2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 117. What is your gender?

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 Man 39 43 9 5 5 0 0 82 10 165
2022 Woman 44 39 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 390
2020 Man 37 43 8 8 4 0 0 81 11 192
2020 Woman 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 434
2019 Man 44 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 184
2019 Woman 41 37 10 8 4 0 0 79 12 383
2018 Man 44 37 7 7 4 0 0 81 12 210
2018 Woman 36 43 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 421

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 Man 35 38 8 13 5 1 1 73 19 165
2022 Woman 39 34 7 10 9 0 0 74 19 385
2020 Man 39 37 10 7 7 1 0 76 14 192
2020 Woman 30 36 14 10 9 0 0 67 20 434
2019 Man 41 35 9 8 7 0 0 77 15 184
2019 Woman 32 31 10 13 14 0 0 62 27 382
2018 Man 41 33 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 211
2018 Woman 26 36 13 14 11 0 0 62 25 420

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 Man 49 34 13 3 2 0 0 82 5 165
2022 Woman 57 32 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 390
2020 Man 51 34 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 191
2020 Woman 57 31 8 3 0 0 0 88 3 434
2019 Man 60 31 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 182
2019 Woman 57 32 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 379
2018 Man 56 30 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 209
2018 Woman 53 38 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 418

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 Man 45 36 11 7 2 0 1 81 8 165
2022 Woman 46 38 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 390
2020 Man 43 38 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 192
2020 Woman 43 39 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 437
2019 Man 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 184
2019 Woman 43 37 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 382
2018 Man 48 35 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 210
2018 Woman 39 40 12 5 4 0 0 80 9 419

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 Man 47 30 9 8 7 0 0 76 15 165
2022 Woman 42 30 10 8 8 1 0 73 16 390
2020 Man 44 29 13 7 7 0 0 73 15 192
2020 Woman 38 30 14 9 7 0 0 69 17 436
2019 Man 41 31 14 9 5 0 0 72 15 184
2019 Woman 31 27 15 14 12 1 0 59 25 381
2018 Man 41 31 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 209
2018 Woman 25 37 15 10 12 0 0 63 22 420

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 Man 44 28 12 10 6 0 0 72 15 165
2022 Woman 39 37 7 9 7 1 0 77 16 390
2020 Man 43 34 9 7 7 0 0 76 14 191
2020 Woman 37 33 14 8 6 0 0 71 15 433
2019 Man 41 34 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 184
2019 Woman 29 31 16 13 11 0 0 60 24 382
2018 Man 39 34 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 208
2018 Woman 27 37 12 13 11 0 0 64 24 418

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 Man 36 28 12 9 10 4 1 68 20 165
2022 Woman 39 27 11 12 9 3 0 68 21 390
2020 Man 43 23 14 9 8 3 0 68 18 192
2020 Woman 38 23 16 11 8 4 0 63 20 436
2019 Man 43 23 13 11 8 1 1 67 19 184
2019 Woman 31 21 18 13 12 4 1 54 26 383
2018 Man 38 28 14 11 6 1 2 68 18 209
2018 Woman 27 27 16 15 12 3 1 56 28 422
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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 Man 50 30 12 1 1 1 5 85 2 165
2022 Woman 45 26 13 6 4 2 4 76 10 390
2020 Man 55 27 9 5 2 0 3 84 7 191
2020 Woman 43 23 20 6 4 1 3 69 10 436
2019 Man 50 20 15 4 2 1 8 77 6 184
2019 Woman 40 26 19 6 5 1 3 68 12 381

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 Man 47 36 6 6 4 0 1 84 10 165
2022 Woman 46 28 10 9 6 1 1 75 14 390
2020 Man 51 29 9 6 4 0 0 80 11 192
2020 Woman 40 26 11 11 8 2 1 69 20 437
2019 Man 48 31 9 7 3 1 0 80 10 183
2019 Woman 36 29 11 12 10 1 1 66 23 381
2018 Man 54 25 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 209
2018 Woman 35 29 13 12 8 1 1 66 20 421

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 Man 62 23 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 165
2022 Woman 56 25 11 3 5 0 0 81 8 390
2020 Man 58 22 9 8 3 0 1 80 11 192
2020 Woman 50 26 10 7 5 1 1 78 12 436
2019 Man 56 25 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 184
2019 Woman 44 29 10 7 9 0 0 73 17 383
2018 Man 61 24 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 210
2018 Woman 42 29 13 8 8 0 0 71 16 419

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 Man 50 27 7 5 4 7 1 82 10 165
2022 Woman 45 29 9 7 4 5 0 78 12 390
2020 Man 56 23 10 3 6 3 0 80 9 192
2020 Woman 38 29 12 8 8 5 0 70 17 435
2019 Man 50 29 7 5 5 4 0 82 11 184
2019 Woman 33 28 14 11 9 4 0 64 21 383
2018 Man 51 24 11 7 4 4 0 78 11 211
2018 Woman 33 29 16 8 9 4 1 66 17 420

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 Man 38 36 9 4 12 2 0 75 16 165
2022 Woman 39 31 12 8 8 1 0 71 17 390
2020 Man 50 24 10 7 7 1 0 75 15 191
2020 Woman 33 30 16 9 10 2 0 65 19 435
2019 Man 43 31 10 7 9 0 0 74 15 184
2019 Woman 29 28 14 15 13 1 0 58 28 382
2018 Man 40 30 12 9 8 1 0 70 18 208
2018 Woman 26 33 15 12 12 1 0 60 25 419

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 Man 30 37 13 6 11 3 0 69 18 165
2022 Woman 28 30 18 11 9 5 0 60 21 390
2020 Man 35 32 16 8 7 3 0 69 15 192
2020 Woman 26 29 16 15 10 3 0 57 26 433
2019 Man 32 34 12 9 9 4 0 69 19 184
2019 Woman 21 28 16 18 14 4 0 50 33 382
2018 Man 29 33 16 12 9 2 0 63 21 209
2018 Woman 19 27 19 17 15 3 0 48 33 418

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 Man 28 37 13 10 9 3 0 67 20 165
2022 Woman 26 36 13 9 14 2 0 63 23 390
2020 Man 36 33 13 9 8 1 0 69 17 192
2020 Woman 26 30 12 18 11 1 0 57 30 436
2019 Man 28 33 14 14 9 2 0 62 23 184
2019 Woman 17 28 16 16 20 2 0 46 37 383
2018 Man 28 30 14 17 11 0 0 58 28 210
2018 Woman 15 29 16 18 20 2 0 44 39 421
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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 Man 29 36 15 10 9 1 1 66 19 165
2022 Woman 36 33 12 9 9 0 0 70 19 390
2020 Man 34 37 9 12 7 1 0 72 19 192
2020 Woman 26 36 14 14 9 0 0 62 24 437
2019 Man 33 36 11 13 8 0 0 69 21 184
2019 Woman 26 32 12 15 13 1 0 59 29 383
2018 Man 31 34 13 12 9 1 0 66 21 208
2018 Woman 21 35 16 14 14 0 0 56 28 421

