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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 33 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 80
2022 First official language - French 29 50 12 7 2 0 0 79 8 175
2020 First official language - English 55 30 4 7 3 0 0 85 11 103
2020 First official language - French 41 43 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 201
2019 First official language - English 31 39 12 17 1 0 0 70 18 55
2019 First official language - French 23 46 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 120
2018 First official language - English 42 39 5 5 8 0 0 81 14 62
2018 First official language - French 30 54 10 3 4 0 0 84 6 129

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 36 10 15 7 0 0 68 22 80
2022 First official language - French 23 42 18 11 5 0 0 66 16 175
2020 First official language - English 34 40 9 10 7 0 0 75 17 103
2020 First official language - French 26 46 13 11 3 0 0 72 14 202
2019 First official language - English 34 28 19 6 12 0 0 62 19 54
2019 First official language - French 15 46 15 13 12 0 0 60 25 120
2018 First official language - English 31 48 8 6 7 0 0 79 14 64
2018 First official language - French 21 46 21 9 4 0 0 67 12 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 29 10 2 2 0 0 86 5 80
2022 First official language - French 40 44 14 1 2 0 0 84 2 175
2020 First official language - English 64 29 2 3 1 0 0 93 4 101
2020 First official language - French 45 45 5 2 1 0 0 91 4 197
2019 First official language - English 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 55
2019 First official language - French 30 50 12 5 3 0 0 80 7 119
2018 First official language - English 54 41 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 64
2018 First official language - French 52 36 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 130

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 29 9 3 4 0 0 84 7 80
2022 First official language - French 37 47 13 2 1 0 0 83 3 175
2020 First official language - English 49 42 2 5 2 0 0 91 8 103
2020 First official language - French 41 46 11 0 1 0 0 88 2 202
2019 First official language - English 49 27 14 11 0 0 0 75 11 54
2019 First official language - French 25 52 12 7 2 0 1 78 9 120
2018 First official language - English 43 45 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 64
2018 First official language - French 38 45 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 38 32 12 13 5 0 0 70 18 80
2022 First official language - French 26 39 20 10 4 1 0 65 15 175
2020 First official language - English 33 38 13 13 3 0 0 71 16 103
2020 First official language - French 26 42 21 6 4 1 0 69 10 201
2019 First official language - English 21 27 22 27 3 0 0 48 30 55
2019 First official language - French 11 26 36 14 13 0 0 37 27 120
2018 First official language - English 28 42 15 14 2 0 0 70 16 64
2018 First official language - French 19 47 30 4 1 0 0 66 5 129

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 36 35 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 80
2022 First official language - French 26 41 18 13 3 0 0 67 16 175
2020 First official language - English 31 35 16 15 2 0 0 66 18 103
2020 First official language - French 23 46 19 9 4 0 0 69 12 202
2019 First official language - English 19 41 15 17 8 0 0 60 25 56
2019 First official language - French 7 31 32 20 10 0 0 39 29 120
2018 First official language - English 25 43 11 18 4 0 0 67 22 64
2018 First official language - French 17 49 29 5 0 0 0 66 5 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 22 13 6 9 6 3 70 16 80
2022 First official language - French 35 32 16 5 6 3 2 71 12 175
2020 First official language - English 47 22 20 5 3 2 2 71 9 103
2020 First official language - French 36 37 17 2 3 5 0 77 5 202
2019 First official language - English 35 29 13 15 4 3 1 67 20 56
2019 First official language - French 22 31 19 14 9 4 0 56 25 120
2018 First official language - English 36 34 11 8 6 5 0 74 15 64
2018 First official language - French 31 35 19 7 2 5 2 71 9 131
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 53 19 19 2 2 0 4 75 5 80
2022 First official language - French 37 41 14 4 0 0 3 81 5 175
2020 First official language - English 64 22 11 2 0 0 2 87 2 102
2020 First official language - French 52 31 13 2 1 0 1 84 3 201
2019 First official language - English 42 33 10 9 3 0 4 77 13 56
2019 First official language - French 38 37 11 3 7 0 5 79 10 120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 32 13 6 4 0 0 78 9 80
2022 First official language - French 30 49 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 175
2020 First official language - English 52 31 9 7 2 0 0 83 8 103
2020 First official language - French 44 35 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 202
2019 First official language - English 34 31 10 15 10 0 0 66 25 56
2019 First official language - French 32 40 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 118
2018 First official language - English 39 34 5 19 3 0 0 73 22 64
2018 First official language - French 34 35 17 9 2 0 2 71 11 132

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 50 31 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 80
2022 First official language - French 39 39 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 175
2020 First official language - English 60 23 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 103
2020 First official language - French 55 30 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 202
2019 First official language - English 40 36 5 14 5 0 0 76 19 55
2019 First official language - French 36 31 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 119
2018 First official language - English 46 32 6 16 1 0 0 78 16 64
2018 First official language - French 38 34 15 5 7 1 0 73 12 132

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 33 17 6 8 6 1 66 15 80
2022 First official language - French 14 40 25 10 6 4 0 57 16 175
2020 First official language - English 26 28 25 14 5 2 0 55 19 103
2020 First official language - French 17 42 21 12 4 4 0 61 16 202
2019 First official language - English 19 25 25 15 15 2 0 44 31 56
2019 First official language - French 10 18 22 28 18 4 0 29 48 119
2018 First official language - English 23 25 21 21 3 7 0 52 26 64
2018 First official language - French 15 33 26 15 3 8 0 51 20 129

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 29 14 14 7 3 0 63 22 80
2022 First official language - French 13 34 26 16 8 2 0 48 25 175
2020 First official language - English 23 24 23 17 13 0 0 46 31 103
2020 First official language - French 13 31 27 18 10 2 0 44 28 201
2019 First official language - English 8 27 13 30 23 0 0 35 53 56
2019 First official language - French 7 9 17 37 29 0 0 16 67 119
2018 First official language - English 16 22 17 27 15 3 0 39 43 64
2018 First official language - French 12 27 30 21 9 2 0 40 30 129

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 27 18 22 8 4 0 51 30 80
2022 First official language - French 9 27 35 18 7 4 0 38 26 175
2020 First official language - English 13 32 22 17 15 1 0 45 33 103
2020 First official language - French 8 31 29 21 10 1 0 39 32 202
2019 First official language - English 6 15 22 26 30 0 0 21 56 55
2019 First official language - French 3 6 19 32 36 3 0 10 71 118
2018 First official language - English 5 24 20 28 21 2 0 29 50 63
2018 First official language - French 6 19 32 32 7 3 0 26 41 128

