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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 57 37 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 STUDENT 39 47 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 36

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 92 6 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 36

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 STUDENT 66 19 5 5 0 0 4 89 6 20
2020 STUDENT 50 33 3 8 3 0 3 86 11 36
2019 STUDENT 60 28 5 6 2 0 0 88 7 654

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 44 45 5 7 0 0 0 89 7 20
2020 STUDENT 47 39 6 6 0 0 3 89 6 36
2019 STUDENT 51 34 5 7 2 0 0 85 9 655
2018 STUDENT 49 39 5 6 2 0 0 88 7 496

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 72 14 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 36
2019 STUDENT 65 25 4 5 1 0 0 91 6 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2020 STUDENT 72 17 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 36
2019 STUDENT 57 26 8 4 2 1 1 85 7 654
2018 STUDENT 48 30 13 5 2 1 1 79 8 493

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 58 25 3 11 3 0 0 83 14 36
2019 STUDENT 50 35 7 6 2 0 0 84 9 654
2018 STUDENT 44 38 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 492

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 70 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 STUDENT 56 36 3 6 0 0 0 92 6 36
2019 STUDENT 49 35 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 654
2018 STUDENT 41 36 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 495

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 45 45 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2020 STUDENT 33 47 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 36
2019 STUDENT 47 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 650
2018 STUDENT 38 40 11 8 2 0 0 78 11 494

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 67 28 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 STUDENT 44 39 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 36
2019 STUDENT 58 28 6 5 3 1 0 86 8 653
2018 STUDENT 50 37 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 495

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 STUDENT 56 31 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 36
2019 STUDENT 51 30 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 653
2018 STUDENT 41 40 9 8 3 0 0 80 10 496

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 STUDENT 61 25 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 36
2019 STUDENT 61 25 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 653
2018 STUDENT 52 36 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 492

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 55 30 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 STUDENT 53 31 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 36
2019 STUDENT 40 36 9 9 5 0 0 77 15 654
2018 STUDENT 35 35 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 494

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 64 21 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 STUDENT 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 36
2019 STUDENT 49 30 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 653
2018 STUDENT 44 34 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 491

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 62 22 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 STUDENT 53 33 8 0 3 3 0 89 3 36
2019 STUDENT 52 35 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 654
2018 STUDENT 43 38 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 495

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 71 18 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 STUDENT 64 22 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 36
2019 STUDENT 62 26 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 656
2018 STUDENT 55 32 8 4 1 0 0 87 6 495

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 54 41 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2020 STUDENT 63 26 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 35
2019 STUDENT 65 24 7 1 1 0 1 91 2 653
2018 STUDENT 70 22 5 2 0 0 1 93 2 499

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 STUDENT 0 17 19 31 33 0 0 64 17 20
2020 STUDENT 3 8 31 33 25 0 0 58 11 36
2019 STUDENT 4 12 22 28 30 1 3 60 17 651
2018 STUDENT 5 14 23 31 24 2 1 57 19 495

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 STUDENT 9 16 22 16 37 0 0 53 25 20
2020 STUDENT 6 19 28 19 22 0 6 44 26 36
2019 STUDENT 7 13 18 18 33 6 5 56 23 647
2018 STUDENT 9 16 19 18 30 6 3 52 27 495

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 STUDENT 0 0 19 23 53 0 5 80 0 20
2020 STUDENT 0 3 11 25 61 0 0 86 3 36
2019 STUDENT 2 3 8 25 54 2 6 87 5 646
2018 STUDENT 2 3 12 30 46 3 5 82 5 493

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 STUDENT 5 15 2 20 49 0 9 76 22 20
2020 STUDENT 0 11 8 25 53 0 3 80 11 36
2019 STUDENT 4 7 15 24 43 2 4 72 12 649
2018 STUDENT 6 8 20 25 33 4 4 63 15 490

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 STUDENT 0 8 14 13 51 0 14 74 9 20
2020 STUDENT 3 3 19 25 39 8 3 72 6 36
2019 STUDENT 3 5 10 18 48 9 7 78 10 647
2018 STUDENT 3 7 12 20 43 9 7 74 12 490

