2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council 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 National Capital Region 46 38 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 24 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 44 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 46 38 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 29 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 43 38 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 45 36 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 323

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 National Capital Region 49 34 9 6 2 0 0 83 9 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 31 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 71 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 43 37 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 38 8 4 3 0 0 84 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 42 35 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 41 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 322

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 National Capital Region 59 31 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 58 33 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 354
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2019 National Capital Region 59 31 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 19 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 17
2018 National Capital Region 56 32 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 321

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 National Capital Region 50 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 30 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 23 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 50 37 9 2 1 0 0 87 4 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 National Capital Region 52 33 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2018 National Capital Region 52 33 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 322

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 National Capital Region 64 25 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 20 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 58 27 9 3 1 1 0 86 5 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 16 8 4 0 0 0 87 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 58 28 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 18 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 53 33 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 317

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 National Capital Region 60 30 5 4 1 1 0 90 5 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 54 32 8 4 1 1 0 87 6 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 54 30 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 50 35 9 4 1 1 0 85 6 319

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 National Capital Region 56 24 9 5 2 3 1 83 7 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 19 16 5 0 7 0 78 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 48 23 12 11 3 1 0 73 15 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 16 8 4 0 4 0 87 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 49 21 16 6 5 2 0 72 12 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 12 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 18
2018 National Capital Region 43 28 16 6 4 3 0 73 10 321
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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 National Capital Region 61 26 6 2 2 0 4 90 4 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 17 14 4 0 0 9 80 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 35 9 22 0 0 0 68 22 10
2020 National Capital Region 59 27 8 1 1 1 2 89 3 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 13 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 56 26 7 4 1 1 4 87 6 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 22 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18

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 National Capital Region 61 25 9 4 1 0 0 86 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 16 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 41 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 55 28 9 4 3 1 1 84 7 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 34 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 56 27 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 18 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 50 33 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 322

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 National Capital Region 61 26 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 28 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 45 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 National Capital Region 65 23 4 4 3 1 0 89 7 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 13 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 59 28 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 12 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 54 28 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 321

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 National Capital Region 47 35 7 3 2 7 0 88 5 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 25 4 0 0 5 7 96 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 9 10 10 0 25 0 74 13 10
2020 National Capital Region 49 29 9 5 3 5 0 83 8 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 29 8 4 0 4 0 87 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 43 34 10 7 4 3 0 79 11 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 34 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 41 39 11 7 2 2 0 81 9 323

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 National Capital Region 37 39 12 5 3 4 0 79 8 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 22 13 0 0 5 0 86 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 26 21 10 0 13 0 64 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 42 35 11 6 4 3 0 78 10 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 17 17 8 0 4 0 74 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 38 36 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 28 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 33 38 13 10 3 2 0 73 14 322

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 National Capital Region 29 37 16 9 3 5 0 70 13 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 34 10 14 0 5 7 73 16 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 35 10 10 0 25 0 74 13 10
2020 National Capital Region 26 40 15 10 5 4 0 69 15 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 25 13 4 4 8 0 77 9 24
2019 National Capital Region 25 37 15 14 6 3 0 64 20 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 17 28 12 6 0 0 54 18 18
2018 National Capital Region 23 39 16 15 5 3 0 64 20 321

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 National Capital Region 25 42 12 15 2 4 0 70 17 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 39 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 69 10 10 0 12 0 78 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 24 42 16 12 5 2 0 67 17 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 13 4 0 4 0 82 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 19 41 17 14 7 1 0 61 22 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 23 11 12 12 0 0 66 24 18
2018 National Capital Region 15 44 16 18 6 1 0 60 24 323
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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 National Capital Region 48 32 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 27 5 17 0 0 0 78 17 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 18 10 8 10 0 0 72 18 10
2020 National Capital Region 39 35 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 25 8 8 3 0 0 80 12 24
2019 National Capital Region 34 40 10 10 6 0 1 75 16 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 41 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 18
2018 National Capital Region 33 37 12 10 7 1 0 71 17 320

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 National Capital Region 41 44 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 33 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 39 43 9 7 3 0 0 82 9 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 25 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 36 45 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 28 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 18
2018 National Capital Region 34 48 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 321

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 National Capital Region 56 28 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 17 13 4 5 0 4 77 10 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 31 23 18 0 0 0 59 18 10
2020 National Capital Region 50 32 8 5 4 1 0 82 9 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 13 9 4 4 0 0 82 9 23
2019 National Capital Region 50 31 9 6 3 1 0 81 10 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 18 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 44 40 6 6 3 0 1 85 10 322