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 28 17 23 13 1 0 47 37 80
2022 First official language - French 10 36 30 14 9 1 0 46 23 175
2020 First official language - English 16 26 17 27 15 0 0 41 42 103
2020 First official language - French 12 37 25 17 7 2 0 50 25 202
2019 First official language - English 5 18 11 37 29 0 0 23 66 56
2019 First official language - French 3 8 17 45 27 1 0 10 72 119
2018 First official language - English 5 18 11 41 25 0 0 23 66 64
2018 First official language - French 3 29 26 29 12 2 0 33 41 128
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 31 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 80
2022 First official language - French 23 40 22 9 6 0 0 63 15 175
2020 First official language - English 30 46 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 103
2020 First official language - French 30 39 15 12 4 0 0 69 16 202
2019 First official language - English 24 42 10 12 12 0 0 66 24 55
2019 First official language - French 21 39 20 9 11 0 0 60 21 120
2018 First official language - English 26 37 12 13 12 0 0 63 25 64
2018 First official language - French 24 38 22 11 6 0 0 62 16 130

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 52 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 80
2022 First official language - French 14 54 15 13 3 0 0 68 17 175
2020 First official language - English 33 44 8 11 3 0 0 77 15 102
2020 First official language - French 22 46 20 9 3 0 0 69 12 201
2019 First official language - English 26 43 8 21 1 0 0 69 23 55
2019 First official language - French 14 45 20 16 4 0 0 60 20 118
2018 First official language - English 23 46 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 64
2018 First official language - French 19 52 15 9 4 0 0 71 13 129

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 40 23 24 7 5 0 1 64 12 80
2022 First official language - French 26 45 17 9 3 1 0 71 12 175
2020 First official language - English 51 30 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 103
2020 First official language - French 38 33 19 8 1 1 0 72 9 202
2019 First official language - English 30 30 9 24 7 0 0 61 31 56
2019 First official language - French 31 32 18 12 6 0 0 63 18 120
2018 First official language - English 38 35 16 11 0 0 0 73 11 64
2018 First official language - French 28 41 13 8 8 0 2 71 16 132

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 40 16 17 9 0 0 58 26 80
2022 First official language - French 19 37 21 14 9 0 1 56 23 175
2020 First official language - English 24 37 11 21 3 0 4 63 25 103
2020 First official language - French 22 40 16 15 4 1 2 64 20 201
2019 First official language - English 8 42 8 27 15 0 0 50 42 55
2019 First official language - French 11 34 14 31 10 0 0 45 41 120
2018 First official language - English 6 44 14 19 16 0 1 50 36 64
2018 First official language - French 10 40 16 19 12 0 3 51 32 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 20 17 11 7 0 1 65 18 80
2022 First official language - French 28 33 21 11 3 1 3 64 15 175
2020 First official language - English 48 25 16 5 3 1 2 76 8 103
2020 First official language - French 38 34 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 202

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 28 12 20 20 8 0 44 44 80
2022 First official language - French 7 25 28 23 12 3 1 34 37 175
2020 First official language - English 9 22 27 19 18 3 2 33 39 103
2020 First official language - French 11 22 30 21 14 2 0 34 35 201
2019 First official language - English 5 10 35 19 28 4 0 15 49 56
2019 First official language - French 2 13 24 36 22 2 0 16 59 120
2018 First official language - English 11 19 27 21 22 1 0 30 43 63
2018 First official language - French 10 24 26 28 9 4 0 35 38 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 28 13 4 4 1 7 78 8 80
2022 First official language - French 50 22 11 4 2 5 7 81 7 175
2020 First official language - English 51 23 11 6 3 1 5 79 9 103
2020 First official language - French 60 20 11 2 2 1 4 85 4 202
2019 First official language - English 59 19 14 0 2 1 6 84 2 56
2019 First official language - French 41 23 18 2 6 1 9 71 9 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 41 25 9 9 8 1 7 71 19 80
2022 First official language - French 39 18 18 9 3 4 8 65 15 175
2020 First official language - English 40 30 13 7 3 1 7 76 10 103
2020 First official language - French 40 19 20 7 7 2 5 64 15 202
2019 First official language - English 17 28 17 13 13 2 11 51 29 56
2019 First official language - French 31 24 20 9 7 2 6 60 18 120

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 15 10 6 2 3 6 79 9 80
2022 First official language - French 63 13 7 3 3 5 7 86 6 175
2020 First official language - English 66 14 2 3 2 7 6 92 5 103
2020 First official language - French 71 10 4 1 3 6 6 92 4 201
2019 First official language - English 62 12 3 9 1 7 6 85 11 56
2019 First official language - French 64 11 3 3 1 8 11 91 5 119

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 68 9 1 3 0 3 16 95 3 80
2022 First official language - French 65 12 2 0 0 4 16 97 1 175
2020 First official language - English 77 8 3 1 0 2 9 95 1 103
2020 First official language - French 65 14 5 1 1 4 10 91 3 201
2019 First official language - English 73 12 2 0 1 1 12 97 1 54
2019 First official language - French 73 7 6 0 0 1 13 93 0 119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 21 16 19 22 1 4 40 43 80
2022 First official language - French 13 34 15 15 17 3 3 50 34 175
2020 First official language - English 9 24 15 24 23 0 4 35 49 103
2020 First official language - French 8 24 28 18 16 2 4 33 37 202
2019 First official language - English 1 17 19 20 41 1 1 18 62 56
2019 First official language - French 4 16 24 21 29 4 2 22 52 120
2018 First official language - English 2 30 11 16 35 1 5 34 54 63
2018 First official language - French 11 19 18 28 17 4 4 32 48 131

