2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	33	2	7	0	92	7	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	39	2	7	1	89	9	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	57	24	11	8	0	81	8	10

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	82	12	2	1	3	0	94	4	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	86	11	1	0	1	2	99	1	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	91	9	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	20	15	3	3	0	78	7	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	33	7	7	4	1	82	11	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	27	0	9	19	0	73	27	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	30	2	5	3	0	90	8	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	25	6	7	1	0	86	8	151

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	43	37	7	11	0	0	2	82	11	55
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	38	11	13	6	0	0	70	19	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	47	0	9	11	0	0	81	19	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	45	3	8	0	0	3	88	9	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	33	15	11	8	1	0	66	19	150

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	28	8	3	1	1	87	5	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	50	34	5	7	2	2	85	10	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	39	0	0	11	0	89	11	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	22	3	3	0	0	93	3	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	62	29	5	4	1	0	91	5	151

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	30	9	5	4	0	81	9	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	30	7	7	8	0	77	15	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	44	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	32	2	2	0	0	97	2	59
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	32	9	5	1	1	85	6	151

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	29	11	6	5	78	11	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	40	10	7	5	78	12	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	44	11	0	0	89	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	36	10	5	0	85	5	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	39	10	10	2	78	12	151

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	20	15	5	2	2	0	78	7	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	36	8	12	6	0	0	74	18	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	25	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	43	13	5	0	0	0	82	5	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	28	11	11	6	0	1	72	17	151

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	42	8	9	1	0	82	10	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	37	8	10	5	0	77	15	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	43	0	18	0	0	82	18	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	41	8	7	2	0	83	8	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	37	9	15	3	1	72	19	150

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	27	7	5	1	87	6	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	36	6	4	1	89	6	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	64	25	11	0	0	89	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	31	5	5	2	88	7	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	32	6	7	2	86	9	152

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	19	12	8	4	76	12	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	30	11	10	6	73	16	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	24	33	11	0	56	11	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	36	5	8	5	82	13	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	24	9	11	8	73	19	151

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	63	28	5	5	0	90	5	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	37	12	6	2	81	8	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	47	34	19	0	0	81	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	40	2	3	0	95	3	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	28	11	5	2	82	7	152

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	26	10	8	11	0	71	20	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	36	14	10	6	0	70	16	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	24	27	0	0	0	73	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	30	7	7	3	0	83	10	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	39	9	7	3	1	81	11	151

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	29	11	5	5	79	10	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	34	11	9	3	77	12	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	39	19	0	0	81	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	23	12	5	0	83	5	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	33	11	6	3	80	9	152

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	25	18	5	3	0	74	8	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	33	11	10	5	0	75	15	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	32	19	0	0	0	81	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	38	8	7	2	0	83	8	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	35	9	11	3	1	78	13	152

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	30	13	8	0	79	8	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	37	12	7	2	78	10	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	80	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	36	7	7	0	87	7	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	25	17	6	1	76	7	152

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	42	26	8	3	2	62	11	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	33	18	9	7	0	66	16	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	32	31	9	8	0	53	17	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	41	30	5	5	0	61	10	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	33	25	6	3	0	67	9	151

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	33	30	13	7	0	4	21	48	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	30	35	14	4	0	1	19	46	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	66	12	0	0	0	13	0	86	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	23	49	13	10	0	0	23	28	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	28	34	20	6	1	0	26	40	152

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	20	31	11	12	3	3	25	42	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	24	32	17	7	0	2	25	42	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	26	20	7	0	0	13	8	68	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	28	30	20	17	0	0	36	34	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	21	30	23	9	2	1	33	36	152

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	17	39	20	11	0	3	32	27	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	19	31	23	13	0	1	37	32	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	32	14	11	22	0	13	37	47	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	20	38	24	11	0	2	37	25	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	19	29	23	17	1	1	41	30	150

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	35	29	10	13	0	6	25	45	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	21	21	18	13	2	2	31	47	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	9	34	23	0	22	0	13	25	49	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	30	26	21	15	0	0	36	38	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	21	27	16	19	3	1	37	35	151