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 National Capital Region 42 40 10 6 2 0 0 83 7 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 23 4 17 5 0 0 73 23 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 17 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 41 41 8 7 3 0 1 83 9 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 46 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 37 44 9 8 1 0 0 81 9 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 12 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 18
2018 National Capital Region 38 43 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 323

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 National Capital Region 62 22 7 4 3 1 1 86 7 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 20 4 4 5 0 0 87 9 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 22 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 54 24 12 2 4 2 1 81 6 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 13 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24

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 National Capital Region 35 35 12 12 3 2 0 72 16 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 21 8 5 5 0 0 83 10 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 19 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 30 38 15 10 5 2 0 69 15 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 25 21 3 0 0 0 75 3 24
2019 National Capital Region 27 41 13 11 6 1 0 70 17 340
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 28 18 6 12 0 0 65 18 18
2018 National Capital Region 27 39 17 13 4 1 0 66 17 321

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 National Capital Region 49 24 11 6 4 2 5 78 10 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 8 18 5 5 0 22 64 13 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 27 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 National Capital Region 45 29 13 6 3 1 3 78 9 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 21 4 4 3 0 8 87 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 50 24 13 4 4 0 5 78 8 340
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 17 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 18

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 National Capital Region 56 23 9 6 2 1 3 82 8 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 10 9 0 0 0 11 90 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 19 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 56 25 10 3 3 0 3 84 6 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 17 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 58 23 9 4 2 1 3 85 6 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 28 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 18

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 National Capital Region 79 6 2 1 3 3 6 94 4 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 8 0 0 0 4 11 100 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 78 7 3 2 1 5 4 93 3 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 8 0 0 0 4 4 100 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 78 10 3 2 1 1 4 93 3 340
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 12 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 18

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 National Capital Region 74 7 3 1 1 2 12 95 2 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 0 0 0 0 4 15 100 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 72 12 5 1 1 3 7 93 2 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 83 8 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 82 4 4 1 1 1 7 94 2 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 83 5 0 6 0 0 6 94 6 18

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 National Capital Region 28 33 11 15 11 1 1 62 26 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 29 10 17 0 7 4 69 20 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 48 21 10 9 0 0 60 19 10
2020 National Capital Region 24 30 15 18 9 3 2 56 28 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 30 4 13 3 0 0 80 16 24
2019 National Capital Region 25 32 13 16 12 1 2 58 28 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 23 18 11 12 0 0 60 23 18
2018 National Capital Region 20 30 19 17 11 1 2 52 29 321

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 National Capital Region 41 38 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 35 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 40 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 41 38 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 40 37 10 6 6 0 0 77 12 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2018 National Capital Region 36 43 14 7 1 0 0 78 8 322

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 National Capital Region 47 33 12 7 1 0 0 80 8 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 27 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 53 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 43 34 12 6 4 0 0 77 10 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 29 8 4 0 0 0 87 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 48 29 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2018 National Capital Region 44 33 14 7 2 0 0 78 9 320

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 National Capital Region 48 34 11 6 1 0 0 83 7 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 36 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 19 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 38 41 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 37 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 39 42 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 338
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 National Capital Region 41 37 12 8 2 0 0 79 9 321

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 National Capital Region 35 42 13 6 1 2 0 79 7 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 49 0 5 0 0 4 95 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 38 10 10 0 9 0 79 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 30 45 17 4 1 2 0 77 6 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 24 4 3 0 8 0 92 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 30 44 14 8 1 2 0 76 9 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 63 6 0 0 0 5 94 0 18
2018 National Capital Region 28 43 18 7 3 2 0 72 10 321

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 National Capital Region 63 24 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 10 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 13 10 18 0 0 0 72 18 10
2020 National Capital Region 49 32 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 21 8 3 0 0 8 87 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 57 28 6 6 2 1 0 86 9 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 23 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 57 29 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 323

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 National Capital Region 42 36 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 13 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 36 33 18 8 4 0 0 69 13 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 33 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 43 32 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 24 34 0 6 0 0 59 6 17
2018 National Capital Region 46 31 14 8 2 0 0 77 10 324

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 National Capital Region 76 17 2 1 1 2 1 96 2 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 22 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10

