2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Parole Board of Canada by Question 112. What is your first official language?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 49 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 200
2022 First official language - French 47 36 9 4 3 0 0 83 7 150
2019 First official language - English 46 38 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 197
2019 First official language - French 54 31 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 161
2018 First official language - English 43 40 11 2 3 0 0 83 6 191
2018 First official language - French 47 34 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 135

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 47 30 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 200
2022 First official language - French 45 34 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 150
2019 First official language - English 38 33 12 8 9 0 0 71 17 199
2019 First official language - French 47 32 11 6 5 0 0 79 11 160
2018 First official language - English 35 42 6 8 9 0 0 77 17 191
2018 First official language - French 37 38 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 134

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 64 25 8 2 0 0 0 89 3 200
2022 First official language - French 64 28 5 3 1 0 0 91 3 150
2019 First official language - English 66 26 7 1 0 0 0 92 2 195
2019 First official language - French 64 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 160
2018 First official language - English 59 30 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 191
2018 First official language - French 57 31 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 133

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 53 33 7 6 2 0 0 86 7 200
2022 First official language - French 52 31 11 4 1 0 0 83 5 150
2019 First official language - English 54 35 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 199
2019 First official language - French 54 34 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 161
2018 First official language - English 46 40 5 6 3 0 0 86 8 191
2018 First official language - French 41 42 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 134

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 51 27 7 8 7 0 0 79 15 200
2022 First official language - French 50 28 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 150
2019 First official language - English 38 28 16 11 6 1 0 67 17 197
2019 First official language - French 51 31 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 161
2018 First official language - English 39 31 11 10 9 0 0 70 19 193
2018 First official language - French 49 24 16 7 3 1 0 73 10 134

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 51 30 4 9 6 0 0 81 15 195
2022 First official language - French 48 31 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 150
2019 First official language - English 39 30 14 11 5 1 0 69 17 198
2019 First official language - French 50 29 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 160
2018 First official language - English 40 34 9 9 8 0 0 74 17 190
2018 First official language - French 44 34 14 4 3 1 0 79 7 134

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 45 22 10 11 7 2 3 70 19 200
2022 First official language - French 44 30 13 5 6 3 0 76 11 150
2019 First official language - English 36 19 17 12 9 5 1 60 22 198
2019 First official language - French 46 25 16 5 6 2 0 73 11 160
2018 First official language - English 37 23 17 8 10 3 1 63 19 192
2018 First official language - French 36 28 19 10 3 3 2 67 14 134
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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 55 23 14 4 1 0 3 81 5 200
2022 First official language - French 50 29 12 2 2 1 4 83 4 150
2019 First official language - English 50 26 11 5 4 0 4 79 9 198
2019 First official language - French 39 29 17 5 1 2 6 75 7 159

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 55 30 6 4 3 1 1 86 8 195
2022 First official language - French 52 29 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 150
2019 First official language - English 46 29 9 6 9 0 2 76 15 198
2019 First official language - French 50 35 8 2 4 1 0 87 6 161
2018 First official language - English 40 34 11 8 4 2 1 76 13 193
2018 First official language - French 41 32 14 10 3 0 0 73 13 133

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 63 22 7 4 3 0 1 86 8 195
2022 First official language - French 54 29 8 3 4 0 1 84 8 150
2019 First official language - English 51 28 7 8 6 1 1 79 14 199
2019 First official language - French 56 28 7 5 3 1 0 85 7 160
2018 First official language - English 44 35 7 7 6 1 1 80 13 193
2018 First official language - French 44 37 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 134

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 55 25 8 4 4 4 0 83 9 200
2022 First official language - French 43 30 13 3 4 6 0 79 8 150
2019 First official language - English 36 34 11 9 8 2 0 71 18 197
2019 First official language - French 46 27 12 7 3 4 0 76 11 161
2018 First official language - English 35 34 13 7 8 4 0 71 15 194
2018 First official language - French 44 26 16 7 5 2 0 72 12 132

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 52 24 8 8 6 0 0 77 15 200
2022 First official language - French 43 29 16 5 4 2 0 74 10 150
2019 First official language - English 32 32 17 7 11 1 0 65 18 196
2019 First official language - French 49 25 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 161
2018 First official language - English 29 37 9 12 11 1 0 67 24 194
2018 First official language - French 40 27 18 7 6 1 0 68 14 131

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 27 11 9 8 3 0 72 17 200
2022 First official language - French 29 37 17 9 5 4 1 68 14 150
2019 First official language - English 25 27 18 15 12 3 1 54 28 197
2019 First official language - French 41 26 13 12 4 5 0 70 16 161
2018 First official language - English 21 36 13 16 10 3 0 59 27 193
2018 First official language - French 28 31 21 10 7 4 0 62 17 131

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 42 29 11 10 7 1 0 71 18 200
2022 First official language - French 37 40 14 5 3 1 0 78 8 150
2019 First official language - English 20 32 16 16 13 3 0 53 30 197
2019 First official language - French 39 37 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 161
2018 First official language - English 20 35 16 16 11 2 0 56 28 193
2018 First official language - French 28 38 17 9 6 2 0 68 15 131
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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 40 35 10 6 8 0 0 76 14 200
2022 First official language - French 41 36 12 4 6 1 0 78 10 145
2019 First official language - English 33 33 13 11 9 0 0 66 20 199
2019 First official language - French 38 34 13 8 5 0 1 73 14 160
2018 First official language - English 32 36 10 11 10 0 0 68 22 192
2018 First official language - French 30 39 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 134

