2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Department of Justice 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 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 2000
2022 First official language - French 40 40 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 1015
2020 First official language - English 40 41 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 1933
2020 First official language - French 41 41 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 1013
2019 First official language - English 36 43 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1691
2019 First official language - French 37 44 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 887
2018 First official language - English 33 46 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1698
2018 First official language - French 35 44 13 6 3 0 0 79 8 842

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 39 37 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 2000
2022 First official language - French 39 36 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 1015
2020 First official language - English 38 37 11 9 5 0 0 74 15 1926
2020 First official language - French 38 38 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 1004
2019 First official language - English 30 38 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 1686
2019 First official language - French 31 37 16 9 7 0 0 69 16 884
2018 First official language - English 29 38 11 13 10 0 0 67 23 1710
2018 First official language - French 29 38 16 10 7 0 0 66 17 851

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 54 32 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 2000
2022 First official language - French 52 35 9 2 1 0 0 87 4 1015
2020 First official language - English 56 33 8 3 1 0 0 89 3 1919
2020 First official language - French 53 35 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 1004
2019 First official language - English 52 35 8 3 2 0 0 87 4 1683
2019 First official language - French 49 37 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 879
2018 First official language - English 51 37 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1693
2018 First official language - French 47 40 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 847

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 44 38 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 2000
2022 First official language - French 45 38 9 4 2 0 0 84 6 1015
2020 First official language - English 45 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1932
2020 First official language - French 47 39 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 1010
2019 First official language - English 42 40 9 7 3 0 0 82 9 1691
2019 First official language - French 41 45 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 890
2018 First official language - English 38 41 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 1711
2018 First official language - French 39 43 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 849

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 42 33 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 2000
2022 First official language - French 43 36 10 7 2 1 0 81 9 1015
2020 First official language - English 42 34 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 1929
2020 First official language - French 44 32 16 5 3 1 0 76 8 1004
2019 First official language - English 36 32 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 1694
2019 First official language - French 35 35 18 7 5 0 0 70 12 888
2018 First official language - English 33 32 18 11 7 0 0 65 18 1710
2018 First official language - French 28 37 20 7 6 1 0 66 14 849

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 40 36 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 2000
2022 First official language - French 40 39 12 7 2 1 0 79 9 1015
2020 First official language - English 41 36 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 1923
2020 First official language - French 42 35 14 5 2 0 0 78 8 1000
2019 First official language - English 35 35 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 1682
2019 First official language - French 33 37 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 881
2018 First official language - English 31 35 15 12 6 0 0 66 18 1706
2018 First official language - French 28 39 18 10 4 0 0 67 15 844

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 38 25 15 11 6 5 1 66 18 2000
2022 First official language - French 39 28 15 7 5 5 1 71 13 1015
2020 First official language - English 39 25 16 10 5 4 1 67 16 1932
2020 First official language - French 41 26 17 8 5 3 0 69 14 1011
2019 First official language - English 33 24 17 14 8 3 1 60 23 1694
2019 First official language - French 33 26 20 8 7 4 1 62 17 888
2018 First official language - English 30 25 19 14 8 3 1 57 23 1712
2018 First official language - French 28 28 20 11 8 4 1 59 20 849
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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 49 24 14 4 2 2 5 78 7 2000
2022 First official language - French 46 30 11 3 2 2 6 82 5 1010
2020 First official language - English 48 26 13 4 3 2 4 79 7 1931
2020 First official language - French 51 28 11 3 1 2 4 83 5 1010
2019 First official language - English 45 25 16 5 3 2 5 74 9 1696
2019 First official language - French 43 29 14 4 3 2 4 77 7 891

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 30 9 7 3 1 1 81 10 2000
2022 First official language - French 49 33 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1010
2020 First official language - English 49 29 10 6 5 1 1 80 11 1933
2020 First official language - French 49 32 11 4 3 1 0 81 8 1011
2019 First official language - English 42 32 10 7 6 1 1 76 14 1685
2019 First official language - French 41 34 12 7 4 1 0 77 12 888
2018 First official language - English 41 31 11 10 5 1 1 73 15 1701
2018 First official language - French 38 36 12 8 5 0 1 75 13 850

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 57 25 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 1995
2022 First official language - French 54 28 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 1015
2020 First official language - English 58 24 8 6 4 0 1 82 10 1933
2020 First official language - French 55 29 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 1013
2019 First official language - English 49 30 9 7 4 1 0 80 12 1695
2019 First official language - French 47 30 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 889
2018 First official language - English 47 28 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 1710
2018 First official language - French 41 31 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 851

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 45 26 12 5 3 8 0 78 9 2000
2022 First official language - French 40 31 11 5 3 9 0 79 9 1015
2020 First official language - English 46 27 11 5 3 8 0 80 8 1934
2020 First official language - French 40 33 11 5 2 9 0 80 8 1015
2019 First official language - English 35 30 15 8 5 7 0 71 14 1693
2019 First official language - French 29 34 13 9 5 9 0 70 15 889
2018 First official language - English 32 29 16 8 6 9 0 67 15 1717
2018 First official language - French 25 34 17 9 5 10 0 67 15 855

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 38 32 12 9 6 3 0 72 16 2000
2022 First official language - French 35 32 14 9 6 4 0 70 15 1015
2020 First official language - English 40 32 12 9 5 2 0 74 14 1934
2020 First official language - French 36 35 15 9 4 2 0 72 13 1009
2019 First official language - English 29 33 16 12 8 3 0 64 20 1694
2019 First official language - French 25 31 20 13 8 2 0 58 22 884
2018 First official language - English 26 32 16 13 10 2 0 60 24 1714
2018 First official language - French 21 32 22 13 9 4 0 55 23 852

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 26 32 16 13 7 6 0 62 21 2000
2022 First official language - French 25 33 17 12 6 8 0 63 19 1010
2020 First official language - English 26 35 17 10 5 6 0 66 16 1929
2020 First official language - French 29 32 20 10 4 5 0 64 15 1012
2019 First official language - English 20 32 18 15 9 6 0 56 25 1687
2019 First official language - French 17 30 22 15 8 7 0 51 25 884
2018 First official language - English 17 30 19 17 10 7 0 50 29 1710
2018 First official language - French 14 29 24 16 9 8 0 47 27 852

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 27 34 13 15 8 3 0 63 24 2000
2022 First official language - French 28 38 14 11 6 3 0 68 17 1015
2020 First official language - English 28 37 14 13 6 2 0 66 19 1935
2020 First official language - French 31 39 15 10 3 2 0 71 14 1014
2019 First official language - English 18 33 18 18 11 3 0 52 29 1694
2019 First official language - French 18 33 20 18 9 3 0 52 27 891
2018 First official language - English 15 32 17 21 12 3 0 48 34 1715
2018 First official language - French 14 32 24 17 9 4 0 48 27 852
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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 35 36 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 2000
2022 First official language - French 36 37 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 1015
2020 First official language - English 32 40 10 11 6 0 0 72 18 1930
2020 First official language - French 35 38 13 10 3 0 0 74 13 1009
2019 First official language - English 26 39 11 13 10 0 0 65 23 1691
2019 First official language - French 28 38 15 12 7 0 0 66 20 885
2018 First official language - English 24 35 12 17 11 0 0 59 28 1712
2018 First official language - French 28 33 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 852

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 39 46 7 7 2 0 0 85 9 2000
2022 First official language - French 37 46 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1010
2020 First official language - English 36 44 10 8 2 0 0 81 10 1924
2020 First official language - French 36 42 13 7 2 0 0 77 9 1009
2019 First official language - English 31 45 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 1685
2019 First official language - French 29 42 15 10 3 0 0 72 14 879
2018 First official language - English 31 44 11 10 4 0 0 74 14 1711
2018 First official language - French 29 42 18 7 3 0 0 71 11 855

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 42 34 10 9 4 1 0 77 13 2000
2022 First official language - French 45 34 10 7 4 1 0 79 10 1015
2020 First official language - English 44 33 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 1931
2020 First official language - French 45 32 12 8 3 0 1 77 11 1011
2019 First official language - English 38 33 12 8 7 1 1 72 15 1698
2019 First official language - French 39 34 12 9 5 1 0 74 13 890
2018 First official language - English 35 35 12 11 6 1 0 70 17 1711
2018 First official language - French 32 37 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 850

