2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada by Question 112. What is your first official language?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 42 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 750
2022 First official language - French 38 41 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 375
2020 First official language - English 35 40 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 840
2020 First official language - French 36 40 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 428
2019 First official language - English 33 42 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 847
2019 First official language - French 33 41 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 485
2018 First official language - English 30 42 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 883
2018 First official language - French 35 43 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 500

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 37 37 10 8 7 0 0 74 15 750
2022 First official language - French 37 37 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 375
2020 First official language - English 36 38 11 10 5 0 0 75 14 838
2020 First official language - French 38 35 14 7 5 0 0 73 13 427
2019 First official language - English 31 40 11 10 7 1 0 71 17 844
2019 First official language - French 30 39 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 481
2018 First official language - English 29 37 12 11 10 0 0 66 22 880
2018 First official language - French 31 40 16 9 4 0 0 72 12 502

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 48 37 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 750
2022 First official language - French 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 375
2020 First official language - English 48 33 11 6 2 0 0 82 7 835
2020 First official language - French 49 34 13 3 1 0 0 83 4 427
2019 First official language - English 45 37 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 843
2019 First official language - French 45 37 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 482
2018 First official language - English 43 36 11 7 3 0 0 80 10 873
2018 First official language - French 48 37 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 498

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 39 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 750
2022 First official language - French 40 42 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 375
2020 First official language - English 41 38 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 839
2020 First official language - French 42 40 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 424
2019 First official language - English 39 38 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 847
2019 First official language - French 38 40 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 486
2018 First official language - English 33 41 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 878
2018 First official language - French 39 43 12 4 1 0 0 82 6 502

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 30 35 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 750
2022 First official language - French 35 36 17 7 4 1 0 71 11 375
2020 First official language - English 31 33 17 12 6 1 0 64 18 837
2020 First official language - French 38 33 18 6 5 0 0 71 11 428
2019 First official language - English 25 31 20 12 10 1 0 57 22 850
2019 First official language - French 29 32 22 9 7 1 0 62 16 481
2018 First official language - English 27 30 20 13 9 1 0 57 23 878
2018 First official language - French 27 34 21 10 5 2 0 63 15 501

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 31 36 14 11 7 0 0 67 18 750
2022 First official language - French 36 37 16 6 4 1 0 74 10 375
2020 First official language - English 31 37 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 833
2020 First official language - French 36 36 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 423
2019 First official language - English 25 35 17 14 8 1 0 60 23 845
2019 First official language - French 29 37 20 8 6 0 0 66 14 483
2018 First official language - English 26 33 19 14 8 0 0 59 22 879
2018 First official language - French 29 37 20 9 4 1 0 66 13 501

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 27 27 17 13 12 4 0 56 26 750
2022 First official language - French 34 24 22 9 5 5 0 61 15 375
2020 First official language - English 30 23 19 16 8 3 1 55 25 838
2020 First official language - French 35 27 19 7 8 4 0 65 15 427
2019 First official language - English 24 24 21 15 14 3 0 49 30 849
2019 First official language - French 28 27 21 11 7 5 0 59 19 486
2018 First official language - English 23 22 23 16 13 3 0 46 30 880
2018 First official language - French 29 30 19 10 7 4 1 63 18 502
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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 57 25 10 2 2 1 3 86 4 750
2022 First official language - French 55 26 11 2 1 1 4 85 4 375
2020 First official language - English 59 24 11 4 2 0 1 84 5 840
2020 First official language - French 56 26 7 3 2 2 4 87 5 427
2019 First official language - English 50 28 12 4 3 1 2 80 8 848
2019 First official language - French 42 32 14 5 3 2 4 78 8 487

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 53 26 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 750
2022 First official language - French 55 27 10 6 1 0 1 82 8 375
2020 First official language - English 50 28 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 838
2020 First official language - French 53 30 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 427
2019 First official language - English 43 30 11 8 6 1 0 74 15 845
2019 First official language - French 45 31 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 484
2018 First official language - English 41 27 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 876
2018 First official language - French 45 30 13 7 3 1 0 76 11 498

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 24 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 750
2022 First official language - French 58 24 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 375
2020 First official language - English 57 25 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 839
2020 First official language - French 56 26 10 5 2 1 0 83 8 428
2019 First official language - English 49 28 9 7 5 1 0 78 12 848
2019 First official language - French 45 32 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 487
2018 First official language - English 45 26 10 10 8 0 0 72 18 876
2018 First official language - French 48 31 11 5 4 0 0 80 10 499

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 38 31 12 9 4 6 0 74 13 750
2022 First official language - French 35 37 10 7 4 7 0 77 12 375
2020 First official language - English 39 30 14 8 4 5 0 73 13 840
2020 First official language - French 41 31 11 6 2 8 0 79 9 426
2019 First official language - English 27 34 14 11 7 6 0 66 19 843
2019 First official language - French 26 36 18 8 5 7 0 67 14 482
2018 First official language - English 28 31 17 12 8 5 0 61 21 883
2018 First official language - French 23 33 21 10 5 8 1 61 16 505

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 35 30 13 13 8 2 0 65 21 750
2022 First official language - French 31 36 16 8 5 3 0 69 14 375
2020 First official language - English 36 33 13 10 6 2 0 70 17 839
2020 First official language - French 38 34 14 6 4 4 0 75 11 425
2019 First official language - English 23 35 14 15 10 3 0 60 26 845
2019 First official language - French 22 34 24 11 5 4 0 58 17 485
2018 First official language - English 23 31 17 15 11 2 0 55 27 879
2018 First official language - French 21 31 23 14 7 3 1 54 22 503

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 29 14 19 11 4 0 54 31 750
2022 First official language - French 24 31 21 13 6 4 0 57 21 375
2020 First official language - English 24 34 17 14 7 3 0 60 22 838
2020 First official language - French 25 39 16 9 4 7 0 70 13 425
2019 First official language - English 17 26 18 20 14 4 0 45 36 841
2019 First official language - French 16 29 25 16 7 5 1 48 25 484
2018 First official language - English 16 28 19 21 13 3 0 45 35 880
2018 First official language - French 12 28 29 16 7 6 1 43 25 502

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 20 30 13 21 15 2 0 50 37 750
2022 First official language - French 23 36 16 15 9 1 0 60 24 375
2020 First official language - English 22 35 16 16 9 1 0 59 26 841
2020 First official language - French 30 38 16 9 5 1 0 69 14 424
2019 First official language - English 15 26 17 23 16 3 0 43 40 844
2019 First official language - French 15 32 22 20 9 2 0 48 29 484
2018 First official language - English 14 25 17 27 15 2 0 40 43 882
2018 First official language - French 13 29 24 19 13 2 0 43 32 505
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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 10 7 0 0 71 18 750
2022 First official language - French 43 32 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 375
2020 First official language - English 35 38 10 10 5 0 1 74 16 839
2020 First official language - French 39 37 11 9 4 0 0 76 12 428
2019 First official language - English 29 38 14 12 6 0 0 67 19 846
2019 First official language - French 30 36 18 11 6 0 0 66 16 484
2018 First official language - English 27 34 15 11 12 1 0 62 23 881
2018 First official language - French 32 35 17 9 6 0 0 67 16 501

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 31 46 6 11 6 0 0 77 17 745
2022 First official language - French 33 44 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 375
2020 First official language - English 30 42 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 837
2020 First official language - French 36 41 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 426
2019 First official language - English 26 40 11 15 8 0 0 66 22 842
2019 First official language - French 25 40 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 481
2018 First official language - English 24 38 13 17 8 0 0 62 25 884
2018 First official language - French 27 37 19 11 6 0 0 64 17 502

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 47 29 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 750
2022 First official language - French 50 31 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 370
2020 First official language - English 46 30 9 9 5 0 1 77 14 841
2020 First official language - French 50 28 11 7 4 1 1 78 10 428
2019 First official language - English 40 30 13 9 6 1 0 71 16 845
2019 First official language - French 40 31 14 8 5 1 1 72 14 487
2018 First official language - English 35 33 12 10 9 1 0 69 19 880
2018 First official language - French 39 36 12 6 5 1 1 77 11 497