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 National Capital Region 36 40 25 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 39 29 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 9 50 10
2020 National Capital Region 27 41 32 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 54 17 24
2019 National Capital Region 27 36 37 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 67 27 18
2018 National Capital Region 25 36 38 323

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 National Capital Region 12 50 19 2 14 4 115
2020 National Capital Region 13 34 39 0 9 5 99
2019 National Capital Region 9 36 33 6 10 6 95
2018 National Capital Region 13 27 36 6 12 5 81
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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 National Capital Region 57 36 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 25 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 58 31 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 17 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 56 33 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 National Capital Region 59 32 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 322

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 National Capital Region 36 49 11 1 1 1 0 87 3 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 45 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 20
2020 National Capital Region 39 40 13 6 1 0 0 80 7 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 46 0 4 0 8 0 95 5 24
2019 National Capital Region 37 41 14 6 2 0 0 79 7 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2018 National Capital Region 36 44 12 5 3 0 0 80 7 322

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 National Capital Region 7 17 35 25 13 1 2 39 24 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 13 16 20 30 0 17 59 21 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 12 35 53 0 0 0 53 12 10
2020 National Capital Region 4 23 37 24 9 1 0 34 28 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 34 29 20 13 0 0 33 38 24
2019 National Capital Region 7 20 42 22 9 0 0 31 27 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 23 27 44 0 0 0 44 28 18
2018 National Capital Region 4 21 41 22 10 1 1 33 26 322

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 National Capital Region 4 19 38 22 13 2 2 36 25 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 27 15 10 21 0 13 36 47 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 28 52 0 8 0 0 8 40 10
2020 National Capital Region 6 19 35 26 12 1 1 39 25 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 25 29 21 13 8 0 37 31 24
2019 National Capital Region 11 18 36 23 10 1 1 33 30 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 41 22 17 10 0 0 26 52 18
2018 National Capital Region 9 20 36 24 9 1 1 34 30 320

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 National Capital Region 3 12 31 30 22 1 2 53 15 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 11 19 10 46 0 7 59 21 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 37 41 21 0 0 63 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 5 13 33 32 16 0 0 48 19 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 0 37 38 20 0 0 59 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 5 11 34 31 19 0 0 51 16 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 12 17 39 26 0 0 66 18 18
2018 National Capital Region 4 12 36 31 14 2 0 46 17 319

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 National Capital Region 9 19 29 20 19 2 3 41 29 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 16 9 14 45 0 7 63 27 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 8 29 22 41 0 0 63 8 10
2020 National Capital Region 8 18 31 22 18 1 1 41 27 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 13 37 25 12 4 4 41 19 24
2019 National Capital Region 7 18 33 25 15 1 1 40 26 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 18 28 32 16 0 0 48 24 18
2018 National Capital Region 9 22 32 21 13 3 1 35 32 323

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 National Capital Region 8 18 32 19 16 3 4 38 28 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 17 25 11 26 0 11 42 30 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 0 40 0 21 13 0 25 29 10
2020 National Capital Region 6 20 29 24 18 4 1 43 27 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 8 38 29 8 17 0 44 10 24
2019 National Capital Region 12 22 34 21 9 1 0 31 34 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 23 23 16 16 0 0 31 46 18
2018 National Capital Region 10 22 32 23 11 2 1 35 32 319

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 National Capital Region 3 18 36 26 12 2 2 40 22 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 16 33 0 30 0 7 32 32 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 35 9 26 18 0 0 44 47 10
2020 National Capital Region 5 18 37 25 14 2 1 39 23 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 13 30 33 12 8 0 49 19 24
2019 National Capital Region 7 18 34 27 11 1 1 39 26 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 12 50 6 16 0 5 23 25 18
2018 National Capital Region 8 18 40 22 10 2 0 32 27 322

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 National Capital Region 3 15 38 27 13 1 3 42 19 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 25 30 14 25 0 7 42 27 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 37 31 21 0 0 53 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 3 18 39 31 9 0 0 40 21 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 13 33 37 8 0 4 48 18 24
2019 National Capital Region 7 21 33 26 12 0 1 39 28 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 18 27 17 15 0 0 31 41 18

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 National Capital Region 22 45 16 12 2 2 0 68 15 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 50 9 13 4 0 5 73 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 29 8 19 0 26 0 63 26 10
2020 National Capital Region 21 46 17 10 4 2 0 69 14 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 29 21 13 0 0 0 66 13 24
2019 National Capital Region 19 38 17 18 6 1 0 57 25 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 26 18 12 12 0 0 59 24 18