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 38 42 7 9 3 0 0 80 13 2000
2022 First official language - French 43 42 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1010
2020 First official language - English 39 41 9 8 2 0 0 80 10 1923
2020 First official language - French 42 40 9 7 1 0 1 83 8 1002
2019 First official language - English 30 45 10 12 4 0 0 75 15 1681
2019 First official language - French 34 43 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 884
2018 First official language - English 28 48 8 12 4 0 0 76 16 1716
2018 First official language - French 29 47 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 853

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 23 10 6 3 2 1 80 10 2000
2022 First official language - French 51 28 11 4 3 2 1 81 8 1015
2020 First official language - English 51 24 11 6 5 2 1 78 11 1929
2020 First official language - French 51 26 12 5 4 2 1 79 9 1010

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 25 35 14 13 10 3 0 62 24 2000
2022 First official language - French 28 39 15 9 5 3 0 70 15 1015
2020 First official language - English 25 34 15 14 10 2 0 60 25 1932
2020 First official language - French 27 40 17 10 5 2 0 68 14 1009
2019 First official language - English 20 30 15 16 16 3 0 51 33 1694
2019 First official language - French 19 38 19 12 10 2 0 58 22 884
2018 First official language - English 18 30 15 19 16 2 0 48 36 1706
2018 First official language - French 18 36 21 15 8 2 0 55 23 848

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 39 26 16 6 6 2 4 69 14 2000
2022 First official language - French 42 23 16 7 5 2 6 70 13 1015
2020 First official language - English 44 24 15 7 5 1 3 72 12 1938
2020 First official language - French 49 19 16 7 5 1 4 71 13 1014
2019 First official language - English 46 26 15 6 4 1 3 75 10 1695
2019 First official language - French 48 22 14 7 4 2 4 74 11 891

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 55 21 11 4 3 2 4 80 7 2000
2022 First official language - French 59 21 8 3 2 2 5 86 5 1010
2020 First official language - English 56 23 12 4 2 1 3 82 6 1927
2020 First official language - French 59 22 11 4 1 1 3 83 5 1012
2019 First official language - English 52 25 11 4 3 2 3 80 8 1692
2019 First official language - French 54 22 12 4 3 1 4 80 8 887

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 1 2 6 6 92 3 1995
2022 First official language - French 71 8 5 2 2 5 7 90 5 1015
2020 First official language - English 75 8 3 2 3 5 4 91 5 1934
2020 First official language - French 74 8 6 2 2 4 4 89 4 1008
2019 First official language - English 75 8 4 2 3 5 4 90 5 1682
2019 First official language - French 74 8 5 2 4 3 4 89 6 888

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 72 9 4 1 2 2 11 92 3 2000
2022 First official language - French 73 7 3 1 1 3 12 93 3 1010
2020 First official language - English 75 10 3 2 1 2 7 93 3 1936
2020 First official language - French 71 10 5 2 1 2 9 91 3 1008
2019 First official language - English 79 6 2 1 1 2 8 94 3 1686
2019 First official language - French 78 6 3 1 1 1 10 95 2 888

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 22 32 10 17 16 2 1 56 34 2000
2022 First official language - French 21 32 14 14 14 3 3 56 29 1015
2020 First official language - English 20 28 13 17 18 2 2 50 36 1937
2020 First official language - French 21 28 16 16 13 3 2 52 31 1015
2019 First official language - English 18 25 13 18 23 2 1 44 42 1700
2019 First official language - French 17 28 15 17 20 2 2 46 38 888
2018 First official language - English 15 23 13 20 25 2 1 39 47 1708
2018 First official language - French 13 27 17 20 19 3 2 42 41 854

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 31 40 12 11 6 0 0 71 18 2000
2022 First official language - French 29 39 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 1015
2020 First official language - English 31 39 13 12 5 0 0 71 17 1923
2020 First official language - French 31 39 16 11 3 0 0 70 14 1000
2019 First official language - English 26 37 14 15 7 0 0 64 22 1683
2019 First official language - French 26 37 18 13 6 0 0 62 19 879
2018 First official language - English 24 39 14 15 8 0 0 63 23 1703
2018 First official language - French 24 37 19 13 7 0 0 60 20 850

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 37 36 14 9 4 0 0 74 12 2000
2022 First official language - French 36 40 12 6 4 1 0 77 10 1010
2020 First official language - English 37 37 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 1929
2020 First official language - French 38 37 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 1007
2019 First official language - English 31 36 15 10 7 0 0 67 17 1691
2019 First official language - French 31 35 18 11 5 0 0 66 16 883
2018 First official language - English 31 37 15 11 6 0 0 68 18 1699
2018 First official language - French 28 38 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 848

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 37 39 11 10 4 0 0 76 13 2000
2022 First official language - French 40 37 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 1015
2020 First official language - English 34 42 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 1928
2020 First official language - French 34 44 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 1011
2019 First official language - English 30 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 1668
2019 First official language - French 30 40 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 875
2018 First official language - English 27 39 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 1708
2018 First official language - French 27 37 17 13 6 0 0 64 19 846

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 23 40 18 10 4 4 0 66 15 1995
2022 First official language - French 24 41 19 8 3 5 0 69 12 1015
2020 First official language - English 21 45 17 10 3 3 0 69 13 1935
2020 First official language - French 22 41 22 7 2 6 0 68 9 1010
2019 First official language - English 17 40 21 13 5 5 0 60 19 1689
2019 First official language - French 17 37 26 11 4 5 0 57 16 893
2018 First official language - English 17 34 24 14 7 4 0 53 22 1707
2018 First official language - French 14 35 27 12 6 6 0 52 19 855

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 37 35 9 11 8 0 0 72 19 2000
2022 First official language - French 40 34 10 10 5 0 1 74 16 1010
2020 First official language - English 35 36 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 1929
2020 First official language - French 39 33 11 11 5 0 1 73 16 1006
2019 First official language - English 36 35 10 12 7 0 0 71 19 1688
2019 First official language - French 38 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 890
2018 First official language - English 38 37 9 11 6 0 0 74 17 1711
2018 First official language - French 37 37 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 850

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 25 31 22 12 10 0 0 56 22 2000
2022 First official language - French 29 30 18 12 11 0 0 59 23 1015
2020 First official language - English 21 32 22 15 10 0 0 53 25 1922
2020 First official language - French 27 32 19 12 10 0 0 59 22 1006
2019 First official language - English 26 32 22 12 9 0 0 58 20 1687
2019 First official language - French 29 32 20 11 9 0 0 60 20 881
2018 First official language - English 24 32 23 11 9 0 0 57 21 1714
2018 First official language - French 28 31 19 15 7 0 0 60 22 854

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 62 22 6 3 2 3 2 89 5 2000
2022 First official language - French 58 26 6 3 2 2 1 88 6 1015

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 30 37 33 2000
2022 First official language - French 33 37 29 1015
2020 First official language - English 19 43 38 1938
2020 First official language - French 19 46 34 1013
2019 First official language - English 21 38 41 1702
2019 First official language - French 24 42 34 894
2018 First official language - English 22 38 40 1715
2018 First official language - French 25 41 34 850

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 15 38 22 10 6 10 580
2022 First official language - French 17 43 22 7 5 6 335
2020 First official language - English 21 31 29 6 6 7 373
2020 First official language - French 17 42 29 5 2 6 203
2019 First official language - English 17 32 29 9 6 6 362
2019 First official language - French 13 33 35 5 6 9 221
2018 First official language - English 15 31 27 13 7 8 373
2018 First official language - French 13 34 35 9 3 6 216
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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 52 37 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 2000
2022 First official language - French 48 40 8 3 1 0 0 88 5 1010
2020 First official language - English 49 40 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 1927
2020 First official language - French 46 39 11 4 1 0 0 85 4 999
2019 First official language - English 40 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 1687
2019 First official language - French 38 42 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 883
2018 First official language - English 42 42 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 1712
2018 First official language - French 35 44 12 7 2 0 0 80 9 853

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 28 44 15 9 2 1 0 73 11 2000
2022 First official language - French 28 46 17 6 2 1 0 74 8 1010
2020 First official language - English 28 46 17 6 1 2 0 75 8 1933
2020 First official language - French 31 44 17 6 1 1 0 76 7 1013
2019 First official language - English 24 43 19 9 3 2 0 68 12 1697
2019 First official language - French 24 44 17 10 2 2 0 69 13 889
2018 First official language - English 22 42 19 12 4 1 0 65 16 1705
2018 First official language - French 20 44 21 10 3 1 0 65 13 851

