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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 38 40 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 36 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 48 2 5 4 0 0 89 9 40
2022 British Columbia 17 37 34 7 5 0 0 54 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 483
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 28 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 39 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 40 39 8 8 5 0 0 80 13 451
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 51 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 45 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 39 36 11 9 6 0 0 75 14 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 31 14 4 8 0 0 74 12 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 43 15 8 0 0 0 78 8 40
2022 British Columbia 27 34 12 19 8 0 0 61 27 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 33 13 5 0 0 0 83 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 35 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 31
2019 National Capital Region 42 37 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 42 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 34 10 10 5 0 0 74 15 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 49 34 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 33 14 3 1 0 0 81 5 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 42 16 6 0 0 0 78 6 35
2022 British Columbia 37 20 37 7 0 0 0 56 7 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 33 12 3 2 0 0 84 4 484
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 28 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2019 National Capital Region 50 34 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 34 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 42 36 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 35 8 5 3 2 0 84 8 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 43 9 4 0 0 0 88 4 40
2022 British Columbia 31 30 26 12 0 0 0 62 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 13 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 36 16 3 0 0 0 80 3 30
2019 National Capital Region 47 36 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 30 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 35 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 37 34 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 20 6 7 8 3 0 79 15 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 42 12 7 0 0 0 82 7 40
2022 British Columbia 27 30 38 5 0 0 0 57 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 46 28 13 9 4 0 0 73 13 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 16 13 0 0 8 0 86 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 35 13 6 0 3 0 80 7 31
2019 National Capital Region 41 33 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 26 10 5 0 5 0 84 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 40 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 37 35 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 25 10 7 5 3 0 78 12 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 46 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 40
2022 British Columbia 27 21 38 15 0 0 0 47 15 15
2020 National Capital Region 45 30 13 8 4 0 0 75 11 484
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 24 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 48 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 44 33 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 451
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 26 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 45 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 31 27 17 12 8 3 1 61 21 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 19 12 6 10 7 2 70 17 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 37 21 9 0 2 3 68 10 40
2022 British Columbia 27 19 35 8 0 12 0 52 9 15
2020 National Capital Region 38 24 17 11 7 2 0 63 19 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 8 34 4 0 4 0 61 4 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 25 23 7 3 3 3 65 11 31
2019 National Capital Region 37 27 14 9 11 2 0 65 21 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 21 22 5 0 0 0 74 5 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 20 24 20 5 0 0 51 25 20
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 57 30 8 3 1 1 2 89 3 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 26 9 4 0 3 1 86 4 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 22 15 7 4 0 3 74 11 40
2022 British Columbia 48 47 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 59 25 11 2 1 0 2 86 3 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 21 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 22 10 0 0 3 6 89 0 31
2019 National Capital Region 63 21 11 2 1 1 1 86 3 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 15 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 45 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 54 32 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 26 6 8 2 1 0 84 10 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 38 9 0 0 0 3 90 0 40
2022 British Columbia 37 40 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 55 31 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 485
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 25 13 4 0 4 0 82 4 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 38 6 3 0 3 0 90 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 56 24 9 6 4 1 0 81 9 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 25 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 40 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 58 27 7 4 3 0 0 85 8 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 17 4 8 4 3 0 83 12 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 28 9 5 0 0 0 85 5 40
2022 British Columbia 68 27 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 59 27 7 4 3 0 0 86 6 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 24 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 22 3 9 0 0 3 87 10 31
2019 National Capital Region 56 27 8 4 3 1 0 84 8 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 21 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 37 32 13 7 5 5 0 74 12 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 32 7 3 5 8 0 83 9 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 44 5 4 0 10 5 90 4 40
2022 British Columbia 45 27 11 0 0 17 0 87 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 40 33 13 5 2 7 0 79 8 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 26 13 4 0 8 0 82 4 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 52 10 3 0 3 0 87 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 41 36 10 6 2 4 0 80 9 452
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 31 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 34 5 5 0 20 0 87 6 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 30 34 14 10 10 2 0 66 20 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 36 10 4 9 5 0 76 13 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 46 19 4 0 2 0 76 4 40
2022 British Columbia 35 27 17 21 0 0 0 62 21 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 36 14 9 3 2 0 74 12 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 37 9 0 0 8 0 90 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 31 30 6 0 3 0 63 7 31
2019 National Capital Region 37 38 11 8 4 2 0 77 12 451
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 5 15 5 0 0 75 20 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 40 15 5 0 5 0 78 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 19 32 17 16 11 5 1 54 28 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 23 15 18 11 5 0 53 31 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 41 21 13 0 7 0 63 14 40
2022 British Columbia 31 14 12 31 6 0 7 48 39 15
2020 National Capital Region 27 37 17 12 5 3 0 66 17 484
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 20 17 5 0 8 0 77 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 15 36 9 0 10 3 48 11 31
2019 National Capital Region 29 37 15 11 5 4 0 68 16 450
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 30 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 40 25 5 0 5 0 68 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 21 32 16 17 12 1 0 54 29 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 36 15 12 15 3 0 58 27 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 32 27 13 3 0 3 56 17 40
2022 British Columbia 31 19 0 39 11 0 0 50 50 15
2020 National Capital Region 27 42 12 13 5 1 0 70 18 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 25 0 21 0 4 0 79 21 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 38 22 13 0 3 0 63 14 31
2019 National Capital Region 26 41 14 10 6 2 0 69 17 452
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 25 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 44 10 21 0 0 0 69 21 20
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 39 35 12 9 5 0 1 74 14 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 39 9 2 3 1 0 85 5 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 42 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 40
2022 British Columbia 43 46 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 43 35 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 33 4 5 0 0 0 92 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 32 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 31
2019 National Capital Region 43 35 8 8 4 1 0 79 12 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 52 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 19 10 10 10 0 0 69 21 20