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 Man 39 47 5 7 1 0 0 86 8 165
2022 Woman 39 46 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 390
2020 Man 38 40 8 11 2 1 0 79 13 191
2020 Woman 31 46 9 10 3 0 0 77 13 435
2019 Man 35 45 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 184
2019 Woman 34 38 13 10 6 0 0 72 15 379
2018 Man 38 39 8 10 5 0 0 77 15 210
2018 Woman 30 43 11 9 6 0 0 73 15 419

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 Man 42 35 12 5 5 1 1 78 10 165
2022 Woman 42 32 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 390
2020 Man 47 26 9 10 7 0 1 73 17 192
2020 Woman 37 33 11 9 8 1 0 71 18 433
2019 Man 44 32 8 11 4 0 0 76 15 184
2019 Woman 35 33 11 12 9 0 0 68 20 383
2018 Man 45 30 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 211
2018 Woman 31 33 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 421

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 Man 36 39 8 12 5 0 0 75 17 165
2022 Woman 29 42 8 14 7 0 0 71 21 390
2020 Man 31 46 7 11 5 0 0 77 16 191
2020 Woman 29 40 10 14 7 0 1 69 21 436
2019 Man 32 40 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 182
2019 Woman 20 41 10 19 9 0 1 61 29 382
2018 Man 31 41 9 12 7 0 0 72 19 210
2018 Woman 21 46 8 17 8 0 1 67 25 422

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 Man 57 24 7 5 3 1 3 84 9 165
2022 Woman 51 25 12 5 5 1 1 77 10 390
2020 Man 57 18 14 6 4 1 0 76 10 192
2020 Woman 45 24 16 6 6 2 1 71 13 431

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 Man 25 38 11 10 11 5 0 66 22 165
2022 Woman 26 35 14 12 12 2 0 61 24 390
2020 Man 30 32 12 14 9 2 1 64 24 191
2020 Woman 18 34 15 16 15 2 1 53 32 431
2019 Man 29 28 11 19 12 1 0 58 31 183
2019 Woman 17 26 17 17 21 1 0 44 38 382
2018 Man 25 23 17 19 13 1 0 49 33 211
2018 Woman 16 28 17 20 18 2 1 45 38 422

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 Man 42 25 16 6 5 1 5 71 11 165
2022 Woman 44 26 15 5 5 0 4 74 11 390
2020 Man 46 23 16 8 6 2 1 70 14 192
2020 Woman 43 25 14 7 5 2 4 72 13 437
2019 Man 49 20 16 7 4 1 4 72 11 182
2019 Woman 49 21 14 5 5 2 3 74 11 382

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 Man 59 16 10 4 5 2 5 79 10 165
2022 Woman 47 25 13 6 5 2 2 75 11 390
2020 Man 59 20 12 7 2 1 0 79 9 191
2020 Woman 40 22 17 8 6 2 4 67 15 437
2019 Man 51 21 16 3 5 1 3 75 9 183
2019 Woman 30 27 18 9 12 1 2 59 22 382

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 Man 74 6 4 3 5 2 6 87 8 165
2022 Woman 72 10 4 2 3 4 4 89 6 390
2020 Man 83 6 4 2 2 1 2 91 5 190
2020 Woman 69 9 6 3 4 5 5 86 7 437
2019 Man 78 9 3 1 2 4 4 94 3 182
2019 Woman 71 8 4 5 4 5 3 87 9 381

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 Man 77 6 2 0 3 1 12 95 3 165
2022 Woman 73 6 5 2 2 2 10 89 5 390
2020 Man 83 8 3 1 1 1 3 95 2 191
2020 Woman 70 10 7 4 2 1 7 86 6 436
2019 Man 85 3 3 0 1 1 7 96 1 181
2019 Woman 74 7 2 2 3 3 9 92 5 379

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 Man 23 26 13 16 16 3 4 52 34 165
2022 Woman 19 29 8 14 23 2 4 52 40 390
2020 Man 25 30 12 13 16 3 1 57 30 192
2020 Woman 16 25 13 16 24 3 3 44 42 434
2019 Man 26 24 12 15 17 2 4 53 35 184
2019 Woman 15 21 12 18 31 2 1 37 51 383
2018 Man 19 21 15 17 23 1 5 42 42 210
2018 Woman 11 21 11 20 32 2 2 34 55 421

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 Man 34 43 11 9 3 1 0 77 12 165
2022 Woman 35 38 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 390
2020 Man 41 40 7 6 6 1 0 81 12 190
2020 Woman 31 37 12 11 9 0 0 68 20 436
2019 Man 38 39 9 8 7 0 0 77 14 184
2019 Woman 30 32 10 19 9 0 0 62 28 382
2018 Man 38 41 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 211
2018 Woman 23 38 13 15 10 0 0 62 25 418

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 Man 34 33 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 165
2022 Woman 42 33 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 390
2020 Man 38 34 14 7 6 1 0 73 14 192
2020 Woman 33 35 16 10 5 0 0 68 16 436
2019 Man 37 29 14 12 8 0 1 66 20 184
2019 Woman 30 33 18 10 8 0 0 63 19 382
2018 Man 31 34 17 10 7 0 1 65 17 209
2018 Woman 30 33 17 12 7 0 1 63 19 418

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 Man 37 36 5 13 9 0 0 73 22 165
2022 Woman 36 34 12 11 7 0 0 70 17 390
2020 Man 32 37 11 12 7 1 0 70 19 190
2020 Woman 26 43 11 15 6 0 0 69 21 431
2019 Man 31 38 8 17 6 0 0 69 23 183
2019 Woman 22 43 13 14 9 0 0 64 23 375
2018 Man 34 35 14 9 8 0 0 70 17 211
2018 Woman 23 36 14 15 12 0 0 59 27 420

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 Man 31 39 16 5 7 3 0 72 12 165
2022 Woman 26 40 14 8 7 3 0 69 16 390
2020 Man 30 40 15 10 4 2 0 71 14 192
2020 Woman 23 40 15 11 7 3 0 66 18 436
2019 Man 27 40 16 12 3 2 0 68 16 184
2019 Woman 19 38 17 15 9 3 0 58 25 383
2018 Man 28 32 17 13 7 3 1 62 20 209
2018 Woman 15 34 22 13 11 4 1 52 25 420

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 Man 44 32 8 7 7 1 1 78 14 165
2022 Woman 46 29 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 390
2020 Man 39 34 6 13 6 1 1 74 20 191
2020 Woman 34 35 11 11 9 0 0 69 20 436
2019 Man 40 24 13 12 10 0 1 65 22 184
2019 Woman 33 34 9 13 10 1 0 67 23 382
2018 Man 43 32 8 7 9 1 0 76 16 209
2018 Woman 36 36 7 10 10 1 0 72 21 419