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 8 19 37 23 12 1 2 35 27 1995
2022 First official language - French 7 24 33 23 9 1 3 33 32 1010
2020 First official language - English 6 20 40 22 10 1 1 33 26 1926
2020 First official language - French 7 23 38 21 9 1 1 31 30 1012
2019 First official language - English 6 21 41 21 8 1 1 30 28 1697
2019 First official language - French 9 25 35 20 8 1 1 29 36 890
2018 First official language - English 7 20 43 21 9 1 1 30 27 1712
2018 First official language - French 9 27 36 19 7 1 2 26 37 852

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 11 21 35 19 10 2 3 30 34 2000
2022 First official language - French 10 22 33 19 10 1 4 30 34 1010
2020 First official language - English 9 20 36 23 9 1 2 34 29 1924
2020 First official language - French 9 23 32 22 10 3 3 33 33 1010
2019 First official language - English 13 22 33 20 8 2 2 29 37 1688
2019 First official language - French 16 24 31 17 8 2 2 26 42 889
2018 First official language - English 14 22 35 16 9 1 1 26 37 1705
2018 First official language - French 14 26 31 16 9 2 2 26 42 853

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 8 20 35 22 13 1 1 36 29 1995
2022 First official language - French 11 22 34 19 10 1 3 30 35 1010
2020 First official language - English 8 20 37 24 9 0 1 34 29 1930
2020 First official language - French 11 22 35 22 9 0 1 31 33 1003
2019 First official language - English 8 20 38 24 9 1 1 34 28 1683
2019 First official language - French 10 22 40 20 8 0 1 28 32 887
2018 First official language - English 9 18 40 22 10 0 1 32 27 1699
2018 First official language - French 11 24 36 19 9 0 1 28 35 844

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 13 20 28 20 15 2 3 36 35 1995
2022 First official language - French 9 24 25 19 14 2 5 36 36 1010
2020 First official language - English 13 23 31 21 10 2 1 32 36 1930
2020 First official language - French 11 25 28 21 12 1 2 34 37 1009
2019 First official language - English 15 22 31 19 10 2 2 30 38 1691
2019 First official language - French 15 24 29 19 10 1 2 30 40 887
2018 First official language - English 19 27 28 15 9 1 1 24 47 1711
2018 First official language - French 18 26 26 18 9 1 2 27 45 850

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 16 28 22 16 4 4 42 27 2000
2022 First official language - French 8 17 29 21 13 6 6 38 28 1010
2020 First official language - English 5 12 28 33 18 2 2 53 17 1924
2020 First official language - French 5 16 29 26 17 4 2 46 23 1007
2019 First official language - English 10 17 31 25 13 2 2 40 28 1688
2019 First official language - French 11 23 28 22 11 3 2 35 36 888
2018 First official language - English 13 19 32 21 12 3 2 34 33 1699
2018 First official language - French 13 22 28 21 10 3 3 32 38 849

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 11 21 34 19 11 2 2 31 33 1995
2022 First official language - French 8 21 33 18 13 4 4 33 31 1010
2020 First official language - English 9 21 35 21 9 2 1 32 31 1925
2020 First official language - French 6 21 35 20 13 4 2 35 28 1009
2019 First official language - English 14 22 34 19 8 2 2 28 37 1687
2019 First official language - French 12 23 34 17 10 2 1 28 37 885
2018 First official language - English 16 23 34 16 7 2 1 24 40 1711
2018 First official language - French 12 24 34 17 7 4 2 25 39 854

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 5 14 38 27 14 0 1 41 20 2000
2022 First official language - French 2 12 34 29 19 1 3 50 15 1015
2020 First official language - English 8 24 43 19 6 0 0 25 32 1928
2020 First official language - French 5 22 40 22 10 0 1 32 27 1010
2019 First official language - English 11 23 39 17 8 0 1 26 35 1689
2019 First official language - French 10 21 35 22 10 1 1 34 31 889

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 16 36 19 18 8 3 0 53 27 2000
2022 First official language - French 18 37 21 14 6 4 0 57 21 1010
2020 First official language - English 18 38 20 16 4 3 0 58 21 1925
2020 First official language - French 21 42 19 11 3 4 0 65 15 1005
2019 First official language - English 12 33 24 20 7 3 0 47 29 1689
2019 First official language - French 13 32 27 17 6 5 0 47 25 885

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 45 30 9 8 6 2 0 77 14 1995
2022 First official language - French 50 34 7 4 3 2 0 86 7 1010
2020 First official language - English 42 30 9 11 6 2 0 74 17 1930
2020 First official language - French 48 34 8 6 2 1 0 83 8 1011
2019 First official language - English 36 31 11 12 8 1 0 68 21 1693
2019 First official language - French 40 35 11 7 5 1 0 76 12 887
2018 First official language - English 33 30 10 14 10 2 0 64 25 1702
2018 First official language - French 36 37 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 851

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 58 31 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 1995
2022 First official language - French 58 33 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 1015
2020 First official language - English 53 34 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 1927
2020 First official language - French 53 36 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1006
2019 First official language - English 45 36 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 1691
2019 First official language - French 43 39 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 889
2018 First official language - English 43 36 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 1705
2018 First official language - French 37 44 11 6 2 0 0 82 8 849

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 35 7 4 2 1 0 88 6 1995
2022 First official language - French 49 37 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1015
2020 First official language - English 49 35 8 4 2 1 0 85 6 1921
2020 First official language - French 46 40 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 1000
2019 First official language - English 43 37 11 6 2 1 0 81 8 1693
2019 First official language - French 39 42 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 890
2018 First official language - English 41 41 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 1704
2018 First official language - French 34 46 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 850

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 34 41 11 7 5 2 0 76 13 2000
2022 First official language - French 34 39 15 5 3 3 0 75 9 1015
2020 First official language - English 29 43 13 9 4 2 0 74 13 1924
2020 First official language - French 34 39 15 7 2 3 0 75 9 1009
2019 First official language - English 27 41 16 10 4 2 0 69 15 1683
2019 First official language - French 27 42 16 9 3 3 0 71 12 890
2018 First official language - English 36 38 13 7 4 2 0 76 11 1710
2018 First official language - French 29 44 15 5 4 3 0 76 9 849

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 38 36 11 6 3 6 0 79 10 2000
2022 First official language - French 35 39 12 4 2 7 0 81 7 1015
2020 First official language - English 38 36 13 6 3 4 0 78 9 1935
2020 First official language - French 36 40 14 4 1 4 0 79 5 1006
2019 First official language - English 36 37 14 5 3 5 0 77 8 1680
2019 First official language - French 36 41 13 5 3 3 0 79 7 887
2018 First official language - English 40 34 14 4 4 4 0 78 8 1709
2018 First official language - French 34 42 15 3 3 4 0 78 6 848

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 51 34 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 2000
2022 First official language - French 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1015
2020 First official language - English 52 32 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1930
2020 First official language - French 52 35 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1005
2019 First official language - English 44 36 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 1691
2019 First official language - French 42 40 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 891
2018 First official language - English 44 35 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 1711
2018 First official language - French 36 41 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 848

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 41 28 10 6 3 7 5 78 10 2000
2022 First official language - French 39 28 9 5 5 8 6 78 12 1015

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 39 26 11 7 4 8 5 75 12 2000
2022 First official language - French 39 28 9 5 4 9 6 79 11 1010

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 33 29 21 4 1 11 1 71 6 2000
2022 First official language - French 36 33 14 3 1 12 0 78 5 1015
2020 First official language - English 37 35 14 5 2 5 1 77 8 1933
2020 First official language - French 35 38 15 4 1 6 0 78 5 1009

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 40 30 9 5 5 7 3 78 11 2000
2022 First official language - French 39 33 9 5 4 6 4 80 11 1010
2020 First official language - English 40 30 11 8 4 4 2 75 13 1930
2020 First official language - French 39 33 12 5 3 6 3 78 9 1008

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 13 18 21 3 4 38 3 52 12 2000
2022 First official language - French 12 19 20 3 3 39 3 53 11 1010

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 3 12 19 18 32 16 0 18 60 35
2022 First official language - French 0 6 17 4 39 28 5 9 66 20
2020 First official language - English 0 7 20 21 39 11 2 8 69 49
2020 First official language - French 9 9 8 9 38 27 0 25 65 11

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 25 28 18 7 5 12 6 65 14 1995
2022 First official language - French 25 31 16 6 4 12 6 68 13 1010
2020 First official language - English 25 26 19 10 5 11 4 61 17 1931
2020 First official language - French 25 29 18 9 3 11 5 65 14 1009
2019 First official language - English 25 29 16 12 8 7 3 61 21 1695
2019 First official language - French 21 29 20 10 7 8 5 58 20 891
2018 First official language - English 18 29 19 13 10 8 2 53 26 1708
2018 First official language - French 15 36 19 12 7 7 3 57 22 852