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 25 40 12 15 7 0 1 66 22 745
2022 First official language - French 37 39 14 8 3 0 0 76 11 375
2020 First official language - English 26 41 12 14 5 0 1 69 19 835
2020 First official language - French 39 37 11 8 4 0 2 77 12 425
2019 First official language - English 27 37 12 17 6 0 0 64 23 850
2019 First official language - French 29 39 15 11 5 0 0 68 16 484
2018 First official language - English 25 41 11 16 6 0 0 66 22 885
2018 First official language - French 26 45 13 11 4 0 1 72 15 505

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 58 20 10 5 4 1 1 80 10 750
2022 First official language - French 56 22 13 4 2 2 1 81 6 375
2020 First official language - English 55 23 11 4 4 2 1 80 9 837
2020 First official language - French 54 28 9 4 3 2 1 84 7 426

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 26 35 15 14 8 3 0 62 22 750
2022 First official language - French 26 36 21 9 5 3 0 63 15 375
2020 First official language - English 26 34 16 14 7 2 0 62 22 839
2020 First official language - French 28 32 20 10 4 5 0 64 14 425
2019 First official language - English 23 30 16 17 10 3 0 55 28 847
2019 First official language - French 21 38 20 12 6 2 0 61 18 481
2018 First official language - English 21 34 16 14 12 3 0 57 27 880
2018 First official language - French 21 35 22 12 6 4 0 59 19 506

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 43 26 15 6 5 1 3 72 12 750
2022 First official language - French 53 19 14 5 4 1 4 76 10 375
2020 First official language - English 47 24 15 6 4 1 3 74 11 839
2020 First official language - French 52 21 14 6 4 0 3 76 10 426
2019 First official language - English 50 25 13 5 3 1 2 78 8 849
2019 First official language - French 52 21 13 5 2 1 5 79 7 484

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 43 24 17 7 5 1 3 70 12 750
2022 First official language - French 52 24 12 4 4 2 3 80 8 375
2020 First official language - English 43 27 16 7 4 1 2 72 11 838
2020 First official language - French 52 24 14 4 2 1 2 79 6 426
2019 First official language - English 44 25 16 5 6 2 2 72 11 845
2019 First official language - French 49 23 14 6 3 2 4 76 9 483

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 75 9 4 2 2 4 5 92 4 750
2022 First official language - French 77 6 4 3 1 3 6 91 4 375
2020 First official language - English 75 10 5 2 2 4 3 90 5 836
2020 First official language - French 79 7 4 2 1 4 3 93 3 423
2019 First official language - English 69 12 5 2 4 5 3 89 7 849
2019 First official language - French 70 9 6 2 4 4 5 87 6 480

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 74 8 4 2 2 2 9 92 4 750
2022 First official language - French 73 8 3 1 2 2 11 92 4 375
2020 First official language - English 75 9 5 2 2 1 6 91 4 833
2020 First official language - French 74 10 4 1 1 3 7 93 3 426
2019 First official language - English 76 7 3 2 2 3 7 93 4 847
2019 First official language - French 69 9 4 1 2 3 11 91 4 480

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 37 10 13 15 2 1 60 29 750
2022 First official language - French 27 32 17 9 8 4 2 63 18 375
2020 First official language - English 23 34 14 12 14 2 1 59 27 839
2020 First official language - French 30 29 14 12 8 5 3 64 22 425
2019 First official language - English 19 29 15 15 17 4 2 51 34 847
2019 First official language - French 25 32 16 12 12 3 0 59 25 485
2018 First official language - English 19 30 14 17 17 2 1 50 35 877
2018 First official language - French 20 34 19 12 11 3 1 56 24 505

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 35 40 10 10 5 0 0 76 15 745
2022 First official language - French 29 41 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 375
2020 First official language - English 33 43 9 11 4 0 0 76 15 832
2020 First official language - French 32 40 15 8 4 0 1 73 12 427
2019 First official language - English 29 39 13 12 6 0 0 68 18 842
2019 First official language - French 28 41 15 10 6 0 0 69 15 484
2018 First official language - English 26 40 11 12 10 0 0 67 22 876
2018 First official language - French 26 39 19 9 7 0 1 65 16 500

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 38 37 13 10 2 0 0 75 12 750
2022 First official language - French 37 40 14 5 3 0 1 77 9 375
2020 First official language - English 38 37 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 836
2020 First official language - French 40 36 14 5 3 0 1 77 8 428
2019 First official language - English 32 36 14 10 7 0 0 68 17 844
2019 First official language - French 33 37 17 8 4 0 1 71 13 484
2018 First official language - English 32 34 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 872
2018 First official language - French 32 40 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 498

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 35 11 10 5 1 0 73 16 750
2022 First official language - French 35 40 14 9 2 0 0 75 11 375
2020 First official language - English 33 40 11 12 4 1 0 73 16 831
2020 First official language - French 35 40 10 10 3 1 1 76 13 420
2019 First official language - English 27 41 13 12 5 0 1 69 18 830
2019 First official language - French 27 41 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 475
2018 First official language - English 29 34 13 13 9 1 1 64 23 873
2018 First official language - French 29 38 16 12 4 0 1 68 16 501

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 24 44 14 11 4 3 0 70 16 750
2022 First official language - French 26 40 17 7 1 8 1 72 9 375
2020 First official language - English 23 46 17 8 3 3 0 71 12 839
2020 First official language - French 24 38 20 8 3 7 1 67 12 428
2019 First official language - English 18 42 18 12 5 4 1 63 19 845
2019 First official language - French 15 41 21 11 5 7 0 61 17 483
2018 First official language - English 16 38 21 14 8 4 0 56 22 881
2018 First official language - French 17 40 26 10 3 4 0 59 13 503

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 44 30 8 12 7 0 0 73 19 750
2022 First official language - French 46 31 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 370
2020 First official language - English 44 32 8 11 6 0 0 75 16 836
2020 First official language - French 50 24 11 9 4 0 1 76 14 427
2019 First official language - English 46 29 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 841
2019 First official language - French 45 33 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 483
2018 First official language - English 41 34 8 9 8 0 0 76 17 883
2018 First official language - French 46 31 11 8 3 0 1 78 11 499

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 33 30 18 10 9 0 0 63 18 750
2022 First official language - French 33 35 14 9 8 0 0 68 18 375
2020 First official language - English 27 34 20 11 8 0 0 61 19 836
2020 First official language - French 32 28 17 14 9 0 0 60 22 425
2019 First official language - English 35 32 17 9 7 0 0 67 15 843
2019 First official language - French 34 34 16 9 5 0 1 69 15 484
2018 First official language - English 34 31 17 9 8 0 1 66 17 884
2018 First official language - French 33 29 22 8 7 0 1 63 15 505

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 69 20 5 3 1 2 1 91 4 750
2022 First official language - French 68 23 5 1 1 1 0 92 2 375

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 44 25 31 750
2022 First official language - French 42 27 31 375
2020 First official language - English 34 27 39 841
2020 First official language - French 36 33 31 428
2019 First official language - English 37 22 41 850
2019 First official language - French 37 30 33 484
2018 First official language - English 43 23 34 885
2018 First official language - French 38 30 31 504

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 12 28 37 7 10 6 325
2022 First official language - French 7 41 33 3 5 11 155
2020 First official language - English 11 27 41 7 2 12 289
2020 First official language - French 17 30 42 1 2 7 153
2019 First official language - English 6 20 48 7 11 8 315
2019 First official language - French 10 30 43 1 8 7 183
2018 First official language - English 10 23 40 6 10 11 383
2018 First official language - French 9 39 38 3 3 8 197
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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 51 38 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 745
2022 First official language - French 44 40 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 375
2020 First official language - English 47 39 6 6 2 0 0 85 8 833
2020 First official language - French 47 39 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 425
2019 First official language - English 42 38 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 843
2019 First official language - French 34 44 13 5 3 0 0 78 8 481
2018 First official language - English 44 39 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 880
2018 First official language - French 41 42 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 502