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 31 45 8 11 3 0 0 77 15 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 48 10 18 2 0 0 70 19 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 51 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 40
2022 British Columbia 18 52 5 25 0 0 0 70 25 15
2020 National Capital Region 34 46 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 32 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 36 26 12 3 0 0 58 16 31
2019 National Capital Region 34 40 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 451
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 52 5 10 0 0 0 84 10 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 34 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 46 34 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 7 15 0 3 0 77 15 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 40 9 16 0 0 0 75 16 40
2022 British Columbia 44 45 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 33 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 32 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 29 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 31
2019 National Capital Region 50 29 7 8 3 2 1 81 12 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 20 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 35 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 20

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 31 43 13 8 3 0 1 75 12 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 31 12 11 10 0 0 68 21 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 45 10 8 3 0 0 80 10 40
2022 British Columbia 17 34 29 19 0 0 0 51 19 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 40 13 9 2 0 1 77 11 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 19 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 36 16 13 0 0 3 70 13 31
2019 National Capital Region 35 38 12 11 3 0 1 74 14 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 35 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 50 5 26 0 0 0 70 26 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 57 26 7 4 3 1 1 86 7 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 26 8 4 0 1 0 88 4 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 35 4 0 0 0 3 96 0 40
2022 British Columbia 56 24 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 15
2020 National Capital Region 57 23 10 5 3 2 1 82 8 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 25 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 26 16 3 0 6 6 78 3 31

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 28 37 15 10 6 3 0 68 16 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 40 14 9 1 10 0 73 12 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 43 24 4 6 0 3 66 10 40
2022 British Columbia 16 40 20 10 8 5 0 60 19 15
2020 National Capital Region 29 38 15 11 5 3 0 69 16 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 29 4 9 0 4 0 87 10 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 29 29 3 6 3 3 59 10 31
2019 National Capital Region 31 36 16 10 4 2 0 68 15 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 15 25 15 0 0 0 60 15 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 49 15 15 5 0 0 64 21 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 42 24 15 6 7 1 4 70 14 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 19 23 3 4 3 13 64 9 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 17 20 6 0 0 4 72 6 40
2022 British Columbia 56 25 0 5 0 0 14 95 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 47 24 14 7 5 1 3 73 13 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 8 4 21 4 4 8 67 28 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 19 33 12 0 0 3 53 13 31
2019 National Capital Region 49 24 13 7 4 1 2 76 11 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 15 0 0 0 10 83 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 14 25 5 10 0 0 60 15 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 49 25 13 5 3 1 4 78 8 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 21 8 10 2 0 7 79 13 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 31 14 5 0 0 4 80 5 40
2022 British Columbia 42 31 20 0 0 0 7 78 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 26 13 5 3 1 2 78 8 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 9 12 4 0 4 13 81 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 16 22 3 3 0 3 70 7 31
2019 National Capital Region 53 23 13 5 2 1 2 79 7 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 25 10 0 0 5 15 87 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 39 15 5 0 5 0 78 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 75 8 4 2 3 4 4 90 5 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 14 6 0 3 4 11 90 4 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 11 3 0 0 3 10 97 0 40
2022 British Columbia 79 5 9 0 0 0 7 91 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 80 7 4 2 1 3 4 92 3 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 9 0 0 0 4 13 100 0 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 77 7 6 0 3 3 3 90 4 31
2019 National Capital Region 83 5 4 1 2 3 3 92 4 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 6 6 0 0 11 6 93 0 18
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 10 5 5 0 5 5 89 6 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 72 8 6 1 3 1 9 88 5 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 9 5 2 0 1 11 92 2 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 12 5 0 0 2 15 93 0 40
2022 British Columbia 72 0 9 0 0 0 19 89 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 79 9 3 2 1 1 6 94 3 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 4 0 0 0 4 16 100 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 22 3 3 0 0 6 93 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 84 5 3 1 1 2 5 94 3 452
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 5 5 0 0 10 10 94 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 90 5 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 28 34 10 13 10 3 2 66 24 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 34 6 13 10 3 0 70 24 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 31 20 19 0 2 7 56 22 40
2022 British Columbia 5 24 9 41 13 7 0 32 58 15
2020 National Capital Region 26 28 16 14 10 4 3 58 25 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 29 20 13 0 4 0 66 13 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 16 16 20 10 3 6 50 33 31
2019 National Capital Region 30 30 13 12 10 4 2 64 23 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 20 5 26 10 0 5 58 37 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 24 5 30 20 0 5 42 53 20

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 30 11 5 8 0 0 76 12 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 49 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 40
2022 British Columbia 27 41 27 0 5 0 0 68 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 38 39 11 10 3 0 0 77 12 485
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 41 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 42 13 3 3 3 0 80 6 31
2019 National Capital Region 41 37 9 7 5 0 0 78 12 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 43 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 16 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 41 36 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 34 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 42 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 40
2022 British Columbia 26 40 12 13 9 0 0 66 22 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 38 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 34 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 39 15 3 3 0 0 78 7 31
2019 National Capital Region 43 33 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 43 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 34 10 5 5 0 0 79 10 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 41 31 14 9 4 0 1 73 13 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 25 18 6 1 0 0 75 7 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 39 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 40
2022 British Columbia 27 39 17 17 0 0 0 66 17 15
2020 National Capital Region 36 43 10 8 2 0 0 79 11 484
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 21 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 23
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 42 13 7 0 0 3 80 7 31
2019 National Capital Region 39 40 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 450
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 36 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 42 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 29 42 15 5 5 4 0 74 10 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 42 15 10 5 1 0 70 16 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 43 19 9 0 4 3 70 9 40
2022 British Columbia 14 40 21 17 0 7 0 58 19 15
2020 National Capital Region 29 46 12 9 2 2 0 77 11 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 24 13 5 0 8 0 81 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 28 29 3 0 0 0 67 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 28 45 15 7 3 3 0 75 10 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 26 15 10 5 5 0 69 16 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 39 15 15 0 5 0 68 16 20