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 37 37 11 8 3 3 1 77 11 2000
2022 First official language - French 31 40 13 7 4 4 1 75 11 1015
2020 First official language - English 38 35 11 8 4 3 1 76 12 1931
2020 First official language - French 31 38 14 10 3 3 1 71 14 1009
2019 First official language - English 36 35 12 9 5 3 1 73 14 1694
2019 First official language - French 26 41 14 11 5 3 1 69 16 887
2018 First official language - English 35 39 11 9 3 2 1 76 12 1705
2018 First official language - French 28 40 15 11 4 2 1 69 16 855

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 38 40 14 4 2 1 0 79 7 1995
2022 First official language - French 34 41 16 5 2 2 0 77 7 1015
2020 First official language - English 40 37 15 5 2 1 0 78 8 1928
2020 First official language - French 34 39 19 5 2 2 0 74 7 1010
2019 First official language - English 34 37 18 6 3 2 0 72 9 1686
2019 First official language - French 25 41 20 8 3 2 0 68 12 883
2018 First official language - English 32 39 19 6 3 1 0 71 9 1702
2018 First official language - French 25 44 21 6 2 1 0 70 9 850

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 20 20 16 13 12 16 3 50 30 2000
2022 First official language - French 17 22 18 11 13 15 5 48 30 1015
2020 First official language - English 19 21 17 13 13 14 3 48 31 1932
2020 First official language - French 17 21 19 12 12 14 4 47 30 1008
2019 First official language - English 16 19 18 16 17 12 2 40 38 1693
2019 First official language - French 13 17 22 15 17 12 3 36 38 888
2018 First official language - English 13 20 20 17 17 11 2 38 39 1704
2018 First official language - French 12 17 22 16 18 12 3 34 40 853

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 37 46 3 11 3 0 0 83 14 2000
2022 First official language - French 41 43 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 1010
2020 First official language - English 28 50 3 16 2 0 0 78 19 1936
2020 First official language - French 31 50 6 11 2 0 0 81 12 1015

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 44 35 6 10 4 0 1 80 13 2000
2022 First official language - French 45 35 6 8 4 0 1 81 12 1010
2020 First official language - English 31 41 8 16 4 0 1 73 20 1934
2020 First official language - French 30 44 11 11 3 0 0 74 15 1010
2019 First official language - English 43 36 5 10 5 0 0 79 16 1695
2019 First official language - French 40 42 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 888

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 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 9 2000
2022 First official language - French 47 39 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1010
2020 First official language - English 44 36 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 1919
2020 First official language - French 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 998
2019 First official language - English 43 36 9 8 3 0 1 80 11 1676
2019 First official language - French 35 46 10 5 3 0 0 82 7 879

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 85 11 2 0 0 1 1 97 1 2000
2022 First official language - French 55 32 4 6 2 1 0 88 8 1010
2020 First official language - English 85 11 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 1927
2020 First official language - French 57 31 4 5 1 1 0 90 6 1011

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 88 6 2 1 0 0 3 97 1 2000
2022 First official language - French 79 12 3 4 2 0 1 91 6 1015
2019 First official language - English 84 8 3 1 1 1 3 96 2 1689
2019 First official language - French 74 15 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 886

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 19 10 4 3 16 6 78 9 2000
2022 First official language - French 47 26 15 5 3 3 0 75 9 1015
2020 First official language - English 45 20 10 4 3 13 4 79 9 1935
2020 First official language - French 51 26 13 5 3 2 1 79 8 1011
2019 First official language - English 43 20 11 5 4 15 2 77 10 1697
2019 First official language - French 47 27 15 5 3 3 0 77 8 891

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 7 93 2000
2022 First official language - French 9 91 1015
2020 First official language - English 8 92 1930
2020 First official language - French 9 91 1014
2019 First official language - English 12 88 1698
2019 First official language - French 13 87 893
2018 First official language - English 14 86 1712
2018 First official language - French 13 87 848

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 41 59 160
2022 First official language - French 36 64 90
2020 First official language - English 46 54 162
2020 First official language - French 51 49 84
2019 First official language - English 52 48 204
2019 First official language - French 57 43 116
2018 First official language - English 50 50 233
2018 First official language - French 52 48 113

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 48 52 160
2022 First official language - French 58 42 90
2020 First official language - English 62 38 162
2020 First official language - French 53 47 84
2019 First official language - English 57 43 204
2019 First official language - French 53 47 116
2018 First official language - English 62 38 233
2018 First official language - French 58 42 113

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 6 94 160
2022 First official language - French 8 92 90
2020 First official language - English 6 94 162
2020 First official language - French 6 94 84
2019 First official language - English 7 93 204
2019 First official language - French 10 90 116
2018 First official language - English 5 95 233
2018 First official language - French 4 96 113

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 0 100 160
2022 First official language - French 0 100 90
2020 First official language - English 0 100 162
2020 First official language - French 0 100 84
2019 First official language - English 0 100 204
2019 First official language - French 0 100 116
2018 First official language - English 0 100 233
2018 First official language - French 0 100 113

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 13 87 160
2022 First official language - French 7 93 90
2020 First official language - English 8 92 162
2020 First official language - French 16 84 84
2019 First official language - English 8 92 204
2019 First official language - French 13 87 116
2018 First official language - English 8 92 233
2018 First official language - French 10 90 113

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 90 160
2022 First official language - French 5 95 90
2020 First official language - English 5 95 162
2020 First official language - French 0 100 84

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 160
2022 First official language - French 8 92 90
2019 First official language - English 3 97 204
2019 First official language - French 4 96 116

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 40 60 160
2022 First official language - French 30 70 90
2020 First official language - English 43 57 162
2020 First official language - French 32 68 84
2019 First official language - English 51 49 204
2019 First official language - French 42 58 116
2018 First official language - English 49 51 232
2018 First official language - French 37 63 113

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 32 68 160
2022 First official language - French 40 60 90
2020 First official language - English 35 65 162
2020 First official language - French 48 52 84
2019 First official language - English 33 67 204
2019 First official language - French 37 63 116
2018 First official language - English 38 62 232
2018 First official language - French 38 62 113

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 38 62 160
2022 First official language - French 34 66 90
2020 First official language - English 49 51 162
2020 First official language - French 38 62 84
2019 First official language - English 49 51 204
2019 First official language - French 51 49 116
2018 First official language - English 44 56 232
2018 First official language - French 38 62 113

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 61 160
2022 First official language - French 40 60 90
2020 First official language - English 45 55 162
2020 First official language - French 43 57 84
2019 First official language - English 44 56 204
2019 First official language - French 36 64 116
2018 First official language - English 44 56 232
2018 First official language - French 37 63 113

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 26 74 160
2022 First official language - French 31 69 90
2020 First official language - English 33 67 162
2020 First official language - French 29 71 84
2019 First official language - English 33 67 204
2019 First official language - French 33 67 116
2018 First official language - English 32 68 232
2018 First official language - French 27 73 113

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 56 44 160
2022 First official language - French 69 31 90
2020 First official language - English 49 51 162
2020 First official language - French 56 44 84
2019 First official language - English 53 47 204
2019 First official language - French 59 41 116
2018 First official language - English 51 49 232
2018 First official language - French 54 46 113

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 64 160
2022 First official language - French 28 72 90
2020 First official language - English 37 63 162
2020 First official language - French 32 68 84
2019 First official language - English 38 62 204
2019 First official language - French 31 69 116
2018 First official language - English 34 66 232
2018 First official language - French 34 66 113

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 99 160
2022 First official language - French 0 100 90

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 5 95 160
2022 First official language - French 2 98 90
2020 First official language - English 8 92 162
2020 First official language - French 7 93 84
2019 First official language - English 7 93 204
2019 First official language - French 4 96 116

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 160
2022 First official language - French 10 90 90
2020 First official language - English 9 91 162
2020 First official language - French 6 94 84
2019 First official language - English 8 92 204
2019 First official language - French 11 89 116
2018 First official language - English 10 90 232
2018 First official language - French 11 89 113

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 47 53 160
2022 First official language - French 40 60 90
2020 First official language - English 53 47 162
2020 First official language - French 41 59 84
2019 First official language - English 47 53 204
2019 First official language - French 48 52 116
2018 First official language - English 51 49 232
2018 First official language - French 46 54 113