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 23 43 15 14 5 1 0 66 18 750
2022 First official language - French 24 46 16 9 2 1 0 71 12 370
2020 First official language - English 23 42 17 13 3 0 0 66 17 836
2020 First official language - French 30 42 18 6 2 2 0 74 8 427
2019 First official language - English 20 38 17 17 7 1 0 58 25 850
2019 First official language - French 21 44 20 11 3 1 0 65 15 483
2018 First official language - English 19 41 16 16 7 1 0 60 24 880
2018 First official language - French 19 43 23 10 4 0 0 62 15 504

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 12 24 34 20 9 0 1 30 36 750
2022 First official language - French 8 30 35 18 7 1 2 25 39 375
2020 First official language - English 10 21 41 20 7 0 1 27 32 838
2020 First official language - French 8 25 37 20 8 2 0 28 34 427
2019 First official language - English 15 26 33 19 6 1 1 25 41 845
2019 First official language - French 13 35 31 15 5 0 0 20 48 482
2018 First official language - English 15 28 32 16 8 0 1 24 44 877
2018 First official language - French 17 32 33 14 3 0 1 17 49 504

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 18 30 29 13 7 1 2 20 50 750
2022 First official language - French 17 32 29 13 4 2 2 18 51 370
2020 First official language - English 14 26 33 18 6 2 1 25 41 837
2020 First official language - French 15 25 35 15 8 2 1 24 41 424
2019 First official language - English 25 27 26 13 5 2 2 19 54 846
2019 First official language - French 22 29 28 12 5 1 2 18 53 483
2018 First official language - English 24 28 26 13 6 1 1 19 54 881
2018 First official language - French 23 31 33 8 3 2 1 11 55 504

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 15 22 31 20 11 0 2 31 37 745
2022 First official language - French 16 26 30 18 7 1 2 26 43 375
2020 First official language - English 13 21 33 24 8 0 1 33 34 836
2020 First official language - French 14 23 35 19 7 1 0 26 38 424
2019 First official language - English 13 19 32 23 11 1 2 35 32 846
2019 First official language - French 16 25 31 20 7 0 2 27 41 480
2018 First official language - English 14 21 29 24 10 1 1 34 36 874
2018 First official language - French 16 27 34 16 4 1 1 20 45 502

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 23 22 22 16 12 3 3 29 47 745
2022 First official language - French 17 24 27 15 11 2 4 28 44 370
2020 First official language - English 17 22 26 22 10 1 1 33 40 835
2020 First official language - French 15 25 26 20 11 1 2 32 40 427
2019 First official language - English 22 22 24 18 10 2 2 29 46 847
2019 First official language - French 20 26 25 18 8 1 3 26 48 484
2018 First official language - English 24 20 28 17 8 1 2 26 46 880
2018 First official language - French 24 28 23 14 7 2 3 22 54 502

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 16 21 28 17 11 3 4 31 39 750
2022 First official language - French 14 25 27 15 10 5 4 28 43 375
2020 First official language - English 10 17 28 28 13 3 2 43 28 832
2020 First official language - French 10 18 28 25 13 5 1 40 30 424
2019 First official language - English 17 20 28 21 10 2 3 33 38 848
2019 First official language - French 16 24 29 18 8 2 3 28 42 480
2018 First official language - English 18 20 28 20 9 2 2 31 40 870
2018 First official language - French 20 30 28 13 5 2 1 18 52 502

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 19 26 31 13 8 1 1 21 47 750
2022 First official language - French 12 30 32 12 8 3 3 22 45 375
2020 First official language - English 17 25 33 15 8 2 1 24 43 838
2020 First official language - French 14 20 36 16 11 4 1 28 35 424
2019 First official language - English 24 25 29 12 6 2 2 19 51 850
2019 First official language - French 18 27 32 14 6 1 2 21 46 483
2018 First official language - English 22 26 29 14 6 1 2 20 50 878
2018 First official language - French 18 32 27 13 6 2 1 19 52 503

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 36 28 14 1 2 43 20 750
2022 First official language - French 4 11 37 27 15 1 5 44 16 375
2020 First official language - English 10 27 37 19 6 0 0 26 38 839
2020 First official language - French 8 24 37 21 10 1 0 31 32 427
2019 First official language - English 21 22 31 15 9 1 1 25 44 846
2019 First official language - French 15 24 29 21 8 0 2 30 40 485

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 12 29 18 26 12 3 0 42 39 750
2022 First official language - French 16 29 27 17 6 4 0 47 24 375
2020 First official language - English 14 33 18 21 11 3 0 49 32 829
2020 First official language - French 21 38 18 16 5 3 0 61 21 427
2019 First official language - English 11 24 18 25 19 2 0 36 45 846
2019 First official language - French 11 27 23 24 13 2 0 39 38 481

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 53 27 7 8 5 1 0 80 13 750
2022 First official language - French 61 26 7 3 3 0 0 88 5 375
2020 First official language - English 49 25 10 10 5 1 0 75 15 837
2020 First official language - French 57 29 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 427
2019 First official language - English 43 28 9 11 7 2 0 72 19 846
2019 First official language - French 48 31 10 6 3 1 0 80 10 484
2018 First official language - English 37 28 10 13 11 1 0 66 24 878
2018 First official language - French 48 33 8 6 3 1 0 82 9 500

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 61 25 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 750
2022 First official language - French 64 27 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 375
2020 First official language - English 58 26 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 833
2020 First official language - French 60 29 6 3 2 1 0 90 4 426
2019 First official language - English 47 33 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 845
2019 First official language - French 52 34 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 481
2018 First official language - English 45 32 9 10 4 1 0 77 14 876
2018 First official language - French 49 39 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 499

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 53 33 6 6 1 1 0 87 7 750
2022 First official language - French 54 32 9 2 1 1 1 87 3 375
2020 First official language - English 51 32 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 834
2020 First official language - French 47 35 12 2 2 1 0 84 4 423
2019 First official language - English 45 33 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 846
2019 First official language - French 45 35 14 2 3 1 0 81 5 486
2018 First official language - English 40 36 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 880
2018 First official language - French 38 44 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 500

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 32 41 11 10 5 2 0 74 15 750
2022 First official language - French 41 39 12 4 1 2 0 83 5 375
2020 First official language - English 32 41 12 9 4 2 0 75 13 836
2020 First official language - French 39 38 12 4 3 4 0 80 7 423
2019 First official language - English 30 38 15 10 5 2 0 69 15 847
2019 First official language - French 32 44 14 6 3 2 0 77 8 483
2018 First official language - English 34 40 12 8 4 2 0 76 12 873
2018 First official language - French 38 45 12 2 1 1 0 84 3 504

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 31 40 14 9 4 4 0 73 13 750
2022 First official language - French 34 41 13 3 2 7 0 81 5 375
2020 First official language - English 35 36 13 8 3 5 0 75 12 838
2020 First official language - French 41 38 11 2 2 6 1 84 4 428
2019 First official language - English 34 37 15 7 3 3 0 74 11 850
2019 First official language - French 37 41 10 5 2 4 0 81 8 481
2018 First official language - English 35 38 12 8 3 4 0 76 11 879
2018 First official language - French 36 44 13 3 2 2 1 82 5 500

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 48 36 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 750
2022 First official language - French 54 34 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 375
2020 First official language - English 50 33 8 6 2 1 0 83 8 834
2020 First official language - French 52 36 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 426
2019 First official language - English 42 37 11 5 4 1 0 79 9 849
2019 First official language - French 42 41 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 485
2018 First official language - English 41 38 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 880
2018 First official language - French 44 41 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 502