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 National Capital Region 67 20 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 23 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 83 10 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 54 26 9 7 2 1 0 81 9 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 30 13 8 0 0 0 80 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 52 29 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 6 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 49 37 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 324

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 National Capital Region 73 19 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 63 27 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 24 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 60 29 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 18 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 18
2018 National Capital Region 59 32 5 3 1 0 0 92 3 324

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 National Capital Region 59 30 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 34 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 17 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 10
2020 National Capital Region 53 33 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 52 32 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 48 40 9 2 1 0 0 88 4 324

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 National Capital Region 55 33 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 30 4 0 0 5 4 96 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 31 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 43 39 11 4 1 2 0 83 6 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 83 13 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 43 42 7 6 2 2 0 86 7 339
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 40 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 53 33 7 5 1 1 0 86 6 321

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 National Capital Region 41 39 11 3 1 6 0 84 4 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 34 7 4 0 16 0 87 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 45 37 11 3 1 2 1 85 4 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 National Capital Region 51 35 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 34 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 46 39 10 2 1 2 0 87 3 319

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 National Capital Region 68 24 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 65 25 6 4 1 0 0 90 4 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 66 22 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 12 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 64 27 5 2 1 0 0 91 3 321

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 National Capital Region 45 32 8 3 2 6 4 86 5 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 34 4 5 0 10 4 90 6 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 22 0 0 10 0 12 89 11 10

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 National Capital Region 43 33 7 4 2 6 5 85 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 39 4 5 0 10 4 90 6 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 32 10 0 0 0 12 89 0 10

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 National Capital Region 35 32 17 4 1 11 1 76 5 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 35 19 4 0 9 0 75 4 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 12 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 38 29 21 5 1 5 1 71 7 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 29 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 24

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 National Capital Region 48 31 8 2 2 5 3 86 5 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 24 4 11 0 4 5 84 12 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 53 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 47 31 9 4 2 4 3 83 7 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 25 4 3 0 4 4 92 4 24

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 National Capital Region 15 15 22 2 3 38 5 52 10 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 13 17 4 0 45 11 53 9 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 21 18 10 0 44 0 51 17 10

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 National Capital Region 36 27 14 4 2 10 7 75 8 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 41 4 4 0 5 16 90 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 10 10 8 0 34 0 73 13 10
2020 National Capital Region 29 28 16 9 3 9 5 67 14 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 33 8 4 4 13 0 81 10 24
2019 National Capital Region 30 32 15 7 4 6 5 70 13 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 17 6 0 6 6 6 87 7 18
2018 National Capital Region 27 38 15 10 3 5 2 70 14 323

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 National Capital Region 38 34 14 6 2 4 1 77 9 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 35 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 62 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 10
2020 National Capital Region 33 33 15 11 3 3 1 69 15 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 30 17 4 0 4 4 77 5 24
2019 National Capital Region 34 37 12 9 5 1 1 73 15 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 35 6 0 6 5 0 88 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 29 41 11 10 3 4 1 74 14 322

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 National Capital Region 45 37 13 3 1 2 0 83 4 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 21 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 55 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 41 39 14 5 1 1 0 80 6 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 21 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 42 38 11 5 2 1 0 81 7 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 34 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 38 43 13 4 2 0 0 81 5 320

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 National Capital Region 28 24 18 8 5 15 2 63 16 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 40 9 8 0 5 9 81 9 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 22 10 0 8 22 0 77 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 24 23 20 8 8 12 4 56 20 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 20 25 8 4 13 4 54 15 24
2019 National Capital Region 22 23 16 12 10 14 3 54 26 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 28 24 0 18 0 0 59 18 18
2018 National Capital Region 17 26 21 12 8 12 3 50 25 323

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 National Capital Region 47 44 3 5 1 0 0 91 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 37 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 43 42 5 8 1 0 0 85 10 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24

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 National Capital Region 50 33 8 5 1 0 3 85 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 13 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 8 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 36 42 8 12 2 0 0 78 14 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 25 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 52 34 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 17 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 18

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 National Capital Region 56 35 6 1 1 0 1 92 3 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 26 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 22 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 45 38 7 7 2 0 0 84 10 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 21 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 56 35 5 2 1 0 0 91 4 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 18

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 National Capital Region 75 18 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 21 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 79 16 1 2 1 1 0 96 3 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24

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 National Capital Region 90 6 2 1 0 0 1 97 1 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 12 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 18 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 10
2019 National Capital Region 86 10 2 1 0 0 0 97 2 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 18

