2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Energy Regulator by Question 114. In which province or territory do you work?

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 56 19 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 15
2022 Alberta 37 39 9 9 6 0 0 75 15 320
2020 British Columbia 34 57 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2020 Alberta 41 36 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 351
2019 Alberta 30 40 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 342
2018 Alberta 26 40 14 16 5 0 0 65 21 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 43 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 British Columbia 36 46 0 11 7 0 0 82 18 15
2022 Alberta 31 39 10 13 7 0 0 69 20 320
2020 British Columbia 51 17 15 9 9 0 0 68 17 12
2020 Alberta 32 37 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 352
2019 Alberta 26 37 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 342
2018 Alberta 24 34 16 17 8 0 0 59 26 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 55 31 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2022 Alberta 47 38 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 320
2020 British Columbia 51 26 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 12
2020 Alberta 52 29 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 347
2019 Alberta 45 35 11 6 2 0 0 80 8 341
2018 Alberta 38 40 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 276

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 61 6 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2022 Alberta 38 39 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 320
2020 British Columbia 43 34 15 9 0 0 0 77 9 12
2020 Alberta 41 37 9 8 5 0 0 79 12 353
2019 Alberta 32 45 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 345
2018 Alberta 26 43 15 11 4 0 0 70 15 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 26 44 24 6 0 0 0 70 6 15
2022 Alberta 37 31 14 10 8 1 0 68 18 320
2020 British Columbia 66 9 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 12
2020 Alberta 39 33 13 8 8 0 0 72 15 350
2019 Alberta 28 32 20 12 8 1 0 60 20 343
2018 Alberta 28 31 20 14 6 0 0 59 21 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 31 36 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2022 Alberta 31 35 12 13 8 0 0 66 21 320
2020 British Columbia 63 9 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 11
2020 Alberta 37 34 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 350
2019 Alberta 26 35 18 14 8 0 0 60 22 342
2018 Alberta 23 35 20 13 8 0 0 59 21 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 18 8 10 0 8 0 80 11 10
2022 British Columbia 32 24 19 15 11 0 0 55 26 15
2022 Alberta 28 27 13 18 9 4 1 58 28 320
2020 British Columbia 40 26 17 0 9 9 0 72 9 12
2020 Alberta 38 24 15 8 10 5 0 65 19 353
2019 Alberta 29 25 18 12 11 5 0 57 24 344
2018 Alberta 27 22 23 14 11 4 0 50 26 278
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 British Columbia 67 18 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2022 Alberta 53 28 12 4 1 1 1 83 4 320
2020 British Columbia 74 0 9 0 17 0 0 74 17 12
2020 Alberta 53 29 9 3 5 1 1 83 8 352
2019 Alberta 50 32 9 5 2 1 1 83 7 344

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 British Columbia 60 20 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 15
2022 Alberta 44 34 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 320
2020 British Columbia 57 0 9 17 9 9 0 63 28 12
2020 Alberta 46 27 8 9 8 1 1 74 18 353
2019 Alberta 40 35 10 10 3 1 0 77 13 341
2018 Alberta 39 32 9 13 6 1 0 72 19 277

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 79 14 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 Alberta 51 27 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 320
2020 British Columbia 77 6 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 12
2020 Alberta 59 19 8 8 4 1 0 80 12 352
2019 Alberta 46 32 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 345
2018 Alberta 41 33 11 8 7 0 0 74 15 277

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 26 18 19 0 8 0 60 21 10
2022 British Columbia 31 6 33 23 7 0 0 37 30 15
2022 Alberta 26 31 12 13 12 5 0 61 26 320
2020 British Columbia 43 23 17 9 9 0 0 66 17 12
2020 Alberta 31 32 14 11 8 4 0 66 19 353
2019 Alberta 16 32 18 16 14 5 0 51 31 342
2018 Alberta 13 35 18 18 13 3 0 49 32 281

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 8 36 17 10 0 0 37 27 10
2022 British Columbia 25 19 6 32 18 0 0 44 50 15
2022 Alberta 19 30 13 20 17 2 0 49 37 320
2020 British Columbia 34 32 26 0 9 0 0 66 9 12
2020 Alberta 29 31 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 350
2019 Alberta 15 27 13 23 20 1 0 43 44 343
2018 Alberta 9 30 17 24 19 1 0 39 44 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 8 36 17 10 10 0 30 30 10
2022 British Columbia 0 25 25 19 31 0 0 25 50 15
2022 Alberta 14 26 16 19 22 3 0 41 42 320
2020 British Columbia 34 0 23 34 9 0 0 34 43 12
2020 Alberta 21 31 19 17 11 2 0 52 29 352
2019 Alberta 9 26 17 25 20 3 0 36 46 342
2018 Alberta 5 25 22 24 21 3 0 31 47 281

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 24 28 19 0 0 0 53 19 10
2022 British Columbia 6 25 6 38 24 0 0 31 62 15
2022 Alberta 16 31 13 21 17 1 0 48 39 320
2020 British Columbia 26 23 9 34 9 0 0 49 43 12
2020 Alberta 21 35 16 14 12 1 0 57 26 353
2019 Alberta 10 27 16 24 20 2 0 38 45 343
2018 Alberta 5 30 14 26 24 1 0 35 50 280
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 36 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 10
2022 British Columbia 38 35 14 6 7 0 0 73 13 15
2022 Alberta 31 35 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 320
2020 British Columbia 34 40 9 0 17 0 0 74 17 12
2020 Alberta 32 39 12 9 7 0 1 71 17 353
2019 Alberta 20 43 11 16 9 0 0 64 25 343
2018 Alberta 22 36 15 15 12 0 0 58 27 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 52 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2022 British Columbia 36 46 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2022 Alberta 29 43 9 15 4 0 0 72 19 320
2020 British Columbia 43 26 15 17 0 0 0 68 17 12
2020 Alberta 28 43 9 14 6 0 0 71 19 351
2019 Alberta 21 42 13 17 7 0 0 63 24 344
2018 Alberta 21 41 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 281

