2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Grain Commission 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 34 41 14 9 3 0 0 75 12 275
2022 First official language - French 40 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 50
2020 First official language - English 44 41 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 315
2020 First official language - French 43 45 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 43
2019 First official language - English 37 43 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 322
2019 First official language - French 33 44 9 10 4 0 0 77 13 45
2018 First official language - English 38 47 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 276
2018 First official language - French 27 44 18 2 8 0 0 72 11 37

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 35 36 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 280
2022 First official language - French 41 40 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 50
2020 First official language - English 40 37 13 6 5 0 0 77 10 315
2020 First official language - French 29 53 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 44
2019 First official language - English 36 37 12 8 6 0 0 74 15 318
2019 First official language - French 25 50 17 7 2 0 0 75 9 44
2018 First official language - English 36 41 9 10 3 0 0 77 13 276
2018 First official language - French 28 44 15 10 3 0 0 72 13 37

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 57 30 10 2 2 0 0 87 4 275
2022 First official language - French 54 44 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 50
2020 First official language - English 58 32 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 312
2020 First official language - French 46 50 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 44
2019 First official language - English 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 316
2019 First official language - French 46 35 16 2 0 0 0 81 2 44
2018 First official language - English 57 35 7 1 1 0 0 92 2 272
2018 First official language - French 44 40 14 2 0 0 0 83 2 36

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 35 11 6 3 1 0 81 8 275
2022 First official language - French 44 48 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 50
2020 First official language - English 49 37 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 316
2020 First official language - French 48 47 2 0 0 0 2 97 0 44
2019 First official language - English 44 37 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 323
2019 First official language - French 34 52 5 6 2 0 0 87 9 45
2018 First official language - English 45 41 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 275
2018 First official language - French 33 52 6 0 8 0 0 85 8 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 38 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 280
2022 First official language - French 43 36 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 50
2020 First official language - English 48 29 13 8 2 0 0 77 10 317
2020 First official language - French 35 46 17 2 0 0 0 81 2 44
2019 First official language - English 37 34 17 8 4 0 0 72 11 322
2019 First official language - French 33 38 16 11 2 0 0 71 13 45
2018 First official language - English 48 28 14 8 2 0 0 77 10 275
2018 First official language - French 38 37 17 3 5 0 0 75 8 37

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 42 33 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 275
2022 First official language - French 39 47 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 50
2020 First official language - English 48 28 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 317
2020 First official language - French 32 50 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 44
2019 First official language - English 36 35 18 6 4 0 0 71 11 317
2019 First official language - French 26 41 18 12 2 0 0 68 14 44
2018 First official language - English 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 272
2018 First official language - French 32 43 21 0 5 0 0 74 5 36

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 37 25 17 13 5 2 0 64 19 280
2022 First official language - French 49 23 10 8 0 9 0 79 9 50
2020 First official language - English 45 24 12 10 6 2 1 71 17 317
2020 First official language - French 28 44 11 10 2 5 0 75 13 44
2019 First official language - English 35 24 17 13 7 3 0 61 22 321
2019 First official language - French 26 28 26 7 9 5 0 56 16 45
2018 First official language - English 37 25 16 14 5 1 1 64 19 275
2018 First official language - French 24 31 28 7 6 3 0 57 14 37
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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 48 24 12 4 4 2 6 78 9 280
2022 First official language - French 44 33 18 3 2 0 0 77 5 50
2020 First official language - English 48 24 16 5 1 1 5 77 6 315
2020 First official language - French 31 50 9 5 0 2 3 85 5 43
2019 First official language - English 44 25 16 5 2 2 6 74 8 322
2019 First official language - French 46 29 18 2 2 2 0 77 4 45

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 52 24 10 6 5 1 1 78 12 275
2022 First official language - French 51 33 11 2 2 0 0 85 5 50
2020 First official language - English 51 26 12 8 2 0 1 77 10 315
2020 First official language - French 50 37 9 3 0 2 0 88 3 43
2019 First official language - English 44 30 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 319
2019 First official language - French 46 34 8 9 2 0 0 81 11 45
2018 First official language - English 44 36 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 278
2018 First official language - French 40 30 10 18 2 0 0 70 20 36

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 56 21 10 7 4 0 1 78 12 280
2022 First official language - French 58 29 10 0 2 0 0 88 2 50
2020 First official language - English 56 22 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 316
2020 First official language - French 52 34 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 44
2019 First official language - English 48 28 13 7 4 1 1 77 10 322
2019 First official language - French 41 36 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 45
2018 First official language - English 47 31 12 5 4 0 0 78 10 278
2018 First official language - French 36 43 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 37

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 41 26 12 8 6 7 0 71 16 280
2022 First official language - French 37 39 14 4 0 7 0 81 4 50
2020 First official language - English 42 28 17 6 3 3 0 73 10 317
2020 First official language - French 25 48 14 0 0 12 0 84 0 44
2019 First official language - English 38 26 17 6 6 6 1 68 14 321
2019 First official language - French 31 32 23 6 6 2 0 64 12 45
2018 First official language - English 32 35 17 8 4 4 0 70 12 277
2018 First official language - French 23 38 25 7 2 5 0 64 10 37

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 34 29 14 10 9 4 0 66 19 280
2022 First official language - French 25 43 21 10 0 0 0 69 10 50
2020 First official language - English 37 31 17 8 4 2 0 70 13 316
2020 First official language - French 22 51 22 3 0 3 0 74 3 42
2019 First official language - English 30 25 21 12 8 4 1 57 21 321
2019 First official language - French 26 32 23 13 6 0 0 58 19 45
2018 First official language - English 29 37 13 13 6 2 1 67 19 278
2018 First official language - French 20 38 21 18 0 2 0 59 19 36

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 31 13 13 13 4 0 59 27 275
2022 First official language - French 14 36 36 12 2 2 0 50 14 50
2020 First official language - English 25 34 18 14 6 2 0 60 21 317
2020 First official language - French 12 46 24 14 0 4 0 61 14 44
2019 First official language - English 19 29 20 11 14 6 1 52 26 320
2019 First official language - French 24 18 37 11 8 2 0 43 20 45
2018 First official language - English 20 28 22 18 7 4 1 50 26 277
2018 First official language - French 19 29 22 23 0 7 0 52 25 37