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 31 9 14 7 0 1 69 22 80
2022 First official language - French 24 43 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 175
2020 First official language - English 38 35 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 103
2020 First official language - French 27 44 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 202
2019 First official language - English 16 47 9 14 14 0 0 64 28 55
2019 First official language - French 16 43 15 15 12 0 0 58 27 120
2018 First official language - English 19 53 7 10 11 0 0 72 21 64
2018 First official language - French 16 43 23 15 3 0 0 59 18 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 44 36 6 9 5 0 1 81 13 80
2022 First official language - French 30 38 15 12 5 0 1 68 17 175
2020 First official language - English 41 38 7 12 2 0 0 79 14 103
2020 First official language - French 33 38 16 10 3 0 0 71 13 202
2019 First official language - English 20 43 13 4 20 0 0 63 24 55
2019 First official language - French 18 38 24 10 10 0 0 56 20 119
2018 First official language - English 36 45 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 64
2018 First official language - French 19 49 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 39 32 7 16 5 0 0 72 21 80
2022 First official language - French 22 45 16 13 4 0 0 67 17 175
2020 First official language - English 29 42 13 12 4 0 0 71 16 102
2020 First official language - French 22 49 17 10 2 0 0 71 12 197
2019 First official language - English 17 43 10 18 8 0 4 62 28 55
2019 First official language - French 8 40 25 15 11 0 0 49 26 119
2018 First official language - English 21 38 13 26 1 0 0 59 27 64
2018 First official language - French 17 33 27 18 5 0 0 50 22 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 44 9 13 6 2 0 71 19 80
2022 First official language - French 13 44 21 15 4 4 0 59 19 175
2020 First official language - English 20 50 18 11 1 0 0 70 12 103
2020 First official language - French 15 40 26 11 3 5 0 58 14 200
2019 First official language - English 12 48 14 12 10 4 0 62 23 56
2019 First official language - French 13 21 29 27 8 2 0 34 36 119
2018 First official language - English 14 43 33 7 4 0 0 57 11 64
2018 First official language - French 14 29 29 17 3 9 0 46 22 132

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 43 36 7 10 5 0 0 79 14 80
2022 First official language - French 31 38 16 8 5 1 1 70 13 175
2020 First official language - English 47 33 7 8 5 0 0 79 14 103
2020 First official language - French 38 44 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 201
2019 First official language - English 26 36 18 17 4 0 0 61 21 54
2019 First official language - French 24 43 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 118
2018 First official language - English 42 33 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 64
2018 First official language - French 32 33 15 13 4 0 3 68 17 130

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 33 22 9 8 0 2 60 18 80
2022 First official language - French 34 35 13 9 7 0 2 71 17 175
2020 First official language - English 23 29 26 14 6 0 1 53 21 102
2020 First official language - French 39 33 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 198
2019 First official language - English 23 26 25 18 7 0 0 49 26 54
2019 First official language - French 26 45 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 119
2018 First official language - English 13 37 19 14 14 0 3 51 29 64
2018 First official language - French 28 44 15 5 8 0 0 72 13 131

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 66 16 8 3 1 5 0 86 5 80
2022 First official language - French 43 42 7 3 3 1 2 87 6 175

Mobility and retention

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 43 34 80
2022 First official language - French 22 51 27 175
2020 First official language - English 20 55 26 103
2020 First official language - French 11 59 30 202
2019 First official language - English 25 50 25 56
2019 First official language - French 17 47 36 120
2018 First official language - English 13 40 47 64
2018 First official language - French 17 52 31 132

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 27 21 32 7 0 20
2022 First official language - French 40 30 12 10 0 7 40
2020 First official language - English 22 21 9 17 9 22 19
2020 First official language - French 43 27 10 3 16 0 21
2019 First official language - English 35 5 16 45 0 0 10
2019 First official language - French 29 14 15 26 0 16 20
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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 First official language - English 55 36 2 3 4 0 0 91 7 80
2022 First official language - French 30 46 14 7 2 0 1 77 9 175
2020 First official language - English 62 30 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 103
2020 First official language - French 34 47 12 4 2 0 0 81 7 201
2019 First official language - English 57 33 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 55
2019 First official language - French 19 52 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 120
2018 First official language - English 55 39 1 4 1 1 0 95 4 64
2018 First official language - French 29 45 20 4 2 0 0 74 5 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 40 11 13 8 0 0 68 21 80
2022 First official language - French 15 44 24 14 2 1 0 59 16 175
2020 First official language - English 17 45 15 21 2 0 0 62 23 103
2020 First official language - French 13 49 22 11 4 0 0 62 15 202
2019 First official language - English 20 34 10 28 8 0 0 54 36 56
2019 First official language - French 4 24 38 19 14 0 0 28 34 120
2018 First official language - English 23 45 14 16 2 0 0 67 18 64
2018 First official language - French 14 46 25 12 0 2 0 61 13 130

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 28 33 18 8 2 3 27 38 80
2022 First official language - French 6 28 36 23 4 0 3 27 35 175
2020 First official language - English 6 15 46 24 8 0 1 32 21 103
2020 First official language - French 10 25 40 17 6 0 2 24 36 201
2019 First official language - English 9 29 42 10 10 0 0 20 38 54
2019 First official language - French 14 41 33 10 1 0 1 11 56 120
2018 First official language - English 12 22 45 16 2 0 4 19 35 64
2018 First official language - French 11 38 31 13 4 1 1 18 51 131

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 26 36 18 4 1 1 23 40 80
2022 First official language - French 13 31 32 14 6 1 3 21 46 175
2020 First official language - English 17 29 29 18 3 0 3 22 47 102
2020 First official language - French 15 32 29 17 5 1 0 22 48 201
2019 First official language - English 30 31 25 10 2 1 1 13 62 54
2019 First official language - French 38 36 20 2 0 3 1 2 77 120
2018 First official language - English 27 34 25 8 5 0 0 14 61 63
2018 First official language - French 27 34 24 6 4 2 2 11 64 131

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 13 36 39 6 0 3 46 17 80
2022 First official language - French 9 16 40 25 8 0 2 33 26 175
2020 First official language - English 4 12 41 36 7 0 0 43 16 103
2020 First official language - French 7 17 44 22 9 0 1 32 24 202
2019 First official language - English 7 14 45 26 8 0 0 34 20 54
2019 First official language - French 11 29 34 24 1 0 0 25 40 120
2018 First official language - English 6 18 40 26 9 1 0 36 24 62
2018 First official language - French 11 32 28 22 5 0 2 28 43 130

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 27 22 26 7 1 2 34 43 80
2022 First official language - French 18 25 25 21 9 0 3 31 44 175
2020 First official language - English 8 19 42 22 8 0 0 30 28 103
2020 First official language - French 11 26 33 19 9 0 2 29 38 202
2019 First official language - English 26 28 10 13 22 1 0 35 55 54
2019 First official language - French 22 35 32 8 2 0 1 10 57 120
2018 First official language - English 31 24 20 14 6 0 5 21 58 63
2018 First official language - French 19 28 23 15 8 2 6 24 51 131