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 56 33 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 200
2022 First official language - French 41 46 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 150
2019 First official language - English 43 38 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 197
2019 First official language - French 40 43 8 9 1 0 0 83 10 159
2018 First official language - English 48 36 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 191
2018 First official language - French 39 42 8 8 2 0 1 81 10 134

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 58 24 7 7 5 0 1 82 11 200
2022 First official language - French 48 28 16 4 3 0 1 77 7 150
2019 First official language - English 42 32 10 8 7 0 1 75 16 198
2019 First official language - French 45 31 15 5 3 0 0 77 9 161
2018 First official language - English 35 37 13 8 5 1 1 73 13 192
2018 First official language - French 36 37 14 10 3 0 0 73 13 134

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 42 37 8 11 2 0 0 79 13 200
2022 First official language - French 40 39 9 6 6 0 0 80 11 150
2019 First official language - English 33 42 4 12 8 0 0 75 20 198
2019 First official language - French 37 38 11 9 3 0 1 76 13 158
2018 First official language - English 30 47 6 12 5 0 0 77 17 192
2018 First official language - French 32 42 14 7 3 2 1 76 10 135

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 62 17 11 4 4 1 1 81 8 200
2022 First official language - French 55 22 13 5 3 1 2 79 7 150

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 38 28 12 8 10 3 1 69 19 200
2022 First official language - French 37 33 17 5 3 5 0 74 9 150
2019 First official language - English 23 30 17 16 11 4 1 55 28 197
2019 First official language - French 34 26 19 12 4 4 0 63 17 159
2018 First official language - English 23 27 18 13 16 5 0 52 30 192
2018 First official language - French 33 30 15 12 5 5 0 66 18 135

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 27 12 4 6 2 6 76 11 200
2022 First official language - French 48 26 11 3 4 1 8 81 7 145
2019 First official language - English 46 24 11 8 3 1 7 77 12 199
2019 First official language - French 63 20 8 2 1 1 5 88 4 161

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 55 19 11 3 5 3 5 80 9 200
2022 First official language - French 56 17 11 3 5 3 4 80 9 150
2019 First official language - English 42 28 10 6 5 3 6 77 12 199
2019 First official language - French 49 20 15 5 2 2 7 76 7 160

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 83 5 0 1 2 1 7 96 4 200
2022 First official language - French 67 13 2 2 5 5 6 89 8 145
2019 First official language - English 73 5 5 3 2 5 7 89 6 199
2019 First official language - French 77 5 2 4 2 3 7 92 6 160

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 75 6 2 2 4 2 10 91 7 200
2022 First official language - French 78 7 3 0 0 3 9 96 0 145
2019 First official language - English 71 8 5 3 3 4 7 88 6 197
2019 First official language - French 74 9 2 1 0 2 13 97 1 159

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 23 29 13 14 12 2 7 56 29 200
2022 First official language - French 25 34 13 8 11 5 4 65 21 150
2019 First official language - English 15 26 12 18 19 3 7 46 41 198
2019 First official language - French 27 22 17 14 13 3 4 53 28 161
2018 First official language - English 20 24 15 14 19 3 5 48 36 194
2018 First official language - French 18 24 19 18 13 5 3 46 34 135

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 42 32 7 10 9 0 0 74 19 200
2022 First official language - French 38 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 150
2019 First official language - English 30 37 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 199
2019 First official language - French 41 32 13 6 5 1 1 75 12 161
2018 First official language - English 27 44 10 14 4 0 0 72 19 191
2018 First official language - French 29 35 22 8 6 0 1 64 13 134

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 31 16 9 8 0 0 68 16 200
2022 First official language - French 42 32 16 6 5 0 0 73 11 145
2019 First official language - English 34 32 15 13 6 0 0 66 19 198
2019 First official language - French 41 33 14 9 3 0 0 74 13 161
2018 First official language - English 26 36 15 12 9 0 0 63 22 190
2018 First official language - French 34 33 21 7 5 0 0 67 13 134

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 49 31 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 200
2022 First official language - French 42 35 14 4 5 0 0 77 9 150
2019 First official language - English 37 42 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 197
2019 First official language - French 47 33 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 157
2018 First official language - English 36 40 10 8 6 0 0 75 15 192
2018 First official language - French 34 41 12 6 5 0 2 77 11 134

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 36 31 10 14 5 2 1 70 20 200
2022 First official language - French 27 42 19 5 3 4 0 73 8 150
2019 First official language - English 25 43 12 12 6 1 0 69 19 198
2019 First official language - French 26 44 15 8 3 3 0 72 12 159
2018 First official language - English 26 35 15 10 9 4 0 64 20 193
2018 First official language - French 26 36 21 8 5 4 1 65 14 134

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 48 32 4 8 9 0 0 80 17 195
2022 First official language - French 45 34 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 150
2019 First official language - English 37 33 11 10 9 0 0 70 18 199
2019 First official language - French 49 31 13 5 2 1 0 81 7 160
2018 First official language - English 46 35 7 6 5 0 0 81 12 192
2018 First official language - French 43 36 15 4 3 0 0 79 6 134