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	25	16	22	20	6	6	48	34	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	21	27	15	14	2	3	30	41	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	18	35	7	19	0	13	30	30	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	5	13	36	24	18	0	3	44	19	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	19	27	25	16	3	0	42	31	150

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	14	31	11	22	2	3	35	33	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	20	34	17	11	2	1	29	36	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	27	23	21	16	0	0	13	18	58	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	13	32	28	17	0	2	45	22	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	23	32	23	9	2	0	33	34	151

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	16	14	32	34	0	3	67	18	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	7	33	30	24	0	1	54	13	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	16	24	36	10	0	13	53	19	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	3	18	34	28	15	0	2	43	22	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	9	24	36	25	1	1	62	14	152

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	30	11	6	3	1	9	77	10	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	26	15	3	4	9	6	74	8	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	17	0	16	11	8	19	63	37	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	21	17	2	7	2	3	74	9	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	22	13	8	3	2	7	74	12	150

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	25	4	5	0	0	2	91	5	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	61	22	6	9	2	0	0	83	12	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	19	8	17	0	0	0	75	17	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	20	3	5	3	3	0	88	9	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	23	6	9	5	1	0	80	14	149

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	23	0	6	0	2	94	6	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	22	5	1	1	0	92	3	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	76	8	9	7	0	0	84	7	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	67	26	2	3	2	0	93	5	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	25	5	5	2	0	88	7	152

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	32	4	4	1	2	2	90	5	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	27	7	4	1	1	0	88	5	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	33	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	28	5	3	2	2	0	90	5	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	25	7	7	2	1	0	83	9	151

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	34	5	3	0	0	7	91	4	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	26	6	6	4	8	2	83	11	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	42	8	0	0	8	0	91	0	10

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	29	10	4	2	0	9	83	6	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	26	7	7	4	7	1	80	13	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	33	17	0	0	8	0	82	0	10

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	17	1	6	0	0	6	92	6	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	23	12	3	1	0	2	84	4	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	65	23	0	0	0	0	12	100	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	67	21	7	3	0	0	2	90	3	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	24	12	4	1	1	2	82	5	151

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	31	12	3	1	2	83	5	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	31	11	6	5	0	77	11	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	50	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	28	10	8	2	0	80	10	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	30	14	9	4	0	73	13	150

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	32	10	0	0	2	90	0	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	23	14	2	4	2	80	6	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	52	48	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	52	34	5	4	4	0	2	87	8	55
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	27	6	6	4	1	1	83	10	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	22	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	54	31	8	7	0	0	0	85	7	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	33	8	7	5	1	1	80	12	151

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	63	28	2	2	2	2	2	94	4	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	68	23	4	1	3	1	1	92	4	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	83	17	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	58	28	3	6	3	0	2	88	9	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	26	7	5	3	0	0	85	8	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	76	24	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	22	2	8	3	0	0	87	12	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	27	10	5	1	1	0	83	7	151

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	11	4	4	5	2	3	87	9	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	85	9	2	0	1	0	4	97	1	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	91	9	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	85	7	2	3	2	2	0	93	5	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	87	5	4	1	0	0	3	95	1	152

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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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	30	10	8	3	0	4	77	12	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	34	10	5	4	5	0	81	9	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	15	9	9	0	8	0	81	9	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	43	12	7	2	3	0	79	9	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	40	35	12	5	4	4	0	78	10	152

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	24	10	15	6	0	4	68	22	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	29	17	14	5	2	0	64	19	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	36	9	0	9	8	0	81	9	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	33	12	10	0	0	0	78	10	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	36	34	13	11	3	3	0	73	14	151

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	34	19	12	18	13	0	4	55	32	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	29	14	20	11	2	0	54	32	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	37	19	7	17	0	0	57	24	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	38	15	10	2	3	0	72	12	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	32	13	16	7	4	0	62	24	152

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	34	6	10	8	0	4	74	19	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	31	16	17	11	1	0	56	28	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	39	25	19	0	17	0	0	65	17	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	35	17	14	3	0	0	66	17	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	34	14	19	7	3	0	58	27	152

