2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 114. In which province or territory do you work?

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 National Capital Region 63 30 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 40 2 6 2 0 0 90 8 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 46 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 23

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 81 15 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 86 11 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 79 18 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 82 13 4 0 1 0 0 95 1 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 87 9 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 67 24 5 2 0 0 1 93 2 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 24 0 2 0 0 6 98 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 87 9 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 44 35 8 7 2 1 2 82 10 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 47 0 12 4 0 0 84 16 24
2019 National Capital Region 60 27 3 6 2 0 1 89 9 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 56 31 7 4 1 0 1 87 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 34 3 15 0 0 0 83 15 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 42 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 45 39 7 5 3 0 1 85 8 383
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 34 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 41 38 7 9 2 0 3 82 11 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 39 41 7 10 3 0 2 81 12 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 19 7 13 6 0 0 73 19 14

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
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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 National Capital Region 72 23 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 26 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 35 8 3 2 1 1 87 5 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 36 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 23
2019 National Capital Region 61 28 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 19 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 11

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 National Capital Region 65 24 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 30 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 14 4 0 0 0 10 95 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 60 26 4 7 2 0 1 86 9 383
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 27 8 6 4 0 0 83 9 24
2019 National Capital Region 58 28 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 12 23 6 0 0 0 71 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 53 28 10 4 3 1 1 82 8 277
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 28 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 15

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 National Capital Region 51 36 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 33 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 28 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 49 35 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 26 16 0 4 0 0 81 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 41 39 9 7 4 0 0 80 12 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 29 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 11
2018 National Capital Region 38 42 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 32 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15

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 National Capital Region 53 30 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 30 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 39 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 46 36 10 3 3 0 0 83 6 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 35 21 4 4 0 0 72 7 24
2019 National Capital Region 41 33 13 9 3 0 1 75 12 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 35 29 0 6 0 0 65 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 37 38 11 11 4 0 0 75 15 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 18 0 21 5 0 0 73 27 15

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 National Capital Region 54 34 6 5 1 0 0 89 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 41 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 30 0 10 0 3 0 89 11 15
2020 National Capital Region 46 40 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 35 8 4 4 0 0 85 7 24
2019 National Capital Region 45 38 9 5 2 0 1 83 8 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 12 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 36 39 13 7 4 0 1 76 11 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 5 7 16 11 0 0 67 27 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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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 National Capital Region 67 27 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 23 14 0 0 3 0 85 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 63 31 3 1 1 0 0 95 3 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 46 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 57 32 9 0 1 0 0 90 2 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 61 32 6 1 1 0 0 93 2 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 32 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 56 29 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 33 5 0 2 0 0 92 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 31 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 47 38 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 28 13 8 4 0 0 76 12 24
2019 National Capital Region 44 34 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 41 23 0 6 0 0 71 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 42 35 13 5 4 1 0 78 9 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 National Capital Region 61 28 8 2 0 0 0 89 3 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 14 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 27 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 56 34 7 1 1 0 0 90 2 384
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 33 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 55 28 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 6 23 7 0 0 0 71 7 11
2018 National Capital Region 57 30 10 2 1 0 0 86 4 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 33 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15

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 National Capital Region 50 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 20 2 11 3 0 0 83 14 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 19 12 4 0 0 10 83 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 36 6 4 3 0 0 86 8 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 44 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 41 33 14 8 4 0 0 75 12 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 19 0 29 0 0 0 71 29 11
2018 National Capital Region 42 34 11 7 5 0 1 77 12 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 24 21 0 9 0 0 70 9 15

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 National Capital Region 53 30 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 17 5 9 0 0 4 86 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 36 12 14 0 3 0 73 15 15
2020 National Capital Region 52 30 9 4 4 0 1 83 8 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 42 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 45 25 20 6 3 0 1 70 9 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 40 34 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 21 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 15

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 National Capital Region 55 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 30 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 43 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 49 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 40 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 23
2019 National Capital Region 43 38 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 13 23 6 0 0 0 71 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 42 37 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 14

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 National Capital Region 57 29 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 38 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 55 33 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 42 0 4 4 0 0 93 7 24
2019 National Capital Region 46 36 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 6 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 47 36 11 4 3 0 0 83 6 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 33 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15

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 National Capital Region 42 35 10 6 5 0 1 78 12 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 27 23 2 0 0 0 74 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 40 20 4 0 0 3 75 4 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 30 18 6 5 0 0 72 10 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 24 26 9 4 0 0 61 13 24
2019 National Capital Region 57 25 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 340
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 48 27 14 6 4 0 0 75 10 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 38 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15