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 Man 23 22 23 16 15 0 1 46 31 165
2022 Woman 29 29 22 9 10 0 0 58 19 390
2020 Man 18 26 25 16 16 0 0 44 32 191
2020 Woman 21 30 20 15 14 0 0 51 29 435
2019 Man 16 28 23 16 17 0 0 43 34 181
2019 Woman 21 32 22 11 14 0 0 53 25 379
2018 Man 17 34 21 13 15 0 0 52 28 211
2018 Woman 27 29 20 10 13 0 0 56 23 421

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 Man 72 14 5 0 2 3 3 92 2 165
2022 Woman 63 23 5 4 2 1 1 88 7 390

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 Man 23 47 30 165
2022 Woman 29 40 31 390
2020 Man 15 52 33 192
2020 Woman 17 46 37 437
2019 Man 17 44 39 183
2019 Woman 20 38 41 382
2018 Man 16 45 39 210
2018 Woman 20 37 43 421

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 Man 31 13 21 26 0 9 40
2022 Woman 16 31 27 14 4 8 110
2020 Man 25 13 51 8 0 4 31
2020 Woman 16 19 51 9 0 5 76
2019 Man 18 16 41 19 0 7 32
2019 Woman 7 16 49 14 1 13 78
2018 Man 21 6 57 16 0 0 33
2018 Woman 10 11 48 19 2 10 84
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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 Man 50 36 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 165
2022 Woman 54 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 390
2020 Man 54 33 4 5 2 1 0 88 7 192
2020 Woman 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 433
2019 Man 51 34 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 183
2019 Woman 45 39 9 3 4 0 0 84 7 382
2018 Man 55 32 5 4 2 1 0 88 7 211
2018 Woman 44 37 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 419

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 Man 38 35 13 9 3 2 0 75 12 165
2022 Woman 34 41 14 5 4 1 0 76 10 390
2020 Man 31 43 12 8 4 2 0 76 12 192
2020 Woman 29 40 18 7 5 2 0 70 12 437
2019 Man 29 41 15 9 6 0 0 70 14 184
2019 Woman 26 38 17 9 9 2 0 65 18 379
2018 Man 29 37 16 12 5 1 0 67 17 210
2018 Woman 20 43 21 10 6 1 0 63 16 421

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 Man 4 21 31 22 19 1 3 42 26 165
2022 Woman 8 18 34 24 14 1 2 39 26 385
2020 Man 8 13 31 31 16 0 1 48 21 190
2020 Woman 6 18 35 28 10 1 1 39 25 434
2019 Man 5 11 31 35 17 1 1 53 16 184
2019 Woman 9 18 31 28 13 1 2 42 27 382
2018 Man 3 12 27 34 22 0 1 56 16 208
2018 Woman 7 18 29 29 13 1 3 44 26 421

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 Man 10 15 40 16 14 1 3 32 26 165
2022 Woman 10 16 37 23 9 3 3 34 27 385
2020 Man 5 10 33 35 14 0 3 51 16 191
2020 Woman 7 18 32 25 13 2 3 40 26 435
2019 Man 8 15 25 29 23 1 0 53 22 183
2019 Woman 11 17 29 25 16 1 2 42 28 382
2018 Man 7 15 30 27 18 1 2 46 23 207
2018 Woman 11 15 32 22 15 2 3 39 27 421

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 Man 3 7 33 37 16 0 4 55 11 165
2022 Woman 3 12 37 31 14 1 2 47 16 385
2020 Man 3 9 32 36 17 0 2 55 12 189
2020 Woman 4 12 38 31 12 2 1 44 16 432
2019 Man 3 11 31 35 18 0 1 54 15 181
2019 Woman 5 11 37 30 13 1 2 45 17 380
2018 Man 2 8 27 40 19 0 3 61 11 206
2018 Woman 4 11 34 35 13 1 3 50 15 419

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 Man 17 25 25 18 11 1 3 30 44 165
2022 Woman 15 24 28 16 12 2 3 29 41 385
2020 Man 17 22 30 20 10 0 1 30 40 191
2020 Woman 19 23 27 17 10 2 1 28 43 434
2019 Man 22 20 29 17 11 2 1 28 43 182
2019 Woman 27 26 23 11 11 1 1 22 54 381
2018 Man 20 24 28 17 10 0 2 27 45 206
2018 Woman 24 24 28 12 9 1 2 22 49 421

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 Man 9 23 24 18 19 2 6 40 34 165
2022 Woman 16 19 26 19 12 4 5 34 38 385
2020 Man 8 15 26 27 20 3 1 49 24 188
2020 Woman 10 13 26 29 15 5 2 47 25 436
2019 Man 14 19 29 18 18 0 2 36 34 182
2019 Woman 23 17 23 18 13 2 4 33 42 381
2018 Man 13 16 28 20 21 1 1 42 30 208
2018 Woman 17 19 22 24 13 2 3 39 37 420

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 Man 11 19 32 20 11 3 4 33 32 165
2022 Woman 11 21 36 17 10 3 3 29 34 390
2020 Man 7 16 34 29 13 2 1 42 23 190
2020 Woman 9 18 36 19 14 2 2 35 27 434
2019 Man 11 16 34 22 16 1 0 39 27 183
2019 Woman 10 20 32 19 15 2 3 35 31 382
2018 Man 12 18 30 25 12 1 2 38 31 208
2018 Woman 10 19 33 18 14 3 4 34 31 419

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 Man 6 17 37 20 14 0 5 36 24 165
2022 Woman 7 20 38 20 12 0 2 33 28 390
2020 Man 9 21 47 17 6 0 0 23 30 191
2020 Woman 9 26 39 16 8 1 0 24 36 434
2019 Man 11 24 39 16 9 0 0 26 36 184
2019 Woman 15 26 30 17 9 0 2 27 42 382

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 Man 17 38 17 16 8 3 0 57 25 165
2022 Woman 20 34 15 18 10 3 0 56 28 390
2020 Man 22 45 14 11 6 1 0 68 17 191
2020 Woman 18 33 20 17 10 3 0 52 28 432
2019 Man 17 38 20 13 9 3 0 57 22 182
2019 Woman 12 28 22 20 16 3 0 41 37 379

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 Man 49 32 4 4 8 3 0 83 13 165
2022 Woman 43 28 8 13 7 1 0 72 20 390
2020 Man 49 25 10 8 6 2 0 76 14 192
2020 Woman 36 27 10 13 12 2 0 64 26 434
2019 Man 44 27 9 12 6 3 0 73 18 183
2019 Woman 30 30 8 17 14 1 0 61 31 382
2018 Man 46 26 6 11 9 1 1 73 21 209
2018 Woman 24 33 7 17 17 1 0 58 34 420