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 10 28 27 22 3 6 54 15 80
2022 First official language - French 6 15 28 24 17 3 8 46 23 175
2020 First official language - English 5 7 22 40 21 1 4 64 13 101
2020 First official language - French 3 10 22 32 30 2 2 64 13 197
2019 First official language - English 5 16 33 18 23 4 2 43 22 54
2019 First official language - French 13 20 25 24 12 3 2 39 35 120
2018 First official language - English 6 22 21 37 11 0 4 50 29 64
2018 First official language - French 6 14 27 36 8 3 6 48 23 130

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 31 25 17 7 0 2 25 50 80
2022 First official language - French 12 31 36 13 6 1 2 19 44 175
2020 First official language - English 21 19 35 20 4 0 1 24 40 103
2020 First official language - French 14 26 38 10 8 2 2 19 41 202
2019 First official language - English 26 23 33 9 1 4 4 11 54 55
2019 First official language - French 29 34 23 12 2 0 0 14 63 119
2018 First official language - English 40 29 17 7 6 0 1 13 69 64
2018 First official language - French 21 35 33 6 1 2 2 7 59 131

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 16 34 29 16 0 1 46 19 80
2022 First official language - French 2 8 32 32 20 1 5 55 11 175
2020 First official language - English 7 8 44 31 9 0 1 40 15 103
2020 First official language - French 2 10 29 38 20 0 2 59 12 202
2019 First official language - English 18 27 24 22 7 3 0 29 46 53
2019 First official language - French 11 24 40 20 4 0 0 24 35 119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 32 15 27 13 0 0 45 40 80
2022 First official language - French 7 28 32 20 12 2 0 35 33 175
2020 First official language - English 12 30 24 19 13 1 0 43 33 103
2020 First official language - French 8 29 37 18 6 2 0 37 25 200
2019 First official language - English 9 13 17 39 21 0 0 22 60 56
2019 First official language - French 3 6 24 36 31 0 0 9 67 119

Diversity and inclusion

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 26 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 80
2022 First official language - French 35 43 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 175
2020 First official language - English 46 30 8 10 5 1 0 77 14 103
2020 First official language - French 46 37 8 6 4 0 0 83 9 202
2019 First official language - English 40 33 6 17 5 0 0 73 21 56
2019 First official language - French 30 36 20 5 7 1 0 67 12 120
2018 First official language - English 32 41 9 13 5 0 0 73 18 64
2018 First official language - French 31 53 7 8 1 0 0 84 9 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 50 32 3 12 2 0 0 82 15 80
2022 First official language - French 33 52 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 175
2020 First official language - English 45 41 6 6 2 0 0 85 9 103
2020 First official language - French 46 42 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 201
2019 First official language - English 51 27 10 10 1 0 0 78 12 56
2019 First official language - French 30 45 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 119
2018 First official language - English 42 49 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 64
2018 First official language - French 33 48 14 4 1 0 0 81 5 129

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 35 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 80
2022 First official language - French 29 52 12 6 1 1 0 81 7 175
2020 First official language - English 46 41 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 102
2020 First official language - French 35 47 13 4 1 0 0 83 5 201
2019 First official language - English 37 40 7 12 3 1 0 78 14 56
2019 First official language - French 26 47 18 5 3 0 0 74 8 120
2018 First official language - English 38 49 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 64
2018 First official language - French 34 47 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 39 14 8 5 1 0 73 14 80
2022 First official language - French 18 52 18 7 4 2 0 71 11 175
2020 First official language - English 31 38 13 16 2 0 0 69 18 103
2020 First official language - French 19 51 20 5 3 0 0 71 9 202
2019 First official language - English 24 51 10 6 9 0 0 75 15 56
2019 First official language - French 20 42 19 10 7 2 0 64 17 118
2018 First official language - English 33 34 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 64
2018 First official language - French 38 45 13 3 0 0 0 83 3 131

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 38 13 11 6 5 0 69 18 80
2022 First official language - French 24 55 11 6 2 2 0 81 9 175
2020 First official language - English 28 36 12 16 7 1 0 65 24 103
2020 First official language - French 23 45 22 4 3 2 0 70 7 202
2019 First official language - English 34 31 17 13 5 0 0 65 18 56
2019 First official language - French 23 49 12 6 5 5 0 75 12 119
2018 First official language - English 43 39 8 4 4 2 0 84 8 63
2018 First official language - French 39 49 7 1 0 3 0 91 2 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 37 7 5 4 0 0 85 8 80
2022 First official language - French 36 48 9 5 2 0 0 84 6 175
2020 First official language - English 47 39 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 103
2020 First official language - French 38 52 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 202
2019 First official language - English 41 43 3 13 1 0 0 83 14 56
2019 First official language - French 20 56 16 3 4 0 0 77 7 120
2018 First official language - English 36 53 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 64
2018 First official language - French 39 49 12 0 0 0 0 88 1 131

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 39 9 12 5 3 3 73 18 80
2022 First official language - French 30 47 7 8 4 2 2 80 12 175

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 34 9 16 10 1 2 64 27 80
2022 First official language - French 30 43 13 6 4 3 2 76 10 175

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 21 21 33 18 5 1 0 43 23 80
2022 First official language - French 23 44 26 4 2 1 0 68 6 175
2020 First official language - English 28 43 9 13 7 0 1 72 19 102
2020 First official language - French 27 52 13 3 4 0 0 80 7 202

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 37 11 10 5 0 3 74 15 80
2022 First official language - French 29 52 7 4 3 2 3 85 7 175
2020 First official language - English 46 35 7 6 2 1 2 83 9 103
2020 First official language - French 36 47 7 2 3 3 1 87 5 202

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 17 17 34 9 5 17 1 42 17 80
2022 First official language - French 9 42 23 10 3 12 1 59 15 175

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 37 16 9 11 3 1 64 20 80
2022 First official language - French 12 39 21 16 6 4 2 55 23 175
2020 First official language - English 25 35 23 8 6 2 1 62 15 103
2020 First official language - French 19 41 20 12 4 3 1 63 16 202
2019 First official language - English 12 38 21 9 10 0 9 56 21 56
2019 First official language - French 15 28 25 17 12 2 1 44 30 120
2018 First official language - English 10 60 12 8 5 0 5 73 14 64
2018 First official language - French 17 40 23 10 6 3 1 60 17 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 28 30 19 13 10 1 0 58 23 80
2022 First official language - French 14 45 18 15 7 0 1 59 22 175
2020 First official language - English 33 34 15 13 5 1 0 67 18 103
2020 First official language - French 15 49 18 11 5 2 0 66 16 202
2019 First official language - English 25 36 13 12 11 4 0 63 24 56
2019 First official language - French 11 39 20 18 13 0 0 49 30 120
2018 First official language - English 29 33 9 21 2 5 1 66 24 64
2018 First official language - French 21 52 10 10 1 4 3 78 11 130