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 26 31 12 16 13 3 0 58 30 280
2022 First official language - French 22 34 27 12 2 3 0 58 14 50
2020 First official language - English 25 40 15 15 5 1 0 65 20 317
2020 First official language - French 23 47 17 14 0 0 0 70 14 44
2019 First official language - English 20 29 21 14 12 4 1 51 27 322
2019 First official language - French 20 35 21 16 9 0 0 54 24 45
2018 First official language - English 17 38 15 20 7 2 0 57 28 277
2018 First official language - French 20 24 25 24 5 2 0 45 30 37
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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 30 34 16 10 10 0 0 64 20 280
2022 First official language - French 33 34 21 9 2 0 0 67 12 50
2020 First official language - English 35 38 13 9 5 0 0 73 13 315
2020 First official language - French 24 39 28 7 2 0 0 63 10 44
2019 First official language - English 30 35 16 14 5 1 0 65 19 321
2019 First official language - French 25 42 28 2 2 0 0 67 4 44
2018 First official language - English 29 37 18 11 5 0 0 67 15 277
2018 First official language - French 22 43 21 11 3 0 0 65 14 37

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 40 41 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 275
2022 First official language - French 37 47 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 50
2020 First official language - English 43 40 8 8 1 0 0 83 9 314
2020 First official language - French 30 51 14 2 2 0 0 81 5 44
2019 First official language - English 38 42 7 11 2 0 0 80 13 320
2019 First official language - French 37 35 17 9 2 0 0 72 11 44
2018 First official language - English 38 40 10 8 2 0 0 79 11 278
2018 First official language - French 29 47 11 13 0 0 0 76 13 37

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 49 24 12 7 6 0 1 74 13 280
2022 First official language - French 49 34 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 50
2020 First official language - English 47 30 13 7 2 1 0 78 9 316
2020 First official language - French 44 31 15 8 0 2 0 77 8 42
2019 First official language - English 41 33 13 9 3 1 1 75 12 323
2019 First official language - French 42 33 11 12 2 0 0 75 14 45
2018 First official language - English 44 37 8 9 3 0 0 81 12 278
2018 First official language - French 42 34 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 37

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 44 39 8 7 2 0 0 82 9 280
2022 First official language - French 35 42 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 50
2020 First official language - English 45 40 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 314
2020 First official language - French 29 49 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 43
2019 First official language - English 37 46 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 321
2019 First official language - French 35 48 6 8 0 0 2 85 9 45
2018 First official language - English 43 42 3 9 2 0 0 85 11 278
2018 First official language - French 31 45 10 6 3 0 4 80 9 37

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 52 21 15 4 5 2 1 76 9 280
2022 First official language - French 52 32 6 2 5 4 0 87 7 50
2020 First official language - English 48 28 13 7 3 1 1 77 10 316
2020 First official language - French 46 32 11 5 0 6 0 82 5 43

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 27 33 15 14 8 2 1 61 23 280
2022 First official language - French 18 39 21 12 7 3 0 59 20 45
2020 First official language - English 28 34 19 11 6 2 0 63 17 315
2020 First official language - French 15 44 22 19 0 0 0 59 19 44
2019 First official language - English 23 35 16 15 9 2 0 60 24 322
2019 First official language - French 20 31 28 16 4 0 0 52 20 45
2018 First official language - English 30 32 18 12 6 1 1 64 18 276
2018 First official language - French 22 35 28 11 0 3 0 59 11 37

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 47 26 12 5 4 2 5 78 10 280
2022 First official language - French 42 36 14 2 3 0 3 81 5 50
2020 First official language - English 48 25 14 5 3 1 3 77 9 317
2020 First official language - French 40 39 7 12 2 0 0 79 14 44
2019 First official language - English 48 29 12 5 3 1 2 80 8 321
2019 First official language - French 24 43 20 7 2 0 4 69 9 45

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 50 19 13 6 5 3 5 75 12 275
2022 First official language - French 41 34 9 11 2 0 3 77 13 50
2020 First official language - English 46 29 12 8 2 1 3 77 10 317
2020 First official language - French 31 35 19 14 2 0 0 66 16 44
2019 First official language - English 42 28 16 6 4 2 3 73 10 319
2019 First official language - French 28 41 16 7 4 0 4 72 11 45

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 74 8 4 1 3 4 5 90 5 280
2022 First official language - French 77 11 4 2 0 0 5 93 3 50
2020 First official language - English 76 11 5 1 1 2 3 92 3 314
2020 First official language - French 77 17 2 0 2 2 0 95 3 44
2019 First official language - English 74 12 5 1 1 4 2 93 2 317
2019 First official language - French 69 14 9 2 0 4 2 88 2 45

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 69 13 4 1 2 2 10 92 3 280
2022 First official language - French 78 8 0 2 0 6 5 97 3 50
2020 First official language - English 72 13 5 1 0 3 6 93 1 316
2020 First official language - French 66 20 7 2 0 2 2 90 3 44
2019 First official language - English 77 8 3 1 2 2 7 93 3 317
2019 First official language - French 73 19 2 0 0 0 6 97 0 45

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 18 29 14 14 19 3 3 50 35 280
2022 First official language - French 27 24 10 10 15 5 8 59 29 50
2020 First official language - English 22 27 17 14 16 1 2 51 31 316
2020 First official language - French 15 38 16 11 8 4 7 60 22 44
2019 First official language - English 20 25 15 16 19 2 2 47 37 321
2019 First official language - French 20 38 14 15 8 2 2 61 24 45
2018 First official language - English 22 25 19 14 17 1 2 48 32 277
2018 First official language - French 23 18 26 22 7 0 4 43 30 37

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 40 37 9 5 9 0 0 77 14 280
2022 First official language - French 36 47 8 9 0 0 0 82 9 50
2020 First official language - English 41 36 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 313
2020 First official language - French 29 50 12 5 2 2 0 81 8 44
2019 First official language - English 36 39 11 9 5 0 0 75 15 321
2019 First official language - French 22 44 21 11 2 0 0 65 14 44
2018 First official language - English 34 40 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 272
2018 First official language - French 27 35 19 11 8 0 0 61 20 36

