2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for CSE 200

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 43 41 4 9 4 0 0 84 12 189360
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 46 41 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 1455
2022 CSE 2 46 43 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 430
2022 CSE 200 51 39 2 6 2 0 0 91 8 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 75 18 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 189320
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 73 16 3 3 2 1 2 92 5 1455
2022 CSE 2 74 16 3 2 2 2 1 93 4 430
2022 CSE 200 77 9 4 3 3 1 2 89 6 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 31 7 8 5 0 1 80 13 189140
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 31 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 1450
2022 CSE 2 51 31 4 9 4 0 1 82 13 430
2022 CSE 200 51 25 4 12 6 0 1 77 19 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 189145
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 45 36 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1455
2022 CSE 2 49 35 6 6 3 0 0 84 10 430
2022 CSE 200 52 32 9 3 3 0 0 84 7 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 33 7 6 3 0 1 83 10 189055
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 28 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 1455
2022 CSE 2 61 28 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 430
2022 CSE 200 63 24 5 6 1 0 0 87 7 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 47 30 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 189310
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 25 5 5 3 0 0 88 8 1455
2022 CSE 2 69 22 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 430
2022 CSE 200 70 23 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 38 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 189350
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 53 33 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1455
2022 CSE 2 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 430
2022 CSE 200 58 33 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 33 14 9 8 0 0 69 18 189425
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 34 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 1455
2022 CSE 2 45 35 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 430
2022 CSE 200 50 31 9 8 3 0 0 81 11 140

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 41 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 189270
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 42 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 1455
2022 CSE 2 36 43 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 430
2022 CSE 200 36 47 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 36 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 189045
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 59 30 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 1455
2022 CSE 2 59 29 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 430
2022 CSE 200 64 28 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 140

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 35 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 189285
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 47 34 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1450
2022 CSE 2 51 33 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 430
2022 CSE 200 49 36 5 8 3 0 0 85 10 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 32 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 189220
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 65 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1450
2022 CSE 2 65 26 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 430
2022 CSE 200 68 24 7 1 1 0 0 92 1 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 34 36 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 189120
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 51 34 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 1450
2022 CSE 2 52 35 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 430
2022 CSE 200 59 31 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 33 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 189230
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 60 28 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 1450
2022 CSE 2 62 26 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 430
2022 CSE 200 67 24 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 39 35 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 189280
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 30 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1450
2022 CSE 2 56 28 9 5 2 1 0 85 7 430
2022 CSE 200 57 29 7 4 2 1 1 88 6 140