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 39 21 9 8 0 1 62 17 80
2022 First official language - French 15 50 23 6 5 0 0 66 11 175
2020 First official language - English 29 35 22 14 1 0 0 63 15 101
2020 First official language - French 20 49 20 9 2 0 0 69 11 201
2019 First official language - English 25 31 18 23 4 0 0 56 26 56
2019 First official language - French 10 36 31 16 7 0 0 46 23 120
2018 First official language - English 33 35 20 12 0 0 0 68 12 64
2018 First official language - French 22 50 17 7 1 2 0 74 8 132

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 28 16 11 19 6 1 50 33 80
2022 First official language - French 9 35 21 15 7 7 5 50 25 175
2020 First official language - English 18 29 21 16 9 6 2 50 27 103
2020 First official language - French 15 35 20 13 6 9 3 56 21 202
2019 First official language - English 11 11 21 37 9 9 1 25 52 56
2019 First official language - French 13 19 30 18 12 6 1 35 33 119
2018 First official language - English 10 24 20 25 13 5 3 37 41 63
2018 First official language - French 5 38 24 13 4 14 3 52 20 132

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 37 46 3 11 3 0 0 83 14 80
2022 First official language - French 37 49 4 9 1 0 0 87 9 175
2020 First official language - English 43 49 0 6 3 0 0 92 8 103
2020 First official language - French 42 45 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 200

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 60 27 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 80
2022 First official language - French 43 38 7 9 1 0 1 83 10 175
2020 First official language - English 44 41 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 103
2020 First official language - French 32 39 14 10 3 0 1 72 14 202
2019 First official language - English 45 34 3 13 4 0 0 80 17 55
2019 First official language - French 24 39 18 12 6 0 0 64 18 120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 35 9 12 1 0 0 77 13 80
2022 First official language - French 31 49 13 4 1 0 1 81 6 175
2020 First official language - English 44 34 11 8 2 0 2 80 9 103
2020 First official language - French 37 42 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 201
2019 First official language - English 39 32 10 12 7 0 0 71 19 55
2019 First official language - French 20 51 16 13 0 0 0 72 13 120

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 77 19 2 1 0 0 0 96 1 80
2022 First official language - French 54 33 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 175
2020 First official language - English 80 16 1 3 1 0 0 96 3 102
2020 First official language - French 65 27 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 197

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 82 9 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 80
2022 First official language - French 74 21 2 2 0 0 1 96 2 175
2019 First official language - English 79 12 8 0 1 0 0 91 1 55
2019 First official language - French 76 18 2 0 4 0 0 94 4 119

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 58 21 8 4 4 1 5 83 8 80
2022 First official language - French 70 23 6 0 1 1 0 93 1 175
2020 First official language - English 63 22 6 5 3 0 2 86 8 103
2020 First official language - French 73 21 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 202
2019 First official language - English 60 18 6 4 6 1 5 84 11 56
2019 First official language - French 65 23 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 120

Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 82 80
2022 First official language - French 14 86 175
2020 First official language - English 10 90 103
2020 First official language - French 5 95 200
2019 First official language - English 8 92 56
2019 First official language - French 11 89 120
2018 First official language - English 5 95 64
2018 First official language - French 7 93 132

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 44 15
2022 First official language - French 60 40 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 66 15
2022 First official language - French 31 69 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 15
2022 First official language - French 11 89 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2022 First official language - French 0 100 25
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 22 78 15
2022 First official language - French 4 96 25
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 15
2022 First official language - French 4 96 25
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 15
2022 First official language - French 9 91 25
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 46 15
2022 First official language - French 45 55 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 59 41 15
2022 First official language - French 33 67 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 52 15
2022 First official language - French 34 66 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 46 15
2022 First official language - French 31 69 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 60 40 15
2022 First official language - French 42 58 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 53 15
2022 First official language - French 67 33 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 15
2022 First official language - French 28 72 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2022 First official language - French 0 100 25
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2022 First official language - French 4 96 25
2020 First official language - English 0 100 11
2020 First official language - French 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 20 80 15
2022 First official language - French 17 83 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 38 62 15
2022 First official language - French 37 63 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2022 First official language - French 19 81 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 15
2022 First official language - French 15 85 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 54 46 15
2022 First official language - French 61 39 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 15
2022 First official language - French 38 62 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 26 74 15
2022 First official language - French 34 66 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 15
2022 First official language - French 20 80 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 15
2022 First official language - French 4 96 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2022 First official language - French 16 84 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 15
2022 First official language - French 7 93 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 25 75 15
2022 First official language - French 5 95 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 7 93 15
2022 First official language - French 17 83 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 88 15
2022 First official language - French 13 87 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 15
2022 First official language - French 19 81 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 15
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 87 15
2022 First official language - French 9 91 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 6 94 15
2022 First official language - French 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 85 15
2022 First official language - French 9 91 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 27 73 15
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 81 15
2022 First official language - French 15 85 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 68 15
2022 First official language - French 24 76 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 87 15
2022 First official language - French 11 89 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 66 15
2022 First official language - French 30 70 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 68 32 15
2022 First official language - French 50 50 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 100 15
2022 First official language - French 0 100 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 14 86 15
2022 First official language - French 9 91 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 9 12 15 9 11 36 8 37 37 80
2022 First official language - French 5 17 24 9 8 27 9 36 26 175
2020 First official language - English 8 20 25 7 4 27 8 43 18 103
2020 First official language - French 11 23 24 7 5 24 6 49 17 202
2019 First official language - English 13 25 18 8 6 22 9 55 19 56
2019 First official language - French 6 11 27 5 17 27 7 25 33 120
2018 First official language - English 13 13 29 12 1 20 12 38 19 64
2018 First official language - French 9 27 17 7 7 28 4 54 21 132

