2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Transport Canada by Question 112. What is your first official language?

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 39 11 7 5 0 0 78 11 2465
2022 First official language - French 40 40 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 1235
2020 First official language - English 41 39 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2846
2020 First official language - French 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 1370
2019 First official language - English 34 39 12 9 6 0 0 74 14 2630
2019 First official language - French 40 39 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 1183
2018 First official language - English 32 41 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 2463
2018 First official language - French 38 40 12 5 4 0 0 78 9 1131

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 38 34 12 9 7 0 0 72 15 2460
2022 First official language - French 36 40 13 6 5 0 0 75 12 1230
2020 First official language - English 39 35 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 2847
2020 First official language - French 42 34 13 6 4 0 0 76 11 1367
2019 First official language - English 33 36 14 10 7 0 0 68 18 2623
2019 First official language - French 38 38 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 1179
2018 First official language - English 31 38 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 2475
2018 First official language - French 35 39 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 1123

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 55 31 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 2460
2022 First official language - French 51 35 10 3 2 0 0 86 4 1235
2020 First official language - English 54 32 9 3 1 0 0 87 5 2820
2020 First official language - French 54 31 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 1366
2019 First official language - English 50 34 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 2607
2019 First official language - French 53 34 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 1175
2018 First official language - English 50 35 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 2454
2018 First official language - French 49 37 10 3 2 0 0 86 4 1124

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 36 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 2465
2022 First official language - French 42 40 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 1235
2020 First official language - English 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2841
2020 First official language - French 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1366
2019 First official language - English 41 38 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 2635
2019 First official language - French 42 43 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 1185
2018 First official language - English 41 38 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 2477
2018 First official language - French 43 40 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 30 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 2465
2022 First official language - French 47 32 12 5 3 1 0 80 9 1230
2020 First official language - English 49 30 12 5 3 0 0 79 9 2836
2020 First official language - French 57 26 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 1363
2019 First official language - English 38 31 16 7 7 1 0 69 14 2629
2019 First official language - French 46 31 13 5 4 1 0 78 9 1182
2018 First official language - English 38 31 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 2469
2018 First official language - French 43 32 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 1133

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 32 13 8 5 0 0 75 13 2465
2022 First official language - French 44 34 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 1235
2020 First official language - English 48 32 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 2837
2020 First official language - French 54 29 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 1354
2019 First official language - English 36 33 15 10 6 0 0 70 16 2619
2019 First official language - French 43 35 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 1176
2018 First official language - English 36 33 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 2463
2018 First official language - French 40 36 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 1126

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 25 17 9 7 3 1 66 16 2465
2022 First official language - French 39 27 17 7 5 5 1 69 13 1235
2020 First official language - English 46 25 15 7 5 2 1 72 13 2846
2020 First official language - French 48 23 14 6 4 3 1 75 11 1367
2019 First official language - English 34 25 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 2634
2019 First official language - French 40 26 17 7 6 3 1 69 13 1185
2018 First official language - English 34 26 17 12 8 3 0 62 20 2476
2018 First official language - French 34 29 19 9 5 3 1 66 15 1135
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 53 26 11 3 3 1 3 82 6 2465
2022 First official language - French 48 32 11 3 1 1 3 84 5 1235
2020 First official language - English 55 24 13 4 2 1 2 81 7 2840
2020 First official language - French 55 26 11 3 2 1 3 84 5 1366
2019 First official language - English 50 26 13 5 3 1 2 78 9 2634
2019 First official language - French 52 25 13 3 3 1 3 80 6 1182

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 49 29 9 6 5 0 1 80 11 2460
2022 First official language - French 50 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1225
2020 First official language - English 51 29 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 2843
2020 First official language - French 52 30 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1367
2019 First official language - English 45 30 10 8 6 0 1 76 14 2627
2019 First official language - French 50 28 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 1180
2018 First official language - English 43 31 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 2465
2018 First official language - French 45 35 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 58 23 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 2465
2022 First official language - French 55 28 7 5 3 0 0 84 9 1230
2020 First official language - English 61 21 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 2848
2020 First official language - French 62 21 8 5 4 0 0 84 8 1369
2019 First official language - English 52 26 9 6 6 0 0 78 12 2638
2019 First official language - French 56 26 8 5 4 1 0 82 10 1183
2018 First official language - English 48 28 10 7 6 1 0 76 13 2471
2018 First official language - French 52 28 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 1132

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 28 13 8 6 6 0 72 15 2465
2022 First official language - French 35 34 13 6 4 8 0 76 10 1235
2020 First official language - English 44 27 13 6 4 6 0 75 11 2849
2020 First official language - French 45 30 10 4 3 6 0 81 8 1370
2019 First official language - English 33 30 16 8 7 6 0 66 16 2635
2019 First official language - French 30 38 15 6 5 6 0 73 11 1183
2018 First official language - English 32 29 18 9 7 6 0 64 17 2480
2018 First official language - French 30 36 17 6 4 6 0 71 12 1134

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 30 15 12 10 2 0 63 22 2465
2022 First official language - French 29 33 19 10 6 3 0 64 16 1235
2020 First official language - English 40 31 13 9 6 2 0 72 14 2843
2020 First official language - French 42 32 13 6 4 2 0 76 11 1363
2019 First official language - English 29 31 17 13 9 2 0 61 22 2631
2019 First official language - French 27 38 17 8 7 3 0 67 15 1181
2018 First official language - English 27 29 19 13 10 2 0 57 24 2475
2018 First official language - French 28 35 20 9 6 2 0 64 15 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 28 19 14 11 4 0 54 27 2465
2022 First official language - French 23 30 22 11 6 7 0 57 19 1235
2020 First official language - English 30 32 16 11 7 4 0 64 19 2843
2020 First official language - French 33 34 17 8 4 5 0 71 12 1365
2019 First official language - English 20 28 20 16 11 5 0 51 28 2628
2019 First official language - French 19 35 23 11 6 6 0 58 18 1179
2018 First official language - English 18 28 20 17 11 4 0 49 30 2473
2018 First official language - French 21 31 24 11 6 7 0 56 18 1133

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 33 16 15 12 2 0 56 28 2465
2022 First official language - French 23 37 18 12 6 3 0 63 19 1235
2020 First official language - English 28 36 15 13 7 2 0 65 20 2848
2020 First official language - French 35 35 15 9 4 2 0 71 13 1371
2019 First official language - English 18 29 18 20 13 3 0 48 34 2636
2019 First official language - French 18 36 23 12 8 3 0 56 21 1183
2018 First official language - English 16 30 18 20 13 3 0 47 34 2478
2018 First official language - French 18 36 20 15 7 3 0 56 23 1132
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 35 13 10 9 0 0 68 18 2470
2022 First official language - French 37 36 15 6 5 0 0 74 11 1235
2020 First official language - English 35 36 13 10 6 0 0 72 15 2848
2020 First official language - French 42 33 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 1370
2019 First official language - English 29 37 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 2628
2019 First official language - French 37 37 13 8 5 0 0 73 13 1182
2018 First official language - English 27 35 18 10 9 0 0 63 20 2473
2018 First official language - French 35 35 17 8 5 0 0 71 13 1137

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 35 42 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 2465
2022 First official language - French 34 44 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 1230
2020 First official language - English 33 42 12 9 3 0 0 76 13 2832
2020 First official language - French 37 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1363
2019 First official language - English 28 42 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 2618
2019 First official language - French 32 41 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 1176
2018 First official language - English 28 39 16 12 6 0 0 67 18 2475
2018 First official language - French 29 41 16 10 4 0 0 70 15 1134

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 29 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 2465
2022 First official language - French 44 34 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 1235
2020 First official language - English 47 30 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 2842
2020 First official language - French 49 30 11 6 4 0 1 80 10 1364
2019 First official language - English 43 30 12 8 6 0 1 74 14 2637
2019 First official language - French 48 29 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 1183
2018 First official language - English 40 34 12 8 5 1 0 75 14 2477
2018 First official language - French 44 33 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 1132

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 31 37 11 14 8 0 0 68 21 2465
2022 First official language - French 33 36 15 9 6 0 1 70 15 1235
2020 First official language - English 32 38 13 12 5 0 1 70 17 2840
2020 First official language - French 38 34 12 10 4 0 1 73 14 1364
2019 First official language - English 24 35 12 17 11 0 0 59 29 2624
2019 First official language - French 30 37 15 12 6 0 0 67 17 1180
2018 First official language - English 20 42 10 17 10 0 0 62 28 2478
2018 First official language - French 29 41 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 1137

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 22 11 5 6 2 2 78 11 2465
2022 First official language - French 50 28 12 4 3 2 2 80 7 1230
2020 First official language - English 53 24 11 6 4 2 2 79 10 2836
2020 First official language - French 52 25 12 4 4 2 2 80 8 1365

