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	42	8	24	6	0	61	30	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	39	14	12	5	1	69	17	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	36	17	19	4	0	60	24	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	24	17	4	6	1	5	72	10	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	19	9	10	5	3	6	74	17	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	41	17	6	4	2	0	73	10	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	24	12	5	4	0	3	78	9	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	57	34	2	2	0	0	4	95	2	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	24	9	5	3	2	4	82	9	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	23	9	5	5	2	3	80	10	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	27	20	9	4	0	0	66	14	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	22	13	3	2	1	4	82	4	327

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	10	3	3	1	5	6	92	5	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	7	3	2	1	10	4	93	4	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	64	10	6	2	7	9	2	84	10	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	83	7	2	1	1	2	4	95	2	326
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	89	4	0	0	0	4	2	100	0	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	74	9	2	1	1	3	11	96	2	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	74	7	5	1	1	4	9	93	2	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	11	6	4	3	6	10	85	8	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	84	3	1	0	1	2	9	97	1	326
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	86	6	2	0	0	0	6	98	0	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	32	13	16	11	2	2	59	28	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	27	7	23	16	0	1	53	39	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	37	13	8	13	2	2	65	21	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	29	15	18	10	1	2	57	28	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	32	12	10	13	2	0	65	23	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	39	23	9	5	2	63	14	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	45	14	13	6	0	67	19	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	21	48	15	9	6	2	70	15	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	53	11	8	2	3	78	10	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	58	7	14	2	4	76	17	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	41	15	9	6	1	70	15	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	39	10	10	6	1	74	16	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	38	18	7	6	0	68	13	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	42	10	5	2	1	82	8	327

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	45	14	8	2	5	0	75	10	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	33	14	12	5	3	1	67	18	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	42	10	9	7	8	0	73	17	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	36	8	4	1	1	0	87	5	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	22	10	4	0	2	2	85	5	49

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	24	24	10	5	16	0	53	18	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	19	31	13	5	12	2	42	22	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	16	15	16	8	20	2	50	31	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	36	10	6	4	4	2	80	10	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	31	11	6	4	8	4	76	12	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	39	13	4	11	2	6	70	16	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	1	6	11	9	41	4	27	74	10	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	2	3	22	1	43	9	20	62	7	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	6	4	6	39	11	30	75	18	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	18	25	4	5	42	2	41	16	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	6	17	6	8	48	8	29	32	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	6	11	16	0	2	53	11	50	7	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	39	6	6	3	84	9	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	37	6	4	2	88	6	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	57	26	6	8	4	82	12	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	32	6	3	1	90	4	326
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	64	22	10	4	0	86	4	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	34	14	11	7	1	68	18	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	37	11	10	3	0	77	13	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	43	38	6	9	4	0	81	14	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	29	14	6	3	0	76	10	328

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	36	14	13	6	0	67	19	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	38	11	11	6	0	72	17	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	39	2	15	4	2	78	20	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	32	11	7	4	0	77	11	327

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	26	16	14	9	3	0	61	23	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	22	13	11	11	4	1	63	23	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	35	20	22	15	4	4	0	57	20	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	28	14	8	6	3	0	72	14	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	28	30	19	17	6	0	0	59	23	49

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	38	30	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	35	36	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	32	37	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	43	37	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	38	36	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	32	40	6	3	8	120
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	39	41	16	0	0	25
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	40	53	0	0	7	15
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	32	42	5	3	5	65

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	91	85
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	328

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	24	76	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	43	27

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	76	24	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	49	27

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	27

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	30

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	73	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	27

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	27

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	60	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	69	27

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	71	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	61	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	78	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	81	27

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	43	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	47	27

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	27

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	27

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	30

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	27

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	58	30
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	63	27

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	30

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	78	30

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	67	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	57	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	85	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	91	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	35

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	98	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	60	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	81	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	85	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	81	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	68	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	65	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	53	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	51	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	58	35
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	48	27

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	98	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	83	35

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	16	12	4	4	43	10	57	18	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	9	17	3	3	43	10	50	13	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	6	16	4	6	45	8	45	21	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	15	15	7	3	35	7	57	18	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	18	18	0	6	35	4	60	10	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	38	14	5	3	10	1	75	9	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	36	16	4	3	16	4	72	9	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	33	11	5	7	11	2	74	13	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	35	11	5	2	9	0	80	7	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	24	11	6	0	11	0	81	7	49