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 18 39 16 8 12 7 0 61 22 80
2022 First official language - French 15 44 22 6 5 7 1 64 12 175
2020 First official language - English 19 27 30 11 4 8 1 51 16 103
2020 First official language - French 18 44 22 8 2 6 0 66 10 202
2019 First official language - English 16 33 23 9 0 17 1 60 11 56
2019 First official language - French 15 25 25 13 8 12 1 46 25 120
2018 First official language - English 21 34 21 8 3 10 3 63 13 64
2018 First official language - French 19 41 18 8 5 8 0 65 15 132

Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 80
2022 First official language - French 6 94 175
2020 First official language - English 4 96 103
2020 First official language - French 3 97 202
2019 First official language - English 10 90 55
2019 First official language - French 7 93 120

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 48 52 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 29 71 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 29 71 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 18 82 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 42 58 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 48 52 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 13 87 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 10 90 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 42 58 10

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 69 31 10

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

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 12 11 18 9 11 33 6 38 32 80
2022 First official language - French 8 25 27 4 4 30 3 48 11 175
2020 First official language - English 10 14 25 9 3 30 9 39 21 103
2020 First official language - French 11 24 23 7 3 27 5 52 14 201
2019 First official language - English 16 19 25 3 6 23 8 50 14 54
2019 First official language - French 11 9 31 8 4 29 9 31 20 119
2018 First official language - English 19 18 24 3 3 23 10 55 9 63
2018 First official language - French 13 25 20 2 0 34 6 64 3 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 34 12 12 8 11 0 64 22 80
2022 First official language - French 17 48 18 7 3 7 0 70 10 175
2020 First official language - English 24 28 26 11 3 8 0 56 16 103
2020 First official language - French 22 44 20 7 1 6 0 71 9 202
2019 First official language - English 17 26 29 11 1 15 1 51 14 56
2019 First official language - French 17 33 20 6 4 17 2 62 13 119
2018 First official language - English 30 33 21 4 4 9 0 69 9 64
2018 First official language - French 24 42 12 2 0 16 2 82 3 132

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 89 80
2022 First official language - French 4 96 175
2020 First official language - English 5 95 103
2020 First official language - French 11 89 200
2019 First official language - English 12 88 56
2019 First official language - French 10 90 120

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 41 38 8 4 2 4 3 85 6 80
2022 First official language - French 28 48 10 4 1 4 6 83 6 175
2020 First official language - English 55 33 4 3 2 2 2 91 5 103
2020 First official language - French 35 47 9 2 0 3 5 88 2 202

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 41 22 20 6 11 50
2022 First official language - French 32 23 19 13 13 135

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 70 30 60
2022 First official language - French 54 46 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 58 60
2022 First official language - French 58 42 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 71 29 60
2022 First official language - French 71 29 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 43 60
2022 First official language - French 70 30 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 76 60
2022 First official language - French 49 51 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 48 52 60
2022 First official language - French 44 56 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 77 60
2022 First official language - French 25 75 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 32 68 60
2022 First official language - French 25 75 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 13 87 60
2022 First official language - French 16 84 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 53 60
2022 First official language - French 38 62 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 45 55 60
2022 First official language - French 30 70 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 95 60
2022 First official language - French 7 93 150

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 92 60
2022 First official language - French 5 95 150

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 74 11 2 2 3 0 8 93 5 60
2022 First official language - French 68 18 4 1 1 0 7 93 3 150

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 19 21 22 30 0 3 54 24 60
2022 First official language - French 2 10 20 15 34 5 14 61 14 150

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 31 18 24 16 5 0 41 40 60
2022 First official language - French 11 20 26 19 18 6 0 39 33 150
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 58 19 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 80
2022 First official language - French 39 44 6 7 4 0 0 83 10 175
2020 First official language - English 61 27 3 5 2 2 0 90 7 101
2020 First official language - French 44 40 6 7 1 2 0 85 8 200

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 10 10 14 31 4 21 60 27 80
2022 First official language - French 3 5 11 17 27 5 32 70 12 175

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 8 39 22 19 8 4 0 49 28 80
2022 First official language - French 10 33 33 18 3 3 0 44 22 175
2020 First official language - English 22 42 17 12 4 2 0 65 17 103
2020 First official language - French 19 44 23 10 2 2 0 65 12 202
2019 First official language - English 10 22 36 20 11 1 0 32 32 56
2019 First official language - French 5 23 35 18 13 6 0 30 32 120
2018 First official language - English 11 30 34 11 11 3 0 42 23 64
2018 First official language - French 7 31 35 12 6 8 0 42 20 132

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 3 24 41 27 5 80
2022 First official language - French 10 34 37 18 2 175

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 27 18 4 4 1 0 75 7 80
2022 First official language - French 31 38 20 7 2 2 1 70 9 175
2020 First official language - English 53 29 9 4 2 2 1 84 7 102
2020 First official language - French 37 41 14 4 2 3 0 80 6 200

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 47 20 12 10 8 1 1 69 19 80
2022 First official language - French 30 41 8 13 6 2 1 72 20 175
2020 First official language - English 44 35 6 5 9 1 0 79 14 103
2020 First official language - French 29 42 12 11 4 2 0 72 16 201

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 15 38 18 18 11 1 0 54 28 80
2022 First official language - French 13 45 17 18 6 1 0 58 25 175
2020 First official language - English 26 34 17 16 7 0 0 60 23 103
2020 First official language - French 17 49 22 8 3 0 0 67 11 202
2019 First official language - English 9 34 19 28 11 0 0 43 39 56
2019 First official language - French 5 19 19 35 19 2 0 25 55 120
2018 First official language - English 12 35 25 14 11 3 0 48 26 64
2018 First official language - French 5 40 23 20 9 3 0 46 30 132

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 0 40 0 38 22 0 0 40 60 15
2022 First official language - French 7 36 26 22 3 6 0 46 27 30
2020 First official language - English 10 41 27 22 0 0 0 52 22 22
2020 First official language - French 14 38 20 26 2 0 0 52 28 45
2019 First official language - English 0 0 24 64 12 0 0 0 76 11
2019 First official language - French 2 13 27 42 0 0 16 18 50 27