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	27	29	22	3	0	2	45	26	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	28	24	10	3	7	4	58	14	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	22	52	16	0	0	0	11	82	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	26	28	5	7	3	0	59	12	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	21	20	11	1	11	1	62	14	152

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	40	14	8	3	0	75	11	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	44	9	7	4	2	79	12	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	40	11	0	0	8	88	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	28	3	3	0	0	93	3	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	38	7	3	1	1	90	3	151

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	39	13	20	8	2	59	28	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	36	13	19	12	3	55	32	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	32	18	17	14	19	0	50	33	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	37	13	7	5	0	75	12	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	39	16	15	3	4	65	19	152

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	19	10	11	6	1	3	73	17	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	32	12	6	5	4	2	76	11	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	17	0	7	11	15	8	77	23	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	33	7	3	2	0	0	88	5	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	33	7	12	5	4	1	76	17	152

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	32	13	9	1	0	77	10	55
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	39	11	5	3	1	82	8	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	52	33	14	0	0	0	86	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	24	7	3	3	0	87	7	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	35	7	6	3	2	84	9	152

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	17	27	12	6	4	6	50	20	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	23	15	6	13	15	4	59	23	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	17	19	7	8	7	0	63	17	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	26	18	5	8	5	5	65	15	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	22	15	13	10	9	3	57	26	152

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	34	14	7	3	2	0	75	11	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	36	13	10	7	2	0	70	17	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	16	43	0	0	0	0	57	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	44	33	7	7	5	2	3	81	12	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	34	9	12	9	3	1	69	21	152

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	20	18	10	3	0	3	67	14	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	28	19	4	8	0	4	68	12	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	59	18	0	7	8	0	8	84	16	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	21	17	3	0	0	2	80	3	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	26	11	3	4	1	5	80	8	152

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	13	20	3	0	3	2	76	3	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	25	17	3	4	1	3	75	8	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	56	28	0	0	8	0	8	91	9	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	21	2	3	3	2	3	91	7	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	24	12	4	1	1	3	82	6	151

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	11	14	0	0	1	3	86	0	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	77	9	2	2	3	2	5	93	5	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	8	17	0	0	7	0	82	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	11	2	5	3	3	3	89	9	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	78	7	3	0	3	4	4	93	4	152

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	84	2	3	0	3	1	7	93	4	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	71	9	4	2	3	2	10	90	5	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	75	0	0	8	0	0	17	90	10	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	82	3	2	2	2	2	8	95	4	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	83	6	2	1	1	3	5	96	1	152

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	28	11	12	16	5	3	58	30	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	32	9	15	19	1	3	55	36	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	48	8	16	9	0	0	68	24	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	23	12	10	13	0	3	64	24	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	22	12	14	14	5	3	57	31	152

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	45	11	7	5	0	0	77	12	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	35	16	7	4	4	1	72	12	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	19	39	0	0	0	0	61	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	48	8	0	5	2	0	87	5	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	35	14	7	2	3	0	76	10	152

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	33	10	9	1	0	0	80	10	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	32	9	6	4	3	1	80	11	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	33	25	0	0	0	0	75	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	30	3	5	3	2	0	88	8	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	34	7	8	2	1	0	83	10	151

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	50	36	9	5	0	0	0	86	5	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	35	5	5	2	3	0	87	8	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	43	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	70	21	3	2	0	3	0	95	2	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	24	11	3	1	1	1	85	3	152

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	33	20	6	0	10	2	71	6	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	27	25	1	2	12	1	67	4	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	33	9	0	0	16	0	90	0	10

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	27	12	6	2	1	3	79	8	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	21	11	6	6	8	2	75	13	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	35	0	0	0	15	8	100	0	10

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	6	12	5	46	1	28	71	11	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	3	5	8	6	53	4	22	79	10	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	26	0	9	19	0	46	52	48	10

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	28	25	21	2	3	19	2	67	7	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	16	23	3	6	32	3	51	14	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	7	28	35	0	0	31	0	50	0	10

