2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions 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 49 39 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 25
2022 First official language - French 36 44 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 285
2020 First official language - English 50 27 4 13 5 0 0 78 18 22
2020 First official language - French 32 47 12 8 1 0 0 79 10 262
2019 First official language - English 35 50 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 14
2019 First official language - French 32 50 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 221
2018 First official language - English 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2018 First official language - French 29 47 17 6 2 0 0 76 8 208

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 50 41 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 25
2022 First official language - French 28 43 15 11 3 0 0 71 14 285
2020 First official language - English 52 26 0 17 5 0 0 78 22 22
2020 First official language - French 29 39 18 12 2 0 0 68 14 263
2019 First official language - English 28 51 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2019 First official language - French 26 42 18 11 3 0 0 68 15 220
2018 First official language - English 40 36 7 17 0 0 0 76 17 13
2018 First official language - French 25 45 20 8 2 0 0 70 10 210

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 53 38 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2022 First official language - French 39 44 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 285
2020 First official language - English 67 14 4 5 10 0 0 81 15 21
2020 First official language - French 41 37 15 5 2 0 0 78 6 263
2019 First official language - English 50 36 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 First official language - French 40 46 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 221
2018 First official language - English 78 15 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 13
2018 First official language - French 40 47 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 207

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 55 39 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 25
2022 First official language - French 37 42 13 6 2 1 0 79 8 285
2020 First official language - English 51 26 8 5 9 0 0 78 14 22
2020 First official language - French 31 49 11 8 2 0 0 80 10 260
2019 First official language - English 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 First official language - French 33 50 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 220
2018 First official language - English 56 29 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 First official language - French 28 52 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 209

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 60 31 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 25
2022 First official language - French 37 37 15 6 3 1 0 75 9 285
2020 First official language - English 61 13 4 17 5 0 0 74 22 22
2020 First official language - French 35 35 16 10 3 0 0 70 13 263
2019 First official language - English 43 28 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 14
2019 First official language - French 34 40 15 7 3 0 0 74 10 218
2018 First official language - English 54 14 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 13
2018 First official language - French 29 42 20 8 1 0 0 71 9 210

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 56 35 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 25
2022 First official language - French 34 42 15 5 4 0 0 76 8 285
2020 First official language - English 57 21 4 13 5 0 0 78 18 22
2020 First official language - French 32 39 18 8 3 1 0 72 10 259
2019 First official language - English 43 28 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 14
2019 First official language - French 32 42 17 6 3 1 0 74 9 219
2018 First official language - English 54 21 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 13
2018 First official language - French 27 45 19 8 1 0 0 72 9 210

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 44 29 13 8 3 4 0 75 12 25
2022 First official language - French 35 30 15 6 6 7 0 70 13 285
2020 First official language - English 41 17 19 4 18 0 0 58 22 22
2020 First official language - French 33 29 18 11 6 2 1 64 18 262
2019 First official language - English 50 14 7 21 7 0 0 65 28 14
2019 First official language - French 32 27 22 9 7 2 1 61 16 220
2018 First official language - English 35 33 17 15 0 0 0 68 15 13
2018 First official language - French 28 30 21 12 4 4 0 61 17 211
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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 70 21 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 25
2022 First official language - French 51 37 7 2 1 1 2 90 3 285
2020 First official language - English 61 22 13 0 0 0 4 86 0 22
2020 First official language - French 51 32 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 262
2019 First official language - English 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2019 First official language - French 51 32 9 3 1 1 2 86 4 221

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 77 17 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 25
2022 First official language - French 50 38 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 285
2020 First official language - English 65 26 5 0 4 0 0 91 4 22
2020 First official language - French 49 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 263
2019 First official language - English 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 First official language - French 35 47 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 221
2018 First official language - English 58 32 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 13
2018 First official language - French 36 47 9 6 1 0 1 84 7 210

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 79 14 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 25
2022 First official language - French 51 33 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 285
2020 First official language - English 60 23 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 22
2020 First official language - French 57 27 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 263
2019 First official language - English 71 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2019 First official language - French 42 40 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 221
2018 First official language - English 51 31 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 13
2018 First official language - French 42 38 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 210

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 79 12 0 0 3 5 0 96 4 25
2022 First official language - French 33 42 13 4 3 5 0 79 8 285
2020 First official language - English 53 9 16 9 0 13 0 71 10 22
2020 First official language - French 30 40 14 9 2 6 0 74 12 263
2019 First official language - English 29 28 15 14 7 7 0 61 23 14
2019 First official language - French 12 45 20 13 4 6 0 61 18 220
2018 First official language - English 37 24 15 9 8 7 0 65 19 13
2018 First official language - French 16 39 23 8 6 9 0 60 15 211

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 62 23 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 25
2022 First official language - French 26 43 19 6 5 1 0 69 12 285
2020 First official language - English 56 17 9 9 5 4 0 76 15 22
2020 First official language - French 26 35 23 11 5 1 0 62 15 262
2019 First official language - English 29 28 22 14 7 0 0 57 21 14
2019 First official language - French 17 38 25 13 6 2 0 56 19 220
2018 First official language - English 37 30 15 17 0 0 0 68 17 13
2018 First official language - French 16 40 25 11 7 1 0 56 18 211

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 42 25 13 6 7 0 7 72 14 25
2022 First official language - French 16 39 27 10 5 3 0 57 15 285
2020 First official language - English 44 30 4 18 0 4 0 77 19 22
2020 First official language - French 19 32 24 15 6 3 1 53 21 262
2019 First official language - English 14 43 7 7 14 15 0 67 25 14
2019 First official language - French 8 39 28 15 5 5 0 49 21 220
2018 First official language - English 23 23 36 8 9 0 0 47 17 13
2018 First official language - French 14 27 36 12 6 4 0 42 20 209