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 32 16 12 10 3 0 62 22 2465
2022 First official language - French 26 36 20 8 5 3 1 65 14 1235
2020 First official language - English 29 32 17 12 7 2 1 62 20 2840
2020 First official language - French 32 32 19 9 5 3 0 66 14 1369
2019 First official language - English 21 29 18 15 13 3 0 52 29 2630
2019 First official language - French 25 32 20 11 8 4 0 59 20 1181
2018 First official language - English 21 31 17 15 12 3 0 54 29 2475
2018 First official language - French 24 34 19 12 7 3 0 60 20 1135

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 24 12 5 5 1 6 77 11 2465
2022 First official language - French 49 22 13 4 4 1 7 77 9 1230
2020 First official language - English 51 24 12 5 4 1 4 78 9 2849
2020 First official language - French 54 21 13 5 2 1 5 79 7 1372
2019 First official language - English 52 25 12 4 3 1 4 80 7 2624
2019 First official language - French 55 21 12 6 2 1 4 79 8 1179

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 23 13 6 6 2 4 74 13 2465
2022 First official language - French 47 21 15 6 4 1 6 73 11 1230
2020 First official language - English 44 26 15 7 4 1 3 74 11 2843
2020 First official language - French 49 20 15 7 3 1 4 73 11 1368
2019 First official language - English 37 25 17 9 7 2 4 65 17 2620
2019 First official language - French 47 22 14 6 5 2 4 73 11 1175

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 74 7 4 2 3 4 6 90 6 2465
2022 First official language - French 73 7 4 2 3 3 7 90 5 1235
2020 First official language - English 75 9 4 2 2 4 4 91 5 2832
2020 First official language - French 76 7 4 3 3 3 5 89 6 1369
2019 First official language - English 71 9 5 2 3 5 5 88 6 2623
2019 First official language - French 74 9 5 2 2 3 5 90 5 1176

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 73 7 4 1 2 2 11 92 4 2465
2022 First official language - French 72 8 3 1 2 2 13 93 4 1235
2020 First official language - English 77 9 3 1 1 2 7 94 2 2842
2020 First official language - French 74 10 4 1 1 2 8 93 3 1366
2019 First official language - English 75 7 3 2 1 2 10 93 3 2613
2019 First official language - French 77 7 2 2 1 3 9 95 3 1173

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 30 13 15 16 2 3 54 33 2465
2022 First official language - French 26 30 16 11 10 4 4 61 22 1235
2020 First official language - English 22 28 17 15 14 2 2 53 30 2847
2020 First official language - French 28 30 17 10 9 3 3 62 20 1368
2019 First official language - English 20 27 16 15 17 2 1 49 34 2633
2019 First official language - French 23 32 18 10 12 3 2 59 23 1186
2018 First official language - English 20 28 17 14 17 2 1 49 33 2470
2018 First official language - French 23 34 17 11 10 3 2 60 22 1136

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 35 39 11 9 6 0 0 73 16 2460
2022 First official language - French 34 39 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 1230
2020 First official language - English 38 40 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 2837
2020 First official language - French 42 34 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 1360
2019 First official language - English 32 39 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 2607
2019 First official language - French 37 37 14 7 4 0 0 74 11 1180
2018 First official language - English 31 39 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 2461
2018 First official language - French 34 38 17 7 4 1 0 72 11 1128

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 40 34 12 7 5 0 0 75 13 2460
2022 First official language - French 40 35 15 5 4 0 0 75 10 1230
2020 First official language - English 42 34 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 2843
2020 First official language - French 46 32 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1366
2019 First official language - English 35 34 15 10 7 0 0 69 16 2624
2019 First official language - French 40 35 14 6 5 0 0 76 11 1177
2018 First official language - English 34 34 15 9 8 0 0 68 17 2462
2018 First official language - French 38 33 15 8 5 0 0 72 12 1128

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 35 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 2460
2022 First official language - French 37 39 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 1235
2020 First official language - English 38 39 12 8 3 0 0 78 10 2821
2020 First official language - French 40 38 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 1354
2019 First official language - English 30 39 13 11 5 0 0 70 17 2577
2019 First official language - French 35 41 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 1163
2018 First official language - English 31 35 16 11 7 0 1 67 18 2471
2018 First official language - French 36 37 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 1126

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 39 17 9 5 2 0 68 14 2465
2022 First official language - French 26 40 19 8 3 4 0 69 11 1235
2020 First official language - English 26 44 16 8 3 2 0 72 11 2841
2020 First official language - French 30 40 17 7 3 3 0 72 10 1366
2019 First official language - English 20 43 19 10 5 3 0 65 16 2630
2019 First official language - French 24 41 20 6 3 5 0 69 10 1183
2018 First official language - English 22 35 22 11 6 3 0 59 18 2476
2018 First official language - French 22 42 21 7 4 3 1 66 12 1133

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 31 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 2465
2022 First official language - French 49 31 10 6 4 1 0 80 9 1235
2020 First official language - English 51 31 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 2835
2020 First official language - French 53 29 10 4 3 0 1 83 8 1368
2019 First official language - English 49 31 8 8 5 0 0 79 12 2628
2019 First official language - French 52 31 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 1180
2018 First official language - English 47 33 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 2472
2018 First official language - French 50 33 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 1134

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 32 16 8 6 0 1 69 14 2470
2022 First official language - French 39 32 16 7 5 0 1 71 13 1235
2020 First official language - English 34 36 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 2837
2020 First official language - French 39 32 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 1366
2019 First official language - English 34 33 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 2612
2019 First official language - French 38 34 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 1171
2018 First official language - English 32 33 20 9 6 0 0 65 15 2481
2018 First official language - French 36 34 16 8 5 0 0 70 13 1137

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 67 20 5 2 2 1 2 90 5 2465
2022 First official language - French 63 24 5 2 2 2 2 90 4 1235

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 38 30 32 2465
2022 First official language - French 35 35 30 1235
2020 First official language - English 24 39 37 2849
2020 First official language - French 25 43 32 1372
2019 First official language - English 28 34 38 2635
2019 First official language - French 30 39 31 1186
2018 First official language - English 26 36 38 2481
2018 First official language - French 27 42 31 1136

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 34 24 7 9 7 900
2022 First official language - French 16 35 24 7 11 7 430
2020 First official language - English 19 31 33 4 8 5 691
2020 First official language - French 16 38 32 4 4 6 340
2019 First official language - English 16 25 33 8 13 6 740
2019 First official language - French 11 30 39 6 6 10 362
2018 First official language - English 17 25 34 7 8 9 653
2018 First official language - French 13 34 32 7 8 7 312
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 49 36 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 2460
2022 First official language - French 43 42 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 1230
2020 First official language - English 48 37 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 2839
2020 First official language - French 49 36 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 1368
2019 First official language - English 41 39 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 2619
2019 First official language - French 44 38 12 4 2 0 0 83 5 1176
2018 First official language - English 40 43 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 2477
2018 First official language - French 42 43 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 1133

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 42 16 10 4 1 0 69 14 2460
2022 First official language - French 25 45 17 8 3 2 0 72 11 1235
2020 First official language - English 30 43 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 2850
2020 First official language - French 33 43 15 6 2 1 0 77 7 1367
2019 First official language - English 22 42 18 11 5 2 0 65 17 2632
2019 First official language - French 25 43 21 6 3 2 0 69 9 1183
2018 First official language - English 21 41 19 12 5 2 0 63 17 2478
2018 First official language - French 25 43 19 8 3 1 0 70 11 1137

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 22 37 18 10 1 2 28 33 2460
2022 First official language - French 7 24 38 19 9 1 2 29 32 1230
2020 First official language - English 8 22 37 23 9 0 1 32 31 2841
2020 First official language - French 7 24 36 22 9 1 1 32 32 1368
2019 First official language - English 9 25 38 19 7 1 1 26 35 2624
2019 First official language - French 9 26 37 18 8 1 1 27 35 1181
2018 First official language - English 11 25 37 19 6 1 1 25 37 2473
2018 First official language - French 8 28 36 19 6 1 1 26 37 1133

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 24 34 17 8 1 3 26 39 2460
2022 First official language - French 15 28 32 14 7 2 3 21 45 1230
2020 First official language - English 11 20 34 22 10 1 1 33 32 2834
2020 First official language - French 13 24 31 19 10 1 2 30 38 1365
2019 First official language - English 15 24 33 17 8 1 1 26 40 2618
2019 First official language - French 16 27 30 15 8 1 2 24 45 1177
2018 First official language - English 16 25 31 18 7 1 2 26 42 2466
2018 First official language - French 16 29 32 13 7 2 2 21 47 1132