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 STUDENT 0 16 22 20 37 0 4 60 17 20
2020 STUDENT 3 17 28 22 19 8 3 47 22 36
2019 STUDENT 6 9 16 20 38 5 6 65 17 644
2018 STUDENT 5 12 19 20 34 6 5 60 19 494

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 STUDENT 0 24 16 17 44 0 0 60 24 20
2020 STUDENT 8 0 36 28 28 0 0 56 8 36
2019 STUDENT 9 17 30 21 19 1 2 41 27 648
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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 STUDENT 55 11 10 0 0 20 4 87 0 20
2020 STUDENT 43 29 11 6 0 3 9 81 6 35
2019 STUDENT 41 28 10 7 5 4 5 76 13 651
2018 STUDENT 30 29 18 11 4 6 3 65 16 498

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 69 14 11 3 0 0 3 85 3 35
2019 STUDENT 57 24 7 8 4 0 1 82 12 654
2018 STUDENT 49 28 8 11 3 0 0 77 15 498

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 69 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2019 STUDENT 58 29 4 6 2 0 1 88 8 655
2018 STUDENT 50 32 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 497

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 65 26 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2019 STUDENT 55 30 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 654
2018 STUDENT 45 35 12 5 3 0 0 80 7 499

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 STUDENT 53 34 7 0 0 6 0 93 0 20

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 STUDENT 64 21 5 0 0 6 4 95 0 20
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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 STUDENT 37 30 20 2 2 10 0 74 4 20
2020 STUDENT 53 19 11 8 0 3 6 79 9 36
2019 STUDENT 46 24 13 6 2 1 8 77 9 652

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 STUDENT 57 34 0 5 0 4 0 95 5 20
2020 STUDENT 53 33 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 36
2019 STUDENT 51 28 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 653
2018 STUDENT 50 31 7 7 4 1 0 83 11 499

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 76 11 12 2 0 0 0 87 2 20
2020 STUDENT 78 19 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 36

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 65 13 20 2 0 0 0 78 2 20
2020 STUDENT 64 17 6 11 0 0 3 83 11 36
2019 STUDENT 61 25 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 651
2018 STUDENT 56 26 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 498

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 STUDENT 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 STUDENT 65 28 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 20
2020 STUDENT 75 14 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 36
2019 STUDENT 65 22 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 652
2018 STUDENT 59 23 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 498

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 91 5 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2019 STUDENT 86 7 2 1 1 0 2 95 2 652
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 67 19 0 0 3 11 0 97 3 36
2019 STUDENT 54 25 7 5 2 6 1 85 7 652
2018 STUDENT 50 27 9 6 2 5 0 82 9 496

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 79 11 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 STUDENT 64 25 0 0 3 8 0 97 3 36
2019 STUDENT 55 22 8 6 3 4 1 82 10 653
2018 STUDENT 49 28 9 7 3 3 0 80 10 495

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 50 27 11 5 2 4 0 81 8 20
2020 STUDENT 36 42 3 3 3 14 0 90 6 36
2019 STUDENT 42 25 10 10 4 8 1 74 15 651
2018 STUDENT 34 31 15 10 5 5 0 69 16 495

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 73 18 0 7 2 0 0 91 9 20
2020 STUDENT 44 42 3 0 3 8 0 94 3 36
2019 STUDENT 36 28 10 13 6 5 1 69 20 652
2018 STUDENT 33 31 14 12 6 4 0 67 19 493

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 STUDENT 69 19 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 20
2020 STUDENT 47 11 17 0 6 14 6 72 7 36
2019 STUDENT 35 15 11 10 7 18 4 64 22 653
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 72 27 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 20
2020 STUDENT 53 33 6 0 0 8 0 94 0 36
2019 STUDENT 50 36 9 3 1 1 0 87 5 654
2018 STUDENT 43 39 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 497

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 53 18 16 7 2 4 0 74 9 20
2020 STUDENT 50 39 3 3 0 6 0 94 3 36
2019 STUDENT 37 33 11 11 3 5 0 74 15 648

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 53 26 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 20
2020 STUDENT 47 25 6 6 6 11 0 81 13 36
2019 STUDENT 47 28 10 7 3 3 1 79 11 652
2018 STUDENT 43 31 12 7 4 2 1 76 11 496

