2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for International Relations & Trade Policy

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.

Employee engagement
- Employee engagement
Leadership
- Immediate supervisor
- Senior management
Workforce
Workplace
Workplace well-being
Compensation
- Pay or other compensation issues
- Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	40	38	11	6	5	78	11	189350
2022	Transport Canada	39	39	11	6	4	78	10	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	37	36	14	7	5	73	13	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	24	47	19	11	0	71	11	20

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	37	35	12	9	7	72	16	189285
2022	Transport Canada	37	36	13	8	6	73	14	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	40	37	8	10	5	77	15	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	31	24	15	10	20	55	30	20

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	53	32	9	3	2	85	5	189220
2022	Transport Canada	53	33	9	3	2	86	5	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	49	35	9	4	4	83	7	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	38	50	12	0	0	88	0	20

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	45	36	10	5	3	81	8	189380
2022	Transport Canada	44	37	11	5	3	82	7	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	39	37	11	8	5	76	13	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	13	57	19	11	0	70	11	20

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	42	31	12	8	6	0	73	14	189320
2022	Transport Canada	46	31	12	7	4	0	77	11	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	42	34	9	9	4	2	77	14	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	9	55	15	21	0	0	64	21	20

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	40	33	12	9	6	73	15	189285
2022	Transport Canada	43	32	12	7	4	76	12	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	38	36	10	10	5	75	15	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	4	60	9	27	0	64	27	20

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	36	25	16	10	8	4	1	64	19	189355
2022	Transport Canada	39	25	17	8	6	4	1	67	15	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	28	30	21	11	7	3	0	60	18	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	4	26	49	21	0	0	0	30	21	20

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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	46	27	13	4	3	1	6	79	7	189285
2022	Transport Canada	51	28	11	3	2	1	3	83	6	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	62	25	7	3	2	0	1	88	5	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	53	36	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	20

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	51	30	9	6	4	1	1	81	10	189005
2022	Transport Canada	50	30	9	6	4	0	1	81	10	3715
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	49	31	8	8	3	0	1	80	12	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	50	42	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	20

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	57	25	9	5	4	82	10	189335
2022	Transport Canada	57	25	8	6	4	82	10	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	54	23	8	10	6	76	15	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	39	43	14	4	0	82	4	20

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	37	28	13	7	7	8	71	15	189360
2022	Transport Canada	37	30	13	7	5	7	73	13	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	37	35	8	8	5	7	77	14	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	31	27	17	4	16	5	61	21	20

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	32	29	15	10	10	3	64	21	189310
2022	Transport Canada	31	31	16	11	8	3	63	20	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	29	33	16	11	9	3	63	21	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	31	17	20	22	10	0	48	32	20

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	24	28	17	14	11	6	0	55	27	189290
2022	Transport Canada	23	29	20	13	10	5	0	55	24	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	22	31	14	18	10	5	1	56	29	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	27	21	17	20	16	0	0	48	35	20

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	24	31	15	14	12	3	57	27	189355
2022	Transport Canada	22	34	17	14	10	3	58	25	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	21	28	18	19	12	3	51	31	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	12	34	31	8	15	0	46	23	20

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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	35	33	14	9	8	0	69	18	189425
2022	Transport Canada	34	35	14	9	7	0	70	16	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	33	39	12	9	7	1	73	15	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	30	31	4	20	15	0	61	35	20

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	39	41	8	8	4	80	12	189270
2022	Transport Canada	34	43	10	9	4	77	13	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	29	44	11	12	4	73	16	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	13	56	16	15	0	69	15	20

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	46	31	10	7	5	78	12	189340
2022	Transport Canada	45	31	11	7	5	77	12	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	44	31	10	8	6	76	14	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	33	43	13	4	6	77	10	20

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	33	39	10	11	6	73	17	189145
2022	Transport Canada	32	37	12	12	7	69	19	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	28	40	15	12	5	68	17	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	10	60	5	25	0	70	25	20

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	53	24	11	5	4	2	1	79	9	189190
2022	Transport Canada	52	24	11	4	5	2	2	79	10	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	54	22	9	5	7	2	0	78	12	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	44	28	13	11	4	0	0	71	15	20