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 National Capital Region 60 27 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 8 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 0 16 10 0 12 0 71 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 59 24 13 3 0 1 0 84 3 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 59 28 10 2 0 2 0 88 2 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 24 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 18

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 National Capital Region 7 93 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 10
2020 National Capital Region 6 94 360
2019 National Capital Region 9 91 343
2018 National Capital Region 10 90 322

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 52 48 25
2020 National Capital Region 43 57 23
2018 National Capital Region 46 54 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 47 53 25
2020 National Capital Region 57 43 23
2018 National Capital Region 58 42 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 23
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 33

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 National Capital Region 11 89 25

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 National Capital Region 4 96 25
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 23

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 25
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 25
2020 National Capital Region 23 77 23
2018 National Capital Region 36 64 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 33 67 25
2020 National Capital Region 32 68 23
2018 National Capital Region 24 76 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 41 59 25
2020 National Capital Region 35 65 23
2018 National Capital Region 45 55 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 47 53 25
2020 National Capital Region 39 61 23
2018 National Capital Region 37 63 33

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 National Capital Region 35 65 25
2020 National Capital Region 36 64 23
2018 National Capital Region 25 75 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 35 65 25
2020 National Capital Region 53 47 23
2018 National Capital Region 45 55 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 25
2020 National Capital Region 23 77 23
2018 National Capital Region 36 64 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 23
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 25
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 38 62 25
2020 National Capital Region 45 55 23
2018 National Capital Region 30 70 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 25
2020 National Capital Region 22 78 23

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 National Capital Region 39 61 20
2020 National Capital Region 75 25 23
2018 National Capital Region 45 55 33

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 National Capital Region 15 85 20
2020 National Capital Region 36 64 23
2018 National Capital Region 18 82 33

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 National Capital Region 19 81 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 20
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 23
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 33

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 National Capital Region 8 92 20
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 33

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 National Capital Region 11 89 20
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 33

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 National Capital Region 8 92 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 41 59 20
2018 National Capital Region 43 57 33

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 National Capital Region 10 90 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 20
2018 National Capital Region 24 76 33

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 National Capital Region 4 96 20
2018 National Capital Region 15 85 33

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 National Capital Region 4 96 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 20
2018 National Capital Region 15 85 33

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 National Capital Region 17 83 20
2018 National Capital Region 15 85 33

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 National Capital Region 18 82 20
2018 National Capital Region 33 67 33

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 National Capital Region 8 92 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 45 55 20
2018 National Capital Region 36 64 33

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 National Capital Region 0 100 20
2018 National Capital Region 0 100 33

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 National Capital Region 62 38 20
2018 National Capital Region 51 49 33

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 National Capital Region 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 20
2018 National Capital Region 15 85 33

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 National Capital Region 14 15 11 4 1 43 12 64 11 325
2020 National Capital Region 18 15 13 5 5 35 10 59 17 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 17 20 0 0 33 4 68 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 19 13 15 6 6 32 10 54 20 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 24 29 0 6 10 0 61 7 18
2018 National Capital Region 16 17 17 7 5 32 5 54 18 323

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 National Capital Region 42 33 9 3 1 10 2 85 4 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 18 7 0 4 5 0 89 4 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 9 21 0 0 10 0 76 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 39 31 11 5 2 10 1 79 9 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 38 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2019 National Capital Region 41 30 15 3 3 7 1 77 7 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 40 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 37 32 15 5 3 6 1 75 9 324

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 National Capital Region 5 95 325
2020 National Capital Region 5 95 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 24
2019 National Capital Region 4 96 343
2018 National Capital Region 5 95 323

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 35 65 15
2020 National Capital Region 44 56 18
2019 National Capital Region 49 51 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 72 28 15
2020 National Capital Region 72 28 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 18

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 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 18
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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 National Capital Region 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 18
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 39 61 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 25 75 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 26 74 15
2020 National Capital Region 34 66 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 18
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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 National Capital Region 16 84 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 15
2019 National Capital Region 35 65 14

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 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 18
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 18
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 27 73 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 38 62 15
2020 National Capital Region 38 62 18

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 National Capital Region 31 69 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 15
2020 National Capital Region 27 73 18
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 18
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 14

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 National Capital Region 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 33 67 15
2020 National Capital Region 39 61 18
2019 National Capital Region 51 49 14

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 National Capital Region 15 85 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 13