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 20 80 160
2022 First official language - French 13 87 90
2020 First official language - English 18 82 162
2020 First official language - French 20 80 84
2019 First official language - English 29 71 204
2019 First official language - French 27 73 116
2018 First official language - English 28 72 232
2018 First official language - French 25 75 113

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 87 160
2022 First official language - French 10 90 90
2020 First official language - English 14 86 162
2020 First official language - French 14 86 84
2019 First official language - English 12 88 204
2019 First official language - French 14 86 116
2018 First official language - English 15 85 232
2018 First official language - French 16 84 113

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 45 55 160
2022 First official language - French 45 55 90
2020 First official language - English 52 48 162
2020 First official language - French 60 40 84
2019 First official language - English 52 48 203
2019 First official language - French 57 43 115
2018 First official language - English 53 47 233
2018 First official language - French 45 55 113

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 14 86 160
2022 First official language - French 19 81 90
2020 First official language - English 25 75 162
2020 First official language - French 20 80 84
2019 First official language - English 26 74 203
2019 First official language - French 29 71 115
2018 First official language - English 25 75 233
2018 First official language - French 25 75 113

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 3 97 160
2022 First official language - French 6 94 90
2019 First official language - English 6 94 203
2019 First official language - French 5 95 115
2018 First official language - English 4 96 233
2018 First official language - French 7 93 113

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 7 93 160
2022 First official language - French 11 89 90
2020 First official language - English 16 84 162
2020 First official language - French 8 92 84
2019 First official language - English 11 89 203
2019 First official language - French 8 92 115
2018 First official language - English 11 89 233
2018 First official language - French 14 86 113

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 4 96 160
2022 First official language - French 7 93 90
2020 First official language - English 10 90 162
2020 First official language - French 6 94 84
2019 First official language - English 9 91 203
2019 First official language - French 8 92 115
2018 First official language - English 5 95 233
2018 First official language - French 7 93 113

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 3 97 160
2022 First official language - French 5 95 90

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 94 160
2022 First official language - French 9 91 90
2020 First official language - English 7 93 162
2020 First official language - French 10 90 84
2019 First official language - English 12 88 203
2019 First official language - French 14 86 115
2018 First official language - English 11 89 233
2018 First official language - French 12 88 113

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 93 160
2022 First official language - French 10 90 90
2020 First official language - English 10 90 162
2020 First official language - French 8 92 84
2019 First official language - English 16 84 203
2019 First official language - French 11 89 115
2018 First official language - English 9 91 233
2018 First official language - French 7 93 113

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 42 58 160
2022 First official language - French 36 64 90
2020 First official language - English 33 67 162
2020 First official language - French 23 77 84
2019 First official language - English 29 71 203
2019 First official language - French 29 71 115
2018 First official language - English 33 67 233
2018 First official language - French 34 66 113

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 8 92 155
2022 First official language - French 9 91 85
2018 First official language - English 12 88 228
2018 First official language - French 13 87 110

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 17 83 155
2022 First official language - French 28 72 85
2018 First official language - English 22 78 228
2018 First official language - French 16 84 110

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 6 94 155
2022 First official language - French 9 91 85
2018 First official language - English 10 90 228
2018 First official language - French 7 93 110

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 4 96 155
2022 First official language - French 5 95 85
2018 First official language - English 7 93 228
2018 First official language - French 10 90 110

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 9 91 155
2022 First official language - French 10 90 85

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 5 95 155
2022 First official language - French 8 92 85
2018 First official language - English 10 90 228
2018 First official language - French 7 93 110

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 9 91 155
2022 First official language - French 14 86 85
2018 First official language - English 13 87 228
2018 First official language - French 9 91 110

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 8 92 155
2022 First official language - French 5 95 85
2018 First official language - English 11 89 228
2018 First official language - French 8 92 110

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 14 86 155
2022 First official language - French 11 89 85
2018 First official language - English 11 89 228
2018 First official language - French 16 84 110

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 27 73 155
2022 First official language - French 18 82 85
2018 First official language - English 32 68 228
2018 First official language - French 25 75 110

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 3 97 155
2022 First official language - French 6 94 85
2018 First official language - English 10 90 228
2018 First official language - French 18 82 110

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 44 56 155
2022 First official language - French 42 58 85
2018 First official language - English 53 47 228
2018 First official language - French 51 49 110

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 1 99 155
2022 First official language - French 0 100 85

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 60 40 155
2022 First official language - French 46 54 85
2018 First official language - English 62 38 228
2018 First official language - French 48 52 110

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 0 100 155
2022 First official language - French 1 99 85

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 14 86 155
2022 First official language - French 17 83 85
2018 First official language - English 14 86 228
2018 First official language - French 14 86 110

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 11 11 12 5 4 47 9 51 20 2000
2022 First official language - French 14 11 13 4 4 42 10 54 18 1015
2020 First official language - English 13 13 16 6 5 40 7 49 21 1928
2020 First official language - French 14 15 16 6 3 39 7 53 17 1012
2019 First official language - English 12 15 20 8 7 32 6 44 23 1694
2019 First official language - French 9 14 21 6 6 33 11 41 22 893
2018 First official language - English 11 13 23 8 8 31 6 38 25 1705
2018 First official language - French 10 15 23 6 7 34 6 41 22 850

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 31 31 12 5 3 17 1 75 10 2000
2022 First official language - French 28 34 14 5 2 16 1 75 8 1015
2020 First official language - English 30 29 17 6 4 13 1 68 12 1929
2020 First official language - French 28 33 17 5 3 14 1 72 9 1009
2019 First official language - English 29 29 19 7 4 11 1 65 13 1695
2019 First official language - French 24 30 21 7 5 11 2 63 13 892
2018 First official language - English 25 29 20 7 6 11 1 62 15 1713
2018 First official language - French 19 34 21 8 6 12 1 60 16 850

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 6 94 2000
2022 First official language - French 8 92 1010
2020 First official language - English 7 93 1931
2020 First official language - French 4 96 1008
2019 First official language - English 8 92 1699
2019 First official language - French 6 94 889
2018 First official language - English 7 93 1711
2018 First official language - French 9 91 853

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 23 77 130
2022 First official language - French 31 69 80
2020 First official language - English 29 71 128
2020 First official language - French 34 66 44
2019 First official language - English 33 67 127
2019 First official language - French 42 58 55
2018 First official language - English 34 66 111
2018 First official language - French 34 66 72

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 77 23 130
2022 First official language - French 68 32 80
2020 First official language - English 82 18 128
2020 First official language - French 85 15 44
2019 First official language - English 73 27 127
2019 First official language - French 76 24 55
2018 First official language - English 79 21 111
2018 First official language - French 82 18 72

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 4 96 130
2022 First official language - French 7 93 80

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 1 99 130
2022 First official language - French 0 100 80
2020 First official language - English 0 100 128
2020 First official language - French 0 100 44

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 16 84 130
2022 First official language - French 13 87 80
2018 First official language - English 12 88 111
2018 First official language - French 7 93 72

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 6 94 130
2022 First official language - French 0 100 80
2020 First official language - English 4 96 128
2020 First official language - French 0 100 44

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 130
2022 First official language - French 13 87 80
2020 First official language - English 8 92 128
2020 First official language - French 11 89 44
2019 First official language - English 11 89 127
2019 First official language - French 10 90 55
2018 First official language - English 7 93 111
2018 First official language - French 9 91 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 74 130
2022 First official language - French 23 77 80
2020 First official language - English 38 62 128
2020 First official language - French 26 74 44
2019 First official language - English 25 75 127
2019 First official language - French 24 76 55
2018 First official language - English 25 75 111
2018 First official language - French 17 83 72

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 14 86 130
2022 First official language - French 21 79 80
2020 First official language - English 20 80 128
2020 First official language - French 22 78 44
2019 First official language - English 15 85 127
2019 First official language - French 18 82 55
2018 First official language - English 12 88 111
2018 First official language - French 18 82 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 130
2022 First official language - French 11 89 80
2020 First official language - English 15 85 128
2020 First official language - French 12 88 44
2019 First official language - English 13 87 127
2019 First official language - French 13 87 55
2018 First official language - English 8 92 111
2018 First official language - French 14 86 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 130
2022 First official language - French 8 92 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 72 130
2022 First official language - French 22 78 80
2020 First official language - English 27 73 128
2020 First official language - French 14 86 44
2019 First official language - English 27 73 127
2019 First official language - French 29 71 55
2018 First official language - English 30 70 111
2018 First official language - French 30 70 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 70 130
2022 First official language - French 24 76 80
2020 First official language - English 30 70 128
2020 First official language - French 22 78 44
2019 First official language - English 34 66 127
2019 First official language - French 25 75 55
2018 First official language - English 33 67 111
2018 First official language - French 24 76 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 130
2022 First official language - French 4 96 80