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	28	33	15	11	9	3	63	21	189390
2022	Transport Canada	27	33	17	11	8	3	63	20	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	28	37	15	12	6	3	66	18	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	19	31	25	19	6	0	50	24	20

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	48	23	13	5	5	1	5	76	10	189340
2022	Transport Canada	48	24	12	5	5	1	6	77	10	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	37	27	18	6	8	1	4	67	14	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	8	49	16	5	6	4	11	68	13	20

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	47	22	13	6	5	2	4	74	12	189285
2022	Transport Canada	46	23	14	6	5	2	5	73	12	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	52	22	12	5	5	1	4	77	10	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	37	15	38	0	6	0	5	54	6	20

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	71	9	4	2	3	4	6	89	6	189220
2022	Transport Canada	74	7	4	2	3	4	6	90	5	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	80	5	4	1	2	3	6	94	2	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	79	0	5	4	6	0	5	84	11	20

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	70	9	4	2	2	2	11	91	5	189245
2022	Transport Canada	73	7	3	1	2	2	11	92	4	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	73	10	3	1	2	0	11	93	3	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	73	22	0	0	0	0	5	100	0	20

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	25	32	12	13	13	3	2	60	28	189315
2022	Transport Canada	22	30	14	13	14	3	3	56	29	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	29	36	10	12	10	1	3	67	22	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	14	48	22	5	6	0	5	66	11	20

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	34	36	13	10	7	70	17	189120
2022	Transport Canada	35	39	12	9	6	73	14	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	37	41	6	9	7	78	16	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	19	50	0	20	11	69	31	20

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	39	33	14	8	6	72	14	189230
2022	Transport Canada	40	34	13	7	5	75	12	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	43	31	10	11	6	74	16	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	29	40	10	9	12	69	21	20

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	39	35	12	8	5	0	75	13	189280
2022	Transport Canada	39	36	13	8	5	0	75	12	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	37	39	10	8	5	1	77	13	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	14	57	11	19	0	0	71	19	20

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	25	37	17	9	6	4	1	66	17	189295
2022	Transport Canada	26	39	18	9	4	3	0	68	13	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	26	45	14	10	4	2	0	72	14	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	23	45	15	11	6	0	0	68	17	20

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	47	30	9	7	6	78	13	189310
2022	Transport Canada	48	31	10	6	5	79	11	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	38	32	11	7	12	70	19	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	14	21	17	14	35	34	49	20

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Organization	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	40	31	15	7	5	1	73	12	189480
2022	Transport Canada	37	32	16	8	6	1	70	14	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	29	31	20	11	9	0	60	20	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	23	18	30	18	10	0	42	28	20

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	61	20	6	3	4	2	4	87	7	189360
2022	Transport Canada	66	21	5	2	2	2	2	90	5	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	63	21	7	3	2	3	1	87	6	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	44	31	11	0	4	10	0	83	5	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	38	33	29	189400
2022	Transport Canada	37	32	32	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	45	26	29	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	58	5	37	20

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	13	42	24	6	9	7	70775
2022	Transport Canada	18	34	24	7	9	7	1345
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	4	36	38	6	6	11	115
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	0	20	40	0	20	20	10

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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	50	36	7	4	3	0	86	7	189045
2022	Transport Canada	47	38	8	4	2	0	85	7	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	50	35	7	5	2	1	86	7	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	35	59	6	0	0	0	94	0	20

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	29	41	15	9	5	1	71	14	189220
2022	Transport Canada	26	43	17	9	4	1	70	13	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	25	49	12	10	3	2	75	13	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	18	46	15	15	0	6	68	16	20

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	10	22	34	19	11	1	3	31	33	188930
2022	Transport Canada	9	23	37	18	9	1	2	29	33	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	13	28	39	14	6	1	0	20	41	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	16	15	53	4	12	0	0	16	31	20

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	14	22	30	17	11	2	5	30	38	188880
2022	Transport Canada	14	25	33	16	8	1	3	25	41	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	15	25	38	15	5	1	1	20	41	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	11	38	20	14	18	0	0	31	49	20