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 36 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 189380
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 30 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 1455
2022 CSE 2 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 430
2022 CSE 200 61 30 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 31 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 189480
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 32 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 1455
2022 CSE 2 45 34 12 4 4 0 1 80 9 430
2022 CSE 200 52 33 10 1 3 0 1 85 4 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 10 22 34 19 11 1 3 31 33 188930
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 21 39 20 12 0 1 32 29 1450
2022 CSE 2 5 19 41 22 13 0 1 35 24 430
2022 CSE 200 4 14 38 28 15 0 0 44 18 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 22 30 17 11 2 5 30 38 188880
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 21 34 21 12 0 2 34 32 1450
2022 CSE 2 10 21 31 24 13 1 1 37 31 430
2022 CSE 200 12 14 23 29 21 0 1 51 26 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 7 14 29 27 18 1 5 47 22 188710
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 9 27 33 26 0 2 60 12 1450
2022 CSE 2 3 7 25 36 28 0 1 65 10 430
2022 CSE 200 0 3 12 45 39 0 1 85 3 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 13 19 25 20 17 2 5 39 34 188690
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 21 27 18 18 1 2 36 36 1450
2022 CSE 2 11 19 28 19 21 1 1 41 31 430
2022 CSE 200 9 8 20 28 35 1 0 63 17 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 12 18 24 19 16 5 6 40 33 188925
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 20 24 20 18 2 3 40 34 1445
2022 CSE 2 9 19 26 19 24 1 2 44 29 430
2022 CSE 200 8 7 24 24 36 2 0 60 16 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 14 21 30 16 12 3 4 31 37 188950
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 20 34 18 13 1 1 32 33 1450
2022 CSE 2 12 18 36 19 15 0 1 34 30 430
2022 CSE 200 13 10 34 20 22 0 0 42 23 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 6 13 32 26 18 1 3 46 20 189115
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 10 30 33 21 0 1 55 15 1450
2022 CSE 2 4 9 30 34 21 0 2 57 13 430
2022 CSE 200 6 10 36 30 16 0 1 47 16 140
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 29 28 16 7 6 7 6 67 16 189180
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 28 10 6 4 6 5 78 11 1455
2022 CSE 2 42 28 12 4 3 6 5 78 8 430
2022 CSE 200 48 24 12 1 1 9 5 84 2 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 26 7 6 5 1 0 81 12 189185
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 66 22 4 4 3 1 0 89 7 1450
2022 CSE 2 67 22 4 4 3 1 0 89 6 430
2022 CSE 200 71 20 5 1 0 3 0 93 1 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 59 28 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 189215
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 70 22 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 1455
2022 CSE 2 71 23 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 430
2022 CSE 200 77 17 3 2 1 1 0 94 2 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 49 33 10 4 3 2 0 83 7 189240
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 65 27 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 1455
2022 CSE 2 66 26 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 430
2022 CSE 200 71 20 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 43 26 10 5 5 7 5 77 11 189315
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 22 6 3 3 4 4 87 7 1455
2022 CSE 2 59 20 6 2 4 5 4 86 7 430
2022 CSE 200 59 18 6 1 4 7 5 87 6 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 42 26 11 6 4 7 5 76 11 189330
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 22 7 4 2 5 4 87 6 1455
2022 CSE 2 58 20 7 4 2 6 4 86 7 430
2022 CSE 200 57 18 6 3 2 9 5 87 6 140
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 46 27 13 4 3 1 6 79 7 189285
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 70 20 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 1455
2022 CSE 2 72 20 4 2 1 0 1 92 4 430
2022 CSE 200 75 16 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 189340
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 28 10 6 4 0 0 80 11 1450
2022 CSE 2 55 27 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 430
2022 CSE 200 56 26 11 3 3 1 0 83 6 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 24 11 5 4 2 1 79 9 189190
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 67 17 7 3 3 1 1 86 7 1455
2022 CSE 2 73 14 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 430
2022 CSE 200 76 11 6 3 1 3 0 89 4 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 51 30 9 6 4 1 1 81 10 189005
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 24 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 1455
2022 CSE 2 64 22 7 3 3 0 0 86 6 430
2022 CSE 200 64 26 6 1 2 0 0 90 4 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 61 20 6 3 4 2 4 87 7 189360
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 81 13 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 1455
2022 CSE 2 84 11 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 430
2022 CSE 200 90 7 2 0 0 0 1 98 0 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 57 25 9 5 4 0 0 82 10 189335
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 65 22 5 4 3 0 0 88 8 1450
2022 CSE 2 66 23 4 5 1 0 0 89 7 430
2022 CSE 200 69 24 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 82 10 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 189420
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 82 6 2 2 3 0 4 93 5 1455
2022 CSE 2 86 7 1 1 1 0 3 96 3 430
2022 CSE 200 89 5 2 1 1 1 2 97 1 140
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 37 28 13 7 7 8 0 71 15 189360
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 29 11 5 3 9 0 79 9 1455
2022 CSE 2 45 26 10 4 3 12 0 81 8 430
2022 CSE 200 48 22 9 3 3 15 0 83 7 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 32 29 15 10 10 3 0 64 21 189310
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 33 14 10 5 3 0 70 15 1455
2022 CSE 2 38 30 12 12 6 2 0 69 18 430
2022 CSE 200 34 33 12 11 6 4 0 70 18 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 28 17 14 11 6 0 55 27 189290
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 24 32 16 15 7 6 0 60 23 1450
2022 CSE 2 25 31 15 16 8 6 0 59 25 430
2022 CSE 200 30 27 12 19 5 8 0 61 25 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 31 15 14 12 3 0 57 27 189355
