2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Grain Commission by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - CS

Classification has changed from 2020 PSES

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
2020 CS 41 52 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 29
2020 CS-02 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 CS 25 59 3 0 13 0 0 84 13 32
2019 CS-02 31 54 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 13
2018 CS 40 44 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 25
2018 CS-02 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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
2020 CS 41 38 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 29
2020 CS-02 50 29 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2019 CS 29 45 10 6 10 0 0 74 16 31
2019 CS-02 23 38 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2018 CS 52 28 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 25
2018 CS-02 55 18 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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
2020 CS 55 38 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 29
2020 CS-02 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CS 59 31 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 32
2019 CS-02 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2018 CS 48 36 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2018 CS-02 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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
2020 CS 41 48 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 29
2020 CS-02 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CS 25 53 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 32
2019 CS-02 23 54 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2018 CS 32 48 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2018 CS-02 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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
2020 CS 45 31 7 17 0 0 0 76 17 29
2020 CS-02 64 21 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2019 CS 25 44 16 9 6 0 0 69 16 32
2019 CS-02 46 8 23 8 15 0 0 54 23 13
2018 CS 40 48 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2018 CS-02 45 45 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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
2020 CS 45 34 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 29
2020 CS-02 64 21 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2019 CS 25 34 22 13 6 0 0 59 19 32
2019 CS-02 46 15 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2018 CS 36 52 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2018 CS-02 36 55 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

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
2020 CS 41 17 17 7 10 7 0 63 19 29
2020 CS-02 64 7 14 7 0 7 0 77 8 14
2019 CS 22 22 22 19 13 3 0 45 32 32
2019 CS-02 31 8 15 23 15 8 0 42 42 13
2018 CS 36 28 12 8 12 4 0 67 21 25
2018 CS-02 36 36 0 9 9 9 0 80 20 11
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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
2020 CS 59 28 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 29
2020 CS-02 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 CS 56 25 3 6 6 3 0 84 13 32
2019 CS-02 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13

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
2020 CS 55 21 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 29
2020 CS-02 64 14 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2019 CS 50 16 16 3 13 0 3 68 16 32
2019 CS-02 54 23 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2018 CS 48 20 16 4 12 0 0 68 16 25
2018 CS-02 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11

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
2020 CS 79 3 0 10 7 0 0 83 17 29
2020 CS-02 86 7 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2019 CS 50 25 3 6 16 0 0 75 22 32
2019 CS-02 62 23 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 13
2018 CS 52 12 20 4 12 0 0 64 16 25
2018 CS-02 55 18 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11

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
2020 CS 59 24 7 7 0 3 0 86 7 29
2020 CS-02 64 21 0 7 0 7 0 92 8 14
2019 CS 39 32 19 6 3 0 0 71 10 31
2019 CS-02 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2018 CS 44 36 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2018 CS-02 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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
2020 CS 48 31 3 14 3 0 0 79 17 29
2020 CS-02 71 14 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2019 CS 29 23 23 16 10 0 0 52 26 31
2019 CS-02 33 17 25 8 17 0 0 50 25 12
2018 CS 16 56 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 25
2018 CS-02 27 45 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11

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
2020 CS 31 24 10 17 10 7 0 59 30 29
2020 CS-02 50 21 7 0 14 7 0 77 15 14
2019 CS 6 34 19 19 19 3 0 42 39 32
2019 CS-02 15 31 31 0 23 0 0 46 23 13
2018 CS 12 48 20 16 4 0 0 60 20 25
2018 CS-02 18 36 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11

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
2020 CS 34 31 14 10 10 0 0 66 21 29
2020 CS-02 57 14 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2019 CS 13 31 25 9 19 3 0 45 29 32
2019 CS-02 23 31 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 13
2018 CS 12 44 16 28 0 0 0 56 28 25
2018 CS-02 18 36 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 11
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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
2020 CS 41 38 10 3 7 0 0 79 10 29
2020 CS-02 43 43 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CS 34 28 9 19 9 0 0 63 28 32
2019 CS-02 23 31 8 23 15 0 0 54 38 13
2018 CS 32 44 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 25
2018 CS-02 45 27 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11

