2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of Finance Canada by Question 113. Do you identify as an Indigenous person?

The results of the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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 "Positive answers" and "Negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Results for questions 44, 73 and 93 are calculated differently than previous years to provide a more accurate and meaningful reflection of employee experiences. The calculation of negative answers now includes "To a very large extent", "To a large extent", "To a moderate extent" and "To a small extent". Because of this adjustment, results for these questions are not directly comparable to previous years.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 50 27 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 41 45 5 7 2 0 0 86 10 500
2022 Indigenous 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 41 44 4 9 3 0 0 85 12 510

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 76 8 9 7 0 0 0 85 7 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 66 24 3 4 2 0 0 90 7 500

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 63 20 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 64 19 4 6 6 0 1 83 13 500

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 77 0 9 0 15 0 0 77 15 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 54 30 5 8 3 0 1 84 11 500
2022 Indigenous 68 21 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 49 33 7 7 2 0 1 84 9 510
2019 Indigenous 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 56 33 5 5 2 0 0 89 6 570

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 24 34 32 10 0 0 0 59 10 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 27 39 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 500
2022 Indigenous 22 38 9 31 0 0 0 60 31 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 28 42 13 11 4 0 1 71 16 510
2019 Indigenous 35 51 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 35 40 11 10 3 0 1 76 13 565

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 52 25 0 9 15 0 0 77 23 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 47 35 10 4 2 1 1 84 6 500
2022 Indigenous 50 34 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 48 34 8 6 3 0 1 82 10 510
2019 Indigenous 56 36 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 58 31 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 570

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 33 29 9 7 23 0 0 61 30 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 32 32 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 500
2022 Indigenous 32 35 10 12 11 0 0 67 23 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 37 33 12 9 9 0 0 70 18 510
2019 Indigenous 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 42 39 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 575

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 37 8 32 7 0 0 54 38 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 32 40 14 11 5 0 0 71 15 500
2022 Indigenous 40 33 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 35 43 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 510
2019 Indigenous 35 58 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 570

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 34 25 16 19 7 0 0 58 25 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 30 37 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 500
2022 Indigenous 43 10 47 0 0 0 0 53 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 33 39 12 11 5 0 0 72 15 510
2019 Indigenous 50 38 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 38 42 8 8 3 0 0 80 12 575

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 32 43 8 9 9 0 0 75 17 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 31 47 9 8 4 0 0 78 13 500
2022 Indigenous 32 60 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 34 44 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 510
2019 Indigenous 36 58 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 38 44 8 7 2 0 0 82 10 570

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 34 50 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 40 41 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 500
2022 Indigenous 73 9 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 46 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 505
2019 Indigenous 35 59 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 56 32 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 570

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 25 27 16 25 7 0 0 52 32 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 36 36 10 13 6 0 0 72 19 500
2022 Indigenous 43 29 21 8 0 0 0 72 8 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 38 37 12 9 4 0 0 75 14 510
2019 Indigenous 21 73 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 44 37 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 570

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 25 35 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 41 37 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 500
2022 Indigenous 52 21 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 43 40 11 4 1 0 0 83 6 510
2019 Indigenous 42 43 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 55 33 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 570

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 27 42 16 9 7 0 0 69 15 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 31 38 14 11 6 0 0 70 17 500
2022 Indigenous 43 31 0 17 9 0 0 74 26 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 34 41 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 510
2019 Indigenous 22 55 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 42 40 9 5 2 0 1 83 7 570

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 35 56 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 35 34 17 9 6 0 0 69 15 500
2022 Indigenous 53 22 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 39 35 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 510
2019 Indigenous 16 71 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 40 37 11 8 2 0 0 78 10 570

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 52 17 15 0 0 0 68 15 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 34 37 13 10 3 1 1 73 13 500
2022 Indigenous 32 30 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 36 40 13 7 3 1 1 77 10 510
2019 Indigenous 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 41 41 9 4 2 1 2 85 6 565