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 National Capital Region 18 82 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 18 82 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 13

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 National Capital Region 18 82 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 13

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 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 13

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 National Capital Region 30 70 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 13

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 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 13

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 National Capital Region 12 88 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 13

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 National Capital Region 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 34 66 15
2019 National Capital Region 62 38 13

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 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 13

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 National Capital Region 64 36 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 16 84 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 16 14 11 2 1 46 9 68 7 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 15 22 9 0 21 11 56 13 20
2020 National Capital Region 19 14 14 4 1 39 9 62 10 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 29 17 0 0 29 0 76 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 19 14 17 5 2 34 9 59 12 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 23 29 0 6 16 0 58 7 18
2018 National Capital Region 19 17 18 2 4 34 6 60 10 322

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 National Capital Region 41 36 9 1 1 9 3 87 2 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 21 16 9 0 11 0 73 10 20
2020 National Capital Region 40 31 12 4 2 10 2 80 7 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 45 28 13 4 2 7 1 80 6 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 17 29 0 6 6 0 62 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 38 35 14 2 3 7 1 79 5 321

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 National Capital Region 7 93 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 86 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 76 10
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 92 24
2019 National Capital Region 17 83 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 94 18

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 National Capital Region 41 59 25

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 83 17 25

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 National Capital Region 38 47 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 20

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 National Capital Region 54 32 6 1 1 3 3 91 2 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 31 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 19 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 55 29 6 2 2 2 3 89 5 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 29 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24

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 National Capital Region 40 20 12 11 16 60

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 National Capital Region 49 51 60

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 National Capital Region 43 57 60

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 National Capital Region 69 31 60

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 National Capital Region 65 35 60

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 National Capital Region 46 54 60

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 National Capital Region 34 66 60

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 National Capital Region 19 81 60

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 National Capital Region 28 72 60

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 National Capital Region 21 79 60

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 National Capital Region 24 76 60

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 National Capital Region 27 73 60

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 National Capital Region 3 97 60

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 National Capital Region 6 94 60

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 National Capital Region 77 15 1 0 0 0 7 98 0 60

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 National Capital Region 3 22 10 19 32 8 7 60 28 60

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 National Capital Region 11 27 15 11 25 7 3 41 42 60
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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 National Capital Region 63 25 5 3 2 1 0 90 5 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 13 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 31 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 63 22 7 3 3 1 1 87 6 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 16 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24

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 National Capital Region 2 2 5 6 51 5 29 86 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 0 0 56 11 23 85 15 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 0 21 52 0 18 89 11 10

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 National Capital Region 41 41 10 4 1 2 0 85 5 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 38 0 0 0 22 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 47 41 7 2 1 1 0 89 3 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 30 4 0 3 0 0 92 3 24
2019 National Capital Region 45 38 11 3 2 1 0 84 5 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 32 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 48 38 9 2 2 1 0 87 4 322

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 28 38 16 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 44 42 9 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 55 24 12 0 10

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 National Capital Region 65 24 6 1 2 1 0 90 3 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 9 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 32 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2020 National Capital Region 58 26 8 2 2 3 1 87 5 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24

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 National Capital Region 54 25 10 5 5 1 0 80 11 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 25 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 22 0 26 0 0 0 74 26 10
2020 National Capital Region 50 28 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 25 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24

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 National Capital Region 41 40 12 5 1 1 0 82 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 31 4 11 0 4 0 84 12 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 47 0 0 0 13 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 43 35 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 25 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 24
2019 National Capital Region 36 39 12 7 4 1 0 76 11 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 50 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 18
2018 National Capital Region 35 41 13 5 4 1 0 77 10 324

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 National Capital Region 21 55 9 9 5 1 0 77 14 135
2020 National Capital Region 23 51 11 12 3 0 0 74 15 135
2019 National Capital Region 25 52 9 10 2 1 0 78 13 127

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 National Capital Region 53 27 9 5 5 0 1 81 10 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 35 7 0 0 5 4 92 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 57 23 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 30 0 12 0 0 4 88 12 24
2019 National Capital Region 54 23 15 3 5 0 1 77 8 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 23 12 11 5 0 0 73 16 18
2018 National Capital Region 47 30 12 5 3 0 2 79 8 323