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 24 32 15 15 10 3 0 58 26 1455
2022 CSE 2 25 32 14 14 11 4 0 59 26 430
2022 CSE 200 29 32 12 16 7 4 0 64 24 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 41 22 12 5 4 12 5 76 10 189400
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 35 32 18 5 2 7 2 73 8 1455
2022 CSE 2 41 33 14 4 2 7 1 79 6 430
2022 CSE 200 40 31 13 6 2 9 0 78 8 140
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 29 41 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 189220
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1455
2022 CSE 2 38 43 7 7 4 0 0 81 11 430
2022 CSE 200 39 42 6 9 5 0 0 81 14 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 18 32 18 18 11 2 0 51 30 189225
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 38 16 15 7 2 0 61 23 1455
2022 CSE 2 23 35 18 14 8 2 0 59 23 430
2022 CSE 200 25 38 14 14 8 1 0 64 22 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 31 36 13 9 6 3 1 70 16 189215
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 31 9 4 2 1 1 85 6 1450
2022 CSE 2 55 27 9 4 2 1 1 84 6 430
2022 CSE 200 53 26 11 5 1 1 3 82 7 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 36 16 6 5 2 0 72 12 189180
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 31 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 1450
2022 CSE 2 59 31 6 2 2 1 0 91 4 430
2022 CSE 200 59 30 5 2 2 2 0 91 4 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 25 17 11 11 11 3 56 25 189290
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 26 13 9 7 8 2 67 19 1455
2022 CSE 2 36 25 13 7 9 8 2 67 18 430
2022 CSE 200 38 25 10 6 8 11 1 72 16 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 28 33 15 11 9 3 0 63 21 189390
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 37 36 10 10 5 1 0 74 15 1455
2022 CSE 2 39 38 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 430
2022 CSE 200 42 35 6 10 6 0 0 77 16 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 48 23 13 5 5 1 5 76 10 189340
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 57 22 9 4 3 1 4 83 8 1455
2022 CSE 2 61 22 8 3 3 0 3 86 6 430
2022 CSE 200 69 21 5 3 1 1 0 90 4 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 47 22 13 6 5 2 4 74 12 189285
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 20 9 3 2 1 3 85 6 1455
2022 CSE 2 65 19 7 4 2 2 2 87 6 430
2022 CSE 200 71 15 7 4 3 1 0 87 7 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 71 9 4 2 3 4 6 89 6 189220
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 79 6 3 2 2 3 5 93 4 1455
2022 CSE 2 80 6 3 2 1 4 4 93 4 430
2022 CSE 200 87 5 2 1 1 2 2 96 2 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 70 9 4 2 2 2 11 91 5 189245
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 80 6 2 1 1 1 9 96 2 1455
2022 CSE 2 81 5 3 1 1 1 8 94 2 430
2022 CSE 200 83 5 5 1 0 1 6 94 1 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 32 12 13 13 3 2 60 28 189315
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 32 7 11 9 1 2 73 20 1455
2022 CSE 2 42 32 6 10 8 2 1 75 19 430
2022 CSE 200 51 27 5 6 7 1 2 81 13 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 37 17 9 6 4 1 66 17 189295
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 39 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 1455
2022 CSE 2 45 38 9 4 2 2 0 85 6 430
2022 CSE 200 51 34 6 5 2 2 0 87 7 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 38 36 12 7 5 2 0 75 12 189310
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 33 6 2 2 1 0 90 5 1455
2022 CSE 2 56 31 6 2 3 2 0 89 5 430
2022 CSE 200 55 35 3 2 3 1 0 92 5 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 39 35 12 5 3 6 1 79 8 189185
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 34 7 3 2 3 1 87 5 1455
2022 CSE 2 47 34 8 4 3 4 0 85 7 430
2022 CSE 200 42 35 8 3 3 8 1 85 7 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 26 19 5 3 12 2 69 9 189305
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 43 28 15 2 1 10 1 79 4 1450
2022 CSE 2 40 27 16 3 2 12 1 77 5 430
2022 CSE 200 40 21 15 4 2 17 1 74 8 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 42 30 9 5 4 6 3 79 11 189055
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 28 5 3 3 4 2 89 6 1455
2022 CSE 2 53 28 4 4 4 4 2 87 9 430
2022 CSE 200 53 27 3 2 4 7 3 89 7 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 4 6 12 7 40 6 25 69 14 188970
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 3 9 5 52 5 24 79 9 1450
2022 CSE 2 4 2 7 5 57 5 21 82 8 430
2022 CSE 200 5 1 3 5 60 7 19 88 8 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 12 16 22 4 4 37 5 49 13 189150
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 16 15 17 3 4 40 4 57 13 1455
2022 CSE 2 16 14 17 3 4 42 3 56 13 430
2022 CSE 200 11 10 16 2 4 53 4 49 15 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 33 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 189395
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 66 25 4 3 2 0 0 91 4 1455
2022 CSE 2 67 25 3 2 3 0 0 92 5 430
2022 CSE 200 72 20 2 3 3 0 0 92 6 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 42 31 12 8 6 0 0 73 14 189320
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 62 26 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 1455
2022 CSE 2 61 27 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 430
2022 CSE 200 63 23 8 2 3 0 0 86 6 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 40 33 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 189285
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 30 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1455
2022 CSE 2 55 30 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 430
2022 CSE 200 57 27 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 36 25 16 10 8 4 1 64 19 189355
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 21 9 8 3 3 0 80 11 1455
2022 CSE 2 57 21 10 7 3 2 0 80 10 430
2022 CSE 200 58 21 8 9 2 1 0 81 11 140
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 33 29 189400
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 38 26 1455
2022 CSE 2 38 38 24 430
2022 CSE 200 27 49 24 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 13 42 24 6 9 7 70775
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 61 10 7 3 6 520
2022 CSE 2 9 67 7 8 4 6 165
2022 CSE 200 0 62 8 21 7 3 40
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 189295
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 1455
2022 CSE 2 7 93 430
2022 CSE 200 4 96 140