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 37 39 0 7 0 0 54 7 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 35 42 14 5 4 0 0 77 9 500
2022 Indigenous 62 11 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 40 43 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 510
2019 Indigenous 42 51 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 49 38 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 570

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 58 10 7 9 0 0 74 15 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 28 34 20 10 7 0 0 63 17 500
2022 Indigenous 19 61 9 0 11 0 0 80 11 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 26 34 20 12 8 0 0 60 20 510
2019 Indigenous 23 48 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 27 40 21 9 3 0 0 68 11 570

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 54 29 0 0 0 0 0 71 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 12 30 37 14 5 0 1 19 43 500
2022 Indigenous 9 40 31 20 0 0 0 20 49 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 8 27 39 19 7 0 1 26 35 510
2019 Indigenous 0 30 42 21 7 0 0 28 30 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 5 20 42 23 8 0 1 32 26 570

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 41 0 42 0 0 0 42 58 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 11 18 34 25 9 1 1 35 30 500
2022 Non-Indigenous 9 20 36 27 7 0 2 35 29 510
2019 Indigenous 15 7 41 29 7 0 0 37 22 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 5 14 37 29 13 1 2 43 19 570

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 24 43 16 0 17 0 0 17 67 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 13 24 36 18 8 0 1 26 38 500
2022 Indigenous 0 32 49 10 0 0 9 11 35 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 11 27 33 21 8 0 1 29 38 510
2019 Indigenous 7 15 36 20 22 0 0 42 22 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 4 19 41 23 10 1 1 34 24 565

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 10 48 9 17 0 0 25 27 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 12 19 26 26 13 1 2 41 32 500
2022 Indigenous 0 29 21 41 0 0 9 45 32 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 12 18 28 24 14 2 3 39 31 510
2019 Indigenous 7 14 14 36 30 0 0 66 21 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 7 14 30 29 16 2 2 47 21 570

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 9 0 26 39 26 0 0 65 9 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 4 10 22 33 26 2 3 62 14 500
2022 Indigenous 0 11 47 0 20 0 21 26 14 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 6 15 25 28 19 3 3 50 23 510
2019 Indigenous 15 7 36 28 7 0 7 38 24 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 4 10 27 34 20 3 3 57 15 570

Question 19f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 9 35 25 15 17 0 0 32 43 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 9 18 33 24 12 1 2 38 28 500
2022 Indigenous 10 9 59 0 23 0 0 23 19 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 5 19 32 28 11 2 2 40 26 510
2019 Indigenous 7 16 32 29 7 0 8 40 25 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 5 14 34 32 13 1 2 46 19 570

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 9 8 8 59 17 0 0 75 16 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 4 10 30 34 21 0 1 56 14 500
2022 Indigenous 20 21 20 30 0 0 9 33 45 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 3 12 35 32 16 1 1 50 15 510
2019 Indigenous 7 22 56 7 7 0 0 14 29 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 3 14 37 31 12 0 1 44 18 570
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 25 27 32 0 0 7 9 62 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 30 28 14 6 4 10 9 71 11 500
2022 Indigenous 41 30 20 0 0 0 10 78 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 29 29 14 7 3 10 8 71 12 510
2019 Indigenous 49 30 7 6 0 0 8 86 6 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 43 27 9 4 2 6 8 82 8 570

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 49 26 10 9 7 0 0 75 15 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 55 27 6 7 3 1 0 84 10 500
2022 Indigenous 53 27 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 58 26 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 510
2019 Indigenous 51 42 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 60 28 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 570

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 67 25 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 500
2022 Indigenous 74 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 70 23 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 510
2019 Indigenous 70 23 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 70 21 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 570

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 48 37 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 53 32 8 4 1 2 1 87 5 500
2022 Indigenous 52 22 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 57 29 8 3 1 2 0 88 4 510
2019 Indigenous 49 43 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 58 31 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 570