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 43 29 15 5 9 0 0 72 13 275
2022 First official language - French 25 45 18 9 2 0 0 70 12 50
2020 First official language - English 44 34 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 314
2020 First official language - French 23 49 18 10 0 0 0 72 10 44
2019 First official language - English 40 32 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 321
2019 First official language - French 24 38 29 4 5 0 0 62 9 44
2018 First official language - English 40 35 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 274
2018 First official language - French 21 49 18 6 6 0 0 70 11 36

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 41 33 14 4 7 1 0 74 11 280
2022 First official language - French 37 50 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 50
2020 First official language - English 40 40 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 314
2020 First official language - French 36 50 12 3 0 0 0 86 3 43
2019 First official language - English 38 39 15 7 2 0 0 77 8 319
2019 First official language - French 28 45 16 9 2 0 0 73 11 45
2018 First official language - English 40 35 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 276
2018 First official language - French 24 56 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 37

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 41 14 8 7 5 1 69 16 280
2022 First official language - French 28 41 19 4 5 3 0 71 9 50
2020 First official language - English 29 38 20 8 3 2 1 68 12 314
2020 First official language - French 15 57 9 12 0 7 0 77 13 44
2019 First official language - English 23 41 21 8 4 3 1 66 13 323
2019 First official language - French 15 46 23 9 2 4 0 64 12 44
2018 First official language - English 25 41 20 9 4 1 0 67 13 276
2018 First official language - French 17 29 34 11 6 3 0 47 17 37

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 45 29 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 280
2022 First official language - French 40 38 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 50
2020 First official language - English 46 29 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 316
2020 First official language - French 31 42 13 7 5 3 0 75 12 43
2019 First official language - English 42 34 12 8 4 0 0 76 11 320
2019 First official language - French 20 39 23 11 4 0 2 60 16 45
2018 First official language - English 44 32 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 278
2018 First official language - French 21 50 11 14 3 0 0 72 17 37

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 40 36 17 5 2 0 1 76 7 280
2022 First official language - French 44 39 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 50
2020 First official language - English 39 33 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 313
2020 First official language - French 41 30 20 7 0 0 2 73 7 44
2019 First official language - English 41 31 16 8 2 0 1 73 10 317
2019 First official language - French 35 34 22 2 2 0 5 72 4 45
2018 First official language - English 45 30 13 7 4 0 1 76 11 277
2018 First official language - French 36 42 16 0 0 0 6 83 0 37

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 58 22 4 3 6 0 7 86 10 280
2022 First official language - French 46 22 19 0 4 4 5 75 4 50

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 33 40 28 280
2022 First official language - French 24 55 20 50
2020 First official language - English 19 48 33 317
2020 First official language - French 12 55 33 44
2019 First official language - English 22 45 33 323
2019 First official language - French 15 50 35 45
2018 First official language - English 16 45 39 277
2018 First official language - French 20 53 27 37

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 18 28 6 20 9 85
2022 First official language - French 22 24 43 11 0 0 10
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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 54 32 8 4 2 1 0 87 6 275
2022 First official language - French 58 33 7 3 0 0 0 91 3 50
2020 First official language - English 58 33 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 311
2020 First official language - French 53 35 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 44
2019 First official language - English 52 37 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 320
2019 First official language - French 45 48 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 44
2018 First official language - English 51 42 5 2 1 0 0 93 3 275
2018 First official language - French 40 34 17 9 0 0 0 75 9 37

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 31 48 12 7 1 1 0 79 9 280
2022 First official language - French 22 59 17 2 0 0 0 82 2 50
2020 First official language - English 34 44 14 5 2 0 0 78 7 317
2020 First official language - French 24 51 19 2 0 4 0 78 2 44
2019 First official language - English 24 48 16 8 2 2 0 73 10 323
2019 First official language - French 34 42 9 13 2 0 0 76 15 45
2018 First official language - English 34 43 14 7 1 0 0 78 9 276
2018 First official language - French 23 32 24 18 0 3 0 57 18 37

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 19 35 24 11 0 1 35 30 280
2022 First official language - French 4 15 41 21 16 0 2 38 20 50
2020 First official language - English 5 21 35 26 12 0 1 38 26 316
2020 First official language - French 2 26 39 27 7 0 0 33 28 44
2019 First official language - English 7 19 39 24 10 1 1 34 26 321
2019 First official language - French 8 17 38 32 4 0 0 36 26 45
2018 First official language - English 4 20 43 19 12 0 2 31 24 277
2018 First official language - French 11 28 31 19 11 0 0 30 39 37

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 10 19 29 22 14 2 5 38 31 275
2022 First official language - French 9 36 28 18 9 0 0 28 45 45
2020 First official language - English 10 17 31 26 15 0 2 41 27 315
2020 First official language - French 11 16 39 20 5 5 4 27 30 44
2019 First official language - English 13 17 28 24 15 1 2 40 31 322
2019 First official language - French 24 24 31 15 4 0 2 19 49 45
2018 First official language - English 13 15 35 21 13 1 2 36 29 272
2018 First official language - French 10 36 32 18 2 0 3 21 46 37

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 1 7 27 37 22 1 4 62 9 280
2022 First official language - French 0 6 39 25 27 0 3 54 6 50
2020 First official language - English 3 6 25 40 25 0 1 66 9 312
2020 First official language - French 2 11 14 41 19 5 7 68 16 42
2019 First official language - English 3 6 27 36 26 1 2 64 9 318
2019 First official language - French 2 12 29 40 15 0 2 56 15 45
2018 First official language - English 3 7 27 37 23 1 2 62 10 272
2018 First official language - French 5 14 17 45 14 2 3 62 19 37

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 7 21 31 19 18 1 3 39 30 275
2022 First official language - French 2 22 41 11 22 2 0 33 25 50
2020 First official language - English 9 19 27 28 16 1 1 44 28 316
2020 First official language - French 2 23 32 30 6 2 4 39 27 44
2019 First official language - English 10 16 29 23 17 2 2 42 27 320
2019 First official language - French 8 34 22 23 11 2 0 34 44 45
2018 First official language - English 8 20 32 21 17 1 1 39 28 275
2018 First official language - French 0 32 20 27 15 0 5 45 34 37