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 41 33 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 19 12 8 2 0 0 78 11 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 30 16 3 0 0 3 81 3 40
2022 British Columbia 27 53 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 31 10 14 7 0 0 69 21 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 44 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 49 7 6 6 0 3 81 13 31
2019 National Capital Region 44 27 10 11 6 1 0 73 17 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 35 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 20 25 5 0 0 5 68 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 29 35 19 8 9 0 1 64 17 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 17 6 1 0 0 75 8 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 32 10 9 2 0 0 78 11 40
2022 British Columbia 62 15 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 15
2020 National Capital Region 23 27 25 13 13 0 0 50 26 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 28 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 23 17 26 16 0 0 42 41 31
2019 National Capital Region 29 31 19 11 8 1 0 61 20 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 45 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 31 37 22 0 0 0 42 22 19

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 67 22 4 2 2 2 1 91 4 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 8 8 5 4 2 0 83 9 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 30 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 40
2022 British Columbia 51 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 48 20 31 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 15 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 23 33 40
2022 British Columbia 80 10 9 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 25 40 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 25 52 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 27 41 31
2019 National Capital Region 39 25 36 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 35 40 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 29 36 20

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 34 48 4 6 5 310
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 29 39 7 20 5 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 12 21 10 29 11 15
2022 British Columbia 0 12 21 28 31 7 10
2020 National Capital Region 4 18 61 4 6 8 168
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 9 31 21 19 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 6 18 58 5 7 6 175
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 49 37 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 36 7 10 4 0 0 80 13 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 43 10 8 0 0 0 83 8 40
2022 British Columbia 31 48 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 15
2020 National Capital Region 51 38 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 12 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 41 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 54 33 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 22 48 13 12 4 1 0 71 16 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 40 11 16 3 3 0 68 20 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 43 23 5 4 4 0 66 9 40
2022 British Columbia 22 30 7 36 5 0 0 52 41 15
2020 National Capital Region 32 43 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 38 20 13 0 3 0 66 13 31
2019 National Capital Region 32 45 12 7 2 2 0 79 9 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 34 5 15 0 0 0 79 15 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 19 20 21 5 0 0 54 26 20

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 29 35 16 4 0 1 21 43 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 27 23 25 9 2 0 35 42 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 23 59 11 3 0 0 14 27 40
2022 British Columbia 10 20 30 9 31 0 0 40 30 15
2020 National Capital Region 16 34 32 12 5 0 0 17 51 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 21 28 23 20 4 0 44 27 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 23 26 22 3 0 4 26 47 31
2019 National Capital Region 15 29 31 17 6 1 1 23 45 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 45 45 5 5 0 0 10 45 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 5 50 30 10 0 0 40 10 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 22 35 19 8 1 2 27 36 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 20 32 24 5 2 3 30 36 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 28 37 14 4 0 5 19 42 40
2022 British Columbia 37 25 12 10 15 0 0 25 62 15
2020 National Capital Region 9 20 38 21 10 2 1 32 30 485
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 13 31 20 23 8 0 47 19 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 32 36 13 3 3 7 17 43 31
2019 National Capital Region 12 21 29 23 12 1 1 37 34 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 23 15 15 15 10 5 36 46 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 25 35 35 0 0 5 37 26 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 19 23 29 19 9 1 1 28 42 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 8 33 23 19 0 0 42 25 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 22 33 25 9 0 0 34 33 40
2022 British Columbia 6 14 49 5 26 0 0 31 20 15
2020 National Capital Region 22 25 33 13 6 0 1 19 47 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 12 25 20 31 4 0 52 22 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 27 29 16 3 0 3 20 50 31
2019 National Capital Region 17 27 29 18 7 1 1 25 45 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 10 25 39 10 0 0 50 25 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 25 40 15 9 5 0 26 32 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 13 22 27 19 13 2 4 34 38 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 11 22 25 24 5 2 52 25 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 24 19 21 23 0 3 45 35 40
2022 British Columbia 0 5 45 14 31 0 5 48 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 20 25 25 16 11 1 1 28 46 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 8 25 19 40 4 0 61 13 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 32 30 19 3 0 3 23 46 31
2019 National Capital Region 15 22 30 18 11 2 2 30 39 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 19 36 30 0 5 69 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 20 25 15 15 0 15 35 35 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 16 31 20 13 3 5 36 31 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 10 28 20 16 4 9 41 27 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 26 30 9 12 6 11 26 38 40
2022 British Columbia 0 0 25 41 21 0 12 71 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 9 14 29 28 15 4 2 45 24 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 9 16 28 31 12 0 67 15 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 33 26 23 3 9 3 29 41 31
2019 National Capital Region 15 22 28 21 9 4 2 31 39 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 10 15 29 30 5 0 62 22 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 20 30 30 5 0 10 39 28 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 18 39 18 10 2 2 29 30 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 9 38 23 12 0 5 36 24 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 15 44 16 7 0 9 25 26 40
2022 British Columbia 14 20 20 24 22 0 0 46 34 15
2020 National Capital Region 10 19 36 21 11 2 1 33 30 484
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 9 25 29 28 4 0 60 15 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 19 39 19 10 0 3 30 30 31
2019 National Capital Region 10 19 35 21 11 2 2 33 30 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 30 35 20 10 0 5 32 31 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 20 31 34 5 0 5 41 26 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 7 23 36 27 1 2 65 12 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 2 21 35 37 3 0 75 4 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 2 15 42 26 0 9 74 10 40
2022 British Columbia 0 8 33 34 25 0 0 59 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 4 9 30 34 21 1 1 56 13 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 5 28 32 35 0 0 68 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 10 48 16 16 0 3 34 17 31
2019 National Capital Region 4 7 20 38 30 1 1 69 11 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 40 25 30 0 5 58 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 15 30 30 15 0 5 48 21 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 30 21 20 14 1 0 45 34 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 35 13 15 11 4 0 59 27 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 45 21 16 4 2 0 58 21 40
2022 British Columbia 26 25 14 23 5 7 0 55 30 15
2020 National Capital Region 20 41 15 16 5 3 0 63 22 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 32 13 5 0 4 0 82 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 32 26 3 6 7 3 61 11 31
2019 National Capital Region 19 39 19 15 5 3 0 60 21 451
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 26 27 5 11 5 0 55 17 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 25 30 26 0 0 0 45 26 20