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
2020 CS 34 41 7 14 3 0 0 76 17 29
2020 CS-02 50 29 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2019 CS 22 50 9 6 13 0 0 72 19 32
2019 CS-02 31 23 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13
2018 CS 24 36 16 16 8 0 0 60 24 25
2018 CS-02 36 27 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

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
2020 CS 52 31 3 10 3 0 0 83 14 29
2020 CS-02 50 36 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2019 CS 50 22 6 9 9 0 3 74 19 32
2019 CS-02 46 31 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13
2018 CS 48 20 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 25
2018 CS-02 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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
2020 CS 55 34 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 29
2020 CS-02 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 CS 25 50 3 19 3 0 0 75 22 32
2019 CS-02 15 46 0 31 8 0 0 62 38 13
2018 CS 40 36 4 16 4 0 0 76 20 25
2018 CS-02 36 45 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11

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
2020 CS 52 17 14 14 3 0 0 69 17 29
2020 CS-02 57 21 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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
2020 CS 45 21 7 17 10 0 0 66 28 29
2020 CS-02 50 29 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2019 CS 19 50 9 13 9 0 0 69 22 32
2019 CS-02 15 38 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13
2018 CS 24 36 24 8 8 0 0 60 16 25
2018 CS-02 36 27 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11

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
2020 CS 66 24 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2020 CS-02 71 21 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 CS 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32
2019 CS-02 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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
2020 CS 69 21 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 29
2020 CS-02 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 CS 34 34 13 13 3 0 3 71 16 32
2019 CS-02 23 31 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13

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
2020 CS 83 7 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2020 CS-02 86 0 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 CS 81 6 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 32
2019 CS-02 77 8 8 0 0 8 0 92 0 13

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
2020 CS 83 14 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2020 CS-02 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 CS 88 6 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 32
2019 CS-02 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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
2020 CS 28 21 17 3 28 0 3 50 32 29
2020 CS-02 36 21 29 0 14 0 0 57 14 14
2019 CS 6 28 13 22 28 0 3 35 52 32
2019 CS-02 0 23 15 38 23 0 0 23 62 13
2018 CS 16 24 28 20 12 0 0 40 32 25
2018 CS-02 18 36 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11

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
2020 CS 45 31 10 10 3 0 0 76 14 29
2020 CS-02 50 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2019 CS 34 41 6 16 3 0 0 75 19 32
2019 CS-02 23 46 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2018 CS 44 28 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 25
2018 CS-02 55 27 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11

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
2020 CS 52 21 10 14 3 0 0 72 17 29
2020 CS-02 43 36 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2019 CS 41 22 19 9 9 0 0 63 19 32
2019 CS-02 46 0 31 8 15 0 0 46 23 13
2018 CS 44 24 8 16 8 0 0 68 24 25
2018 CS-02 55 18 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11

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
2020 CS 38 48 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 29
2020 CS-02 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 CS 23 45 13 13 6 0 0 68 19 31
2019 CS-02 23 54 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2018 CS 32 36 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 25
2018 CS-02 55 9 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

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
2020 CS 41 31 17 7 3 0 0 72 10 29
2020 CS-02 43 29 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2019 CS 22 59 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 32
2019 CS-02 23 69 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 CS 24 48 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 25
2018 CS-02 27 45 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11

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
2020 CS 52 38 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 29
2020 CS-02 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 CS 41 38 16 6 0 0 0 78 6 32
2019 CS-02 54 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2018 CS 40 44 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 25
2018 CS-02 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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
2020 CS 41 21 14 10 14 0 0 62 24 29
2020 CS-02 71 7 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2019 CS 31 16 22 25 6 0 0 47 31 32
2019 CS-02 38 23 15 23 0 0 0 62 23 13
2018 CS 28 44 16 4 8 0 0 72 12 25
2018 CS-02 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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
2020 CS 14 45 41 29
2020 CS-02 7 57 36 14
2019 CS 34 28 38 32
2019 CS-02 15 31 54 13
2018 CS 12 52 36 25
2018 CS-02 18 55 27 11

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
2019 CS 27 9 36 9 18 0 11
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 CS 66 24 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2020 CS-02 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CS 47 41 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 32
2019 CS-02 38 31 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2018 CS 44 44 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2018 CS-02 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11