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 14 32 27 17 1 2 45 22 2455
2022 First official language - French 8 18 33 25 13 1 2 39 27 1230
2020 First official language - English 7 13 32 31 16 1 1 48 19 2824
2020 First official language - French 7 16 31 30 13 1 1 44 24 1363
2019 First official language - English 7 14 33 30 14 1 1 45 21 2610
2019 First official language - French 8 19 32 28 11 1 1 40 27 1181
2018 First official language - English 8 14 33 30 13 1 1 44 22 2469
2018 First official language - French 8 20 34 25 10 1 1 37 29 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 19 28 19 13 1 3 34 37 2460
2022 First official language - French 13 21 27 18 14 2 4 34 37 1230
2020 First official language - English 12 17 29 26 15 1 1 41 29 2840
2020 First official language - French 11 20 24 23 18 1 2 42 32 1357
2019 First official language - English 16 21 27 20 13 2 2 34 38 2628
2019 First official language - French 13 23 26 20 13 2 3 35 38 1173
2018 First official language - English 17 21 30 19 9 2 2 30 40 2473
2018 First official language - French 13 22 29 20 11 2 3 33 37 1129

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 15 25 24 18 3 6 46 26 2460
2022 First official language - French 11 22 25 17 15 5 5 36 37 1230
2020 First official language - English 5 8 23 33 26 3 2 61 14 2826
2020 First official language - French 7 13 25 27 22 3 3 53 21 1363
2019 First official language - English 10 14 27 28 17 3 2 47 25 2619
2019 First official language - French 11 21 26 21 16 3 3 39 34 1178
2018 First official language - English 10 17 27 26 14 3 3 43 28 2461
2018 First official language - French 11 23 27 20 13 4 2 35 36 1128

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 24 32 16 10 1 2 27 40 2465
2022 First official language - French 13 23 31 17 11 3 3 30 37 1230
2020 First official language - English 13 19 35 20 11 1 1 31 33 2826
2020 First official language - French 10 20 34 20 12 2 2 33 31 1362
2019 First official language - English 17 24 33 15 8 2 1 24 42 2626
2019 First official language - French 13 23 32 19 9 2 2 29 37 1179
2018 First official language - English 19 25 29 16 7 2 1 24 46 2476
2018 First official language - French 11 26 35 16 7 3 3 23 40 1136

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 15 33 26 17 0 2 44 23 2465
2022 First official language - French 3 11 32 30 20 1 3 52 15 1235
2020 First official language - English 8 17 37 27 10 0 1 38 25 2842
2020 First official language - French 4 14 34 33 15 0 1 48 17 1368
2019 First official language - English 12 21 33 23 11 0 1 34 32 2626
2019 First official language - French 6 16 32 29 14 1 2 43 23 1182

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 35 20 16 9 2 0 54 26 2460
2022 First official language - French 19 36 21 15 6 3 0 57 22 1230
2020 First official language - English 24 38 18 12 6 2 0 64 18 2829
2020 First official language - French 28 40 18 9 3 2 0 69 13 1360
2019 First official language - English 13 32 21 21 11 3 0 46 32 2624
2019 First official language - French 16 37 24 13 6 4 0 55 20 1179

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 55 25 7 7 6 1 0 80 12 2460
2022 First official language - French 59 29 4 4 3 1 0 88 7 1230
2020 First official language - English 51 27 8 7 5 1 0 79 13 2839
2020 First official language - French 60 24 8 5 3 1 0 85 7 1364
2019 First official language - English 45 29 8 10 7 1 0 75 17 2625
2019 First official language - French 53 29 7 5 5 1 0 82 10 1182
2018 First official language - English 42 28 9 11 9 1 0 71 20 2461
2018 First official language - French 50 32 7 6 3 0 0 83 9 1132

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 60 26 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 2465
2022 First official language - French 61 30 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 1230
2020 First official language - English 57 28 6 6 3 0 0 86 9 2835
2020 First official language - French 61 29 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 1363
2019 First official language - English 48 32 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 2625
2019 First official language - French 55 31 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 1180
2018 First official language - English 47 32 8 9 4 0 0 79 12 2471
2018 First official language - French 53 35 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 31 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 2465
2022 First official language - French 49 35 9 3 2 1 1 87 5 1230
2020 First official language - English 50 34 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 2831
2020 First official language - French 53 32 11 3 1 0 0 85 5 1361
2019 First official language - English 44 36 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 2629
2019 First official language - French 45 38 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 1182
2018 First official language - English 40 38 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 2470
2018 First official language - French 42 40 12 3 1 1 0 83 4 1135

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 36 13 7 5 2 0 75 12 2465
2022 First official language - French 41 38 12 4 3 2 0 80 7 1235
2020 First official language - English 40 37 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 2827
2020 First official language - French 46 35 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 1365
2019 First official language - English 33 40 15 6 4 2 0 75 10 2625
2019 First official language - French 39 40 13 3 2 2 0 81 5 1181
2018 First official language - English 38 37 15 5 2 3 0 77 8 2475
2018 First official language - French 44 40 10 3 1 2 0 86 4 1134

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 34 14 4 3 6 1 78 8 2465
2022 First official language - French 37 38 13 3 1 7 0 81 5 1230
2020 First official language - English 43 33 13 4 2 4 0 79 7 2836
2020 First official language - French 45 33 13 3 1 4 0 82 4 1359
2019 First official language - English 39 35 15 5 3 4 0 77 7 2621
2019 First official language - French 40 35 16 2 1 4 1 79 4 1177
2018 First official language - English 37 34 17 4 2 5 0 76 7 2472
2018 First official language - French 41 36 14 3 1 5 1 81 4 1134

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 2470
2022 First official language - French 53 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1235
2020 First official language - English 57 29 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 2844
2020 First official language - French 64 26 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 1366
2019 First official language - English 47 33 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 2633
2019 First official language - French 54 32 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 1181
2018 First official language - English 46 35 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 2464
2018 First official language - French 51 37 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1128

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 49 23 10 5 4 6 4 79 9 2465
2022 First official language - French 47 27 9 3 3 7 4 83 7 1230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 24 11 5 4 6 4 78 10 2465
2022 First official language - French 48 28 8 3 3 6 5 85 6 1230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 26 19 5 3 12 2 69 9 2465
2022 First official language - French 34 31 16 3 2 13 1 76 6 1235
2020 First official language - English 42 32 14 4 2 5 1 78 6 2844
2020 First official language - French 44 33 13 2 1 6 1 82 4 1372

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 28 9 5 4 6 3 81 10 2460
2022 First official language - French 44 33 8 4 3 5 3 84 7 1230
2020 First official language - English 47 29 11 5 4 3 1 79 10 2839
2020 First official language - French 51 31 7 3 3 3 2 86 6 1363

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 17 24 3 4 37 5 47 12 2465
2022 First official language - French 11 19 20 3 3 39 6 54 10 1230

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 7 18 11 37 25 2 10 66 45
2022 First official language - French 0 0 46 9 24 21 0 0 41 10
2020 First official language - English 2 6 22 16 43 10 2 9 66 47
2020 First official language - French 0 0 28 14 43 15 0 0 67 14

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 28 17 7 7 5 5 65 16 2465
2022 First official language - French 29 32 15 5 4 7 7 71 11 1230
2020 First official language - English 30 30 18 9 6 5 4 65 16 2849
2020 First official language - French 35 30 14 5 5 6 4 72 12 1370
2019 First official language - English 29 30 15 10 8 4 3 64 20 2627
2019 First official language - French 30 31 16 7 7 5 4 67 15 1185
2018 First official language - English 24 29 19 10 8 5 3 58 20 2470
2018 First official language - French 27 35 18 6 5 6 4 68 12 1133

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 34 13 10 6 4 1 69 17 2460
2022 First official language - French 26 39 14 12 5 3 1 68 18 1235
2020 First official language - English 36 34 13 8 4 3 1 73 13 2846
2020 First official language - French 34 36 14 8 4 3 1 73 13 1365
2019 First official language - English 30 34 15 11 6 3 1 66 18 2625
2019 First official language - French 28 39 15 9 5 3 1 69 15 1184
2018 First official language - English 32 37 15 8 5 2 1 71 14 2478
2018 First official language - French 31 40 14 9 4 2 1 73 13 1136

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 36 18 6 4 2 0 71 10 2465
2022 First official language - French 29 41 18 6 3 3 0 72 9 1235
2020 First official language - English 39 35 15 6 3 1 0 75 9 2835
2020 First official language - French 40 37 15 4 2 2 0 79 6 1363
2019 First official language - English 28 34 21 8 6 2 0 64 15 2628
2019 First official language - French 27 39 21 6 4 2 0 68 11 1181
2018 First official language - English 28 37 21 8 4 2 0 66 13 2471
2018 First official language - French 29 40 21 5 3 2 0 71 8 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 24 16 11 12 11 2 55 26 2465
2022 First official language - French 19 27 17 7 9 15 4 58 21 1235
2020 First official language - English 26 24 18 11 9 10 2 58 22 2843
2020 First official language - French 25 27 17 9 8 12 3 61 19 1367
2019 First official language - English 21 21 20 14 11 10 3 49 29 2625
2019 First official language - French 19 28 20 10 9 11 3 55 22 1182
2018 First official language - English 19 23 21 12 12 10 2 49 27 2473
2018 First official language - French 19 27 21 10 10 10 3 53 23 1134

