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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 33 14 8 4 0 0 75 12 205
2022 First official language - French 54 38 5 1 3 0 0 91 4 100
2020 First official language - English 39 39 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 256
2020 First official language - French 41 42 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 132
2019 First official language - English 44 40 8 6 2 0 0 84 9 248
2019 First official language - French 39 44 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 104
2018 First official language - English 38 47 3 7 4 0 0 85 12 158
2018 First official language - French 35 42 20 1 2 0 0 77 3 90

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 30 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 205
2022 First official language - French 52 40 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 100
2020 First official language - English 43 37 8 8 4 0 0 80 13 256
2020 First official language - French 47 31 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 131
2019 First official language - English 45 38 7 6 4 0 0 83 11 247
2019 First official language - French 46 26 15 9 4 0 0 73 13 103
2018 First official language - English 44 40 5 8 4 0 0 84 11 160
2018 First official language - French 34 39 17 8 2 0 0 73 10 92

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 34 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 205
2022 First official language - French 58 33 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 100
2020 First official language - English 49 35 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 254
2020 First official language - French 56 30 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 131
2019 First official language - English 51 33 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 245
2019 First official language - French 50 31 14 2 3 0 0 81 5 104
2018 First official language - English 49 36 9 2 3 0 0 86 5 158
2018 First official language - French 41 47 11 1 1 0 0 87 2 92

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 35 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 205
2022 First official language - French 53 40 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 100
2020 First official language - English 44 37 11 7 2 0 0 81 9 256
2020 First official language - French 46 41 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 132
2019 First official language - English 49 40 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 248
2019 First official language - French 44 39 12 4 2 0 0 83 6 104
2018 First official language - English 45 41 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 160
2018 First official language - French 37 48 11 2 1 1 0 86 3 91

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 31 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 205
2022 First official language - French 58 23 16 2 1 0 0 81 3 100
2020 First official language - English 52 28 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 254
2020 First official language - French 56 26 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 131
2019 First official language - English 54 32 8 4 2 1 0 87 6 246
2019 First official language - French 48 28 12 10 2 1 0 77 12 104
2018 First official language - English 57 26 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 160
2018 First official language - French 44 38 14 2 2 0 0 82 4 92

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 33 7 13 4 0 0 75 18 205
2022 First official language - French 57 29 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 100
2020 First official language - English 50 31 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 253
2020 First official language - French 54 31 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 131
2019 First official language - English 51 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 248
2019 First official language - French 54 23 13 8 1 1 0 78 9 104
2018 First official language - English 51 31 8 7 2 1 0 82 10 159
2018 First official language - French 41 42 14 2 1 0 0 82 3 92

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 36 22 15 17 8 2 0 59 26 205
2022 First official language - French 48 17 21 5 2 6 1 70 8 100
2020 First official language - English 40 24 14 11 6 4 0 67 18 255
2020 First official language - French 49 20 20 8 1 3 0 70 9 132
2019 First official language - English 43 23 17 9 3 4 0 70 13 248
2019 First official language - French 46 17 18 9 5 5 0 67 14 103
2018 First official language - English 54 20 7 9 7 3 0 76 17 161
2018 First official language - French 43 23 20 9 4 1 0 66 13 92
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 27 6 6 0 1 2 87 7 205
2022 First official language - French 60 24 10 4 0 0 2 86 4 100
2020 First official language - English 59 25 7 4 2 1 2 87 6 254
2020 First official language - French 59 23 10 6 0 1 2 84 6 132
2019 First official language - English 59 22 8 5 2 2 3 85 7 248
2019 First official language - French 54 27 11 5 1 0 3 83 6 104

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 60 22 6 7 3 0 0 83 10 205
2022 First official language - French 54 34 8 3 0 0 1 88 3 100
2020 First official language - English 56 24 12 5 2 0 1 80 8 254
2020 First official language - French 63 24 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 131
2019 First official language - English 55 28 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 245
2019 First official language - French 53 20 11 12 2 1 1 75 15 104
2018 First official language - English 50 30 7 7 5 1 0 81 12 159
2018 First official language - French 43 34 13 8 1 1 0 78 9 92

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 61 21 6 9 4 0 0 82 12 205
2022 First official language - French 63 24 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 100
2020 First official language - English 65 19 5 6 3 0 0 85 9 256
2020 First official language - French 67 19 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 132
2019 First official language - English 60 28 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 247
2019 First official language - French 54 20 12 9 4 1 0 76 13 104
2018 First official language - English 58 24 4 7 6 1 0 82 13 161
2018 First official language - French 48 33 13 4 2 0 0 80 6 92

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 27 11 12 4 7 0 70 18 205
2022 First official language - French 39 36 12 8 2 4 0 78 10 100
2020 First official language - English 47 26 11 7 2 7 0 79 10 256
2020 First official language - French 51 29 6 5 2 6 1 85 8 132
2019 First official language - English 48 32 11 2 2 5 0 84 5 245
2019 First official language - French 38 33 14 6 1 7 1 77 7 104
2018 First official language - English 56 24 9 4 4 2 0 82 8 160
2018 First official language - French 41 40 10 8 0 2 0 82 8 92

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 31 11 16 6 3 0 66 23 205
2022 First official language - French 36 34 16 8 6 1 0 70 14 100
2020 First official language - English 41 32 13 10 2 2 0 75 12 256
2020 First official language - French 46 27 15 10 1 1 1 74 11 132
2019 First official language - English 43 36 11 6 3 2 0 81 8 245
2019 First official language - French 34 35 19 6 1 4 1 73 7 104
2018 First official language - English 42 38 6 9 4 1 0 81 13 160
2018 First official language - French 38 39 14 8 0 1 0 78 8 91

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 31 12 16 6 6 0 63 24 205
2022 First official language - French 27 32 22 8 6 6 0 62 14 100
2020 First official language - English 30 35 14 12 4 5 0 68 16 255
2020 First official language - French 37 28 20 10 2 2 1 68 12 131
2019 First official language - English 31 38 11 12 4 4 0 72 17 245
2019 First official language - French 23 37 18 13 1 6 1 65 15 103
2018 First official language - English 29 39 15 8 6 2 0 70 14 160
2018 First official language - French 25 41 22 9 0 3 0 68 9 91