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
2020 CS 31 55 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 29
2020 CS-02 36 50 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CS 19 50 9 13 6 3 0 71 19 32
2019 CS-02 15 46 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
2018 CS 36 32 28 4 0 0 0 68 4 25
2018 CS-02 27 36 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11

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
2020 CS 10 14 34 34 7 0 0 41 24 29
2020 CS-02 14 7 21 43 14 0 0 57 21 14
2019 CS 13 31 41 13 0 0 3 13 45 32
2019 CS-02 23 8 46 23 0 0 0 23 31 13
2018 CS 4 32 60 4 0 0 0 4 36 25
2018 CS-02 9 18 64 9 0 0 0 9 27 11

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
2020 CS 3 17 34 28 14 0 3 43 21 29
2020 CS-02 0 14 43 14 29 0 0 43 14 14
2019 CS 19 19 44 13 6 0 0 19 38 32
2019 CS-02 15 15 46 15 8 0 0 23 31 13
2018 CS 8 29 50 13 0 0 0 13 38 24
2018 CS-02 20 10 60 10 0 0 0 10 30 10

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
2020 CS 0 21 21 46 11 0 0 57 21 28
2020 CS-02 0 15 15 54 15 0 0 69 15 13
2019 CS 9 19 31 22 13 3 3 37 30 32
2019 CS-02 8 8 23 31 23 8 0 58 17 13
2018 CS 4 8 54 33 0 0 0 33 13 24
2018 CS-02 0 0 45 55 0 0 0 55 0 11

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
2020 CS 17 21 21 31 10 0 0 41 38 29
2020 CS-02 14 14 7 43 21 0 0 64 29 14
2019 CS 28 34 28 3 3 0 3 6 65 32
2019 CS-02 23 31 31 8 8 0 0 15 54 13
2018 CS 12 24 44 20 0 0 0 20 36 25
2018 CS-02 9 18 27 45 0 0 0 45 27 11

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
2020 CS 0 17 28 24 31 0 0 55 17 29
2020 CS-02 0 21 21 14 43 0 0 57 21 14
2019 CS 9 16 13 34 22 6 0 60 27 32
2019 CS-02 15 15 0 23 38 8 0 67 33 13
2018 CS 0 4 12 48 32 4 0 83 4 25
2018 CS-02 0 0 9 36 55 0 0 91 0 11

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
2020 CS 3 14 45 24 14 0 0 38 17 29
2020 CS-02 0 14 29 29 29 0 0 57 14 14
2019 CS 16 35 19 13 10 6 0 24 55 31
2019 CS-02 17 33 8 25 8 8 0 36 55 12
2018 CS 12 28 36 20 4 0 0 24 40 25
2018 CS-02 18 18 27 27 9 0 0 36 36 11

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
2020 CS 0 3 17 55 17 3 3 78 4 29
2020 CS-02 0 7 14 50 21 7 0 77 8 14
2019 CS 0 6 23 45 26 0 0 71 6 31
2019 CS-02 0 0 38 54 8 0 0 62 0 13

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
2020 CS 24 48 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 29
2020 CS-02 43 21 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14
2019 CS 3 53 22 19 3 0 0 56 22 32
2019 CS-02 8 46 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13

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
2020 CS 48 31 3 10 7 0 0 79 17 29
2020 CS-02 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CS 31 34 19 9 6 0 0 66 16 32
2019 CS-02 38 23 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13
2018 CS 32 44 8 0 16 0 0 76 16 25
2018 CS-02 36 36 9 0 18 0 0 73 18 11

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
2020 CS 62 21 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 29
2020 CS-02 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CS 16 50 13 9 13 0 0 66 22 32
2019 CS-02 23 46 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2018 CS 36 36 4 16 8 0 0 72 24 25
2018 CS-02 36 45 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11

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
2020 CS 48 34 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 29
2020 CS-02 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 CS 22 69 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 32
2019 CS-02 23 62 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2018 CS 36 48 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 25
2018 CS-02 27 64 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