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 35 13 13 6 0 0 68 19 200
2022 First official language - French 36 32 16 10 6 0 0 69 16 145
2019 First official language - English 29 33 19 11 7 0 0 62 19 199
2019 First official language - French 46 29 17 5 2 0 0 76 8 161
2018 First official language - English 29 33 24 10 4 0 0 62 14 192
2018 First official language - French 43 23 25 6 4 0 0 66 10 135

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 69 22 4 4 0 0 1 92 4 195
2022 First official language - French 60 22 6 4 4 3 1 86 8 150

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 31 38 31 200
2022 First official language - French 37 37 26 150
2019 First official language - English 23 36 41 198
2019 First official language - French 27 42 32 161
2018 First official language - English 22 35 43 194
2018 First official language - French 27 38 35 134

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)		 Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 25 24 6 16 4 60
2022 First official language - French 15 28 43 2 6 6 55
2019 First official language - English 28 17 32 2 14 7 46
2019 First official language - French 10 16 55 5 10 5 44
2018 First official language - English 24 8 40 6 13 9 44
2018 First official language - French 15 14 52 6 3 10 38
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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 71 25 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 195
2022 First official language - French 58 33 5 2 1 0 0 91 4 150
2019 First official language - English 62 32 3 2 2 0 0 93 3 198
2019 First official language - French 54 36 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 159
2018 First official language - English 67 27 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 191
2018 First official language - French 52 37 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 133

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 48 36 7 8 1 1 0 84 9 200
2022 First official language - French 41 45 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 150
2019 First official language - English 36 39 12 7 3 2 0 77 10 196
2019 First official language - French 45 38 9 6 1 1 0 84 6 160
2018 First official language - English 30 45 13 7 3 0 0 76 10 193
2018 First official language - French 40 41 14 4 1 0 0 81 5 135

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 9 18 30 25 16 1 1 43 27 195
2022 First official language - French 7 18 30 23 16 2 3 41 27 150
2019 First official language - English 10 19 30 23 17 0 1 41 29 199
2019 First official language - French 6 24 24 30 13 0 3 44 31 161
2018 First official language - English 9 18 33 25 11 2 1 38 28 192
2018 First official language - French 10 21 35 21 9 2 2 31 32 134

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 5 8 30 26 25 0 7 55 13 195
2022 First official language - French 6 11 32 19 18 4 9 43 20 150
2019 First official language - English 7 9 30 24 23 4 2 50 17 197
2019 First official language - French 10 11 25 28 20 2 4 51 23 161
2018 First official language - English 5 19 21 26 20 3 6 51 26 193
2018 First official language - French 9 17 28 24 11 4 7 39 29 134

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 7 10 28 30 24 0 2 55 17 195
2022 First official language - French 5 13 24 28 23 1 6 55 19 145
2019 First official language - English 10 8 33 30 17 0 2 48 18 199
2019 First official language - French 6 8 26 33 24 1 2 58 15 161
2018 First official language - English 3 13 30 32 19 2 1 53 16 191
2018 First official language - French 6 14 28 37 12 2 2 51 20 133

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 19 30 17 19 1 1 37 33 195
2022 First official language - French 11 20 21 18 21 4 5 43 34 150
2019 First official language - English 17 19 26 16 19 1 1 36 38 197
2019 First official language - French 8 16 31 20 21 3 3 43 25 158
2018 First official language - English 18 24 29 12 14 2 1 27 43 193
2018 First official language - French 17 17 34 15 12 2 4 28 36 134

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 12 20 23 21 18 4 2 41 35 195
2022 First official language - French 16 27 23 13 14 5 2 29 47 145
2019 First official language - English 12 15 29 21 19 3 1 41 28 199
2019 First official language - French 17 23 20 17 14 5 4 33 44 161
2018 First official language - English 12 22 29 23 10 2 1 35 35 192
2018 First official language - French 21 23 27 13 5 7 2 21 49 134

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 14 30 25 19 2 2 45 23 195
2022 First official language - French 9 14 31 21 17 3 4 41 25 145
2019 First official language - English 11 15 32 20 19 4 1 41 26 199
2019 First official language - French 8 14 26 29 17 2 4 49 24 160
2018 First official language - English 9 17 32 27 10 3 3 40 27 193
2018 First official language - French 9 18 29 22 14 4 4 39 29 134

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 13 31 30 18 1 1 49 19 195
2022 First official language - French 5 12 34 24 20 1 4 47 18 150
2019 First official language - English 9 13 29 28 21 0 1 49 22 199
2019 First official language - French 6 14 33 28 16 1 2 46 20 160

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 36 13 10 9 2 0 67 20 200
2022 First official language - French 22 37 26 11 4 1 0 60 15 150
2019 First official language - English 17 31 18 21 9 3 0 50 31 197
2019 First official language - French 26 32 19 15 5 3 0 60 20 161

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 49 33 5 8 4 1 1 84 11 200
2022 First official language - French 58 24 8 5 2 3 0 85 7 150
2019 First official language - English 46 24 10 11 9 1 0 70 20 197
2019 First official language - French 52 32 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 161
2018 First official language - English 43 26 9 13 8 0 0 70 21 191
2018 First official language - French 48 32 9 5 5 1 0 80 11 135

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 60 29 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 200
2022 First official language - French 57 32 6 4 1 0 0 90 4 150
2019 First official language - English 46 33 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 198
2019 First official language - French 50 38 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 158
2018 First official language - English 46 34 6 8 6 0 0 80 14 191
2018 First official language - French 47 38 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 135