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	90	85
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	97	328

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	70	20

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	81	19	20

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	20

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	20

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	63	20

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	80	20

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	69	20

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	80	20

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	85	20

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	20

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

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	20

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	80	20

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	86	20

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	20

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	61	20

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	89	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	85	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	20

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	66	20

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	95	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	85	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	59	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	55	20

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	100	20

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	17	13	3	2	45	9	62	11	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	10	20	5	2	44	5	47	14	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	10	15	4	6	40	11	50	20	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	14	15	1	1	42	5	66	4	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	18	8	19	2	0	45	8	56	4	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	35	15	5	2	14	1	73	9	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	33	18	5	3	18	3	67	11	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	32	15	4	8	9	2	70	14	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	36	12	1	1	12	1	84	3	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	22	14	2	0	12	0	82	2	49

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	23	13	6	4	2	77	10	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	27	12	13	16	1	59	29	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	33	16	8	16	0	60	23	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	30	10	3	3	1	84	6	327

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	24	29	18	21	32	39	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	29	22	11	18	48	30	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	29	30	20	16	33	37	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	27	32	17	12	39	30	327

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	27	27	17	16	40	34	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	33	24	13	9	54	23	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	36	22	16	12	50	28	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	35	24	16	7	53	23	328

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	22	29	19	19	1	1	32	38	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	23	17	22	16	1	3	42	40	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	28	25	19	9	0	2	46	29	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	27	30	16	13	0	0	40	29	327

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	29	21	12	11	0	1	55	23	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	28	13	4	9	2	2	73	14	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	37	16	12	8	0	2	63	20	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	29	22	9	6	0	1	64	14	328

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	23	28	24	13	12	0	0	51	25	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	34	15	7	13	1	0	65	20	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	21	23	12	15	0	0	50	27	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	27	28	24	13	8	0	0	55	21	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	21	22	8	2	0	2	67	10	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	33	23	10	10	1	1	56	20	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	29	11	18	12	0	0	59	30	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	30	30	7	10	0	0	52	18	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	39	18	8	3	0	1	71	11	325
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	33	29	6	2	0	2	63	8	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	29	24	14	16	0	2	46	30	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	25	37	12	8	1	0	43	20	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	31	27	14	12	0	2	46	26	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	35	26	10	7	0	1	57	17	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	32	30	5	4	2	2	59	9	49

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	35	18	11	10	1	61	21	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	40	22	7	8	0	63	15	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	30	16	15	17	0	52	32	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	34	21	8	6	1	65	14	325

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	33	15	8	6	1	1	70	15	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	28	9	10	13	1	1	67	24	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	29	42	13	2	12	0	2	72	15	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	31	18	5	5	0	1	72	10	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	36	34	14	12	2	0	2	71	14	49

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	28	16	9	2	0	1	73	11	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	34	11	2	4	1	0	82	6	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	19	20	10	10	0	0	60	20	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	33	19	10	7	1	1	64	18	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	34	17	5	10	1	4	67	16	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	25	20	25	10	0	0	45	35	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	30	22	6	4	0	1	67	10	323
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	29	19	7	2	0	2	71	9	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	25	9	3	2	1	4	85	5	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	24	2	4	1	3	3	92	5	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	19	19	0	6	2	4	73	7	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	66	18	10	3	2	0	2	86	5	322

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	34	12	3	1	1	84	3	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	33	10	3	3	3	84	6	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	44	6	4	4	2	86	8	50

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	74	13	3	1	1	7	94	2	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	9	5	2	3	8	89	6	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	7	10	0	7	7	82	7	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	83	9	2	1	1	5	96	1	325
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	78	12	2	2	0	6	96	2	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	78	9	5	1	1	2	4	93	2	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	6	4	3	2	0	5	90	5	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	75	4	6	0	7	3	5	86	7	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	81	7	4	2	2	1	3	92	4	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	67	20	4	0	2	0	7	93	2	49

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	27	6	3	1	0	2	90	4	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	69	20	6	2	0	0	2	91	2	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	67	16	9	2	4	0	2	84	6	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	26	13	3	2	1	1	82	5	326
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	31	12	0	0	0	2	88	0	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	21	11	5	4	0	3	81	9	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	22	6	8	4	0	2	81	13	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	75	11	4	4	6	0	0	86	10	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	18	9	8	3	1	1	79	11	325

