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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 36 41 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 485
2022 First official language - French 40 40 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 295
2020 First official language - English 38 40 9 9 4 0 0 78 12 322
2020 First official language - French 39 40 12 7 1 0 0 80 8 219
2019 First official language - English 44 36 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 289
2019 First official language - French 37 44 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 203
2018 First official language - English 36 39 9 11 6 0 0 75 17 179
2018 First official language - French 35 41 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 130

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 40 36 10 7 6 0 0 76 13 485
2022 First official language - French 38 34 12 10 4 0 0 73 14 295
2020 First official language - English 45 36 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 326
2020 First official language - French 41 37 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 221
2019 First official language - English 47 33 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 293
2019 First official language - French 36 42 9 9 5 0 0 78 13 201
2018 First official language - English 33 37 7 15 7 1 0 70 22 181
2018 First official language - French 37 33 15 11 4 0 0 70 14 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 34 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 485
2022 First official language - French 48 34 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 295
2020 First official language - English 50 34 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 325
2020 First official language - French 51 32 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 218
2019 First official language - English 53 30 11 2 2 1 0 85 4 292
2019 First official language - French 45 41 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 200
2018 First official language - English 46 35 11 3 4 1 0 82 7 180
2018 First official language - French 52 32 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 130

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 36 10 7 3 1 0 79 10 485
2022 First official language - French 42 37 13 3 4 0 0 80 7 295
2020 First official language - English 43 36 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 326
2020 First official language - French 45 36 13 5 1 0 0 81 6 217
2019 First official language - English 51 30 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 292
2019 First official language - French 42 43 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 202
2018 First official language - English 38 34 12 10 5 0 0 72 16 181
2018 First official language - French 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 35 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 485
2022 First official language - French 42 32 15 7 3 1 0 74 11 295
2020 First official language - English 46 28 11 9 4 2 0 75 14 325
2020 First official language - French 47 27 16 8 2 0 0 74 10 220
2019 First official language - English 45 30 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 293
2019 First official language - French 38 37 14 6 5 1 0 75 11 203
2018 First official language - English 29 32 20 9 9 2 0 62 18 182
2018 First official language - French 33 34 20 8 4 1 0 68 13 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 485
2022 First official language - French 41 31 16 8 5 0 0 72 12 295
2020 First official language - English 45 30 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 324
2020 First official language - French 44 32 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 219
2019 First official language - English 47 29 9 9 5 1 0 77 13 292
2019 First official language - French 39 39 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 200
2018 First official language - English 32 33 18 8 7 1 0 65 16 180
2018 First official language - French 34 32 18 11 4 1 0 67 16 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 26 17 13 8 4 1 60 22 485
2022 First official language - French 34 28 18 10 6 3 2 65 16 295
2020 First official language - English 37 22 19 12 7 3 1 61 19 326
2020 First official language - French 40 26 17 9 5 1 1 68 15 220
2019 First official language - English 38 24 15 9 10 4 0 65 20 293
2019 First official language - French 36 30 15 10 9 1 0 67 18 201
2018 First official language - English 23 26 18 20 12 3 0 50 32 181
2018 First official language - French 33 23 19 11 11 2 0 57 23 131
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 32 8 3 1 1 1 88 4 485
2022 First official language - French 60 24 8 3 1 1 3 88 4 295
2020 First official language - English 58 26 10 4 0 0 2 86 4 324
2020 First official language - French 60 24 11 0 1 1 3 86 2 221
2019 First official language - English 63 19 10 3 1 2 2 85 4 293
2019 First official language - French 61 25 11 1 1 0 0 87 2 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 485
2022 First official language - French 57 28 6 4 3 1 1 87 7 295
2020 First official language - English 56 31 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 323
2020 First official language - French 53 32 8 5 1 0 0 86 7 221
2019 First official language - English 56 20 10 8 3 2 1 79 11 292
2019 First official language - French 56 31 6 2 5 1 0 87 7 203
2018 First official language - English 45 31 9 7 6 1 1 78 13 181
2018 First official language - French 44 31 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 58 27 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 485
2022 First official language - French 60 24 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 295
2020 First official language - English 61 26 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 327
2020 First official language - French 58 28 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 221
2019 First official language - English 61 21 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 292
2019 First official language - French 52 34 7 3 3 1 0 86 7 203
2018 First official language - English 50 24 8 7 9 1 1 75 17 182
2018 First official language - French 50 26 10 6 7 2 0 77 13 131

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 40 29 12 8 4 6 0 74 13 485
2022 First official language - French 35 39 11 4 4 6 1 80 8 295
2020 First official language - English 43 30 12 5 3 7 0 79 9 327
2020 First official language - French 37 38 14 4 1 6 0 80 5 221
2019 First official language - English 45 32 10 6 2 4 0 81 9 292
2019 First official language - French 36 42 11 4 3 5 0 81 7 201
2018 First official language - English 33 34 17 9 2 5 0 71 12 180
2018 First official language - French 33 32 12 13 4 6 0 69 18 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 33 13 10 9 1 0 67 19 485
2022 First official language - French 28 37 16 9 8 3 1 67 17 295
2020 First official language - English 37 34 14 10 3 2 0 72 14 327
2020 First official language - French 37 39 15 5 2 2 0 77 7 221
2019 First official language - English 40 35 9 11 2 3 0 78 13 290
2019 First official language - French 34 42 13 4 6 1 0 77 10 202
2018 First official language - English 31 27 18 16 6 3 0 59 22 180
2018 First official language - French 30 33 18 14 4 1 0 64 18 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 30 15 18 11 5 0 53 30 485
2022 First official language - French 18 34 19 14 9 5 1 56 24 295
2020 First official language - English 27 38 13 12 6 3 0 67 19 323
2020 First official language - French 30 32 23 10 1 4 0 64 12 220
2019 First official language - English 30 33 14 15 3 5 0 67 19 292
2019 First official language - French 28 40 18 5 6 3 0 71 11 199
2018 First official language - English 21 28 22 17 9 3 0 51 27 177
2018 First official language - French 23 33 23 14 6 2 0 57 20 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 32 17 19 11 1 0 52 30 485
2022 First official language - French 25 32 15 15 11 1 1 58 27 295
2020 First official language - English 25 41 10 15 7 1 0 67 22 326
2020 First official language - French 31 42 14 10 1 2 0 75 11 221
2019 First official language - English 28 37 15 10 6 3 0 67 17 292
2019 First official language - French 26 46 12 11 5 1 0 73 16 201
2018 First official language - English 18 39 14 18 10 1 0 58 28 180
2018 First official language - French 20 40 15 17 7 1 0 60 25 131
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 40 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 485
2022 First official language - French 38 38 12 8 3 0 0 76 11 295
2020 First official language - English 44 34 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 327
2020 First official language - French 43 34 14 7 2 0 0 77 10 221
2019 First official language - English 45 36 5 8 5 1 1 82 13 292
2019 First official language - French 42 33 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 202
2018 First official language - English 32 36 13 12 5 2 0 69 18 181
2018 First official language - French 34 33 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 131