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 31 12 20 12 2 0 54 34 205
2022 First official language - French 25 33 22 8 10 2 0 59 19 100
2020 First official language - English 23 36 15 19 5 2 0 61 25 256
2020 First official language - French 39 30 16 12 2 1 0 70 14 132
2019 First official language - English 22 41 11 19 6 2 0 64 25 244
2019 First official language - French 18 39 23 11 4 3 1 60 16 104
2018 First official language - English 22 41 13 15 9 1 0 63 24 160
2018 First official language - French 20 42 21 14 2 1 0 63 16 92
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 29 6 12 7 0 0 76 19 205
2022 First official language - French 44 39 10 2 4 0 2 84 6 100
2020 First official language - English 43 38 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 256
2020 First official language - French 47 33 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 132
2019 First official language - English 42 41 8 5 3 1 0 85 8 247
2019 First official language - French 37 37 13 11 3 0 0 74 14 104
2018 First official language - English 34 43 10 9 3 0 1 77 12 161
2018 First official language - French 32 42 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 92

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 40 40 6 11 3 0 0 81 14 205
2022 First official language - French 47 44 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 100
2020 First official language - English 37 40 12 9 2 0 0 77 10 255
2020 First official language - French 42 44 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 132
2019 First official language - English 40 40 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 241
2019 First official language - French 30 37 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 104
2018 First official language - English 32 48 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 161
2018 First official language - French 28 35 20 15 2 0 0 63 17 92

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 26 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 205
2022 First official language - French 49 35 9 5 0 0 1 85 5 100
2020 First official language - English 52 30 7 7 3 0 1 83 10 254
2020 First official language - French 60 27 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 132
2019 First official language - English 48 32 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 248
2019 First official language - French 49 24 13 10 3 0 1 74 13 104
2018 First official language - English 43 40 6 6 4 0 1 84 10 161
2018 First official language - French 43 30 17 7 2 0 1 74 9 92

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 41 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 205
2022 First official language - French 42 39 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 100
2020 First official language - English 35 37 13 12 3 0 0 72 15 249
2020 First official language - French 45 34 12 8 1 0 1 79 9 131
2019 First official language - English 30 42 11 11 5 1 0 73 16 246
2019 First official language - French 31 36 15 15 2 0 0 67 17 104
2018 First official language - English 23 49 12 11 4 1 1 73 15 161
2018 First official language - French 31 39 18 11 1 0 0 70 12 92

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 61 20 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 205
2022 First official language - French 58 25 9 4 1 0 4 86 5 100
2020 First official language - English 60 19 9 5 3 2 2 82 8 254
2020 First official language - French 61 20 11 5 1 2 1 83 6 132

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 32 14 16 9 2 0 60 26 205
2022 First official language - French 43 31 13 9 3 1 0 75 11 100
2020 First official language - English 26 33 18 14 7 3 0 61 21 256
2020 First official language - French 43 25 18 8 1 4 1 72 9 131
2019 First official language - English 31 36 12 11 5 5 0 71 16 248
2019 First official language - French 27 36 17 14 2 3 0 65 17 104
2018 First official language - English 26 41 13 11 7 1 1 69 18 161
2018 First official language - French 26 37 22 9 3 2 0 65 13 91

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 40 29 13 8 7 1 2 71 16 205
2022 First official language - French 41 31 17 6 3 0 3 74 9 100
2020 First official language - English 37 29 16 11 6 1 2 67 17 256
2020 First official language - French 49 19 18 5 4 0 5 71 9 132
2019 First official language - English 44 21 20 6 4 0 5 68 11 248
2019 First official language - French 58 22 6 8 4 1 2 82 12 104

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 23 11 8 5 2 3 75 14 205
2022 First official language - French 54 24 12 5 1 1 4 82 6 100
2020 First official language - English 42 28 17 8 3 1 2 72 11 256
2020 First official language - French 57 23 9 4 2 0 4 84 6 132
2019 First official language - English 53 24 12 3 3 2 3 81 6 247
2019 First official language - French 55 24 12 4 1 0 4 83 5 103

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 72 9 5 1 3 5 5 89 5 205
2022 First official language - French 78 9 3 2 1 3 5 94 3 100
2020 First official language - English 76 9 3 2 2 7 2 93 4 256
2020 First official language - French 84 3 3 1 1 3 4 94 3 132
2019 First official language - English 81 8 1 1 1 4 4 97 2 246
2019 First official language - French 79 5 3 5 2 3 4 90 7 104

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 72 11 5 1 1 1 10 93 2 205
2022 First official language - French 75 6 4 2 1 1 10 92 4 100
2020 First official language - English 77 8 5 0 1 2 6 93 2 254
2020 First official language - French 77 9 4 1 1 1 7 93 2 132
2019 First official language - English 81 7 1 2 1 1 6 95 3 245
2019 First official language - French 78 4 1 3 1 0 13 94 4 104

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 28 8 19 18 4 2 53 39 205
2022 First official language - French 33 34 10 8 9 5 2 72 18 100
2020 First official language - English 22 22 17 19 15 3 1 47 35 256
2020 First official language - French 27 29 16 16 5 5 2 60 22 132
2019 First official language - English 31 26 13 14 12 4 0 60 27 248
2019 First official language - French 24 31 18 13 10 2 2 57 24 104
2018 First official language - English 29 34 10 12 14 1 1 64 26 161
2018 First official language - French 24 28 23 17 4 3 1 54 22 91

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 41 9 10 8 0 0 73 18 205
2022 First official language - French 46 36 9 4 4 0 1 83 8 100
2020 First official language - English 41 34 11 10 4 0 0 76 13 255
2020 First official language - French 48 33 8 10 1 0 0 81 11 132
2019 First official language - English 38 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 247
2019 First official language - French 37 37 10 14 3 0 0 74 17 103
2018 First official language - English 35 43 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 159
2018 First official language - French 28 38 17 13 3 0 0 66 17 91

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 32 12 9 5 0 0 75 13 205
2022 First official language - French 56 33 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 100
2020 First official language - English 44 31 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 256
2020 First official language - French 52 28 14 3 3 0 0 80 6 132
2019 First official language - English 39 39 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 246
2019 First official language - French 42 37 10 8 4 0 0 79 11 104
2018 First official language - English 40 42 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 160
2018 First official language - French 38 38 14 9 1 0 0 76 10 91