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 57 30 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 25
2022 First official language - French 26 44 18 9 2 0 0 70 11 285
2020 First official language - English 38 40 8 10 0 4 0 81 11 22
2020 First official language - French 26 49 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 261
2019 First official language - English 7 36 22 14 21 0 0 43 35 14
2019 First official language - French 10 45 24 13 6 2 0 56 20 221
2018 First official language - English 40 28 8 7 17 0 0 68 24 13
2018 First official language - French 13 37 28 15 7 1 0 50 22 209
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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 60 23 8 3 6 0 0 83 9 25
2022 First official language - French 34 41 15 6 4 1 0 76 10 285
2020 First official language - English 42 44 4 4 5 0 0 87 9 22
2020 First official language - French 30 42 15 10 3 0 0 72 12 263
2019 First official language - English 56 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 First official language - French 22 49 17 9 4 0 0 71 12 221
2018 First official language - English 47 14 30 9 0 0 0 61 9 13
2018 First official language - French 27 36 26 9 2 0 0 63 12 208

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 57 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2022 First official language - French 23 52 11 9 4 0 0 75 13 285
2020 First official language - English 51 27 4 14 4 0 0 78 18 22
2020 First official language - French 27 41 13 16 3 0 0 69 19 260
2019 First official language - English 7 65 7 14 7 0 0 72 21 14
2019 First official language - French 16 57 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 220
2018 First official language - English 37 53 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 13
2018 First official language - French 21 52 17 9 1 0 0 72 11 210

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 79 15 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 25
2022 First official language - French 44 38 10 6 3 0 1 82 8 285
2020 First official language - English 60 27 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 22
2020 First official language - French 44 37 10 4 2 2 0 83 6 263
2019 First official language - English 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 First official language - French 35 44 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 220
2018 First official language - English 54 30 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 13
2018 First official language - French 32 46 14 5 1 0 0 79 7 211

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 40 34 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 25
2022 First official language - French 26 48 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 285
2020 First official language - English 23 46 17 9 0 0 5 72 10 22
2020 First official language - French 32 43 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 262
2019 First official language - English 7 64 0 29 0 0 0 71 29 14
2019 First official language - French 28 47 13 10 2 0 0 75 12 220
2018 First official language - English 21 64 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 First official language - French 22 55 12 10 1 0 0 77 11 211

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 75 9 7 6 0 3 0 87 6 25
2022 First official language - French 47 30 11 3 3 2 3 82 7 285
2020 First official language - English 60 10 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 22
2020 First official language - French 51 27 14 3 3 2 1 80 6 262

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 34 33 26 4 0 3 0 70 4 25
2022 First official language - French 20 43 21 10 5 1 0 63 16 285
2020 First official language - English 47 26 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 22
2020 First official language - French 21 39 20 13 5 2 0 61 19 257
2019 First official language - English 29 35 7 14 14 0 0 65 28 14
2019 First official language - French 16 52 19 8 4 2 0 69 12 220
2018 First official language - English 44 16 15 7 17 0 0 61 24 13
2018 First official language - French 15 46 22 11 5 0 0 62 16 210

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 51 23 21 0 0 0 5 78 0 25
2022 First official language - French 43 23 16 6 5 1 7 72 11 285
2020 First official language - English 51 22 17 0 10 0 0 73 10 22
2020 First official language - French 51 20 15 6 3 1 5 76 9 263
2019 First official language - English 29 50 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2019 First official language - French 49 21 14 7 4 0 4 73 12 219

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 49 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 25
2022 First official language - French 44 24 18 5 4 0 5 72 10 285
2020 First official language - English 55 13 23 4 5 0 0 68 9 22
2020 First official language - French 52 23 13 5 2 2 3 79 7 261
2019 First official language - English 57 22 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2019 First official language - French 44 27 15 7 2 1 3 75 10 220

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 84 5 4 3 5 0 0 88 8 25
2022 First official language - French 67 10 6 2 3 3 8 86 7 285
2020 First official language - English 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2020 First official language - French 70 10 5 4 2 3 5 88 6 257
2019 First official language - English 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2019 First official language - French 75 9 3 3 3 3 4 90 6 220

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 72 9 5 6 0 0 9 89 6 25
2022 First official language - French 71 7 4 1 1 2 14 93 3 285
2020 First official language - English 82 13 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2020 First official language - French 75 8 3 0 1 3 9 95 1 262
2019 First official language - English 79 0 7 0 0 7 7 92 0 14
2019 First official language - French 77 7 1 0 1 2 12 97 2 218

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 40 33 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 25
2022 First official language - French 18 32 15 19 9 4 3 55 29 285
2020 First official language - English 33 31 9 12 15 0 0 64 27 22
2020 First official language - French 23 22 20 19 11 3 2 47 32 261
2019 First official language - English 29 22 14 14 21 0 0 50 35 14
2019 First official language - French 16 32 18 19 11 2 2 50 31 221
2018 First official language - English 30 23 22 15 9 0 0 54 24 13
2018 First official language - French 10 25 28 22 13 2 1 36 36 211

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 56 38 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 25
2022 First official language - French 29 45 14 7 4 0 0 75 12 285
2020 First official language - English 38 51 0 0 5 5 0 95 5 22
2020 First official language - French 26 38 19 15 3 0 0 64 17 263
2019 First official language - English 28 43 7 22 0 0 0 71 22 14
2019 First official language - French 18 49 16 13 4 0 0 68 17 220
2018 First official language - English 33 53 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 13
2018 First official language - French 23 40 21 13 2 0 1 63 15 209

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 56 34 7 0 3 0 0 89 3 25
2022 First official language - French 30 42 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 285
2020 First official language - English 49 30 4 12 5 0 0 79 17 22
2020 First official language - French 31 34 19 12 3 0 0 65 16 263
2019 First official language - English 50 29 14 7 0 0 0 78 7 14
2019 First official language - French 25 43 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 221
2018 First official language - English 23 52 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 13
2018 First official language - French 28 40 15 14 2 0 0 68 16 208

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 52 35 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 25
2022 First official language - French 28 50 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 285
2020 First official language - English 43 34 10 13 0 0 0 77 13 22
2020 First official language - French 28 43 17 9 3 0 0 70 13 260
2019 First official language - English 43 36 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
2019 First official language - French 21 55 16 6 1 0 0 76 8 215
2018 First official language - English 33 36 15 16 0 0 0 69 16 13
2018 First official language - French 22 45 21 11 1 0 0 67 12 210