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 35 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 British Columbia 48 25 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 15
2022 Alberta 36 38 13 8 5 0 0 74 14 320
2020 British Columbia 49 9 26 0 17 0 0 57 17 12
2020 Alberta 39 31 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 352
2019 Alberta 38 33 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 344
2018 Alberta 31 35 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 35 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2022 British Columbia 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Alberta 30 40 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 320
2020 British Columbia 34 26 15 9 0 17 0 72 10 12
2020 Alberta 35 40 12 11 3 0 0 75 14 348
2019 Alberta 30 39 13 13 5 0 0 69 18 342
2018 Alberta 23 49 12 13 4 0 0 71 17 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 British Columbia 60 14 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15
2022 Alberta 42 26 15 6 7 2 1 71 14 320
2020 British Columbia 66 9 0 0 17 9 0 81 19 12
2020 Alberta 46 23 13 8 7 1 1 71 15 352

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 46 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 10
2022 British Columbia 6 45 18 18 13 0 0 51 31 15
2022 Alberta 17 32 16 17 15 3 0 50 33 320
2020 British Columbia 34 23 9 0 17 17 0 69 21 12
2020 Alberta 26 30 16 18 9 1 0 56 27 349
2019 Alberta 18 29 13 20 17 2 0 48 38 343
2018 Alberta 12 33 22 19 14 0 0 45 33 281

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 27 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 10
2022 British Columbia 59 28 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2022 Alberta 42 31 14 4 5 2 2 76 10 320
2020 British Columbia 43 6 34 0 9 0 9 53 9 12
2020 Alberta 49 24 13 6 3 1 4 76 10 353
2019 Alberta 49 26 11 6 3 1 3 79 10 344

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 0 10 0 9 0 10 79 10 10
2022 British Columbia 36 37 20 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2022 Alberta 41 24 15 8 7 3 2 68 16 320
2020 British Columbia 60 15 9 9 0 0 9 81 9 12
2020 Alberta 46 23 18 6 4 1 2 71 11 353
2019 Alberta 40 25 17 7 7 2 3 69 14 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 0 9 10 0 8 10 77 12 10
2022 British Columbia 75 12 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 15
2022 Alberta 63 13 6 4 4 7 4 85 8 320
2020 British Columbia 74 0 9 0 9 9 0 81 9 12
2020 Alberta 68 11 6 3 3 6 3 86 7 350
2019 Alberta 66 9 6 5 4 6 4 84 10 341

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 10 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 75 12 0 7 0 0 6 93 7 15
2022 Alberta 70 9 4 1 2 4 10 91 4 320
2020 British Columbia 83 0 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 12
2020 Alberta 70 10 5 2 1 2 10 91 4 353
2019 Alberta 77 6 2 2 2 3 8 93 4 344

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 26 18 9 0 0 10 70 10 10
2022 British Columbia 12 20 23 20 25 0 0 31 45 15
2022 Alberta 11 28 9 23 25 2 2 41 50 320
2020 British Columbia 9 34 6 17 26 9 0 47 47 12
2020 Alberta 19 21 15 20 19 1 4 43 41 351
2019 Alberta 15 22 14 20 25 2 1 39 46 344
2018 Alberta 9 28 16 20 24 1 2 38 45 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 26 8 10 0 8 0 80 11 10
2022 British Columbia 43 24 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 15
2022 Alberta 31 42 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 320
2020 British Columbia 34 23 9 17 17 0 0 57 34 12
2020 Alberta 31 41 10 11 6 0 0 72 17 350
2019 Alberta 23 41 13 15 8 0 0 64 23 344
2018 Alberta 23 38 18 14 7 0 0 61 21 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 34 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 10
2022 British Columbia 49 25 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 15
2022 Alberta 39 36 9 8 7 0 0 76 15 320
2020 British Columbia 43 32 9 9 9 0 0 74 17 12
2020 Alberta 38 35 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 353
2019 Alberta 30 36 13 12 9 0 0 66 21 344
2018 Alberta 28 35 16 14 7 0 0 63 20 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 33 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 British Columbia 43 44 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 15
2022 Alberta 34 40 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 320
2020 British Columbia 43 32 9 9 9 0 0 74 17 12
2020 Alberta 36 39 10 9 5 0 0 76 15 350
2019 Alberta 27 43 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 341
2018 Alberta 23 37 22 10 8 0 0 60 18 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 45 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2022 British Columbia 17 38 25 13 6 0 0 56 19 15
2022 Alberta 20 41 17 12 7 3 0 63 19 320
2020 British Columbia 26 49 0 17 9 0 0 74 26 12
2020 Alberta 22 44 15 11 6 1 0 68 17 353
2019 Alberta 18 41 18 15 5 2 0 61 21 345
2018 Alberta 13 38 25 16 5 2 0 53 21 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 61 14 13 12 0 0 0 75 12 15
2022 Alberta 45 36 8 6 5 0 0 82 11 320
2020 British Columbia 51 32 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 12
2020 Alberta 48 31 10 9 2 0 0 79 12 351
2019 Alberta 47 30 8 11 5 0 0 77 15 343
2018 Alberta 44 36 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 281