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	25	3	5	4	88	9	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	30	5	6	3	85	9	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	58	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	64	25	7	5	0	88	5	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	28	8	3	3	86	6	152

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	24	13	11	5	0	71	16	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	24	13	9	6	0	72	14	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	38	35	27	0	0	0	73	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	31	10	8	0	0	82	8	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	25	14	10	1	1	74	11	152

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	45	29	8	11	7	74	18	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	29	13	11	4	72	15	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	42	29	0	0	71	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	31	13	3	2	82	5	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	49	25	11	13	1	75	14	150

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	23	14	8	11	7	0	64	21	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	24	11	13	11	4	1	63	25	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	30	42	16	12	0	0	0	72	12	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	31	18	5	2	2	2	74	7	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	39	21	13	14	9	4	0	62	24	152

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Mobility and Retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	23	38	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	17	31	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	64	20	16	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	34	40	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	27	36	152

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Yes, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	14	50	5	7	8	20
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	16	39	7	27	6	85
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	6	25	31	12	6	16
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	30	41	5	12	5	56

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Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	93	165
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	10	90	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	89	152

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	63	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	47	17

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	72	28	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	65	35	17

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	91	10

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	17

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	17

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	91	10

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	83	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	17

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	33	67	10

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	46	54	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	65	17

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	53	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	47	17

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	65	35	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	59	17

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	83	10

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	40	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	53	17

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	83	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	71	17

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	84	10

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	41	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	65	35	17

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	82	10

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	83	10

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	84	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	59	17

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	70	17

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	82	10

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	92	10

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	91	10

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	76	10

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	68	10

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	68	10

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	82	10

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	76	10

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	72	10

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	59	10

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	86	10

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	80	20	10

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	10

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	45	55	10

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	86	10

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	83	10

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	26	16	15	1	0	26	16	72	2	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	14	15	2	4	34	15	58	12	165
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	15	13	7	3	15	12	68	14	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	17	16	8	3	13	7	67	13	152

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	20	16	0	3	10	3	77	4	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	44	29	12	4	2	8	0	80	7	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	43	0	0	0	8	0	100	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	73	13	7	2	2	3	0	90	4	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	22	12	3	2	3	1	82	5	152

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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	90	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	100	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	92	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	94	152

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	75	15

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	78	22	15

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	94	15

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	88	15

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	94	15

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	79	15

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	47	15

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

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	88	15

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	95	15

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	82	15

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	80	15

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	89	15

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	72	15

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	65	15

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

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	94	15

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	88	15

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	95	15

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	95	15

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	95	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	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

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

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	66	34	15

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

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	75	15

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	84	15

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	95	15

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	88	15

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	13	87	15

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	24	76	15

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	57	15

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	57	15

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	0	100	15

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	76	24	15

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	95	15

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	11	89	15

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	10	20	0	3	23	12	64	5	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	21	12	13	2	3	38	11	66	9	165
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	37	13	13	5	2	18	12	72	9	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	16	18	3	3	16	7	70	7	152

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	30	14	2	1	3	3	82	3	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	42	32	6	4	4	12	1	84	9	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	36	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	74	10	13	2	0	2	0	85	2	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	20	10	4	1	3	1	84	6	152

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	34	14	7	2	2	76	9	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	26	30	21	8	14	2	57	22	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	40	35	7	19	0	0	74	19	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	33	23	7	7	0	63	14	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	32	34	12	12	10	1	66	23	152

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	36	35	10	11	0	2	43	21	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	23	30	11	22	0	1	36	34	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	14	21	19	23	0	0	37	42	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	40	17	23	7	0	0	53	30	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	34	26	16	8	1	0	50	24	152

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	25	26	30	5	13	0	2	51	18	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	28	24	17	14	1	1	44	32	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	42	11	15	24	8	0	0	53	32	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	33	25	10	7	0	5	56	18	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	31	21	17	6	1	1	55	23	149

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	36	21	13	12	0	6	50	27	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	18	24	19	23	1	1	33	43	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	23	14	19	20	23	0	0	37	43	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	21	23	25	18	12	0	2	45	30	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	31	24	14	11	1	0	50	26	151