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 40 3 9 5 0 0 83 14 2465
2022 First official language - French 49 40 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 1235
2020 First official language - English 42 45 3 8 2 0 0 87 10 2851
2020 First official language - French 49 40 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 1373

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 49 30 7 8 5 0 1 80 13 2465
2022 First official language - French 48 35 8 5 3 0 1 84 8 1230
2020 First official language - English 47 38 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 2842
2020 First official language - French 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1369
2019 First official language - English 41 35 7 11 5 0 0 77 17 2632
2019 First official language - French 45 38 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 1182

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 50 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 2465
2022 First official language - French 52 34 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 1230
2020 First official language - English 49 35 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2822
2020 First official language - French 53 33 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 1360
2019 First official language - English 41 37 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 2617
2019 First official language - French 48 36 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 1170

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 81 14 2 1 1 1 0 96 2 2465
2022 First official language - French 57 32 4 4 2 1 0 90 5 1230
2020 First official language - English 84 12 2 1 1 0 0 97 1 2839
2020 First official language - French 62 27 4 3 2 1 0 90 5 1371

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 85 8 2 0 1 0 4 96 1 2465
2022 First official language - French 76 15 3 2 3 0 1 91 5 1235
2019 First official language - English 84 9 3 1 1 0 3 95 2 2623
2019 First official language - French 73 14 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 1180

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 26 11 4 2 10 5 80 7 2465
2022 First official language - French 39 30 19 6 3 2 0 71 10 1230
2020 First official language - English 41 25 12 4 3 10 5 77 8 2844
2020 First official language - French 45 26 18 7 3 2 0 72 10 1370
2019 First official language - English 38 22 12 4 5 15 4 73 11 2636
2019 First official language - French 45 27 15 7 3 3 0 74 10 1184

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 2470
2022 First official language - French 8 92 1230
2020 First official language - English 10 90 2848
2020 First official language - French 9 91 1369
2019 First official language - English 15 85 2633
2019 First official language - French 12 88 1182
2018 First official language - English 16 84 2484
2018 First official language - French 12 88 1137

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 58 285
2022 First official language - French 36 64 105
2020 First official language - English 51 49 281
2020 First official language - French 37 63 118
2019 First official language - English 56 44 382
2019 First official language - French 50 50 145
2018 First official language - English 54 46 384
2018 First official language - French 50 50 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 59 41 285
2022 First official language - French 65 35 105
2020 First official language - English 57 43 281
2020 First official language - French 64 36 118
2019 First official language - English 58 42 382
2019 First official language - French 60 40 145
2018 First official language - English 57 43 384
2018 First official language - French 58 42 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 285
2022 First official language - French 6 94 105
2020 First official language - English 8 92 281
2020 First official language - French 10 90 118
2019 First official language - English 7 93 382
2019 First official language - French 8 92 145
2018 First official language - English 5 95 384
2018 First official language - French 8 92 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 1 99 285
2022 First official language - French 1 99 105
2020 First official language - English 0 100 281
2020 First official language - French 0 100 118

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 285
2022 First official language - French 5 95 105
2020 First official language - English 7 93 281
2020 First official language - French 7 93 118
2019 First official language - English 6 94 382
2019 First official language - French 4 96 145
2018 First official language - English 6 94 384
2018 First official language - French 5 95 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 285
2022 First official language - French 5 95 105
2020 First official language - English 7 93 281
2020 First official language - French 7 93 118
2019 First official language - English 10 90 382
2019 First official language - French 4 96 145
2018 First official language - English 9 91 384
2018 First official language - French 8 92 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 285
2022 First official language - French 7 93 105
2020 First official language - English 4 96 281
2020 First official language - French 5 95 118
2019 First official language - English 4 96 382
2019 First official language - French 3 97 145
2018 First official language - English 5 95 384
2018 First official language - French 5 95 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 58 285
2022 First official language - French 30 70 105
2020 First official language - English 42 58 281
2020 First official language - French 38 62 118
2019 First official language - English 42 58 379
2019 First official language - French 30 70 142
2018 First official language - English 39 61 382
2018 First official language - French 31 69 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 58 285
2022 First official language - French 39 61 105
2020 First official language - English 36 64 281
2020 First official language - French 44 56 118
2019 First official language - English 42 58 379
2019 First official language - French 41 59 142
2018 First official language - English 39 61 382
2018 First official language - French 43 57 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 52 285
2022 First official language - French 44 56 105
2020 First official language - English 43 57 281
2020 First official language - French 59 41 118
2019 First official language - English 46 54 379
2019 First official language - French 49 51 142
2018 First official language - English 51 49 382
2018 First official language - French 48 52 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 36 64 285
2022 First official language - French 42 58 105
2020 First official language - English 37 63 281
2020 First official language - French 45 55 118
2019 First official language - English 43 57 379
2019 First official language - French 38 62 142
2018 First official language - English 40 60 382
2018 First official language - French 35 65 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 68 285
2022 First official language - French 32 68 105
2020 First official language - English 38 62 281
2020 First official language - French 36 64 118
2019 First official language - English 38 62 379
2019 First official language - French 33 67 142
2018 First official language - English 41 59 382
2018 First official language - French 27 73 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 46 285
2022 First official language - French 59 41 105
2020 First official language - English 51 49 281
2020 First official language - French 55 45 118
2019 First official language - English 53 47 379
2019 First official language - French 60 40 142
2018 First official language - English 55 45 382
2018 First official language - French 54 46 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 36 64 285
2022 First official language - French 43 57 105
2020 First official language - English 36 64 281
2020 First official language - French 42 58 118
2019 First official language - English 36 64 379
2019 First official language - French 29 71 142
2018 First official language - English 30 70 382
2018 First official language - French 30 70 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 1 99 285
2022 First official language - French 0 100 105
2018 First official language - English 2 98 382
2018 First official language - French 0 100 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 97 285
2022 First official language - French 4 96 105
2019 First official language - English 11 89 379
2019 First official language - French 8 92 142
2018 First official language - English 10 90 382
2018 First official language - French 7 93 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 285
2022 First official language - French 9 91 105
2020 First official language - English 10 90 281
2020 First official language - French 8 92 118
2019 First official language - English 9 91 379
2019 First official language - French 8 92 142
2018 First official language - English 10 90 382
2018 First official language - French 6 94 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 49 51 285
2022 First official language - French 54 46 105
2020 First official language - English 43 57 281
2020 First official language - French 52 48 118
2019 First official language - English 49 51 379
2019 First official language - French 43 57 142
2018 First official language - English 47 53 382
2018 First official language - French 33 67 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 79 285
2022 First official language - French 20 80 105
2020 First official language - English 23 77 281
2020 First official language - French 26 74 118
2019 First official language - English 23 77 379
2019 First official language - French 20 80 142
2018 First official language - English 26 74 382
2018 First official language - French 18 82 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 85 285
2022 First official language - French 13 87 105
2020 First official language - English 18 82 281
2020 First official language - French 10 90 118
2019 First official language - English 16 84 379
2019 First official language - French 11 89 142
2018 First official language - English 14 86 382
2018 First official language - French 11 89 136

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 48 285
2022 First official language - French 55 45 105
2020 First official language - English 51 49 281
2020 First official language - French 55 45 118
2019 First official language - English 53 47 376
2019 First official language - French 55 45 140
2018 First official language - English 57 43 384
2018 First official language - French 56 44 135

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 80 285
2022 First official language - French 27 73 105
2020 First official language - English 24 76 281
2020 First official language - French 33 67 118
2019 First official language - English 25 75 376
2019 First official language - French 35 65 140
2018 First official language - English 23 77 384
2018 First official language - French 33 67 135