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 54 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 47 53 115
2022 CSE 2 52 48 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 59 41 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 45 115
2022 CSE 2 55 45 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 115
2022 CSE 2 7 93 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 115
2022 CSE 2 0 100 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 115
2022 CSE 2 3 97 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 97 115
2022 CSE 2 3 97 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 18875
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 115
2022 CSE 2 4 96 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 37 63 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 77 115
2022 CSE 2 29 71 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 40 60 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 28 72 115
2022 CSE 2 17 83 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 46 54 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 58 115
2022 CSE 2 45 55 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 41 59 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 68 115
2022 CSE 2 38 62 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 68 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 75 115
2022 CSE 2 34 66 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 55 45 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 47 53 115
2022 CSE 2 63 37 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 34 66 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 24 76 115
2022 CSE 2 39 61 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 1 99 115
2022 CSE 2 0 100 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 115
2022 CSE 2 10 90 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 115
2022 CSE 2 10 90 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 51 49 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 50 50 115
2022 CSE 2 52 48 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 77 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 115
2022 CSE 2 10 90 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 18905
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 74 115
2022 CSE 2 23 77 30

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 49 51 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 54 46 115
2022 CSE 2 58 42 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 77 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 77 115
2022 CSE 2 46 54 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 115
2022 CSE 2 30 70 30

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 115
2022 CSE 2 11 89 30

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 115
2022 CSE 2 22 78 30

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 115
2022 CSE 2 18 82 30

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 115
2022 CSE 2 15 85 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 11 89 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 115
2022 CSE 2 15 85 30

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 71 18910
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 27 73 115
2022 CSE 2 14 86 30

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 105
2022 CSE 2 14 86 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 33 67 105
2022 CSE 2 34 66 25