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 48 6 13 3 0 0 77 16 485
2022 First official language - French 32 44 11 9 3 0 0 76 12 295
2020 First official language - English 34 45 6 10 3 0 0 80 14 324
2020 First official language - French 35 45 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 221
2019 First official language - English 33 41 9 13 4 0 0 75 16 291
2019 First official language - French 36 40 13 9 3 0 0 76 12 200
2018 First official language - English 25 40 13 14 7 0 0 65 21 181
2018 First official language - French 25 45 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 36 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 485
2022 First official language - French 46 32 10 9 2 0 1 79 11 295
2020 First official language - English 49 35 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 325
2020 First official language - French 53 28 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 220
2019 First official language - English 52 26 6 10 3 2 1 81 13 293
2019 First official language - French 48 33 9 5 3 1 1 82 8 203
2018 First official language - English 40 28 10 11 9 1 1 70 20 182
2018 First official language - French 41 32 12 11 4 1 0 73 15 131

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 43 12 10 4 0 1 74 15 485
2022 First official language - French 34 41 15 6 3 0 1 76 8 295
2020 First official language - English 34 40 12 9 2 0 1 76 12 326
2020 First official language - French 40 37 13 8 0 1 1 78 9 220
2019 First official language - English 35 38 10 14 2 0 0 74 16 292
2019 First official language - French 32 40 15 8 3 0 1 73 12 203
2018 First official language - English 19 48 11 18 3 2 0 67 21 182
2018 First official language - French 31 40 14 10 5 0 0 71 16 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 59 26 7 5 2 1 0 87 7 485
2022 First official language - French 55 28 7 3 3 1 3 87 6 295
2020 First official language - English 59 23 9 4 2 2 0 84 7 325
2020 First official language - French 53 23 12 5 3 2 3 79 8 221

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 38 15 11 5 4 0 68 17 485
2022 First official language - French 29 38 18 7 5 2 1 68 13 295
2020 First official language - English 27 37 14 12 6 4 0 67 19 326
2020 First official language - French 35 35 18 7 2 3 0 72 9 220
2019 First official language - English 31 36 15 12 5 2 1 68 17 292
2019 First official language - French 32 35 18 9 3 3 0 69 12 202
2018 First official language - English 20 28 19 19 11 4 0 49 31 180
2018 First official language - French 25 29 23 16 6 2 0 55 22 130

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 27 13 6 6 1 4 73 13 485
2022 First official language - French 43 19 19 5 6 1 7 67 12 295
2020 First official language - English 46 23 12 9 7 1 2 72 16 326
2020 First official language - French 45 23 19 7 2 0 3 71 10 221
2019 First official language - English 48 24 13 6 5 2 2 75 11 293
2019 First official language - French 50 24 13 8 2 0 3 75 11 203

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 26 14 5 3 1 3 78 8 485
2022 First official language - French 53 22 11 4 3 1 6 80 8 295
2020 First official language - English 48 26 14 5 4 1 2 76 9 327
2020 First official language - French 55 23 12 4 1 0 4 81 6 220
2019 First official language - English 52 22 15 5 2 2 2 77 7 292
2019 First official language - French 53 27 9 5 1 2 3 84 7 203

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 74 9 4 2 2 4 4 91 4 485
2022 First official language - French 75 7 4 2 3 3 7 90 5 295
2020 First official language - English 81 7 4 2 0 3 3 93 2 327
2020 First official language - French 79 7 5 1 2 2 5 91 4 219
2019 First official language - English 81 6 3 1 2 3 2 92 4 292
2019 First official language - French 83 5 3 1 2 3 4 94 3 202

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 72 9 6 2 3 1 8 88 5 485
2022 First official language - French 71 7 5 1 2 1 13 90 4 295
2020 First official language - English 79 9 3 1 1 1 5 94 2 325
2020 First official language - French 77 10 2 2 0 1 8 95 3 221
2019 First official language - English 83 5 4 1 1 2 4 93 2 292
2019 First official language - French 84 5 0 2 1 2 6 97 3 200

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 36 9 16 9 3 2 64 27 485
2022 First official language - French 31 30 12 10 10 3 3 65 22 295
2020 First official language - English 25 31 13 15 10 4 2 60 27 325
2020 First official language - French 28 24 19 15 7 3 4 56 23 221
2019 First official language - English 32 27 12 12 11 4 2 63 24 293
2019 First official language - French 26 32 12 15 8 4 3 62 25 202
2018 First official language - English 17 28 12 23 16 3 1 47 41 182
2018 First official language - French 26 27 19 13 12 1 3 55 26 131

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 38 39 11 6 5 0 0 77 11 485
2022 First official language - French 38 38 12 8 3 0 0 76 11 295
2020 First official language - English 36 41 11 10 3 0 0 77 13 323
2020 First official language - French 42 38 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 220
2019 First official language - English 42 36 9 8 4 1 1 78 13 293
2019 First official language - French 41 38 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 200
2018 First official language - English 34 37 8 14 7 1 0 71 21 180
2018 First official language - French 37 34 17 9 3 0 0 71 12 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 41 37 11 7 3 0 0 78 11 485
2022 First official language - French 42 35 12 7 3 0 0 77 10 295
2020 First official language - English 40 40 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 325
2020 First official language - French 45 34 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 220
2019 First official language - English 44 31 10 9 4 1 0 76 14 291
2019 First official language - French 42 37 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 202
2018 First official language - English 31 33 15 12 7 1 0 65 19 180
2018 First official language - French 40 25 20 9 6 0 0 65 15 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 41 32 14 9 3 0 1 73 13 485
2022 First official language - French 43 30 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 295
2020 First official language - English 38 40 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 322
2020 First official language - French 38 44 10 6 1 0 1 82 7 219
2019 First official language - English 44 36 9 7 3 1 1 81 10 290
2019 First official language - French 34 44 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 200
2018 First official language - English 29 27 22 13 7 2 0 57 21 181
2018 First official language - French 34 34 21 6 4 0 1 68 11 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 46 15 6 4 3 0 75 10 480
2022 First official language - French 30 38 15 7 5 4 1 72 12 295
2020 First official language - English 28 48 10 9 2 2 0 78 12 326
2020 First official language - French 36 39 16 7 0 1 0 76 8 220
2019 First official language - English 28 46 13 8 3 2 0 76 11 293
2019 First official language - French 29 40 18 7 3 4 0 72 10 201
2018 First official language - English 21 41 21 11 4 2 0 63 16 182
2018 First official language - French 24 39 22 7 6 2 1 65 13 131

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 34 8 10 6 0 0 76 17 485
2022 First official language - French 45 30 13 8 2 0 1 76 11 295
2020 First official language - English 35 32 11 15 7 0 0 67 22 324
2020 First official language - French 39 36 8 10 6 0 1 75 16 221
2019 First official language - English 46 26 10 12 6 1 0 72 17 293
2019 First official language - French 44 29 12 10 4 0 1 74 14 203
2018 First official language - English 37 36 8 15 4 0 0 73 19 181
2018 First official language - French 38 31 16 9 4 1 1 70 14 130