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 285
2022 First official language - French 11 89 105
2020 First official language - English 12 88 281
2020 First official language - French 12 88 118
2019 First official language - English 11 89 376
2019 First official language - French 10 90 140
2018 First official language - English 8 92 384
2018 First official language - French 10 90 135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 82 285
2022 First official language - French 20 80 105
2020 First official language - English 17 83 281
2020 First official language - French 24 76 118
2019 First official language - English 22 78 376
2019 First official language - French 26 74 140
2018 First official language - English 18 82 384
2018 First official language - French 14 86 135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 285
2022 First official language - French 11 89 105
2020 First official language - English 6 94 281
2020 First official language - French 11 89 118
2019 First official language - English 7 93 376
2019 First official language - French 8 92 140
2018 First official language - English 6 94 384
2018 First official language - French 7 93 135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 285
2022 First official language - French 12 88 105
2020 First official language - English 6 94 281
2020 First official language - French 10 90 118
2019 First official language - English 8 92 376
2019 First official language - French 7 93 140
2018 First official language - English 7 93 384
2018 First official language - French 5 95 135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 285
2022 First official language - French 10 90 105
2020 First official language - English 14 86 281
2020 First official language - French 12 88 118
2019 First official language - English 11 89 376
2019 First official language - French 13 87 140
2018 First official language - English 13 87 384
2018 First official language - French 19 81 135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 285
2022 First official language - French 17 83 105
2020 First official language - English 10 90 281
2020 First official language - French 15 85 118
2019 First official language - English 12 88 376
2019 First official language - French 9 91 140
2018 First official language - English 12 88 384
2018 First official language - French 12 88 135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 68 285
2022 First official language - French 20 80 105
2020 First official language - English 29 71 281
2020 First official language - French 20 80 118
2019 First official language - English 28 72 376
2019 First official language - French 19 81 140
2018 First official language - English 25 75 384
2018 First official language - French 22 78 135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 250
2022 First official language - French 12 88 95
2020 First official language - English 8 92 265
2020 First official language - French 9 91 106
2019 First official language - English 8 92 346
2019 First official language - French 11 89 130
2018 First official language - English 10 90 357
2018 First official language - French 11 89 128

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 250
2022 First official language - French 15 85 95
2020 First official language - English 21 79 265
2020 First official language - French 13 87 106
2019 First official language - English 22 78 346
2019 First official language - French 21 79 130
2018 First official language - English 20 80 357
2018 First official language - French 17 83 128

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 250
2022 First official language - French 9 91 95
2020 First official language - English 9 91 265
2020 First official language - French 5 95 106
2019 First official language - English 7 93 346
2019 First official language - French 8 92 130
2018 First official language - English 7 93 357
2018 First official language - French 5 95 128

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 250
2022 First official language - French 4 96 95
2020 First official language - English 7 93 265
2020 First official language - French 10 90 106
2019 First official language - English 6 94 346
2019 First official language - French 6 94 130
2018 First official language - English 9 91 357
2018 First official language - French 11 89 128

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 250
2022 First official language - French 11 89 95
2020 First official language - English 11 89 265
2020 First official language - French 10 90 106
2019 First official language - English 10 90 346
2019 First official language - French 12 88 130
2018 First official language - English 10 90 357
2018 First official language - French 13 87 128

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 250
2022 First official language - French 9 91 95
2019 First official language - English 9 91 346
2019 First official language - French 10 90 130
2018 First official language - English 8 92 357
2018 First official language - French 8 92 128

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 250
2022 First official language - French 16 84 95
2020 First official language - English 6 94 265
2020 First official language - French 14 86 106
2019 First official language - English 9 91 346
2019 First official language - French 12 88 130
2018 First official language - English 11 89 357
2018 First official language - French 19 81 128

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 250
2022 First official language - French 13 87 95
2020 First official language - English 9 91 265
2020 First official language - French 13 87 106
2019 First official language - English 9 91 346
2019 First official language - French 7 93 130
2018 First official language - English 10 90 357
2018 First official language - French 8 92 128

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 250
2022 First official language - French 14 86 95
2020 First official language - English 8 92 265
2020 First official language - French 20 80 106
2019 First official language - English 9 91 346
2019 First official language - French 12 88 130
2018 First official language - English 9 91 357
2018 First official language - French 8 92 128

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 71 250
2022 First official language - French 25 75 95
2020 First official language - English 30 70 265
2020 First official language - French 33 67 106
2019 First official language - English 30 70 346
2019 First official language - French 28 72 130
2018 First official language - English 32 68 357
2018 First official language - French 22 78 128

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 250
2022 First official language - French 11 89 95
2020 First official language - English 11 89 265
2020 First official language - French 8 92 106
2019 First official language - English 8 92 346
2019 First official language - French 10 90 130
2018 First official language - English 9 91 357
2018 First official language - French 9 91 128

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 40 60 250
2022 First official language - French 48 52 95
2020 First official language - English 46 54 265
2020 First official language - French 44 56 106
2019 First official language - English 47 53 346
2019 First official language - French 45 55 130
2018 First official language - English 46 54 357
2018 First official language - French 41 59 128

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 98 250
2022 First official language - French 1 99 95

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 44 250
2022 First official language - French 46 54 95
2020 First official language - English 60 40 265
2020 First official language - French 53 47 106
2019 First official language - English 62 38 346
2019 First official language - French 46 54 130
2018 First official language - English 53 47 357
2018 First official language - French 50 50 128

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 98 250
2022 First official language - French 2 98 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 85 250
2022 First official language - French 21 79 95
2020 First official language - English 13 87 265
2020 First official language - French 12 88 106
2019 First official language - English 13 87 346
2019 First official language - French 15 85 130
2018 First official language - English 13 87 357
2018 First official language - French 15 85 128

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 15 12 5 7 35 10 56 22 2465
2022 First official language - French 16 15 12 3 5 38 11 61 16 1235
2020 First official language - English 20 18 18 5 5 27 7 57 16 2842
2020 First official language - French 22 19 15 3 4 29 7 65 12 1367
2019 First official language - English 17 15 21 8 8 25 7 47 23 2634
2019 First official language - French 17 17 18 5 5 28 9 55 16 1181
2018 First official language - English 16 17 24 7 7 24 5 46 21 2476
2018 First official language - French 18 20 21 4 4 26 7 57 12 1132

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 29 13 5 5 12 2 73 11 2465
2022 First official language - French 31 34 13 4 3 14 2 76 9 1235
2020 First official language - English 36 30 16 5 4 8 1 73 10 2844
2020 First official language - French 39 33 12 4 3 9 1 79 7 1367
2019 First official language - English 31 28 18 7 6 9 1 65 15 2633
2019 First official language - French 34 32 16 5 3 9 1 74 8 1182
2018 First official language - English 28 30 19 7 6 8 1 65 14 2473
2018 First official language - French 32 34 17 4 3 10 1 73 8 1135

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 2465
2022 First official language - French 6 94 1235
2020 First official language - English 6 94 2845
2020 First official language - French 6 94 1369
2019 First official language - English 8 92 2638
2019 First official language - French 6 94 1184
2018 First official language - English 7 93 2475
2018 First official language - French 5 95 1137

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 190
2022 First official language - French 26 74 70
2020 First official language - English 33 67 180
2020 First official language - French 33 67 84
2019 First official language - English 40 60 200
2019 First official language - French 45 55 71
2018 First official language - English 38 62 179
2018 First official language - French 46 54 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 74 26 190
2022 First official language - French 79 21 70
2020 First official language - English 68 32 180
2020 First official language - French 74 26 84
2019 First official language - English 71 29 200
2019 First official language - French 74 26 71
2018 First official language - English 75 25 179
2018 First official language - French 77 23 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 98 190
2022 First official language - French 4 96 70

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 190
2022 First official language - French 2 98 70
2020 First official language - English 0 100 180
2020 First official language - French 0 100 84

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 190
2022 First official language - French 5 95 70
2020 First official language - English 7 93 180
2020 First official language - French 8 92 84
2019 First official language - English 9 91 200
2019 First official language - French 11 89 71
2018 First official language - English 6 94 179
2018 First official language - French 8 92 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 190
2022 First official language - French 7 93 70
2020 First official language - English 7 93 180
2020 First official language - French 9 91 84

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 190
2022 First official language - French 12 88 70
2020 First official language - English 15 85 180
2020 First official language - French 8 92 84
2019 First official language - English 9 91 200
2019 First official language - French 11 89 71
2018 First official language - English 8 92 179
2018 First official language - French 9 91 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 77 190
2022 First official language - French 17 83 70
2020 First official language - English 26 74 180
2020 First official language - French 15 85 84
2019 First official language - English 28 72 197
2019 First official language - French 15 85 69
2018 First official language - English 16 84 179
2018 First official language - French 7 93 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 83 190
2022 First official language - French 26 74 70
2020 First official language - English 23 77 180
2020 First official language - French 16 84 84
2019 First official language - English 19 81 197
2019 First official language - French 17 83 69
2018 First official language - English 19 81 179
2018 First official language - French 22 78 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 190
2022 First official language - French 9 91 70
2020 First official language - English 13 87 180
2020 First official language - French 11 89 84
2019 First official language - English 14 86 197
2019 First official language - French 19 81 69