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 Man 56 34 3 4 3 0 0 91 7 165
2022 Woman 45 37 5 9 3 1 0 82 12 390
2020 Man 58 28 5 6 3 0 0 86 8 192
2020 Woman 40 35 8 10 6 1 0 76 16 434
2019 Man 56 28 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 181
2019 Woman 37 34 9 12 8 0 0 71 21 380
2018 Man 49 34 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 209
2018 Woman 33 36 10 13 7 0 0 70 20 418

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 Man 51 36 5 4 2 2 0 89 6 165
2022 Woman 47 33 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 390
2020 Man 54 29 7 4 4 1 0 84 9 190
2020 Woman 37 36 14 7 4 2 0 74 12 433
2019 Man 50 33 7 6 3 2 0 84 9 182
2019 Woman 34 37 13 8 6 0 0 72 15 381
2018 Man 45 38 8 5 3 1 0 83 8 209
2018 Woman 32 40 12 9 5 2 0 73 15 419

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 Man 45 34 10 3 5 3 0 81 9 165
2022 Woman 36 38 11 7 6 1 0 75 14 390
2020 Man 42 40 10 4 2 2 0 84 7 192
2020 Woman 30 39 12 11 7 2 0 70 18 436
2019 Man 40 35 12 5 4 3 0 77 10 184
2019 Woman 28 37 15 9 11 1 0 66 20 379
2018 Man 40 37 14 5 3 1 0 78 8 209
2018 Woman 33 37 11 9 8 1 0 71 17 419

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 Man 48 29 7 6 5 3 0 81 12 165
2022 Woman 39 32 15 7 3 3 1 74 11 390
2020 Man 44 32 13 1 5 5 0 79 7 191
2020 Woman 32 39 14 7 6 3 0 73 13 436
2019 Man 46 28 14 3 4 4 0 77 8 182
2019 Woman 37 31 16 6 7 3 0 70 14 381
2018 Man 37 32 17 4 3 5 0 74 8 209
2018 Woman 32 34 16 7 7 5 0 69 14 421

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 Man 58 29 2 8 3 1 0 87 11 165
2022 Woman 54 34 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 390
2020 Man 54 30 7 7 1 0 0 84 8 192
2020 Woman 49 31 8 8 4 1 0 80 11 435
2019 Man 52 31 6 5 6 0 0 84 11 183
2019 Woman 44 33 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 382
2018 Man 54 32 5 6 4 0 0 85 9 209
2018 Woman 41 38 9 6 6 0 0 78 12 420

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 Man 51 23 4 5 6 5 5 83 12 165
2022 Woman 40 29 10 6 6 7 3 76 13 390

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 Man 50 23 6 5 4 5 7 84 10 165
2022 Woman 37 30 11 9 5 6 3 73 15 390

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 Man 47 29 14 3 0 6 2 82 3 165
2022 Woman 35 26 23 5 2 8 0 67 8 390
2020 Man 47 30 11 3 3 5 1 81 7 190
2020 Woman 31 35 19 5 5 4 1 70 11 436

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 Man 56 24 4 6 5 4 1 84 12 165
2022 Woman 43 32 8 5 6 5 2 80 11 390
2020 Man 55 25 3 5 5 5 1 86 11 192
2020 Woman 40 28 12 7 8 3 1 71 16 437

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 Man 14 21 13 7 8 34 3 56 23 165
2022 Woman 15 23 21 3 3 31 4 58 10 390

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 Man 25 34 15 7 8 7 6 67 16 165
2022 Woman 23 28 18 10 10 7 4 57 23 390
2020 Man 31 29 15 7 7 9 3 68 16 192
2020 Woman 19 26 21 14 12 7 2 49 29 435
2019 Man 32 29 19 5 7 7 1 66 14 183
2019 Woman 18 24 17 18 16 5 1 45 37 381
2018 Man 24 34 13 11 9 8 2 63 22 208
2018 Woman 13 27 20 18 15 5 1 43 36 421

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 Man 40 35 10 5 5 4 2 79 10 165
2022 Woman 34 36 12 11 6 2 0 71 17 390
2020 Man 54 28 9 4 3 2 1 84 7 192
2020 Woman 32 36 14 9 8 2 0 69 17 435
2019 Man 51 28 8 7 3 1 1 81 11 183
2019 Woman 32 35 13 10 10 1 0 67 20 382
2018 Man 45 33 11 6 3 1 0 79 10 210
2018 Woman 33 35 11 10 8 2 1 70 18 419

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 Man 48 34 8 5 3 2 0 84 8 165
2022 Woman 41 32 14 7 4 1 0 74 11 390
2020 Man 51 30 13 2 3 1 0 82 5 190
2020 Woman 35 35 17 6 6 2 0 70 13 433
2019 Man 49 26 15 6 2 0 1 76 8 183
2019 Woman 30 34 18 8 10 0 0 63 18 377
2018 Man 41 30 20 5 4 0 1 71 9 209
2018 Woman 26 37 20 8 7 1 0 64 15 421

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 Man 27 24 11 9 14 13 3 60 27 165
2022 Woman 19 22 19 14 15 9 3 47 32 390
2020 Man 27 25 15 8 11 12 3 60 22 192
2020 Woman 17 21 16 17 19 8 2 42 40 434
2019 Man 25 23 15 15 11 11 1 54 29 183
2019 Woman 16 18 14 16 25 10 2 38 46 380
2018 Man 23 22 17 10 16 10 2 51 30 207
2018 Woman 13 21 15 21 21 8 1 37 46 418

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 Man 30 46 4 12 9 0 0 76 21 165
2022 Woman 34 42 4 15 6 0 0 76 20 390
2020 Man 32 42 3 20 4 0 0 73 24 191
2020 Woman 25 49 3 18 5 0 0 74 22 436

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 Man 47 34 7 8 3 0 1 83 11 165
2022 Woman 47 34 5 9 4 0 1 82 13 385
2020 Man 28 36 12 17 7 0 0 65 23 192
2020 Woman 30 40 8 16 5 0 0 70 21 437
2019 Man 45 36 5 9 4 0 0 81 13 183
2019 Woman 39 37 6 12 6 0 1 76 18 381

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 Man 49 35 7 6 2 1 0 84 8 165
2022 Woman 45 34 8 7 3 0 1 81 11 390
2020 Man 40 36 11 9 3 0 0 76 12 190
2020 Woman 37 36 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 435
2019 Man 48 31 7 11 2 0 0 79 14 183
2019 Woman 37 38 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 382

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 Man 73 18 2 3 2 2 1 94 4 165
2022 Woman 78 15 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 390
2020 Man 78 15 2 2 1 1 0 95 3 190
2020 Woman 79 15 3 1 1 1 1 95 2 435

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 Man 82 8 3 1 2 0 4 94 3 165
2022 Woman 85 7 3 0 2 0 3 95 2 390
2019 Man 90 4 2 1 1 0 3 97 1 182
2019 Woman 79 9 5 2 2 0 4 91 4 381