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 105
2022 CSE 2 5 95 25

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 6 94 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 97 105
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 17 83 105
2022 CSE 2 12 88 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 87 105
2022 CSE 2 12 88 25

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 105
2022 CSE 2 12 88 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 14 86 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 10 90 105
2022 CSE 2 12 88 25

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 17 83 105
2022 CSE 2 21 79 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 29 71 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 22 78 105
2022 CSE 2 36 64 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 105
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 45 55 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 66 105
2022 CSE 2 33 67 25

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 105
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 56 44 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 49 51 105
2022 CSE 2 54 46 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 105
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 17365
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 105
2022 CSE 2 21 79 25

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 16 14 13 6 7 34 10 54 22 189180
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 19 17 9 7 5 35 8 63 21 1455
2022 CSE 2 17 16 10 6 4 39 8 62 20 430
2022 CSE 200 17 11 5 3 2 53 9 73 13 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 32 30 13 6 5 12 2 72 12 189205
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 42 31 9 5 2 9 1 82 8 1455
2022 CSE 2 41 32 11 5 2 8 0 80 9 430
2022 CSE 200 39 30 10 5 1 14 0 81 7 140
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 189205
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 1455
2022 CSE 2 7 93 430
2022 CSE 200 5 95 140

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 30 70 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 64 85
2022 CSE 2 38 62 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 75 25 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 76 24 85
2022 CSE 2 60 40 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 4 96 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 85
2022 CSE 2 0 100 30

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 85
2022 CSE 2 0 100 30

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 85
2022 CSE 2 10 90 30

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 85
2022 CSE 2 4 96 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 13625
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 85
2022 CSE 2 18 82 30

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 27 73 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 77 85
2022 CSE 2 26 74 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 19 81 85
2022 CSE 2 27 73 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 17 83 85
2022 CSE 2 14 86 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 85
2022 CSE 2 7 93 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 24 76 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 36 64 85
2022 CSE 2 45 55 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 27 73 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 28 72 85
2022 CSE 2 38 62 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 85
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 85
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 7 93 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 1 99 85
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 15 85 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 85
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 85
2022 CSE 2 7 93 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 19 81 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 87 85
2022 CSE 2 11 89 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 0 100 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 85
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 21 79 13615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 15 85 85
2022 CSE 2 12 88 25

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 31 69 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 32 68 85
2022 CSE 2 40 60 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 88 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 86 85
2022 CSE 2 20 80 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 85
2022 CSE 2 11 89 25

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 85
2022 CSE 2 11 89 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 85
2022 CSE 2 11 89 25

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 5 95 85
2022 CSE 2 7 93 25

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 6 94 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 85
2022 CSE 2 3 97 25

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 10 90 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 85
2022 CSE 2 11 89 25

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 50 50 13635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 51 49 85
2022 CSE 2 48 52 25

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 80
2022 CSE 2 4 96 25

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 79 80
2022 CSE 2 16 84 25

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 80
2022 CSE 2 8 92 25

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 80
2022 CSE 2 4 96 25

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 3 97 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 4 96 80
2022 CSE 2 4 96 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 4 96 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 3 97 80
2022 CSE 2 4 96 25

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 8 92 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 79 80
2022 CSE 2 18 82 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 8 92 80
2022 CSE 2 11 89 25

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 88 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 11 89 80
2022 CSE 2 16 84 25

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 26 74 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 20 80 80
2022 CSE 2 24 76 25

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 9 91 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 91 80
2022 CSE 2 12 88 25

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 44 56 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 41 59 80
2022 CSE 2 40 60 25

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 80
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 63 37 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 60 40 80
2022 CSE 2 50 50 25

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 2 98 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 100 80
2022 CSE 2 0 100 25

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 17 83 12530
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 88 80
2022 CSE 2 21 79 25

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 18 15 16 4 4 35 7 58 14 189260
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 21 17 11 3 3 39 6 70 10 1455
2022 CSE 2 19 15 11 4 3 42 6 66 14 430
2022 CSE 200 20 10 5 3 2 53 8 76 12 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 30 14 5 4 12 2 74 10 189275
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 44 32 10 3 2 9 1 84 5 1450
2022 CSE 2 43 29 13 3 2 8 0 80 6 430
2022 CSE 200 41 28 13 3 1 14 0 80 5 140