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 3 97 130
2022 First official language - French 1 99 80
2020 First official language - English 4 96 128
2020 First official language - French 0 100 44
2018 First official language - English 5 95 111
2018 First official language - French 0 100 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 130
2022 First official language - French 0 100 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 80 130
2022 First official language - French 14 86 80
2020 First official language - English 23 77 128
2020 First official language - French 28 72 44
2019 First official language - English 22 78 127
2019 First official language - French 23 77 55
2018 First official language - English 19 81 111
2018 First official language - French 19 81 72

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 1 99 130
2022 First official language - French 5 95 80
2020 First official language - English 0 100 128
2020 First official language - French 0 100 44

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 68 130
2022 First official language - French 14 86 80
2020 First official language - English 16 84 128
2020 First official language - French 16 84 44
2019 First official language - English 23 77 127
2019 First official language - French 11 89 55
2018 First official language - English 16 84 111
2018 First official language - French 17 83 72

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 0 100 130
2022 First official language - French 2 98 80
2020 First official language - English 0 100 128
2020 First official language - French 0 100 44
2019 First official language - English 0 100 127
2019 First official language - French 0 100 55
2018 First official language - English 0 100 111
2018 First official language - French 0 100 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 130
2022 First official language - French 22 78 80
2020 First official language - English 10 90 128
2020 First official language - French 28 72 44
2019 First official language - English 9 91 127
2019 First official language - French 22 78 55
2018 First official language - English 15 85 111
2018 First official language - French 12 88 72

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 26 74 130
2022 First official language - French 27 73 80
2020 First official language - English 21 79 128
2020 First official language - French 34 66 44
2019 First official language - English 23 77 127
2019 First official language - French 25 75 54
2018 First official language - English 34 66 111
2018 First official language - French 26 74 72

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 8 92 130
2022 First official language - French 9 91 80
2020 First official language - English 11 89 128
2020 First official language - French 21 79 44
2019 First official language - English 13 87 127
2019 First official language - French 10 90 54
2018 First official language - English 10 90 111
2018 First official language - French 7 93 72

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 4 96 130
2022 First official language - French 5 95 80

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 13 87 130
2022 First official language - French 14 86 80
2020 First official language - English 17 83 128
2020 First official language - French 15 85 44
2018 First official language - English 13 87 111
2018 First official language - French 10 90 72

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 3 97 130
2022 First official language - French 5 95 80

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 3 97 130
2022 First official language - French 6 94 80

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 96 130
2022 First official language - French 5 95 80
2020 First official language - English 5 95 128
2020 First official language - French 10 90 44
2019 First official language - English 8 92 127
2019 First official language - French 8 92 54
2018 First official language - English 5 95 111
2018 First official language - French 7 93 72

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 7 93 130
2022 First official language - French 6 94 80
2019 First official language - English 7 93 127
2019 First official language - French 12 88 54
2018 First official language - English 13 87 111
2018 First official language - French 7 93 72

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 55 45 130
2022 First official language - French 61 39 80
2020 First official language - English 62 38 128
2020 First official language - French 43 57 44
2019 First official language - English 56 44 127
2019 First official language - French 59 41 54
2018 First official language - English 50 50 111
2018 First official language - French 55 45 72

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 4 96 125
2022 First official language - French 1 99 75

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 10 90 125
2022 First official language - French 14 86 75
2018 First official language - English 18 82 109
2018 First official language - French 13 87 70

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 3 97 125
2022 First official language - French 4 96 75

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 1 99 125
2022 First official language - French 0 100 75

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 1 99 125
2022 First official language - French 3 97 75

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 98 125
2022 First official language - French 1 99 75

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 6 94 125
2022 First official language - French 3 97 75
2018 First official language - English 8 92 109
2018 First official language - French 8 92 70

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 10 90 125
2022 First official language - French 11 89 75
2018 First official language - English 7 93 109
2018 First official language - French 11 89 70

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 8 92 125
2022 First official language - French 3 97 75
2018 First official language - English 8 92 109
2018 First official language - French 9 91 70

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 72 125
2022 First official language - French 18 82 75
2018 First official language - English 32 68 109
2018 First official language - French 26 74 70

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 2 98 125
2022 First official language - French 12 88 75
2018 First official language - English 6 94 109
2018 First official language - French 12 88 70

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 44 56 125
2022 First official language - French 40 60 75
2018 First official language - English 53 47 109
2018 First official language - French 42 58 70

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 1 99 125
2022 First official language - French 1 99 75

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 34 125
2022 First official language - French 65 35 75
2018 First official language - English 73 27 109
2018 First official language - French 58 42 70

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 2 98 125
2022 First official language - French 0 100 75

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 12 88 125
2022 First official language - French 19 81 75
2018 First official language - English 12 88 109
2018 First official language - French 13 87 70

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 13 11 15 4 3 47 7 52 15 2000
2022 First official language - French 15 13 15 3 3 43 7 58 12 1010
2020 First official language - English 15 12 17 4 3 43 6 53 13 1931
2020 First official language - French 15 17 16 3 2 41 6 60 10 1012
2019 First official language - English 14 13 22 4 4 36 6 48 14 1697
2019 First official language - French 12 13 20 4 3 40 9 49 13 889
2018 First official language - English 13 13 26 4 3 36 5 44 12 1710
2018 First official language - French 10 17 23 3 3 38 6 48 11 853

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 32 33 12 4 3 14 1 77 8 2000
2022 First official language - French 29 33 14 4 3 16 1 75 8 1015
2020 First official language - English 33 29 16 4 3 13 1 73 8 1928
2020 First official language - French 30 33 16 4 2 14 1 74 7 1011
2019 First official language - English 32 29 18 4 3 12 1 70 9 1695
2019 First official language - French 26 31 20 4 2 15 3 68 8 889
2018 First official language - English 29 30 19 5 3 13 1 68 9 1709
2018 First official language - French 21 34 22 4 3 15 1 65 9 853

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 13 87 1995
2022 First official language - French 12 88 1010
2020 First official language - English 12 88 1929
2020 First official language - French 13 87 1010
2019 First official language - English 17 83 1700
2019 First official language - French 15 85 888

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 65 35 275
2022 First official language - French 57 43 120
2020 First official language - English 53 47 237
2020 First official language - French 45 55 128

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 76 24 275
2022 First official language - French 78 22 120
2020 First official language - English 79 21 236
2020 First official language - French 85 15 128
2019 First official language - English 84 16 284
2019 First official language - French 84 16 129

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 45 31 5 11 6 2 0 78 17 205
2022 First official language - French 56 23 8 5 5 1 1 81 11 90
2020 First official language - English 43 39 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 186
2020 First official language - French 45 37 9 7 2 1 0 83 8 110
2019 First official language - English 49 29 6 13 1 1 0 80 15 235
2019 First official language - French 37 41 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 107

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 46 33 7 5 3 3 3 84 9 2000
2022 First official language - French 41 36 8 5 2 4 4 83 8 1010
2020 First official language - English 45 32 8 6 2 3 3 83 9 1931
2020 First official language - French 43 34 9 5 2 3 3 83 7 1007

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 42 28 21 5 4 1635
2022 First official language - French 54 28 14 2 2 825

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 78 22 1745
2022 First official language - French 73 27 860

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 26 74 1745
2022 First official language - French 38 62 860

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 53 47 1745
2022 First official language - French 60 40 860

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 36 64 1745
2022 First official language - French 46 54 860

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 14 86 1745
2022 First official language - French 19 81 860

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 39 61 1745
2022 First official language - French 32 68 860

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 15 85 1745
2022 First official language - French 14 86 860

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 17 83 1745
2022 First official language - French 25 75 860

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 13 87 1745
2022 First official language - French 16 84 860

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 31 69 1745
2022 First official language - French 25 75 860

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 15 85 1745
2022 First official language - French 18 82 860

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 1745
2022 First official language - French 4 96 860

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 23 77 1745
2022 First official language - French 21 79 860

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 83 11 2 1 1 0 2 96 2 1745
2022 First official language - French 76 15 3 1 2 1 3 94 3 860

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 6 16 15 15 41 3 3 60 24 1745
2022 First official language - French 6 14 14 18 38 4 5 62 23 860