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 7 15 26 22 18 3 8 45 25 280
2022 First official language - French 2 23 32 18 16 8 0 38 28 45
2020 First official language - English 2 11 23 31 29 3 2 63 13 312
2020 First official language - French 5 5 30 23 28 7 2 56 11 44
2019 First official language - English 4 9 19 27 32 5 3 65 14 320
2019 First official language - French 4 20 45 18 13 0 0 31 25 45
2018 First official language - English 3 5 22 33 30 2 4 68 9 273
2018 First official language - French 6 11 21 27 23 3 7 57 20 37

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 8 20 26 26 15 2 3 43 29 280
2022 First official language - French 2 23 40 16 18 0 0 34 25 50
2020 First official language - English 7 13 31 27 18 2 1 47 21 313
2020 First official language - French 2 11 34 35 12 2 2 50 14 44
2019 First official language - English 10 17 27 21 19 3 3 43 28 320
2019 First official language - French 6 33 27 21 9 2 2 31 40 45
2018 First official language - English 10 13 29 26 18 3 1 46 24 275
2018 First official language - French 15 8 33 23 15 6 0 40 25 37

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 16 30 31 16 0 1 48 21 280
2022 First official language - French 3 32 43 14 8 0 0 22 35 50
2020 First official language - English 3 13 39 28 15 0 1 44 16 315
2020 First official language - French 7 18 44 16 13 0 2 29 26 44
2019 First official language - English 7 13 27 34 19 0 1 53 20 320
2019 First official language - French 4 20 33 30 11 0 2 42 24 45

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 37 18 18 7 3 0 56 25 280
2022 First official language - French 15 43 19 17 2 4 0 61 20 50
2020 First official language - English 25 41 19 11 3 0 0 66 14 314
2020 First official language - French 14 52 22 7 2 2 0 68 10 44
2019 First official language - English 14 37 23 16 7 2 1 52 24 319
2019 First official language - French 19 34 23 18 7 0 0 53 24 44

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 51 24 13 4 8 1 0 75 12 280
2022 First official language - French 61 27 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 50
2020 First official language - English 46 29 6 13 5 0 0 75 18 313
2020 First official language - French 50 43 2 2 0 2 0 95 3 44
2019 First official language - English 45 28 9 12 5 0 1 74 17 321
2019 First official language - French 32 51 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 45
2018 First official language - English 43 29 10 10 7 0 0 72 17 276
2018 First official language - French 51 34 2 6 7 0 0 85 13 37

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 57 28 6 5 5 0 0 85 10 280
2022 First official language - French 48 42 9 0 2 0 0 90 2 50
2020 First official language - English 57 27 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 315
2020 First official language - French 61 27 5 5 3 0 0 88 7 43
2019 First official language - English 48 30 8 10 4 0 1 79 14 319
2019 First official language - French 46 41 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 45
2018 First official language - English 47 34 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 275
2018 First official language - French 46 41 8 0 6 0 0 87 6 37

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 46 31 13 3 6 1 0 78 9 275
2022 First official language - French 47 35 14 2 0 2 0 84 2 50
2020 First official language - English 45 34 11 7 1 1 0 80 8 312
2020 First official language - French 40 48 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 43
2019 First official language - English 44 34 11 5 4 1 1 80 9 322
2019 First official language - French 30 62 6 2 0 0 0 91 2 45
2018 First official language - English 41 38 11 6 3 1 0 80 8 276
2018 First official language - French 47 26 19 3 6 0 0 73 9 37

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 41 35 10 5 6 2 0 78 12 280
2022 First official language - French 27 58 8 2 0 2 2 89 2 50
2020 First official language - English 41 37 13 6 3 0 0 79 8 314
2020 First official language - French 29 44 14 12 0 2 0 73 12 44
2019 First official language - English 37 40 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 321
2019 First official language - French 23 49 19 5 4 0 0 72 9 44
2018 First official language - English 46 36 11 5 0 1 0 83 5 275
2018 First official language - French 44 33 17 3 2 0 0 77 5 37

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 40 36 11 5 4 4 0 79 9 275
2022 First official language - French 18 53 13 10 0 5 0 75 11 50
2020 First official language - English 45 34 12 4 1 2 1 81 6 316
2020 First official language - French 25 59 4 2 2 5 3 91 5 43
2019 First official language - English 47 35 14 2 1 2 0 83 3 322
2019 First official language - French 38 52 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 45
2018 First official language - English 53 31 11 1 1 2 0 87 2 275
2018 First official language - French 43 41 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 37 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 275
2022 First official language - French 47 47 2 4 0 0 0 93 4 50
2020 First official language - English 57 30 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 315
2020 First official language - French 43 52 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 43
2019 First official language - English 51 33 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 320
2019 First official language - French 38 48 13 0 2 0 0 85 2 45
2018 First official language - English 54 32 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 273
2018 First official language - French 50 33 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 37

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 30 8 6 4 4 3 80 12 280
2022 First official language - French 37 36 16 2 2 5 2 78 5 50

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 38 29 12 8 4 5 3 74 13 280
2022 First official language - French 38 37 16 5 0 0 4 78 5 50

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 28 22 22 8 4 16 1 59 15 280
2022 First official language - French 18 26 30 9 2 15 0 52 13 50
2020 First official language - English 37 25 23 6 2 5 1 66 9 316
2020 First official language - French 18 49 13 8 0 12 0 75 10 44

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 28 8 6 5 5 2 80 11 275
2022 First official language - French 37 54 4 2 0 0 3 94 2 50
2020 First official language - English 48 31 11 6 2 2 1 81 9 316
2020 First official language - French 32 53 7 5 2 0 2 86 7 44

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 12 15 24 6 4 35 3 44 18 280
2022 First official language - French 6 25 19 5 2 39 4 55 11 50

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 28 30 14 12 8 5 3 63 22 275
2022 First official language - French 20 46 19 9 2 2 2 68 11 50
2020 First official language - English 27 32 16 12 4 5 2 65 18 315
2020 First official language - French 17 50 23 2 2 2 5 71 5 44
2019 First official language - English 29 32 16 11 7 2 2 64 19 322
2019 First official language - French 21 40 25 12 0 2 0 62 13 45
2018 First official language - English 27 36 19 9 5 2 1 66 15 275
2018 First official language - French 15 38 28 5 9 2 3 57 14 37