Question 24. 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.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 35 30 11 6 4 9 4 75 12 500
2022 Indigenous 43 49 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 34 31 12 6 3 7 6 76 10 510

Question 25. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 60 30 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 36 29 11 8 3 9 4 75 13 500
2022 Indigenous 43 39 10 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 34 32 12 6 3 7 6 75 10 510
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 59 33 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 54 31 8 3 1 0 3 88 4 500
2022 Indigenous 53 29 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 54 31 7 2 1 1 3 89 3 510
2019 Indigenous 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 60 25 8 3 1 1 3 88 4 570

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 34 15 26 0 26 0 0 48 26 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 45 33 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 500
2022 Indigenous 43 0 26 21 10 0 0 43 31 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 40 36 12 8 3 0 0 76 11 510
2019 Indigenous 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 46 33 11 7 3 0 1 80 9 570

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 58 9 26 0 7 0 0 67 7 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 54 23 11 5 4 2 0 79 10 500
2022 Indigenous 43 27 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 50 29 11 5 3 2 1 80 8 510

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 48 28 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 53 31 7 6 2 0 0 84 9 500
2022 Indigenous 43 31 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 52 33 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 510
2019 Indigenous 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 55 32 7 3 1 1 1 89 5 565

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 74 19 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 66 22 3 4 1 1 2 91 5 500
2022 Indigenous 70 10 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 61 26 7 2 1 2 1 90 3 510

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 67 8 10 0 15 0 0 74 15 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 57 26 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 500
2022 Indigenous 50 30 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 55 29 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 510
2019 Indigenous 70 23 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 60 26 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 570

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 81 11 3 2 2 0 1 92 5 500
2022 Indigenous 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 81 12 1 3 1 1 1 94 4 510
2019 Indigenous 85 8 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 81 11 4 2 1 0 1 94 2 565
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Senior Management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 53 39 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 45 28 11 6 3 7 0 78 9 500
2022 Indigenous 21 61 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 40 31 11 8 2 7 0 77 11 510
2019 Indigenous 43 37 7 0 0 12 0 92 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 55 28 8 3 0 6 0 88 4 570

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 52 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 38 34 13 9 6 1 0 73 15 500
2022 Indigenous 32 32 28 8 0 0 0 64 8 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 34 33 14 10 7 1 0 68 17 510
2019 Indigenous 43 36 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 54 33 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 570

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 37 8 8 39 9 0 0 44 47 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 29 35 16 10 7 3 0 66 17 500
2022 Indigenous 21 42 21 16 0 0 0 63 16 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 26 29 18 15 10 3 0 56 26 510
2019 Indigenous 44 26 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 41 40 11 5 1 3 0 83 6 570

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 18 27 30 9 0 0 35 39 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 22 38 15 15 8 2 0 61 23 500
2022 Indigenous 21 42 21 16 0 0 0 63 16 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 21 34 19 17 9 1 0 55 26 510
2019 Indigenous 14 56 8 22 0 0 0 70 22 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 26 46 14 10 2 1 0 73 13 570

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 44 8 33 0 0 15 0 61 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 38 37 15 5 2 3 0 78 7 500
2022 Indigenous 31 19 41 9 0 0 0 50 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 30 32 24 9 2 3 0 64 11 510
2019 Indigenous 28 29 29 0 7 7 0 61 7 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 32 28 22 10 3 5 0 63 14 570
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 24 7 50 10 9 0 0 31 19 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 18 48 16 12 4 2 0 67 16 500
2022 Indigenous 10 52 29 0 0 9 0 69 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 20 45 19 10 4 1 0 67 14 510
2019 Indigenous 20 49 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 32 47 15 4 1 1 0 80 5 570

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 35 25 9 15 0 0 51 23 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 12 41 19 18 8 3 0 54 27 500
2022 Indigenous 0 30 30 31 0 9 0 33 34 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 13 32 24 19 9 3 0 46 29 510
2019 Indigenous 20 28 30 15 0 7 0 52 16 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 20 44 19 9 3 4 1 67 12 570