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 43 41 13 0 3 0 0 83 3 25
2022 First official language - French 21 45 22 5 3 3 0 68 9 285
2020 First official language - English 33 37 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 22
2020 First official language - French 17 44 24 10 2 3 0 64 12 260
2019 First official language - English 22 50 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 14
2019 First official language - French 16 46 25 8 3 3 0 64 11 220
2018 First official language - English 30 45 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 13
2018 First official language - French 14 40 32 7 1 5 0 57 9 210

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 43 33 8 9 0 0 7 82 10 25
2022 First official language - French 42 35 13 5 4 1 1 78 9 285
2020 First official language - English 52 38 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 22
2020 First official language - French 39 31 18 9 3 1 1 71 11 261
2019 First official language - English 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2019 First official language - French 38 39 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 220
2018 First official language - English 51 15 7 27 0 0 0 66 27 13
2018 First official language - French 33 47 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 209

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 26 55 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 25
2022 First official language - French 29 35 20 9 7 0 0 64 16 285
2020 First official language - English 9 28 37 12 9 0 5 39 22 22
2020 First official language - French 26 28 22 13 11 0 0 54 24 262
2019 First official language - English 28 43 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2019 First official language - French 33 38 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 218
2018 First official language - English 21 31 48 0 0 0 0 52 0 13
2018 First official language - French 40 32 19 6 3 0 0 72 9 211

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 79 7 4 4 0 6 0 91 4 25
2022 First official language - French 61 26 7 3 1 1 1 89 4 285

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 28 41 31 25
2022 First official language - French 42 31 27 285
2020 First official language - English 28 39 32 22
2020 First official language - French 28 41 31 263
2019 First official language - English 28 29 43 14
2019 First official language - French 26 42 32 220
2018 First official language - English 8 35 57 13
2018 First official language - French 28 44 28 210

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 - French 12 28 30 9 14 7 120
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 First official language - French 45 38 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 285
2020 First official language - English 52 34 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 22
2020 First official language - French 39 41 11 7 1 0 0 80 8 263
2019 First official language - English 22 43 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 14
2019 First official language - French 31 52 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 221
2018 First official language - English 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 First official language - French 33 51 11 3 0 0 0 84 4 210

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 33 47 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 25
2022 First official language - French 23 55 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 285
2020 First official language - English 47 30 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 22
2020 First official language - French 25 48 17 7 2 2 0 74 9 262
2019 First official language - English 36 43 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
2019 First official language - French 18 56 14 10 1 0 0 75 10 221
2018 First official language - English 40 28 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 13
2018 First official language - French 16 50 20 10 4 0 0 66 14 210

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 8 49 11 22 0 0 33 18 25
2022 First official language - French 10 31 39 13 5 0 2 18 42 285
2020 First official language - English 22 30 29 9 5 0 5 15 55 22
2020 First official language - French 21 36 30 9 3 1 0 13 57 262
2019 First official language - English 7 43 43 7 0 0 0 7 50 14
2019 First official language - French 16 35 35 9 3 0 0 13 52 221
2018 First official language - English 0 39 47 14 0 0 0 14 39 13
2018 First official language - French 11 39 36 9 2 1 1 11 51 211

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 7 33 31 12 10 7 0 23 43 25
2022 First official language - French 21 27 32 13 4 1 2 18 49 285
2020 First official language - English 21 18 24 23 4 9 0 30 43 22
2020 First official language - French 29 27 25 10 5 3 1 15 58 262
2019 First official language - English 15 22 28 35 0 0 0 35 37 14
2019 First official language - French 29 27 26 13 3 0 1 17 57 221
2018 First official language - English 14 29 43 7 7 0 0 14 43 13
2018 First official language - French 32 30 22 11 5 0 2 15 62 211

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 5 13 34 19 29 0 0 48 18 25
2022 First official language - French 6 25 42 21 6 0 1 27 31 285
2020 First official language - English 9 27 40 14 9 0 0 24 36 22
2020 First official language - French 20 32 27 14 4 2 0 19 53 262
2019 First official language - English 7 43 35 14 0 0 0 14 50 14
2019 First official language - French 14 31 39 11 5 0 0 16 45 221
2018 First official language - English 0 38 38 16 7 0 0 23 38 13
2018 First official language - French 11 30 42 15 1 0 1 16 41 210

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 17 21 22 19 16 0 4 37 40 25
2022 First official language - French 16 29 26 15 9 1 4 26 47 285
2020 First official language - English 13 22 31 20 10 0 4 31 37 22
2020 First official language - French 27 26 22 13 6 3 2 20 57 261
2019 First official language - English 21 35 29 14 0 0 0 14 57 14
2019 First official language - French 22 32 23 12 8 1 2 20 56 221
2018 First official language - English 38 23 24 7 7 0 0 14 62 13
2018 First official language - French 18 35 29 11 5 0 1 16 54 210

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 5 12 33 33 9 5 4 46 18 25
2022 First official language - French 14 25 28 17 9 3 3 28 42 285
2020 First official language - English 4 15 28 35 13 4 0 51 20 22
2020 First official language - French 14 23 26 19 9 6 3 30 41 261
2019 First official language - English 14 29 29 29 0 0 0 29 43 14
2019 First official language - French 13 24 25 17 16 2 3 34 39 221
2018 First official language - English 24 0 24 38 14 0 0 52 24 13
2018 First official language - French 11 27 27 24 8 1 2 33 39 211

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 12 21 34 18 10 0 4 29 35 25
2022 First official language - French 15 24 33 16 7 2 2 24 41 285
2020 First official language - English 13 18 32 32 0 0 4 33 33 22
2020 First official language - French 18 29 34 11 5 3 0 16 48 262
2019 First official language - English 7 29 21 35 7 0 0 42 36 14
2019 First official language - French 13 28 37 16 4 2 1 20 42 220
2018 First official language - English 29 8 49 7 7 0 0 14 37 13
2018 First official language - French 18 30 35 10 4 2 3 14 49 211