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 National Capital Region 4 15 36 25 17 1 3 43 20 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 12 29 36 21 0 3 58 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 39 13 12 23 14 0 41 45 15
2020 National Capital Region 5 17 34 28 13 1 2 43 22 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 20 26 31 12 0 8 46 25 24
2019 National Capital Region 8 14 31 25 18 1 4 45 22 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 41 19 12 29 0 0 41 41 11
2018 National Capital Region 7 19 31 27 15 0 2 42 26 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 6 22 51 9 7 0 64 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 11 29 25 24 1 5 52 17 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 15 26 15 27 3 12 49 20 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 32 19 8 24 3 0 33 48 15
2020 National Capital Region 4 14 26 32 18 2 4 54 19 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 10 29 26 20 4 8 52 15 24
2019 National Capital Region 6 14 27 23 24 2 4 50 21 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 13 12 12 51 0 6 67 20 11
2018 National Capital Region 8 15 32 21 17 4 3 41 25 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 14 44 19 9 9 0 30 21 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 9 23 34 28 0 3 64 12 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 2 12 27 53 0 6 84 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 14 42 20 3 10 72 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 3 8 27 36 22 0 3 60 12 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 22 33 37 0 9 76 0 22
2019 National Capital Region 4 9 23 29 31 0 4 63 13 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 23 24 45 0 8 75 0 10
2018 National Capital Region 3 6 33 31 25 1 2 57 9 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 26 51 14 9 0 71 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 13 28 20 24 2 6 48 21 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 9 11 23 42 6 6 74 13 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 18 13 19 19 0 20 48 36 15
2020 National Capital Region 8 14 25 24 24 2 3 50 23 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 18 30 17 20 0 8 40 27 24
2019 National Capital Region 7 16 21 27 22 1 6 53 25 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 23 25 12 35 0 0 47 28 11
2018 National Capital Region 9 21 24 24 18 2 3 44 31 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 24 39 19 17 0 0 37 24 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 11 27 23 22 6 5 51 18 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 10 11 28 36 12 0 74 14 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 25 22 13 14 3 15 33 40 15
2020 National Capital Region 3 9 23 29 27 5 4 62 13 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 4 20 31 21 8 8 62 14 24
2019 National Capital Region 8 12 26 28 19 4 4 51 21 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 23 24 12 35 0 6 50 24 11
2018 National Capital Region 12 20 23 23 15 4 3 41 34 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 14 22 23 29 0 0 53 25 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 11 26 29 24 3 4 57 15 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 8 43 20 26 0 0 47 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 15 32 14 11 18 0 30 31 15
2020 National Capital Region 3 12 25 31 22 4 2 57 16 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 18 12 32 16 4 8 55 32 24
2019 National Capital Region 6 13 23 34 20 2 2 56 19 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 14 13 0 55 0 6 58 28 10
2018 National Capital Region 9 13 34 21 17 4 2 41 23 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 43 40 9 9 0 53 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 8 26 29 31 0 3 61 12 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 8 25 32 30 0 5 66 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 7 3 41 38 0 0 79 18 15
2020 National Capital Region 3 12 30 32 20 1 2 54 15 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 18 38 19 8 0 8 30 29 24
2019 National Capital Region 5 11 25 27 27 2 3 57 17 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 6 47 7 34 0 6 43 7 11
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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 National Capital Region 38 26 11 3 3 11 9 79 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 24 19 4 0 0 16 72 5 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 7 4 10 0 28 9 77 16 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 28 14 6 1 7 7 74 9 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 22 8 0 7 8 8 82 9 24
2019 National Capital Region 39 23 14 8 2 9 5 72 12 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 6 6 13 0 23 0 76 16 11
2018 National Capital Region 29 31 17 10 3 6 4 67 14 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 33 32 7 0 0 0 61 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 67 23 4 2 3 0 0 91 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 14 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 78 18 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 62 24 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 18 0 8 4 0 0 89 11 24
2019 National Capital Region 55 25 6 10 2 2 0 82 13 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 47 23 7 0 0 0 71 7 11
2018 National Capital Region 51 30 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 73 22 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 68 25 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 382
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 4 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 24
2019 National Capital Region 63 29 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 6 29 7 0 0 0 65 7 11
2018 National Capital Region 60 31 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 National Capital Region 64 26 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 33 5 6 0 0 0 88 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 41 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 59 30 7 1 1 1 1 91 2 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 17 0 4 4 4 0 92 8 22
2019 National Capital Region 53 32 10 5 1 0 0 85 5 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 29 29 7 0 0 0 65 7 11
2018 National Capital Region 51 33 10 3 1 1 1 85 5 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 51 22 8 3 4 6 6 82 8 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 17 15 11 0 0 6 73 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 19 4 0 0 7 4 95 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 50 21 9 3 5 6 6 80 9 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 17 15 3 2 0 6 78 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 22 4 0 0 7 4 95 0 15
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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 National Capital Region 53 28 8 3 1 1 6 87 4 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 16 5 4 0 2 2 91 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 31 14 3 0 14 18 74 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 58 21 10 4 1 1 5 84 5 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 24 4 4 0 4 8 92 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 45 25 15 3 3 0 9 77 7 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 41 0 0 0 0 23 100 0 11

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 National Capital Region 53 29 10 6 2 0 1 82 8 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 34 0 6 0 2 0 94 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 19 24 0 0 0 10 73 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 55 29 8 4 2 0 1 86 6 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 8 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 24
2019 National Capital Region 43 31 11 6 6 0 3 76 13 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 35 23 6 6 0 0 65 12 11
2018 National Capital Region 43 36 11 5 3 1 2 81 8 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 22 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 15