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 British Columbia 36 28 25 12 0 0 0 63 12 15
2022 Alberta 27 38 22 7 6 0 0 65 13 320
2020 British Columbia 32 26 0 17 26 0 0 57 43 12
2020 Alberta 23 37 23 12 5 0 0 60 17 351
2019 Alberta 25 33 27 9 5 0 1 59 14 341
2018 Alberta 27 39 20 6 8 0 0 66 14 281

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 73 14 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 Alberta 67 23 6 1 1 2 0 91 2 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 54 0 10
2022 British Columbia 39 43 18 15
2022 Alberta 33 33 34 320
2020 British Columbia 23 17 60 12
2020 Alberta 22 47 31 353
2019 Alberta 25 36 39 343
2018 Alberta 27 35 39 279

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 Alberta 16 30 24 12 10 8 105
2020 Alberta 19 27 34 3 12 7 76
2019 Alberta 13 28 22 25 7 4 85
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 46 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 British Columbia 60 34 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 Alberta 45 37 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 320
2020 British Columbia 51 26 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 12
2020 Alberta 47 33 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 353
2019 Alberta 35 40 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 341
2018 Alberta 36 44 9 9 3 0 0 80 11 281

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 44 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10
2022 British Columbia 30 34 12 7 17 0 0 64 24 15
2022 Alberta 23 46 13 12 5 1 0 70 17 320
2020 British Columbia 26 49 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 12
2020 Alberta 27 51 12 5 4 0 0 78 9 350
2019 Alberta 14 45 14 17 9 1 0 60 26 344
2018 Alberta 13 40 17 22 8 0 0 53 30 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 18 27 10 36 0 0 45 27 10
2022 British Columbia 0 36 52 6 6 0 0 12 36 15
2022 Alberta 10 28 37 18 5 0 1 24 39 320
2020 British Columbia 17 17 40 9 17 0 0 26 34 12
2020 Alberta 12 26 40 14 6 1 0 21 39 352
2019 Alberta 17 28 34 15 4 1 1 19 46 345
2018 Alberta 16 32 36 13 3 0 0 16 48 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 29 0 0 28 0 8 30 70 10
2022 British Columbia 38 25 31 0 6 0 0 6 63 15
2022 Alberta 33 30 21 11 3 0 1 15 64 320
2020 British Columbia 17 23 43 9 9 0 0 17 40 12
2020 Alberta 20 27 31 13 7 1 0 20 48 351
2019 Alberta 29 27 24 14 4 1 1 19 57 343
2018 Alberta 27 31 24 14 3 0 0 17 59 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 28 18 26 28 0 0 54 28 10
2022 British Columbia 0 33 30 37 0 0 0 37 33 15
2022 Alberta 7 18 35 30 9 1 1 40 25 320
2020 British Columbia 17 0 26 40 17 0 0 57 17 12
2020 Alberta 7 15 42 25 10 1 0 36 22 348
2019 Alberta 9 17 39 27 7 1 1 34 26 342
2018 Alberta 11 17 37 28 6 0 0 34 28 275

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 44 18 28 0 0 46 10 10
2022 British Columbia 17 36 33 13 0 0 0 13 54 15
2022 Alberta 20 25 26 19 6 2 1 27 46 320
2020 British Columbia 26 9 26 15 26 0 0 40 34 12
2020 Alberta 14 22 30 22 11 1 0 33 37 349
2019 Alberta 21 25 29 16 5 2 2 22 48 342
2018 Alberta 22 26 30 17 3 1 1 21 48 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 9 45 18 0 18 77 12 10
2022 British Columbia 7 13 18 25 37 0 0 63 19 15
2022 Alberta 7 13 33 23 18 3 3 44 21 320
2020 British Columbia 0 9 17 32 43 0 0 74 9 12
2020 Alberta 2 9 21 40 23 2 2 66 12 347
2019 Alberta 6 15 26 35 15 2 2 51 22 341
2018 Alberta 8 15 33 32 9 2 1 42 24 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 0 27 28 10 0 8 41 30 10
2022 British Columbia 44 19 26 12 0 0 0 12 62 15
2022 Alberta 23 24 34 13 4 1 1 17 48 320
2020 British Columbia 17 9 34 23 17 0 0 40 26 12
2020 Alberta 16 26 34 17 7 1 0 24 42 350
2019 Alberta 20 25 35 13 4 1 1 18 46 342
2018 Alberta 22 29 34 12 2 1 0 14 51 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 0 45 16 30 0 0 46 9 10
2022 British Columbia 0 14 26 42 19 0 0 61 14 15
2022 Alberta 5 11 32 34 16 1 1 51 16 320
2020 British Columbia 9 9 26 57 0 0 0 57 17 12
2020 Alberta 5 17 31 29 16 1 1 46 22 350
2019 Alberta 6 12 29 31 21 1 1 53 18 343

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 18 25 28 10 0 0 37 38 10
2022 British Columbia 6 31 19 20 24 0 0 37 44 15
2022 Alberta 9 28 17 28 14 2 1 39 44 320
2020 British Columbia 17 49 26 9 0 0 0 66 9 12
2020 Alberta 16 37 20 17 8 1 0 54 26 348
2019 Alberta 10 32 20 22 14 2 0 43 38 344

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 45 29 6 8 13 0 0 74 21 15
2022 Alberta 42 30 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 320
2020 British Columbia 40 26 9 9 17 0 0 66 26 12
2020 Alberta 39 30 10 12 9 1 0 69 20 353
2019 Alberta 34 33 8 15 8 1 0 68 24 342
2018 Alberta 29 29 12 18 11 0 0 59 29 276