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 73 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 STUDENT 47 42 3 0 0 8 0 97 0 36
2019 STUDENT 52 31 11 3 2 1 0 84 5 653
2018 STUDENT 45 34 13 6 1 1 0 80 7 495

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 STUDENT 59 18 15 7 0 2 0 78 7 20
2020 STUDENT 58 11 14 3 0 14 0 81 3 36
2019 STUDENT 45 23 11 9 5 5 2 73 15 654
2018 STUDENT 37 30 16 6 4 7 1 73 10 497

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 74 12 5 5 0 0 4 89 6 20
2020 STUDENT 47 28 0 14 3 8 0 82 18 36
2019 STUDENT 46 27 12 5 2 6 2 79 8 652
2018 STUDENT 43 30 13 6 3 4 0 76 10 497

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 STUDENT 63 19 7 7 0 0 5 86 7 20
2020 STUDENT 47 36 3 11 0 3 0 86 11 36
2019 STUDENT 56 24 8 2 1 1 8 88 3 651

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 STUDENT 74 13 2 7 0 0 5 92 7 20
2020 STUDENT 44 28 14 6 3 6 0 76 9 36
2019 STUDENT 59 17 10 4 2 1 7 83 7 652

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 STUDENT 95 0 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 78 11 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 36
2019 STUDENT 83 7 2 0 0 1 6 97 0 652

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 STUDENT 86 9 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 78 8 3 0 3 6 3 94 3 36
2019 STUDENT 78 8 2 1 1 1 8 95 2 650

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 STUDENT 54 30 0 0 6 4 6 94 6 20
2020 STUDENT 44 22 8 11 8 0 6 71 21 36
2019 STUDENT 32 30 12 8 5 6 7 71 15 654
2018 STUDENT 30 30 12 11 7 4 6 67 20 497

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 49 39 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 20
2020 STUDENT 42 39 8 3 0 8 0 88 3 36
2019 STUDENT 30 38 15 9 3 4 0 72 13 655
2018 STUDENT 32 40 14 8 3 2 0 74 12 498

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 67 31 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 20
2020 STUDENT 77 11 3 3 0 6 0 94 3 35
2019 STUDENT 56 30 6 5 2 1 0 87 6 656
2018 STUDENT 53 34 6 4 1 1 1 88 6 494

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 STUDENT 53 41 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 58 14 8 6 0 14 0 84 6 36
2019 STUDENT 52 29 10 4 1 3 1 84 6 656
2018 STUDENT 50 30 10 5 2 3 0 82 7 497

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 STUDENT 46 25 13 5 0 10 0 79 6 20
2020 STUDENT 44 19 6 8 3 17 3 79 14 36

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 STUDENT 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 61 28 0 0 3 0 8 97 3 36

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 STUDENT 0 0 9 4 56 0 30 87 0 20

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 STUDENT 33 10 14 0 0 39 4 75 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2019 STUDENT 73 21 3 2 1 1 0 95 3 656
2018 STUDENT 68 25 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 495

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 77 18 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 STUDENT 69 22 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 36
2019 STUDENT 67 21 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 654
2018 STUDENT 63 24 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 496

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 75 14 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 STUDENT 69 22 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 36
2019 STUDENT 64 23 6 4 2 1 0 87 6 654
2018 STUDENT 59 26 9 3 2 0 0 85 6 496

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 STUDENT 70 9 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 20
2020 STUDENT 53 25 17 0 0 6 0 82 0 36
2019 STUDENT 43 23 14 7 5 6 1 72 12 656
2018 STUDENT 39 22 20 9 4 5 2 65 14 497
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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 STUDENT 85 4 10 20
2020 STUDENT 50 19 31 36
2019 STUDENT 57 11 32 654
2018 STUDENT 58 13 30 481

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 STUDENT 0 14 0 0 86 0 20
2019 STUDENT 0 5 4 2 87 2 369
2018 STUDENT 0 5 2 4 88 1 286
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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 STUDENT 0 100 20
2019 STUDENT 10 90 653