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 Man 53 17 6 2 3 13 7 86 6 165
2022 Woman 41 13 9 5 6 17 9 73 14 390
2020 Man 45 16 11 4 7 12 6 74 13 192
2020 Woman 36 14 9 7 10 15 8 66 22 437
2019 Man 49 17 10 4 9 9 2 74 15 184
2019 Woman 37 12 9 5 12 16 8 65 23 382

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 Man 7 93 165
2022 Woman 14 86 390
2020 Man 9 91 192
2020 Woman 17 83 436
2019 Man 10 90 184
2019 Woman 19 81 382
2018 Man 12 88 211
2018 Woman 19 81 420

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 36 64 15
2022 Woman 49 51 50
2020 Man 43 57 17
2020 Woman 65 35 72
2019 Man 69 31 19
2019 Woman 72 28 72
2018 Man 54 46 24
2018 Woman 66 34 77

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 43 15
2022 Woman 54 46 50
2020 Man 71 29 17
2020 Woman 52 48 72
2019 Man 53 47 19
2019 Woman 54 46 72
2018 Man 42 58 24
2018 Woman 53 47 77

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 84 15
2022 Woman 12 88 50
2020 Man 0 100 17
2020 Woman 10 90 72

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 Man 10 90 15
2022 Woman 0 100 50
2020 Man 0 100 17
2020 Woman 0 100 72

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 9 91 50

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 Man 10 90 15
2022 Woman 13 87 50
2018 Man 25 75 24
2018 Woman 7 93 77

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 5 95 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 67 15
2022 Woman 25 75 50
2019 Man 27 73 19
2019 Woman 39 61 72
2018 Man 37 63 24
2018 Woman 46 54 77

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 15
2022 Woman 42 58 50
2020 Man 29 71 17
2020 Woman 35 65 72
2018 Man 37 63 24
2018 Woman 34 66 77

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 41 59 15
2022 Woman 38 62 50
2020 Man 33 67 17
2020 Woman 41 59 72
2019 Man 37 63 19
2019 Woman 52 48 72
2018 Man 25 75 24
2018 Woman 46 54 77

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 36 64 15
2022 Woman 28 72 50
2020 Man 29 71 17
2020 Woman 48 52 72
2019 Man 32 68 19
2019 Woman 39 61 72
2018 Man 37 63 24
2018 Woman 47 53 77

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 Man 9 91 15
2022 Woman 27 73 50
2020 Man 41 59 17
2020 Woman 21 79 72
2019 Man 27 73 19
2019 Woman 37 63 72
2018 Man 29 71 24
2018 Woman 30 70 77

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 60 15
2022 Woman 44 56 50
2020 Man 65 35 17
2020 Woman 53 47 72
2019 Man 69 31 19
2019 Woman 52 48 72
2018 Man 46 54 24
2018 Woman 62 38 77

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 37 63 15
2022 Woman 32 68 50
2020 Man 40 60 17
2020 Woman 48 52 72
2019 Man 42 58 19
2019 Woman 36 64 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 15
2022 Woman 0 100 50
2019 Man 0 100 19
2019 Woman 0 100 72

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 5 95 50
2020 Man 0 100 17
2020 Woman 11 89 72
2019 Man 0 100 19
2019 Woman 9 91 72

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 24 76 15
2022 Woman 5 95 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 62 15
2022 Woman 41 59 50
2020 Man 45 55 17
2020 Woman 46 54 72
2019 Man 37 63 19
2019 Woman 48 52 72
2018 Man 38 62 24
2018 Woman 43 57 77

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 15
2022 Woman 22 78 50
2018 Man 21 79 24
2018 Woman 38 62 77

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 15
2022 Woman 21 79 50
2018 Man 21 79 24
2018 Woman 15 85 77

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 Man 43 57 15
2022 Woman 46 54 50
2020 Man 65 35 17
2020 Woman 50 50 72
2019 Man 47 53 19
2019 Woman 41 59 72
2018 Man 41 59 24
2018 Woman 52 48 77

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 Man 17 83 15
2022 Woman 12 88 50
2018 Man 29 71 24
2018 Woman 24 76 77

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 5 95 50

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 Man 7 93 15
2022 Woman 24 76 50
2020 Man 29 71 17
2020 Woman 12 88 72

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 7 93 50

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 Man 5 95 15
2022 Woman 5 95 50
2018 Man 0 100 24
2018 Woman 6 94 77

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 Man 0 100 15
2022 Woman 9 91 50
2020 Man 0 100 17
2020 Woman 14 86 72
2019 Man 0 100 19
2019 Woman 7 93 72

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 15
2022 Woman 8 92 50

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 Man 38 62 15
2022 Woman 37 63 50
2020 Man 30 70 17
2020 Woman 35 65 72
2019 Man 48 52 19
2019 Woman 38 62 72
2018 Man 33 67 24
2018 Woman 38 62 77

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 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 7 93 50

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 Man 29 71 10
2022 Woman 21 79 50

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 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 9 91 50

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 2 98 50

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 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 4 96 50

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 6 94 50

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 Man 8 92 10
2022 Woman 5 95 50

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 Man 13 87 10
2022 Woman 7 93 50

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 5 95 50

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 Man 13 87 10
2022 Woman 24 76 50
2018 Man 29 71 24
2018 Woman 44 56 72

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 17 83 50

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 Man 32 68 10
2022 Woman 33 67 50
2018 Man 38 62 24
2018 Woman 49 51 72

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 50
2018 Man 0 100 24
2018 Woman 0 100 72

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 Man 47 53 10
2022 Woman 51 49 50
2018 Man 54 46 24
2018 Woman 71 29 72

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 50

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 Man 18 82 10
2022 Woman 24 76 50
2018 Man 21 79 24
2018 Woman 10 90 72

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 Man 16 17 10 6 5 34 12 61 21 165
2022 Woman 13 15 11 12 8 30 10 47 34 390
2020 Man 19 17 13 10 5 29 7 57 23 192
2020 Woman 12 14 19 11 11 26 7 39 33 435
2019 Man 22 15 14 9 6 29 5 56 23 183
2019 Woman 11 12 18 11 18 25 5 33 41 382
2018 Man 22 19 14 9 9 24 3 57 24 209
2018 Woman 9 17 21 12 14 22 5 35 36 416

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 Man 40 32 9 5 3 10 2 82 8 165
2022 Woman 31 29 16 9 6 9 1 66 16 390
2020 Man 39 29 15 7 3 6 1 74 10 191
2020 Woman 26 30 16 10 9 8 1 62 21 435
2019 Man 40 28 14 9 3 5 1 72 13 184
2019 Woman 22 27 17 12 12 8 1 54 26 383
2018 Man 38 27 14 7 4 9 0 72 13 211
2018 Woman 23 28 19 14 9 7 1 55 25 419