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 44 29 9 7 3 6 2 80 11 750
2022 First official language - French 47 24 10 4 3 7 5 81 8 375

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 40 29 11 8 4 6 3 75 13 750
2022 First official language - French 48 25 11 3 2 7 4 82 6 375

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 23 33 24 8 3 9 0 61 13 750
2022 First official language - French 36 28 15 5 2 14 1 75 8 375
2020 First official language - English 31 36 16 7 4 6 1 71 12 838
2020 First official language - French 39 34 15 3 2 7 0 79 5 427

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 38 35 8 6 5 6 3 80 12 750
2022 First official language - French 46 31 10 4 2 5 2 83 6 370
2020 First official language - English 41 31 12 6 5 4 1 76 11 837
2020 First official language - French 44 36 8 5 3 4 1 83 8 425

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 10 19 23 6 3 35 4 47 16 750
2022 First official language - French 10 20 23 2 1 39 6 54 5 375

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 4 20 14 53 9 0 4 74 20

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 26 16 8 6 7 7 65 17 745
2022 First official language - French 32 34 15 4 2 9 5 77 6 375
2020 First official language - English 27 32 17 8 6 6 4 66 15 838
2020 First official language - French 32 33 13 6 4 8 4 74 12 427
2019 First official language - English 26 29 16 11 8 5 4 61 21 848
2019 First official language - French 25 36 15 7 7 7 4 68 15 485
2018 First official language - English 21 31 16 13 11 6 4 57 26 879
2018 First official language - French 22 38 16 8 6 6 4 66 15 501

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 27 38 12 13 6 4 2 68 19 750
2022 First official language - French 27 39 15 9 4 4 1 70 14 375
2020 First official language - English 28 37 14 12 6 2 1 67 18 839
2020 First official language - French 34 35 15 7 4 3 1 72 12 426
2019 First official language - English 26 34 16 13 8 3 1 62 22 848
2019 First official language - French 25 39 15 12 6 2 1 66 19 484
2018 First official language - English 24 35 15 13 7 4 1 63 21 879
2018 First official language - French 24 37 18 11 6 2 2 64 18 505

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 27 40 17 10 4 2 0 68 14 745
2022 First official language - French 32 38 20 6 2 2 0 71 8 375
2020 First official language - English 27 38 19 9 4 3 0 67 13 839
2020 First official language - French 33 36 19 6 2 4 0 72 9 424
2019 First official language - English 21 34 24 12 7 3 0 56 20 840
2019 First official language - French 22 37 23 11 5 3 0 60 16 486
2018 First official language - English 22 33 23 12 7 3 0 57 20 877
2018 First official language - French 21 37 25 11 3 2 0 59 15 504

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 23 16 14 11 13 3 51 30 750
2022 First official language - French 18 24 21 10 8 16 4 51 23 375
2020 First official language - English 22 20 19 12 12 11 3 49 28 840
2020 First official language - French 21 20 18 15 7 16 3 51 27 425
2019 First official language - English 16 20 21 14 15 11 2 42 34 847
2019 First official language - French 14 23 22 14 11 14 3 44 30 485
2018 First official language - English 13 19 22 14 17 12 2 38 37 873
2018 First official language - French 11 22 24 15 12 12 4 39 32 505

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 35 48 3 11 3 0 0 82 15 750
2022 First official language - French 43 46 5 5 2 0 0 89 7 375
2020 First official language - English 27 50 4 15 4 0 0 77 19 837
2020 First official language - French 34 46 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 428

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 41 33 7 10 6 0 2 76 17 745
2022 First official language - French 42 33 8 7 5 0 3 78 13 375
2020 First official language - English 35 39 7 14 4 0 1 74 18 839
2020 First official language - French 39 37 9 10 3 0 0 77 14 427
2019 First official language - English 39 30 6 15 10 0 0 69 25 847
2019 First official language - French 35 35 11 14 6 0 0 70 19 483

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 44 35 9 7 3 1 1 80 11 745
2022 First official language - French 43 37 11 5 1 0 2 82 6 375
2020 First official language - English 42 38 10 7 2 0 1 81 9 833
2020 First official language - French 41 38 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 428
2019 First official language - English 38 33 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 843
2019 First official language - French 36 37 14 9 3 0 1 73 12 483

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 82 14 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 750
2022 First official language - French 63 27 3 3 1 1 0 92 5 375
2020 First official language - English 82 13 3 1 1 0 0 96 1 838
2020 First official language - French 63 26 4 3 2 1 1 91 5 427

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 86 6 2 1 0 0 5 96 2 750
2022 First official language - French 74 11 2 5 7 0 1 85 12 375
2019 First official language - English 81 10 4 1 1 0 3 94 2 842
2019 First official language - French 70 15 6 4 3 0 1 86 8 484

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 34 26 16 6 5 9 4 69 12 750
2022 First official language - French 44 25 17 8 5 1 0 69 13 375
2020 First official language - English 43 25 14 3 4 6 5 76 8 839
2020 First official language - French 50 25 14 6 3 2 0 76 9 428
2019 First official language - English 41 24 12 5 4 10 4 76 10 849
2019 First official language - French 45 25 15 9 4 2 0 71 13 487

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 9 91 750
2022 First official language - French 9 91 375
2020 First official language - English 11 89 840
2020 First official language - French 8 92 426
2019 First official language - English 15 85 848
2019 First official language - French 13 87 482
2018 First official language - English 18 82 880
2018 First official language - French 14 86 502

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 34 66 75
2022 First official language - French 33 67 30
2020 First official language - English 38 62 93
2020 First official language - French 39 61 33
2019 First official language - English 49 51 127
2019 First official language - French 39 61 64
2018 First official language - English 49 51 160
2018 First official language - French 37 63 75

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 66 34 75
2022 First official language - French 65 35 30
2020 First official language - English 68 32 93
2020 First official language - French 74 26 33
2019 First official language - English 65 35 127
2019 First official language - French 66 34 64
2018 First official language - English 60 40 160
2018 First official language - French 60 40 75

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 10 90 75
2022 First official language - French 6 94 30
2020 First official language - English 10 90 93
2020 First official language - French 0 100 33
2019 First official language - English 10 90 127
2019 First official language - French 8 92 64
2018 First official language - English 13 87 160
2018 First official language - French 11 89 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 1 99 75
2022 First official language - French 0 100 30

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 6 94 75
2022 First official language - French 7 93 30
2018 First official language - English 4 96 160
2018 First official language - French 8 92 75

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 11 89 75
2022 First official language - French 10 90 30
2020 First official language - English 12 88 93
2020 First official language - French 0 100 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 75
2022 First official language - French 9 91 30

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 44 56 75
2022 First official language - French 15 85 35
2020 First official language - English 45 55 93
2020 First official language - French 36 64 33
2019 First official language - English 46 54 127
2019 First official language - French 38 62 63
2018 First official language - English 46 54 160
2018 First official language - French 32 68 76

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 46 54 75
2022 First official language - French 45 55 35
2020 First official language - English 44 56 93
2020 First official language - French 51 49 33
2019 First official language - English 47 53 127
2019 First official language - French 36 64 63
2018 First official language - English 47 53 160
2018 First official language - French 40 60 76

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 45 55 75
2022 First official language - French 39 61 35
2020 First official language - English 50 50 93
2020 First official language - French 37 63 33
2019 First official language - English 54 46 127
2019 First official language - French 34 66 63
2018 First official language - English 60 40 160
2018 First official language - French 47 53 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 56 75
2022 First official language - French 24 76 35
2020 First official language - English 42 58 93
2020 First official language - French 36 64 33
2019 First official language - English 39 61 127
2019 First official language - French 50 50 63
2018 First official language - English 35 65 160
2018 First official language - French 41 59 76

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 47 53 75
2022 First official language - French 36 64 35
2020 First official language - English 39 61 93
2020 First official language - French 32 68 33
2019 First official language - English 39 61 127
2019 First official language - French 22 78 63
2018 First official language - English 43 57 160
2018 First official language - French 35 65 76