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
2019 STUDENT 0 100 66

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 66

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 66

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
2019 STUDENT 11 89 66

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
2019 STUDENT 0 100 58

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 STUDENT 39 17 6 3 3 25 8 83 8 36
2019 STUDENT 31 16 10 6 4 21 12 70 15 653
2018 STUDENT 28 19 12 4 3 22 12 70 12 496

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 STUDENT 53 43 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 20
2020 STUDENT 56 14 14 3 0 11 3 81 3 36
2019 STUDENT 51 22 10 5 2 8 2 82 8 651
2018 STUDENT 44 26 13 3 2 11 2 79 6 495
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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 STUDENT 0 100 20
2019 STUDENT 6 94 655

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
2019 STUDENT 0 100 36

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 36

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 STUDENT 17 83 35

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 35

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
2019 STUDENT 0 100 36

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
2019 STUDENT 14 86 36

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 STUDENT 0 100 36

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 STUDENT 29 8 16 0 0 37 10 70 0 20
2020 STUDENT 31 17 6 0 3 31 14 85 5 36
2019 STUDENT 36 13 10 2 2 25 13 78 6 650
2018 STUDENT 32 18 12 2 1 24 10 77 5 489

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 STUDENT 66 27 5 0 0 2 0 94 0 20
2020 STUDENT 56 17 6 3 0 17 3 90 3 36
2019 STUDENT 54 22 9 2 2 10 3 86 4 652
2018 STUDENT 48 23 11 3 1 12 2 83 4 490
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 30 21 29 16 5 0 0 51 20 20
2020 STUDENT 22 31 28 11 8 0 0 53 19 36
2019 STUDENT 26 27 22 12 12 0 0 53 24 654
2018 STUDENT 22 26 26 14 12 0 0 48 26 494

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 41 19 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 20
2020 STUDENT 44 33 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 36
2019 STUDENT 51 30 13 4 2 0 0 81 5 656
2018 STUDENT 48 28 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 496

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 55 25 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2020 STUDENT 67 22 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 36
2019 STUDENT 72 17 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 653
2018 STUDENT 64 20 8 3 2 0 3 87 5 492

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 STUDENT 44 20 16 12 5 0 4 67 17 20
2020 STUDENT 56 25 17 0 3 0 0 81 3 36
2019 STUDENT 46 23 15 8 6 0 1 70 15 653
2018 STUDENT 43 23 16 9 8 0 1 67 16 498

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 STUDENT 66 18 10 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2020 STUDENT 81 14 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 36
2019 STUDENT 69 18 7 3 1 0 2 89 4 655
2018 STUDENT 63 21 10 2 2 0 2 86 4 494

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 STUDENT 34 17 23 9 17 0 0 51 26 20
2020 STUDENT 39 33 22 3 3 0 0 72 6 36
2019 STUDENT 42 29 19 7 3 0 0 71 11 655
2018 STUDENT 42 28 19 5 5 1 0 70 10 494

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 STUDENT 52 14 19 15 0 0 0 66 15 20
2020 STUDENT 54 17 17 9 0 3 0 74 9 35
2019 STUDENT 50 26 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 652
2018 STUDENT 47 27 16 6 3 1 1 75 9 497

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 STUDENT 44 19 25 12 0 0 0 63 12 20
2020 STUDENT 44 36 14 0 3 3 0 83 3 36
2019 STUDENT 56 24 11 5 3 1 1 81 8 655
2018 STUDENT 51 25 13 6 3 1 2 78 9 497

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 33 30 17 9 10 0 0 63 20 20
2020 STUDENT 54 26 14 3 3 0 0 80 6 35
2019 STUDENT 52 25 12 6 4 0 1 78 9 654
2018 STUDENT 40 27 19 7 5 1 1 68 12 497

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 STUDENT 63 26 5 0 6 0 0 90 6 20
2020 STUDENT 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 36
2019 STUDENT 61 20 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 654

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 STUDENT 37 37 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 20
2020 STUDENT 31 17 28 17 8 0 0 47 25 36

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 STUDENT 54 21 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2020 STUDENT 50 25 22 3 0 0 0 75 3 36
2019 STUDENT 59 25 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 653
2018 STUDENT 51 28 13 5 1 1 1 80 6 497

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 STUDENT 69 21 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2020 STUDENT 67 17 14 0 3 0 0 83 3 36
2019 STUDENT 60 22 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 653
2018 STUDENT 60 20 12 4 3 0 1 80 8 497