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 National Capital Region 17 26 30 15 10 0 1 45 25 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 34 19 7 9 5 4 62 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 52 18 8 0 0 0 74 8 10
2020 National Capital Region 14 29 27 18 11 0 0 43 30 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 25 29 8 8 0 0 54 17 24
2019 National Capital Region 18 34 21 18 9 0 0 51 27 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 23 27 23 6 0 0 44 28 18
2018 National Capital Region 14 26 33 18 9 0 1 40 27 323

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 National Capital Region 28 35 23 7 5 0 2 64 13 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 22 5 7 9 5 4 77 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 26 33 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 30 20 4 4 0 0 71 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 34 29 23 9 5 0 1 64 14 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 33 16 18 0 0 0 67 18 18
2018 National Capital Region 24 29 29 14 3 0 1 53 18 324

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 National Capital Region 20 27 24 18 8 0 2 49 27 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 40 5 21 4 4 4 67 27 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 40 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 26 23 25 14 10 1 1 50 24 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 21 16 8 8 0 0 67 17 24
2019 National Capital Region 21 29 21 17 10 0 1 51 28 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 22 22 12 24 0 0 43 35 18
2018 National Capital Region 18 31 21 19 9 0 1 50 29 324

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 National Capital Region 52 24 10 5 5 0 5 80 10 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 0 4 12 4 0 8 78 17 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 44 24 16 8 5 0 2 70 14 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 25 16 0 0 0 8 83 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 51 29 8 5 1 0 4 84 7 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 50 5 6 6 0 0 83 12 18
2018 National Capital Region 48 26 15 4 1 1 6 79 5 323

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 National Capital Region 37 27 18 9 7 0 1 65 16 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 22 11 11 5 0 4 71 17 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 27 10 8 8 0 0 74 16 10
2020 National Capital Region 27 28 23 12 9 0 0 56 21 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 38 16 4 8 0 0 71 13 24
2019 National Capital Region 38 28 17 9 7 0 1 66 16 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 33 16 23 6 0 0 56 28 18
2018 National Capital Region 34 28 22 8 6 0 1 63 14 324

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 National Capital Region 36 36 18 5 3 0 1 73 8 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 13 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 53 0 19 8 0 0 72 28 10
2020 National Capital Region 36 35 17 8 3 0 1 71 11 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 49 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 23
2019 National Capital Region 34 36 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 340
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 45 12 12 0 0 5 75 12 18
2018 National Capital Region 22 41 24 7 4 1 1 64 12 322

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 National Capital Region 31 33 20 8 7 0 1 65 14 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 10 25 7 9 0 0 59 16 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 25 37 23 10 4 1 1 63 14 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 25 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 25 37 22 10 5 0 0 63 15 340
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 16 24 18 6 5 0 50 25 18
2018 National Capital Region 23 29 27 15 4 1 1 52 20 323

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 National Capital Region 39 34 16 5 4 0 1 74 9 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 28 24 0 4 0 0 72 4 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 30 18 10 0 0 0 72 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 35 33 20 7 4 1 1 69 11 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 17 4 0 0 4 78 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 37 30 19 8 5 0 0 68 14 340
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 16 31 0 12 0 0 57 12 17
2018 National Capital Region 28 35 22 10 4 0 1 63 15 322

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 National Capital Region 54 24 11 6 4 0 2 80 9 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 18 5 17 0 0 0 78 17 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 49 18 0 8 0 0 74 8 10
2020 National Capital Region 51 23 15 5 5 1 1 75 10 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 25 8 4 3 0 4 83 8 24
2019 National Capital Region 51 24 13 5 7 0 1 75 12 339
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 33 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 16

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 National Capital Region 45 29 14 9 2 0 2 75 11 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 29 14 7 0 0 4 78 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 44 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 27 34 23 11 5 0 1 61 16 358
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 37 20 4 0 0 0 75 4 24

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 National Capital Region 30 37 23 6 4 0 0 67 10 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 25 0 17 4 0 0 79 21 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 30 13 10 16 0 0 61 26 10
2020 National Capital Region 29 36 21 11 3 0 0 65 14 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 47 8 4 4 0 4 82 9 24
2019 National Capital Region 39 32 19 6 4 0 0 71 10 340
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 24 12 12 6 0 0 69 19 17
2018 National Capital Region 29 37 19 9 4 1 1 67 13 323

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 National Capital Region 61 20 8 3 2 0 4 86 6 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 18 10 7 0 0 4 82 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 9 10 0 0 0 13 89 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 45 31 17 5 1 0 1 77 6 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 20 0 8 0 4 0 91 9 24
2019 National Capital Region 65 22 9 2 1 0 1 88 3 337
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 0 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 63 21 10 2 2 0 2 86 4 321