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 35 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 205
2022 First official language - French 44 39 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 100
2020 First official language - English 39 39 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 256
2020 First official language - French 43 38 11 7 2 0 0 81 9 132
2019 First official language - English 41 40 7 9 2 1 0 82 11 244
2019 First official language - French 36 41 7 15 1 0 0 78 16 104
2018 First official language - English 39 35 9 11 5 1 1 74 16 160
2018 First official language - French 30 47 13 8 1 1 0 78 9 92

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 43 9 13 3 2 0 75 16 205
2022 First official language - French 34 52 6 4 1 2 0 88 6 100
2020 First official language - English 26 49 12 9 3 1 0 76 12 254
2020 First official language - French 37 40 17 2 1 3 0 80 2 132
2019 First official language - English 31 45 11 7 1 4 0 80 8 248
2019 First official language - French 36 38 17 6 1 3 0 76 7 104
2018 First official language - English 42 35 10 6 4 2 0 78 11 160
2018 First official language - French 28 43 21 5 0 2 0 73 6 90

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 36 6 9 5 0 0 79 15 205
2022 First official language - French 53 35 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 100
2020 First official language - English 44 33 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 255
2020 First official language - French 48 27 16 8 1 2 0 76 8 130
2019 First official language - English 51 30 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 248
2019 First official language - French 47 34 8 9 3 0 0 81 12 104
2018 First official language - English 50 33 6 6 4 1 0 84 10 160
2018 First official language - French 54 29 10 2 5 0 0 83 7 92

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 32 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 205
2022 First official language - French 45 29 12 6 8 0 0 74 14 100
2020 First official language - English 25 34 24 14 4 0 0 59 18 255
2020 First official language - French 20 34 24 17 5 1 0 54 22 129
2019 First official language - English 27 39 21 9 5 0 0 66 13 246
2019 First official language - French 21 37 23 12 5 1 0 59 17 104
2018 First official language - English 30 35 20 6 8 1 0 66 14 160
2018 First official language - French 33 30 20 13 4 0 0 63 17 92

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 76 17 3 2 0 2 1 95 2 205
2022 First official language - French 78 18 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 100

Mobility and retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 16 39 205
2022 First official language - French 34 36 30 100
2020 First official language - English 36 25 39 256
2020 First official language - French 23 40 36 131
2019 First official language - English 33 31 36 248
2019 First official language - French 33 27 40 104
2018 First official language - English 30 30 41 161
2018 First official language - French 22 35 43 92

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 26 45 7 14 2 90
2022 First official language - French 9 35 48 0 2 6 35
2020 First official language - English 4 31 41 6 10 7 93
2020 First official language - French 10 21 46 0 13 9 30
2019 First official language - English 7 30 28 8 14 12 82
2019 First official language - French 9 35 35 3 3 14 34
2018 First official language - English 10 16 41 11 16 6 48
2018 First official language - French 10 15 56 5 10 5 20
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 59 27 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 205
2022 First official language - French 66 29 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 100
2020 First official language - English 54 35 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 255
2020 First official language - French 55 36 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 131
2019 First official language - English 63 27 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 247
2019 First official language - French 52 36 8 3 2 0 0 88 5 104
2018 First official language - English 61 32 1 4 2 0 0 93 6 159
2018 First official language - French 46 39 6 8 1 0 0 85 9 92

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 51 13 9 3 0 0 75 13 205
2022 First official language - French 30 51 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 100
2020 First official language - English 33 45 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 255
2020 First official language - French 39 38 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 132
2019 First official language - English 42 41 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 248
2019 First official language - French 30 56 8 7 0 0 0 86 7 104
2018 First official language - English 38 45 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 161
2018 First official language - French 33 47 14 2 3 1 0 80 5 92

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 22 40 22 10 0 1 33 27 205
2022 First official language - French 6 21 34 17 20 0 2 38 27 100
2020 First official language - English 6 23 37 25 9 1 0 34 29 256
2020 First official language - French 7 28 34 20 8 2 1 28 36 132
2019 First official language - English 8 20 38 21 10 2 2 32 29 248
2019 First official language - French 15 28 31 20 6 0 0 26 43 104
2018 First official language - English 4 23 45 20 7 1 0 27 27 159
2018 First official language - French 14 22 39 17 6 0 1 24 37 92

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 26 35 12 8 0 2 21 44 205
2022 First official language - French 7 25 36 15 14 0 3 30 33 100
2020 First official language - English 17 26 28 19 9 1 0 28 43 254
2020 First official language - French 16 19 33 18 11 1 1 30 36 131
2019 First official language - English 15 22 35 16 9 2 1 26 38 247
2019 First official language - French 22 28 29 9 9 3 1 18 52 104
2018 First official language - English 9 24 30 23 13 1 1 36 33 160
2018 First official language - French 13 22 32 19 12 0 2 32 36 91

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 16 40 19 15 0 1 35 25 205
2022 First official language - French 6 30 26 17 19 0 1 37 37 100
2020 First official language - English 12 25 34 19 8 0 0 28 38 252
2020 First official language - French 24 20 28 17 9 2 1 26 45 132
2019 First official language - English 11 23 35 24 7 1 0 31 34 247
2019 First official language - French 18 32 28 14 8 0 0 22 50 103
2018 First official language - English 6 25 42 21 7 1 0 28 30 158
2018 First official language - French 13 34 29 17 5 0 1 23 47 92

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 26 25 18 14 2 3 34 40 205
2022 First official language - French 11 25 30 13 18 0 3 32 37 100
2020 First official language - English 15 22 28 19 12 2 2 33 38 255
2020 First official language - French 18 23 26 14 15 1 3 30 42 132
2019 First official language - English 11 19 24 19 22 4 1 43 32 246
2019 First official language - French 18 22 23 19 12 1 4 33 43 104
2018 First official language - English 6 24 35 18 14 1 1 33 31 160
2018 First official language - French 14 24 29 23 10 0 1 33 38 92