Question 40. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 50 35 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 34 40 9 8 5 2 1 77 14 500
2022 Indigenous 63 11 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 30 41 11 10 4 4 0 74 15 510
2019 Indigenous 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 42 37 10 5 1 3 1 83 7 570

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 31 41 17 6 2 3 0 74 9 500
2022 Indigenous 21 32 37 10 0 0 0 53 10 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 26 40 22 5 3 3 0 69 8 510
2019 Indigenous 36 56 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 41 39 15 2 1 2 0 82 3 570

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 25 18 18 23 7 9 0 47 33 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 18 21 17 13 11 14 5 49 29 500
2022 Indigenous 10 21 29 29 0 0 10 35 33 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 15 20 20 12 8 20 5 48 26 510
2019 Indigenous 14 21 37 0 7 21 0 45 9 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 18 22 21 11 6 17 4 51 23 570

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 25 33 34 7 0 0 0 59 7 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 23 39 17 11 9 1 0 63 20 500
2022 Indigenous 22 61 10 0 8 0 0 82 8 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 23 43 17 10 5 2 0 67 15 510
2019 Indigenous 42 29 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 31 39 13 12 3 2 0 71 16 570

Question 44a. 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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 35 24 10 23 9 0 0 35 65 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 39 24 18 7 9 1 2 40 60 500
2022 Indigenous 18 52 22 0 9 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 42 23 17 6 6 1 5 510
2019 Indigenous 45 47 7 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 46 26 17 5 2 1 4 575

Question 44b. 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 language training in my second official language

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 36 26 0 0 30 0 8 39 61 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 51 13 9 5 8 1 12 59 41 500

Question 44c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 77 0 15 0 0 0 8 84 16 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 74 9 4 2 2 4 6 82 18 500
2022 Indigenous 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 77 6 3 1 2 4 8 510
2019 Indigenous 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 81 6 4 2 1 4 4 570

Question 44d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 82 10 0 0 0 0 8 89 11 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 79 4 2 1 1 2 11 91 9 500

Question 44e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 78 0 7 15 0 0 0 78 22 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 73 7 4 2 2 2 9 82 18 500

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 31 27 10 25 7 0 0 59 31 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 21 33 12 13 15 2 3 57 30 500
2022 Indigenous 41 23 10 0 26 0 0 64 26 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 28 32 12 15 10 1 2 62 26 510
2019 Indigenous 26 51 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 32 29 15 11 9 3 2 64 20 575

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 31 52 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 24 43 17 8 5 2 0 69 13 500
2022 Indigenous 31 44 8 0 18 0 0 74 18 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 25 44 18 8 2 2 0 70 11 510
2019 Indigenous 34 30 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 25 47 17 7 2 3 0 74 9 570

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 56 37 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 29 39 16 10 4 2 0 69 15 500
2022 Indigenous 41 12 38 9 0 0 0 53 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 28 43 13 11 3 2 0 73 14 510
2019 Indigenous 42 51 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 32 44 12 8 2 1 0 78 10 570

Question 48. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 42 26 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 28 38 13 8 4 8 1 72 14 500
2022 Indigenous 10 58 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 20 40 16 10 4 9 0 67 15 510
2019 Indigenous 56 36 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 35 41 12 6 2 5 0 79 8 570

Question 49. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 42 26 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 19 24 27 7 3 18 1 54 13 500
2022 Indigenous 10 11 48 22 0 0 9 24 24 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 18 18 31 10 3 19 1 44 17 510

Question 50. 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).