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 0 15 24 21 36 0 4 59 16 25
2022 First official language - French 2 6 25 42 25 0 2 67 8 285
2020 First official language - English 4 4 55 28 8 0 0 37 8 22
2020 First official language - French 2 10 31 37 20 1 0 57 12 261
2019 First official language - English 7 14 43 22 14 0 0 36 21 14
2019 First official language - French 3 15 35 33 12 1 0 46 18 221

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 30 49 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 25
2022 First official language - French 13 43 26 13 4 1 0 57 17 285
2020 First official language - English 38 40 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 22
2020 First official language - French 18 38 22 15 4 3 0 57 20 262
2019 First official language - English 21 43 15 7 14 0 0 64 21 14
2019 First official language - French 11 36 32 18 3 1 0 47 21 221

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 84 3 3 9 0 0 0 87 9 25
2022 First official language - French 64 26 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 280
2020 First official language - English 59 18 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 22
2020 First official language - French 62 30 4 3 2 0 0 92 4 262
2019 First official language - English 65 21 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 14
2019 First official language - French 52 34 5 7 1 1 0 87 8 220
2018 First official language - English 61 24 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 First official language - French 48 37 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 210

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 72 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 25
2022 First official language - French 65 26 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 280
2020 First official language - English 68 22 0 4 5 0 0 91 9 22
2020 First official language - French 65 29 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 261
2019 First official language - English 78 7 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2019 First official language - French 53 37 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 220
2018 First official language - English 70 15 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 13
2018 First official language - French 49 41 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 211

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 72 19 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 25
2022 First official language - French 48 37 10 2 1 0 0 86 4 280
2020 First official language - English 64 8 9 13 5 0 0 73 18 22
2020 First official language - French 48 35 12 3 1 1 0 84 4 262
2019 First official language - English 64 22 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 14
2019 First official language - French 42 45 10 2 2 0 0 87 4 220
2018 First official language - English 63 30 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 13
2018 First official language - French 35 47 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 211

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 62 26 8 0 3 0 0 89 3 25
2022 First official language - French 29 52 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 285
2020 First official language - English 50 25 4 21 0 0 0 75 21 20
2020 First official language - French 27 50 17 4 2 1 0 77 5 263
2019 First official language - English 36 29 7 21 0 7 0 70 23 14
2019 First official language - French 28 44 17 7 2 1 0 73 10 220
2018 First official language - English 61 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 First official language - French 26 53 12 5 1 2 0 81 7 209

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 50 25 4 8 6 7 0 81 15 25
2022 First official language - French 29 43 16 5 3 5 0 75 9 285
2020 First official language - English 60 21 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 22
2020 First official language - French 40 43 12 2 1 3 0 86 2 262
2019 First official language - English 46 39 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 First official language - French 32 49 10 3 2 3 0 84 5 220
2018 First official language - English 51 24 15 0 0 9 0 84 0 13
2018 First official language - French 26 53 13 4 2 3 0 81 5 211

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 70 24 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 25
2022 First official language - French 52 39 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 285
2020 First official language - English 61 30 0 4 5 0 0 91 9 22
2020 First official language - French 44 43 10 2 0 0 0 88 3 261
2019 First official language - English 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 First official language - French 39 48 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 220
2018 First official language - English 61 30 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13
2018 First official language - French 33 53 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 210

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 62 27 4 0 3 4 0 92 4 25
2022 First official language - French 39 32 8 7 4 3 6 79 12 285

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 62 27 4 0 3 4 0 92 4 25
2022 First official language - French 41 30 11 4 4 4 6 78 9 285

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 32 26 22 5 7 9 0 64 13 25
2022 First official language - French 21 27 22 7 4 17 1 60 13 285
2020 First official language - English 51 25 15 4 0 5 0 80 4 22
2020 First official language - French 28 45 14 4 0 8 0 79 5 263

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 48 20 25 4 3 0 0 68 7 25
2022 First official language - French 32 41 7 7 5 5 3 80 13 280
2020 First official language - English 31 36 14 4 10 4 0 70 15 22
2020 First official language - French 37 39 9 7 1 3 3 81 9 262

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 16 5 16 11 12 24 16 35 38 25
2022 First official language - French 7 15 20 5 6 42 4 42 21 285

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 52 24 8 0 6 3 7 85 6 25
2022 First official language - French 29 32 16 5 3 7 8 71 10 280
2020 First official language - English 33 23 17 9 5 13 0 65 16 22
2020 First official language - French 29 34 16 8 2 6 5 71 11 263
2019 First official language - English 43 28 0 14 7 7 0 77 23 14
2019 First official language - French 27 37 13 9 4 7 2 71 15 221
2018 First official language - English 33 29 9 8 7 0 14 72 17 13
2018 First official language - French 17 45 17 8 4 5 3 68 14 210

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 45 32 9 9 3 0 0 78 13 25
2022 First official language - French 18 43 17 13 6 4 0 63 19 285
2020 First official language - English 31 54 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 22
2020 First official language - French 23 43 15 11 4 3 0 68 16 263
2019 First official language - English 29 42 14 7 7 0 0 72 15 14
2019 First official language - French 17 44 15 15 6 2 0 63 22 220
2018 First official language - English 68 17 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 13
2018 First official language - French 23 46 11 14 3 2 0 71 18 210

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 44 33 14 4 6 0 0 76 9 25
2022 First official language - French 20 47 23 7 3 1 0 67 10 280
2020 First official language - English 41 35 18 0 5 0 0 77 5 22
2020 First official language - French 27 46 18 5 1 3 0 75 6 262
2019 First official language - English 29 43 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 14
2019 First official language - French 19 45 22 10 2 1 0 65 13 219
2018 First official language - English 41 16 34 0 9 0 0 57 9 12
2018 First official language - French 19 43 23 10 2 2 0 64 13 208