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 35 18 7 8 0 0 67 15 485
2022 First official language - French 31 32 20 9 7 0 1 64 17 295
2020 First official language - English 22 27 25 12 14 0 0 48 26 326
2020 First official language - French 26 27 24 13 10 0 0 53 24 221
2019 First official language - English 29 32 18 9 9 1 0 62 19 291
2019 First official language - French 28 31 22 13 6 0 1 59 19 203
2018 First official language - English 25 26 26 10 13 0 0 51 23 182
2018 First official language - French 25 29 19 15 11 0 0 54 26 132

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 69 20 4 2 2 2 1 91 4 485
2022 First official language - French 64 25 4 3 2 1 1 91 4 295

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 51 19 30 485
2022 First official language - French 45 27 29 295
2020 First official language - English 36 25 39 326
2020 First official language - French 32 26 42 221
2019 First official language - English 39 24 37 293
2019 First official language - French 35 29 36 203
2018 First official language - English 46 18 36 181
2018 First official language - French 42 23 35 131

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 2 31 45 7 11 5 235
2022 First official language - French 6 32 45 3 6 8 135
2020 First official language - English 3 17 57 7 10 6 118
2020 First official language - French 6 17 59 3 5 10 70
2019 First official language - English 2 16 59 9 10 4 114
2019 First official language - French 11 18 55 0 6 10 71
2018 First official language - English 4 12 69 3 4 8 85
2018 First official language - French 10 33 45 2 9 2 54
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 40 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 485
2022 First official language - French 50 33 11 4 1 0 0 84 6 295
2020 First official language - English 53 34 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 324
2020 First official language - French 47 41 6 4 0 0 0 89 5 220
2019 First official language - English 54 34 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 292
2019 First official language - French 53 33 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 200
2018 First official language - English 51 38 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 180
2018 First official language - French 50 39 4 4 1 1 1 91 6 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 48 13 13 4 1 0 70 17 485
2022 First official language - French 24 45 14 10 4 1 0 71 15 295
2020 First official language - English 33 43 12 9 2 1 0 76 11 327
2020 First official language - French 32 42 16 7 3 1 0 74 10 221
2019 First official language - English 35 43 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 293
2019 First official language - French 30 45 15 7 1 2 0 77 8 203
2018 First official language - English 25 49 10 14 1 1 0 75 16 180
2018 First official language - French 33 40 19 6 1 1 0 74 7 131

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 26 38 15 6 1 1 21 40 485
2022 First official language - French 11 31 35 17 5 0 1 22 42 295
2020 First official language - English 15 32 33 14 6 1 0 20 47 326
2020 First official language - French 19 34 29 11 7 0 0 18 53 220
2019 First official language - English 11 28 33 19 6 1 0 26 40 292
2019 First official language - French 16 31 31 15 5 0 1 20 48 203
2018 First official language - English 12 35 32 15 4 1 1 19 48 181
2018 First official language - French 15 29 33 16 6 0 1 22 45 129

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 22 35 19 7 1 1 27 38 485
2022 First official language - French 13 24 33 18 8 1 3 27 38 295
2020 First official language - English 9 20 37 22 10 2 0 32 30 326
2020 First official language - French 7 21 38 19 10 3 2 31 30 218
2019 First official language - English 10 22 26 26 13 1 1 39 34 292
2019 First official language - French 14 19 31 22 11 1 2 33 35 203
2018 First official language - English 12 21 35 22 6 3 2 29 35 181
2018 First official language - French 13 24 35 13 12 3 0 25 38 129

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 20 30 21 10 1 1 31 39 485
2022 First official language - French 17 23 30 18 10 1 0 29 41 295
2020 First official language - English 21 25 33 15 6 0 0 21 46 325
2020 First official language - French 21 24 33 13 8 0 2 21 46 221
2019 First official language - English 16 26 30 20 7 1 1 27 42 292
2019 First official language - French 16 28 31 16 8 1 0 24 44 203
2018 First official language - English 17 25 35 17 5 2 0 22 43 180
2018 First official language - French 18 31 31 11 7 0 1 18 50 129

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 18 25 22 16 2 3 40 34 480
2022 First official language - French 9 25 28 18 12 3 4 33 37 295
2020 First official language - English 20 25 24 19 10 1 1 30 46 326
2020 First official language - French 17 23 29 14 14 1 2 29 42 221
2019 First official language - English 16 19 29 19 11 3 2 32 37 291
2019 First official language - French 12 25 29 18 14 0 3 33 38 203
2018 First official language - English 26 25 27 13 6 2 2 20 52 181
2018 First official language - French 14 32 27 15 6 2 3 22 49 129

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 13 32 21 14 2 5 38 28 485
2022 First official language - French 9 18 29 22 11 4 7 36 31 295
2020 First official language - English 10 13 28 27 17 3 1 47 24 324
2020 First official language - French 6 17 29 29 11 5 3 43 25 221
2019 First official language - English 13 19 31 22 9 3 2 33 34 292
2019 First official language - French 16 24 24 20 9 4 2 31 43 203
2018 First official language - English 34 30 19 8 3 1 4 12 67 179
2018 First official language - French 28 29 25 8 4 3 2 13 60 129

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 19 36 18 11 2 1 30 33 480
2022 First official language - French 8 16 43 21 8 1 4 31 24 295
2020 First official language - English 10 19 34 23 12 2 0 35 30 324
2020 First official language - French 8 18 39 19 11 1 3 32 28 218
2019 First official language - English 9 19 34 23 11 2 2 36 29 291
2019 First official language - French 9 20 38 19 10 1 3 30 30 203
2018 First official language - English 11 26 37 20 3 2 2 24 38 181
2018 First official language - French 12 33 25 15 11 3 1 27 47 129

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 4 7 23 37 26 1 2 65 11 485
2022 First official language - French 4 6 22 36 28 1 3 67 11 295
2020 First official language - English 4 10 31 33 21 0 0 55 15 324
2020 First official language - French 3 7 31 33 22 2 2 57 10 221
2019 First official language - English 3 7 24 35 29 1 1 66 10 292
2019 First official language - French 4 7 18 39 30 1 2 71 11 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 30 20 21 13 2 0 44 35 485
2022 First official language - French 18 33 20 17 11 1 0 51 28 295
2020 First official language - English 21 40 12 18 6 3 0 63 25 326
2020 First official language - French 23 39 21 10 3 3 1 65 13 219
2019 First official language - English 21 38 17 16 5 3 0 60 22 288
2019 First official language - French 19 38 21 15 4 2 0 59 19 203