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	7	14	29	27	18	1	5	47	22	188710
2022	Transport Canada	7	15	33	26	15	1	2	43	23	3715
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	20	25	29	16	9	1	0	25	45	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	30	33	19	6	12	0	0	18	63	20

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	13	19	25	20	17	2	5	39	34	188690
2022	Transport Canada	15	20	28	19	14	1	3	34	37	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	17	22	25	19	12	2	2	33	41	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	38	20	19	6	18	0	0	23	58	20

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	12	18	24	19	16	5	6	40	33	188925
2022	Transport Canada	10	18	25	22	17	3	5	43	30	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	9	14	29	27	15	2	3	44	25	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	4	18	56	16	6	0	0	22	22	20

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	14	21	30	16	12	3	4	31	37	188950
2022	Transport Canada	15	23	31	16	10	2	3	28	40	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	12	23	38	16	9	2	1	26	36	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	11	23	50	5	11	0	0	17	34	20

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	6	13	32	26	18	1	3	46	20	189115
2022	Transport Canada	6	14	32	27	18	1	2	46	20	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	3	13	32	37	13	1	0	51	17	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	0	22	31	31	11	4	0	45	23	20

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	18	32	18	18	11	2	51	30	189225
2022	Transport Canada	18	35	20	15	8	2	55	24	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	15	38	16	18	9	3	55	28	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	4	52	9	30	5	0	56	35	20

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	53	26	7	6	5	1	81	12	189185
2022	Transport Canada	56	26	6	6	5	1	83	11	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	57	25	5	7	3	2	84	11	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	47	39	4	10	0	0	86	10	20

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	59	28	5	5	3	87	8	189215
2022	Transport Canada	60	28	5	5	3	88	7	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	70	22	4	3	1	93	4	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	46	49	6	0	0	94	0	20

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	49	33	10	4	3	2	83	7	189240
2022	Transport Canada	51	33	9	4	2	1	85	6	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	55	31	7	3	2	1	88	5	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	50	38	12	0	0	0	88	0	20

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	38	36	12	7	5	2	75	12	189310
2022	Transport Canada	38	36	12	6	4	2	77	11	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	33	40	10	9	4	3	76	14	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	35	31	14	9	11	0	66	20	20

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	39	35	12	5	3	6	1	79	8	189185
2022	Transport Canada	38	35	13	4	3	7	1	79	7	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	35	37	12	7	1	7	1	78	9	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	28	21	20	19	0	6	5	55	22	20

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	50	33	7	5	4	84	9	189395
2022	Transport Canada	53	33	7	5	3	85	7	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	48	37	6	7	2	85	8	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	35	36	19	10	0	71	10	20

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	43	26	10	5	5	7	5	77	11	189315
2022	Transport Canada	48	24	10	4	4	6	4	81	9	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	46	30	8	4	3	8	2	83	8	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	34	45	5	4	11	0	0	80	15	20

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	42	26	11	6	4	7	5	76	11	189330
2022	Transport Canada	46	25	10	4	3	6	4	80	9	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	45	28	8	5	3	8	3	82	9	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	30	45	16	4	0	5	0	79	4	20

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	Organization	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	Public Service	33	26	19	5	3	12	2	69	9	189305
2022	Transport Canada	34	28	18	4	2	13	2	71	8	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	27	27	25	6	1	14	0	63	7	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	13	19	26	15	0	27	0	44	20	20

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	42	30	9	5	4	6	3	79	11	189055
2022	Transport Canada	45	30	9	4	3	5	3	82	9	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	42	32	10	5	3	6	1	80	9	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	40	30	15	4	6	5	0	73	11	20

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	12	16	22	4	4	37	5	49	13	189150
2022	Transport Canada	11	17	22	3	3	38	5	49	11	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	10	24	20	4	3	38	3	57	11	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	4	21	36	9	5	26	0	33	19	20

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	6	21	16	37	16	1	11	63	3610
2022	Transport Canada	0	6	24	10	34	24	2	8	60	55