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	34	15	9	6	0	3	69	15	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	26	17	6	13	1	2	64	19	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	15	0	17	8	0	0	75	25	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	36	19	8	2	0	3	70	10	59
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	27	15	9	2	1	0	74	11	151

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	23	20	11	9	0	3	59	20	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	27	20	13	16	1	1	50	30	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	34	28	15	9	15	0	0	62	23	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	28	20	8	8	0	2	63	17	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	28	18	13	7	1	0	63	19	152

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	39	21	12	17	8	0	3	62	26	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	29	21	9	7	1	2	62	17	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	33	7	44	9	8	0	0	39	17	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	28	20	5	2	0	3	72	7	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	30	37	22	5	4	1	1	69	9	151

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	19	34	18	18	9	0	2	54	28	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	16	23	24	18	17	1	1	40	36	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	14	20	8	28	29	0	0	34	58	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	38	27	7	7	0	2	59	14	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	19	36	19	16	8	1	1	56	24	151

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	29	35	13	12	9	0	2	65	22	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	27	28	20	13	9	1	1	56	23	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	25	22	18	26	9	0	0	47	34	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	30	33	20	10	5	0	2	64	15	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	25	32	24	9	8	1	1	58	17	152

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	57	26	8	6	0	0	3	86	6	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	29	12	9	6	0	1	73	15	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	26	17	9	0	0	0	75	9	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	18	12	5	3	0	0	80	8	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	24	14	8	6	1	0	72	14	152

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	18	10	5	5	0	2	80	10	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	27	10	3	4	2	1	83	7	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	26	0	17	8	0	0	75	25	10

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	26	2	13	10	0	2	75	23	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	32	20	5	6	1	1	68	11	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	36	39	0	26	0	0	0	74	26	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	42	26	17	12	3	0	0	68	15	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	37	31	18	5	8	1	0	68	13	150

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	71	8	7	8	1	0	4	83	10	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	56	21	9	4	8	1	1	79	12	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	44	0	17	9	31	0	0	44	39	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	68	19	5	5	2	0	2	88	7	59
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	69	17	6	5	1	1	1	87	7	152

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	25	7	10	1	2	82	12	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	32	9	2	2	1	87	4	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	16	15	8	0	0	77	8	10

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	80	11	0	0	3	0	6	97	3	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	12	3	2	3	0	10	91	5	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	66	17	0	0	9	0	9	90	10	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	83	3	2	2	5	2	3	91	7	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	81	7	2	2	2	1	5	94	4	152

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	72	12	4	0	3	0	9	93	3	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	76	7	4	4	3	1	5	89	7	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	69	23	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	79	10	7	0	2	2	2	91	2	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	73	11	7	1	4	1	3	87	5	152

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	63	21	10	0	0	0	6	90	0	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	69	20	4	1	2	0	3	92	3	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	49	16	27	0	0	0	8	70	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	26	7	0	3	2	2	90	3	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	57	29	7	1	1	1	3	90	3	152

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	67	12	11	1	3	0	6	83	5	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	67	14	7	3	6	1	2	84	9	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	64	17	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	16	16	7	2	2	2	75	8	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	60	21	10	3	3	1	2	84	6	151

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	62	16	2	3	0	0	17	94	4	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	5	4	1	1	1	19	93	2	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	67	9	0	0	0	0	25	100	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	65	17	3	0	2	0	14	94	2	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	59	9	3	1	0	1	27	94	1	149

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	69	19	2	2	0	0	8	96	2	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	75	11	4	1	3	1	6	93	3	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	67	17	0	8	0	0	8	91	9	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	74	20	3	0	0	0	3	97	0	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	75	15	5	0	0	1	5	95	0	150

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	81	10	6	0	0	0	3	94	0	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	54	13	8	6	15	2	3	70	22	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	41	15	0	10	34	0	0	56	44	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	85	10	2	0	2	0	2	97	2	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	70	11	5	5	6	1	2	84	11	152