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 22 33 18 14 3 4 34 30 205
2022 First official language - French 8 21 32 17 17 3 2 36 30 100
2020 First official language - English 5 10 24 39 18 1 3 58 16 255
2020 First official language - French 7 15 29 28 14 5 2 45 23 131
2019 First official language - English 7 11 26 28 21 5 2 52 20 247
2019 First official language - French 24 25 26 12 10 0 3 22 51 104
2018 First official language - English 4 14 31 31 17 2 1 50 18 157
2018 First official language - French 10 14 38 24 9 2 3 35 25 92

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 21 30 19 11 3 2 32 36 205
2022 First official language - French 8 17 41 17 16 1 1 33 25 100
2020 First official language - English 10 19 37 20 13 2 0 33 29 254
2020 First official language - French 10 14 37 22 13 4 1 37 25 130
2019 First official language - English 10 22 38 16 10 3 1 27 33 248
2019 First official language - French 15 17 33 21 11 2 1 33 34 104
2018 First official language - English 9 13 41 27 9 2 0 36 22 160
2018 First official language - French 5 23 38 20 12 1 1 33 29 92

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 5 36 29 25 0 2 55 9 205
2022 First official language - French 0 5 25 39 31 0 1 70 5 100
2020 First official language - English 3 16 45 25 11 0 0 36 19 254
2020 First official language - French 2 14 27 41 14 0 2 56 16 132
2019 First official language - English 3 15 38 29 13 1 1 43 19 248
2019 First official language - French 3 11 28 35 24 0 0 58 14 104

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 30 13 27 14 2 0 44 42 205
2022 First official language - French 18 45 15 13 9 0 0 63 23 100
2020 First official language - English 26 42 15 13 4 1 0 69 17 253
2020 First official language - French 28 45 16 8 1 2 0 75 9 131
2019 First official language - English 24 41 14 12 6 2 0 67 18 247
2019 First official language - French 18 44 19 12 5 1 0 63 17 104

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 58 24 7 8 2 0 0 82 11 205
2022 First official language - French 64 25 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 100
2020 First official language - English 56 24 4 11 5 0 0 81 15 255
2020 First official language - French 66 25 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 132
2019 First official language - English 55 29 5 6 3 1 0 85 9 248
2019 First official language - French 55 26 7 10 2 0 0 82 11 103
2018 First official language - English 54 26 8 7 6 0 0 79 12 158
2018 First official language - French 45 34 11 10 1 0 0 79 11 92

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 67 24 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 205
2022 First official language - French 65 30 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 100
2020 First official language - English 63 23 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 255
2020 First official language - French 67 29 1 2 0 0 0 97 2 132
2019 First official language - English 67 26 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 247
2019 First official language - French 61 29 6 4 0 0 0 91 4 103
2018 First official language - English 64 23 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 159
2018 First official language - French 56 29 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 92

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 62 25 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 205
2022 First official language - French 60 30 6 3 0 1 0 92 3 100
2020 First official language - English 57 30 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 253
2020 First official language - French 58 32 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 131
2019 First official language - English 62 28 5 3 1 1 0 90 4 248
2019 First official language - French 58 28 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 102
2018 First official language - English 56 30 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 159
2018 First official language - French 50 38 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 92

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 29 10 10 5 2 0 75 15 205
2022 First official language - French 45 43 7 3 3 0 0 88 6 100
2020 First official language - English 40 44 7 5 2 2 0 85 8 256
2020 First official language - French 55 29 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 132
2019 First official language - English 48 36 7 4 2 2 0 86 7 247
2019 First official language - French 48 31 7 9 2 3 0 81 12 103
2018 First official language - English 52 35 5 4 1 3 0 90 5 161
2018 First official language - French 47 39 11 1 1 1 0 87 2 91

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 40 9 8 3 5 0 78 12 205
2022 First official language - French 47 32 14 4 1 3 0 81 5 100
2020 First official language - English 43 35 11 6 2 3 0 80 9 254
2020 First official language - French 55 33 7 4 1 1 0 89 4 132
2019 First official language - English 48 36 11 2 2 2 0 86 4 246
2019 First official language - French 54 30 11 2 0 4 0 87 2 104
2018 First official language - English 48 33 12 2 1 3 0 84 4 161
2018 First official language - French 43 36 11 4 1 3 1 83 6 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 55 32 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 205
2022 First official language - French 62 31 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 100
2020 First official language - English 63 26 4 3 3 0 0 89 7 255
2020 First official language - French 66 25 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 132
2019 First official language - English 67 25 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 247
2019 First official language - French 64 22 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 103
2018 First official language - English 62 29 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 161
2018 First official language - French 55 38 5 1 0 0 0 93 1 91

Anti-racism

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 51 24 8 4 4 8 2 83 9 205
2022 First official language - French 48 24 8 3 2 8 7 85 5 100

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 26 6 5 3 8 3 83 10 205
2022 First official language - French 45 29 9 2 2 8 6 85 4 100

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 27 25 7 2 11 0 63 10 205
2022 First official language - French 39 17 18 5 4 16 1 67 11 100
2020 First official language - English 32 32 20 6 3 7 0 68 10 256
2020 First official language - French 48 30 14 3 2 3 0 81 5 132

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 30 10 6 2 7 1 80 9 205
2022 First official language - French 46 37 9 0 2 4 3 89 2 100
2020 First official language - English 50 27 7 6 3 5 2 82 10 255
2020 First official language - French 57 24 4 2 4 7 2 89 7 132

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 16 18 5 2 46 2 51 15 205
2022 First official language - French 16 18 17 3 2 38 6 62 8 100

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 30 15 6 5 8 5 69 13 205
2022 First official language - French 35 41 11 5 0 3 5 83 5 100
2020 First official language - English 29 29 16 10 4 7 4 66 16 255
2020 First official language - French 43 32 8 6 3 5 2 81 10 132
2019 First official language - English 37 29 14 6 3 9 3 74 11 248
2019 First official language - French 28 31 19 9 3 9 1 66 13 103
2018 First official language - English 28 35 14 6 7 9 2 70 15 159
2018 First official language - French 30 30 15 14 2 3 4 66 18 92

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 33 15 10 5 2 2 69 15 205
2022 First official language - French 34 41 10 11 1 3 0 77 12 100
2020 First official language - English 38 32 7 14 4 4 1 73 19 256
2020 First official language - French 40 30 14 11 3 2 0 71 14 131
2019 First official language - English 41 27 12 11 3 5 1 72 15 247
2019 First official language - French 36 31 11 12 7 2 1 69 20 104
2018 First official language - English 44 29 9 10 4 3 1 76 15 161
2018 First official language - French 34 28 20 8 5 1 3 65 14 92