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 75
2022 First official language - French 50 50 35
2020 First official language - English 57 43 93
2020 First official language - French 54 46 33
2019 First official language - English 56 44 127
2019 First official language - French 72 28 63
2018 First official language - English 56 44 160
2018 First official language - French 60 40 76

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 37 63 75
2022 First official language - French 19 81 35
2020 First official language - English 42 58 93
2020 First official language - French 41 59 33
2019 First official language - English 39 61 127
2019 First official language - French 30 70 63
2018 First official language - English 34 66 160
2018 First official language - French 31 69 76

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 75
2022 First official language - French 0 100 35

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 4 96 75
2022 First official language - French 3 97 35
2019 First official language - English 13 87 127
2019 First official language - French 9 91 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 75
2022 First official language - French 13 87 35
2019 First official language - English 12 88 127
2019 First official language - French 15 85 63
2018 First official language - English 13 87 160
2018 First official language - French 15 85 76

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 43 57 75
2022 First official language - French 44 56 35
2020 First official language - English 56 44 93
2020 First official language - French 32 68 33
2019 First official language - English 46 54 127
2019 First official language - French 34 66 63
2018 First official language - English 49 51 160
2018 First official language - French 42 58 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 79 75
2022 First official language - French 17 83 35
2019 First official language - English 29 71 127
2019 First official language - French 25 75 63
2018 First official language - English 28 72 160
2018 First official language - French 25 75 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 79 75
2022 First official language - French 22 78 35
2019 First official language - English 18 82 127
2019 First official language - French 8 92 63
2018 First official language - English 16 84 160
2018 First official language - French 15 85 76

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 75
2022 First official language - French 51 49 35
2020 First official language - English 52 48 93
2020 First official language - French 49 51 33
2019 First official language - English 52 48 127
2019 First official language - French 59 41 63
2018 First official language - English 58 42 160
2018 First official language - French 66 34 75

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 16 84 75
2022 First official language - French 21 79 35
2020 First official language - English 30 70 93
2020 First official language - French 22 78 33
2019 First official language - English 23 77 127
2019 First official language - French 21 79 63
2018 First official language - English 26 74 160
2018 First official language - French 26 74 75

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 9 91 75
2022 First official language - French 9 91 35
2019 First official language - English 14 86 127
2019 First official language - French 15 85 63
2018 First official language - English 11 89 160
2018 First official language - French 15 85 75

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 8 92 75
2022 First official language - French 9 91 35
2020 First official language - English 16 84 93
2020 First official language - French 16 84 33
2019 First official language - English 16 84 127
2019 First official language - French 9 91 63
2018 First official language - English 11 89 160
2018 First official language - French 15 85 75

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 5 95 75
2022 First official language - French 9 91 35
2018 First official language - English 8 92 160
2018 First official language - French 8 92 75

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 8 92 75
2022 First official language - French 8 92 35

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 12 88 75
2022 First official language - French 16 84 35
2019 First official language - English 18 82 127
2019 First official language - French 17 83 63
2018 First official language - English 12 88 160
2018 First official language - French 13 87 75

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 75
2022 First official language - French 7 93 35
2019 First official language - English 13 87 127
2019 First official language - French 16 84 63
2018 First official language - English 11 89 160
2018 First official language - French 16 84 75

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 37 63 75
2022 First official language - French 29 71 35
2020 First official language - English 21 79 93
2020 First official language - French 25 75 33
2019 First official language - English 31 69 127
2019 First official language - French 25 75 63
2018 First official language - English 29 71 160
2018 First official language - French 18 82 75

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 7 93 70
2022 First official language - French 17 83 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 76 70
2022 First official language - French 41 59 30
2018 First official language - English 17 83 155
2018 First official language - French 15 85 74

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 8 92 70
2022 First official language - French 13 87 30
2018 First official language - English 5 95 155
2018 First official language - French 10 90 74

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 11 89 70
2022 First official language - French 7 93 30
2018 First official language - English 7 93 155
2018 First official language - French 7 93 74

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 17 83 70
2022 First official language - French 13 87 30
2018 First official language - English 7 93 155
2018 First official language - French 15 85 74

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 70
2022 First official language - French 11 89 30
2018 First official language - English 9 91 155
2018 First official language - French 18 82 74

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 7 93 70
2022 First official language - French 23 77 30
2018 First official language - English 13 87 155
2018 First official language - French 26 74 74

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 14 86 70
2022 First official language - French 15 85 30
2018 First official language - English 10 90 155
2018 First official language - French 11 89 74

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 9 91 70
2022 First official language - French 22 78 30
2018 First official language - English 15 85 155
2018 First official language - French 13 87 74

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 38 62 70
2022 First official language - French 20 80 30
2018 First official language - English 41 59 155
2018 First official language - French 27 73 74

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 70
2022 First official language - French 0 100 30
2018 First official language - English 11 89 155
2018 First official language - French 13 87 74

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 52 48 70
2022 First official language - French 52 48 30
2018 First official language - English 53 47 155
2018 First official language - French 43 57 74

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 98 70
2022 First official language - French 3 97 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 55 45 70
2022 First official language - French 40 60 30
2018 First official language - English 67 33 155
2018 First official language - French 56 44 74

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 70
2022 First official language - French 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 70
2022 First official language - French 3 97 30
2018 First official language - English 16 84 155
2018 First official language - French 13 87 74

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 10 11 14 7 7 39 12 44 27 750
2022 First official language - French 14 14 13 4 4 42 10 58 16 375
2020 First official language - English 16 15 19 9 6 29 6 48 22 841
2020 First official language - French 17 17 15 7 5 34 5 55 20 427
2019 First official language - English 14 15 21 9 10 25 7 41 28 851
2019 First official language - French 13 18 19 6 8 29 8 48 22 487
2018 First official language - English 11 15 22 11 10 26 5 38 31 881
2018 First official language - French 11 19 21 8 7 27 6 45 23 504

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 23 29 18 8 5 16 1 63 15 750
2022 First official language - French 31 31 18 5 2 14 0 72 7 375
2020 First official language - English 26 28 21 8 5 12 1 62 15 839
2020 First official language - French 30 29 17 8 3 13 0 68 12 427
2019 First official language - English 23 26 21 10 7 13 1 57 19 847
2019 First official language - French 23 33 18 7 6 11 2 64 15 483
2018 First official language - English 21 29 20 11 9 10 1 56 21 882
2018 First official language - French 18 34 21 9 4 12 1 60 16 503

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 94 750
2022 First official language - French 6 94 375
2020 First official language - English 8 92 840
2020 First official language - French 4 96 428
2019 First official language - English 8 92 850
2019 First official language - French 8 92 483
2018 First official language - English 10 90 881
2018 First official language - French 6 94 504

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 38 62 50
2022 First official language - French 17 83 20
2020 First official language - English 33 67 68
2020 First official language - French 49 51 17
2019 First official language - English 43 57 72
2019 First official language - French 42 58 37
2018 First official language - English 31 69 87
2018 First official language - French 54 46 31

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 76 24 50
2022 First official language - French 90 10 20
2020 First official language - English 73 27 68
2020 First official language - French 71 29 17
2019 First official language - English 74 26 72
2019 First official language - French 80 20 37
2018 First official language - English 86 14 87
2018 First official language - French 64 36 31

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 8 92 50
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 50
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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 8 92 50
2022 First official language - French 5 95 20

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 4 96 50
2022 First official language - French 5 95 20
2018 First official language - English 19 81 87
2018 First official language - French 18 82 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 81 50
2022 First official language - French 14 86 20
2020 First official language - English 9 91 68
2020 First official language - French 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 57 50
2022 First official language - French 22 78 20
2019 First official language - English 47 53 71
2019 First official language - French 18 82 37
2018 First official language - English 51 49 87
2018 First official language - French 22 78 31