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 35 39 8 8 5 4 0 78 14 275
2022 First official language - French 27 41 19 8 5 0 0 69 13 50
2020 First official language - English 42 37 11 5 2 1 1 81 7 313
2020 First official language - French 28 47 9 14 0 0 2 77 14 44
2019 First official language - English 39 39 11 6 3 2 1 80 9 321
2019 First official language - French 33 48 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 45
2018 First official language - English 48 33 10 6 2 1 1 82 8 277
2018 First official language - French 32 47 12 6 2 0 0 80 9 37

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 33 40 12 9 4 2 1 74 13 280
2022 First official language - French 21 55 18 4 0 2 0 78 4 45
2020 First official language - English 43 34 16 4 2 1 0 78 6 316
2020 First official language - French 33 39 26 0 0 2 0 74 0 44
2019 First official language - English 39 40 14 5 2 1 1 80 7 321
2019 First official language - French 36 38 15 9 2 0 0 74 11 45
2018 First official language - English 42 38 13 4 1 0 1 81 5 274
2018 First official language - French 28 46 19 6 0 2 0 75 6 37

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 28 25 16 11 10 8 2 58 24 280
2022 First official language - French 23 37 16 4 9 12 0 67 14 45
2020 First official language - English 30 26 16 11 9 8 1 61 22 315
2020 First official language - French 27 35 14 11 0 9 4 71 13 44
2019 First official language - English 22 29 19 13 9 6 1 56 23 320
2019 First official language - French 26 35 13 9 8 4 4 67 19 45
2018 First official language - English 28 31 17 10 9 4 2 62 20 276
2018 First official language - French 15 42 23 5 8 7 0 61 14 37

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 50 38 5 4 3 0 0 88 8 280
2022 First official language - French 30 50 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 50
2020 First official language - English 32 47 2 16 2 0 0 80 18 316
2020 First official language - French 17 36 26 19 2 0 0 53 21 44

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 47 36 6 9 3 0 0 83 11 280
2022 First official language - French 39 33 9 11 8 0 0 72 19 50
2020 First official language - English 37 42 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 315
2020 First official language - French 25 42 19 9 5 0 0 67 14 43
2019 First official language - English 42 38 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 322
2019 First official language - French 27 36 9 26 2 0 0 63 28 44

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 57 34 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 275
2022 First official language - French 49 37 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 50
2020 First official language - English 47 37 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 315
2020 First official language - French 45 43 2 9 0 0 0 89 9 43
2019 First official language - English 53 35 6 5 1 0 0 89 6 320
2019 First official language - French 33 57 4 4 2 0 0 89 6 45

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 84 11 2 0 1 0 1 97 1 275
2022 First official language - French 51 30 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 50
2020 First official language - English 80 14 3 1 0 0 2 96 1 314
2020 First official language - French 42 35 17 2 4 0 0 77 6 44

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 83 6 4 1 0 1 6 95 1 280
2022 First official language - French 78 5 7 3 5 0 2 84 9 50
2019 First official language - English 80 8 4 1 1 0 6 94 2 318
2019 First official language - French 56 23 11 2 6 0 2 81 9 45

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 31 20 15 4 6 22 3 68 13 280
2022 First official language - French 25 33 16 13 11 3 0 59 25 50
2020 First official language - English 33 25 12 4 6 11 9 73 13 316
2020 First official language - French 39 20 24 8 5 4 0 62 13 43
2019 First official language - English 31 23 16 5 5 16 5 68 12 322
2019 First official language - French 32 29 21 9 4 0 5 64 14 45

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 14 86 280
2022 First official language - French 11 89 50

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 39 61 35

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 67 33 35

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 9 91 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 35

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 4 96 35

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 2 98 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 35

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 36 64 35

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 51 49 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 38 62 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 53 35

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 27 73 35

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 58 42 35

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 25 75 35

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 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 9 91 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 35

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 53 47 35

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 16 84 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 85 35

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 51 49 35

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 21 79 35

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 20 80 35

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 29 71 35

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 14 86 35

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 19 81 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 35

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 6 94 35

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 33 67 35

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 13 87 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 27 73 30

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 13 87 30

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 8 92 30

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 14 86 30

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 6 94 30

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 0 100 30

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 15 85 30

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 12 88 30

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 30 70 30

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 7 93 30

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 39 61 30

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 0 100 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 65 35 30

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 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 14 86 30

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 17 19 11 9 8 29 6 56 26 280
2022 First official language - French 11 26 11 9 8 26 9 57 26 50
2020 First official language - English 22 18 20 6 3 24 7 58 13 315
2020 First official language - French 16 33 17 5 2 18 9 67 10 43
2019 First official language - English 24 23 18 8 6 17 3 58 19 321
2019 First official language - French 15 23 18 17 2 20 4 51 26 45
2018 First official language - English 23 17 21 7 5 22 5 56 15 276
2018 First official language - French 19 30 20 7 3 21 0 62 13 37

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 30 37 7 9 6 11 0 75 17 280
2022 First official language - French 22 53 7 7 0 12 0 84 7 50
2020 First official language - English 38 29 16 6 3 7 1 73 10 317
2020 First official language - French 24 55 7 7 0 7 0 85 8 44
2019 First official language - English 41 33 14 5 3 3 0 77 9 323
2019 First official language - French 27 45 14 8 2 5 0 75 11 45
2018 First official language - English 38 30 17 5 2 7 1 73 8 277
2018 First official language - French 30 46 6 8 3 7 0 82 12 37

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 7 93 280
2020 First official language - English 4 96 316
2020 First official language - French 0 100 44

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 24 76 20

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 89 11 20
2020 First official language - English 58 42 12

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 5 95 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 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 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 35 65 20

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 30 70 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 31 69 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 0 100 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 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 5 95 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 4 96 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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

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

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 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 20

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 23 77 20

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 0 100 20

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 13 87 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 26 74 20

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 4 96 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 17 83 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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

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

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 9 91 20
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 61 39 20
2020 First official language - English 47 53 12

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 8 92 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 26 74 15

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 6 94 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 0 100 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 5 95 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 7 93 15

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 12 88 15

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 24 76 15

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 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 35 65 15

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 0 100 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 12

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 68 32 15
2020 First official language - English 49 51 12