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 Man 8 92 165
2022 Woman 9 91 390
2020 Man 6 94 192
2020 Woman 10 90 435
2019 Man 6 94 183
2019 Woman 10 90 382
2018 Man 4 96 209
2018 Woman 12 88 421

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 41 59 35

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 100 0 10
2022 Woman 84 16 35

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 0 100 35

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 35
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 41

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 Man 10 90 10
2022 Woman 10 90 35

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 12 88 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 2 98 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 72 10
2022 Woman 18 82 35
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 20 80 40

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 18 82 10
2022 Woman 16 84 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 75 10
2022 Woman 5 95 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 6 94 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 29 71 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 10
2022 Woman 38 62 35
2019 Man 51 49 10
2019 Woman 47 53 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 10
2022 Woman 0 100 35
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 40

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 3 97 35
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 41

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 11 89 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 15 85 35

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 35
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 41
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 60 10
2022 Woman 9 91 35

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 7 93 35
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 41
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 10
2022 Woman 30 70 35

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 Man 17 83 10
2022 Woman 37 63 35

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 Man 8 92 10
2022 Woman 6 94 35

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 7 93 35
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 40

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 Man 7 93 10
2022 Woman 26 74 35

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 3 97 35
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 41

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 Man 5 95 10
2022 Woman 2 98 35

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 13 87 35

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 10
2022 Woman 6 94 35

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 Man 62 38 10
2022 Woman 44 56 35

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 7 93 30

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 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 17 83 30

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 9 91 30

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 3 97 30

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 30

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 30

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 6 94 30

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 Man 16 84 10
2022 Woman 17 83 30

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 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 9 91 30

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 Man 27 73 10
2022 Woman 22 78 30

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 14 86 30

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 Man 56 44 10
2022 Woman 44 56 30

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 30

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 Man 74 26 10
2022 Woman 55 45 30

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 Man 8 92 10
2022 Woman 0 100 30

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 Man 18 82 10
2022 Woman 16 84 30

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 Man 19 16 13 2 6 33 9 62 15 165
2022 Woman 14 15 18 6 6 34 7 50 19 390
2020 Man 21 17 11 5 4 37 5 66 15 191
2020 Woman 14 13 19 7 9 31 7 44 25 437
2019 Man 25 12 14 3 6 31 9 61 15 184
2019 Woman 13 12 22 5 9 32 6 40 24 381
2018 Man 25 16 15 4 4 32 5 64 13 210
2018 Woman 12 15 26 5 10 26 6 39 22 419

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 Man 45 26 11 4 5 8 1 78 10 165
2022 Woman 34 31 15 6 4 9 1 72 11 390
2020 Man 43 28 13 3 3 9 0 78 7 191
2020 Woman 29 27 19 7 8 10 1 63 16 434
2019 Man 48 21 13 6 3 7 2 76 10 183
2019 Woman 29 26 17 7 7 12 1 64 17 383
2018 Man 41 30 13 3 1 11 1 80 5 210
2018 Woman 26 27 21 7 8 10 0 60 17 421

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 Man 10 90 165
2022 Woman 16 84 390
2020 Man 9 91 192
2020 Woman 15 85 434
2019 Man 12 88 184
2019 Woman 20 80 383

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 Man 74 26 15
2022 Woman 55 45 60
2020 Man 63 37 18
2020 Woman 56 44 63

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 61 39 15
2022 Woman 77 23 60
2020 Man 82 18 18
2020 Woman 75 25 63
2019 Man 91 9 22
2019 Woman 76 24 75

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 42 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2022 Woman 46 38 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 45
2020 Man 66 20 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 15
2020 Woman 45 43 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 48
2019 Man 64 26 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2019 Woman 32 33 12 18 4 0 2 66 22 57

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 24 10 3 1 3 2 85 5 165
2022 Woman 46 33 6 7 2 3 3 85 9 390
2020 Man 47 31 7 4 3 3 5 85 8 192
2020 Woman 44 30 8 6 4 3 4 80 11 436

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 Man 27 25 13 16 19 105
2022 Woman 33 25 17 9 16 250

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 Man 41 59 125
2022 Woman 46 54 280

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 Man 44 56 125
2022 Woman 31 69 280

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 Man 58 42 125
2022 Woman 45 55 280

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 Man 53 47 125
2022 Woman 40 60 280

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 Man 40 60 125
2022 Woman 26 74 280

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 Man 45 55 125
2022 Woman 37 63 280

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 Man 24 76 125
2022 Woman 18 82 280

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 Man 42 58 125
2022 Woman 30 70 280

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 Man 24 76 125
2022 Woman 18 82 280

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 Man 52 48 125
2022 Woman 36 64 280

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 Man 33 67 125
2022 Woman 26 74 280

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 Man 10 90 125
2022 Woman 11 89 280

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 Man 7 93 125
2022 Woman 12 88 280

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 Man 71 20 1 3 2 1 3 94 5 125
2022 Woman 78 14 3 2 1 0 2 94 3 280

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 Man 4 15 17 19 37 3 5 60 21 125
2022 Woman 7 11 17 16 41 3 5 62 19 280

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 Man 12 25 18 11 25 8 3 40 41 125
2022 Woman 9 17 15 18 34 7 0 56 28 280
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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 Man 63 24 4 3 3 1 1 89 6 165
2022 Woman 54 30 6 4 5 0 1 85 9 390
2020 Man 56 26 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 192
2020 Woman 46 29 6 9 8 1 0 76 17 436

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 Man 3 4 12 11 51 4 15 76 9 165
2022 Woman 4 8 15 10 35 5 24 64 16 385

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 Man 37 38 11 6 7 2 0 76 13 165
2022 Woman 37 44 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 390
2020 Man 39 41 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 191
2020 Woman 38 42 12 3 4 1 0 81 8 433
2019 Man 32 40 11 11 5 1 0 73 16 184
2019 Woman 24 39 18 11 6 1 0 63 18 380
2018 Man 33 37 16 8 4 2 0 71 12 211
2018 Woman 22 44 16 10 6 1 0 68 16 419

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 25 45 17 4 165
2022 Woman 7 26 40 21 5 390

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 Man 55 30 6 3 2 3 1 88 6 165
2022 Woman 53 25 10 4 5 1 1 80 9 390
2020 Man 52 27 11 5 3 2 1 81 8 191
2020 Woman 43 27 14 5 6 5 1 74 11 436

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 Man 48 28 7 7 7 3 0 79 14 165
2022 Woman 45 28 7 10 9 0 0 74 19 390
2020 Man 40 30 10 12 6 1 0 72 18 191
2020 Woman 35 27 9 12 15 2 0 63 28 437