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 7 19 16 16 37 4 1 56 27 1745
2022 First official language - French 6 18 18 17 34 5 1 55 26 860
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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 53 31 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 2000
2022 First official language - French 50 33 6 5 4 1 0 84 10 1015
2020 First official language - English 49 30 7 8 5 1 0 80 12 1929
2020 First official language - French 47 31 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 1008

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 3 6 13 6 42 7 23 68 13 2000
2022 First official language - French 3 4 9 8 41 5 31 76 10 1010

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 42 14 8 5 2 0 73 13 2000
2022 First official language - French 27 43 16 8 3 2 0 72 11 1015
2020 First official language - English 43 41 8 4 1 1 0 86 6 1929
2020 First official language - French 43 40 12 3 1 1 0 84 4 1010
2019 First official language - English 35 44 10 7 3 1 0 79 10 1690
2019 First official language - French 31 42 17 6 3 2 0 74 9 887
2018 First official language - English 38 41 11 6 2 2 0 80 9 1714
2018 First official language - French 27 46 15 7 3 2 0 75 9 852

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 7 24 38 23 8 1995
2022 First official language - French 10 29 38 19 4 1010

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 50 29 9 4 3 4 0 83 8 2000
2022 First official language - French 48 33 11 3 3 3 0 83 6 1015
2020 First official language - English 46 28 13 4 4 3 1 77 9 1922
2020 First official language - French 46 30 14 4 3 2 1 79 7 1004

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 40 29 9 11 9 2 0 71 20 2000
2022 First official language - French 42 30 10 9 7 2 0 73 17 1015
2020 First official language - English 35 28 10 15 10 2 0 65 25 1930
2020 First official language - French 38 30 12 12 6 1 1 69 19 1009

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 26 40 12 13 7 2 0 67 20 2000
2022 First official language - French 25 44 13 11 5 1 0 70 16 1015
2020 First official language - English 30 34 17 11 5 2 0 66 17 1929
2020 First official language - French 34 36 15 9 4 1 0 71 13 1011
2019 First official language - English 22 36 15 15 10 1 0 59 26 1695
2019 First official language - French 20 37 21 12 9 1 0 58 20 891
2018 First official language - English 23 35 15 15 10 1 0 59 26 1718
2018 First official language - French 16 39 18 16 8 2 0 56 25 851

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 16 56 8 16 2 1 0 73 19 330
2022 First official language - French 15 53 16 13 3 0 0 68 16 225
2020 First official language - English 22 55 9 9 3 1 1 78 12 327
2020 First official language - French 20 50 16 11 3 0 1 70 14 207
2019 First official language - English 22 54 11 9 3 1 1 77 12 276
2019 First official language - French 17 44 17 13 6 1 3 63 19 195

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 27 29 20 10 12 0 1 57 22 1985
2022 First official language - French 37 27 14 7 10 0 4 67 18 1005
2020 First official language - English 25 30 24 11 9 0 0 55 20 1931
2020 First official language - French 27 25 22 14 11 0 1 53 25 1009
2019 First official language - English 15 28 23 14 20 0 0 43 34 1699
2019 First official language - French 17 25 25 15 17 0 2 42 32 889
2018 First official language - English 14 23 26 15 21 0 1 38 36 1714
2018 First official language - French 14 20 27 15 21 0 2 36 37 854

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 11 20 27 19 22 0 0 32 42 1995
2022 First official language - French 11 19 29 19 20 0 1 31 40 1010
2020 First official language - English 9 20 30 21 19 0 0 29 40 1934
2020 First official language - French 10 19 30 22 18 0 0 30 41 1014
2019 First official language - English 13 24 28 19 16 0 0 37 35 1696
2019 First official language - French 12 21 29 22 15 0 1 33 37 891
2018 First official language - English 9 22 30 22 17 0 0 31 40 1713
2018 First official language - French 10 18 31 24 16 0 1 28 41 853

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 19 26 26 16 12 0 1 46 28 1995
2022 First official language - French 13 25 27 17 17 0 1 38 34 1010
2020 First official language - English 16 29 27 15 12 0 1 45 27 1932
2020 First official language - French 14 26 26 18 15 0 1 40 34 1010
2019 First official language - English 19 29 27 13 10 0 1 49 24 1689
2019 First official language - French 15 25 29 20 10 0 1 41 30 886
2018 First official language - English 15 29 30 15 10 0 1 44 26 1710
2018 First official language - French 12 24 29 21 13 0 1 36 34 850

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 17 23 23 17 19 1 1 40 37 1995
2022 First official language - French 17 21 23 17 17 2 2 40 36 1005
2020 First official language - English 16 25 25 18 14 1 1 42 32 1933
2020 First official language - French 16 21 27 19 14 1 1 38 34 1008
2019 First official language - English 16 25 26 17 15 1 1 42 32 1684
2019 First official language - French 17 21 26 20 14 0 1 38 35 884
2018 First official language - English 12 22 25 21 19 1 1 35 40 1710
2018 First official language - French 13 23 26 22 15 1 2 36 37 854

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 27 24 20 12 14 0 3 53 27 1995
2022 First official language - French 26 22 20 14 13 1 4 50 29 1010
2020 First official language - English 24 24 21 14 14 0 2 50 29 1929
2020 First official language - French 25 23 22 15 14 0 2 49 29 1005
2019 First official language - English 33 25 19 10 10 0 3 60 20 1691
2019 First official language - French 28 27 19 13 8 0 5 58 23 883
2018 First official language - English 28 24 22 12 10 0 4 54 23 1709
2018 First official language - French 27 23 22 14 10 1 4 52 25 849

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 19 23 25 15 18 0 1 42 33 1995
2022 First official language - French 24 21 23 15 15 0 1 46 31 1010
2020 First official language - English 15 24 26 18 16 0 0 39 34 1924
2020 First official language - French 23 23 24 14 15 0 0 46 29 1010
2019 First official language - English 21 28 25 13 14 0 0 49 27 1696
2019 First official language - French 24 27 23 15 10 0 1 52 25 893
2018 First official language - English 17 28 26 16 13 0 1 45 29 1714
2018 First official language - French 22 24 24 17 12 0 1 46 29 855

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 28 32 21 10 7 1 1 61 18 1995
2022 First official language - French 31 31 20 8 6 2 2 64 14 1010
2020 First official language - English 29 36 22 8 4 1 0 66 12 1931
2020 First official language - French 30 33 23 8 4 1 1 65 12 1011
2019 First official language - English 22 38 22 10 6 1 1 61 16 1693
2019 First official language - French 27 32 25 9 5 1 1 61 14 887
2018 First official language - English 20 35 26 11 6 0 1 56 18 1709
2018 First official language - French 24 31 24 12 7 0 1 56 19 851

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 25 34 21 11 8 1 1 60 19 1995
2022 First official language - French 27 32 20 10 8 1 1 61 18 1010
2020 First official language - English 24 37 23 10 5 0 1 62 15 1929
2020 First official language - French 25 35 24 11 4 1 0 61 15 1008
2019 First official language - English 21 37 26 11 5 1 1 58 16 1693
2019 First official language - French 24 31 25 12 5 1 1 57 18 886
2018 First official language - English 17 37 25 13 6 0 1 55 20 1706
2018 First official language - French 19 31 27 15 6 0 1 51 22 850

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 37 34 16 7 5 0 1 71 12 1990
2022 First official language - French 36 33 16 8 4 1 1 71 12 1010
2020 First official language - English 33 36 19 8 4 0 1 70 11 1930
2020 First official language - French 33 33 20 9 3 0 1 68 11 1007
2019 First official language - English 28 39 19 9 5 1 1 68 13 1691
2019 First official language - French 33 30 21 11 5 0 1 63 15 884
2018 First official language - English 26 36 21 10 6 0 1 63 16 1706
2018 First official language - French 25 33 23 12 6 0 1 59 18 850

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 44 27 15 6 6 1 1 72 13 1995
2022 First official language - French 44 27 14 8 5 1 1 72 14 1010
2020 First official language - English 40 29 16 8 6 0 0 70 14 1920
2020 First official language - French 44 24 18 8 4 0 1 69 13 1001
2019 First official language - English 36 29 17 9 8 1 1 66 17 1688
2019 First official language - French 38 26 17 9 9 0 1 65 18 884

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 48 29 13 5 4 0 1 77 9 1995
2022 First official language - French 48 25 16 6 4 1 1 74 10 1010
2020 First official language - English 22 32 25 14 7 0 0 54 21 1934
2020 First official language - French 25 27 25 15 7 0 1 53 22 1012