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 53 28 7 7 5 1 0 82 11 485
2022 First official language - French 64 26 5 3 2 0 0 90 6 295
2020 First official language - English 59 25 7 6 3 0 0 84 10 324
2020 First official language - French 67 22 6 2 2 0 1 89 4 221
2019 First official language - English 55 26 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 291
2019 First official language - French 56 29 7 4 3 1 0 85 8 203
2018 First official language - English 46 27 10 11 4 1 0 74 16 181
2018 First official language - French 54 28 6 7 4 1 1 83 11 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 67 22 4 5 1 0 0 89 7 485
2022 First official language - French 69 23 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 295
2020 First official language - English 67 26 4 3 1 0 0 93 3 322
2020 First official language - French 69 22 4 2 1 0 1 92 4 219
2019 First official language - English 64 25 4 4 2 1 0 90 6 292
2019 First official language - French 61 28 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 202
2018 First official language - English 53 32 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 179
2018 First official language - French 58 30 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 34 5 2 2 1 0 91 4 485
2022 First official language - French 57 31 7 2 2 1 1 89 4 295
2020 First official language - English 60 30 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 319
2020 First official language - French 59 30 6 1 3 1 0 90 4 219
2019 First official language - English 57 30 4 5 2 1 0 89 7 292
2019 First official language - French 51 35 8 3 3 0 1 87 6 202
2018 First official language - English 48 35 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 180
2018 First official language - French 46 36 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 132

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 38 39 10 7 4 2 0 78 11 485
2022 First official language - French 40 39 8 4 5 4 1 82 9 295
2020 First official language - English 39 40 10 8 1 2 0 80 9 324
2020 First official language - French 47 34 13 4 1 1 0 82 5 220
2019 First official language - English 36 44 8 6 3 2 0 82 9 292
2019 First official language - French 41 36 13 6 1 2 0 79 7 202
2018 First official language - English 38 40 11 7 1 3 0 80 9 182
2018 First official language - French 39 42 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 131

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 38 11 6 2 5 0 81 8 485
2022 First official language - French 40 35 13 2 2 8 0 81 5 295
2020 First official language - English 39 36 12 3 1 8 0 82 5 327
2020 First official language - French 46 36 12 2 1 3 0 84 3 221
2019 First official language - English 42 32 15 5 2 3 0 76 8 290
2019 First official language - French 45 35 13 4 0 3 0 82 4 202
2018 First official language - English 37 45 8 3 1 5 0 87 5 181
2018 First official language - French 41 34 17 4 1 4 0 78 5 128

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 34 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 480
2022 First official language - French 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 295
2020 First official language - English 58 30 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 326
2020 First official language - French 59 34 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 219
2019 First official language - English 56 32 6 4 2 1 0 89 5 292
2019 First official language - French 49 42 5 2 1 1 0 92 4 203
2018 First official language - English 43 38 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 182
2018 First official language - French 48 40 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 131

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 25 9 5 3 7 4 80 9 485
2022 First official language - French 46 23 10 4 4 8 6 79 9 295

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 26 11 5 4 8 4 78 10 485
2022 First official language - French 46 23 10 5 3 7 6 79 9 295

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 36 34 17 2 2 8 1 77 5 485
2022 First official language - French 42 32 11 2 2 10 1 82 5 295
2020 First official language - English 34 31 17 4 1 12 1 74 6 325
2020 First official language - French 37 33 19 4 1 6 0 75 5 221

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 41 31 8 6 4 7 3 80 11 480
2022 First official language - French 41 32 8 5 4 5 5 82 10 295
2020 First official language - English 46 29 10 5 2 4 4 81 8 324
2020 First official language - French 45 29 10 6 3 4 2 79 10 218

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 18 19 4 3 36 4 57 12 485
2022 First official language - French 15 26 14 3 3 34 5 67 10 295

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 28 16 6 4 9 6 69 12 480
2022 First official language - French 34 26 13 6 3 9 10 73 10 295
2020 First official language - English 37 30 15 4 3 6 4 74 9 325
2020 First official language - French 38 28 10 4 3 9 9 79 8 221
2019 First official language - English 36 27 14 7 4 6 5 71 13 292
2019 First official language - French 35 32 13 5 5 5 6 75 11 203
2018 First official language - English 22 29 19 12 5 7 6 58 20 181
2018 First official language - French 30 38 9 7 4 6 7 78 13 132

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 34 15 12 6 6 2 64 19 485
2022 First official language - French 26 35 15 14 4 5 2 65 19 295
2020 First official language - English 33 34 15 8 5 3 2 71 13 326
2020 First official language - French 37 31 13 9 6 3 2 71 15 221
2019 First official language - English 33 33 11 12 4 5 2 72 17 292
2019 First official language - French 36 33 18 6 5 2 1 70 11 203
2018 First official language - English 26 30 13 22 5 3 1 59 28 182
2018 First official language - French 28 40 9 15 6 3 1 70 21 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 35 20 8 3 1 0 68 11 485
2022 First official language - French 28 34 23 6 4 4 1 65 11 295
2020 First official language - English 35 36 19 6 2 2 0 73 8 323
2020 First official language - French 35 35 21 6 2 2 0 71 8 221
2019 First official language - English 34 34 20 8 2 2 0 70 10 291
2019 First official language - French 31 36 22 5 4 2 0 69 8 202
2018 First official language - English 20 37 26 12 2 3 0 59 14 176
2018 First official language - French 28 36 25 8 4 0 0 64 12 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 22 20 11 7 16 4 52 23 480
2022 First official language - French 18 22 18 9 8 17 8 53 23 295
2020 First official language - English 23 23 17 10 8 17 2 57 22 327
2020 First official language - French 21 25 19 8 7 16 4 57 19 221
2019 First official language - English 22 22 17 11 11 12 5 53 26 292
2019 First official language - French 22 24 17 10 8 13 5 57 22 203
2018 First official language - English 13 22 20 18 14 11 2 41 37 182
2018 First official language - French 17 22 23 12 10 13 4 47 26 130

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 55 38 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 485
2022 First official language - French 56 34 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 295
2020 First official language - English 54 37 1 6 2 0 0 91 8 326
2020 First official language - French 60 31 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 219

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 32 9 11 8 0 2 71 19 485
2022 First official language - French 40 31 8 11 8 0 2 73 19 295
2020 First official language - English 37 43 6 10 3 0 1 82 12 326
2020 First official language - French 47 36 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 221
2019 First official language - English 45 28 6 14 7 0 0 73 21 289
2019 First official language - French 37 38 5 13 7 0 0 75 20 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 33 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 485
2022 First official language - French 45 36 9 4 4 1 2 83 8 295
2020 First official language - English 55 33 6 5 1 0 1 88 6 323
2020 First official language - French 56 30 10 2 1 0 1 87 3 217
2019 First official language - English 57 30 5 5 1 0 1 88 6 292
2019 First official language - French 52 33 9 6 1 0 0 85 6 203

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 87 11 0 1 0 0 0 99 1 485
2022 First official language - French 60 29 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 295
2020 First official language - English 89 9 1 0 1 0 0 99 1 323
2020 First official language - French 66 22 2 5 1 2 0 91 6 221

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 90 7 1 0 0 0 1 98 1 485
2022 First official language - French 73 17 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 295
2019 First official language - English 89 6 2 0 1 1 1 96 1 291
2019 First official language - French 78 13 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 202