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	29	28	16	7	6	7	6	67	16	189180
2022	Transport Canada	30	30	16	7	6	6	6	67	14	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	29	32	13	5	4	9	9	74	10	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	15	48	18	4	6	6	4	69	11	20

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	31	36	13	9	6	3	1	70	16	189215
2022	Transport Canada	30	36	14	11	6	4	1	68	17	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	23	36	12	17	5	7	0	63	24	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	19	49	11	15	0	6	0	73	16	20

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	35	36	16	6	5	2	72	12	189180
2022	Transport Canada	32	38	18	6	4	2	72	10	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	27	37	23	6	4	3	66	10	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	19	35	31	15	0	0	54	15	20

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	24	25	17	11	11	11	3	56	25	189290
2022	Transport Canada	22	25	17	10	11	13	3	56	24	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	19	20	17	12	13	17	3	48	31	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	19	5	11	21	27	13	4	29	58	20

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	43	41	4	9	4	84	12	189360
2022	Transport Canada	45	40	4	8	4	85	11	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	45	39	5	9	2	84	11	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	42	29	6	23	0	71	23	20

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	49	31	7	8	5	1	80	13	189140
2022	Transport Canada	49	32	7	7	4	1	81	11	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	39	37	5	13	6	0	76	19	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	11	48	5	24	11	0	60	35	20

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	49	33	7	6	3	0	1	83	10	189055
2022	Transport Canada	50	33	8	5	2	0	0	84	8	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	49	31	10	7	2	2	0	81	8	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	40	41	6	14	0	0	0	81	14	20

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	75	18	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	189320
2022	Transport Canada	73	20	3	2	1	1	0	94	3	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	80	14	4	2	0	0	0	94	2	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	81	13	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	20

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	82	10	3	1	2	3	94	3	189420
2022	Transport Canada	82	10	3	1	1	3	95	2	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	84	9	1	1	3	1	94	5	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	92	4	0	4	0	0	96	4	20

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	41	22	12	5	4	12	5	76	10	189400
2022	Transport Canada	41	27	14	5	3	7	3	76	8	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	36	36	17	4	3	3	1	75	7	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	30	36	24	10	0	0	0	66	10	20

Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	11	89	189295
2022	Transport Canada	10	90	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	8	92	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	0	100	20

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	46	54	18875
2022	Transport Canada	40	60	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	38	62	20

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	59	41	18875
2022	Transport Canada	61	39	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	78	22	20

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	7	93	18875
2022	Transport Canada	8	92	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	6	94	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	18875
2022	Transport Canada	1	99	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	7	93	18875
2022	Transport Canada	7	93	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	8	92	20

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	10	90	18875
2022	Transport Canada	9	91	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	4	96	20

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	18875
2022	Transport Canada	6	94	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	37	63	18905
2022	Transport Canada	39	61	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	52	48	20

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	40	60	18905
2022	Transport Canada	41	59	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	52	48	20

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	46	54	18905
2022	Transport Canada	47	53	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	60	40	20

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	41	59	18905
2022	Transport Canada	38	62	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	47	53	20

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	32	68	18905
2022	Transport Canada	32	68	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	41	59	20

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	55	45	18905
2022	Transport Canada	55	45	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	45	55	20

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	34	66	18905
2022	Transport Canada	39	61	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	42	58	20

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	18905
2022	Transport Canada	1	99	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	7	93	18905
2022	Transport Canada	3	97	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	6	94	20

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	18905
2022	Transport Canada	12	88	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	18	82	20

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	51	49	18905
2022	Transport Canada	51	49	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	54	46	20

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	23	77	18905
2022	Transport Canada	21	79	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	19	81	20

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	17	83	18905
2022	Transport Canada	15	85	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	13	87	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	49	51	18910
2022	Transport Canada	53	47	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	55	45	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	23	77	18910
2022	Transport Canada	22	78	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	20	80	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	18910
2022	Transport Canada	12	88	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	19	81	20

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	19	81	18910
2022	Transport Canada	19	81	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	15	85	20

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	18910
2022	Transport Canada	9	91	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	6	94	20

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	18910
2022	Transport Canada	11	89	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	15	85	20