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
2020 CS 55 28 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 29
2020 CS-02 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CS 31 50 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 32
2019 CS-02 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 CS 40 52 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2018 CS-02 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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
2020 CS 55 17 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 29
2020 CS-02 57 14 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2019 CS 38 53 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 32
2019 CS-02 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 CS 60 36 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2018 CS-02 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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
2020 CS 59 34 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 29
2020 CS-02 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 CS 47 41 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 32
2019 CS-02 46 31 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2018 CS 54 38 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24
2018 CS-02 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

Anti-racism

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
2020 CS 52 14 31 3 0 0 0 66 3 29
2020 CS-02 50 7 43 0 0 0 0 57 0 14

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
2020 CS 59 24 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 29
2020 CS-02 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 CS 28 31 10 10 7 3 10 68 20 29
2020 CS-02 29 21 7 14 0 7 21 70 20 14
2019 CS 28 22 25 19 6 0 0 50 25 32
2019 CS-02 38 15 31 8 8 0 0 54 15 13
2018 CS 28 32 28 0 8 0 4 63 8 25
2018 CS-02 36 27 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11

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
2020 CS 37 33 15 7 4 4 0 73 12 27
2020 CS-02 31 38 15 0 8 8 0 75 8 13
2019 CS 34 56 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 32
2019 CS-02 23 62 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 CS 48 24 16 4 4 4 0 75 8 25
2018 CS-02 45 36 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11

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
2020 CS 59 14 17 10 0 0 0 72 10 29
2020 CS-02 50 21 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2019 CS 44 44 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 32
2019 CS-02 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 CS 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24
2018 CS-02 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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
2020 CS 34 24 10 10 7 14 0 68 20 29
2020 CS-02 43 14 14 7 0 21 0 73 9 14
2019 CS 13 31 25 16 6 9 0 48 24 32
2019 CS-02 15 31 31 8 8 8 0 50 17 13
2018 CS 24 24 12 4 24 12 0 55 32 25
2018 CS-02 27 36 9 0 18 9 0 70 20 11

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
2020 CS 43 36 4 14 4 0 0 79 18 28
2020 CS-02 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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
2020 CS 48 34 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 29
2020 CS-02 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 CS 50 22 16 6 6 0 0 72 13 32
2019 CS-02 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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
2020 CS 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 28
2020 CS-02 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 CS 42 45 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 31
2019 CS-02 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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
2020 CS 72 10 3 3 0 0 10 92 4 29
2020 CS-02 86 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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
2019 CS 78 3 6 3 3 0 6 87 7 32
2019 CS-02 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13

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
2020 CS 24 34 21 3 3 10 3 68 8 29
2020 CS-02 36 29 14 7 0 14 0 75 8 14
2019 CS 34 19 19 6 6 16 0 63 15 32
2019 CS-02 38 8 15 15 8 15 0 55 27 13

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
2019 CS 16 84 32

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
2020 CS 28 10 28 3 0 21 10 55 5 29
2020 CS-02 21 0 43 0 0 21 14 33 0 14
2019 CS 19 19 25 6 9 19 3 48 20 32
2019 CS-02 15 23 31 8 0 23 0 50 10 13
2018 CS 12 24 8 16 4 24 12 56 31 25
2018 CS-02 9 27 9 9 0 45 0 67 17 11

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
2020 CS 48 10 10 10 0 21 0 74 13 29
2020 CS-02 43 7 21 7 0 21 0 64 9 14
2019 CS 22 50 9 3 6 9 0 79 10 32
2019 CS-02 23 62 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2018 CS 40 20 12 16 0 12 0 68 18 25
2018 CS-02 36 27 9 9 0 18 0 78 11 11

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
2018 CS 0 100 25
2018 CS-02 0 100 11

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
2020 CS 31 10 14 0 0 38 7 75 0 29
2020 CS-02 21 14 21 0 0 29 14 63 0 14
2019 CS 22 16 25 0 0 31 6 60 0 32
2019 CS-02 15 15 38 0 0 23 8 44 0 13
2018 CS 16 4 20 8 0 40 12 42 17 25
2018 CS-02 9 9 18 0 0 64 0 50 0 11