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 35 15 2 0 3 1 83 2 485
2022 First official language - French 31 27 26 11 5 1 0 58 16 295
2020 First official language - English 43 33 16 3 1 3 1 79 4 327
2020 First official language - French 43 31 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 221
2019 First official language - English 49 29 12 4 1 5 0 82 5 293
2019 First official language - French 48 30 15 5 2 2 0 79 6 202

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 485
2022 First official language - French 9 91 295
2020 First official language - English 8 92 326
2020 First official language - French 6 94 220
2019 First official language - English 11 89 292
2019 First official language - French 11 89 203
2018 First official language - English 14 86 182
2018 First official language - French 13 87 132

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 53 35
2022 First official language - French 40 60 25
2020 First official language - English 23 77 27
2020 First official language - French 43 57 14
2019 First official language - English 55 45 32
2019 First official language - French 48 52 21
2018 First official language - English 27 73 26
2018 First official language - French 47 53 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 46 35
2022 First official language - French 77 23 25
2019 First official language - English 59 41 32
2019 First official language - French 71 29 21
2018 First official language - English 73 27 26
2018 First official language - French 65 35 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 35
2022 First official language - French 7 93 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 First official language - English 0 100 35
2022 First official language - French 0 100 25
2020 First official language - English 0 100 27
2020 First official language - French 0 100 14
2019 First official language - English 0 100 32
2019 First official language - French 0 100 21
2018 First official language - English 0 100 26
2018 First official language - French 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 35
2022 First official language - French 0 100 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 First official language - English 9 91 35
2022 First official language - French 7 93 25
2018 First official language - English 0 100 26
2018 First official language - French 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 35
2022 First official language - French 10 90 25
2019 First official language - English 0 100 32
2019 First official language - French 0 100 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 54 35
2022 First official language - French 33 67 25
2020 First official language - English 45 55 27
2020 First official language - French 44 56 14
2019 First official language - English 25 75 32
2019 First official language - French 35 65 20
2018 First official language - English 33 67 26
2018 First official language - French 29 71 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 48 35
2022 First official language - French 44 56 25
2020 First official language - English 44 56 27
2020 First official language - French 36 64 14
2019 First official language - English 22 78 32
2019 First official language - French 54 46 20
2018 First official language - English 55 45 26
2018 First official language - French 33 67 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 51 49 35
2022 First official language - French 46 54 25
2020 First official language - English 32 68 27
2020 First official language - French 64 36 14
2019 First official language - English 34 66 32
2019 First official language - French 50 50 20
2018 First official language - English 49 51 26
2018 First official language - French 53 47 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 74 35
2022 First official language - French 35 65 25
2020 First official language - English 37 63 27
2020 First official language - French 36 64 14
2019 First official language - English 37 63 32
2019 First official language - French 56 44 20
2018 First official language - English 46 54 26
2018 First official language - French 47 53 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 58 35
2022 First official language - French 32 68 25
2019 First official language - English 32 68 32
2019 First official language - French 25 75 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 52 35
2022 First official language - French 62 38 25
2020 First official language - English 29 71 27
2020 First official language - French 35 65 14
2019 First official language - English 35 65 32
2019 First official language - French 65 35 20
2018 First official language - English 44 56 26
2018 First official language - French 53 47 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 71 35
2022 First official language - French 33 67 25
2019 First official language - English 19 81 32
2019 First official language - French 40 60 20
2018 First official language - English 40 60 26
2018 First official language - French 28 72 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 35
2022 First official language - French 0 100 25
2020 First official language - English 0 100 27
2020 First official language - French 0 100 14
2019 First official language - English 0 100 32
2019 First official language - French 0 100 20
2018 First official language - English 0 100 26
2018 First official language - French 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 97 35
2022 First official language - French 13 87 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 35
2022 First official language - French 12 88 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 55 45 35
2022 First official language - French 55 45 25
2020 First official language - English 44 56 27
2020 First official language - French 64 36 14
2019 First official language - English 38 62 32
2019 First official language - French 49 51 20
2018 First official language - English 47 53 26
2018 First official language - French 31 69 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 79 35
2022 First official language - French 17 83 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 81 35
2022 First official language - French 10 90 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 44 35
2022 First official language - French 56 44 25
2020 First official language - English 71 29 27
2020 First official language - French 49 51 14
2019 First official language - English 48 52 32
2019 First official language - French 57 43 19
2018 First official language - English 43 57 26
2018 First official language - French 28 72 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 73 35
2022 First official language - French 42 58 25
2019 First official language - English 22 78 32
2019 First official language - French 41 59 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 35
2022 First official language - French 8 92 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 91 35
2022 First official language - French 14 86 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 35
2022 First official language - French 3 97 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 35
2022 First official language - French 3 97 25
2018 First official language - English 0 100 26
2018 First official language - French 0 100 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 35
2022 First official language - French 7 93 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 82 35
2022 First official language - French 21 79 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 71 35
2022 First official language - French 20 80 25
2019 First official language - English 37 63 32
2019 First official language - French 27 73 19
2018 First official language - English 25 75 26
2018 First official language - French 33 67 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 30
2022 First official language - French 12 88 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 79 30
2022 First official language - French 22 78 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 97 30
2022 First official language - French 5 95 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 30
2022 First official language - French 10 90 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 30
2022 First official language - French 14 86 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 79 30
2022 First official language - French 36 64 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 85 30
2022 First official language - French 9 91 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 30
2022 First official language - French 7 93 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 30 70 30
2022 First official language - French 14 86 25
2018 First official language - English 40 60 26
2018 First official language - French 32 68 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 30
2022 First official language - French 4 96 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 60 40 30
2022 First official language - French 43 57 25
2018 First official language - English 43 57 26
2018 First official language - French 30 70 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 63 37 30
2022 First official language - French 44 56 25
2018 First official language - English 46 54 26
2018 First official language - French 65 35 17

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 97 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 30
2022 First official language - French 14 86 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 5 12 4 2 51 15 48 17 485
2022 First official language - French 11 10 7 3 2 46 21 64 14 295
2020 First official language - English 15 11 14 4 3 41 11 55 15 326
2020 First official language - French 23 14 15 1 1 34 12 68 4 220
2019 First official language - English 17 10 21 6 3 30 12 47 16 292
2019 First official language - French 15 13 17 3 4 34 14 54 14 203
2018 First official language - English 11 11 26 7 3 34 8 37 17 182
2018 First official language - French 17 12 20 3 2 40 6 53 10 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 27 13 4 2 21 4 74 9 485
2022 First official language - French 25 34 11 3 2 22 4 79 6 295
2020 First official language - English 28 25 17 4 3 21 1 69 9 327
2020 First official language - French 37 30 12 2 1 16 1 81 4 221
2019 First official language - English 32 26 17 5 1 15 3 71 7 293
2019 First official language - French 34 29 16 4 2 15 0 75 7 203
2018 First official language - English 17 34 24 5 4 14 2 60 10 181
2018 First official language - French 32 31 22 3 3 10 0 69 7 131

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 480
2022 First official language - French 4 96 295
2020 First official language - English 3 97 326
2020 First official language - French 5 95 221
2019 First official language - English 6 94 292
2019 First official language - French 3 97 203
2018 First official language - English 7 93 182
2018 First official language - French 4 96 130