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 56 27 6 6 4 1 0 84 10 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 34 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2022 British Columbia 59 15 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 61 24 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 21 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 25 7 3 0 0 3 90 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 56 26 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 36 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 40 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 67 23 4 5 2 0 0 90 6 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 25 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2022 British Columbia 74 9 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 15
2020 National Capital Region 67 25 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 483
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 17 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 26 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 64 24 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 35 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 50 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 57 32 6 2 2 1 0 90 5 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 40 7 2 0 1 0 91 2 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2022 British Columbia 56 37 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 59 31 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 479
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 29 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 29 6 3 0 7 0 90 4 31
2019 National Capital Region 55 31 5 4 3 1 0 88 7 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 40 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 45 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 38 39 10 6 5 2 0 79 11 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 29 8 9 5 4 0 77 15 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 46 5 6 0 7 0 89 6 40
2022 British Columbia 36 42 9 0 0 12 0 90 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 41 38 11 7 1 2 0 81 8 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 36 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 30
2019 National Capital Region 38 41 10 6 3 2 0 81 9 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 40 5 5 5 5 0 84 11 20

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 40 37 11 4 2 6 0 82 6 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 38 9 6 0 7 0 84 7 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 30 21 4 0 10 0 73 4 40
2022 British Columbia 24 33 22 15 0 6 0 60 16 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 37 11 3 1 6 0 84 4 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 20 21 0 0 9 0 77 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 32 23 3 3 7 0 69 7 31
2019 National Capital Region 43 32 15 5 2 3 0 78 7 451
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 40 5 0 0 10 0 94 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 35 10 10 0 5 0 78 11 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 52 33 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 26 6 9 1 0 0 84 10 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2022 British Columbia 41 41 11 8 0 0 0 82 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 58 31 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 43 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2019 National Capital Region 53 36 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 35 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 45 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 46 23 9 5 4 8 5 80 9 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 26 17 8 2 5 3 71 10 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 28 11 3 0 5 8 84 3 40
2022 British Columbia 51 26 0 8 9 7 0 82 18 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 43 25 10 5 4 7 5 79 10 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 20 11 12 2 9 3 72 16 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 25 17 0 0 2 8 82 0 40
2022 British Columbia 50 21 8 0 14 7 0 77 15 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 39 33 13 2 2 9 1 80 5 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 41 13 1 4 7 0 81 5 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 21 25 2 3 10 0 66 6 40
2022 British Columbia 15 37 32 0 9 7 0 56 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 33 17 3 1 9 1 75 5 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 15 13 5 0 12 0 80 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 23 33 7 0 13 3 53 8 31

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 41 31 8 7 4 5 5 80 12 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 34 9 4 3 12 0 81 8 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 24 12 5 0 10 3 80 6 40
2022 British Columbia 47 38 0 0 9 7 0 91 9 15
2020 National Capital Region 45 28 10 6 3 5 3 80 9 485
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 28 18 0 0 4 8 79 0 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 40 10 0 7 0 3 82 7 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 16 22 18 3 3 34 5 61 10 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 20 18 6 1 40 0 57 13 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 17 11 5 5 44 7 58 20 40
2022 British Columbia 4 0 5 5 9 63 14 18 62 15

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 0 7 27 19 31 8 14 75 10

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 31 27 16 6 3 9 8 70 12 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 26 22 2 3 6 8 68 7 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 42 7 0 0 6 12 92 0 40
2022 British Columbia 45 9 10 5 12 19 0 66 21 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 29 14 4 4 6 6 76 9 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 18 13 0 0 20 0 84 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 33 12 3 3 7 13 77 8 31
2019 National Capital Region 35 30 13 7 5 5 5 73 13 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 10 25 5 5 5 10 59 11 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 34 15 5 0 15 5 74 6 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 26 35 14 12 6 6 2 66 19 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 34 19 15 2 4 3 62 18 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 23 26 24 3 5 3 43 29 40
2022 British Columbia 20 33 5 0 17 10 15 71 22 15
2020 National Capital Region 34 33 15 8 5 3 2 71 13 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 22 9 9 0 8 8 79 10 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 26 17 13 13 0 3 56 27 31
2019 National Capital Region 35 34 13 10 4 3 1 72 15 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 35 25 0 5 0 10 66 6 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 15 24 21 0 15 0 47 24 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 30 34 22 8 4 2 0 66 12 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 40 12 6 2 3 2 79 8 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 33 32 4 0 3 5 61 4 40
2022 British Columbia 21 45 25 9 0 0 0 66 9 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 36 20 6 2 1 0 71 8 485
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 28 13 4 0 4 0 82 4 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 38 25 7 0 7 0 66 7 31
2019 National Capital Region 33 34 21 6 2 2 0 69 9 452
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 40 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 34 20 15 5 5 0 57 22 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 17 22 20 11 9 14 6 50 25 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 11 7 13 7 25 2 62 28 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 28 37 0 0 19 3 53 0 40
2022 British Columbia 22 22 9 5 0 37 5 77 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 21 24 17 9 8 17 3 57 22 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 20 13 5 4 11 4 74 10 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 16 33 9 6 20 3 37 20 31
2019 National Capital Region 22 22 17 11 10 12 5 54 26 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 36 19 5 5 5 0 69 11 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 25 24 5 5 30 0 50 15 20