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 National Capital Region 63 21 7 3 2 3 2 88 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 12 13 2 0 2 0 85 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 40 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 61 21 11 2 1 2 2 85 3 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 0 12 4 0 8 4 83 4 24

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 National Capital Region 61 26 5 4 2 1 0 88 6 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 15 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 42 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 59 26 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 20 4 0 7 4 0 88 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 52 29 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 35 6 0 13 0 0 82 13 11
2018 National Capital Region 44 37 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 19 21 7 0 0 0 73 7 15

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 76 15 4 2 0 2 2 93 2 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 84 12 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 15

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 National Capital Region 68 22 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 9 2 6 0 0 0 91 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 28 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 70 18 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 8 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 24
2019 National Capital Region 55 25 9 5 4 0 1 81 9 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 29 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 11
2018 National Capital Region 52 27 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 27 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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 National Capital Region 88 8 2 1 1 0 0 97 1 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 86 9 2 0 2 0 2 96 2 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
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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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 51 25 12 3 1 8 1 82 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 20 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 19 7 10 0 16 0 79 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 53 26 9 2 2 7 1 87 4 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 27 0 4 4 4 0 92 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 43 29 12 7 3 5 0 76 11 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 64 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 37 34 13 7 2 6 0 76 10 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15

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 National Capital Region 46 32 11 4 3 3 0 81 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 30 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 7 10 0 3 0 82 11 15
2020 National Capital Region 51 30 9 5 2 3 0 84 7 384
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 23 0 4 4 4 0 92 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 41 30 11 10 5 3 0 74 15 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 76 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 32 34 15 10 6 3 0 68 16 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 41 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 41 32 15 5 4 4 0 76 9 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 26 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 32 7 0 10 23 0 77 13 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 32 11 6 2 6 0 79 9 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 27 0 0 4 8 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 31 31 16 9 7 5 0 66 17 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 47 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 11
2018 National Capital Region 24 31 19 14 7 5 0 58 21 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 32 19 12 0 0 0 69 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 39 37 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 25 15 6 2 0 0 76 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 28 18 0 10 0 0 72 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 38 36 11 8 3 3 0 77 12 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 21 8 4 4 8 0 83 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 28 35 15 13 7 1 0 64 20 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 53 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 11
2018 National Capital Region 23 36 14 19 7 1 0 60 26 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 40 5 5 9 0 0 81 14 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 60 27 9 2 1 1 0 89 2 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 19 10 0 0 2 0 90 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 14 14 0 0 0 3 85 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 64 21 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 24 6 0 4 4 0 91 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 65 21 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
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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 National Capital Region 47 38 9 4 3 0 0 85 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 40 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 62 4 0 0 3 0 96 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 46 38 9 4 1 1 0 85 6 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 28 8 0 0 12 0 90 0 23
2019 National Capital Region 44 39 10 6 1 1 0 84 6 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 59 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 40 39 14 4 2 1 1 80 6 284
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 35 12 5 0 9 0 81 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 33 39 13 9 3 2 0 74 13 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 41 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 34 25 0 0 3 0 75 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 33 39 13 8 3 4 0 75 12 383
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 20 8 6 4 12 0 80 11 23
2019 National Capital Region 30 34 16 12 5 3 0 66 17 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 68 0 26 0 0 0 74 26 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 41 36 10 5 4 3 1 80 9 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 24 5 8 4 9 2 81 13 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 55 3 0 0 14 0 96 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 41 36 9 6 2 4 1 82 9 383
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 23 16 4 0 0 0 81 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 38 32 15 6 4 2 3 75 10 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 53 6 0 23 0 0 71 23 11
2018 National Capital Region 37 35 10 9 5 4 0 75 14 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 27 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 45 34 12 4 2 2 0 81 6 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 19 26 2 0 0 0 72 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 36 0 7 0 17 0 91 9 15
2020 National Capital Region 47 32 12 3 1 4 0 83 4 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 12 16 4 4 8 0 75 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 37 39 15 5 3 1 0 77 7 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 53 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 30 40 19 6 2 2 0 72 8 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 31 24 13 7 7 12 7 67 17 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 25 8 13 2 6 9 72 18 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 22 18 0 0 29 0 74 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 33 24 14 6 5 13 5 69 14 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 17 13 8 4 15 4 69 15 24
2019 National Capital Region 26 18 19 9 6 14 8 56 20 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 6 23 12 6 35 0 38 28 11
2018 National Capital Region 21 21 18 10 9 17 3 53 24 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 31 19 14 0 14 9 57 18 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 42 34 12 4 3 3 0 79 8 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 16 11 14 0 0 0 74 14 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 35 25 0 0 3 0 74 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 43 34 11 4 4 3 0 80 9 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 23 12 4 0 11 0 82 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 36 33 14 7 6 3 0 72 14 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 35 6 7 6 23 0 76 16 11
2018 National Capital Region 29 37 13 11 6 3 1 69 17 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 18 12 12 14 7 0 59 28 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 56 21 11 4 2 0 5 82 6 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 26 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 11 4 14 0 3 24 75 19 15
2020 National Capital Region 54 20 12 5 3 0 6 79 8 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 22 0 4 4 0 8 92 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 59 20 7 5 3 1 5 84 8 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 24 12 0 0 23 0 84 0 11