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 61 13 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 20
2020 STUDENT 53 22 8 14 3 0 0 75 17 36

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 91 4 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 STUDENT 86 8 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 36
2019 STUDENT 83 9 2 1 2 0 2 95 3 652
2018 STUDENT 80 10 2 1 1 3 2 95 3 497

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 STUDENT 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 89 8 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 36
2019 STUDENT 81 10 4 2 2 0 1 92 4 656
2018 STUDENT 77 13 4 2 2 1 2 91 5 496

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 STUDENT 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 77 17 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2019 STUDENT 66 19 9 2 3 0 0 85 5 654
2018 STUDENT 56 25 11 5 2 0 1 81 8 493

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 STUDENT 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 83 14 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 36
2019 STUDENT 72 14 7 2 3 0 0 87 6 652
2018 STUDENT 65 18 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 491

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 84 0 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 81 3 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 36
2019 STUDENT 79 2 2 0 0 0 17 98 0 648
2018 STUDENT 67 2 1 0 1 0 28 97 1 490

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 STUDENT 81 7 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 20
2020 STUDENT 64 31 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 36
2019 STUDENT 62 21 9 3 3 0 1 84 6 653
2018 STUDENT 52 27 11 5 2 0 3 81 8 494

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 32 15 29 14 6 4 0 49 21 20
2020 STUDENT 42 19 11 14 14 0 0 61 28 36
2019 STUDENT 70 12 7 4 4 1 4 85 8 655
2018 STUDENT 62 15 7 4 7 1 4 81 12 494

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 STUDENT 67 22 5 6 0 0 0 90 6 20
2020 STUDENT 44 33 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 36
2019 STUDENT 57 25 12 3 2 0 1 83 5 655
2018 STUDENT 54 25 12 3 3 1 1 81 7 495

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 29 36 35 0 0 0 0 65 0 20
2020 STUDENT 28 44 25 3 0 0 0 72 3 36
2019 STUDENT 31 44 19 4 2 0 0 75 5 656
2018 STUDENT 29 43 21 5 1 0 0 72 6 497

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 6 10 28 31 25 0 0 55 16 20
2020 STUDENT 3 8 33 33 22 0 0 56 11 36
2019 STUDENT 8 14 27 30 21 0 0 50 22 655
2018 STUDENT 8 12 32 30 18 0 0 48 19 498

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 44 45 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 STUDENT 36 42 8 8 0 6 0 82 9 36
2019 STUDENT 26 30 19 15 6 4 0 59 22 654
2018 STUDENT 22 31 18 15 9 6 1 56 25 500

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 5 22 28 40 6 20

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 STUDENT 64 26 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 20
2020 STUDENT 53 28 8 6 0 3 3 85 6 36

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 55 20 9 5 11 0 0 75 16 20
2020 STUDENT 36 42 6 11 3 3 0 80 14 36

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 70 21 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2020 STUDENT 64 19 8 6 0 3 0 86 6 36

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 STUDENT 53 26 5 6 6 4 0 82 12 20
2020 STUDENT 47 36 14 0 0 3 0 86 0 36
2019 STUDENT 37 30 16 11 4 2 0 69 15 654
2018 STUDENT 31 36 16 11 4 3 0 69 15 500
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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 STUDENT 0 100 20
2020 STUDENT 0 100 36
2019 STUDENT 10 90 652

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 STUDENT 80 20 61

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
2019 STUDENT 44 42 4 2 2 0 6 91 4 48

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 STUDENT 52 39 4 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 STUDENT 47 33 8 6 0 3 3 85 6 36
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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 STUDENT 43 40 17 0 20
2020 STUDENT 31 43 26 0 35

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 STUDENT 79 21 10

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 STUDENT 34 41 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 10

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 STUDENT 13 28 10 38 11 0 0 41 49 10

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 STUDENT 48 19 6 0 0 5 22 92 0 20
2020 STUDENT 63 17 6 0 6 3 6 88 6 35
2019 STUDENT 43 20 13 5 4 2 12 74 11 644
2018 STUDENT 43 21 12 7 5 2 9 72 14 496
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