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 35 4 5 3 1 1 88 8 195
2022 First official language - French 46 36 14 3 1 1 0 82 4 150
2019 First official language - English 45 30 12 9 3 1 0 76 12 198
2019 First official language - French 48 31 14 5 2 1 0 79 7 160
2018 First official language - English 38 35 13 8 6 1 0 73 14 192
2018 First official language - French 39 41 13 7 1 0 0 80 7 135

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 49 30 7 7 6 1 0 80 13 200
2022 First official language - French 38 44 8 3 3 3 0 85 7 150
2019 First official language - English 36 33 12 10 6 2 0 71 17 196
2019 First official language - French 45 34 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 161
2018 First official language - English 38 37 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 193
2018 First official language - French 44 36 9 6 3 1 1 82 9 132

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 42 34 12 4 1 6 0 81 6 195
2022 First official language - French 41 34 16 1 3 4 1 78 5 150
2019 First official language - English 40 27 18 5 5 4 1 70 11 195
2019 First official language - French 43 34 11 5 3 2 1 80 9 159
2018 First official language - English 40 34 11 8 5 3 1 76 13 193
2018 First official language - French 45 33 14 3 3 2 0 80 6 134

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 63 23 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 200
2022 First official language - French 57 34 2 5 3 0 0 91 7 150
2019 First official language - English 47 32 7 8 4 1 0 80 12 196
2019 First official language - French 59 28 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 161
2018 First official language - English 49 34 6 7 4 0 0 82 11 193
2018 First official language - French 52 34 8 6 0 1 0 87 6 134

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 53 25 9 3 2 5 3 84 6 200
2022 First official language - French 48 25 6 4 6 7 4 82 11 150

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 53 25 8 5 2 4 3 84 8 200
2022 First official language - French 51 21 7 6 5 6 4 80 12 150

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 27 20 5 2 13 0 68 8 195
2022 First official language - French 35 22 20 4 3 17 1 68 8 145

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 56 26 6 3 2 3 3 87 6 195
2022 First official language - French 47 28 10 4 4 4 3 80 9 150

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 14 11 28 3 2 39 2 44 9 195
2022 First official language - French 16 15 24 2 3 36 4 53 8 145

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 33 26 16 7 7 6 4 67 16 200
2022 First official language - French 29 32 14 8 3 10 5 71 12 150
2019 First official language - English 29 24 13 14 12 6 2 57 29 197
2019 First official language - French 30 25 16 9 4 8 7 66 16 161
2018 First official language - English 25 34 15 9 12 5 1 63 22 192
2018 First official language - French 26 26 21 9 7 8 4 58 18 135

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 48 29 12 4 5 1 1 78 10 200
2022 First official language - French 40 25 17 8 3 6 0 70 12 150
2019 First official language - English 37 33 13 7 8 2 0 72 15 198
2019 First official language - French 37 34 14 10 3 1 1 72 14 161
2018 First official language - English 39 34 10 11 6 1 1 74 16 191
2018 First official language - French 38 38 9 8 5 2 1 78 13 134

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 49 27 18 2 3 0 0 77 5 200
2022 First official language - French 42 35 18 3 3 0 1 77 5 150
2019 First official language - English 35 30 19 6 8 2 0 66 14 196
2019 First official language - French 40 29 17 9 1 4 0 72 10 161
2018 First official language - English 34 31 17 9 7 0 1 66 17 192
2018 First official language - French 38 36 17 8 1 0 0 74 9 134

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 35 25 15 8 7 7 2 67 17 200
2022 First official language - French 30 19 16 10 7 12 6 60 21 150
2019 First official language - English 25 15 21 13 12 10 3 47 29 197
2019 First official language - French 25 28 14 7 8 14 4 65 18 159
2018 First official language - English 25 24 15 14 11 8 4 55 28 194
2018 First official language - French 25 22 18 10 10 12 2 55 23 134

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 49 40 1 9 2 0 0 89 10 200
2022 First official language - French 44 42 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 150

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 55 35 3 3 2 0 1 91 5 200
2022 First official language - French 51 39 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 150
2019 First official language - English 51 30 3 10 6 0 0 81 16 199
2019 First official language - French 45 38 7 7 2 0 1 83 10 159

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 31 4 4 2 0 0 89 6 200
2022 First official language - French 45 41 9 4 1 1 0 86 4 150
2019 First official language - English 49 34 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 197
2019 First official language - French 53 34 6 6 1 1 0 87 6 159

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 87 10 1 1 0 1 1 99 1 200
2022 First official language - French 72 21 3 3 0 1 1 94 3 150

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 87 5 1 0 1 0 5 97 1 195
2022 First official language - French 80 9 2 2 6 0 1 90 9 150
2019 First official language - English 87 5 1 1 1 1 5 97 2 197
2019 First official language - French 80 16 1 1 1 1 0 97 2 161

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 36 15 6 8 10 14 11 68 24 200
2022 First official language - French 62 21 8 1 5 1 1 85 6 150
2019 First official language - English 31 10 10 8 13 19 9 57 30 198
2019 First official language - French 60 19 12 4 3 2 0 80 7 161