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 35 33 10 6 4 8 3 76 12 500
2022 Indigenous 54 28 9 10 0 0 0 82 10 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 34 34 10 7 3 7 4 77 12 510

Question 51. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 0 7 9 15 60 0 10 83 8 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 3 4 9 8 44 5 27 76 10 500
2022 Indigenous 0 10 11 0 49 9 21 70 14 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 2 3 9 7 45 4 30 79 7 510

Question 52. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 9 24 27 15 10 15 0 39 30 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 7 14 18 5 7 43 5 41 24 500
2022 Indigenous 0 29 31 10 0 21 9 42 14 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 6 13 16 6 4 53 3 43 23 510

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 50 35 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 500
2022 Indigenous 53 30 8 10 0 0 0 83 10 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 49 38 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 510
2019 Indigenous 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 61 31 5 3 1 0 0 92 3 570

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 35 49 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 43 34 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 500
2022 Indigenous 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 42 34 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 510
2019 Indigenous 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 57 31 9 3 1 0 0 88 3 570

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 24 52 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 41 36 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 500
2022 Indigenous 31 51 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 40 35 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 510
2019 Indigenous 62 30 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 55 33 8 4 1 0 0 88 5 570
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 52 7 17 0 0 25 0 78 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 43 26 12 9 6 3 0 72 16 500
2022 Indigenous 42 18 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 39 26 16 10 5 4 0 67 16 510
2019 Indigenous 36 21 28 8 0 0 7 61 9 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 48 29 12 5 3 2 0 79 9 575

Question 57_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 34 35 31 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 38 32 30 500
2022 Indigenous 42 20 38 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 37 32 31 510
2019 Indigenous 27 14 59 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 35 32 33 570

Question 57_2. Of those who indicated that they intend to leave their current position in the next two years: Please indicate your reason for leaving

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 5 37 37 12 3 5 185
2022 Non-Indigenous 5 32 47 13 1 3 190
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual. Harassment refers to any action, conduct or comment, including of a sexual nature, that can reasonably be expected to cause offence, humiliation or other physical or psychological injury or illness to an employee, including any prescribed action, conduct or comment.

Question 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 0 100 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 6 94 500
2022 Indigenous 0 100 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 4 96 510

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 30 70 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 29 71 25

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 70 30 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 66 34 25

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 13 87 25

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 8 92 25

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 10 90 25

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 3 97 25

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 44 56 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 34 66 25

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 58 42 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 47 53 25

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 68 32 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 50 50 25

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 46 54 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 34 66 25

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 51 49 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 49 51 25

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 34 66 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 36 64 25

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 50 50 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 32 68 25

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 8 92 25

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 4 96 25

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 7 93 25

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 70 30 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 56 44 25

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 36 64 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 7 93 25

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 16 84 25

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 46 54 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 49 51 25

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 21 79 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 34 66 25

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 20 80 25

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 3 97 25

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 8 92 25

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 13 87 25

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 21 79 25

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 41 59 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 22 78 25

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 3 97 25

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 21 79 25

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 3 97 25

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 12 88 25

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 41 59 25

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 38 62 25

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 29 71 25

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 50 50 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 67 33 25

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 16 84 25

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 67 33 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 71 29 25

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 76 24 30
2022 Non-Indigenous 66 34 25

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 30

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 7 93 25

Question 63. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 11 10 8 5 3 51 12 55 23 500
2022 Non-Indigenous 9 10 12 3 3 49 14 52 17 505
2019 Indigenous 0 23 0 7 0 50 21 77 23 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 17 11 13 4 2 40 13 60 11 570

Question 64. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 24 29 13 5 3 24 2 71 11 500
2022 Non-Indigenous 19 33 17 4 2 23 1 70 8 510
2019 Indigenous 42 44 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 33 29 17 2 1 16 2 75 4 575
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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. 