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 38 39 15 5 2 1 0 78 7 205
2022 First official language - French 39 35 21 2 2 1 0 75 4 100
2020 First official language - English 42 32 15 9 1 0 0 75 10 256
2020 First official language - French 45 32 18 4 1 0 0 77 4 132
2019 First official language - English 43 35 12 5 2 2 0 80 8 244
2019 First official language - French 41 27 24 7 1 0 0 68 8 104
2018 First official language - English 48 33 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 161
2018 First official language - French 31 41 22 3 1 1 0 73 4 91

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 21 15 16 11 17 5 47 34 205
2022 First official language - French 27 31 17 6 5 14 1 68 13 100
2020 First official language - English 28 21 12 13 9 14 2 59 27 256
2020 First official language - French 35 19 15 8 6 15 2 65 17 131
2019 First official language - English 23 24 18 8 9 18 1 58 20 247
2019 First official language - French 24 27 19 8 7 14 2 60 18 101
2018 First official language - English 26 23 19 9 7 15 1 58 20 161
2018 First official language - French 17 27 25 8 5 14 3 54 16 92

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 39 2 10 3 0 0 85 12 205
2022 First official language - French 47 43 3 7 1 0 0 90 7 100
2020 First official language - English 36 46 4 13 2 0 0 81 15 256
2020 First official language - French 34 52 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 132

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 50 32 7 7 3 0 1 83 10 205
2022 First official language - French 53 34 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 100
2020 First official language - English 29 42 10 14 4 0 0 71 18 255
2020 First official language - French 29 48 8 11 3 1 0 78 14 132
2019 First official language - English 49 30 5 11 4 0 0 79 16 247
2019 First official language - French 48 35 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 104

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 49 35 6 7 3 0 1 84 10 205
2022 First official language - French 56 30 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 100
2020 First official language - English 41 37 8 9 4 1 1 79 13 254
2020 First official language - French 47 36 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 130
2019 First official language - English 49 36 7 7 1 0 0 86 8 241
2019 First official language - French 54 32 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 104

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 87 10 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 205
2022 First official language - French 67 23 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 100
2020 First official language - English 89 8 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 255
2020 First official language - French 68 24 3 4 2 0 0 92 5 132

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 88 5 1 1 0 1 4 98 1 205
2022 First official language - French 81 8 2 4 2 0 3 91 6 100

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 35 30 20 4 2 7 2 72 6 205
2022 First official language - French 33 18 33 13 4 0 0 51 17 100
2020 First official language - English 36 34 15 5 2 5 4 77 7 255
2020 First official language - French 33 28 20 12 5 3 0 63 17 132
2019 First official language - English 35 28 16 5 4 9 4 72 10 248
2019 First official language - French 29 28 24 11 6 2 0 58 17 103

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 205
2020 First official language - English 10 90 256
2020 First official language - French 5 95 132
2019 First official language - English 12 88 248
2019 First official language - French 8 92 103
2018 First official language - English 9 91 160
2018 First official language - French 10 90 92

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 56 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 62 38 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 71 15

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 57 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 51 49 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 70 30 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 63 15

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 51 49 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 66 34 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 72 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 55 45 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 61 15

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 53 47 15

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 15

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

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

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 15

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 15

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 66 15

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 78 15

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 68 15

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 15

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 15

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 15

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 36 64 15

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 78 15

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 68 32 15

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 87 15

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 74 26 15

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 44 15

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 15

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 5 12 8 6 44 11 42 32 205
2022 First official language - French 17 14 8 2 2 41 16 72 8 100
2020 First official language - English 15 12 13 9 5 37 9 50 26 256
2020 First official language - French 24 13 11 3 3 39 7 68 11 132
2019 First official language - English 16 12 17 7 4 34 11 51 20 246
2019 First official language - French 24 11 13 8 3 34 8 59 18 104
2018 First official language - English 18 13 17 7 2 37 4 54 17 161
2018 First official language - French 20 20 12 6 1 32 9 67 13 92

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 35 24 18 6 3 14 0 69 10 205
2022 First official language - French 37 34 10 2 2 14 1 84 4 100
2020 First official language - English 35 26 17 6 2 12 1 71 10 256
2020 First official language - French 40 34 7 3 2 13 0 85 6 132
2019 First official language - English 41 22 15 5 3 13 0 73 10 248
2019 First official language - French 43 19 17 9 3 9 1 69 13 104
2018 First official language - English 38 30 17 3 4 8 0 74 8 160
2018 First official language - French 32 37 13 6 1 10 1 77 8 92

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 205
2020 First official language - English 5 95 256
2020 First official language - French 7 93 132
2019 First official language - English 5 95 248
2019 First official language - French 7 93 103

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 70 30 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 14
2020 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 15

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 14
2020 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 53 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 61 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 77 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 76 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 54 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 15

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 15

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 70 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 14
2020 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 77 15

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 68 15

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 15

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 15

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 14
2020 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 14
2020 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 67 15

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 55 15

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 10

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 10

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 10

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 10
2020 First official language - English 0 100 14
2020 First official language - French 0 100 10

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 10
2020 First official language - English 0 100 14
2020 First official language - French 0 100 10

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 10

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 10

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 83 10

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 10

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 73 10

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 10

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 74 10

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 10
2020 First official language - English 0 100 14
2020 First official language - French 0 100 10

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 68 32 10
2020 First official language - English 44 56 14
2020 First official language - French 50 50 10

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 10

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 41 59 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 8 13 4 2 53 7 51 15 205
2022 First official language - French 20 16 11 1 1 36 15 74 3 100
2020 First official language - English 17 9 17 2 2 41 10 54 10 256
2020 First official language - French 24 13 12 2 2 40 7 70 8 132
2019 First official language - English 19 10 17 2 2 39 11 60 6 246
2019 First official language - French 22 7 11 2 2 47 9 66 9 104
2018 First official language - English 19 11 19 2 3 41 6 56 9 160
2018 First official language - French 20 14 17 2 0 40 8 63 4 92