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 195
2022 First official language - French 14 86 150
2019 First official language - English 9 91 198
2019 First official language - French 10 90 161
2018 First official language - English 14 86 193
2018 First official language - French 15 85 133

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 44 20
2022 First official language - French 35 65 20
2019 First official language - English 50 50 18
2019 First official language - French 34 66 16
2018 First official language - English 80 20 28
2018 First official language - French 52 48 19

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 58 42 20
2022 First official language - French 76 24 20
2018 First official language - English 47 53 28
2018 First official language - French 52 48 19

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 20
2022 First official language - French 18 82 20
2019 First official language - English 0 100 18
2019 First official language - French 0 100 16

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 20
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20
2019 First official language - English 0 100 18
2019 First official language - French 0 100 16
2018 First official language - English 0 100 28
2018 First official language - French 0 100 19

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 20
2022 First official language - French 6 94 20

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 20
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20
2019 First official language - English 0 100 18
2019 First official language - French 0 100 16

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 4 96 20
2022 First official language - French 5 95 20
2019 First official language - English 0 100 18
2019 First official language - French 0 100 16

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 74 20
2022 First official language - French 29 71 20

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 66 34 20
2022 First official language - French 52 48 20
2019 First official language - English 35 65 18
2019 First official language - French 62 38 16
2018 First official language - English 37 63 28
2018 First official language - French 49 51 20

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 57 20
2022 First official language - French 46 54 20
2019 First official language - English 46 54 18
2019 First official language - French 31 69 16
2018 First official language - English 40 60 28
2018 First official language - French 24 76 20

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 31 69 20
2022 First official language - French 48 52 20
2018 First official language - English 60 40 28
2018 First official language - French 43 57 20

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 51 49 20
2022 First official language - French 34 66 20
2019 First official language - English 41 59 18
2019 First official language - French 45 55 16
2018 First official language - English 31 69 28
2018 First official language - French 24 76 20

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 61 20
2022 First official language - French 55 45 20
2018 First official language - English 43 57 28
2018 First official language - French 68 32 20

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 67 20
2022 First official language - French 19 81 20
2018 First official language - English 37 63 28
2018 First official language - French 45 55 20

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 20
2022 First official language - French 5 95 20
2019 First official language - English 0 100 18
2019 First official language - French 0 100 16
2018 First official language - English 0 100 28
2018 First official language - French 0 100 20

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 20
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 20
2022 First official language - French 11 89 20

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 60 40 20
2022 First official language - French 71 29 20
2019 First official language - English 58 42 18
2019 First official language - French 69 31 16
2018 First official language - English 47 53 28
2018 First official language - French 52 48 20

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 20
2022 First official language - French 14 86 20
2018 First official language - English 26 74 28
2018 First official language - French 0 100 20

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 79 20
2022 First official language - French 24 76 20

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 44 20
2022 First official language - French 46 54 20
2019 First official language - English 30 70 18
2019 First official language - French 60 40 16

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 36 64 20
2022 First official language - French 10 90 20

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 20
2022 First official language - French 4 96 20

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 78 20
2022 First official language - French 10 90 20

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 20
2022 First official language - French 4 96 20
2018 First official language - English 0 100 27
2018 First official language - French 23 77 20

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 20
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20
2018 First official language - English 20 80 27
2018 First official language - French 0 100 20

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 20
2022 First official language - French 17 83 20

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 20
2022 First official language - French 27 73 20

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 83 20
2022 First official language - French 33 67 20
2019 First official language - English 37 63 18
2019 First official language - French 28 72 16

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 20
2022 First official language - French 5 95 20

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 79 20
2022 First official language - French 36 64 20

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 4 96 20
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 83 20
2022 First official language - French 10 90 20

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 74 20
2022 First official language - French 8 92 20

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 78 20
2022 First official language - French 10 90 20

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 20
2022 First official language - French 32 68 20

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 85 20
2022 First official language - French 16 84 20

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 76 20
2022 First official language - French 19 81 20

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 76 20
2022 First official language - French 28 72 20

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 80 20
2022 First official language - French 10 90 20

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 52 20
2022 First official language - French 43 57 20
2018 First official language - English 36 64 22
2018 First official language - French 30 70 20

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 20
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20
2018 First official language - English 0 100 22
2018 First official language - French 0 100 20

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 44 20
2022 First official language - French 50 50 20
2018 First official language - English 65 35 22
2018 First official language - French 32 68 20

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 20
2022 First official language - French 4 96 20

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 82 20
2022 First official language - French 11 89 20
2018 First official language - English 34 66 22
2018 First official language - French 34 66 20

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 20 15 13 3 6 33 10 61 16 200
2022 First official language - French 17 16 12 3 3 41 8 65 12 150
2019 First official language - English 19 12 16 8 8 31 6 50 25 199
2019 First official language - French 23 17 16 6 2 31 5 62 13 161
2018 First official language - English 16 16 29 7 9 17 5 42 21 191
2018 First official language - French 14 27 16 11 3 24 6 58 19 133

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 48 23 13 4 4 7 0 77 9 200
2022 First official language - French 35 31 18 4 3 9 0 74 7 150
2019 First official language - English 37 25 15 6 8 8 2 68 15 198
2019 First official language - French 43 25 16 6 3 7 0 74 9 161
2018 First official language - English 29 31 20 6 7 5 1 64 14 191
2018 First official language - French 34 31 15 8 4 8 1 71 13 134

Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 4 96 195
2022 First official language - French 9 91 150
2019 First official language - English 6 94 198
2019 First official language - French 4 96 161
2018 First official language - English 6 94 191
2018 First official language - French 10 90 132

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 17 83 15
2018 First official language - English 51 49 12
2018 First official language - French 45 55 12

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 76 24 15

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 15

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 15
2018 First official language - English 0 100 12
2018 First official language - French 0 100 12

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 7 93 15
2018 First official language - English 0 100 12
2018 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 0 100 15

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 17 83 15

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 15 85 15
2018 First official language - English 0 100 12
2018 First official language - French 37 63 13

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 18 82 15

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 15 85 15
2018 First official language - English 0 100 12
2018 First official language - French 0 100 13

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 8 92 15

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 32 68 15

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 29 71 15

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 15

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 15
2018 First official language - English 0 100 12
2018 First official language - French 0 100 13

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 15

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 8 92 15

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 15

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 7 93 15

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 15
2018 First official language - English 0 100 12
2018 First official language - French 0 100 13

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 53 47 15

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 15 85 15

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 8 92 15

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 7 93 15

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 0 100 15
2018 First official language - English 38 62 12
2018 First official language - French 0 100 13

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 0 100 15

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 0 100 15

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 15 85 15

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 30 70 15

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 48 52 15

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 10 90 15

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 8 92 15

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 0 100 15

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 8 92 15

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 10 90 15
2018 First official language - English 0 100 10
2018 First official language - French 0 100 12

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 38 62 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 17 83 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 24 76 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 46 54 15

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 8 92 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 59 41 15

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 0 100 15
2018 First official language - English 0 100 10
2018 First official language - French 0 100 12

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 13 87 15

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 7 93 15

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - French 32 68 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 10 16 2 1 39 8 64 6 195
2022 First official language - French 20 12 15 2 4 39 8 61 11 145
2019 First official language - English 21 14 20 3 5 33 4 56 12 198
2019 First official language - French 27 14 18 3 1 31 6 66 6 161
2018 First official language - English 19 12 33 4 4 21 7 43 11 193
2018 First official language - French 21 19 19 6 1 27 7 60 11 135

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 48 23 15 3 1 9 1 79 5 200
2022 First official language - French 40 27 17 2 4 9 1 75 6 150
2019 First official language - English 40 25 16 3 5 9 1 73 8 197
2019 First official language - French 46 24 17 3 1 10 0 77 4 161
2018 First official language - English 35 25 23 5 4 7 1 65 10 193
2018 First official language - French 35 31 15 5 4 9 2 74 9 135

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 14 86 195
2022 First official language - French 7 93 150
2019 First official language - English 21 79 198
2019 First official language - French 13 87 161

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 46 30
2022 First official language - French 54 46 10

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 85 15 30
2022 First official language - French 82 18 10
2019 First official language - English 93 7 42
2019 First official language - French 86 14 21

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 24 4 12 4 0 0 81 15 25
2019 First official language - English 42 26 5 18 9 0 0 68 27 38
2019 First official language - French 60 28 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 18

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 52 30 6 5 3 3 1 85 8 200
2022 First official language - French 44 34 10 1 1 5 6 87 2 150

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 27 42 15 7 9 130
2022 First official language - French 44 28 13 5 10 105

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 59 41 150
2022 First official language - French 54 46 110

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 33 67 150
2022 First official language - French 44 56 110

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 62 38 150
2022 First official language - French 51 49 110

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 37 63 150
2022 First official language - French 34 66 110

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 18 82 150
2022 First official language - French 14 86 110

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 57 43 150
2022 First official language - French 37 63 110

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 22 78 150
2022 First official language - French 19 81 110

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 23 77 150
2022 First official language - French 26 74 110

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 25 75 150
2022 First official language - French 16 84 110

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 46 54 150
2022 First official language - French 27 73 110

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 59 41 150
2022 First official language - French 36 64 110

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 150
2022 First official language - French 8 92 110

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 10 90 150
2022 First official language - French 18 82 110

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 79 14 4 2 0 1 1 94 2 150
2022 First official language - French 77 9 6 1 3 0 5 90 4 110

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 2 8 14 8 58 5 5 73 11 150
2022 First official language - French 1 9 8 14 58 8 2 80 11 110

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 21 16 13 39 4 1 54 29 150
2022 First official language - French 3 17 16 17 39 6 2 60 23 110
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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 63 25 5 5 1 0 1 89 6 200
2022 First official language - French 56 27 11 2 3 1 1 84 5 150

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 3 7 6 57 5 19 82 8 200
2022 First official language - French 3 3 11 7 43 6 27 74 10 145

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 41 33 12 4 7 2 0 76 11 195
2022 First official language - French 38 30 17 10 3 1 0 69 14 150
2019 First official language - English 37 34 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 198
2019 First official language - French 47 29 17 5 2 0 0 76 7 161
2018 First official language - English 48 36 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 191
2018 First official language - French 41 38 12 7 1 2 0 80 8 132

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 13 28 28 23 8 200
2022 First official language - French 11 31 42 12 4 150

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 63 23 7 4 2 1 1 87 6 200
2022 First official language - French 48 28 13 3 3 4 1 80 6 150

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 56 22 8 7 5 1 1 80 12 200
2022 First official language - French 45 26 12 5 8 4 0 74 13 145