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 Man 24 40 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 165
2022 Woman 25 38 14 11 10 1 1 64 22 390
2020 Man 32 35 17 8 6 1 0 68 14 192
2020 Woman 27 30 17 12 12 2 0 57 25 435
2019 Man 22 35 13 15 13 2 1 58 29 184
2019 Woman 16 30 16 18 19 1 0 47 38 382
2018 Man 24 30 17 17 9 2 0 56 27 210
2018 Woman 16 31 21 17 13 1 0 48 31 419

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 Man 13 78 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35
2022 Woman 21 46 11 16 6 0 0 67 22 75
2020 Man 25 48 7 20 0 0 0 72 20 45
2020 Woman 26 45 7 14 5 1 1 73 20 78
2019 Man 28 52 4 15 0 0 0 80 15 46
2019 Woman 10 56 11 17 0 6 0 70 18 56

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 Man 31 25 20 9 12 1 2 58 22 165
2022 Woman 29 27 17 10 16 0 1 56 26 385
2020 Man 39 30 18 5 8 0 0 69 13 189
2020 Woman 32 26 20 12 7 1 1 60 20 436
2019 Man 22 24 26 13 14 0 1 46 28 184
2019 Woman 19 27 23 17 14 0 1 46 31 382
2018 Man 17 23 20 18 19 0 2 41 39 211
2018 Woman 17 23 22 17 19 0 2 41 37 422

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 Man 13 18 29 23 18 0 0 30 41 165
2022 Woman 13 22 24 17 24 0 1 35 41 385
2020 Man 9 18 27 25 21 0 0 26 46 192
2020 Woman 11 15 28 24 21 0 1 26 46 436
2019 Man 7 18 28 23 23 1 0 25 47 184
2019 Woman 11 17 26 20 26 0 0 28 46 382
2018 Man 9 17 34 20 18 0 1 27 39 211
2018 Woman 12 18 30 16 23 0 0 30 39 422

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 Man 21 28 32 11 7 0 1 50 18 165
2022 Woman 24 33 22 12 8 0 2 58 20 385
2020 Man 24 34 24 10 8 0 0 59 17 191
2020 Woman 22 28 25 17 6 0 2 51 23 436
2019 Man 25 33 22 12 7 1 0 58 19 183
2019 Woman 22 32 24 11 10 0 1 54 22 379
2018 Man 22 36 27 9 4 0 2 58 14 210
2018 Woman 19 34 25 12 7 1 2 55 19 419

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 Man 13 19 18 23 24 1 1 33 49 165
2022 Woman 13 22 23 15 26 0 1 36 41 390
2020 Man 12 24 25 19 19 1 0 36 39 192
2020 Woman 12 20 22 21 22 1 1 33 45 433
2019 Man 10 20 16 26 27 1 0 30 54 183
2019 Woman 12 17 18 19 32 1 1 30 52 381
2018 Man 16 21 22 19 21 0 1 37 41 211
2018 Woman 12 20 21 17 28 1 2 33 46 420

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 Man 25 24 20 15 14 1 1 50 29 165
2022 Woman 32 21 17 11 12 1 6 57 24 390
2020 Man 20 26 25 17 12 0 0 46 29 192
2020 Woman 26 25 17 14 15 0 2 53 30 434
2019 Man 21 21 25 12 19 1 2 43 31 184
2019 Woman 31 21 18 12 14 0 3 54 27 383
2018 Man 27 20 26 13 12 0 2 48 26 210
2018 Woman 32 20 17 8 16 1 7 56 26 417

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 Man 22 25 23 15 14 0 1 48 29 165
2022 Woman 24 26 23 12 15 0 0 50 27 390
2020 Man 20 20 23 21 16 0 0 40 37 192
2020 Woman 18 24 25 15 16 0 1 43 32 434
2019 Man 18 24 22 16 18 1 0 43 34 183
2019 Woman 20 27 22 12 18 0 0 47 31 383
2018 Man 22 21 29 14 13 0 1 44 27 211
2018 Woman 21 24 23 15 16 1 0 45 31 420

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 Man 29 31 22 7 7 1 3 63 14 165
2022 Woman 29 35 17 9 7 2 1 66 17 390
2020 Man 36 37 17 6 2 1 1 75 8 192
2020 Woman 30 30 24 8 5 1 2 62 13 433
2019 Man 33 37 20 5 6 0 0 70 10 183
2019 Woman 26 32 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 378
2018 Man 32 33 20 9 5 1 0 66 14 209
2018 Woman 26 29 22 15 6 1 1 56 22 420

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 Man 33 29 16 11 6 2 3 65 18 165
2022 Woman 32 28 21 10 6 0 2 62 17 390
2020 Man 36 38 15 8 3 0 1 75 11 191
2020 Woman 29 31 23 10 5 1 1 61 16 436
2019 Man 38 29 19 10 5 0 0 67 15 183
2019 Woman 32 31 20 9 6 0 1 64 15 379
2018 Man 39 34 16 6 4 0 2 74 10 209
2018 Woman 29 34 21 10 5 1 1 64 14 417

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 Man 41 34 12 7 4 0 2 77 11 165
2022 Woman 43 28 17 7 4 0 1 72 11 390
2020 Man 44 32 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 190
2020 Woman 33 36 18 8 4 0 1 70 13 436
2019 Man 39 36 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 182
2019 Woman 39 27 20 9 5 0 0 66 14 379
2018 Man 45 32 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 208
2018 Woman 35 30 21 8 4 0 2 66 12 418

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 Man 48 30 11 3 7 1 0 78 10 165
2022 Woman 42 29 12 7 9 0 1 72 17 385
2020 Man 54 27 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 191
2020 Woman 36 26 16 12 8 0 1 63 20 435
2019 Man 45 29 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 182
2019 Woman 38 23 17 8 14 1 0 61 22 376

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 Man 34 30 23 8 3 0 2 65 11 165
2022 Woman 38 30 16 10 5 0 1 68 15 390
2020 Man 32 26 25 11 6 0 0 58 17 191
2020 Woman 20 28 26 15 9 0 1 49 24 436

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 Man 27 30 22 11 10 0 1 58 21 165
2022 Woman 26 34 22 12 5 1 0 61 17 390
2020 Man 26 30 23 12 9 1 0 56 21 192
2020 Woman 25 29 21 13 11 0 1 54 24 433
2019 Man 36 26 21 10 7 1 0 62 17 181
2019 Woman 36 28 20 7 7 1 1 66 14 379
2018 Man 29 30 27 8 6 0 1 59 14 205
2018 Woman 34 27 21 9 4 1 2 64 14 419

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 Man 56 27 12 2 2 1 1 83 4 165
2022 Woman 54 24 11 5 3 1 3 80 8 390
2020 Man 40 29 17 6 7 0 1 69 14 191
2020 Woman 34 28 24 8 4 0 1 63 13 435
2019 Man 53 25 14 4 3 0 1 80 7 183
2019 Woman 49 23 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 378
2018 Man 53 26 14 4 3 0 1 80 6 208
2018 Woman 49 22 15 5 6 1 2 73 11 417