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 28 72 50
2022 First official language - French 9 91 20
2019 First official language - English 30 70 71
2019 First official language - French 34 66 37
2018 First official language - English 22 78 87
2018 First official language - French 15 85 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 82 50
2022 First official language - French 10 90 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 98 50
2022 First official language - French 4 96 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 79 50
2022 First official language - French 24 76 20
2020 First official language - English 23 77 68
2020 First official language - French 32 68 16
2019 First official language - English 25 75 71
2019 First official language - French 29 71 37
2018 First official language - English 33 67 87
2018 First official language - French 14 86 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 63 50
2022 First official language - French 14 86 20
2019 First official language - English 28 72 71
2019 First official language - French 20 80 37
2018 First official language - English 34 66 87
2018 First official language - French 14 86 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 50
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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 13 87 50
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 50
2022 First official language - French 14 86 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 50
2022 First official language - French 27 73 20

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 0 100 50
2022 First official language - French 9 91 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 82 50
2022 First official language - French 5 95 20
2018 First official language - English 9 91 87
2018 First official language - French 25 75 31

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 50
2022 First official language - French 6 94 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 85 50
2022 First official language - French 33 67 20
2020 First official language - English 10 90 68
2020 First official language - French 31 69 16
2019 First official language - English 14 86 71
2019 First official language - French 14 86 37
2018 First official language - English 10 90 87
2018 First official language - French 34 66 31

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 32 68 50
2022 First official language - French 24 76 20
2020 First official language - English 42 58 68
2020 First official language - French 27 73 17
2019 First official language - English 35 65 71
2019 First official language - French 37 63 36
2018 First official language - English 32 68 87
2018 First official language - French 30 70 31

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 7 93 50
2022 First official language - French 18 82 20
2018 First official language - English 14 86 87
2018 First official language - French 21 79 31

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 3 97 50
2022 First official language - French 9 91 20
2020 First official language - English 8 92 68
2020 First official language - French 0 100 17

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 8 92 50
2022 First official language - French 13 87 20
2018 First official language - English 9 91 87
2018 First official language - French 16 84 31

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 9 91 50
2022 First official language - French 5 95 20

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 5 95 50
2022 First official language - French 4 96 20

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 6 94 50
2022 First official language - French 8 92 20
2020 First official language - English 12 88 68
2020 First official language - French 0 100 17

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 16 84 50
2022 First official language - French 15 85 20
2020 First official language - English 9 91 68
2020 First official language - French 0 100 17
2019 First official language - English 13 87 71
2019 First official language - French 14 86 36
2018 First official language - English 14 86 87
2018 First official language - French 16 84 31

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 53 47 50
2022 First official language - French 55 45 20
2020 First official language - English 39 61 68
2020 First official language - French 42 58 17
2019 First official language - English 45 55 71
2019 First official language - French 38 62 36
2018 First official language - English 50 50 87
2018 First official language - French 39 61 31

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 2 98 45
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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 18 82 45
2022 First official language - French 29 71 20
2018 First official language - English 11 89 82
2018 First official language - French 19 81 28

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 0 100 45
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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 0 100 45
2022 First official language - French 4 96 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 45
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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 0 100 45
2022 First official language - French 5 95 20

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 8 92 45
2022 First official language - French 14 86 20

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 14 86 45
2022 First official language - French 9 91 20

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 45
2022 First official language - French 11 89 20

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 43 57 45
2022 First official language - French 9 91 20
2018 First official language - English 37 63 82
2018 First official language - French 16 84 28

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 4 96 45
2022 First official language - French 10 90 20

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 48 52 45
2022 First official language - French 36 64 20
2018 First official language - English 54 46 82
2018 First official language - French 33 67 28

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 2 98 45
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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 81 19 45
2022 First official language - French 49 51 20
2018 First official language - English 60 40 82
2018 First official language - French 36 64 28

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 45
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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 10 90 45
2022 First official language - French 14 86 20
2018 First official language - English 13 87 82
2018 First official language - French 24 76 28

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 11 11 19 4 4 41 9 45 16 750
2022 First official language - French 15 14 15 4 2 42 8 58 11 375
2020 First official language - English 15 17 20 5 4 33 5 52 15 838
2020 First official language - French 19 19 14 4 2 37 4 66 9 428
2019 First official language - English 13 15 25 5 5 29 7 45 16 848
2019 First official language - French 16 15 21 3 5 32 8 52 13 486
2018 First official language - English 12 13 26 5 7 32 5 41 18 882
2018 First official language - French 11 21 22 4 3 32 6 52 12 504

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 26 31 18 6 3 14 2 67 11 750
2022 First official language - French 28 34 17 4 2 14 1 73 7 375
2020 First official language - English 26 30 20 6 3 12 1 65 11 837
2020 First official language - French 33 30 17 4 2 14 1 74 7 426
2019 First official language - English 24 27 22 6 4 16 2 61 12 847
2019 First official language - French 25 29 20 3 5 15 3 66 10 483
2018 First official language - English 22 28 22 7 6 14 1 59 16 879
2018 First official language - French 19 32 21 4 3 18 2 65 9 503

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 750
2022 First official language - French 11 89 375
2020 First official language - English 11 89 835
2020 First official language - French 13 87 425
2019 First official language - English 18 82 849
2019 First official language - French 16 84 486

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 53 47 70
2022 First official language - French 54 46 45
2020 First official language - English 60 40 90
2020 First official language - French 37 63 54

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 68 32 70
2022 First official language - French 65 35 45
2020 First official language - English 78 22 89
2020 First official language - French 80 20 54
2019 First official language - English 70 30 152
2019 First official language - French 75 25 75

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 32 48 6 7 4 2 0 82 11 50
2022 First official language - French 29 48 17 3 0 0 3 80 3 30
2020 First official language - English 49 33 8 8 3 0 0 82 10 69
2020 First official language - French 62 22 9 2 2 0 2 86 4 43
2019 First official language - English 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 106
2019 First official language - French 45 38 7 6 4 0 2 84 9 57

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 49 31 6 6 2 3 3 85 8 750
2022 First official language - French 52 31 8 4 1 1 3 87 5 375
2020 First official language - English 53 30 7 5 2 1 2 86 7 837
2020 First official language - French 56 28 6 4 1 2 2 88 6 425

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 51 21 7 6 15 320
2022 First official language - French 59 22 4 0 14 140

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 64 36 370
2022 First official language - French 62 38 145

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 40 60 370
2022 First official language - French 37 63 145

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 62 38 370
2022 First official language - French 55 45 145

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 52 48 370
2022 First official language - French 47 53 145

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 35 65 370
2022 First official language - French 20 80 145

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 61 370
2022 First official language - French 28 72 145

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 16 84 370
2022 First official language - French 8 92 145

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 24 76 370
2022 First official language - French 13 87 145

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 19 81 370
2022 First official language - French 12 88 145

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 28 72 370
2022 First official language - French 18 82 145

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 22 78 370
2022 First official language - French 24 76 145

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 7 93 370
2022 First official language - French 4 96 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 370
2022 First official language - French 22 78 145

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 77 13 6 2 1 0 1 90 4 370
2022 First official language - French 76 9 8 2 2 0 3 88 4 145

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 8 15 17 19 37 2 3 58 24 370
2022 First official language - French 10 8 21 14 38 5 4 57 20 145

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 11 24 15 16 30 2 1 48 37 370
2022 First official language - French 9 14 19 14 34 8 1 53 26 145
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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 56 25 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 750
2022 First official language - French 61 25 6 4 2 1 0 87 7 375
2020 First official language - English 48 32 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 829
2020 First official language - French 53 30 9 3 3 1 0 85 7 427

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 10 14 9 37 5 21 62 18 750
2022 First official language - French 2 4 10 8 41 7 28 74 10 375