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 8 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 British Columbia 49 32 6 6 7 0 0 82 13 15
2022 Alberta 49 33 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 320
2020 British Columbia 74 9 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2020 Alberta 48 31 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 350
2019 Alberta 38 37 10 11 3 0 0 75 15 345
2018 Alberta 36 38 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 42 33 6 13 0 6 0 81 13 15
2022 Alberta 44 37 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 320
2020 British Columbia 40 34 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 12
2020 Alberta 39 40 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 351
2019 Alberta 35 44 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 344
2018 Alberta 30 45 14 7 5 0 0 75 11 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 52 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 British Columbia 18 52 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 15
2022 Alberta 28 37 13 13 7 2 0 67 21 320
2020 British Columbia 43 26 6 9 17 0 0 68 26 12
2020 Alberta 35 37 11 10 6 1 0 72 16 350
2019 Alberta 24 44 15 8 8 1 0 69 16 341
2018 Alberta 34 36 14 8 6 1 0 71 15 276

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 33 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2022 British Columbia 50 23 6 8 13 0 0 73 21 15
2022 Alberta 35 41 9 8 4 3 0 78 13 320
2020 British Columbia 34 57 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2020 Alberta 38 39 12 5 4 2 0 79 9 353
2019 Alberta 37 37 13 6 4 3 0 77 10 343
2018 Alberta 38 36 14 5 4 3 0 76 10 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 57 24 12 0 7 0 0 81 7 15
2022 Alberta 45 34 9 9 4 0 0 79 13 320
2020 British Columbia 83 0 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 12
2020 Alberta 49 32 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 353
2019 Alberta 38 38 12 6 6 0 0 77 11 344
2018 Alberta 40 35 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 27 0 0 0 17 18 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 48 26 0 0 26 0 0 74 26 15
2022 Alberta 32 28 11 10 7 7 4 68 19 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 37 0 0 0 9 26 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 48 26 6 6 14 0 0 74 20 15
2022 Alberta 28 28 13 13 8 7 4 63 23 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 8 36 0 9 8 0 51 10 10
2022 British Columbia 18 37 25 14 7 0 0 55 21 15
2022 Alberta 26 26 28 9 4 6 0 56 14 320
2020 British Columbia 26 40 9 9 9 9 0 72 19 12
2020 Alberta 34 38 15 6 5 2 0 74 11 352

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 19 25 0 0 9 18 66 0 10
2022 British Columbia 41 32 7 0 19 0 0 74 19 15
2022 Alberta 32 30 12 9 10 6 2 67 20 320
2020 British Columbia 60 17 0 15 9 0 0 77 23 12
2020 Alberta 41 30 8 11 7 2 2 73 19 351

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 18 17 0 10 25 0 64 13 10
2022 British Columbia 6 29 13 6 13 33 0 53 29 15
2022 Alberta 11 16 31 6 6 28 2 39 17 320

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 Alberta 0 12 24 7 30 26 0 17 50 15

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 38 17 0 0 16 10 77 0 10
2022 British Columbia 18 29 32 14 7 0 0 48 21 15
2022 Alberta 21 30 16 14 7 7 4 58 24 320
2020 British Columbia 0 40 34 9 9 9 0 44 19 12
2020 Alberta 25 29 18 12 10 4 3 57 24 353
2019 Alberta 20 29 18 18 11 4 0 51 31 343
2018 Alberta 14 31 20 16 15 3 1 47 32 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 34 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 British Columbia 24 36 7 34 0 0 0 59 34 15
2022 Alberta 31 33 11 13 7 4 1 68 21 320
2020 British Columbia 60 26 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 12
2020 Alberta 39 32 8 9 7 2 1 74 17 351
2019 Alberta 27 34 17 11 8 2 0 63 20 343
2018 Alberta 23 38 16 14 7 1 0 63 21 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2022 British Columbia 25 25 38 0 13 0 0 49 13 15
2022 Alberta 26 39 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 320
2020 British Columbia 34 32 26 0 9 0 0 66 9 12
2020 Alberta 36 34 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 351
2019 Alberta 20 33 21 14 11 1 0 54 25 344
2018 Alberta 17 36 20 18 9 0 0 53 27 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 45 8 20 0 0 0 72 20 10
2022 British Columbia 12 13 39 11 25 0 0 24 36 15
2022 Alberta 17 24 14 15 20 9 2 46 38 320
2020 British Columbia 9 44 9 0 28 9 0 59 31 11
2020 Alberta 20 23 20 14 15 6 2 47 31 351
2019 Alberta 16 17 17 16 24 9 1 36 44 345
2018 Alberta 10 18 20 22 20 8 2 30 48 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 27 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 British Columbia 36 51 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2022 Alberta 49 39 3 5 4 0 0 88 9 320
2020 British Columbia 51 32 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 12
2020 Alberta 41 48 3 7 1 0 0 88 9 353

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 26 8 0 9 0 18 79 11 10
2022 British Columbia 40 53 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 Alberta 53 29 6 5 3 0 2 85 9 320
2020 British Columbia 51 32 9 0 0 9 0 91 0 12
2020 Alberta 41 42 7 7 1 0 1 84 9 353
2019 Alberta 41 32 8 14 5 0 0 73 19 344

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 55 31 6 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2022 Alberta 50 37 6 6 1 0 1 87 7 320
2020 British Columbia 43 34 9 15 0 0 0 77 15 12
2020 Alberta 48 37 7 5 2 1 0 86 6 351
2019 Alberta 52 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 341