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 7 93 15

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 7 93 15

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 21 18 16 4 3 32 6 63 11 275
2022 First official language - French 22 31 7 6 5 25 4 75 15 50
2020 First official language - English 25 17 19 3 1 28 6 64 6 316
2020 First official language - French 18 35 18 0 0 18 11 75 0 44
2019 First official language - English 28 19 21 3 2 23 4 65 6 323
2019 First official language - French 20 23 28 0 2 16 11 59 3 45
2018 First official language - English 23 19 21 3 2 26 5 62 7 276
2018 First official language - French 22 33 14 0 3 27 0 77 4 37

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 31 14 5 4 12 0 74 10 275
2022 First official language - French 26 50 7 6 0 10 0 85 7 50
2020 First official language - English 39 29 19 4 1 7 1 74 6 316
2020 First official language - French 24 53 12 2 0 9 0 85 2 44
2019 First official language - English 46 29 14 2 1 6 0 81 4 323
2019 First official language - French 39 32 23 2 2 2 0 73 4 45
2018 First official language - English 40 31 17 2 1 7 1 78 4 276
2018 First official language - French 37 36 8 3 3 13 0 84 7 37

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 90 275
2022 First official language - French 14 86 50
2020 First official language - English 9 91 316
2020 First official language - French 11 89 44
2019 First official language - English 13 87 322
2019 First official language - French 12 88 45

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 67 33 25

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 93 7 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 30 3 8 10 4 0 78 19 25

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 47 29 7 6 3 4 4 83 9 280
2022 First official language - French 49 34 4 6 2 0 5 87 9 50
2020 First official language - English 46 31 10 6 2 2 3 81 8 317
2020 First official language - French 40 39 9 10 0 0 2 81 10 44

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 36 14 10 11 29 115
2022 First official language - French 20 12 12 24 32 25

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 72 28 225
2022 First official language - French 64 36 40

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 39 61 225
2022 First official language - French 32 68 40

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 61 39 225
2022 First official language - French 64 36 40

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 47 53 225
2022 First official language - French 52 48 40

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 30 70 225
2022 First official language - French 34 66 40

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 60 40 225
2022 First official language - French 46 54 40

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 36 64 225
2022 First official language - French 21 79 40

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 41 59 225
2022 First official language - French 39 61 40

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 81 225
2022 First official language - French 22 78 40

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 40 60 225
2022 First official language - French 33 67 40

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 54 46 225
2022 First official language - French 56 44 40

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 6 94 225
2022 First official language - French 3 97 40

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 7 93 225
2022 First official language - French 4 96 40

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 61 14 4 2 2 1 17 90 5 225
2022 First official language - French 54 10 4 3 5 0 24 84 10 40

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 14 12 11 34 4 21 59 25 225
2022 First official language - French 5 8 14 18 29 8 19 63 18 40

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 21 15 15 26 6 5 47 36 225
2022 First official language - French 2 18 26 18 9 15 12 37 27 40
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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 5 7 4 2 0 83 12 280
2022 First official language - French 50 38 4 3 4 0 0 88 7 50
2020 First official language - English 50 29 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 312
2020 First official language - French 40 42 7 10 0 2 0 83 10 44

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 4 7 9 7 45 9 21 73 15 280
2022 First official language - French 3 4 11 6 45 2 30 74 10 50

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 27 44 15 7 4 3 0 73 11 280
2022 First official language - French 22 45 20 9 0 5 0 70 9 50
2020 First official language - English 44 40 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 314
2020 First official language - French 31 45 17 4 0 2 0 78 4 44
2019 First official language - English 37 44 10 5 1 2 0 83 7 321
2019 First official language - French 28 45 14 11 0 2 0 74 12 45
2018 First official language - English 34 50 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 276
2018 First official language - French 19 44 21 3 6 7 0 68 10 37

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 24 36 22 7 280
2022 First official language - French 18 39 33 10 0 50

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 51 26 8 5 3 6 1 82 9 280
2022 First official language - French 44 38 9 5 0 3 2 86 5 50
2020 First official language - English 46 30 15 5 3 1 1 77 8 316
2020 First official language - French 37 29 20 5 0 9 0 73 5 44

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 44 24 8 9 12 3 0 70 21 280
2022 First official language - French 41 33 11 8 7 0 0 75 14 50
2020 First official language - English 37 29 10 13 9 1 1 68 22 316
2020 First official language - French 35 35 9 15 7 0 0 70 21 44

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 30 33 15 11 7 5 0 66 19 280
2022 First official language - French 21 47 22 10 0 0 0 68 10 50
2020 First official language - English 35 36 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 317
2020 First official language - French 29 41 19 12 0 0 0 69 12 44
2019 First official language - English 25 38 18 11 5 2 0 65 17 323
2019 First official language - French 15 37 22 22 4 0 0 51 26 45
2018 First official language - English 28 42 16 10 5 0 0 70 14 277
2018 First official language - French 27 42 8 12 5 6 0 73 18 37

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 26 50 14 9 1 0 0 77 9 90
2022 First official language - French 14 51 17 18 0 0 0 65 18 15
2020 First official language - English 29 45 12 11 1 1 1 75 12 93
2020 First official language - French 19 42 20 20 0 0 0 61 20 15
2019 First official language - English 22 51 12 9 1 2 2 76 11 90
2019 First official language - French 18 34 13 34 0 0 0 53 34 15

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 31 28 21 7 12 0 0 60 19 275
2022 First official language - French 26 33 22 9 6 0 5 61 15 50
2020 First official language - English 34 33 17 9 6 0 1 68 15 316
2020 First official language - French 32 29 22 10 7 0 0 61 17 44
2019 First official language - English 26 34 21 10 8 0 0 61 18 322
2019 First official language - French 30 29 18 14 9 0 0 59 23 45
2018 First official language - English 26 28 23 12 11 0 0 53 23 279
2018 First official language - French 13 40 21 13 11 0 3 54 24 35

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 17 29 28 17 10 0 0 46 27 275
2022 First official language - French 18 37 25 18 2 0 0 55 20 50
2020 First official language - English 20 28 26 19 7 0 0 47 26 317
2020 First official language - French 9 39 27 14 10 0 0 48 24 44
2019 First official language - English 23 33 25 12 5 1 1 57 17 322
2019 First official language - French 10 36 31 13 10 0 0 46 22 45
2018 First official language - English 19 35 24 13 8 0 0 54 21 277
2018 First official language - French 14 34 32 17 3 0 0 48 20 35