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	11	89	18910
2022	Transport Canada	7	93	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	4	96	20

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	11	89	18910
2022	Transport Canada	10	90	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	9	91	20

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	29	71	18910
2022	Transport Canada	29	71	395
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	28	72	20

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	17365
2022	Transport Canada	10	90	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	10	90	20

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	19	81	17365
2022	Transport Canada	16	84	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	26	74	20

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	17365
2022	Transport Canada	9	91	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	9	91	20

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	6	94	17365
2022	Transport Canada	6	94	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	10	90	20

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	17365
2022	Transport Canada	10	90	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	10	90	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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	17365
2022	Transport Canada	8	92	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	11	89	20

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	10	90	17365
2022	Transport Canada	12	88	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	35	65	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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	14	86	17365
2022	Transport Canada	13	87	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	17	83	20

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	17365
2022	Transport Canada	11	89	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	6	94	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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	29	71	17365
2022	Transport Canada	28	72	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	36	64	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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	17365
2022	Transport Canada	7	93	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	5	95	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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	45	55	17365
2022	Transport Canada	42	58	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	55	45	20

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	17365
2022	Transport Canada	1	99	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	56	44	17365
2022	Transport Canada	53	47	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	34	66	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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	17365
2022	Transport Canada	2	98	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	16	84	17365
2022	Transport Canada	16	84	350
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	17	83	20

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	16	14	13	6	7	34	10	54	22	189180
2022	Transport Canada	16	15	12	5	6	37	11	57	20	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	11	9	9	3	4	49	16	57	18	260

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	32	30	13	6	5	12	2	72	12	189205
2022	Transport Canada	33	31	13	5	4	13	2	74	11	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	28	28	11	5	2	25	2	76	10	260

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	189205
2022	Transport Canada	7	93	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	7	93	260

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	30	70	13625
2022	Transport Canada	25	75	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	11	89	20

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	75	25	13625
2022	Transport Canada	76	24	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	83	17	20

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	4	96	13625
2022	Transport Canada	3	97	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	97	13625
2022	Transport Canada	1	99	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	13625
2022	Transport Canada	9	91	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	9	91	20

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	13625
2022	Transport Canada	8	92	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	7	93	20

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	13625
2022	Transport Canada	13	87	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	27	73	13615
2022	Transport Canada	21	79	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	24	76	20

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	19	81	13615
2022	Transport Canada	19	81	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	4	96	20

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	16	84	13615
2022	Transport Canada	12	88	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	13615
2022	Transport Canada	8	92	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	24	76	13615
2022	Transport Canada	26	74	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	27	73	20

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	27	73	13615
2022	Transport Canada	26	74	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	39	61	20

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	13615
2022	Transport Canada	4	96	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	7	93	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	97	13615
2022	Transport Canada	1	99	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	7	93	13615
2022	Transport Canada	7	93	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	16	84	20

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	15	85	13615
2022	Transport Canada	13	87	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	9	91	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	97	13615
2022	Transport Canada	3	97	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	19	81	13615
2022	Transport Canada	14	86	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	25	75	20

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Organization	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	100	13615
2022	Transport Canada	100	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	100	20

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	21	79	13615
2022	Transport Canada	23	77	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	15	85	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	31	69	13635
2022	Transport Canada	33	67	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	26	74	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	12	88	13635
2022	Transport Canada	17	83	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	5	95	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	13635
2022	Transport Canada	7	93	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	5	95	20

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	17	83	13635
2022	Transport Canada	22	78	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	9	91	20

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	13635
2022	Transport Canada	6	94	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	13635
2022	Transport Canada	12	88	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	9	91	20

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	6	94	13635
2022	Transport Canada	6	94	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	4	96	20

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	10	90	13635
2022	Transport Canada	10	90	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	14	86	20

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	50	50	13635
2022	Transport Canada	48	52	260
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	61	39	20

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	12530
2022	Transport Canada	3	97	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	5	95	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	12530
2022	Transport Canada	12	88	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	19	81	20

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	97	12530
2022	Transport Canada	2	98	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	12530
2022	Transport Canada	2	98	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	3	97	12530
2022	Transport Canada	4	96	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	4	96	12530
2022	Transport Canada	3	97	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	8	92	20