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 52 30
2022 First official language - French 34 66 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 74 26 30
2022 First official language - French 69 31 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 87 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 30
2022 First official language - French 6 94 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 30
2022 First official language - French 30 70 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 30
2022 First official language - French 37 63 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 85 30
2022 First official language - French 18 82 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 30
2022 First official language - French 21 79 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 30
2022 First official language - French 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 80 30
2022 First official language - French 20 80 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 81 30
2022 First official language - French 12 88 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 30
2022 First official language - French 8 92 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 30
2022 First official language - French 14 86 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 30
2022 First official language - French 12 88 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 77 30
2022 First official language - French 28 72 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 30
2022 First official language - French 6 94 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 30
2022 First official language - French 18 82 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 80 30
2022 First official language - French 30 70 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 79 30
2022 First official language - French 40 60 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 30
2022 First official language - French 19 81 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 90 30
2022 First official language - French 20 80 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 30
2022 First official language - French 33 67 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 30
2022 First official language - French 12 88 15
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 30
2022 First official language - French 12 88 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 30
2022 First official language - French 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 30
2022 First official language - French 22 78 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 43 30
2022 First official language - French 52 48 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 97 30
2022 First official language - French 11 89 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 84 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 97 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 97 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 97 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 80 30
2022 First official language - French 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 30
2022 First official language - French 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 30
2022 First official language - French 40 60 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 55 30
2022 First official language - French 56 44 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 30
2022 First official language - French 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 51 49 30
2022 First official language - French 80 20 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 30
2022 First official language - French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 83 30
2022 First official language - French 8 92 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 6 16 2 2 51 10 47 12 485
2022 First official language - French 9 15 7 1 2 49 16 70 8 295
2020 First official language - English 15 9 15 4 1 46 10 56 11 325
2020 First official language - French 24 15 14 1 1 34 11 70 5 220
2019 First official language - English 17 12 21 2 2 37 10 54 7 290
2019 First official language - French 19 12 18 1 2 37 12 60 5 203
2018 First official language - English 12 11 25 2 2 43 5 45 7 182
2018 First official language - French 17 13 21 0 3 40 6 55 6 129

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 31 15 4 3 18 3 73 8 485
2022 First official language - French 28 35 10 1 2 21 3 83 4 295
2020 First official language - English 30 25 18 4 1 19 3 70 7 326
2020 First official language - French 38 30 15 1 1 15 0 79 3 220
2019 First official language - English 33 24 15 3 1 19 4 74 5 293
2019 First official language - French 36 29 16 0 2 17 1 78 2 202
2018 First official language - English 22 30 24 2 2 18 2 65 5 182
2018 First official language - French 32 30 19 1 4 14 1 73 5 128

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 485
2022 First official language - French 8 92 295
2020 First official language - English 12 88 322
2020 First official language - French 11 89 219
2019 First official language - English 13 87 291
2019 First official language - French 12 88 203

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 66 34 70
2022 First official language - French 65 35 25
2020 First official language - English 64 36 39
2020 First official language - French 36 64 25

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 67 33 70
2022 First official language - French 90 10 25
2020 First official language - English 79 21 38
2020 First official language - French 80 20 25
2019 First official language - English 80 20 39
2019 First official language - French 91 9 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 35 35 12 13 0 4 0 74 14 45
2022 First official language - French 42 34 8 13 4 0 0 76 17 25
2020 First official language - English 40 33 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 30
2020 First official language - French 59 20 0 15 5 0 0 80 20 20
2019 First official language - English 45 35 3 17 0 0 0 80 17 31
2019 First official language - French 42 29 15 10 4 0 0 70 14 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 32 9 5 3 2 3 83 8 480
2022 First official language - French 43 33 8 5 4 2 5 82 10 295
2020 First official language - English 54 31 5 2 2 3 4 91 4 324
2020 First official language - French 49 35 6 3 1 3 3 90 4 219

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 80 2 1 3 370
2022 First official language - French 12 81 1 1 4 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 73 27 380
2022 First official language - French 68 32 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 68 380
2022 First official language - French 28 72 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 62 38 380
2022 First official language - French 56 44 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 50 50 380
2022 First official language - French 44 56 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 85 380
2022 First official language - French 15 85 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 71 380
2022 First official language - French 24 76 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 380
2022 First official language - French 11 89 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 380
2022 First official language - French 15 85 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 380
2022 First official language - French 8 92 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 80 380
2022 First official language - French 15 85 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 380
2022 First official language - French 13 87 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 4 96 380
2022 First official language - French 3 97 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 78 380
2022 First official language - French 27 73 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 83 11 1 2 1 0 2 96 3 380
2022 First official language - French 66 16 4 4 6 0 4 85 10 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 23 12 12 39 2 1 52 35 380
2022 First official language - French 7 15 12 13 46 4 2 63 24 240

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 19 15 14 37 4 1 53 32 380
2022 First official language - French 7 14 15 14 44 5 1 62 22 240
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 30 5 4 3 1 1 88 7 485
2022 First official language - French 54 26 6 6 5 1 1 82 11 295
2020 First official language - English 56 30 5 6 2 0 1 87 8 327
2020 First official language - French 51 31 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 221

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 1 7 12 6 45 5 25 72 11 485
2022 First official language - French 2 3 7 8 42 4 33 81 8 290

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 42 16 9 7 5 0 67 17 485
2022 First official language - French 21 40 19 10 5 5 0 64 16 295
2020 First official language - English 38 42 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 326
2020 First official language - French 41 42 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 221
2019 First official language - English 38 40 13 5 2 2 1 80 7 292
2019 First official language - French 35 43 13 6 1 2 0 79 7 203
2018 First official language - English 28 44 13 8 3 4 0 75 11 182
2018 First official language - French 28 39 18 9 4 2 0 69 13 131

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 23 36 24 8 485
2022 First official language - French 11 26 37 22 4 295

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 29 8 3 2 4 1 87 4 485
2022 First official language - French 52 31 9 3 3 1 1 85 6 295
2020 First official language - English 51 31 12 3 2 1 0 83 4 324
2020 First official language - French 51 31 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 221

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 29 9 10 5 1 0 76 15 485
2022 First official language - French 48 26 9 8 6 1 1 76 15 295
2020 First official language - English 39 34 9 11 6 1 0 74 17 324
2020 First official language - French 44 30 12 7 5 2 0 76 12 219

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 40 12 13 8 3 0 66 21 485
2022 First official language - French 25 41 15 13 4 2 0 67 17 295
2020 First official language - English 30 32 18 12 6 3 0 64 18 327
2020 First official language - French 32 38 16 11 2 2 0 71 13 221
2019 First official language - English 26 36 17 12 6 1 1 64 19 292
2019 First official language - French 31 35 15 10 6 3 0 68 16 203
2018 First official language - English 20 30 21 18 8 3 0 52 27 181
2018 First official language - French 26 34 14 18 8 0 0 60 26 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 46 16 17 2 1 0 64 19 145
2022 First official language - French 18 45 17 12 5 1 1 65 18 95
2020 First official language - English 23 51 11 12 3 0 0 75 15 96
2020 First official language - French 34 43 15 7 0 0 1 78 7 75
2019 First official language - English 27 41 8 13 4 6 1 73 18 86
2019 First official language - French 22 50 15 3 3 0 7 77 7 62