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	19	5	3	1	11	89	6	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	14	2	4	0	18	92	5	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	72	2	4	2	4	15	88	7	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	22	11	2	1	11	85	3	325
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	58	21	4	0	0	17	95	0	49

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	18	6	1	1	0	4	93	1	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	14	1	2	0	1	10	96	3	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	63	14	12	2	4	0	5	81	7	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	68	21	6	1	1	0	4	92	1	323
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	9	14	0	0	0	2	85	0	49

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	83	9	3	2	1	2	94	3	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	16	8	3	2	1	87	5	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	57	16	17	0	7	3	75	7	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	80	12	4	1	1	2	94	2	326
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	67	22	0	6	0	4	93	7	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	28	13	2	2	1	1	83	4	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	26	18	1	4	0	3	76	5	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	26	17	5	4	0	2	74	9	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	34	8	3	1	0	1	88	5	326
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	35	12	2	0	0	2	85	2	49

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	23	49	16	6	0	29	22	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	31	43	15	4	1	38	19	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	4	31	34	20	11	0	35	31	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	36	42	11	3	0	44	14	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	18	38	30	11	0	2	58	12	49

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	24	43	18	7	25	32	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	20	52	12	10	22	26	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	20	47	15	10	26	27	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	19	42	24	8	32	26	326

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	46	10	7	3	0	80	10	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	46	15	9	2	0	75	11	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	31	48	8	4	8	2	80	12	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	50	15	6	3	1	76	9	327
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	51	16	8	4	2	71	13	49

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	29	42	19	4	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	27	26	29	7	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	25	39	22	7	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	28	7	4	1	1	0	88	6	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	27	6	3	2	4	3	88	5	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	37	10	2	2	0	0	86	4	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	29	6	9	3	1	82	12	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	22	11	14	3	1	71	18	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	36	16	8	7	0	69	15	50

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	63	27	3	5	1	90	7	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	26	8	6	2	84	8	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	48	38	4	2	9	85	11	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	22	39	16	14	7	1	62	21	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	41	18	10	4	2	67	14	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	34	6	22	6	2	65	29	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	45	17	13	6	1	64	19	328
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	24	30	24	16	6	0	55	21	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	51	13	14	6	1	0	67	19	235
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	57	14	20	0	0	0	66	20	20
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	40	17	16	8	1	1	58	25	189
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	37	21	10	21	10	0	41	35	12

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	88	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	92	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	86	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	16	84	329
2019	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	86	49

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	31	45

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	81	19	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	90	10	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	39	9	5	5	0	0	81	10	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	34	7	15	0	0	0	77	15	45

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	53	34	3	4	1	2	3	92	5	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	35	8	11	3	3	7	76	15	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	36	42	4	7	2	6	3	85	10	50

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	79	12	2	395
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	4	82	12	2	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	74	15	2	50

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	59	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	22	16	14	11	0	7	55	28	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	9	7	13	29	0	36	24	65	25

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	13	5	2	3	2	27	86	7	390
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	4	2	2	1	4	32	92	5	85
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	4	9	4	0	7	42	74	8	50
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	16	9	6	5	0	7	78	12	324

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	8	1	1	32	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	5	0	9	25	15
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	0	0	0	31	10

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	64	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	77	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	67	10

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	54	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	64	36	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	60	10

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	78	22	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	43	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	76	24	10

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	43	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	68	32	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	55	45	10

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	66	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	49	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	70	10

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	66	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	50	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	70	10

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	69	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	77	10

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	87	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	59	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	86	10

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	82	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	36	64	10

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	80	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	66	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	51	10

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	75	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	79	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	61	39	10

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	6	94	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	100	10

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	4	96	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	88	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	91	10

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	75	19	7	0	93	0	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	24	6	0	94	0	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	78	8	8	6	86	6	10

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	18	15	17	35	3	6	57	27	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	16	19	24	21	0	0	44	36	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	27	26	16	7	25	0	30	36	10

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	11	33	18	14	20	4	1	35	45	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	34	17	27	16	0	0	44	40	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	17	41	0	15	26	0	0	42	58	10

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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