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 3 6 21 16 37 16 1 11 63 3610
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 0 0 21 11 28 40 0 0 66 20
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 31 27 17 9 12 0 2 60 23 188410
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 30 15 7 8 0 1 70 15 1445
2022 CSE 2 35 33 18 6 6 0 1 69 13 430
2022 CSE 200 30 31 20 8 11 0 0 61 19 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 20 27 25 14 13 0 1 48 27 188540
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 24 32 23 11 9 0 1 57 20 1450
2022 CSE 2 26 36 21 9 7 0 0 63 16 430
2022 CSE 200 34 37 17 5 7 0 0 71 12 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 29 29 20 11 9 1 3 60 20 188305
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 33 14 7 4 0 1 74 11 1450
2022 CSE 2 44 31 14 7 3 0 1 76 10 430
2022 CSE 200 62 24 8 3 2 0 1 87 6 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 23 22 21 15 16 1 2 47 31 188585
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 19 23 23 17 17 0 1 42 35 1450
2022 CSE 2 22 23 23 17 14 0 0 45 31 430
2022 CSE 200 35 20 22 13 10 0 0 55 23 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 48 22 11 6 5 1 7 76 12 188760
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 22 9 4 3 0 4 83 7 1450
2022 CSE 2 64 20 7 3 2 0 3 87 5 430
2022 CSE 200 74 18 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 140

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 34 27 18 10 10 0 1 62 20 188815
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 41 29 15 7 7 0 1 71 14 1445
2022 CSE 2 45 28 15 6 5 0 0 74 11 425
2022 CSE 200 52 28 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 33 30 18 8 7 1 2 65 16 188615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 41 32 15 6 5 0 1 74 11 1445
2022 CSE 2 44 29 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 425
2022 CSE 200 52 26 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 27 30 20 11 9 1 2 58 21 188835
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 25 37 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 1450
2022 CSE 2 24 39 22 10 3 0 1 64 14 430
2022 CSE 200 32 37 21 7 2 1 0 70 10 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 35 29 17 9 8 1 2 65 17 188925
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 31 18 9 7 0 1 66 16 1450
2022 CSE 2 34 31 20 9 6 0 0 65 15 430
2022 CSE 200 42 29 17 9 3 0 0 70 12 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 45 25 13 7 8 1 2 72 15 188715
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 25 12 6 4 0 1 77 11 1445
2022 CSE 2 55 25 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 425
2022 CSE 200 59 22 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 140

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 50 26 12 5 4 0 2 78 10 188820
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 53 28 10 4 3 0 1 82 7 1450
2022 CSE 2 56 26 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 430
2022 CSE 200 59 25 9 3 3 0 0 84 7 140