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 0 100 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 5 95 500
2022 Non-Indigenous 3 97 510

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 28 72 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 41 59 15

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 76 24 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 74 26 15

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 24 76 15

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 15

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 15 85 15

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 7 93 15

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 24 76 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 4 96 15

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 40 60 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 60 40 15

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 28 72 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 11 89 15

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 29 71 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 13 87 15

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 10 90 15

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 21 79 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 36 64 15

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 29 71 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 39 61 15

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 6 94 15

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 15

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 15

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 5 95 15

Question 67k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 15

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 21 79 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 11 89 15

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 15

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 40 60 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 19 81 15

Question 68b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 24 76 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 19 81 15

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 6 94 15

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 6 94 15

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 13 87 15

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 6 94 15

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 7 93 15

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 4 96 15

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 52 48 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 64 36 15

Question 69a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 6 94 15

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 36 64 15

Question 69c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 15

Question 69d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 15

Question 69e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 15

Question 69f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 15

Question 69g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 19 81 15

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 16 84 15

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 11 89 15

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 42 58 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 18 82 15

Question 69k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 13 87 15

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 47 53 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 44 56 15

Question 69m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 100 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 100 15

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 67 33 25
2022 Non-Indigenous 64 36 15

Question 69p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-Indigenous 5 95 15

Question 70. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 11 13 12 3 3 49 9 57 14 500
2022 Non-Indigenous 11 10 16 3 1 49 9 51 10 510
2019 Indigenous 7 23 7 0 0 49 14 81 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 18 10 14 2 2 42 12 61 9 570

Question 71. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 24 29 15 4 3 23 2 71 9 500
2022 Non-Indigenous 20 31 17 4 3 23 2 68 9 510
2019 Indigenous 42 51 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 34 27 17 2 1 17 2 75 4 570

Question 72. Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination: I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 0 0 19 19 22 18 22 0 68 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 0 0 42 21 28 9 0 0 54 10
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 73a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 42 18 40 0 0 0 0 42 58 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 45 26 12 6 8 0 2 46 54 500
2022 Indigenous 17 40 21 22 0 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 39 29 16 8 7 0 2 510
2019 Indigenous 31 43 14 0 13 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 27 32 20 9 11 0 1 570

Question 73b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 0 33 18 33 15 0 0 0 100 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 14 24 30 16 16 0 1 14 86 500
2022 Indigenous 10 28 21 30 11 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 13 22 28 20 17 0 0 505
2019 Indigenous 30 43 7 7 13 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 14 31 34 16 5 0 0 570

Question 73c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 16 27 10 30 0 0 17 83 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 14 27 27 16 15 0 1 14 86 500
2022 Indigenous 10 40 42 9 0 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 12 29 27 18 14 0 1 505
2019 Indigenous 38 43 7 0 13 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 19 35 27 13 5 0 0 570

Question 73d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 0 44 38 17 0 0 0 0 100 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 27 26 23 13 10 0 1 27 73 500
2022 Indigenous 20 44 27 0 0 0 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 19 28 23 13 15 0 1 505
2019 Indigenous 30 29 27 7 7 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 25 33 24 11 6 0 0 570

Question 73e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 33 18 33 7 9 0 0 33 67 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 32 28 16 12 9 0 2 33 67 500
2022 Indigenous 28 29 10 11 21 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 25 26 22 13 12 0 2 505
2019 Indigenous 46 42 0 0 7 0 6 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 31 36 18 9 5 0 1 575

Question 73f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 27 19 8 30 0 0 17 83 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 21 22 22 18 17 0 1 21 79 500
2022 Indigenous 18 29 10 34 9 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 17 26 24 16 17 0 0 510
2019 Indigenous 23 42 22 13 0 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 21 34 25 13 7 0 1 570

Question 73g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 24 33 10 9 23 0 0 24 76 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 25 32 23 11 8 0 1 25 75 500
2022 Indigenous 28 62 10 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 26 33 24 9 7 1 1 505
2019 Indigenous 44 44 0 7 0 0 6 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 31 39 19 7 2 0 1 570

Question 73h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 16 25 10 32 0 0 17 83 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 17 30 24 14 14 0 1 17 83 500
2022 Indigenous 10 41 31 9 9 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 18 33 25 13 10 0 0 510
2019 Indigenous 30 36 21 8 0 0 6 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 21 42 25 7 3 0 2 570