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 National Capital Region 69 17 6 2 2 1 4 90 3 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 18 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 29 10 4 0 3 5 84 4 15
2020 National Capital Region 60 21 10 1 2 1 4 86 3 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 12 4 4 0 4 8 91 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 60 16 8 4 3 3 7 83 8 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11

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 National Capital Region 81 5 4 0 2 2 5 93 2 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 5 0 5 4 6 7 90 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 3 0 0 0 3 5 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 79 7 4 2 1 2 5 93 3 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 0 4 0 0 4 8 96 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 76 5 3 2 2 4 9 92 4 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 0 6 28 0 0 0 66 28 11

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 National Capital Region 83 3 1 1 1 0 11 96 2 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 91 0 0 0 4 0 5 96 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 3 0 0 0 3 5 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 79 6 3 0 1 2 9 95 1 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 12 4 0 0 0 8 96 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 81 3 1 2 0 2 11 97 2 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 6 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 11

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 National Capital Region 28 31 10 12 10 4 5 65 25 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 41 3 14 5 0 0 78 19 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 28 22 13 0 14 4 58 16 15
2020 National Capital Region 34 26 13 12 7 4 4 65 21 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 16 8 0 17 4 4 73 18 23
2019 National Capital Region 28 24 12 12 14 6 4 57 29 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 12 6 28 13 23 0 39 53 11
2018 National Capital Region 20 30 14 16 13 3 3 53 31 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 26 19 10 14 7 7 49 29 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 41 36 11 6 2 4 0 80 8 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 29 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 55 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 39 42 11 4 1 3 0 84 5 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 32 4 7 0 4 0 88 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 32 40 13 7 3 5 0 76 10 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 35 23 12 0 0 0 66 12 11
2018 National Capital Region 30 39 15 8 3 4 1 73 11 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 50 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 56 27 9 2 2 4 0 86 4 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 29 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 48 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 52 34 8 3 1 2 0 88 3 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 12 11 7 0 4 0 81 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 48 36 9 3 2 2 0 87 5 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 58 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 43 40 10 3 2 2 0 85 4 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 21 12 0 0 7 5 86 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 42 35 11 2 2 9 1 85 4 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 41 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 60 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 47 30 10 3 1 6 1 84 5 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 17 0 4 9 12 0 85 15 24
2019 National Capital Region 49 29 12 4 1 4 1 82 6 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 23 6 34 0 0 0 59 34 11
2018 National Capital Region 41 33 13 2 3 8 1 80 5 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 14 5 5 0 0 5 89 6 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 30 24 16 5 2 21 2 70 10 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 16 29 14 0 12 3 49 16 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 26 0 0 7 50 3 85 15 15
2020 National Capital Region 38 27 15 4 2 12 2 76 6 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 17 4 4 13 16 0 75 20 24

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 National Capital Region 51 25 6 5 4 4 5 84 10 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 25 16 2 0 2 0 81 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 44 0 0 0 7 8 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 51 30 7 3 2 4 4 87 5 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 8 10 12 0 12 0 76 13 23

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 National Capital Region 4 2 7 5 44 5 33 79 10 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 6 13 3 36 10 30 65 14 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 0 0 53 0 47 100 0 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 13 14 19 2 3 44 5 52 11 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 16 18 0 6 37 5 58 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 9 14 0 0 61 7 55 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 70 24 4 1 2 0 0 93 2 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 70 24 3 2 1 0 0 94 2 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 9 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 23
2019 National Capital Region 63 28 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 13 28 0 6 0 0 66 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 55 34 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 National Capital Region 64 23 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 28 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 59 25 8 5 2 1 1 86 6 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 21 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 22
2019 National Capital Region 50 27 13 5 3 2 0 78 9 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 41 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 40 34 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 38 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 63 23 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 57 29 8 3 2 0 0 87 6 384
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 20 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 23
2019 National Capital Region 49 28 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 41 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 39 35 14 9 2 0 0 74 12 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 52 23 13 5 4 2 0 77 9 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 25 12 8 0 9 0 79 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 7 25 0 0 0 4 74 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 49 23 16 4 4 3 1 75 9 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 9 22 4 4 12 0 67 9 23
2019 National Capital Region 40 21 20 8 7 4 0 64 16 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 19 28 6 6 0 0 60 12 11
2018 National Capital Region 35 20 25 11 7 1 0 56 19 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 33 0 0 5 7 0 94 6 15
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Mobility and Retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 35 34 31 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 35 38 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 62 14 15
2020 National Capital Region 23 40 37 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 42 43 23
2019 National Capital Region 36 26 38 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 12 47 11
2018 National Capital Region 29 32 38 284
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 45 25 15