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 32 30 19 9 7 0 1 63 17 188645
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 38 31 19 7 5 0 1 69 12 1450
2022 CSE 2 41 28 21 5 4 0 0 69 10 430
2022 CSE 200 47 23 25 4 1 0 0 70 5 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 56 20 10 5 6 1 3 79 11 188425
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 22 10 4 4 0 2 82 8 1445
2022 CSE 2 56 21 13 3 5 0 2 79 8 425
2022 CSE 200 53 23 14 5 4 0 1 77 9 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 46 31 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 188820
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 51 31 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 1450
2022 CSE 2 55 28 10 4 3 0 1 83 6 430
2022 CSE 200 52 29 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 70 12 4 2 2 1 8 90 5 188835
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 79 8 3 1 1 0 7 95 2 1445
2022 CSE 2 80 7 3 0 2 0 6 94 3 425
2022 CSE 200 82 9 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 73 10 5 3 4 1 5 89 7 188850
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 79 8 4 1 2 1 4 93 3 1445
2022 CSE 2 80 10 3 1 3 1 3 93 4 425
2022 CSE 200 89 5 1 1 1 0 1 96 3 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 19 6 2 2 0 3 89 5 188805
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 72 19 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 1450
2022 CSE 2 71 19 5 1 2 0 1 92 3 430
2022 CSE 200 78 16 3 1 1 0 1 95 1 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 65 16 7 4 5 1 3 84 9 188595
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 73 14 5 3 3 0 2 89 6 1450
2022 CSE 2 74 15 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 430
2022 CSE 200 82 11 3 1 2 0 1 94 3 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 62 10 4 1 1 0 21 92 3 188605
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 68 10 3 1 1 0 17 94 2 1445
2022 CSE 2 73 9 3 1 0 0 13 95 2 425
2022 CSE 200 82 4 1 1 1 0 12 97 2 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 68 16 6 2 2 1 6 90 4 188425
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 80 11 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 1445
2022 CSE 2 82 9 4 2 1 0 3 94 3 425
2022 CSE 200 87 5 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 67 14 6 4 5 1 4 84 9 189075
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 86 6 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 1450
2022 CSE 2 86 7 3 0 2 0 2 95 2 430
2022 CSE 200 88 6 3 1 3 0 1 94 3 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 51 26 12 4 3 1 3 80 7 189020
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 61 23 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 1450
2022 CSE 2 64 21 10 2 2 0 2 86 4 430
2022 CSE 200 70 18 9 1 1 0 2 90 1 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 11 31 37 13 6 0 0 43 19 189420
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 40 34 10 3 0 0 53 13 1455
2022 CSE 2 12 44 32 8 4 0 0 57 12 430
2022 CSE 200 13 53 25 6 2 1 0 66 9 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 9 19 39 21 11 0 0 32 29 188990
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 17 38 24 14 0 0 38 24 1450
2022 CSE 2 5 16 35 29 15 0 0 45 21 430
2022 CSE 200 4 11 34 30 21 0 0 52 14 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 40 14 8 5 3 0 72 13 189260
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 40 40 10 6 3 2 0 82 9 1455
2022 CSE 2 41 39 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 430
2022 CSE 200 35 41 11 4 6 3 0 78 11 140

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

Survey year Organization Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 12 28 35 19 6 189320
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 16 34 32 15 3 1455
2022 CSE 2 17 35 32 14 3 430
2022 CSE 200 21 31 33 12 4 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 26 10 4 3 3 1 83 7 189380
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 69 19 5 2 1 2 1 91 4 1450
2022 CSE 2 71 19 4 2 1 2 0 93 3 430
2022 CSE 200 74 21 4 1 1 1 0 95 2 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 26 9 9 8 2 1 73 18 189330
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 22 7 7 5 1 0 82 12 1455
2022 CSE 2 61 22 6 7 4 1 0 83 11 430
2022 CSE 200 57 24 7 8 2 1 1 82 10 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 54 28 7 5 5 1 1 83 10 189380
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 70 20 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 1455
2022 CSE 2 72 19 4 2 2 1 0 92 4 430
2022 CSE 200 72 19 5 1 1 0 1 92 3 140

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 Organization 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 Public Service 29 37 13 10 8 2 0 68 19 189260
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 39 40 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 1455
2022 CSE 2 38 43 9 5 3 1 0 83 9 430
2022 CSE 200 42 44 6 3 4 1 0 87 7 140

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 19 50 13 13 4 1 0 69 18 46350
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 51 9 11 2 1 0 77 13 400
2022 CSE 2 27 42 14 14 2 2 0 70 16 120
2022 CSE 200 21 35 29 12 0 3 0 57 13 25
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 13 87 189195
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 13 87 1455
2022 CSE 2 14 86 430
2022 CSE 200 11 89 140

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 58 42 24010
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 55 45 195
2022 CSE 2 61 39 65
2022 CSE 200 40 60 15

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 74 26 23985
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 83 17 195
2022 CSE 2 87 13 65
2022 CSE 200 88 12 15