Question 73i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 25 16 35 7 17 0 0 25 75 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 25 32 21 10 11 0 1 26 74 500
2022 Indigenous 10 60 21 9 0 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 27 33 21 10 8 0 0 510
2019 Indigenous 28 29 37 0 0 6 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 29 39 20 8 3 1 1 570

Question 73j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 51 23 0 10 15 0 0 51 49 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 41 27 15 7 9 0 1 42 58 500
2022 Indigenous 44 21 8 18 0 9 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 45 28 15 7 4 1 0 510
2019 Indigenous 46 32 15 7 0 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 51 27 14 6 2 1 0 570

Question 73k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 66 25 0 0 9 0 0 66 34 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 56 24 11 5 3 0 1 56 44 500
2022 Indigenous 28 23 10 19 20 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 48 30 13 5 3 0 0 510

Question 73l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 25 49 17 0 9 0 0 25 75 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 39 32 14 9 5 0 1 39 61 500
2022 Indigenous 10 50 10 21 9 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 38 29 20 9 4 1 0 510
2019 Indigenous 30 31 16 16 6 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 36 36 20 6 2 1 0 575

Question 73m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 68 0 0 17 15 0 0 68 32 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 57 19 8 5 8 0 2 59 41 500
2022 Indigenous 40 34 26 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 54 22 12 6 4 1 1 505
2019 Indigenous 58 21 13 8 0 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 68 19 8 2 2 0 1 570

Question 73n. 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)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 74 18 9 0 0 0 0 74 26 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 56 27 10 4 2 0 1 57 43 500
2022 Indigenous 37 19 44 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 48 36 10 4 2 0 0 510

Question 73o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 80 0 10 0 0 0 10 89 11 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 79 8 2 1 0 1 9 87 13 500

Question 73p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accommodation issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 75 0 0 0 15 0 10 84 16 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 75 10 4 2 2 0 7 81 19 500

Question 73q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 79 8 3 2 2 1 5 85 15 500
2022 Indigenous 78 0 10 0 0 0 12 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 82 7 3 1 1 1 4 510
2019 Indigenous 73 15 7 0 6 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 84 6 3 2 1 1 3 570

Question 73r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with my co-worker(s)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 64 18 10 9 0 0 0 64 36 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 70 20 4 3 1 0 3 72 28 500
2022 Indigenous 60 22 17 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 73 17 5 1 1 0 2 505
2019 Indigenous 73 15 7 0 6 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 70 20 7 2 1 0 1 565

Question 73s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with individual(s) with authority over me

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 53 17 29 0 0 0 0 53 47 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 68 14 7 4 4 0 2 70 30 500
2022 Indigenous 60 32 0 9 0 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 70 15 8 2 3 0 2 505
2019 Indigenous 81 14 0 0 6 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 69 17 8 3 2 0 1 570

Question 73t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with individual(s) working for me

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 65 0 20 0 0 0 15 76 24 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 63 11 3 2 0 0 21 79 21 500
2022 Indigenous 70 11 10 0 0 0 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 64 9 4 0 0 0 21 505
2019 Indigenous 45 21 7 0 0 0 27 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 61 11 3 1 0 0 23 565

Question 73u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issues with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 55 37 8 0 0 0 0 55 45 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 73 17 4 1 1 0 5 77 23 500
2022 Indigenous 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 75 15 5 1 0 0 4 505
2019 Indigenous 80 14 0 0 6 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 69 18 8 2 1 1 3 570

Question 73v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 76 17 8 0 0 0 0 76 24 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 76 14 5 1 1 1 2 78 22 500
2022 Indigenous 91 0 0 0 9 0 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 84 9 3 1 1 0 3 510
2019 Indigenous 94 0 0 0 6 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 85 8 2 1 1 0 2 570

Question 73w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 59 0 33 0 8 0 0 59 41 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 53 25 13 5 2 1 1 54 46 500
2022 Indigenous 31 20 21 9 9 0 11 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 54 25 14 3 3 0 1 505
2019 Indigenous 59 29 0 6 7 0 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 53 29 11 3 1 0 1 570