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 33 31 6 7 8 150
2020 National Capital Region 12 24 52 2 6 3 91
2019 National Capital Region 9 18 55 6 10 3 115
2018 National Capital Region 8 11 62 10 6 4 86
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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 National Capital Region 6 94 440
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 9 91 387
2019 National Capital Region 7 93 346
2018 National Capital Region 9 91 282

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 46 54 30
2020 National Capital Region 59 41 33
2019 National Capital Region 32 68 28
2018 National Capital Region 50 50 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 46 54 30
2020 National Capital Region 58 42 33
2019 National Capital Region 58 42 28
2018 National Capital Region 49 51 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 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 National Capital Region 0 100 30
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 33
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 28
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 26

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 National Capital Region 3 97 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 National Capital Region 4 96 30
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 33
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 33 67 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 26 74 30
2020 National Capital Region 45 55 33
2019 National Capital Region 45 55 28
2018 National Capital Region 36 64 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 30
2020 National Capital Region 50 50 33
2019 National Capital Region 55 45 28
2018 National Capital Region 55 45 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 35 65 30
2020 National Capital Region 27 73 33
2019 National Capital Region 48 52 28
2018 National Capital Region 43 57 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 43 57 30
2020 National Capital Region 37 63 33
2019 National Capital Region 33 67 28
2018 National Capital Region 61 39 26

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 National Capital Region 23 77 30
2020 National Capital Region 43 57 33
2019 National Capital Region 38 62 28
2018 National Capital Region 44 56 26

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 72 28 30
2020 National Capital Region 73 27 33
2019 National Capital Region 52 48 28
2018 National Capital Region 69 31 26

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 26 74 30
2020 National Capital Region 35 65 33
2019 National Capital Region 38 62 28
2018 National Capital Region 31 69 26

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 30
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 28
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 26

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 30

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 30
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 26

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 36 64 30
2020 National Capital Region 41 59 33
2019 National Capital Region 32 68 28
2018 National Capital Region 34 66 26

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 30
2020 National Capital Region 24 76 33
2019 National Capital Region 26 74 28
2018 National Capital Region 27 73 26

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 22 78 30
2020 National Capital Region 28 72 33

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 National Capital Region 55 45 30
2020 National Capital Region 64 36 33
2019 National Capital Region 65 35 28
2018 National Capital Region 54 46 26

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 National Capital Region 8 92 30
2020 National Capital Region 42 58 33
2019 National Capital Region 25 75 28

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 National Capital Region 10 90 30
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 28
2018 National Capital Region 21 79 26

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 National Capital Region 10 90 30
2019 National Capital Region 16 84 28

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 National Capital Region 2 98 30

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 National Capital Region 7 93 30

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 National Capital Region 8 92 30
2020 National Capital Region 15 85 33
2019 National Capital Region 32 68 28

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 30
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 26

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 National Capital Region 31 69 30
2020 National Capital Region 21 79 33
2018 National Capital Region 28 72 26

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 National Capital Region 8 92 30

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 National Capital Region 32 68 30
2018 National Capital Region 26 74 23

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 National Capital Region 6 94 30

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 National Capital Region 3 97 30

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 National Capital Region 14 86 30

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 National Capital Region 16 84 30

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 National Capital Region 5 95 30

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 National Capital Region 12 88 30

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 National Capital Region 11 89 30

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 National Capital Region 32 68 30
2018 National Capital Region 22 78 23

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 National Capital Region 6 94 30

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 National Capital Region 41 59 30
2018 National Capital Region 42 58 23

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 National Capital Region 0 100 30

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 National Capital Region 47 53 30
2018 National Capital Region 57 43 23

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 National Capital Region 0 100 30

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 National Capital Region 23 77 30

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 National Capital Region 18 11 9 2 2 42 16 69 10 440
2020 National Capital Region 25 11 11 4 2 36 10 69 12 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 12 4 4 4 20 21 80 12 24
2019 National Capital Region 20 11 13 4 3 36 14 62 13 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 34 6 7 6 35 0 71 19 11
2018 National Capital Region 20 14 16 4 4 35 8 60 13 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 19 20 0 0 26 7 71 0 15

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 38 31 10 2 2 14 2 83 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 18 20 3 0 15 0 73 3 25
2020 National Capital Region 44 23 14 3 2 13 2 78 6 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 19 6 4 4 19 0 84 9 24
2019 National Capital Region 34 26 16 4 3 17 2 73 8 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 41 6 7 6 23 0 76 16 11
2018 National Capital Region 30 29 18 4 4 15 1 70 9 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 21 26 0 0 7 0 72 0 15
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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 National Capital Region 5 95 440
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 4 96 388
2019 National Capital Region 5 95 345
2018 National Capital Region 5 95 284
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 28 72 25
2020 National Capital Region 38 62 15
2019 National Capital Region 24 76 18

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 73 27 25
2019 National Capital Region 76 24 18

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 25

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 National Capital Region 4 96 25
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 14 86 25

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 National Capital Region 3 97 25
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 25
2019 National Capital Region 23 77 18