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 29 26 20 10 3 0 12 62 15 25
2022 First official language - French 13 23 23 12 9 16 5 45 26 285
2020 First official language - English 18 17 32 8 10 9 5 41 21 22
2020 First official language - French 16 24 23 15 9 12 1 46 27 262
2019 First official language - English 7 15 22 14 21 14 7 27 45 14
2019 First official language - French 9 21 21 16 11 16 5 38 35 221
2018 First official language - English 30 7 40 8 15 0 0 37 23 13
2018 First official language - French 11 25 23 18 9 11 2 41 32 211

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 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 First official language - French 55 37 2 3 3 0 0 92 6 285
2020 First official language - English 44 41 5 4 5 0 0 86 9 22
2020 First official language - French 50 37 6 6 0 0 0 88 7 263

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 58 15 11 13 0 0 4 76 13 25
2022 First official language - French 46 36 8 7 1 0 1 83 9 285
2020 First official language - English 64 32 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 22
2020 First official language - French 36 40 11 8 3 1 1 77 11 263
2019 First official language - English 50 44 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2019 First official language - French 43 34 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 220

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 58 29 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 25
2022 First official language - French 47 41 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 285
2020 First official language - English 45 40 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2020 First official language - French 42 37 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 260
2019 First official language - English 51 35 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 14
2019 First official language - French 46 37 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 218

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 88 8 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2022 First official language - French 71 26 1 2 1 0 0 96 3 285
2020 First official language - English 73 22 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 22
2020 First official language - French 72 24 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 261

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 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 First official language - French 85 11 2 1 0 0 2 97 1 285
2019 First official language - English 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2019 First official language - French 85 13 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 218

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 45 24 21 10 0 0 0 69 10 25
2022 First official language - French 45 36 13 3 1 1 1 82 4 285
2020 First official language - English 31 26 18 0 14 5 5 64 16 22
2020 First official language - French 53 32 13 1 0 0 0 86 1 263
2019 First official language - English 36 7 21 28 7 0 0 43 35 14
2019 First official language - French 46 33 16 3 0 2 0 80 3 218

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 - French 9 91 285
2018 First official language - English 0 100 13
2018 First official language - French 7 93 210

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 34 66 25

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 - French 69 31 25
2018 First official language - French 64 36 14

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 - French 17 83 25

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 - French 0 100 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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 - French 0 100 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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 - French 0 100 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 5 95 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 21 79 25
2018 First official language - French 46 54 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 39 61 25
2018 First official language - French 65 35 14

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 - French 49 51 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 18 82 25
2018 First official language - French 37 63 14

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 - French 25 75 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 69 31 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 27 73 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 0 100 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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 - French 3 97 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 9 91 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 43 57 25

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 - French 9 91 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 22 78 25

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 - French 48 52 25
2018 First official language - French 50 50 14

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 - French 29 71 25

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 - French 9 91 25

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 - French 7 93 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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 - French 3 97 25

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 - French 0 100 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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 - French 8 92 25

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 - French 7 93 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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 - French 38 62 25

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 - French 16 84 25

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 - French 27 73 25

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 - French 12 88 25

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 - French 4 96 25

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 - French 5 95 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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 - French 12 88 25

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 - French 11 89 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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 - French 0 100 25

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 - French 14 86 25

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 - French 30 70 25
2018 First official language - French 35 65 14

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 - French 8 92 25

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 - French 49 51 25
2018 First official language - French 49 51 14

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 - French 4 96 25
2018 First official language - French 0 100 14

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 - French 46 54 25
2018 First official language - French 53 47 14

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 - French 4 96 25

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 - French 0 100 25

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 25 4 4 6 3 41 16 69 22 25
2022 First official language - French 9 9 10 4 3 51 15 51 19 285
2020 First official language - English 19 0 16 4 4 57 0 44 19 22
2020 First official language - French 12 19 13 4 2 40 10 61 13 263
2019 First official language - English 21 0 29 0 0 36 14 42 0 14
2019 First official language - French 11 16 14 5 4 37 13 54 18 219
2018 First official language - English 23 7 15 8 0 33 14 57 15 13
2018 First official language - French 10 17 19 5 3 38 8 50 14 209

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 33 18 7 6 0 32 4 80 9 25
2022 First official language - French 20 41 14 6 3 15 1 73 11 280
2020 First official language - English 41 17 17 5 4 15 0 69 11 22
2020 First official language - French 27 37 13 6 2 14 1 75 9 262
2019 First official language - English 50 14 29 0 0 7 0 69 0 14
2019 First official language - French 23 44 14 5 4 9 0 74 10 221
2018 First official language - English 44 9 15 8 0 23 0 70 10 13
2018 First official language - French 17 46 18 5 1 11 1 72 8 209

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 - French 6 94 285
2019 First official language - English 0 100 14
2019 First official language - French 6 94 221
2018 First official language - English 0 100 13
2018 First official language - French 4 96 210

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 22 78 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 - French 67 33 20

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 - French 0 100 20
2019 First official language - French 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 - French 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 6 94 20
2019 First official language - French 0 100 12

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 - French 6 94 20
2019 First official language - French 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 - French 30 70 20
2019 First official language - French 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 22 78 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 - French 38 62 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 11 89 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 12 88 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 6 94 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20
2019 First official language - French 40 60 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20
2019 First official language - French 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 - French 0 100 20
2019 First official language - French 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 - French 0 100 20
2019 First official language - French 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 22 78 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 - French 0 100 20
2019 First official language - French 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 - French 29 71 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 - French 0 100 20
2019 First official language - French 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 - French 26 74 20
2019 First official language - French 0 100 12

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 - French 33 67 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 - French 27 73 20
2019 First official language - French 0 100 12

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 - French 10 90 20

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 - French 21 79 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 - French 11 89 20
2019 First official language - French 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 - French 13 87 20
2019 First official language - French 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 - French 5 95 20
2019 First official language - French 0 100 12

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 - French 11 89 20

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 - French 44 56 20

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 - French 0 100 15
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

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 - French 5 95 15
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

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 - French 7 93 15
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