Question 74. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 0 0 61 23 15 0 0 0 39 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 7 29 41 16 7 0 0 36 23 500
2022 Indigenous 0 10 59 32 0 0 0 10 32 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 8 27 40 19 6 0 0 35 25 510
2019 Indigenous 29 36 22 7 6 0 0 66 13 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 18 38 33 9 1 0 0 56 10 570

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 38 35 26 0 0 0 0 0 74 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 14 24 40 15 6 0 0 22 37 500
2022 Indigenous 27 12 61 0 0 0 0 0 39 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 11 22 40 20 7 0 0 27 33 510
2019 Indigenous 6 29 37 14 14 0 0 29 34 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 6 17 42 27 7 0 0 34 23 570

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 25 25 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 18 44 20 7 7 4 0 65 14 500
2022 Indigenous 0 32 48 20 0 0 0 32 20 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 14 41 19 14 6 5 0 58 22 510
2019 Indigenous 29 48 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 27 46 15 7 1 4 0 76 8 570

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 0 33 10 19 38 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 10 29 34 20 7 500
2022 Indigenous 0 30 21 40 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 11 26 38 20 5 510

Question 78. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 42 33 17 9 0 0 0 75 9 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 46 35 7 5 2 4 1 85 7 500
2022 Indigenous 41 40 10 0 0 9 0 89 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 49 31 11 3 2 3 1 83 5 510

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 42 33 0 17 9 0 0 75 25 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 39 31 7 13 9 1 0 71 22 500
2022 Indigenous 51 9 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 42 26 9 14 7 1 1 70 21 510

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 42 40 9 0 0 0 10 90 0 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 51 34 5 4 4 1 1 86 8 500
2022 Indigenous 51 30 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 54 29 6 7 3 1 1 84 10 510

Question 81. 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 individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 17 26 18 23 15 0 0 43 39 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 24 41 14 13 7 1 0 66 20 500
2022 Indigenous 10 39 21 21 0 9 0 54 23 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 25 39 17 11 5 3 0 66 16 510
2019 Indigenous 21 58 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 28 40 17 10 2 3 0 70 13 570

Question 83. Of those who indicated that they are a supervisor: I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 18 54 12 10 3 3 0 74 14 125
2022 Non-Indigenous 13 51 19 11 3 2 0 66 15 135
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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 telework, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 84. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 18 82 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 13 87 500
2022 Indigenous 9 91 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 8 92 505
2019 Indigenous 14 86 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 11 89 575

Question 85. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

Disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. Barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 59 41 65
2022 Non-Indigenous 61 39 45

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 80 20 65
2022 Non-Indigenous 91 9 45

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 56 36 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 55
2022 Non-Indigenous 58 27 5 3 4 3 0 87 7 40

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 43 18 9 15 7 0 9 67 24 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 45 32 9 6 3 3 2 81 10 500
2022 Indigenous 50 41 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 43 38 7 6 2 2 2 85 8 510
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Compensation

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 10 90 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 18 68 500
2022 Indigenous 43 37 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 21 64 510

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 50 50 90
2022 Non-Indigenous 35 65 105

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 13 20 14 26 24 1 2 34 52 90
2022 Non-Indigenous 16 23 13 17 22 2 7 42 43 105

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Non-Indigenous 3 22 10 13 47 2 2 26 63 90
2022 Non-Indigenous 7 15 14 16 41 4 3 23 62 105

Question 93. 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?

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indigenous 54 8 8 0 0 7 23 77 23 10
2024 Non-Indigenous 47 20 9 4 4 1 15 56 44 500
2022 Indigenous 38 21 10 9 12 0 9 10
2022 Non-Indigenous 44 17 12 5 3 3 16 510
2019 Indigenous 30 28 19 7 0 0 15 15
2019 Non-Indigenous 42 18 14 9 9 2 7 570
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