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
2020 CS 55 10 21 3 0 10 0 73 4 29
2020 CS-02 50 14 29 0 0 7 0 69 0 14
2019 CS 31 41 19 0 0 9 0 79 0 32
2019 CS-02 23 54 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2018 CS 44 16 20 8 0 12 0 68 9 25
2018 CS-02 45 27 9 0 0 18 0 89 0 11

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
2020 CS 0 100 29
2020 CS-02 0 100 14
2019 CS 19 81 32
2019 CS-02 31 69 13

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
2020 CS 55 24 10 7 0 0 3 82 7 29
2020 CS-02 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
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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
2020 CS 44 30 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 27
2020 CS-02 43 29 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14

A psychologically healthy workplace

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
2020 CS 59 28 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 29
2020 CS-02 50 29 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2019 CS 53 31 3 6 3 3 0 87 10 32
2019 CS-02 31 38 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2018 CS 32 52 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2018 CS-02 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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
2020 CS 45 28 10 10 3 3 0 75 14 29
2020 CS-02 50 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14

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
2020 CS 38 17 14 14 14 3 0 57 29 29
2020 CS-02 43 14 14 14 7 7 0 62 23 14

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
2020 CS 45 31 14 3 7 0 0 76 10 29
2020 CS-02 64 21 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CS 16 47 13 16 6 3 0 65 23 32
2019 CS-02 23 46 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2018 CS 20 48 12 16 4 0 0 68 20 25
2018 CS-02 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

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
2019 CS 18 55 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 11

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
2020 CS 38 41 7 3 10 0 0 79 14 29
2020 CS-02 43 36 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2019 CS 34 38 13 6 9 0 0 72 16 32
2019 CS-02 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2018 CS 40 32 12 4 12 0 0 72 16 25
2018 CS-02 36 27 18 0 18 0 0 64 18 11

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
2020 CS 21 28 17 21 14 0 0 48 34 29
2020 CS-02 36 36 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2019 CS 16 9 44 19 13 0 0 25 31 32
2019 CS-02 31 8 54 0 8 0 0 38 8 13
2018 CS 4 36 32 24 4 0 0 40 28 25
2018 CS-02 0 45 45 9 0 0 0 45 9 11

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
2020 CS 34 34 10 17 3 0 0 69 21 29
2020 CS-02 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 CS 13 26 45 10 6 0 0 39 16 31
2019 CS-02 23 15 46 8 8 0 0 38 15 13
2018 CS 13 46 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 24
2018 CS-02 18 55 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11

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
2020 CS 24 21 14 21 21 0 0 45 41 29
2020 CS-02 43 29 0 14 14 0 0 71 29 14
2019 CS 10 13 26 19 32 0 0 23 52 31
2019 CS-02 8 17 17 33 25 0 0 25 58 12
2018 CS 4 28 32 12 24 0 0 32 36 25
2018 CS-02 9 36 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11

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
2020 CS 52 31 14 0 3 0 0 83 3 29
2020 CS-02 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 CS 53 19 6 19 3 0 0 72 22 32
2019 CS-02 54 23 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2018 CS 60 28 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2018 CS-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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
2020 CS 34 31 28 0 3 0 3 68 4 29
2020 CS-02 57 21 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2019 CS 34 41 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 32
2019 CS-02 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 CS 44 24 20 4 8 0 0 68 12 25
2018 CS-02 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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
2020 CS 31 34 14 14 3 0 3 68 18 29
2020 CS-02 43 36 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2019 CS 13 58 16 3 10 0 0 71 13 31
2019 CS-02 15 46 23 0 15 0 0 62 15 13
2018 CS 17 54 21 0 8 0 0 71 8 24
2018 CS-02 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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
2020 CS 31 28 28 0 10 0 3 61 11 29
2020 CS-02 36 36 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2019 CS 9 25 19 31 16 0 0 34 47 32
2019 CS-02 8 38 15 8 31 0 0 46 38 13
2018 CS 0 42 29 17 13 0 0 42 29 24
2018 CS-02 0 50 10 30 10 0 0 50 40 10

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
2020 CS 28 28 17 14 10 0 3 57 25 29
2020 CS-02 43 14 21 7 14 0 0 57 21 14
2019 CS 13 35 32 3 16 0 0 48 19 31
2019 CS-02 15 31 23 8 23 0 0 46 31 13
2018 CS 4 54 21 4 17 0 0 58 21 24
2018 CS-02 10 40 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10