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	8	92	12530
2022	Transport Canada	9	91	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	32	68	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	12530
2022	Transport Canada	13	87	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	12	88	12530
2022	Transport Canada	14	86	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	6	94	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	26	74	12530
2022	Transport Canada	27	73	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	23	77	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	91	12530
2022	Transport Canada	8	92	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	6	94	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	44	56	12530
2022	Transport Canada	51	49	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	40	60	20

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	12530
2022	Transport Canada	4	96	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	7	93	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	63	37	12530
2022	Transport Canada	64	36	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	50	50	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	2	98	12530
2022	Transport Canada	1	99	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	100	20

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	17	83	12530
2022	Transport Canada	16	84	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	22	78	20

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	18	15	16	4	4	35	7	58	14	189260
2022	Transport Canada	17	15	15	3	4	38	8	60	12	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	13	10	11	2	2	51	10	60	11	260

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	33	30	14	5	4	12	2	74	10	189275
2022	Transport Canada	32	31	15	4	3	13	2	75	8	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	27	29	14	5	3	21	1	72	10	260

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	13	87	189195
2022	Transport Canada	9	91	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	8	92	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	0	100	20

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	58	42	24010
2022	Transport Canada	52	48	340
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	60	40	20

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	74	26	23985
2022	Transport Canada	65	35	340
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	52	48	20

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	46	33	7	8	5	1	80	13	17915
2022	Transport Canada	40	39	9	8	5	0	79	12	230
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	16	51	11	21	0	0	67	21	10

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	46	31	8	5	3	3	3	83	9	189205
2022	Transport Canada	47	31	8	4	3	4	3	83	8	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	45	28	9	9	2	4	2	78	13	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	23	18	30	5	6	12	5	50	14	20

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	Organization	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	Public Service	35	31	11	7	15	85135
2022	Transport Canada	39	18	8	3	32	3110
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	45	31	10	3	11	235
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	46	38	5	5	7	15

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	71	29	110775
2022	Transport Canada	55	45	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	68	32	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	96	4	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	38	62	110640
2022	Transport Canada	36	64	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	43	57	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	55	45	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	54	46	110640
2022	Transport Canada	56	44	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	63	37	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	69	31	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	44	56	110640
2022	Transport Canada	41	59	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	53	47	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	31	69	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	26	74	110640
2022	Transport Canada	25	75	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	29	71	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	17	83	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	38	62	110640
2022	Transport Canada	41	59	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	47	53	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	53	47	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	20	80	110640
2022	Transport Canada	21	79	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	20	80	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	26	74	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	28	72	110640
2022	Transport Canada	18	82	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	12	88	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	11	89	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	20	80	110640
2022	Transport Canada	15	85	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	12	88	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	20	80	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	32	68	110640
2022	Transport Canada	24	76	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	29	71	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	38	62	20

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	33	67	110640
2022	Transport Canada	29	71	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	16	84	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	19	81	20

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	5	95	110640
2022	Transport Canada	5	95	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	5	95	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	11	89	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	16	84	110640
2022	Transport Canada	16	84	3315
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	13	87	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	16	84	20

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	66	14	5	2	3	1	10	89	5	110635
2022	Transport Canada	79	11	3	1	1	0	3	94	3	3310
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	80	10	4	4	1	0	1	91	5	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	70	9	0	15	0	0	5	84	16	20

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	7	14	16	14	35	4	12	57	24	110615
2022	Transport Canada	5	12	14	15	45	3	5	67	18	3305
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	9	21	18	16	33	1	2	50	31	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	13	14	16	9	43	5	0	55	29	20

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	20	17	14	29	5	6	49	32	110635
2022	Transport Canada	6	18	17	17	37	3	2	57	25	3310
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	8	24	17	21	27	0	1	49	33	245
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	10	23	17	13	37	0	0	50	33	20

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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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	54	28	7	5	5	1	1	83	10	189380
2022	Transport Canada	55	28	7	5	5	1	0	84	9	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	56	27	6	5	5	1	0	83	10	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	38	32	9	10	6	0	5	74	17	20