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 26 40 14 11 5 3 0 69 17 750
2022 First official language - French 27 44 17 6 3 3 0 73 9 375
2020 First official language - English 41 39 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 835
2020 First official language - French 41 38 13 4 2 3 0 81 6 425
2019 First official language - English 24 42 18 9 5 3 0 67 14 849
2019 First official language - French 25 39 20 9 4 3 0 66 14 483
2018 First official language - English 26 43 15 10 4 2 0 71 14 885
2018 First official language - French 25 46 19 5 3 3 0 73 8 500

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 6 24 37 25 8 750
2022 First official language - French 12 27 40 16 5 375

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 54 28 8 5 2 1 0 84 8 750
2022 First official language - French 59 27 9 3 1 1 1 87 4 375
2020 First official language - English 49 28 12 4 3 3 0 80 7 835
2020 First official language - French 52 27 12 4 2 2 1 81 6 425

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 22 9 12 9 1 0 70 21 750
2022 First official language - French 58 21 8 7 4 1 0 80 11 375
2020 First official language - English 39 29 10 12 9 1 1 69 21 839
2020 First official language - French 45 28 11 9 6 1 0 74 14 427

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 25 36 15 14 8 2 0 63 23 750
2022 First official language - French 23 44 17 10 4 1 0 68 15 375
2020 First official language - English 30 36 15 11 7 1 0 67 18 839
2020 First official language - French 36 31 18 8 6 1 0 68 14 427
2019 First official language - English 20 30 22 17 10 2 0 51 27 849
2019 First official language - French 20 37 24 10 8 1 0 58 18 486
2018 First official language - English 17 33 19 16 13 2 0 52 29 883
2018 First official language - French 20 36 23 11 8 1 0 56 20 504

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 11 53 13 16 5 2 0 66 21 275
2022 First official language - French 13 57 18 11 0 1 0 71 11 140
2020 First official language - English 19 48 12 15 4 1 0 69 19 308
2020 First official language - French 21 43 15 15 4 1 1 65 20 156
2019 First official language - English 14 47 16 11 6 2 3 64 19 236
2019 First official language - French 11 37 22 16 9 1 3 51 26 160

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 34 18 10 11 0 1 61 21 745
2022 First official language - French 34 21 20 8 13 1 3 57 22 370
2020 First official language - English 33 32 20 8 6 0 0 65 14 836
2020 First official language - French 31 25 23 11 8 0 1 57 19 428
2019 First official language - English 18 28 23 14 16 0 0 47 31 850
2019 First official language - French 23 23 20 15 16 0 3 48 32 486
2018 First official language - English 16 28 22 15 18 0 1 45 34 877
2018 First official language - French 19 18 23 19 17 1 3 39 37 503

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 14 27 24 16 19 0 0 41 35 740
2022 First official language - French 15 23 23 20 18 0 1 38 38 370
2020 First official language - English 15 26 25 19 15 0 0 41 34 838
2020 First official language - French 19 16 27 16 22 0 0 36 38 427
2019 First official language - English 21 27 23 16 12 0 1 49 28 847
2019 First official language - French 18 25 27 17 13 0 0 44 30 485
2018 First official language - English 17 24 30 15 14 0 1 41 29 875
2018 First official language - French 14 21 31 17 16 0 1 35 33 504

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 20 27 24 15 14 0 0 47 29 745
2022 First official language - French 12 26 26 19 16 1 1 39 35 375
2020 First official language - English 21 27 25 15 11 0 0 49 27 837
2020 First official language - French 19 27 22 16 16 0 0 46 32 427
2019 First official language - English 26 28 21 13 11 1 1 55 24 842
2019 First official language - French 17 27 28 16 11 0 1 45 27 482
2018 First official language - English 21 28 22 16 11 0 1 50 27 874
2018 First official language - French 15 25 27 19 12 0 2 40 32 503

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 16 19 22 17 25 1 1 35 43 750
2022 First official language - French 15 15 26 19 22 1 2 31 43 370
2020 First official language - English 19 22 23 17 17 0 0 42 34 835
2020 First official language - French 20 20 28 13 18 1 1 41 31 422
2019 First official language - English 18 20 23 18 18 1 1 39 37 848
2019 First official language - French 16 22 23 20 18 0 1 39 38 483
2018 First official language - English 18 20 22 17 21 0 2 39 38 874
2018 First official language - French 15 17 26 22 18 0 1 32 41 501

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 40 26 16 7 9 0 2 67 16 745
2022 First official language - French 35 22 16 10 11 0 6 61 22 370
2020 First official language - English 40 25 17 9 8 0 2 66 17 839
2020 First official language - French 36 20 17 12 12 1 2 58 25 426
2019 First official language - English 46 24 13 7 7 0 3 72 14 845
2019 First official language - French 40 24 18 6 6 1 5 68 13 484
2018 First official language - English 42 25 13 7 7 0 5 71 15 874
2018 First official language - French 37 25 15 11 7 0 6 65 19 501

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 25 29 21 12 13 0 0 54 25 750
2022 First official language - French 32 26 19 11 10 0 1 59 21 375
2020 First official language - English 23 26 22 17 12 0 0 49 29 837
2020 First official language - French 29 24 20 15 12 0 0 54 27 426
2019 First official language - English 29 27 22 11 10 1 0 57 21 845
2019 First official language - French 33 25 22 13 6 0 1 58 19 486
2018 First official language - English 26 27 22 13 12 0 1 53 25 872
2018 First official language - French 33 21 24 10 12 0 2 54 22 505

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 33 21 9 8 1 0 62 17 750
2022 First official language - French 31 33 18 9 6 1 2 66 15 375
2020 First official language - English 30 36 19 10 4 1 0 66 14 837
2020 First official language - French 32 34 20 8 3 1 1 68 12 427
2019 First official language - English 24 33 21 12 7 1 1 59 20 849
2019 First official language - French 25 33 24 11 4 1 1 60 16 482
2018 First official language - English 20 32 25 13 9 0 1 53 22 876
2018 First official language - French 25 34 24 9 5 1 3 61 15 502

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 23 32 23 12 11 0 0 54 23 750
2022 First official language - French 24 28 21 16 8 1 2 53 25 375
2020 First official language - English 25 33 23 13 7 0 0 57 20 836
2020 First official language - French 26 32 22 13 6 1 1 59 19 424
2019 First official language - English 20 30 23 16 11 0 0 50 27 847
2019 First official language - French 20 29 23 17 9 0 1 50 26 484
2018 First official language - English 17 29 24 19 11 0 1 46 30 874
2018 First official language - French 17 27 31 15 8 1 1 45 23 500

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 29 27 22 11 11 0 1 56 22 745
2022 First official language - French 30 29 22 10 8 0 1 60 18 375
2020 First official language - English 27 30 21 12 9 1 0 57 21 838
2020 First official language - French 33 28 21 11 8 0 0 61 19 427
2019 First official language - English 22 28 22 15 12 1 0 50 27 850
2019 First official language - French 23 29 22 16 9 0 1 52 25 483
2018 First official language - English 20 25 24 17 12 0 1 46 29 873
2018 First official language - French 23 25 27 14 8 0 2 50 23 502

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 48 26 12 6 7 0 1 75 13 745
2022 First official language - French 47 24 13 8 5 1 1 73 13 375
2020 First official language - English 46 25 16 7 5 0 1 72 13 836
2020 First official language - French 44 27 14 8 7 0 1 72 14 424
2019 First official language - English 39 27 17 7 8 1 1 67 15 849
2019 First official language - French 40 23 15 13 6 0 2 65 19 482

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 44 27 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 745
2022 First official language - French 50 26 13 5 4 1 1 78 9 375
2020 First official language - English 24 31 23 15 7 0 0 55 22 841
2020 First official language - French 29 30 23 10 8 0 0 59 18 427

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 29 29 19 12 9 0 1 59 21 745
2022 First official language - French 30 27 24 11 6 1 1 58 17 375
2020 First official language - English 28 31 23 11 7 0 0 59 18 839
2020 First official language - French 27 30 25 12 6 0 0 57 18 427
2019 First official language - English 33 34 17 10 5 0 0 67 15 845
2019 First official language - French 30 29 22 13 4 1 1 60 18 483
2018 First official language - English 28 30 23 11 6 0 1 59 18 876
2018 First official language - French 27 35 21 10 5 0 2 63 16 495