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 190
2022 First official language - French 3 97 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 190
2022 First official language - French 31 69 70
2020 First official language - English 27 73 180
2020 First official language - French 20 80 84
2019 First official language - English 29 71 197
2019 First official language - French 22 78 69
2018 First official language - English 30 70 179
2018 First official language - French 29 71 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 72 190
2022 First official language - French 21 79 70
2020 First official language - English 32 68 180
2020 First official language - French 21 79 84
2019 First official language - English 34 66 197
2019 First official language - French 28 72 69
2018 First official language - English 32 68 179
2018 First official language - French 23 77 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 4 96 190
2022 First official language - French 3 97 70
2018 First official language - English 3 97 179
2018 First official language - French 0 100 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 98 190
2022 First official language - French 0 100 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 190
2022 First official language - French 8 92 70
2019 First official language - English 8 92 197
2019 First official language - French 8 92 69

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 190
2022 First official language - French 20 80 70
2020 First official language - English 17 83 180
2020 First official language - French 16 84 84
2019 First official language - English 13 87 197
2019 First official language - French 13 87 69
2018 First official language - English 14 86 179
2018 First official language - French 14 86 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 98 190
2022 First official language - French 4 96 70
2020 First official language - English 0 100 180
2020 First official language - French 0 100 84

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 190
2022 First official language - French 12 88 70
2020 First official language - English 10 90 180
2020 First official language - French 9 91 84
2019 First official language - English 13 87 197
2019 First official language - French 13 87 69

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 1 99 190
2022 First official language - French 0 100 70
2020 First official language - English 0 100 180
2020 First official language - French 0 100 84
2019 First official language - English 0 100 197
2019 First official language - French 0 100 69

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 78 190
2022 First official language - French 24 76 70
2020 First official language - English 19 81 180
2020 First official language - French 21 79 84
2019 First official language - English 21 79 197
2019 First official language - French 23 77 69
2018 First official language - English 24 76 179
2018 First official language - French 27 73 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 36 64 190
2022 First official language - French 23 77 70
2020 First official language - English 27 73 180
2020 First official language - French 39 61 84
2019 First official language - English 29 71 193
2019 First official language - French 34 66 67
2018 First official language - English 35 65 180
2018 First official language - French 38 62 58

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 83 190
2022 First official language - French 18 82 70
2020 First official language - English 13 87 180
2020 First official language - French 27 73 84
2019 First official language - English 14 86 193
2019 First official language - French 22 78 67
2018 First official language - English 16 84 180
2018 First official language - French 14 86 58

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 190
2022 First official language - French 7 93 70
2020 First official language - English 6 94 180
2020 First official language - French 10 90 84
2018 First official language - English 5 95 180
2018 First official language - French 8 92 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 78 190
2022 First official language - French 22 78 70
2020 First official language - English 19 81 180
2020 First official language - French 17 83 84
2019 First official language - English 17 83 193
2019 First official language - French 19 81 67
2018 First official language - English 21 79 180
2018 First official language - French 17 83 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 190
2022 First official language - French 9 91 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 190
2022 First official language - French 14 86 70
2020 First official language - English 7 93 180
2020 First official language - French 6 94 84
2019 First official language - English 7 93 193
2019 First official language - French 9 91 67
2018 First official language - English 10 90 180
2018 First official language - French 9 91 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 4 96 190
2022 First official language - French 10 90 70
2020 First official language - English 6 94 180
2020 First official language - French 13 87 84

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 190
2022 First official language - French 10 90 70
2020 First official language - English 8 92 180
2020 First official language - French 5 95 84
2019 First official language - English 7 93 193
2019 First official language - French 13 87 67

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 55 190
2022 First official language - French 53 47 70
2020 First official language - English 51 49 180
2020 First official language - French 38 62 84
2019 First official language - English 50 50 193
2019 First official language - French 41 59 67
2018 First official language - English 44 56 180
2018 First official language - French 37 63 58

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 97 170
2022 First official language - French 3 97 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 170
2022 First official language - French 8 92 60
2020 First official language - English 16 84 166
2020 First official language - French 6 94 79
2019 First official language - English 16 84 167
2019 First official language - French 20 80 55
2018 First official language - English 14 86 162
2018 First official language - French 11 89 52

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 98 170
2022 First official language - French 2 98 60
2019 First official language - English 4 96 167
2019 First official language - French 0 100 55
2018 First official language - English 3 97 162
2018 First official language - French 0 100 52

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 98 170
2022 First official language - French 0 100 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 170
2022 First official language - French 4 96 60

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 98 170
2022 First official language - French 7 93 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 170
2022 First official language - French 16 84 60
2020 First official language - English 4 96 166
2020 First official language - French 7 93 79
2019 First official language - English 6 94 167
2019 First official language - French 9 91 55

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 170
2022 First official language - French 17 83 60
2020 First official language - English 10 90 166
2020 First official language - French 12 88 79
2019 First official language - English 7 93 167
2019 First official language - French 10 90 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 170
2022 First official language - French 12 88 60
2020 First official language - English 9 91 166
2020 First official language - French 8 92 79
2018 First official language - English 8 92 162
2018 First official language - French 10 90 52

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 72 170
2022 First official language - French 27 73 60
2020 First official language - English 27 73 166
2020 First official language - French 29 71 79
2019 First official language - English 22 78 167
2019 First official language - French 28 72 55
2018 First official language - English 23 77 162
2018 First official language - French 24 76 52

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 170
2022 First official language - French 12 88 60
2020 First official language - English 8 92 166
2020 First official language - French 7 93 79
2018 First official language - English 6 94 162
2018 First official language - French 9 91 52

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 53 170
2022 First official language - French 62 38 60
2020 First official language - English 49 51 166
2020 First official language - French 43 57 79
2019 First official language - English 38 62 167
2019 First official language - French 39 61 55
2018 First official language - English 37 63 162
2018 First official language - French 42 58 52

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 97 170
2022 First official language - French 6 94 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 66 34 170
2022 First official language - French 58 42 60
2020 First official language - English 62 38 166
2020 First official language - French 62 38 79
2019 First official language - English 66 34 167
2019 First official language - French 56 44 55
2018 First official language - English 64 36 162
2018 First official language - French 55 45 52

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 170
2022 First official language - French 2 98 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 83 170
2022 First official language - French 13 87 60
2020 First official language - English 12 88 166
2020 First official language - French 10 90 79
2019 First official language - English 12 88 167
2019 First official language - French 11 89 55
2018 First official language - English 12 88 162
2018 First official language - French 18 82 52

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 13 16 3 4 38 8 56 14 2470
2022 First official language - French 18 19 13 2 3 39 8 67 9 1235
2020 First official language - English 23 17 18 4 3 29 6 61 11 2846
2020 First official language - French 25 20 15 2 2 30 5 70 6 1366
2019 First official language - English 18 13 23 4 5 31 7 50 13 2634
2019 First official language - French 18 18 18 2 3 32 9 61 8 1182
2018 First official language - English 17 15 28 3 4 27 5 48 11 2475
2018 First official language - French 20 20 18 3 2 31 6 63 7 1134

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 29 15 4 4 13 1 73 10 2465
2022 First official language - French 30 36 14 2 3 14 2 77 6 1235
2020 First official language - English 39 28 17 3 3 8 1 74 7 2844
2020 First official language - French 40 32 13 2 2 10 1 81 4 1367
2019 First official language - English 33 27 18 5 4 12 1 69 10 2629
2019 First official language - French 34 31 16 3 2 14 1 76 5 1180
2018 First official language - English 30 27 23 4 4 11 1 65 9 2475
2018 First official language - French 31 33 16 3 2 14 2 75 6 1131

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 2465
2022 First official language - French 8 92 1230
2020 First official language - English 9 91 2843
2020 First official language - French 11 89 1361
2019 First official language - English 15 85 2631
2019 First official language - French 14 86 1186

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 48 240
2022 First official language - French 50 50 100
2020 First official language - English 47 53 271
2020 First official language - French 35 65 155

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 62 38 240
2022 First official language - French 73 27 100
2020 First official language - English 78 22 270
2020 First official language - French 80 20 157
2019 First official language - English 76 24 400
2019 First official language - French 83 17 173

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 36 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 155
2022 First official language - French 33 47 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 75
2020 First official language - English 52 30 8 7 2 0 1 83 9 208
2020 First official language - French 55 29 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 126
2019 First official language - English 43 36 7 9 3 1 1 81 12 301
2019 First official language - French 45 28 6 13 6 1 1 74 20 145

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 29 9 5 3 4 3 82 9 2465
2022 First official language - French 45 35 7 4 2 4 3 86 6 1235
2020 First official language - English 51 27 10 4 2 2 3 83 7 2842
2020 First official language - French 52 29 8 3 3 3 3 86 6 1367

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 38 18 8 2 33 2040
2022 First official language - French 40 18 7 3 31 1045

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 44 2200
2022 First official language - French 54 46 1090

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 68 2200
2022 First official language - French 44 56 1085