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 - French 0 100 15
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

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 - French 0 100 15

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 - French 7 93 15

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 - French 0 100 15

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 - French 6 94 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 - French 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 - French 18 82 15
2019 First official language - French 45 55 11

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 - French 11 89 15

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 - French 36 64 15
2019 First official language - French 45 55 11

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 - French 0 100 15
2019 First official language - French 0 100 11

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 - French 69 31 15
2019 First official language - French 53 47 11

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 - French 0 100 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 - French 24 76 15
2019 First official language - French 44 56 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 4 14 0 0 52 5 67 0 25
2022 First official language - French 14 9 12 3 2 51 9 58 12 285
2020 First official language - English 19 4 12 0 0 65 0 66 0 22
2020 First official language - French 14 17 16 4 1 42 6 60 9 263
2019 First official language - English 22 0 23 0 0 39 15 49 0 13
2019 First official language - French 11 17 16 3 2 45 7 58 9 220
2018 First official language - English 23 7 15 8 0 40 7 57 15 13
2018 First official language - French 10 18 19 2 3 39 8 54 10 210

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 33 31 9 0 0 27 0 87 0 25
2022 First official language - French 24 35 13 7 2 18 1 73 11 285
2020 First official language - English 50 12 18 0 0 19 0 77 0 22
2020 First official language - French 25 41 16 2 1 14 0 77 4 262
2019 First official language - English 43 14 22 0 0 14 7 73 0 14
2019 First official language - French 22 40 16 4 2 15 1 74 6 220
2018 First official language - English 37 16 22 8 0 16 0 64 9 13
2018 First official language - French 17 44 20 5 2 11 1 69 8 210

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 0 100 25
2022 First official language - French 7 93 285
2020 First official language - English 5 95 22
2020 First official language - French 10 90 262
2019 First official language - English 21 79 14
2019 First official language - French 9 91 219

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 - French 32 68 20

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 76 24 20

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 - French 31 55 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 15

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 53 30 7 6 0 4 0 86 6 25
2022 First official language - French 36 41 7 5 3 3 6 84 8 285
2020 First official language - English 58 13 17 8 0 0 4 74 8 22
2020 First official language - French 44 40 6 3 1 3 3 89 4 262

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 66 24 0 5 5 20
2022 First official language - French 49 20 3 3 26 230

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 58 42 20
2022 First official language - French 54 46 235

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 29 71 20
2022 First official language - French 57 43 230

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 82 18 20
2022 First official language - French 82 18 230

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 60 40 20
2022 First official language - French 66 34 230

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 15 85 20
2022 First official language - French 29 71 230

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 61 20
2022 First official language - French 49 51 230

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 20
2022 First official language - French 23 77 230

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 9 91 20
2022 First official language - French 14 86 230

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 15 85 20
2022 First official language - French 11 89 230

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 33 67 20
2022 First official language - French 29 71 230

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 40 60 20
2022 First official language - French 32 68 230

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 0 100 20
2022 First official language - French 0 100 230

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 14 86 20
2022 First official language - French 7 93 230

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 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 First official language - French 80 13 3 1 1 0 2 96 2 235

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 0 4 15 9 72 0 0 81 4 20
2022 First official language - French 5 11 21 20 34 5 4 59 17 235

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 5 5 34 40 16 0 0 56 10 20
2022 First official language - French 6 25 20 17 27 5 0 47 32 235
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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 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 First official language - French 46 39 8 3 4 1 0 85 7 285
2020 First official language - English 60 19 12 4 5 0 0 79 9 22
2020 First official language - French 49 33 9 7 2 1 0 82 9 263

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 0 9 4 4 52 6 26 81 12 20
2022 First official language - French 4 3 6 13 43 3 28 81 10 280

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 25 39 21 0 9 7 0 68 10 25
2022 First official language - French 19 49 20 6 3 3 0 70 10 280
2020 First official language - English 36 42 13 4 5 0 0 78 9 22
2020 First official language - French 32 50 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 261
2019 First official language - English 36 21 14 22 7 0 0 57 29 14
2019 First official language - French 16 47 23 7 4 2 0 65 12 219
2018 First official language - English 37 32 14 16 0 0 0 70 16 13
2018 First official language - French 15 50 25 6 1 2 0 67 7 211

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 9 29 53 9 0 25
2022 First official language - French 9 32 39 17 3 285

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 65 25 0 0 3 7 0 96 4 25
2022 First official language - French 47 32 12 3 3 1 1 81 6 285
2020 First official language - English 55 32 4 4 5 0 0 87 9 22
2020 First official language - French 41 40 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 263

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 52 31 9 4 3 0 0 83 8 25
2022 First official language - French 40 31 14 8 6 1 0 72 14 285
2020 First official language - English 41 23 12 18 5 0 0 65 23 22
2020 First official language - French 37 33 12 12 5 1 0 71 17 261

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 34 46 9 6 0 5 0 85 6 25
2022 First official language - French 19 52 15 7 5 2 0 72 13 285
2020 First official language - English 39 39 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 22
2020 First official language - French 28 38 18 11 5 0 0 66 16 263
2019 First official language - English 28 29 21 15 7 0 0 57 22 14
2019 First official language - French 17 40 21 14 8 0 0 57 22 221
2018 First official language - English 37 30 15 17 0 0 0 68 17 13
2018 First official language - French 16 47 21 12 4 1 0 63 15 210

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 - French 7 44 29 15 4 1 0 52 19 85

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 40 17 19 0 23 0 0 58 23 25
2022 First official language - French 40 31 16 5 6 1 2 72 11 285
2020 First official language - English 51 24 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 22
2020 First official language - French 38 30 18 6 8 0 0 69 14 259
2019 First official language - English 29 42 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2019 First official language - French 40 28 17 5 9 0 1 68 15 220
2018 First official language - English 37 49 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 13
2018 First official language - French 35 32 16 9 6 0 2 69 15 209