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 57 18 10 5 6 1 3 78 12 745
2022 First official language - French 55 18 9 4 6 1 5 79 11 370
2020 First official language - English 42 30 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 835
2020 First official language - French 53 23 14 5 3 0 3 78 8 427
2019 First official language - English 42 27 16 8 8 0 0 69 16 840
2019 First official language - French 50 18 17 7 5 0 3 70 13 483
2018 First official language - English 44 23 13 10 8 0 1 68 18 867
2018 First official language - French 47 22 12 9 5 0 4 72 15 500

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 42 35 15 4 3 0 1 78 7 750
2022 First official language - French 47 32 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 370
2020 First official language - English 20 35 25 12 8 0 0 55 20 839
2020 First official language - French 27 32 23 11 7 0 0 59 17 427

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 76 9 5 2 2 1 6 91 4 745
2022 First official language - French 71 12 5 1 1 1 9 91 3 375
2020 First official language - English 71 16 4 2 2 0 5 92 4 836
2020 First official language - French 63 19 9 2 2 1 4 87 4 427
2019 First official language - English 69 13 7 3 3 1 5 86 6 848
2019 First official language - French 62 14 9 4 1 0 9 84 5 483
2018 First official language - English 66 15 6 4 3 0 6 87 7 871
2018 First official language - French 64 17 7 3 3 1 6 86 6 499

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 5 2 3 1 3 90 5 750
2022 First official language - French 73 9 5 2 2 1 6 90 5 375
2020 First official language - English 76 10 4 3 3 1 2 89 6 836
2020 First official language - French 78 9 2 3 2 1 5 92 6 425
2019 First official language - English 69 13 5 5 4 1 2 85 9 846
2019 First official language - French 67 12 6 4 5 1 4 83 10 482
2018 First official language - English 64 14 7 5 6 1 3 81 12 867
2018 First official language - French 64 14 7 3 5 1 6 84 9 502

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 66 22 6 2 2 0 2 90 4 745
2022 First official language - French 71 12 7 4 1 0 5 88 5 375
2020 First official language - English 66 24 5 2 2 0 1 91 3 836
2020 First official language - French 71 14 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 422
2019 First official language - English 53 29 11 3 2 1 1 83 6 845
2019 First official language - French 59 18 13 4 3 0 3 80 7 481
2018 First official language - English 53 27 12 4 3 0 1 80 7 878
2018 First official language - French 56 23 10 4 3 0 4 83 8 503

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 62 18 9 5 4 1 2 82 9 750
2022 First official language - French 68 13 7 3 3 0 6 86 6 370
2020 First official language - English 65 17 7 6 4 0 1 84 10 837
2020 First official language - French 69 12 7 5 5 0 2 83 10 423
2019 First official language - English 58 19 10 6 6 1 0 78 12 845
2019 First official language - French 61 13 11 6 7 0 2 75 13 482
2018 First official language - English 50 21 12 8 8 0 1 72 16 874
2018 First official language - French 57 16 11 5 7 0 4 76 13 503

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 62 15 4 2 1 0 16 91 3 745
2022 First official language - French 67 11 4 2 0 0 16 92 3 375
2020 First official language - English 64 13 5 2 0 0 15 91 3 836
2020 First official language - French 69 9 5 1 1 0 15 91 3 426
2019 First official language - English 58 13 4 3 1 0 20 89 5 841
2019 First official language - French 55 13 6 3 2 0 20 86 6 480
2018 First official language - English 54 14 6 1 2 0 23 88 4 872
2018 First official language - French 54 14 5 2 2 0 22 88 5 505

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 63 21 8 2 1 1 3 88 3 745
2022 First official language - French 73 12 5 2 1 0 6 91 3 370
2020 First official language - English 62 22 9 3 1 0 2 86 5 837
2020 First official language - French 73 15 4 3 0 1 5 93 4 428
2019 First official language - English 63 20 8 2 2 1 4 87 4 844
2019 First official language - French 70 15 6 1 1 0 6 91 3 481
2018 First official language - English 60 19 10 4 1 0 6 84 5 872
2018 First official language - French 69 14 5 2 1 0 9 91 4 505

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 72 13 5 2 4 0 3 89 6 750
2022 First official language - French 77 8 3 3 3 1 5 90 6 375
2020 First official language - English 72 16 6 2 2 0 1 89 5 836
2020 First official language - French 76 12 6 2 2 0 2 90 4 428
2019 First official language - English 66 14 7 4 7 1 2 82 11 847
2019 First official language - French 75 8 5 3 3 1 5 88 6 483
2018 First official language - English 62 16 8 5 5 0 4 81 10 878
2018 First official language - French 67 12 6 5 3 0 7 84 9 505

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 47 31 12 5 3 1 2 80 8 750
2022 First official language - French 50 26 12 4 4 1 3 79 8 375
2020 First official language - English 42 33 16 5 4 0 1 76 8 836
2020 First official language - French 43 29 17 6 4 0 2 74 9 428
2019 First official language - English 50 27 15 3 3 1 1 78 6 844
2019 First official language - French 56 22 11 3 4 0 3 80 8 482
2018 First official language - English 47 28 14 6 3 0 2 77 9 878
2018 First official language - French 52 21 16 6 3 0 3 75 9 504

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 9 29 38 16 8 0 0 38 24 750
2022 First official language - French 10 24 44 15 7 0 0 34 21 375
2020 First official language - English 10 32 35 16 7 0 0 42 23 841
2020 First official language - French 14 27 36 16 6 0 0 41 23 428
2019 First official language - English 12 34 33 14 6 0 0 47 20 849
2019 First official language - French 16 29 36 14 5 0 0 45 19 485
2018 First official language - English 11 29 35 17 7 0 0 41 24 882
2018 First official language - French 13 27 37 16 7 0 1 40 23 504

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 22 40 18 7 0 0 25 35 750
2022 First official language - French 9 19 40 20 10 0 1 31 29 370
2020 First official language - English 14 24 38 18 6 0 0 24 37 839
2020 First official language - French 12 23 37 20 8 0 0 27 35 426
2019 First official language - English 12 24 37 20 7 0 0 27 35 841
2019 First official language - French 8 22 39 20 11 0 0 31 30 483
2018 First official language - English 14 21 39 18 9 0 0 26 35 872
2018 First official language - French 10 20 38 20 11 0 0 31 31 499
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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 31 50 18 1 750
2022 First official language - French 28 61 11 1 375
2020 First official language - English 32 47 20 0 840
2020 First official language - French 31 57 11 1 427

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 40 60 230
2022 First official language - French 36 64 100
2020 First official language - English 35 65 265
2020 First official language - French 34 66 134

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 41 19 13 5 6 3 13 71 13 750
2022 First official language - French 31 19 15 8 9 3 15 61 20 375
2020 First official language - English 42 23 12 8 6 1 8 72 15 840
2020 First official language - French 39 15 19 9 9 1 8 60 20 427
2019 First official language - English 36 20 16 11 11 1 6 60 24 838
2019 First official language - French 33 17 14 14 15 0 7 53 32 484
2018 First official language - English 36 15 16 12 12 1 7 56 26 876
2018 First official language - French 32 12 17 17 14 0 8 48 34 503

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 11 19 16 24 27 1 2 30 53 230
2022 First official language - French 11 22 14 17 29 1 6 35 49 100
2020 First official language - English 13 21 17 20 25 2 3 35 47 266
2020 First official language - French 17 24 18 18 15 3 5 45 35 134

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 6 17 11 24 37 2 3 25 64 230
2022 First official language - French 6 16 11 16 49 1 1 22 66 100
2020 First official language - English 5 16 11 26 38 2 2 23 66 266
2020 First official language - French 9 14 21 24 27 1 3 24 53 134
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