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 31 21 22 12 15 0 0 52 26 80
2022 First official language - French 47 23 14 4 5 1 6 76 9 175
2020 First official language - English 46 29 12 10 2 0 0 75 12 103
2020 First official language - French 50 28 15 4 2 0 1 79 6 201
2019 First official language - English 35 34 16 8 8 0 0 69 16 56
2019 First official language - French 36 23 20 11 7 0 2 61 19 120
2018 First official language - English 14 28 35 12 7 3 0 44 20 63
2018 First official language - French 34 27 25 6 3 2 3 63 10 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 22 35 14 18 0 1 32 32 80
2022 First official language - French 12 18 35 18 17 0 0 30 35 175
2020 First official language - English 12 25 31 19 13 0 0 37 32 103
2020 First official language - French 13 26 34 16 11 0 0 39 27 202
2019 First official language - English 12 23 31 18 16 0 0 35 34 56
2019 First official language - French 8 21 30 26 15 0 0 29 41 120
2018 First official language - English 5 20 25 27 23 0 0 25 50 63
2018 First official language - French 4 19 45 13 18 0 0 23 31 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 30 28 14 2 0 3 55 17 80
2022 First official language - French 15 29 27 17 11 1 1 44 29 175
2020 First official language - English 28 31 26 11 5 0 0 58 16 103
2020 First official language - French 18 29 32 13 8 0 0 47 21 202
2019 First official language - English 14 39 30 11 7 0 0 52 18 56
2019 First official language - French 10 31 23 19 17 0 0 41 36 120
2018 First official language - English 14 34 30 17 5 0 0 47 22 62
2018 First official language - French 10 21 36 21 12 0 0 31 33 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 19 22 22 16 20 0 0 41 37 80
2022 First official language - French 10 19 28 19 21 0 2 30 41 175
2020 First official language - English 20 24 26 21 9 0 1 44 30 103
2020 First official language - French 15 28 24 22 10 0 1 43 33 201
2019 First official language - English 20 17 31 15 16 0 0 38 31 56
2019 First official language - French 12 16 20 30 21 0 2 28 52 119
2018 First official language - English 10 14 25 25 26 0 0 24 51 63
2018 First official language - French 5 19 34 24 15 0 4 25 40 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 33 38 12 8 7 0 3 72 15 80
2022 First official language - French 29 26 24 8 6 1 6 60 15 175
2020 First official language - English 34 32 20 7 6 0 0 67 14 102
2020 First official language - French 35 29 20 10 5 0 2 64 15 200
2019 First official language - English 28 27 24 10 7 0 4 57 18 56
2019 First official language - French 36 24 19 10 7 0 4 62 18 120
2018 First official language - English 18 31 28 19 4 1 0 49 23 63
2018 First official language - French 30 34 22 4 6 0 3 67 10 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 26 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 80
2022 First official language - French 33 21 27 11 6 0 2 55 17 175
2020 First official language - English 31 25 24 14 5 0 1 57 19 103
2020 First official language - French 35 32 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 202
2019 First official language - English 21 41 20 11 8 0 0 62 19 56
2019 First official language - French 23 29 26 9 13 0 1 52 22 120
2018 First official language - English 14 32 26 20 8 0 0 46 28 63
2018 First official language - French 28 32 27 6 7 0 0 60 12 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 23 39 16 13 8 2 0 63 21 80
2022 First official language - French 21 30 29 10 8 1 1 52 18 175
2020 First official language - English 17 41 29 10 3 0 1 58 13 102
2020 First official language - French 31 27 30 10 2 1 0 59 11 201
2019 First official language - English 10 29 32 9 15 0 4 41 25 56
2019 First official language - French 8 22 34 25 10 1 0 30 35 119
2018 First official language - English 9 30 32 17 12 0 0 39 29 64
2018 First official language - French 18 30 27 22 3 0 0 48 25 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 24 28 23 12 11 1 0 53 24 80
2022 First official language - French 16 33 30 13 8 0 1 49 21 175
2020 First official language - English 19 29 33 13 5 0 1 49 18 102
2020 First official language - French 18 35 28 11 6 0 1 54 18 202
2019 First official language - English 10 16 32 28 9 0 4 28 39 56
2019 First official language - French 5 22 26 30 16 0 0 28 46 119
2018 First official language - English 9 17 30 24 20 0 0 26 44 64
2018 First official language - French 14 25 34 19 8 0 0 38 27 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 34 27 16 14 9 0 0 61 24 80
2022 First official language - French 27 30 24 12 7 0 1 57 19 175
2020 First official language - English 30 30 25 9 6 0 0 60 15 101
2020 First official language - French 27 36 20 12 5 0 1 63 17 202
2019 First official language - English 14 28 33 24 2 0 0 42 26 55
2019 First official language - French 8 24 23 29 15 0 2 33 44 118
2018 First official language - English 18 28 24 23 8 0 0 46 31 64
2018 First official language - French 25 28 24 16 8 0 0 52 24 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 42 24 16 6 12 0 0 66 18 80
2022 First official language - French 31 30 18 15 6 0 1 62 20 175
2020 First official language - English 38 28 18 15 2 0 0 66 16 100
2020 First official language - French 37 32 16 10 5 0 1 69 15 198
2019 First official language - English 34 29 10 14 14 0 0 63 28 56
2019 First official language - French 25 26 27 14 8 0 0 51 22 118

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 40 24 17 5 13 0 1 65 18 80
2022 First official language - French 35 32 20 8 4 0 1 68 11 175
2020 First official language - English 17 30 27 20 6 0 0 47 26 101
2020 First official language - French 24 32 27 13 5 0 0 56 17 202

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 29 33 17 15 7 0 0 61 22 80
2022 First official language - French 24 33 25 9 6 1 1 59 16 175
2020 First official language - English 31 22 17 23 6 0 0 54 29 102
2020 First official language - French 29 30 27 10 3 1 0 59 13 202
2019 First official language - English 18 38 23 9 13 0 0 56 21 56
2019 First official language - French 12 33 29 14 12 0 0 45 27 119
2018 First official language - English 16 25 34 9 17 0 0 40 26 63
2018 First official language - French 9 37 32 13 8 0 1 46 22 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 71 16 6 3 2 1 0 88 6 80
2022 First official language - French 51 31 12 2 0 0 5 86 2 175
2020 First official language - English 47 27 11 9 2 0 4 77 12 103
2020 First official language - French 50 24 17 6 1 0 2 75 8 201
2019 First official language - English 41 31 15 9 2 0 3 73 11 56
2019 First official language - French 37 27 20 7 8 0 2 65 15 118
2018 First official language - English 40 31 18 4 4 0 3 73 8 63
2018 First official language - French 43 27 15 4 2 0 8 77 7 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 57 29 10 2 2 0 0 86 5 80
2022 First official language - French 58 30 7 3 0 0 2 89 3 175
2020 First official language - English 39 38 16 6 1 0 0 77 7 102
2020 First official language - French 48 28 17 6 1 0 0 76 6 201