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 40 60 25
2020 National Capital Region 39 61 15

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 32 68 25
2019 National Capital Region 24 76 18

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 37 63 25

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 25

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 34 66 25

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 25 75 25
2019 National Capital Region 33 67 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 25

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 National Capital Region 8 92 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 25

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 25

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 25

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 National Capital Region 34 66 25
2020 National Capital Region 46 54 15
2019 National Capital Region 24 76 18

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 National Capital Region 10 90 25
2020 National Capital Region 32 68 15
2019 National Capital Region 38 62 18

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 National Capital Region 3 97 25

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 National Capital Region 9 91 25
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 3 97 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 4 96 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 25

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 National Capital Region 54 46 25
2020 National Capital Region 42 58 15
2019 National Capital Region 24 76 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25

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 National Capital Region 10 90 25

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 National Capital Region 11 89 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25

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 National Capital Region 11 89 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25

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 National Capital Region 20 80 25
2019 National Capital Region 24 76 18

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 National Capital Region 8 92 25

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 National Capital Region 13 87 25

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 National Capital Region 32 68 25

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 National Capital Region 3 97 25

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 National Capital Region 56 44 25
2019 National Capital Region 37 63 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25

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 National Capital Region 64 36 25
2019 National Capital Region 43 57 18

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 National Capital Region 3 97 25

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 National Capital Region 21 79 25

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 National Capital Region 22 11 8 1 2 44 11 74 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 0 6 5 4 51 12 61 23 25
2020 National Capital Region 23 13 12 2 1 40 9 70 6 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 12 8 0 4 20 13 82 6 24
2019 National Capital Region 22 10 16 2 1 35 13 62 7 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 47 6 0 6 35 0 81 9 11
2018 National Capital Region 21 12 16 2 2 40 8 63 7 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 5 14 0 0 31 20 71 0 15

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 41 28 8 2 2 17 2 86 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 20 12 9 0 15 0 76 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 23 0 0 7 39 0 88 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 45 21 16 2 1 14 2 78 3 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 12 4 4 6 16 0 85 11 24
2019 National Capital Region 36 20 20 3 1 16 3 70 4 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 53 6 0 6 23 0 84 8 11
2018 National Capital Region 32 26 20 2 1 18 1 71 4 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 11 21 0 0 21 6 71 0 14

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 National Capital Region 16 0 7 7 46 16 8 21 70 10
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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 National Capital Region 55 26 10 4 3 0 3 83 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 18 26 5 5 0 6 61 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 14 9 18 4 3 4 66 24 15
2020 National Capital Region 49 26 16 5 2 1 1 76 7 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 20 17 12 0 0 0 70 12 24
2019 National Capital Region 49 27 11 6 6 0 1 77 12 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 29 12 0 18 0 0 70 18 11
2018 National Capital Region 41 27 17 5 8 0 2 70 13 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 28 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 22 29 23 16 9 0 1 52 25 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 34 27 17 2 0 0 53 20 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 19 35 14 10 3 0 39 25 15
2020 National Capital Region 20 27 27 16 9 0 0 48 25 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 20 18 20 13 0 0 48 34 24
2019 National Capital Region 30 31 22 9 6 0 1 62 16 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 51 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 22 28 22 15 11 0 1 51 27 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 21 12 14 14 0 0 60 28 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 39 32 15 10 3 0 1 72 13 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 30 6 8 0 0 2 85 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 31 33 10 0 3 0 55 11 15
2020 National Capital Region 34 33 17 10 4 0 1 68 14 384
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 24 13 4 9 4 0 72 14 24
2019 National Capital Region 44 29 15 7 4 0 2 74 11 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 32 32 22 8 6 0 1 64 14 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 23 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 28 24 22 15 8 1 1 54 24 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 27 14 17 2 0 0 66 20 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 19 9 18 20 3 0 51 40 15
2020 National Capital Region 28 28 20 13 9 0 1 57 22 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 26 16 17 9 4 0 56 28 24
2019 National Capital Region 33 26 21 12 7 0 1 60 19 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 19 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 22 24 21 18 14 1 1 47 32 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 11 6 28 12 0 0 54 40 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 50 23 13 6 3 0 5 77 9 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 26 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 19 33 10 0 3 0 55 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 48 26 11 7 6 0 2 75 13 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 21 13 4 9 4 4 72 14 24
2019 National Capital Region 62 16 10 2 2 1 7 85 4 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 6 41 0 0 0 6 57 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 48 24 14 4 3 1 5 77 8 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 21 12 9 7 0 0 72 17 14