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 29 19 7 10 0 3 64 17 485
2022 First official language - French 41 28 12 6 10 0 3 71 16 290
2020 First official language - English 34 32 19 5 8 0 1 67 13 327
2020 First official language - French 38 21 21 10 9 0 1 59 19 219
2019 First official language - English 26 31 18 8 16 0 1 58 24 293
2019 First official language - French 31 27 21 9 10 0 2 59 20 203
2018 First official language - English 20 35 26 8 11 0 0 55 19 182
2018 First official language - French 31 28 14 17 8 0 2 60 25 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 31 25 13 18 0 0 43 32 480
2022 First official language - French 12 21 28 20 17 0 2 34 38 295
2020 First official language - English 12 16 28 22 22 0 0 29 43 326
2020 First official language - French 10 20 28 25 18 0 0 30 42 221
2019 First official language - English 15 24 25 23 13 0 0 39 36 293
2019 First official language - French 13 23 30 20 15 0 0 36 35 202
2018 First official language - English 10 18 31 24 17 1 0 28 41 182
2018 First official language - French 8 21 37 19 15 0 0 29 34 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 25 24 15 17 0 0 43 33 480
2022 First official language - French 12 23 25 19 20 0 1 36 39 295
2020 First official language - English 14 21 27 20 18 0 0 35 38 326
2020 First official language - French 12 20 27 22 18 0 1 32 41 220
2019 First official language - English 19 22 25 17 15 1 0 42 33 292
2019 First official language - French 15 27 24 21 13 1 1 42 34 201
2018 First official language - English 11 26 25 22 15 1 0 37 38 180
2018 First official language - French 8 24 31 21 16 0 0 32 37 130

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 25 22 15 19 1 1 43 35 480
2022 First official language - French 15 21 29 18 14 1 2 37 33 295
2020 First official language - English 16 23 20 18 22 0 0 39 41 327
2020 First official language - French 13 20 27 24 14 1 2 34 39 220
2019 First official language - English 16 26 23 20 14 1 0 42 35 292
2019 First official language - French 18 25 22 19 15 0 2 43 34 203
2018 First official language - English 10 18 22 25 23 1 0 29 49 181
2018 First official language - French 9 23 28 24 15 0 0 33 39 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 26 14 7 11 0 2 67 19 485
2022 First official language - French 33 23 23 8 7 1 4 59 17 295
2020 First official language - English 26 24 19 15 16 0 0 50 32 327
2020 First official language - French 23 24 22 18 10 0 2 49 29 219
2019 First official language - English 32 28 14 14 10 1 1 61 25 291
2019 First official language - French 35 29 16 10 8 1 2 65 18 203
2018 First official language - English 25 25 23 11 12 1 3 53 23 179
2018 First official language - French 24 34 19 13 8 1 1 59 21 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 29 16 12 14 0 0 57 27 480
2022 First official language - French 24 26 26 9 13 1 1 50 23 295
2020 First official language - English 18 20 23 19 21 0 0 38 39 326
2020 First official language - French 22 22 25 19 12 0 0 44 31 220
2019 First official language - English 22 30 22 13 13 0 0 52 26 291
2019 First official language - French 30 24 24 10 10 1 1 55 21 203
2018 First official language - English 23 22 26 14 14 0 0 45 29 182
2018 First official language - French 26 26 25 14 9 0 0 52 24 130

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 32 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 485
2022 First official language - French 37 24 20 11 5 2 1 63 16 295
2020 First official language - English 29 36 21 9 5 0 0 65 14 327
2020 First official language - French 34 33 22 6 3 0 1 68 10 219
2019 First official language - English 30 35 20 8 5 1 1 66 13 291
2019 First official language - French 39 29 20 6 5 1 1 69 11 202
2018 First official language - English 21 33 30 10 5 1 0 55 16 180
2018 First official language - French 25 31 28 10 4 2 1 57 14 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 31 23 15 14 0 0 48 29 485
2022 First official language - French 16 30 22 17 13 1 1 47 30 295
2020 First official language - English 15 25 30 19 12 0 0 40 31 327
2020 First official language - French 19 25 24 21 9 0 0 45 30 221
2019 First official language - English 21 28 26 15 8 1 1 50 24 292
2019 First official language - French 22 25 28 16 8 1 1 47 24 203
2018 First official language - English 13 27 26 23 11 1 0 40 34 180
2018 First official language - French 16 31 25 21 6 0 1 47 27 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 28 22 12 13 0 0 53 25 485
2022 First official language - French 26 27 23 11 11 0 1 54 23 295
2020 First official language - English 24 34 23 11 8 0 0 58 19 325
2020 First official language - French 29 29 23 12 7 0 0 58 19 219
2019 First official language - English 28 28 20 15 8 0 0 57 23 292
2019 First official language - French 31 25 22 15 7 0 0 56 22 203
2018 First official language - English 17 30 26 16 10 1 0 48 26 181
2018 First official language - French 27 27 18 17 9 1 1 55 26 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 30 11 6 5 1 1 78 11 485
2022 First official language - French 49 25 12 8 5 1 1 75 13 290
2020 First official language - English 46 29 12 8 6 0 1 75 13 326
2020 First official language - French 47 28 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 220
2019 First official language - English 48 24 11 10 5 1 1 74 15 292
2019 First official language - French 50 23 14 6 6 1 1 74 12 203

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 49 26 13 6 4 0 1 76 10 485
2022 First official language - French 53 22 15 4 4 0 1 77 8 295
2020 First official language - English 29 30 21 13 7 0 0 59 20 326
2020 First official language - French 32 31 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 220

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 32 21 7 5 0 1 66 12 485
2022 First official language - French 34 29 21 11 4 1 1 64 15 290
2020 First official language - English 29 28 21 13 8 0 0 58 21 327
2020 First official language - French 24 30 27 12 5 0 1 55 18 219
2019 First official language - English 38 32 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 290
2019 First official language - French 32 31 24 9 4 1 0 63 13 201
2018 First official language - English 25 32 26 10 6 1 0 58 16 180
2018 First official language - French 20 37 25 13 5 0 0 56 19 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 41 24 15 8 11 1 2 66 19 480
2022 First official language - French 43 20 13 10 11 0 3 65 21 290
2020 First official language - English 45 29 19 2 2 0 2 76 4 319
2020 First official language - French 62 25 7 3 0 0 2 89 3 219
2019 First official language - English 55 18 12 8 6 0 0 73 15 292
2019 First official language - French 55 18 14 6 6 1 0 73 13 203
2018 First official language - English 61 17 14 4 3 1 1 79 7 180
2018 First official language - French 56 21 13 4 4 0 2 79 7 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 25 12 3 1 0 2 84 4 480
2022 First official language - French 57 26 7 3 5 1 1 85 8 290
2020 First official language - English 45 34 13 5 2 0 0 79 7 323
2020 First official language - French 52 28 15 4 1 0 0 80 5 221