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 35 32 16 9 4 0 3 70 14 275
2022 First official language - French 31 38 15 14 0 0 3 71 14 50
2020 First official language - English 40 32 17 7 3 0 1 73 10 314
2020 First official language - French 24 42 16 11 2 0 5 69 14 44
2019 First official language - English 40 34 17 4 1 1 2 76 6 320
2019 First official language - French 27 31 17 21 2 0 2 59 23 45
2018 First official language - English 37 37 14 7 3 0 1 76 10 276
2018 First official language - French 34 23 22 6 11 0 3 59 18 34

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 20 17 26 17 20 0 0 37 37 275
2022 First official language - French 16 33 34 9 8 0 0 49 17 45
2020 First official language - English 24 23 20 20 13 0 0 47 33 316
2020 First official language - French 20 41 11 14 14 0 0 61 28 44
2019 First official language - English 30 28 16 14 9 1 2 60 24 319
2019 First official language - French 15 24 24 18 18 0 0 39 37 45
2018 First official language - English 26 31 18 12 12 0 1 57 25 277
2018 First official language - French 18 24 26 20 11 0 0 42 32 36

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 17 11 10 8 0 6 68 20 275
2022 First official language - French 36 24 19 17 2 0 2 62 19 45
2020 First official language - English 40 26 15 9 8 0 2 68 17 315
2020 First official language - French 36 20 18 7 19 0 0 56 26 44
2019 First official language - English 51 24 12 8 2 1 2 77 10 319
2019 First official language - French 29 20 9 14 23 0 4 52 39 45
2018 First official language - English 51 22 14 5 5 0 2 75 11 278
2018 First official language - French 47 9 16 10 16 0 3 57 27 35

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 33 26 21 10 11 0 0 58 21 275
2022 First official language - French 32 26 25 14 2 0 0 58 17 50
2020 First official language - English 25 28 25 13 10 0 0 53 22 316
2020 First official language - French 22 25 23 19 11 0 0 47 31 44
2019 First official language - English 30 34 21 8 5 0 1 65 14 321
2019 First official language - French 17 22 22 16 23 0 0 39 39 45
2018 First official language - English 30 29 21 12 8 0 0 59 20 276
2018 First official language - French 28 23 15 18 16 0 0 51 34 36

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 37 34 16 5 6 0 2 72 11 275
2022 First official language - French 28 46 10 12 0 0 5 77 13 50
2020 First official language - English 35 33 18 8 4 0 1 69 13 314
2020 First official language - French 33 41 14 10 2 0 0 74 12 44
2019 First official language - English 31 37 18 7 4 1 1 70 12 321
2019 First official language - French 22 42 25 5 6 0 0 64 11 45
2018 First official language - English 27 42 19 6 5 0 1 70 11 273
2018 First official language - French 18 35 22 16 4 6 0 56 21 37

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 34 29 15 11 10 0 1 64 21 275
2022 First official language - French 30 46 16 4 2 0 2 78 6 50
2020 First official language - English 32 33 24 6 4 0 1 66 10 315
2020 First official language - French 30 35 23 9 0 0 2 67 9 44
2019 First official language - English 26 35 20 13 4 1 1 62 17 320
2019 First official language - French 25 47 13 9 4 0 2 73 13 45
2018 First official language - English 28 38 21 8 5 0 0 66 13 271
2018 First official language - French 21 24 37 6 5 3 3 48 12 37

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 41 30 13 9 4 1 1 72 14 275
2022 First official language - French 35 31 23 7 2 0 2 67 9 50
2020 First official language - English 39 34 17 6 4 0 1 73 10 312
2020 First official language - French 45 39 12 0 2 0 2 85 3 44
2019 First official language - English 35 31 17 11 5 1 1 67 16 320
2019 First official language - French 34 36 24 2 4 0 0 70 6 45
2018 First official language - English 31 36 16 11 5 0 1 68 16 273
2018 First official language - French 22 30 38 6 3 0 0 52 10 37

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 30 14 4 7 0 1 75 11 280
2022 First official language - French 48 35 8 7 2 0 0 83 10 50
2020 First official language - English 46 29 13 6 5 0 1 76 10 314
2020 First official language - French 50 27 16 0 7 0 0 77 7 43
2019 First official language - English 42 27 17 6 6 2 0 70 12 321
2019 First official language - French 40 24 29 2 2 0 2 66 5 45

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 31 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 275
2022 First official language - French 51 31 9 4 2 0 2 84 7 50
2020 First official language - English 31 36 19 9 5 0 0 67 14 315
2020 First official language - French 33 33 27 5 0 0 2 68 5 44

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 38 31 18 7 4 0 2 71 11 275
2022 First official language - French 42 41 12 0 0 0 5 87 0 50
2020 First official language - English 31 39 18 7 3 1 0 71 11 315
2020 First official language - French 44 21 27 2 0 0 5 69 2 44
2019 First official language - English 39 33 17 7 4 1 1 72 10 318
2019 First official language - French 33 40 15 9 0 0 2 75 9 45
2018 First official language - English 36 34 18 6 5 0 0 71 11 270
2018 First official language - French 32 38 22 2 5 0 0 70 8 37

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 50 29 12 4 5 0 1 79 9 275
2022 First official language - French 44 41 8 5 0 0 2 87 5 50
2020 First official language - English 43 34 16 5 2 0 0 77 7 317
2020 First official language - French 42 35 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 44
2019 First official language - English 49 30 15 3 3 1 0 79 6 319
2019 First official language - French 37 34 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 45
2018 First official language - English 54 27 11 5 3 0 0 81 7 270
2018 First official language - French 50 30 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 37

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 38 35 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 275
2022 First official language - French 18 45 22 12 0 0 2 65 12 50
2020 First official language - English 35 37 17 7 3 0 0 72 10 315
2020 First official language - French 29 42 18 11 0 0 0 70 11 44

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 71 14 4 3 2 0 6 91 5 280
2022 First official language - French 73 14 8 0 0 0 5 91 0 50
2020 First official language - English 70 15 7 2 1 0 4 90 3 316
2020 First official language - French 70 23 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 44
2019 First official language - English 73 13 5 2 2 1 4 91 4 321
2019 First official language - French 52 27 12 0 0 0 9 87 0 43
2018 First official language - English 73 15 7 2 2 1 1 89 3 274
2018 First official language - French 52 30 6 6 3 3 0 85 9 37