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 57 35 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 48 2 1 2 0 0 95 3 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 41 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 40
2022 British Columbia 34 51 7 8 0 0 0 86 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 57 35 2 5 2 0 0 91 6 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 25 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 40 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 35 32 10 12 8 0 1 68 21 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 38 0 6 7 0 5 87 13 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 31 0 6 4 3 5 89 11 40
2022 British Columbia 33 24 15 4 0 0 24 75 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 40 41 7 8 2 0 0 82 11 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 24 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 39 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 31
2019 National Capital Region 42 32 5 13 7 0 0 74 21 451
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 35 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 40 10 30 5 0 0 55 36 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 45 36 8 6 4 0 1 82 10 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 25 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 30 7 4 3 0 3 87 7 40
2022 British Columbia 51 30 0 7 12 0 0 81 19 15
2020 National Capital Region 55 32 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 481
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 21 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 39 10 0 3 0 6 86 4 31
2019 National Capital Region 56 31 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 30 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 25 10 21 0 0 0 70 21 20

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 77 17 2 2 1 0 1 96 3 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 18 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 23 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 40
2022 British Columbia 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 81 13 1 2 1 1 0 96 3 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 91 5 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 35 3 3 3 3 0 90 7 31

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 83 10 2 1 2 0 1 95 3 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 89 6 2 0 0 3 0 98 0 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 22 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 40
2022 British Columbia 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 85 8 4 1 1 0 0 94 3 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 85 10 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 40 31 18 5 2 2 1 73 8 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 42 21 2 0 0 1 78 2 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 34 27 13 0 3 0 58 14 40
2022 British Columbia 52 32 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 32 16 5 2 2 0 77 7 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 33 0 4 0 4 0 96 4 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 45 16 6 7 0 0 71 13 31
2019 National Capital Region 48 29 13 4 1 4 0 81 6 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 15 5 0 0 0 79 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 92 50
2022 British Columbia 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 8 92 487
2019 National Capital Region 12 88 454

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 45 55 55
2020 National Capital Region 32 68 38
2019 National Capital Region 52 48 51

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 64 36 55
2020 National Capital Region 74 26 38
2019 National Capital Region 62 38 51

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 55
2019 National Capital Region 10 90 51

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 55
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 38
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 51

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 55
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 38

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 55
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 51

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 43 57 55
2020 National Capital Region 43 57 38
2019 National Capital Region 31 69 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 51 49 55
2020 National Capital Region 42 58 38
2019 National Capital Region 34 66 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 50 50 55
2020 National Capital Region 44 56 38
2019 National Capital Region 44 56 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 33 67 55
2020 National Capital Region 37 63 38
2019 National Capital Region 42 58 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 40 60 55
2020 National Capital Region 34 66 38
2019 National Capital Region 30 70 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 53 47 55
2020 National Capital Region 31 69 38
2019 National Capital Region 47 53 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 34 66 55
2020 National Capital Region 24 76 38
2019 National Capital Region 26 74 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 55
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 38
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 56 44 55
2020 National Capital Region 55 45 38
2019 National Capital Region 44 56 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 55
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 38
2019 National Capital Region 21 79 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 55
2019 National Capital Region 19 81 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 57 43 55
2020 National Capital Region 63 37 38
2019 National Capital Region 52 48 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 37 63 55
2020 National Capital Region 26 74 38
2019 National Capital Region 29 71 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 55
2019 National Capital Region 23 77 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 55
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 38
2019 National Capital Region 13 87 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 55
2019 National Capital Region 15 85 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 55
2020 National Capital Region 13 87 38
2019 National Capital Region 14 86 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 22 78 55

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 21 79 55
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 38
2019 National Capital Region 32 68 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 31 69 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 22 78 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 56 44 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 59 41 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 50

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 7 11 4 2 47 18 52 17 645
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 8 2 3 0 55 11 84 9 40
2020 National Capital Region 18 12 15 3 2 38 11 59 11 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 8 9 0 0 37 14 82 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 19 7 0 3 49 9 77 7 31
2019 National Capital Region 16 12 20 5 3 31 12 49 15 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 0 10 0 10 31 20 60 21 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 16 16 0 0 37 22 63 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 25 30 12 4 3 21 4 74 9 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 28 14 3 0 26 2 76 5 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 27 13 0 0 25 0 83 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 31 27 17 4 2 18 1 72 8 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 25 4 0 0 28 0 94 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 35 7 0 3 29 0 86 4 31
2019 National Capital Region 33 28 17 5 1 14 2 73 7 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 10 20 5 5 15 0 65 12 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 34 15 5 0 30 0 71 7 20