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 Man 44 31 12 7 5 0 1 76 12 165
2022 Woman 39 32 15 7 5 0 1 72 13 390
2020 Man 24 29 28 13 6 0 0 53 19 191
2020 Woman 20 32 25 13 9 0 0 52 22 436

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 Man 79 9 1 2 1 2 7 96 3 165
2022 Woman 73 11 5 2 2 1 7 91 4 390
2020 Man 77 13 5 0 3 0 2 92 3 190
2020 Woman 60 17 11 5 4 0 3 81 8 437
2019 Man 82 8 5 1 1 1 3 94 1 183
2019 Woman 66 12 7 3 3 1 7 85 7 378
2018 Man 78 10 5 2 2 0 3 91 4 209
2018 Woman 64 16 9 2 3 1 6 85 5 418

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 Man 76 7 6 2 3 0 6 89 5 165
2022 Woman 69 12 6 2 6 1 4 85 9 390
2020 Man 81 10 3 2 3 1 0 92 5 189
2020 Woman 69 14 7 2 5 1 3 86 7 435
2019 Man 78 11 4 3 2 0 2 90 6 184
2019 Woman 64 13 9 5 7 1 1 79 12 382
2018 Man 77 10 4 5 1 0 3 89 7 209
2018 Woman 60 15 9 8 5 0 2 78 13 418

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 Man 67 19 7 2 0 0 5 90 2 165
2022 Woman 56 26 10 4 2 0 2 83 6 390
2020 Man 69 21 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 190
2020 Woman 54 25 11 4 4 0 1 81 9 435
2019 Man 60 22 12 2 3 0 2 83 5 183
2019 Woman 46 30 15 4 4 1 1 76 8 383
2018 Man 48 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 210
2018 Woman 37 34 17 7 4 0 1 71 11 420

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 Man 66 17 5 6 4 1 3 85 10 165
2022 Woman 65 16 7 4 5 0 3 83 10 390
2020 Man 68 18 8 3 3 0 0 87 5 190
2020 Woman 56 19 11 7 5 0 2 77 12 433
2019 Man 67 15 9 4 4 0 1 82 9 182
2019 Woman 49 21 14 7 7 1 1 72 14 382
2018 Man 58 24 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 210
2018 Woman 48 21 17 6 7 0 2 70 13 416

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 Man 65 12 7 4 1 1 11 86 6 165
2022 Woman 58 10 7 2 2 0 21 85 5 390
2020 Man 63 11 9 5 2 0 10 82 7 190
2020 Woman 56 10 7 3 1 0 23 85 6 434
2019 Man 61 13 8 2 1 0 16 87 4 183
2019 Woman 50 13 7 2 2 0 26 85 6 379
2018 Man 53 18 8 7 1 0 14 83 9 206
2018 Woman 48 13 8 2 1 0 28 85 4 417

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 Man 62 20 9 3 3 0 2 84 7 165
2022 Woman 62 22 9 1 2 0 4 88 3 385
2020 Man 50 27 14 7 2 0 1 77 8 191
2020 Woman 56 24 11 5 1 0 3 83 6 436
2019 Man 62 19 12 3 1 0 3 84 4 183
2019 Woman 60 20 12 3 2 1 3 83 5 382
2018 Man 53 23 14 7 1 0 3 78 8 209
2018 Woman 55 24 12 4 0 0 6 83 4 415

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 Man 83 9 2 1 2 0 4 95 3 165
2022 Woman 81 7 3 2 1 0 6 93 3 390
2020 Man 79 15 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 191
2020 Woman 79 11 3 2 2 1 2 93 4 437
2019 Man 81 8 5 2 2 1 2 91 4 184
2019 Woman 78 11 4 2 3 0 3 91 5 380
2018 Man 70 17 5 4 1 0 4 90 5 208
2018 Woman 69 15 5 3 4 0 4 88 7 419

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 Man 57 25 12 2 2 0 3 84 4 165
2022 Woman 49 24 15 5 3 0 3 76 9 390
2020 Man 46 29 15 7 2 1 1 76 9 191
2020 Woman 41 29 17 6 4 1 2 73 10 436
2019 Man 56 24 15 3 1 0 2 81 4 183
2019 Woman 56 26 13 2 2 0 1 82 5 382
2018 Man 53 29 12 3 1 0 2 83 5 209
2018 Woman 48 28 16 3 3 0 1 77 6 417

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 Man 8 17 44 20 11 0 1 25 31 165
2022 Woman 7 25 40 16 10 0 0 33 27 390
2020 Man 4 25 37 24 10 0 0 29 34 192
2020 Woman 7 24 36 22 10 0 0 31 32 436
2019 Man 5 25 42 17 11 0 0 30 29 184
2019 Woman 8 23 39 17 13 0 0 31 29 383
2018 Man 6 27 43 15 8 0 0 33 23 210
2018 Woman 8 24 37 20 11 0 0 32 31 422

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 Man 11 20 40 20 8 0 1 28 31 165
2022 Woman 15 22 42 15 6 0 0 21 37 390
2020 Man 12 28 39 17 5 0 0 21 40 191
2020 Woman 16 27 35 15 5 0 0 20 44 434
2019 Man 11 26 38 19 5 0 0 24 38 183
2019 Woman 20 24 36 13 7 0 0 20 43 381
2018 Man 8 23 40 22 6 0 0 28 32 206
2018 Woman 17 24 37 15 6 0 1 22 41 414
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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 Man 19 60 20 1 165
2022 Woman 25 59 15 1 390
2020 Man 27 55 19 0 192
2020 Woman 26 52 21 2 437

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 Man 31 69 30
2022 Woman 40 60 100
2020 Man 48 52 52
2020 Woman 38 62 112

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 Man 50 15 5 2 3 3 21 86 8 165
2022 Woman 42 14 10 4 5 2 22 74 13 390
2020 Man 50 16 8 3 3 2 17 82 8 192
2020 Woman 45 17 10 6 5 2 15 75 13 435
2019 Man 52 18 9 4 7 0 11 78 12 184
2019 Woman 37 17 17 8 12 1 8 60 22 379
2018 Man 56 10 12 6 7 0 9 72 15 210
2018 Woman 41 14 15 8 10 2 10 63 20 420

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 Man 14 11 25 20 24 0 6 28 46 30
2022 Woman 8 18 10 20 37 1 7 28 61 100
2020 Man 15 17 15 14 29 0 10 37 47 52
2020 Woman 8 21 14 16 34 2 5 32 54 112

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 Man 5 17 10 25 38 2 3 23 66 30
2022 Woman 3 14 10 18 49 3 3 19 71 100
2020 Man 6 11 4 16 60 0 2 18 78 52
2020 Woman 3 11 11 15 55 2 3 15 74 113
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