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 30 32 21 9 8 0 1 62 17 1995
2022 First official language - French 30 29 21 11 7 1 1 60 18 1010
2020 First official language - English 20 32 27 13 7 0 0 52 21 1929
2020 First official language - French 23 30 25 14 7 0 1 53 21 1010
2019 First official language - English 30 31 24 9 5 0 1 61 15 1688
2019 First official language - French 28 32 24 11 4 0 1 60 16 881
2018 First official language - English 24 34 24 11 5 0 1 59 16 1702
2018 First official language - French 23 31 25 14 6 0 1 54 20 844

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 50 24 12 6 6 1 2 75 13 1995
2022 First official language - French 50 23 12 6 5 1 3 76 12 1010
2020 First official language - English 38 32 19 7 4 0 1 70 11 1933
2020 First official language - French 41 28 20 6 3 0 2 71 9 1001
2019 First official language - English 48 27 13 6 5 0 1 76 10 1683
2019 First official language - French 50 26 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 880
2018 First official language - English 47 27 14 7 4 0 1 75 11 1703
2018 First official language - French 47 25 14 7 4 0 3 74 11 848

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 40 34 16 6 4 0 1 74 9 1990
2022 First official language - French 43 33 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 1010
2020 First official language - English 17 37 27 13 7 0 0 54 20 1928
2020 First official language - French 22 32 28 12 6 0 0 54 18 1006

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 72 12 4 2 3 1 6 91 5 1995
2022 First official language - French 67 14 6 2 2 1 9 90 4 1005
2020 First official language - English 67 17 6 3 1 1 5 90 4 1926
2020 First official language - French 60 18 10 3 2 1 6 84 6 1002
2019 First official language - English 73 13 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 1685
2019 First official language - French 69 11 7 2 1 0 8 88 4 883
2018 First official language - English 72 14 5 2 2 1 5 90 4 1704
2018 First official language - French 66 15 7 2 2 1 7 88 4 848

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 77 9 4 2 2 2 4 91 4 1990
2022 First official language - French 74 10 4 3 3 2 5 90 6 1005
2020 First official language - English 79 9 4 2 2 1 3 91 5 1929
2020 First official language - French 75 10 5 2 2 1 5 90 4 1004
2019 First official language - English 72 12 6 3 4 1 3 87 7 1694
2019 First official language - French 70 10 8 4 5 0 4 83 9 886
2018 First official language - English 68 14 6 4 3 1 3 86 8 1697
2018 First official language - French 66 15 7 5 3 0 4 84 9 849

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 22 5 2 1 0 2 91 4 1995
2022 First official language - French 69 18 5 2 1 1 4 90 4 1015
2020 First official language - English 63 24 8 2 1 0 2 88 4 1923
2020 First official language - French 65 20 7 3 1 0 3 88 4 1004
2019 First official language - English 52 31 10 3 2 0 1 84 5 1690
2019 First official language - French 52 26 11 4 3 0 3 81 8 883
2018 First official language - English 51 29 13 4 2 0 1 81 7 1710
2018 First official language - French 52 25 14 5 2 0 2 79 7 844

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 66 18 7 3 4 1 1 86 7 1995
2022 First official language - French 68 14 6 4 4 0 4 86 8 1010
2020 First official language - English 65 19 7 4 4 1 1 85 8 1926
2020 First official language - French 67 16 7 4 3 0 3 87 7 1002
2019 First official language - English 57 22 11 5 4 0 1 80 9 1692
2019 First official language - French 61 18 8 6 4 0 3 81 11 883
2018 First official language - English 50 25 13 6 6 0 1 76 12 1698
2018 First official language - French 56 20 10 7 6 0 2 77 13 843

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 63 13 4 1 1 0 17 92 3 1990
2022 First official language - French 63 8 5 2 1 0 21 90 4 1010
2020 First official language - English 60 15 4 1 1 0 20 93 2 1927
2020 First official language - French 60 13 4 1 1 0 21 92 3 1003
2019 First official language - English 56 15 6 2 1 0 21 90 3 1685
2019 First official language - French 57 10 5 2 1 0 25 89 5 883
2018 First official language - English 50 18 7 2 1 0 22 88 3 1698
2018 First official language - French 51 12 7 3 1 1 26 86 5 836

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 67 18 7 2 1 0 5 90 3 1990
2022 First official language - French 69 14 6 2 1 1 7 90 3 1010
2020 First official language - English 62 24 8 2 1 0 2 89 3 1929
2020 First official language - French 67 19 7 2 1 0 4 90 3 1012
2019 First official language - English 61 22 9 2 1 0 4 87 4 1684
2019 First official language - French 65 16 9 2 2 0 6 86 4 881
2018 First official language - English 58 23 9 3 1 0 6 86 4 1701
2018 First official language - French 62 17 9 3 1 0 7 85 5 837

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 78 11 4 1 2 1 3 92 4 1995
2022 First official language - French 77 9 3 2 3 1 7 92 5 1015
2020 First official language - English 73 15 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 1932
2020 First official language - French 75 12 5 2 3 0 4 90 4 1012
2019 First official language - English 74 12 6 2 3 0 3 89 6 1692
2019 First official language - French 76 10 4 2 2 0 6 91 4 886
2018 First official language - English 72 13 5 2 3 0 3 89 6 1710
2018 First official language - French 73 11 4 2 3 0 7 90 5 839

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 48 28 14 5 3 0 3 78 8 2000
2022 First official language - French 49 25 15 4 3 1 4 78 7 1015
2020 First official language - English 42 32 16 5 3 0 1 75 8 1933
2020 First official language - French 46 28 16 5 3 0 2 76 8 1013
2019 First official language - English 50 29 14 4 2 0 2 80 5 1690
2019 First official language - French 51 27 13 4 2 0 3 80 7 883
2018 First official language - English 46 32 13 4 2 0 2 80 6 1704
2018 First official language - French 49 27 15 4 2 0 2 78 6 841

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 6 25 41 19 9 0 0 31 28 2000
2022 First official language - French 7 22 41 21 8 0 0 30 30 1015
2020 First official language - English 7 26 42 18 7 0 0 34 25 1931
2020 First official language - French 8 25 41 19 7 0 0 33 26 1012
2019 First official language - English 10 29 38 16 6 0 0 39 22 1698
2019 First official language - French 9 25 40 20 5 0 0 35 25 890
2018 First official language - English 7 27 40 18 8 0 0 34 26 1714
2018 First official language - French 7 21 42 23 6 0 0 28 29 854

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 13 24 41 16 6 0 0 22 37 1995
2022 First official language - French 9 25 39 17 10 0 0 27 33 1005
2020 First official language - English 14 25 39 17 4 0 0 21 39 1930
2020 First official language - French 11 23 39 19 7 0 0 27 34 1011
2019 First official language - English 12 22 40 20 6 0 0 25 35 1685
2019 First official language - French 7 24 41 19 8 0 0 28 31 885
2018 First official language - English 12 25 40 17 6 0 0 24 36 1690
2018 First official language - French 7 27 39 20 6 0 0 27 34 846
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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 23 54 21 1 2000
2022 First official language - French 22 62 14 1 1015
2020 First official language - English 40 38 22 0 1934
2020 First official language - French 37 47 16 1 1014

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 35 65 470
2022 First official language - French 42 58 225
2020 First official language - English 34 66 779
2020 First official language - French 27 73 370

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 45 16 9 5 5 3 18 76 12 2000
2022 First official language - French 35 15 10 6 6 2 26 70 16 1015
2020 First official language - English 42 19 12 8 6 2 12 70 16 1931
2020 First official language - French 35 19 14 9 8 2 13 63 20 1015
2019 First official language - English 37 18 14 10 11 1 9 61 23 1684
2019 First official language - French 35 18 15 11 11 1 9 58 25 886
2018 First official language - English 37 17 15 8 11 2 10 61 22 1711
2018 First official language - French 34 14 16 13 12 1 11 54 28 853

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 9 20 10 18 36 1 5 31 59 465
2022 First official language - French 10 21 18 17 28 0 6 33 48 225
2020 First official language - English 8 16 14 22 37 1 3 24 61 776
2020 First official language - French 6 16 17 21 33 1 7 24 58 370

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 5 16 7 22 46 1 3 21 71 470
2022 First official language - French 6 17 15 19 39 0 3 24 61 225
2020 First official language - English 3 12 11 22 50 1 2 15 74 777
2020 First official language - French 4 12 14 23 45 0 2 16 69 370
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