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 13 31 15 32 9 0 0 44 41 20
2022 First official language - French 12 18 29 19 20 0 0 31 40 280
2020 First official language - English 9 8 28 31 23 0 0 17 54 22
2020 First official language - French 10 17 25 21 28 0 0 27 48 262
2019 First official language - English 28 7 22 21 21 0 0 35 43 14
2019 First official language - French 15 19 33 20 14 0 0 34 34 221
2018 First official language - English 21 9 29 31 9 0 0 30 41 13
2018 First official language - French 11 21 39 19 10 0 0 32 29 210

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 24 21 26 0 0 0 52 26 25
2022 First official language - French 12 24 32 18 13 0 1 37 31 285
2020 First official language - English 22 18 22 24 13 0 0 41 37 22
2020 First official language - French 11 21 25 22 21 0 0 32 43 262
2019 First official language - English 14 14 35 29 7 0 0 28 36 14
2019 First official language - French 11 22 29 22 16 0 0 33 38 220
2018 First official language - English 16 7 36 34 7 0 0 23 41 13
2018 First official language - French 11 18 36 25 9 0 0 29 34 210

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 22 41 10 11 0 0 39 21 25
2022 First official language - French 13 21 24 21 20 1 0 34 42 285
2020 First official language - English 22 18 33 18 8 0 0 41 26 22
2020 First official language - French 12 15 25 21 25 1 0 28 47 261
2019 First official language - English 14 29 21 7 29 0 0 43 36 14
2019 First official language - French 15 20 23 22 19 0 1 36 41 221
2018 First official language - English 7 16 29 16 31 0 0 23 48 13
2018 First official language - French 11 21 29 24 12 1 1 33 36 208

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 30 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 25
2022 First official language - French 32 27 17 12 7 0 4 62 20 285
2020 First official language - English 27 18 17 27 10 0 0 45 37 22
2020 First official language - French 26 24 22 14 13 0 1 51 27 259
2019 First official language - English 43 36 0 14 7 0 0 78 22 14
2019 First official language - French 37 23 23 8 7 0 2 61 15 219
2018 First official language - English 35 9 15 33 8 0 0 44 41 13
2018 First official language - French 32 33 24 6 4 0 1 65 10 210

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 31 29 26 10 5 0 0 59 15 25
2022 First official language - French 30 24 20 13 11 1 1 55 24 285
2020 First official language - English 17 36 13 23 10 0 0 54 33 22
2020 First official language - French 29 23 23 15 10 0 0 52 25 261
2019 First official language - English 21 29 15 29 7 0 0 50 36 14
2019 First official language - French 33 23 25 13 7 0 0 56 19 221
2018 First official language - English 37 8 16 31 7 0 0 45 38 13
2018 First official language - French 23 31 27 11 7 0 0 55 17 207

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 20 42 15 12 6 0 5 66 18 25
2022 First official language - French 27 30 25 8 7 1 1 58 16 285
2020 First official language - English 29 32 19 15 5 0 0 60 21 21
2020 First official language - French 26 33 23 11 6 0 0 59 18 263
2019 First official language - English 28 21 15 14 21 0 0 49 36 14
2019 First official language - French 17 38 27 11 5 1 0 56 17 221
2018 First official language - English 16 23 37 14 9 0 0 40 24 13
2018 First official language - French 17 35 33 11 3 0 1 53 14 208

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 21 26 8 10 0 0 56 18 25
2022 First official language - French 20 28 25 15 11 0 0 48 26 285
2020 First official language - English 18 36 22 14 9 0 0 55 23 22
2020 First official language - French 16 22 23 25 14 0 0 38 39 263
2019 First official language - English 7 43 29 0 21 0 0 50 21 14
2019 First official language - French 12 28 31 20 8 0 0 40 29 221
2018 First official language - English 21 16 45 8 9 0 0 37 17 13
2018 First official language - French 12 25 37 18 9 0 0 37 26 208

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 40 42 4 5 10 0 0 81 15 25
2022 First official language - French 25 32 23 9 8 1 1 59 18 285
2020 First official language - English 37 36 8 4 15 0 0 73 19 22
2020 First official language - French 25 23 22 21 9 0 0 49 30 262
2019 First official language - English 22 29 21 7 21 0 0 51 28 14
2019 First official language - French 20 33 22 18 7 0 0 53 25 221
2018 First official language - English 33 21 29 0 17 0 0 54 17 13
2018 First official language - French 14 36 27 14 8 0 0 50 23 207

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 62 20 8 5 6 0 0 82 10 25
2022 First official language - French 43 27 18 5 6 1 1 71 10 285
2020 First official language - English 50 26 13 0 10 0 0 77 10 22
2020 First official language - French 45 20 17 11 6 1 0 66 17 261
2019 First official language - English 57 22 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2019 First official language - French 37 33 18 6 6 0 0 70 12 220

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 57 18 12 9 0 0 5 79 9 25
2022 First official language - French 45 31 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 285
2020 First official language - English 27 18 36 4 15 0 0 45 19 22
2020 First official language - French 29 29 20 14 8 0 0 58 22 262

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 31 31 21 13 4 0 0 62 17 25
2022 First official language - French 24 31 23 13 6 1 1 56 20 280
2020 First official language - English 27 32 8 19 13 0 0 60 32 22
2020 First official language - French 25 25 20 18 12 0 0 50 30 263
2019 First official language - English 28 7 36 22 7 0 0 35 29 14
2019 First official language - French 25 33 23 15 4 0 0 58 19 218
2018 First official language - English 23 31 15 21 9 0 0 55 30 13
2018 First official language - French 23 32 24 14 7 0 0 55 22 208

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 20 15 3 0 0 5 81 4 25
2022 First official language - French 55 24 13 3 4 0 2 80 7 285
2020 First official language - English 58 28 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2020 First official language - French 53 25 11 7 3 0 1 79 10 261
2019 First official language - English 72 0 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 14
2019 First official language - French 54 21 13 5 6 0 0 75 12 220
2018 First official language - English 56 30 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 13
2018 First official language - French 53 18 15 6 7 0 0 71 13 208