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
2020 CS 45 34 7 3 10 0 0 79 14 29
2020 CS-02 57 21 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2019 CS 34 22 28 9 6 0 0 56 16 32
2019 CS-02 23 23 38 8 8 0 0 46 15 13

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
2020 CS 10 48 24 14 3 0 0 59 17 29
2020 CS-02 7 43 29 21 0 0 0 50 21 14

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
2020 CS 24 41 17 10 3 0 3 68 14 29
2020 CS-02 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 CS 34 31 22 3 9 0 0 66 13 32
2019 CS-02 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 CS 30 35 22 9 4 0 0 65 13 23
2018 CS-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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
2020 CS 69 17 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 29
2020 CS-02 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 CS 50 22 19 6 3 0 0 72 9 32
2019 CS-02 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 CS 54 33 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 24
2018 CS-02 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2020 CS 71 18 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 28
2020 CS-02 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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
2020 CS 79 14 0 4 0 0 4 96 4 28
2020 CS-02 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 CS 81 13 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2019 CS-02 85 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2018 CS 79 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2018 CS-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 CS 79 10 7 0 0 0 3 93 0 29
2020 CS-02 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 CS 68 23 3 6 0 0 0 90 6 31
2019 CS-02 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 CS 67 21 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2018 CS-02 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 CS 59 31 3 3 0 0 3 93 4 29
2020 CS-02 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 CS 32 42 19 3 3 0 0 74 6 31
2019 CS-02 33 33 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2018 CS 36 48 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 25
2018 CS-02 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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
2020 CS 72 10 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 29
2020 CS-02 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 CS 48 23 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 31
2019 CS-02 58 8 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2018 CS 56 16 12 4 12 0 0 72 16 25
2018 CS-02 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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
2020 CS 52 21 3 3 0 0 21 91 4 29
2020 CS-02 64 7 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 14
2019 CS 42 19 10 0 3 0 26 83 4 31
2019 CS-02 42 0 0 0 0 0 58 100 0 12
2018 CS 36 24 12 0 0 0 28 83 0 25
2018 CS-02 36 9 0 0 0 0 55 100 0 11

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
2020 CS 62 28 0 3 0 0 7 96 4 29
2020 CS-02 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 CS 77 19 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2019 CS-02 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 CS 76 12 8 0 0 0 4 92 0 25
2018 CS-02 73 9 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11

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
2020 CS 59 31 3 3 0 0 3 93 4 29
2020 CS-02 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CS 50 20 7 3 20 0 0 70 23 30
2019 CS-02 67 8 0 0 25 0 0 75 25 12
2018 CS 44 36 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 25
2018 CS-02 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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
2020 CS 38 28 24 0 7 0 3 68 7 29
2020 CS-02 43 29 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2019 CS 42 52 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2019 CS-02 42 50 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2018 CS 64 20 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2018 CS-02 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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
2020 CS 7 48 14 28 3 0 0 55 31 29
2020 CS-02 7 71 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2019 CS 16 16 41 22 6 0 0 31 28 32
2019 CS-02 15 23 46 8 8 0 0 38 15 13
2018 CS 12 32 40 12 4 0 0 44 16 25
2018 CS-02 18 45 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11

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
2020 CS 14 21 38 17 10 0 0 28 34 29
2020 CS-02 0 14 36 36 14 0 0 50 14 14
2019 CS 9 34 34 19 3 0 0 22 44 32
2019 CS-02 8 15 54 15 8 0 0 23 23 13
2018 CS 8 16 48 24 4 0 0 28 24 25
2018 CS-02 0 18 45 27 9 0 0 36 18 11
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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
2020 CS 10 59 31 0 29
2020 CS-02 0 64 36 0 14

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
2020 CS 55 28 3 0 3 0 10 92 4 29
2020 CS-02 50 29 7 0 0 0 14 92 0 14
2019 CS 47 34 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 32
2019 CS-02 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 CS 52 16 16 12 0 4 0 71 13 25
2018 CS-02 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
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