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 46 2200
2022 First official language - French 59 41 1085

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 61 2200
2022 First official language - French 46 54 1085

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 2200
2022 First official language - French 24 76 1085

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 57 2200
2022 First official language - French 37 63 1085

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 78 2200
2022 First official language - French 18 82 1085

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 82 2200
2022 First official language - French 18 82 1085

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 83 2200
2022 First official language - French 13 87 1085

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 74 2200
2022 First official language - French 22 78 1085

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 71 2200
2022 First official language - French 29 71 1085

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 2200
2022 First official language - French 5 95 1085

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 2200
2022 First official language - French 14 86 1085

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 81 10 3 1 2 0 3 95 3 2200
2022 First official language - French 75 14 4 2 1 0 4 93 3 1085

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 12 14 14 47 3 5 66 18 2195
2022 First official language - French 5 10 14 18 43 3 6 68 17 1090

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 19 16 16 38 3 2 57 27 2195
2022 First official language - French 5 15 19 19 36 4 2 58 22 1090
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 55 26 7 5 5 1 0 83 10 2465
2022 First official language - French 55 30 6 4 4 1 1 86 7 1235
2020 First official language - English 53 28 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 2839
2020 First official language - French 57 26 7 5 3 1 0 84 9 1366

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 4 5 12 6 44 6 23 71 12 2460
2022 First official language - French 3 3 9 7 45 5 28 78 9 1230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 39 15 8 4 4 0 72 13 2465
2022 First official language - French 26 40 19 7 3 4 0 69 11 1235
2020 First official language - English 46 36 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 2840
2020 First official language - French 47 38 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 1369
2019 First official language - English 26 37 18 10 5 4 0 66 16 2624
2019 First official language - French 26 39 19 7 3 5 0 68 11 1179
2018 First official language - English 24 37 22 9 5 4 0 63 14 2474
2018 First official language - French 24 42 19 8 3 5 0 69 11 1134

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 26 35 22 6 2465
2022 First official language - French 14 34 35 15 3 1235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 25 9 4 3 3 1 84 7 2465
2022 First official language - French 54 27 11 2 3 2 0 83 5 1235
2020 First official language - English 53 26 11 4 3 3 0 82 7 2833
2020 First official language - French 57 24 10 4 3 2 1 83 7 1364

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 25 10 9 8 1 0 73 17 2465
2022 First official language - French 50 27 8 7 5 2 0 79 13 1230
2020 First official language - English 42 28 11 11 8 1 0 70 19 2836
2020 First official language - French 48 27 9 8 6 1 0 76 14 1361

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 31 37 13 10 6 2 0 70 16 2465
2022 First official language - French 31 43 14 6 5 1 0 75 12 1230
2020 First official language - English 39 33 13 9 4 1 0 73 13 2845
2020 First official language - French 43 33 13 6 3 1 0 77 10 1367
2019 First official language - English 23 34 19 13 8 2 0 58 22 2633
2019 First official language - French 27 40 17 9 5 2 0 68 15 1181
2018 First official language - English 23 35 19 12 8 2 0 60 21 2478
2018 First official language - French 24 40 20 9 4 2 0 66 13 1136

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 52 10 13 3 2 0 73 17 655
2022 First official language - French 18 52 15 12 3 0 0 70 15 360
2020 First official language - English 23 48 12 13 3 1 1 72 16 701
2020 First official language - French 27 40 18 10 3 0 1 69 13 382
2019 First official language - English 16 45 16 14 4 3 2 65 19 634
2019 First official language - French 19 41 18 11 7 3 2 63 18 330

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 27 18 11 15 0 1 54 27 2455
2022 First official language - French 31 24 17 11 15 0 2 56 26 1235
2020 First official language - English 31 27 19 11 11 0 1 59 22 2840
2020 First official language - French 31 26 20 11 11 0 1 58 22 1367
2019 First official language - English 21 27 20 13 19 0 0 49 31 2633
2019 First official language - French 25 25 21 12 14 0 2 51 27 1185
2018 First official language - English 20 25 22 14 18 0 1 45 32 2478
2018 First official language - French 23 25 22 14 14 0 2 49 28 1132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 28 26 13 14 0 0 46 28 2455
2022 First official language - French 17 25 29 16 13 0 1 42 29 1230
2020 First official language - English 20 29 26 15 10 0 0 50 24 2848
2020 First official language - French 18 27 27 17 10 0 0 45 27 1368
2019 First official language - English 21 31 24 14 10 0 0 52 24 2631
2019 First official language - French 19 28 27 14 11 0 1 47 25 1182
2018 First official language - English 16 29 27 16 11 0 0 45 28 2482
2018 First official language - French 15 25 32 16 10 0 1 41 27 1134

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 31 21 10 8 0 1 60 19 2455
2022 First official language - French 23 28 23 13 11 1 2 52 24 1230
2020 First official language - English 31 31 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 2838
2020 First official language - French 26 30 23 12 7 0 1 57 19 1367
2019 First official language - English 30 33 20 10 6 0 1 63 16 2623
2019 First official language - French 25 31 23 12 8 0 1 57 20 1180
2018 First official language - English 24 31 25 11 7 0 1 56 19 2473
2018 First official language - French 19 31 26 14 9 0 1 51 23 1128

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 26 21 15 16 0 1 47 32 2460
2022 First official language - French 20 20 23 17 18 1 2 41 36 1230
2020 First official language - English 28 28 19 13 11 1 1 57 24 2839
2020 First official language - French 27 24 22 14 11 1 2 52 26 1361
2019 First official language - English 23 27 22 13 13 1 1 51 27 2619
2019 First official language - French 24 23 21 16 13 0 2 48 30 1180
2018 First official language - English 19 26 24 16 13 1 1 47 29 2474
2018 First official language - French 20 26 23 17 12 1 2 47 30 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 26 11 6 5 1 4 77 11 2455
2022 First official language - French 42 26 13 6 5 0 7 73 13 1230
2020 First official language - English 48 25 13 6 4 0 3 76 11 2828
2020 First official language - French 44 26 13 7 4 0 4 74 12 1363
2019 First official language - English 52 26 10 5 3 0 4 81 8 2624
2019 First official language - French 49 26 13 5 3 0 4 78 9 1181
2018 First official language - English 46 26 13 5 3 1 5 77 9 2468
2018 First official language - French 44 27 15 5 4 0 5 74 9 1131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 31 30 18 10 9 0 1 62 19 2460
2022 First official language - French 34 27 17 10 10 0 1 62 20 1230
2020 First official language - English 30 29 21 11 8 0 1 59 20 2842
2020 First official language - French 35 27 18 12 7 0 0 63 19 1368
2019 First official language - English 33 31 19 9 7 0 1 65 16 2629
2019 First official language - French 38 28 19 8 7 0 1 66 15 1182
2018 First official language - English 32 29 21 10 7 0 1 62 17 2479
2018 First official language - French 32 29 21 10 6 0 1 63 16 1134

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 34 18 8 6 1 1 67 15 2460
2022 First official language - French 34 31 18 8 5 1 3 68 14 1230
2020 First official language - English 34 37 17 7 3 1 1 72 11 2835
2020 First official language - French 36 34 19 6 3 1 1 71 9 1366
2019 First official language - English 27 38 19 8 6 0 1 66 15 2626
2019 First official language - French 33 35 18 8 4 1 1 70 12 1174
2018 First official language - English 23 37 23 10 6 1 1 61 16 2473
2018 First official language - French 27 36 23 9 3 1 2 64 12 1133

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 33 22 12 8 0 1 58 20 2460
2022 First official language - French 28 30 23 10 8 1 1 59 18 1235
2020 First official language - English 28 35 20 11 5 0 1 63 16 2834
2020 First official language - French 28 36 21 10 4 1 1 65 14 1364
2019 First official language - English 21 35 22 13 8 0 1 57 21 2632
2019 First official language - French 26 32 24 10 6 0 1 60 16 1172
2018 First official language - English 19 33 25 14 8 1 1 53 22 2478
2018 First official language - French 22 33 25 13 4 1 2 57 18 1133

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 31 31 19 9 8 0 1 63 18 2460
2022 First official language - French 33 31 20 8 6 0 1 65 15 1230
2020 First official language - English 32 34 18 10 5 0 1 66 16 2833
2020 First official language - French 33 33 18 10 4 1 1 68 14 1366
2019 First official language - English 26 33 21 12 8 0 1 59 20 2626
2019 First official language - French 30 33 20 11 7 0 1 63 17 1174
2018 First official language - English 23 33 22 13 7 0 1 57 21 2473
2018 First official language - French 23 34 21 13 6 1 1 59 19 1128