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	4	6	12	7	40	6	25	69	14	188970
2022	Transport Canada	3	4	11	7	44	6	25	73	11	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	0	4	11	7	48	6	23	78	6	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	0	6	30	4	48	4	9	59	7	20

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	30	40	14	8	5	3	0	72	13	189260
2022	Transport Canada	28	39	16	8	4	4	0	71	13	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	18	37	17	14	9	4	1	58	25	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	8	25	15	20	10	11	12	42	39	20

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Organization	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	12	28	35	19	6	189320
2022	Transport Canada	12	28	35	19	5	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	10	21	38	26	6	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	10	19	32	35	5	20

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	53	26	10	4	3	3	1	83	7	189380
2022	Transport Canada	55	26	9	3	3	3	1	84	7	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	50	26	13	3	5	4	0	79	7	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	34	21	21	9	4	12	0	62	15	20

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	46	26	9	9	8	2	1	73	18	189330
2022	Transport Canada	48	26	9	8	7	2	0	75	16	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	46	22	8	13	9	2	0	70	22	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	34	19	9	28	10	0	0	53	38	20

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	29	37	13	10	8	2	68	19	189260
2022	Transport Canada	31	39	13	9	6	2	71	15	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	26	37	13	12	9	3	65	22	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	4	18	32	5	40	0	22	46	20

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	19	50	13	13	4	1	69	18	46350
2022	Transport Canada	19	52	12	13	3	1	72	16	1020
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	11	48	12	22	6	0	60	28	95

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	Organization	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	31	27	17	9	12	2	60	23	188410
2022	Transport Canada	28	26	18	11	15	2	55	27	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	32	29	15	11	13	0	61	24	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	41	15	18	10	17	0	55	27	20

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	20	27	25	14	13	0	1	48	27	188540
2022	Transport Canada	18	27	27	14	14	0	0	45	28	3715
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	14	22	26	17	20	1	0	37	38	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	18	8	15	20	39	0	0	26	59	20

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	29	29	20	11	9	1	3	60	20	188305
2022	Transport Canada	27	30	22	11	9	1	1	57	21	3710
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	16	18	27	19	20	1	0	34	39	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	18	0	23	25	34	0	0	18	59	20

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	23	22	21	15	16	1	2	47	31	188585
2022	Transport Canada	20	24	22	16	17	1	1	45	33	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	18	23	25	16	16	1	0	42	33	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	6	15	14	26	39	0	0	21	65	20

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	48	22	11	6	5	1	7	76	12	188760
2022	Transport Canada	45	26	12	6	5	1	5	76	12	3715
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	30	25	18	12	14	1	1	56	26	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	21	0	19	25	34	0	0	21	59	20

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Organization	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	34	27	18	10	10	1	62	20	188815
2022	Transport Canada	32	29	18	10	10	1	62	20	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	20	24	23	16	16	0	44	33	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	6	9	26	20	39	0	15	59	20

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	33	30	18	8	7	1	2	65	16	188615
2022	Transport Canada	32	33	18	8	6	1	2	67	14	3715
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	26	35	16	12	10	1	1	62	22	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	11	30	25	22	11	0	0	42	33	20

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	27	30	20	11	9	1	2	58	21	188835
2022	Transport Canada	25	32	22	11	8	1	1	58	19	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	16	31	23	16	13	1	0	47	29	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	12	25	19	26	19	0	0	36	45	20

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	35	29	17	9	8	1	2	65	17	188925
2022	Transport Canada	32	31	19	9	8	0	1	64	17	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	23	31	21	14	11	0	0	54	25	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	14	37	10	23	16	0	0	51	39	20

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	45	25	13	7	8	1	2	72	15	188715
2022	Transport Canada	46	27	13	6	6	1	1	74	12	3715
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	46	27	13	7	6	1	1	74	13	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	19	37	9	20	15	0	0	56	35	20

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Organization	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	50	26	12	5	4	2	78	10	188820
2022	Transport Canada	57	24	11	4	3	1	82	7	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	52	29	13	3	2	0	82	5	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	42	38	20	0	0	0	80	0	20