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 44 0 8 19 0 0 73 27 10
2022 British Columbia 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Alberta 76 14 3 3 1 1 2 93 4 320
2020 British Columbia 77 6 0 0 9 9 0 91 9 12
2020 Alberta 81 13 2 2 1 1 0 94 3 352

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 16 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 10
2022 British Columbia 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 Alberta 75 8 2 3 3 1 7 91 7 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 19 44 19 18 0 0 19 37 10
2022 British Columbia 20 35 19 7 0 6 13 68 8 15
2022 Alberta 19 26 26 9 6 11 3 52 17 320
2020 British Columbia 9 0 26 17 6 34 9 15 41 12
2020 Alberta 21 20 21 15 7 13 4 49 26 353
2019 Alberta 14 20 21 15 10 16 4 42 32 345

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 10
2022 Alberta 17 83 320
2020 Alberta 15 85 351
2019 Alberta 20 80 344
2018 Alberta 16 84 281

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 61 39 55
2019 Alberta 44 56 68
2018 Alberta 48 52 44

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 50 50 55
2019 Alberta 66 34 68
2018 Alberta 66 34 44

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 2 98 55

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 Alberta 0 100 55
2019 Alberta 0 100 68
2018 Alberta 0 100 44

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 Alberta 4 96 55

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 Alberta 3 97 55

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 4 96 55

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 52 48 55
2019 Alberta 32 68 68
2018 Alberta 43 57 44

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 40 60 55
2019 Alberta 35 65 68
2018 Alberta 43 57 44

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 57 43 55
2019 Alberta 42 58 68
2018 Alberta 52 48 44

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 43 57 55
2019 Alberta 38 62 68
2018 Alberta 61 39 44

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 Alberta 40 60 55
2019 Alberta 31 69 68
2018 Alberta 41 59 44

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 54 46 55
2019 Alberta 47 53 68
2018 Alberta 64 36 44

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 37 63 55
2019 Alberta 31 69 68
2018 Alberta 32 68 44

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 0 100 55

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 4 96 55

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 11 89 55
2019 Alberta 7 93 68

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 56 44 55
2019 Alberta 42 58 68
2018 Alberta 59 41 44

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 20 80 55
2019 Alberta 18 82 68
2018 Alberta 18 82 44

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 13 87 55
2019 Alberta 17 83 68

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 Alberta 52 48 55
2019 Alberta 50 50 68
2018 Alberta 45 55 44

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 Alberta 15 85 55
2019 Alberta 22 78 68
2018 Alberta 25 75 44

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 Alberta 6 94 55
2019 Alberta 10 90 68
2018 Alberta 18 82 44

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 Alberta 18 82 55
2019 Alberta 18 82 68
2018 Alberta 36 64 44

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 Alberta 12 88 55
2019 Alberta 13 87 68
2018 Alberta 11 89 44

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 Alberta 9 91 55

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 Alberta 11 89 55
2019 Alberta 12 88 68

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 9 91 55
2019 Alberta 7 93 68

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 Alberta 28 72 55
2019 Alberta 30 70 68
2018 Alberta 23 77 44

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 Alberta 2 98 50

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 14 86 50
2018 Alberta 22 78 41

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 Alberta 7 93 50
2018 Alberta 15 85 41

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 Alberta 11 89 50

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 10 90 50

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 8 92 50

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 5 95 50

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 10 90 50

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 8 92 50

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 26 74 50
2018 Alberta 27 73 41

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 Alberta 4 96 50

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 47 53 50
2018 Alberta 39 61 41

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 Alberta 2 98 50
2018 Alberta 0 100 41

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 Alberta 62 38 50
2018 Alberta 54 46 41

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 Alberta 0 100 50

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 17 83 50
2018 Alberta 12 88 41

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 Alberta 13 17 13 12 11 30 4 45 35 320
2020 British Columbia 17 23 17 0 9 34 0 61 13 12
2020 Alberta 17 15 17 10 11 25 4 45 30 351
2019 Alberta 12 17 20 12 11 24 5 40 32 343
2018 Alberta 10 16 22 12 12 23 6 37 32 278

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 British Columbia 37 24 13 5 13 8 0 66 19 15
2022 Alberta 26 30 15 9 10 7 1 62 21 320
2020 British Columbia 43 17 23 9 0 9 0 65 9 12
2020 Alberta 32 28 19 9 8 4 0 62 18 353
2019 Alberta 24 30 16 13 9 8 0 59 23 343
2018 Alberta 20 34 17 13 8 7 1 59 22 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 10
2022 Alberta 13 87 320
2020 Alberta 14 86 352
2019 Alberta 9 91 341
2018 Alberta 9 91 280

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 38 62 45
2019 Alberta 28 72 32
2018 Alberta 46 54 26

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 76 24 45
2018 Alberta 74 26 26

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 2 98 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 32

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 Alberta 0 100 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 32
2018 Alberta 0 100 26

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 Alberta 7 93 45

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 Alberta 4 96 45

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 4 96 45

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 37 63 45
2019 Alberta 24 76 32
2018 Alberta 38 62 26

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 21 79 45
2019 Alberta 22 78 32
2018 Alberta 18 82 26

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 19 81 45
2019 Alberta 15 85 32
2018 Alberta 18 82 26

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 3 97 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 32

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 44 56 45
2019 Alberta 38 62 32
2018 Alberta 40 60 26

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 21 79 45
2019 Alberta 28 72 32

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 7 93 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 32

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 Alberta 0 100 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 32

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 2 98 45
2019 Alberta 22 78 32