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 76 10 5 0 1 0 8 93 1 80
2022 First official language - French 70 14 3 1 0 2 10 95 1 175
2020 First official language - English 75 13 6 0 0 0 7 94 0 102
2020 First official language - French 68 19 8 2 0 1 3 90 2 199
2019 First official language - English 67 17 5 1 1 0 9 92 2 56
2019 First official language - French 63 11 4 2 2 3 16 91 5 118
2018 First official language - English 74 11 5 0 1 0 9 93 1 63
2018 First official language - French 68 14 5 0 3 0 9 91 4 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 69 11 6 6 5 0 3 83 11 80
2022 First official language - French 71 11 7 5 3 1 3 85 8 175
2020 First official language - English 75 8 7 3 2 2 4 87 5 103
2020 First official language - French 78 9 3 2 3 1 3 92 5 200
2019 First official language - English 69 14 4 4 5 4 0 87 9 56
2019 First official language - French 72 12 4 3 5 0 4 87 8 118
2018 First official language - English 76 8 5 3 1 0 6 90 4 64
2018 First official language - French 73 10 2 2 4 2 7 91 7 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 46 32 11 4 6 0 1 79 10 80
2022 First official language - French 46 32 13 4 4 0 0 78 8 175
2020 First official language - English 50 31 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 102
2020 First official language - French 56 24 11 4 3 0 1 81 8 198
2019 First official language - English 62 18 16 3 0 0 0 80 3 56
2019 First official language - French 37 32 17 6 8 0 1 70 14 119
2018 First official language - English 31 40 18 8 0 0 3 73 9 64
2018 First official language - French 44 26 12 6 7 0 7 74 13 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 64 15 9 5 6 1 0 80 11 80
2022 First official language - French 61 19 9 6 4 1 2 81 10 175
2020 First official language - English 62 23 6 6 2 0 1 86 7 102
2020 First official language - French 66 17 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 201
2019 First official language - English 43 30 15 8 4 0 1 74 12 56
2019 First official language - French 42 28 11 6 9 0 3 73 16 119
2018 First official language - English 37 28 21 8 3 0 3 68 11 64
2018 First official language - French 56 22 6 8 4 0 4 81 13 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 56 13 8 2 1 1 19 86 4 80
2022 First official language - French 52 14 5 4 1 0 25 87 6 175
2020 First official language - English 58 13 3 1 2 0 23 92 3 103
2020 First official language - French 49 15 6 2 2 0 25 87 5 201
2019 First official language - English 55 13 3 2 0 0 25 92 3 55
2019 First official language - French 41 16 8 2 0 1 32 85 3 119
2018 First official language - English 40 24 13 0 0 0 24 83 0 63
2018 First official language - French 49 9 7 5 0 2 28 82 7 128

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 64 20 8 0 4 0 3 87 4 80
2022 First official language - French 64 18 6 1 1 0 9 91 2 175
2020 First official language - English 58 26 10 2 1 0 2 86 3 103
2020 First official language - French 66 20 7 2 1 0 4 90 3 202
2019 First official language - English 62 16 17 2 1 0 1 79 4 56
2019 First official language - French 48 26 12 2 1 2 9 84 3 120
2018 First official language - English 42 26 19 8 0 0 5 71 9 64
2018 First official language - French 61 17 6 5 0 0 10 87 6 131

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 49 31 8 8 4 0 1 80 12 80
2022 First official language - French 65 17 6 4 5 1 2 84 10 175
2020 First official language - English 55 19 16 5 5 0 1 74 9 102
2020 First official language - French 61 19 10 4 3 1 2 82 8 198
2019 First official language - English 49 34 8 5 1 1 1 86 6 56
2019 First official language - French 61 18 4 3 8 1 4 83 12 120
2018 First official language - English 49 32 6 8 2 0 3 84 10 64
2018 First official language - French 60 23 5 6 3 2 2 85 10 132

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 53 22 12 4 5 0 5 78 10 80
2022 First official language - French 50 25 15 5 2 0 3 78 7 175
2020 First official language - English 48 33 11 2 2 0 4 85 4 103
2020 First official language - French 51 26 17 5 0 0 1 77 5 202
2019 First official language - English 60 34 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 56
2019 First official language - French 57 20 13 5 2 0 3 79 7 120
2018 First official language - English 38 38 12 7 3 0 3 77 10 64
2018 First official language - French 56 20 19 1 1 0 3 78 2 132

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 5 20 51 15 10 0 0 25 24 80
2022 First official language - French 3 26 47 19 6 0 0 29 25 175
2020 First official language - English 5 32 42 16 5 0 0 37 21 103
2020 First official language - French 10 25 46 12 5 1 0 36 17 201
2019 First official language - English 9 35 31 17 8 0 0 44 25 56
2019 First official language - French 6 24 42 20 7 0 0 31 27 120
2018 First official language - English 11 14 47 24 4 0 0 25 29 64
2018 First official language - French 4 25 40 26 5 0 0 29 31 132

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 10 29 40 16 5 0 0 21 38 80
2022 First official language - French 6 19 41 25 8 0 1 33 26 175
2020 First official language - English 9 23 50 15 3 0 0 18 32 102
2020 First official language - French 3 19 45 23 9 1 0 33 22 201
2019 First official language - English 12 38 28 17 5 0 0 22 50 55
2019 First official language - French 5 25 44 18 8 0 0 26 30 120
2018 First official language - English 9 28 38 20 5 0 0 25 37 63
2018 First official language - French 8 16 36 30 10 0 0 40 24 131
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 11 66 22 2 80
2022 First official language - French 8 76 17 0 175
2020 First official language - English 9 56 35 0 103
2020 First official language - French 19 60 21 0 202

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

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - English 60 7 2 1 1 5 23 93 4 80
2022 First official language - French 49 8 5 1 1 4 33 90 3 175
2020 First official language - English 69 5 0 1 0 5 20 99 1 103
2020 First official language - French 54 13 8 2 0 2 22 87 3 202
2019 First official language - English 65 15 6 1 0 1 11 92 1 56
2019 First official language - French 52 12 8 1 2 2 22 85 4 118
2018 First official language - English 74 8 1 0 6 0 10 92 7 64
2018 First official language - French 73 8 3 0 2 0 13 94 2 132

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 14 35 23 20 7 0 0 50 27 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 First official language - French 0 8 34 22 22 0 14 9 52 15
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