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 46 40 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 25
2022 First official language - French 61 26 8 2 2 0 1 88 4 280
2020 First official language - English 63 14 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2020 First official language - French 48 34 12 3 3 0 0 83 6 259

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 59 20 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 25
2022 First official language - French 78 11 3 1 1 0 6 94 2 285
2020 First official language - English 82 14 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 22
2020 First official language - French 70 15 8 1 1 2 4 90 1 260
2019 First official language - English 86 0 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2019 First official language - French 75 11 5 1 1 2 5 92 3 221
2018 First official language - English 72 21 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 13
2018 First official language - French 71 15 7 0 2 0 4 90 3 208

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 84 9 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2022 First official language - French 76 8 5 2 4 1 3 89 6 285
2020 First official language - English 72 9 5 4 5 0 5 85 10 22
2020 First official language - French 81 9 3 2 2 1 3 94 4 258
2019 First official language - English 85 7 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2019 First official language - French 70 16 5 3 3 1 2 88 6 221
2018 First official language - English 77 8 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 13
2018 First official language - French 76 12 5 3 1 0 2 90 4 205

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 77 10 8 0 0 0 5 91 0 25
2022 First official language - French 66 19 8 3 1 0 2 87 4 285
2020 First official language - English 72 8 0 9 5 0 5 85 15 22
2020 First official language - French 75 13 5 3 1 0 3 91 4 259
2019 First official language - English 71 22 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2019 First official language - French 59 23 9 6 1 0 1 83 7 220
2018 First official language - English 63 7 8 15 7 0 0 70 22 13
2018 First official language - French 56 26 12 4 2 0 0 82 5 207

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 75 12 5 3 0 0 5 91 4 25
2022 First official language - French 70 13 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 285
2020 First official language - English 67 4 5 18 5 0 0 71 23 22
2020 First official language - French 72 10 8 5 3 0 2 84 8 258
2019 First official language - English 65 14 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2019 First official language - French 56 23 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 219
2018 First official language - English 77 16 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 13
2018 First official language - French 57 22 10 7 3 0 1 80 10 206

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 55 13 5 0 0 0 27 93 0 20
2022 First official language - French 59 10 4 2 2 0 23 91 5 285
2020 First official language - English 65 0 0 4 0 0 31 94 6 22
2020 First official language - French 64 8 5 2 1 1 19 90 4 260
2019 First official language - English 35 7 0 0 7 0 51 85 15 14
2019 First official language - French 53 12 9 3 0 1 22 84 4 220
2018 First official language - English 55 0 15 0 0 0 30 79 0 13
2018 First official language - French 54 11 8 3 0 0 23 85 5 207

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 68 14 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 25
2022 First official language - French 75 14 3 1 1 0 7 95 2 280
2020 First official language - English 67 13 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 22
2020 First official language - French 77 12 6 2 0 0 3 91 3 263
2019 First official language - English 64 22 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 14
2019 First official language - French 78 13 1 3 0 0 4 95 3 219
2018 First official language - English 78 7 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 First official language - French 74 16 4 2 0 0 4 93 3 206

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 55 9 20 3 8 0 5 67 12 25
2022 First official language - French 67 11 6 2 6 0 7 85 8 285
2020 First official language - English 48 23 9 4 15 0 0 71 19 22
2020 First official language - French 68 15 8 3 3 0 2 86 6 261
2019 First official language - English 57 7 21 7 7 0 0 65 14 14
2019 First official language - French 71 11 6 7 3 0 2 84 10 221
2018 First official language - English 55 15 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 13
2018 First official language - French 68 12 6 6 3 0 5 85 9 206

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 58 32 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 25
2022 First official language - French 53 21 15 5 2 0 4 77 7 285
2020 First official language - English 29 23 42 5 0 0 0 52 5 22
2020 First official language - French 52 26 14 4 3 0 0 79 6 263
2019 First official language - English 42 21 14 14 0 7 0 69 15 14
2019 First official language - French 60 23 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 219
2018 First official language - English 48 29 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 13
2018 First official language - French 51 24 15 6 0 0 4 78 6 207

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 14 17 50 18 0 0 0 32 18 25
2022 First official language - French 7 24 43 18 7 0 0 32 25 285
2020 First official language - English 4 32 31 23 9 0 0 37 32 22
2020 First official language - French 8 24 39 20 8 0 0 33 28 263
2019 First official language - English 21 14 36 29 0 0 0 35 29 14
2019 First official language - French 11 27 38 19 4 0 0 39 23 221
2018 First official language - English 23 7 51 19 0 0 0 30 19 13
2018 First official language - French 8 24 49 16 3 0 0 32 19 211

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 0 21 46 15 18 0 0 33 21 25
2022 First official language - French 4 21 39 23 13 0 0 35 25 285
2020 First official language - English 5 36 46 13 0 0 0 13 41 22
2020 First official language - French 10 21 37 23 8 0 0 31 32 262
2019 First official language - English 7 32 23 23 15 0 0 38 39 13
2019 First official language - French 8 19 38 20 15 0 0 34 28 220
2018 First official language - English 9 31 22 14 23 0 0 37 41 13
2018 First official language - French 4 16 42 29 9 0 0 38 20 211
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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 30 50 20 0 25
2022 First official language - French 24 63 12 1 285
2020 First official language - English 32 38 29 0 22
2020 First official language - French 29 57 13 1 263

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 - French 60 40 70

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 50 13 0 8 5 7 17 84 16 25
2022 First official language - French 41 14 9 5 6 2 24 73 14 285
2020 First official language - English 55 14 13 0 9 5 4 76 10 22
2020 First official language - French 45 14 10 6 8 0 17 71 17 262
2019 First official language - English 42 22 7 7 7 0 14 75 17 14
2019 First official language - French 55 8 9 8 6 1 13 74 16 221
2018 First official language - English 59 8 17 0 7 0 9 73 8 13
2018 First official language - French 57 11 9 3 5 1 14 81 9 209

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 - French 15 34 16 8 17 3 7 54 28 70

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 - French 6 14 13 15 30 4 17 26 57 70
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