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 40 12 9 7 1 0 72 17 195
2022 First official language - French 30 40 11 10 7 2 0 71 17 150
2019 First official language - English 24 31 15 18 11 0 1 56 29 197
2019 First official language - French 37 31 12 14 5 1 0 69 19 161
2018 First official language - English 29 30 17 11 13 1 0 60 23 192
2018 First official language - French 28 34 16 14 7 1 0 62 21 130

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 57 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 45
2022 First official language - French 31 42 10 8 3 5 0 77 12 35
2019 First official language - English 32 43 8 11 3 2 0 77 14 37
2019 First official language - French 28 43 15 14 0 0 0 71 14 35

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 38 30 15 7 8 0 3 70 15 195
2022 First official language - French 37 25 11 11 11 0 4 66 23 145
2019 First official language - English 22 27 21 7 21 0 2 50 29 199
2019 First official language - French 23 29 16 14 16 1 1 52 31 161
2018 First official language - English 26 23 20 15 14 0 1 50 29 194
2018 First official language - French 20 23 20 19 18 0 1 43 37 133

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 19 25 27 10 19 0 1 44 29 195
2022 First official language - French 18 29 21 14 16 0 1 48 30 145
2019 First official language - English 11 26 28 19 15 0 1 38 34 198
2019 First official language - French 21 28 27 11 12 0 1 49 23 161
2018 First official language - English 12 25 25 19 18 1 1 37 38 194
2018 First official language - French 16 26 25 20 14 0 0 42 33 133

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 34 29 21 6 8 0 1 64 15 195
2022 First official language - French 29 22 25 11 12 0 1 52 23 145
2019 First official language - English 26 32 21 10 9 0 1 59 19 197
2019 First official language - French 35 29 20 7 8 0 2 65 15 161
2018 First official language - English 24 34 21 13 6 1 1 59 20 192
2018 First official language - French 23 24 28 14 8 0 2 48 23 133

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 21 27 23 10 16 2 0 50 27 195
2022 First official language - French 17 19 27 14 21 0 2 37 35 145
2019 First official language - English 21 24 20 19 14 1 1 46 33 196
2019 First official language - French 30 25 20 13 10 1 1 57 23 161
2018 First official language - English 17 23 22 15 22 1 0 41 37 193
2018 First official language - French 19 21 22 18 19 1 1 41 37 131

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 44 26 13 6 7 0 4 74 13 200
2022 First official language - French 38 22 14 13 8 0 7 64 22 145
2019 First official language - English 43 26 11 6 7 1 5 74 15 198
2019 First official language - French 46 24 15 4 3 0 7 75 8 160
2018 First official language - English 46 19 13 6 6 3 6 72 14 194
2018 First official language - French 39 23 17 9 3 1 8 68 13 132

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 27 32 19 10 11 0 0 59 21 200
2022 First official language - French 36 21 27 11 3 1 1 59 14 145
2019 First official language - English 26 34 18 12 10 1 0 60 22 196
2019 First official language - French 41 28 21 7 2 0 1 69 10 161
2018 First official language - English 26 27 21 14 11 1 0 54 25 194
2018 First official language - French 33 22 28 14 3 0 0 55 16 132

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 41 29 8 9 8 1 3 74 18 200
2022 First official language - French 41 27 13 9 4 1 4 72 14 145
2019 First official language - English 32 29 22 8 9 1 1 61 17 196
2019 First official language - French 38 34 15 6 4 1 2 74 10 161
2018 First official language - English 28 35 16 9 10 2 1 64 19 193
2018 First official language - French 32 28 22 12 3 1 2 62 16 133

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 30 37 12 12 6 0 2 69 19 200
2022 First official language - French 32 21 22 13 7 2 3 56 21 145
2019 First official language - English 27 33 21 11 8 1 0 61 19 197
2019 First official language - French 33 37 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 161
2018 First official language - English 28 31 22 11 5 2 1 61 17 193
2018 First official language - French 28 34 17 12 8 1 0 63 20 132

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 51 25 10 4 6 1 2 79 10 200
2022 First official language - French 47 24 16 5 5 1 1 72 11 145
2019 First official language - English 39 26 19 9 5 2 0 67 15 197
2019 First official language - French 43 30 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 159
2018 First official language - English 40 31 18 5 5 1 1 73 10 191
2018 First official language - French 33 29 26 7 2 0 2 64 9 133

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 54 20 10 6 8 1 1 76 14 195
2022 First official language - French 53 21 15 3 7 1 1 74 10 145
2019 First official language - English 49 22 13 6 10 0 0 72 15 195
2019 First official language - French 50 22 14 8 4 2 1 74 12 161

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 53 30 9 3 5 0 1 83 7 200
2022 First official language - French 55 28 9 4 1 1 2 85 5 145

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 34 32 17 8 8 0 1 67 16 195
2022 First official language - French 37 28 22 7 6 0 1 65 13 145
2019 First official language - English 30 33 22 8 5 1 1 64 14 198
2019 First official language - French 36 28 18 9 7 1 2 65 16 161
2018 First official language - English 24 37 20 9 8 0 1 62 17 193
2018 First official language - French 28 32 28 8 3 0 1 61 10 133