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 11 89 45
2019 Alberta 16 84 32

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 Alberta 0 100 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 32
2018 Alberta 0 100 26

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 21 79 45
2019 Alberta 19 81 32

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 0 100 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 32
2018 Alberta 0 100 26

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 10 90 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 32

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 Alberta 27 73 45
2019 Alberta 19 81 32
2018 Alberta 34 66 26

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 Alberta 9 91 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 32
2018 Alberta 28 72 26

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 Alberta 7 93 45

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 Alberta 9 91 45
2019 Alberta 19 81 32
2018 Alberta 28 72 26

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 Alberta 3 97 45

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 Alberta 3 97 45

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 Alberta 3 97 45
2019 Alberta 0 100 32

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 12 88 45

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 Alberta 59 41 45
2019 Alberta 60 40 32
2018 Alberta 34 66 26

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 Alberta 5 95 40

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 Alberta 10 90 40

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 Alberta 6 94 40

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 Alberta 0 100 40

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 Alberta 4 96 40

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 Alberta 0 100 40

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 Alberta 9 91 40
2018 Alberta 0 100 24

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 Alberta 20 80 40
2018 Alberta 20 80 24

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 Alberta 14 86 40

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 Alberta 30 70 40
2018 Alberta 33 67 24

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 Alberta 7 93 40

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 Alberta 50 50 40
2018 Alberta 48 52 24

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 Alberta 2 98 40
2018 Alberta 0 100 24

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 Alberta 82 18 40
2018 Alberta 70 30 24

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 Alberta 0 100 40

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 Alberta 16 84 40

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 Alberta 15 16 17 9 7 32 4 48 25 320
2020 British Columbia 17 15 17 9 9 34 0 48 26 12
2020 Alberta 19 16 18 8 8 26 5 50 23 352
2019 Alberta 14 17 24 5 5 29 5 48 16 343
2018 Alberta 14 20 23 5 5 28 5 50 16 279

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 British Columbia 38 31 5 18 0 8 0 75 19 15
2022 Alberta 27 32 17 9 6 7 2 65 17 320
2020 British Columbia 34 32 17 0 0 17 0 79 0 12
2020 Alberta 35 29 20 5 7 3 1 67 13 350
2019 Alberta 31 25 21 7 5 11 0 63 13 344
2018 Alberta 26 33 21 7 4 8 0 64 12 277

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 83 10
2022 British Columbia 18 82 15
2022 Alberta 15 85 320
2020 British Columbia 0 100 12
2020 Alberta 11 89 351
2019 Alberta 14 86 344

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 Alberta 72 28 45
2020 Alberta 54 46 39

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Alberta 74 26 45
2020 Alberta 73 27 38
2019 Alberta 90 10 49

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 Alberta 51 37 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 35
2020 Alberta 43 42 0 11 4 0 0 86 14 28
2019 Alberta 54 23 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 43

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 18 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 53 33 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2022 Alberta 41 36 8 5 4 3 4 83 9 320
2020 British Columbia 51 23 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 12
2020 Alberta 52 25 6 7 3 4 2 82 11 351

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 Alberta 55 18 7 6 16 180

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 Alberta 55 45 190

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 Alberta 41 59 190

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 Alberta 74 26 190

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 Alberta 51 49 190

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 Alberta 30 70 190

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 Alberta 38 62 190

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 Alberta 17 83 190

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 Alberta 23 77 190

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 Alberta 17 83 190

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 Alberta 26 74 190

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 Alberta 37 63 190

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 Alberta 5 95 190

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 Alberta 11 89 190

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 Alberta 84 11 2 0 2 0 1 95 2 190

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 Alberta 7 20 19 16 29 3 6 50 30 190

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 Alberta 10 23 18 14 29 6 1 45 36 190
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 55 33 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2022 Alberta 50 32 6 7 4 1 0 83 11 320
2020 British Columbia 47 19 9 7 19 0 0 65 25 11
2020 Alberta 53 24 9 7 6 1 0 77 14 351

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 0 10 36 18 36 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 7 6 11 13 43 0 21 71 16 15
2022 Alberta 4 9 17 8 36 6 19 60 18 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2022 British Columbia 42 39 13 5 0 0 0 81 5 15
2022 Alberta 32 42 13 8 3 1 0 75 12 320
2020 British Columbia 43 23 0 17 9 9 0 72 28 12
2020 Alberta 46 38 9 4 3 0 1 84 7 353
2019 Alberta 29 45 15 6 5 2 0 75 11 343
2018 Alberta 23 44 18 8 6 1 0 68 14 280

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 37 53 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 12 36 39 14 0 15
2022 Alberta 8 27 33 23 9 320

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 55 38 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 Alberta 54 27 12 4 3 1 0 81 7 320
2020 British Columbia 60 9 15 0 9 9 0 75 9 12
2020 Alberta 48 26 14 4 6 2 1 76 10 348

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 48 18 0 21 13 0 0 66 34 15
2022 Alberta 38 31 9 12 8 1 0 70 20 320
2020 British Columbia 51 9 23 9 9 0 0 60 17 12
2020 Alberta 39 27 10 11 11 1 1 67 23 353

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 61 9 0 0 0 10 90 0 10
2022 British Columbia 31 39 6 18 5 0 0 70 24 15
2022 Alberta 21 39 13 15 11 1 0 61 26 320
2020 British Columbia 51 9 23 9 9 0 0 60 17 12
2020 Alberta 33 34 15 10 8 1 0 68 18 353
2019 Alberta 16 36 19 18 10 1 0 53 28 344
2018 Alberta 13 35 23 16 13 1 0 48 29 281