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 645
2020 National Capital Region 4 96 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 24
2019 National Capital Region 5 95 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 40 60 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 75 25 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 30 70 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 16 84 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 29 71 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 21 79 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 28 72 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 51 49 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 16 84 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 35 65 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 53 47 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 66 34 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 10 13 2 2 48 13 54 12 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 2 15 2 0 57 12 46 6 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 14 7 0 0 59 6 81 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 18 11 15 3 1 41 10 60 9 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 12 4 0 0 41 11 91 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 16 10 0 0 45 12 77 0 31
2019 National Capital Region 17 12 20 2 2 36 11 55 6 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 21 10 0 5 35 10 73 9 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 16 16 0 0 37 16 67 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 27 32 13 3 3 18 3 75 8 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 31 18 2 2 13 2 74 4 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 26 7 0 0 38 0 88 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 32 26 18 3 1 17 2 72 6 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 5 0 0 25 0 94 0 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 35 10 0 0 29 0 86 0 31
2019 National Capital Region 34 26 16 2 1 17 3 76 4 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 11 16 0 5 21 0 73 7 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 44 5 5 0 26 0 86 7 20

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 92 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 96 40
2022 British Columbia 8 92 15
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 484
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 83 23
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 86 30
2019 National Capital Region 13 87 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 19

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 66 34 85
2020 National Capital Region 57 43 57

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 75 25 85
2020 National Capital Region 80 20 56
2019 National Capital Region 85 15 61

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 37 33 12 13 1 3 0 72 15 60
2020 National Capital Region 44 29 6 16 5 0 0 73 20 45

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 45 32 8 5 4 2 4 82 10 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 30 7 0 0 0 3 92 0 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 46 12 5 0 0 5 82 5 40
2022 British Columbia 28 42 14 9 0 0 7 75 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 52 32 5 3 1 3 4 90 4 484
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 29 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 48 3 0 0 7 6 96 0 31

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 83 2 1 2 570
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 43 0 0 10 15
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 60 0 0 25 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 72 28 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 28 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 34 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 31 69 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 83 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 53 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 60 40 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 46 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 40 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 47 53 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 42 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 34 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 83 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 73 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 28 72 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 87 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 80 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 93 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 86 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 86 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 87 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 18 82 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 77 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 82 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 85 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 85 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 95 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 85 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 24 76 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 73 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 95 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 76 13 2 3 3 0 3 92 6 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 14 0 6 0 0 5 94 6 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 20 12 12 43 2 1 57 30 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 21 6 23 21 10 5 53 40 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 30 27 12 24 0 0 37 37 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 16 15 14 41 4 1 58 27 580
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 31 8 23 16 0 5 41 51 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 12 32 0 40 16 0 48 15 15
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 56 28 6 5 4 1 1 85 9 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 8 3 4 5 1 84 7 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 43 3 4 3 3 0 91 7 40
2022 British Columbia 49 41 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 54 31 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 13 8 0 0 4 4 91 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 38 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 31

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 5 10 7 42 5 29 74 11 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 5 16 6 50 7 15 73 6 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 2 5 10 49 4 31 89 3 35
2022 British Columbia 0 16 8 4 62 0 10 74 17 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 21 42 16 9 7 4 0 67 16 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 35 14 11 11 4 0 62 23 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 34 28 9 0 8 0 60 10 40
2022 British Columbia 9 25 25 15 0 27 0 46 20 15
2020 National Capital Region 39 42 10 4 2 2 0 83 7 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 37 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 39 23 6 0 3 0 70 6 31
2019 National Capital Region 36 42 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 25 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 34 21 15 0 10 0 60 17 20

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 22 37 24 7 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 23 35 25 6 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 33 31 17 8 40
2022 British Columbia 0 37 31 32 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 53 31 8 3 2 2 1 86 5 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 34 6 6 2 3 0 85 8 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 32 11 2 0 8 0 85 2 40
2022 British Columbia 47 20 19 0 0 14 0 78 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 52 30 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 46 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 39 10 0 3 0 3 87 3 31

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 47 27 9 10 5 1 1 76 16 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 23 9 8 8 3 0 74 17 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 40 7 4 6 6 3 81 11 40
2022 British Columbia 37 43 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 41 33 9 9 5 1 0 75 15 484
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 32 13 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 29 20 13 3 0 3 63 17 31

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 23 39 13 15 7 3 0 64 22 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 41 14 4 8 4 0 73 12 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 51 15 9 0 4 0 75 10 40
2022 British Columbia 26 46 16 7 0 5 0 76 7 15
2020 National Capital Region 30 34 16 12 5 2 0 66 18 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 32 17 5 0 4 0 78 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 35 26 3 3 7 0 66 6 31
2019 National Capital Region 28 36 16 12 7 2 0 65 19 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 35 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 24 36 10 0 10 0 49 11 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 17 45 18 16 3 1 1 63 19 220
2020 National Capital Region 28 49 11 10 1 0 1 77 11 154
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 34 25 8 8 0 0 60 16 12