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 58 24 6 5 3 1 3 85 9 195
2022 First official language - French 64 18 8 4 1 1 4 86 6 145
2019 First official language - English 49 31 11 3 3 1 2 82 6 198
2019 First official language - French 65 19 7 5 3 0 2 86 8 161
2018 First official language - English 52 25 14 3 4 0 1 79 7 193
2018 First official language - French 59 22 8 4 3 0 5 85 7 131

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 51 38 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 195
2022 First official language - French 47 33 12 5 2 1 2 81 7 145

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 78 8 5 0 3 1 5 91 4 195
2022 First official language - French 74 10 5 1 0 1 9 93 1 150
2019 First official language - English 65 15 5 4 4 1 6 87 8 194
2019 First official language - French 73 14 3 1 1 0 8 95 2 161
2018 First official language - English 71 16 5 1 2 2 3 92 3 193
2018 First official language - French 72 13 5 0 0 0 10 94 0 133

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 85 6 3 1 1 1 1 94 3 200
2022 First official language - French 71 9 7 2 5 1 4 85 7 145
2019 First official language - English 74 10 5 3 5 3 1 87 8 195
2019 First official language - French 77 9 5 2 3 1 3 89 6 161
2018 First official language - English 70 11 7 2 6 1 2 85 8 193
2018 First official language - French 64 12 9 4 4 2 5 81 9 133

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 71 20 6 3 0 0 1 92 3 200
2022 First official language - French 72 14 8 3 1 1 1 88 4 150
2019 First official language - English 51 31 11 2 3 0 1 83 6 195
2019 First official language - French 62 23 9 3 1 0 3 87 4 161
2018 First official language - English 48 31 9 6 5 0 1 79 11 191
2018 First official language - French 54 25 11 3 2 0 5 83 5 134

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 74 14 5 4 2 0 1 89 6 200
2022 First official language - French 64 12 12 3 5 1 2 78 9 145
2019 First official language - English 52 21 13 7 5 0 2 75 12 194
2019 First official language - French 65 19 7 5 2 0 2 85 7 160
2018 First official language - English 58 19 10 5 7 0 1 79 12 190
2018 First official language - French 54 19 11 6 5 0 5 77 12 133

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 57 11 4 0 0 0 27 94 1 200
2022 First official language - French 69 5 4 1 3 0 18 91 4 150
2019 First official language - English 52 13 5 1 1 1 28 91 2 190
2019 First official language - French 61 11 5 3 0 0 20 90 4 160
2018 First official language - English 51 7 5 3 0 0 32 88 4 191
2018 First official language - French 54 10 6 1 0 0 30 91 1 132

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 20 7 1 0 0 3 91 2 195
2022 First official language - French 75 15 4 1 1 1 4 94 2 150
2019 First official language - English 62 23 9 1 2 0 3 88 3 194
2019 First official language - French 74 16 6 1 0 0 4 94 1 160
2018 First official language - English 56 28 6 2 1 2 4 89 4 192
2018 First official language - French 71 13 6 1 1 0 8 92 2 134

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 77 9 3 4 4 1 4 89 8 195
2022 First official language - French 75 9 4 3 3 1 4 88 7 145
2019 First official language - English 70 16 3 2 4 2 3 90 7 194
2019 First official language - French 71 15 4 2 4 0 4 90 6 161
2018 First official language - English 67 13 3 4 7 0 4 84 12 192
2018 First official language - French 60 11 11 5 7 0 7 76 12 134

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 53 31 10 2 1 0 3 86 4 200
2022 First official language - French 52 26 13 3 2 1 2 81 5 150
2019 First official language - English 48 35 12 2 2 0 1 84 4 195
2019 First official language - French 51 31 13 2 1 0 2 84 3 161
2018 First official language - English 46 30 16 4 1 1 1 78 5 192
2018 First official language - French 41 38 14 1 4 0 4 81 4 133

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 13 35 31 11 9 0 0 48 20 200
2022 First official language - French 9 38 30 16 8 0 0 47 24 150
2019 First official language - English 15 29 33 19 4 0 0 44 22 199
2019 First official language - French 22 35 31 10 2 0 1 57 12 161
2018 First official language - English 14 28 36 11 9 1 1 43 20 193
2018 First official language - French 15 29 36 16 4 0 1 44 20 134

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 14 25 34 20 8 0 0 28 39 200
2022 First official language - French 5 23 35 22 15 0 0 37 29 150
2019 First official language - English 18 20 38 18 6 0 0 24 38 197
2019 First official language - French 5 16 39 25 15 0 1 40 21 159
2018 First official language - English 12 29 36 18 5 0 0 23 41 190
2018 First official language - French 5 24 39 19 12 0 1 31 30 131
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 64 11 2 200
2022 First official language - French 27 61 12 0 150

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 58 42 45
2022 First official language - French 39 61 40

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 20 8 7 4 2 15 78 13 200
2022 First official language - French 41 18 6 5 8 3 19 76 16 150
2019 First official language - English 37 16 13 14 11 1 9 59 27 197
2019 First official language - French 43 18 10 9 9 1 9 68 20 160
2018 First official language - English 42 17 14 12 9 0 5 63 23 193
2018 First official language - French 38 16 12 11 13 0 10 60 27 134

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 28 13 12 11 2 9 60 25 45
2022 First official language - French 20 37 18 13 8 0 4 59 22 40

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 19 14 9 39 2 9 31 54 45
2022 First official language - French 3 24 26 23 25 0 0 27 47 40
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