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 71 13 5 4 4 0 2 86 9 275
2022 First official language - French 81 5 7 2 2 0 2 88 4 50
2020 First official language - English 77 12 6 1 2 1 2 90 3 314
2020 First official language - French 78 12 2 2 2 0 2 93 5 44
2019 First official language - English 70 13 5 5 4 1 1 85 10 318
2019 First official language - French 62 27 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 45
2018 First official language - English 74 15 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 273
2018 First official language - French 71 12 0 9 6 3 0 85 15 37

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 59 27 6 4 2 0 2 87 6 275
2022 First official language - French 60 18 15 0 4 0 2 81 5 45
2020 First official language - English 63 24 6 3 2 0 1 88 5 314
2020 First official language - French 55 26 10 5 2 0 2 83 8 44
2019 First official language - English 55 26 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 316
2019 First official language - French 40 34 22 2 0 2 0 76 2 45
2018 First official language - English 51 31 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 279
2018 First official language - French 53 38 3 3 3 0 0 90 6 37

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 58 23 5 5 6 1 2 83 11 275
2022 First official language - French 70 17 6 2 2 0 2 90 4 50
2020 First official language - English 59 22 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 317
2020 First official language - French 64 19 7 5 2 0 2 85 8 44
2019 First official language - English 52 25 11 5 6 0 2 78 11 316
2019 First official language - French 50 33 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 45
2018 First official language - English 51 23 16 5 5 0 0 74 9 279
2018 First official language - French 51 25 8 5 9 0 2 78 14 37

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 60 14 3 1 2 1 19 93 4 275
2022 First official language - French 65 6 9 0 2 0 18 87 2 45
2020 First official language - English 57 14 5 3 1 0 20 89 4 317
2020 First official language - French 53 16 5 10 2 0 14 80 14 44
2019 First official language - English 57 14 6 1 2 0 20 88 4 316
2019 First official language - French 53 18 11 5 2 0 11 80 8 45
2018 First official language - English 55 15 6 1 1 1 21 91 2 275
2018 First official language - French 53 21 3 6 3 0 14 86 10 37

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 64 22 6 2 2 1 4 90 4 280
2022 First official language - French 77 15 6 0 0 0 2 94 0 50
2020 First official language - English 71 19 5 2 0 0 3 93 2 316
2020 First official language - French 72 18 5 0 2 0 2 92 3 44
2019 First official language - English 68 18 6 1 1 0 5 92 2 318
2019 First official language - French 70 23 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 44
2018 First official language - English 67 20 7 1 1 1 3 91 2 278
2018 First official language - French 80 8 3 0 3 0 6 93 3 37

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 59 19 8 4 7 0 2 80 11 275
2022 First official language - French 87 10 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 50
2020 First official language - English 50 28 12 5 4 0 1 80 8 317
2020 First official language - French 70 16 4 5 2 0 2 88 7 44
2019 First official language - English 44 26 14 5 10 0 1 71 16 318
2019 First official language - French 52 28 9 5 4 0 2 81 9 45
2018 First official language - English 58 24 7 6 3 0 1 84 9 279
2018 First official language - French 71 6 15 0 6 0 2 79 7 37

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 30 11 3 6 0 3 80 9 275
2022 First official language - French 52 30 9 5 2 0 2 84 7 50
2020 First official language - English 41 33 17 4 2 0 2 75 7 317
2020 First official language - French 49 21 28 0 0 0 2 72 0 44
2019 First official language - English 48 34 10 2 2 1 2 86 4 318
2019 First official language - French 51 22 23 2 0 0 2 75 2 45
2018 First official language - English 44 36 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 279
2018 First official language - French 52 24 18 3 0 0 2 78 3 36

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 12 35 36 12 5 0 0 47 17 280
2022 First official language - French 13 34 38 13 2 0 0 47 15 50
2020 First official language - English 13 38 35 9 4 0 0 51 13 316
2020 First official language - French 15 43 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 44
2019 First official language - English 20 29 36 13 3 0 0 49 15 321
2019 First official language - French 10 25 49 13 2 0 0 35 15 45
2018 First official language - English 17 35 34 9 4 0 0 52 14 279
2018 First official language - French 19 31 35 13 3 0 0 49 16 37

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 9 17 43 20 11 0 0 31 27 275
2022 First official language - French 0 14 46 17 23 0 0 40 14 50
2020 First official language - English 7 20 39 22 12 0 0 34 27 316
2020 First official language - French 0 14 39 36 11 0 0 48 14 44
2019 First official language - English 8 17 39 25 10 0 1 35 25 317
2019 First official language - French 4 11 49 23 13 0 0 36 15 45
2018 First official language - English 8 17 40 25 10 0 0 35 25 274
2018 First official language - French 2 11 47 27 13 0 0 40 12 37
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 61 20 0 280
2022 First official language - French 25 63 11 0 50
2020 First official language - English 26 49 24 1 317
2020 First official language - French 29 45 23 2 44

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 52 48 50
2022 First official language - French 70 30 10
2020 First official language - English 51 49 79
2020 First official language - French 33 67 12

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 51 16 7 2 3 6 14 85 6 280
2022 First official language - French 43 17 11 2 4 0 22 78 8 50
2020 First official language - English 60 17 6 4 1 1 11 88 5 315
2020 First official language - French 51 16 10 7 0 2 14 79 9 43
2019 First official language - English 58 20 6 4 2 3 7 86 7 321
2019 First official language - French 53 12 14 7 0 0 13 75 9 44
2018 First official language - English 56 17 10 6 2 1 8 81 8 277
2018 First official language - French 54 18 7 8 0 0 14 84 9 36

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 18 34 10 23 8 4 2 56 34 50
2022 First official language - French 32 36 10 22 0 0 0 68 22 10
2020 First official language - English 22 38 15 9 11 1 4 63 21 79
2020 First official language - French 0 34 16 34 8 8 0 37 46 12

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 8 20 9 33 25 5 0 29 61 50
2022 First official language - French 7 54 0 22 8 0 10 67 33 10
2020 First official language - English 10 33 23 14 16 3 1 45 31 79
2020 First official language - French 8 25 33 17 17 0 0 34 34 12
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