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 National Capital Region 42 27 17 10 3 0 0 70 13 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 27 20 9 0 0 0 70 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 30 13 10 0 3 0 76 11 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 29 18 8 8 0 0 66 16 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 26 12 14 13 0 0 61 27 24
2019 National Capital Region 49 23 14 6 5 0 3 75 11 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 53 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 39 28 16 7 6 1 3 69 14 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 45 11 35 0 0 0 54 35 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 48 31 12 5 2 1 2 81 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 27 8 8 0 0 3 84 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 42 10 14 0 3 0 74 15 15
2020 National Capital Region 48 28 17 4 1 1 1 77 5 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 33 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 40 31 19 4 2 1 3 74 6 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 25 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 38 32 16 8 4 1 1 71 13 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 19 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 42 31 15 7 4 0 0 73 11 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 27 16 0 6 0 2 77 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 23 26 21 0 3 0 52 21 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 35 17 8 3 0 1 72 11 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 22 8 12 4 0 0 77 15 24
2019 National Capital Region 39 33 11 10 5 0 2 74 15 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 25 7 6 0 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 32 31 19 11 5 1 1 64 17 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 47 6 5 0 0 7 88 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 54 27 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 16 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 38 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 48 30 12 7 1 0 1 80 9 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 13 8 8 4 0 0 81 11 24
2019 National Capital Region 45 28 10 9 5 1 3 75 14 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 24 13 6 0 0 0 82 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 36 33 16 8 5 1 1 70 14 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 41 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 59 22 10 3 3 0 1 83 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 23 5 2 0 3 0 92 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 31 10 4 10 0 0 75 14 15
2020 National Capital Region 61 22 9 4 2 1 1 85 6 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 20 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 54 21 12 5 4 0 3 78 9 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 12 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 11

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 National Capital Region 61 23 9 4 2 1 1 85 6 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 31 6 5 9 0 0 79 15 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 29 14 4 0 0 0 81 4 15
2020 National Capital Region 31 34 20 9 5 1 0 66 14 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 41 11 4 0 0 0 84 4 24

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 National Capital Region 49 29 14 6 3 0 0 78 8 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 26 2 12 0 0 0 86 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 52 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 33 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 12 26 12 0 0 0 62 12 24
2019 National Capital Region 52 27 10 4 4 0 2 82 8 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 41 30 18 5 4 1 2 73 9 276
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 21 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 77 12 5 2 1 1 2 92 3 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 11 0 0 9 0 8 91 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 87 9 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 15
2020 National Capital Region 54 26 12 2 3 1 2 82 5 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 24 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 24
2019 National Capital Region 74 13 5 1 2 2 3 91 3 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 12 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 66 19 7 4 2 1 2 87 6 276
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 15 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 62 25 8 3 1 0 1 87 4 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 22 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 36 39 17 6 1 0 0 76 7 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 39 16 6 4 0 0 75 9 24

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 National Capital Region 84 5 2 1 1 0 7 95 2 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 91 6 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 87 4 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 74 14 5 1 1 1 5 94 1 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 20 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 83 5 2 2 2 1 5 94 4 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 79 9 4 1 1 2 4 94 2 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 93 0 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 83 5 3 2 3 0 4 92 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 13 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 84 7 3 1 2 1 3 94 3 384
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 4 0 7 0 0 4 92 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 79 6 6 1 1 1 6 91 3 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 74 10 6 1 1 1 6 91 3 277
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 73 16 6 1 1 0 2 92 2 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 24 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 87 4 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 73 17 6 1 1 0 2 92 2 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 12 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 62 24 6 2 2 0 4 90 4 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 65 23 6 3 1 0 2 90 4 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 74 13 6 2 2 0 2 90 4 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 32 10 0 0 0 9 89 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 74 13 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 8 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 24
2019 National Capital Region 64 12 12 4 3 0 4 79 8 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 87 7 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 58 21 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 16 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 65 10 3 1 1 0 19 93 3 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 14 0 6 0 0 12 94 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 10 4 0 0 0 23 95 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 66 8 5 1 1 0 19 91 3 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 4 4 0 0 0 12 96 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 62 8 6 1 0 0 24 91 1 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 0 6 0 0 0 12 93 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 55 11 5 1 1 1 26 91 3 276
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 9 5 0 0 0 26 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 72 14 5 2 1 1 6 92 3 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 14 15 4 0 0 5 80 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 20 22 0 0 0 9 76 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 73 15 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 6 12 6 0 0 0 83 6 24
2019 National Capital Region 75 11 6 1 1 1 6 92 2 345
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 70 15 6 1 1 0 6 92 2 278
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 21 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 79 8 4 2 3 1 3 90 6 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 6 0 8 4 0 2 88 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 3 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 75 12 5 3 2 1 2 90 5 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 20 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 24
2019 National Capital Region 74 12 7 0 3 0 3 89 3 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 81 5 4 2 3 1 4 91 5 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 86 6 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 52 28 13 3 1 0 3 82 5 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 19 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 28 4 3 0 0 0 92 3 15
2020 National Capital Region 49 28 16 4 2 0 1 77 6 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 31 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 56 24 12 4 1 0 3 83 4 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 National Capital Region 52 28 14 2 1 0 3 82 3 279
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 25 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 34 40 10 2 0 0 48 12 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 31 40 2 0 0 0 58 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 42 34 20 0 0 3 44 21 15
2020 National Capital Region 18 34 33 10 3 0 0 53 14 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 16 48 17 0 0 0 35 17 24
2019 National Capital Region 29 35 24 9 2 1 0 65 11 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 47 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 19 35 31 12 2 0 0 54 14 283
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 20 46 12 0 0 0 42 12 14