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 26 13 7 6 1 1 74 13 2460
2022 First official language - French 46 28 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 1230
2020 First official language - English 48 26 14 7 5 0 1 74 12 2824
2020 First official language - French 47 28 12 7 4 1 1 76 11 1357
2019 First official language - English 44 28 14 9 6 0 1 72 14 2622
2019 First official language - French 48 26 12 7 5 0 1 75 12 1175

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 58 24 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 2460
2022 First official language - French 55 22 13 4 4 0 2 79 8 1235
2020 First official language - English 30 33 21 10 5 0 0 63 15 2828
2020 First official language - French 30 33 21 9 6 0 0 63 15 1361

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 33 19 9 6 0 0 66 15 2460
2022 First official language - French 34 28 20 10 6 0 1 63 16 1230
2020 First official language - English 28 33 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 2835
2020 First official language - French 30 33 20 11 6 0 0 64 17 1366
2019 First official language - English 30 33 20 10 6 0 1 63 17 2622
2019 First official language - French 35 30 19 10 5 1 1 66 15 1169
2018 First official language - English 25 31 23 13 8 0 1 56 21 2464
2018 First official language - French 25 32 24 12 5 1 1 58 18 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 59 21 9 4 5 1 1 82 9 2450
2022 First official language - French 56 21 10 4 5 1 3 80 9 1225
2020 First official language - English 54 27 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 2815
2020 First official language - French 58 25 10 4 1 0 2 84 5 1359
2019 First official language - English 51 26 13 5 3 0 1 78 9 2626
2019 First official language - French 59 22 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 1166
2018 First official language - English 50 26 13 5 4 0 2 78 9 2459
2018 First official language - French 56 24 12 3 2 0 3 82 6 1127

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 32 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 2460
2022 First official language - French 50 30 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 1230
2020 First official language - English 31 38 20 8 3 0 0 69 11 2828
2020 First official language - French 41 33 18 5 3 0 1 74 8 1362

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 75 11 4 2 2 1 6 92 4 2460
2022 First official language - French 69 15 4 1 2 1 9 93 3 1230
2020 First official language - English 74 15 5 1 1 1 4 93 2 2830
2020 First official language - French 68 19 5 2 1 1 4 91 3 1361
2019 First official language - English 72 12 5 2 2 1 6 90 4 2619
2019 First official language - French 72 13 5 2 1 1 6 91 4 1174
2018 First official language - English 69 15 6 3 2 1 4 89 5 2464
2018 First official language - French 66 17 6 3 1 1 6 89 4 1130

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 76 10 4 2 4 2 3 90 6 2465
2022 First official language - French 76 10 3 2 3 1 5 91 5 1235
2020 First official language - English 78 10 4 2 2 1 2 91 4 2823
2020 First official language - French 79 8 4 2 3 1 3 90 6 1356
2019 First official language - English 71 12 6 4 4 1 2 85 8 2627
2019 First official language - French 74 10 4 3 5 1 3 87 8 1181
2018 First official language - English 67 15 7 4 3 1 3 86 7 2465
2018 First official language - French 70 14 5 3 4 1 4 88 7 1133

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 67 21 6 2 2 1 2 90 4 2460
2022 First official language - French 68 16 7 2 2 0 4 88 5 1230
2020 First official language - English 67 22 6 2 1 0 1 90 3 2815
2020 First official language - French 71 17 5 2 2 0 2 90 4 1351
2019 First official language - English 54 28 11 3 3 0 1 83 6 2612
2019 First official language - French 58 22 11 4 3 1 2 82 7 1181
2018 First official language - English 52 29 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 2480
2018 First official language - French 58 22 10 4 3 1 2 82 7 1136

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 64 19 6 3 5 1 1 85 8 2455
2022 First official language - French 68 15 5 3 5 0 3 86 8 1235
2020 First official language - English 67 17 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 2824
2020 First official language - French 70 14 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 1364
2019 First official language - English 60 19 9 5 6 0 1 80 11 2616
2019 First official language - French 64 15 8 5 5 1 2 81 10 1176
2018 First official language - English 54 22 11 6 5 0 1 77 11 2471
2018 First official language - French 60 17 11 5 4 0 2 80 9 1132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 62 11 4 1 1 0 21 92 3 2455
2022 First official language - French 61 11 4 2 1 1 21 91 4 1230
2020 First official language - English 62 10 4 1 1 0 22 93 3 2834
2020 First official language - French 61 11 4 1 1 0 21 92 3 1363
2019 First official language - English 56 12 4 2 1 0 24 90 4 2594
2019 First official language - French 58 11 5 2 1 0 22 89 4 1178
2018 First official language - English 51 12 6 2 1 0 29 88 4 2455
2018 First official language - French 53 11 6 2 1 1 26 87 4 1132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 69 18 6 1 1 1 3 91 3 2455
2022 First official language - French 73 14 5 1 1 1 5 92 2 1230
2020 First official language - English 65 22 6 2 1 0 2 90 3 2837
2020 First official language - French 72 15 6 2 1 1 3 91 3 1371
2019 First official language - English 63 22 8 2 1 0 3 87 4 2615
2019 First official language - French 72 17 5 1 0 1 4 93 2 1175
2018 First official language - English 58 24 9 3 2 0 5 86 5 2468
2018 First official language - French 66 17 8 2 1 0 6 88 3 1129

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 71 15 5 2 3 1 3 89 5 2460
2022 First official language - French 73 11 5 3 3 1 4 89 6 1235
2020 First official language - English 65 20 8 3 3 1 1 86 6 2846
2020 First official language - French 72 15 5 2 3 1 2 89 5 1368
2019 First official language - English 72 16 5 2 2 0 2 90 5 2624
2019 First official language - French 77 11 4 2 3 0 3 91 5 1178
2018 First official language - English 67 18 6 3 3 1 3 88 6 2474
2018 First official language - French 73 12 5 3 3 0 4 89 6 1135

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 28 12 4 3 1 2 82 6 2460
2022 First official language - French 54 24 12 4 3 0 3 81 7 1230
2020 First official language - English 45 32 15 4 2 0 1 79 7 2846
2020 First official language - French 49 26 16 6 2 0 2 76 8 1369
2019 First official language - English 52 29 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 2625
2019 First official language - French 57 24 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 1179
2018 First official language - English 46 33 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 2472
2018 First official language - French 51 26 14 4 2 0 3 79 7 1133

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 34 38 12 5 0 0 44 17 2465
2022 First official language - French 12 31 39 13 5 0 0 43 18 1230
2020 First official language - English 15 38 33 10 4 0 0 52 14 2846
2020 First official language - French 16 36 33 11 3 0 0 52 14 1369
2019 First official language - English 15 38 31 11 4 0 0 53 15 2635
2019 First official language - French 17 34 34 11 4 0 0 51 15 1185
2018 First official language - English 14 34 35 12 5 0 0 48 17 2482
2018 First official language - French 13 32 40 11 3 0 0 45 14 1140

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 20 41 20 11 0 0 31 28 2460
2022 First official language - French 6 18 35 26 14 0 1 41 24 1235
2020 First official language - English 10 17 40 24 9 0 0 33 27 2839
2020 First official language - French 8 17 36 26 12 0 0 38 25 1368
2019 First official language - English 9 18 38 23 11 0 0 34 27 2610
2019 First official language - French 7 16 37 27 13 0 0 41 23 1174
2018 First official language - English 9 19 39 22 11 0 0 33 28 2463
2018 First official language - French 7 17 36 27 13 0 0 40 24 1131
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 50 17 1 2465
2022 First official language - French 36 53 10 2 1235
2020 First official language - English 39 41 18 1 2852
2020 First official language - French 39 46 15 1 1372

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 67 795
2022 First official language - French 30 70 440
2020 First official language - English 34 66 1128
2020 First official language - French 32 68 538

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 40 16 12 6 7 3 16 70 16 2465
2022 First official language - French 33 15 13 7 9 2 19 62 21 1235
2020 First official language - English 42 17 12 8 8 2 10 67 19 2848
2020 First official language - French 37 15 14 9 10 1 13 61 23 1372
2019 First official language - English 41 18 14 9 11 1 7 64 21 2603
2019 First official language - French 36 16 14 12 13 1 8 57 27 1175
2018 First official language - English 42 16 14 9 10 1 7 64 21 2475
2018 First official language - French 40 14 14 10 11 1 9 60 24 1137

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 14 14 17 42 1 4 23 63 790
2022 First official language - French 7 12 17 19 37 3 5 21 61 440
2020 First official language - English 7 17 15 20 37 1 4 25 60 1128
2020 First official language - French 8 14 14 22 36 1 5 24 61 538

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 4 10 11 19 46 2 8 15 73 790
2022 First official language - French 5 8 14 20 40 3 10 15 69 440
2020 First official language - English 5 13 13 20 41 2 7 19 67 1129
2020 First official language - French 6 11 12 20 43 1 7 19 68 539
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