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 Alberta 15 56 10 11 9 0 0 71 19 65

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 18 0 10 17 0 0 73 27 10
2022 British Columbia 26 26 34 13 0 0 0 53 13 15
2022 Alberta 34 30 18 7 10 0 1 65 18 315
2020 British Columbia 49 26 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 12
2020 Alberta 44 29 17 6 3 1 1 73 9 351
2019 Alberta 33 33 15 10 7 1 1 67 18 344
2018 Alberta 26 32 22 10 9 0 0 59 20 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 18 62 0 0 0 0 38 0 10
2022 British Columbia 0 24 19 32 24 0 0 24 56 15
2022 Alberta 9 29 30 16 16 0 0 38 32 320
2020 British Columbia 17 23 43 0 17 0 0 40 17 12
2020 Alberta 13 23 33 17 13 0 0 36 31 352
2019 Alberta 14 28 26 20 11 0 1 42 31 343
2018 Alberta 13 26 32 18 9 0 0 40 28 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 34 46 0 0 0 0 54 0 10
2022 British Columbia 18 14 31 32 5 0 0 32 37 15
2022 Alberta 17 39 24 9 10 0 1 56 20 320
2020 British Columbia 34 23 26 9 9 0 0 57 17 12
2020 Alberta 20 33 27 14 6 1 0 53 20 351
2019 Alberta 22 33 22 15 7 0 1 55 22 343
2018 Alberta 15 36 25 13 10 0 0 52 23 281

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 54 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2022 British Columbia 13 12 13 28 35 0 0 24 63 15
2022 Alberta 11 25 28 18 18 0 0 36 36 320
2020 British Columbia 34 9 17 15 26 0 0 43 40 12
2020 Alberta 18 27 26 14 14 1 0 46 28 351
2019 Alberta 13 23 27 20 15 0 1 37 36 339
2018 Alberta 13 27 24 20 16 0 0 40 36 281

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 44 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 British Columbia 18 26 44 6 6 0 0 44 12 15
2022 Alberta 33 34 18 8 4 1 2 69 13 320
2020 British Columbia 43 17 17 15 9 0 0 60 23 12
2020 Alberta 33 30 16 12 8 0 2 64 20 347
2019 Alberta 36 29 21 6 5 1 2 67 11 343
2018 Alberta 36 33 19 7 4 0 1 70 11 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 53 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 British Columbia 25 18 31 14 12 0 0 43 26 15
2022 Alberta 21 36 25 9 9 0 0 58 18 320
2020 British Columbia 26 34 17 23 0 0 0 60 23 12
2020 Alberta 22 32 20 13 12 0 1 55 26 351
2019 Alberta 25 32 23 10 8 0 1 58 19 344
2018 Alberta 25 31 23 11 9 0 0 56 20 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 18 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 10
2022 British Columbia 6 38 18 13 26 0 0 44 38 15
2022 Alberta 20 32 25 10 11 1 0 53 21 320
2020 British Columbia 26 43 0 23 9 0 0 68 32 12
2020 Alberta 27 32 22 11 6 0 1 60 17 352
2019 Alberta 19 33 22 14 10 1 1 53 24 344
2018 Alberta 13 34 26 17 9 0 1 47 26 277

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 18 18 19 9 0 0 54 28 10
2022 British Columbia 6 25 44 13 11 0 0 32 24 15
2022 Alberta 15 33 21 16 14 0 0 49 30 320
2020 British Columbia 17 40 17 9 17 0 0 57 26 12
2020 Alberta 20 30 26 14 10 0 1 50 23 350
2019 Alberta 14 25 26 21 13 1 1 39 34 341
2018 Alberta 7 30 31 17 13 1 0 37 31 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 26 9 9 10 0 0 72 19 10
2022 British Columbia 6 36 15 25 17 0 0 43 42 15
2022 Alberta 21 30 23 13 13 0 0 51 26 320
2020 British Columbia 43 40 0 9 9 0 0 83 17 12
2020 Alberta 26 29 24 11 10 0 0 55 21 351
2019 Alberta 17 29 20 19 14 1 1 47 34 343
2018 Alberta 13 27 28 16 16 0 0 40 31 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 34 26 0 10 0 0 64 10 10
2022 British Columbia 50 12 26 0 13 0 0 62 13 15
2022 Alberta 34 29 17 9 11 0 0 63 20 315
2020 British Columbia 68 15 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 12
2020 Alberta 41 23 15 11 9 0 1 65 20 351
2019 Alberta 34 25 18 11 10 1 0 60 22 343

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 37 16 0 19 0 0 65 19 10
2022 British Columbia 49 18 20 14 0 0 0 66 14 15
2022 Alberta 46 27 13 7 6 0 1 74 13 320
2020 British Columbia 51 17 15 17 0 0 0 68 17 12
2020 Alberta 23 31 25 12 8 0 1 54 20 352

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 53 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 10
2022 British Columbia 19 48 12 21 0 0 0 67 21 15
2022 Alberta 28 32 23 9 8 0 0 60 17 320
2020 British Columbia 34 26 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 12
2020 Alberta 23 29 26 13 7 0 1 53 21 351
2019 Alberta 26 29 24 11 8 1 1 56 19 340
2018 Alberta 23 31 25 13 7 1 1 54 20 277