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	32	30	19	9	7	0	1	63	17	188645
2022	Transport Canada	33	31	19	9	6	0	1	65	15	3715
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	36	34	19	7	4	1	0	70	11	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	35	25	30	9	0	0	0	61	9	20

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	56	20	10	5	6	1	3	79	11	188425
2022	Transport Canada	58	21	9	4	5	1	2	81	9	3705
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	48	24	16	4	7	1	1	73	10	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	10	53	17	4	11	0	5	66	16	20

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Organization	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	46	31	13	5	4	1	78	9	188820
2022	Transport Canada	47	31	12	5	4	1	79	8	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	43	36	9	6	4	1	80	11	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	20	53	9	19	0	0	72	19	20

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	70	12	4	2	2	1	8	90	5	188835
2022	Transport Canada	73	12	4	1	2	1	7	93	3	3715
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	70	15	3	0	3	1	7	93	4	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	64	15	11	0	5	0	6	83	6	20

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	73	10	5	3	4	1	5	89	7	188850
2022	Transport Canada	76	10	3	2	3	1	4	90	6	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	77	10	3	2	2	2	3	93	4	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	90	4	0	0	6	0	0	94	6	20

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	67	19	6	2	2	0	3	89	5	188805
2022	Transport Canada	68	19	6	2	2	1	2	89	4	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	72	20	5	0	0	1	2	95	0	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	74	14	6	0	0	0	6	94	0	20

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	65	16	7	4	5	1	3	84	9	188595
2022	Transport Canada	65	18	6	3	5	0	2	85	8	3715
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	60	20	8	6	5	0	1	82	11	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	50	21	21	8	0	0	0	71	8	20

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	62	10	4	1	1	0	21	92	3	188605
2022	Transport Canada	61	11	4	1	1	1	21	92	3	3715
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	70	10	4	1	0	0	15	94	1	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	56	23	0	0	0	0	22	100	0	20

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	68	16	6	2	2	1	6	90	4	188425
2022	Transport Canada	70	17	6	1	1	1	4	91	3	3710
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	75	16	4	1	0	1	3	95	1	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	76	18	0	0	0	0	6	100	0	20

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	67	14	6	4	5	1	4	84	9	189075
2022	Transport Canada	72	14	5	2	3	1	3	89	6	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	70	15	7	3	2	1	2	87	5	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	54	23	17	0	0	0	6	82	0	20

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	51	26	12	4	3	1	3	80	7	189020
2022	Transport Canada	52	27	12	4	3	0	2	81	7	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	50	28	12	6	2	1	1	79	9	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	59	18	18	0	5	0	0	76	5	20

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Organization	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	11	31	37	13	6	43	19	189420
2022	Transport Canada	11	33	38	12	5	44	18	3725
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	7	29	38	19	6	36	26	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	10	22	31	19	19	31	38	20

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Organization	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	9	19	39	21	11	32	29	188990
2022	Transport Canada	7	19	39	22	12	34	27	3720
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	11	25	33	21	10	31	36	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	15	30	36	14	6	19	45	20

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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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	23	59	16	1	189385
2022	Transport Canada	33	51	15	1	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	37	46	16	1	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	27	53	20	0	20

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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	39	61	41220
2022	Transport Canada	32	68	1240
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	29	71	95

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	Organization	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	Public Service	43	15	9	5	5	4	18	75	13	189270
2022	Transport Canada	38	16	12	7	8	3	17	67	18	3730
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	35	20	12	9	9	2	12	64	22	260
2022	International Relations & Trade Policy	24	20	19	5	10	0	22	56	20	20

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	10	19	14	19	32	2	5	31	54	41220
2022	Transport Canada	8	13	15	18	40	2	4	22	62	1240
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	5	16	10	17	46	3	3	22	67	100

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Public Service	6	16	13	19	40	2	4	24	63	41155
2022	Transport Canada	4	9	12	19	44	3	8	15	71	1240
2022	Policy & High Frequency Rail - National Capital Region	1	8	13	20	48	2	8	10	75	95

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for International Relations & Trade Policy

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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