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 73 11 4 1 4 0 6 90 6 485
2022 First official language - French 71 9 5 3 1 1 9 90 5 295
2020 First official language - English 77 15 3 1 1 1 2 95 2 323
2020 First official language - French 76 13 5 1 0 0 4 94 1 220
2019 First official language - English 78 11 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 291
2019 First official language - French 71 11 6 2 1 3 5 89 4 201
2018 First official language - English 81 9 4 2 1 1 3 93 3 180
2018 First official language - French 75 10 5 4 2 0 4 89 6 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 79 9 3 2 2 2 3 92 4 485
2022 First official language - French 75 9 4 1 3 0 8 91 4 295
2020 First official language - English 85 7 2 3 2 0 2 93 5 323
2020 First official language - French 79 7 3 2 2 1 5 93 4 220
2019 First official language - English 79 9 3 3 3 1 2 90 6 291
2019 First official language - French 75 9 3 4 6 0 3 87 9 202
2018 First official language - English 73 12 4 5 2 1 2 88 8 180
2018 First official language - French 79 5 8 5 2 0 1 85 7 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 68 21 6 2 1 0 1 90 3 485
2022 First official language - French 71 13 6 3 2 0 5 88 5 295
2020 First official language - English 75 15 8 1 1 0 1 90 2 322
2020 First official language - French 76 13 6 2 0 0 3 91 2 220
2019 First official language - English 64 21 9 3 3 0 0 86 5 291
2019 First official language - French 62 19 8 5 4 1 3 83 9 202
2018 First official language - English 56 26 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 182
2018 First official language - French 62 20 13 3 1 0 2 83 4 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 65 19 5 6 4 0 1 85 10 485
2022 First official language - French 64 16 6 5 4 0 4 84 9 295
2020 First official language - English 66 19 7 4 3 0 1 86 8 324
2020 First official language - French 70 13 7 3 3 0 3 86 7 217
2019 First official language - English 62 17 11 5 5 0 1 80 9 290
2019 First official language - French 63 15 8 4 6 1 3 81 11 202
2018 First official language - English 52 23 11 6 7 1 0 76 13 181
2018 First official language - French 60 16 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 69 12 4 2 0 0 12 93 3 485
2022 First official language - French 64 12 4 2 2 0 17 91 4 295
2020 First official language - English 72 11 2 0 1 0 14 96 1 323
2020 First official language - French 71 8 4 1 0 0 16 94 2 221
2019 First official language - English 63 9 6 1 0 1 19 90 2 289
2019 First official language - French 57 12 4 3 2 1 20 88 7 201
2018 First official language - English 56 13 6 1 1 1 23 90 2 178
2018 First official language - French 46 14 7 4 0 0 28 84 6 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 77 15 4 1 0 0 2 94 2 480
2022 First official language - French 75 10 4 2 1 0 8 92 3 295
2020 First official language - English 81 12 4 1 1 0 1 94 1 325
2020 First official language - French 76 14 2 2 0 0 5 95 3 218
2019 First official language - English 72 16 6 2 0 0 3 92 3 291
2019 First official language - French 68 14 6 3 2 1 6 87 6 203
2018 First official language - English 73 16 5 2 0 1 3 93 3 182
2018 First official language - French 73 13 6 0 2 0 6 92 2 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 74 12 5 3 3 1 3 89 6 485
2022 First official language - French 77 7 3 3 4 0 6 90 7 295
2020 First official language - English 74 14 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 327
2020 First official language - French 74 13 7 1 1 0 3 90 2 220
2019 First official language - English 78 9 7 2 3 0 1 88 5 289
2019 First official language - French 74 10 5 2 3 1 5 89 6 203
2018 First official language - English 80 10 3 1 3 1 2 93 4 182
2018 First official language - French 72 10 6 4 3 0 6 86 7 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 52 25 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 485
2022 First official language - French 48 26 14 4 4 0 4 77 9 295
2020 First official language - English 40 31 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 325
2020 First official language - French 51 27 15 5 1 0 0 79 6 221
2019 First official language - English 57 25 10 5 1 0 1 83 6 291
2019 First official language - French 54 26 14 2 2 0 1 82 5 203
2018 First official language - English 45 29 18 4 1 0 2 76 5 182
2018 First official language - French 51 25 15 5 2 0 3 78 7 131

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 31 36 18 5 0 0 40 23 485
2022 First official language - French 7 25 43 17 8 0 1 32 24 295
2020 First official language - English 9 26 37 20 8 0 0 35 27 326
2020 First official language - French 9 26 40 22 3 0 0 35 25 220
2019 First official language - English 14 31 37 12 6 1 0 46 17 293
2019 First official language - French 13 28 39 18 3 0 0 40 21 203
2018 First official language - English 8 30 37 20 5 0 0 37 25 182
2018 First official language - French 8 24 44 22 3 0 0 32 25 131

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 23 39 18 10 0 0 28 33 485
2022 First official language - French 10 21 37 18 14 0 1 32 32 290
2020 First official language - English 18 25 37 13 8 0 0 21 42 326
2020 First official language - French 10 28 37 19 6 0 1 25 38 221
2019 First official language - English 11 16 42 18 12 0 0 31 27 289
2019 First official language - French 10 20 41 21 8 0 0 28 30 203
2018 First official language - English 10 27 34 22 6 0 0 28 37 179
2018 First official language - French 8 29 41 15 7 0 0 22 37 128
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Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 57 16 2 485
2022 First official language - French 22 63 13 2 295
2020 First official language - English 34 41 23 3 327
2020 First official language - French 37 50 13 0 221

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 38 62 120
2022 First official language - French 43 57 70
2020 First official language - English 39 61 111
2020 First official language - French 30 70 80

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 14 10 7 7 4 15 71 17 485
2022 First official language - French 34 18 12 8 9 2 18 65 20 295
2020 First official language - English 36 22 11 10 7 2 11 67 20 326
2020 First official language - French 39 15 17 11 9 0 9 60 21 221
2019 First official language - English 42 17 15 11 11 1 4 62 22 286
2019 First official language - French 42 20 12 9 10 1 6 67 20 202
2018 First official language - English 39 18 15 12 12 0 4 60 24 182
2018 First official language - French 38 15 18 13 9 0 8 57 24 131

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 16 22 12 25 23 0 2 38 49 120
2022 First official language - French 8 30 17 8 29 0 9 42 40 70
2020 First official language - English 16 17 15 20 28 2 3 35 50 111
2020 First official language - French 15 17 12 21 29 1 5 34 53 80

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 18 12 15 39 1 8 29 58 120
2022 First official language - French 3 17 15 16 41 1 7 22 62 70
2020 First official language - English 10 15 16 18 37 2 3 26 58 111
2020 First official language - French 9 10 13 26 35 1 5 21 66 79
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