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 National Capital Region 5 13 40 24 17 0 0 41 18 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 14 48 35 3 0 0 38 14 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 14 49 29 7 0 0 36 14 15
2020 National Capital Region 9 14 39 24 13 0 0 38 22 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 16 56 8 8 0 0 16 29 24
2019 National Capital Region 8 9 35 27 19 1 1 47 17 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 13 25 0 37 0 0 37 37 10
2018 National Capital Region 6 16 37 26 14 0 0 40 22 277
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 12 55 12 21 0 0 33 12 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 49 34 8 4 1 2 0 86 6 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 39 15 3 0 3 0 82 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 53 17 0 0 3 0 82 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 52 35 7 3 1 1 1 89 5 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 31 4 6 0 11 0 90 6 24
2019 National Capital Region 36 35 14 6 4 5 1 75 10 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 11
2018 National Capital Region 30 45 12 6 3 4 0 78 9 282
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 35 0 5 0 7 5 94 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 17 29 34 16 4 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 43 50 2 2 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 55 16 10 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 64 22 7 1 1 4 2 90 2 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 24 3 0 0 4 0 97 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 26 4 0 0 10 0 96 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 60 24 7 3 2 2 1 87 5 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 17 4 4 4 4 0 88 8 24

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 National Capital Region 56 22 6 7 5 3 1 81 13 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 25 6 5 7 2 0 81 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 26 12 20 0 7 0 66 22 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 26 9 7 5 2 1 78 12 385
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 21 0 6 4 8 0 90 10 23

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 National Capital Region 66 21 4 4 2 2 1 89 6 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 21 2 0 3 2 0 95 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 47 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 61 25 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 24 0 0 4 4 0 96 4 24

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 National Capital Region 46 35 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 42 2 5 0 4 0 92 5 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 38 14 10 0 3 0 74 11 15
2020 National Capital Region 48 32 10 5 3 1 1 82 8 388
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 24 9 0 7 4 0 83 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 40 30 15 7 4 4 0 73 11 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 37 0 6 0 23 0 92 8 11
2018 National Capital Region 28 42 14 9 3 2 1 72 13 280
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 21 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 15

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 31 47 7 10 3 1 0 79 14 105
2020 National Capital Region 38 40 10 11 0 0 1 78 12 90
2019 National Capital Region 30 45 13 6 0 5 1 80 6 83
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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 National Capital Region 6 94 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 98 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 15
2020 National Capital Region 10 90 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 23
2019 National Capital Region 17 83 346
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 47 11

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 National Capital Region 59 41 30
2020 National Capital Region 46 54 38

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 83 17 30
2020 National Capital Region 76 24 38
2019 National Capital Region 85 15 57

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 National Capital Region 55 37 0 3 0 5 0 97 3 25
2020 National Capital Region 69 13 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 29
2019 National Capital Region 50 16 16 10 0 6 2 72 11 47

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 National Capital Region 59 27 3 2 1 2 5 93 3 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 24 2 10 0 0 0 88 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 44 31 0 0 3 12 63 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 59 26 7 2 0 2 3 90 2 386
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 26 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 23
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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 National Capital Region 13 71 13 3 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 74 18 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 62 26 3 15
2020 National Capital Region 17 63 19 1 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 41 23 8 24

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 National Capital Region 44 56 55
2020 National Capital Region 56 44 65

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 National Capital Region 31 21 14 14 15 2 3 54 31 55
2020 National Capital Region 36 25 15 8 12 0 5 64 20 65

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 National Capital Region 10 18 10 13 40 0 10 31 58 55
2020 National Capital Region 11 21 18 9 24 0 16 38 40 64

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 National Capital Region 43 14 10 5 5 2 22 75 13 440
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 11 6 2 2 6 13 87 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 11 14 0 8 5 29 66 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 43 19 12 7 5 2 12 72 14 387
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 16 8 12 4 8 18 68 21 24
2019 National Capital Region 44 13 15 8 7 0 13 66 17 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 18 0 6 6 23 0 85 15 11
2018 National Capital Region 48 12 15 10 8 1 6 65 19 281
2018 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 6 12 5 0 0 30 76 8 15
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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 38 12 7 4 38 105

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 National Capital Region 35 65 105

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 National Capital Region 31 69 105

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 National Capital Region 65 35 105

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 National Capital Region 42 58 105

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 National Capital Region 26 74 105

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 National Capital Region 36 64 105

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 National Capital Region 19 81 105

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 National Capital Region 17 83 105

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 National Capital Region 6 94 105

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 National Capital Region 18 82 105

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 National Capital Region 33 67 105

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 National Capital Region 8 92 105

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 National Capital Region 13 87 105

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 86 8 2 1 3 0 1 94 4 105

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 National Capital Region 6 8 17 12 48 5 4 65 16 105

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 National Capital Region 7 23 20 15 30 6 0 48 31 105
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