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 36 30 16 6 9 0 3 68 16 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 20 23 10 10 0 4 56 21 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 23 15 10 13 0 0 61 24 40
2022 British Columbia 37 24 8 22 10 0 0 61 31 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 28 20 7 8 0 1 64 16 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 15 13 5 4 0 8 77 10 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 20 20 12 20 0 0 48 32 31
2019 National Capital Region 28 31 19 8 14 0 2 59 22 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 15 15 21 0 0 0 65 21 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 30 25 10 25 0 0 40 35 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 26 26 17 19 0 1 37 37 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 31 25 12 15 0 0 48 27 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 25 28 11 10 0 0 50 21 40
2022 British Columbia 16 46 25 12 0 0 0 63 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 11 18 28 23 21 0 0 29 44 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 15 41 13 8 0 4 36 22 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 10 25 36 9 0 0 29 45 31
2019 National Capital Region 13 24 27 22 14 0 0 37 36 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 25 30 10 5 0 0 55 15 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 20 15 30 20 0 0 35 50 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 23 24 18 19 0 1 38 37 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 29 19 15 10 0 0 56 25 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 23 25 17 13 0 0 44 31 40
2022 British Columbia 26 31 28 4 11 0 0 57 15 15
2020 National Capital Region 12 21 27 21 19 0 0 33 41 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 8 33 5 8 4 4 51 14 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 10 32 26 13 0 0 29 39 31
2019 National Capital Region 16 24 26 18 15 0 0 41 33 452
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 26 9 20 0 0 0 71 20 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 20 10 40 10 5 0 36 53 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 16 22 24 17 19 1 1 39 36 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 36 20 9 18 0 0 52 27 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 11 37 19 6 4 5 33 27 40
2022 British Columbia 21 39 27 6 0 0 7 65 6 15
2020 National Capital Region 13 21 23 21 20 0 1 35 42 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 19 21 9 8 4 8 57 20 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 20 29 23 7 0 0 42 29 31
2019 National Capital Region 15 25 23 19 15 1 1 41 35 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 20 15 20 5 0 0 60 25 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 30 10 30 10 0 0 50 40 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 34 26 18 8 11 0 2 62 20 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 17 10 6 8 0 3 75 15 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 17 24 10 0 0 11 61 11 40
2022 British Columbia 57 22 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 24 24 20 16 15 0 1 48 31 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 20 28 13 4 0 4 53 17 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 13 23 32 3 0 0 42 35 31
2019 National Capital Region 32 28 15 12 9 1 2 62 22 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 21 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 30 15 20 15 0 0 50 35 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 24 27 21 12 16 0 1 51 28 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 36 9 6 10 0 0 74 17 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 23 22 6 3 0 0 69 8 40
2022 British Columbia 42 32 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 20 20 23 19 18 0 0 40 37 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 20 32 13 12 0 4 41 26 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 29 26 17 12 0 0 45 29 31
2019 National Capital Region 24 27 24 12 12 0 0 52 24 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 30 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 25 24 5 15 0 0 55 21 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 31 29 19 11 8 1 1 61 19 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 34 23 8 3 0 0 66 11 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 30 26 4 3 2 0 67 7 40
2022 British Columbia 27 14 16 26 18 0 0 41 43 15
2020 National Capital Region 29 35 23 9 4 0 0 64 13 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 33 4 5 4 0 8 86 10 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 26 29 0 3 3 0 66 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 33 33 20 6 6 1 1 67 12 452
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 20 5 0 5 0 74 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 20 25 15 0 0 0 60 15 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 15 30 23 17 14 0 0 46 31 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 30 25 14 11 0 0 49 26 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 37 16 11 8 0 2 64 20 40
2022 British Columbia 36 26 14 13 10 0 0 63 23 15
2020 National Capital Region 15 26 28 20 11 0 0 40 31 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 24 25 9 4 0 4 61 13 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 23 25 19 7 3 0 47 27 31
2019 National Capital Region 20 27 27 16 9 1 1 48 25 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 36 25 10 0 0 0 65 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 15 25 20 5 0 0 50 25 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 24 31 20 13 12 0 1 55 25 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 16 36 8 14 0 0 42 23 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 19 42 6 6 0 0 47 11 40
2022 British Columbia 27 14 29 13 17 0 0 42 29 15
2020 National Capital Region 25 32 23 11 8 0 0 57 19 486
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 28 20 5 4 0 4 70 9 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 27 26 16 3 0 0 54 20 30
2019 National Capital Region 29 27 22 15 8 0 0 56 22 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 30 21 5 10 0 0 65 15 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 19 15 20 10 0 0 54 30 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 47 27 11 7 6 1 1 76 13 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 35 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 26 10 2 4 0 0 84 6 35
2022 British Columbia 47 29 12 5 0 0 8 81 6 15
2020 National Capital Region 45 29 13 7 6 0 1 75 13 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 21 8 5 4 0 4 82 9 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 35 17 9 3 0 0 71 13 31
2019 National Capital Region 49 23 13 7 5 1 1 74 13 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 30 5 10 5 5 0 78 16 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 19 15 15 10 0 5 57 27 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 52 26 12 5 4 0 1 79 9 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 19 26 2 3 0 1 69 5 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 13 26 10 4 0 0 60 14 40
2022 British Columbia 21 23 25 18 5 0 8 48 25 15
2020 National Capital Region 29 30 21 13 7 0 0 60 19 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 29 17 8 0 0 4 74 8 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 33 31 10 0 0 0 59 10 30

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 33 32 20 8 5 0 1 66 13 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 32 21 1 11 0 1 67 12 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 19 27 17 2 0 0 54 19 40
2022 British Columbia 40 24 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 15
2020 National Capital Region 26 28 25 13 7 0 0 54 21 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 36 12 0 4 0 4 83 4 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 29 16 16 6 0 0 61 23 31
2019 National Capital Region 36 31 19 9 5 0 0 68 13 450
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 35 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 25 30 21 5 0 0 45 26 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 37 23 15 10 12 1 2 62 23 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 12 7 5 4 0 3 84 9 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 19 16 9 0 0 0 74 9 35
2022 British Columbia 56 20 9 0 9 0 6 81 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 52 27 15 3 1 0 2 81 4 479
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 21 4 0 0 0 8 96 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 39 20 0 0 0 3 79 0 31
2019 National Capital Region 55 17 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 454
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 15 0 10 5 5 0 84 16 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 25 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 56 26 10 3 2 0 2 84 6 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 21 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 17 7 4 6 0 0 83 10 35
2022 British Columbia 40 43 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 48 31 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 485
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 28 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 36 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 31