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 24 16 6 2 14 0 72 9 205
2022 First official language - French 40 33 15 1 1 10 0 81 2 100
2020 First official language - English 37 26 16 4 2 14 2 75 6 256
2020 First official language - French 41 31 7 4 1 14 1 86 6 132
2019 First official language - English 45 22 17 2 2 13 0 77 4 248
2019 First official language - French 45 19 14 2 2 18 1 79 5 103
2018 First official language - English 39 32 13 3 2 9 1 79 6 159
2018 First official language - French 33 35 17 2 0 12 1 78 2 92

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 205
2022 First official language - French 11 89 100
2020 First official language - English 11 89 255
2020 First official language - French 11 89 131
2019 First official language - English 20 80 248
2019 First official language - French 12 88 104

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 74 26 25
2022 First official language - French 53 47 10
2020 First official language - English 52 48 27
2020 First official language - French 28 72 14

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 80 20 25
2022 First official language - French 44 56 10
2020 First official language - English 85 15 27
2020 First official language - French 79 21 14
2019 First official language - English 80 20 49
2019 First official language - French 85 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 45 6 5 10 0 0 79 15 20
2020 First official language - English 57 12 9 13 5 0 4 72 19 23
2020 First official language - French 54 37 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 First official language - English 55 30 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 39
2019 First official language - French 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 36 6 8 0 3 1 85 9 205
2022 First official language - French 53 31 5 4 1 2 5 90 5 100
2020 First official language - English 51 27 9 5 2 3 3 83 7 256
2020 First official language - French 56 31 6 3 0 3 2 91 3 132

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 85 1 0 4 145
2022 First official language - French 13 82 3 1 1 95

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 63 37 150
2022 First official language - French 72 28 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 87 150
2022 First official language - French 32 68 90

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 50 50 150
2022 First official language - French 70 30 90

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 70 150
2022 First official language - French 40 60 90

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 80 150
2022 First official language - French 19 81 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 54 150
2022 First official language - French 39 61 90

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 87 150
2022 First official language - French 20 80 90

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 150
2022 First official language - French 8 92 90

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 150
2022 First official language - French 11 89 90

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 80 150
2022 First official language - French 19 81 90

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 81 150
2022 First official language - French 25 75 90

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 1 99 150
2022 First official language - French 4 96 90

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 72 150
2022 First official language - French 23 77 90

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 86 7 3 1 1 0 3 96 1 150
2022 First official language - French 82 10 5 0 0 0 2 94 0 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 23 11 17 33 6 1 54 34 150
2022 First official language - French 8 15 13 19 39 2 3 61 25 95

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 23 18 23 26 1 1 50 32 150
2022 First official language - French 14 10 22 15 36 3 0 53 25 95
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 60 26 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 205
2022 First official language - French 57 27 6 6 2 1 0 86 8 100
2020 First official language - English 56 30 6 5 3 0 0 85 9 255
2020 First official language - French 59 23 12 5 0 0 0 82 5 132

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 5 11 9 44 6 23 73 11 205
2022 First official language - French 3 3 8 10 43 4 29 78 9 100

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 38 11 8 5 2 1 75 13 205
2022 First official language - French 38 37 13 7 4 1 0 75 12 100
2020 First official language - English 47 39 6 6 1 1 0 87 7 256
2020 First official language - French 49 40 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 132
2019 First official language - English 36 45 8 5 2 4 0 84 8 247
2019 First official language - French 42 28 14 9 3 4 1 74 12 104
2018 First official language - English 39 43 9 4 5 1 0 83 9 161
2018 First official language - French 37 37 17 6 1 1 0 75 7 91

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 24 31 30 6 205
2022 First official language - French 11 24 47 16 2 100

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 60 24 8 3 2 3 1 87 5 205
2022 First official language - French 56 33 4 3 1 3 0 92 4 100
2020 First official language - English 55 27 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 254
2020 First official language - French 61 25 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 131

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 27 7 12 5 2 0 75 18 205
2022 First official language - French 54 28 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 100
2020 First official language - English 44 28 9 12 6 2 0 73 18 253
2020 First official language - French 54 27 15 2 2 0 0 81 4 132

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 43 11 12 5 2 0 72 17 205
2022 First official language - French 31 46 12 7 2 3 0 79 9 100
2020 First official language - English 39 31 13 12 4 1 0 70 17 255
2020 First official language - French 44 29 14 12 1 0 0 74 13 132
2019 First official language - English 28 39 15 12 3 3 0 69 15 247
2019 First official language - French 24 38 17 11 9 1 0 63 20 104
2018 First official language - English 35 41 8 9 5 2 0 77 14 161
2018 First official language - French 31 35 20 9 3 2 0 67 13 91

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 54 6 24 2 0 2 67 26 60
2022 First official language - French 26 46 20 6 3 0 0 72 8 35
2020 First official language - English 19 49 11 19 3 0 0 68 22 74
2020 First official language - French 30 47 9 9 3 0 3 79 12 33
2019 First official language - English 20 45 8 16 5 6 0 70 22 64
2019 First official language - French 42 12 20 15 12 0 0 54 27 26

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 31 34 18 7 6 1 2 68 14 205
2022 First official language - French 39 32 10 7 8 0 4 74 15 100
2020 First official language - English 37 34 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 256
2020 First official language - French 42 31 20 4 3 0 0 73 7 128
2019 First official language - English 25 38 17 10 10 0 0 63 20 248
2019 First official language - French 23 28 21 10 16 1 1 52 26 104
2018 First official language - English 15 30 27 13 13 0 1 46 26 161
2018 First official language - French 15 28 20 20 16 0 1 43 36 92