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 National Capital Region 37 35 19 6 3 0 1 73 8 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 31 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 65 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 28 36 22 11 3 0 0 64 14 355
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 50 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24

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 National Capital Region 72 13 3 0 0 0 12 96 1 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 10 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 69 17 6 2 1 1 5 91 2 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 17 13 0 0 0 4 87 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 81 9 4 1 1 1 4 94 2 338
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 88 6 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 75 12 4 2 0 0 7 93 3 322

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 National Capital Region 79 7 4 1 1 1 7 94 2 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 88 8 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 81 9 2 3 1 1 3 94 4 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 7 4 0 4 0 4 91 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 78 10 4 3 3 1 2 90 6 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 18 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 75 11 5 3 2 0 4 89 6 323

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 National Capital Region 69 20 5 2 0 0 3 92 3 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 65 23 8 3 0 0 1 89 3 356
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 17 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 62 24 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 40 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 57 29 8 2 2 0 2 87 5 322

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 National Capital Region 70 16 6 3 3 0 3 88 6 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 16 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 9 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 70 16 7 2 4 0 1 87 6 357
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 83 8 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 66 17 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 24 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 57 25 10 3 3 0 1 83 7 320

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 National Capital Region 63 15 1 1 1 0 19 97 2 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 20 4 0 0 0 9 96 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 19 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 61 10 6 3 1 1 18 87 6 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 8 4 0 0 0 29 94 0 24
2019 National Capital Region 58 15 4 2 0 0 20 93 3 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 11 18 0 0 0 6 81 0 18
2018 National Capital Region 49 16 7 2 1 0 25 87 3 320

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 National Capital Region 72 18 5 0 1 0 3 94 2 320
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 12 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 71 18 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 17 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 70 23 4 1 1 0 1 94 2 342
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2018 National Capital Region 61 23 7 2 1 0 4 89 3 320

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 National Capital Region 73 12 6 2 3 0 3 88 6 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 4 16 0 0 0 4 83 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 69 15 8 3 3 0 1 85 7 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 17 13 0 3 0 4 83 3 24
2019 National Capital Region 70 16 5 3 5 0 2 87 7 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 18 22 6 0 0 0 73 6 18
2018 National Capital Region 63 17 7 5 5 0 3 83 10 321

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 National Capital Region 47 30 15 4 3 0 1 78 7 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 29 14 0 0 0 4 85 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 42 31 17 7 2 0 1 74 9 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 17 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 24
2019 National Capital Region 55 24 13 6 1 0 0 79 7 343
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 12 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 18
2018 National Capital Region 48 31 14 3 2 0 1 80 6 322

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 National Capital Region 14 31 38 14 3 0 0 45 17 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 36 44 5 0 0 0 51 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 63 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 10
2020 National Capital Region 15 30 36 15 4 1 0 45 19 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 42 32 4 0 0 0 64 4 24
2019 National Capital Region 16 39 32 10 3 0 0 55 13 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 17 43 12 6 0 0 39 18 18
2018 National Capital Region 14 38 33 12 3 0 0 52 15 324

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 National Capital Region 5 16 38 26 14 0 0 40 22 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 13 35 28 19 0 0 47 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 29 26 31 13 0 0 44 29 10
2020 National Capital Region 11 20 37 23 9 0 0 32 31 359
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 17 41 29 8 0 0 37 21 24
2019 National Capital Region 8 16 35 27 14 0 0 42 24 341
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 17 38 39 0 0 0 39 23 18
2018 National Capital Region 8 17 34 27 14 0 1 41 25 317
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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 National Capital Region 9 76 14 1 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 83 11 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 77 13 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 12 71 15 2 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 71 17 4 24

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 National Capital Region 73 27 30

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 National Capital Region 54 12 5 3 4 2 21 85 9 325
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 4 4 0 0 0 25 95 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 0 0 0 0 0 37 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 57 14 6 4 3 1 14 84 9 360
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 8 0 4 0 8 8 95 5 24
2019 National Capital Region 57 18 7 4 5 1 8 82 10 344
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 11 11 12 12 0 10 62 26 18
2018 National Capital Region 60 11 9 6 5 1 8 79 12 323

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 National Capital Region 29 27 11 11 23 0 0 56 34 30

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 National Capital Region 14 10 9 9 28 3 27 34 52 30
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