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 43 0 0 9 0 8 90 10 10
2022 British Columbia 60 26 6 0 0 0 8 94 0 15
2022 Alberta 61 23 8 2 3 1 2 86 5 320
2020 British Columbia 68 17 6 0 0 0 9 93 0 12
2020 Alberta 47 33 13 4 2 0 1 81 6 351
2019 Alberta 52 24 12 5 5 0 2 78 10 341
2018 Alberta 55 21 13 4 4 0 2 78 8 276

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 45 0 8 9 0 0 83 17 10
2022 British Columbia 69 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Alberta 52 33 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 320
2020 British Columbia 34 40 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 12
2020 Alberta 32 38 18 9 3 0 0 71 12 349

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 9 0 0 9 0 18 89 11 10
2022 British Columbia 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Alberta 71 13 6 1 3 0 6 90 4 320
2020 British Columbia 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2020 Alberta 71 15 5 2 1 1 6 92 3 352
2019 Alberta 73 14 3 1 1 1 7 94 3 344
2018 Alberta 72 12 7 3 1 0 4 88 5 277

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 0 9 0 0 0 10 90 0 10
2022 British Columbia 70 6 6 6 7 6 0 81 13 15
2022 Alberta 65 16 4 5 6 1 2 84 11 320
2020 British Columbia 83 0 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 12
2020 Alberta 70 12 5 3 5 1 3 86 9 351
2019 Alberta 60 18 8 5 6 1 2 80 11 344
2018 Alberta 61 17 9 4 7 1 1 80 11 278

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 19 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 British Columbia 36 50 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 15
2022 Alberta 51 30 10 3 5 0 1 82 8 320
2020 British Columbia 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2020 Alberta 56 27 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 353
2019 Alberta 42 36 14 4 3 0 1 78 7 342
2018 Alberta 42 36 11 5 5 0 1 79 10 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 10 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 British Columbia 50 24 6 6 7 0 7 80 14 15
2022 Alberta 52 24 8 8 7 0 2 77 15 320
2020 British Columbia 83 0 0 9 9 0 0 83 17 12
2020 Alberta 60 19 8 6 6 0 1 80 12 352
2019 Alberta 47 20 16 8 8 0 1 68 16 342
2018 Alberta 39 26 13 10 11 1 1 66 21 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 8 9 0 0 0 8 90 0 10
2022 British Columbia 49 19 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 15
2022 Alberta 53 13 5 3 1 0 25 88 6 320
2020 British Columbia 57 9 0 0 0 0 34 100 0 12
2020 Alberta 55 12 6 0 1 0 25 90 2 352
2019 Alberta 48 15 5 2 1 0 29 89 4 342
2018 Alberta 50 13 4 2 1 0 30 90 5 276

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 8 0 0 9 0 18 89 11 10
2022 British Columbia 64 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Alberta 62 24 6 2 0 0 5 91 2 320
2020 British Columbia 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2020 Alberta 64 21 7 2 2 0 5 89 4 353
2019 Alberta 58 22 9 3 1 1 5 86 4 342
2018 Alberta 53 25 9 6 2 1 4 82 9 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 17 8 0 10 0 0 82 10 10
2022 British Columbia 75 13 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2022 Alberta 62 16 7 6 5 0 4 81 11 320
2020 British Columbia 66 26 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2020 Alberta 65 22 6 3 5 0 1 87 7 353
2019 Alberta 64 18 6 4 5 1 3 85 9 342
2018 Alberta 62 19 5 5 6 1 2 83 11 280

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 16 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 10
2022 British Columbia 60 28 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2022 Alberta 45 29 14 5 2 0 4 78 8 320
2020 British Columbia 57 26 9 0 0 9 0 91 0 12
2020 Alberta 46 25 16 9 3 0 1 72 12 350
2019 Alberta 50 28 12 5 2 1 2 81 7 344
2018 Alberta 45 30 18 3 3 1 1 77 5 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 35 45 10 0 0 10 39 11 10
2022 British Columbia 6 25 43 26 0 0 0 32 26 15
2022 Alberta 5 31 40 17 7 0 0 36 24 320
2020 British Columbia 26 32 26 9 9 0 0 57 17 12
2020 Alberta 11 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 351
2019 Alberta 11 31 36 15 6 0 0 42 21 344
2018 Alberta 9 37 34 13 7 0 0 45 20 279

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 36 26 18 0 10 49 11 10
2022 British Columbia 0 39 42 19 0 0 0 19 39 15
2022 Alberta 15 19 44 19 3 0 0 22 34 320
2020 British Columbia 9 26 32 17 17 0 0 34 34 12
2020 Alberta 13 26 40 16 6 0 0 22 39 352
2019 Alberta 14 21 42 17 5 0 0 22 35 342
2018 Alberta 11 24 39 21 4 0 0 25 35 274
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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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 63 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 18 39 43 0 15
2022 Alberta 14 55 30 1 320
2020 British Columbia 34 40 17 9 12
2020 Alberta 13 52 33 2 353

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 Alberta 49 51 45
2020 Alberta 61 39 47

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 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 19 0 0 0 0 45 100 0 10
2022 British Columbia 43 12 0 6 0 6 33 91 9 15
2022 Alberta 53 9 3 2 1 8 23 90 5 320
2020 British Columbia 77 6 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 12
2020 Alberta 68 12 4 1 2 2 11 93 3 352
2019 Alberta 62 14 8 2 2 2 10 85 5 341
2018 Alberta 61 10 6 4 3 4 13 85 8 278

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 Alberta 18 19 11 18 20 7 7 43 44 45
2020 Alberta 22 27 9 22 17 0 4 51 40 47

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 Alberta 7 13 6 9 15 9 40 41 47 45
2020 Alberta 15 15 13 11 20 0 27 41 42 47
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