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 22 30 19 14 1 0 37 33 205
2022 First official language - French 15 24 30 15 15 0 1 40 30 100
2020 First official language - English 12 23 30 21 14 0 0 35 35 256
2020 First official language - French 9 12 27 32 17 2 0 22 50 131
2019 First official language - English 14 25 31 16 12 0 0 40 29 247
2019 First official language - French 11 17 30 26 17 0 0 28 42 104
2018 First official language - English 9 26 29 25 10 0 1 35 36 161
2018 First official language - French 6 28 25 24 17 0 0 34 41 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 23 29 15 10 0 0 46 25 205
2022 First official language - French 19 30 25 13 10 0 2 51 24 100
2020 First official language - English 18 26 27 17 13 0 0 44 29 255
2020 First official language - French 15 17 27 21 19 2 0 33 40 131
2019 First official language - English 15 31 31 14 8 0 0 46 23 248
2019 First official language - French 12 22 28 17 21 0 0 34 38 103
2018 First official language - English 14 30 27 22 6 0 2 45 28 160
2018 First official language - French 11 23 29 25 12 0 0 33 37 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 22 25 20 15 0 0 40 35 205
2022 First official language - French 18 24 29 17 9 0 3 43 27 100
2020 First official language - English 22 24 21 20 13 0 0 45 34 254
2020 First official language - French 19 13 28 20 19 1 0 32 40 131
2019 First official language - English 20 29 25 15 11 0 0 49 26 247
2019 First official language - French 12 21 22 26 17 0 1 34 44 104
2018 First official language - English 15 26 25 18 14 1 1 42 33 161
2018 First official language - French 13 23 32 20 11 0 1 36 31 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 41 23 16 10 8 0 1 65 18 205
2022 First official language - French 41 24 14 8 6 0 7 70 15 100
2020 First official language - English 35 31 18 9 6 0 0 66 15 255
2020 First official language - French 24 24 23 18 9 1 2 49 28 130
2019 First official language - English 38 31 14 7 8 0 1 70 15 246
2019 First official language - French 35 28 21 10 5 0 2 64 15 104
2018 First official language - English 35 29 20 8 5 0 2 66 14 161
2018 First official language - French 33 33 12 17 4 0 1 67 21 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 22 27 13 13 1 0 47 26 205
2022 First official language - French 24 31 26 9 7 0 1 57 17 100
2020 First official language - English 18 31 21 16 14 0 0 49 30 255
2020 First official language - French 16 27 27 17 13 1 0 43 30 131
2019 First official language - English 25 30 21 15 9 0 0 55 24 246
2019 First official language - French 24 30 24 14 8 0 0 54 22 104
2018 First official language - English 23 28 26 14 7 1 1 52 22 161
2018 First official language - French 30 29 23 11 8 0 0 59 18 91

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 31 17 12 10 0 0 61 22 205
2022 First official language - French 49 29 10 7 5 0 1 79 12 100
2020 First official language - English 27 36 22 10 4 0 0 64 14 256
2020 First official language - French 43 24 24 4 3 0 3 69 7 132
2019 First official language - English 30 34 21 9 5 1 0 65 14 248
2019 First official language - French 39 27 18 12 3 1 0 67 15 102
2018 First official language - English 25 34 25 8 4 1 2 61 13 159
2018 First official language - French 36 29 26 7 0 0 2 66 7 90

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 32 25 12 5 1 0 58 16 205
2022 First official language - French 35 31 19 6 8 0 1 67 14 100
2020 First official language - English 22 35 25 10 8 0 0 57 18 256
2020 First official language - French 23 35 27 11 3 1 0 59 14 131
2019 First official language - English 23 42 20 8 6 0 0 65 14 246
2019 First official language - French 21 20 35 17 7 1 0 41 24 101
2018 First official language - English 13 49 25 7 4 1 1 63 11 160
2018 First official language - French 22 31 32 11 3 0 0 54 14 89

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 35 16 13 6 0 1 65 19 205
2022 First official language - French 43 33 13 4 4 0 2 78 8 100
2020 First official language - English 29 32 26 8 4 0 0 61 13 256
2020 First official language - French 40 30 15 11 5 0 0 70 15 132
2019 First official language - English 26 39 21 10 3 0 0 65 13 245
2019 First official language - French 27 29 19 16 8 1 0 57 24 102
2018 First official language - English 23 37 25 8 5 1 1 61 13 160
2018 First official language - French 21 34 32 7 7 0 0 55 13 90

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 21 11 5 6 0 0 77 11 205
2022 First official language - French 55 25 8 2 5 0 4 85 7 100
2020 First official language - English 49 31 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 253
2020 First official language - French 55 23 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 131
2019 First official language - English 53 26 11 5 4 0 0 79 9 247
2019 First official language - French 45 23 15 11 4 2 0 70 15 102

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 25 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 205
2022 First official language - French 60 26 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 100
2020 First official language - English 28 32 23 10 8 0 0 59 18 254
2020 First official language - French 32 21 28 15 3 1 0 54 18 132

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 33 13 6 5 0 0 75 12 205
2022 First official language - French 42 26 17 7 6 0 1 69 14 100
2020 First official language - English 30 26 24 14 6 0 0 56 20 254
2020 First official language - French 27 28 24 13 7 0 2 56 20 132
2019 First official language - English 31 33 21 10 4 0 0 64 14 246
2019 First official language - French 31 29 23 10 7 1 0 60 17 102
2018 First official language - English 23 39 22 11 2 1 1 64 14 159
2018 First official language - French 24 34 25 15 2 0 0 58 17 88

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 50 21 14 4 7 2 2 74 12 200
2022 First official language - French 58 16 11 7 5 0 2 76 13 100
2020 First official language - English 38 33 17 9 3 0 0 71 12 255
2020 First official language - French 45 30 15 6 3 0 1 75 9 130
2019 First official language - English 58 20 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 245
2019 First official language - French 63 18 10 7 1 1 0 82 8 102
2018 First official language - English 52 23 13 6 6 0 1 76 11 160
2018 First official language - French 60 19 14 4 1 0 1 80 6 89

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 28 8 3 2 1 0 86 6 205
2022 First official language - French 66 21 8 1 2 0 2 89 3 100
2020 First official language - English 24 43 19 13 2 0 0 67 15 253
2020 First official language - French 36 33 17 10 3 0 1 69 13 131

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 74 11 5 1 5 1 4 89 6 200
2022 First official language - French 71 14 3 0 3 0 9 93 4 100
2020 First official language - English 72 16 7 1 1 0 3 90 3 255
2020 First official language - French 63 19 10 5 1 1 2 84 6 131
2019 First official language - English 78 12 3 2 1 0 3 93 3 246
2019 First official language - French 78 8 3 4 0 1 6 93 4 101
2018 First official language - English 70 16 5 1 2 1 4 92 3 159
2018 First official language - French 80 13 2 0 1 2 1 97 1 88