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 33 7 8 5 1 0 80 13 17915
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 33 3 5 5 1 1 87 10 165
2022 CSE 2 45 37 5 3 7 2 0 84 11 55
2022 CSE 200 53 28 13 7 0 0 0 81 7 15

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 46 31 8 5 3 3 3 83 9 189205
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 63 25 4 2 1 2 3 92 3 1450
2022 CSE 2 63 27 4 2 1 2 2 93 3 430
2022 CSE 200 63 26 3 3 1 2 3 94 3 140
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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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 23 59 16 1 189385
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 59 22 2 1455
2022 CSE 2 14 59 25 1 430
2022 CSE 200 16 59 25 0 140

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 39 61 41220
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 56 44 260
2022 CSE 2 62 38 65
2022 CSE 200 52 48 25

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 10 19 14 19 32 2 5 31 54 41220
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 18 27 9 19 20 3 4 49 41 260
2022 CSE 2 14 24 9 22 19 7 5 43 46 65
2022 CSE 200 16 21 0 29 20 10 4 43 57 25

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 6 16 13 19 40 2 4 24 63 41155
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 9 15 8 9 18 6 34 40 47 260
2022 CSE 2 11 13 9 6 22 10 28 40 46 65
2022 CSE 200 9 12 8 8 32 14 16 31 57 25

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 43 15 9 5 5 4 18 75 13 189270
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 54 12 7 3 4 3 16 82 9 1450
2022 CSE 2 54 12 7 3 5 4 14 81 10 430
2022 CSE 200 44 19 10 5 5 3 14 76 12 140
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 35 31 11 7 15 85135
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 31 26 24 5 855
2022 CSE 2 7 46 26 18 3 315
2022 CSE 200 11 46 29 10 4 110

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 71 29 110775
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 86 14 1355
2022 CSE 2 87 13 390
2022 CSE 200 80 20 120

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 62 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 52 48 1345
2022 CSE 2 47 53 390
2022 CSE 200 44 56 120

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 54 46 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 58 42 1345
2022 CSE 2 61 39 390
2022 CSE 200 57 43 120

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 44 56 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 64 36 1345
2022 CSE 2 60 40 390
2022 CSE 200 55 45 120

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 26 74 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 45 55 1345
2022 CSE 2 33 67 390
2022 CSE 200 24 76 120

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 38 62 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 49 51 1345
2022 CSE 2 44 56 390
2022 CSE 200 36 64 120

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 20 80 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 26 74 1345
2022 CSE 2 25 75 390
2022 CSE 200 18 82 120

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 28 72 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 34 66 1345
2022 CSE 2 28 72 390
2022 CSE 200 27 73 120

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 20 80 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 23 77 1345
2022 CSE 2 22 78 390
2022 CSE 200 20 80 120

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 32 68 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 72 28 1345
2022 CSE 2 66 34 390
2022 CSE 200 58 42 120

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 33 67 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 20 80 1345
2022 CSE 2 19 81 390
2022 CSE 200 18 82 120

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 5 95 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 6 94 1345
2022 CSE 2 8 92 390
2022 CSE 200 9 91 120

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 Organization Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Public Service 16 84 110640
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 7 93 1345
2022 CSE 2 9 91 390
2022 CSE 200 10 90 120

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 66 14 5 2 3 1 10 89 5 110635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 71 12 5 1 2 0 8 91 3 1355
2022 CSE 2 82 10 4 0 1 0 3 95 1 390
2022 CSE 200 88 9 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 120

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 Organization 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 Public Service 7 14 16 14 35 4 12 57 24 110615
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 12 20 13 13 29 3 10 48 36 1355
2022 CSE 2 12 19 14 16 33 1 5 52 33 390
2022 CSE 200 13 18 12 18 38 1 2 57 31 120

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 9 20 17 14 29 5 6 49 32 110635
2022 Communications Security Establishment Canada 14 27 16 12 25 4 3 39 44 1350
2022 CSE 2 15 25 14 16 27 3 1 45 41 390
2022 CSE 200 14 23 14 20 28 2 0 49 37 120
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