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 72 10 4 2 4 1 7 89 6 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 11 7 0 0 2 8 93 0 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 77 10 3 6 0 0 4 91 6 35
2022 British Columbia 73 9 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 76 14 4 1 1 1 3 94 2 484
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 87 8 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 20 7 3 0 0 3 90 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 75 10 6 2 2 1 3 90 4 452
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 16 0 5 0 5 0 94 6 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 10 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 77 8 4 2 3 1 5 91 5 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 6 4 2 3 2 3 91 5 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 8 7 0 0 0 4 93 0 40
2022 British Columbia 72 21 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 82 7 3 3 2 0 4 92 5 484
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 4 0 4 0 4 8 95 5 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 84 10 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 77 9 3 4 4 0 2 88 8 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 89 5 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 15 5 0 5 5 0 89 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 69 18 6 3 2 0 3 89 4 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 8 6 5 2 0 3 87 7 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 77 12 10 0 0 0 2 90 0 40
2022 British Columbia 63 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 75 14 7 2 0 0 2 91 2 483
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 8 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 13 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 63 20 9 3 3 0 1 85 7 452
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 10 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 25 10 5 5 0 0 79 10 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 64 18 6 5 4 0 2 84 10 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 12 11 9 5 0 1 75 14 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 7 5 4 0 0 2 91 4 40
2022 British Columbia 55 34 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 67 16 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 483
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 9 8 4 0 0 4 87 4 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 23 6 0 3 0 0 90 3 30
2019 National Capital Region 63 16 9 5 5 0 2 80 10 451
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 19 5 5 0 5 0 89 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 20 26 0 5 0 0 69 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 67 13 4 2 1 0 14 92 3 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 1 7 2 0 0 12 90 2 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 10 8 4 0 0 16 86 5 40
2022 British Columbia 59 19 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 70 10 3 1 1 0 15 95 1 485
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 4 4 0 0 0 17 95 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 9 0 3 0 0 15 96 4 31
2019 National Capital Region 61 10 6 2 1 0 20 89 4 449
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 0 5 0 0 10 5 94 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 35 0 0 5 0 10 94 6 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 76 13 4 2 1 0 5 93 2 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 85 8 4 0 0 0 3 96 0 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 15 5 4 0 0 4 90 4 35
2022 British Columbia 56 31 8 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2020 National Capital Region 79 13 4 1 0 0 3 95 2 485
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 8 4 0 0 4 4 95 0 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 20 3 7 3 0 0 86 10 30
2019 National Capital Region 71 16 5 3 1 0 5 91 3 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 14 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 10 24 10 5 0 0 60 15 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 78 9 4 3 2 0 4 91 5 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 25 2 9 9 0 3 79 19 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 2 11 4 9 0 3 76 12 40
2022 British Columbia 79 7 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 77 13 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 17 13 4 4 0 8 78 8 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 26 17 7 7 0 3 70 13 31
2019 National Capital Region 79 9 5 2 2 0 3 90 4 451
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 19 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 10 24 0 30 0 0 46 30 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 50 26 13 5 3 0 3 78 9 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 22 12 2 8 0 0 78 10 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 16 13 10 6 0 3 70 16 40
2022 British Columbia 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 45 29 17 7 3 0 1 74 10 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 17 12 8 4 4 4 74 13 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 53 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 31
2019 National Capital Region 56 25 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 453
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 25 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 24 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 28 39 19 7 0 0 35 26 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 22 43 11 5 0 0 42 16 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 33 42 12 2 0 0 43 14 40
2022 British Columbia 9 41 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 9 26 37 22 6 0 0 35 28 487
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 35 45 8 0 0 0 47 8 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 20 51 16 3 0 0 29 19 31
2019 National Capital Region 13 30 38 14 5 0 0 43 19 455
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 40 35 5 0 0 0 60 5 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 15 40 35 0 0 0 24 35 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 25 37 18 9 0 0 28 35 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 18 40 12 20 0 0 31 29 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 8 51 14 22 0 0 37 13 40
2022 British Columbia 4 5 46 20 24 0 0 44 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 16 27 35 15 7 0 0 22 43 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 20 40 28 11 0 0 39 20 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 20 54 16 0 0 3 17 27 31
2019 National Capital Region 11 17 42 19 10 0 0 29 29 452
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16 42 32 10 0 0 42 16 19
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 21 50 14 10 0 0 24 26 20
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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 National Capital Region 24 61 13 2 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 56 21 5 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 54 19 0 40
2022 British Columbia 22 45 33 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 36 45 18 2 489
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 48 23 8 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 38 20 0 31

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 38 62 160
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 32 10
2020 National Capital Region 34 66 174
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 70 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 40 17 10 8 8 2 15 69 19 645
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 3 21 3 5 7 21 60 11 50
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 8 7 8 5 10 14 75 16 40
2022 British Columbia 15 13 5 0 6 20 41 72 15 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 20 14 10 8 1 10 64 21 488
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 8 12 9 4 4 20 68 16 25
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 13 16 16 6 0 7 59 24 31
2019 National Capital Region 42 18 14 10 11 1 4 63 22 446
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 10 10 10 0 0 5 79 10 20
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 35 0 10 10 0 20 75 25 20

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 22 16 21 25 0 5 35 49 160
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 51 10 7 7 0 0 75 14 10
2020 National Capital Region 16 16 14 21 28 2 4 34 51 174
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 15 7 24 47 0 0 23 70 13

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 18 13 16 40 1 7 24 61 160
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 14 21 7 26 8 15 29 43 10
2020 National Capital Region 10 12 16 21 36 2 4 23 61 173
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 7 7 31 47 0 0 15 78 13
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