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	21	7	5	3	0	5	85	9	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	25	13	2	4	1	3	80	7	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	52	16	18	0	7	0	8	74	7	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	61	23	12	0	2	0	2	86	2	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	55	22	14	5	1	1	2	79	6	150

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	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	13	34	34	13	3	2	2	49	16	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	7	27	37	20	9	0	0	34	29	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	29	34	15	8	0	0	42	23	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	37	37	7	5	0	0	52	12	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	18	31	35	12	3	1	0	50	15	152

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	8	16	37	28	10	2	38	24	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	19	41	18	8	0	26	34	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	35	51	0	13	0	13	35	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	21	46	16	10	0	26	28	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	9	21	35	25	9	1	34	31	150

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	33	33	14	7	9	4	69	17	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	29	44	13	8	4	2	75	12	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	50	39	11	0	0	0	89	0	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	49	41	8	0	2	0	90	2	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	41	35	11	8	2	3	78	10	150

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	12	34	34	12	9	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	23	33	22	10	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	13	27	35	18	7	10

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	59	30	2	3	0	5	0	95	4	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	23	9	5	2	2	2	84	7	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	68	17	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	10

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	32	5	9	5	3	0	81	14	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	43	30	5	12	7	1	2	75	20	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	60	17	0	15	8	0	0	77	23	10

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	60	26	5	5	2	2	0	88	7	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	51	33	5	6	3	0	2	85	10	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	68	17	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	10

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	47	7	6	9	0	79	15	55
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	31	37	14	9	6	3	70	15	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	45	25	18	12	0	0	70	12	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	48	35	8	5	2	2	85	7	60
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	31	16	11	3	3	68	15	152

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	38	34	14	11	3	0	72	14	30
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	23	46	5	16	9	0	70	25	40
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	40	43	7	3	3	3	86	7	30

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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	7	93	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	85	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	92	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	18	82	61
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	14	86	152

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	63	37	25

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	48	25
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	86	14	22

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	67	20	6	0	7	0	0	87	7	15
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	26	11	10	0	0	5	78	11	19

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	46	30	6	5	3	0	10	84	10	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	48	33	3	6	7	1	3	84	13	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	62	23	0	0	0	0	15	100	0	10

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Compensation

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	53	13	3	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	35	53	12	1	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	19	66	15	0	10

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	65	15
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	53	47	55

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	51	6	12	0	0	0	82	12	15
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	39	12	16	13	2	3	57	31	55

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	0	25	10	30	12	6	17	32	54	15
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	5	20	15	28	23	3	5	28	55	55

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	51	29	7	4	2	4	5	86	6	60
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	47	16	9	3	3	6	15	80	8	165
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	74	0	9	0	9	0	8	80	10	10
2019	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	47	20	17	7	5	0	3	70	12	59
2019	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	52	18	9	5	5	1	10	79	11	147

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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	79	16	5	0	0	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	91	6	1	1	2	145
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	91	9	0	0	0	10

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	91	9	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	96	4	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	100	0	10

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	41	59	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	28	72	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	37	63	10

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	56	44	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	58	42	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	66	34	10

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	55	45	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	38	62	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	46	54	10

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	31	69	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	12	88	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	92	10

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	36	64	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	34	66	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	80	10

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	20	80	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	83	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	80	10

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	17	83	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	15	85	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	92	10

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	85	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	10	90	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	0	100	10

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	35	65	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	17	83	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	20	80	10

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	32	68	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	20	80	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	85	10

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	2	98	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	1	99	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	92	10

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	15	85	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	22	78	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	26	74	10

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	73	18	4	0	2	3	94	2	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	82	15	1	2	1	0	96	3	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	81	9	0	0	9	0	91	9	10

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	9	26	8	14	35	2	5	53	38	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	6	16	13	19	43	1	2	64	22	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	8	17	9	22	29	0	15	61	29	10

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Language requirement of position - Bilingual	14	18	16	13	28	5	4	46	36	50
2022	Language requirement of position - Unilingual English	8	15	14	15	43	4	0	61	24	150
2022	Language requirement of position - Either English or French	15	30	9	9	37	0	0	46	45	10

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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