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 80 9 2 1 3 1 3 93 4 205
2022 First official language - French 78 9 5 0 1 1 5 93 1 100
2020 First official language - English 84 8 3 2 3 0 1 92 5 253
2020 First official language - French 81 10 4 2 0 1 2 94 2 130
2019 First official language - English 80 10 4 3 3 0 0 91 6 248
2019 First official language - French 73 12 6 4 2 0 4 88 6 103
2018 First official language - English 76 9 5 2 2 2 2 89 5 159
2018 First official language - French 75 10 4 6 1 1 3 89 7 89

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 68 20 8 2 0 0 0 89 3 205
2022 First official language - French 68 17 4 4 2 0 5 90 7 100
2020 First official language - English 64 25 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 253
2020 First official language - French 64 25 6 1 2 0 2 91 2 132
2019 First official language - English 63 25 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 248
2019 First official language - French 65 18 10 5 1 0 1 84 6 104
2018 First official language - English 60 28 8 2 1 1 1 89 3 160
2018 First official language - French 64 19 11 1 1 0 3 86 3 92

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 67 18 6 4 4 0 0 86 7 205
2022 First official language - French 73 15 5 2 1 1 4 92 3 100
2020 First official language - English 66 18 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 254
2020 First official language - French 70 16 8 4 1 0 2 88 4 132
2019 First official language - English 65 22 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 248
2019 First official language - French 61 16 10 9 3 0 2 78 12 104
2018 First official language - English 59 24 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 161
2018 First official language - French 59 23 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 92

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 63 15 4 2 0 0 15 92 3 205
2022 First official language - French 60 20 2 1 2 0 15 95 3 100
2020 First official language - English 63 14 5 2 1 1 15 91 3 255
2020 First official language - French 69 10 7 1 1 0 13 91 2 132
2019 First official language - English 62 12 3 2 0 0 21 94 2 247
2019 First official language - French 63 11 2 2 2 0 20 93 5 103
2018 First official language - English 52 17 7 2 1 0 22 88 3 160
2018 First official language - French 64 9 4 0 1 0 20 93 2 92

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 66 24 7 0 2 0 1 91 3 205
2022 First official language - French 71 17 5 2 1 0 4 92 3 100
2020 First official language - English 65 21 10 2 1 0 2 87 3 256
2020 First official language - French 70 19 7 1 1 1 2 91 2 132
2019 First official language - English 64 25 6 1 1 0 2 91 3 246
2019 First official language - French 71 19 6 2 0 1 2 92 2 104
2018 First official language - English 55 27 10 4 1 1 2 84 6 159
2018 First official language - French 67 20 7 1 1 0 4 91 2 92

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 72 15 5 2 5 0 2 88 7 205
2022 First official language - French 82 5 5 0 3 0 4 91 3 100
2020 First official language - English 67 18 8 2 5 0 0 85 7 255
2020 First official language - French 78 12 2 2 3 0 3 92 5 132
2019 First official language - English 73 13 6 3 4 0 1 86 7 246
2019 First official language - French 81 4 3 2 6 0 4 89 8 104
2018 First official language - English 74 15 4 2 2 0 4 92 4 159
2018 First official language - French 83 7 3 3 0 0 3 93 3 92

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 28 15 7 3 0 0 76 10 200
2022 First official language - French 56 25 13 2 2 0 2 83 4 100
2020 First official language - English 38 29 22 8 2 1 0 67 10 255
2020 First official language - French 45 28 14 7 3 1 1 75 11 132
2019 First official language - English 49 31 16 3 1 0 0 80 4 247
2019 First official language - French 58 29 8 2 1 0 3 89 3 104
2018 First official language - English 45 34 17 1 1 0 2 81 2 160
2018 First official language - French 50 30 13 4 1 0 1 82 5 92

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 31 37 17 4 0 0 42 21 205
2022 First official language - French 5 35 41 13 5 0 1 41 18 100
2020 First official language - English 10 28 45 11 6 0 0 38 17 256
2020 First official language - French 9 28 34 25 4 0 0 37 29 132
2019 First official language - English 9 35 38 14 3 0 0 45 17 247
2019 First official language - French 12 24 40 22 2 0 0 36 24 104
2018 First official language - English 12 31 39 12 5 0 1 43 17 161
2018 First official language - French 14 19 44 19 3 0 0 33 22 92

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 25 44 17 7 0 1 23 33 205
2022 First official language - French 5 25 38 24 8 0 1 32 29 100
2020 First official language - English 10 28 38 18 5 0 0 24 38 255
2020 First official language - French 10 26 42 14 7 1 0 22 36 132
2019 First official language - English 10 18 44 21 7 0 0 28 28 245
2019 First official language - French 8 28 35 20 10 0 0 30 36 104
2018 First official language - English 7 15 48 21 9 0 0 31 22 160
2018 First official language - French 5 29 34 23 9 0 0 31 34 91
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 60 14 2 205
2022 First official language - French 25 66 7 2 100
2020 First official language - English 24 51 24 1 256
2020 First official language - French 28 56 16 0 132

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 58 50
2022 First official language - French 46 54 25
2020 First official language - English 33 67 62
2020 First official language - French 65 35 37

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 15 6 2 3 2 18 87 6 205
2022 First official language - French 48 15 9 4 2 0 22 81 7 100
2020 First official language - English 50 23 10 4 4 1 7 80 9 255
2020 First official language - French 48 20 5 7 6 1 13 79 15 131
2019 First official language - English 44 19 15 9 5 0 8 69 15 245
2019 First official language - French 40 14 14 10 10 2 11 62 22 104
2018 First official language - English 44 21 11 11 8 1 4 69 20 161
2018 First official language - French 38 14 18 8 15 0 8 57 24 92

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 14 25 15 15 2 7 40 33 50
2022 First official language - French 16 22 11 29 22 0 0 38 51 25
2020 First official language - English 13 21 18 22 20 0 7 36 45 62
2020 First official language - French 30 27 8 13 13 3 6 62 29 37

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 23 11 20 31 3 7 32 56 50
2022 First official language - French 7 26 22 15 22 4 5 37 40 25
2020 First official language - English 12 11 16 32 28 0 2 23 60 62
2020 First official language - French 22 19 14 18 22 0 6 44 42 37
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